Culture
4 backstories about Marvel’s Morbius that will change how you watch the movie
If you saw the promos for the upcoming Morbius movie starring Jared Leto, you’d likely have the same reaction when …
Culture
Animals
How did this RM15K Sabahan fish confuse scientists around the world?
Do you guys remember that RM1000 siakap incident? For those of you who don’t, it’s about this guy who was …
Culture
Many M’sian Muslim girls are circumcised, but not in public hospitals. Here’s why.
So just the other day, one of the writers went for a checkup at a clinic near their place, when …
Business
Feng Shui Master vs Economist: Who predicted Malaysia’s future in 2021 better?
Social and humanities scientists are in a job for a reason: they help us recognize patterns that can indicate how …
Bahasa Malaysia
Why does “hati” in BM mean liver, but also heart?
It’s a debate as old as our nation itself (possibly even older): does the BM word ‘hati’ mean ‘heart’, or …
Culture
47 years ago, the Johor Mufti allowed a Malay Trans-woman to marry the love of her life
(This article was originally published in 2021.) (Artikel asal ditulis dalam BM oleh rakan kami di SOSCILI. Klik sini untuk …
Culture
What’s a ‘sumpah laknat’, and why do politicians do it when they’re in trouble?
Another day, another drama, and with the Johor by-elections coming up, we can expect more heartbreaks and back-stabbings in the …
Culture
What do the symbols on Malaysian political party logos mean?
The Johor state election is coming up on 12th March, and you all know what that means: flags, flags, and …
Culture
The origins of Na Tuk Kong, a “Malay” deity worshipped by the Chinese
Ya’ll ever seen these shrines by the roadside, near housing areas, or even commercial buildings? Of course you have. You …
Culture
Malaysia vs Indonesia: who has nicer national buildings?
With Indonesia having approved the relocation of their capital to Nusantara, Borneo, it’s only natural that they’d commission a sleek, …