Culture
6 names that caused an uproar in Malaysia
Earlier this week, the organizer of a Songkran Festival in Perak was (water)pressured into changing the event’s name to Sahom …
Culture
Culture
[UPDATED] This Malaysian is the Usain Bolt of Rubik’s cubes… and he just broke a world record!
This article was originally published on 11 August 2023. [Update: 15 August 2023] Just 2 days after we posted our …
Art
Whoah. This little Orang Asli fire-starter might have inspired modern car engines
There’s always been this perception that Orang Asli (or Orang Asal if you’re from East Malaysia) are uncivilized or backwards. …
Culture
The lesser-known drama following Singapore and Malaysia’s breakup
[Malaysia-Singapore Relations: Crisis of Adjustment, 1965-68 was referenced for the writing of this article.] Malaysia and Singapore have a long …
Culture
This Malaysian tried to sue the US Embassy… but failed because of a 1961 law
[This article was written in 2020 and updated in July 2023] Every country has laws that protect employees, and that’s …
Art
Couldn’t get Taylor Swift SG tickets? The system was rigged against you
Fairly recently, there was a big hoo-haa about scalpers reselling tickets for the upcoming Coldplay concert in Malaysia for eye-bleeding …
Culture
Oh My Burger Malaysia – secret identity outed
If you grew up in or have ever been to Malaysia, you would be familiar with this infamous kuih. Burger …
Art
These dog graffiti in KL actually have a special meaning behind them
Walking around Malaysian cities nooks and crannies, one thing becomes immediately evident: the presence of graffiti. Etched from alleyways to …
Animals
Malaysian rivers have a fish that preys on… people?? Meet the Ikan Tapah
Just recently, I had the opportunity of visiting KL’s very own Zoo Negara. While most these days go looking for …
Culture
The dark history of how ‘Selipar Jepun’ got its name
Sometimes found in a jamban basah, more commonly found in a mom’s hand as she threatens to whack the living …