Animals
Bota in Perak was named after a monster… who likes to catch pantsless kids.
Let’s talk about Malaysian place names today. Some of them are pretty basic: Kuala Lumpur is literally ‘mud estuary’, and …
Lifestyle
Culture
5 kinda creepy techniques M’sians use to kena lottery… and the beliefs behind them.
The chances of one winning the jackpot are about 1 in 10,000, which does sound like pretty low odds; but …
Bahasa Malaysia
Actually… why do Malaysians call white people ‘Mat Salleh’?
Let’s start today’s article with a haiku. Look mom, white people Are they called angmohs? Gweilos? Perhaps Mat Salleh? Okay, …
Culture
This houseplant is selling for… RM3,200?! Why so expensive?
So recently, someone sent us a screenshot of some houseplants being sold on Facebook. Nothing unusual at first glance… until …
History
This old castle in Kedah was… built using egg whites and honey?! Is that even possible?
If you spend a long enough time looking for parking in the city center of Alor Setar, Kedah, you might …
Education
6 exciting programs you and your child don’t wanna miss at Minggu Sains Negara
Open and Distance Learning (ODL). While the word may not resonate much with people who are working, students might be …
Culture
Meet the 7-year-old Malaysian who is possibly smarter than Einstein
This is Kiara Belle Kit. She turns seven this year and just like children her age, she was eager to …
Business
6 words you always see on Malaysian business signboards… and what they ACTUALLY mean.
Picture this: It’s 8.30 am and you’re driving to work when the car in front of you suddenly slows to …
International
Ever wondered what’s inside the Kaabah in Mecca? Jom tengok!
Even if you’re not Muslim, if you live in Malaysia, you might have seen pictures of the Kaabah on prayer …
Automotive
In 1998, Malaysia dropped a Proton Wira onto the North Pole. The car survived.
If you’re a regular Cilisos reader, you’re probably not a stranger to Proton cars showing up in weird places. You’ve …