Art
We found Malay political comics from the 1930’s. They were unbelievably savage
If you were around a few years back, you might have seen cartoons like this floating around: This cartoon was …
History
Culture
Actually hor, why are PDRM trucks called Black Maria?
At any large protest in Malaysia, you’re likely to see police, and along with them, police trucks. These police trucks …
History
Ismail Sabri is the new Prime Minister. Here are some of his achievements and controversies.
[This article was originally written by our friends at SOSCILI. To read this article in BM, click here!] Ever …
History
Salang: the old Malay way of executing s e d i t i o u s people
If you were to be seditious in Malaysia today, what do you think will happen? Well, you’ll probably be hauled …
History
Our new gomen might not have a PM. Here’s how that worked in 1969.
[This article was originally published on June 2021, and had since been updated to reflect current events.] With the …
Culture
4 things you didn’t know about Muhyiddin, who once vowed to never become PM
(Artikel asal ditulis dalam BM. Klik sini kalau nak baca!) Note: This article was originally written in March 2020 and updated …
Culture
How one longkang made Kedah the biggest rice producer in Malaysia
Just like Malaysian rivers, longkangs are typically known for their hidden ‘treasures’ and colours that might remind you of the …
History
After WW2, Japan compensated for occupying Malaya. But Malayans received almost nothing
The Japanese occupation might have been one of the darkest times in Malaya. You may have heard countless stories on …
Culture
Antanom, Sabah’s warrior-magician who united warring tribes to fight the British
[ Baca artikel ini dalam Bahasa Malaysia di Soscili! ] Malaysia has always had its fair share of warriors; ones …
Culture
After WW2, two Japanese men joined the Malayan Communist Party & stayed for over 40 years.
Alright, ladies and gentlemen. Let’s take a trip back to World War 2 – the critically acclaimed sequel to World …