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
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 …
Culture
The weird reason why Kelantan was once called the ‘Paris of Malaya’
Quick pop quiz! Which state in Malaysia has a nickname associated with a foreign country? If you guessed Kelantan, you …
History
Britain’s role in forming Israel: How it taught Henry Gurney to fight Malayan Communists
Sir Henry Gurney is likely one of the most well known British officers among Malaysians, since we’ve been naming various …
History
86-year-old Sabahan tells us his experience competing in the 1956 Olympics
A few weeks ago, we wrote an article on two Sabahan athletes who made it to the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, …
Family
How leprosy separated a daughter from her biological mother for 50 years
As a child, Mazita Rosli had always suspected that she was different. Although raised by Malay parents, people around her …
History
Sabah once participated in the 1956 Olympics as its own COUNTRY. Here’s the story.
(The original article was written by Soscili. Klik sini untuk baca dalam BM.) If you have been following Cilisos, you …
History
Two M’sian badminton players won at the 1972 Olympics but didn’t get medals. Here’s why.
With the Olympics happening in Tokyo a few months from now, there is one sport all Malaysians are obligated to …