History
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528Selangor could have been named after an undefeatable… fly.
Selangor is the most populous state in Malaysia, so we’re sure that most of our readers have heard of the name. But...
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2.7KJohor was named after jewels, but… Johor got jewels meh?
Johor is known for a lot of things among Malaysians: their bangsa Johor, their football team, their Sultan, their laksa, and Singapore,...
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1.5KKuala Lumpur may have been named after a river that doesn’t exist anymore
Who’s up for a 3-in-1? This time we’ll be covering our Federal Territories, and since we have three, we’ll be combining all...
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2.9K1214 awesome newspaper headlines from August 1957 (that you never saw in your Sejarah books)
[Ed’s note: This article was originally published in August 2014 and updated in August 2023 ] When we made a trip...
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192Kek Lok Si’s first head monk potong his own manhood to save the temple
Kek Lok Si, as we’re sure you already know, is one of the most famous Buddhist temples in Malaysia. It’s also very...
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3.6KWhoah. 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. In fact,...
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3.1KKampung Baru Cinas are getting a makeover. This is their history
Recently, the government announced that they’ll be allocating RM104 million under Belanjawan 2023 to develop and upgrade Kampung Baru Cinas in Semenanjung...
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7.1KWhy this smelly parasitic flower is named after Singapore’s founder
Even if you’re not Malaysian, you probably know what a rafflesia looks like. If you don’t, pull out a 10 ringgit note...
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1.9KThe surprising story of how JKR workers fought the communists in Malaya
If you’re in Kelantan and had to drive over to Kedah, chances are you’ll be taking the Gerik-Jeli Highway (GJH). It’s a scenic 123-kilometer...
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241The 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 daylights out...