Culture
Wearing tudungs used to be controversial in Malaysia?! How did things change so much?
[This article was originally written in BM. You can read it here.] Lately, issues surrounding the tudung caught the attention …
History
Business
Why did Robert Kuok leave Malaysia? The major reason is not as heartbreaking as you think
Biography book sales across Malaysia might be getting a slight bump next month, thanks to the recent hype generated with the …
Culture
Here’s the story behind Bujang Senang, a crocodile that once terrorized Sarawak
[Artikel ni asalnya ditulis rakan rakan kami kat SOSCILI. Untuk baca dalam BM, klik sini!] Other than being known as …
History
These prehistoric caves in Pahang almost got destroyed to make cement, but they’re not safe yet.
[Artikel ini diterjemah daripada kawan-kawan kami kat SOSCILI. Kalau nak baca artikel ni dalam BM, klik sini!] Unless you’re a …
History
See these colourised photos from the 1950s when the British fought communists in Malaya
There was a time when communism was considered a plague in Malaya. It’s like an annoying itch that the authorities …
History
Malaysia’s deadliest landslide happened 3 years after the Highland Towers. Have you heard of it?
When talking about the Highland Towers, the newer generation would probably think of ghost stories, particularly ones involving taxi drivers …
History
How Malaysia’s military became world famous, even without large armies and hi-tech weapons
[This article was originally written by SOSCILI. Click here to read the BM version.] Whenever there’s a water shortage or …
Culture
The Bugis community recognizes FIVE genders. How does that even work?
Most people don’t think too much about gender. When you’re born, the doctor takes a look at the space between …
Culture
A mysterious disease called ‘serawan’ is killing off 50% of Orang Asli children… OMG are we all in danger?
Imagine having your children dying of a strange, mysterious disease, and there’s nothing you can do about it. While such …
History
Why is TMJ the only person IN THE WORLD with access to fly into North Korea anytime he wants?
On Sept 19th, the Crown Prince of Johor Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim had a meeting with Mr. Kim Yu Song, the Charge …