Culture
Kuala 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 …
History
Culture
14 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 …
Culture
Kek 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 …
Art
Whoah. 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. …
History
Kampung 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 …
History
Why 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 …
History
The 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 …
Culture
The 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 …
History
A simplified history of Malaysian money, from cowrie shells to the ringgit
Has this ever happened to you? You woke up late, so you rush out of the house with a piece …
History
Starting 8 June 1983, Malay Muslims were banned from entering Genting’s casino
What to do in Genting? Since the place is famous for having the only legal casino in Malaysia, the answer …