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
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 …
History
4 times Mahathir destroyed his own political alliances
Last week, Tun M announced that he’s ready to join hands with Muhyiddin if they can agree on mutual political …
Culture
Sanusi said Penang belongs to Kedah. He’s right…
…in the same way that someone would be right saying that Kedah belongs to Thailand. Okay, here’s the context, for …
Culture
Since 1960, Sabah has been holding its own traditional beauty pageant: Unduk Ngadau
On the 30th and 31st of May each year, Sabahans celebrate Tadau Kaamatan (Harvest Festival) in their usual uniquely Sabahan …
History
We found worrying details in Sabah CM’s plane crash investigation papers
On the evening of 7 June 1976, a Nomad airplane that was carrying Tun Fuad Stephens, then-Chief Minister of Sabah …
Culture
The Ramadan date announcer on TV also guards an important royal object
With another year comes another month of Ramadan, and with that, the announcement of the commencement of the holy month by …
History
The dark history behind the founding of Msia’s SMART rescue team
Earlier this week, parts of central Turkiye and western Syria were hit by two devastating earthquakes measuring 7.8 and 7.5 …
Culture
The multiracial history of Batu Caves that your Sejarah lessons never taught you
Well, it sure isn’t Malaysia if we’re not enjoying a stretch of holidays or a random day off each month. …