Culture
7 surprisingly international theories on how Perlis got its name
For a lot of Malaysians, Perlis is a place of mystery. Like, it’s so far up north it’s basically the …
Language
Culture
Perak’s state name means silver, but it’s not just because it’s the colour of tin…
Ask most Malaysians where you can get the best food in Malaysia, and they’d probably say it’s Penang. For the rest, …
Culture
Penang’s old name literally made them number one
We know Penang as the state we escape to for good food, and the state that Penangites are trying to …
Culture
Did you know: Sarawak was actually named after a mineral?
In school, some of us may have remembered a teacher or two mentioning that Sarawak was named that back in …
Culture
Sabah’s name might have come from the Bruneian word for ‘north’
Aramaiti anyone? Nicknamed Negeri Di Bawah Bayu (Land Beneath the Wind), Sabah (formerly known as North Borneo) not only has some …
Culture
Kedah, Malaysia’s oldest state, might be named through an ancient epic tale
The birthplace of notable Malaysians such as Tunku Abdul Rahman and Tun Dr. Mahathir, Kedah is known as the oldest …
Culture
Pahang could have been named after this dangerous tree
If there’s one thing people know about Pahang, it’s that it’s really large; it’s the largest state in Peninsular Malaysia …
Culture
Why do we call it Negeri Sembilan if there are only 7 districts?
Khairy Jamaluddin’s hometown of Negeri Sembilan is one of the more unique states on the Malay peninsula; not only do …
Culture
Malacca was named after a tree, this is how it looks like
There is arguably no greater Malay civilization that existed than Malacca, which was once seen as the centre of commerce …
Culture
Terengganu – funny origins behind the name
Terengganu (or ‘Tranung/Ganu’ to the locals) is known for having nice islands, a booming fishery industry, and sea turtles. Besides …