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 …
islam
Law
There are at least 14 words non-Muslims are banned from saying under Msia’s Syariah law
In September 2021, our Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs at the time said that they were planning to draft four …
Art
Did DBKL shut down a comedy club in KL because of one bad patron? We asked lawyers
Aight, we won’t keep you in the intro for too long; y’all have probably heard about the Crackhouse comedy club …
Culture
Hishammuddin’s got Turkish ancestry? 3 fun facts about Malaysia-Turkey relations
With a friendship spanning back 500 years, Malaysia and Turkey (now officially known as Türkiye) are planning for even closer …
Culture
This Japanese festival might not actually be ‘haram’. Here’s what the mufti really said
It’s nothing new for Malaysians to attend Japanese events; as we’ve mentioned before, yes, Malaysia really loves Japanese culture. But …
Culture
Here’s why some states cuti in the middle of the puasa month for Nuzul Qur’an
On the 19th of April 2022, Malaysian Muslims will celebrate Nuzul Al-Qur’an, one of the lesser-known Islamic holidays on the …
Current
A Shah Alam woman started a cult believing WW3 will start in Sabah. 3000 people joined.
You’re just lying in bed one night, scrolling past pictures of adorable cats and memes on Facebook, and suddenly, you …
Culture
The origins of Na Tuk Kong, a “Malay” deity worshipped by the Chinese
Ya’ll ever seen these shrines by the roadside, near housing areas, or even commercial buildings? Of course you have. You …
Culture
Are Malaysia’s Orang Asli being pressured to convert to Islam? We investigate.
As a community, the Orang Asli is facing a lot of problems: land disputes, not getting basic infrastructure, lacking proper …
Culture
Shia Islam was legal in the 80s… why are its followers being arrested now?
Malaysia’s religious authorities have in the past been known for crashing various celebrations like weddings, parties, dinners and even funerals. So …