Culture
How did Kedah get its name? The history is more complicated than you think
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islam
Animals
26,000 cows this Hari Raya Haji? How our country handle them la?
[Ed’s note: This article was written in 2015.] First & foremost, Selamat Hari Raya Haji to our Muslim brothers & …
Culture
Terrorist!? Wife-beater?! We fact-check Malaysian tweets about Zakir Naik.
Another day, another news story involving the Islamic preacher Zakir Naik. After absconding from India, he’s now in Malaysia and …
Law
There is an Islamic REHAB centre in Ulu Yam?! Here’s what happens inside
Imagine you’re chilling at home when suddenly police officers barge into your house and tangkap you. After interrogating, the religious officers …
Culture
Tun M wants JAKIM’s functions to be reviewed. Actually, what DO they do?
[Artikel ini diterjemah daripada rakan-rakan kami kat SOSCILI. Kalau anda nak baca artikel asal dalam BM, klik sini!] Since Malaysia …
Family
This Malaysian finally won a 9-year court battle, making it harder to convert kids to Islam
[Part of this article was originally published on 19/12/2016, it has been updated ] Just yesterday, M. Indira Gandhi (not …
Art
This cultural dance was created in Kelantan, so why has it been banned there?
Imagine a situation where an angmoh tourist stops you on the street and asks you: what sort of cultural heritage …
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
So what exactly happens at a royal funeral in Malaysia?
UPDATE [18/9/2017]: One of our readers pointed out that a Sultan actually cannot be buried until a new Sultan is …
Culture
This ‘extremist’ hijab ad is making foreigners bash Malaysia… (Lol they think it’s real)
Sigh. Lately, it seems like Malaysians just can’t catch a break when it comes to getting bad international media coverage. …