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 …
japan
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
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 …
Business
The petty reason Dr M started the ‘Look East’ Policy in 1982
Malaysia is in love with Japan. Like, really, really in love. If you don’t believe us, just check out the …
Culture
Researchers found these letters allegedly written by Hang Tuah… So was he real?
Historians still argue to this day on whether or not legendary Malaysian folk hero Hang Tuah existed. What little tidbits …
Culture
Tengku Mahmud: The story of the prince who survived a Japanese bombing
This article was originally written in October 2020 and updated in January 2022. For many, many years, Thailand’s southern region …
Culture
The sad fate of Penang’s pre-war Japanese prostitutes, the karayuki-san
Nowadays, Cintra Street in Penang is a popular tourist attraction with its charming guesthouses and old-school architecture. Known for its booming …
Education
Malaya’s D-Day: The massive WW2 invasion of Malaya that almost happened
Anyone who’s studied WWII history or watched Saving Private Ryan will no doubt be familiar with Operation Overlord, where Allied …
History
Malaya’s Mulan: How this Penang girl pretended to be a man to fight the Japanese in WWII
If you’re a Disney fan, you were probably one of those people who leaped at the first chance to buy …
Business
PJ woman got a strange bag of unlabeled seeds. And it’s part of a worldwide mystery
Imagine this. You received a parcel, it has your name on it but you don’t remember ordering anything online. For …