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 …
japanese occupation
History
After WW2, Japan compensated for occupying Malaya. But Malayans received almost nothing
The Japanese occupation might have been one of the darkest times in Malaya. You may have heard countless stories on …
Culture
After WW2, two Japanese men joined the Malayan Communist Party & stayed for over 40 years.
Alright, ladies and gentlemen. Let’s take a trip back to World War 2 – the critically acclaimed sequel to World …
History
In WW2, 176 Sabahans were brutally massacred in this park. Here’s what happened.
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Culture
Fighting with eggs and stealing bicycles? 6 hilarious things Malayan soldiers did during WW2
*[Artikel ini diterjemah daripada rakan-rakan kami kat SOSCILI. Kalau anda nak baca artikel asal dalam BM, klik sini!] We know from …
Culture
How did Malaysia and Japan’s relationship heal after WW2?
If you hadn’t been alive during the Japanese occupation period, between 1941-1945, you’ve probably heard your parents’ and grandparents’ stories …
Culture
This Muslim NGO leader said non-Malays didn’t fight for Malaysia’s freedom. But is it true?
On 13 Jan, Ismail Mina Ahmad, leader of Gerakan Pembela Ummah, or Ummah for short (an umbrella group of Muslim organisations) …