Culture
Estate workers can be evicted tomorrow and there’s nothing they can do about it
As a true anak Malaysia, chances are you’ve grumbled about housing at some point. Rent is ridiculous, buying feels impossible …
PSM
Business
Here’s how the eviction of Kanthan farmers in Perak escalated to assault
TW: depiction of violence and bloody injuries Last week, a bit of drama broke out at a farm in Kanthan, …
Culture
This Malaysian tried to sue the US Embassy… but failed because of a 1961 law
[This article was written in 2020 and updated in July 2023] Every country has laws that protect employees, and that’s …
Culture
Msia has estate house schemes since the 70s… but estate workers still can’t own a house
Just last week, some 200 to 500 estate workers staged a protest at the Parliament. The estate workers were members of a …
Culture
Dewan Rakyat just passed a law making all MPs declare assets. So who’s the richest MP?
This article was originally written in Dec 2018. In light of recent developments, this article has been updated and rewritten …
Health
Here’s why Malaysians aren’t happy with Pakatan’s new health insurance program for the poor
Seeing doctors when you’re sick may just be a small matter to most Malaysians. Simply go to a clinic, register …
Culture
Malaysians were angry at the RM50 salary increase, but they might be forgetting something…
Last Wednesday, more than 100 (some say 300) people gathered in front of our Parliament in a peaceful protest. Oh …