Culture
7 surprisingly international theories on how Perlis got its name
For a lot of Malaysians, Perlis is a place of mystery. Like, it’s so far up north it’s basically the …
state names
Culture
Perak’s state name means silver, but it’s not just because it’s the colour of tin…
Ask most Malaysians where you can get the best food in Malaysia, and they’d probably say it’s Penang. For the rest, …
Culture
Sabah’s name might have come from the Bruneian word for ‘north’
Aramaiti anyone? Nicknamed Negeri Di Bawah Bayu (Land Beneath the Wind), Sabah (formerly known as North Borneo) not only has some …
Culture
Pahang could have been named after this dangerous tree
If there’s one thing people know about Pahang, it’s that it’s really large; it’s the largest state in Peninsular Malaysia …
Culture
Why do we call it Negeri Sembilan if there are only 7 districts?
Khairy Jamaluddin’s hometown of Negeri Sembilan is one of the more unique states on the Malay peninsula; not only do …
Culture
Terengganu – funny origins behind the name
Terengganu (or ‘Tranung/Ganu’ to the locals) is known for having nice islands, a booming fishery industry, and sea turtles. Besides …
Culture
Johor was named after jewels, but… Johor got jewels meh?
Johor is known for a lot of things among Malaysians: their bangsa Johor, their football team, their Sultan, their laksa, …
Culture
Could Kelantan’s name actually be from an Indian city?
There is a saying in Kelantan that goes: ‘Sek-sek kito jange pecoh’ (‘our people should stick together’). It’s often used in …