I hate the MBTI By Hiu Jack Yuan
08/08/2026
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I hate the MBTI. To start, I think “hate” is a strong word to describe how you feel about anything; and I absolutely despise the MBTI. And no, it’s not
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Death of the Judiciary: The 1988 Crisis in Malaysia By Pin Liang
08/08/2026
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In 1988, the Malaysian judiciary, being the third pillar of a parliamentary democracy modelled on the Westminster style, was in convulsion. The Lord President was removed from office; five Supreme
What Happened to the 50%? By Prarthna
08/08/2026
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In 1992, at the Rio Earth Summit, Malaysia made a promise to the world—and to itself. To keep at least 50% of its land under forest cover. It sounded like
How Financial Sophistication Enables Fraud
02/08/2026
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The 1Malaysia Development Berhad scandal did not happen in the shadows. It unfolded in boardrooms attended by Goldman Sachs bankers, in audit suites staffed by Deloitte and KPMG, and under
The Apathetic Generation
02/08/2026
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As a concerned sister of a 12-year-old boy, I sigh helplessly at the news and research released on the impacts of excessive screen time on adolescents. Effects on cognitive functions,
From Empire to Equality: The Evolution of the Commonwealth
21/07/2026
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December 11th, 1931. The Commonwealth of Nations was founded. What is the Commonwealth? It is a voluntary association of fifty-four independent and equal countries. Home to 2.5 billion people, it
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