CEKU
CE-KU; noun {malay}: To press sharply against soft objects. poor policies. weak ideas.
Writing for You!
CEKU, the editorial arm of UKEC, is a team of passionate student writers from the Catalyst Office, dedicated to democracy, free speech, justice, and holism.
Our articles aim to inform, persuade, and analyze, fostering intellectual discourse to shape a better Malaysia. While part of UKEC, we operate independently, ensuring writers have the freedom to explore important topics without external influence. The views expressed are those of the Malaysian student community, not UKEC’s official stance.
OUR PILLARS
OUR VISION
To promote the exchange of ideas, opinions and solutions among Malaysian students.
OUR MISSION
To provide a platform for students to discuss pertinent Malaysian issues in an open and constructive way.
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Trained to Succeed, Not Taught to Think By Zoey Gan
In a room filled with high-achieving Malaysian students abroad, one question quietly lingers beneath the surface; “Has the Malaysian System actually educated us or have they just trained us to
ku ingin tinggal di belakang gigi mu By Milo
Sal Priadi punya banyak lagu yang liriknya aneh. Yang paling aku ingat ialah: “aku lihat ada tempat longgar di sana, aku ingin tinggal di belakang gigi mu.” Kenapa Sal nak
Art Is Culture – So Why Does Malaysia Only Celebrate It Once the World Does? By Prarthna
Art in Malaysia has never been absent. It lives in batik patterns learned before we understand heritage, in school performances rehearsed after class, in murals tucked between shoplots, in films,
Are Our Schools Safe? Rethinking Protection for Malaysia’s Students By Zoey Gan
Schools are meant to be safe spaces for children, places where they grow, learn and imagine futures unburdened by fear.Yet, in recent times, Malaysia as a whole has witnessed deeply
No Balik Kampung: Reinventing Raya When You’re Abroad By Mia Sara Binti Mazri
For Muslims worldwide, Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting, reflection, and community. In Malaysia, the celebration is widely known as Hari Raya Aidilfitri, or simply
Dreaming Broken Dreams: On Malaysian Sporting Culture By Fahrinnor bin Riduannor
A sporting nation refers to a country where sports are deeply rooted in culture and national identity. By being a sporting nation, it is sometimes assumed that sports has this
OUR WRITERS, WRITING FOR YOU!
Balqis Rezuan
Editor-in-Chief
2nd Year, BSc Economics
University of Warwick
Rafiq Rosly
Deputy Editor-in-Chief
1st Year, BSc Management (International Business Economics)
University of Manchester
Ian Azril Goh
Writer Manager
2nd Year, BSc Politics, Philosophy and Economics
University of Warwick
Aqil Azri
Executive Editor
2nd Year, BA(Econs) Economics and Finance
University of Manchester
Qistina Sukri
Creative Editor Manager
2nd Year, BSc Economics & Industrial Organisation
University of Warwick
Hiu Jack Yuan
CEKU Inspires Manager
1st Year, BA Politics, Philosophy & Economics
University of Manchester
Arisya Ahmad Azizi
Writer
2nd Year, MA Economics
University of Glasgow
Intan Balqis
Writer
2nd Year, BSc Economics
University of Warwick
Nur Shafiyyah
Writer
3rd Year, BA Media and Cultural Studies
Lancaster University
Sofya Dzul
Writer
2nd Year, BSc Biomedical Sciences
University of Manchester
Adib Darwish Hakeem
Writer
1st Year, BSc Management
University of Manchester
Sofea Nur Azzalea
Writer (CEKU Inspires)
1st Year, BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences
University of Manchester
Eizka
Executive Editor
3rd Year, Medicine
Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (RCSI)
Ejay
Creative Editor (Magazine)
3rd Year, BA Media & Creative Industries
University of Warwick
Danial Aiman
Creative Editor (Magazine)
3rd Year, BSoSc (Hons) Politics & Int. Relations
University of Manchester
Kamara
Creative Editor (CEKU Inspires)
1st Year, BSc Biological Sciences (Biochemistry)
University of Edinburgh
Yii Rou
Creative Editor (CEKU Inspires)
1st Year, BSc Economics
LSE
Ezrin Marissa
Creative Editor (CEKU Inspires)
1st Year, BSc Medical Biosciences
Imperial College London