Music of Malaysia by Joshua Chong
When I first took on the role of Musical Director for Manchester’s MNight 2025, I thought I knew music. I had grown up with the clean harmonies of Broadway scores,…
Autism in Malaysia: Seen but Unsupported by Eizka Rizal Ali
Imagine this. You’re a parent in Malaysia. Your child shows early signs of autism, difficulty with speech, avoiding eye contact, frequent meltdowns. You’re told early intervention is critical, but the…
You can Hate the Messenger, but Hear the Message: A Case Study of Effective Altruism by Umar Fazlan
In 2020, I first encountered the existence of Effective Altruism, a global philosophy and movement dedicated to reshaping the way we think about social impact by focusing on the best…
Why ASEAN Still Matters, And Why Malaysia Must Lead Its Reform by Adham Adnan
As motorcades swept through the streets of Kuala Lumpur during the 2025 ASEAN Summit, many Malaysians voiced familiar frustrations of blocked roads, long speeches, and little tangible outcome. For critics,…
Populism and the Politics of Division: Healing A Polarised World Through the Lens of Moderation by Danish Faris
What happens when politics becomes less about solving problems and more about picking sides? In an age where the rhetoric of “Us vs. Them” is being used frequently by politicians…
I like My Men All Incompetent by Milo
“When men disappoint me, I think you’re just a man. But what I really mean is: You could be so much more.” While Lana Del Rey and Sabrina Carpenter might…
Why You Shouldn’t Date a Runner by Sofya Dzul
Running has always been a popular sport. It manifests at different levels. Some take it up as a casual hobby, others as a coping mechanism—but for many, it's an act…
History as a Mirror by Toh Ding Xi
“Soldiers in civilian clothing were prosecuted.” A direct quote from the Yushukan Museum in Tokyo, Japan about the battle of Nanjing. The quote is staggering in its understatement of one…
Is it Racist to be a Bumiputera? by Adib Darwish Hakeem
We are surrounded by racism. If you are a Bumiputera, you often are racist. Lately, I’ve been grappling with a difficult question: Is it racist to design public policies that…
Sex Education: To Do or Taboo? by Jaden Woo Kin Yee
The problem of irresponsible sexual behaviours has led to widespread problems such as unplanned pregnancies, increasing risk of STIs and increased stigmatisation around the spectrum of gender and sexual identities.…