I hate the MBTI By Hiu Jack Yuan
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…
Death of the Judiciary: The 1988 Crisis in Malaysia By Pin Liang
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…
How Financial Sophistication Enables Fraud
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…
From Empire to Equality: The Evolution of the Commonwealth
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…
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…
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,…
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…
When Validation Replaces Devotion By Charice
Every February, love gets louder.Instagram stories are filled with roses, screenshots of private messages, and posts dedicated entirely to a “significant other”. Reels loop couples in love, anniversaries edited to…
Malaysia’s art scene isn’t dying, it’s being contained By Hari
A common defence arises anytime issues about Malaysian cinema, art and culture are discussed. Independent cinemas still screen local films. Small theatres stage talented actors and bold work. Art collectives…
Beyond Ang Pao: The senses of celebration By Hari
If prosperity had a sound, in Malaysia it would echo before it appeared in mandarin oranges or red envelopes. Chinese New Year mornings begin with drumbeats rolling through the street…
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