“Where I Come From, and Why I Care” By Nur Bariah Bashira
I am proud to be a Sabahan Bumiputera and Bajau. Being Bajau means growing up close to the sea, understanding its rhythm, and respecting what it gives us. Some people…
Performative Males Are Not Qawwam
Before leaving the house, the performative men will make sure they have their tote bag ready, filled with books by female writers or poets such as Sylvia Plath and Jane…
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,…
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…
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.…
When Humazah Becomes a School System by Nayli Zekry
Deconstructing the All-Girls Culture of Gossips, Performance, and Quiet Violence. Six in ten Malaysian students suffer from anxiety, depression, or stress [1], a clear sign of a growing mental health…
Have You Ever Wondered? by Khazin Hisham
Have you ever wondered why there’s so much we don’t know in this life? Why are there oceans of knowledge we haven’t touched, corners of the world we’ve never seen,…