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Berbahasa Inggeris tanpa melupakan bahasa ibunda

Mampu bertutur dalam bahasa Inggeris dengan baik bukanlah bukti kepintaran seseorang, tetapi mengusainya juga merupakan suatu kemestian.

2019

The Story of a Nation

NEW POST

Berbahasa Inggeris tanpa melupakan bahasa ibunda

Mampu bertutur dalam bahasa Inggeris dengan baik bukanlah bukti kepintaran seseorang, tetapi mengusainya juga merupakan suatu kemestian.

the man behind Malaysian Palm Oil Industry

The palm oil tycoon Tan Sri Shin Cheng passed away in June 2019, but his great legacy continues (The third part of Palm Oil series is available here) At the age of 22, Lee Shin Cheng applied for...

Palm oil: a miracle turned disaster?

Despite the awes that palm oil has to offer, it also has one evil attribute that could severely harm the environment (The first part of Palm Oil series is available here) When palm oil waste was...

Palm oil: Malaysia’s prized possession

The first plant arrived in Malaya in 1875, was commercialised in 1917, and it has since then contributed to the good reputation of the country Palm oil is one of Malaysia’s greatest treasures...

Farah Ann Hadi shines gold

She started gymnastics at the age of three, but after years of training, injuries, and collecting medals, she’s finally on her way to the Olympics! As an active child, this Malay-Canadian born...

More than just a kampung boy (and girl)

Many successful businessmen, entrepreneurs, and artists come from rural parts of Malaysia, and they have great success stories to tell Countryside is where the simplest pleasures of life happen...

A lookback on Malaysian space hero’s journey

October 10, 2007 was a historical day for Malaysians It was the day the first, and so far the only astronaut went to space Twelve years on, one could still wonder, what exactly did he do up...

From hand-drawn cartoon to big-screen animation

From street crime fighting-hero Keluang Man to intergalactic superhero BoBoiBoy, Malaysian animation has come a long way Just recently, Animonsta Studios released BoBoiBoy the Movie 2 – a...

Tackling haze: should we make it rain?

Another year, another haze Is cloud seeding the best way to deal with it “Today’s problems cannot be solved if we still think the way we thought when we created them” – Albert...

Mid-Autumn Festival – A Cultural Exploitation through Overpriced Mooncakes?

Once a year during the Mid-Autumn Festival, Chinese people gather with lanterns, awing at the sky where the moon shines the brightest each year, accompanied by family, friends, and mooncakes The...

Isn’t haze from slash-and-burn farming?

The term “slash-and-burn” may conjure an image of destruction in many people’s minds, but according to those who practises it, it is believed to be a sustainable way of farming For...

A glimpse at Yusof Ghani’s canvases

Criticising the society through paintings is how Yusof Ghani, a talented and respected Malaysian artist since the 1980s, shares his artistic views of the world Graphic artist turned Abstract...

The glorious stripes of Malaysia

Jalur Gemilang is Malaysians’ pride, and as our Independence Day is approaching, nothing says patriotic better than waving the flag regardless of the time and place “Merahmu bara semangat...

Towards a peaceful Malaysia, together

Well known for its unique cultures and its renowned multiracial society, Malaysia's diverseness is well portrayed in its society's daily lives A train ride to work, a weekend hang-out at the malls,...

Malay cultures before Islam

The arrival of Islam reshaped the Malays' daily practices and culture as a whole But does becoming a Muslim mean sacrificing one's own identity Before the arrival of Islam, the Malays lived off...

What’s So Special About Cikgu Fazri?

Cikgu Fazri, an inspiring young teacher for special needs students And he has many fun ideas for class activities up his sleeve When he first started as a practical teacher, one of the students...

Wildlife trafficking: traders go online

Questions may be asked as to why it is so easy for traffickers to make a career out of illegally trading animals in Malaysia One of the clear answers is: social media (The second part of Wildlife...

Wildlife trafficking: a harvest for humans’ pleasure

Wildlife is trafficked for the exotic pet trade, but that isn't the only reason (The first part of Wildlife Trafficking series is available here) The same baby gibbon, now arrived in a country...

Preserving heritage through jawi lesson

Between culture, identity, and the dilemma in preserving it The Ministry of Education has decided to introduce Jawi writing lesson (formerly referred to as Khat calligraphy) for Year Four pupils...

Wildlife Trafficking: Malaysia’s Essential Role

Malaysia has been named as a global hub for wildlife trafficking – a sinister crime threatening the lives of innocent animals A newborn baby gibbon, held closely in the arms of its mother and...

Ghosting on the Hungry Ghost Festival

The traditional festival is a ritualistic time of offerings to spirits of the underworld But it's harder to get performers, and the turnout isn't what it used to be, for the living The Hungry...

Appreciating Aidiladha

Aidiladha celebrations has never been as grand and food-centric as Aidilfitri Are Malaysian Muslims less appreciative of the Festival of the Sacrifice A few months before Aidilfitri, most people...

Believing in the unbelievable

Some people are quick to connect strange occurrences with supernatural forces, because they truly believe that a world beyond the veil exists Source: Poker Ground Some westerners believe that...

Thanking the war heroes

Darjah Kebesaran Seri Pahlawan Gagah Perkasa is for the brave people who fought for the welfare of the country and they deserve all the thanks Almost anybody can get a title in Malaysia, whether...

“Phoenix” keeps on rising

More than meets the eye Meet Phoenix, the world’s first and only hijabi wrestler Source: AFP She is a shy, quiet girl in real life But once the gloves are on and she steps into the ring,...

Fish bombed, corals destroyed

Fish bombing has long existed in Malaysia, especially along the islands of Sabah – a place once regarded as a top tourist attraction because of its beautiful, diverse coral reefs But that has...

Meet Durian: the King of Fruits

Durian, a pungent-scented and sweet-flavoured tropical fruit, is a guilty pleasure for many Malaysians, especially the supreme of all durian types: Musang King Source Malaysia is blessed with...

Sarawak’s independence depended on the British

Sarawak had a long-standing relationship with the Brookes family, but that all changed when they were given up After scuffles and wars, Sarawak still stands with its indigenous people after its...

Keeping oceans and rivers clean

Malaysia is familiar with water pollution cases – it happens in Johor, Penang, Selangor and basically all around the country But what are the authorities doing to solve this deep-rooted...

The realities through Pak Samad’s masterpieces

National Laureate A Samad Said in his old age continues the fight to preserve the Malay language through his outstanding literary works A Samad Said Source Born Abdul Samad bin Mohamed Said...

Harmonious open house tradition

See a family all dressed in traditional Baju Melayu and Baju Kurung on the third week of Syawal and ask where they are going The answer is simple: Open House Source Open House or Rumah Terbuka...

George Town’s comeback story

George Town's history extends throughout disputes and war Its development was abandoned by the federal government years ago, but made a successful return as a vital Malaysian historical...

Yuna: forever a Malaysian darling and more

Yuna’s first single Forevermore from her fourth album is an ode to home country Malaysia as she continues climbing the international music charts Source A mix of syair (a form of classical...

Days of traditional games are vanishing

Before PlayStation and smartphones took over childhood, most Malaysians grew up playing traditional games No electronics or Wi-Fi signal needed, just a group of friends, ubiquitous instruments, and...

Malaysians’ bubble tea frenzy

There is still no sign that the bubble tea craze among Malaysians will die down soon as more stores are opening up in Subang Jaya, which has been regarded as “Bubble Tea...

Exotic pets for glamour

Singer Zarith Sofia’s arrest for owning a protected species of a wildlife and leaving it unfed at home has become an eye opener for many Malaysians as they have realized that many other...

Lee Chong Wei versus his health

Datuk Lee Chong Wei suffered many injuries throughout his badminton career His sacrifices are often overlooked, but he never fails to share his glory with all Malaysians Source Lee Chong Wei...

Dams were never eco-friendly

Hydroelectricity is often viewed as an environmentally friendly method of supplying power But recent studies have debunked it Alternatives methods leave less carbon footprint but are harder to...

“Nature’s toilet bowl” as Aidilfitri delicacy

Among Aidilfitri delicacies such as ketupat, rendang, and variant kuih raya, lemang periuk kera has become the talk of the town especially in recent years Lemang periuk kera...

Penang Hokkien among languages going extinct

Source The language we speak plays an important psychological part of our identity It could easily go extinct if not passed on, hence its preservation is vital for the understanding of future...

Penang has everything, except clean water

Penang is one of the most developed progressive states in Malaysia but it lacks one important resource: clean water Pitch black water with a thick oil layer on the surface of Sungai Tengah,...

Iman is Malaysia’s only hope for Sumatran rhinos

Malaysia’s last surviving male Sumatran rhinoceros has died, leaving only one sole female in captivity: Iman The deceased, fondly known as Tam, succumbed to kidney and liver failures which had...

Luxury hijabs: Profiteering or modernization

When religious obligation inspires business opportunity, some call it profiteering, and some think it is modernization When talk about luxury hijabs, two famous brands come to hijabis’...

Iman is Malaysia’s only hope for Sumatran rhinos

Malaysia’s last surviving male Sumatran rhinoceros has died, leaving only one sole female in captivity: Iman The deceased, fondly known as Tam, succumbed to kidney and liver failures which had...

“It’s all the teacher fault!”

A provocative tweet asking the reasons as to why Malays are still incompetent in English after eleven years of school has consequently launched an attack on English teachers The incompetency of...

The Queen of Squash, Nicol David

The soon to be retired Datuk Nicol David is the pinnacle of the international squash scene, but that is not the only thing she is good at World champion and local sports star Datuk Nicol...

Veil is more important than heart

Dr Amalina Bakri, Malaysia's very own genius whose name can never escape the chatter of some prejudiced Malays, helped a baby battling Germ Cell Tumor The baby’s mother, Nurul Erwani Zaidi...

Humans failed leatherbacks

Rantau Abang has recently lost its former glory as leatherback turtles are now effectively extinct There used to be 10,000 nesting sites hiding under the steep slopes of Rantau Abang beach sand...

Flat Earth is back in Malaysia

The idea of a giant horizontal piece of land hovering in space seems ridiculous in this current age of technology, but the revival of “flat earth theory” is re-emerging in modern...

Malaysia Obliviated From Asia Food Map

Netflix’s new food documentary Street Food (Volume 1: Asia) featured multiple South-East Asian countries, but Malaysia was not one of them If there is one thing Malaysians can be proud of, it...

Is Lynas a real threat to Malaysia?

Lynas’s production is important for technological growth worldwide, but their waste by-products are getting in the way However, this isn’t Malaysia’s first rodeo with rare-earth...

P. Ramlee’s tears in Kuala Lumpur

Malaysian entertainment icon P Ramlee may have received accolades and titles after his death, but his final days in this world were not as bright as some people were led to believe The arrival...

The Environment Hazard of Chinese Traditions

Burning offerings to gods and ancestors are one of the many ways Chinese worships But pollution and environmental hazards may be getting in the way Living in multi-ethnic Malaysia allows us to...

Mushrooming Island in Malaysia

With a total land size of 329,847km2 and a density of 99 people per Km2, Malaysian had decisively thought that the country has not enough room for the human and venture into the sea for more land...

Mandate education before marriage

Tying the knot is never easy Other than career and financial stability as pre-requisites to getting married, Muslims are also required to obtain a certificate by completing a pre-marriage...

Kelantan orders eateries to close at night

The state government of Kelantan trying to push its residences toward a religious path, then the humble small business owners suffer On 6th May, to encourage the residence to perform the...