Author Archives: Editor
Lebuhraya penuh sejarah hitam
By Editor
On June 2, 2020
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Culture
Laluan yang menghubungkan Pantai Barat dan Pantai Timur ini mempunyai kisah yang menarik di sebalik sejarah pembinaannya. Lebuhraya sepanjang 215km ini dibina oleh Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR) bertujuan untuk memendekkan perjalanan dari Kota Bharu, Kelantan ke bandar-bandar di barat laut Malaysia seperti Alor Setar, Kedah dan Pulau Pinang.
Hari Gawai Sambutan Meriah Etnik Masyarakat Dayak Sarawak
By Editor
On May 29, 2020
In
Culture
Perayaan Hari Gawai disambut oleh masyarakat Dayak di Sarawak pada 1 Jun setiap tahun. Gawai Dayak merupakan perayaan yang disambut di Sarawak oleh kaum peribumi Sarawak, terutamanya Iban, Bidayuh, dan Orang Ulu seperti Kayan dan Kenyah, dan juga komuniti Dayak di Kalimantan Barat.
“Mangkuk tandas” haiwan sebagai hidangan Aidilfitri
By Editor
On May 15, 2020
In
Culture, Environment
Apabila Aidilftri tiba, makanan-makanan tradisi seperti ketupat, rendang, dan bermacam-macam jenis kuih raya dihidangkan dari rumah ke rumah. Tetapi sejak beberapa tahun kebelakangan ini, satu hidangan istimewa yang lain telah mendapat perhatian rakyat Malaysia, iaitu lemang periuk kera.
Kaum senoi mentafsir mimpi melalui jalan cerita
By Editor
On May 14, 2020
In
Culture
Setiap manusia pasti pernah bermimpi. Kadang kala, mimpi itu terasa seperti nyata. Ada kajian yang mengatakan bahawa mimpi boleh dikawal dan kebolehan tersebut ada pada satu kaum Orang Asli di Malaysia iaitu kaum Senoi.
Laksa Penang antara makanan terbaik di dunia
By Editor
On May 14, 2020
In
Culture
Malaysia sememangnya kaya dengan pelbagai makanan istimewa terutama hidangan tradisional yang terdapat di setiap negeri. Ia menjadi sebahagian keunikan dan identiti bagi mengenali dengan lebih dekat kepelbagaian sosial dan budaya sesuatu masyarakat di negara ini.
Dongeng penyeri selera Ramadan
By Editor
On May 5, 2020
In
Culture
Antara juadah yang mendapat perhatian pada bulan Ramadan sudah tentulah kuih-muih tradisional yang kebanyakannya mempunyai nama-nama yang sangat unik. Tetapi apa sebenarnya kisah di sebalik nama-nama ini?
Penipuan yang mengejutkan Malaysia
By Editor
On May 5, 2020
In
Social
Baru-baru ini, negara digemparkan dengan berita seorang pelajar Malaysia mendapat tajaan biasiswa daripada NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration). Namun apabila terbukti berita itu tidak benar, ia membuka mata rakyat Malaysia bahawa Internet adalah tempat berlakunya banyak penipuan.
Lun Bawang di Borneo
By Editor
On May 4, 2020
In
Culture
Lun Bawang membawa maksud orang di kawasan pedalaman. “Lun” bermaksud Orang manakala “Bawang” membawa maksud Ulu. Suku Kaum Lun Bawang berasal dan tinggal di kawasan pedalaman tanah tinggi Borneo iaitu Kalimantan Timur, Brunei, Sabah, dan Sarawak.
Disebalik Sambutan Hari Pekerja
By Editor
On May 2, 2020
In
Social
Setiap tahun pada 1 Mei adalah cuti umum buat negara bagi menyambut Hari Pekerja. Hari tersebut bukan sahaja di sambut di Malaysia tetapi di seluruh dunia juga. Tetapi kenapa sambutan …
Ebit Lew: satu dalam seribu
By Editor
On April 27, 2020
In
People
“Kita baik, ramai orang sayang” – suatu frasa yang boleh digunakan untuk menggambarkan peribadi Ustaz Ebit Lew di mata masyarakat.
Cef cilik inspirasi ramai
By Editor
On April 24, 2020
In
People
Malaysia punya ramai cef yang berbakat dalam memasak dan mencipta berbagai-bagai resipi, tetapi tidak ramai yang berumur semuda dan mempunyai hati sebesar Danish Harraz.
Istimewanya kurma
By Editor
On April 21, 2020
In
Culture
Dalam banyak-banyak buah, buah kurma yang paling mendapat perhatian apabila Ramadan tiba. Apa istimewanya buah kurma ini? Sebelum Ramadan tiba, antara persediaan yang dilakukan orang ramai sudah pastilah membeli buah …
Wira menentang COVID-19
By Editor
On April 20, 2020
In
People
Sepanjang negara memerangi penularan wabak COVID-19, pastinya rakyat ternanti-nantikan maklumat terkini setiap petang. Siapa lagi yang muncul di kaca TV jika bukan wira kesihatan negara, Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Melaksanakan rukun Islam ketiga
By Editor
On April 17, 2020
In
Culture
Setibanya Ramadan, jadual setiap umat Islam pasti berubah. Mereka berpuasa sepanjang hari, sementara malam diisi dengan solat tarawih serta ibadah-ibadah lain demi mencari reda Allah swt.
Khitan bayi perempuan: manfaat atau mudarat?
By Editor
On April 14, 2020
In
Social
Pemotongan genitalia wanita (female genital mutilation) sudah lama dipraktikkan di kebanyakan negara di benua Afrika dan Timur Tengah. Di Asia Tenggara pula, Malaysia dan negara jirannya Indonesia juga tidak terkecuali dalam mengamalkan tradisi yang kini dianggap sebagai melanggar hak asasi manusia.
Datuk Gong, Dewa Melayu kepercayaan kaum Cina
By Editor
On April 13, 2020
In
Culture
Sekitar kawasan luar bandar di Malaysia, sesetengah kuil yang dilukis berwarna kuning atau warna merah di tepi jalan atau di bawah pokok boleh ditemui, dan kuil-kuil ini biasanya disembah oleh penduduk yang tinggal di kawasan sekitar. Dewa Melayu yang disembah oleh orang Cina di Malaysia dipanggil Datuk Kong, Datuk Gong atau Datuk Keramat.
Pesta ‘padi’
By Editor
On April 13, 2020
In
Culture
Bagi suku Kadazan-Dusun, Pesta Kaamatan merupakan perayaan wajib yang harus berlangsung setiap tahun.
Asal usul Baba dan Nyonya
By Editor
On April 10, 2020
In
Culture
Nyonya & Baba atau Peranakan adalah keturunan imigran Cina yang datang ke Kepulauan Melayu pada abad ke-15. Nyonya bermaksud wanita Peranakan manakala Baba merujuk kepada lelaki Peranakan.
Satu-satunya spesies tapir di Asia
By Editor
On April 8, 2020
In
Environment
Antara spesies tapir terbesar di dunia, Malayan Tapir (Tapiris Indicus) adalah satu-satunya spesies tapir yang ada di benua Asia dan mempunyai belang hitam putih yang unik membuatkan ia berbeza dengan spesies tapir yang lain.
Fesyen berjenama untuk tujuan kebaikan
By Editor
On April 6, 2020
In
People
Dalam usaha untuk menangani krisis bekalan peralatan perlindungan peribadi (PPE) yang digunakan oleh barisan kakitangan hospital semasa krisis COVID-19 ini, beberapa pereka fesyen tempatan tampil dan menawarkan diri untuk meletakkan kemahiran menjahit mereka untuk digunakan dengan baik dalam masa kritikal ini.
Sejarah lalu persiapkan Malaysia
By Editor
On April 2, 2020
In
Social
Virus COVID-19 ini bukanlah virus berbahaya pertama yang melanda negara, bahkan Malaysia pernah mempunyai pengalaman dalam menghadapi situasi sebegini.
Mimpi ngeri dalam realiti
By Editor
On April 1, 2020
In
Social
Kanak-kanak sepatutnya dilindungi daripada anasir-anasir jahat di rumah, tetapi tetap ada segelintir yang dikhianati oleh ibu-bapa sendiri.
Jelmaan naga Tasik Chini
By Editor
On April 1, 2020
In
Culture
Mengikut cerita orang dulu-dulu, Tasik Chini di Pekan, Pahang telah menjadi ‘rumah’ kepada seekor naga sejak berdekad-dekad lamanya. Malah, ada juga yang percaya naga yang mendiami Tasik Chini sebenarya lebih daripada seekor.
Peranan Industri 4.0 dalam memerangi COVID-19
By Editor
On March 30, 2020
In
Social
Dengan keadaan semasa yang semakin meruncingkan seluruh dunia dengan kemunculan virus COVID-19 ini, beberapa industri perlu menghentikan operasi mereka. Namun, penularan virus ini tidak dapat menghalang orang ramai dari menggunakan teknologi Revolusi Industri (IR) 4.0 untuk mengenalpasti, memantau, meramal dan mendiagnosis sesuatu penyakit termasuk COVID-19.
Hobi dijadikan kerjaya
By Editor
On March 26, 2020
In
People
Walaupun dilihat seperti orang muda biasa pada luarannya, ‘Soloz’ kini menjadi pembakar semangat bagi mereka yang mempunyai minat yang mendalam terhadap permainan video atas talian.
Melayu pertama mengelilingi dunia
By Editor
On March 25, 2020
In
People
Ferdinan Magellan adalah pelayar Portugis yang diketahui dunia sebagai orang pertama yang mengelilingi dunia tetapi dakwaan ini telah menjadi perdebatan kebanyakan sejarawan oleh sebab satu nama yang dikenali sebagai Panglima Awang.
Legenda Puteri Santubong dan Puteri Sejinjang
By Editor
On March 25, 2020
In
Culture
Masyarakat di Malaysia sering disajikan dengan cerita rakyat zaman dahulu kala yang diturunkan dari generasi ke generasi. Sesetengah kisah legenda ini diceritakan bukan sahaja bagi dijadikan hiburan malah, kisah-kisah ini juga boleh dijadikan tauladan dan pengajaran kepada orang zaman sekarang.
Hati-hati dengan mitos COVID-19
By Editor
On March 24, 2020
In
Social
Angka kematian akibat COVID-19 semakin meningkat saban hari meski pun pihak kerajaan telah mengisytiharkan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan. Kita sering dihebahkan dengan pelbagai berita melibatkan penularan virus COVID-19 semasa dalam tempoh kuarantin ini di media sosial.
#COVID-19: diskriminasi terhadap orang Asia
By Editor
On March 23, 2020
In
Social
Kemarahan dan sikap tidak berpuas hati kini semakin menjadi-jadi dalam kalangan masyarakat, apatah lagi seluruh dunia pada ketika ini sedang bergelut dengan pandemik COVID-19 yang telah meragut beribu-ribu nyawa dan menjangkiti lebih ramai lagi orang. Sehingga kemarahan menjadi cacian dan menghina mereka yang tidak bersalah.
Penjarakan sosial: senjata melawan COVID-19
By Editor
On March 19, 2020
In
Social
Perdana Menteri Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin merayu supaya rakyat Malaysia duduk di rumah dan mematuhi perintah kawalan pergerakan yang telah dikuatkuasakan. Tetapi sayangnya, masih ada yang ingkar dan tidak mengamalkan penjarakan sosial dengan betul.
Halang penularan COVID-19 dengan kebersihan
By Editor
On March 19, 2020
In
Social
Sejak wabak COVID-19 berleluasa, masyarakat sungguh risau akan kebersihan diri terutama sekali tangan yang sering kali bersentuhan dengan permukaan atau objek yang tidak bersih. Namun sejauh manakah rakyat Malaysia mengamalkan teknik kebersihan diri yang betul?
Kepercayaan ilmu feng shui
By Editor
On March 19, 2020
In
Culture
Ilmu feng shui masih diamalkan di Malaysia oleh setiap kaum. Tetapi secara wajarnya tidak semua orang mempercayai ajaran tersebut kerana ia tidak dapat dibuktikan secara saintifik.
Pandemik pembelian panik
By Editor
On March 13, 2020
In
Social
Farmasi dan kedai serbaneka sudah banyak kehabisan stok barangan, terutama sekali topeng muka dan pembersih tangan kerana pembelian panik. Dalam usaha melawan wabak COVID-19, adakah ini jalan penyelesaiannya?
Tak gentar mengimpal di dalam air
By Editor
On March 10, 2020
In
People
Bidang pekerjaan yang berisiko tinggi dan memerlukan semangat dan fizikal yang tabah adalah pilihan gadis bernama Nur Izzati Athirah. Beliau ialah jurukimpal dalam air wanita pertama di Malaysia.
Kuasa untuk wanita
By Editor
On March 6, 2020
In
Social
Dahulu, wanita dianggap tidak layak mendapat kuasa dalam pentadbiran negara, Tetapi pencapaian golongan wanita di seluruh dunia kini telah membuka mata banyak pihak, bahawa wanita juga mampu menjadi pemimpin yang disegani.
Bunuh diri bukan jenayah
By Editor
On March 5, 2020
In
Social
Cubaan membunuh diri sebenarnya ialah tangisan sunyi seseorang yang memerlukan pertolongan. Wajarkah mereka ini dihukum?
Wau semakin dilupakan
By Editor
On March 3, 2020
In
Culture
Wau merupakan salah satu permainan tradisional di Malaysia yang mempunyai keunikannya yang tersendiri. Sayangnya, rakyat Malaysia pada hari ini sudah semakin kurang menghargainya.
Dawn Raid: Merampas semula hak Malaysia
By Editor
On March 3, 2020
In
New Post
Walaupun Malaysia meraih kemerdekaan pada tahun 1957, penduduk negara ini masih belum bebas sepenuhnya daripada cengkaman penjajahan pada saat “Merdeka” dilaungkan, termasuklah dari perspektif ekonomi.
Garisan nipis antara agama dan bencana
By Editor
On March 3, 2020
In
Social
Agama dan isu-isu kritikal sering menjadi topik perbualan hangat dalam masyarakat, terutama sekali bagi mereka yang menganggap setiap musibah yang berlaku itu merupakan hukuman daripada Tuhan.
Kepercayaan mentafsir mimpi
By Editor
On February 21, 2020
In
Culture
Amalan mentafsir mimpi sudah diamalkan sejak turun-temurun. Walaupun kebarangkalian untuk mimpi tersebut menjadi kenyataan amat tipis, segelintir masyarakat di Malaysia masih lagi percaya bahawa mimpi adalah satu mesej penting yang mempengaruhi kehidupan seseorang.
Misteri 37,000 tahun di Niah
By Editor
On February 19, 2020
In
Culture
Rangka tulang purba manusia ditemui di Gua Niah pada tahun 1966. Ia menjadi bukti wujudnya peradaban manusia pra-sejarah di Sarawak lebih 37,000 tahun yang lalu.
Kemunculan semula PPSMI
By Editor
On February 18, 2020
In
Social
Sebelum ini hanya Sarawak yang bersetuju untuk menggunakan Bahasa Inggeris sebagai medium utama pembelajaran Matematik dan Sains. Tetapi hari ini, debat PPSMI berterusan dalam menentukan nasib pelajar di seluruh Malaysia.
Pernikahan antara roh
By Editor
On February 7, 2020
In
Culture
Ghost marriage atau ‘perkahwinan hantu’ wujud dalam kalangan masyarakat Cina, dan ia dipraktikkan supaya roh orang yang telah meninggal dunia tidak keseorangan dalam kehidupan akhirat.
‘Orang kampung’ lebih ramai anak?
By Editor
On February 4, 2020
In
Social
Membesarkan seorang anak pada hari ini bukanlah satu tanggungjawab yang ringan. Justeru, menetap di kawasan luar bandar adalah antara cara yang boleh meringankan beban. Kadar migrasi populasi luar bandar ke …
Dadah takluki kawasan luar bandar?
By Editor
On January 31, 2020
In
Social
Kemajuan yang dibangunkan di kawasan luar bandar pada asalnya bertujuan untuk memperbaik gaya hidup penduduk di sana. Tetapi dengan bermacam-macam pembaharuan, muncul pula masalah lain: dadah.
Jaguh susu segar
By Editor
On January 30, 2020
In
People
Loi dan Azmi bermula dari bawah berbekalkan semangat dan impian anak kampung. Selepas enam tahun menahan jerih perih, kini jenama Farm Fresh menjadi jenama susu segar yang paling mendapat sambutan di seluruh negara.
12 zodiak dalam Kalendar Cina
By Editor
On January 24, 2020
In
Culture
Asal-usul Zodiak Cina (Chinese Zodiac) bermula dari satu kisah popular tentang 12 ekor haiwan. Cerita yang sama juga menjelaskan secara ringkas tentang kenapa kucing selalu mengejar tikus.
Usaha melindungi dugong
By Editor
On January 14, 2020
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Environment
Antara spesis hidupan marin yang ada di laut Malaysia ialah dugong. Namun dengan jumlah yang semakin berkurang, tiba masanya dugong dilindungi walau dengan apa cara sekali pun.
Inovasi hijab Dr Farah
By Editor
On January 8, 2020
In
People
Berbekalkan semangat dan impian untuk bergelar seorang doktor pakar bedah, Farah Roslan memperkenal hijab pakai buang yang selesa dipakai dalam dewan bedah serta masih menghormati pendiriannya sebagai seorang Muslim.
Demi paras menawan
By Editor
On December 27, 2019
In
Social
Obsesi mengejar kecantikan semakin menjadi-jadi sejak akhir-akhir ini, sampaikan ramai yang lupa hukum sebenar di sisi agama.
Warisan Pendekar Melayu
By Editor
On December 26, 2019
In
Culture
Pahlawan-pahlawan Melayu di zaman dahulu kala menggunakan silat sebagi seni mempertahankan diri. Hari ini, silat dijadikan aktiviti mengisi masa lapang dan juga sukan olahraga.
Bertukar hadiah tanda peringatan
By Editor
On December 23, 2019
In
Culture
Pokok-pokok Krismas yang memancarkan cahaya lampu berwarna-warni menghiasi ruang pusat membeli-belah – petanda bahawa Hari Natal telah tiba dan hadiah-hadiah yang dibalut kemas bakal bertukar tangan. Seperti sambutan perayaan yang …
Garisan pertahanan terakhir hutan Sarawak
By Editor
On December 20, 2019
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Environment
Jika bukan kerana kaum Penan yang tidak pernah berhenti memperjuang kesejahteraan hutan hujan terakhir di Sarawak, sudah tentu aktiviti pembalakan telah pun menyapu bersih tempat yang mereka panggil rumah. Kaum …
Tiada maaf buat pemandu mabuk?
By Editor
On December 19, 2019
In
Social
Kumpulan akvitis hak asasi manusia boleh bersuara dengan mengatakan hukuman mati (capital punishment) ialah pencabulan hak asasi seseorang individu, tetapi bagi mereka yang pernah merasai peritnya kehilangan ahli keluarga kerana seorang pemandu cuai di bawah pengaruh alkohol, hukuman mati adalah yang terbaik demi mencapai keadilan.
Tiada negara, tiada hak
By Editor
On December 18, 2019
In
Social
Isu golongan tidak bernegara (statelessness) di Sabah sudah lama terbiar tidak berpenghujung. Sehingga hari ini, jalan penyelesaiannya masih samar
Buat si penjaga Kinabalu
By Editor
On December 17, 2019
In
Culture
Orang Sabah percaya bahawa Gunung Kinabalu berada di bawah perlindungan Aki Nabalu, iaitu roh suci yang hidup sejak berbilion-bilion tahun yang lalu.
Harmoni di bawah satu bumbung
By Editor
On December 14, 2019
In
Culture
Rumah panjang Iban dan suku kaum yang lain di Sarawak telah menjadi identiti mereka, apatah lagi dengan ciri-ciri binaannya yang unik serta keistimewaan rutin harian di bawah bumbung yang sama. …
Obsesi kulit cerah
By Editor
On December 13, 2019
In
Social
Ramai wanita muda dalam komuniti hari ini terlampau ghairah dalam mengejar kecantikan, kerana di mata masyarakat, berkulit gelap bermaksud ‘hodoh’. ‘Kecantikan tidak dinilai berdasarkan warna kulit’, ‘kecantikan dalaman lebih penting …
Jangan takuti vaksin
By Editor
On December 12, 2019
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Social
Virus polio muncul lagi di Malaysia selepas 27 tahun, dan tragedi ini seharusnya memberi kesedaran kepada ibu bapa tentang pentingnya vaksin.
Sisi gelap dunia seni
By Editor
On December 6, 2019
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Social
Selebriti datang dan pergi, yang membezakan mereka ialah sejauh mana kareer yang dibina mampu menutup perjalanan seni mereka.
Khilaf program realiti TV
By Editor
On December 5, 2019
In
Social
Ramai yang suka menonton program realiti TV kerana hiburan segera yang disajikan, tetapi senario pada hari ini telah banyak mengubah persepsi masyarakat terhadap rancangan sebegini.
Demi Pak Belang
By Editor
On December 3, 2019
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Environment
Dalam kepelbagaian fauna di Malaysia, ada satu spesis yang menjadi kebanggaan semua: harimau Malaya. Tetapi ia dijangka pupus dalam masa sepuluh tahun lagi.
Dikritik kerana dakwah santai
By Editor
On December 2, 2019
In
People
Ramai yang merujuk Ustaz Ad-Dien jika ada kemusykilan tentang Islam, tetapi bukan semua mereka menghargai usaha beliau untuk berdakwah di media sosial.
Mencari bakat atau hiburan semata?
By Editor
On November 29, 2019
In
Social
Bermula dari Bintang RTM ke Akademi Fantasia dan terkini Big Stage, skrin televisyen tidak pernah sunyi daripada program-program realiti mencari bakat nyanyian tempatan. Tetapi masihkah ia relevan pada hari ini? …
Tatu tradisi Dayak
By Editor
On November 27, 2019
In
Culture
Tradisi tatu masyarakat Dayak di Kepulauan Borneo sangat unik, seunik kisah-kisah yang tersembunyi di sebalik setiap satunya.
Lahirnya industri petroleum di Miri
By Editor
On November 26, 2019
In
Culture
Miri, Sarawak kini terkenal dengan tarikan peranginannya, tetapi lebih daripada itu, ia juga merupakan tapak kelahiran industri petroleum di Malaysia. Penemuan minyak di Sarawak pertama kali direkodkan pada tahun 1882 …
Dongeng si Kenyalang
By Editor
On November 26, 2019
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Culture
Sarawak Bumi Kenyalang – sebaris nama yang meniti bibir sesiapa sahaja yang mengenali Sarawak dengan keunikan budayanya. Burung Enggang Kenyalang telah dimeterai sebagai lambang negeri Sarawak serta menjadi kebanggaan seluruh …
Pilihan dalam melahirkan
By Editor
On November 26, 2019
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Social
Kadar kesuburan terus menurun setiap tahun. Adakah ini bakal membawa kesan negatif, atau pun sebenarnya positif? Di negara-negara luar seperti Australia, Kanada, dan Singapura, punca penurunan kadar kesuburan (fertility rate) …
It’s time to take Esports seriously
By Editor
On November 21, 2019
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Social
2019 SEA Games is fast approaching. It is time for Malaysians to show strong supports for the eSports team. Esports is on the rise – doubled budget allocation for 2020 …
Terlajak kayuhan, buruk padahnya
By Editor
On November 18, 2019
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Social
Ramai yang mengisi zaman kanak-kanak dengan berbasikal bersama rakan-rakan. Tetapi apabila basikal itu diubahsuai dengan tujuan perlumbaan di tengah malam, ia bukan lagi sesuatu yang menyeronokkan.
Sekolah tahfiz bukan ‘tapak buangan’
By Editor
On November 18, 2019
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Social
Sekolah tahfiz sememangnya pilihan yang baik untuk ibu bapa yang mahukan anak-anak mereka mendapat pendidikan Islam yang menyeluruh, tetapi bukan semua sekolah mampu menjamin keselamatan dan kebajikan anak-anak ini.
Antara sains dan sastera
By Editor
On November 18, 2019
In
Social
Sistem pembelajaran aliran sains dan sastera mungkin bakal dimansuhkan. Adakah semua pelajar sekolah sudah bersedia dengan perubahan ini? Sudah menjadi kelaziman buat pelajar-pelajar sekolah menengah yang baru sahaja menempatkan diri …
Nasib si penuai padi
By Editor
On November 18, 2019
In
People, Social
Tanaman padi adalah asas kepada makanan harian penduduk Malaysia, namun kehidupan para petani yang menjadi tunjang kepada tanaman ini bukanlah mudah. Getah dan kelapa sawit merupakan tanaman dominan dalam industri …
When wallets go digital
By Editor
On November 13, 2019
In
Social
Shopping malls, pasar malam, and even mamak stalls nowadays accept the digital payment method or e-wallet services. But Malaysians are having a hard time to decide on the best one.
Treat rather than punish
By Editor
On November 8, 2019
In
Social
Drugs have had their claws in many people’s lives for so many years. Perhaps it is time to offer these people the much-needed aid instead of a lifetime damnation. Drug …
Penemuan keajaiban Sarawak
By Editor
On November 8, 2019
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Culture
Ruang gua Sarawak (Sarawak Cave Chamber) adalah yang terbesar keluasannya di dunia. Mula diterokai sejak 40 tahun yang lalu, dan masih dikaji sehingga ke hari ini. Sekumpulan caver (peneroka gua) …
Menjejaki sejarah di Lembah Bujang
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On November 8, 2019
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Culture
Pengaruh agama Hindu telah wujud di Lembah Bujang sejak lama dahulu, dan ia terbukti dengan penemuan candi-candi di tempat yang sudah menjadi tapak warisan sejarah itu.
Bercuti cara Islam di Malaysia
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On November 6, 2019
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Social
Ramai pelancong Muslim dari negara-negara luar menjadikan Malaysia sebagai destinasi idaman untuk percutian halal mereka kerana Malaysia sememangnya menyediakan infrastruktur mesra Islam yang terbaik.
Is media taking away people’s empathy?
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On October 30, 2019
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Violence desensitization may begin with the media exposure of violence, but it could seriously lead to a much bigger problem. The cinema hall is quiet, as how it has been …
Trick-or-treating in the malls, and more
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On October 30, 2019
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Culture
Multiracial Malaysians enjoy a series of festivities with fireworks and food; and recently, locals have also picked up traditions from the western countries. Malaysians celebrate a number of festivals throughout …
“Made in Malaysia”
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On October 24, 2019
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Social
Supporting local brands is not some of the Malaysians’ strong suit, and it isn’t just because of the lack of talents
Parents’ favour Chinese schools
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On October 24, 2019
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Social
Today, many parents agree that Chinese vernacular schools are the perfect place for their children’s education. What makes these schools a better option than national schools?
Universiti bukan lagi penentu masa depan?
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On October 22, 2019
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Social
Untuk lepasan SPM mendapat tempat di universiti pernah menjadi suatu kejayaan besar yang menjadi kebanggan besar namun, dengan lambakan institusi pengajian tinggi, ia mungkin bukan lagi suatu pencapaian. Tahun demi …
Uniknya dialek kita
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On October 15, 2019
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Culture, Social
Dari Semenanjung ke Sabah dan Sarawak, boleh dikatakan setiap ceruk negeri-negeri di Malaysia mempunyai bahasa dialek yang tersendiri. Kaya dengan keunikan tersendiri, namun pada harga yang perlu dibayar.
Beyond glass and steel
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On October 14, 2019
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Social
Populations are growing, cities are developing, and every country is fighting to build the “world’s tallest building”. But is building more skyscrapers really what Malaysia needs?
Farah Ann Hadi shines gold
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On October 11, 2019
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People
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!
e-cigarettes: the lesser of two evils?
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On October 8, 2019
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Electronic cigarette was said to be the “lesser evil” between smoking and vaping, but after twelve vaping-related deaths have been reported in the US, the claim that vaping is a good alternative for those looking to quit smoking might prove to be just a myth.
Hak yang tidak diiktiraf
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On October 8, 2019
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Sejak mereka tiba, masyarakat orang asli sudah pun mendiami sesuatu tempat yang kini menjadi sebahagian tradisi kaum mereka sendiri. Namun tiada undang-undang yang mengesahkannya.
The fight for Kampung Baru
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On September 30, 2019
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Culture, Social
Kampung Baru is where the Malays live their traditional village lifestyle in the heart of KL. Why should that be changed? The Malay community has lived in Kampung Baru for …
Seeking thrills on the busy road
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On September 28, 2019
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Culture, Social
In Malaysia, there is a peculiar view on the street in the middle of the night – a group of motorcyclists gather while making noises through revving engines, waiting for a race to start. They are the mat rempit, and they have built their own culture in the country.
Closing the pay gap
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On September 27, 2019
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Social
Today, many men and women work in the same field, but that doesn’t mean they get the same pay.
A lookback on Malaysian space hero’s journey
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On September 26, 2019
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People
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 there?
Little things to enjoy in kampung
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On September 26, 2019
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Culture, Social
Movies and TV dramas often depict mak cik bawang (term normally used to describe old women who gossip) badmouthing fellow villagers while picking up groceries from a sundry shop. But that’s not all there is to life in a village.
Overstaying overseas
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On September 25, 2019
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Social
Many people travel to the foreign lands, but not all make it back home. Some choose to overstay, painting it black to Malaysia’s name.
Unemployed, but not by choice
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On September 25, 2019
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Social
Youth unemployment is a rising concern, and the ones looking for a job are still the ones getting the blame for not getting it. Is it true that they are choosy of jobs?
Call it what it is: children with disabilities
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On September 11, 2019
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Social
There was a time when special needs child was called “retarded”, but the R-word has since been scraped off people’s tongues and papers. But, what if the term “special needs” is also nothing more than just another euphemism?
Will Malaysians welcome more guests?
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On September 4, 2019
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Hong Kong extradition crisis has led to a surge of interests in the Malaysia My Second Home initiative. But, are Malaysians ready to open the door of their home for these people?
A glimpse at Yusof Ghani’s canvases
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On September 3, 2019
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People
Criticising the society through the abstracts of painting is how Yusof Ghani, a talented and respected Malaysian artist since the 1980s, shares his artistic views of the world.
Towards a peaceful Malaysia, together
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On August 27, 2019
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Culture
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, and merry festival celebrations throughout the year, the whole community band together to live in harmony.
Malay cultures before Islam
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On August 26, 2019
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Culture
The arrival of Islam had reshape the Malays daily practice and culture as a whole. But does becoming a Muslim mean sacrificing one’s own identity?
Ghosting on the Hungry Ghost Festival
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On August 15, 2019
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Culture
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.
Appreciating Aidiladha
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On August 13, 2019
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Culture
Aidiladha celebrations are never as grand and food-centric as Aidilfitri. Are Malaysian Muslims less appreciative of the Festival of the Sacrifice?
The Unfortunate fate of foreign workers
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On August 8, 2019
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Social
Adding to Malaysia’s multiracial society is the swarming of foreigners in the middle of busy cities, here to earn decent money for families back home. But many of their dreams shattered the moment they stepped into the cruel scene of migrant labours.
Thanking the war heroes
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On July 31, 2019
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Culture
Darjah Kebesaran Seri Pahlawan Gagah Perkasa is for the brave who fought for the welfare of the country and they deserve all the thanks.
Becoming A Social Media Star
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On July 31, 2019
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Social
Social media influencers are often seen as leading glamorous lives, but is becoming one really as promising as advertised? Influencer Marketing Benchmarks Report 2019 found that Malaysian social media influencers …
Heineken 0.0 shouldn’t be Muslims’ concern
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On July 22, 2019
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Heineken 0.0 may have zero percent alcohol, but it is still non-Halal. Alcoholic beverage manufacturer Heineken Malaysia has recently launched a new product called Heineken 0.0. With this, consumers can …
Nevertheless, slavery persist
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On July 22, 2019
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Slavery still exists, and it hits closer to home than most people would prefer to believe. According to the 2016 Global Slavery Index from the Walk Free Foundation in Australia, …
Fish bombed, corals destroyed
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On July 22, 2019
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Environment
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. …
Meet Durian: the King of Fruits
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On July 22, 2019
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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.
Keeping oceans and rivers clean
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On July 9, 2019
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Environment
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 conflict?
Malaysia-born and bred stateless people
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On July 9, 2019
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Social
Stateless people are the people who are “not considered national under the rule of law”. Not only does this issue affect the entire world severely, Malaysia is also struggling to end it.
Food Bank aids hungry Malaysians
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On July 8, 2019
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Social
The Food Bank Malaysia Programme is a government’s incentive set up to help ease the burden of the less fortunate in dealing with the high cost of living. The aim of the programme is simple: to hope that no one goes to bed starving.
Young dads want paternity leave
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On July 8, 2019
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Social
While women take full advantages of their mandatory maternity leave, men struggle to find the same recognition for their role as a father. Is paternity leave needed?
Harmonious open house tradition
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On July 8, 2019
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Culture
See a family 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.
George Town’s comeback story
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On July 7, 2019
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Culture
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 heritage. George …
Deadly measles outbreak
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On June 26, 2019
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The mystery of the deaths of 15 Orang Asli Bateq tribe in Kuala Koh Village, Kelantan was finally solved when Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad confirmed that it was a measles outbreak.
Days of traditional games are vanishing
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On June 24, 2019
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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 tons of fun.
Are “women only” facilities helping?
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On June 18, 2019
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Ladies only services have been around Malaysia for awhile. Even so, these zones are often abused or disrespected, but is necessary as these facilities affect on crime rate seem to be responding positively.
Exotic pets for glamour
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On June 17, 2019
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Environment
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 celebrities are also doing it just because they can.
Lee Chong Wei versus his health
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On June 17, 2019
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People
Datuk Lee Chong Wei suffered many injuries throughout his badminton career. His sacrifices are often overlooked, but never fails to share his glory with all Malaysians.
Dams were never eco-friendly
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On June 12, 2019
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Environment
Hydroelectricity is often viewed as an environmentally friendly method of supplying power. But recent studies have debunked it. Alternatives leave less carbon footprint but are harder to implement.
Are you consuming fake food?
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On June 11, 2019
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Social
Food made from artificially crafted components are periodically prevalent. Unfortunately, consumers wouldn’t realize it until it’s too late.
Is Malaysia’s press still suppressed?
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On June 10, 2019
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Malaysia rises up the international press index after governmental change, loosening media expression nationwide. Despite that, the future may not always grant Malaysians total media liberation.
Overfeeding street sleepers
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On June 5, 2019
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Social
Homelessness faces discrimination and unforeseen risks. It’s constantly prevalent during Ramadan results in overfeeding and food wastage.
Cheap yet disastrous electric bills
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On May 30, 2019
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Environment, Social
Malaysia’s electricity charges are among the lowest in the world. Even so, our environment pays the price. While Malaysians save electricity for monetary reasons, better knowledge about energy efficiency should be applied.
In the face of scams
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On May 29, 2019
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Bank scams are dangerous and undesired, yet they evolve and adapt as people change the way monetary transactions are handled. Gradually, the days of cold hard cash are diminishing as …
“It’s all the teacher fault!”
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On May 27, 2019
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Culture
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.
Malaysia’s strong bond with Palestine
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On May 27, 2019
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The Israel – Palestine conflict is complicated and bloody. But historically, the British might be the ones who started pitting them against each other. Nevertheless, Malaysia and many other countries recognise and support the Palestine as a whole.
Root causes of Zoo problem
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On May 23, 2019
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The Zoo Negara is struggling to survive, while some people blame it on their high entrance fees, others point the finger at the animal welfare groups. Recently, Zoo Negara was …
Veil is more important than heart
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On May 21, 2019
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People
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 …
Dying for Social Media
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On May 21, 2019
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Social
Online networking affects perception, judgement, and public approval; so much so that people trade their lives for it. The fault doesn’t lie with any specific generation, but perhaps the evolution …
Celebrity drug epidemic
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On May 17, 2019
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Actor and director Farid Kamil is not the first Malaysian celebrity to have fallen victim to the darkest side of drugs, and it is safe to say that he won’t …
Flat Earth is back in Malaysia
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On May 16, 2019
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Culture
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.
Malaysia Obliviated From Asia Food Map
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On May 16, 2019
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Culture
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 …
Formula One will return
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On May 16, 2019
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After a year of absence, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad wants to bring Formula One back.
The first Malaysian Grand Prix (GP) – Formula One (F1) World Championship – was hosted by Sepang International Circuit in 1999. But
Is Lynas a real threat to Malaysia?
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On May 16, 2019
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Environment
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 plants. It’s no hush story …
P. Ramlee’s tears in Kuala Lumpur
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On May 14, 2019
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People
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.
Mushrooming Island in Malaysia
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On May 11, 2019
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Environment
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
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On May 11, 2019
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Culture
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 course.