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Editorials
I hate the MBTI
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.
Hiu Jack Yuan
Death of the Judiciary: The 1988 Crisis in Malaysia
In 1988, the Malaysian judiciary, being the third pillar of a parliamentary democracy modelled on the Westminster style, was in convulsion.
Pin Liang
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.
Trained to Succeed, Not Taught to Think
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
Zoey Gan
Art Is Culture – So Why Does Malaysia Only Celebrate It Once the World Does?
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,
Prarthna
No Balik Kampung: Reinventing Raya When You’re Abroad
For Muslims worldwide, Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting, reflection, and community.
Mia Sara Binti Mazri
When Validation Replaces Devotion
Every February, love gets louder.Instagram stories are filled with roses, screenshots of private messages, and posts dedicated entirely to a “significant other”.
Charice
Malaysia’s art scene isn’t dying, it’s being contained
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.
Hari
Beyond Ang Pao: The senses of celebration
If prosperity had a sound, in Malaysia it would echo before it appeared in mandarin oranges or red envelopes.
Hari
CEKU Guide to De-Kiasu Yourself
In Malaysia, kiasuism (the fear of losing out) has evolved into a national personality type. We’ve made competitiveness a moral virtue.
Safwann
Do Looks Shape Our Opportunities?
From childhood to adulthood, how much our appearance influences our opportunities is a question many of us have quietly wondered.
Charice