It’s not everyday you hear working adults becoming Hearthstone champions, let alone one who’s a full-time assistant professor at a UK university in Malaysia. For those who aren’t familiar with how Hearthstone works, it’s basically…
My Father Was An Ex-Convict And Gangster. But He Was The Reason I Was Able To Graduate With A PhD In Engineering From USM
If you’re one who comes from a dysfunctional or broken family, you’d probably heard passing remarks from others about how little your chances of succeeding in life are. For this young man, his father, who…
From Lawyer To Billboard Fame: How This M’sian Photographer’s Living The Big Apple Dream
It’s not everyday that you see Malaysians getting their photos displayed on one the world’s most recognisable billboards — the One Times Square Billboard in New York City. But would you believe us if we…
“Let’s Bring Them Home” — This Trio Are Helping M’sians Return To Vote In #GE15 With UndiBanjir
With slightly more than a week before Malaysians take to the polls to determine who’s going to form the next government, many have started planning out their travel schedule as well as purchasing flight tickets…
‘Can’t Even Have A Proper Meal’ M’sian Top ACCA Scorer In The World Shares How He Took 4 Jobs To Support Himself
Studying overseas is not as easy as it seems as you will need time to adapt to the environment, food, culture or even the local language. Photo: Instagram/@zizai_ However, this 24-year-old Malaysian named Nicholas Hoe Zi…
“It Was Never My Choice” — 22yo UiTM Student Shares How She Made Her Way To Top 8 In ACCA Exams
Hannah Mumtazah, a graduate of Universiti Teknologi MARA’s (UiTM) Faculty of Accountancy, made the nation proud back in July when she was given the Top Affiliate Award by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, United…
5 M’sian Youths Design UNO-inspired English Card Game To Help Improve English Literacy Among Students
After seeing the alarmingly low levels of English literacy among primary and secondary school students, five Malaysian youths from various academic fields had the brilliant idea of combining card games together with education. Thus, the…
53yo Uncle Who Has Been Selling Economy Rice For 30 Years Explains Why It Is Not “Economic” Anymore
As inflation continues to soar to record levels, many Malaysians have been looking for ways to live within their means and (hopefully) be able to save money for rainy days. Photo: WeirdKaya In the past,…
Of Trials And Triumph: How A Female Dota 2 Player Helped Lead M’sia To Gold At The Commonwealth Games
On August 7, the Malaysian contingent bagged all three gold medals at the eFootball and Dota 2 event during the Commonwealth Esports Championships, bringing much pride and glory to the country. Among these teams was…
Oh Wonder! Taking A Peek Into This Illustrator’s Journey Who’s Celebrating Her Picture Book’s 1st Anniversary
With just the help of watercolours, pencils and crayons, Beatrice Oh has long captured fans with her simple yet heartwarming drawings on social media, where it has left a lasting impression with its strong local…
This Skilful M’sian Artist Transforms Your Favourite M’sian Food Into Customisable Jewellery
Whether you’re a fan of miniatures or a food lover of Malaysia’s authentic cuisine, Ling’s design will satisfy your craving by her artworks made of polymer clay. Image via Facebook / TinyPinc Miniatures By transforming…
“Depressed, Disappointed, Mad” — M’sian Students in China Kickstart ‘Take Us Back To China’ Campaign As No One Helps Them
“We are depressed, disappointed, and mad at the same time as officials claimed that they’d assist us in getting back to China for our studies, but we have received nothing so far. They were all…
Meet Andrew Loh, the Harvard graduate who’s bringing positive change one step at a time
Not everyone has the honour of calling themselves a graduate of two Ivy League schools, but Andrew Loh has certainly earned the right to do so. Born and raised in Kajang and Petaling Jaya, Andrew…
She left school at 18. Now she’s an up-and-coming artist living the ultimate dream
Karen Chok, who also goes by @daixykaren on her social media platforms, is a full-time Malaysian artist widely known for her vivid paintings in the forms of tapestries, fine art prints and even stickers. The…
Faith, not sight: How blindness from birth didn’t stop a young man from pursuing computer science
Imagine a world where the only thing you see, feel, and recognise is darkness. How would you feel about it? Will it break your resolve in living a normal life or spur you to reach…