(Un)Popular Opinion | Yesterday, the whole of Malaysia erupted in celebration after Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh made history by becoming the first Malaysian and Asian to win the Oscars. This was thanks to her stellar…
Lee Zii Jia’s Really ‘F***ing Done’ If Nothing Changes Soon
(Un)Popular Opinion | Widely seen to be the heir of badminton legend Datuk Lee Chong Wei, Lee Zii Jia rose from obscurity to become a new favorite among badminton fans. And the 24-year-old Kedahan had…
To All Malaysian Indians, We Are Sorry
(Un)Popular Opinion | To all Indians who identify and proudly call themselves as Malaysians, we are sorry. At this point in time, you’re probably thinking that the word “sorry” has grown oh-so-stale. For some, it may…
My Brother Went For His 1st Spinning Class In KL. It Nearly Killed Him.
Now, before any of you sports enthusiasts come after me, hear me out. My brother really did say, and I quote, “Sis, the spinning class almost killed me.” So yes, spinning class almost killed my…
I Listened To The 1st Parliamentary Session Post-GE15 And It Was One Heck Of A Ride
(Un)Popular Opinion | You’d think that after all the grating voices that shouted party slogans and the usual mudslinging during GE15, Parliament would be a much calmer affair. But if you’re one who hasn’t witnessed Malaysian…
5 Statements From Mahathir That Made M’sians Go “Huh?”
Revered by many, reviled by some — Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is mostly known as Malaysia’s longest serving prime minister and the only one to hold the position twice. As much as Mahathir is remembered…
Single Mother’s Family Loses Everything In A Sudden Fire On Deepavali Eve
LUKUT- One day before Deepavali, a single mother, 3 children and her paralyzed mother lost everything. Without warning On the eve of Deepavali, a sudden fire broke out in one of the houses located in…
Mahathir’s Looking To Be PM For The 3rd Time. Are We Really Ready For That?
(Un)Popular Opinion | One of the most recognisable catchphrase among Malaysians is “Malaysia Boleh”, which literally translates to “Malaysia can”. And it is applicable to almost everything — sports, academics, and even politics. Speaking of politics,…
“Sabah Is Really Nice, bah”- 5 Reasons Why You SHOULD Visit Sabah
There are many reasons why you should visit Sabah or, at least, make it your bucket list. Besides the typical reasons like admiring the majestic mountains and beaches, there are some other points we often…
Public Toilets: A Dirty Little Secret No M’sian Wants To Admit
(Un)Popular Opinion | Let’s face it — public toilets aren’t exactly the cleanest places in the world as it’s the location where human beings unload all of their inner filth and God knows what else. However,…
So What If I Don’t Fly The Jalur Gemilang?
(Un)Popular Opinion | Patriotism has always been a contentious topic in Malaysia, where many “benchmarks” have been offered to determine how much one loves the country. This includes whether he/she is proficient in Malay, can…
All aboard the train called public transport to insanity
(Un)Popular Opinion | It’s a bright, sunny morning. You rub your sleepy eyes awake and quickly jump off the bed. After a hot shower, you get dressed in your uniform/work attire before heading towards the…
“We’re currently in an interfaith relationship and it isn’t as rosy as most think”
Interfaith relationships. What do you think of when you see these two words? Do you think to yourself, “Oh, it’s good for understanding different religions and traditions”, or does your face crease together in a…
Suicides happen because we’re quick to judge but slow to listen
TW: Mentions of suicide and self-harm (Un)Popular Opinion | If you’re a Penangite or have been keeping up with the news, you’d probably known that the last two weeks were nothing but one tragedy after…
Relationship not found: We asked 5 ladies who’ve never dated about their views on singlehood
Falling in love and getting into a romantic relationship is often taken for granted whereby most people believe that it’s a common life event for human beings. But what about those who’ve never gotten to…