(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…
(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…
(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…
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…
(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…
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…
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…
(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,…
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…
(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,…
(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…
(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…
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…
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…
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…