Ever wondered why there were elections held this August? Didn’t we already vote last November? Was it the same thing? Why do we have separate elections? Well, there are 2 main types of elections in Malaysia, namely: General Elections, where Members of Parliament (MPs) are elected; State Elections, where members of the State Legislative Assembly…
The lead vocalist of the pop song, “Robbers” from the 1975 English band made headlines for his actions at the Good Vibes Festival 2023, where he performed while holding a bottle of liquor, used provocative language, destroyed equipment and criticised Malaysia’s anti-LGBT laws, before planting a kiss on his male band mate’s lips[1]. This led…
The Dewan Rakyat and Dewan Negara have passed a law to decriminalise attempted suicide in Malaysia. The new law has removed Section 309 of the Penal Code[1], which had previously made attempted suicide a crime punishable by imprisonment of up to 1 year or a fine. Although not common, there are individuals who have been…
The name Sheila is often associated with celebrities – Sheila Majid, Sheila on 7, Sheila Mambo – to name a few. Recently, new to the scene and in the limelight is Inspector Sheila Sharon Steven Kumar, who is the media’s and netizens’ new obsession. Inspector Sheila is a policewoman whose name blew up in social…
The nation could collectively be heard letting out cries of disappointment when we discovered that Taylor Swift and Post Malone are going on a world tour but will not be coming to Malaysia. Have you ever wondered why foreign artistes overlook Malaysia in their world tour schedules? Guidelines for foreign artistes who are looking to…
An obsessed ex that persistently tries to contact you despite you having communicated your disapproval. A stranger that is always lurking at every corner and following you on your way back home. A dodgy person sitting in a car with its lights turned off parked outside your home for hours. Unwarranted ‘gifts’ or objects given…
In May 2023, the Home Ministry conducted raids on several outlets of a popular Swiss watch brand, Swatch. It has been reported that more than 150 watches were seized under the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984 (“PPPA”). The Home Minister has since attempted to justify these seizures, saying that the watches featured inscribed references…
Being a former English colony, many Malaysians are able to converse in English. More than 60 years since independence, we have become accustomed to the use of Malay (or the national language) in almost all official government business, including letters or announcements from government bodies. However, many Malaysians would be surprised to learn that Malay…
Imagine you’re driving back home. It’s 3.00 am. The road is clear or is supposedly clear. The lights are dim, almost non-existent. You start to wonder if you should pay more taxes to keep the street lights on. You’re taking it nice and slow and squinting your eyes to get a better view of the…
It cannot be denied that Malaysians love public holidays, more so when a public holiday is announced unexpectedly by the government. The nation could almost collectively be heard squealing in delight when the Prime Minister announced the additional public holiday in conjunction with the 2023 Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration. Another instance was when 28 November…