The Red Pill

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You Probably Had No Idea This Popular Japanese Dish Has Malay Origins

There’s A Tree In Sabah That Bleeds Metal & Scientists Say It Might Help Us Save The Environment

Your Boss Can’t Force You To Take Annual Leave For Coronavirus Quarantine

Actually, What Are The Agong’s Powers?

Your Mental Health Is Affecting The Economy. Please Go Home

How One Man’s Dream Made Batu Caves The Heart Of Malaysia’s Thaipusam Celebrations

Luxury Car Drivers Are Jerks: Science Finally Confirms What Malaysians Knew All Along

Why You Need A Holiday From Holidays

What My Mother Tells Me: Don’t Eat Pineapple And Other Pregnancy Myths

Tired Of Tinder? Chap Goh Mei Can Help You Fish For Love

Is A Tengku Related To A Nik? We Explain Inherited Titles

The No-Nonsense Way To Be A Malaysian Influenzer [SATIRE]

What Happened To Low Yat’s Contender, Mara Digital Mall?

Bedak Sejuk: Our Grandmothers May Have Been Right All Along

“Gong Xi Fa Cai” Or “Kung Hei Fatt Choy”: Which Is Correct?

Datuk Kong & Datuk Keramat – The Unique Malay Deity Worship By Chinese Malaysians

Palm Oil: How This West African Plant Became Malaysia’s Cash Cow

Legend Of Nasi Lemak: The Origin Of Msia’s Favorite Dish

What My Popo Told Me: Married Daughters Can’t Have Reunion Dinner With Their Families

How Can I Get A Gun In Malaysia?

World’s Best Lion Dance, Made In Malaysia

Maybe, Just Maybe, Those Annoying CNY Questions Come From A Place Of Care

Can Muslims Celebrate Pongal?

The Death Penalty: Justice Or Injustice?

Meet The Old Malay Speaking Community of Sri Lanka

How To Differentiate A Datuk From A Dato’? We Explain All The Titles

Malaysian Men Stay In Abusive Relationships Too & That’s A Problem

Double Happiness: Why The Chinese Love ‘Doubles’ At Every Joyous Occasion

Chinese New Year: A Cultural Tradition, Not A Religious One