By: Nimue Wafiya and Yumitra Kannan Pull any track from the top 40s and it’s bound to be a bop about a cishet couple: “I …
5 Songs All About Being Independent
August 2019
Book Review: The Weight of Our Sky
It’s definitely uncommon to see an English fiction book by a local author published and promoted on shelves of mainstream bookstores nationwide and even worldwide, even more so a book based on Malaysian history and culture! Hanna Alkaf has broken the boundaries of Malaysian literature with the skyrocketing international and local popularity of her first book, The Weight of Our Sky.
We Tried 5 Dating Apps (So You Don’t Have To)
Back when Tinder first came out, it was met with much stigma. It went unsaid, but the only reason anyone would use Tinder is if they were lonely, desperate or sleazy. Since then, dating apps have seeped into mainstream use as they’re now simply a matter of practicality in this fast paced world.
A Night Of Musical 2.0: Stargazing By the Bow
On the 4th of August, Sunway University Buddhist Society held a musical entitled Stargazing By the Bow. The musical revolves around the teachings of Buddha, more specifically the mantra: 面对它,接受它,处理它,放下它, which translates to face it, accept it, deal with it and let go of it. In times of adversity, there is the propensity for many of us to run away from our problems instead of facing it,hence this mantra encourages us to face up to our problems in order to find true liberation as well as a peace of mind.
5 Malaysian Films You Gotta See
The beauty of Malaysian film is the way it caters to the uniqueness of our humor and language
Dinner Table Talk: A Deeper Look at Malaysia’s Flag & Song
“Why does the Malaysian flag look so boring?”
“Why does Negaraku not bang like Smells Like Teen Spirit?”
Everyone has these questions, and they’re good dinner table talk. So, let’s dive in.
Immortals
I’ve stopped aging in an era
that calls home to my soul
bid farewell to ephemera
for i would not grow old
I have outlived many days
and witnessed generations
constructed by inheritance
of family businesses
and traditions
Monthly Musings: Malaysia’s Independence
Prompt: What Does Malaysia Mean to You?
I’m an international student but Malaysia has always been home to me. Whenever I go back to Indonesia, I feel more like a guest than a citizen. When I think of Malaysia, I think rich culture, amazing food, and timeless history. I think of a merge between the old and the young, and passionate cities that don’t die. I think of the green rainforests with iridescent rivers, and the cool sounds of nature. I think of the overlapping languages and dialects, and cultures that have joined as one. I think of a beautiful country I’ve yet to dig deep into.
-Anonymous