Posted inBooks Lifestyle

Overrated?! – The Fault In Our Stars

Written by: Fajar binti Benjamin - If you’re an avid YA reader, you’ve probably heard of and read The Fault In Our Stars. And if you’re an avid YA reader who has not read TFIOS, it’s probably because of a strong opinion expressed to you that you’ve decided to believe. There are no alternatives.
Get to Know: Wanted Symphony
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Get to Know: Wanted Symphony

By Supriya Sivabalan and Fajar binti Benjamin   The ever-thriving local music scene that’s full of talented artists of all ages has been growing over the recent years as we…
The Power of Red
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The Power of Red

source Written by Ng Li Wei   It’s a time for celebration. The streets are ablaze with bright lanterns. Shopping centres are competing for the unofficial prize of Best Decorated.…
Posted inCreative Hall Lifestyle Travel

Travel Destination: Freycinet National Park

We all know that when we talk about Australia, we’ll bring up places like the Sydney Opera House, the Twelve Apostles, Melbourne City Centre, the massive Uluru rock, and the stunningly beautiful Great Barrier Reef. These five national icons attract the lion’s share of its millions of tourists, and have graced the faces of about an equally large number of postcards sold each year.
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1970’s Oriental Spring: CNY Celebration 2019

DONG Dong Dong Chiang! The good old Lion Dance has always brought about joy to the crowds and it is also believed to bring prosperity to the premises visited. This time, the lions performed daring stunts on elevated poles, the amazing dancers within leaping with grace and balancing on each other’s shoulders to expertly showcase the fluidity and strength of the lion. The dance presented the perfect opportunity for students to pray for excellence in their studies.
Echo Eats: 5 Healthy RM5 Meals in Under 5 Minutes
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Echo Eats: 5 Healthy RM5 Meals in Under 5 Minutes

As students, we seek optimisation. We want good grades and extracurriculars, we want to be in tip-top shape, we want vibrant social lives and hobbies - but never at the expense of our wallets, and god forbid it creeps into our Netflix time. The centrepiece of all that may just be something as simple as making your own food.
Alive
Posted inCreative Hall Poems

Alive

When the hollow depth within you Bursts into millions of flames You’re awakened by your being A heart thumping so fast You feel alive Gasping for breath To know nothing can be A better feeling than this...
Thaipusam in Malaysia
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Thaipusam in Malaysia

Here in Malaysia, we love our cultural celebrations. Diversity in our numerous cultures is something we celebrate proudly - Chinese New Year, Hari Raya, Deepavali and even Christmas. However, there is one celebration that tends to be overlooked each year, even though the traditions are carried out on as large a scale as any other celebration: Thaipusam.
Five Unconscious Things Malaysians Do Travelling Abroad
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Five Unconscious Things Malaysians Do Travelling Abroad

Even after a few weeks of being back in school, most of us (all of us, really) have yet to adjust to the sudden change in lifestyle. Suddenly, we’re being controlled by our clocks again and forced to face the horror of assignments, lectures and this strange feeling of having a purpose in life. So I bet we’re all longing for the holidays to return, even if we won’t admit it. The good old days of lounging at home or going out with friends, finding the time to read books or watch movies, or if you’re lucky and have the privilege to do so - travel.