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Stepping into virtual reality
DOCUMENTARY filmmakers in Malaysia stepped into the world of virtual reality (VR) at a workshop held in Kuala Lumpur on...
Musical FAME shows at klpac
FAME is a musical performance based off of the 1980 film of the same name featuring Irene Cara. The story follows a grou...
In KL, locals rise as global food franchises bite the dust
Franchises are finding it difficult to survive amid rising costs, a slower economy and a lack of understanding of the Malaysian market.
Baraan: A Javanese tradition
THE hitting of the “kentong” (slit drum) marks the start of Baraan in Kampung Parit Begelan in Muar, Johor, calling for...
Rolling up prayer mats Masjid Jamek-style
Masjid Jamek (now Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad) in the heart of Kuala Lumpur has a very quick and novel way of rollin...
The 'balik kampung' rush begins
The Malaysian Insight visited KL Sentral railway station and Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to capture the “balik kamp...
A mualaf's first Ramadan
What is the meaning of life? Why am I in this world? These are the questions that drove Nur Hidayah Ang to look for answ...
Rape culture alive and kicking in Malaysia, says women’s rights group
Rape culture in society becomes evident when threats of sexual harm are dismissed as merely ‘jokes’.
