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Anwar, You Can “Jimat Air” or Have an “AI Nation” but You Can’t Have Both
No country can build what is called an AI Nation at the old pace. The changes are unprecedented and require a speed that we have never achieved before — Anwar, Prime Minister of Malaysia (July 2026)

Dylan Lim Jingyao
Oct 24 min read


The Price of the Perfect Grade: How Much Sleep is Worth the Sacrifice?
It’s past midnight, with books sprawled across a desk, and an exhausted student - a scene familiar to many during exam season. In a society where academic success is measured in letters and numbers, every additional hour of studying can feel invaluable.

Anoushka Maya Sanchana
Sep 256 min read


Can’t See What’s Happening: The Haze Emergency in Sarawak
Gone out jogging recently? Maybe you took a stroll through the park with your partner or rode your bike down the street. If so, you may have noticed that it was rather difficult to breathe. On top of that, you might have found that the scenery around you is more obscured than ever.

Samuel Ong Kai Xuan
Sep 183 min read


Malaysia’s Green Gold: At What Cost?
This is more than just an environmental issue — it is about the country we will inherit. The forests and wildlife they see today may not be around for future generations if ecosystems continue to disappear due to our agricultural practices.

Charul Sunil Jadhav
Sep 113 min read


Can the Machine Beat the Microbes?
The Malaysian Ministry of Health, estimated that the country could experience 87,000 antimicrobial resistance (AMR) deaths between 2020 and 2030 without intervention. It is vital to realise that superbugs are no longer confined to laboratories, and have quietly seeped into everyday healthcare.

Shumin Wang
Sep 66 min read


AI: A Different Way To Celebrate Merdeka
Imagine a childhood without those long hours spent designing and colouring Merdeka posters...Instead, every time you need a poster, your teacher asks you to type a few words into an AI website to generate intricate works that you could never have done on paper.

Leticia En Qi Liew
Aug 282 min read


The Therapist in Your Pocket: How Technology Is Transforming Mental Health Support
What if asking for help was as simple as opening your phone, all from the comfort of your own home? This is now a real possibility, as technology continues to expand into almost every aspect of modern life.

Anoushka Maya Sanchana
Aug 217 min read


The Network State Dream Meets Malaysian Reality
Is Malaysia worth investing in? The government has repeated many times that Malaysia is not against tech development; they simply want to protect our national sovereignty. This is a dangerous lesson on what a country is willing to compromise for the sake of digital advancement.

Leticia En Qi Liew
Aug 143 min read


The Price of Digital Romance: Navigating Intimacy in the AI Era
By 2026, the average cost of a date has reached $189 (RM770) in the U.S., a 12.5% increase compared to 2025. Meanwhile, eight out of ten Gen Z respondents say they could form a deep emotional attachment with a machine.

Shumin Wang
Aug 73 min read


Beyond Weight Loss: The Worldwide Consequences of the Ozempic Surge
Many have heard of Ozempic and its effects, but only a handful of people are actually aware of the true purpose of the medication. Initially, Ozempic was a prescription medication created by the Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk, designed to help those with type 2 diabetes balance their blood sugar levels. It was released in 2017, after which it quickly rose in popularity and demand for an unanticipated purpose.

Anoushka Maya Sanchana
Jul 316 min read


The Bid For Power In Negeri Sembilan Continues
The constitutional crisis in Negeri Sembilan escalated as the secretary of Dewan Keadilan dan Undang (DKU) was suspended indefinitely by a group of traditional chieftains led by an ousted chief. The suspension has gained traction nationwide because the DKU is responsible for providing customary law advice, known as ‘Adat Perpatih’,

Leticia En Qi Liew
Jul 244 min read


Hormuz and the Petrodollar: How Iran Turned Geography into Leverage
Abandoning the program outright would not only represent a forfeiture of those past investments but could also POSE A SERIOUS THREAT TO THE REGIME'S CREDIBILITY.

Shumin Wang
Jul 146 min read


Caught in the Crossfire: Tariffs Between the USA and China Affecting ASEAN Nations
the Trump administration have changed how we view trade policies as a tool of power. On April 2nd, Trump issued an international statement that the US will implement “reciprocal tariffs”

Avinash Zhi Yong Suriar
Jun 11, 20255 min read


World Tuna Day: A Principle Industry
hold that thought, does not involve sushi, as mouth watering as it may be. World Tuna Day takes place on the 2nd of May and aims to offer a glimmer of sunlight for these wonderful marine giants

Garet Kim Kyung Jin
May 2, 20254 min read


The Court of Last Resort: Cases of the International Criminal Court
Now, imagine your younger sibling was a war criminal being charged with atrocities against humanity, and your parents were the national court. Would you want them to be let off the hook so easily?

Avinash Zhi Yong Suriar
May 1, 20254 min read
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