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· Bryan Ke
Malaysian Cosplayer Creatively Includes a Hijab in Anime Costumes, Gives Everyone Kawaii Overload
A cosplayer from Malaysia who goes by the handle Miisa_MHC is slowly winning the hearts of many anime fans for using her own take on anime cosplay. Some cosplayers may prefer to use wigs — or even go the extra mile to dye their hair — to bring out and make the characters they…
· Bryan Ke
Malaysian Beauty Ad Implies Women Must Be Slim and Light-Skinned to Keep Their Husbands
A cosmetic advertisement for Slimme White is causing outrage among netizens in Malaysia after it seemingly implies women need to be slim and have fair skin to prevent their husband from leaving them. The ad, which was posted on Facebook by the company on Sept. 25, depicts the…
· Bryan Ke
Nesi Lemak-Flavored Condoms Are Coming to Malaysia
A Malaysian company is about to release another weird flavored condom to the market — a main course meal-inspired flavor that originated in Malaysia, called nasi lemak. Karex, the industry giant which claims to be the largest condom manufacturer in the world, is planning to…
· Bryan Ke
‘Ghost Corpse’ Body Pillows are Now a Growing Trend in Malaysia, Indonesia
Ever wonder what it would feel like if you wake up one night and find a ghost corpse sleeping next to you? One online store Mon Hia, based in Thailand, is now selling a Pocong body pillow, perfect to cuddle with this coming Halloween. This Pocong body pillow, which is often…
· Kyle Encina
Malaysian Cosmetics CEO Sparks Outrage For ‘Bathing’ in Money and Jewels
Malaysian cosmetics tycoon Datuk Seri Hasmiza Othman received some negative publicity after flaunting her wealth on social media. The 45-year-old CEO of skincare company Vida Beauty is known for posting her lavish lifestyle on Instagram. Othman, also known as Dr. Vida, just…
· Bryan Ke
Devastated Cat Refuses to Leave Dead Owner’s Side at Funeral in Malaysia
A new viral video showing a white cat mourning its owner’s death and refusing to leave his grave during the funeral ceremony is bringing everyone to tears. The clip was posted online by Facebook user Soffuan CZ from Langkawi, Malaysia. It has been viewed more than six million…
· Kyle Encina
Polish Women Married to Malaysian Men Love Learning About the Different Wedding Customs
Polish brides Wiola Krolik and Wiola Parzych showcase the significance of having a multi-cultural wedding by combining their country’s traditions with Chinese wedding customs. Both brides also happen to share the same first name, the same hometown of Parma in central Poland as…
· Ryan General
Malaysia Temporarily Blocks Steam Over Controversial Game ‘Fight of The Gods’
A new fighting game called “Fight of The Gods” caused such controversy in Malaysia that it got Valve’s content provider Steam temporarily banned in the country for violating its religious-and-racial-unity laws. The early-access game, featuring Jesus, Buddha and other religious…
· Kyle Encina
Malaysia Accused Of Cheating During 2017 SEA Games’ Pencak Silat Competition
Indonesia has accused 2017 SEA Games host Malaysia of cheating during the pencak silat competition. Indonesia’s team manager, Edhy Prabowo, believes that Malaysia is giving their own contestants “inflated points”. The Malaysian team bested the reigning Indonesian champions Yolla…
· Bryan Ke
Malaysian Man’s Tinder Bio is Dead on Arrival Just Like Us
A 20-year-old Malaysian man is winning the hearts of many Tinder users with his hilarious pun and dark profile bio. Malaysian college student, Darren Go, wasn’t very lucky in his quest to find a match on Tinder.
· Ryan General
Malaysian Students Spark Outrage For Pooping in Shower at Popular Lodge in Japan
A popular guest house in Osaka, Japan almost went so far as placing a ban on all Malaysians after three guests from Malaysia displayed unruly behavior during their stay at the lodge. The guests, identified as students, reportedly engaged in an altercation with a staff of Vitti…
· Ryan General
Malaysian Singer Elizabeth Tan Responds to Suicidal Reports After a Breakup
After a recent interview with local news outlet Astro Gempak, reports that Malaysian singer/actress Elizabeth Tan allegedly went into serious depression became widely discussed online. It was reported on multiple sites that a recent break-up from a serious relationship caused…
· Kyle Encina
Malaysian Cafe Goes Viral For Letting Customers Buy Food for the Hungry
Malaysian restaurant Charlie’s Cafe isn’t just known for serving good food in large portions, they’re also known for serving the needy as well. Cafe owner Desonny Tuzan believes that when it comes to serving food, everyone should have their fill. This philosophy doesn’t only…
· Ryan General
Malaysian Minister Wants Atheists ‘Hunted Down’
A Malaysian official is calling for a national crackdown on atheists in the country, suggesting that atheists are unconstitutional and should therefore be “hunted down” by authorities. In a Tuesday press conference at Malaysia’s Parliament, Minister in the federal Cabinet Datuk…
· Heather Johnson Yu
YouTuber Outrages Malaysia By Insulting Iconic Grass Jelly Drink
A YouTuber known for his gaming channel has caused quite a stir over an inflammatory tweet about a precious Malaysian drink. Never drink this. It is the worst drink on the planet pic.twitter.com/qwPhsMKzGi
· Ryan General
Malaysia’s AirAsia Appoints Indonesian Actress as New Director
A popular Indonesian actress has been tapped by Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia to be among its independent commissioners for AirAsia Indonesia. AirAsia Group’s CEO and co-founder Tan Sri Tony Fernandes announced the appointment of renowned celebrity Raline Shah on Monday via…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Daughter Of Malaysian Tycoon Ditches Over $400 Million Inheritance For Love
Angeline Francis Khoo will do anything for love — including giving up her entire inheritance. According to Daily Mail, the former heiress to the Laura Ashley fortune had been dating her now-husband, Jedidiah Francis, since their days at Oxford. Francis hails from the Caribbean…
· Ryan General
American Woman Goes to Malaysia to Meet Online Lover, Gets Brutally Scammed
An elderly American woman recently went to Malaysia expecting to come face-to-face with the “dashing construction tycoon” she met online, only to discover that her internet romance was part of an elaborate scam. The 77-year-old unnamed victim, who went all the way from the U.S.,…
· Ryan General
Malaysian Accountant Becomes the Second Asian to Win MasterChef Australia
For the second time in the MasterChef Australia’s nine-season history, an Asian Australian has won its highly-coveted top prize. Malaysian-born Diana Chan defeated runner-up Ben Ungermann by just a point to capture the 2017 MasterChef Australia crown, winning AUD $250,000…
· Kyle Encina
‘Despacito’ Banned on the Radio in Malaysia Because the Lyrics are Too Spicy
The lyrics from hit song “Despacito” were apparently so explicit that it has been banned from Malaysian airwaves. What’s known as “the most streamed song in history” won’t be playing in any official radio and TV outlet in Malaysia. According to the NYDailyNews, Malaysian…