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· Bryan Ke

Figure Skater Makes History as Malaysia’s First Winter Olympian

Meet Julian Zhi Jie Yee, a 20-year-old figure skater from Malaysia who recently made history as the country’s first Winter Olympian competing in the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea. Yee’s passion for the sport began at four years old when his mother took him,…

· Bryan Ke

She Became One of the Youngest Entrepreneurs in Malaysia By Selling Headscarves

Most students in secondary school are still figuring out what they want to do in life, but not Nur Iman Safiyah Mohammed Shahree, who is believed to be the youngest entrepreneur in all of Malaysia. Nur Iman, a Form 2 student at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Subang Bestari school…

· Ryan General

Muslim Woman Slapped for For Not Wearing a Hijab in Malaysia

A video of a man berating and then slapping a Muslim woman for not wearing a hijab has sparked outrage in Malaysia. In the widely shared clip, the unidentified man can be seen scolding a group of women sitting at a bus stop in Penang, MailOnline reports. The women were wearing…

· Bryan Ke

Malaysian Grab Driver Marries Her Moroccan Passenger 2 Years After They Met in Her Car

Aiffa Syakirin Abd Maji, a Malaysian Grab driver, recently tied the knot with Badr Kebdani, a passenger she met two years ago, and netizens congratulated the couple as their wedding photos went viral. The pair’s love story began in 2015 when Badr was traveling to Singapore and…

· Ryan General

Malaysian Politicians Think Flight Attendant Uniforms Are ‘Too Sexy’ and Will ‘Arouse Passengers’

Some politicians in Malaysia have expressed concern over the “sexiness” of the flight attendant uniforms of two local carriers, warning that the tight-fitting attire may “arouse passengers”. A senator expressed his criticisms during a session in Parliament on Monday, condemning…

· Ryan General

Malaysian Police Suspicious of Dutch Model’s Death After Couple Tests Positive for Drugs

Local authorities have pledged to further review the evidence surrounding the death of Ivana Esther Robert Smit, the Dutch supermodel who reportedly plummeted from an apartment building in Malaysia. Smit’s dead body was found sprawled naked on the sixth-floor balcony of The…

· Bryan Ke

Elderly Malaysian Muslim Uses Life Savings to Build Shelter for Abused Dogs

A Malaysian pensioner is melting everyone’s heart online by his selfless, noble deed for setting up a shelter for abused dogs using his own savings and pension. He even reached the point where he considered selling his own residence and move into the shelter compound he built…

· Bryan Ke

‘Top Model Belgium’ Finalist Falls Naked to Her Death in Malaysia

A Dutch model based in Malaysia fell to her death while staying at an apartment in Jalan Dang Wangi in Kuala Lumpur on Dec. 7. The model was identified as 19-year-old Ivana Esther Robert Smit, according to The Star.

· Ryan General

Malaysian Student Who Went on $3.4 Million Shopping Spree After Bank Error Let Off the Hook

The Malaysian student who splurged on $3.4 million worth of designer goods after her bank accidentally gave her a virtually unlimited overdraft is now completely off the hook after no deception was proven on her part. Back in 2012, 21-year-old Christine Jiaxin Lee’s Westpac bank…

· Carl Samson

Malaysian Cosplayer Exposes ‘Photographer’ Who Slid Into Her DMs Asking for Sex

A Malaysian cosplayer warned others on social media after a “photographer” swiftly moved from offering a gig to inviting her for sex. In a Facebook post on Nov. 28, Kino Mikii shared screenshots of conversations between her and a man called Michael Alex, who claimed to be a…

· Ryan General

Malaysian Couple Takes Breathtaking Wedding Photos Inside an Active Volcano

Against the backdrop of smoke and ashen rocks, an Asian couple’s wedding photoshoot inside an actual volcano has turned out to be nothing short of magical. With the expertise of renowned Malaysian photographer Keow Wee Loong, couple Danny Ong and Krystle Tee pulled off some…

· Ryan General

Malaysia is Now Investigating If Durians Can Improve Your Sex Life

Malaysia is set to find out if there is a ring of truth to the popular belief that durians have aphrodisiac properties. To determine if durians can indeed increase libido, the Malaysian government may soon seek relevant agencies to conduct comprehensive studies on the…

· Khier Casino

Man Surprising His Boyfriend With Marriage Proposal Goes Viral in Malaysia

A Malaysian couple’s viral wedding proposal was met with a wide array of reactions on social media last week. In a 9-minute video filmed by wedding photography and videography company Red Studio, Ivan Seng, 28, and Winson Khor, 26, from Tawau, Sabah got engaged in front of…

· Ryan General

Malaysian Photographer ‘Racially Abused’ at The Body Shop in Paris for Being Asian

Acclaimed photographer and filmmaker Stefen Chow has vowed to never to purchase any product from cosmetics and skin care company The Body Shop after allegedly being subjected to racial discrimination at its outlet in Paris, France. The multi-awarded Malaysian-born artist, whose…

· Ryan General

Man Dresses Up as a Suicide Bomber For Halloween in Malaysia, Immediately Gets Arrested

A man in Malaysia was arrested and is now under investigation for a failed attempt at a Halloween costume. Malaysian authorities did not find the Halloween outfit of the man dressed as a “suicide bomber” at all amusing.

· Kyle Encina

Malaysian Instagram Star Recreates Amazing Characters With Her Hijab

Malaysian makeup artist Saraswati masterfully recreates a myriad of iconic characters from pop culture with creative help from her hijab. The rising Instagram star who also goes by the handle Queenofluna, has a ridiculously keen eye on detail as she incorporates her hijab to…

· Kyle Encina

Malaysian Beauty Queen Spices Up Miss Universe Pageant With Nasi Lemak Dress

Malaysia’s Miss Universe 2017 Candidate Samantha Katie James hopes to entice viewers with her sizzling dress that’s inspired by her country’s national dish. The 22-year-old beauty queen will certainly turn heads when she struts on the runway of the Miss Universe beauty pageant…

· Bryan Ke

Chinese Tea Boxes Hiding $3 Million Worth of Ketamine Discovered in Malaysia

Malaysian authorities found 254 kilograms (559 pounds) of ketamine — believed to have a market value of 4.1 million Singapore dollars (approximately $3 million) — in a recent anti-drug operation conducted in Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). The large amount of drugs…

· Kyle Encina

Malaysian Teen Stops to Help Elderly Man Get to Mosque in the Pouring Rain

A Malaysian teen’s unconditional kindness and compassion became an internet inspiration after he was photographed helping an elderly man seek shelter from the rain, and guiding him to a mosque. The teenager’s act of kindness went viral after being shared on Facebook last…

· Ryan General

Korean Student Escapes Death Sentence in Malaysia After Officer Admits to Lying

A South Korean student who was charged with drug trafficking in Malaysia was recently acquitted after the police officer who testified against him eventually admitted to lying in his testimony. Kim Yun Soung, 20, who had been remanded for almost a year, was immediately released…