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Please read this!!!!
Welcome to our Kitablog!! Before we get started, let me introduce you to the website and the blog! Let us make a short introduction first! My name is Hanson and I’m working with my funniest but laziest partner on earth, Haoxuan. You might assume you are now talking to two smart IT guys…
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Malay Should NOT only vote for Malay candidates
“Melayu tak ada dah tanah. Melayu ada Tanah Melayu ini saja. Orang India ada India. Orang Cina ada China…” –Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, July 23, 2026 in Malaysia, a land of diversity. Conservatism is growing radical in Malaysia. A Kedah Menteri Besar and Perikatan Nasional election director directly suppressed the national identities by…
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Mid-Autumn Festival: How Simple Mooncakes Really United a Nation
When dusk falls upon the lakeside promenade in Desa ParkCity, Kuala Lumpur, the night sky is full of hundreds of luminous forms. Children run across the lawn with paper fish, transparent cellophane dragons, and colored LED lanterns in their hands. The sound of their laughter is always present beneath the silver light of the full…
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What Manglish Really Means to Every Malaysian
“Boss, one The C Peng tapau lah!” If you are Malaysian, you have heard this Manglish phrase more than a thousand times. However, if you are a foreigner, you might be surprised to learn that this sentence is technically spoken in English. The unique colloquial English that Malaysians speak every day was born from two…
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The Ultimate Malaysia Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors
For tourists in Malaysia, Malaysia looks like a mess. But it is a positive mess! Additionally, it brings together a blend of Malay, Chinese, Indian, and Indigenous cultures, placing modern skyscrapers right alongside ancient rain forests. The true essence of our culture is built on that mess. When different cultures clash, they can generate a…
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Why Does Malaysia Have Two Special National Holidays?
Merdeka vs. Malaysia Day: What’s the Difference? Malaysia uniquely celebrates two distinct national birthdays every single year. However, many travelers and locals frequently confuse these iconic holidays. Although both dates showcase immense national pride, they mark entirely different pivotal moments in history. Key Differences at a Glance Feature Merdeka Day Malaysia Day Date August 31…
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Malaysian Batik: What Makes It Unique?
On any given Thursday morning, hundreds of thousands of civil servants leave their suits in the closet and head to the office in vibrantly colored Batik. It’s a textile so highly regarded that everyone from Nelson Mandela at the United Nations to world leaders at the G20 summit swapped their tailored suits to wear it…
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Merdeka: How did the hidden Path to Freedom Actually Start?
Quick history test: where was the exact date of our independence or Merdeka first announced to the public? It was not the photo above!!!!! If you confidently pictured Tunku Abdul Rahman shouting at Stadium Merdeka in KL, you’re off by 150 kilometers. The true start happened a full 18 months earlier in a field in…
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Maulidur Rasul 2026: Why Is Malaysia’s Celebration Globally Unique
What is Maulidur Rasul (Mawlid) Maulidur Rasul is an Islamic annual festival celebrated for the birth of Prophet Muhammad, and more importantly, a public holiday in Malaysia! It is a great opportunity for all Malaysians to have a short escape from stress and heavy workloads. While enjoying a short break, let’s take some time to…