5 things to know about Malaysian cake Apam Beras

Lifestyle

by Patricia Hului - May 31, 2019May 31, 2019

In the Malay language, "apam" generally refers to any dessert with a fluffy texture. The batter can be made from either wheat or rice flour and then baked or steamed. So there are plenty

5 things you should know about the aftermath of the 13 May incident

Culture

by Patricia Hului - May 15, 2019May 15, 2019

The 13 May 1969 incident remains a dark mark in Malaysian history to this day. The racial riots which happened after the 1969 Malaysian general election led to a state of national emergency or

Borneo states favoured Malaysia, according to United Nations 1963 report

Culture

by Patricia Hului - May 7, 2019May 7, 2019

Sept 16, 1963 marks the day the Federation of Malaysia was established. But did you know that the United Nations only released its UN Malaysia Assessment Mission report two days before on Sept

What you need to know about Operation Claret 1964-1966

Culture

by Patricia Hului - May 2, 2019May 2, 2019

Most Malaysians are aware about the Indonesian-Malaysian Confrontation, a conflict which happened in the years 1963-1966 as a result of Indonesia’s opposition to the creation of Malaysia. However, most may not have heard about

10 quotes by Tunku Abdul Rahman about raising living standards in Sabah and Sarawak through Malaysia in 1962

Culture

by Patricia Hului - April 26, 2019April 26, 2019

Before the federation of Malaysia was formed on Sept 16, 1963, there were meetings over meetings held attended by different delegates from Malaya, Singapore, Sarawak and North Borneo. One of those meetings was held

Pasar Batu Tarakan, where Indonesians shop for Malaysian products

Travel

by Patricia Hului - April 25, 2019April 25, 2019

When visiting Indonesians want to buy souvenirs at Tarakan island in North Kalimantan, the place most people suggest is Pasar Batu Tarakan. But for Malaysians, it might not be the most ideal place. This

KajoAsks: What drives Sabah-based skincare brand The Borneo Scrub

Lifestyle

by Patricia Hului - April 23, 2019April 23, 2019

What is it like to start a fully online skincare endeavor in Sabah? KajoMag asked Casandra Timothy the ups and downs of running The Borneo Scrub, a 100 per cent natural skincare solutions and

Why is there a badger on the old Sarawak coat of arms?

Culture

by Patricia Hului - April 17, 2019April 17, 2019

If you have never seen the old Sarawak coat of arms, you can spot it on the pediment above the pillars of the Kuching General Post Office on Jalan Tun Haji Openg. There you

The non-Malaysian’s guide to economy rice

Travel

by Patricia Hului - March 27, 2019March 27, 2019

Economy rice is a Malaysian favourite when it comes to lunch. It is a type of food stall usually found in hawker centres or food courts across the country. Recently, a Malaysian even went viral

10 reasons why Malaysians should be talking about gum health

Lifestyle

by Patricia Hului - March 27, 2019March 27, 2019

Systema recently launched a free gum health check website as part of "Systema Gumbatte Towards 1 Million Gum Health Checks" awareness campaign 2019. With the collaboration of the Malaysian Dental Association, the campaign