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How Malaysians Use Race to Explain Everything Except Their Own Behaviour

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How Malaysians Use Race to Explain Everything Except Their Own Behaviour Malaysia is a country deeply shaped by race. Politics, education, business, language, food, and even daily conversation often revolve around racial identity. It is discussed so frequently that many Malaysians no longer notice how naturally race enters almost every topic. A traffic incident becomes racial. A business dispute becomes racial. Academic success, job opportunities, crime, customer service, social attitudes—everything somehow circles back to race. Yet in the middle of all this discussion, one uncomfortable pattern remains largely ignored: many Malaysians use race to explain problems while refusing to examine their own behaviour. This is not to deny that racial issues exist. Malaysia’s history, policies, and political system have long been influenced by ethnic divisions and inequalities. These realities are genuine and cannot simply be dismissed. However, the problem begins when race become...
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Why Malaysians Believe TikTok More Than Experts

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Why Malaysians Believe TikTok More Than Experts Somewhere along the way, Malaysia quietly upgraded its national information system. Not universities. Not research journals. Not actual experts with years of training. No. We chose TikTok. Because apparently, if a guy with perfect lighting, dramatic background music, and subtitles in bold yellow says something confidently enough… it becomes truth. “Trust me bro.” That’s it. That’s the qualification. You can spend 10 years studying medicine, engineering, finance—whatever. But the moment someone on TikTok says, “Actually ramai tak tahu…” suddenly your entire degree becomes optional. Because Malaysians don’t just consume content—we percaya bulat-bulat . No questions. No verification. Just vibes. Let’s say a doctor explains something properly—clear, detailed, based on actual science. Reaction? “Hmm… complicated lah.” Then a random TikTok guy appears: “Minum air ni pagi-pagi, semua penyakit hilang.” Reaction? “Eh ma...
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The Rise of Political TikTok Clowns

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The Rise of Political TikTok Clowns There was a time when politicians had to at least pretend to be serious. They stood behind podiums, delivered speeches no one fully understood, and wore the occasional forced smile while shaking hands at markets. It wasn’t perfect, but there was a thin layer of dignity—a sense that leadership required more than noise, gimmicks, and a ring light. Then came TikTok—and that thin layer didn’t just crack. It evaporated. Welcome to Malaysia’s latest political circus: where policy is optional, but punchlines are mandatory. Across the country, a new breed of political personality is emerging. They don’t debate ideas—they perform skits. They don’t explain policies—they lip-sync trending audio. They don’t engage citizens—they chase views, likes, and algorithmic validation like influencers hawking skincare products. Except these aren’t influencers. They are elected officials. Or worse—people trying to become one. Scroll through Malaysian pol...
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