“World’s Prettiest Man” Has to Show His ID to Prove He’s Male
Abdussalam Firdaus Abdul Aziz, a 22-year-old man from Malaysia, recently became an overnight internet sensation thanks to his feminine features that apparently make it hard for people to tell whether he’s male or female. Photos of Aziz have been doing the rounds online ever since it was reported that at a recent soccer game that […]
Shady Company Sells “Brain Synchronization Caps” That Heal Both Health and Mystical Conditions
A Malaysian company has recently come under fire for selling simple cotton caps as miraculous healing accessories for up to 1,200 ringgit ($295) a piece. Called “Brain Synchronization Caps” the controversial accessories are supposed to cure wearers of various health conditions, like insomnia, migraines and even cirrhosis, as well as treat mystical conditions like spells […]
Man Protest Unjust Firing by Gluing His Hand to Former Employer’s Floor
A Malaysian man is protesting what he claims was an unjust termination from oil giant Chevron Malaysia Limited (Caltex) by supergluing his hand to their headquarters floor. Fadzilah Abdul Hamid worked as a Caltex petrol station operator for the past 17 years at two sites in Kelana Jaya and Kampung Subang, Selangor, until being served […]
Malaysian Chiropractor “Fixes” Slipped Spinal Discs by Knocking Them with a Hammer
Suffering a slipped or herniated disc is no joke. It can be excruciatingly painful and, in severe cases, it requires spine surgery and months of recovery. But for one chiropractor in Malaysia, fixing a slipped disc is as easy as knocking it back into position with a hammer. Md Rosdi Hasan has a very unconventional way […]
Malaysian Man Faces Criticism for Using Plastic Surgery to Look Like Real-Life Anime Character
Amirul Rizwan Musa, a 21-year-old entrepreneur from Malaysia, has recently come under fire in his home country for spending tens of thousands of dollars on plastic surgery that left him looking like a real-life anime character. Amirul, better known by his online name, Miyyo Rizone, became the target of criticism from many of his countrymen, after […]
“Future World’s Richest Man” Throws Free Banquet for People with Gold Hair
Zhang Jian, the controversial owner of a multi-level marketing company and self-proclaimed “future richest man in the world” recently made headlines in Asia for throwing a lavish banquet in Malaysia. The entrance fee was 200 ringgit per person, but Jian offered to let those sporting “the right look” eat for free. Over 1,000 people showed […]
The World’s Most Amazing Five-a-Side Football Field
This photo of a five-a-side football field surrounded by lush greenery in the jungle of Sabah, Malaysia, has been doing the rounds on the internet for the last few days. And for good reason, as it looks like a place that can only exist in someone’s fantasy. The picture was captured by a teacher at […]
Hot Wheels Collector Decorates His Jaguar S-Type with 4,600 Colorful Toy Cars
Ever since he decorated his prized Jaguar S-Type with 4,600 colorful toy cars from his Hot Wheels collection, a Malaysian businessman has been turning heads in and around Kuala Lumpur. Reports of an unusual-looking Jaguar S-Type limousine covered in thousands of miniature cars driving around the Malaysian capital had been circulating on social media for a […]
Welcome to Catzonia – World’s First 5-Star Hotel for Cats Opens in Malaysia
Temperature-controlled rooms, king-size beds, a dreamy playground and gourmet chow are just some of the things felines can enjoy at Catzonia, the world’s first five-star hotel for cats. Located in Damansara, just outside Malaysia’s capital city of Kuala Lumpur, Catzonia was set up to offer pampered felines a lavish holiday whenever they need a break […]
Mother Forces Toddler Son to Sit in a Parking for 20 Minutes to Save Her a Spot
A photo showing a young boy sitting in a busy Kuala Lumpur parking lot has been doing the rounds online, causing controversy. According to the original Facebook post, the boy had to wait all alone in the hot sun for 20 minutes, to save the empty spot for his mother, while she went to bring […]
Compassionate Store Manager Offers Shoplifter a Job Instead of Calling Police
After catching a shoplifter trying to steal from a Tesco hypermarket in Malaysia, the store manager chose not to turn the man in to the police, but actually offer him a job at the very same store! It turns out that the shoplifter, a 31-year-old father of three, had stolen food worth RM27 (about $7) out […]
Chinese Companies Accused of Selling Potentially Deadly Plastic Rice
A major food safety scandal involving fake rice recently rocked China; news reports suggested that the grains were made by mixing potatoes with industrial synthetic resin. There were also rumors of the “cheap but profitable” rice being exported to other Asian countries, including Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and India. The fake grains supposedly cannot be distinguished […]
The Breathtaking Glass Temple of Johor Bahru – A Shining Wonder of Malaysia
In the city of Johor Bahru, close to Malaysia’s southern border with Singapore, lies one of the world’s most amazing pieces of architecture – a Hindu Temple covered almost entirely with glass. It’s called the Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman temple, and it’s one of the must see attractions of Malaysia. Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman is one of the oldest […]
Malaysians Sleep in Coffins for Good Luck
Most people would prefer to stay out of a coffin for as long as possible, but for devotees at the Looi Im Si temple, in Penang, Malaysia, sleeping in a coffin is the best thing that could happen to them. The Taoist temple located in Jelutong worships deities linked to the afterlife, like Xiao Xian […]
Shirley, the Chain Smoking Orangutan
A prisoner at a Malaysian zoo where attendants have turned their backs on animals a long time ago, Shirley the orangutan has developed a nasty smoking habit that is putting her life at risk. Malaysia’s booming economy places it among the wealthiest countries in the world, but you definitely could’t tell by visiting one of […]