Saiful Ridzaimi
Writer, creator, procrastinator.

#CNY2026 | This Banting Bumiputera workshop closes early on CNY Eve to throw a festive feast for its sole Chinese employee
Malaysia is globally renowned for its multicultural harmony, a spirit personified by the recent ‘Gong Xi Ramadan’ phenomenon. Within a few short days, the crimson glow of Chinese New Year (CNY) lanterns met the quiet...

“Disrespectful!" – Malaysian couple's Ipoh Chinese temple wedding photoshoot draws flak over smoking groom & groomsmen
A wedding photoshoot by a Malaysian couple at a Chinese temple in Perak drew backlash online recently after a photo of the session circulated on social media.

Viral post urges Malaysian Muslims to boycott Knorr over its pork broth cubes, turns out it's not even sold in Malaysia
A viral WhatsApp message has been circulating recently across various social media platforms in Malaysia, warning Malaysians against buying food items from the popular German brand ‘Knorr’.

Langkawi Airport's 'unique' Christmas tree decoration ridiculed as Malaysians say it resembles a "pile of poop"
The Christmas decoration at the Langkawi International Airport in Kedah this year has caught the attention of Malaysians online recently. Unfortunately, it's for all the wrong reasons.

Ex-Religious Affairs Minister: Haram for Muslims to join 'Secret Santa', even if intention is merely to give presents
With 2025 nearing a close, many Malaysians are now in ‘vacation’ mode, counting the days before embracing the fresh start and renewed possibilities the new year promises. Before we welcome 2026, though, there is one...

Selangor to offer FREE Tamil, Mandarin, French, Spanish, German & Arabic classes in 2026! Here's what you should know
The Selangor state-level Christmas celebration, held at One Utama Shopping Centre in Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, on 14 December, was hailed by Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari as a testament to the...

Malaysian tourists caught on Japanese TV vandalising Kyoto's Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & "showed no signs of remorse"
Japan has got to be one of the most popular travel destinations in the world right now, so much so that its citizens are increasingly concerned about over tourism.

Damaged or lost your SPM certificate? Here’s how to easily request a replacement online & have it sent to your home
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) is one of the most important examinations in the country. After several months of anxious wait, over 378,000 SPM candidates who sat for the exam last year recently found out the fruits of...