Stephanie Pereira
Mass comm student passionate about media, storytelling, and new challenges.
AI and 5G Are Booming in Malaysia But Who’s Being Left Behind?
Artificial intelligence (AI) and 5G technology are slowly revolutionizing how Malaysians live and work. Whether it’s ordering food or chatting with e-commerce bots, AI is managing instant communications behind the...
The Future of Free Speech on TikTok in Malaysia
The evolution of TikTok has gone far beyond just lip syncing and dancing in Malaysia. For a number of growing young Malaysians, it’s an important space for creative expression, and cultural identity. But in early 2025,...
The Gerik Bus Tragedy: A Wake-Up Call for Safer Student Travel in Malaysia
The recent bus crash in Gerik, Perak, sent shock across Malaysia. The tragic accident which took the lives of 15 people mostly students from the Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) has ignited concern over the...
Malaysia Tops Southeast Asia in Tourism But Locals Are Feeling the Heat
Malaysia has become Southeast Asia’s top tourist destination in 2025, surpassing countries like Thailand and Indonesia. With more than 10 million international tourists arrivals recorded in the first quarter (Q1), it’s...
Hooked on a Loop: How TikTok Took Over the Music Charts
What do Old Town Road, Say So, and Running Up That Hill have in common? They all blew up on TikTok before dominating the music charts. Once seen as just a little lip-sync app, TikTok now plays an important role in...
