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Reducing Plastic Waste in Malaysia
Written by Aman Shafeeq Lone Edited by Nur Qistina As we all know, plastic waste is an issue still at large, even now. It’s an...
Jan 22 min read


Ramadan As Society’s Foundation
Written By Zafran Shah Edited by Nadya R. Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, signifies a spiritual month for Muslims...
Dec 30, 20242 min read


Inspiring Young Minds: Promoting Science and Robotics in Primary Schools
By Ahmad Solihin Edited by Harith Syafiee By exposing elementary school pupils to the wonders of science and robotics, university...
Dec 29, 20243 min read


Kiki’s Delivery Service; Pieces of Advice Delivered
By S. Adila Edited by Hannaan Fuad Picking up one of the significant Studio Ghibli movies has been on my list since the start of the...
Dec 23, 20242 min read

UX Writing as a Golden Opportunity for Gen Z Writers
By Farah R Edited by Nur Qistina In a fast-paced world, humans interact not only with humans but also with robots on a daily basis....
Dec 9, 20244 min read


To MUN Is The Answer
By: Leah Edited by Harith Syafiee Earlier this month, IIUM hosted a MUN conference in our very own Economics faculty. I, against my...
Dec 2, 20243 min read


The Fig I Picked
By S. Adila Edited by Nur Qistina “From the tip of every branch, like a fat purple fig, a wonderful future beckoned and winked. One fig...
Nov 24, 20244 min read


Future Young Minds: My Day at the Empowering Refugee Youth Programme
By Afifah Adi and Yana Jaafar Edited by Nadya R. Students sitting by rows | Credit: Empowering Youth Refugee Programme On a fine Friday...
Nov 18, 20244 min read


AI from the Perspective of Islam
By Sharika Tasnim Edited by Harith Syafiee Exploration of AI. Source: What is Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Why People Should Learn...
Nov 14, 20243 min read


Beyond the Smiles: The Real Journey of Student Volunteers
Written by: Alissya Nazir Edited by: Nadya R. In many established universities, undergraduate students have innumerable options for...
Nov 11, 20242 min read


IIUM on National Academia Month: Celebrating the Role of Muslim Academia
By Farah R Edited by: Nur Qistina October is known as an honorary month for academia. Each year, academia stands at the centre of the...
Nov 4, 20245 min read


Paracosm: The Joy of Imagination
By WSM Edited by Harith Syafiee From left: Elizar, Ifvan, Yoshin, Raisa, Alana | Credit: WSM Ever wondered how creators—authors, writers,...
Oct 31, 20243 min read


Celebrating Black Poets: Resistance and Identity Through Verse
By Synthia Tashfi Edited by Nadya R. Since October is designated as Black History Month by several countries, such as the United Kingdom...
Oct 28, 20244 min read


Embark on an Exciting Journey at the International Islamic University Malaysia
By Sharika Tasnim Edited by Nur Qistina International Islamic University Malaysia. Source: Flickr The International Islamic University...
Oct 24, 20242 min read


A Pen is A Mighty Weapon: A Personal Reflection on Writing
By Nrl Liya Edited by Harith Syafiee A pen can be much more powerful than a sword. A common phrase mostly echoed in academia as we spend...
Oct 21, 20243 min read


Disentangle Gojo Satoru: A Tragic Character
By S. Adila Edited by Nadya R. Source: https://pin.it/xi2RIWARX “Haven’t we had enough Gojo Satoru?” With the last stroke of drawing of...
Oct 14, 20244 min read


The Medal-Biting Tradition: An Iconic Pose for Every Athlete
Written by: Amni Azizan Edited by: Nur Qistina It is safe to say that everyone is no stranger to witnessing their favourite athletes...
Oct 10, 20242 min read


14 Amazing Songs from Around the World You Can’t Miss
By Afifah Adi, WSM and Yana Jaafar Music, for the longest time, is a close friend for most people. The messages, tunes, and instruments...
Oct 7, 20246 min read


A Thousand Paper Cranes
By: Leah Edited: Harith Syafiee I often look back on my time in Japan. I was once naïve, too young to understand just how lucky I was to...
Oct 3, 20243 min read


Al-Khamr Al-Mukmineen
By Zaiti Athirah Edited by Nadya R. This summer, I bought my very own espresso machine to undertake the home barista training. And as it...
Sep 30, 20244 min read


Mental Illness Is Not an Excuse!
By Alea Umairah Edited by Nadya R. Have you come across a situation where the other person uses their mental illness as an excuse for...
Sep 29, 20242 min read

A Noob Movie Enthusiast’s Take on Cinematic Camera Work
By Hannaan Fuad Edited by Harith Syafiee Credit: Netflix One thing that I particularly will take notice of when watching films, movies or...
Sep 26, 20244 min read


A Dive Into Kiki’s Delivery Service: Modernity & Youth
By Nurul Aleeya Edited by Harith Syafiee Modernity is a double-edged sword; while society progresses with technological advancements, it...
Sep 23, 20243 min read


Dead Poets Society: Reviving Humanity through 21st Century Education
By Farah R Edited by Nadya R. “Medicine, business, law, engineering… these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry,...
Sep 19, 20245 min read


From Past to Present: Hari Malaysia and Instilling Nationhood
Written by: Alissya Nazir Edited by: Nur Qistina Just 16 days after the vibrant celebrations of Merdeka Day on August 31st, Malaysia...
Sep 16, 20242 min read


Maulidur Rasul: Celebrating the Life of Prophet Muhammad
By Sabrath Ayisha Edited by Hannaan Fuad Credit: The Muslim Vibe Maulidur Rasul, which is known as the birthday of Prophet Muhammad...
Sep 16, 20243 min read


My Malaysian Dream
By Zaiti Athirah Edited by Harith Syafiee “Negaraku, tanah tumpah darahku,” by thematic interpretation, is a gallant declaration of our...
Aug 31, 20242 min read


Let Them Cook: The Bear Series Review
By: Synthia Tashfi Edited by: Nur Qistina The Bear is an award winning, ongoing TV series that has slowly become my favourite show this...
Aug 27, 20243 min read


The Beauty of Photography
By Fakhitah Yusuf Edited by Nadya R. Photography has been synonymous with our lives since times we didn’t realise when. The history of...
Aug 22, 20241 min read

Understanding Voice Dubbing Practice in the Chinese Drama Industry
By Afifah Adi Edited by Harith Syafiee Nirvana in Fire (2015) Voice dubbing is a technique in media production where the original or real...
Aug 19, 20244 min read


Symbolic Violence in the Act of Place Naming in Time for a Tiger
By Alissya Nazir Edited by Nadya R. According to Samuel Kalman in Colonial Violence , symbolic violence is the exertion of the...
Aug 12, 20243 min read


The Pink House
By: Leah Edited by: Harith Syafiee In the small Indian town of Koodathayi, the lives of an entire family would change forever. All...
Aug 11, 20244 min read


2024 International Youth Day: An Intersection of SDG and Bangladeshi Students’ Protest
By Farah R Edited by Nur Qistina Image courtesy of Anadolu English Youth . A refreshing word specified for teens to young adults,...
Aug 8, 20244 min read


Gifts of Faith
By Sharika Tasnim Edited by Nadya R. The Divine Gifts and Man's Responsibility | Source: Pinterest Surah Al-Waqiah On the Day of...
Aug 5, 20242 min read


Topic: 4 Reasons Why You Should Consider Journaling
By S. Adila Edited by Harith Syafiee Have you ever thought about picking up a notebook and a pen and writing anything your heart desires?...
Jul 30, 20243 min read


Princess Mononoke: How Studio Ghibli Writes Women
By Nurul Aleeya Edited by Nur Qistina Princess Mononoke is arguably seen as a feminist film, but not in the way we commonly see in...
Jul 29, 20243 min read


Auntie’s Day: Auntie’s Perspective
By Fakhitah Yusuf We have Father’s Day and Mother’s Day, but have you ever thought about Auntie’s Day? There is a national day dedicated...
Jul 28, 20243 min read


National Tree Day: The Coconut Tree
By Fakhitah Yusuf Trees have been playing an important role in this world. The method to preserve Earth must always be to plant trees....
Jul 28, 20243 min read


Feeling Down? Let's Find Comfort Here
By Sharika Tasnim Edited by Nur Qistina There is hope even in the darkest times. Source: Pinterest Surah Ad-Dhuha was revealed to Prophet...
Jul 26, 20244 min read


The Invasive Pleco
By Harith A.R. Edited by Nadya R. Hypostomus plecostomus, also known as suckermouth catfish or common pleco, is famously known in Malay...
Jul 25, 20242 min read


The Real Criminal: Rediscovering Fiona Apple’s Most Controversial Hit
By Zaiti Athirah Edited by Harith Syafiee Apple drawls in her sensual, throaty, come-hither voice, exclaiming, “I’ve been a bad… bad…...
Jul 22, 20245 min read


How Close is Close? ‘Not Friends’ Portrays the Dynamics of Friendship
By Afifah Adi Edited by Nadya R. Have you ever used your dead friend’s story to create a film to win a contest and get into university? I...
Jul 21, 20243 min read


The Installation of the 17th YDP Agong: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim
By Farah R Edited by Nur Qistina As Malaysia is a country that is accustomed to a democratic and constitutional monarchy, a rotation of...
Jul 21, 20243 min read


Youth-Led Forum at IIUM Explores Solutions for Palestine-Israel Conflict
By Anis Zahirah Edited by Harith Syafiee Interfaith Voices: What’s Youth’s Solution for Palestine-Israel? | Credit: Media Team The...
Jul 17, 20243 min read


Music in My Life
By: Fakhitah Yusuf Edited by Hannaan Fuad Music has existed since then, longer than we realise. If you look up the meaning of music, it...
Jul 17, 20242 min read


Silver Linings Playbook: The Trajectory of Shame and Acceptance of a Mental Illness
By Synthia Tashfi Edited by Nadya R. I had watched the movie Silver Linings Playbook for the first time about a decade ago. Although I...
Jun 9, 20243 min read


National BFF Day: The Dynamic Friendships in Movies
By: Amni Azizan Edited By : Nur Qistina Do you have a trusted confidant or companion who enriches your life in immeasurable ways? We all...
Jun 8, 20244 min read


The British Museum: A World Heist On Display
By: Leah Edited by Harith Syafiee The British Museum has long been a controversial organisation. Having been erected in 1753, the museum...
May 25, 20242 min read


Happy 1st Birthday to The BENL Chronicle! The Origin Story and Incredible Journey of TBC
by Amni Azizan Edited by Hannaan Fuad Have you ever felt it was only yesterday when you first heard about The BENL Chronicle? Yes? No?...
May 25, 20244 min read


Leading the Way: IIUMSU’s Future Route
By Farah R Edited by Nur Qistina The heated days that the IIUMSU Election brought to the university have finally cooled down after weeks....
May 21, 20243 min read
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