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...
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Nov 143 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 112 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 45 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...
Oct 313 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 284 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 242 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 213 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 144 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 102 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 76 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 33 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...
Sep 304 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 292 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 264 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 233 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 195 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 162 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 163 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...
Aug 312 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 273 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 221 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 194 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 123 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 114 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 84 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 52 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...
Jul 303 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 293 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 283 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 283 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 264 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 252 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 225 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 213 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 213 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 173 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 172 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...
Jun 93 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 84 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...
May 252 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 254 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 213 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 184 min read
Are Studio Ghibli Movies Boring?
By Nrl Liya Edited by Nadya R. Studio Ghibli’s films have garnered attention for their aesthetic visuals and beautiful soundtracks, but...
May 122 min read
Mother’s Day: Mother in Islam
By Fakhitah Yusuf Edited by Hannaan Fuad Every year, there is a day dedicated to the person who gave birth to us. A female figure who...
May 113 min read
Move: Moving More for Our Mental Health
by Farah R Edited by Hannaan Fuad In a labyrinth of rapid life, Mental Health Awareness Month is celebrated in May every year. May, a...
May 32 min read
Students vs. Plastics
By Fakhitah Yusuf Edited by Wan Nur Amrina Back then, plastics were used to reduce the usage of paper. It is considered a way to save the...
Apr 252 min read
Myers-Briggs and the Modern Workforce in South Korea
By: Adriana Tasnim Edited by Hannaan Fuad The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a popular personality assessment developed by Isabel...
Apr 252 min read
Storytelling: Things I Learned from the BLINK Programme
By Afifah Adi Edited by Harith Syafiee Last Sunday, I decided to sacrifice my morning sleep and got up to attend an 8.30 am to 5 pm...
Apr 223 min read
The Wisdom Behind Surah al-Kafirun
By Harith A.R. Edited by Harith Syafiee Al-Qur’an contains many amazing verses and surahs that shape the nature of humans and instil...
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