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...
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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 19
- 5 min
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 16
- 2 min
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
- 3 min
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 31
- 2 min
My Malaysian Dream
By Zaiti Athirah Edited by Harith Syafiee “Negaraku, tanah tumpah darahku,” by thematic interpretation, is a gallant declaration of our...
- Aug 27
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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 22
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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 19
- 4 min
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 12
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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 11
- 4 min
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 8
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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 5
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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 30
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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 29
- 3 min
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 28
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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
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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 26
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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 25
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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 22
- 5 min
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 21
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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
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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 17
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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
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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 9
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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 8
- 4 min
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 25
- 2 min
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
- 4 min
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 21
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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 18
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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 12
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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 11
- 3 min
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 3
- 2 min
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 25
- 2 min
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 25
- 2 min
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 22
- 3 min
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...
- Apr 21
- 2 min
To Be A European Muslim: A Discussion on Muslim as an Identity
By Nrl Liya Edited by Wan Nur Amrina Tariq Ramadan, born in 1926 is a Swiss Muslim scholar, philosopher, and writer. He is known for his...
- Apr 12
- 2 min
“Knowledge is Not Power”: Anas on the Palestine Question
By Zaiti Athirah “Knowledge is Not Power,” Anas (2024) At the Western wing of the Dar al-Hikmah lobby, you’ll find an exhibition of...
- Apr 9
- 3 min
Eid: Celebrating the End of Ramadan and Embracing Allah's Guidance
By: Alea Umairah Edited by: Harith Syafiee Eid is just around the corner. Are you excited or sad? Some might say that they are sad that...
- Apr 7
- 2 min
World of Marbling Art
By S. Adila Edited by Wan Nur Amrina It was back on January 13th when my friends and I decided to attend a live performance of The...
- Apr 4
- 2 min
Enjoying Little Things.
By Sabrath Ayisha Edited by Nur Najia Nazri Source from Unsplash Enjoying little things, why must we do that? For most of our lives,...
- Apr 4
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The Bride of the Qur’an
By Zaiti Athirah Edited by Nur Najia Nazri Ar-Rahman is recognized by many as one of the most beautiful chapters in the Qur’an. Its total...
- Mar 30
- 2 min
Analog Squad: Forming Connection Through the Pager Device
By Affa Adi Edited by Harith Syafiee The Thai drama industry has delivered yet again, a touching story of how the start of deception...
- Mar 28
- 3 min
When You Read The Qur’an, The Qur’an Reads You
By Zaiti Athirah Edited by Hannaan Fuad “The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Qur'an, a guidance for mankind, and clear proofs...
- Mar 28
- 2 min
Every Man’s Anxiety
By Zaiti Athirah As it happened, I learned that anxiety is as innate as the internal ceaseless gyre reeling over and over in our stomachs...
- Mar 27
- 3 min
World Theatre Day
Aristotle once said in his most significant book, Poetics, that drama serves to trigger people’s emotions, most importantly pity and...
- Mar 25
- 3 min
The Truman Show: A Dystopian Reality
By: Leah Edited by: Wan Nur Amrina The Truman Show is truly ahead of its time. Premiering in 1998, the film features Jim Carrey as the...
- Mar 21
- 2 min
Celebrating World Poetry Day: What Can The Greats Teach Us?
By Synthia Tashfi Edited by Harith Syafiee As I ponder over what I can contribute for this year’s World Poetry Day, a day that is meant...
- Mar 17
- 4 min
Netflix’s Ultraman - Why You Should Give it a Try
By Harith A.R. Edited by Nur Najia Nazri The Ultraman franchise has had a huge impact on the childhoods of many children. Not just in...
- Mar 13
- 2 min
Whimsical Animated Series ‘Hilda’ : A Mother and Daughter Love
By Nrl Liya Edited by Wan Nur Amrina If you are looking for a show that is easily enjoyable, whimsical, filled with fantasy and has a...
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