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Using Privilege as a Tool for Solidarity: Greta Thunberg and The Freedom Flotilla
“This is not about me. It's about ending a genocide,” - Greta Thunberg, 2025 interview with Al Jazeera. When climate activist Greta Thunberg joined the Freedom Flotilla to Gaza earlier this year, she reignited global attention on the humanitarian crisis in Palestine and sparked a wave of controversy. Some critics accused the 22-year-old Swedish activist of centering herself in a cause that wasn't hers, calling it an act of "white saviourism." Yet, a closer look at her action
Arlene Hassan
Oct 31


Taylors University New Tenants : A Surge of Hot Spots
SUBANG JAYA, 12 October 2025 – The newly opened tenants at Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus have been stirring a lot of buzz and excitement among students, staff, and crowds of curious residents and hungry customers from outside the university. From cafes to food stalls to the newly opened Lakeview food court, the sudden increase in new spots has completely shifted the university’s atmosphere. The Entrance to the Lakeview Haus. (Source: Taylor’s Residence YT Channel) In a

Melinda Olivia Jasmine
Oct 31


Indonesian Films Breakthrough : 6 Movies Showcased in Busan Film Festival
BUSAN, South Korea, 12 October 2025 – Six Indonesian films took the spotlight at this year’s Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) in South Korea, signaling the nation’s growing influence in global cinema. The diverse selection reflects the growth of Indonesia’s film industry and its ability to showcase the charm of Indonesian stories to international audiences. The Official BIFF Logo and Announcement. (Source: BIFF.kr ) The emergence of Indonesian cinema has been haile

Melinda Olivia Jasmine
Oct 31


Penang Government’s Go Cashless System
Policy Upgrade Overview Core shift: Government agencies accept cash only 1 day per week (3-month trial). The policy is backed by 97% of Penang residents already using e-payments, which boosts efficiency for the 2030 fully cashless goal. September data shows 89% of transactions are cashless—surpassing the 75% trial target. Efficiency gains are evident During the visits to physical merchants, the actual application effect of the cashless payment system became the focus of discu

Xu Jialin
Oct 31


LRT3 Opening Delay: Safety First & Supply Chain Hurdles
KUALA LUMPUR, For Klang Valley commuters who'd marked September 30 on their calendars, the news comes with a quiet sigh: Light Rail Transit Line 3 (LRT3), the much-awaited rail project set to cut commute times across the region, won't open until the end of 2025. Government officials confirmed the delay this week, pointing to two non-negotiable factors—rigorous safety testing and unexpected supply chain disruptions—saying "getting it right matters more than getting it

Xu Jialin
Oct 31
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