Culture
2 months, 2 weeks
Malaysians are either riling in discontent or basking in indifferent comfort as the country dives into another Movement Control Order (MCO), following a surge in COVID-19 cases in the country.
The Southeast Asian nation s first MCO, which was imposed back in March 2020, taught Malaysians the importance of staying safe during a pandemic. It also tore a huge hole in the local economy, running many establishments out of business.
However, despite the ups and downs, many agreed it was a much-needed measure for the greater good.
And it turns out, the strict rules enforced during the MCO also helped reduce the threat of Islamic State (ISIS) in Malaysia.
Syarifah Nadhirah s Recalling Forgotten Tastes is an illustrated collection of tasteful forest edibles and plants. Photo: Handout
In a little epilogue of sorts titled “Seeding Inspiration” in the quaint little book self-published by Syarifah Nadhirah,
Recalling Forgotten Tastes, the local illustrator says that generations ago the information contained in this “guide” would have been common knowledge.
However, thanks to our complete reliance on the industrialisation and marketisation of food, we have become removed, detached, ignorant and apathetic about the produce in our very own lush backyard – our forests.
Born and raised in Kuala Lumpur, Syarifah furthered her studies in architecture at the International Islamic University Malaysia in Gombak, Selangor and currently runs a design and print company called Paperweight Studio.
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PETALING JAYA: Malaysians are generally a mixed bag.
According to behavioural experts, they can be very liberal about viewing or creating certain types of content but are restrained when dealing with others.
Dr Shafinaz Mohamed, an assistant professor at the International Islamic University Malaysia, describes Malaysians as a “hybrid-like” society when it comes to dealing with social media content, such as those that appear on TikTok.
“On the whole, we are more conservative than the West but less so compared with countries such as Pakistan and Cambodia,” she told
theSun.
Shafinaz said the younger generation of Malaysians can be considered true “hybrids”. They are neither conservative nor liberal.
Published on: Tuesday, December 29, 2020
By: Bernama
Hajiji presenting the appointment letters to Noorliza.
Kota Kinabalu: The appointment of women to lead the Sabah Attorney-General’s Chambers and Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) has proven that the State Government recognises and respects the role and leadership of women, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Mohd Noor.
He said it was part of the Sabah Government’s efforts to ensure that the participation of women, particularly officers with extensive experience in their departments or organisations, was given due recognition.
“I hope the department or organisation that they lead will be more excellent and competitive, and will progress in line with the Sabah Maju Jaya (Let Sabah Prosper) slogan.