#types of malaysian schools
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oh yeah . oc/au?? content
Id call em ocs but they're too close to their original source lmao. but in a way their personalities, preferences n such are. different.
#a hat in time#ahit#snatcher#ahit au#madratdead#mrd#mad rat mrd#heart mrd#rat god#oc#au#mrd au#I don't know what to call them ;-;#I want to ramble the difference but idk what#the only difference i can say is that they're all Malaysian /projecting#okay maybe i should just make a Malaysian kampung/school type au for that lmao#mechk-art-rok
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I've been holding onto this post FOREVER god
#art#fanart#mcr#my chemical romance#drawing#gerard way#my chem#my chem romance#mcr fanart#mikey way#mcr mikey#nasi lemak is a type of Malaysian food..#pasar hitam means black market in Malay#WHATTHEFIICCKK#i hate school#school is making me crazy#i have this one bitch jn my class hope she dies
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obey me characters as the asian extended family stereotypes!! older brother edition
younger brothers / dateables / undateables
massive disclaimer: i am chinese-malaysian, and this is created solely off my own personal experiences and videos on the internet i have seen regarding this topic. these experiences and memories may not apply to you. this is also a joke, these are stereotypes and do not apply to all asian families or all ethnic families. also may be a little ooc since i havent played om! yet
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lucifer: the exemplary cousin
when i think of this guy, all i see is my younger cousin
absolute genius, gets high grades, focuses on school, DOES VIOLIN AND PIANO, wears the most concealing clothing, very mature
be prepared because your parents are about to relentlessly compare you to him
"aiyoh mc, why are you not like lucifer yet?! when he was your age, he was raising all his brothers on the streets after he fell from heaven, and what are you doing loh? smoking weed? doing cigarette? studying to be artist?"
during family gatherings, he is absolutely smothered in attention by all the aunties and uncles. most of the time sits with the parents instead of the kids and talks about whatever the fuck they talk about at the parents table
every other kid there gives him the death glare because these mfs KNOW he is loving the attention and the massive ego boost it gives him.
mammon: the disgrace
ok my southeast asian homies (and maybe south as well) we all know this mf
the main antagonist of the auntie gossip
often comes in the form of a sketchy uncle
has at LEAST two tattoos and one of them is probably a dragon (i am projecting my own disgrace uncle on to him so hard)
got in a lot of trouble for either scamming another relative out of money or gambling away their families money
smokes on the balcony during gatherings (if he's even allowed to go)
actually pretty nice and funny but nobody wants to be around him because hes a lowkey faliure. most of the older kids like hanging around him, but often dont stay around him too long as their parents are worried of his influence.
also he probably took up modeling which made the aunties hate him even more
eyes flick to mammon as he seats himself at the dining table, and he responds to them with a nervous smile. "mammon," one of the adults starts lowly, in a belittling tone that made him sick to his stomach. "didn't bring anything to the gathering, not even 古老肉..." they look at him before adding another taunt. "oh.. that's right.. you never learned mandarin, did you? nothing to contribute lah. always take, take, take with you. just LIKE WHAT YOU DID TO MY HUSBAND'S MONEY!!"
ruckus erupts as everyone on the adults table simultaneously starts yelling, as though the family tension built up over the past year head finally snapped.
shit.
Leviathan: the teenager
congratulations dude, you just got the most underrated type of asian at a family gathering.
doesn't get as much attention as lucifer due to being relatively mediocre and not as talented as him, but will occasionally his parents will flex his coding skills or an award he got at school.
doesnt really talk due to not much people at the family gathering being his age group, so he mostly sits in a very solitary corner of the kids table on an uncomfortably small plastic chair and plays games to pass the time.
SPEAKING OF GAMES
the moment the asian parents kick the kids off to the nintendo switch or wii u so they can freely argue about politics or whatever (im not sure im still stuck at the kids table 😭), this man completely shifts.
beats everyone MULTIPLE TIMES. makes them fucking bawl. oh my gosh its actually so funny.
the little kids hate him because he beats them so often in mario kart.
#obey me#obey me fanfic#obey me writing#obey me crack#obey me lucifer#om! lucifer#obey me leviathan#om! leviathan#obey me mammon#om! mammon#obey me headcannons
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BUGMEN SKETCH COLLECTION TIME
Because I have no time to do actual drawings and uni drives me insane!!!
So!!!!
I shall get into the details of each under this breaker:
Hellyeah!
Last pic first because it low-key started my valanga nigricornis OC, I thought like, woah, Valanga n really do have thicc thorax which translates to to thicc necc which translates to Trent Reznor in my book (hahah my keyboard gave me the pride flag after I typed Trent Reznor 🏳️🌈 so true) and I kept drawing grasshopper mens because of that.
The fourth one was a study of this NatGeo magazine I have about Malaysian creatures WHICH WAS FUN TO DO (everything here is fun to do for me!)
and then theres the one with lotsa moth, also ref from a NatGeo Magazine about bugs extinction, kinda sand but hey moths and a few coleopterans drawings!!!!
hmhmhm what else.. oh yeah! along the mofs theres a round pic of doggy with the text heterosexualle? nein danke! because I need it.
Hmmm the second one is an anatomicalkinda, mm, limb placements, I guess, of my grasshopper oc.... fun to figure out.
ohoh! also! the origin of that "Biology? The study of the bisexuals??" post I made! alongside an oc of mine (love him)
Haha also a sexy shrimp-grasshopper man I guess.. whatelseeee... oh yeah sketches of an infographic I needed to do for school. the sketching is so nice but the actual making is HELL
Alright I think this is enough warmup for a biology essay I needed to do lmao, if I'm active again here that means I'm procrasinating. hahahah! ahh.. Doing this on itself is me procrasinating
I hope this post is comprehensible! And wow thank u if u read this far into my bullshit!! I shall put alittle gift down here!
A grey pansy butt I photographed! how pretty!
anyway thanks and good morningafternoonnight wherever you are haha byeeeee
oh yeah also a sketch of that one vent art I made I forgot I added it here (it still looks cool tomeee)
alright now for real! byeeee
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Monster High Reimagined
Toralei stripe character bio/redesign
Toralei Stripe (they/he/she)
Harimau Jaidan daughter of the Stripe family (Chinese Malaysian-British)
(Lesbian)
A bad tempered,mistrustful weretiger adopted by a wealthy family of cat Yokai living in Britain, Toraleis had it rough. Abandoned as a young child they've been cycled through the foster system more than they can think and feel detached from their foster mother Caterina Stripe and her standoffish family as a result,being inducted into monster high on caterina’s father's warning of it being a last chance for the girl before being shipped off to a reform school. Toralei personally express their own feelings regarding all of their baggage through playing loud punk music with his band,the Hissfits (consisting of toralei themself on vocals and guitar and their cousins purrsephone and meowlody on bass and drums) much to the dismay of the half of the campus able to hear it.
Likes: punk subculture and music, playing guitar in her band,drama ,taking catnaps (often in class) and dairy products.
Dislikes: crates and enclosed spaces,people trying to tell him how to live his life,being short (5’3),digital only media and his adoptive grandfather and family (bar purrsephone and meowlody, misfits gotta stick together after all)
Killer style: Toralei's mother always insisted on her dressing "properly" to fit in with her family's smart image,since joining monster high however toralei has been rejigging these old clothes into something more "her style", that being punky Sukeban-inspired looks bound to irk her mum's sensibilities.
Familiar: Sweetfangs, a huge orange tomcat that toralei befriended during her childhood as a street kitten,who bears a passing resemblance to a sabretooth tiger and hates everybody but toralei,who in return spoils him.
Pet Peeve: Their adoptive mother, Ms Stripe's insistence on their education being top-priority. Toralei just doesn't know why she even bothers. They've never done well in school,and no students or teachers either human or monster ever put much stock in them either. In a few years both will be out of each others lives anyway,reform school or not,so why even care?
Freaky Flaw: Their self loathing. To say toralei has issues is an understatement,and said issues have manifested into a frustratingly self defeating look on life. To toralei though it's just how it is,she's had to be on their own for most of their life and fight to get what she wants without anyone helping,planting the idea early that it was simply because he wasn't worth helping,and regardless of the changes in her life recently she expects it all to be the same at monster high. After all,if the people who insisted they were there to help never did anything for toralei,why shouldn't this be true for this new lot?
Spooky Secret: Toralei has a very pronounced West Country accent (having grown up in devon) that he masks for fear it makes him sound too “farmer-y” with a pseudo-cockney one, regardless it tends to slip in times of high emotion,including during when they sing,but the fact that they're attending an American school means few are the wiser.
Dream job: Rocking out on the underground punk circuit and touring around the British isles when they're done with school,despite her Foster mothers disapproval and insistence on studying. Although another,more personal reason for this dream lifestyle being that through it toralei hopes to meet other Harimau Jaidan in the UK as well as maybe track down her birth parents on the road in-between shows.
Five Fearsome facts
Harimau Jaidan and by extent other types of werecat are a rare type of monster,even more so outside of their native Malaya and toralei has spent much of her life regardless of setting with this gnawing feeling of isolation. Even if she now has purrsephone and meowlody she's still the only one of her species at monster high,so the feeling of being alone in a crowd remains...
Toralei has a marked dislike for a lot of modern pop music,considering it too corporate and without any genuine message for her liking compared to punk and rock. (Although when their cousins aren't around he does listen to a few of his cousins Jpop CDs,don't tell anybody though…)
Aside from punk subculture,Toralei's other great love is dairy products, and beguiling their hard-edged image,ice cream,boba tea and other sweet treats rank among their all-time favourites. Toralei is also ragingly lactose intolerant but this doesn't stop him.
On top of singing and playing guitar for the Hissfits, toralei makes all of their bands merchandise ranging from badges and stickers to screen printed shirts and posters,and often incorporates some of it into her day-to-day outfits, arguing that actually the printing is intended to be wonky (it's not) and it wouldn't be properly punk if it weren't a little asymmetrical.
As a result of distrusting the model of digital only music distribution, toralei uses a lot of physical media to enjoy their music, using a physical CD player and distributing the hissfits music via burned CDs sold with the bands other merchandise. Toralei also uses said skills in making mixtapes for the people he cares most for in their life and casual Internet piracy.
Hello again everyone, I'm back with another one of these finally (and of one of my favourite monster high characters of all no less) + I'm also very close to finishing another profile so I doubt it'll be long before the next one of these is up,but anyways as usual, an explanation for my design choices:
Having previously drawn my version of toralei,whose design you can see here (hope to do more art of them and the rest of my monster high designs in the future btw) you probably already know that I've changed her monster type from a plain old werecat to a Harimau Jaidan, a were-tiger from Malayan folklore (Inspired by @jdoodlin amazing toralei design,who first introduced me to the Harimau Jaidan concept)
To keep it short, I never liked the "werecat" label, it felt a bit too artificial and I knew that there were multiple sorts of cat monsters from mythologies across the world that would make for much more interesting designs than just plain old cat people,hence why toralei is the only one of the 5 werecats to actually remain a werecat (well,weretiger). As for the others well, you'll just have to watch this space,as I have a whole smorgasbord of ideas for the twins,Catty and Catrine I can't wait to share with you all eventually in art and writing.
Anyways,hope you like this character bio,see you for the next one.
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- Beware the Lurker of The Deep; Anis -
About a while ago, @hphm-jeniferltheman made an OC based on the various cyprids or creatures from her culture. [Named; Kapoya] and I love it a lot! A little later, another user; @akaisenhatake made their own OC of the same theme. [Named; Aaron]
Not wanting to miss out on such a concept that can highlight some of South East Asia’s strange monsters, I decided to do a little research and something caught my eye.
Legends among village folk and fishermen in some parts of the Malaysian Peninsula tell tales of a mysterious phenomenon that they witnessed and survived to tell the tale. A creature that is suggested to be larger than the boats due to the amounts of bubbles it produces from beneath the murky waters.
- Meet Anis -
The anthropomorphic version of the Sulur Bidar (Su-lur Bi-da-r). In the actual version, The Sulur Bidar is described as a Man-eating carpet monster who looks like a normal carpet/ tikar (a type of woven mat) with snake head for tendrils on each corner. (The first picture is the official)
If you ever get too close. The creature will unleash its heads and drown its victims like a burrito and consume. Looking into it further, the Sulur Bidar is also described to have a foul odor when it surfaces. In some illustrations, they have one of the heads be replaced with a woman’s head.
As you can see, this isn’t the exact version you may think of. That is because I had to play a little fast and loose with the description. My version of the Sulur Bidar is a sort of humanized version of the creature.
In some ways a twisted version of the Lamia; The half-human and half-snake woman but instead of a snake’s tail, its a snake’s head with her limbs replaced by a pair of snake heads as well.
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Anis is the human name of the Sulur Bidar. She is based on Sucy from < Little Witch Academia > Anis is beautiful and a little mysterious. When she’s not being a river mermaid, she will cover herself up in layers upon layers of cloth to hide her snakes and shop for clothes and proper food since humans to her are, junk food.
The snake heads each have names, Named after an Icebreaker game known locally among school cadets as; [Tepi, Depan, Belakang] Translation; Side, Front, Back. As for the names, Anis is a Left-dominant. So her left hand- I mean, left snake head is; Tepi. At the lower half of her body is the “Kakak” (older sister) addressed as; Depan and the non-dominant is her right; Belakang.
That is all I have about her for now. I will make her official eventually but for now, its all just doodles. As for her connection to Sadie and Hector...That is still in the works. That is all for now.
Thanks for reading
- Caw4B -
#murder the crow#malaysia#crypid#sulur bidar#anis rusli#anis#anis the sulur bidar#lamia#tepi depan belakang#snakes#Serpents#snake heads#kakak#south east asian#little witch academia#sucy#witch#original character#Character Design#monsters#anthropomorphism#anthropomorphic
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My favorite menu items that I tried from Jollibee:
Before I tried Jollibee in my country last year, I did some research about the restaurant on Wikipedia by finding out what foods they have on the menu compared to the Philippines.
Without further ado, let's get started!
Jolly Sweet Spaghetti: This is one of my go-to menu items whenever I get stressed out. When I ordered the Jolly Sweet Spaghetti from their menu, I wanted to know what it tasted like compared to Filipino traditional spaghetti.
When my food arrived, I wanted to know what this dish tasted like compared to the Filipino version of Jolly Spaghetti. This meal was topped with sweet banana ketchup, savory tomato sauce, red beef hotdogs, and cheddar cheese. As for the spaghetti, it was perfectly al-dente, and the pasta did not get soggy when it came with the set.
Overall, the Malaysian version of the sweet-style spaghetti is better than the other restaurant's version of spaghetti in the Philippines which the sauce has a not-so-sweet taste and the sausages are not as flavorful as the beef and pork-flavored sausages.
Peach Mango Pie:
One of my favorite snacks from Jollibee is this sweet hot filling of Filipino mangoes with peach slices in this deep-fried pastry which makes it a tasty treat right after a meal.
I used to dislike mangoes back in my middle school years. However, when I started to buy the dried version of mangoes, it tasted sweet and not too sour for my liking.
As I got older, I started to like mangoes and they had a gummy-like texture with sugar that had a sweet crunch.
The blended mango filling in the pie was sweet and not too sour. As for the bits of peach, it was delicious when mixed together and put in a pie. I love this hot dessert and when I go to Bukit Bintang, I would eat it again when the final exams are over.
Fiesta Floats:
Did you know that they had a different type of Fiesta Floats topped with a perfect swirl of Vanilla ice cream that encouraged buyers to try a summer treat in the Philippines back in the 2010s?
Unfortunately, you can only find these three types of floats here in Malaysia. While in the Philippines, it's popular among Filipinos who want to get a refreshing drink during the summer break.
Two months ago, after New Year's Day, I wanted to order one of the Fiesta Floats at the kiosk in Sunway Pyramid as a refreshing drink for myself due to us getting lost in the mall. But I saw that the drinks were sold out due to a shortage of ingredients.
A week later, after the tour of the B-Verse Beyond the Stars Exhibition, I went to another restaurant in Pavilion Bukit Jaili where I saw that all of the Floats were available on their menu.
I was delighted that they still serve the drink to everyone who wants to buy it. I ordered a Chocolate Float for me to try it out. However, it does not look the same as the one in the picture, but the staff members did their best to make a perfect swirl of vanilla ice cream.
The chocolate drink wasn't sweet, and I could only taste the chocolate inside the milk that had an okay taste as I drank a sip. As for the vanilla ice cream swirl, it wasn't that bad for my liking as seen in the commercial on Facebook. Next time if the drink is not sweet, I will tell the manager to add more chocolate milk for the drink.
Overall, I could suggest to the locals who want to try out these foods from this Filipino fast-food restaurant in Malaysia. As for the Philippines, it is not recommended to Muslims as some of the products are not permissible for them to eat.
If I have time, I could bring one of my friends to try this restaurant out for a treat after class to explore what fast food spaghetti tastes like compared to other kinds of pasta in restaurants.
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When I was 6 I was fortunate enough to be admitted to a Chinese kindergarten. Its name was Kwan Cheng. It was part of a well-respected network of schools.
What I witnessed there I don't share because it's so often used as ammunition against the evil, oppressive, hard-nosed, authoritarian Chinese. When what happened there was not exceptional. Many different types of schools throughout Malaysia, with the exception of the westernised montessori/international schools, permitted similar.
There was a little boy in my class. He had trouble keeping up. Not really interested in academia I think, but we never spoke, and he was never safe enough to talk about why he struggled. So to the rest of the class he was just that kid that did not try hard enough. Who was stupid.
One day, a teacher lost her temper at him. She dragged him to the front of the class. She began yanking his clothing - his t-shirt upward, his pants downward - to reveal his bare body. With the intention of teetering on the edge of straight up showing people his underwear, etc. Obviously without his consent, but he was powerless to resist. We were ordered to point at him and laugh whenever she bared his flesh. We did that. The humiliation and pain on his face is indescribable.
I hate when Americans talk down to us about ableism. Malaysians and other people like us have had to harden ourselves in ways you cannot even imagine.
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Myra x Anastacius Malaysian Sekolah Menengah (Secondary School) AU and because it’s set in a Malaysian school, of course they have to go through every student’s favourite anual event:
The Milo Truck coming to school.
While Myra’s the type to take her time with her cup of Milo (mainly because she doesn’t want to enter class so early), Anastacius gulps down the entire thing and would even ask for Roger his Milo.
#who made me a princess#Anastacius de Alger Obelia#wmmap anastacius#original character#oc#myra smith#as a uni kid i miss my secondary school days#but at the same time I don't
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get to know me tag game!
tagged by my belovedest @petrichor-han <3 tysm for thinking of me!
birthday: i'm a capricorn, take a guess
favourite colour: light grey, sage green, muted blue, pastel purple, warm brown
do you have pets? nah.
how tall are you? 5'4 (165 cm)
how many pairs of shoes do you own? uhh... 10 maybe? but i prob wear 5 lol
favourite song? page by got7, somebody else by the 1975, love in the dark by adele, night view by monsta x, same dream, same mind, same night by seventeen, sober by childish gambino among a few lol OH WAIT how much a dollar cost by kendrick lamar as well
favourite movie? the wolf of wall street, la la land, httyd, princess mononoke, the lord of the rings trilogy
who would be your ideal partner? dawg my boyfriend lmao. tbh i thought that i was going to end up with the dark mysterious brooding type but my boyfriend wears his heart on his sleeve and says the cheesiest shit lmao. he's outgoing/extroverted and makes me laugh ALOT. like when we first started talking, i was shocked at how much i laughed with him. so honestly, i'm the brooding one! if i could assign a relationship dynamic it would def be sunshine grumpy, like i'm grumpy and he's sunshine lol. we have that healthy banter where we're both stubborn and have that "make me" mentality lol i really did snatch myself the hottest comp sci nerd ever that's also a gym bro hehe i love him so much <3 did i mention that he's so fucking hot like his back muscles alsdkfjdls
do you want children? yes. a girl and a boy.
have you gotten in trouble with the law? nah lmao
what colour socks are you wearing? none lol
favourite type of music? r&b hehe
how many pillows do you sleep with? 2
what position do you sleep in? side. always.
what don't you like when you're sleeping? if someone gets in the way of me sleeping i literally get irrationally angry lmao. so snoring makes me v mad. also when it's too hot. i HATE that shit. also i'm not a fan of cuddling while sleeping. i can't do it lol my bf and i established that we kiss each other goodnight and turn to our side of the bed LMAOOOO but my bf always keeps some contact, like his hand on my wrist/arm
what do you have for breakfast? everything bagel toasted with butter. crepes/french toast with strawberries and whipped cream. chicken and shitake mushroom congee.
have you ever tried archery? yes! in junior high but i suck at it lol
favourite fruit? mangoes, sugar apples, strawberries, apples
are you a good liar? depends. yes, when i need to be lol
what's your personality type? istj-a
innie or outie? as in bellybutton? lmao
favourite food? vietnamese subs, mango salad, garlic sauce eggplant, pasta, focaccia bread, chocolate cake
favourite foreign food? as in everything i eat? lmao korean, viet, japanese, italian, malaysian, thai, sichuan
are you clean or messy? depends. i am usually clean but when i get really stressed out, my surroundings def reflect it and shit gets messy af lol
most used phrase? miss girlie miss ma'am. ay yo (i said this before meeting my bf but now i say it SO OFTEN because of him)
how long does it take for you to get ready? 20-30 mins
do you talk to yourself? YES LMAO
do you sing to yourself? when i'm by myself? absolutely.
are you a good singer? NO
biggest fear? the unknown lmao. heights. insects.
are you a gossip? i don't actively seek out gossip but if i overhear it, i'm like omg what's the tea lol
long or short hair? long.
favourite school subject? chemistry hehe
extrovert or introvert? INTROVERT 100%
what makes you nervous? big crowds filled with people i don't know
who was your first real crush? this latino guy named leo in junior high when i was like. 12 lol. i thought that he was so cute and i think that he liked me too (he msged me on fb back in the day, and that's how u know because it was so out of the blue lmao). i moved away and the crush fizzled lol
how many piercings do you have? 7.
how many tattoos do you have? 3.
how fast can you run? lmao i hate running idk
what colour is your hair? black/dark brown
what colour are your eyes? dark brown.
what makes you angry? when someone is the reason why i didn't get enough sleep, people who don't seem to care about something i care very deeply for, wasting my time, and disingenuous people.
do you like your name? yes! my english and chinese name heh
do you want a girl or boy as a child? both lol
what are your strengths? responsible, organized, proactive.
what are your weaknesses? not being able to turn off my bluntness sometimes lol, overly bossy/harsh lol
what's the colour of your bedspread? white/grey and sage green!
what's the colour of your room? idk white mostly? lol
tagging: no pressure at all hehe @bruh-changbin @kinzavskpop @shiningwonho @decembermoonskz
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casually alives on tumblr the day before going to school
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i exist and i WILL cause a problem. (/j)
imagine having a proper introduction post hah
…every tumblr acc ive seen has one it feels awkward not having one
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so hi
im sinshireso
he/him malaysian ��🇾
i draw and animate ((mostly silly cookies)
i type w a lot of abbreviations and typos domt. critisize ((unless you dont understand what im trying to say then yea you can politely ask to correct
i also use tone tags a LOT
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oh yeah btw im very inconsistent when it comes to posting so yeah
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I forgot to add! I’m currently in boarding school so expect me to disappear. a LOT.
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How Malaysians coped under the pandemic- and public health 😷
P/S : I'm typing this out from my point of view as I experienced the pandemic as an 18 year old who just graduated from high school so basically I was not studying that time, and would play PUBG with friends I barely talk to now until 3a.m. Hopefully I'll still be as insightful.
When Covid-19 hit drastically in Malaysia in 2020, the whole nation went under lockdown which meant people couldn't physically interact with other people who didn't live under the same roof. From here, you can clearly tell how social media fits in this week's post. Call me an optimist but I'm glad to have gone through such a time with social media existing, in the 2nd decade of the 21st Century. I clearly remember a week turning into 3 weeks, to a month, to just 3 whole months of lockdown with no simple way out.
Over the past 2 years, social media has helped a lot in spreading information about the virus which clearly effected the public health. Alongside that, the pandemic effected other concerns too which included people losing their jobs, economic crisis, people's mental health and also the lack of food for households. With social media, it felt as if we weren't totally alone, although most days felt really draining and undetermined.
Alas in good light, those with access to social media were entertained by applications such as Tiktok, which blew up a lot during the pandemic because of its constant mindless scrolls of videos. I mean, it's not like we could do anything else anyway. There was the Dalgona Coffee trend, a lot of Megan Thee Stallion dances made and the 'I'm bored in the house yeah I'm in the house bored', if you know, you know, I guess!
Okay, I'm steering away a bit, back to public health!
I always say social media is helpful and I see the positive side of it mainly because my insights were all these infographics regarding Covid-19. Day after day they were go viral and with the ever ending use of Instagram, Whatsapp, Twitter and Facebook, people were easily aware about these important details.
For example, this infographic above guides individuals on how to use a face mask, because I do recall some people that weren't sure which type to buy, how to wear it and even shared their face masks with people. That was honestly so dangerous so I'm glad they came up these things to spread awareness.
I hope many Malaysians (who see this, lol) remember this image above! Because every single day family group chats would be updated with this on the Covid-19 cases and also all over other social media applications. It was so scary when the numbers kept increasing for positive cases, but we were always hopeful for more recoveries in the days coming.
There was also this application made for only Malaysians called MySejahtera which was quite successful in my opinion. Before this app was created, individuals who went out had to write down their names, phone number and their body temperature before entering a shopping mall, store, restaurant, or anywhere enclosed to be precise. Unfortunately, there was a plothole to this method as people could get away with writing down and also lie about their credentials. This is where the app comes in.
By August of 2021, most people had already gotten their 2 doses of vaccines. With that, all enclosed areas would restrict those with only 2 full doses to enter. A friend of mine who was interning in Kuala Lumpur that time couldn't even enter Pavillion mall because she had only 1 dose. This was all automatically uploaded and kept in each Malaysian citizen's MySejahtera. In order to enter, all you needed to do was scan the QR Code provided.
Social Media also enabled for this infographic above to be shared around many Malaysians before getting their vaccine. Even though there wasn't much choice since Malaysia had only fully provided Pfizer for the elderly, AZ and Sinovac for the rest, it was still good to be notified about the other vaccines existing.
I always love a clean, simple yet informed infographic and the image above did just that. It kept to its main point and conducted it well for people to read and dissect the message. That is, the message above is to spread awareness on places that one may highly likely get the virus.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Malaysia created several infographics and guides for those who seek help during hard times like the pandemic. I'm not going to go in detail but if you check out their site https://www.who.int/malaysia/emergencies/covid-19-in-malaysia/information/mental-health, you can see that WHO provided for those who have lost their loved once, for the frontliners and even those who were struggling with their mental health.
I wasn't enrolled in Swinburne that time but they had also done a Swinburne's Mental Health awareness week, which is good as a university in Sarawak to promote such importance to students. Checklists and Bingos were a way to engage with a lot of people online so it was quite popular at that time. Here, I scrolled all the way down to @/swinburnesarwak's 2020 posts to find this.
All and all, it's good to know how Malaysians all over used social media to their fullest in maintaining a safe environment for most during the pandemic. Sharing these correct infographics, articles regarding the virus may seem small but here's the beauty of social media : nothing is ever as small when it's already out there.
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Struggles on the Sidelines: Malaysian Creators and the Shadowy Algorithm Week 7
The dream of becoming a social media star is alive and well for creators in Malaysia, especially those from marginalized backgrounds or with niche content with the algorithms that curate feeds feel like a gatekeeper with an unknown key.
Many Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) students want to become social media influencers instead of pursuing higher studies. A UCSI survey found that 34% of this group, aged 18 to 20, want to be influencers. The issue of low wages for many students who drop out of school raised concerns among the youth. Advertisers can earn thousands of dollars by posting short videos promoting food and other products and services. Parents and teachers should encourage young people to embark on this rewarding journey. Understandably, the success stories of influencers highlight situations where people have faced challenges or failed (1).
Platforms like YouTube and Instagram thrive on algorithms that personalize user experiences. But the creators who fuel these platforms often find themselves on the fringes. The study argues that these algorithms can act as a form of uneven platform governance.
By 2024, social media systems in Malaysia will evolve into complex systems that use advanced artificial intelligence to personalize content delivery. New algorithms go beyond general content to understand individual user preferences to deliver personalized experiences. It actively identifies and reduces the spread of misinformation, creating a more trustworthy digital ecosystem. Manufacturers and businesses must adapt strategies to succeed in the growing digital landscape (2).
There are many ways to deal with creators and algorithms. Opaque rules struggle with creators to understand the exact criteria for how their content is displayed. This lack of transparency makes it difficult to optimize their work for visibility. Some creators suspect they have been shadowbanned, a practice where platforms throttle content reach without explicit notification. It can be devastating for creators trying to build an audience. Algorithms might favor specific types of content bias, leaving creators with unique voices or perspectives struggling to gain traction.
These factors push creators to navigate a system they cannot fully grasp. Some people practice self-censorship by altering the content they produce to meet the perceived preferences of algorithms. Others fight back, attempting to game the system through strategies that might not always align with their creative vision.
One of the studies underscores the importance of understanding these experiences. Social media creators are not just entertainers. They are cultural producers shaping online discourse. When algorithms silence marginalized voices, it limits the diversity of ideas and perspectives we encounter online, such as microcelebrities shaping every identity construction (3).
The fight for a fairer platform goes beyond Malaysia. It is a global struggle for creators to have a say in how their work can be seen in platforms to be more transparent and accountable in their governance.
References
JEEVITA, J. (2023, August 6). Influencers need to study too. The Star. Retrieved May 9, 2024, from https://www.thestar.com.my/news/education/2023/08/06/influencers-need-to-study-too
MYSense_admin (2024, January 25). New Social Media Algorithm in 2024 I Things You Should Know. MySense. Retrieved May 9, 2024, from https://www.mysense.com.my/new-social-media-marketing-malaysia-algorithm-in-2024-i-things-you-should-know/
Xu, H., Weninger, C., & Chen, D. V. (2024). Microcelebrities’ identity construction on social media: A systematic review and synthesis. European Journal of Cultural Studies. https://doi.org/10.1177/13675494241246077
Ravimalar , R. (2023). Cover Story: The creator revolution: From side hustle to the mainstream [Image]. The Edge Malaysia. https://theedgemalaysia.com/node/665737
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Malaysia: A Tapestry of Culture, Adventure, and Natural Beauty
Immerse Yourself in Cultural Delights
The richness of Malaysia is based on its past that is diverse with a blend of various traditions among them the Chinese, Indians and Malays. Here are some instances of culture that make Malaysia great:
Kuala Lumpur: Embark on your Malaysian escapade in the capital city, Kuala Lumpur. Admire the iconic Petronas Twin Towers which were the world’s highest twin structures until 2004. Tour the energetic street markets at Petaling Street whose souvenirs and local food outlets attract a lot of people. Get lost in Islamic art and architecture in the Sultan Abdul Samad Building.
Georgetown, Penang: Georgetown of Penang is the capital of the island and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover the alluring colonial architecture; stroll around the lively Clan Jetties which represent coastal settlements; and partake of its renowned mouthwatering street cuisine. It is definitely worthwhile visiting Kek Lok Si – a large temple complex for Buddhists.
Malacca: Journey back through time in Malacca, an ancient town decorated with Portuguese, Dutch and British impressions. Roam around the broken remnants of St. Paul's Church, mount the fortress of A Famosa and a ramble through Jonker street night market which is a lively cultural center.
Kuching, Sarawak:Engage yourself with the local culture of Sarawak state capital Kuching. Go to Sarawak Museum to find out some interesting history of the region; walk around Astana, the palace complex before and enjoy vivid colors of Sarawak Cultural Village where numerous ethnic groups’ traditional homes are displayed.
Embrace the Thrill of Adventure
Malaysia provides many activities for adrenaline junkies:
Langkawi: This collection of 99 islands is a great place for adventurers and thrill seekers alike. One can take a cable car ride on top of Gunung Mat Cincang or explore some hidden water scoops while doing so and finally even hile upon seven wells at Telaga Tujuh waterfalls all these places will offer different experiences but all are equally magnificent.on the isle
Taman Negara National Park: Run away to the oldest jungle in the earth for that exciting jungle walk, spot the various types of wildlife, walk on treetops to have a bird’s eye-view of the jungle and experience the calmness of nature.
Cameron Highlands: The Cameron Highlands, a hill station known for its cool temperatures and beautiful landscapes, are waiting for people who would like to escape the hot weather. Hiking across rolling hillsides as well as plantations where tea grows can be quite exciting; furthermore, you may also gain knowledge on how this commodity is processed from neighboring farms all around and even embark on an extremely exciting white-water rafting escapade.
Perhentian Islands: These beautiful islands are very attractive for those interested in scuba diving or snorkeling. Discover colorful coral reefs full of sea creatures, see majestic manta rays and funny turtles, and sunbathe upon white sands that are lined with palm trees swinging gently in the breeze.
Seek Tranquility in Natural Wonders
Malaysia pride itself with awe inspiring natural beauty that will leave you breathless:
Sipadan Island: Sipadan Island has been a huge hit with divers due to its rich diversity of underwater life. The place is known for schools of barracudas, which look like underwater tornadoes; sharks seem to speed through the waters here; multicolored fish dazzle everyone who visits.
Tunku Abdul Rahman Park: Get out of the crowd on land and go touring just off the coast of Kota Kinabalu, in this cluster of five islands. Experience calmness while relaxing on clear blue beaches, go try out kayaking or snorkeling in crystal waters and get your body sun-burnt in the little heaven on earth that is this peaceful island.
Mount Kinabalu: Test your courage by climbing Mount Kinabalu, the tallest mountain in Southeast Asia. Appreciate the distinct species of plants and animals that inhabit various altitudinal zones, and see the sunrise at the summit.
Mulu Caves National Park: Explore the many nooks and crannies inside the largest recorded cave chamber, by volume, in the world, which is the Sarawak Chamber located in Mulu Caves National Park. Witness the spectacular exodus of millions of bats at dusk, marvel at other enchanting cave formations and delve into the rich biodiversity of the park.
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The Best Reasons to Study Diploma in Information Communication Technology (ICT) Programmes at Asia Pacific University (APU)
Find Out Why Studying a Diploma in ICT at Asia Pacific University (APU) Malaysia is the Best Choice for you after Secondary School
Duration for the Diploma in Information & Communications Technology (ICT) programmes is 6 semesters including internship (2 years + Internship 8 weeks)
APU offers 4 types of Diploma in ICT programmes that are recognised and accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications…
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Exploring The Best Locations For Your Dream Property In Malaysia
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