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Gaming 101: Black Myth: Wukong – Gameplay, Key Characters and Cheat Info

Black Myth: Wukong, Sun Wukong, Monkey King, Gameplay, Video Game, China, Buddhist

In Black Myth: Wukong, Sun Wukong, also known as the Monkey King, is a central character in the classic Chinese novel “Journey to the West,” written by Wu Cheng’en during the 16th century. This mythical figure is born from a magical stone on the Mountain of Flowers and Fruit and acquires supernatural powers through Taoist practices. After a rebellion against heaven, Sun Wukong is imprisoned under a mountain by the Buddha, only to be released 500 years later to accompany the monk Tang Sanzang on a quest to retrieve Buddhist sutras from India. Image source: South China Morning Post

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Religion 101: Understanding the 10 Types of Sins in Hindu Philosophy

Temple USA Religion Sins

In Hindu philosophy, the concept of sins, known as “paap,” plays a significant role in shaping one’s moral and ethical conduct. According to the Smritis, there are ten types of sins categorized into three groups. Image source: Merchant Circle

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Music 101: Famous Six Ragas From Ancient India

Ancient India Music History Ragas Raginis

India has a rich musical heritage that dates back thousands of years and one of the most significant aspects of Indian classical music is the concept of ragas. Ragas are melodic frameworks that evoke specific moods and emotions. Image source: Varun Verma / Unsplash

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History 101: Famous Malaysian Indians & Their Major Achievements

Indian Tamil Rubber Estate Old Photo History

Malaysia’s rich cultural tapestry is woven together by the diverse communities that call this beautiful country home. Among these communities, the Indian diaspora has played a significant role in shaping the nation’s history and development since achieving independence, known as Merdeka, in 1957. Image source: Aliran

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Religion 101: The Battle Of The Ancient Rama Temple in Ayodhya

Temple Hindu Hinduism India

The Rama Temple in Ayodhya holds immense religious and historical significance for millions of Hindus around the world. The temple is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Rama, a revered deity in Hinduism. However, the history of the Rama Temple has been marred by legal disputes and controversies that have spanned several decades. Image source: vatra voda on Unsplash

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History 101: National Museum – Unveiling the Treasures of Our Pasts

Muzium Negara Museum History KL Landmark

When it comes to unravelling the rich tapestry of a nation’s history and culture, few places can rival the National Museum in Kuala Lumpur. Nestled in the heart of Malaysia’s capital, this iconic institution offers a captivating journey through time, showcasing the diverse heritage and remarkable stories that have shaped the country.

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Malaysian Movie Review 101: Malbatt: Misi Bakara – An Hit & Run War Movie

Malbatt Misi Bakara Andrian Teh Malaysia Movie Army War

Malbatt: Misi Bakara, directed by Andrian Teh who also wrote & directed Paskal: The Movie, is a highly anticipated Malaysian war-themed movie of 2023. With Teh also taking on the role of the writer, expectations were running high for this action-packed thriller. Image source: IMDB.

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Israel-Palestine Crisis 101: Why We Are Not Pressuring Hamas For Peace?

Hamas Israel Palestine Rocket Gaza Strip

One of the most complex and long-standing conflicts in the world is the one between Israel and Palestine. It dates back to the 1940s, when the aftermath of World War 2 led to the creation of a Jewish state in the Middle East.

Since then, the two sides have been locked in a cycle of violence and mistrust, with no clear solution in sight. The situation is further complicated by the fact that the Palestinian people are divided into two factions, one of which has been launching rockets into Israeli territory. Image source: Twitter

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History 101: Remembering Childhood Grand KTMB Diesel Locomotives

Class 93 China Locomotive Train KTMB Public Transport

KTMB operates a number of locomotives manufactured by different manufacturers & countries and one of the most modern ones would be the slick 19 units of Class 93, Electric Intercity and Komuter trains manufactured by CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive, China. It is capable of achieving speeds up to 180 kilometres per hour although my recent experience had the train running at a moderately slow speed. Image source: Wikipedia.

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Tamil Movie Review: Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan Part 1 – Historical, Epic and Concise

Ponniyin Selvan Mani Ratnam A.R. Rahman Tamil Movie Cholan

One of the biggest challenges in making a movie that is based on epic bestselling novels like JRR Tolkien’s The Lord of The Rings and now Kalki’s Ponniyin Selvan is in bringing the movie’s storyline as close to the actual event or the novel and yet taking care to make it as excited as possible despite the storyline is predictable. Image source: JFW

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History 101: New British Royalty and Growing Call for It’s Abolishment

Queen Elizabeth III British Royalty Monarch

One has to say that it was an end of an era in British history when Queen Elizabeth II passed away on the 8th of September 2022 after reigning on the crown for more than 70 years. She was 96 years old and the crown will now be handed over to her son, Prince Charles who will finally become King Charles III. Image source: Pedcymro29 Youtube Channel

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National Security 2022: Ex-AG’s And Sulu’s Insane Billion Dollar Claim From Malaysia

Sulu Sabah Philippines

The fact is there has been an attempt by the Philippines to use the Sulu Sultanate’s claim that it always owned the state of Sabah to lay its claim on the state. Whilst it is a fact that the Sulu Sultanate owned Sabah at one point in history, the same cannot be said now. The Sulu Sultanate’s issue now left to be resolved is the outstanding annual payment of RM5,300. Image source: Sabah Kini.

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