Recently, a few clips of public speeches by a prominent Sabah politician, Shafie Apdal of Warisan, have been circulating. These speeches, which seem to use ethnic groups as political footballs, have rightly stirred anger and concern, especially within the Kadazandusun Murut Rungus (KDMR) community. I want to talk about two
Lately, an old wound has been reopened in Malaysia, specifically concerning the state of Sabah. If you've been following the news, or even just social media, you’d know about the ongoing saga of the 40% special grant for Sabah. This isn’t some new request; it’s
The recent online reaction to a Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) account, which seemingly celebrated a Petronas victory in a legal dispute, has exposed a profound fault line in Malaysia's federation: the issue of Sarawak’s autonomy and resource ownership. Rather than focusing on corporate triumph, the
Recently, I noticed something frustrating and profoundly illuminating about my 4rest.brave domain. When attempting resolution using the centralized NextDNS resolver, other resolver authorities appeared to claim ownership, pushing my domain onto a website that falsely presented it as a marketplace item. This is digital squatting, pure and simple. However,
The Illusion of Academic Necessity I've been seriously questioning the automatic assumption that a university degree is the only path to success. We already have quality college diplomas, accessible education, electricity, and transportation. The exact degree I want is available nearby in my state at different, comparable institutions,
Introduction: The Sustainable Tech Stack Over time, I've relentlessly experimented with self-hosting various services, particularly those in the Fediverse. Through sheer trial, error, and inevitable autistic burnout from complexity, I’ve arrived at a crucial realization: not everything that can be self-hosted should be. This reflection clarifies my
I. Introduction: The Return to Sincerity This record captures a personal transformation that unfolded over years, reaching painful clarity recently. It is about letting go of the hollow validation that digital life encourages and waking up from the toxic trap of performative healing. My focus is now ruthlessly on what
I want to talk about something that sits heavy on me—an experience that perfectly illustrates the failure of online communities to uphold basic human dignity. It involves my time on the Lemmy.World instance of the Lemmy platform. I joined that space with optimism, believing it could be a
Introduction: The Dystopia is Now Greta Van Fleet’s "Age of Machine" isn’t just a hard rock anthem—it’s a chilling, poetic mirror reflecting our profound digital dependence and systemic exploitation. From the opening mechanical riff to the mournful, emotionally raw chorus, the song transports us
Introduction: The Mythic Weight of the Lie Greta Van Fleet’s lyrics have always resonated with me because they function like puzzles wrapped in myth, demanding that we dig past the surface to find the core message. "The Falling Sky" is no exception. At first glance, the song
I am writing this today with a feeling that transcends the digital noise: a deep, quiet gratitude. Although certain online communities have relentlessly subjected me to bullying, harassment, and a shocking lack of remorse, I am here. I am still alive, still breathing the fresh air, and still anchored in
What's the latest published iPhone? As of right now, it's the iPhone 17 series. How many watts is the fast charge for the iPhone 16 series? Officially, they quote figures for their 20W adapter, but technical specifications and testing show they peak higher, around 30W to
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Many people still rely on the simple, flawed narrative that Singapore was just "kicked out" of Malaysia in 1965—as if it were an unwanted problem to be discarded. As someone who cares deeply about factual clarity and systemic fairness over blind faith, I know this common misunderstanding
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I went to a psychiatrist in a hospital because the sleeplessness was crushing me. I am a person living with schizophrenia and autism; I needed honest, compassionate help. But the doctor did not treat me with care. I was not seen as a person in crisis; I was treated as
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Over the past few weeks, I’ve been diving deep into PHP and web development — not just technically, but philosophically, looking at the bones of the web. I used to think PHP was basic, even clunky, but now I get its real power: it’s the quiet engine, a server-side
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Okay, if you grew up here in the 2000s, especially in Malaysia, you know you watched Hikayat Putera Shazlan. It was everywhere—magic, adventure, the whole fantasy vibe. But seriously, looking back now, it hits way different. I’ve started seeing this deep, heavy layer to the story, and honestly,
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I've learned the hard way that not everyone who offers a helping hand is a true friend. I've had two experiences that highlighted the bitter reality of transactional relationships and hypocritical pretense, especially when it comes to navigating poverty and systemic injustice. The Transactional Betrayal The