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A candid quote from Malaysian writer Dina Zaman’s memoir, Malayland — urging a non-Malay friend to simply befriend a Malay rather than ask why “Malays are like this and that” — has drawn comments that split between cheers, pushback, and a familiar tangent into race and privilege.

Dina, who is a co-founder at the IMAN Research think tank, personally highlighted to TRP that in her book she also chastised Malays from affluent neighborhoods who she opined need to make an effort to visit their ethno-nationalist counterparts at their homes.

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Before Belly Treats became a popular dessert destination in Johor Bahru, founder Nurul Haziqah Mazlan, 34, also known as Zyqa Mazlan, was simply baking for fun from home.

It began with a birthday cake for her boyfriend, who is now her husband.

She posted the cake on Facebook, and friends and family started placing orders.

Soon, orders began coming from people she had never met. Alongside direct customer orders, she also supplied cakes to well-known stores around Johor Bahru.

As demand grew, her home kitchen could no longer keep up.

The business continued to expand, and later moved into a larger, more strategic location in Larkin, where customers could buy desserts for takeaway or dine in.

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Both campuses are secure so far.

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First Monash University, Now Taylor’s: 2 Bomb Threats In 2 Days | TRP Both universities have since been declared safe to resume operations

The internet's favorite duo just added another chapter to their story.

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Syed Saddiq And Bella Astillah Get Matching Announcements At HijabistaHub | TRP HijabistaHub has unveiled Syed Saddiq as its new CEO and Bella Astillah as its brand ambassador, marking the latest chapter for one of Malaysia's most talked-about duos.

Founder Zyqa Mazlan started Belly Treats from home with no business background.

Today, it is one of Johor Bahru's most recognisable dessert brands. 🎂🍰🥐🍕🍩



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[Exclusive] The Woman Behind Belly Treats: Zyqa Mazlan’s Journey From Home Kitchen to Cafe Success | TRP From 70,000 lost followers on Instagram to a stronger brand, this is Belly Treats’ story of resilience.

The art of strategic rebranding.

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Made To Look Foreign: How Malaysian Brands Borrow International Identities To Win Over Consumers | TRP Consumers associate Italy with fashion, Japan with precision, France with luxury, and the USA with modernity—associations that Malaysian brands strategically exploit by adopting foreign identities.

Controversy brews over legality, process, and timing of the appointment of new Negeri Sembilan Yang di-Pertuan Besar.

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[WATCH] New Negeri Sembilan Yang di-Pertuan Besar Installed Amid Questions Over DUN Dissolution | TRP A royal installation in Melaka turns into a constitutional flashpoint, with legitimacy of state dissolution now under scrutiny.

Delayed charges don't mean delayed justice.

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A Month On, Elderly Driver In Fatal Petaling Jaya Crash Not Yet Charged | TRP While the incident led to public outcry and comparisons to other fatal accidents where drivers were charged within days, the delay reflects the procedural complexity of reckless driving investigations under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act.

Dr Amalina’s PhD focused on the use of wearable tech to improve surgical and patient outcomes.

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Dr Amalina Officially Earns Her PhD From Imperial College London | TRP Dr Amalina said she did it all for her daughters and hoped they’ll be proud of her.