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Understanding Information Disorder

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Simple Review: Xiaomi Electric Precision Screwdriver

The Xiaomi Electric Precision Screwdriver adalah sebuah tool untuk DIY yang simple dan mudah. Ini bukan cerita atau tulisan mengenai menCINAkan peralatan rumah. Jika boleh memang nak tukar semua produck Korea seperti Coway dengan produk daripada China, bagus dan mudah. Fed up aku dengan barang-barang dari Korea. Baiklah, mari kita kembali kepada cerita kita pada hari ini, iaitu ScrewDrebar…

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A Birthday on the Threshold: Turning 24 December Into My Personal New Year

There is something quietly poetic about being born on 24 December. The world begins to slow down, the streets grow calmer, and even the sky seems to pause as if holding its breath before the year turns. For most people, it is simply Christmas Eve. For me, it has always been a checkpoint. A moment where celebration and reflection naturally meet. This year, well… dia lain macam sedikit… A…

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Walk of Time: The Fordigraph Machine

Long before photocopiers and laser printers became everyday tools, schools in Malaysia relied on a spirit duplicator, historically known as a Ditto Machine or Banda Machine. A quick prompt to ChatGPT: Bro, in old offices/schools they used a machine to duplicate papers before photocopiers existed. What was that machine called, and how did it work It led me to several answers A mimeograph…

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Digital Parenting: A Librarian's Guide to Teen Safety

Parenting in the digital age is a unique challenge. Our teenagers live in a world where information, connection, entertainment, and risks all travel through the same screen. As an information professional, or as someone who has spent years curating trusted sources, filtering noise, and teaching users how to navigate information safely, I believe that many of the principles we apply in libraries…

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AI PCs and the Future of Knowledge Work: A Librarian's Take

A few days after leaving corporate life, I treated myself to a new machine, the HP OmniBook Flip X with Ryzen 5 AI. Sleek, quiet, and surprisingly fast. But what really caught my attention was not the specs; seriously speaking, I have a Gaming Rig that can withstand 4K without a fuss. What made me purchase was the word on the box: AI PC First thought is that… this may just be a marketing fluff.…

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Embracing Change After Layoff: Rise Like Hornet

I have been laid off. There. I said it. It’s a strange sentence to type and heavier than expected. After years of showing up, building systems, mentoring teammates, and calling a place “home,” the silence that follows the final sign-off hits differently. But somewhere between that pause and the next step forward, I realised something: Hornet was right all along. “Git Gud.” Not as a taunt. Not…

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Dear PRC, It's Been 12 Years

Twelve years. That’s a lot of logins, meetings, and “can you share your screen?” moments. When I first walked into PRC, I had no idea that this mix of books, databases, and brilliant minds would become such a defining part of my life. Somewhere between The Library Systems, MyPRECISE, and countless emails that began with “just checking,” PRC stopped being just a workplace. It became a…

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Why a 45-Year-Old Dad Still Plays Zelda

Last night I finally picked up my Nintendo Switch again. The game? The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Now, I’ve had this game sitting in my collection for a while, but only recently betul-betul ada masa nak layan. At first, I was a bit reserved about the whole Nintendo Switch thing. Honestly, I’m not a big fan of handheld devices. My hands are like frying pans, so the tiny Joy-Cons? Forget…

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A Historic Moment Remembered: Malaysia’s Inaugural Ceremony, 1963

On September 17, 1963, the Straits Echo and Times of Malaya captured a defining moment in our nation’s history, the inaugural ceremony marking the formation of Malaysia. This landmark event united Malaya, Sabah, Sarawak, and Singapore under one federation, symbolizing a bold step toward regional unity and self-determination. The ceremony reflected the hopes of a newly formed nation, with…

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Radio Klasik 2060: Bila Lagu Kopi Jadi Evergreen

Masa aku kecil dulu, rumah selalu penuh dengan bunyi Radio Klasik. Lagu-lagu P. Ramlee, Saloma, R. Azmi, semua tu jadi soundtrack hidup mak bapak kita. Generasi aku (Gen X) dah terbiasa dengan itu. Tapi bila aku fikir ke depan… Radio Klasik tahun 2060, apa agaknya yang mereka akan main? Anak-anak aku sekarang, generasi Millennials dan Gen Z, lagu yang viral kat telinga mereka bukan lagi…

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Birth of a New Nation

On 31 August 1957, Malaya gained independence from British colonial rule, marking the birth of a new nation. The historic event was celebrated at Merdeka Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, where the Union Jack was lowered and the Malayan flag was raised for the first time. Led by Tunku Abdul Rahman, the country’s first Prime Minister, the moment symbolised the beginning of self-governance, unity among…

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The Day Siri Almost Got Me in Trouble

Morning school runs are usually routine, get the kids in the car, survive the traffic, sip Coffee from my trusty tumbler, and maybe sneak in a bit of podcast time. But that day, I made the mistake of talking to Siri. While driving, I said, “Hey Siri, call my wife.” Siri, with the confidence of someone who has never been married, replied: “Which one? Suzila Isteriku Munawar, Suzila Isteriku…

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Air Coway, Influencer & Ikan Dalam Air Mineral

Salam Hari Khamis Warga Dunia, Salam dari Munmon, serorang Gamer dan bukannya doktor, tapi tahu beza air paip dengan air laut. Baru-baru ni, kecoh satu Malaysia. Ada influencer tampil berkongsi pendapat, katanya, air RO ni tak bagus. Katanya lagi, “air mineral lagi elok, sebab ada kandungan semula jadi, bukan air kosong yang dah dibuang segalanya.“ Hmm. Maka bermulalah debat meja makan:“Eh,…

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The Librarian Who Plays Games: What Lost in Random Taught Me About Life (and Filing Systems)

People assume librarians are masters of the order of the Dewey Decimal, the wielding guardians of silent halls and sorted shelves. And sure, part of that is true. Some might even say, untungla jadi Librarian, boleh baca buku bagai… eh ko ni, kita tak ada masa la nak baca buku semua (sebab tu kita subscribe getAbsract, summarise je semua ni). What people tak perasan is that the chaos we manage…

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Libraries Are Not Loot Rooms; They Are Lore

Few days ago, as I attended one of the prestigious conference for information professionals or in other words, Librarians, the CONSAL XIX (2025). This event was made even prestigious with the arrival of Malaysia’s 10th Prime Minister to give his words…. katanya “morning lecture” – boleh refer sini untuk Text Ucapaan YAB Perdana Menteri Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Perdana Menteri Malaysia ke-10,…

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Filtered Data? Don’t Just SUM It Up. SUBTOTAL It

Good day, folks! Today I learned something about Excel — and yes, maybe some of you dah lama tahu… but sharing is caring, and learning never ends (especially when you’re a librarian, dad, gamer, and accidental spreadsheet warrior). So here’s the situation: You use =SUM() to total up your data.Then you apply a filter.But… the total doesn’t change.Why? Because SUM() includes everything — even…

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