In the Burmese tradition, we often say that true success requires three indispensable pillars: ဇွဲ (Tenacity), လုံ့လ (Diligence), and ဝီရိယ…
Author: Dr Ko Ko Gyi
Shared Ashes, Divided People: A Lesson from Mandalay’s History
By Naing Minaung Looking back at old photographs of the devastating 1984 fire in Mandalay always brings a profound sense…
Time, Faith, and the Power of the Present
The Russian author Leo Tolstoy once asked three timeless questions: What is the right time to act? Who are the…
Da Nyin Thee တညင်းသီး (Jengkol / Dogfruit / Buah Jering) Has No Medicinal Properties — It Is Toxic to the Kidneys
Dr Ko Ko Gyi @ Abdul Rahman Zafrudin Many people in Malaysia, Myanmar, and across ASEAN mistakenly believe that the…
Myanmar’s Betel-Chewing Culture: A Tradition That Comes at a Price
Are We Still Living in the “Stone Age” of Preventable Diseases? Photo : Dr Syah, my son-in-law. Wherever I looked,…
Aung San Suu Kyi’s Role in the Rohingya Genocide
The post argues that Aung San Suu Kyi’s civilian government was structurally complicit in the Rohingya genocide. It challenges the…
Life Is a Test: Blessings, Hardships, and Our Response to Allah’s Trials
By Dr. Ko Ko Gyi @ Abdul Rahman Zafrudin with the help of Chat GPT Many Muslims mistakenly believe that…
Faith for Sale? The Perils of Superstition in Muslim Communities
By Stone King A Disturbing Trend in Modern Times In recent weeks, a viral video has sparked concern among Muslims.…
Islamophobia and Anti-Muslim Hate: Panel Discussion Summary
How is Islamophobia Understood? The History and Timeline of Islamophobia The portrayal of Muslims as dangerous is designed to justify…
The Complex Dynamics of Sinophobia and Islamophobia in Myanmar
1. Sinophobia: The Intersect of Monastic Wealth and Geopolitics 2. Integration, Assimilation, and the Legal Safeguards 3. Geopolitical Diversion: The…