Two years ago we traced Malaysia’s journey from traditional healers to health trackers. Read more →
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Digital exorcism: how Malaysians are casting out ghosts over WiFi
You thought spiritual warfare needed gongs and incense?Not anymore.Now all you need is a strong internet connection, a ring light, and a bomoh with a TikTok account. 📱✨ Yes, Malaysia is doing exorcism over Zoom.And it’s not satire.It’s our supernatural going superdigital. Unholy Hauntings in HD 👁️ We used to say: if something moves in your house when no one’s… Read more →
From Bomohs to Biosensors (Part 2 of 2): The Blurring Lines Between Magic and Metrics
In Part 2 of Malaysia’s journey from bomohs to biosensors, ancient healing and modern metrics blur into a pragmatic symbiosis. Wellness becomes commodified through apps and supplements, while digital attacks replace spiritual curses as new vulnerabilities. As old mysteries give way to new measurements, the core human need for meaning remains unchanged—but who truly holds power now? Read more →
From Bomohs to Biosensors (Part 1 of 2): Malaysia’s Journey from Magic to Metrics
Aight, let’s be real for a sec — Malaysians are equal parts spiritual and scientific, sacred and sarcastic. One day you’re scanning QR codes at MySejahtera, and the next, you hear someone say “Dia kena buatan orang tu…” with full confidence over teh tarik. We’ve got bomohs, bidans, ustazs, feng shui masters, and now — biosensors, brainwave monitors, and wearable… Read more →