Kuala Lumpur · Sunday, 20 September 2026

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How to Apply for a Certificate of Good Conduct in Malaysia (2026)

A step-by-step guide to applying for a Certificate of Good Conduct in Malaysia through e-Konsular — who qualifies, what documents you need, the RM20 fee, realistic processing times, and how to collect the digital copy.

Lepaklah Editorial20 Sept6 min

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Enhanced RFID Toll Lanes Are Rolling Out. Barrier-Free Tolling Still Isn't.

Touch 'n Go's Enhanced RFID lanes read your existing tag far faster and are targeted at ten lanes by the end of 2026. Full barrier-free tolling is a separate project, and the Works Ministry has it at 2027 at the earliest.

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7 Reasons Clothing Sizes Never Match in Malaysia

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How a Malaysian Film Gets Funded and Onto a Cinema Screen in 2026

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Food & Drink

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Nine Emperor Gods 2026: Nine Days That Turn Hawker Stalls Vegetarian

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Mee Goreng Mamak: What Is Actually on the Plate You Order Every Week

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Dim Sum 101: How to Order in Malaysia and Actually Understand the Bill

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Places

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Parks in KL: Opening Hours, Entry Fees and What's Actually Free

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Temples and Mosques in Kuala Lumpur: What to Wear, When to Go, What It Costs

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Kampung Baru: KL's Oldest Argument, Best Walked at Night

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Money

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Malaysia Spent Years Not Counting Its Own Credit. That Quietly Changed This Year.

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KL Has Malaysia's Highest Median Wage. Here's Why It Doesn't Feel Like It.

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

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Budget 2027 Lands on 9 October — 7 Things the Pre-Budget Statement Already Told Us

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

Tech

Cars and trucks moving in heavy traffic across several lanes of a highway.

Enhanced RFID Toll Lanes Are Rolling Out. Barrier-Free Tolling Still Isn't.

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

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Online Banking Security in Malaysia: Why SMS OTP Is Being Phased Out

Lepaklah Editorial7 min

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eSIM in Malaysia 2026: What It Costs, How to Switch, and the New SIM Rules

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Culture

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Tamil Is Not the Only Indian Language Spoken in Malaysia

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

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The Sape Left the Longhouse and Ended Up on a Festival Stage

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

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Pua Kumbu: 6 Things to Know About the Iban Cloth That Was Never Just a Blanket

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

Health

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How to See a Government Dentist in Malaysia in 2026, and What It Really Costs

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

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How to Donate Blood in Malaysia in 2026: Rules, Locations and What You Get

Lepaklah Editorial7 min

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Malaysia's RM1 Billion Digital Health Push Lands at Your Klinik Kesihatan

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

Style

A rack of colourful clothing hanging on hangers inside a retail store.

7 Reasons Clothing Sizes Never Match in Malaysia

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

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7 Ways Malaysian Humidity Wrecks Your Clothes (And What Actually Works)

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

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7 Things to Know Before You Send Clothes to a Dobi in Malaysia

Lepaklah Editorial7 min

Entertainment

A film crew working with a camera and lighting equipment on a studio set.

How a Malaysian Film Gets Funded and Onto a Cinema Screen in 2026

Lepaklah Editorial7 min

A dimly lit empty cinema hall with rows of red chairs facing a projector screen.

October in Malaysian Cinemas Is Stacked With Horror and One Wong Kar-wai Restoration

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

A group of young gamers competing on computers during an indoor esports tournament.

MPL Malaysia Turned a Shopping Mall Floor Into a Weekly Live Venue

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

Travel

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East Coast Islands Close for the Monsoon: 6 Things to Settle Before November

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7 Places You Can Reach From KL Sentral By Train Without Owning a Car

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The 2026 Year-End School Holidays Run Almost Four Weeks — Plan Around That

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Guides

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How to Apply for a Certificate of Good Conduct in Malaysia (2026)

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

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How to Report a Scam to NSRC 997 in Malaysia in 2026

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

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How to Change Your Address on Your MyKad in Malaysia (2026)

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

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