Kuala Lumpur · Wednesday, 4 November 2026

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A bowl of shaved ice topped with green jelly, red syrup and mango pieces on a cafe table.

Ais Kacang or ABC? One Bowl, Two Names, and a Fight About Toppings

Ais kacang and ABC are the same Malaysian shaved-ice dessert with two names and two camps. Here is what goes in the bowl, how Penang, KL and Kuching serve it, and why the toppings keep starting arguments.

Lepaklah Editorial4 Nov4 min

Latest

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6 Things to Know About the Kebaya After Its UNESCO Listing

The kebaya joined UNESCO's heritage list in December 2024 as a five-country nomination. Here is what the listing covers, the types worn in Malaysia, how it differs from baju kurung, and where to see it in 2026.

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

Apam Balik by Any Other Name: Why Malaysia Can't Agree What to Call It

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

How to Write a Will in Malaysia in 2026: Fees and Steps

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

Food & Drink

A bowl of shaved ice topped with green jelly, red syrup and mango pieces on a cafe table.

Ais Kacang or ABC? One Bowl, Two Names, and a Fight About Toppings

Lepaklah Editorial4 min

Apam Balik by Any Other Name: Why Malaysia Can't Agree What to Call It

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

A close-up of a curry dish served in a bowl.

Curry Mee vs Curry Laksa: How to Order Malaysia's Most Confusing Bowl

Lepaklah Editorial7 min

Places

The Putra Mosque with its pink dome beside a plaza, with visitors walking past palm trees on a bright day.

Putrajaya Day Trip: How to Get There Without a Car and What's Actually Free

Lepaklah Editorial7 min

Shoppers browse fresh produce stalls inside a busy indoor wet market.

Chow Kit Market Guide: A Timed Route From 6am Roti Canai to Night Bundle

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

A busy outdoor market stall stacked with tropical fruit and local produce.

Central Market KL Survived a Demolition Threat. It Deserves a Second Look

Lepaklah Editorial4 min

Money

A person sorting receipts and notes with a calculator on a desk, photographed from above.

6 e-Invoice Rules Malaysian Small Businesses Still Get Wrong in 2026

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

Two professionals working on laptops in a modern office.

RM2,000 Minimum Wage: What's Decided, What's Not, and What to Watch on 9 October

Lepaklah Editorial4 min

A close-up of a weathered kilowatt-hour electricity meter with a visible dial.

7 Lines on Your TNB Bill That Decide What You Actually Pay

Lepaklah Editorial7 min

Tech

Free AI Subscriptions in Malaysia: 100,000 More Are Coming, but the First Batch Is Slow

Lepaklah Editorial4 min

A stack of discarded television sets piled up outdoors.

E-Waste in Malaysia: Where to Actually Send Your Old TV, Phone and Fridge

Lepaklah Editorial7 min

Rows of server racks in a data centre with bundled network cables running between them.

Malaysia's Data Centre Boom in 7 Numbers That Reach Your Electricity Bill

Lepaklah Editorial7 min

Culture

Shadow puppets cast on a backlit curtain.

Kelantan's Wayang Kulit Has an Audience. What It Lacks Is Permits and Tok Dalang

Lepaklah Editorial4 min

Rows of small clay oil lamps glowing warmly in the dark.

7 Deepavali Traditions in Malaysia, Explained

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

Vendors seated behind woven baskets of fresh vegetables and root crops at an open-air market.

Sabah's Tamu Is Not a Tourist Market — It's a Calendar

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

Health

Rows of colourful bottled drinks lined up on supermarket shelves.

Malaysia's Sugar Tax Misses Half of What Malaysians Actually Drink

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

A doctor holding a stethoscope in close-up.

How to Check If a Doctor or Clinic Is Registered in Malaysia in 2026

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

A dimly lit hospital corridor with an illuminated exit sign overhead and a wheelchair in the distance.

MediAsas Is in Pilot Now: What the RM65 Plan Actually Excludes

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

Style

Close-up of draped batik-patterned fabric in warm brown and gold tones.

6 Things to Know About the Kebaya After Its UNESCO Listing

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

7 Ways to Spot a Fake 11.11 Discount on Shopee and Lazada in Malaysia

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

Rows of colourful sneakers displayed on shelves inside a shoe shop.

Why the Same Sneakers Cost More in KL Than in Singapore

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

Entertainment

PUSPAL Guidelines Explained: How a Foreign Artiste Gets Cleared to Perform in Malaysia

Lepaklah Editorial7 min

A dimly lit empty cinema hall with rows of red seats facing the screen.

Local Films Outdrew Hollywood in Malaysia. The Admissions Number Hides Something.

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

A microphone on a stage under a glowing red sign.

Trevor Noah Is Playing Two KL Nights in November. Prices, Tiers and How to Buy

Lepaklah Editorial4 min

Travel

Two red metro trains waiting at a modern station platform.

KLIA Ekspres Fare Rises to RM65 in 2027: 6 Ways to Pay Less

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

Boats anchored in blue water near a tropical beach.

Deepavali 2026 Long Weekend: 3-Day and 9-Day Trip Plans from KL

Lepaklah Editorial3 min

Mineral formations rising from the floor of a large limestone cave chamber.

Malaysia Has 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites — Here's What You Actually See at Each

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

Guides

How to Write a Will in Malaysia in 2026: Fees and Steps

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

The hands of a bride and groom resting together, both wearing wedding rings.

How to Register a Civil Marriage in Malaysia via JPN in 2026

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

A police officer writes a ticket while the driver watches from inside the car.

How to Check and Pay Your Saman in Malaysia in 2026

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

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