Kuala Lumpur · Monday, 7 September 2026

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Avenged Sevenfold Sold Out Unifi Arena and Your Ticket Still Says Axiata

Avenged Sevenfold play Kuala Lumpur on 26/09/2026 in a room that changed its name in March. The show is sold out, tickets printed months ago carry the old venue name, and that combination is doing real work for scammers.

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Latest

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Why Malaysians Still Pawn Gold Instead of Taking a Loan

Pawning gold in Malaysia isn't a last resort anymore — it's a normal, often strategic way to get short-term cash. Here's how Ar-Rahnu actually works, and what it costs if you don't redeem in time.

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7 Upfront Costs of Renting in Malaysia That Are Not the Rent

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How to Register a Newborn's Birth Certificate and MyKid in Malaysia

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Food & Drink

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Halal, Pork-Free, or Neither: How to Read a Malaysian Restaurant Sign

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Banana Leaf Rice 101: How to Order It, Eat It, and Fold the Leaf Right

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Illuminated food stalls at night with people eating under warm lights.

Supper Is Malaysia's Fourth Meal, and It Has Its Own Rules

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Places

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The Best Free Sunset Spots in KL and PJ That Aren't a Rooftop Bar

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Selangor Hiking Permits: What SeForest Covers and What It Doesn't

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An aerial view of a highway leading towards modern high-rise buildings in Putrajaya, Malaysia.

Merdeka 2026 Is in Putrajaya and Half the Bridges Are Shut

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Money

A close-up of gold jewellery and bangles laid on fabric.

Why Malaysians Still Pawn Gold Instead of Taking a Loan

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A set of keys resting on a table beside small model houses.

7 Upfront Costs of Renting in Malaysia That Are Not the Rent

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Cars parked along a city street lined with tall buildings under an overcast sky.

Why It Takes Four Apps to Park in the Klang Valley

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Tech

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iPhone 18 Pro Malaysia: What Apple's 10 September Keynote Means for Prices

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EV Charging in Malaysia 2026: Apps, Cost Per kWh and Where to Actually Charge

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Rakyat Digital's Free Coursera Pass: Who Qualifies and What You Must Complete

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Culture

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Kristang Is Called a Dying Language. Melaka's Community Disagrees.

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Malaysia Marks Four Founding Dates. Only One Gets the Parade.

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Rows of glowing red paper lanterns hanging on a street at night.

7 Mid-Autumn Festival Traditions Still Alive in Malaysia

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Health

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Malaysia's Dengue Surge Has a Quieter Cousin: What to Know About Chikungunya

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How to Use PeKa B40 for a Free Health Screening in Malaysia in 2026

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Malaysia's Vape Ban: What Actually Changes and When

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Style

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6 Homegrown Malaysian Skincare Brands Actually Worth Your Ringgit

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6 Malaysian Traditional Textiles and How to Tell Them Apart

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7 Fabrics That Survive Malaysian Humidity and 3 That Do Not

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Entertainment

A crowd at an indoor concert lit by stage lighting and haze.

Avenged Sevenfold Sold Out Unifi Arena and Your Ticket Still Says Axiata

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Stage lighting rigs and speakers set up for a live music performance.

Live Music in KL: What Each Size of Room Actually Books

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A large concert crowd raising their hands under dramatic stage lighting at a live show.

My Chemical Romance's KL Shows Moved to November, and Every Ticket Still Stands

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Travel

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6 Overnight Trips From KL You Can Do Entirely by Train

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Travellers moving through a busy airport departure hall.

Malaysia Day 2026 Falls on a Wednesday, and That's the Good News

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The Kuala Lumpur skyline with the Petronas Towers illuminated at twilight.

Merdeka Day 2026 Falls Inside the School Holidays — Here's What That Means

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Guides

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How to Register a Newborn's Birth Certificate and MyKid in Malaysia

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How to Apply for Malaysia's 10-Year Passport in 2026

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How to Withdraw From Your EPF Akaun Fleksibel (Account 3) Online

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