Kuala Lumpur · Thursday, 13 August 2026

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A couple photographed in traditional Malay ceremonial dress, the style of clothing historically paired with handwoven songket fabric.

Songket: 6 Things About Malaysia's Royal Gold-Thread Weave

Songket looks like ceremonial fabric and nothing more, but the gold-thread weave carries centuries of Malay royal history, coded motifs, and a UNESCO listing. Here's what's actually behind the shimmer.

Lepaklah Editorial13 Aug6 min

Latest

An orchestra conductor leading musicians during a live performance in a concert hall.

Lea Salonga Is Playing KLCC in September, and Millennials Are Buying the Tickets

Lea Salonga performs with the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra at Petronas Philharmonic Hall this September, and the audience buying tickets isn't who you'd expect from a classical-hall show.

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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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5 AI Apps Malaysians Are Quietly Using in 2026

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Food & Drink

A bowl of Sarawak kolo mee topped with char siew, minced pork, fish cake slices and spring onion, with sliced chilli in vinegar on the side

The Best Kolo Mee in the Klang Valley: 5 Places Worth Knowing

Bryan Lee12 min

A bowl of Asian egg noodles topped with crispy wontons, minced meat, and vegetables, photographed from above with a plaid tablecloth in the background.

Wonton Mee 101: How To Order It Without Mixing It Up With Kolo Mee

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A plate of Hainanese chicken rice served with sliced chicken, condiments, and fresh fruit.

Hainanese Chicken Rice 101: How to Order It and Win the Ipoh vs KL Debate

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Places

People and children swimming together in an outdoor public pool.

Public Swimming Pools in KL and Selangor: What They Actually Cost

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The DC Cycles shopfront in Seremban 2 at night, its Kedai Basikal sign lit above a Friendship Ride banner

The 5 Best Bike Shops in Seremban (2026): Where to Buy, Service and Get Properly Fitted

Bryan Lee9 min

A tall waterfall cascades through dense green tropical rainforest.

Waterfalls Near KL: What the Listicles Don't Tell You

Lepaklah Editorial7 min

Money

A close-up stack of assorted branded credit cards with a gold card in sharp focus against a blurred background.

6 Credit Card Changes in Malaysia in 2026 You Need to Know About

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

A person refueling a car at a petrol station using a fuel pump nozzle.

Budi95 in 2026: 6 RON95 Subsidy Changes Malaysians Need to Know

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

Buy Now Pay Later Malaysia: Why Gen Z Can't Quit It

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

Tech

A close-up of app icons on a smartphone home screen

5 AI Apps Malaysians Are Quietly Using in 2026

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

Close-up of blue fibre optic cables plugged into a network switch.

Home Fibre Broadband in Malaysia 2026: Unifi vs TIME vs Maxis Compared

Lepaklah Editorial7 min

A smartphone resting on a plain surface.

Best Budget Smartphones in Malaysia in 2026, By Price

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

Culture

A couple photographed in traditional Malay ceremonial dress, the style of clothing historically paired with handwoven songket fabric.

Songket: 6 Things About Malaysia's Royal Gold-Thread Weave

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

Tall green tropical trees photographed from below in a rainforest, not a specific Malaysian location.

The Orang Asli in Malaysia: 18 Groups Most Malaysians Never Learn About

Lepaklah Editorial4 min

The golden domes of a Sikh gurdwara with visitors gathered in the courtyard during daytime.

The Sikh Community in Malaysia: 150 Years Most People Only Know From the Langar

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

Health

A hand holding a black vape device with a cloud of vapour behind it

Malaysia's Vape Ban: What Actually Changes and When

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

A mother sits outdoors feeding her baby, in a stock photograph used to illustrate breastfeeding coverage.

World Breastfeeding Week 2026: What Malaysia's Rising Numbers Actually Mean

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

People using umbrellas for shade while walking outdoors on a hot, sunny day.

Heat Exhaustion vs Heatstroke: What Malaysia's Heatwave Alerts Actually Mean

Lepaklah Editorial4 min

Style

Close-up of a tailor working on a piece of tailored clothing.

Why Young Malaysian Men Are Getting Into Bespoke Tailoring

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

A close-up of someone holding a stainless steel sports watch, showing the dial and bracelet detail.

6 Things to Check Before Buying a Pre-Owned Luxury Watch in Malaysia

Lepaklah Editorial7 min

7 Homegrown Malaysian Activewear Brands Worth Knowing

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

Entertainment

An orchestra conductor leading musicians during a live performance in a concert hall.

Lea Salonga Is Playing KLCC in September, and Millennials Are Buying the Tickets

Lepaklah Editorial4 min

A silhouetted concert crowd holds up phones to capture the show, backlit by warm stage lights.

HONNE Is Skipping the Stadium for a Tiny KL Room This Weekend, and Honestly, Good

Lepaklah Editorial4 min

A popcorn bucket resting on the armrest of an empty cinema seat.

The End of Oak Street Hits Malaysian Cinemas on 13/08 — Here's the Plan

Lepaklah Editorial4 min

Travel

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

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

Lepaklah Editorial4 min

Aerial daytime view of George Town's waterfront cityscape and cargo port in Penang, Malaysia.

George Town Festival 2026 Is Underway in Penang — Here's What's Left to Catch

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

A passenger train sits at a platform inside KL Sentral station in Kuala Lumpur.

No Car, No Flight, No Problem: ETS Weekend Trips From KL Sentral

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

Guides

A mechanic in blue coveralls inspecting a white SUV lifted on a hoist inside a well-lit auto repair garage.

How to Book a Puspakom Vehicle Inspection Online via GiCheck in 2026

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

Close-up of tax forms, receipts, and coins on a desk.

How to Register for an Income Tax Number in Malaysia via e-Daftar

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

A close-up of a hand signing an official document with a pen.

How to Update Your EPF (KWSP) Nominee Online in 2026

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

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