Kuala Lumpur · Wednesday, 12 August 2026

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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

Merdeka Day 2026 lands on a Monday, but the real story is that it sits inside the school holiday block — meaning some Malaysians get a 3-day weekend and others get over a week.

Lepaklah Editorial12 Aug4 min

Latest

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5 AI Apps Malaysians Are Quietly Using in 2026

From Gemini's "Nano Banana" to the government's free AI Untuk Rakyat programme, here's what Malaysians are actually using AI for in 2026 — and what it costs.

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

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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

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

Lepaklah Editorial7 min

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

Lepaklah Editorial7 min

Places

People and children swimming together in an outdoor public pool.

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

Lepaklah Editorial7 min

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

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Best Budget Smartphones in Malaysia in 2026, By Price

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

Culture

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

A restored 1939 shophouse facade on Jonker Street in Melaka's UNESCO-listed heritage district, not Kampung Chetti itself.

The Chetti Melaka: 8 Things to Know About Melaka's Peranakan Indian Community

Lepaklah Editorial6 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

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

A hand holds a TV remote pointed at a screen showing a streaming app, in a home living room setting.

Streaming Services in Malaysia 2026: Netflix, Disney+, Astro and What Actually Costs What

Lepaklah Editorial7 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

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

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

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

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

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