Kuala Lumpur · Monday, 28 September 2026

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Visitors climbing the brightly painted staircase leading up to the cave temple at Batu Caves.

Batu Caves in 2026: What's Free, What's Closed, and What to Skip

A practical, current guide to Batu Caves — which parts cost nothing, which attractions have quietly shut, how to get there on the KTM Komuter, and why the entry fees quoted in older guides are no longer reliable.

Lepaklah Editorial28 Sept7 min

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Traditional wooden houses built on stilts above a river, surrounded by tropical greenery.

The Melanau Built 40-Foot-Tall Longhouses to Survive Sarawak's Rivers — Almost None Are Left

The Melanau of coastal Sarawak built longhouses up to 40 feet off the ground to survive floods and raids, and still mark their new year with a centuries-old river festival. Most of those houses are gone, but the calendar isn't.

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

A delivery rider in uniform on a motorcycle, carrying a food delivery bag in an urban setting.

How to Register for PERKESO's Self-Employment Social Security Scheme (SKSPS) in Malaysia

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

A glass jar with coins falling into it, photographed against a black background.

The Emergency Fund Advice Malaysians Get Was Written for Someone Else

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Food & Drink

A cook slicing a freshly griddled, stuffed savoury flatbread into squares on a plate.

Murtabak 101 — How Malaysia's Regional Styles Actually Differ (And How to Order One)

Lepaklah Editorial7 min

A high-angle view of steamed dumplings with sesame seeds, soy sauce and chopsticks on a bamboo tray.

Chee Cheong Fun 101: Why KL, Ipoh and Penang Serve It Three Different Ways

Lepaklah Editorial7 min

A traditional street food stall in Penang, Malaysia, with dishes laid out for customers.

Why Your Mamak Bill (and Grab Order) Keep Creeping Up — Malaysia's 2026 Fuel Rollercoaster, Explained

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

Places

Visitors climbing the brightly painted staircase leading up to the cave temple at Batu Caves.

Batu Caves in 2026: What's Free, What's Closed, and What to Skip

Lepaklah Editorial7 min

A city street with a dedicated bicycle lane running alongside traffic.

DBKL's Bike-Lane Network Is Two-Thirds Built — Here's Where You Can Actually Cycle in KL

Lepaklah Editorial7 min

The colourful entrance to Jalan Petaling in Kuala Lumpur's Chinatown.

KL's Five-Foot Way Now Rents for RM30 a Month. It Was Built to Be Walked

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

Money

A glass jar with coins falling into it, photographed against a black background.

The Emergency Fund Advice Malaysians Get Was Written for Someone Else

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

A person wearing gloves withdrawing banknotes from an ATM machine.

6 Bank Fees in Malaysia Worth Checking in 2026 — One of Them Just Disappeared

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

A close-up of two hands exchanging cash banknotes.

6 Overtime and Rest Day Pay Rules Malaysians Get Wrong

Lepaklah Editorial7 min

Tech

A close-up of a smartphone wrapped in a chain and secured with a padlock.

PDPA Malaysia 2026: The Data Rights You Actually Have

Lepaklah Editorial8 min

A view of the Pasar Seni LRT station in Kuala Lumpur.

Paying for LRT, MRT and Buses in KL in 2026: What Works at the Gate and What Doesn't

Lepaklah Editorial7 min

A technician working on the internal components of a disassembled smartphone at a repair bench.

8 Checks Before You Buy a Used Phone in Malaysia

Lepaklah Editorial7 min

Culture

Traditional wooden houses built on stilts above a river, surrounded by tropical greenery.

The Melanau Built 40-Foot-Tall Longhouses to Survive Sarawak's Rivers — Almost None Are Left

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

A historic shophouse facade on Jonker Street in Melaka, Malaysia.

Baba Nyonya Is Now an Official Ethnic Category in Malaysia — Here's the Culture Behind the Paperwork

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

A smiling family in colourful traditional attire gathered under yellow umbrellas at a Malay wedding.

7 Things That Happen at a Malay Wedding, Explained for Guests

Lepaklah Editorial7 min

Health

A healthcare provider writing notes on a pad with a stethoscope around their neck.

How to Register as an Organ Donor in Malaysia — Step by Step (2026)

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

An aerial view of a city skyline where modern skyscrapers are obscured by thick haze.

API vs AQI: Why Two Haze Apps Give You Two Different Numbers

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

Three pink ribbons on a pink background symbolising breast cancer awareness.

Pink October 2026: How the LPPKN Free Mammogram Works and Who Actually Qualifies

Lepaklah Editorial4 min

Style

A wide selection of modern eyeglasses displayed on glass shelves inside an optical store.

7 Things to Check Before You Buy Glasses in Malaysia

Lepaklah Editorial7 min

A bottle of SPF 50 sunscreen photographed against a plain background.

Sunscreen Advice in Malaysia Is Written for the Wrong Country

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

People holding umbrellas cross a wet city street during a rainy day.

It Rains 200 Days a Year in KL and Nobody Dresses For It

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

Entertainment

A concert crowd with raised hands under blue and orange stage lighting and smoke effects.

Evanescence Returns to Kuala Lumpur in November — Their First Malaysia Show in 14 Years

Lepaklah Editorial4 min

A large crowd at a concert with bright stage lighting overhead.

Malaysia Hosted 450 Concerts Last Year — KL Is No Longer a Tour Skip

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

A young street musician performing with an acoustic guitar outdoors.

Busking in KL Is a Licensed Job, With an Audition and a Noise Limit

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

Travel

An aerial view of the harbour and coastline near Sentosa Island, Singapore.

Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Is Already On in Singapore — Here's How Malaysians Can Do It From KL

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

Passengers walking with luggage through a large modern airport terminal.

Visit Malaysia 2026 Is Past Halfway: What It Actually Means If You Live Here

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

A hand holding two passports against a plain pink background.

Europe's ETIAS Starts in Late 2026 — and Malaysians Do Not Need to Apply Yet

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

Guides

A delivery rider in uniform on a motorcycle, carrying a food delivery bag in an urban setting.

How to Register for PERKESO's Self-Employment Social Security Scheme (SKSPS) in Malaysia

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

An airport departure screen showing rows of flight times and destinations, with a wall clock mounted above it.

How to Complain About a Flight Delay in Malaysia in 2026

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

A person placing a folded paper ballot into a white ballot box.

How to Check Your Voter Registration in Malaysia via MySPR in 2026

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

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