Kuala Lumpur · Thursday, 17 September 2026

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Pua Kumbu: 6 Things to Know About the Iban Cloth That Was Never Just a Blanket

Museums call pua kumbu a blanket. The Iban never did. A look at the dye taboos, the dreamed patterns, the life events it marks, and where in Sarawak you can still see one up close.

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Rakan KKM Was Supposed to Launch Last December. Here's Where It Actually Stands

Rakan KKM — the "premium economy" paid tier at government hospitals — was funded in Budget 2025 and meant to see its first patient in December. As of July 2026 the Health Minister still has no launch date. Here is what the scheme is, what is holding it up, and what it means for patients.

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Online Banking Security in Malaysia: Why SMS OTP Is Being Phased Out

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KL's Public Libraries Are Free. Here's What You Actually Get

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Food & Drink

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Tosai 101 — How to Order It at a Mamak or Indian Shop

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Kuih 101: How to Read a Pasar Pagi Tray and Buy the Good Stuff

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A plate of stir-fried flat rice noodles tossed with vegetables, served on a white ceramic plate.

Char Kuey Teow 101: How to Order It and Read the Plate

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Places

Rows of books lined up on wooden shelves inside a quiet library.

KL's Public Libraries Are Free. Here's What You Actually Get

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Royal Klang in One Day: The No-Car Guide to Selangor's Other Old Town

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Museums in KL: What You Actually Pay With a MyKad

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Money

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Budget 2027 Lands on 9 October — 7 Things the Pre-Budget Statement Already Told Us

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8 Things on Your Malaysian Payslip Most People Never Check

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A property agent hands a house key to a buyer inside an empty new home.

6 First-Home Costs in Malaysia the Stamp Duty Exemption Does Not Cover

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Tech

A person holding a smartphone while using a banking app.

Online Banking Security in Malaysia: Why SMS OTP Is Being Phased Out

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eSIM in Malaysia 2026: What It Costs, How to Switch, and the New SIM Rules

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6 Internet Projects in Malaysia's Budget 2026 That Decide Your Connection

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Culture

A handmade woven cloth photographed in a village setting.

Pua Kumbu: 6 Things to Know About the Iban Cloth That Was Never Just a Blanket

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A group of drummers playing percussion instruments together outdoors on a sunny day.

7 Things to Know About Urumi Melam, Malaysia's Loudest Tamil Tradition

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The facade of a traditional Chinese temple building with carved pillars and a decorated tiled roof.

Malaysia's Chinese Clan Associations Were the First Safety Net

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Health

An empty hospital corridor with medical equipment lined along one wall.

Rakan KKM Was Supposed to Launch Last December. Here's Where It Actually Stands

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Heavy rain falling hard on a wet street during a monsoon downpour.

Malaysia's Monsoon Transition Starts in October — the Health Risk Comes After the Water Drops

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Where to Find Free Mental Health Support in Malaysia

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Style

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Kain Pelikat Is the One Malaysian Uniform Nobody Had to Enforce

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7 Things to Know Before You Drop Clothes in a Recycling Bin in Malaysia

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Malaysians Don't Dress for the Weather, We Dress for the Aircon

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Entertainment

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MPL Malaysia Turned a Shopping Mall Floor Into a Weekly Live Venue

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Malaysia Spent 2026 Watching Asian Films, and the Box Office Numbers Prove It

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Eric Chou Plays KL Twice in October on a Four-Sided Stage

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Travel

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The 2026 Year-End School Holidays Run Almost Four Weeks — Plan Around That

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A lone traveller stands on a railway station platform waiting for a train to arrive.

The ECRL Just Started Its 8,000km Trial Run — What It Changes for East Coast Travel

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Travellers standing in an airport terminal looking up at an overhead departure information board.

Flying to Sabah or Sarawak: 7 Things West Malaysians Get Wrong

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Guides

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How to Check and Claim Your Unclaimed Money (Wang Tak Dituntut) via eGUMIS in 2026

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How to File a Consumer Claim at TTPM in Malaysia (2026 Step-by-Step)

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How to Escalate a Bank or Insurance Complaint to FMOS in Malaysia in 2026

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