Kuala Lumpur · Monday, 17 August 2026

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The Digital Kopitiam

A modern desk setup with screens displaying financial charts and trading data.

How to Open a CDS Account and Start Investing on Bursa Malaysia

A step-by-step guide to opening a CDS account in Malaysia, what documents you need, and how digital brokers have made buying your first Bursa Malaysia stock a 15-minute process.

Lepaklah Editorial17 Aug5 min

Latest

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5 Low-Risk Apps to Park Your Spare Cash in Malaysia (2026)

Five SC-licensed apps that let you earn more than a savings account on idle cash in Malaysia, with real minimum deposits, fees and rates for StashAway, Versa, KDI Save, Wahed and GO+.

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

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Why Selipar Jepun Is Basically Malaysia's National Shoe

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How to Apply for a PSV License to Drive Grab in Malaysia (2026)

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Food & Drink

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Nasi Campur 101: How Economy Rice Pricing Actually Works

Lepaklah Editorial7 min

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

Places

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Coworking Spaces in KL and PJ: The Real 2026 Price Guide

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Pickleball Took Over Klang Valley — Here's What It Actually Costs to Play

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

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

Lepaklah Editorial7 min

Money

A person holding a smartphone displaying a finance app, with a laptop showing charts and paper currency in the background.

5 Low-Risk Apps to Park Your Spare Cash in Malaysia (2026)

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

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

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

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

Tech

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5 AI Apps Malaysians Are Quietly Using in 2026

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

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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

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

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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

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

Lepaklah Editorial4 min

Style

A pair of checked rubber flip-flops left on wet sand at the edge of the water

Why Selipar Jepun Is Basically Malaysia's National Shoe

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

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

Entertainment

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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

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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 modern desk setup with screens displaying financial charts and trading data.

How to Open a CDS Account and Start Investing on Bursa Malaysia

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

A driver's hands on the steering wheel of a car with a phone mounted on the dashboard

How to Apply for a PSV License to Drive Grab in Malaysia (2026)

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

A row of Malaysian landed terrace houses, the type of residential property that owners must pay annual cukai tanah on.

How to Pay Cukai Tanah (Quit Rent) Online in Malaysia: Step-by-Step Guide

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

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