Kuala Lumpur · Tuesday, 4 August 2026

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

Why Young Malaysian Men Are Getting Into Bespoke Tailoring

More young Malaysian men are choosing bespoke over fast fashion. Here's what a custom suit actually costs in KL, who's doing it differently, and whether it's worth it for a first-timer.

Lepaklah Editorial4 Aug5 min

Latest

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

A step-by-step guide to registering your income tax number in Malaysia through e-Daftar on the MyTax portal — what documents you need and how long approval actually takes.

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

A smartphone resting on a plain surface.

Best Budget Smartphones in Malaysia in 2026, By Price

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

Food & Drink

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

An overhead shot of a Malaysian breakfast spread in a Kuala Lumpur cafe, including a glass of teh tarik alongside other local dishes.

Everything at the Mamak Went Digital Except the Teh Tarik

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

Fresh ripe rambutan fruit with red spiky skin split open to show its juicy white flesh.

Rambutan Season Malaysia 2026: The Fruit Durian and Mangosteen Are Drowning Out

Lepaklah Editorial4 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 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

A pink piggy bank blurred in the background behind a neat stack of coins on a plain white surface.

PRS Malaysia: 6 Things to Know Before You Chase the RM3,000 Tax Relief

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

Tech

A smartphone resting on a plain surface.

Best Budget Smartphones in Malaysia in 2026, By Price

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

A teenage boy and girl stand side by side looking at their smartphones, representing the social media accounts now subject to Malaysia's age verification rules.

Why Instagram, TikTok and Facebook Might Soon Ask for Your MyKad in Malaysia

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

A close-up of two hands holding a smartphone displaying a financial app.

Malaysia's Digital Banks in 2026: GXBank, Boost, AEON, Ryt and KAF Compared

Lepaklah Editorial7 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

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

A close-up of a hand filling out an official paper form with a pen.

How to Apply for an OKU Card in Malaysia in 2026

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

A child washes their hands with soap under a running bathroom faucet.

HFMD Cases in Malaysia Are Rising Again This School Term — What Parents Need to Know

Lepaklah Editorial5 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 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

Aaron Kwok Brings His Iconic World Tour to Kuala Lumpur This September

Lepaklah Editorial4 min

Travel

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

A luggage trolley loaded with suitcases at an airport terminal, evoking the trip-planning season around travel fairs.

MATTA Fair 2026: Every Remaining Date, From Ipoh to KL

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

Travellers walking through an airport terminal while holding their passports.

Visa-Free Countries for Malaysians in 2026: The Real List

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

Guides

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

A hand drops a coin into a piggy bank, representing the small, regular deposits an SSPN-i education savings account is built on.

How to Apply for SSPN-i (SSPN Prime) Online in Malaysia in 2026

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

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