Kuala Lumpur · Monday, 5 October 2026

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Local Films Outdrew Hollywood in Malaysia. The Admissions Number Hides Something.

FINAS figures show Malaysian films sold more cinema tickets than Hollywood releases through July 2026 — 7.55 million against 6.94 million. It is a real milestone. It is also a number that quietly leaves out who actually took the most money at the Malaysian box office this year.

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Latest

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How to Check and Pay Your Saman in Malaysia in 2026

The saman discount system changed on 1 January 2026. Seasonal discount campaigns are gone, replaced by a tiered structure where the discount depends on how fast you pay. Here is how to check JPJ and PDRM summonses, what each payment window is worth, and how a blacklist actually happens.

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Curry Mee vs Curry Laksa: How to Order Malaysia's Most Confusing Bowl

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A person sorting receipts and notes with a calculator on a desk, photographed from above.

6 e-Invoice Rules Malaysian Small Businesses Still Get Wrong in 2026

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Food & Drink

A close-up of a curry dish served in a bowl.

Curry Mee vs Curry Laksa: How to Order Malaysia's Most Confusing Bowl

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A colourful display of traditional Indian sweets and snacks at a market stall.

Deepavali Sweets 101: What's on the Tray and What It's Made Of

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A close-up of buffet-style rice and vegetable dishes served in metal catering trays at a self-service counter.

Nasi Campur Pricing, Explained: Why Two Plates Cost RM9 and RM17

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Places

The Putra Mosque with its pink dome beside a plaza, with visitors walking past palm trees on a bright day.

Putrajaya Day Trip: How to Get There Without a Car and What's Actually Free

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Shoppers browse fresh produce stalls inside a busy indoor wet market.

Chow Kit Market Guide: A Timed Route From 6am Roti Canai to Night Bundle

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A busy outdoor market stall stacked with tropical fruit and local produce.

Central Market KL Survived a Demolition Threat. It Deserves a Second Look

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Money

A person sorting receipts and notes with a calculator on a desk, photographed from above.

6 e-Invoice Rules Malaysian Small Businesses Still Get Wrong in 2026

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Two professionals working on laptops in a modern office.

RM2,000 Minimum Wage: What's Decided, What's Not, and What to Watch on 9 October

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A close-up of a weathered kilowatt-hour electricity meter with a visible dial.

7 Lines on Your TNB Bill That Decide What You Actually Pay

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Tech

Rows of server racks in a data centre with bundled network cables running between them.

Malaysia's Data Centre Boom in 7 Numbers That Reach Your Electricity Bill

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Two people exchanging cardboard boxes and padded envelopes during a parcel handover.

How to Spot a Fake Online Seller in Malaysia Before You Pay

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Prepaid vs Postpaid in Malaysia 2026: Which One Actually Saves You Money

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Culture

Shadow puppets cast on a backlit curtain.

Kelantan's Wayang Kulit Has an Audience. What It Lacks Is Permits and Tok Dalang

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Rows of small clay oil lamps glowing warmly in the dark.

7 Deepavali Traditions in Malaysia, Explained

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Vendors seated behind woven baskets of fresh vegetables and root crops at an open-air market.

Sabah's Tamu Is Not a Tourist Market — It's a Calendar

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Health

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How to Check If a Doctor or Clinic Is Registered in Malaysia in 2026

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A dimly lit hospital corridor with an illuminated exit sign overhead and a wheelchair in the distance.

MediAsas Is in Pilot Now: What the RM65 Plan Actually Excludes

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Wooden letter tiles spelling the words Mental Balance on a bright red background.

World Mental Health Day 2026: What Lived Experience Means for Malaysia

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Style

Rows of colourful sneakers displayed on shelves inside a shoe shop.

Why the Same Sneakers Cost More in KL Than in Singapore

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Close-up of gold high heels decorated with intricate beadwork, displayed outdoors.

7 Things to Know About Kasut Manik, the Nyonya Beaded Shoe

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A newlywed couple posing outdoors with guests dressed in suits and formal dresses.

What to Wear to a Malaysian Wedding: 8 Rules Guests Keep Getting Wrong

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Entertainment

A dimly lit empty cinema hall with rows of red seats facing the screen.

Local Films Outdrew Hollywood in Malaysia. The Admissions Number Hides Something.

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A microphone on a stage under a glowing red sign.

Trevor Noah Is Playing Two KL Nights in November. Prices, Tiers and How to Buy

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A crowd at a night-time stadium concert lit by stage lights.

BTS in Bukit Jalil Is Sold Out. Malaysian Fans Were Never Waiting for It.

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Travel

Two red metro trains waiting at a modern station platform.

KLIA Ekspres Fare Rises to RM65 in 2027: 6 Ways to Pay Less

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Boats anchored in blue water near a tropical beach.

Deepavali 2026 Long Weekend: 3-Day and 9-Day Trip Plans from KL

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Mineral formations rising from the floor of a large limestone cave chamber.

Malaysia Has 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites — Here's What You Actually See at Each

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Guides

A police officer writes a ticket while the driver watches from inside the car.

How to Check and Pay Your Saman in Malaysia in 2026

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Motorcyclists in helmets waiting in slow city traffic beside cars, one checking a phone.

How to Claim SOCSO for a Work or Commuting Accident in Malaysia in 2026

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A woman holding a smartphone to her ear in close-up.

How to File a Telco or Broadband Complaint With MCMC in Malaysia (2026)

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