Kuala Lumpur · Sunday, 27 September 2026

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

Chee cheong fun is the same rice noodle roll in three cities and three completely different plates. Here is what separates the KL sweet sauce version from Ipoh's mushroom gravy and Penang's prawn paste, plus how to judge a plate before you finish it.

Lepaklah Editorial27 Sept7 min

Latest

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7 Things to Check Before You Buy Glasses in Malaysia

An industry survey found that close to half of Malaysia's optical stores operate without a certified optometrist. Here are seven checks to run before you hand over your money, from the green practice certificate on the wall to getting your prescription in writing.

Lepaklah Editorial7 min

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PDPA Malaysia 2026: The Data Rights You Actually Have

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

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

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Food & Drink

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

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A plate of purple-tinted rice served with meat and assorted side dishes on a table.

Nasi Kerabu vs Nasi Dagang: How to Order the East Coast's Two Breakfast Rices

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Places

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

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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

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The decorated entrance arch to Jalan Petaling in Kuala Lumpur's Chinatown, lined with shopfronts and red lanterns.

KL Heritage Walk: 4 Morning Routes You Can Do Without a Tour

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Money

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6 Overtime and Rest Day Pay Rules Malaysians Get Wrong

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7 Car Ownership Costs in Malaysia That Are Not the Instalment

Lepaklah Editorial7 min

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7 PTPTN Repayment Rules That Quietly Cost Borrowers Money

Lepaklah Editorial6 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

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Culture

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

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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

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A blurred motion shot of a rider in traditional attire galloping on a horse.

Tamu Besar Kota Belud 2026 Is in October, Not November: 7 Things to Know About the Bajau Horsemen

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

Health

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

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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

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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 large crowd at a concert with bright stage lighting overhead.

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

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A young street musician performing with an acoustic guitar outdoors.

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

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A cosplayer posing in a white and purple costume.

Anime Fest Plus Returns to WTC KL on 26 September With Hard Ticket Caps

Lepaklah Editorial5 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

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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

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

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

Guides

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

A close-up of a person holding a bank card in one hand and a smartphone in the other.

How to Use Semak Mule to Check a Scammer's Bank Account or Phone Number

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

A close-up of the rear number plate on a yellow sports car.

How to Bid for a Car Number Plate on JPJeBid in 2026, Step by Step

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