Kuala Lumpur · Sunday, 6 September 2026

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The Digital Kopitiam

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6 Homegrown Malaysian Skincare Brands Actually Worth Your Ringgit

From a 30-year halal heavyweight to a viral influencer's sheet mask line, here are six Malaysian skincare brands with real ingredients, real founders, and real reasons to try them.

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Latest

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iPhone 18 Pro Malaysia: What Apple's 10 September Keynote Means for Prices

Apple's keynote runs at 1am MYT on 10 September, and Malaysia is a first-wave country. What is confirmed, what is still rumour, and why Apple's August Malaysian pricing is the most useful signal available right now.

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6 Malaysian Traditional Textiles and How to Tell Them Apart

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Live Music in KL: What Each Size of Room Actually Books

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Food & Drink

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Mooncake Season 2026: What the Box Actually Tells You Before You Pay

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Kopi O, Kopi C, Kopi Peng: How to Order at Any Malaysian Kopitiam

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A stack of traditional mooncakes arranged on a plate beside a cup of tea.

Mooncake Season 2026: What the Boxes Actually Cost and Why

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Places

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The Best Free Sunset Spots in KL and PJ That Aren't a Rooftop Bar

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Selangor Hiking Permits: What SeForest Covers and What It Doesn't

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An aerial view of a highway leading towards modern high-rise buildings in Putrajaya, Malaysia.

Merdeka 2026 Is in Putrajaya and Half the Bridges Are Shut

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Money

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Why It Takes Four Apps to Park in the Klang Valley

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6 Things to Know About Your Medical Card Before Malaysia's Repricing Cap Expires

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

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Tech

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iPhone 18 Pro Malaysia: What Apple's 10 September Keynote Means for Prices

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

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EV Charging in Malaysia 2026: Apps, Cost Per kWh and Where to Actually Charge

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Rakyat Digital's Free Coursera Pass: Who Qualifies and What You Must Complete

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Culture

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Kristang Is Called a Dying Language. Melaka's Community Disagrees.

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Malaysia Marks Four Founding Dates. Only One Gets the Parade.

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Rows of glowing red paper lanterns hanging on a street at night.

7 Mid-Autumn Festival Traditions Still Alive in Malaysia

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Health

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Malaysia's Dengue Surge Has a Quieter Cousin: What to Know About Chikungunya

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How to Use PeKa B40 for a Free Health Screening in Malaysia in 2026

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Malaysia's Vape Ban: What Actually Changes and When

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Style

A flat lay of skincare bottles, jars, and droppers arranged on a white surface.

6 Homegrown Malaysian Skincare Brands Actually Worth Your Ringgit

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

Wooden handlooms strung with coloured thread inside a weaving workshop.

6 Malaysian Traditional Textiles and How to Tell Them Apart

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

Linen clothes hanging on wooden hangers in a softly lit wardrobe.

7 Fabrics That Survive Malaysian Humidity and 3 That Do Not

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

Entertainment

Stage lighting rigs and speakers set up for a live music performance.

Live Music in KL: What Each Size of Room Actually Books

Lepaklah Editorial7 min

A large concert crowd raising their hands under dramatic stage lighting at a live show.

My Chemical Romance's KL Shows Moved to November, and Every Ticket Still Stands

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

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MAMAMOO's 4WARD Tour Hits Unifi Arena on 10 October, and the Ticket Ladder Is Unusually Wide

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Travel

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6 Overnight Trips From KL You Can Do Entirely by Train

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Travellers moving through a busy airport departure hall.

Malaysia Day 2026 Falls on a Wednesday, and That's the Good News

Lepaklah Editorial4 min

The Kuala Lumpur skyline with the Petronas Towers illuminated at twilight.

Merdeka Day 2026 Falls Inside the School Holidays — Here's What That Means

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Guides

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How to Withdraw From Your EPF Akaun Fleksibel (Account 3) Online

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How to Apply for a Long Term Social Visit Pass for a Foreign Spouse in Malaysia in 2026

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

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