Kuala Lumpur · Wednesday, 5 August 2026

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The Digital Kopitiam

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

British alt-pop duo HONNE play a limited-capacity 10th anniversary show at REXKL on 08/08, and its scale is the whole appeal in a year of stadium reunion tours.

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Latest

A mechanic in blue coveralls inspecting a white SUV lifted on a hoist inside a well-lit auto repair garage.

How to Book a Puspakom Vehicle Inspection Online via GiCheck in 2026

Puspakom retired its old booking system for GiCheck in 2026. Here is how to register, book a slot, and what the new RM5 fee and RM150 priority service actually mean.

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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

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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

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Food & Drink

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

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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

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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

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Places

People and children swimming together in an outdoor public pool.

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

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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

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Money

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

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

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Buy Now Pay Later Malaysia: Why Gen Z Can't Quit It

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Tech

A smartphone resting on a plain surface.

Best Budget Smartphones in Malaysia in 2026, By Price

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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7 Homegrown Malaysian Activewear Brands Worth Knowing

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Entertainment

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

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

Travel

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

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

Guides

A mechanic in blue coveralls inspecting a white SUV lifted on a hoist inside a well-lit auto repair garage.

How to Book a Puspakom Vehicle Inspection Online via GiCheck in 2026

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

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

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