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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

Two colourful kites flying against a clear blue sky.

Wau Bulan: The Moon Kite That's Still Kelantan's Proudest Craft

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

A colourful Peranakan shophouse facade in George Town, Penang, decorated with ornate tiles and Chinese signage.

Baba Nyonya Is Now Malaysia's Newest Official Race. Here's the Story Behind It

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

A group of people in traditional dress gathered together during a Gawai Dayak harvest festival celebration in Serian, Sarawak.

8 Kaamatan and Gawai Dayak Traditions Worth Knowing

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

A woman in a red outfit kneels at ground level, carefully drawing an intricate, colourful kolam pattern with her fingers.

Kolam in Malaysia: The Doorstep Ritual That's Secretly a Maths Problem

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

A traditional Chinese temple illuminated with red lanterns at night, the kind of glow that surrounds altars and stages during Hungry Ghost Festival season.

Getai Season Returns — Why Malaysia's Hungry Ghost Festival Still Leaves the Front Row Empty

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

Aerial view of Melaka's historic red-roofed old town beside the river.

7 Kristang Traditions Keeping Melaka's Portuguese-Eurasian Heritage Alive

Lepaklah Editorial6 min

A group of friends sitting close together at a table, mid-conversation.

Why Malaysians Switch Languages Mid-Sentence

Lepaklah Editorial4 min

Bazi 101

Bazi 101

Lepaklah Editorial3 min