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A plate of nasi lemak with coconut rice, sambal, fried anchovies, peanuts, cucumber slices and a boiled egg served on a banana leaf.

Nasi Lemak 101: How to Judge the Sambal and Order Like a Local

Lepaklah Editorial7 min

A creamy iced chocolate drink in a plastic cup on a wooden table.

Milo Dinosaur: Why Malaysians Will Never Let This Drink Go Extinct

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

A close-up pile of fresh durians with vibrant green spikes at a market stall.

Durian Runtuh: How to Actually Cash In on Malaysia's 2026 Durian Glut

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

Aunty Christina's Sarawak Laksa stall and menu board in Sea Park, Petaling Jaya

The Best Sarawak Laksa in the Klang Valley: My Top 5

Bryan Lee5 min

A bowl of Malaysian laksa noodle soup garnished with fish balls, noodles and fresh herbs.

Types of Laksa in Malaysia: A Region-by-Region Guide

Lepaklah Editorial7 min

A plate of steamed rice topped with a mix of curry sauces, vegetables and a wooden spoon, in the style of a nasi kandar plate.

Nasi Kandar 101: How to Order Like You've Done This Before

Lepaklah Editorial7 min

A row of open-air shopfronts with plastic tables and chairs along a street, typical of a Malaysian coffee shop.

Kopitiam vs Mamak: What's the Real Difference?

Lepaklah Editorial7 min