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All The Upcoming Live Performances & Concerts Happening In 2026 In Malaysia

Entertainment

All The Upcoming Live Performances & Concerts Happening In 2026 In Malaysia

We Tried 5 Of The Best Hokkien Mee In George Town, Here Are Honest Reviews From A Penang Lang

Food Reviews

We Tried 5 Of The Best Hokkien Mee In George Town, Here Are Honest Reviews From A Penang Lang

20 Free & Affordable Parking Spots In Downtown KL So You Can Avoid That Roadside Saman

Adulting

20 Free & Affordable Parking Spots In Downtown KL So You Can Avoid That Roadside Saman

New & Upcoming Hotels In KL In 2026 To Check In And Chill Out At

Hotels & Staycations

New & Upcoming Hotels In KL In 2026 To Check In And Chill Out At

We Tried 7 Ice Cream & Tea Chains In Malaysia, Here’s Our Honest Review

Food Reviews

We Tried 7 Ice Cream & Tea Chains In Malaysia, Here’s Our Honest Review

London’s Goldsboro Books Is Bringing Its First-Edition Hardbacks To M’sia With A Nook At The Library by BookXcess

6 Bak Kut Teh Spots In Klang That Are Within Reach Of LRT Stations On The Shah Alam Line

There’s A Sanrio Pop-Up Opening In KL This Aug With Sun-Tanned Character Merch & Gifts For Early Birds

Inspire Live Arena: A New Concert Venue In PJ With 5,000 Capacity & Direct MRT Link

8 Merdeka Day Events In Klang Valley To Shop Local & Celebrate All Things Malaysian

SG’s Bugis Street Level 2 Refreshes With DIY Workshops, A Banana Pudding Bar & A New Retail Marketplace

ART KL Is A New Contemporary Art Fair Coming To APW Bangsar This October With Free Entry

Revamped Penang State Museum & Art Gallery Has 15 Interactive Galleries & Free Entry Till 31st Aug

Ombak KLCC Is A New Mall Opening In KL This Aug With An Art Gallery, Rooftop Garden & Stargazing Plaza

M’sians Can Enjoy 31% Off Tickets To KL Tower Till 16th Sep For Merdeka & Malaysia Day

Ombak KLCC Is A New Mall Opening In KL This Aug With An Art Gallery, Rooftop Garden & Stargazing Plaza

Ombak KLCC Is A New Mall Opening In KL This Aug With An Art Gallery, Rooftop Garden & Stargazing Plaza

Fort Cornwallis Guide: Penang’s Oldest Fortress Revitalised With A Historical Exhibition & Newly-Restored Moat

Fort Cornwallis Guide: Penang’s Oldest Fortress Revitalised With A Historical Exhibition & Newly-Restored Moat

There’s A New Art Gallery Opening In Restored Shophouses In KL This Nov, With Tickets From RM12

There’s A New Art Gallery Opening In Restored Shophouses In KL This Nov, With Tickets From RM12

28 English Words Mispronounced By Almost Every Malaysian

28 English Words Mispronounced By Almost Every Malaysian

This Free Art Exhibition In George Town Has Artworks From 20 Local & International Artists On Display Till May

This Free Art Exhibition In George Town Has Artworks From 20 Local & International Artists On Display Till May

Anjung Spotter: Watch Aeroplanes Take Off At KLIA Without A Boarding Pass At Malaysia’s First Plane Spotting Deck

Anjung Spotter: Watch Aeroplanes Take Off At KLIA Without A Boarding Pass At Malaysia’s First Plane Spotting Deck

Putrajaya Secret Garden: New Attraction Filled With Neon Lights That Looks Like Avatar’s Pandora Come To Life

Zoo Negara Offers Free Tickets For Kids To Celebrate Children’s Day, Just Walk In To Claim

Zoo Negara Offers Free Tickets For Kids To Celebrate Children’s Day, Just Walk In To Claim

Wetland Studios Putrajaya: An Indoor Theme Park In Putrajaya With Life-Sized Dinosaurs & A Jellyfish Zone

Dino Desert: Largest Dinosaur Park In Malaysia With 144 Life-Sized Dinos That Move & Roar

8 Best Indoor Playgrounds In Klang Valley That’ll Keep The Kiddos Entertained For Hours

8 Merdeka Day Events In Klang Valley To Shop Local & Celebrate All Things Malaysian

8 Merdeka Day Events In Klang Valley To Shop Local & Celebrate All Things Malaysian

ART KL Is A New Contemporary Art Fair Coming To APW Bangsar This October With Free Entry

ART KL Is A New Contemporary Art Fair Coming To APW Bangsar This October With Free Entry

6 Fun Things To Do At LaLaport Bon Odori 2026 This Aug – Idol Performances, Bazaars & Cosplay Events

6 Fun Things To Do At LaLaport Bon Odori 2026 This Aug – Idol Performances, Bazaars & Cosplay Events

Seventeen’s Ice Cream With Miniteen Pop-Up Opens Till 2nd Aug With Summer-Themed Merch & Photo Corners

Seventeen’s Ice Cream With Miniteen Pop-Up Opens Till 2nd Aug With Summer-Themed Merch & Photo Corners