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18 New Cafes & Restaurants In Klang Valley This March – A Bookstore Cafe, Ramen From Japan & TCM-Inspired Drinks

Food Guides

18 New Cafes & Restaurants In Klang Valley This March – A Bookstore Cafe, Ramen From Japan & TCM-Inspired Drinks

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

40 Pickleball Courts In Klang Valley To Dink At, Sorted By Location

Sports & Fitness

40 Pickleball Courts In Klang Valley To Dink At, Sorted By Location

Income Tax: A Step-By-Step Guide To Filing Taxes In Malaysia For First-Timers & Taxpayers Who Need A Refresher

Adulting Finances

Income Tax: A Step-By-Step Guide To Filing Taxes In Malaysia For First-Timers & Taxpayers Who Need A Refresher

Jason Mraz Will Be Coming To KL On 31st October For His Asia Tour, Tickets Go On Sale On 5th June

Malaysia Coffee Week 2026 Is Brewing Up A Storm In Penang This April, With Coffee Tasting, Championships & Workshops

16 Asian Acts To Perform At AsiaTop Music Festival In Sepang This May, Tickets On Sale On 6th May From RM299

Celebrate ‘May The Fourth’ In KL With MPO’s ‘Star Wars: A New Hope In Concert’, Tickets Start From RM399

This New Photo Studio In Petaling Street Has Custom Keychains & Newspaper Prints

Internet-Famous Bobby’s Burgers Is Now Open At The Exchange TRX With Smash Burgers & Beef Tallow Fries

This ‘Laundro-Cafe’ In Ara Damansara Has Ciabatta Sandwiches To Snack On Between A Laundry Cycle

The Gundam Base Opens First Flagship Store In KL With Over 200 Model Types & Free Model-Building Workshops

Puncak Alop: A New Hilltop Attraction In Ampang Where You Can Spot All Of KL’s Iconic Buildings

KFC x Butterbear Collab Has Blind Box Keychain Charms & Sticker Freebies In Their Chicky Meals

This Lane Near Petaling Street Has Been Revived With Pastel Shophouses, Street Art Murals & Cafes

This Lane Near Petaling Street Has Been Revived With Pastel Shophouses, Street Art Murals & Cafes

Carousel & Co.: New Hangout Haven In KL With 9 Carnival-Style Games, Free Popcorn & A Carousel Bar

Carousel & Co.: New Hangout Haven In KL With 9 Carnival-Style Games, Free Popcorn & A Carousel Bar

Seri Negara Guide – What To Do & See At The Newly Restored Mansion That Was Featured In ‘Crazy Rich Asians’

Seri Negara Guide – What To Do & See At The Newly Restored Mansion That Was Featured In ‘Crazy Rich Asians’

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

8 Malaysian Novels To Read That Spotlight The Beauty Of Local States Through The Past & Present

8 Malaysian Novels To Read That Spotlight The Beauty Of Local States Through The Past & Present

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

This Pastry Festival In KL Offers 10 Days Of Cakes, Croissants & Cookies From Popular Cafes Around Klang Valley

This Pastry Festival In KL Offers 10 Days Of Cakes, Croissants & Cookies From Popular Cafes Around Klang Valley

A Ghibli Jazz Night Is Coming To KL On 24th Oct, Hear Jazz Renditions Of Film Scores Like ‘My Neighbour Totoro’

A Ghibli Jazz Night Is Coming To KL On 24th Oct, Hear Jazz Renditions Of Film Scores Like ‘My Neighbour Totoro’

You Can Enjoy Jazz Music Performances For Free At KL’s Perdana Botanical Gardens On 18th Apr

You Can Enjoy Jazz Music Performances For Free At KL’s Perdana Botanical Gardens On 18th Apr

Popular’s BookFest Returns This March With A Hong Kong Pavilion That Has Panda-Making Workshops & Photo Spots

Popular’s BookFest Returns This March With A Hong Kong Pavilion That Has Panda-Making Workshops & Photo Spots