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Kota Raya: KL's little Manila where Filipinos gather for food, friends and a taste of home

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 1 -- For 35-year-old bartender Sherwin Delgado, the Kota Raya Complex here means one thing - halo halo. The colourful shaved ice dessert is the Filipino version of ais kacang, but ... Read More


Step, skate, and snack: LahLahLand 2025 turns SneakerLah into a full-blown culture fest

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 31 -- Malaysia's premier streetwear convention SneakerLah is evolving. In place of its ninth instalment, organisers have announced a bigger, all-encompassing lifestyle festival cal... Read More


Transport Ministry pushes for rail revival: North Butterworth Container Terminal among sites set for upgrade

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 31 -- Transport Minister Anthony Loke said his ministry is looking to upgrade existing rail infrastructure as part of efforts to strengthen the road-to-rail modal shift initiative. ... Read More


Indonesia's masked rebel duo Sukatani brings their explosive punk tour to Malaysia this November

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 30 -- The provocative and politically charged Indonesian punk rock duo Sukatani, known as much for their activism as their music, is set to bring their electrifying show to Malaysia... Read More


Asean Summit online buzz: From skaters hi-fiving cops to a grooving PMX (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 28 -- The 47th Asean Summit has reached its final day, concluding an almost week-long historical diplomatic milestone for Malaysia. Aside from various multilateral meetings and str... Read More


Birthday vibes: Brazil's Lula turns 80, goes 'Malaysian' at Asean dinner, cheers on Malaysia's Brics dream

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 27 -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is excited to attend tonight's Asean gala dinner, which also coincides with his 80th birthday. Speaking to reporters at a hotel ... Read More


Heavy police presence as second anti-Trump protest unfolds near Ampang Park LRT

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 26 -- A second anti-Trump protest erupted this evening outside the Ampang Park LRT station, drawing a crowd of mostly young adults chanting in solidarity with Palestine. Many were ... Read More


Underdog rejected: 15 UK-trained detection dogs arrive for Bomba, one fails final test

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 24 -- Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) director-general Datuk Seri Nor Hisham Mohamad has confirmed that 15 out of 16 new K9 dog detection units ordered from the United Kingdom ha... Read More


Underdog rejected: 15 UK-trained detection canines arrive for Bomba, one fails final test

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 24 -- Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) director-general Datuk Seri Nor Hisham Mohamad has confirmed that 15 out of 16 new K9 dog detection units ordered from the United Kingdom ha... Read More


Festivals, markets, concerts - your guide to a packed Asean Summit weekend in Klang Valley

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 24 -- If you're in town for the 47th Asean Summit, you're in luck - the Klang Valley is alive with events you won't want to miss. From a massive park festival to bustling marketpla... Read More