In collaboration with LokaLocal, we’re bringing you some little known stories from all around Malaysia ranging from urban legends to culture, food, and plenty of other interesting little nuggets of Malaysian culture that you might not have heard before.
Let’s discover the lesser known gems of Malaysia together, shall we?
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Recent Articles
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0Travel Malaysia
The Hidden Treasures of Historic Old Kuala Lumpur
While Kuala Lumpur is trailblazing the designs of a modern capital city, these little spots showcase the country in all its heyday...
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0Travel Malaysia
Eager to Travel? Explore All that Surprising Selangor Offers!
Check out these 11 Selangor day trips, perfect for discovery and just getting out of the house. Get all the good feels...
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0Culture & Religion
9 Ways to Explore Tasek Gelugor, the Natural Gem of Mainland Penang
Located at Seberang Perai, Tasek Gelugor on mainland Penang is filled with mangrove trees, fishing villages and river wildlife.
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0Culture & Religion
Kelantan: The Real Cradle of Malay Heritage Few Know About
Unlike most places in Malaysia, Kelantan is a time capsule that preserves various forms of Malay cultural heritage.
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0Culture & Religion
Simpang Renggam: Paradise on the Sea of Pineapples
The thought of enchanting pineapple fields in Malaysia may sound like an overstatement. Perhaps it was the way one humble farmer so...
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0Art
Shining Light on Shadow Puppetry
In Malaysia, the humble wayang kulit, or the ancient art of shadow puppetry, is still trying to step out of the shadows.
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0Culture & Religion
Tasting Malaysia on the KL Heritage Food Walk
We were promised an eat-till-you-drop experience on the side streets of Kuala Lumpur. That we got, and so much more.
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0Community
Discovering Putrajaya the Fun Way – on a Segway!
Putrajaya has this sophisticated charm unlike any other place in Malaysia. Modern architectural marvels, government buildings and well-kept streets set the tone,...
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0Community
Unexplored Selangor: 10 Things to Do in Batang Kali
Most people would not have heard about the sleepy town of Batang Kali. Locals may have seen it marked on a signboard,...
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0Art
Tanoti Crafts: Threading Old and New to Keep the Songket Alive
This songket boutique innovates the songket to bring it into the 21st century, while preserving the tradition through workshops. Boasting a long...