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Behind the myth of Malique: The perfectionist who shaped a generation of Malaysian rappers (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 9 -- Award-winning Malaysian rapper, producer and composer Malique has not held a single live performance in over a decade, but his name and influence in the industry still resounds... Read More


Putrajaya Festival of Ideas to join Asean's higher education calendar next year

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 7 -- The Putrajaya Festival of Ideas (FOI) is set to be included in Asean's higher education programme next year, said Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir. Zamb... Read More


'Kepak Kepuk', an AI-made song inspired by traditional Malay rhythms, strikes a chord on Facebook

Kuala Lampur, Nov. 5 -- KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 - A new artificial intelligence (AI)-generated song titled Kepak Kepuk, which incorporates elements of traditional Malay music, is gaining attention among l... Read More


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