Malaysia

An underrated cuisine, here’s where to indulge your palate in the best Pinoy food you can find from Kuala Lumpur to Johor.

Itching for a good time surrounded by books and yummy food? Check out these book cafes and bookstores around Malaysia!

Just a few hours away from Kuala Lumpur, Terengganu is known for its soft sand beaches and azure waters, and is home to several famous dive sites.

As we all try to make it through a global pandemic with our sanities intact, here is a list of free resources available for Malaysians to keep your own mental health in check.

From artisanal tuak to indie gins and an award-winning whiskey, this is a list of must-try liquors that captures the Malaysian spirit and inspires the mixing of delicious libations!

Book that quick escape – just over an hour away from KL in serene Pahang – you know you’ve been dying to have once the travel bans lift.

Send your blessings for the Year of the Ox with these beautifully illustrated greeting cards!


Online shopping has made retail therapy too easy, and since being in lockdown, we’ve spent a good amount of time looking for items that help liven up our spaces and our spirits.

From blazers and jumpsuits to headbands and earrings, the ancient art of batik has been rejuvenated and modernised to suit the trendy wardrobe of the 21st century woman (and man) thanks to these 18 local businesses.

With the Korean minimalist cake trend cementing itself as a global mega-hit, treat yourself to a taste of this simple-yet-sophisticated pastel-hued baked good with the help of these 13 local bake shops.

It’s like we turned back time and returned to March 2020, but with a twist.

Travelling abroad has always been an escape mechanism for Malaysians. The pandemic has put a stop to that and it’s affecting us more than we realise.

Now that we're no longer confined to our homes, it's time to start planning for a little getaway. Pick from one of these beautiful Malaysian beaches and islands and get packing!

Affirmations are powerful. As we move into the new year, we set some of our own intentions to make it the best one for ourselves. Here’s what team Zafigo will be working towards.

Platters to cookies to cakes to roasts, deck the dining hall with nothing but good food.

It’s been a long decade this past year, but the lessons we’ve learned will last a lifetime. We spoke to representatives of Google and Klook on insights they’ve gotten from Malaysian travellers this year, and how we can apply these trends to 2021.

There’s a simplicity, tranquillity, calm, and quaintness about Malaysian kampungs that you can’t help but fall in love with. These homestays will give you just that and then some.

Calling all Perakians! Looking for somewhere to staycation? Check out these cool digs in your very own state!

Flying wantan mee? Murukku gelato? Curious dishes you absolutely have to try. There’s plenty to do, see, eat, and drink in Taman Paramount and Seapark. Here’s a list of places to go when you’re in the neighbourhood.

Pining for a change of scenery? Work in style – or luxury – at one of these hotels offering unique WFH packages during this CMCO.

With Deepavali just around the corner, take a trip to the magnificent architectural wonders that are the Hindu temples across Malaysia to soak in the tranquillity.

Of food, heritage, and mystery, the sleepy town of Lenggong is a historical gem. And a stay at Rumah Tiang 16 is the best way to fully experience it.

Sugar, spice, and everything nice – the best weekend meal is here.

If you love spending your free time admiring lush greenery, birdwatching, and getting a bit of an adrenaline rush, then, you'll love this list.