Malaysia

What's better than shopping? Eating and shopping at the same time.

In Kuala Lumpur for work and have a million things on your to-do list? We review four errand runners that will save your time and energy.

The Ladies Room at Impiana KLCC seem to tick all the right boxes on a ladies' list for an ideal hotel stay, but Zafigo's Vivian Chong found one little caveat.

Snapshots: Chinese New Year is the one time of the year when Malaysians quite literally paint the town red.

Meet Noremey Abdul Ghani, a female cabbie blazing a trail on Kuala Lumpur’s busy roads.

Good frills-free places around Jalan Ampang to have lunch without the hefty price tags.

These 5 questions will help you find the perfect cheongsam for the upcoming Chinese New Year.

You don't need to pack your bags and leave bustling Kuala Lumpur for a little bit of quiet me-time.

Reiko Soo shares how she stays on top of her game as a part time interior designer and fitness instructor.

Anis set out on foot to explore the Kuala Lumpur’s hippest joints and some of the city’s oldest restaurants in Medan Tuanku.

Kuala Lumpur’s increasingly vibrant artisanal scene has seen the rise of several calligraphy workshops that are held quite regularly.

Sabrina Foo shares her tips for women looking to explore Kuala Lumpur and her top places to see and food to try.

Malaysia being a multi-racial and multi-cultural country means that things can be pretty tricky where socially accepted norms are concerned.

Meghana Bahar shares her tips for women looking to explore Kuala Lumpur and her top places to see and food to try.

Exploring Kuala Lumpur by bicycle is great hassle-free way to discover the city. Here are some ideas on how to plan a day of cycling in the capital.

From winning a drawing competition to her recent publishing efforts, Mimi Mashud spoke to us about her journey as an artist and traveller.

Sapna Anand gives us a quick guide to the best places to shop for spices in Kuala Lumpur, and tips us off on the best ways to select and store them.

On a stretch of non-descript shops about three minutes’ walk from Encorp Strand Mall in Petaling Jaya’s Kota Damansara area, one boutique stands...

Diwali, or Deepavali as it is also more commonly known in Malaysia, is one of the most significant festivals in Indian culture and for Hindus the world over...

Vivian Chong is curious about many things, which was probably what led her to carve out a career as a writer. A nomad at heart, she began specialising...

I lay on a semi-hard table covered by a thin sheet of white paper, in a clean, clinical room, so bathed in stark white light I feel I might need my sunglasses. Waist down I am naked, but that doesn’t stop the lady from leaving the tiny room’s door wide open.

If you're looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily city life for a weekend, you don't have to travel too far away. Kuala Lumpur and a few areas outside of the capital play home to some great places for weekend escapes.

KL’s neighbouring city of Petaling Jaya has as much to offer as the capital, and entertainment is not limited to bars, clubs or pubs. If you’re looking for more than just a good tipple to wind down with, here are three ways to liven up your evenings.

The capital city of Malaysia’s largest state beckons with attractions for every type of traveller. Here’s our pick of the ones you should not miss.