Jalan Tun Perak
The Origin Jalan Tun Perak was first named as Java Street, as there are a large number of Javanese traders and settlers along the street. The street is also a boundary between the Malay and Chinese quarters in the 1800s. It was one of the busiest road since the early 1900s and became a shopping […]
Jimmy O. Yang Returns to Asia: Kuala Lumpur Gears Up for a Night of Laughter This November
Hong Kong-born American comedian and actor Jimmy O. Yang will be taking the stage in Kuala Lumpur as part of his global tour.
Tsutaya Books is Opening Its First Southeast Asian store in Pavilion Bukit Jalil on July 7
One of the world’s most beautiful bookstores, Tsutaya Books is opening up their first Southeast Asian store in Kuala Lumpur. With their final preparation and set up at Pavilion Bukit Jalil almost done, they are ready for the launch on July 7, 2022.
Jalan Tun H.S. Lee: Exploring One of Kuala Lumpur’s Oldest Streets
Few streets in Kuala Lumpur offer a glimpse into the city’s early history quite like Jalan Tun H.S. Lee. Running through the heart of the old city centre, this historic road has witnessed Kuala Lumpur’s transformation from a muddy mining settlement into Malaysia’s modern capital. Today, Jalan Tun H.S. Lee is known for its heritage […]
Jalan Petaling
Jalan Petaling is one of the busiest streets in downtown Kuala Lumpur and one of the earliest to be built in the tin mining town around March 1875. This road leads to the tin mines and was named after the village, Kampung Petaling. The name of the village and the street originate from the petaling […]
Jalan Imbi
Jalan Imbi is named after Sergeant Imby bin Seedin, who joined the police force at the early age of 16 and later appointed as as Chief Native Warder in Malacca for 17 years and then the Pudu Jail for 21 1/2 years. The junction Jalan Imbi and Jalan Pudu was the lot of Imby’s house […]
Malaysia’s Ais Kacang Featured in National Geographic’s Eight Ice Cream Styles From Around The World
Ais kacang, or also known as Air Batu Campur is a type of dessert made with shaved iced and mixed with syrups, beans and nuts. The traditional dessert has went through different alterations through the years and there are a lot of special variations offered now.
Best Nyonya Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur (Peranakan Food You Must Try)
Peranakan or Nyonya cuisine is a blend of recipes from different cultures due to the inter-marriage of our ancestors. This has created a unique cuisine of its own, and you’ve just got to try it.
Merdeka 118 Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia’s Tallest Skyscraper & World’s Second Tallest Building
Merdeka 118 is the second tallest building in the world behind the Burj Khalifa and the tallest in Malaysia with a height of 678.9 metres.
Best Kakigori & Bingsu in Kuala Lumpur: Japanese & Korean Shaved Ice Desserts
Something similar to Malaysia’s local ais kacang, kakigōri is a Japanese shaved ice dessert flavoured with different syrups and ingredients. If you’re craving for kakigōri in Kuala Lumpur, find out more about our list of cafes that offers kakigōri.