Culture, Food & Entertainment
Religion, heritage, food, the arts and community life.
60 guides · 6 topics
Religion & Beliefs · 12
ReligionComplete guide to religion in Malaysia: 2020 census breakdown, Islam as the official religion, freedom of worship, the…IslamComplete guide to Islam in Malaysia: Sunni Shafi'i tradition, Islam as the religion of the Federation, JAKIM, syariah…ChristianityComplete guide to Christianity in Malaysia: Catholic and Protestant denominations, the SIB and Borneo churches, why…CatholicComplete guide to the Roman Catholic Church in Malaysia: 1511 Portuguese Melaka origins, the nine dioceses, St Peter's…BuddhismComplete guide to Buddhism in Malaysia: Mahayana, Theravada and Vajrayana traditions, Chinese-Malaysian practice, Wesak…HinduismComplete guide to Hinduism in Malaysia: Tamil estate heritage, Saivite worship, Batu Caves and major temples, Thaipusam…TaoismComplete guide to Taoism, Confucianism and Chinese folk religion in Malaysia: the three teachings, deities like Mazu…SikhismComplete guide to Sikhism in Malaysia: Punjabi migration and colonial police/military roots, beliefs and the Ten Gurus…BahaiGuide to the Baháʼí Faith in Malaysia: arrival in the 1950s, Yankee Leong and the first assemblies, the 1964 National…MormonGuide to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) in Malaysia: beliefs, history and 1977 recognition…Indigenous BeliefsGuide to indigenous and animist beliefs in Malaysia: Orang Asli traditions of the Peninsula, Kadazan-Dusun Momolianism…HalalComplete halal guide for Malaysia. Halal restaurants, prayer facilities, Muslim-friendly hotels, and tips for Muslim…
Heritage & Identity · 12
CultureComplete guide to Malaysian culture. Understand local customs, etiquette, festivals, religions, traditions, and…HistoryExplore Malaysia's rich history. Heritage sites, museums, colonial architecture, and cultural landmarks across the…NostalgiaRelive Malaysian childhood memories: iconic snacks (Mamee, Ding Dang, Choki Choki), traditional games (congkak, batu…FolkloreComplete guide to Malaysian supernatural folklore: pontianak, toyol, penanggalan, urban legends, haunted places, bomoh…LanguageComplete Malaysian language guide for travelers and expats. Learn Bahasa Malaysia basics, Manglish, essential phrases…Malaysian NamesHow Malaysian names really work: Malay bin/binti, Chinese surname-first dialect romanisation, Indian a/l and a/p, Sikh…HonorificsWhat Malaysia's federal and state honours mean - Tun, Tan Sri, Datuk, Dato' Sri - who confers them, how to address…MonarchyMalaysia elects a new king every 5 years. How the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is chosen, his powers, the 9 royal states, the…PeranakanExplore Peranakan (Baba Nyonya) heritage in Malaysia: origins, Nyonya cuisine, the kebaya, beaded shoes, Baba Malay…FestivalsComplete guide to Malaysian festivals. Hari Raya, Chinese New Year, Deepavali, Thaipusam, and cultural events calendar…MH370What happened to MH370: the 8 March 2014 disappearance, timeline, satellite data, searches, debris found, theories, the…Traditional GamesExplore Malaysia's traditional games: congkak, gasing, wau bulan, batu seremban and sepak takraw. Rules, history…
Arts & Media · 13
BooksA curated Malaysian reading list for 2026: Malaysia history and 1MDB, Malaysian novelists, the network state and…Malaysian AuthorsData-driven guide to Malaysia's best authors and books, ranked by real metrics (prizes, translations, adaptations…Malaysian ArtistsFrom P. Ramlee and Sudirman to Siti Nurhaliza, Search, Sheila Majid and Yuna, the definitive guide to Malaysia's music…Malaysian ComediansMeet Malaysia's top comedians, from Harith Iskander and Jason Leong to Sepahtu and Uncle Roger. Stand-up clubs, Raja…Malaysian ComicsA complete guide to Lat, creator of The Kampung Boy, and the story of Malaysian comics: from Rejabhad and Gila-Gila to…Malaysian MoviesFrom P. Ramlee's golden age to Mat Kilau's RM97 million record: the full guide to Malaysian movies, studios, directors…Malaysian TVYour 2026 guide to Malaysian TV and drama Melayu: RTM, TV3, Astro Ria, Slot Akasia, sooka, Tonton and Viu, plus top…Standup ComedyA practical guide to Malaysia's live stand-up comedy scene in 2026: comedy clubs and open mics in KL, Penang and JB…Street ArtDiscover Malaysia's best street art, from Penang's George Town murals and Ipoh's Art of OldTown to KL's Kwai Chai Hong…CollectiblesThe complete guide to collecting in Malaysia: coins from Straits Settlements to Bank Negara, rare banknotes, stamps…Banned MediaNeutral, fact-based reference on books, films, music, and magazines banned by the Malaysian government.Batik FashionMalaysian batik and songket explained: canting vs cap techniques, Kelantan and Terengganu heritage, motifs…StreetwearStreetwear in Malaysia: homegrown brands (Pestle & Mortar, Nerdunit, Tarik Jeans, Oxwhite), where to shop in KL, JB and…
Food & Drink · 15
FoodUltimate guide to Malaysian food. Discover must-try dishes, best hawker centers, regional specialties, and food culture…Street FoodUltimate street food guide for Malaysia. Best hawker centers, night markets, must-try dishes, and where to find…DurianYour 2026 guide to Malaysian durian: Musang King (D197), Black Thorn (D200) and more, with clone codes, season dates…CoffeeComplete 2026 guide to coffee in Malaysia: how to order kopi like a local (kopi O, kopi C, gau, peng, kosong), what…TeaComplete 2026 guide to tea in Malaysia: how to order teh like a local (teh tarik, teh O, teh C, teh halia, kurang…Malaysian DessertsFrom cendol and ais kacang to onde-onde, kuih lapis and kek lapis Sarawak, a complete Malaysia guide to traditional…Kopitiam MamakThe definitive guide to Malaysian kopitiam and mamak culture: coffee ordering system (kopi-O, kopi-C), iconic dishes…Ipoh FoodWhat to eat in Ipoh in 2026: white coffee, bean sprout chicken, kai see hor fun, dim sum and the Old Town kopitiams…Johor Bahru FoodWhat to eat in Johor Bahru in 2026: laksa Johor, mee bandung, nasi beriani gam, kacang pool, curry fish head, the best…KL FoodWhat to eat in Kuala Lumpur in 2026: nasi lemak, KL Hokkien mee, chili pan mee, bak kut teh, banana leaf rice, plus…Kuching FoodA local guide to eating in Kuching, Sarawak in 2026: Sarawak laksa, kolo mee, midin, umai, ayam pansuh, plus Topspot…Melaka FoodWhat to eat in Melaka in 2026: chicken rice balls, Nyonya laksa, satay celup, cendol, asam pedas and Portuguese devil…Penang FoodWhat to eat in Penang: char koay teow, assam laksa, Hokkien mee, cendol, nasi kandar, plus George Town's best food…AlcoholAlcohol in Malaysia 2026: the drinking age of 21, syariah rules for Muslims, high excise duties, big brewers, duty-free…Home EspressoHome espresso setup in Malaysia 2026: choosing an espresso machine and grinder, RM budget tiers, milk steaming, beans…
Community & Clubs · 5
FreemasonsA neutral reference on Freemasonry in Malaysia: what it is and is not, the history and three constitutions, a lodge…Private Members ClubsA resident's guide to elite Malaysian clubs: heritage clubs, KLGCC and golf memberships as tradable assets, business…Boys Girls BrigadeA factual guide to The Boys' Brigade in Malaysia and The Girls' Brigade Malaysia: history, mottoes, age sections…ScoutsCharitiesHow to donate in Malaysia: check LHDN Section 44(6) tax deductibility, verify a charity is registered, understand zakat…
Sports & Fandom · 3
EsportsMalaysia's esports and gaming scene in 2026: top teams, tournaments, prize money, careers, salaries, government support…Malaysian SportsHow Malaysia plays and follows sport: badminton, football, sepak takraw, MotoGP and more, plus how to watch live or…Malaysian Sports LegendsFrom Lee Chong Wei and Nicol David to Pandelela Rinong, Azizulhasni Awang and Mokhtar Dahari, meet the Malaysian sports…