Category: Lifestyle
LifestyleMalaysian Government to License KL Malls as Transport Hubs for Express Buses from Singapore
Kuala Lumpur, 22 January 2026 — The Malaysian government is set to allow selected shopping malls in the Klang Valley to become official public...
Asia NewsChina Becomes a Major Global Player in Luxury Food Production, Challenging Traditional Exporters
BEIJING, 18 January 2026 — China’s food sector is undergoing a remarkable transformation as local producers of luxury foods such as caviar and foie...
LifestyleInvasive Plants Still Threaten Kinabalu Park’s World Heritage Status, Say Conservationists
KOTA KINABALU, 18 January 2026 — Conservation experts warn that invasive alien plant species continue to pose a significant threat to the ecological integrity...
LifestyleRegistration Department Clarifies Compliance With High Court Ruling On MyKad Issuance For Teenager
KUALA LUMPUR, 12 January 2026 — The National Registration Department (JPN) has issued a clarification regarding its compliance with a recent High Court ruling...
Business and FinancePenang tourism poised for strong growth in 2026 with over eight million visitors expected
BATU KAWAN, 10 January 2026 — Penang’s tourism sector is expected to sustain strong momentum in 2026, with more than eight million visitors projected...
LifestylePLUS launches Malaysia’s first ANPR tolling pilot on North–South Expressway
KUALA LUMPUR, 10 January 2026 — PLUS Malaysia Berhad has rolled out Malaysia’s first Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) open-payment tolling pilot, allowing selected...
Food & EateryThe Reunion Dinner: Why Chinese New Year’s Most Sacred Meal Endures, and How Restaurants Are Reimagining It
Art & Culture | The Ledger Asia KUALA LUMPUR, 4 JANUARY 2026 — On the eve of Chinese New Year, as lanterns glow and...
LifestyleAnwar officiates launch of ‘I LITE U’ lighting project in Bukit Bintang
KUALA LUMPUR, 3 January 2026 — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim tonight officiated the launch of the ‘I LITE U’ Lighting Innovation Project at Pavilion,...
Asia NewsDating Apps Turn to Asia as ‘Swipe-Right Fatigue’ Hits Western Markets
ASIA, 3 JANUARY 2026 — Leading online dating companies are increasingly pivoting their growth strategies toward Asia as user engagement and revenue in North...
LifestyleReal Estate Agent Loses Over RM750,000 to Online Gambling Scam
KUALA LUMPUR, 2 JANUARY 2026 — A local real estate agent has reportedly lost more than RM750,000 after falling victim to a sophisticated online...
Food & EateryIn the Hands of the Experts: How Durian Sellers Can Tell Varieties by Touch and Sight, and What It Says About Malaysian Fruit Culture
Editor’s Pick | The Ledger Asia GEORGE TOWN, 2 JANUARY 2026 — In the world of tropical fruits, one king reigns supreme: the durian,...