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Tag: Kuala Lumpur

Get a panoramic view of KL from FRIM’s Forest Skywalk

KUALA LUMPUR : Ever imagine getting a bird’s eye-view of the federal capital from an altitude of 141 metres above … More

Botanical, Forest, Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM), Kuala Lumpur, Skywalk

KL creeps back to life

As SOPs are gradually lifted for the fully vaccinated, businesses which had remained closed for many months dust off their … More

Covid19, Kuala Lumpur, MySejahtera, Pandemic, Vaccination

‘We focus on getting through each day’: Old KL eateries dig into savings while waiting out COVID-19 storm

KUALA LUMPUR : Petaling Street, a usually bustling area, was deserted and quiet under the current total lockdown.  Peter Chin, who has … More

Covid19, Food, Kuala Lumpur, Lockdown, Restaurant

It’s not just LRT driver’s fault, says ex-Prasarana boss

PETALING JAYA : Is it right to blame only the driver of the empty train for Monday’s LRT collision, which … More

Collision, Investigation, Kelana Jaya Line, Kuala Lumpur, LRT, Prasarana, Transport

Ex-MOT officer: LRT accident not caused by just one guy pressing a wrong button

He poses whether Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system had malfunctioned or was manually disabled. How could two light rail transit … More

Collision, Kelana Jaya Line, Kuala Lumpur, LRT, Prasarana, Transport

2 victims in LRT train collision in KL undergo brain surgery; another needed cerebral resuscitation

KUALA LUMPUR : Two passengers who were injured in the collision between two LRT trains on Monday (May 24) evening … More

Collision, Kelana Jaya Line, Kuala Lumpur, LRT, Prasarana, Transport

Driver of empty LRT train headed in wrong direction, says Wee

Transport minister says initial investigations show human error resulted in collision KUALA LUMPUR – The driver of the empty light … More

Collision, Kelana Jaya Line, Kuala Lumpur, LRT, Prasarana

Human error behind Kelana Jaya LRT collision, ex-Prasarana CEO posits

Datuk Ridza Abdoh Salleh says head-on crash unlikely, as this would’ve resulted in worse damage – and deaths KUALA LUMPUR … More

Collision, Kelana Jaya Line, Kuala Lumpur, LRT, Prasarana

Prasana offers RM1,000 compensation each to all 213 LRT crash victims to cover medical cost, lost income

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 : Public transport operator Prasarana Malaysia Bhd today announced an RM1,000 compensation package for over 200 … More

Collision, Compensation, Kelana Jaya Line, Kuala Lumpur, LRT, Prasarana, Transport

First incident in Kelana Jaya LRT line’s 23-year history

KUALA LUMPUR: The collision involving two trains on the Kelana Jaya Light Rail Transit (LRT) line is the first such … More

Collision, Kelana Jaya Line, Kuala Lumpur, LRT, Transport

Rescuers faced uphill task to retrieve passengers

KUALA LUMPUR: Operations to evacuate victims of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) train collision was a challenging endeavour for rescuers. … More

Collision, Kelana Jaya Line, Kuala Lumpur, LRT

Transport minister: 166 wounded including 47 seriously hurt in LRT train crash near KLCC

The incident involves trains number 40 and 81. KUALA LUMPUR: At least 166 people were hurt including 47 with serious … More

Collision, Kuala Lumpur, LRT, Transport

Data shows average cost of living in KL is RM3,300 monthly

THE cost of living for a single person in Kuala Lumpur (KL) is estimated at about RM3,262, which remains the … More

Cost of living, Data, Kuala Lumpur

‘We do it to keep busy’: Elderly sisters continue knife sharpening trade in Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR : Sparks flew as Yip Yoke Lin, 74, held the Chinese chef knife she was sharpening at a 30-degree angle … More

Chinatown, Knife Sharperning, Kuala Lumpur, Skills, Trade

Tackling the problem of homelessness

Homelessness might appear to be a complicated issue but people will suffer if nothing is done. The pandemic has exposed … More

Economy, Homeless, Kuala Lumpur, Poverty

JOM! GO: KL by bus and on foot

THERE is so much more to the country’s capital than just tall buildings and iconic landmarks, and one of the … More

Destination, Kuala Lumpur, Photography, Tourism

Picturesque KL: A walk down memory lane

Some favourite haunting grounds are still standing strong like our school and Central Market, while some are done and dusted … More

Destination, Kuala Lumpur, Photography

Embracing KL’s migrants through words, images

E-book captures the realities of the faces and voices of the often discounted KUALA LUMPUR is not just a melting pot … More

Community, e-book, Kuala Lumpur, Migrants

Many low-income PPR folk don’t know what aid is available — UN study

KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysia, which needs to expand its social aid programs, also has to greatly raise awareness about the … More

Covid19, Kuala Lumpur, Low-income, Social Aid

Strong family bonds, traditional flavours help 72-year-old KL eatery weather tough times

From no-frills everyday dishes like fried rice and stewed noodles, to elaborate, sumptuous items such as eight treasure braised whole duck, Sek Yuen continues to tempt food connoisseurs with traditional flavours that can be hard to find elsewhere.

Cuisine, Eatery, Food, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Sek Yuen

The Best Malaysian Victories In ONE Championship History

Malaysia’s martial arts superstars have found a home for their elite skills in ONE Championship. Led by a predominantly young … More

Agilan Thani, Championship, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Martial Arts, MMA

Recent Posts

  • Pahang girl punches through adversity to compete in Muay Thai world championships November 19, 2021
  • Zafrul, at least 3 ministers protested move to award Najib RM100 million house November 19, 2021
  • REPORT Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 flight #MH370 entered a holding pattern for 22 minutes November 19, 2021
  • Ex-CFO says flew to Middle East to meet Najib over The Edge’s ‘attacks’ on 1MDB, former PM was mulling whether to act November 19, 2021
  • I only asked for my entitlement as ex-PM, says Najib November 19, 2021
  • ‘Toothless tigers?’: Ex-director says 1MDB board was given misleading info, and ‘used’ to make transactions look legitimate November 19, 2021
  • Nazir repeats call for deliberative platform to work alongside existing democratic processes for Malaysia’s reset November 19, 2021
  • Najib’s 1MDB trial: Ex-director Ismee says he was worried over decisions made, submitted resignation letter in 2015 but was rejected November 19, 2021
  • RM100 mil privilege for Najib forces opposition to reconsider ties with govt November 19, 2021
  • Budget 2022 passes first round as Harapan did not back bloc vote call November 19, 2021
  • Zafrul confirms cabinet discussion after Dr M queries RM100m housing for Najib November 19, 2021
  • 63-year-old widow in India donates all of her properties worth over RM500,000 to rickshaw puller for services to her family November 18, 2021
  • Used Indonesian goods collector finds diamond ring worth RM24,000, uses cash to build own house and get married November 18, 2021
  • Who will win Melaka? November 18, 2021
  • Bersatu heavyweight foresees a hung assembly in Malacca November 18, 2021

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