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Malaysia’s MRT, LRT and KTM trains use a fail-safe system that automatically stops operations if signalling cables are cut. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

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Chacko Restaurant in Bukit Gasing specialises in Kerala fare. — Picture by Ethan Lau

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Police said an actress and her husband have been remanded for three days starting today to assist police investigations into an alleged scam involving the sale of non-existent alienated land lots, which caused losses of RM1.5 million. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

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7 h ago

Head to Chacko Restaurant in Bukit Gasing for a taste of Kerala, from ‘meen pollichathu’ to ‘biryani’

Chacko Restaurant in Bukit Gasing specialises in Kerala fare. — Picture by Ethan Lau

PETALING JAYA, Mar 5 — A little over a month ago, I wrote about Restaurant Daawat in Bukit Bintang and its distinctive Kerala offerings, which have fast become a firm favourite of mine.So when I heard about Chacko Restaurant — also specialising in Kerala cuisine, but located much closer to...

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This Volcano Curry Mee is topped with so many ingredients. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

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Overseas Union Garden’s Volcano Curry House serves a thick, fragrant curry mee and curry ‘chee cheong fun’ with ‘yong liew’

Cake Jalan Tiung’s new menu for iftar. — Picture courtesy of Cake Jalan Tiung

Eat-drink / 2d ago

From bakery café to ‘buka puasa’: Cake Jalan Tiung dishes up ‘ayam gepuk’, ‘sup ekor’ and ‘itik salai’ for iftar

Craving Melaka-style Nyonya Lemak Laksa at home? Now you can cook it using the Nyonya Paste with the right ingredients. — Picture by Choo Choy May

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Peranakan chef Debbie Teoh introduces a versatile spice paste for home cooks everywhere

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Chacko Restaurant in Bukit Gasing specialises in Kerala fare. — Picture by Ethan Lau

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Head to Chacko Restaurant in Bukit Gasing for a taste of Kerala, from ‘meen pollichathu’ to ‘biryani’

This Volcano Curry Mee is topped with so many ingredients. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

1d ago

Overseas Union Garden’s Volcano Curry House serves a thick, fragrant curry mee and curry ‘chee cheong fun’ with ‘yong liew’

Cake Jalan Tiung’s new menu for iftar. — Picture courtesy of Cake Jalan Tiung

2d ago

From bakery café to ‘buka puasa’: Cake Jalan Tiung dishes up ‘ayam gepuk’, ‘sup ekor’ and ‘itik salai’ for iftar

Craving Melaka-style Nyonya Lemak Laksa at home? Now you can cook it using the Nyonya Paste with the right ingredients. — Picture by Choo Choy May

02 Mar 2026

Peranakan chef Debbie Teoh introduces a versatile spice paste for home cooks everywhere

Crab Bro Noodle House specialises in the viral crab roe noodles, which originated in Shanghai. — Picture by Ethan Lau

01 Mar 2026

A cornucopia of crab: Shanghai-style crab roe noodles at Kuala Lumpur’s Crab Bro Noodle House

Mediterranean sardine and tomato spaghetti. — Picture by CK Lim

28 Feb 2026

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Penko Sushi & Grill Izakaya is the Sushinosuke group’s third opening in Malaysia, offering their trademark ‘sushi’, but now with ‘yakitori’ and ‘izakaya’ fare too. — Picture by Ethan Lau

27 Feb 2026

Penko Sushi & Grill Izakaya: KL’s newest Japanese spot for ‘sushi’ and ‘yakitori’ opens in Medan Pasar

Nyonya ‘cendol’ at UES Siew Tin Nyonya Kitchen in Melaka. — Picture by CK Lim

26 Feb 2026

From ‘cendol’ to chicken wings, lunch at Melaka’s UES Siew Tin Nyonya Kitchen is proof you can never have too much ‘gula Melaka’

A simple ‘thosai’ breakfast at Viruunthu in Semenyih. — Picture by CK Lim

24 Feb 2026

Humble ‘thosai’ transforms into a feast at Viruunthu in Semenyih, served with heartfelt hospitality

Hot Buns Co. serves up well crafted burgers to satisfy your cravings.—Picture by Lee Khang Yi

23 Feb 2026

It’s burger and French fries bliss at Hot Buns Co. inside APW Bangsar

The special ‘appam’ at Esther’s Appam Stall comes topped with coconut milk in the centre. — Picture by Ethan Lau

22 Feb 2026

Off the beaten path in Ipoh: Esther’s Appam Stall in Buntong serves standout ‘appam’, ‘vadai’ and ‘paniyaram’

The newly-opened bakery-café Granule in Section 19, PJ. — Picture by CK Lim

21 Feb 2026

From a Cordon Bleu inspired pastry to a divinely decadent chocolate tart, newly-opened Granule flourishes in Section 19, PJ

For close to 10 years, Via Pre has served up comforting pork-free Italian fare to loyal regulars from its quiet corner in Bukit Damansara. — Picture by Choo Choy May

20 Feb 2026

From Piedmont to Penang to KL: 10 years on, Via Pre still serving a slice of Italy to all who dine here

Crispy Portuguese egg tarts with a silky egg custard centre can be relished at Sri Eurasian Cuisine. — Pictures by Lee Khang Yi

20 Feb 2026

Head to Bangsar’s Restoran Sri Eurasian Cuisine for classic Eurasian eats... and some Portugese egg tarts

The requisite platter of ‘yee sang’. — Picture by CK Lim

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