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Kuala Lumpur has just landed among the world’s top street-food cities.Time Out ranked Kuala Lumpur #2 globally, scoring...
25/08/2026

Kuala Lumpur has just landed among the world’s top street-food cities.

Time Out ranked Kuala Lumpur #2 globally, scoring the Malaysian capital 62% just one point behind Ho Chi Minh City. It also placed KL ahead of Bangkok, Hanoi and Mexico City.

The ranking reflects what makes Kuala Lumpur street food so distinctive: Malay, Chinese, Indian and other culinary influences coming together across the city.

From nasi lemak and laksa to roti canai, char kway teow and countless hawker dishes, KL offers an unusually diverse food culture at street level.

It’s another reminder that Malaysia’s food scene isn’t just popular with locals Kuala Lumpur is now recognised as one of the world’s leading street-food destinations.

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At just 19, Malaysian sprinter Danish Iftikhar has become only the second Malaysian ever to reach a World U20 100m final...
21/08/2026

At just 19, Malaysian sprinter Danish Iftikhar has become only the second Malaysian ever to reach a World U20 100m final.

Danish ran a season-best 10.30s in the heats before finishing second in his semifinal in 10.36s, securing his place among the world’s top U20 sprinters.

The only other Malaysian to reach a World U20 100m final was Azeem Fahmi, who finished fifth in Cali with a time of 10.14s.

Danish is already closing the gap. His personal best of 10.18s is just 0.04 seconds off Azeem’s World U20 final time.

And this isn’t his first major international result. He won SEA Games bronze at 19 after running 10.26s last December.

From SEA Games medalist to World U20 finalist, Danish Iftikhar is emerging as one of Malaysia’s next big sprinting talents.

At just 19, Rishika Suntharam has become the only Malaysian admitted to Caltech’s Class of 2030 turning a passion for ma...
20/08/2026

At just 19, Rishika Suntharam has become the only Malaysian admitted to Caltech’s Class of 2030 turning a passion for mathematics into a path in AI research.

After scoring 10A+ in SPM, Rishika conducted 270 gradient descent experiments and presented her research at an international conference in Italy.

But getting to Caltech wasn’t straightforward. With limited exposure to elite university applications, competitions and scholarships, she had to research opportunities and build her own roadmap — and nearly ruled Caltech out altogether.

Now, she’s not only pursuing AI research at one of the world’s leading STEM institutions, but also working to create opportunities for more Malaysian girls.

Through Girls in Numbers, which she co-founded, Rishika has already reached 1,200+ Malaysian girls, with ambitions to expand across Southeast Asia.

At just 23, this Sabahan brought Malaysian food to a German university campus serving around 200 portions of nasi lemak ...
19/08/2026

At just 23, this Sabahan brought Malaysian food to a German university campus serving around 200 portions of nasi lemak at TU Dortmund’s summer festival.

Ganeisraaj Kathiravan’s journey began in Tawau, Sabah, where he represented the state in badminton before joining the Royal Military College, balancing academics, leadership and military training.

He later chose a JPA scholarship to study Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at TU Dortmund, while also co-founding Tapauu, a student meal platform focused on making affordable campus food more accessible.

Then came a different kind of project: bringing a taste of Malaysia to Germany.

His team prepared around 200 portions of nasi lemak, alongside Malaysian drinks and Aiskrim Malaysia, for TU Dortmund’s summer festival — giving international students a taste of Malaysian food and culture.

Now, Ganeisraaj hopes to take Tapauu further and make affordable student meals more accessible, particularly for B40 students.

From Tawau to Germany, this is a story about Malaysian talent, student entrepreneurship and taking a piece of home to the world.

150,000 jars of sambal sold in just 114 seconds. Khairul Aming’s latest Sambal Nyet Bilis launch generated RM3.5 million...
18/08/2026

150,000 jars of sambal sold in just 114 seconds.

Khairul Aming’s latest Sambal Nyet Bilis launch generated RM3.5 million in one TikTok livestream, with the stream peaking at 388,000 viewers.

But the viral launch came after six months of product development. Khairul worked directly with fishermen in Setiu, Terengganu and chilli farmers in Banting, Selangor to understand and source the key ingredients behind the new sambal.

The result? 150,000 jars sold out in 1 minute 54 seconds.

It’s another example of how Malaysian food brands are using local ingredients, creator-led storytelling and TikTok commerce to build businesses at extraordinary speed.

But the bigger question is: Will the product live up to the hype once customers actually taste it? 👀

RM3,000 turned into a Malaysian gift brand trusted by Grab, Maybank and Isetan. 🇲🇾Jeslyn Ooi founded Happy Dumpy in 2019...
17/08/2026

RM3,000 turned into a Malaysian gift brand trusted by Grab, Maybank and Isetan. 🇲🇾

Jeslyn Ooi founded Happy Dumpy in 2019 to turn Malaysia’s traditional food culture into meaningful, modern gifts. Starting with RM3,000 of her own savings, she created bak chang-inspired pouches and sold her first 100 pieces at a single market.

But the idea was bigger than merchandise. Jeslyn travelled across Malaysia, speaking with hawkers, chefs and traditional food makers to uncover the history and symbolism behind familiar foods like kuih kapit, angku kuih and bak chang.

That storytelling became the brand’s edge.

Today, Happy Dumpy has created Malaysian-inspired corporate gifts for major brands including Grab, Accenture, Maybank and Isetan, while reaching international markets.

From traditional kuih to modern design, Jeslyn is showing how Malaysian heritage can become a global creative business.

This Malaysian brand turned “good bacteria” into a household idea.Vitagen helped introduce generations of Malaysians to ...
13/08/2026

This Malaysian brand turned “good bacteria” into a household idea.

Vitagen helped introduce generations of Malaysians to cultured milk, probiotics and the concept of beneficial bacteria through a simple, family-friendly product.

The story began with Singapore entrepreneur Thio Keng P**n, who entered dairy manufacturing in 1963 and later took control of Malaysia Dairy Industries. Malaysia Milk was established in 1969 to expand the business locally.

In 1977, Malaysia Milk began manufacturing in Petaling Jaya and launched Vitagen, which it describes as Malaysia’s first cultured milk drink.

The challenge was making an unfamiliar concept easy to understand. Fermentation and Lactobacillus were not exactly everyday conversation.

Vitagen made the idea accessible through small bottles, fruit flavours and memorable branding, turning probiotics into something families could easily recognise.

The strategy worked.

By 2013, a company executive said Vitagen held more than 60% of Malaysia’s cultured milk market. The business also expanded with a second factory in Kapar in 2012.

Over the years, Vitagen grew beyond its original cultured milk offering, introducing lower-sugar products and expanding its positioning around probiotics, gut health and wellbeing.

Nearly five decades later, the childhood drink remains one of Malaysia’s most recognisable cultured milk brands.

From an unfamiliar scientific concept to a household name, Vitagen did more than sell a drink. It helped build Malaysia’s cultured milk category.

From zero to 8-figure revenue in under a year without outside funding.Malaysian fitness brand ONTHEGO ONTHEGO MY is prov...
12/08/2026

From zero to 8-figure revenue in under a year without outside funding.

Malaysian fitness brand ONTHEGO ONTHEGO MY is proving that building your own products can be a powerful competitive advantage.

Founded by Emuff Dhiya Emuff Dhiya and fitness coach Arieff Abas Arieff Abas ONTHEGO set out to solve a growing problem: quality protein supplements were becoming too expensive, while trust in locally branded supplements remained low.

Instead of outsourcing production, the founders invested in controlling every stage of the process, from formulation and manufacturing to quality control. Their focus on transparency, affordability, and product quality helped the brand stand out in a crowded market.

Their first breakthrough wasn’t protein. A zero-calorie seasoning gained traction across Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei before ONTHEGO launched its Pure Protein Isolate range.

Today, the brand has sold more than 600,000 packs, achieved 8-figure revenue, expanded across three regional markets, and continues to grow its product portfolio with mass gainers, clear protein, and pre-workout supplements.

ONTHEGO’s journey highlights how innovation, product control, and customer trust can help Malaysian brands compete at scale.

A Sabah-born artist was told there was “no future” in art. Her digital cat now has 2.5 million followers and has grown i...
11/08/2026

A Sabah-born artist was told there was “no future” in art. Her digital cat now has 2.5 million followers and has grown into a six-figure creative business.

Olive Yong grew up in Keningau, Sabah, dreaming of becoming an artist. Instead, she studied music education and planned to become a piano teacher.

At university, she was introduced to digital drawing by Wee Lim. She began posting a chubby cat online under the name Bichi Mao and reached 60,000 followers within just six months.

But building an audience was only the beginning.

Olive turned Bichi Mao into a business through books, merchandise, commissions, events and brand collaborations. Her first Comic Fiesta appearance earned just RM1,000. By 2022, she was attending around 20 events a year.

The growth came with a cost. Olive became so overwhelmed with the commercial and operational side of the business that she barely had time to create.

That changed when Wee Lim took over the business operations through Niko Studio, allowing Olive to focus on art, storytelling and growing Bichi Mao.

Today, Bichi Mao has more than 2.5 million followers, over one billion GIF views and 10 books translated into more than 20 languages.

What started as a digital drawing became a global creative brand.

Olive Yong’s story is a reminder that creative careers do not always follow traditional paths. Sometimes, the thing people tell you has “no future” becomes the thing that builds your future.

Sarawak is putting Malaysian animation and gaming on the global creative map.BAGFEST 2026 is bringing more than 30 speak...
10/08/2026

Sarawak is putting Malaysian animation and gaming on the global creative map.

BAGFEST 2026 is bringing more than 30 speakers and 50 exhibitors to Kuching, with industry leaders connected to Pixar, Wētā FX, Hasbro Entertainment and The Pinkfong Company joining some of Malaysia’s biggest creative names.

Creators behind Upin & Ipin, Ejen Ali and No Straight Roads will also take the stage, creating a rare opportunity for Malaysian talent to connect directly with international studios and industry leaders.

But BAGFEST is about more than inspiration.

Creators can pitch ideas, showcase portfolios, meet publishers and investors, and explore partnerships that could take Malaysian intellectual property to international markets.

With Sarawak aiming to strengthen its position as a regional hub for animation, gaming and digital content, BAGFEST 2026 could become an important meeting point between Southeast Asian creators and the global creative industry.

📍 Kuching, Sarawak
📅 19–23 August 2026

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