KL is not all that Livable, say Expats

KL is not all that Livable, say Expats

Living in Kuala Lumpur can be fun. But not as much fun as it used to be. That’s according to expatriates, based on a new survey about the world’s most livable cities. Conducted by the British consulting firm ECA International, the survey places Kuala Lumpur at a dismal 126th place,…

Mandatory Recycling hits Malaysia

Mandatory Recycling hits Malaysia

As of September first, residents of Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Pahang, Johor, Malacca, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis and Kedah are required to separate their waste to facilitate recycling and improve waste management in Malaysia. “The implementation of this new rule is part of the government’s effort to reduce the amount of solid…

Democratic Activists Plan Mass Protest against Government Corruption

Democratic Activists Plan Mass Protest against Government Corruption

  The movement for Democracy in Malaysia, called Bersih, has planned a major protest against the allegedly corrupt and decidedly struggling Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak and his administration. Called Bersih 4.0, the protest is planned for August 29-30 and arises amidst allegations that Najib smuggled some US$700m into his…