Openings & New Places news in Istana Budaya Kuala Lumpur
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'It's Lit!' design exhibition at The Starhill showcases light and literature synergy
The multidisciplinary exhibition 'It's Lit!', organized by eslite spectrum Kuala Lumpur and xOrdinary, is running at The Starhill until October 30, 2026. Featuring 40 works by 17 Malaysian designers and brands, it aims to connect design with lifestyle and user experience.
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Heritage Valley KL generates RM4.6m sales, benefits 500 entrepreneurs
Heritage Valley Kuala Lumpur, an entrepreneurship hub on Jalan Doraisamy, has recorded cumulative sales of RM4.6 million since August 2025. The RM9.7 million project by UDA Holdings has benefited over 500 entrepreneurs and will be expanded to major cities.
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Malaysian brand 2AM opens first 3D-printed footwear outlet at IOI City Mall
Malaysian footwear brand 2AM has opened its first standalone outlet in Malaysia at IOI City Mall. The brand, founded by Wong Kim Yoong, uses 3D printing to create shoes with unconventional designs from recyclable materials. Following an online launch in China last year, the new physical store allows local consumers to experience the brand's approach to 3D-printed footwear.
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Coolblog opens new outlet at Razak City with one-day Buy 1 Free 1 drink offer
A new Coolblog outlet is opening at Residensi Bandar Razak, Salak South, Kuala Lumpur on 10 September 2026. To celebrate, the chain is offering a Buy 1 Free 1 promotion on all drinks for that day only.
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First Pokemon Centre pop-up in Malaysia sets entry rules for KLCC opening
Malaysia's first Pokemon Centre pop-up store will open at Ombak KLCC in Kuala Lumpur. The operator has released an entry guide with ticketing rules for the opening period from 12 to 14 September 2026. Tickets will be distributed daily from 8AM in Zone 1, with queueing not allowed before 6AM.
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Sundial at Sungai Menyala Forest Reserve offers hands-on astronomy lesson
A large sundial at the Astronomy Square in Sungai Menyala Forest Reserve, Port Dickson, lets visitors tell time using sunlight. The structure, added in 2023, is used by students of Islamic astronomy and has earned a Malaysia Book of Records entry.
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Ombak KLCC retail complex opens in Kuala Lumpur, featuring Petronas gallery and rooftop deck
Ombak KLCC, a new six-storey retail complex in the KLCC precinct of Kuala Lumpur, opened to the public on August 21. The building, designed by KPF, features a distinctive wavy facade, a Petronas gallery, and a rooftop viewing deck. Construction on the 4.03-acre site began in 2019.
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Yokai Tales exhibition brings Japanese folklore to KL Tower from Sept 4-30
An exhibition called 'Yokai Tales: Japan's 47 Prefectures' will be held at the Sky Garden at Kuala Lumpur Tower from 4 to 30 September 2026. It will feature artwork and sculptures inspired by Japanese folklore from three illustrators, along with live sessions and meet-and-greet opportunities.
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Chinatown 1974, a retro Nanyang lifestyle landmark, opens in Petaling Street
Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, officiated the launch of Chinatown 1974 in Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur. The eight-storey building, themed around 1970s retro Nanyang heritage, houses a kopitiam, restaurants, a hotel, and a rooftop bar, giving new life to an old asset.
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Pasar Malaya 2.0 heritage market with 20 artisan stalls opens tomorrow at The Federal KL
Pasar Malaya 2.0, a heritage market featuring 20 local artisan stalls, will be held tomorrow, September 5th, from 11 am to 7 pm at The Federal Kuala Lumpur. The free-admission event is part of The Living History Project Impact Festival '26 and will offer traditional snacks, kebayas, vintage fashion, and free makeovers.
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Goldsboro Books opens first permanent international branch in KL's BookXcess
The Goldsboro Room, the first permanent international home for London's Goldsboro Books, has opened at The Library by BookXcess in Sunway Square Mall. The 140-square-foot space offers signed, numbered and limited first editions, with most titles priced between RM150 and RM200. The launch featured rare collectibles, including a signed JK Rowling book and first editions of Tolkien and Fleming.
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130 Years Of Unagi Craft Comes To Kuala Lumpur This September
A limited-time unagi dining promotion, Koihei Unagi Promotion, will be held from 10 to 30 September at Zipangu by Nadaman in Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur. The menu features traditional Japanese eel preparations from Koihei, a 130-year-old eel house, with prices starting from RM180.