Food & Lifestyle news in Klia
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7,887 join IHH Sky Race to conquer Merdeka 118 Tower
A total of 7,887 participants took part in The IHH Sky Race at Merdeka 118 Tower in Kuala Lumpur last weekend. Participants had to conquer 118 floors and 2,845 steps, including an eight-year-old child, an 81-year-old veteran climber and a disabled athlete from the United States.
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KBS Tower Run at Menara KBS encourages Malaysians to take the stairs
Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari said stair climbing should become a simple daily habit to build a healthy lifestyle. He spoke after joining the KBS Tower Run at Menara KBS in Putrajaya today, which also drew nearby residents and world tower-running champion Soh Wai Ching.
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Sejiwa Social Club opens in Cyberjaya with pickleball, padel and dining
Sejiwa Social Club launched in Cyberjaya on 30 August 2026, occupying about 30,000 sq ft inside the 28-acre Royal Selangor Polo & Equestrian Club. The venue combines pickleball, padel, polo, equestrian activities, dining and entertainment, with courts named after Selangor's nine districts. The launch event featured celebrity court sessions, exhibition matches and a Merdeka countdown with fireworks.
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JCPAC opens The Studio with four local theatre productions
The Jeffrey Cheah Performing Arts Centre (JCPAC) in Sunway City Kuala Lumpur has opened a new black-box space, The Studio, seating 150. Four productions will run from this weekend through November, including FORK IT, Eurydice, The Failed Romances and Thrown. Tickets are available via CloudJoi.
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8-year-old and 81-year-old conquer 118 floors of Menara Merdeka 118
Eight-year-old Chua Ze Yu and 81-year-old Melita Kit were the youngest and oldest participants in the IHH Sky Race at Menara Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur on Aug 22-23. Both climbed 118 floors and 2,845 steps in the team category, supported by family members. Kit trained at the MBPJ tower in Petaling Jaya, while Ze Yu practised in his apartment building.
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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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Vox Choir Festival returns to DPAC with four nights of choral performances
The 5th Vox Choir Festival will be held at the Damansara Performing Arts Centre (DPAC) from 18th to 20th September. The festival features performances from various community, church, and children's choirs, as well as a tribute to Stephen Sondheim. Tickets are priced at RM40.
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Le Méridien Putrajaya marks 10th anniversary with special packages
Le Méridien Putrajaya hotel is celebrating its 10th anniversary in Putrajaya. The management highlighted its role as an integrated lifestyle destination and announced special stay and dining packages for the occasion. The hotel also recently received two industry awards.
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Comedian Gavin Yap's food-themed solo show 'Fork It' runs Sept 11-13
Comedian Gavin Yap will perform his semi-autobiographical solo show 'Fork It: One Man's Journey Through Food & Memories' at the Jeffrey Cheah Performing Arts Centre from 11th to 13th September. The show uses different food dishes as a lens to explore Yap's life, from his childhood move to Malaysia to his career in acting.
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Capcom Pop-Up Store Returns to LaLaport Bukit Bintang for Three Months Starting 24 September
The Capcom pop-up store will return to the ACG Base section of LaLaport Bukit Bintang in Kuala Lumpur from 24 September to 27 December. Organizer Justdan says the longer run allows for a regularly updating product line-up, and for the first time, Malaysia-exclusive merchandise will be available.
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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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AMFF 2026 food festival at Titiwangsa Lake Gardens from Sept 11-16
The Anjung Malaysiaku Foodie Fiesta (AMFF) 2026 will be held at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa in Kuala Lumpur from September 11 to 16. The six-day festival, themed 'Kita Malaysia', combines food, arts, culture and lifestyle, and is expected to boost the local tourism industry and empower local entrepreneurs.
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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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Kwai Chai Hong unveils 'Lunar Harvest' installation for Mid-Autumn Festival
Kwai Chai Hong in Kuala Lumpur's Chinatown has unveiled a new art installation called 'Lunar Harvest' for the Mid-Autumn Festival. The installation features lanterns, rice gunny sacks, and paddy leaves to evoke a paddy field theme. Co-founder Zeen Chang explained the installation aims to showcase the world of yesteryear.
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UK's Goldsboro Books opens first overseas store at Sunway Square Mall
London-based Goldsboro Books has opened its first permanent store outside the UK at The Library by BookXcess in Sunway Square Mall, Selangor. The 140 sq ft Goldsboro Room, which opened on Aug 27, operates 24 hours and houses about 2,500 signed and collectible titles. The partnership with BookXcess aims to make these editions more accessible to Malaysian readers.
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Pos Malaysia Run 2026 returns to Dataran Merdeka on Nov 29 with new 21km categories
Pos Malaysia Run 2026 will be held at Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur on Nov 29. The event introduces new 21km Open and Veteran categories and targets 10,000 participants. Registration is open until Sept 20.
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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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LBS signs lease agreement to bring Mydin hypermarket to KITA@Cybersouth
LBS Bina Group has signed a lease agreement with Mydin Mohamed Holdings to make Mydin the first hypermarket in the KITA@Cybersouth township. The new store is expected to strengthen the commercial ecosystem and serve the growing residential community there.
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SG4 states to host business forum at KLCC on Oct 26
The SG4 Group, owned by the state governments of Kedah, Terengganu, Perlis and Kelantan, will hold its Business and Economic Forum 2026 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on Oct 26. The forum will feature keynote addresses from the four menteri besars and a special address by adviser Dr Mahathir Mohamad, focusing on investment and economic opportunities across the SG4 states.
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Keretapi Sarong 2026 expands to 10 cities, adds women-only station at MRT Titiwangsa
Keretapi Sarong will return on September 16 for its 10th edition, expanding to 10 cities including new locations Padang Besar, Langkawi and Kuching. Organisers expect around 25,000 participants, and a new women-only station will operate at MRT Titiwangsa. The Kuching edition has been postponed to December due to haze.
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Original Classic Sports Mega Sale at Atria Shopping Gallery from 4-17 September with up to 80% off
Original Classic is holding a Sports Mega Sale at Atria Shopping Gallery in Damansara Jaya from 4 to 17 September 2026. Shoppers can enjoy up to 80% off selected sportswear, an extra 20% off, and an RM50 instant rebate with a minimum spend of RM299. A Spin & Win activity offers prizes worth up to RM15,000.
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1 Mont Kiara hosts two-day Mid-Autumn festival with lantern and mooncake workshops
1 Mont Kiara in Kuala Lumpur will hold a two-day Mid-Autumn Festival celebration called Lanterns Aglow on 26 and 27 September 2026. The event features lantern decorating and mooncake baking workshops, plus free lanterns for the first 300 shoppers.
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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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Bukit Kemuning's Durian Tembaga wins top prize, state plans to propagate variety
The Durian Tembaga from Bukit Kemuning in Kijal, Terengganu, was named champion at a durian competition. The state government plans to study and propagate the variety to restore the fame of Bukit Kemuning durians and boost agro-tourism.