Malaysia, explained properly
News, policy and everyday life, in plain English.
Malaysia, explained properly.
News, policy and everyday life in this country, written in plain English for people who live here, people who left, and people who are thinking of coming.
Latest stories
What is happening in Malaysia this week.
- Sukma 2026 Road Closures in Sepang (Aug 16–19): Routes Affected and Alternative Routes for TravelersRoad closures for Sukma 2026’s road cycling event run 16-19 August 2026 in Sepang, 8.30am-12.30pm daily. Here’s exactly which roads close each day, why 18 August is different, and whether it affects KLIA and KLIA2 traffic.
- SOCAR Is Shutting Down Car-Sharing in Malaysia: How to Request Wallet Refunds and Alternative Car Apps
SOCAR is ending its car-sharing service in Malaysia on 31 August 2026. Here’s how to request your wallet refund, what happens to active bookings, and the best alternatives — GoCar, TREVO and Moovby. - UPU Results Coming This Friday: What STPM Students Need to Know
UPUOnline results for STPM and equivalent applicants will be released from noon on 14 August 2026. Here are the acceptance, appeal and offer-letter dates students need to know. - Flying Soon? Malaysia Suspends Passports With More Than 10-Year Validity
Malaysia has suspended passports issued with more than 10 years of validity after travellers faced airline check-in problems overseas. Here is what affected Malaysians should do before flying. - Sarawak Haze Worsens: 13 Areas Record Unhealthy Air Quality
Sarawak’s air quality turned unhealthy across 13 monitoring areas on Wednesday, with Serian recording the highest API reading at 189. Here is what residents need to know today.
What we cover
Ten sections, all of them practical.
Malaysian radio and TV, streaming free
Every major Malaysian station in one place. Frequencies by state, plus every way to listen online, whether you are in the car, at your desk or halfway around the world missing home.
No politics. No noise.
We stay away from politics, politicians, race, religion and royalty, completely and on purpose. There is enough of that everywhere else, and none of it helps you renew a passport or check whether the haze is bad tomorrow.
