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[VIDEO] The Great Flood of ’71 and how it paralysed KL

The event resulted in the then prime minister Tun Abdul Razak Hussein declaring a state of emergency

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How the Temple of Fine Arts became a cultural nerve centre

A look back at how the academy revolutionised Indian performing arts in Malaysia, as well as its continued impact on culture

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KL in fashion: Newsflash, the scene is very much alive

While many are still aggrieved over recent headlines that disrupted the local fashion scene, KL still came out to celebrate itself as a space for increasing soc...

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Friends of Taman Tugu aims to build community through love of heritage, the outdoors

The social media channel of the Taman Tugu Malaysia project has fostered a strong following among KL urbanites

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[VIDEO] Kuala Lumpur architecture: The future of a more resilient metropolis

In this latest Lens KL video, The Vibes CnL chats with Veritas Design Group associate architect Dr Miguel A. Robles on an architectural transformation that woul...

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Buildings in KL that are no more

The Vibes looks at five iconic buildings that were demolished over time

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[VIDEO] Kuala Lumpur architecture: The history behind KL's facade

Architect Bane Lim transports us through time, from the past to present, as we explore the architectural heritage of Malaysia’s capital

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Hello, is it tea you are looking for?

The Vibes Culture & Lifestyle celebrates generational establishments in KL with the first visit to Kean Guan Tea Merchants, the oldest family-owned tea shop in...

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A look back at some of KL’s oldest and longest lived shopping destinations

Kuala Lumpur has been an epicentre for shopping for decades, with the stores themselves having rich histories of their own

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A walk through a changing Chinatown with a cocktail or three

The bars and nightlife of Chinatown might be new and growing, but they are intertwined with a rich history

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[VIDEO] People of KL: Magical Kampung Baru – Fuad Fahmy

Fuad Fahmy Mubarak, a fourth generation Kampung Baru native, reflects on the changes his community has gone through, as the city around them is swept up by the...

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KL, a city built for rock and roll

Revel in the nostalgia of Kuala Lumpur’s rock music scene to discover how alternative music influences a capital’s experimental spirit

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[VIDEO] People of KL: The Descendants of a great Kapitan – Yap Ah Loy

Fifth-generation descendants of Yap Ah Loy help recount his role in establishing and building up Kuala Lumpur to where it is today