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Your Weekend Just Got Better: KL’s Hidden Events, Food Gems & Cafes To Explore! #163
⭐️ Save The Date: Exciting Upcoming Events!
🦋 RE-LOVE x KLOSET KA.IN
What do you get when you mix sustainability, style, and good vibes under one roof? You get Re-love x Kloset KA.IN—one of KL’s hottest curated pre-loved fashion market!
This event is perfect for anyone obsessed with thrifting, clearing out their closet, or just refreshing their style without adding to fast fashion waste.
Expect:
Closet clear-out booths featuring local fashionistas and style icons selling off their stash.
A mix of vintage pieces, handmade goods, accessories, and lifestyle items
Yummy desserts & beverages.
It’s fashion with heart, a space to meet likeminded creatives and a fun, chill way to spend your weekend.
When: Saturday & Sunday, 2-3 August, 10 AM–9 PM
Where: Semua House, KL
☕️ PESTA KOPI
Love your coffee a little too much? You’re not alone. Pesta Kopi is back, and it’s not just about caffeine. It’s a full-blown love letter to KL’s thriving coffee culture.
For three whole days, this indoor-outdoor takeover at Semua House KL will feature your favourite homegrown brewers, roasters and hip coffee brands. 👀
Expect:
Booths with the best local coffee brands and limited-edition merch drops.
Live music and creative showcases
Art & creative zones for your IG-worthy moments
So mark your calendars and bring your caffeine crew as this kopi party is brewing up some big energy, we promise!
When: Friday to Sunday, 8, 9, 10 August 2025, 10 AM–10 PM
Where: Semua House, KL
🗓️ Top Event Picks For The Weekend (July 19th - 20th)
🎬 MIFFest Marketplace
In conjunction with the Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest), this special marketplace brings together an eclectic mix of local crafters, fashion brands, artisanal food vendors, and creative entrepreneurs all under one roof.
Expect pop-up booths, movie screenings, handmade treasures, movie-themed goodies, and even some surprise celeb appearances 👀🎬
When: Friday to Sunday, July 18 – 20, 2025, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Where: Town Park, MYTOWN Shopping Centre
Screening Details Here
🏠 Modern Home Fair at Mid Valley
Calling all home lovers and interior design kakis…Modern Home Fair is back! This huge home expo covers everything from electrical appliances and kitchenware to furniture, solar panels and even custom-built wardrobes.
Be the early bird and you might score RM200 vouchers. There will also be lucky draws, free gifts and spend-to-win promos. This event could just help you achieve your home sweet home goals.
When: Friday to Sunday, July 18 – 20, 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Where: Mid Valley Exhibition Centre, 3rd Floor
🎨 Artist Preloved Market @ Kozie Krafts
Nine local artists. Too many cute things. One chill Saturday. Expect art supplies, home decor, trinkets, and other pre-loved gems looking for a new home.
It’s a no-frills, good-vibes kinda market, and yes, your furry pets are welcome too! Sip a coffee, browse some treasures, and say hi to the artists themselves.
When: Saturday, July 19, 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Where: Kozie Krafts, Pet-Friendly Café
🧪🧑🔬 STEM Fest 2025 @ Evolve Concept Mall
A science and tech party for all ages! STEM FEST 2025 is Malaysia’s go-to event for future-makers, tech fans, curious kids and even grown-ups.
There are going to be robots, drones, VR, AI, 3D printing, hands-on experiments all under one roof. Oh, and it’s free. Pretty good deal, if you ask me. 😁
So bring the kids, your STEM-obsessed partner or just your curious self.
When: Saturday & Sunday, July 19 – 20
Where: Evolve Concept Mall, Ara Damansara
😋 Durian In The Sky @ Lalaport BBCC
Who says you can’t enjoy durian with a view? 🍈 Head up to the Rooftop Garden for Durian in the Sky.
A full-blown durian fest featuring Musang King, XO, Black Thorn and all the creamy hits you love. There’s also a chill food bazaar, live music, games and good vibes from day to night.
Bonus: Spend RM150 in a single receipt mall-wide from now till 20 July and redeem a Durian Kampung + Coconut Water on the house. Don't say we bojio ok?
When: Friday to Sunday, July 18 – 20, 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Where: Central Rooftop Garden, Lalaport BBCC
🎶💃🏻 Weekend Grooves:
Get into the rhythm of KL’s nightlife. Music and dance events that’ll have you moving till late.
⭐️ Alesia And The Tequila Tonics: Move, Groove & Boogie To The 70s
Get ready to boogie as KL’s queen of soul, Alesia Dhana, lights up the stage with The Tequila Tonics! Expect disco, funk, and soul hits all night long at the iconic BoBoKL. Drinks and lite bites included.
When: Saturday, 19 July 2025, 8:30 PM
Where: BoBoKL, Jalan Bangkung, Bangsar
Tickets: RM125
Language: English • Genre: 70s Music
🎳 KL Fun:
Things to do in and around KL if you’re struggling to come up with ideas. We’ve got you 💪
🎯 Game On Theme Park At Melawati Mall
Jom lepaking indoors with non-stop games! Game On at Melawati Mall is the biggest indoor theme park in KL and for just RM28, you can play all you want.
You’ll also find arcade machines to console gaming on PS5 and Nintendo. There's even karaoke if you wanna channel your inner Yuna.
Perfect for a chill weekend or a fun date night. No outdoor sweat, no under the sun, just all the fun in comfort.
📍 Location: Melawati Mall, Kuala Lumpur
🕐 Opening Hours: 10:00am – 10:00pm daily
🗺 Google Maps: Get Directions
📓 Design Your Own Journal At Ana Tomy
Calling all stationery lovers! At Ana Tomy, you can customize your very own journal.
Choose your cover design (some are drawn by international artists!), paper inserts, accessories and even get your name engraved on the cover.
It’s tucked inside the artsy Zhongshan Building, so while you're there, take a stroll and explore the other cool creative spots too.
📍 Location: Zhongshan Building, Kampung Attap
🕐 Opening Hours: 11:00am – 6:00pm (Closed on Mondays)
🗺 Google Maps: Get Directions
🥾 Hike Bukit Batu Chondong, Ampang Jaya
Feeling a little adventurous? Bukit Batu Chondong offers a short but thrilling hike just in Ampang. The first part is steep and slippery (watch your step), but once you get past it, the trail opens up beautifully.
Expect five rock climbing sections near the peak (don’t worry, ropes are there to help), and views that are well worth the climb. Perfect for seasoned hikers or those looking for a new challenge.
📍 Location: Bukit Batu Chondong, Ampang Jaya
🕐 Best visited early morning
🅿️ Parking: RM5
🚻 Toilet: Free
🗺 Google Maps: Get Directions
🛶 Stand-Up Paddleboarding At Sepang Mangrove River
Yes, you can stand-up paddleboard and kayak just 40 minutes away from KLIA! At Outdoorgate Sepang, you’ll paddle through lush mangrove rivers that sit right along the Selangor-Negeri Sembilan border.
Keep your eyes peeled for ospreys, kingfishers, and cheeky macaques. It’s an outdoor gem that not many KL folks know about. So consider this your insider scoop. ✅
📍 Location: Jetty Kampung Tanjung Mas Batu 2, Sepang
🕐 Operating Hours: 8:00am – 12:00pm (Morning) | 4:00pm – 7:00pm (Sunset)
💰 Price: RM195 (Malaysians), RM245 (Non-Malaysians)
🗺 Google Maps: Get Directions
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🍲 Makan & Yum Cha Where?☕️
KL’s food gems you may not have heard of before but loved by locals. Tried and approved:
📍 Merchant’s Lane | Petaling Street Café
📝: Not Halal certified, but is a pork-free establishment.
💬 Vibe: Industrial‑rustic charm and nostalgic “Nanyang” 1960s Chinese‑Malaysian ambiance.
📍 Location: 150 Jalan Petaling, City Centre, Kuala Lumpur (above Kiat Leong Stationery, beside ATC College.)
🕐 Opening Hours: Tuesday–Sunday 11:30am–8:00pm, closed Mondays.
💸 Price Range: RM20–RM40 per person
📌 Why We Love It: Love their grilled salmon with poached egg, hash & salsa, and is super Instagram friendly.
🗺 Google Maps: Get Directions
📍 Butter Cream Cafe
Not Muslim-friendly ❌
💬 Vibe: Cozy, pet‑friendly bakery café with a high‑end yet relaxed ambience.
📍 Location: A‑GF‑11, Sunway Nexis, Jalan PJU 5/1, Kota Damansara,
🕐 Opening Hours: Daily from 10:30 AM–11:30 PM (closed Thursdays)
💸 Price Range: RM20–RM40 per person
📌 Why We Love It: Their buttery croissants, croffles and cream‑layered desserts stand out. Relaxed setting where owners often bring along Bossy, the resident dog who welcomes guests.
🗺 Google Maps: Get Directions
📍 Aralia Ceylon and Indian Cuisine
Muslim Friendly ✅
💬 Vibe: Relaxed, clean, and modern with a homestyle touch.
📍 Location: Jalan PJU1/45, Aman Suria, Petaling Jaya
🕐 Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday: 11:30 am–9:30 pm, closed Sundays
💸 Price Range: RM9–RM28 per person
📌 Why We Love It: Authentic Sri Lankan and South Indian comfort food made fresh-to-order, with standout dishes like Jaffna Dried Mutton, seafood-packed Kuliyal Rice, and rich Negombo Fish Curry. Portions are generous, prices are fair.
🗺 Google Maps: Get Directions
📰 KL Flash News:
In case you missed it: A quick look at the biggest headlines and happenings across KL this past 7 days.
🇲🇾 KL-Seremban Highway (Sg Besi toll) closure postponed
Scheduled temporary closure of the Sg Besi toll on KL–Seremban Highway has been postponed indefinitely. Traffic continues as usual. No closures this week.🌏 ASEAN Ministerial Week hosted in KL
Kuala Lumpur hosted the ASEAN Ministerial Week, gathering officials to discuss key regional issues including nuclear-free zones and Palestinian development.🛣 Major Klang Valley roads rerouted for ASEAN meetings
Several major roads across Klang Valley were rerouted in stages this week to accommodate ASEAN meetings held in Kuala Lumpur.🚨 Malaysia tightens rules on U.S.-made AI chips
Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry now requires permits for all U.S.-origin AI chips entering or exiting the country. This move closes regulatory loopholes and aligns with global semiconductors export controls, amid concerns of rerouting via Malaysia.🧓 Former PM Mahathir Mohamad, 100, discharged
Dr. Mahathir Mohamad was released from the National Heart Institute in KL on July 13 after being hospitalized for fatigue following his 100th‑birthday celebrations. Despite heart issues, he's reportedly active and was cycling at the picnic. 🚲⚖️ Govt reviewing judiciary appointment system
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that top court appointments will be finalized by the Conference of Rulers, aiming to clear public confusion and improve transparency in the judicial selection process.
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