As one of the more famous commercial enclaves in Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Masjid India is bustling, and yet rooted in tradition and culture. But with competition from malls (both brick-and-mortar and e-commerce) changing the landscape of how we consume, can it survive and still remain relevant? Elizabeth Cardosa from Badan Warisan Malaysia joins us to ponder that very conundrum.

What is it like to run a small enterprise at a wet market these days? What’s their routine like? To commemorate World SME Day, we speak to a trader at Pasar Borong Baru Selayang, to hear how he runs his business, and the challenges that come with it.

The recent suggestion by Ministry of Federal Territories to develop Kampung Bharu has raised the usual debate about whether the Malay enclave should or should not succumb to the pressures of development. But what do the people of Kampung Bharu actually want? Are they for or against development? We speak to the Honourable Secretary from the Malay Agricultural Settlement Administration Board to find out the sentiment on the ground.

Social media platforms have allowed us to network and stay connected, but tangible, face-to-face engagement is still the best way to humanise interactions, and gain more from them. This is the reason why LinkedIn Local Kuala Lumpur decided that it’s best to host regular networking events, to supplement the relationships that people have already built on the platform. The curator joins us to share the benefits of offline interactions, and how they help people from different industries learn from each other.

In this episode of I Love KL, a part-time pasar Ramadan entrepreneur joins us to share his experience juggling between his day job and operating his Nasi Minyak business throughout the holy month. He also shares his opinions on the various economic opportunities that exist only in Ramadan, and how people utilise these opportunities.

Mula Zine, a digital platform that opens its doors to youths who want to speak up, while still being comfortable in their own skin, do so with a very unique approach: using the 80s as its theme. The juxtaposition of the era, together with the contemporary issues that they champion resulted in a publication that is both evocative and nostalgic for its readers. What inspired them to adopt this style, and to choose the digital world as a platform to publish its zines? We explore.

Before fancy condominiums became a norm, Kuala Lumpur started out with sophisticated but modest apartments and flats for its residents. Buildings like Suleiman Court, Selangor Mansion, Malayan Mansion, Razak Mansion and Pekeliling Flats were the mainstay then, and while their lustre may have long gone, their legacy and impact still remain. We explore the stories of these buildings.

A year ago, a visual storytelling platform called Documenting Kuala went on the ground to capture and document the 14th General Election, when the country ushered in a new government, after more than 60 years. One of its founders joins us on the show to recall what he observed and witnessed during the campaign period, the election day (and that historical night) and the day after.

Join two prominent local chefs, Dewakan's Darren Teoh and Raymond Tham from Beta KL, together with moderator, Dr. Eric Olmedo from Institute of Ethnic Studies, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, as they chart our culinary adventures, and how modernity has influenced our regional flavors and diet. This recorded panel session was organised by the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus and Crops For The Future, as part of their Forgotten Future Foods series.

Federal Hill is one of the more significant hills in KL, as it was conceptualised to represent the aspiration of the federation. Home to some prominent buildings and government quarters, and vast land spaces, Federal Hill has managed to stave off major developments in the area so far. But will this last? Elizabeth Cardosa from Badan Warisan Malaysia contextualises the importance of preserving the area.