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Whirls&Twirls - Malaysia Pen Spinning Community from 2023-11-23T21:00:14
To some, twirling pens comes subconsciously and more of a way to kill time or to just fool around. For Marcus Ling, it became more than that, as his competitive edge of wanting to be better than...
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Golden Echoes - Reviving Rumah Tangsi's Timeless Legacy from 2023-11-16T21:00:33
Rumah Tangsi, nestled at Lot 10 on Jalan Tangsi in Kuala Lumpur, stands as a heritage building steeped in history. Once the residence of Loke Chow Kit, a prominent entrepreneurial figure in earl...
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Bukit Jalil - KL’s Sporting Hub? from 2023-11-09T21:00:50
In this episode of I Love KL, we ruminate about Bukit Jalil and its status as KL’s sporting hub and whether they’re able to outgrow that identity moving forward. According to Elizabeth, it might...
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Tuft Out Ur Imagination from 2023-10-26T21:00:42
Step into the whimsical realm of tufting as we sit down with the founder of Toui Studio, Jenna Loo Xin Xuan in this week's episode of I Love KL. Join us as we delve into the intricacies of this ...
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Ur-Mu - Bukit Bintang's Hidden Art Oasis from 2023-10-19T21:00
In this episode of I Love KL, we check out Urban Museum (or Ur-Mu), Bukit Bintang’s hidden museum that’s contemporary, eclectic and thought-provoking. Join us as its manager, Munira Huda leads u...
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Defining Design in Architecture from 2023-10-12T21:00:58
Hazazi Hamzah, one third of E9A Architecture, which I Love KL has featured before, joins us for an int...
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Time for a Cultural Mapping Act? from 2023-10-05T21:00:20
Sometimes, in trying to aspire for a unifying narrative, we might forget to pay close attention to the smaller narratives from the less mainstream communities. Which is why maybe it’s a good tim...
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KLDF 2023 - Making Design Accessible&Inclusive from 2023-09-21T21:00:34
Kuala Lumpur Design Festival returns for its second year, with the intention of making design at the forefront of everyone’s thoughts. Co-founders of the festival, Razif Nasruddin and Shafique B...
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Urban Renewal Act - A Step In The Right Direction from 2023-09-14T21:00:24
Recently, the government announced their intention to table an urban renewal act by next year, to make sure that future urban renewal efforts can be done in a more systematic and efficient way. ...
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KL2123 - Future Heritage Buildings from 2023-09-07T21:00:27
In the present time, buildings such as Sultan Abdul Samad, Carcosa Seri Negara and Central Market are considered heritage buildings and have been gazetted as such. But if we were to look into th...
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Animangaki - For the ACG Kakis! from 2023-08-24T21:00:58
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of anime, comics, and gaming as we explore the vibrant tapestry of Animangaki 2023. Join us for an engaging conversation with Yvonne Sing, the founder a...
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E9A Architecture - Going Against the Grain from 2023-08-17T21:00:55
E9A Architecture is a research practice that tries to go against the grain. Not for the sake of it, but to truly reflect on the state of contemporary architecture and produce counter narratives,...
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Architecture Festival All Year Long from 2023-08-10T21:00:11
Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) is celebrating their 100th year anniversary this year, and to mark that momentous occasion, 2023’s edition of Kuala Lumpur Architecture Festival (KLAF) has decid...
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The One Where We Talk About Gombak from 2023-08-03T21:00:40
I Love KL decides to venture out slightly and talk about Gombak, a place where we actually struggle to characterise due to its size and various landmarks, natural and otherwise. We end up rumina...
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Twelve Years On, It’s Still Style Over Speed from 2023-07-27T21:00:40
Art of Speed zooms in again this year for its 12th iteration, and ahead of the event happening at the end of this month, the brainchild behind this annual Kustom Kulture convention, Asep A...
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Any Games - Tabletop Games Beyond Cards and Boards from 2023-07-20T21:00:06
The world of tabletop games is diverse, distinctive and wonderful, if you’re willing to go down the rabbit hole and spend enough time. Any Games Con 2023 is a perfect place for you to discover, ...
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Decked Out - Unravelling the TCG Scene and the Art of Trading Card Grading from 2023-07-13T21:00:26
Despite the plethora of hobbies that exist these days, trading card and board games, once thought of as relics of the past, especially in this digital age, are still pretty much relevant, and in...
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Revitalising Downtown KL from 2023-07-06T21:00:22
Hamdan Abdul Majeed, Managing Director of Think City joins us on the show to talk about two grants that they are currently offering to revitalise Downtown Kuala Lumpur. The grants - Creative KL ...
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Redeveloping Heritage Spaces - Think Different? from 2023-06-15T21:00:27
The various development projects (especially the mega ones) taking place across KL has got us wondering - is that the only approach that should be taken when it comes to utilising heritage space...
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Regional Architecture 101 from 2023-06-08T21:00:25
Rumah Minangkabau is synonymous with Negeri Sembilan, Sarawak has Rumah Panjang while traditional Malay houses in Melaka have concrete stairs that are decorated with marble tiles. These are some...
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15-Minute Cities - The Solution to our City Woes? from 2023-06-01T21:00:25
15-minute cities gained a bit of attention recently among conspiracy theorists that argue that this is another attempt by the powers that be to control people and restrict their movements. But b...
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Mid Valley Megamall - Then&Now from 2023-05-25T21:00:36
The recent fire incident at KL’s popular shopping destination, Mid Valley Megamall has got us wondering about the history of the mall and its surrounding areas, before it became what it is now. ...
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Small Wonders - Exploring Malaysia's Diecast Scene from 2023-05-18T21:00:53
This week on I Love KL, we chat with the organiser of Malaysia Diecast Expo 2023, discussing the world of diecast models, local collecting scene, and the upcoming expo happening this weekend. Di...
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A Date With Destiny Around The World from 2023-05-11T21:00:37
A sad incident in Fabian Fernandez’s life has made him reflect on the importance of chasing your dreams, and after ticking off some items from his bucket list, he finally decided to embark on th...
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Dataran Merdeka - KL’s Most Iconic Padang from 2023-04-13T21:00:33
In this episode, we shine our spotlight on KL’s most iconic and recognisable field, Dataran Merdeka. Our resident heritage conservation expert, Elizabeth Cardosa recalls the field’s history, whe...
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Unpacking KL’s Potential As A Cultural Hub from 2023-03-16T21:00:50
Kuala Lumpur’s cultural vibrancy has always been around, but it exists within pockets of communities and spaces, rather than permeating throughout the city. Can this be changed to make it more a...
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Making Cities Inclusive For Women from 2023-03-09T21:00:10
In conjunction with International Women’s Day this week, I Love KL looks at gender-sensitive architecture and how our built environment can be designed to be sensitive to women. Where are we wit...
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Budget 2023 - A Step In The Right Direction For Heritage Preservation from 2023-03-02T21:00:25
Heritage conservation expert Elizabeth Cardosa responds to the retabling of Budget 2023 and the allocations made for heritage preservation. According to her, while allocations of any nature are ...
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Lot 19 Skatepark - Skateboarding Haven from 2023-02-23T21:00:10
We continue our adventure in Gombak again, this time around speaking to the founder of Lot 19 Skatepark, Nurfitri Ali Saleh. He’s a skateboarding veteran and coach that’s certified and has ambit...
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Rethinking Smart Cities from 2023-02-16T21:00:40
In this episode of I Love KL, we unpack the definition of smart cities and whether we should think of them solely from a more technocentric point of view, or a more all-encompassing perspective ...
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Anivintej - Putting the Vintage in Anime from 2023-02-09T21:00:26
Are you an anime fan who loves collecting anime merchandise and wearing anime shirts? Have you ever scratched your head looking for places to buy them, especially those rare collectibles? Anivin...
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Shah Alam - Selangor’s Capital City from 2023-02-02T21:00:05
When the authorities decided to move Selangor’s administration away from Kuala Lumpur, they picked Shah Alam. The city was then developed to be the state’s capital. Our resident heritage conserv...
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Architecture 101 from 2023-01-26T21:00:43
In this episode of I Love KL, we hone in on architecture and how it’s taught here in universities. What are the areas of focus and how does local context and culture influence the teaching and l...
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Making Decisions on Heritage Buildings from 2023-01-12T21:00:31
Our resident heritage conservation expert Elizabeth Cardosa returns for our first monthly episode of the year to walk us through her work and how they assess how heritage buildings should be man...
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Townscapes - Creating Cities With Character from 2023-01-05T21:00:02
In this first episode of I Love KL for the year 2023, we speak to Pereka Bandar to find out more about townscapes. The president of Pereka Bandar, Shuhana Shamsuddin breaks down what it means an...
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Architectural Reflections from 2022-12-08T21:00:46
We speak to a regular guest of the show, Alice Sabrina Ismail for the final time this year to get her thoughts and reflections on the conversations that we’ve had this year on urban design and a...
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What’s in a Name? from 2022-12-01T21:00:59
Street names play a huge role in creating a sense of identity and attachment to places, but we may not reflect or think about them enough. In this episode, we look at how streets in KL get their...
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The Park Divide from 2022-11-24T21:00:09
Parks are generally seen as public spaces for people to use for recreational and social purposes. But despite that general perception, parks too can be susceptible to accidental segmentation tha...
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Build My-Town - Making Politics Accessible from 2022-11-17T21:00:15
Politics can be pretty exciting for those who love it, but intimidating and confusing for those who are not as invested in them. Therefore, it’s crucial to find a more unique way to make it more...
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Murals - Then&Now from 2022-11-10T21:00:33
Murals are pretty prevalent in our surroundings and have become more common these days, in the form of graffitis. But historically, they have also appeared on a lot of formal institutions as wel...
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Smart City - A Lofty Goal? from 2022-11-03T21:00:14
The conversation surrounding the development of smart cities may not be as prominent these days, but it has always been there or thereabouts in our collective consciousness. Should we strive to ...
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Smells Like DIY Spirit from 2022-10-13T21:00:28
Have you ever felt frustrated choosing a perfume that does not have the exact scent you’re looking for? Have you ever thought about making your own perfume that has all your favourite ingredient...
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Heritage Preservation - A Delicate Balance from 2022-10-06T21:00:26
We’ve spoken about the importance of preserving heritage buildings many times on the show, but how do people actually go about doing it? Our resident heritage conservation expert, Elizabeth Card...
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Keeping It Local at Kedai KL from 2022-09-29T21:00:10
Kedai KL, an artisanal marketplace, is the latest hip spot in town that champions local entrepreneurs and artisans by providing them with spaces to showcase their products and services. We speak...
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Designing Cities for the Elderly from 2022-09-22T21:00:23
According to the World Bank, Malaysia can now be considered an ageing nation, with more than 7 percent of our population belonging in the age group of 65 years old and above. This number is expe...
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Best Folding Minds from 2022-09-08T21:00:48
We catch up with Kenneth Ch’ng, founder of Malaysia Origami Association to find out how the origami enthusiasts and his association and academy coped with the pandemic and continued their passio...
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The Evergreen Chin Woo Stadium from 2022-09-01T21:00:41
In this episode, we look at Chin Woo Stadium, located on Petaling Hill and accompanied by other iconic sporting monuments around the vicinity. While it may not be as well-known as Stadium Merdek...
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Liveable Cities Begin With Good Urban Design from 2022-08-25T21:00:59
Last week, the Ministry of Housing and Local Government launched Indeks Daya Huni Malaysia or Malaysia’s Liveability Index. What makes a city or a place liveable and how does good urban design l...
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Are We Designing Our Cities To Be Walkable? from 2022-08-18T21:00:50
The recent plan by DBKL to encourage the culture of walking by closing Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman every Sunday has got us wondering about whether our cities are designed to be walkable. The walka...
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Tokosue - Buku&Seni from 2022-08-11T21:00:53
Tokosue, an indie bookstore, started its life during the pandemic, as a way for its owner, Sue Ahmad to sell her self-published book. It soon grew into a reliable sanctuary for indie book lovers...
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Are Neighbourhood Malls Still Relevant? from 2022-08-04T21:00:33
After years serving its neighbourhood, the work to demolish Plaza OUG has finally started to make way for a new development. As people reminisce about the time they spent there and the memories ...
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History of Housing Design and Development in Malaysia from 2022-07-28T21:00:21
Have you ever wondered how our residential and housing areas in the city and in the country were conceptualised and designed? How did we arrive at the kind of houses that most of us live in toda...
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Keepin’ It Raw from 2022-07-21T21:00
Society's thirst for a more sustainable way of living has contributed to the popularity of veganism, but what about other more niche diets and lifestyles, such as raw food diets? We caught up wi...
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Malaysia’s National Museum from 2022-07-14T21:00:30
Our resident heritage conservation expert, Elizabeth Cardosa joins us in this monthly special to talk about Malaysia’s iconic and regal museum, Muzium Negara. But before that, she also shed some...
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Pandemie - From Mie to You from 2022-07-07T21:00:35
As a veteran cartoonist, Ahmad Hilmy Abdullah or Mie took the opportunity to fill the free time he had during the pandemic by documenting how it all went down. The result is a collection of humo...
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Mid-Year Recap from 2022-06-30T21:00:45
We look back at some of the conversations that we had on the show in the first half of the year. This episode includes snippets from our chat with the representative from Listen
Semiotics and Structuralism in Architectural Design from 2022-06-23T21:00:28
In this episode of I Love KL, we explore the theoretical concepts of semiotics and structuralism in architectural design. How important are these concepts for architects and designers when it co...
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MRT Putrajaya Line Phase 1 - A Preview from 2022-06-16T21:00:37
Independent urban mobility researcher, Aziff Azuddin had a chance to check out the new MRT Putrajaya line before it was officially launched, and we spoke to him to hear his thoughts on this new ...
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Sketching the City from 2022-06-09T21:00:52
KL Sketch Nation is a collective that promotes urban sketching as an accessible entry point to the art scene. We speak to its founder, Ahmad Hakym Ahmad Helmy about how he juggles between his lo...
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Creative Spaces in KL from 2022-06-02T21:00:12
Is Kuala Lumpur a city that’s well known for its creative spaces? Elizabeth Cardosa joins us on the show to look at the creative offerings that we have and our relationship with these spaces, an...
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Placemaking - Making Spaces Liveable Together from 2022-05-19T21:00:06
In this episode, we look at placemaking, a concept that’s gaining more popularity in urban design. Placemaking prioritises input from all stakeholders, especially occupants and daily end users, ...
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Federal Hill Under Siege? from 2022-05-12T21:00:13
According to a recent news report by Berita Harian, some development projects have started at Bukit Persekutuan or Federal Hill. This comes despite warnings from environmentalists on the need to...
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Photographers’ Happy Zone from 2022-04-28T21:00:54
After taking over and running an old photo lab that’s about to go out of business, Lau Wen Huat decided that he should do more to support local photographers. That led to the birth of Zontiga, a...
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Practical Mosque Architecture from 2022-04-21T21:00:24
In this episode, we look at the various mosques in Malaysia and their architectural influences. We also explore some practical considerations that can be made from a design perspective to make m...
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Low Carbon Cities 101 from 2022-04-14T21:00:56
This episode of I Love KL explains what low carbon cities are and how everyone has a role to play in making sure that they become a reality. Chau Loon Wai, senior lecturer from the Faculty of Bu...
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Musings on Old Businesses from 2022-04-07T21:00:06
In this month’s session with our resident heritage conservation expert, Elizabeth Cardosa, we reflect on the legacy of old businesses in the city and the nation. What’s their secret to success a...
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Wawasan Project from 2022-03-24T21:00:28
Wawasan 2020 didn’t end up becoming a reality, but that does not mean that it did not leave a lasting impact and legacy to a lot of people from that era. The people behind the Wawasan Project, a...
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Kanta Studio from 2022-03-17T21:00:53
The aesthetic of photos captured using an old, vintage camera can only be matched by the process of creating these cameras and printing those photos yourself, and for Jeffrey Lim, his interest i...
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Darkroom On The Go from 2022-03-10T21:00:10
In order to get his work done on the spot, photographer K. Azril Ismail purchased a decommissioned ambulance and turned it into a mobile darkroom. Coupled with his preference for vintage photogr...
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Kuala Lumpur At 50 from 2022-03-03T21:00:04
Kuala Lumpur celebrated its 50th anniversary as a city last month, so we decided to reflect on how the capital has grown and transformed throughout all these years, and what KL’s identity is at ...
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Water-Sensitive Urban Design from 2022-02-24T21:00:19
The flood disaster that struck the Klang Valley at the end of last year has prompted a lot of serious conversations about how our city is designed and managed. Pereka Bandar weighs in on the con...
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Architecture From An Educator’s Perspective from 2022-02-17T21:00:24
What is it like to teach architecture here in Malaysia? How does one juggle between imparting knowledge based on the syllabus and their personal philosophies and ideas on how architecture should...
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The Former Bank and The Former Court from 2022-02-10T21:00:26
Selangor government, through their strategic investment arm, Menteri Besar Incorporated, will be renovating two heritage buildings in KL that have been neglected these past few years. The buildi...
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MinNature Malaysia - Small in Size, Big in Ambition from 2022-01-27T21:00:01
There’s something very fascinating about seeing miniature replicas of things that we see on a daily basis, and that feeling will be extended a lot more once you set foot in MinNature Malaysia, a...
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The Little Demon Returns from 2022-01-20T21:00:06
After close to two years of uncertainties, Kwai Chai Hong is finally able to open its door freely again (but with strict SOPs) to visitors who long for a taste of the old Petaling Street, but wi...
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Trust The Process from 2022-01-13T21:00:02
Process Magazine is the latest player to join the independent magazine scene here in Malaysia. Armed with a highly infectious DIY spirit and a passion for good reading materials, Process aims to...
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Parks and Reflections from 2022-01-06T21:00:50
We reflect on the role parks play in balancing our lives in the city, as well as how we should play a more responsible role in maintaining and preserving our parks. Our guest, Elizabeth Cardosa ...
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Green Buildings&Sustainable Architecture from 2021-12-09T21:00:13
What are the factors that need to be taken into consideration when it comes to designing a green building? How should one go about designing a building in a more sustainable way? This episode of...
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Heritage Preservation - The Show Must Go On from 2021-12-02T21:00
We reflect on the state of heritage preservation in the city, passing the mantle to the younger generation and future challenges as we end the year on a bittersweet note, with our resident herit...
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Background, Frame, Platform from 2021-11-25T21:30
Background, Frame, Platform, is a collection of essays by Nazmi Anuar from Normal Architecture that focuses on his personal observations, musings and experiences in the architecture field. We di...
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Suburbia Projects - Making Architecture More Accessible from 2021-11-18T21:00
Suburbia Projects is a new publisher in town that focuses specifically on architecture. They plan to make architecture less elitist and more accessible for everyone, with a focus on championing ...
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Ulu Pangsun Mini Hydro Station from 2021-11-11T21:00
In this month’s episode, Elizabeth Cardosa joins us to share the story of Ulu Pangsun Mini Hydro Station, one of the oldest power plants in Malaysia that’s no longer in commission, b...
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Jungle School Is In Session Again from 2021-10-28T21:00
We caught up with the folks behind Jungle School Gombak Malaysia to find out how they have been coping with the pandemic and how they have grown despite all the odds. JSGM also shared how they h...
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Once Upon A Time With Ms. Susan and Ms. Elaine from 2021-10-21T21:00
In this episode of I Love KL, we speak to the dynamic duo behind Once Upon A Time With Ms. Susan and Ms. Elaine, a virtual storytelling platform for children that was started during the height o...
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Pulau Carey from 2021-10-14T21:00
Pulau Carey is mostly associated with the Mah Meri community, but did you know that they’re also known for their plantations, as well as being one of the early adopters of the rainwater ha...
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Power and Architecture from 2021-10-07T21:00
In this episode of I Love KL, we look at the concept of power and its relation to architecture. How does power influence the design of buildings? And how can power impose itself on the surroundi...
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But Honestly, Let’s Be More Vulnerable! from 2021-09-30T21:00
But Honestly is a soon-to-be-released card game that tries to get its players, especially Malaysians, to talk about their ...
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National Urban Design Compendium from 2021-09-23T21:00
Earlier this month, Pereka Bandar hosted a forum titled “Towards a National Urban Design Compendium”, aimed at educating Malaysians on the need for our cities to be designed based on...
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Perpustakaan Negara Malaysia from 2021-09-09T21:00
In this episode of I Love KL, our resident heritage conservation expert Elizabeth Cardosa shared her thoughts on the National Library, focusing on the design of the roof and the architecture of ...
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What is Malaysian Architecture? from 2021-09-02T21:00
As a country with a melting pot of cultures and influences, Malaysia has always grappled with its identity. This bleeds into architecture too, where a lot of experts are still struggling to defi...
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Coping and Hoping for Better Days from 2021-08-26T21:00
As the pandemic continues with no immediate end in sight, how are our scene-based businesses coping, especially as they rely on the vibrancy of the community and the camaraderie spirit to surviv...
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Clack and Thock from 2021-08-19T21:00
For mechanical keyboard enthusiasts, the joy of typing is not limited to just the sensation of how each key press feels on their fingers. Part of the appeal is also in seeking for that perfect c...
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Getting To Know Our Public Housing from 2021-08-12T21:00
In this episode of I Love KL, we look at the history of public housing in Malaysia and how it has evolved throughout the years. We also look at its design, and what can perhaps be done to improv...
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Stadium Negara from 2021-08-05T21:00
While it might not be as popular as its neighbour, Stadium Merdeka, Stadium Negara has hosted its fair share of iconic and memorable events throughout the years, from the Thomas Cup in 1992 to a...
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Discovering Malaysia Through A Native Adventure from 2021-07-22T21:00
Daniel Teoh’s personal experience engaging with Orang Asli communities led to the setting up of Native, a platform that collaborates with these communities to hopefully give participants a...
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You’re Never Too Old to Skate from 2021-07-15T21:00
When Awad first started Skate Tua, his main goal was to reunite his old friends and family with skateboarding, an activity that they love but have left a long time ago, as they grew older. What ...
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Old Klang Road from 2021-07-01T21:00
Before the Federal Highway was built, Jalan Klang Lama or Old Klang Road was the main path connecting Klang to the capital city. Elizabeth Cardosa joins us to unpack the history of the road and ...
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Kebun Bandar Hijrah Warrior from 2021-06-24T21:00
Recognising that the effort to fix homelessness does not stop at only helping the community, Kebun Bandar Hijrah Warrior plans to also empower the homeless by equipping them with farming skills,...
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Periuk - Uncovering Food Recipes&Stories from 2021-06-17T21:00
Periuk is a bilingual online portal founded in 2020 that strives to archive recipes and stories of home cooks and food in Malaysia. Upon realising the lack of documentation in those aspects, co-...
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Coliseum Cafe - The End of an Era from 2021-06-10T21:00
Our resident heritage conservation expert, Elizabeth Cardosa joins us to reflect on Coliseum Cafe’s closure, after almost 100 years of serving patrons from all walks of life. Does this mar...
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Humanity Within A Settlement from 2021-05-27T21:00
The Sungai Buloh Leprosarium, founded by the British colonial government in 1930 was once home to over 2,000 residents. Despite the recent developments that have taken place in Sungai Buloh - th...
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Breaking Stigmas with MyParang from 2021-05-20T21:00
The word parang rings differently for most people but not for the individual behind MyParang. As an artisanal parang brand, MyParang lives up to its brand's DNA by involving locals in its produc...
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Utilizing Urban Spaces Effectively from 2021-05-06T21:00
This week on the program we look at urban spaces in the city from an academic perspective and how we as people can utilize them effectively. We discuss the matter with Chau Loon Wai, Senior Lect...
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Preserving the Legacy of SMK Convent Bukit Nanas from 2021-04-22T21:00
The iconic SMK Convent Bukit Nanas made the headlines recently after it was reported that the Federal Territories Land and Mines Department had decided not to renew the school’s land lease...
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What Should We Do With Our Vacant Buildings? from 2021-04-08T21:00
There are a lot of historical buildings in KL that are vacant and underutilized, with the powers that be and industry players not really knowing what to do or how to deal with them. Demolish or ...
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Creatives of the World, Unite! from 2021-04-01T21:00
Cult Creative is a platform that aims to unite creative professionals under one roof for them to look for job opportunities, network, and learn from one another. Founded in the midst of the pand...
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Creating People-Friendly Cities from 2021-03-25T21:00
A lot of factors are taken into consideration when designing a city, but sometimes, its main occupants, people that come from diverse backgrounds, are not really part of the equation. How are we...
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Shaman Tearoom from 2021-03-18T21:00
Shaman Tearoom is not your typical tea room, as they accompany the tea serving ceremony with a performance that’s full of grace and panache. We speak to the duo behind the initiative, Ai W...
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KL’s Cemeteries and Monuments from 2021-03-04T21:00
In this episode of I Love KL, we speak about cemeteries and monuments in the capital city - a conversation that might be slightly awkward and morbid to some, but is a source of contemplation for...
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Safehouse.KL from 2021-02-25T21:00
Safehouse is a multipurpose space nestled in Kuala Lumpur that aims to provide refuge for creative talents within our local community. From hosting live music events to workshops, the brand aspi...
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Hotel Tales from 2021-02-18T21:00
Hotels and the city of Kuala Lumpur have had a unique relationship since the 1900s. Apart from providing temporary accommodation for people who are in town for a short visit, hotels also contrib...
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Old Shophouses - Romanticised Legacy? from 2021-02-04T21:00
Once upon a time, old shophouses played a crucial role in providing the people in the city with a place to trade and a place to live in, all under one roof. They were very practical for its time...
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Getting to Know Fatah Dan Farah from 2021-01-21T21:00
Fatah Dan Farah is a new webcomic series by Projek Dialog that tries to tackle inter-community engagements and issues in a ...
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Kuala Lumpur Notable Buildings from 2021-01-07T21:00
Recently, our resident heritage conservation expert, Elizabeth Cardosa found a list of Kuala Lumpur Notable Buildings by Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia (PAM) that was published in the 70s. Based on...
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Urban Design After The Pandemic from 2020-12-24T21:00
What are some of the lessons learned by the city as it went through the pandemic? Can these lessons be retrofitted to our existing city design, or should they be implemented in our upcoming city...
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Heritage Conservation During the Pandemic from 2020-12-10T21:00
As we reach the end of what seems to be a very challenging year, we look back at how our heritage assets and conservation efforts have coped with the pandemic, with our resident heritage conserv...
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Can We Develop Mature Cities? from 2020-12-03T21:00
Is it possible to redevelop a city that’s already mature? If it is, how should we go about it? And if it is not possible, what can we do to slowly change existing structures or systems to ...
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What Makes A City? from 2020-11-26T21:00
Subang Jaya was recently declared a city and it got us thinking about how a city is defined beyond the administrative criteria. Chau Loon Wai, Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Built, Environmen...
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Heritage Conservation and Tourism - Not the Same Thing from 2020-11-12T21:00
Budget 2021 that was tabled recently included an item rarely seen - allocation amounting to RM10 Million for the preservation of our heritage buildings, such as the Sultan Abdul Samad Building a...
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Selangor Youths Have a Say! from 2020-11-05T21:00
Recently, Selangor Youth Community, a youth non-profit organisation founded by His Highness Tengku Amir Shah, The Crown Prince of Selangor in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, organise...
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Bengkel Teknologi Senior from 2020-10-22T21:00
We now live in a digital world that is led by a very youthful and tech-savvy demographic, and at the pace it’s moving, there will be segments of the community that will be left behind. One...
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Improving Quality of Life Through Urban Design from 2020-10-15T21:00
Urban planning and urban design have major differences. In this episode, we’re going to sift through the differences and how each role goes hand in hand. We also explore how urban design a...
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Kokedama 101 from 2020-10-08T21:00
Kokedama (that’s Japanese for “moss ball”) is the latest trend in the world of plants and gardening. As the name suggests, Kokedama’s uniqueness lies in the soil that&rsq...
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The Biodiversity Around Us from 2020-09-24T21:00
In thinking about our relationship with the urban spaces around us, sometimes we forget to include its biodiversity, an important aspect that brings balance to these spaces. They play an i...
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Rebooting with Nature from 2020-09-10T21:00
We catch up with founders of Jungle School Gombak Malaysia, an ecotourism initiative that allows participants to experience the way of life in the jungle, taught by Orang Asli communities. How d...
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Five for the Faithful from 2020-09-03T21:00
“Five for the Faithful” is a term coined by Badan Warisan Malaysia, to refer to a set of iconic religious institutions in KL that are nearby each other. They are Masjid Jamek, ...
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Circuiting the Capital from 2020-08-27T21:00
Back then, when kids were asked to envision and draw what Malaysia would look like in 2020, a common item that we can see, apart from flying cars and tall buildings was the Light Rail Tran...
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Giving Unwanted Furniture A Second Chance from 2020-08-13T21:00
Combining her enthusiasm for interior design, the awareness of the importance of upcycling, and an eye for what’s trendy and stylish, Syaza Saifuddin started an initiative called Syaza of ...
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The Evolution of KL’s Back Alleys from 2020-08-06T21:00
Once upon a time, it is not uncommon to hear people warning us not to use the back alleys of our concrete jungle, due to the reputation that they have for being dark, dirty and unsafe. These day...
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Serambi Karya Bellamy from 2020-07-23T21:00
The ongoing effort to preserve and cultivate the spirit of art appreciation among the grassroots is embodied by Serambi Karya Bellamy’s approach of creating an event space in an old coloni...
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The New NRML from 2020-07-16T21:00
The New NRML is an online campaign that wants to normalise the new lifestyle that we’ve adopted during the MCO. Organised by students from IACT College, the campaign will feature various a...
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Sungai Nadi Kehidupan from 2020-07-09T21:00
The River of Life project plans to transform the rivers that flow through the city into a vibrant, liveable and sustainable component of KL. Launched in 2012, the project is divided into three m...
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Life Goes On from 2020-07-02T21:00
We caught up with Nazir Harith Fadzilah, founder of Tintabudi, a second-hand bookshop in Zhongshan Building, Kampung Attap to find out how his business is doing, post-pandemic. He also shared hi...
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Party Room from 2020-06-18T21:00
Party Room is an interactive space that serves various games for attendees to enjoy, socialise and get away from the digital distractions. We speak to its co-founder to hear what’s on offe...
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Smashing Fun from 2020-06-11T21:00
Sometimes, when we’re feeling angry, we feel like smashing things up. But that kind of behaviour can never be tolerated in a society. That’s where Rage Room comes in, creating a spac...
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Apa Khabar, KL? from 2020-06-04T21:00
We catch up with Elizabeth Cardosa, our resident heritage conservation expert. After a break from the pandemic, to think of how the city and its cultural heritage will respond and adapt to the n...
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Searching For KL’s Soul from 2020-05-28T21:00
The draft for the KL Structure Plan 2040 has outlined many components that are deemed to be important in the development of the city for the future, but one important piece is missing - the conv...
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Geofencing the Red Zone from 2020-05-15T22:00
There are many precautionary steps that we need to collectively take, as the country acclimatizes to the new normal. One of the steps suggested by Malaysian Institute of Planners is to develop a...
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Coordinating Help for the Marginalised from 2020-04-23T19:00
What is it like to be involved with bodies that are helping the marginalised communities during the MCO? What goes on behind the scenes, before the help eventually reaches these communities? Nad...
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Inspecting Prospective Quarantine Stations from 2020-04-16T19:00
I Love KL speaks to a representative from Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia (PAM) on their plan to gather volunteer architects to help inspect and assess sites that have been gazetted as possibl...
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Expressing Creativity During MCO from 2020-04-02T21:00
The Movement Control Order that was enforced to combat the Covid-19 outbreak here in the country has affected people from all walks of lives. For creative collectives that rely on being out and ...
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The Pineapple Hill from 2020-03-12T21:00
Tucked in the heart of KL, Bukit Nanas is home to not only the remaining virgin forest reserve in the capital, but also some important institutions, like the prestigious Convent Bukit Nana...
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Pesta Filem Kita 2020 from 2020-03-05T21:00
Film is a very powerful medium of storytelling, and has the power to invoke different kinds of emotions. Harnessing those energies, Pesta Filem Kita is also hoping that films can unite Malaysian...
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Rumah Seni Selangor from 2020-02-27T21:00
Rumah Seni Selangor is a state-funded arts and cultural hub that tries to support the grassroot movements in Selangor. Apart from providing the space, Rumah Seni Selangor also offers residency p...
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Mari Kenal Huruf from 2020-02-20T21:00
Typography is the study of how types can be designed and arranged in an efficient, effective, and attractive way, and as a collective, Huruf tries to increase the awareness of its importance, es...
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Falling in Love Over Lunch from 2020-02-13T21:00
The virtual world has eased how people get together, and while swiping and texting have become part of modern courtship, meeting someone you don’t really know in person and getting to know...
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Sugar, We’re Go(in) Down from 2020-02-06T21:00
Once a warehouse, and at one point, the most happening club in town, The Godown KL, located at 11, Lorong Ampang now aims to be a creative hub for the arts. What differentiates The Godown KL fro...
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Making Cities More Accessible from 2020-01-30T16:35
Cities should be designed with accessibility in mind, and accessibility within the context of cities can be defined in multiple ways. In this episode, we speak to a town planner to explore how i...
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Getting to Know Sentul from 2020-01-23T21:00
These days, when you think of Sentul, you’ll think of the performing arts centre, KLPAC, or the various contemporary property developments that are mushrooming there. But Sentul’s &l...
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Unleashing the Beast from 2020-01-16T21:00
Beast Park is the latest indoor activity park in KL that offers climbing and bouldering facilities for the enthusiasts and newcomers alike. But the fun does not stop there, as they also provide ...
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Is Regeneration a Better Alternative for Kampung Baru? from 2020-01-02T21:00
As the conversation surrounding the redevelopment of Kampung Baru continues, the question of maintaining its identity has been raised. What exactly is its identity and how has it evolved amidst ...
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Jungle School Gombak Malaysia from 2019-12-26T21:00
Jungle School Gombak Malaysia is an initiative that aims to expose urbanites and outsiders to a minimalist lifestyle that’s closer to nature. Most of the programmes there are run by the Or...
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Best of 2019 - Finding Purpose from 2019-12-12T21:00
In this end of the year I Love KL episode, we look back at some of the more interesting episodes that we aired, including Girls Jom Skate, an initiative to create a safe space for girls and wome...
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A Look Back at KL's Legacy from 2019-12-05T21:00
We’ve spent a year exploring a myriad of places and areas in the Klang Valley with Badan Warisan Malaysia’s Elizabeth Cardosa, so in this final installment of the year, we look back ...
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KL as a Creative Hub from 2019-11-28T21:00
The movement to rejuvenate underutilised spaces such as back lanes and old buildings into creative or entrepreneurial hubs has been gaining momentum here in our capital city. Is this a sign of K...
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Coltman’s Legacy from 2019-11-21T21:00
As one of the more prominent architects during KL’s early years, Arthur Oakley Coltman played a big role in laying down the foundation of KL’s iconic monuments. This can be seen in t...
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KL’s Public Transport Conundrum from 2019-11-14T21:00
The issue of public transportation, especially in KL, is always discussed, but do we look beyond the usual rhetoric, and analyse the underlying problems that might be related to policies and als...
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Finding the Identity of a City from 2019-11-07T21:00
How do you define the identity of a city? Can it be manufactured or does it grow organically? I Love KL’s guest of the week, Shuhana Shamsuddin helps us find the essence and soul of cities...
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Planning a City from 2019-10-31T21:00
In conjunction with World Cities Day, we look into how cities are planned and the core areas that are prioritised to make cities liveable and sustainable not only for communities, but also for t...
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Hauntu - An Immersive Horror Experience from 2019-10-24T21:00
Check into a world of mystery and the paranormal with KL’s first immersive haunted house, Hauntu. It showcases the Colle Eastern Hotel, an old colonial hotel with a new secret between its ...
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Now Showing - RexKL from 2019-10-17T21:00
Rex Cinema still lingers in the memory of most people as one of the busiest cinemas in Kuala Lumpur, but if one were to pay a visit to the site now, they would be greeted by its modern incarnati...
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Exploring Jalan Ampang from 2019-10-10T21:00
As one of the prime roads in KL, Jalan Ampang is famous for its commercial section on one side, and the rows of embassies on the other. Elizabeth Cardosa from Badan Warisan Malaysia joins us to ...
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Malaysia Design Archive from 2019-10-03T21:00
Nestled in Zhongshan Building is Malaysia's very own cave of wonders: The Malaysia Design Archive (MDA). Initially a website in 2008, it is not just a collection of vintage images—rather, ...
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Happiness in Every Fold from 2019-09-19T21:00
You'd be lying if you claimed to never try origami once in your life. But how exactly is this childhood staple revolutionizing the future of engineering, medicine and design? Kenneth Ch'ng from ...
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Peranakan Stories from 2019-09-12T21:00
In this Malaysia Day special, I Love KL celebrates communities that blur the mainstream ethnic lines. Join us as we learn about some of the Peranakan communities here in the country - the Baba &...
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Digesting Contemporary Food Trends from 2019-09-05T21:00
Malaysian food culture seems to have hit new heights, especially in the age of social media. Our timelines are usually filled with either pictures of food that our friends post, or videos of the...
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The Merdeka Announcement from 2019-08-29T21:00
After the successful negotiation for our independence in London, the late Tunku Abdul Rahman and his entourage headed to Melaka, the place where it all began for the country, to announce the goo...
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Urban Planning's Finest Puzzle from 2019-08-22T21:00
Usually perceived negatively, gentrification is a complex phenomenon that transcends its traditional meaning — renovating an area in order to interest a more "refined" market. It's common ...
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Little Demon Lane from 2019-08-08T21:00
Hidden amidst the spectacular chaos that is Petaling Street lies a space which serves as a window into the decorated history of Chinatown. Not confined by a single street, the area has continued...
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The Old and New Petaling Jaya from 2019-08-01T21:00
From a planned dormitory town that was intended for folks who worked in KL to a self-sustaining satellite town — the growth of Petaling Jaya has b...
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Library for Social Democracy from 2019-07-25T21:00
Library for Social Democracy is an academic library that provides books, research materials and reports from government bodies and agencies. Calling Pud...
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Rowing to the Horizon from 2019-07-18T21:00
Cutting through silky water at the wee hours of seven against the backdrop of a waking Putrajaya just comes short of an ordinary Malaysian morning but r...
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Jalan Masjid India from 2019-07-04T21:00
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 competi...
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The Wet Market Experience from 2019-06-27T21:00
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 trade...
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Kampung Bharu - Finally Ready for Development? from 2019-06-20T21:00
The recent suggestion by Ministry of Federal Territories to develop Kampung Bharu has raised the usual debate about whether the Malay enclave should or ...
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Offline Networking from 2019-06-13T21:00
Social media platforms have allowed us to network and stay connected, but tangible, face-to-face engagement is still the best way to humanise interactio...
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Part-Time Ramadhan Entrepreneur from 2019-05-30T21:00
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 Nas...
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Youth Empowerment Starts Here from 2019-05-23T21:00
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 un...
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Early Housing Projects in KL from 2019-05-16T21:00
Before fancy condominiums became a norm, Kuala Lumpur started out with sophisticated but modest apartments and flats for its residents. Buildings like S...
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Witnessing History from 2019-05-09T21:00
A year ago, a visual storytelling platform called ...
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Forgotten Recipes and Ingredients: Culinary Consciousness and Creativity from 2019-05-02T21:00
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 S...
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Federal Hill from 2019-04-18T21:00
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 ...
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Alam Bunyian from 2019-04-11T21:00
If you want to go to gigs that serve up a variety of music genres, from pop to maybe even hip-hop and metalcore, you should check out gigs organised by ...
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Girls Jom Skate from 2019-04-04T21:00
Gender representation in an extreme sport like skating can sometimes be pretty lopsided, making the scene less welcoming for budding female skaters. Gir...
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Researching The Hidden Narratives of KL from 2019-03-14T21:00
Kuala Lumpur’s strength as a capital city lies in the diversity of its communities, so it’s only natural for that to be reflected in its his...
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Masjid Diraja Sultan Sulaiman from 2019-03-07T21:00
Despite being almost 90 years old, and less glamorous than most of the modern mosques in Malaysia, Masjid Diraja Sultan Sulaiman in Klang maintains its ...
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Rooting for Rotan from 2019-02-28T21:00
Being a commonplace item in our childhood households, rotan furniture brings back the feeling of nostalgia and local tradition. Now making its comeback ...
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A Walk Of Art from 2019-02-21T21:00
Unless you're an art enthusiast, the notion of visiting an art gallery will invoke either a feeling of indifference or trepidation. For the general publ...
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Travel, See, Feel from 2019-02-14T21:00
The wonders of travel have always been preached and documented for centuries by its proponents, but beyond the superficial and fluffy take on the activi...
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Rest, Work, and Play from 2019-02-02T13:00
Ever travelled in a foreign place and needed a quick place to stay, without having to compromise the cost of a luxury accommodation? Well, Jomy of Play!...
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Lens Library from 2019-01-26T13:00
For the hardcore enthusiasts, photography can be quite an inaccessible hobby, as the equipments, especially the lenses, can be quite expensive. This is ...
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Floral Muse from 2019-01-19T13:00
Mixed media can come in many interesting forms, as artists consistently push the boundaries for what is appealing - Limzy is one of them. Specializing i...
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Home for Magazines from 2019-01-12T13:00
Located in the heart of Chow Kit, Mano Thinking Magazine Library aims to sustain the interest in reading and knowledge by supplying magazines, instead o...
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Taman Tun Dr. Ismail from 2019-01-05T13:00
As one of the most affluent neighborhoods here, Taman Tun Dr Ismail offers many benefits for its residents. With access to great food and facilities, ma...
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Best of 2018 - Tradition and Preservation from 2018-12-29T13:00
In this final episode of I Love KL for 2018, we look back at two episodes that celebrate the value of tradition and preservation in this modern city. Fi...
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A Bird's-Eye View from 2018-12-15T13:00
A bird’s eye view of a landscape has always been perceived as wonderful, as it brings new perspectives to things that we otherwise don’t see...
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Flying Without Wings from 2018-12-08T13:00
Drones are the new in-thing that have opened up new avenues for both professionals and enthusiasts. In this episode, we are going to focus on the recrea...
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Malaysia's Beacon Of Democracy from 2018-12-01T13:00
It’s been a whirlwind of a year for Malaysian politics, and as the dust settles, we get back to the nitty-gritty business of governance and legisl...
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Me.Reka Cipta from 2018-11-24T13:00
The rapid pace of growth and change in the industry means that those entering the workforce should also be prepared to adapt. Schools and universities a...
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The Green Carpenter from 2018-11-17T14:00
As a developing country, Malaysia has slowly taken many initiatives in working towards a greener, more sustainable world. One of these initiatives inclu...
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Revisiting The Pudu Prison from 2018-11-10T14:00
The building may no longer exist, but the legacy of Pudu Prison as one of the more iconic buildings in KL remains. Built by our past colonial masters in...
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Feasting On India from 2018-11-03T14:00
In conjunction with Deepavali, the festival that celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, it's good to pay a closer attention to the most importan...
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Reinventing The Art Of Horror from 2018-10-27T15:00
When it comes to art, horror has always been one of the most beloved genres, and we consistently celebrate the legacies of people like Stephen King and ...
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Sewing For The Soul from 2018-10-20T15:00
As an activity, sewing has been on an interesting trajectory, as it turned from a household necessity into a hobby only practiced by few. In possibly th...
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The Confluence Festival from 2018-10-13T15:00
DBKL’s annual program that celebrates architectural designs and cultures in the capital, KUL Design Month, returns this October with a lot more ex...
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Taman Tasik Titiwangsa from 2018-10-06T15:00
For the longest time, Taman Tasik Titiwangsa has always been the park people go to for various recreational activities here in KL. But with the existenc...
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