Kuala Lumpur Information

Travel and Local Information Guide

Blanketed by huge swathes of rainforest, a good portion protected within national parks, Malaysia is a good ‘green’ vacation destination. This multiracial country holds celebrations of one kind or another throughout the year and during these holidays the country is a busy hive of activity with many locals taking mini-vacations.

According to global standards the country is an inexpensive getaway and a trip here can be tailored to match any budget. Thanks to its first-rate transportation infrastructure Kuala Lumpur, its capital, is an easy-to-navigate metropolis. Below you will find a guide to KL’s airports, travel information within the country as well as a list of visa requirements and certain embassies. Bear in mind that those travelling on an Israeli passport cannot enter the country.

Before you go

In addition to filling out a disembarkation card, all visitors must fill out a Travellers Declaration Form when entering/ leaving the country to declare the amount of currency brought in and taken out. Read More...

Education in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is a hub for tertiary education in the Klang Valley. Many fresh school-leavers from other states come to Kuala Lumpur for their studies, with a sprinkling of international students from China, Singapore, Indonesia, Africa, the UK and other places. Read More...

Festivals & Events

As Kuala Lumpur is home to a multi-racial community, events and festivals are a major highlight for the city. The biggest celebrations are the Chinese New Year, Hari Raya and Deepavali with other small, traditional occasions in between. Read More...

Getting Around in Kuala Lumpur

It is easy to get around Kuala Lumpur, which has a large network of buses, light commuter trains and fleet taxis. However, the traffic jams, which happen regularly, are legendary. This makes travelling by commuter trains the best option if you plan to explore the city sights during peak traffic periods. Read More...

Kuala Lumpur Airports

The multimillion dollar structure has been ranked amongst the best airports in the world and is well-equipped with all the mod cons conceivable. KLIA’s two main domestic operators are Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia. Read More...

Kuala Lumpur History

Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia is located within the heart of Selangor state. It is bordered by mountainous ranges on all sides except in the East, which is why Kuala Lumpur and its adjoining areas are called the 'Klang Valley'. Read More...

Medical Care

Kuala Lumpur and the rest of Malaysia is seeing a boom in the medial tourism industry as more and more international visitors are seeking health care and cosmetic surgery in cheaper places. Malaysia's fees for medical care are priced very competitively; yet do not compromise on quality, which matches the fees of some of the best surgeons and hospitals in the world. Read More...

Peoples & Races

With a population over 6 million when combined with the rest of the Klang Valley, Kuala Lumpur becomes a melting pot of cultures and traditions blending with the modern and new elements of cosmopolitan lifestyle. The three most dominant cultures are from the Malays, Chinese and Indians, who form the majority of Malaysia’s population. Read More...

Real Estate

Chances are, you might fall in love with this beautiful city in Malaysia and decide to make Kuala Lumpur your permanent home or at least purchase a house for long-stay visits. And for those who want to invest, Kuala Lumpur has the highest value in the real estate market of Malaysia. Read More...

Short Stopovers Guide

Even if you are in Kuala Lumpur on your way to somewhere else, make the most of the opportunity to see the many sights offered. There is so much to see in KL and the experience of walking back through time is really something unique here. Read More...

Transport Services

Now when you travel to and from KLIA, there will be express coaches to ferry you in air-conditioned comfort. Read More...

Visa to Malaysia

Most visitors, either on business or pleasure trips, do not require visas to enter Malaysia but this really depends on how long you will be in the country. Please refer to the following information on visa requirements to see if you will really need a visa. Read More...

Weather in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is located 3.13° (348 km) north of the equator belt, giving it a warm maritime tropical weather. The weather is hot and humid throughout the year with rainfall, the intensity of which depends on the time of the year. Read More...