Kuala Lumpur Information & Tips

Useful Information about KL

KL International Airport

KLIA , a spectacular feat of architecture combines futuristic technology, Malaysian culture and the rich, tropical splendour of its natural resources. Located in the Multimedia Super Corridor and close to the administrative capital, Putrajaya, the airport is approximately 75 kms south of Kuala Lumpur. Drive time to the city centre is approximately 1 hour. (Read more...)

Visa to Malaysia

To enter Malaysia, visitors must have a national passport or other internationally recognized travel documents with a validity period of at least six months beyond the length of stay in Malaysia. All passports and travel documents must be endorsed for travelling in 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. This gives Kuala Lumpur an ideal climate that is suitable for visiting all-year-round. Visitors and tourists can enjoy exploring Kuala Lumpur throughout the year in moderately stable weather. (Read more...)

Getting Around

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. Stay away from taxis and buses during the early morning rush hours from 7.30-9pm and late evening crawl from as early as 5 till as late as 7.30pm. (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...)

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...)

Malaysia divingPeoples & Races

Kuala Lumpur is the cultural centre of Peninsular Malaysia. 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...)

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...)

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. This section provides some tips and guidelines for international visitors to purchase a home in Kuala Lumpur. (Read more...)

Education

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...)

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