Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Kuala Lumpur, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Getting Around
The most common modes of transportation in the city are taxis, private cars and the various light rail systems (usually referred to as LRTs). Kuala Lumpur does not have trams or... read more
Air Travel
The Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is the country’s major air hub. From it regular and frequent flights connect to various cities in Asia, North America, the Pacific, the near... read more
Boat
There is no body of water big enough in Kuala Lumpur to warrant the use of boats. The closest ferry connections are in Klang, some 40 kilometres away. The ferry crosses the Straits of... read more
Bus
There is an extensive city bus system, but it is rarely used by non-Malaysians because of time, crowding, and language difficulties. City buses are run by different companies. The biggest... read more
Car
In Malaysia motorists drive on the left, and the slow lane is the one furthest to the left. Speed limits are usually posted on all major arteries. Malaysians blithely ignore them. It’s... read more
Bicycle
Bicycles are rarely used for transportation by either locals or expats, and you won’t find any cycle paths in the city. Heat and traffic are both factors in the lack of popularity of the... read more
Motorcycles
Small motorcycles are everywhere in Kuala Lumpur and pose a serious hazard to car drivers, pedestrians and the other motorcyclists. A significant number of people on motorcycles are not... read more
Taxi
All taxis have meters. To avoid any hassles, you should verify that the meter is turned on as soon as your trip begins. If you ask the driver to use the meter, there will invariably be a... read more
