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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Money
Malaysian currency notes come in colour-coded bills of one, two, five, 10, 50 and 100 ringett. The RM2 and RM100 bills are rarely seen. One ringett is divided into 100 sens. Coins come in... read more
Banks
Banks are easily accessible almost everywhere. The main branches and head offices tend to be in the Golden Triangle but smaller branches are numerous. There are also some foreign and... read more
ATMs
ATMs are quite easy to find. Look for them at the entrance to banks, in hotel lobbies, in malls and in large department stores. It is not common to see them on the street or in... read more
Money Exchanges
Authorised money changers are dotted throughout the city. They are usually ensconced in glass-fronted booths allowing you to easily see the rates on the bulletin board behind them. Rates... read more
Credit Cards
The most common credit cards in Malaysia are MasterCard and Visa. Some banks also offer credit cards to their customers. Normally only large retailers and restaurants will accept credit... read more
Tipping
Tipping is still not common in Malaysia except in very high-end, international establishments. In restaurants, a service charge is often added to the bill, but staff don’t see much of... read more
