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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Utilities & Services
Basic utilities such as water, sewage and electricity are provided by monopoly companies, so unlike in some countries there’s no chance to switch provider to get a better deal. Generally... read more
Electricity
Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) supplies electricity to both business and residential customers in Malaysia. If you have any queries you can contact the call centre on 15454 from anywhere in... read more
Water
Water bills are pretty reasonable, usually under RM50 per month and often much less. A single person in a small apartment could pay less than RM10. If you have a pool, or a large garden... read more
Gas
Gas is the preferred fuel for cooking in Malaysian homes. It’s likely you’ll find a fitted gas hob in your kitchen, fuelled by a gas canister containing LPG (liquid petroleum gas) either... read more
Sewerage
Most houses have a septic tank in the garden for sewage. These are emptied on a schedule once every two years free of charge, but you can ask to have it emptied at any time as long as... read more
Rubbish Disposal and Recycling
If you live in a condo or apartment block, there will be a chute, either in your flat or in a communal area, where you will deposit your refuse – and that’s the last you’ll see of it,... read more
Telephone
Landline services are provided by a monopoly, Telekom Malaysia, or TM (www.tm.com.my). Once connected at home you’ll find your phone bill for local calls is quite low. TM provides a ‘Home... read more
