Kuala Lumpur
NEED TO KNOW
CAPITAL Kuala Lumpur
POPULATION 25,715,819
AREA 329,847 sq km
LANGUAGE Bahasa Malaysia
CURRENCY Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
WHEN TO TRAVEL
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CLIMATE
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
For current information on government travel advice, please refer to the U.S. Passports & International travel, the Canadian Travel Advice and Advisories, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office or the Australian Department of Foreign Affaires website.
For current information regarding health, recommended vaccines and the location of trustworthy doctors and medical clinics, please refer to the International Association for Medical Assistance to Travellers website.
AVERAGE ACCOMMODATION COST ($US)
- 3 star hotel: $50
- 4 star hotel: $100
- 5 star hotel: $140
Average in the good period to travel. Rates change throughout the year depending on high or low tourist seasons.
AVERAGE MEAL COST ($US)
- Inexpensive restaurant: $2.17
- Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant, 3 courses: $15.50
ELECTRICITY
240V / 50Hz
REASONS TO VISIT
- Beach
- Outdoor and Adventure
- Food and Drinks
- Animal encounter
- Romantic and Honeymoon
- Architecture and History
QUICK FACTS
- Malaysia is home to the largest flower in the world, the foul-smelling Rafflesia, which can grow to more than a metre in diameter
