Living in Kuala Lumpur
Hotels
Hotels are rated by the international star system; however, many of the lower end hotels and hostels carry no star classification at all. The city has a total of 20 five-star and 24 four-star hotels. In 2007, Tourism Malaysia recognised a total of 229…
Exploring Kuala Lumpur
Annual Events
Every year at the beginning of February a million or more people visit the Hindu shrines at Batu Caves just north of Kuala Lumpur (p.189) to celebrate and to marvel at Thaipusam. The three-day Hindu festival of atonement begins in Chinatown at Sri Marimahaim…
Activites in Kuala Lumpur
Sailing
The RSYC is probably the longest established sailing club in peninsular Malaysia and it still has great facilities on the banks of the Klang River. The sailing school itself offers a range of different courses for beginners (including children from 8…
Going Out in Kuala Lumpur
Chinese
This inconspicuous establishment is a real find, with some delicious food and great prices. There’s no menu and, while not all the staff speak English, it’s possible to be understood. It’s worth the effort with the various seafood, pork, chicken,…
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