TRAVEL TO KUALA LUMPUR
Most international visitors arrive through Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA and KLIA2). The KLIA Ekspres train connects the airport to KL Sentral in about 28 minutes.
Getting around Kuala Lumpur
Rail & transit
KL's MRT, LRT and monorail cover the city; a Touch 'n Go card works across most transit.
Ride-hailing
Grab is the main ride-hailing app and is widely used across the Klang Valley.
Airports
KLIA and KLIA2 serve international and low-cost carriers; KLIA Ekspres links to the city in ~28 minutes.
Good to know
Currency
The Malaysian Ringgit (MYR). Cards are widely accepted; carry some cash for smaller vendors.
Time zone
Malaysia is GMT+8, year-round.
Power
240V, UK-style Type G three-pin plugs — bring an adapter if needed.
Weather
November is warm and humid, typically around 26–32°C, with occasional rain.
Language
Malay is the national language; English is widely spoken.
Connectivity
Local prepaid SIMs (Maxis, Digi, Celcom) are easy to buy on arrival; Wi-Fi is common.
A 10% service charge is common at restaurants and there is no strong tipping culture. Malaysia is multicultural — a little cultural courtesy goes a long way. The emergency number is 999.