Joy's Travel Notes About Kuala Lumpur
Country: Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur or KL is the capital city)
Population: About 1.5 million
Time zone: GMT+8
Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz, standard two or three pin plugs
Country dialing code: 60
Weather: Temperature range from 21 degrees to 32 degrees. Typical of a tropical weather. Rainy season is between November and mid-Febuary.
Average January temp: 81 degrees F
Average July temp: 82 degrees F
Currency: Malaysian Ringgit
1 Ringgit Malaysia (MYR) = 100 sen (cents)
Languages: Malay is the official language, but English, Mandarin, Tamil and other dialects are spoken by the various races
Opening hours:
Banks: 10am to 3pm, Mondays to Fridays. 9:30am to 11:30am on Saturdays.
Shops: Usually 10am to 10pm
Museums and parks: About 9am to 5 pm
Internet:
- www.kualalumpur.gov.my
- www.kualalumpurcitytourist.com
- www.expatKL.com
- www.faces.com.my
- www.mycen.com.my
Publications:
- New Straits Times Press
- The Star Papers
- Faces Magazine
Tourist information:
Malaysia Tourist Information
Counter at 109 Jalan Ampang, 50450
Tel: +60 (0)3 2164 3929
They’re open from 7am to 10pm
And read more from travelers who have enjoyed Kuala Lumpur here.
