In just 50 years, Kuala Lumpur, or KL, has grown from a small tin-mining town into a modern, bustling city. Take in its high-flying triumphs from the viewing deck of Petronas Twin Towers, then dive down to explore its more traditional culture in the back lanes of Chinatown.
KL may be a modern Asian city, but it retains much of its local colour. There are still plenty of colonial buildings in its centre. The vibrant Chinatown teems with street vendors and night markets, and Little India is full of life.
One of the world’s shining cities, KL is an excellent location for conducting business or enjoying a family adventure.
Currency
The Malaysian currency is the ringgit, divided into 100 sen (cents). The currency is abbreviated both as RM and MYR.
While credit cards are accepted in hotels and department stores, expect to pay in cash in rural areas.
Here are the most recent exchange rates for some common currencies:
Here are the most recent exchange rates for some common currencies.
MYR 1.00
equals:
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Exchange Rates
|
Currency
|
|
0.33
|
Australian Dollar
(AUD)
|
|
0.23
|
Euro
(EUR)
|
|
0.19
|
British Pound
(GBP)
|
|
2.44
|
Hong Kong Dollar
(HKD)
|
|
18.88
|
Indian Rupee
(INR)
|
|
32.04
|
Japanese Yen
(JPY)
|
|
0.37
|
New Zealand Dollar
(NZD)
|
|
1.94
|
Chinese Yuan Renminbi
(RMB)
|
|
0.39
|
Singapore Dollar
(SGD)
|
|
0.31
|
US Dollar
(USD)
|
Taxes
Hotels and restaurants add a government tax of 6% and a service charge of 10%.
Tipping
Tipping is not customary in Malaysia.
Business Hours
Though Malaysia is an Islamic country, offices observe a Monday to Friday schedule.
Bank Hours
10am - 4pm, Monday through Friday
Office Hours
8am - 5pm(Government)
9am - 5pm(Commercial)
Shop Hours
10am - 10pm
Public Health
Check with your local doctor or health care professional about vaccination requirements before you plan your trip.
Ensure that food is well cooked, and consume only bottled mineral water outside the hotel.
Dress
Lightweight clothing is ideal. A shirt, jacket and tie are normal business attire. Shorts, miniskirts and sleeveless garments for women are not advisable in rural areas or places of worship
Weather
KL has a typically tropical climate of warm, sunny weather throughout the year. Rain is most frequent from November to January, but can be expected in any month.
Today
Rain
Occasional morning rain and a t-storm
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High:
|
32°C /
89°F
|
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Low:
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24°C /
75°F
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Tomorrow
Mostly Cloudy with Showers
Rain and drizzle in the morning
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High:
|
33°C /
91°F
|
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Low:
|
24°C /
75°F
|
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Thursday:
|
|
Showers
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High:
33°C /
91°F
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Low:
24°C /
75°F
|
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Friday:
|
|
Mostly Cloudy with Showers
|
High:
33°C /
91°F
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Low:
25°C /
77°F
|