Sharmila Rajah

Sharmila Rajah

Contributer, Kuala Lumpur

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An essential guide to Kuala Lumpur for first-time travellers

An essential guide to Kuala Lumpur for first-time travellers

If there’s one thing about Kuala Lumpur (or KL, as locals call it), it’s a city of astonishing contrasts – therein lies its charm. KL can be simultaneously cosmopolitan and traditional. Alluring yet often overlooked, the Malaysian capital has everything you’d want in a city and more – a dazzling mix of street food, sexy cocktail bars, glitzy malls, galleries, and friendly locals. Whether you’re here for a weekend or much longer, here are a few useful things to know before your first visit to KL. Selamat datang and welcome! RECOMMENDED: The best things to do in Kuala Lumpur and The best parks in KL to escape to