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Kuala Lumpur has more large shopping malls per square kilometre than almost any city in Southeast Asia, and after two or three they start to blur. The useful question is not which mall is best. It is which one matches what you actually...

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Malaysia Public Holidays 2027: What Closes and What Gets Busy

Malaysia has a lot of public holidays, and if you are planning a trip you mainly need to know two things: which dates make the country busy and expensive, and what actually closes when they...

Malaysia Public Holidays 2027: What Closes and What Gets Busy

Malaysia has a lot of public holidays, and if you are planning a trip you mainly need to know two things: which dates make the country busy and expensive, and what actually closes when they...

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Central Market and Kasturi Walk: A Guide to KL’s Craft Market

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KL’s Shopping Malls, Ranked by Who They’re Actually For

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Central Market and Kasturi Walk: A Guide to KL’s Craft Market

A guide to Central Market (Pasar Seni) and Kasturi Walk in Kuala Lumpur: what crafts and souvenirs to buy, the food and galleries, how it compares to Petaling Street, and whether it is worth it.

Merdeka 118 and The View at 118: Is It Worth It?

Is Merdeka 118 and The View at 118 worth it? An honest, up-to-date look at the world's second-tallest building: what is open, the observation deck, likely ticket prices, and how it compares to the Petronas Towers and KL Tower.

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KLCC Park and Suria KLCC: What to Do at the Base of the Towers

What to do at KLCC Park and Suria KLCC: the free Lake Symphony fountain show and its times, the best free view of the Petronas Towers, the mall, and the aquarium and science centre.

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Best Brunch Spots in Kuala Lumpur

The best brunch spots in Kuala Lumpur: Bangsar cafes like VCR and PULP, Feeka in the city, top bakeries, plus the local breakfast option, by a KL local.

Where to Eat Near the Petronas Towers

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Best Rooftop Bars in KL

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Best Malaysian Dishes to Try in KL

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Best Hawker Centres in KL

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Money and Currency in Kuala Lumpur: The Ringgit and Where to Exchange

A guide to money and currency in Kuala Lumpur: the Malaysian ringgit, rough exchange rates, where to change money for the best rates, ATMs, and how much to bring.

Touch ‘n Go for Tourists: Card vs eWallet, and How to Pay in KL

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Central Market and Kasturi Walk: A Guide to KL’s Craft Market

A guide to Central Market (Pasar Seni) and Kasturi Walk in Kuala Lumpur: what crafts and souvenirs to buy, the food and galleries, how it compares to Petaling Street, and whether it is worth it.

Merdeka 118 and The View at 118: Is It Worth It?

Is Merdeka 118 and The View at 118 worth it? An honest, up-to-date look at the world's second-tallest building: what is open, the observation deck, likely ticket prices, and how it compares to the Petronas Towers and KL Tower.

Aquaria KLCC: Is It Worth It? An Honest Look

Is Aquaria KLCC worth it? An honest look at the tickets, the 90-metre tunnel, the feeding sessions, the crowds, and whether it is worth the price for families, rainy days and solo travellers.

KLCC Park and Suria KLCC: What to Do at the Base of the Towers

What to do at KLCC Park and Suria KLCC: the free Lake Symphony fountain show and its times, the best free view of the Petronas Towers, the mall, and the aquarium and science centre.

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