Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the bustling capital city of Malaysia, known for its towering skyscrapers, vibrant culture, and delicious cuisine. This cosmopolitan city is a melting pot of different cultures, making it a truly unique destination for travellers from all over the world. One of the most iconic landmarks in Kuala Lumpur is the Petronas Twin Towers, a pair of towering skyscrapers that dominate the city's skyline. Indulge in Malaysian delicacies through their vibrant street food and fine dining restaurants. Enjoy your stay at world renowned Hotels and shop at luxury malls.
Tipping.
Restaurants and bars- Not expected or required.
Taxi- Not expected or required, however you can for exceptional service.
Hotels- Not expected or required, however you can tip RM 1-2 if you want to.
Lingo in KL.
As diverse as the city is, so is its lingo. Manglish is a unique blend of English and other languages spoken in the city. A sentence usually compromises words from 3 languages. So how great would it be to be fluent in Manglish. Here are some phrases to get you sounding like a local.
General lingo.
Hello/ Hai — Hello/Hi
Apa khabar? = (How are you?)
Selamat pagi = (Good morning)
A word to use in any sentence =Lah (I’m hungry lah!)
Selamat tinggal/Babai = when you want to bid someone goodbye
Terima kasih (te-ree-mah ka-seh) = Thank you
Eating out/ shopping lingo.
Drink tea = Yum Cha (a phrase said when people want to hangout)
Kurang manis (koo-raang maa-nees) = Less sweet
Tambah pedas / Kurang pedas (tam-bah pe-das / koo-raang pe-das) = Extra spicy / Less spicy
Sedap (se-daap) = Tasty
Dah makan (daa-h maa-kan) = Have you eaten?
Get your flirt on!
I like you = saya suka awak
You are so cute! = awak sangat comel
You are incredible = anda luar biasa
You make a good first impression! = anda membuat kesan pertama yang baik
You are so sweet! = anda begitu manis
I’ve got a crush on you = saya naksir awak
Transport from Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
There are 3 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Seoul - by train, bus and taxi.
Klia Ekspress or Metro
Possibly the fastest and most efficient way to get to the city center is to use the train service. The Ekspress takes only about 28 minutes and is a comfortable journey.
Bus transport.
Although the bus is the cheapest option it also takes the longest, taking about 70 minutes to reach the city. However the ride is quite comfortable and you get to witness some of KL’s amazing road networks.
Taxi.
Taxis are widely available at the Airport exits and will take you to any destination. The journey to the city center is around 50 minutes and you can pay by the meter. The size of the vehicle will depend on you or your pieces of luggage.
Best time to travel.
May to September, consisting of drier weather and clear skies.
