Experience in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia by Rosmah

What is it like to live in Kuala Lumpur? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

Kuala Lumpur aka "KL", is the capital city of Malaysia. The only country in the world that it's citizen of 3 majar races lives in harmony under 1 roof. It's 2nd name also called "The Paradise of Food" is heaven to many travellers especially those who loves to eat. You name it, we've got it. You want it, come take it.

What is the student lifestyle like in Kuala Lumpur?

In the past was averagely quite alright and liveable. But in the recent years, due to inflation hits. It's starting to be slightly on the uphill side.

How much does it cost to live in Kuala Lumpur?

Base on my estimate on decent middle class family standard. I would like you to imagine base on the scenario described below

- Rent a room in city centre
- 3 meals a day ( dining out )
- Drives a 2nd hand car
- Petrol + car maintenance &
service fee + toll fee
- Monthly disposable utility
expenses
- Basic lifestyle entertainment
expenses outing for a single
(twice a month)

Cost : RM 3000.00 (approx)

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Kuala Lumpur? Is there any advice you can give?

Rental maybe on the high side for choices of listing area right in the city. Possible to get a cheaper rental if location is more towards the suburbs. But cost of transport may increase & the city seems to be always jam. Expect to delay travelling duration & public transport is very much unrealiable.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

Wide range. Like I said before. 3 major races. Quite eady to find food. May consider very easy to find "HALAL" food due to the status of a Muslim Country.

What places would you recommend visiting in Kuala Lumpur?

Melaka State - Town
Penang State - The whole Island
Perak State - Ipoh Town
Sabah State - Kota Kinabalu Town
Sarawak State - Kuching Town

Is it good to eat out in Kuala Lumpur? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

Yes. Definately. We hv the 2nd name reknown as "Paradise of Food". We hv many places for different type of food, very subjective. But 1 thing for sure, u can find food easily 24 hours a day. People here seems to eat any time, any hour of tge day. eg : I would suggest u to visit "Jalan Alor" as u can find almost all popular asian delicacies at 1 spot.

Is the nightlife good in Kuala Lumpur? Where is good to go?

Bukit Bintang. It's the centre of night life for a long time now. But if u fancy more sub crowd with different interest. A few new area would cater for different interest. eg : Bangsar for the expatriate. Bukit Bintang for general crowd. Subang / Taipan for the natives.

What advice would you give future students heading to Kuala Lumpur?

Ideal place to try to live in especially for the Muslim as u can find "HALAL" food extremely easy. Job opportunities after graduating from studies r given to Muslim as a priority too. Basically here we hv reasonable of public holidays, ideal for student to begin a career path. White collars here enjoy a tremendous number of public holidays too.