Experience in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia by Siti Syuhaida

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

Kuala Lumpur is just like London in the UK, Sydney in Australia, and Paris in France. It is a capital city and state of Malaysia and it is a largest city in Malaysia. If you fancy a shopping mall that open up to 10pm everyday, 24hrs restaurants, cheerful nightlife you will find it in Kuala Lumpur. When I came to England, and the shop mostly close at 6pm Monday to Saturday and until 4pm on Sunday, I was culture shocked. The city is very busy and the traffic also insane for peak hour, but during festive seasons, you can lay down on the road because everyone is back to their hometown, but the public transport still operating during festive seasons, just the attractions places is closed. Kuala Lumpur is Muslim friendly city. You can find prayer room everywhere.

What is the student lifestyle like in Kuala Lumpur?

I never experience studying in Kuala Lumpur but my previous university is 30 mins from Kuala Lumpur. Usually I will go to Kuala Lumpur for entertainment.

How much does it cost to live in Kuala Lumpur?

It is a bit expensive than other states in Malaysia but still cheaper than Singapore.

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

I don't think so, but it's quite expensive. Its better to live outskirts then traveling by public transport.

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

It is a food heaven! You can find any sort of foods in Kuala Lumpur. Western, Asian, Local foods, Middle East, etc. You should go to Kampung Baru, Bukit Bintang, any shopping malls, to get cheaper and delicious foods! If you ask mine, I will suggest our local foods, Nasi Lemak, Nasi Ayam!

What places would you recommend visiting in Kuala Lumpur?

You must visit our 2 highest building in the world, KL Tower and Petronas Twin Tower, Chinatown, Batu Caves, Sultan Abdul Samad Building, Sunway Lagoon, Jalan Alor, Central Market, Botanical Garden, Masjid Negara, and also Putrajaya.

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

Yes, of course. That's what I do when I'm home. You can find any sort of foods in Kuala Lumpur. Western, Asian, Local foods, Middle East, etc. You should go to Kampung Baru, Bukit Bintang, any shopping malls, to get cheaper and delicious foods!

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

Yes! There are a lot of nightclubs, live musics, bar, mamak stalls, late night restaurants, etc. I would love to suggest this website if you want further info: http://www.kuala-lumpur.ws/.

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

If you love hectic life, you can stay in Kuala Lumpur, but if you want a bit calm and peaceful, you should find outskirts place to live and commute by public transport to the city centre. Only few universities in the city centre and the rest mostly take 30 mins from the city centre.