Experience in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia by Tengku Sazali

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

Kuala Lumpur is the capital city of Malaysia. The weather is a bit hot and it rains sometimes. This is the food heaven and very cheap. It's easier to move around using the train or Uber/Grab. There are a lot of shopping mall and clubs. English is widely spoken.

What is the student lifestyle like in Kuala Lumpur?

the food, rent and etc are cheap in KL. You can do your trip to the beaches during the weekend.

How much does it cost to live in Kuala Lumpur?

on average, a meal will cost you EURO2-3. Rent a room EURO40/month

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

There are a lot of apartment that you can rent. 1 apartment is around EURO250 depending the location. go to mudah.com to search for or other Malaysian property websites.

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

The food is very cheap. Try the local dishes.

What places would you recommend visiting in Kuala Lumpur?

Batu Caves, FRIM, KLCC, Kampung Bharu, KL Tower, Pavilion, Jalan TAR (during Ramadhan), Mosque, Putrajaya, Dataran Merdeka

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

Just be careful with the street hawkers, they sometimes try to rip you off. there too many to mention. u can go to Kampung Bharu for Malay dishes at very cheap price and delicious.

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

The nightlife is crazy. Go to Zouk or Changkat area

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

it's totally safe. just ask the local about anything. they like to help the foreigners. just beware when you are buying something, they try to rip you off especially in China Town.