inspired by the great handbook for Singapore by RubySG.

Hi, welcome to Kuala Lumpur!

• Meetups
• Data SIM Card
• Power (Socket)
• Tipping
• Communication
• Getting Around
• Coworking Space
• Cafes
• Food
  • Nasi Lemak
  • Durian
• Sightseeing
• License

Check out these calendars and groups:

• MaGIC event calendar
• WCKL Soapbox
• TheList.kl
• StartUp Mamak
• WebCamp group list [outdated]

Main carriers:

• Maxis (Hotlink)
• Celcom (Xpax)
• DiGi
• U Mobile

Checkout this extensive guide for all the carriers: http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Malaysia

Type G (BS 1363 UK, 230-240V)

It's possible to jam a two-prong European Type C into the socket, but it involves shoving a fork/key into the third hole - most convenience stores sell little adapters as well.

No need to tip, leave the coins if you want to get rid of them.

Most hospitality places (hotels, large restaurants etc.) include a 10% service charge, it's however changing with the newly imposed 6% GST.

Our national language is Malay but you can use English to get your way around the city.

Manglish.

Common words:

• mamak - food restaurant that is established by Tamil Muslims community, usual hang out place for cheap food and after party session.
• yum cha - let's drink in Cantonese, used for let's hang out
• tapau - take-away in Cantonese

Use one of the following apps to ensure that the driver will follow the meter:

• MyTeksi (GrabTaxi)
• Uber

Many drivers will refuse to use the meter if during rush hour or if it's raining. Usually best to try and hail a cab off the street and avoid ones that loiter around tourist spots

Midnight surcharge (50%) on pickups between 00:01 - 05:59.

• LRT & Monorail - three lines: Ampang, Kelana Jaya and Monorail. LRT is basically a metro which runs underground in the center but on elevated pillars outside. Monorail runs in a semicircle loop around the central part of town.
• KTM Komuter - two lines: Rawang-Seremban and Sentul-Port Klang. Trains are not as frequent as LRT or Monorail, usually 10-20min wait.
• ERL - KLIA Express and Transit trains between KL Sentral and KLIA.

See transit map for better overview, note that you don't often see a map of all the lines at stations - so save the map or get an app like KL Train (iOS).

The Touch'n'Go can be used on all lines except the ERL. There is also a separate MyRapid Card for LRT, Monorail and RapidKL busses.

There is a KLIA Express station in both the main and KLIA2 terminal.

• the Co. Kuala Lumpur
• Fluent Space
• Nook
• Paper + Toast
• Impact Hub KL
• MaGIC
• The Hideout

Coffee shops with high speed internet, good coffee, good number of power points and good furnitures.

• Sudo Brew

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Traditional Malay dish of chicken, fragrant rice and awesomeness.

Places to find: Village Park (worth the drive and wait for a table) or Nasi Lemak Medan Selera 223 (showdown between red and blue).

This is a most try when in Kuala Lumpur, smell bad but tastes heavenly - durian.

Places to find: Wai's Durian Stall in SS2

• Petronas Towers
• Menara KL Tower
• Chinatown (Jalan Petaling)
• Batu Caves
• Merdeka Square
• Jalan Alor
• Central Market

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