Information about Malaysia

Things to know

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  • Language

    Although the official language in Malaysia is Bahasa Malaysia, English is widely spoken, especially in KL and other big cities.

  • Climate

    Malaysia has a hot and humid tropical climate.

    Malaysia has two monsoon seasons. The east coast monsoon runs from March until September, and the west coast monsoon runs from October to April.

  • Geography

    Malaysia is near to many other Southeast Asian Countries. Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, and Indonesia are close neighbours to them.

  • Religion

    Islam is the official religion

    Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism, Sikhism, Christianity and other religions are also freely practiced.

  • Multiracial

    The largest ethnic groups in Malaysia are the Malays, Chinese and Indians. In Sabah and Sarawak, there are a myriad of indigenous ethnic groups with their own unique culture and heritage.

  • Time zone

    GMT+8 (the same as Perth, China, Hong Kong, and Singapore).

Accommodation

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Short-term stay

1 to 3 months

Komune Co-living

  • Fully furnished

  • Pool

  • Gym

  • Free Hi-Speed Wi-Fi access

  • Accessible by public transport

  • In the city

Long-term stay

3 to 12 months

Apartments

  • Fully furnished

  • Pool

  • Gym

  • Free Hi-Speed Wi-Fi access

  • Accessible by public transport

  • location varies by intake

Transportation in KL

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Lots of ways to get around!

  • E-hailing

    Grab, In-Drive, and AirAsia are common
    E-hailing Apps that can get you to any drivable destination.

  • Light Rail Transit (LRT)

    Comprises three lines (Ampang, Sri Petaling, and Kelana Jaya) providing connections to many popular destinations in the city.

  • Mass Rapid Transit (MRT)

    MRT has three lines covering key areas of the city and its suburbs.

  • KL Monorail

    An intra-city public transit system that links many key destinations within Kuala Lumpur.

  • Go KL City Bus

    Public transportation provider in Kuala Lumpur. Their Bus routes cover an area from the Residensi Kepongmas stop to the Menara Seri Kenanga.

  • KL Hop-on Hop-Off

    The ONLY OPEN TOP Double Deck bus in Kuala Lumpur, with a lively guide and helpful ground crew to assist you during the tour.

Food

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Sooo sedap (delicious)!

Malaysia is a country of diversity, and the food reflects that. Chinese, Indian, and local southeast Asian Malay flavors are the trio blend of ingredients and cooking techniques that have been adopted into Malaysian cuisine.