Kuala Lumpur Suggestions

[kermitology]

I'm going to KL for 2.5 weeks for work. Anyone have any suggestions for stuff to do while I'm there?

[rubecube]

Hookers and blow.

[HalifaxDrunk]

Nicely played Rube!

[Regulator75]

KL itself is very Westernized (Massive Malls, name brands and what not).

Check out the night markets and head to Penang if you get a chance.

Have fun.

[TheyCallMeBruce]

Lots. What do you want to do?

Here's what I wrote for a friend once.

There's quite a bit to do in KL, the main attractions I would say have to do with shopping. Night Markets are all over the place, but I would say the best ones are located in the downtown region close to the KLCC (this is the twin towers). I can't really say which one is the best, since they are all kinda structured the same way. Of course, there is the KLCC or the Twin petronas towers. The first 4 or 5 floors of the building is a shopping mall, so if you fancy a bit of shopping, you have that option. I am not too sure what the process is for you to go up to the top of the building, but I heard you can go to the top between the bridge to have a view. If you don't want to do that, there's always the giant ferres wheel called the Eye on Malaysia or the KL Eye. It's not too far away from the twin towers.

You can also visit the national museum of malaysia and check out all the local history and culture. There are also lots of really cool clubs for a good nightlife. Best one i know of is called "Zouk."

But the main reason why anyone would go to KL is the food. Eat lots. Be sure to try things like cha kui thiau, Assam Laksa, and Nasi Lemak.

If you want to get around, I would suggest the rail system. Taxi is ok, but the cost may add up. It's even better if you know someone who can drive you around.

Not sure how long you plan to stay in KL, but what I suggest so far should keep you busy for a few days. There's also the national science center, and The National Monument (Tugu Negara), though as a born and raised Malaysian, I found it boring, but you might not.

[Maritime Q-Scout]

Originally Posted by rubecube

Hookers and blow.

Knowing their drug laws, that might actually be a bad idea

Seriously check out the Petronas Towers. I've never been but my camera has, and my parents took stellar pictures not only of them, but inside as well.

There are lots of nice beaches in and around Malaysia, but other than that and visiting my relatives there I don't recall where they went and what they saw. Next time I'm talking to the 'rents I'll ask them for you.

[chummer]

Originally Posted by rubecube

Hookers and blow.

That one got old the first time I heard it.

[tkflames]

Originally Posted by chummer

That one got old the first time I heard it.

You got old the first time I heard you!

[Ozy_Flame]

What kind of work do you do, Kermit?

[kermitology]

I'm a radar magician..

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by chummer

That one got old the first time I heard it.

Well then Calgarypuck isn't for you, my friend.

[STeeLy]

If you have time, head down to the state of Sabah and Sarawak... in the Malaysian Borneo... quite a few sights to see down there and its also very relaxing. Check out Kota Kinabalu in Sabah and Kuching in Sarawak.

[FLAMESRULE]

Long bump, but I'm heading to Kota Kinabalu in Oct for 10 days for a work conference and some R+R...anything that you'd recommend doing there specifically?? Am planning/hoping to do some eco tours (orangutans, elephants, etc.)

[Locke]

....bullet-proof vest?

[normtwofinger]

Petronas are cool. Not really worth it to on the tour, just walk around them and take photos. There is a an awesome roti place nearby the Petronas, I think it's called Roti Canai. Seriously a hole in the wall place with some of the best food I've had.

If you want to splurge, stay at the Mandarin Oriental near the towers. You will feel like royalty.

Edit: the restaurant was called The Roti Hut.

[jofillips]

I absolutely fell in love with Malaysia when I visited it for a week 3 years ago.
I have to admit we spent one night in KL working out how to get out of the city - ended up renting what seemed the oldest car in Malaysia (late 90s) and hit the eastern side (beach heaven), toured up into the heavy Islamic areas up north and across the hilly jungle by Thailand down to Penang Island (Georgetown).
Never paid more than 10$ per meal, got 4 star hotels for the price of a campsite here and was blown away by how advanced the country is.

I wouldn't go there if you really want to party and drink (Thailand is the choice lol), it is a very respectful country and from what I saw its aim of being a first world country by 2020 has been met...

cant wait to go back.

[Bunk]

nm

[kermitology]

I wish I could give you advice, I ended up working 20 hour days the whole time I was there until the airplane got struck by lightning cracking a prop blade and I went back to Canada. That broke me for work travel.

[edslunch]

I've heard the diving is good there

[Ahuch]

KL is boring (imo), but there are a lot of nice places in Malaysia.