Many might not view Kuala Lumpur as much of a travel destination because of its location in South East Asia . Yes, we have Singapore right below us, but they are as cosmopolitan as they come. We also have Thailand right above us but they had the privilege of being made famous by Leonardo DiCaprio in “The Beach”. Some might still say that Malaysians live in tree houses and that we grunt to each other when communicating. Electricity might be a thing of luxury and 30 households share 1 telephone line. We all still live in villages where there's no running water and we herd animals and farm for a living while wearing loin cloths and toting spears. I wouldn't go so far as to deny it all but I will attempt to put you at ease.

Malaysia has many beautiful things to offer. From sightseeing to shopping, entertainment to culture, our people are diverse and unique which makes Malaysia a perfect holiday destination. Upon arrival, you would already have set foot in one of our country's best achievements, the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). It took approximately USD3.5 billion to build this immense structure and it can accommodate up to 35 million travelers. Its strategic design and layout is meant to disperse traffic to all corners of the facility which makes it spacious and comfortable. Its modern design and its ability to run efficiently makes it a world-class airport.

The people of Malaysia are very friendly with an exception of one or two that you might run into. Every country is bound to have some unfriendly people and Malaysia is no exception to that. The national language is Bahasa Melayu, but because of western influence and the popularity of China , English and Mandarin are now widely used, sometimes more often that the mother-tongue itself. Because we are a multi-racial society, there are many other languages and dialects that can be heard around town. Some of them might sound very foreign to the untrained ear, but a large majority of Malaysians will be able to converse in English, Bahasa Melayu or Mandarin.

Kuala Lumpur has seen much development over the past few years and many foreign investors and multi-national corporations have chosen to touch base here. With the presence of international offices comes technological advances, and thus a city is born. Such advances contribute to the development of Kuala Lumpur and eventually the rest of the country follows suit. So if you're worried about getting a cell phone signal or if you're someone who can't live without having to check your emails every hour, you need not fret. Many expatriates have relocated to Kuala Lumpur and because of the hospitality, development and the culture, a number of them eventually call Malaysia home.

Kuala Lumpur has also gained a spot on the map with the presence of the infamous Petronas Twin Towers . This building needs no introduction and is probably Kuala Lumpur 's most visited location. Some of the other major attractions include K.L Tower , Petaling Street , Bintang Walk, Istana Budaya, Taman Tasik Perdana, Batu Caves and Central Market. With all the shopping and entertainment options, you'll find yourself wishing you had more time to fully explore Kuala Lumpur and all it has to offer.