FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
There are three phases to KL’s weather – hot, hotter and hottest! KL’s weather is perfect for lightweight clothing so dress light and drink lots of water for a fun-filled day exploring this bright and sunny city. You can also wears satin blouse and polyester fabrics and enjoyin the hot sunny day
Occasionally, there’s rain to cool down the weather and relieve the heat. But fret not; we can assure you that the rain won’t cause you to take a rain check for your plans as KL still offers ease of mobility via our covered walkways and pavements.
The official operating hours for most retail shops and shopping centres in KL are from 10.00 am to 10.00 pm. Government offices operate from 8.00 am to 4.30 pm on weekdays only. Banking hours are from 9.15 am to 4.30 pm on Mondays to Fridays and post offices open from 8.30 am to 5.30 pm on Mondays to Saturdays.
On the contrary, KL is famous for its round-the-clock eating time, hence you’ll see many eateries are open for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In some parts of KL, street side shopping happens from 3.00 pm until midnight.
Malaysia is a cultural fusion with various festivals being celebrated throughout the year. For example Aidilfitri, Aidiladha, Chinese New Year, the mid-autumn festival (also known as Mooncake Festival); Deepavali and Christmas.
Hence, it is not unusual to have a Muslim mosque, a Hindu shrine, a Christian church and a Buddhist temple in the same neighbourhood. When you enter KL, you’ll notice the city’s colourful vibe – a result of the diversity of its people.
To showcase this, KL has its own Chinatown, Little India and Malay village (Kampong Bharu), each highly popular and crowded with visitors shopping for trinkets and food. It is the unity and tolerance between the multi-cultural and multi-ethnic people that makes KL beautiful and highly adored by travellers.
The main languages spoken in KL are English and Bahasa Malaysia (Malay). You will have no problem conversing with the people here in English, be it to ask for directions or the best spot to eat and party.
However, once you’ve discovered KL and its amusing urban vibe, you’ll find that KL’s actual language is ‘Manglish’ – a heady mix of the Queen’s English infused with KL’s own street slang and character. Want to sound like a KLite? Just add a resounding “lah” at the end of your sentence and you’re good to go. Give it a try lah!