Practical Information in Kuala Lumpur
Take flights to Kuala Lumpur for sky-high views, market haggling and sizzling satay at energetic night markets.
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Electricity
220-240V AC, 50 Hz, three-pin plugs are standard.
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GMT
GMT +8
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Dialling Code
+60 (national), (0) 3 + eight-figure number (Kuala Lumpur).
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Money
Malaysian Ringgit (RM) is the currency.
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Kuala Lumpur Tourist Office
Public Holidays 2012-2013
- Federal Territory Day: 1 Feb
- Chinese New Year: 10-12 Feb
- Labour Day: 1 May
- Wesak Day – Buddha's birthday: 24 May
- King's Birthday: 1 Jun
- End of Ramadan (Hari Raya Puasa): 8-9 Aug
- National Day: 31 Aug
- Malaysia Day: 16 Sep
- Hari Raya Haji – pilgrimage celebration day: 15 Oct
- Deepavali – Hindu festival of lights: 3 Nov
- Muslim New Year: 5 Nov
- Christmas Day: 25 Dec
- New Year's Day: 1 Jan
- Muhammed’s Birthday: 14 Jan
- Thaipusan: tbc
- Chinese New Year: 31 Jan




