Kuala Lumpur the Capital of Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur Highrise at Dusk

Kuala Lumpur or better known as KL is the capital of Malaysia , population (2005 est) 1,497,500. The city lies in a central position on the Malay Peninsula at the confluence of the Kelang and Gombak rivers, 40 km/25 mi from the west coast. Malaysia's leading commercial and industrial centre, Kuala Lumpur developed after 1873 with the expansion of tin and rubber trading and processing, which remain important.

Other industries include iron, cement, food processing, and the manufacture of electrical, electronic, and railway equipment.International trade is conducted through the port at Klang, on the Strait of Malacca, and through the international airport (1998).

Raja Abdullah

Kuala Lumpur founded by Raja Abdullah of Klang. It became the capital of Selangor state in 1880, of the Federated Malay States in 1896, of the newly-independent state of Malaya in 1957, and of the Federation of Malaysia in 1963. Since 1974 the city has been a federal territory.

Kuala Lumpur is home to the tallest twin buildings in the world, the Petronas Twin Towers, which have become an iconic symbol of Malaysia's futuristic developments. In 1998 it hosted the Commonwealth Games, the first Asian city to do so.

Kuala Lumpur is defined within the borders of the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and is one of three Malaysian Federal Territories (others is Putrajaya and Labuan). It is an enclave within the state of Selangor, on the central west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Residents of the city are colloquially known as KLites.

 A Mix of Old and New Buildings

KL has a lively nightlife scene and a fascinating art and performance culture, which blends contemporary and traditional styles from many backgrounds. There is the widest range of sporting activities available with state-of -the-art facilities to impress any sporting enthusiast. The architecture is somewhat eccentric and is certainly unique, from hundred year old mansions to awe-inspiring sky scrapers, and all within metres of each other. 

KL Shopping Mall

Treat your tastebuds to Kuala Lumpur's extremely varied cuisine, which is certainly a tasty adventure in itself! Above all else KL is a shopping haven, offering everything from street side trinkets to haute couture.