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Iconic Petronas Twin Tower 2 at night near Sunway Lagoon Hotel
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QUICK FACTS

Need some quick tips so that you can hit the ground running? We've compiled some basic information to make your visit to Kuala Lumpur that much easier. Just browse the information below to get an idea of what to pack, which currency to use, and what to prepare in terms of electronics. Of course, if you find that you need extra assistance, our team at our hotels are always there to help.

Kuala Lumpur City Centre near Sunway Lagoon Hotel at night

QUICK FACTS

Need some quick tips so that you can hit the ground running? We've compiled some basic information to make your visit to Kuala Lumpur that much easier. Just browse the information below to get an idea of what to pack, which currency to use, and what to prepare in terms of electronics. Of course, if you find that you need extra assistance, our team at our hotels are always there to help.

A display of currency exchange rate at Sunway Lagoon

QUICK FACT #1 CURRENCY

Malaysian currency is denoted in Ringgit Malaysia (RM or MYR). Notes are available in RM1, RM5, RM10, RM20, RM50 and RM100 denominations, while coins are issued in 5, 10, 20 and 50 sen (cents) denominations.

People enjoying at a park near Sunway Lagoon Hotel

QUICK FACT #2 CLIMATE

The country experiences tropical weather all year-round, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

Expect rain showers during the wet season from April to October on the West Coast, and from November to February on the East Coast of the Peninsula.

Aerial view of Bukit Bintang Street at Sunway Lagoon Hotel

QUICK FACT #3 CULTURE & LANGUAGE

While Malaysian Malay is the national language, the many ethnic groups also converse in various languages and dialects such as Cantonese, Mandarin, Hindi, Tamil and Urdu, among many others. English is also widely spoken.

Elegant illuminations in River of life near Sunway Lagoon Hotel

QUICK FACT #4 GENERAL INFO (TIME & ELECTRICITY)

Time: Eight hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+8).

Electricity: Standard voltage is 220 - 240 Volts AC at 50 cycles per second. Malaysia uses standard 3-pin square plugs (Type G).