Know before you go: Kuala Lumpur

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• Visa2 tips
  • Visa-free up to 90 days for many passports
  • Most nationalities can enter Malaysia visa-free for up to 90 days
• Safety1 tip
  • Mostly safe
  • Keep valuables close
• Money2 tips
  • The currency is MYR (RM)
  • A day costs about $100 mid-range
• Getting around
  • KL boasts an excellent public transport system including LRT
• When to go2 tips
  • Best months
  • Our guide rates March
• Language1 tip
  • Malay is spoken here
  • A greeting
• Good to know4 tips
  • Use ride-sharing apps like Grab for affordable
  • Stay hydrated
• Crowds1 tip
  • High crowds in season
  • Go early to the big sights