Kuala Lumpur - Useful Information
Inoculations
Tourists in Kuala Lumpur are not normally at risk, but if you're planning on travelling in the western peninsula, Sarawak and Borneo, Malaria is a risk.
Useful Numbers
Dialling code
Country Code: 60
KL City Code: 3
Malaysian/Kuala Lumpur Tourist Information Centre
109 Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur. Tel: 2693 6664
British High Commission
185 Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur. Tel: 03-2170-2200
Emergency Numbers
Fire, Police, Ambulance: 999
Currency
The unit of currency is the Malaysian Ringgit (RM).
Coins are the Sen - 100 = 1RM
Climate
A year-round, equatorial/tropical climate ensures Kuala Lumpur's temperatures remain within the 25-30 degrees Centigrade band, with humid days, balmy evenings and frequent sharp downpours/thunderstorms. March to April and September to November are the wettest months.
Timezone
GMT + 8