Hakim Faizal
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Kuala Lumpur (KL)
Map of KL
Map of KL
Hakim Faizal - Annotated map of KL
KL: what to do after the tour!
After the tour: afternoon
After the tour: afternoon
Hakim Faizal - What to do after the tour! (afternoon) Trying to figure out what else to do for the rest of the day (and your time in KL)? Food [Malay] Nasi Lemak (national dish): Village Park (20-30 minutes Grab drive! But it is so so worth it) Wanjo Kg Baru (15-20 minute walk) Ali, Muthu, & Ah...
After the tour: evening
After the tour: evening
Events (this week / month / year)
Events (this week / month / year)
KL: food & drinks recommendations
Food (by cuisine)
Food (by cuisine)
Hakim Faizal - KL Food Recommendations! Ask yourself what cuisine you’re feeling, and what your spice levels are! B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner Almost everything is, or can be made vegetarian- or vegan-friendly! Except for: Nasi Kahwin Hari-Hari Jalan Beremi, Ding Dong Burger Station, So...
Food (by meal time)
Food (by meal time)
Hakim Faizal - KL Food Recommendations! (meal time) Ask yourself what cuisine you’re feeling, and what your spice levels are! B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner Almost everything is, or can be made vegetarian- or vegan-friendly! Except for: Nasi Kahwin Hari-Hari Jalan Beremi, Ding Dong Burge...
Food (by area/neighbourhood)
Food (by area/neighbourhood)
Food (international)
Food (international)
Food markets
Food markets
Cafes
Cafes
Bars & nightlife
Bars & nightlife
KL: things to see & do
List of main places in KL
List of main places in KL
Hakim Faizal - KL Places Temples and mosques: • Islam - Federal Territory Mosque, Putra Mosque (/Pink Mosque) • Buddhism - Thean Hou Temple, Sin Sze Si Ya Temple • Hinduism - Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, Batu Caves _______________________________________ Museums and galleries: • Natio...
What's touristy and what's not!
What's touristy and what's not!
Hakim Faizal - What’s touristy, and what’s not? People often throw the word “touristy” around, whether in KL or in general, and naturally, there are negative connotations to it-- in other words, it’s a thing to do something very predictable and/or something a lot of people have been doing! Likew...
My personal favourite spots in KL
My personal favourite spots in KL
Areas & neighbourhoods (besides Chinatown)
Areas & neighbourhoods (besides Chinatown)
KL: more info!
KL & Malaysia: 1 page summary
KL & Malaysia: 1 page summary
Hakim Faizal - Summary of KL & Malaysia! Annotated map of KL Attractions KLCC Twin Towers KL Tower Dataran Merdeka Masjid Jamek + River of Life Merdeka 118 skyscraper Pasar Seni History & culture Batu Caves temple Brickfields (Little India) Petaling Street (Chinatown) Thean Hou Temple Stree...
History: summary & extra!
History: summary & extra!
Language: learn basic Malay!
Language: learn basic Malay!
Getting to the airport! (5 options)
Getting to the airport! (5 options)
KL Transit train!
KL Transit train!
Malaysia: Beyond KL
Where to go in Malaysia (and how long for)?
Where to go in Malaysia (and how long for)?
Hakim Faizal - Where to go and how long for Trying to plan how to spend your time in Malaysia? Here’s my suggestion: (it all depends on the weather season, the transport, the accommodation, etc., but ultimately… how much time you have!!) Main places: • 2-4 nights KL (★) • 2-4 nights Penan...
Best hostels in Malaysia!
Best hostels in Malaysia!
Malaysia: Cities
Ipoh!
Ipoh!
Hakim Faizal - Ipoh Recommendations! Ipoh is either passed over entirely or as a stopover place. So much more than it meets the eye! Historical and Cultural Sam Poh Tong Cave Temple Kek Lok Tong Perak Cave Temple Ipoh Railway Station Panglima Kinta Mosque Concubine Lane and Market Lane Mural Ar...
Melaka!
Melaka!
Penang (Georgetown)!
Penang (Georgetown)!
Putrajaya (Government Capital)!
Putrajaya (Government Capital)!
Malaysia: Nature & Wildlife
Cameron Highlands!
Cameron Highlands!
Hakim Faizal - Cameron Highlands Recommendations! Sights and Activities Tea Plantations Boh Tea Plantation, Cameron Valley Tea House, Sungai Palas Tea Estate Mossy Forest Strawberry Farms Big Red Strawberry Farm, Raaju’s Hill Strawberry Farm, Kok Lim Strawberry Farm Hiking Trails Parit Falls Tr...
Taman Negara! (National Park)
Taman Negara! (National Park)
Malaysia: Islands
Langkawi (+ Koh Lipe)!
Langkawi (+ Koh Lipe)!
Hakim Faizal - Langkawi Recommendations! You can rent a scooter and go around the island; I think that’s the way to go! When in doubt, you can always book a Grab too. Oh, and Langkawi is duty-free! Make of that what you will. Sights SkyBridge SkyCab Telaga Tujuh Waterfall (Seven Wells) Kilim Ka...
Perhentian!
Perhentian!
Redang!
Redang!
Others! (Kapas, Tioman, etc)
Others! (Kapas, Tioman, etc)
Malaysia: Borneo
Sabah!
Sabah!
Hakim Faizal - Sabah (Borneo) Recommendations! Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu City Mosque Tanjung Aru Beach Atkinson Clock Tower UMS Mosque (Pink Mosque) Puh Toh Tze Temple Upside Down House + Tamparuli Suspension Bridge Signal Hill Observatory Markets & Nightlife in Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu Ni...
Sarawak!
Sarawak!
Trains and Buses
Map 2: KL Metro Map + Malaysian Interstate Train Map
Map 2: KL Metro Map + Malaysian Interstate Train Map
Hakim Faizal - Train maps! KL metro map Malaysia Interstate Train Map #1 See the interactive train map here! Malaysia Interstate Train Map #2 Malaysia Interstate Train Map #3
Map 3: Train stations across Malaysia!
Map 3: Train stations across Malaysia!
KL Commuter Train Timetable
KL Commuter Train Timetable
ETS: book a train across Malaysia!
ETS: book a train across Malaysia!
RedBus: book a bus across Malaysia!
RedBus: book a bus across Malaysia!
12go.asia: book transportation across S.E.A.!
12go.asia: book transportation across S.E.A.!
Easybook: book transportation across S.E.A.!
Easybook: book transportation across S.E.A.!
Michellin Nominated (Bib Gourmand)!
KL (budget)
KL (budget)
Find all Bib Gourmand Restaurants - The MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur region. MICHELIN inspector reviews and insights
KL (mid-range)
KL (mid-range)
Penang (budget)
Penang (budget)
Penang (mid-range)
Penang (mid-range)
Economics
Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM)
Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM)
Your one-stop interface to browse Malaysia's wealth of open data!
What is the cost of living like in KL? (2023)
What is the cost of living like in KL? (2023)
What is a good salary in Malaysia? (2012)
What is a good salary in Malaysia? (2012)
What is the average salary? (2023)
What is the average salary? (2023)
Entry-level graduate salary (2024)
Entry-level graduate salary (2024)
Employment, lower-, middle- and upper-class inequalities (2023)
Employment, lower-, middle- and upper-class inequalities (2023)
"The Middle Income Trap" (article)
"The Middle Income Trap" (article)
“Malaysia retains top spot among Islamic economies” (article)
“Malaysia retains top spot among Islamic economies” (article)
Budget 2024 (article)
Budget 2024 (article)
Interesting Articles
Video of Malaya Independence Declaration! (31 Aug 1957)
Video of Malaya Independence Declaration! (31 Aug 1957)
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
Atlas Obscura: 48 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Malaysia (article)
Atlas Obscura: 48 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Malaysia (article)
List of public holidays in Malaysia, 2024 (webpage)
List of public holidays in Malaysia, 2024 (webpage)
InterNations Expat City Ranking 2023: Malaysia ranks 8th in the world! (article)
InterNations Expat City Ranking 2023: Malaysia ranks 8th in the world! (article)
Malaysia with the 3rd highest English proficiency level in Asia! (article)
Malaysia with the 3rd highest English proficiency level in Asia! (article)
"Penang murals now just shadows of their past" (article)
"Penang murals now just shadows of their past" (article)
Where you can and cannot smoke (article)
Where you can and cannot smoke (article)
“Durian Diplomacy” (article)
“Durian Diplomacy” (article)
“Craft Beer in Kuala Lumpur Guide” (article)
“Craft Beer in Kuala Lumpur Guide” (article)
Malaysia–North Korea relations (Wikipedia)
Malaysia–North Korea relations (Wikipedia)
Reviews!
Day tour review :) ☀️
Night tour review 🌙
KL Night Tour (7.30-10.00pm)
Voted best tour in the world for solo-travellers by GuruWalk! (April 2025)
Voted best tour in the world for solo-travellers by GuruWalk! (April 2025)
Explore Kuala Lumpur (KL) Night Tour: The Nightlife! with local expert guides. Book authentic experiences and tours.
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Starting point (opens Google Maps)
Starting point (opens Google Maps)
KL Day Tour (10am & 2.30pm)
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Explore Kuala Lumpur (KL) Introductory Day Tour: The Malaysian Experience! with local expert guides. Book authentic experiences and tours.
Starting point: next to the Masjid Jamek Pedestrian Bridge, there is a giant black cube in the area; we are between Dataran Merdeka and Masjid Jamek (Independence Square and Jamek Mosque) (Google maps)
Starting point: next to the Masjid Jamek Pedestrian Bridge, there is a giant black cube in the area; we are between Dataran Merdeka and Masjid Jamek (Independence Square and Jamek Mosque) (Google maps)
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