We hope to fill this page with information and pictures about Malaysia and KL, to give you an idea of what life can be like in this lively, challenging tropical city.

Firstly where is Malaysia, can you put your finger on it?

Click on the world to head to the centre of the 10:40 window

www.expedia.co.uk

Malaysia is a tropical country just north of the equator where the temperature ranges from 21C to 32C.  Not surprisingly it is a world leader in aircon manufacturing.

Malaysians love to call everything by their initials hence the capital Kuala Lumpur is always called KL.

KL is a thriving modern metropolis generally well spaced out and quite green.  The name, meaning 'Muddy Confluence', came from the two rivers that join at the heart of the city centre. 

http://www.kl-hotels.com/attract.htm

I've borrowed this paragraph from another website until I can re write it. http://www.cairo.utm.my/tencon2000/abt%20mal.htm

It comprises Peninsular Malaysia and the two  states of Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo. Together, they cover a total area of 329,758 sq. km. The climate is warm and humid throughout the year with cooler temperatures in the hill resorts. Average annual rainfall varies from 2,000mm - 2,500mm and humidity is high all year round.
        Malaysia- rich in cultural diversity, where majestic colonial building sit gracefully alongside magnificent skyscrapers and lush tropical vegetation clothes the countryside. Malaysia is a multi-racial country with a population of approximately 21.3 million. This consists of the main racial groups of Malays, Chinese and Indians and a very diverse groups of indigenous people in Sabah and Sarawak.