Malaysia Life Information Bureau

Malaysia Life Information Bureau

AREA GUIDE

Area Guide

Everything you need to know, organised by neighbourhood.

Mont Kiara & Sri Hartamas

58 listings

The most popular residential area for Japanese expats in KL, with a high concentration of Japanese restaurants and services.

KLCC & KL City Centre

114 listings

The heart of Kuala Lumpur around the Petronas Twin Towers, with luxury condos, offices and major malls.

Bukit Bintang

25 listings

KL's premier shopping and entertainment district, home to Pavilion KL and countless dining options.

Bangsar & Mid Valley

49 listings

A trendy neighbourhood known for its cafes and restaurants, next to Mid Valley Megamall.

Damansara & TTDI

33 listings

An upscale, leafy residential area popular with families.

Petaling Jaya (PJ)

69 listings

A large satellite city west of KL with everything from local food to major malls, at lower rents than central KL.

Subang Jaya & Sunway

44 listings

A university and leisure hub around Sunway Lagoon, offering a good balance of education and living costs.

Ampang

12 listings

Home to embassies and the Japanese School of Kuala Lumpur, with a long-established Japanese community.

Cheras

16 listings

A residential area southeast of KL with affordable prices and great local food.

Puchong

19 listings

A fast-growing residential and commercial area south of KL with many new condos and good value.

Shah Alam

25 listings

The capital of Selangor, home to many Japanese manufacturing plants.

Klang

20 listings

A port town famous as the birthplace of bak kut teh, packed with great local restaurants.

Penang

31 listings

The food paradise island with UNESCO-listed George Town, increasingly popular with Japanese residents.