🛬 dzptkumqfaqyqc just arrived in 🏙 Kuala Lumpur, #malaysia

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To anyone going to the meetup in KL, I’ll be showing up around 7:10pm

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🛬 eabtnltn just arrived in 🏙 Kuala Lumpur, #malaysia

I think so. KL is one of the few cities where Airbnbs have not gone too crazy with their prices.

IMO yes, and I wrote how to verify them in the guide

Took around 25 mins (from him accepting) at international arrivals. I'll definitely be ordering earlier next time, as there's also plenty of space for them to wait there

Any bnb recs near the KL airport?

Cyberjaya has a lot of cheap airbnbs, though not necessarily clean.

Only do airbnb for stays > 7 nights, hotels are cheap af here

iqdktzazdiavvdw is proposing a nomadlist.com/meetups#99cc1049bf66d738cbe6d1cd107f109e|meetup in Kuala Lumpur, #malaysia at Starbucks Lalaport Bukit Bintang City Centre on Wednesday, 20 September at 21:00. "Chill Vibes, Making new Friends " ✅ RSVP here nomadlist.com/meetups#99cc1049bf66d738cbe6d1cd107f109e

FYI there is already a huge drinking meetup every saturday night at lalaport hookie dookie.

It's a really good one, btw 👆

jjcoytawgsvsarr is organizing a nomadlist.com/meetups#99cc1049bf66d738cbe6d1cd107f109e|meetup in Kuala Lumpur, # at Starbucks Lalaport Bukit Bintang City Centre on Wednesday, 20 September at 19:00. "Chill Vibes, Making new Friends, Dinner" ✅ RSVP here nomadlist.com/meetups#99cc1049bf66d738cbe6d1cd107f109e

Just wanna save your troubles, coz nomadlist meetups have been pretty small in KL this year. The hookie dookie one is really huge.

Yay! It's scheduled :smiling_face_with_3_hearts:
I prefer nomad meetup than random people drinking meetups. They are also nice though.

This is Magnificent Fish & Chips. I am here until maybe 10.30pm.

I haven’t tried inside! I usually sat outside table with friends. I like that place too! Will definitely join next time.

I fly to KL on the 20th. Sorry, I will miss this as I am keen to meet other nomads! 🙂

There’s a meetup on the 20th in case you missed 🙂

🛬 pzqewyyiktz just arrived in 🏙 Kuala Lumpur, #malaysia

Airbnb.com|Airbnb.com

definitely confirm the Airbnb listed is in the location/building you think it is tho! Not sure if it's a KL thing, but so many "no longer in this location" or in the wrong place on the map

see you guys tonight for those that are joining!

Sorry I have an urgent tasksob I think I’ll stay at Starbucks for an hour and go back home tonight.

I couldn’t make it today, but if somebody wants to hang out before i go to Korea on Tuesday, let me know

Yeah, out of my last 5 Airbnb's 3 have been garbage... the pictures are just so misleading, and kitchens are always poor. Lost all faith in that platform as the reviews never seem to mention the broken aircon or the 4 feet of black mould in the bathroom! hahah!

📸 Did you take any photos at the Kuala Lumpur meetup this week? ✅ Upload them here nomadlist.com/meetups#99cc1049bf66d738cbe6d1cd107f109e

Good morning! We are planning to visit this hawker tomorrow again at 12.30pm. Feel free to join if you are around :) nomadlist.slack.com/archives/C02SQAFDG/p1689309990384589?thread_ts=1688467599.903819&cid=C02SQAFDG

hey, what time is it? do we need to rsvp for this or just drop by?

bwdjwbmfyw You can find them on meetup.com|meetup.com as Language Exchange group. They have a whatsapp group called Kemi Kuala Lumpur. No need to rsvp, you cant miss the huge crowd at lalaport street, hookie dookie bar.

cool, thanks!

Hi, what’s the recommended esim to use in KL for around 10days?

Yoodo! Its my daily driver since 2019, has 5G.

Sweet, thanks man!

I get RM 20 credit, you get extra 7GB data

Cool, I will use the code

I signed up for my one month in KL (about 2 weeks ago) - really happy with it :relaxed:
Almost instant activation!

What’s the recommended plan? You think I can top up if I run through the data?

dsqcidkv Follow my pinned guide. You click acctivate > esim.

I'll see if I can make it. Just arrived in KL on wednesday.

Customize high speed, buy 5G. The unlimited speed has limited tethering quota.

Will be coming to KL for the first time for just two weeks at the end of November. Looking for recommendations for what area to stay in. Won't need a cowork, but judging from Hoodmaps and previous messages in this channel, it looks like there's a lot going on around Bukit Bintang. Is that a good area for a first visit, or should I be looking somewhere else? Thanks!

nomadlist.slack.com/files/T02G7L49N/F04CAEH1BDZ|https://nomadlist.slack.com/files/T02G7L49N/F04CAEH1BDZ I recommend ekocheras area for returnee or long stays. Short stays just do bukit bintang, but you wont get a decent KL experience.

Thank you! Normally I don't go anywhere for less than a month, but I'm trying squeeze in KL and Chiang Mai to the same trip. Haven't been to either, want to check out both.

I may just go there from TRX, xpyctlimjjh how do I ID you?

What’s the recommended transportation? Public or should I stick to Grab? First time here

Grab/driving by default. Dont bother with buses. Take MRT LRT only if you have them next door.

This is indeed first visit to KL and Malaysia. Have been to Vietnam, Thailand, and other parts of East Asia, but Malaysia has been on my radar for a long time.

Where I live in the states, the winters are snowy and cold. So, mostly, I'm just looking for a comfortable place to spend six or seven months of the year, from October to April.

So far, Buenos Aires has been my favorite, but I keep hearing great things about KL. So this visit is just reconnaissance.

umncfbgxzjqkr So you dont have any particular taste and preferences? Like you prefer tourist area, or where typical expats stay, or where you can have weekday conveniences + proper malaysian foods

Oh, I see what you're getting at. I prefer areas where expats stay, as long as they are walkable and have good access to shops, restaurants, etc. Quiet is good too. Not interested in nightlife.

KL isnt really walkable except in tourist area. Anyway for now I will just hard sell ekocheras — supermarkets, restaurants within walking distance or in the same complex, MRT connected, no tourist rip off elements.

Also since this is ur first visit, you may be underestimating malaysians’ english proficiency. Even in the neighbourhoods you are going to find menus written in english to cater for ppl of different ethnicities.

There is less reason to just stay in expat hoods like mont kiara or desa parkcity especially if you want walkable hoods. Cars are not optional there.

Much appreciated. I will give Ekocheras a good long look. Thank so much for your help.

It is the condo right above ekocheras mall. The complex has mall, residential condo, innside hotel, office tower.

Got it. Thanks. Will definitely take a look

It’s on the same road as chinatown, parliament, high court. Historically it links thailand, KL, singapore together. Its southeast of downtown KL but cheras spans all the way into somewhere near Kajang Selangor.

Thank you so much. I've taken a look at the airbnbs at the mall and they look terrific.

Wait till you check out the restaurants and night markets around it maps.app.goo.gl/3CpY6xnZBXGHSqp4A

dyjizxwe Yay see you then! I’m like the right bottom one in the pic.

Gonna drive over to park at coswqy

Omw!

Done

We are waiting for a signal

Meh, been coming to KL for 20 years, still stay around Bukit Bintang. Walk everywhere or if not just use Grab or get delivery. Loads of coworking. All the best malls. Tons of local food (you can eat a different dish every day for 30 days from Win Heng Seng and not run out of quality local food maps.app.goo.gl/PTbyE69326ceLs3Y8 and thats just one Hawker stall, also see Lot 10 Food Court), meet locals, meet expats, dont spend your life in traffic, most of the meetups in this area or KLCC, bars/rooftops if you want it, quality restaurants if you want it.
Stayed out of the centre, always regret it unless I hire a car.

airbnb.com|airbnb.com
for 6 months above

Some nomadlisters I know also rented sublets at ibilik.com.my|ibilik.com.my

rqtsdzur I've tried to stay lots of different places. KLCC, Bangsar, KL Sentral, Pudu Ulu/North Cheras, TTDI, Ampang Park, Cyberjaya, KL Tower, Mont Kiara (Publika), SS15. But still typing this from BB 🙂

chyjsxzb Why tho? Isn’t MRT/tracks w/o intersections faster n more reliable than cars/buses/roads w/ intersections? Does KL’s MRT suck more than average or smt?

They are only good if you live right next to it. If your airbnb is 10 mins walk away from a stop a grab may just be a lot faster

Sorry I missed this one as well. 😞

wxjbtucvosl You tried to?

Aha. Thanks, nujvfllq ! So it seems to be cultural then (expectations abt how much walking is tolerable). This is good news. I thought maybe there’d be unreliable or unsafe or smt, but it’s more abt walking distance

If you want to pick a MRT stop, make sure its either Kelana Jaya or Kajang line. These two link the most tourist attractions and business districts.

Hi, is there place I could rent a camera in KL?

🛬 hxrxlwv just arrived in 🏙 Kuala Lumpur, #malaysia