HOST CITY INFORMATION

KL-MISG

Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, is called KL by locals. Its modern skyline is dominated by the 451m-tall Petronas Twin Towers, a pair of glass-and-steel-clad skyscrapers with Islamic motifs. The towers also offer a public skybridge and observation deck. The city is also home to British colonial-era landmarks such as the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station and the Sultan Abdul Samad Building.
Area: 93.82 mi²
Hotels: 3-star averaging $30, 5-star averaging $100. View hotels
Local time: GMT+8
Weather: 82°F (28°C), Wind NE at 8 mph (13 km/h), 79% Humidity
Population: 1.589 million (2010) UNdata