Emergency Services in Kuala Lumpur For Expats

As in most countries, Malaysia has emergency contact numbers that you should keep in your phone.

Service	Dial
Police and Ambulance	999
Fire	994
Civil Defense	991
From mobile phone	112
KL Tourist Police	03-2149 6590

Here are some additional services that may be useful.

Service	Dial
Befrienders – Suicide Prevention	03-7956 8144
Child Abuse Centre	1800 88 3040
Women’s Aid Organization	03 7956 3488
Missing Pets	03 4021 1682
Snakes/Pests	03 9284 3434
Animal Medical Center	03 4042 5873
Taxi Complaints	03-2698 5022

Police

The Royal Malaysian Police are the uniformed national and federal police force of Malaysia. They significantly keep crime at a minimum in Kuala Lumpur and are there to help you if need be. However, they have been known to be heavy-handed at protests and you may be arrested for all forms of public indecency and drunken behaviour.

Always be respectful when dealing with Malaysian police and have your identity papers on hand.

Top Tips

01	Do not drink tap water. It may be safe in some regions, but best to stay on the safe side and only drink bottled water or fill your reusable at your hotel.
02	Respect the dress code. For women, bring along a scarf. If you intend on visiting any of the beautiful mosques, you will need to cover your hair. Entry to the mosque will not be allowed if you are not dressed respectably. Shorts and short skirts won’t be allowed.
03	Respect the culture. Even though Malaysia is a liberal country in regards to dress, it is still advisable to dress more modestly. Super short shorts and revealing tops will get you some unwanted attention.
04	Download the Grab application for booking your ride. Grab is an alternative to taxis and the Southeast Asian equivalent of Uber.
05	Driving is on the left-hand side of the road as in the United Kingdom, so it’s is necessary to keep your wits about you for those first days driving in Malaysia.
06	Malaysia has some of the most harshest drug laws. Don’t get caught with drugs.
07	Homosexuality is illegal in Malaysia. Therefore, it is necessary to keep a low profile and refrain from public displays of affection.

Useful links

https://www.wonderfulmalaysia.com

A general information site for Malaysia. It includes tips and recommendations as well as articles on Malaysian life.

http://www.visitkl.gov.my

Exciting, surprising, enticing. The official website for everything to do and see in Kuala Lumpur.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/176705455831148/

A Facebook group for ex-pats living in Kuala Lumpur. A practical resource for newbies relocating to KL. https://www.malaymail.com/

One of the Malaysian newspapers in English, but there are many.

https://esd.imi.gov.my/portal/expatriates/myxpats/key-services/employment-pass/

The government site for the different visas for ex-pats in Malaysia.

https://www.redbus.my/

A practical website to book bus travel in Malaysia.

Interesting Facts

1. Well-known shoe designer Jimmy Choo was born on the Malaysian island of Penang.

2. The population is comprised of Malays, Chinese, and Indians.

3. The main religion is Islam, but Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism, and Christianity are also practiced.

4.Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur are the tallest twin towers in the world and hold the Guinness Book World Record.

5.Malaysia is home to one of the stinkiest fruits in the world. The smell of the Durian is so bad that it is banned from many establishments.