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Health

Due to its many parks and green spaces, Kuala Lumpur is a perfect city for jogging, with many jogging trails that are perfect for your morning or evening run.

If jogging isn’t your cup of tea, you’ll be happy to know that there are several modern gyms, swim centers, and yoga studios to keep you in top form. Joining a sports club is also a great way to make new friends.

Popular Fitness Centers

  • Babel Fit is a high-end gym with the latest state-of-the-art equipment. This exciting gym has a rooftop lounge, an outdoor swimming pool, luxurious change rooms, and breathtaking views.

  • Anytime Fitness is here and has numerous locations in Kuala Lumpur.

  • Fire Fit has four locations in Kuala Lumpur and is known for its challenging workouts, as well as, all the usual services you’d find at the gym.

  • KOA Fitness is Malaysia’s number one all-women gym, providing personal trainers and classes for women only.

There are too many gyms to mention here, but you are certain to find the perfect one for you. A complete list of the top-rated gyms in Kuala Lumpur, is available here.

Yoga Studios

  • Yoga Dynamics for classes in Yoga and Qi Gong.

  • Bliss Yoga is a smaller and personal yoga center.

  • MAYI Yoga Academy has many different yoga courses for beginners to advanced.

For a list of more yoga studios in Kuala Lumpur, check here.

Swim Centers

Indoor Sports Complexes

  • Bangsar Sports Complex has an indoor swimming pool, squash, tennis, and basketball courts. It has a children’s playground.

Golf Courses

For golf enthusiasts, Kuala Lumpur has several golf courses in some gorgeous natural settings.

Beauty

Wellness Spas

If you feel like pampering yourself, Kuala Lumpur has an extensive range of wellness treatments such as massage, reflexology, and hot stone treatments to wash away everyday stresses and bring about total relaxation.

  • Sompoton Spa Wellness Retreat is on Level 5 of the Intercontinental Hotel. Here you can indulge yourself with a range of different massages from traditional Malay techniques to Shiatsu, Swedish and Balinese.

  • Donna Spa offers scrubs and wraps made from natural spices and herbs. Facials, massage, pedicures, and manicures are also part of their services.

Beauty Insider Malaysia has a comprehensive list of the best spas in Kuala Lumpur.

Hair and Nail Salons

When it comes to your hair, we all know how stressful it can be to find the right salon. Once again, Beauty Insider Malaysia has put together a list of the best hair salons in Kuala Lumpur.

Need a manicure and a pedicure? Check here for the best nail salons in Kuala Lumpur.

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 fact

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.
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