Destination Info
Area Information
Where else but in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, can you fly into an ultra-modern airport complete with its own rainforest, yet part of the Multimedia super Corridor with high-tech industries and attractions such as Formula One race track within the airport limits. Symptomatic of Kuala Lumpur 's obsession with modernity and success, KL International Airport also reflects the city's need to move forward whilst retaining its unique heritage. The perfect live-in environment from which to enjoy all at the airport facilities and the many attractions that Kuala Lumpur has to offer is the five star hotel Pan Pacific Kuala Lumpur International Airport, conveniently linked from the airport by a skybridge.
Full of ethnic diversity, the world's tallest buildings, bustling markets and smart shopping complexes, Kuala Lumpur is in constant development, with interesting architectural blends such as Petronas Twin Tower and KL Tower that brilliantly fuse Islamic architecture with state-of-the-art design. Other attractions of note includes the Sultan Abdul Samad building, Tugu Negara (National Monument) and Merdeka Square. Access to Kuala Lumpur from Pan Pacific Kuala Lumpur International Airport is made easy via the Express Rail Link (ERL) to central Kuala Lumpur.
The engaging history of Kuala Lumpur is documented at the Muzium Negara (National Museum). Addional cultural landmark sites include the eminet domes of Masjid Jamek and Kuala Lumpur's National Mosque or Masjid Negara.
Currency
Ringgit Malaysia (RM)
Electricity
Voltage of 220 to 240 V
Emergency Numbers
991 Civil Defence, 994 Fire Brigade, 995 Gas Emergency, 999 Police/Ambulance
Shopping & Business Hours
Suria KLCC, Midvalley Megamall, Berjaya Times Square, Lot 10 and many more. Business hours are from 10 am to 10 pm.
Taxes
10% Service Charge and 5% Government tax (Pan Pacific Kuala Lumpur International Airport apply government tax only)
Time Zones
Standard Malaysian Time is UTC/GMT +8 hours
Tipping
Not necessary
Visa Requirements
'Visa at entry point' available at KL International Airport (depending on diplomatic relationship)
