What is the capital of Malaysia?
Malaysia's capital is Kuala Lumpur, a metropolis of over 1.8 million inhabitants located in the west-central part of the Malay Peninsula, renowned for its Petronas Towers and its blend of modern and colonial architecture.
Kuala Lumpur, economic heart of the country
Kuala Lumpur, often abbreviated as KL, is the federal capital and largest city in Malaysia. Located in the Klang Valley in the center-west of the peninsula, it concentrates government institutions, headquarters of major companies and constitutes the country's main economic hub.
A city with many faces
- Emblematic architecture : the Petronas towers (451 meters), former tallest towers in the world
- Historic districts : Chinatown, Little India, British colonial district
- Modernity : giant shopping centers, developed metro system (LRT, MRT)
- Cultural diversity : harmonious blend of Malay, Chinese and Indian communities
Key points
Putrajaya, an administrative city created in the 1990s, houses some government institutions but Kuala Lumpur remains the official capital and the nerve center of Malaysia.