NEXT, MALAYSIA
Added 2025-06-01 08:48:21 +0000 UTCI’m staying in Malaysia for 14 days. I arrived at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on April 8, 2025, around 8:00 PM. After going through immigration—which took about 90 minutes—I headed straight to buy a KLIA Express train ticket to get to central Kuala Lumpur.
But then… the unexpected happened! Just a few minutes after boarding the train, a technical issue occurred, and all passengers were asked to disembark at the nearest station. Some people were clearly frustrated—some even shouting and swearing. But honestly, I was already exhausted, so I didn’t have the energy to get upset. With no other choice, I booked a Grab car to my hotel in Kuala Lumpur.
The station suddenly became crowded with people calling Grab cars and taxis. It was hectic. Fortunately, the train ticket is refundable—worth about $11.25—but as of today (June 1, 2025), I still haven’t received the refund. Apparently, the process just takes a while. Oh well, let’s just wait and see...
Around 10:35 PM, I finally managed to get a Grab car and headed to the hotel, which was roughly a 1-hour drive. I arrived at the hotel around 11:15 PM.
For my first hotel, I stayed at YY48 Hotel. I paid around $15.63 per night here. The place was quite comfortable, clean, and most importantly—very close to the LRT station! That made it super convenient for getting around the city.
I was lucky to get a nice room with a view of the city’s tall buildings and the LRT tracks. Surprisingly, it wasn’t noisy at all—the room was quite soundproof. I slept like a baby!
For the first 7 days, I mostly stayed at the hotel—I didn’t really go anywhere. I needed that time to catch up on editing all the content I’d gathered over the past two weeks from 4 different countries. So much work to do!
During my free time, I filled my days with some exercise—going for a swim or hitting the gym. So yeah, the first week was pretty chill and productive, and I’ll just share a quick summary of it all!
Of course, one of the places I visited was Central Market (Pasar Seni)—a well-known spot that sells all kinds of Malaysian souvenirs and accessories, like traditional batik clothing, fridge magnets, and more.
There’s also a food court and even a supermarket inside. The place is clean, comfortable, and nicely air-conditioned—perfect for taking a break from the heat outside. And the prices? Still pretty affordable, trust me!
By the way, it was super convenient to get there from my hotel—I just walked since it was really close!
Around the Central Market area, there were tons of food options—fresh fruits, bread, coffee, and more. It was such a lively and tempting spot for food lovers.
As for me? I went for some Mixue—can’t resist that soft serve and tea combo!
This park is seriously huge! It’s a recreational park located in Bandar Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur. Surrounded by lush greenery and a peaceful atmosphere, it’s an ideal place for both exercising and relaxing with family.
It’s perfect for workouts, too—there’s a calisthenics area and a main jogging track that circles the lake, which is about 1.8 km per loop.
There’s also a surprising amount of wildlife here! You’ll see various birds, squirrels, turtles, monitor lizards, fish, and more. Oh—and the best part? It’s free to enter!
After visiting and posting a video about this place, someone mentioned in the comments that it actually gets lively at night with performances and entertainment. I’m not too sure about that part though—maybe you can check the comments on this Reels and let me know what you find! Taman Tasik Permaisuri
This supermarket is, in my opinion, super affordable and has everything you need! It's quite popular among some Indonesians who do shopping for others (jastip) here—especially for items like Milo, Nescafe, and other local favorites, because they say the taste is just a bit more "special."
I only went there to grab some toiletries, and let me tell you—it’s fully stocked!
Now, don’t compare the prices to supermarkets in Indonesia, but if you compare it to other supermarkets in Kuala Lumpur, it’s definitely more budget-friendly.
This fitness center is actually located inside an apartment building, so the access is through the apartment lobby. The pricing is pretty reasonable: if you just want to use the gym or the pool, it's about $4.69. If you want to use both, it’s $7.19.
For a monthly membership, it’s around $62.50 plus an administrative fee of $23.75.
Not bad, right? You can check out the vibe of the place in this video!! Harvest Fitness SOHO
The gym guests I saw there were mostly Europeans. The place is super comfortable, cool, and clean. They even have a sauna, which is a nice bonus!
- Taman Tasik Titiwangsa
Next up, there’s another city park that I think is even bigger than Taman Tasik Permaisuri. Apart from the jogging track, there are other fun activities like kayaking, pedal boating, and more.
Entry to the park is free, but if you want to try the water activities, there’s a fee. For example, single kayaking costs around $7.19 for 30 minutes.
Selain itu kita juga bisa menikmati pemandangan atau sekedar jalan saja di sini, cukup luas dan asri.
On my way back from there, I suddenly got caught in a massive downpour! So, I ended up waiting under a flyover for over an hour, trying to stay dry.
But eventually, I had to face the rain because it was getting dark. Around 6:00 PM, I just ran to the nearest station to head back to the hotel.
And that wraps up my first week in Kuala Lumpur! The next day, I'll be heading to another area Penang. What kind of adventures await there? Stay tuned!
