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Kuala Lumpur holidays

June 2017

  • Ain Arabia, Kuala Lumpur. Yemeni man we interview in the piece For cites: tourism for Muslims

    Halal tourism: Kuala Lumpur welcomes the Muslim travellers others didn't want

    After 9/11 it was difficult for many Muslims to travel to Europe and the US, so Malaysia’s capital stepped in to welcome them – a move that’s paying off

October 2015

  • BASE jumpers take part in the annual KL Tower International Jump in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

    Sport picture of the day
    Sport picture of the day: Kuala jumper

    You would think that jumping off a building 1,099 feet in the air would be quite stressful, but this pair of BASE jumpers seem pretty relaxed as they plummet towards the ground. They were taking part in the annual KL Tower International Jump in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

September 2015

  • “Cycling not for leisure, but for transportation, for utility” ... the workings of Jeffrey Lim’s cycle map of Kuala Lumpur.

    Cycling the city
    How a crowd-sourced map changed Kuala Lumpur’s ideas about cycling

    How do you go about making a city where 93% of households own a car more bike-friendly? By crowd-sourcing a cycle map – and getting the mayor on board

April 2015

  • The Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol.

    Extreme cities
    Where is the world's greenest city?

    Bristol is the ‘green capital’ of Europe, but its predecessor Copenhagen comes top in a Europe-wide index. Curitiba, San Francisco and Singapore all have strong eco-friendly claims too - so what’s the best way to compare cities’ greenness?

February 2015

  • Omakase, Kuala Lumpur cocktail bar

    A great little place I know
    Writer John Brunton on Omakase+Appreciate, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    Leave it to the talented mixologists at this tiny speakeasy bar to whip up unforgettable cocktails

July 2014

  • Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima

    Dutch king offers condolences to relatives of people on flight MH17

  • Schipol scene

    Dutch travellers react calmly to loss of flight MH17

October 2013

  • The beach at Cherating

    Malaysia road trip: from Kuala Lumpur to the east coast

    Malaysia's east coast, with its miles of sandy beaches and laid-back vibe, offers a relaxing contrast to the techno-buzz of Kuala Lumpur on John Brunton's road trip

September 2012

  • peranakan museum

    The road to Penang - the other side of Malaysia

    On a heritage tour of northern Malaysia, John Brunton finds a land of old mansions, fabulous food and one of south-east Asia's most exciting cities

October 2010

  • Twin Towers roti canal, Kuala Lumpur

    Best budget eats in Kuala Lumpur

    Sample Kuala Lumpur's rich mix of regional cuisines at Chinese night markets, Malay food stalls, Indian restaurants and unique Nyonya kitchens. John Brunton selects 10 of the city's best

November 2009

  • Alain Robert

    Experience
    Experience: I climb skyscrapers

    'There's a degree of improvisation. It's like unlocking a puzzle,' says real-life Spiderman Alain Robert

April 2009

  • Time to pack your sarong

    Long-haul flights have never been cheaper so book now if planning a far-flung trip, says Isabel Choat

March 2009

  • Kuala Lumpur's golden triangle

    Shortcuts
    Fantastic food and football fans - my 48 hours in Kuala Lumpur

    Maxton Walker

    After his no-frills £99 flight to Kuala Lumpur, how did writer Maxton Walker spend his weekend in the Malaysian capital?

  • Maxton Walker on long haul flight to Malaysia

    'This is budget travel. We demand to suffer'

    With the launch of the first budget long-haul flights from Britain to Asia, Maxton Walker finds out what you get for your £99

  • petronas towers

    No-frills airline takes off for Kuala Lumpur

    Long-haul carrier flying from Stansted to Malaysia for as little as £99

November 2008

  • Trips and tips
    Trips and tips

    Ten days of company | Asia for £99 | On the grapevine

August 2008

  • Avril Lavigne

    Avril Lavigne 'too sexy' to perform in public

    The Canadian pop-punk princess must tone down her act for a Kuala Lumpur gig. That means no baring her belly, jumping or shouting ... no laws against bratty snarling though

January 2008

  • Kuala Lumpur

    Top 10 city guides
    Top 10 hotels in Kuala Lumpur

    In a city full of traditional guesthouses, China Williams recommends 10 hotels for travellers in search of something a bit different

July 2007

  • Branson seeks stake in Asian budget airline

    Sir Richard Branson is close to acquiring a stake in a long-haul budget airline.

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