LocationWestern Peninsula Malaysia.
Dialling code60.
Population1.4 million (city); 1.9 million (metropolitan area).
Time zoneGMT + 8.
Electricity220 volts or 250 volts AC, 50Hz; three-pin flat plugs are standard.
Average January temperatures32°C (90°F).
Average July temperatures32°C (90°F).
Annual rainfall2,700mm (105 inches).
Cost of Living:1 Malaysian Ringgit (RM1) = £0.15; US$0.29; C$0.33; A$0.35; €0.22 Currency conversion
rates as of April 2007Special Events:Thaipusam, Jan/Feb, Hindu celebration, Batu Caves
Chinese New Year, Jan/Feb, temple visits, fireworks, dragon dances, Chinatown
Federal Territory Day, 1 Feb, fireworks, streamers and balloons abound for the city’s birthday, throughout the city
Chinese New Year, Feb, 15-day celebration that includes lion and dragon dances, throughout the city
Malaysia Sevens International Rugby Tournament, Mar, Petaling Jaya Stadium (website:
www.rwcsevens.com)
Colors of Malaysia, Jun, month-long celebration of Malaysian culture featuring traditional performances, throughout the city
Merdeka Celebrations, Aug-Sep, month-long festival celebrating Malaysia’s independence, throughout the city
Merdeka Eve Celebrations, end of Aug, celebration of Malaysia’s independence with carnival-style festivities, Independence Square
KL International Gourmet Festival, Sep, month-long celebration of gourmet food with restaurants creating special menus, at participating restaurants (website:
www.klgourmetfest.com)
Moon Festival, Sep, Chinese celebration of the 15th night of the 8th lunar month, colorful lanterns, Chinatown
Ramadan, Oct, Muslim fasting, throughout Ramadan, throughout the city
Deepavali, Oct/Nov, ‘Festival of Light’ is the main Hindu celebration commemorating the triumph of good over evil, throughout the city
F1 Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix, Mar, Sepang International Circuit (website:
www.malaysiangp.com.my)
Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Oct, two days of joyful celebration marking the end of Ramadan, throughout the city
Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival, Dec, discounted shopping bonanza featuring Malaysian Fashion Week and Made in Malaysia exhibition, throughout the city
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