Kuala Lumpur - Post Report Question and Answers

Is this a good city for single people? For couples? For families? Why or why not?

Great for singles and family. - May 2022


Good for all. - Aug 2018


This city is great for everyone. Families love it because of the high quality schools and activities (bird park, aquarium, science center, etc). Singles and couples have a great time traveling frequently within and outside of Malaysia, and spending time among the hawker stalls and on pub street. There is something for everyone here. - May 2018


I think this is a great place for families and couples. I can't really speak to single people, but I think it has every chance of being as good a place to be as any other city. - Apr 2017


It's good for families, and for couples and singles who are interested in travel. Most of the expatriates are here with their families. - May 2016


Not a good city for singles in my opinion. This is a family-friendly post, so singles will feel left out. - Feb 2015


It's a fantastic city for any age group/ family type, as long as you make up your mind to wake up every morning and say to yourself "I wonder what this day is going to teach me", vs "Oh No! another day the trains might be late!" - Aug 2013


If urban life and comparisons with living in the U.S. is the standard....then yes. If you are single, social networking for men is relatively easy. If you are a career women 35-60 y/o, social dating can be very difficult. Couples will have a lot of diversity of interest that can be accommodated. - Aug 2011


Yes; there are plenty of places to take the family, and singles will find plenty of watering holes as well. - Mar 2011


I think it is good for anyone, but keep in mind that you will go through the guidebook suggestions pretty quick. - May 2009


Anyone can fit in here but I would say the embassy community is very family centered - few singles. - Mar 2009


Single men are happy, KL is a target rich environment. Single women have the opposite experience it seems. Families have a lot of activitites and travel they can share together. - Jul 2008


Absolutely. Good for all. - May 2008


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