Kuala Lumpur means "muddy confluence" in Malay; Kuala is the point where two rivers join or an estuary, and lumpur means "mud". One … See more

Kuala Lumpur was administered by a corporation sole called the Federal Capital Commissioner from April 1, 1961, until it was awarded city status in 1972, after which executive … See more

Kuala Lumpur is the most populous city in Malaysia, with a population of 1.98 million in the city proper as of 2020 . It has a population density of 8,157 inhabitants per square kilometre (21,130/sq mi), and is the most densely populated administrative district in Malaysia. … See more

Early years
The Journal of the Malayan Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society states that Raja Abdullah (who was … See more

The geography of Kuala Lumpur is characterised by the huge Klang Valley, bordered by the Titiwangsa Mountains in the east, several minor ranges in the north and the south, and the See more

Kuala Lumpur and its surrounding urban areas form the most industrialised and economically, the fastest-growing region in Malaysia. Despite the relocation of federal government … See more

Architecture
The architecture of Kuala Lumpur is a mixture of old colonial influences, Asian traditions, Malay … See more