Recommended Reading

Masjid Negara (National Mosque). © Richard I'Anson. Lonely Planet Images

Lonely Planet's guide to Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei is packed with practical information on Kuala Lumpur. LP also publishes the Malay Phrasebook.

Culture Shock Malaysia, by Jo Ann Craig, explains the customs, cultures and lifestyles of Malaysia's polyglot population. It is a must for Westerners planning to stay in Malaysia for some time.