Kuala Lumpur

What British Resident is renowned as a key player in the rebuilding of Kuala Lumpur after it was burnt to the ground?

Frank Swettenham

Kuala Lumpur officially became a city in what year?

1972

Kuala Lumpur is home to the world's largest islamic bank. What's it called?

Al-Rajhi Bank

The Malaysian Parliament exists in Kuala Lumpur. What is the Parliament's house of the senate known as?

Dewan Negara

The Malaysian Parliament exists in Kuala Lumpur. What is the Parliament's house of representatives known as?

Dewan Rakyat

Kuala Lumpur consists of how many districts?

11

What is the busiest airport in Kuala Lumpur?

Kuala Lumpur International Airport

In what year was Kuala Lumpur once burnt to the ground?

1872

As of 2017, Kuala Lumpur is home to 3 of the top 10 largest what in the world?

Malls

In terms of total area, about how big is Kuala Lumpur?

94 sq. miles

What is the average elevation of Kuala Lumpur?

53 meters (174 feet)

What mountain range can be found to the east of Kuala Lumpur?

Titiwangsa

Approximately what is the population of Kuala Lumpur in the city itself? (2024)

1.9 million

What animal can be found on the flag of Kuala Lumpur?

Tiger

Which of these is a temple in Kuala Lumpur?

Sri Mahamariamman Temple

In terms of population, where does Kuala Lumpur rank with other municipalities in Malaysia?

1st

An alpha city plays a key role in the global economy. Besides Kuala Lumpur, what other Malaysian city is an alpha city?

There is no other alpha city

Forest fires which occur where sometimes leave a haze over the city of Kuala Lumpur?

Sumatra

During World War II, the army of what country seized Kuala Lumpur?

Japan

The Executive and Judicial branches of the Malaysian federal government were located in Kuala Lumpur until what year?

1999

What is the average high temperature in Kuala Lumpur in January?

90 degrees fahrenheit

What is the name of the Kuala Lumpur twin towers that are the tallest twin towers in the world as of 2017?

Petronas Towers

The area that is now known as Kuala Lumpur was founded in what century?

19th

What's the motto of Kuala Lumpur?

Ready to Contribute Towards an Excellent City

Which of these is a nickname of Kuala Lumpur?

Garden City of Lights

Which of these symbols can be found on the Kuala Lumpur flag?

Moon

What two major rivers connect in Kuala Lumpur?

Klang and Gombak

In which time zone does Kuala Lumpur exist?

Malaysian Standard Time

The Malaysian House of Parliament is located at what park in Kuala Lumpur?

Lake Gardens

What are the residents of Kuala Lumpur often called?

KLites

In which Kuala Lumpur building does the local government currently do business?

Kuala Lumpur City Hall

The development of what industry lead to an economic boom in Kuala Lumpur in the early 20th century?

Rubber

In the late 19th century, there was a sizable outbreak of what disease in Kuala Lumpur?

Cholera

Who became the mayor of Kuala Lumpur in 2015?

Abdul Aziz

In the 19th century, what type of mining was prominent in the area where Kuala Lumpur is now located?

Tin

What does "Kuala Lumpur" mean literally?

Muddy Confluence

Kuala Lumpur is located on the west side of what land mass type?

Peninsula

As of 2017, in terms of total yearly visitation, where does Kuala Lumpur rank amongst other municipalities in the world?

7th

The Kuala Lumpur metropolitan area is known as what?

Klang Valley

What is the name of the Kuala Lumpur riots which took place between the Malays and Chinese in 1969?

13 May Incident

Which type of natural disaster struck Kuala Lumpur in 1881?

Flood

What is the average low temperature in Kuala Lumpur in July?

73 degrees fahrenheit

Kuala Lumpur was the capital of which Malaysian state until 1978?

Selangor

What is the official name of Kuala Lumpur?

Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is located in which Malaysian state?

Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur

Along with Vigan, Doha, Durban, Havana, Beirut and La Paz, Kuala Lumpur is a what?

New7Wonders City

The Sarawak Chamber is located in which Malaysian National Park?

Gunung Mulu

The history of Malaysia is recorded in what book?

Sejarah Melayu

What's a Malaysian shaman known as?

Bomoh

Which body of water separates the different land masses on which Malaysia is located?

South China Sea

What is the most popular ethnic group in Malaysia?

Malay

What is the national drink of Malaysia?

Teh tarik

How many federal territories can be found in Malaysia?

3

What Malaysian sport is similar to volleyball?

Sepak takraw

Mount Kinabalu is located in which Malaysian state?

Sabah

In terms of rubber production, where does Malaysia rank amongst other countries in the world?

3rd

The Malaysian federal government is located in which city?

Putrajaya

Which Malaysian National Park is home to the "corpse flower"?

Kinabalu National Park

Which of these is a common form of punishment in Malaysia?

Caning

The Malaysian term "bumiputra" means what?

Son of the Soil

Malaysia consists of how many states?

13

Who became the monarch of Malaysia in 2016?

Muhammad V

Malaysia is home to the tallest tropical tree in the world. What's it called?

Tualang

What is the official religion of Malaysia?

Islam

Which floor are many Malaysian buildings often missing?

4th

When the territories on Peninsular Malaysia unified in 1946, what were they called?

Malayan Union

The 1960s Malaysian defense against communism was known as what?

Malayan Emergency

Malaysia shares what island with Brunei and Indonesia?

Borneo

One of Malaysia's oldest nicknames is Aurea Chersonesus. What does this mean?

Peninsula of Gold

What is the name of the Hindu festival which takes place in Malaysia?

Deepavali

What is the official language of Malaysia?

Malay

Which of these is not a Malaysian soccer team?

Gunung FC

Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya are two of Malaysia's three Federal Territories. What's the other territory?

Labuan

In terms of area, around how large is Malaysia?

127,720 sq. miles

What is the capital city of Malaysia?

Kuala Lumpur

Which of these is not one of Malaysia's major exports?

Raisins

As of 2017, Malaysia is home to the biggest what?

Roundabout

Malaysia has how many different Royal families?

9

Which of these is the head of the Malaysian government?

Prime Minister

Malaysia is located in what part of Asia?

Southeast

The southernmost point in continental Eurasia is located in Malaysia. What's it called?

Tanjung Piai

As of 2017, around how many people live in the country of Malaysia?

30 million

What's hot chocolate known as in Malaysia?

Milo

In terms of tourist visitation, where does Malaysia rank amongst other countries in the world?

9th

Which of these nations shares a land border with Peninsula Malaysia?

Thailand

Many Malaysian citizens live in houses called longhouses. What are these longhouses also known as?

Condominiums of the jungle

What was the last name of the Malaysian brothers who created an erratic badminton shot?

Sidek

The Malaysian governmental system is based on what other system?

Westminster

What is the highest point in Malaysia?

Mount Kinabalu

What is the national dish of Malaysia?

Nasi lemak

As of 2017, which Malaysian company is the only Malaysian company in the Fortune 500?

Petronas

What fruit, which is the largest citrus fruit in the world, is indigenous to Malaysia?

Pomelo

Which of these colors can not be found on the Malaysian flag?

Green