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Travel & Resources: KUALA LUMPUR & Vicinity (Klang Valley)

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KUALA LUMPUR -- area code +60-3

Advisory: In April, 2018, Malaysia began to censor LGBT and AIDS/HIV content on the Internet. Do NOT use any Internet ISP or mobile SIM from TMNet, a Malaysian Internet Service provider (there are other non-censored providers including easily purchased Wi-fi SIM cards for travelers) or start using a VPN to access your favorite Internet sites as many Malaysians, Indonesians and Chinese do.

General Information

    KL is a modest little city on steroids, with muscular architectural monuments and traffic jams that feel out of proportion to its winding, tree lined streets and village-like neighborhoods. Colorful and chaotic, it retains a vitality that neighboring Singapore nearly polished away in its own efforts to become Asia's Tomorrowland. But it's KL that feels like a themepark in progress. Here, you may ramble through a traditional Malay kampong in the shadow of the show-stopping twin towers; or ride the cute monorail that offers first-time visitors vistas of both construction sites and destruction sites. Half of Chinatown has been turned into a uglified pedestrian mall that feels like anywhere but Chinatown, while old and crumbling heritage shophouses nearby that were (thankfully) overlooked by civic planners still house traditional businesses that ooze with charm of days gone by. Modern, yet hand-me-down; confident, yet uptight; Asian tiger, yet conservatively colonial; butch, yet nelly: KL is the fascinating love child of visionary nation-maker Dr. Mahathir and his Mr. Hyde ego.

Kuala Lumpur (c) 2012 by John Goss

    Gay life in the capitol has retreated back underground recently, not helped by lingering antique British colonial law and Islamic disapproval. Local gay businesses are a mash-up of creative hybrids to remain "within the pale": yogatoriums, aerobisaunas, massageaurants or spaversities with darkgyms and karaocuzzis. Trendy straight venues now openly cultivate gay and lesbian customers who loyally dispense pink ringgit at rainbow theme nights. And, of course, the Internet is the medium of choice for the discreet and closeted.

    Getting into KL from the airport is faster and easier than ever. When you get out of Immigration, take the KLIA Express train and you'll arrive at the Sentral Train Station downtown in less than 30 minutes minutes. Then, go straight to the budget taxi stand for a ticket to your final destination. Ride apps are now the way many locals arrange travel around the city.

Kampung sweets (c) 2006 by John Goss

    The population of Kuala Lumpur and Klang Valley is nearing 9 million people (that's over 350,000 Utopians).

    Navigating the local gay scene is easy with our interactive Utopia Map of Gay & Lesbian Kuala Lumpur:

click for our interactive map of Kuala Lumpur


Travel Services

  • Capricorn Enterprise UTOPIA VERIFIED DEC 2015
      A-5-10 Empire Tower SS 16/1, Subang Jaya
      Email

      Gay-owned tour related services including airport transfers; customized and private tours; hotel and ground arrangements; plus private cars and drivers. Licensed, English speaking tourist guide and private transportation for small groups up to 10 people. Any destinations within peninsular Malaysia.
      Utopia Member Benefit: 10% DISCOUNT on customized and private tours.
      Add your review, comment, or correction

  • Kuala Lumpur Travel
      016-235-9009, email

      Gay-friendly, independent local guide providing tours and transportation services in Kuala Lumpur and throughout peninsular Malaysia.
      Utopia Member Benefit: ONE FREE ADDITIONAL HOUR when you book a KL Half Day City Tour (4 hours); TWO FREE ADDITIONAL HOURS when you book a Full Day KL Tour (8 hours); 10$ DISCOUNT on all overland trips booked for more than 3 days.
      Add your review, comment, or correction

  • Path Finders Asia UTOPIA VERIFIED APR 2018
      WhatsApp: +60176593966, email

      Gay-owned, private tours provided by a friendly Syrian tour guide who has lived in Malaysia for more than a decade. Tours are bespoke, which means you decide what to see or what not to - all designed according to your likings and interests. Landmarks, shopping, temples, forests, gardens, etc.
      Utopia Member Benefit: 10% DISCOUNT and FREE WIFI PORTABLE HOTSPOT.
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Popular Spots

Accommodations

      Click here for Kuala Lumpur hotels and accommodations.


Attractions

    • Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia UTOPIA VERIFIED JAN 2024
        Jln Lembah Perdana, Utopia Map
        +60 3-2092-7070

        This private museum is probably the most beautiful museum in the capital. With superb collections of architecture, calligraphy, jewelry, textiles, ceramics, metalwork and more, all housed in state-of-the-art displays with excellent English language translations. Particularly appealing are scale models of famous mosques and actual lifesize rooms displaying the height of Islamic artistry from around the world. All of this is housed in a beautiful building filled with natural light and a thoroughly modern interpretation of classical Islamic architectural motifs.
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Bars and Clubs


Cabaret Shows

Discos


Fitness and Gyms

    • Energy Fitness Studio UTOPIA VERIFIED JUN 2016
        Directly behind Giant Mall, Dataran Glomac area, Kelana Jaya
        880-3805

        Parking is plentiful and free. Though quite small, the gym spans two floors - 1/F for classes and 2/F for equipment and cardio machines. Tasteful decor with plasma TVs. The place is clean and has a comfortable, tidy feel. The reception area is manned by two muscular chaps who will greet you cheerfully. The shower rooms are very nicely done. They intend to expand to a 3rd floor in the future.
        Add your review, comment, or correction

    • Fintess First UTOPIA VERIFIED DEC 2017

    • The Spa and Gym at the Hilton Kuala Lumpur UTOPIA VERIFIED JAN 2020
        Sentral

        The sauna/steam room can be very cruisy, especially hot in the late evenings on weekdays and in the afternoon on the weekends. Excellent equipment, large pool and professional massage. Sauna, jacuzzi and steam are very friendly, naked and cruisy. Lots of in-shape guys, young, older, professional and office workers - discrete and looking for some fun. Free for guests and visitor passes available. Not gay, so be discreet.
        Add your review, comment, or correction


Karaoke


Massage and Spas


Meeting Places

      BRICKFIELDS / KL SENTRAL

      Comments from Utopians:

      "Warning about KL Sentral Station facilities near Secret Recipe: there is a camera installed at the far wall facing the rows of cubicles. Yes, CCTV in toilet. They want to make sure you use the facility 'properly.' There will be a security guard suddenly coming to spot-check. Even before you step around corner at urinals for call of nature they already have a snapshot of you coming in. Why not just relax in a nearby sauna?" -- greateastern, Jan 8, 2024


      BUKIT BINTANG / KL CITY CENTER

      click for our interactive map of Bukit Bintang

    • Bintang Walk UTOPIA VERIFIED JAN 2024
        Utopia Map

        The whole of Jln Bukit Bintang, starting off at the Pavilion luxury shopping mall right up to Lot 10 and Jln Alor's hawker food street, is KL's major cruising area. Outdoor cafés sprout up all along this route in the evening. Appropriately nicknamed "The Catwalk", it sees a steady stream of gays. Hook-ups have even known to happen on the traffic islands!
        Add your review, comment, or correction

    • KLCC UTOPIA VERIFIED JAN 2024

    • Shopping malls


      CENTRAL MARKET / CHINATOWN / PUDURAYA

    • Chin Woo Stadium pool


      CHERAS

click for our interactive map of Cheras

    • Bandar Tun Razak Pool UTOPIA VERIFED JUN 2016
        Utopia Map

        Gay cruisy swimming pool. Water theme park is crowded on weekends with lots of eye candy. The showers have full doors and afford discreet privacy for partners. Pleasant on weekdays with less visitors. The lazy river ride has CCTV cams mounted inside the cave. Food is available on prepaid top-up value bracelet, so no need to carry cash inside.
        Add your review, comment, or correction

    • The Lost World (Bandar Tun Razak) UTOPIA VERIFIED NOV 2019

    • Cheras Shopping Mall


      PETALING JAYA

    • MPPJ pool UTOPIA VERIFIED JUN 2016

    • Tesco UTOPIA VERIFIED JUL 2016


      OTHER AREAS

    • Basketball court park
        Jln BP 1/5, Bandar Bukit Puchong, Puchong Dist, Utopia Map

        A cruising place for many young and old gays at night. Normally more vehicles come in after 10pm and men will have a walk in the park where they search for others. Crowd is mostly Malay/Chinese, and sometimes Caucasians. The local residents know about it but they are quite OK as long as you keep your voice down while cruising and move the fun to another location once you've connected.
        Add your review, comment, or correction

    • Bus stop in front of Dewan Bandaraya

    • In front of Quality Hotel KL

    • Public facility opposite Pertama Complex

    • Railway Station Park

    • Shopping malls

      • Bangsar Shopping Centre (BSC)

          A nice neighborhood mall with many nice stores and prime seating for quick glances and smiles. Gay friendly vibe. Nice mix of crowd; especially after office hours and weekends. Sit by Coffee Bean, Just Heavenly, La Bodega or Dome - prime area for exchanging quick glances.
          Add your review, comment, or correction

      • Bangsar Village 2 UTOPIA VERIFIED FEB 2018

      • Parkson OUG
          Old Klang Rd

          G/F facility near the Parkson staff entrance is a cruising place. Quite happening 5-9pm on weekdays and weekends after lunch until evening. Mostly office workers and people staying in the nearby area.
          Add your review, comment, or correction

    • Swimming Pools

      • Chin Woo Pool UTOPIA VERIFIED JUN 2016

          Nice for its location with views overlooking the cityscape, and the water is quite clean. The bathing area and changing rooms have no doors, and locals have fun there.
          Add your review, comment, or correction

      • Pandamaran swimming pool complex


Restaurants and Cafes

    • Jalan Alor UTOPIA VERIFIED FEB 2023
        Bukit Bintang, Utopia Map

        This famous food street is popular and central, lively and colorful, even though it's not top in the taste or quality department. Watch for the stalls where the locals are eating (many will tell you W.A.W. Restaurant (with the Mickey Mouse sign) has the best food here) and don't be afraid to order what looks tasty from competing hawkers. Casual and flirty, it's a beer and snacks kind of place.
        Add your review, comment, or correction


      CHERAS

    • BJBS Café

    • Jalan Bunga Mawar 2

    • Jalan Taman Saga

Snow beer (c) 2012 by John Goss

    • Restauran 2008 Snow Beer
        Utopia Map

        Foodie Alert! Quiet, streetside dining in the cool of evening. Order up the beer of your choice in super-cooled bottles that freeze into a delightful slush (see above) as soon as they are poured. Specialties include deep fried gai lang leaves, lala clams in an incredible herbal broth, and unctuous slices of salted pork served with dipping sauces. Other local vendors are at hand with chicken wings or roti. The Pattaya Thai Seafood restaurant in the same vicinity is also recommended by local eaters.
        Add your review, comment, or correction


      OTHER AREAS

    • Max Cafe UTOPIA VERIFIED SEP 2017


Saunas


Shops and Salons

      BUKIT BINTANG / KL CITY CENTER

    • Pavilion UTOPIA VERIFIED JAN 2024

      OTHER AREAS

    • The Healing Touch UTOPIA VERIFIED JUN 2016
        Block B6-09-01, Pandan Mewah Heights (next to Pandan Indah), Jln Pandan Mewah, Pandan Mewah, Selangor, Utopia Map
        012-399-4288, email

        Gay-friendly reiki energy healing for relaxation and health. Reiki is a Japanese form of qi or chi energy healing. It is a touch-therapy which entails the (non-sexual) laying of hands on the front and back of the body, through which energy is transferred. The Reiki therapy is very relaxing, energizing and refreshing. It is also very good for improving one's vitality. In or outcall. Strictly professional service.
        Utopia Member Benefit: 10 EXTRA MINUTES for 1-hour therapy sessions, and 15 EXTRA MINUTES for 1 1/2 hour sessions.



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