Kuala Lumpur Crowned as Asia’s Friendliest City – Here’s Why!
Source: The Rakyat Post
Kuala Lumpur has just been named the friendliest city in Asia by Enjoy Travel! According to the list, Malaysians are naturally warm and welcoming. Visitors to the country are often amazed by how locals are always ready to lend a helping hand, even to strangers.
If you ever find yourself lost in Malaysia, rest assured, someone will come to your rescue. Malaysians are so friendly that they often call each other by affectionate terms like ‘aunty,’ ‘bro,’ and ‘sis,’ even if they’re not related.
So, if you’re Malaysian, consider yourself lucky to live in such a welcoming country!
Kuala Lumpur Tops the List of Asia’s Friendliest Cities
In a recent tweet by Malaysia’s Minister of Housing and Local Government, Nga Kor Ming, he proudly announced that Kuala Lumpur has been recognized as the friendliest city in Asia. The ranking, released by Enjoy Travel, highlights the natural friendliness of Malaysians, who are always ready to greet you with a smile, even if you’re a total stranger.
This welcoming attitude also makes it easy for tourists to make new friends while visiting the country. Kuala Lumpur’s friendly vibe has placed it at the top of a list of 20 cities, including notable mentions like Tokyo, Seoul, and Istanbul.
Here’s the full list of the friendliest cities in Asia:
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Taipei, Taiwan
- Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Manila, Philippines
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Kathmandu, Nepal
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Jaipur, India
- Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Seoul, South Korea
- Muscat, Oman
- Jakarta, Indonesia
- Siem Reap, Cambodia
- Cebu City, Philippines
- Tokyo, Japan
- Dubai, UAE
- Guangzhou, China
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Southeast Asia Shines on the List
In the Southeast Asia category, Kuala Lumpur tops the list once again, followed by Chiang Mai, Manila, and Singapore. This just goes to show how friendly and welcoming this part of the world is.
Malaysia also takes the crown as Asia’s most beloved country, according to New York-based financial website Insider Monkey. Out of 20 countries listed, Malaysia beat out strong contenders like Singapore, Thailand, and Indonesia to claim the top spot.
So, next time you’re in Malaysia, soak in the warmth and friendliness that makes this country—and its capital, Kuala Lumpur—stand out on the world stage!
