What is the Capital of Malaysia?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia, with a population of 34,231,700. The official currency is the Malaysian ringgit and the primary language spoken is Malay.
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Kuala Lumpur at a glance
| Capital city | Kuala Lumpur |
|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia |
| Region | South-Eastern Asia, Asia |
| Country population | 34,231,700 (44th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+08:00 |
| Currency | Malaysian ringgit (MYR) |
| Calling code | +60 |
| Emergency number | 999 |
| Driving side | Left |
Capitals of countries bordering Malaysia
- Bandar Seri Begawan, capital of Brunei
- Jakarta, capital of Indonesia
- Bangkok, capital of Thailand
Malaysia in context
- Malaysia covers 330,803 km², making it the 68th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 103 people per km² ranks 87th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: Brunei, Indonesia, Thailand.
- With 34,231,700 people, Malaysia holds about 5.0% of the population of South-Eastern Asia.
- That is roughly 0.7% of the Asia total counted on this site.
- With 2 official languages, Malaysia has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Sunday.
- Malaysia is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Malaysia — FAQ
What is the capital of Malaysia?
The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur.
Is Kuala Lumpur the largest city in Malaysia?
Yes — Kuala Lumpur is both the capital and the largest city of Malaysia.
What country is Kuala Lumpur in?
Kuala Lumpur is the capital city of Malaysia.
What continent is Kuala Lumpur in?
Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, is located in Asia.
Is Kuala Lumpur the capital of Malaysia?
Yes — Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia.
Kuala Lumpur is the capital of which country?
Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia, in South-Eastern Asia.
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