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Kuala Lumpur, Peninsular Malaysia

When to go It is advisable to avoid the monsoon season between October and March. May till July are the driest months. Key annual events The country's major ethnic groups celebrate their respective new years toward the end of the year and into the early part of next year. Exact dates these events vary from year to year. Hari Raya Aidilfitri: (September/ October) The Muslim NewYear pre-empted by a month of fasting (Ramadhan) is an extraordinary culinary fare of local Malay food.... » read more