Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia • ASEAN
Primary City: Kuala Lumpur
Primary State/Province: Kuala Lumpur
Primary Language: Malay
Population: 9.7M
GDP: $160B • GDP per capita: $16,507
GAWC Class: 3
Global Rank
Power Score
% of Country Score
51.7%
National Capital
Capital city of Malaysia
Largest City
Largest metro area in Malaysia
Key Statistics
Major Teams
3
Total Teams
4
Major Companies
10
Market Cap
$173B
Metro Stations
138
Commuter Rail
61
Universities
3
Michelin Stars
25
Cultural Events
3
Dimension Breakdown
| Dimension | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Major League Teams/Venues ↗ | 3 | #T-106 |
| Total Teams ↗ | 4 | #T-238 |
| Major Sporting Events ↗ | 0 | — |
| Major Companies ↗ | 10 | #T-71 |
| Market Cap Score ↗ | $173B | #118 |
| Cultural Events ↗ | 3 | #T-20 |
| Universities ↗ | 3 | #T-75 |
| Top Universities, Hospitals, & Research ↗ | 2 | #T-50 |
| Museums & Landmarks ↗ | 8 | #T-34 |
| Ports, Exchanges & Infrastructure ↗ | 4 | #T-29 |
| Airport Score ↗ | 6.0 | #T-28 |
| Luxury Stars (Michelin) ↗ | 25.0 | #T-51 |
| Metro Stations ↗ | 138 | #47 |
| Commuter Rail Stations ↗ | 61 | #T-89 |
| Train Hubs ↗ | 2 | #T-18 |
| Skyscrapers ↗ | 244 | #6 |
Sports
Major League Teams/Venues
Notable Venues3 venues
Football
Bukit Jalil National Stadium
Kuala Lumpur
Badminton
Axiata Arena
Kuala Lumpur
Field Hockey
National Hockey Stadium
Kuala Lumpur
Other Teams
Football/Soccer Teams4 teams
Football/Soccer • Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur City
Kuala Lumpur • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Malaysia
Negeri Sembilan
Seremban • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Malaysia
PDRM FA
Kuala Lumpur • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Malaysia
Selangor FC
Kuala Lumpur • Level: 1
Major Sporting Events
F1 Races19 events
Malaysian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2017 • Sepang International Circuit
Malaysian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2016 • Sepang International Circuit
Malaysian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2015 • Sepang International Circuit
Malaysian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2014 • Sepang International Circuit
Malaysian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2013 • Sepang International Circuit
Malaysian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2012 • Sepang International Circuit
Malaysian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2011 • Sepang International Circuit
Malaysian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2010 • Sepang International Circuit
Malaysian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2009 • Sepang International Circuit
Malaysian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2008 • Sepang International Circuit
Malaysian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2007 • Sepang International Circuit
Malaysian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2006 • Sepang International Circuit
Malaysian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2005 • Sepang International Circuit
Malaysian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2004 • Sepang International Circuit
Malaysian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2003 • Sepang International Circuit
Malaysian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2002 • Sepang International Circuit
Malaysian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2001 • Sepang International Circuit
Malaysian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2000 • Sepang International Circuit
Malaysian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1999 • Sepang International Circuit
Top Companies
| # | Company | Valuation | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maybank | $37B | Public |
| 2 | PBBank (Public Bank Bhd) | $23B | Public |
| 3 | Tenaga Nasional | $21B | Public |
| 4 | CIMB Group | $20B | Public |
| 5 | IHH Healthcare | $20B | Public |
| 6 | PMetal (Press Metal Aluminium) | $17B | Public |
| 7 | (HLBank) Hong Leong Bank | $12B | Public |
| 8 | PChem (Petronas Chemicals Group) | $11B | Public |
| 9 | Sime Darby Plantation | $10B | Public |
| 10 | Carsome | $2B | Unicorn |
Total Market Cap: $173B across 10 companies
Cultural Assets
Cultural Events
Annual Events
Thaipusam
Kuala Lumpur • Religious Celebrations
Notable One-off Events
2020 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting
Kuala Lumpur • International Summit
1998 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting
Kuala Lumpur • International Summit
Museums & Landmarks
Museums & Galleries2 items
National Textile Museum
Kuala Lumpur • Cultural Heritage
Muzium Negara
Kuala Lumpur • History
Parks, Zoos & Theme Parks1 item
Zoo Negara
Kuala Lumpur • Zoo
Landmarks & Civic4 items
AFC Headquarters
Kuala Lumpur • International Organization
1 Utama
Kuala Lumpur • Shopping
Berjaya Times Square
Kuala Lumpur • Shopping
IOI City Mall
Putrajaya • Shopping
Supertall Structures (350m+)5 structures
| Building | City | Height (m) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merdeka 118 | Kuala Lumpur | 680.5 | 2021 |
| Petronas Tower 1 | Kuala Lumpur | 451.9 | 1996 |
| Petronas Tower 2 | Kuala Lumpur | 451.9 | 1996 |
| The Exchange 106 | Kuala Lumpur | 445.5 | 2019 |
| Kuala Lumpur Tower | Kuala Lumpur | 421 | 1994 |
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities3 entries
University of Malaya
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
National University of Malaysia (UKM)
Bandar Baru Bangi, Malaysia
Putra University, Malaysia
Seri Kembangan, Malaysia
Top 250 Hospitals3 entries
Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur • Hospital
Subang Jaya Medical Centre
Subang Jaya • Hospital
Sunway Medical Centre
Subang Jaya • Hospital
Infrastructure
Airport2 entries
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Kuala Lumpur • 1 - Mega Hub
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport
Kuala Lumpur • 4 - Regional
Port1 entry
Port Klang
Port Klang • Container
Notable Bridge/Tunnel/Dam/Canals1 entry
SMART Tunnel
Kuala Lumpur • Tunnel - Road
Notable Train Hubs2 entries
Kuala Lumpur Sentral
Kuala Lumpur • Intercity Rail Hub
Kuala Lumpur Railway Station
Kuala Lumpur • Intercity Rail Hub
Metro System (138 stations)1 entry
Rapid KL
Kuala Lumpur • 138 stations
Suburban Rail (61 stations)2 entries
Express Rail Link
Kuala Lumpur • 5 stations
KTM Komuter
Kuala Lumpur • 56 stations
Stock Exchange1 entry
Bursa Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur • Stock Exchange
Data Center Hub1 entry
Kuala Lumpur Data Center Market
Kuala Lumpur • Data Center Hub
Internet Exchange1 entry
DE-CIX KL / MyIX
Kuala Lumpur • Regional IXP
Luxury Hospitality
FTG 5-Star1 entry
Crockfords at Resorts World Genting
Kuala Lumpur
FTG 4-Star5 entries
Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Genting Grand at Resorts World Genting
Kuala Lumpur
Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur