LIVING IN
MALAYSIA
Blue Mountains Academy, located in Sunway is only 20 minutes away from Kuala Lumpur (KL), the cultural, financial and economic centre of Malaysia. Downtown KL is a business and entertainment hub, on top of endless activities and interesting visits outside of KL.
Climate
Malaysia is well known for its humidity and tropical rains, so don’t be alarmed by the thunders. The average temperature ranges between 28°C and 35°C, so light fabrics and shorts are always recommended. Don’t forget to bring your umbrella!
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Transport
Easy and convenient public transports such as the suburban railway system (KTM), a city light-rail transit (LRT) and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) are all interconnected, bringing the convenience of traveling all around KL a smooth journey. The BRT line is a Sunway Line which connects to all in Sunway area including Sunway Pyramid.
Grab is a widely used mobile application for transportation as well, it is similar to a Taxi with affordable rates. It is as simple as downloading the application, set your destination, and click “call Grab!”.
Local Cuisine
Food plays a crucial part in Malaysian culture, therefore to immerse yourself in it is to truly taste it. Be ready to expand your palate as Malaysia’s multicultural society means the opportunity to taste an array of flavors – whether it’s Malay, Chinese or Indian cuisine, you will never leave with your stomach empty.
Activities
Whether you love being one with nature or are a natural born partygoer, you will never run out of things to do on the weekends. If you’re feeling adventurous, take a road trip with your friends to nearby holiday hotspots like Ipoh, Penang or Langkawi island for a weekend getaway!