Kuala Lumpur - Post Report Question and Answers
What are some typical ways to socialize, either with local people or with other expatriates? Are there groups or clubs that you can recommend?
The US embassy is not very social. The CLO team is outstanding but half the events they organize are canceled due to low interest. Maybe it's just the current cycle but the community is different here, by far more than at any other post we've served. Fortunately, there's plenty going on outside of the embassy. Otherwise, many people socialize within their apartment complexes, meet people through ISKL or other activities. There's no shortage of opportunities to socialize. - Apr 2025
This is a normal biggish city. All types of things to do. - Aug 2018
There is an expat group called Internations which hosts events throughout the city. Otherwise people meet for BBQs or pool parties, or go out for dinner and drinks/dancing. - May 2018
Most apartment buildings have Facebook pages - join the group and go to group events. If your children are at school, join the PTA or attend informative sessions when you can during the school year to meet other parents. Connect with people through your place of employment. - Apr 2017
Pretty much anything you could imagine. There are great restaurants and bars and tons of shopping options. Most expats live in apartment buildings with pools, and given the climate, pool parties are the most comfortable way to be outside. - May 2016
Awesome! - Aug 2013
Movies, theater, clubs, bars, fine dining, sports and concerts,etc...are widely available at reasonable expat prices. - Aug 2011
Plenty of bars and clubs, especially in the Bangsar region. There are casinos up in the Genting Highlands as well, if that is your cup of tea. - Mar 2011
Embassy community is not going to provide you with enough of a social life. Make friends outside the Embassy. - May 2009
Eating out. - Mar 2009
Bars/Clubs/some theater/movies/going out to eat. - Jul 2008
Clubs, dances, art galleries...You name it, it is here. There are too many things to do to be able to do them all. - May 2008
