Kuala Lumpur trip

[darcbleu]

those who are taking coach to KL should take note of this:

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaysia-aeroline-coach-operator-service-suspension-5439541
"SINGAPORE: Malaysian coach operator Aeroline is suspending its trips - including those out of Singapore - from Nov 6 to Dec 5 following a directive from the country’s Land Public Transport Agency (APAD)....."

For me at least, being able to stop/board at Bukit Bintang area is the main reason for me to consider taking a coach to/from KL.

ya, now the nearest via coach is Berjaya. still need to walk to Bukit Bintang area where i usually stay

 

[beanstalk6]

ya, now the nearest via coach is Berjaya. still need to walk to Bukit Bintang area where i usually stay

Which coach had stops at Bukit Bintang? The nearest has always been Berjaya Times Square.

 

[bumdssa]

Budget? Length of travel? Itinerary? Solo/family?

Fri to sun. Couple

 

[darcbleu]

Which coach had stops at Bukit Bintang? The nearest has always been Berjaya Times Square.

Previously they had stop at Tribecca for Luxury Coach

 

[beanstalk6]

Fri to sun. Couple

If time is tight, I will opt for return flight. If I can set off on Friday morning, I will take a morning coach and fly home. Flying back is almost always cheaper than flying there.

 

[bumdssa]

If time is tight, I will opt for return flight. If I can set off on Friday morning, I will take a morning coach and fly home. Flying back is almost always cheaper than flying there.

So what's a good price if you could guide me? Haha

 

[beanstalk6]

So what's a good price if you could guide me? Haha

A good price comes from checking the fare quoted by the airlines I listed above.

 

[luckygal]

Anyone knows the best private hospital in KL? Price is not a concern.

 

[reddevil0728]

Anyone knows the best private hospital in KL? Price is not a concern.

Best in what sense? Specific speciality or facility?

 

[Claude099]

Go PJ ss2 if u like to eat... very crowded at night. Also near KL, can take cab go.

 

[luckygal]

Best in what sense? Specific speciality or facility?

No speciality. Like if suddenly unwell need to go hospital, which hospitals are the better ones.

 

[klavier]

No speciality. Like if suddenly unwell need to go hospital, which hospitals are the better ones.

Prince Court Medical Centre..

Have been there for outpatient treatment. TBH not familiar with KL hotels prior to that fateful trip many years ago but when we went to a clinic, the doctor recommended us to visit Prince. I think its because its the nearest hotel to Bukit Bintang area where we were staying. Anyway I do not know how to assess if the doctors are good but IMO the hospital facilities are decent.

 

[Can Or Not]

Recently stay at the Chow Kit Area of KL… Hotel Swings and Pillows, good. Opposite got KPT which sells good and cheap Cai png… have nearby Bak Kut Teh.. nothing to shout about… refreshing change from Petailing St… there are also nice cafe… a bit of walking distance away…

 

[beanstalk6]

Recently stay at the Chow Kit Area of KL… Hotel Swings and Pillows, good. Opposite got KPT which sells good and cheap Cai png… have nearby Bak Kut Teh.. nothing to shout about… refreshing change from Petailing St… there are also nice cafe… a bit of walking distance away…

Chow Kit has always been a little messy. Try staying at Pudu next time. I stayed there last year.

 

[Can Or Not]

Chow Kit has always been a little messy. Try staying at Pudu next time. I stayed there last year.

I don’t like Pudu… near the old Bus station towards Bukit Bintang?

for a change… Or else I always stay KL Sentral or Petailing St… found that the Seeds Hotel… got one food court open till quite late… but too bad, I don’t eat supper…

 

[beanstalk6]

I don’t like Pudu… near the old Bus station towards Bukit Bintang?

for a change… Or else I always stay KL Sentral or Petailing St… found that the Seeds Hotel… got one food court open till quite late… but too bad, I don’t eat supper…

Not the end with the old Puduraya terminal (now Pudu Sentral), but Jln Pudu around the LRT of the same name. I stayed at D'Majestic Place.

 

[daranic]

Is KL almost “dead” during 1st and 2nd day of CNY?

 

[facw]

Hello all… just wondering if any recommendations for massage and food around Le Meridien Petaling Jaya? Staying over there over the weekend…
Googled and Bukit Bintang/Jln Alor seems quite far away…

 

[beanstalk6]

Hello all… just wondering if any recommendations for massage and food around Le Meridien Petaling Jaya? Staying over there over the weekend…
Googled and Bukit Bintang/Jln Alor seems quite far away…

Bukit Bintang and Jln Alor are in KL proper. PJ is a satellite town adjoining KL. The Meridien is attached to the Paradigm Mall, which is quite substantial. Kelana Jaya should also have many options for food.

 

[darcbleu]

Just want to share 1 of the worst experience we had taking coach to KL on 26 Dec.

we took Cityline from Tampines to KL at 615am and upon reaching msia custom side at around 715am, we were told to change bus and look for a bus 1515.

after clearing custom, the whole bus of around 22 passengers waited at the bay and the bus was nowhere to be found. after around 1 hour, no sound no pic. tried to call Easybook customer service, saw online it only starting operation from 9am. Feeling frustrated, tried calling directly to Cityline and they mention they are aware and it will reach within 10 mins.

finally after almost 1.5 hours, the bus came. and it was really not the standard that we paid for. yes, it was 1-2 seating arrangment but bus condition is poor. dust on seats. some insects crawling.
and after asking the bus assistance, they mentioned the orginal engaged driver overslept and they had to quickly get another standby to quickly go drive the bus. oh my.

so with the delay, no stop at Yong Peng. just a stop at RNR for toilet breaks and to get some makan.

my question is, is it nowadays always need to change bus? i saw so many Cityline, Luxury bus continued their journey without needing to change.

for the context, our return journey on 28 Dec is the nightmare 11 hours ride from KL. Took Transtar and the jam is scary. took us almost 4 hours to reach Malacca. and we still have to change bus again at Msia custom again. 2 buses passengers squeeze into 1 44 seater.

defintely not going to take coach again up during festive period.