Is Kuala Lumpur safe for solo female travelers?

Solo travel

I was lucky enough to be hosted by my Chinese friend in Puchong. We would get around by car. I wouldn't recommend walking because there are not many places to walk to. As a European it was quite a shocking thing. I love walking. If you want to have fun, there are organised activities to visit the jungle, or you could just chill at the numerous shopping malls around the city. Malaysian Ringgits are weak, so 40 euros were 200 MYR. Food is great. Please try Durian, it's a smelly fruit, either you love it or hate it 😄

Solo travel

I did loads of cool things in KL, some with my friend who lives there and some alone. I went to the royal selangor pewter museum and tour, the National textile museum, loads of local food markets: yum, Ilham gallery where I ran a tablet weaving workshop and we drove out to an indigenous village one day where people weave beautiful things with pandanas grass and I got to have a go. My friends weren’t into the textile stuff so I did that alone but I wouldn’t have got to the village without them as it was an hour away and not on public transport links. There were quite a few artisans offering textile and craft workshops behind little mini malls in kl that sold songket weaving and Indonesian batik. The workshops were basic but some of the fabric was very beautiful. In one mall (not in KL) there was a whole demonstration craft area which was the best one but I can’t remember exactly where it was. In KL the public transport is good but being a pedestrian isn’t. I ended up wandering round by foot at night a couple of times after an uber couldn’t find me and I got lost. Theres very few pavements or streetlights and that was a bit nerve wracking but I got a travel Adrenaline kick from it and nothing bad happened.

Family travel

Guys I don't know if it was because I was a child but this was one of the best family trips I ever had. We went to Kuala lampur and langkawi and I fricking loved it. Langkawi is sooo beautiful and personally I liked langkawi more than the city. I felt super safe probably since I was with my family and we were in a huge group with our own friends. We had a great guide who was super nice to us and very hospitable throughout the whole trip. Unfortunately we couldn't get to eat authentic malaysian food since we had people who preferred indian food in our group. I totally recommend island hopping if you're an adventurous gal like me. This trip was long back but I can never forget it😭🫶🏾. Please carry a lot of sunscreen and water tho 😁.

Solo travel

Stayed in a hostel for one week near Jalan Alor night market and was very safe and welcoming, meeting a lot of people of many backgrounds. Lots of activities for both nightlife, culture and sober activities.

Solo travel

Recently arrived in KL and so far so good. Stayed at 3 kinds of services apartments and they were great! Many food options here both western and eastern, and quite cheap. Transportation via metro/train/grab cab is very affordable. Will be here for the next few months and would love to meet up!

As it is a metropolitan city, safety is not that bad however sexual harassment or stalking (personally experienced) may be present. As a local female, I would not walk alone after dark in public. Even with a male companion, could be risky.

Kuala Lumpur is fairly safe if you know the places to go and have good company. As a solo traveller, girls please do check with a local about how safe some areas are. This city has its ups and downs. Public transportation is safe, grab (e-hailing service) are okay too. After 12 am, try to be more careful and stick with your friends if you’re going to a new place. The nightlife here is pretty good. Unless you’re renting a car, then none of this would be an issue. Please remember to have fun! Oh reminder! Malaysia is not LGBTQIA+ friendly AT ALL, so watch out for that in the public.

The city centre is fairly safe and public transportation is easy to use with police officers on duty, however some areas might be dodgy especially after midnight. Snatch theft or pickpocketing might occur near night markets so best to stay vigilant when walking on the streets.

It's safe as long as you take care of your own belongings and don't show off too much. We would not want to attract unnecessary attention. Avoid walking alone in dark alleys at night. There are ladies only designated parking lots in certain malls, or ladies only coach in public transports so make use of them if you are travelling alone

Kuala Lumpur is safe overall. But like most cities, caution is required. Don't walk down empty streets at night. Don't openly flex cash or expensive jewelry on the streets. Don't dress overly provocatively and not expect stares.