Kuala Lumpur provides a colourful mixture of cultures and a warm weather. “The Gateway” to Asia is also a major travel hub. The budget airline network, and the extensive bus connections help to get the most out of lecture-free days.
Malaysia is also a fast growing market for multinational European companies that are opening operations in the country. It has turned into a strong exporter of semiconductors and other electronic products.
The capital is well known of its shopping malls, with brand clothes/ electronics/ etc. at bargain prices compared to those of Europe. When one wishes to dig deeper in the local culture, there are lots of exotic cuisines and shops: Malay, Chinese, Indian, Thai, etc.