T he first question every expat asks before moving to Kuala Lumpur is almost always the same: where should I live? And if you ask ten different people, you will get ten different answers — all of them genuinely believing their neighbourhood is the best one. The finance guy in KLCC will swear you need to be walking distance from the towers. The family in Mont Kiara cannot imagine living anywhere else. Your colleague who discovered Bangsar three years ago will tell you it changed their life. Here is the truth: all of them are right for different reasons, and wrong for others. This guide helps you figure out which one is right for you. Kuala Lumpur is a city of distinct neighbourhoods — each with its own personality, price point, expat community and practical trade-offs. Unlike Singapore where geography is compact and everything is relatively accessible, KL is a sprawling, car-dependent city where your neighbourhood choice genuinely shapes your daily experience. Getting this decision ...