To provide a little context, before entering Malaysia, one had spent around 48 hours in Phuket International Airport due to AirAsia refusing to carry Superbunny on the grounds that the chair was 20kg over the specified limit. From asking a few Thai contacts regarding the matter, it seems that...
Whilst visiting Kuala Lumpur, one is staying at the Hilton which is conveniently located opposite KL Sentral railway station which is also an interchange for the citys metro network. Hilton is famous in the world of accessible hotels and this is no exception with its spacious rooms/wetrooms, even a...
Kuala Lumpur is home to a number of transit systems, one of which is the KTM Komuter. This can be used to travel within touching distance of the famous Batu Caves from the heart of KL. As one would expect from Malaysian public transport, a large proportion of stations...
One of Malaysias top attractions is the Batu Caves which is located around 13km north of Kuala Lumpur. Carved into a cliff, the Batu complex contains a variety of Hindi temples with the main draw being the shrine of Murugan. Due to the 272 steps to the entrance, the...
The MRL is part of the KL Monorail system and can be used to reach attractions such as the KL Tower. Akin to the KTM Komuter, wheelchair users should note that it is not very clear as to the location of the wheelchair space. In addition, it appears that...
Perhaps overshadowed by the newer, shinier Petronas Towers in terms of observation decks, the KL Tower stands proud in the heart of the city and provides panoramic views. From KL Sentral, one can take the MRL and then walk around 20 minutes. Wheelchair users should note that drop kerbs...
Compared to many cities in South East Asia, rolling around the centre of Kuala Lumpur is pretty easy as a wheelchair user. As one mentioned, drop kerbs are a little hit and miss, however it seems that you are never too far away from accessible public transportation including the...
Malaysia wasn’t exactly famous for its semi-high speed train service, that was until 2010 with the introduction of the KTM Intercity. Over the next 15 years (and more), the entirety of the West Coast Line was upgraded to allow for semi-high speed trains starting in December 2025. This made...
