Petaling Jaya: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Petaling Jaya, colloquially referred to as "PJ", is a city in Petaling District, in the state of Selangor, Malaysia.

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Now in the cityPetaling Jaya+25°CThunderstorm · sunrise 06:56 AMupdated 09:09 PM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

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Exchange rateRM 4.07per 1 $MYR — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Within two hours

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport≈ 30 min National Museum of Malaysia≈ 30 min Independence Square≈ 30 min Merdeka 118≈ 30 min Malaysian Houses of Parliament≈ 30 min Suria KLCC≈ 35 min

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Essential travel only to partsEssential travel only, and only to part of the country.

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Updated information about global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 1Usual care is enough — no special measures.

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Exercise normal precaution in Malaysia . Some areas have increased risk . Read the entire Travel Advisory. Malaysia is generally a safe destination for travelers. Exercise increased caution on islands and maritime areas off the coast of Eastern Sabah from Kudat in the north to Tawau in the south due to risk of kidnapping .

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Petaling Jaya: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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