Getting around Greater KL

The APRICOT 2025 venue is the M World Hotel Petaling Jaya adjacent to the Bandar Utama MRT station on the MRT Laluan Kajang line. This line goes directly to city centre Kuala Lumpur, most notably the TRX Mall. Kuala Lumpur’s MRT system is extensive, making getting around the city quite straightforward. Note that the MRT can be very busy at peak hours (morning and evening commute). Also note that the MRT has women-only designated areas on the coaches.

If you plan to use the MRT to visit locations across KL, myRAPID Pulse app is an essential addition to your application collection on your mobile device. It has the MRT and LRT map (Klang Valley Integrated Transit Map) and a useful route planner, plus the usual additions of any travel app. Tickets can be bought for individual journeys but it is much easier to buy the MYrapid Touch’n’Go travel card, costing MYR10, which you then top up sufficiently for your upcoming travel. You can top up this card at any of the ticket machines, or the counters at each MRT station.

Otherwise, Grab is the commonly used ride-share app, which offers a range of transport options from motorbike (check your travel insurance!) all the way up to Grab Premium for something more luxurious. You can also use taxis but have cash ready as credit cards are not accepted. Be aware that traffic in Greater KL is slow moving, so it is worth checking if you can get to your destination more efficiently using the MRT.