Kuala Lumpur
Federal Territory and City in List, Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory and City Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Other transcription(s) • Chinese 吉隆坡 • Tamil கோலாலம்பூர் • Jawi کوالا لومڤور Clockwise from top left: Petronas Twin Towers, Petaling Street, Jamek Mosque and Gombak/Klang river confluence, National Monument, National Mosque, skyline of Kuala Lumpur. Centre: Kuala Lumpur Tower Flag Seal Nickname(s): KL, Garden City of Lights Motto(s): Bersedia Menyumbang Bandaraya Cemerlang (English: Ready to Contribute towards an Excellent City ) Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia Coordinates: 3°8′N 101°41′E / 3.133°N 101.683°E / 3.133; 101.683 Coordinates: 3°8′N 101°41′E / 3.133°N 101.683°E / 3.133; 101.683 Country Malaysia Administrative Areas List Damansara Seputeh Segambut Kepong Kuala Lumpur City Centre Setiawangsa Bandar Tun Razak Sungai Besi Establishment 1859 [1] Granted city status 1 February 1972 Granted Federal Territory 1