What to do at Kampung Baru in Kuala Lumpur

Old and new meet in the courtyard of Rumah Limas where one can see a traditional Malay wooden house against the backdrop of modern skyscrapers.

This might come as a surprise for some, but the oldest residential area in Kuala Lumpur is actually located in the heart of the modern city itself. We are referring to Kampung Baru, of course.

Founded in 1899, Kampung Baru is still very much a traditional Malay kampung today. Despite the rapid modernisation of the other surrounding neighbourhoods, one can still find heritage buildings in the Malay enclave. It’s also a fantastic foodie destination!