KL ranked second-best city in Southeast Asia by Oxford Economics


SHAH ALAM: Kuala Lumpur has been crowned the second greatest city in the Southeast Asian region in the Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2024.

The latest list places the city at the 135th spot out of 1,000 cities globally, with Singapore leading the region at 42nd in the index. Other key cities in Southeast Asia mentioned include Bangkok, Thailand at 192nd, followed by Manila, Philippines at 256th and Jakarta, Indonesia at 284th.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Sort out your S'gor issues and broken UEC promise before taking a swipe at MCA, Dr Wee tells DAP's Liew
Road collapse at roundabout disrupts Sandakan-Lahad Datu link
EIA procedures follow certified standards, says DOE
162ha of Kota Belud padi fields to be irrigated in time for planting season
PM Anwar back in Permatang Pauh ahead of Aidiladha celebration
Senior citizen charged with raping teen stepdaughter
Cable theft disrupts northern sector ETS and KTM Komuter services
Rollout of new passport postponed
One Malaysian killed in Philippine building collapse, Wisma Putra confirms
Military exercises to follow strict safety, coordination measures, says NSC

Others Also Read