Studying the Malaysian Railway System
I’m flying to Malaysia tomorrow to speak at FOSS.my and hey, until ten minutes ago I didn’t even bother finding out how to get to the hotel from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Originally I was hoping for a courtesy shuttle from the airport to the hotel since the hotel looks fairly upclass or just grab a taxi. The problem is that there is no courtesy shuttle and I don’t know how and what to instruct the taxi driver. Sure, a printout of Google Maps could help but I didn’t feel too comfortable about it.
So, after searching for ways to get to Mid Valley (where I’m staying) it turns out theres a fancy Train Station there which I can get to by first getting on the KLIA Ekspres from the International Airport to KL Sentral and transfer on to Rawang-Seremban Line, where Mid Valley is the next station.
I think I’ll give this route a try tomorrow and needless to say, I’m going to print this entry and carry it with me. Programmers love to solve problems and finding your way to the hotel in a country that you’ve never been to and can’t speak the language seems to be no exception. Totally looking forward to this mini adventure 
Hey Toru-san, this is what I just did a few hours ago. Sorry was not able to catch up with you at the hotel, woke up too late and rushed to KL Sentral to take the KLIA Ekspres. It was my first time to try it out as my previous trips to KL were usually on a shuttle or someone picking me up. It’s really convenient compared to taking a cab or a hotel shuttle.
Jerome G.
10 Nov 08 at 5:37 pm
Toru-san, hope you enjoy your stay.
stania
10 Nov 08 at 5:52 pm
Guys, theres no need to say “-san”
Colin Charles picked me up from KLIA when I flew into Malaysia so I couldn’t experience the adventure but I’m going to do it tomorrow. Thanks for letting me know Jerome!
Malaysia has been fantastic and I’ll definitely come back for personal vacation.
tmaesaka
10 Nov 08 at 11:13 pm