“Pretty much everywhere I’ve been in KL has no or very limited seating.”
FROM bustling malls and endless cafés, Kuala Lumpur is often praised for its vibrant energy and countless things to do.
But for one visitor, that fast-paced environment came with an unexpected downside — there was simply nowhere to sit and slow down.
A Reddit post highlighting the lack of public seating in Kuala Lumpur has since gone viral.
“Been here a couple of weeks and generally loving it, especially the food. But one thing I’ve found in the places I’ve visited is that there’s nowhere to sit. Walked around a couple of shopping malls, couldn’t find a single place to rest and hang for a bit,” wrote the Reddit user.
He went on to share that he had visited a bookstore in the city, but found himself without a place to sit and relax.
“And literally every book is wrapped in plastic so you couldn’t even if you wanted to. How utterly ridiculous. It’s like everywhere just wants you to look, buy and leave. It’s exhausting,” he added.
The user then compared his experience to Seoul, where he said there were far more opportunities to sit back and unwind.
“Tonnes of bookshops there with cafés attached offering cosy reading spots. Pretty much everywhere I’ve been in KL has no or very limited seating.”
The post quickly gained traction, with other users chiming in; some agreeing, others pushing back.
One commenter said they were “amused” by the complaint, noting that they found Kuala Lumpur more accommodating than Tokyo, where seating can be even harder to come by.
Another Redditor pointed out that the issue is not unique to Malaysia, citing similar experiences in cities such as Beijing.
“It is the same in many other major cities in Asia. Tokyo, Beijing — when your legs are tired and you need a spot to sit and rest for a while, you need to find a café,” the user wrote.
Others also addressed the issue of plastic-wrapped books, explaining that it is a common practice among local retailers to prevent damage, wear and tear, as well as theft, particularly in high-traffic areas where books may otherwise be easily soiled or mishandled.
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