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Kulai

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Updated Thursday, October 29, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Kulai month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Kulai are typically February, July and August, with average daytime highs around 30–30°C. March is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low 23°C), and November the wettest (about 340 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January28.723.12888.5
February29.623.11219.8
March30.523.320310.2
April30.223.52699.3
May30.024.13029.1
June29.523.92528.9
July29.624.01889.6
August29.523.72199.4
September29.523.52318.9
October29.823.42948.4
November29.223.23407.3
December28.923.23018.3

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People and places shaping Kulai

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Research updated Sunday, September 27, 2026
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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1892

    Kulai was wild jungle until Huang Guo Mao arrived in 1892, returning to China to recruit Chinese laborers to clear the land and establish the first settlement.

  2. Documented history · 1902

    In 1902, Tan Yoke Fong arrived from Southern China and pioneered the New Town (Xin Jie Chang), followed by Fu Wen Zhang from Malacca who developed 4,000 acres in the area.

  3. Documented history · 1937

    In 1937, two rows of double-storey brick shophouses were constructed by Fu Teck Hui and Fu Teck Nan.

  4. Documented history · 1941

    During World War II in 1941, retreating British forces burned down the shophouses before incoming Japanese troops bombed and destroyed the remaining town center, which was rebuilt with two-storey wooden shophouses following the Japanese surrender.

  5. Establishment of the First Settlement · 1892

    Huang Guo Mao arrived in 1892, returning to China to recruit Chinese laborers to clear the land and establish the first settlement.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Mawi

    Wikidata records Kulai as this person's place of birth. Malaysian singer, actress, director, screenwriter, producer and radio presenter (born 1981).

  • Penny Tai

    Winner of Best Composer (爱疯了) at Taiwanese Golden Melody Awards 2006 (金曲奖).

  • Firdhaus Farmizi

    Singer-songwriter

Historical figures

  • Huang Guo Mao

    Arrived in Kulai in 1892 and recruited Chinese laborers to clear the land and establish the first settlement.

  • Tan Yoke Fong

    Arrived in Kulai in 1902 from Southern China and pioneered the New Town.

  • Fu Wen Zhang

    Developed 4,000 acres in the Kulai area following his arrival from Malacca.

Local business and employers

  • E-Home Kulai

    Offers accommodation, free bicycles, a garden, shared lounge, and terrace in Kulai.

  • RJ Hotel Kulai

    Hotel providing lodging services in Kulai, located approximately 40 km from Singapore Zoo.

  • Country Inn

    Hotel accommodation located at Jalan Kenanga 29/7, Indahpura, Kulai.

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Kulai, in brief

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02 · History

How Kulai took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Kulai

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Kulai

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Kulai

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Kulai

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Kulai

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08 · Questions

Questions about Kulai

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kulai

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Kulai located and what are its coordinates?

Kulai is situated in Malaysia at geographic coordinates 1.6561, 103.6032, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Kulai?

Kulai has a recorded population of approximately 63,762 and observes the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Kulai?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Kulai include MS-MY, English, Chinese, TA, TE, ML, PA, Thai, with MYR used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Kulai?

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