3.1493° N, 101.6969° E
KUALA LUMPUR
Most Famous People Born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Notable people
- 341
- Peak decade
- 1990s
- Median birth year
- 1977
- Most distinctive
- Badminton 43.7×
One face per decade — the most globally famous figure born in Kuala Lumpur during each.
Notable Births by Decade
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What Kuala Lumpur Is Known For
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Actor is Kuala Lumpur's biggest profession — 14% of all notables (48).
Kuala Lumpur over-indexes on badminton — 43.7× the global rate.
Kuala Lumpur under-produces politician — only 0.5× the global rate.
Profession Mix Over Time
Each band shows a profession family's share of Kuala Lumpur's notable births by decade. Hover the chart for the breakdown at any decade.
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0062 MODEL
Nasha Aziz
Born 1971
0084 MODEL
Felixia Yeap
Born 1976
0114 MODEL
Samantha Schubert
1969 - 2016
0152 MODEL
Sarah Hildebrand
Born 1990
0154 MODEL
Julia Ziegler
Born 1973
0160 MODEL
Carey Ng
Born 1989
0279 MODEL
Sherine Wong
Born 1979
0299 MODEL
Nithya Shree
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