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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Shila Amzah
Born 1990
Kamahl
Born 1934
Victor Wong (singer)
Born 1972
Tiz Zaqyah
Born 1988
Awie
Born 1968
Sheila Majid
Born 1965
Jaclyn Victor
Born 1978
Alif Satar
Born 1990
Sean Ghazi
Born 1969
Abby Abadi
Born 1977
Vince Chong
Born 1979
Alvin Anthons
Born 1976
Zamani Ibrahim
Born 1971
Aril (entertainer)
Born 1985
Fairuz Hussein
Born 1965
Azlina Aziz
Born 1962
Ahmad Zamil
Born 1978