The RuMa Hotel in Kuala Lumpur is a modern oasis celebrating Malaysian heritage

South China Morning Post - Nov 14, 2026

When looking to book a five-star hotel, it’s tempting to play it safe and opt for one of the usual suspects. Brands like Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental, Ritz-Carlton, St Regis, Peninsula and the likes – all wonderful hospitality groups with long histories behind them – have properties in pretty much every single global metropolis these days. It’s becoming increasingly rare to come across an independent five-star hotel that offers the same kind of service and facilities as those well-known...

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