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Rainy day in Malaysia - what's actually open and worth doing

Sudden tropical downpours can ruin an outdoor day. Most lists online recycle the same 5 malls. This generates backups based on what each city actually has, ranked by usefulness and cost.
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FAQ

Q1
Yes, especially if you need to wait out a 90-min tropical downpour. KLCC, Pavilion, Gurney Plaza are clean, food-court-heavy, AC.
Q2
Surge pricing kicks in. Often cheaper to just wait 30 min in a cafe.
Q3
Many are closed on Mondays or have shorter hours. Always check before walking over.