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Kuala Lumpur Named Southeast Asia's Second-Best City by Oxford Economics
Kuala Lumpur has been named Southeast Asia's second-best city, ranking 135th out of 1,000 global cities by Oxford Economics. The city stands out in economy, human resources, and quality of life. Globally, New York leads the index, followed by London and San Jose.
Kuala Lumpur has been ranked as Southeast Asia's second-best city by Oxford Economics, placing 135th out of 1,000 global cities.
Singapore leads the region at 42nd.
Other Southeast Asian cities in the list include Bangkok at 192nd, Manila at 256th, and Jakarta at 284th.
Globally, New York holds the top spot, followed by London and San Jose.
The Global Cities Index by Oxford Economics covers 1,000 cities across 163 countries, assessing economy, human capital, quality of life, environment, and governance.
Kuala Lumpur ranks 106th in economy, 21st in human resources, and 391st in quality of life.
Singapore leads the region at 42nd.
Other Southeast Asian cities in the list include Bangkok at 192nd, Manila at 256th, and Jakarta at 284th.
Globally, New York holds the top spot, followed by London and San Jose.
The Global Cities Index by Oxford Economics covers 1,000 cities across 163 countries, assessing economy, human capital, quality of life, environment, and governance.
Kuala Lumpur ranks 106th in economy, 21st in human resources, and 391st in quality of life.
