The weakest link between the 'world's greatest airport' (sic), its high speed train line to Sentral and some fine hotels.
We were forced to use 'premium' taxis on our last trip as some places exclusively used them and it wasn't as bad as this article suggests.
However they are a visual let-down from the rest of the KL/KUL experience, as a short stay tourist.
I get annoyed by the touts at the airport, too.
Malaysia's 'worst in the world' taxis tarnish image [SMH]
The ads promoting "Malaysia: Truly Asia" aim to welcome visitors with a warm smile to a prosperous and modern nation, so the taxi fleet branded "the worst in the world" can come as a bit of a shock.
Even the locals are not spared the shabby service of unkempt and hostile drivers behind the wheels of decrepit vehicles who refuse to use the meter, overcharge and pick-and-choose which destinations they will travel to.