Looking for feedback from those who have flown Skyteam to Malaysia recently.

I have a 50/50 chance of needing to make a last minute business trip to Malaysia, leaving Monday evening or Tuesday from BOS. Final destination is Penang, but I'm only interested in getting KUL, since flights from there to Penang are numerous and shouldn't be a problem. Return is expected to be from DXB. I am Silver on DL, no status with other airlines.

Northwest/KLM through AMS looks like it may be the best bet. Only one stop (two if I go through DTW), with 9-12 hours in AMS to work, sleep, sightsee. KE looks like a possibility but with at least two stops.

Any thoughts?