Malaysia Safety as 28F

I just arrived in KL yesterday. Staying in Chinatown right near Petaling. I planned for 2 more days in KL, 3 in George Town, 3 in Langkawi.

Would like to hear from women travellers who have been to Malaysia.

I have travelled 22 countries solo. This is the first time ever I am considering scrapping my plans and leaving to a different country. In KL, the male to female ratio is extremely noticable to me so far and i’m getting a lot of stares (and I’ve been to India where they’re known to stare… i’m finding it even more uncomfortable and unnerving here in KL). The ratio is bad during the day but even worse at night. I’m not staying out crazy late, even walking back to my hostel from the LRT around 8pm I see no women.

I’ve read on reddit that harassment/stares/catcalling by men is common here. One user said it’s the same in George Town and Langkawi. I know Malaysia is known to be safe but the discomfort I have felt is soiling my experience. I was even filmed selfie-mode by a man today and he turned the camera back when I noticed.

Thoughts on this issue and has anyone felt the same? Should I expect it to be better once I leave KL or should I cut my losses and head somewhere else? Would cost me ~300CAD to relocate for the remaining 6 days. Not terrible, but i’m a budget backpacker lol. I don’t want to feel this uncomfortable for my whole 10 days here if it won’t change much by location.

Going to sleep on it and would appreciate any insight. Thanks !