Must-see shopping in Malaysia

  • Borneo Shop

    Kota Kinabalu

    There's a wealth of wildlife and flora books here, all focused on Borneo, plus a few postcards and souvenirs.

  • Shoes Shoes Shoes

    Kuala Lumpur

    This footwear emporium also sells gorgeous accessories and bags as well as clothing by Malaysian designers.

  • Johor Bahru City Square

    Johor Bahru

    A flashy mall with affordable designer shops, cinema, a great food court and some fine restaurant choices.

  • Ipoh Parade

    Ipoh

    Shiny, brand-filled shopping mall in Ipoh's new town, featuring fashion, electronics and a food court.

  • Prangin Mall

    George Town

    A big, modern mall near KOMTAR that has taken over as the hub for shopping downtown.

  • MPH Bookstores

    Melaka City

    This bookshop has the city's best selection of English-language titles.

  • Renai Cafe

    Sarawak

    A general store with packaged noodles, drinks and some grocery items.

  • Straits Quay

    George Town

    As well as shops, this swanky seaside mall built on reclaimed land is home to the Performing Arts Centre of Penang and a couple of decent restaurants and…

  • Royal Selangor

    George Town

    Royal Selangor is the top name in Malaysian pewter; this outlet stocks its current range and holds pewter-making workshops (RM63.60), starting at 11am, 2…

  • Berjaya Times Square

    Kuala Lumpur

    Lacking the glitz of rival malls, Berjaya's mammoth effort is best visited for its entertainment options rather than for any original shopping.

  • Kompleks Kraf Langkawi

    Pulau Langkawi

    Watch demonstrations of traditional crafts and buy any traditional Malaysian product or craft you can imagine at this enormous handicrafts centre. There…

  • Giant B

    Melaka

    While visiting the Botanical Garden, it's worth dropping by this showroom for a local bee-breeding and honey-making demonstration. In the showroom, which…

  • Kea Farm Market

    Cameron Highlands

    Get your hands on produce such as strawberries, sweetcorn and locally grown greens while weaving through stalls that look fit to collapse under the weight…

  • Fuan Wong

    George Town

    This gallery showcases the exquisite fused-glass creations of Penang artist Wong Keng Fuan. Colourful bowls and quirky sculptures are for sale.

  • Johor Premium Outlets

    Johor Bahru

    Home to 130 outlet stores, including Aigner, Bally, Burberry, Calvin Klein, Coach, Ermenegildo Zegna, Furla, Michael Kors, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren and…

  • Kompleks Kraf Kuala Lumpur

    Kuala Lumpur

    A government enterprise, this big complex feels jaded and underused. Still, it’s worth a visit to browse the stalls selling batik prints and fashion, wood…

  • KWC Fashion Mall

    Kuala Lumpur

    This wholesale complex in a modern high-rise block offers bargain bucket local fashion sold in bulk from some 800 dealers.

  • Tan Kok Oo

    George Town

    One of central George Town's many disappearing trades is that of beaded shoe-making, but you can still find Tan Kok Oo practising the craft at the rear of…

  • Bintang Plaza

    Miri

    A modern, multistorey, air-con mall with shops specialising in computers and cameras on the 3rd floor. Rainy-day entertainment comes in the form of…

  • Amcorp Mall

    Malaysia

    Amcorp might not measure up to the area's newer, shinier malls, but it's worth visiting at weekends for its popular flea market. Browse the stalls for…

  • Gee's Original

    Melaka City

    Mr Huang carves and paints fun, witty and colourful handmade wooden clogs, adorned with faces of the day – Donald Trump, Kim Jong-un (whoever is flavour…

  • Handicraft Market

    Kota Kinabalu

    The Handicraft Market sells mostly cheap, mass-produced souvenirs. Offerings include pearls, textiles, jewellery, bamboo goods and seashell crafts (avoid,…

  • Flea Market

    Ipoh

    A busy flea market virtually engulfs the streets surrounding Pi Hotel every Sunday morning.

  • Kuala Kangsar Market

    George Town

    For a taste of old Penang, take an early morning wander through this open-air fresh produce and general goods market that runs behind Chowrasta Bazaar. It…

  • AEON Tebrau City Shopping Centre

    Johor Bahru

    The biggest shopping centre in Johor, it's got a massive Jusco supermarket, cinema, kids' playground and pretty much everything else you can think of. It…

  • Bazaar Buluh Kubu

    Kota Bharu

    Located near Central Market, Bazaar Buluh Kubu is the place to purchase the local handicrafts such as batik, traditional Malay clothing and jewellery that…

  • Isetan

    Kuala Lumpur

    At this vast department store spread over five floors you'll find cosmetics and beauty products, children's wear, menswear and womenswear, including…

  • Ernest Zacharevic x E&O

    George Town

    Like George Town's street art? Then buy a custom print, or perhaps an original piece, from the gallery featuring the work of Ernest Zacharevic, the…

  • Financial Park

    Sabah

    Tragically the modern chrome-and-mirrors Financial Park duty-free mall is trumpeted as Bandar Labuan's number-one 'attraction', aiming to seduce shoppers…

  • Quill Citymall

    Kuala Lumpur

    The department store AEON is the anchor tenant of this newish mall that offers the usual mix of fashion and household goods shops alongside fast food,…

  • Curve

    Malaysia

    This sprawling shopping complex has the full complement of high-street fashion, homewares and electronics, along with fast-food outlets, chain cafes and…

  • Swagger Salon

    George Town

    High-quality T-shirts, sweatshirts and accessories are among the merchandise sold by this local brand emblazoned with the word lansi, meaning 'stuck up'…

  • Jadi Batek Centre

    Kuala Lumpur

    On the tour-bus circuit, this batik goods and Malaysian handicrafts showroom and workshop offers plenty of handmade pieces – colourful and pretty things,…

  • Sam’s Batik House

    George Town

    Nicknamed ‘Ali Baba’s Cave’, this deep trove of silky and cottony goodness is one of the best places in George Town to buy sarongs, batik shirts and…

  • Harriston Boutique

    Kuala Lumpur

    Brave the tour groups being pushed through this chocolate emporium and small-scale production line to sample unusual local variations such as durian…

  • KSL City Mall

    Johor Bahru

    The main drawcard at this large shopping mall with stores, cafes, restaurants and bars is the Tesco supermarket, although it pales in comparison to the UK…

  • Freeport A'Famosa Outlet

    Melaka

    You can find around 80 shops and places to eat at this discount shopping mall outside the main gate to the A'Famosa resort.

  • Sula Perengka Kapit

    Sarawak

    A tiny, Iban-owned handicrafts place (Shop 21) upstairs at the Gelanggang Kenyalang food court off Jln Penghulu Nyanggau.

  • Seremban Prima

    Malaysia

    If you want to escape the humidity, you can do worse than hiding in this modern mall featuring decent chain eats such as Chicken Rice and OldTown White…

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