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Shopping in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur Guide
Smile, Save and Enjoy
Situated at the cross roads Asia, shopping in Kuala Lumpur presents the visitor
with the best the region has to offer. An adventure in itself, it offers a
variety of shopping opportunities for both traditional and modern goods. From
traditional handicrafts to fancy souvenirs and the latest designer brands to
cutting-edge electrical appliances, youll find it all in Kuala Lumpur!
 Another
irresistible enticement is the comparatively 'soft' Malaysian Ringgit which
enables tourist dollars to be stretched much further here. The exemption of duty
on certain items has also resulted in more competitive pricing and made shopping
in Malaysia a much more attractive option.
Shopping in Kuala Lumpur promises variety, value and convenience with a
bewildering range of shopping establishments from the ultra modern
air-conditioned shopping malls, to the bazaars and night markets catering for
every taste and budget. High on the shopping list of tourists are pewter, batik,
duty-free items, electrical products, pret-a-porter attire, sportswear and
handicrafts. The Shopping Carnival, an annual sale held in October/November in
Kuala Lumpur and other major cities in Malaysia is an opportune time to pick up
great bargains.
The Shopping Areas - What and Where to Shop in Kuala
Lumpur
There are several principal shopping precincts in the city. For
budget to mid-range shopping, head to Petaling Street (in Chinatown) or Bukit
Bintang to enjoy a wide range of fashion, electronics and other commodities.
KLCC is an upmarket shopping location, known for the Suria KLCC mall nestled
between the Twin Towers while Mid Valley is an exciting one-stop destination for
shopping parked in a strategic area of Kuala Lumpur. There is also the unique
open-air night markets that feature hawker stalls that sell a variety of local
produce, foodstuff, clothing, curios and other items.
 BUKIT
BINTANG AREA I
Shopping At - Pavilion / Bukit Bintang Plaza / Sungei
Wang Plaza / Low Yat Plaza / Imbi Plaza
Bukit Bintang is indisputably one of the city's foremost shopping districts
offering a multitude of merchandise to suit every taste and budget.
Items - jewelry, clothes, fashion accessories, footwear, sports goods,
electrical equipment, watches, camera, mobile phones, IT and computer related
accessories.
 BUKIT
BINTANG AREA II
Shopping At - Pavilion / Lot 10 / KL Plaza / Starhill /
Berjaya Times Square
Offering a mixture of high end and middle level but more towards up-market
styles and a wide selection of world-renowned designer labels and products -
shoes, handbags, fashion wear, jewellery, watches, CDs, art, furnishings, etc.
 JALAN
TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN
Shopping At - Little India / Sogo's / Pertama Complex
Littlie India Caters for - Moslem and Malay clothing, sarong, fabrics,
traditional medicines and herbs, spices, bangles, Indian dresses, exquisite
saris, gold jewellery, beautiful scarves, textiles and carpets, pewter,
brassware, silver tableware, mysterious perfumed oils.
Sogo's and Pertama Complex - designer men's and women's clothes, cosmetics,
shoes, cameras, books to household furnishings, sports gear, handbags to watches
photographic equipment, electronic goods, gold jewellery and souvenirs and more.
 KLCC
- KUALA LUMPUR CITY CENTRE
Suria KLCC
Moving upscale, for designer brands such as Versace, Gucci and Prada to Louis
Vuitton and Christian Dior and more. Nestled between the worlds second tallest
structures, the Petronas Twin Towers, the Suria KLCC shopping mall is a gem,
with its swank shops, cafes and beautiful people.
 MID
VALLEY
Mid Valley Megamall
Offering easy access to people living in Kuala Lumpur or Petaling Jaya, Mid
Valley is known as one of South-East Asias largest shopping mall.
With everything you need and won't need under one roof, its a great way to spend
a whole day in one single Mall.
 CHINATOWN
Petaling Street
Also known as the Petaling Street, it is a vibrant marketplace for
Chinese-centric goods such as medicines and herbs to more contemporary items
like fashion accessories, designer replicas, Gucci winter fur-lined coats even!,
t-shirts, leather goods, jewellery, accessories, also copies of latest
before-release-in-Europe DVD.
 NIGHT
MARKETS OR "PASAR MALAM"
Various Locations
A novel experience for overseas visitors is the night markets or 'pasar malam'
which begin their trading activities in the late afternoon. These open-air
markets feature hawker stalls that sell a variety of local produce, foodstuff,
clothing and cakes, Haggling is a common practice. Street artists and
traditional medicine vendors are an entertaining sight here.
NOTES ON SHOPPING IN K. LUMPUR
Business Hours - Shops generally open from 9.30 am to 7.00
pm while supermarkets and department stores open from 10 am to 10 pm. The bigger
stores also remain open on Sundays.
Currency - The Malaysian Ringgit (RM) is the standard unit, divided into
100 sen (cents). Currency notes are in denominations of RM1, RM2, RM5, RM10,
RM20, RM5O, RM100. Coins are in denominations of 1 sen, 5 sen, 10 sen, 20 sen
and 50 sen
Money Changing - Foreign currency and travellers Cheques may be changed in
all commercial banks during banking hours:
Monday to Fridays 9.30 am to 3.00 pm / Saturdays 9.30 am to 11.30 am
Licensed money changers at the airport, international hotels and within the city
sometimes offer better rates than banks.
Travellers Cheques are also accepted by hotels and major departmental stores but
banks give the best rates.
Credit Cards - Major credit cards are accepted in leading stores, hotels and car
rental agencies.
Tips for Shoppers - It is wise to compare prices before you buy to ensure you
get the best bargains. Prices in the bigger stores are usually fixed although
bargaining is still practised in smaller shops and road side stalls.
Check for the correct voltage in electronic and electrical goods. Malaysia uses
220 volts. Most stores, however, often sell electrical goods without plugs which
may be fitted on request. Most electrical items also carry a one-year warranty,
so please ensure you have your warranty card.
Export of Antiquities - Antiquities may not be exported without a licence from
the Director-General of the Museums Department.
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