Shopping in Kuala Lumpur
promises variety, value, and convenience. There is a bewildering range of shopping establishments catering to every
taste and budget, which includes modern shopping malls, department stores, handicraft centers, and duty-free shopping.
Experience the novelty of shoppinjg in the open-air night markets or Pasar Malam, where haggling is a common practice.
From branded items to ethnic bric-a-brac, the city will dazzle you. The Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival from July to September is a shopping
experience not to be missed as it offers a whole range of goods at competitive prices.
• Suria KLCC, Petronas Twin Towers
• Mid Valley Mega Mall, Lingkaran Syed Putra
• Lot 10 Shopping Center, Bukit Bintang
• Bangsar Shopping Center, Bangsar
• Bangsar Village, Bangsar
• One Utama, Bandar Utama
• Ther Curve, Damansara Perdana
• Sunway Pyramid, Bandar Sunway
• Berjaya Times Square, Jalan Imbi
• Starhill Shopping Center, Jalan Bukit Bintang
• Sungai Wang Plaza, Jalan Bukit Bintang
• Bukit Bintang Plaza, Jalan Bukit Bintang
• Maju Junction Mall, Jalan Sultan Ismail
• Central Market, Pudu
• The Mall, Jalan Putra
• The Weld, Jalan Raja Chulan
• Imbi Plaza, Jalan Imbi
Petaling Street / Chinatown
The Chinatown of KL teems with stalls and people. Shop for watches, bags, wallets, jeans, t-shirts, and all manner of bric-a-brac. Locals flock here for the fruits, Chinese cakes, cookies, and delicious and mouth-watering hawker food such as claypot chicken rice, "Lok Lok" (various seafood and meats cooked in hot boiling water and served with various dipping sauces), grilled fish and seafood, etc. Other than shopping, one should not miss trying out the local delights here.
Outside the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple nearby are stalls selling garlands and strings of sweet smelling jasmine. The strong smell of Chinese traditional herbs and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee fill the air.
Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman
The grande dame of KL shopping, in the days before modern complexes took the city by storm. Many established names like GS Gill, P. Lal, and PH Henry chose to remain when others moved out. The shops along this stretch offer a wide range of fabrics and textiles, imported leather goods, bags and luggages, carpets, sports goods, and winter clothing. Narrow alleys between the shops offer a fantastic range of clothing material at irresistible bargain prices. Other established names offer a fine collection of silver and crystalware. Sogo Shopping Complex and Maju Junction Mall are located along this stretch.
Jalan Masjid India / Little India
The neighborhood around the Indian Muslim mosque known as "Little India" to the locals, is filled with numerous wholesale and retail outlets offering a wide range of Indian goods. Boutiques, restaurants, textile shops, and hawker stalls contributing to the exotic tapestry. This is the place to find traditional Indian finery such as sarees, lenghas, kurtas, and dhotis as well as a variety of adornments. A sprinkling of Malay boutiques displaying traditional wear can also be found. Streetside entertainers vie for attention with blaring Bollywood music as the pungent scents of spices and curries; and heady sweet incense assail your senses.
Laman Seni / Kuala Lumpur Art Market
A monthly Arts and Crafts Bazaar, held every first Saturday in the vicinity of the National Theater and National Art Gallery at Jalan Tun Razak. It showcases the works of local artists and artisans. Interact with them during the demonstrations, hands-on art projects and art appreciation sessions. Traditional wayang kulit performances or shadow puppetry are held in the night.
Flea Markets and International Bazaar
• Weekend flea market at Amcorp Mall
• Mont Kiara Flea Market
• Bangsar Shopping Center International Bazaar
Batik
Malaysia is famed for its batik, a versatile fabric featuring hand-painted or block motifs available in traditional and contemporary designs. Choose from the beautiful range of sarongs, pareos, shirts, dresses, and scarves in precious silk and colorful cottons. They are also available as cushion covers, napkins, and place mats.
Silver
Malaysian silver has been fashioned into beautiful filigree jewelry available in a range of intricate adornments such as brooches, necklaces, and earrings. Silver tableware includes beautifully crafted tea-sets, trays, and bowls.
Pewterware
Exquisitely crafted pewterware is available as beer mugs, goblets, tea and coffee sets, picture frames, clocks, vases, and other decorative items.
Woodcarvings
Kuala Lumpur offers a range of fascinating woodcarvings, including the aboriginal woodcarvings of the Orang Asli or indigenous people of Peninsula Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak in East Malaysia.
Pottery and Ceramic
These beautifully crafted pieces come mainly from the states of Sabah and Sarawak, and Perak. Sarawak pottery is easily distinguished by their unmistakeable ethnic markings and come in a range of vases big and small. Those from the village of Sayong in Perak, usually black in color, were originally used as receptacles for holding water. A drink of water from the labu as they are called, is cool and refreshing. However, they are now also fashioned as vases.
Weaved Pandanus Products
Products made from Pandanus or woven screwpine leaves make beautiful gifts and souvenirs. They include practical and elegant bags which come in a variety of designs and colors. There are also floor mats, table mats, trinket boxes, and gift boxes in attractive contemporary designs.
Songket
Songket is Malaysian brocade that is intricately handwoven with silver and gold threads. Rich and heavily embroidered, the cloth makes superb evening gowns. Songket handbags and purses also available.