Melaka Shopping

As an associate of the AEON Group of Japan, the Jusco department store is among the first international retail outlets operating in Melaka since 1991.

The store is popular with the locals for their households needs and supermarket items, particularly for its Japanese products. It is also popular among Singaporean visitors who normally make their shopping spree here before returning to the island via the North-South highway nearby.

There are ample free car parking for shoppers here. Apart from the Jusco department store, there are also other shopping and dining outlets within the complex such as McDonalds, KFC and many more speciality shops.

For shoppers who want a variety of goods at good value for money, its worth to pay a visit to Jusco Melaka.

What to buy: Household and supermarket items.

What to pay: About average price, go during sale for more bargains.

This large, partly subterranean so-called megamall sits at the foot of St Paul's Hill and so is convenient should you wish to take a wander around some shops after sightseeing. As well as the shops, there's also a large Carrefour hypermarket, cinema complex, entertainment/games area and food court.

I liked this small market which lines the laneway near Christ Church. There is a wide selection of local handicrafts and goods to be bought.

Bargaining is welcomed.

There are also a few small shops in the street with local handicrafts.

What to buy: Local handicrafts, souvenirs.

near the red square you can find some little shops selling souvenirs. you can find all kind of colorful items there, but too bad they're not original. i see the same items for sale in bali and bangkok.

What to buy: mostly decoration items

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on road trip to melaka

stop by taman mini malaysia

have lunch and freshen up

and shop for local souvenirs

What to buy: local handicrafts

tee shirts, key chains with melaka theme

gifts for giveaways

sandals made from cow's hide

melaka cowboy's hat!!!

What to pay: a few dollars to tens of dollars

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Along the Jonker street, you should find stalls that sell magnets and other souvenirs. Just look for stalls selling fridge magnets and/or woodcrafts.

What to buy: Some magnets from Melaka is unique. You can buy magnets that has cultural values, such as handmade magnets that look like a pair of clogs (or better still, terompah) - made of wood. It's small simple, easy to bring back. If there werent any word of melaka (or malacca) written on the magnets you can request the seller to write it down for you.
There are many designs to choose from.

What to pay: 4-6 Ringgit - depends on the size

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The food products sold here are locally produced and very popular with visitors. They include durian paste and dried mangoes.

They also make durian chendol or coconut chendol. But it is not that good.

Only problem is that it is not within the main tourist spots. You have to maybe make a 15 - 20 mins walk from the main town area.

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On Jonker Street, a night market will be set in the evening till late night. The street is closed to traffic and many stalls line up on both sides selling local craft, food, drinks and many more. Also the shops located in this street are open till late hours so this place becomes a shopping paradise for everyone.

What to buy: Local products, food, drinks

What to pay: Most products are rather cheap