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Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia
Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur
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Batu Ferringghi, Gurney Drive and Georgetown: Drop by in Penang Island
sklc
  • By sklc on August 13, 2003
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  • Map of Penang Island - Malaysia
    Map of Penang Island
    by sklc
    You can find so much to shop in Penang and eat as well! If you're observant, you'll realise that there is a free shuttle bus service which takes you en route through the main spots in town. This little island is simply an experience to remember!

    You should look out for local craft like the weaved ware (baskets, mats, hats etc), pottery, cloth (silk and dhurries), pewter (the most famous is Royal Selangor Pewter) and traditional costumes (even for children).

    Spend about RM500 and you will have souvenirs and gifts for all your friends and relatives at home as well

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  • Theme: Local Craft
  • Directions: Penang is easy to move around by bus! Certain areas are also just a walking distance from the other. But rent a car if you think you'll be shopping a lot! Parking is cheap on the island.
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    Central Market: Souvenirs
    worm_star
  • By worm_star on September 9, 2002
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  • Pasar Seni (Central Market) - Malaysia
    Pasar Seni (Central Market)
    by worm_star
    Central Market tantalise visitors with their sheer variety of products and the lure of attractive prices.

    Pewter, ratan products, batik, etc.

    From $0.50 for postcards to $50 for pewters.

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  • Theme: Local Craft
  • Directions: Take the LRT and stop at the Pasar Seni station.
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    Central Market Kota Bahru: one of the most colourful markets in Malaysia
    martin78
  • By martin78 on September 29, 2002
  • Malaysia Page by martin78
  • Malaysia Shopping
    by martin78
    The central market in Kota Bahru is a three storey building which contains fruit market, fish market and a lot of small shops where you can buy everything from sarongs and cloth to medicine and books.
    There is so much to see !

    The fruit market is fantastic, there are so many different sorts of fruit to test. Rambutans, giant grapefruits, melons and many other of which I do not even know the name.

    Up to you, but don't forget to bargain for more expensive items

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  • Theme: Other
  • Address: central Kota Bahru
  • Directions: near central bus station
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    Chinatown: Be in Armani...Be in Chinatown
    KissRizz
  • By KissRizz on February 4, 2007
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  • Bargainers Heaven@petaling street - Malaysia
    Bargainers Heaven@petaling
    street
    by KissRizz
    Also known as Chinatown, Petaling Street is one of Kuala Lumpur's most popular tourist destinations. In the evenings, a line of stalls come to live in front of the pre-war shops, offering products of every description, from fake leather goods to the obligatory "Dunhill" watches. The area attracts many locals and visitors in search of bargain items, including inexpensive dresses, shoes, fabrics and souvenirs. It transforms itself into a bustling and lively night market when part of the road is closed to traffic at about 6pm.

    This place is the place where I can get alot of cheap things.T-shirts,souvenirs and anything you can get here.You don't have to worry about getting the rain because Chinatown at Petaling street is covered.It is definately at this place where you can bargain and get all the cheap prices things here.
    Have fun...

    im really bad at bargain...but heaven for Good bargainers..

  • Theme: Other
  • Address: Petaling street
  • Directions: You can take the LRT to get here.There are 4 types of LRT in Malaysia.There are Star LRT,Putra LRT,KL Monorel,and KTM LRT.Remember take the STAR LRT because olny this LRT will lead you to Petaling...
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    Chinatown's sunday night street market: Fake everything for sale in Kuala Lumpur
    JohnEric1979
  • By JohnEric1979 on May 2, 2003
  • Malaysia Page by JohnEric1979
  • Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia
    Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur
    by JohnEric1979
    The Sunday night market in Kuala Lumpur's chinatown is full of faux and bootlegged stuff that can be haggled for and bought for very cheap.

    Faux brand name clothing and accessories, bootlegged CD's and DVD's, etc. are all available for very cheap. It's also a good place to buy mobile phone batteries and chargers.

    Haggle and you shouldn't have to pay more than a few USD$ for anything there.

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  • Theme: Other
  • Address: Stalls run through the streets of Chinatown
  • Directions: Go to Chinatown and it's impossible to miss.
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    Chinese medicine shop: Chinese medicine shop
    l_joo
  • By l_joo on December 27, 2004
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  • Malaysia Shopping
    by l_joo
    Chinese medicine shop is a must for tourists to see some of our locals' way of self DIY healing. Many of us like to go to Chinese medicine shop to buy medicines for all purposes. Most Chinese medicine shop sells also cigarettes, for healthy purposes as well I guess.

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    Fiona Exclusive: Hot to buy Textile and curtain
  • By hsunleong on November 17, 2008
  • Malaysia Page by hsunleong
  • Malaysia Shopping
    by hsunleong
    Emerge as one of the biggest in providing wide range of textile and curtain products in Nilai-3 Wholesale centre. Beautiful shop! High class!

    By judging to the shop outlook, don't be surprise to know that some of the items only sell from range RM15 and up to few hundreds. Unbelievable

    RM100

  • Theme: Local Craft
  • Address: Nearby the Textile walk 3
  • Website: http://www.nilai-3.com/Conventional-textile-store-transform-into-new-era-store.html
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    Holiday Plaza (name of mall): Designer brands Grade A goods - Johor Bahru
    vyxxyn
  • Updated By vyxxyn on March 3, 2005
  • Malaysia Page by vyxxyn
  • Non-authentic goods in Johor Bahru, Malaysia - Malaysia
    Non-authentic goods in Johor
    Bahru, Malaysia
    by vyxxyn
    It's not a shop but a shopping mall. Kinda nondescript, if you don't know where I mean, get into a cab and any local driver will know where to take you. It's close to the checkpoint. This is the "copy centre" of Malaysia. Not many tourists know about this place as 99% of shoppers there are the Malaysian locals. You can find scores of shops selling bootleg DVDs and games (computer, Gameboy, Xbox and PS2). In addition several shops along the 2nd storey sell high quality designer replicas - bags, apparel, watches, belts, trinkets etc. I am referring to grade As - highest quality. This particular shop pictured specializes in wrist watches. It has non-authentic Patek Philippe, LV etc. Precise automatic movement, water resistance, and look just like the real thing. It has replica designer bags as well, but slightly inferior quality in comparison to other shops because if you look carefully, many pieces are slightly tarnished. Bring along your bargaining skills. This mall sucks in terms of food. Other than KFC there is a Roibo snack bar and little else. Would suggest you have your meal before shopping here, you'll be needing the energy anyway!

    Bootlegs, and excellent quality non-authentic designer goods.

    Please note this building has no name on the exterior (or I must have missed it). It is adjacent to a newer looking high-rise building with a big Parkson Grand logo. When you see that logo, it is not that building, it is the shabby-looking building next to it, main entrance is past the KTV lounge.

    Limited to how many goods you can carry! (Or dare to carry without getting caught by customs officers!)

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  • Theme: Other
  • Address: Holiday Plaza is in Century Garden, JB 80250
  • Directions: Don't know, I took a cab. Short taxi ride from City Square, about RM$5.00 (which is about US$1.50).
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    Jalan jalan jer: Jalan jalan jer
    l_joo
  • By l_joo on November 18, 2004
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  • Malaysia Shopping
    by l_joo
    Jalan jalan jer is local Malay words meaning just to stroll around without buying, just walk, just look around to enjoy the street or to have peoples look at you. Jalan jalan jer is very common in Malaysia and probaly everywhere globally.

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    KL CC: Shopping center in Petronas twin towers
    Pierangelo
  • By Pierangelo on July 2, 2004
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