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Shopping
Shopping in Kuala Lumpur promises variety, value and convenience.
There is a bewildering range of shopping establishments
catering to every taste and budget, these include modern
air-conditioned shopping malls, department stores, handicraft
centres, duty-free shops, bazaars and nightmarkets.
Among the items high on the shopping list of tourists
are pewter, batik, duty free items, electrical products,
pret-a-porter attire, sportswear and handicrafts.
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.
The Shopping Carnival, an annual sale held in March/April
in Kuala Lumpur and other major cities in Malaysia is
an opportune time to pick up great bargains. There are
several principal shopping precincts in the city. The
most popular is the area bounded by Jalan Cheng Lock,
Jalan Ampang, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman , Petaling Street,
Jalan H.S.Lee and Bangsar
Jalan Bukit Bintang
Bukit Bintang is indisputably one of the city's
foremost shopping districts offering a multitude of merchandise
to suit every taste and budget. The cities major shopping
outlets are located in this area namely Sungei Wang Plaza,
Bukit Bintang Plaza, Imbi Plaza, Lot 10, Starhill Plaza
and Kuala Lumpur Plaza.
Bukit Bintang Plaza
One of KL's oldest shopping centres, Bukit Bintang Plaza
still attracts the crowds with its offerings of Iocal
and international goods comprising clothes, fashion accessories,
footwear, sports goods, electrical equipment, pharmaceutical
products, computers and furniture.
Sungei
Wang Plaza
Integrated with the adjacent Bukit Bintang Plaza, Sungei
Wang Plaza is a magnet for all shoppers in the city. This
perennially popular shopping centre houses many retail
outlets offering an incredible assortment of goods catering
for all tastes and budgets.
Low Yat Plaza
Shopping Centre
A stylish and well-integrated shopping mall, Low Yat Plaza
jons the cream of favourite retail and entertainment establishments
in the heart of Bukit Bintang offering a spectrum of fashion,
food and family recreation as well as thematic concepts.
The conceptual themes encompasses BB Chinatown and Computer
City which offers the latest in computer paraphernalias.
Alongside Low Vat Plaza is the reintroduction of BB Park
which brings to life the wonderful yester-years and fond
memories. BB Park features an outdoor beer garden, pizzaria,
a food village, a tantalizing menu of local
and international cuisines, local handicraft stalls and
a potpourri of cultural performances nightly.
Imbi Plaza
Located beside Sungei Wang Plaza along Jalan Imbi, this
is the place for those who are interested in computer
hardware and software. Take your time to check out the
latest computer products at the numerous shops here.
Lot 10
This huge shopping mall with its distinctive green and
blue striped facade caters to upmarket shoppers. Shoppers
will have no problem finding their favourite branded designer
items. lsetan is the anchor tenant.
Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman
This stretch of road is flanked on both sides by pre-war
buildings whose interesting facades have been preserved
and re-adapted for modern businesses, mostly retailing.
Walk through the archways of these shops for an immersion
into a shopping and cultural experience that goes back
several decades. Major shopping centres within this area
are :
Sogo
A major landmark along Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, the
Sogo Department Store is modern and well patronised for
its quality goods. The selective tenant mix includes fashion
boutiques, house-hold furnishing,
shoes stores, travel agencies, gift shops, cosmetic counters,
jewellers and restaurants.
Pertama Complex
One of the earlier shopping complexes in the city, it
has mid to budget priced items such as sportswear, shoes,
handbags, watches, photographic equipment and electronic
goods. One of the older shopping centres in town, this
complex caters to those looking for budget priced items.
Globe Silk Store, Kamdar and Tang Ling
These stores, located along Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman,
offer affordable shopping for those on a budget. Popular
items are adults apparel, children's clothes, textiles,
furnishing and bric-a-brac
Nightmarkets
Lorong Tuanku Abdul Rahman is closed to traffic between
5pm - 10pm every Saturday and transforms into a night
market where petty traders and hawkers sell an assortment
of goods in the open air. The nightmarkets offers visitors
an interesting place to walk through and perhaps pick
up some casual attire, local products, clothing as well
as sample some local delicacies.
Jalan Masjid
India
Running parallel to Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, this street
is lined by shops selling- Indian items such as sarees,
sandlewood oil, bangles, silver anklets, gold jewellery,
brassware and Indian silver tableware. Other items include
religious materials, handicrafts, herbs and perfumed oils.
Jalan Sultan / Jalan Tun H.S.
Lee
UDA-Ocean
Located near the Klang Bus Station, it offers a wide range
of apparel, shoes, handbags and textiles at reasonable
prices.
S & M Plaza
Located along the intersection of Jalan Tun H.S. Lee and
Jalan Cheng Lock, this complex is another attraction of
KL's Chinatown with its many little shops offering a variety
of goods from hair ornaments to clothings, textiles, shoes
and handbags. There are also gift shops, music shops,
bookshops and toy stores.
Sinarkota
Easily accessible from the Pudu Raya bus station, Sinarkota
showcases a full range of quality goods from luggage to
household products, children's paraphernalia, shoes, pharmaceutical
products, watches, textiles and accessories.
Petaling Street
Located at the heart of KL's bustling Chinatown, Petaling
Street is the place to head for those who are interested
in experiencing the excitement of bargaining for their
purchases. Its popular night market is a daily feature.
This is a good place to purchase Chinese artifacts like
figurines, incense-holders, paintings, joss-sticks and
bric-a-brac. Other interesting items include herbs for
traditional remedies and sweetmeats. Aged craftsmen at
work in their shophouses can be seen producing goods such
as lanterns, tinware and calligraphy items along the streets.
Shops here stock a variety of textiles, clothes, shoes
and handbags. Petaling Street is also known for its jewellery
shops with their fascinating variety of beautifully crafted
gold items set with priceless gemstones
Jalan
Raja Chulan / Jalan Conlay
Close to KL Tower, the Weld is known for its fashionable
boutiques, optical shops, textile retail outlets and perfumeries.
Cultural Craft Complex
A handicraft complex at Jalan Conlay, it houses top names
in local handicrafts. Here, you can look out for that
chic batik outfit, ponder over the variety of home decor
items, or delight in finding the perfect gift to bring
back home.
On the ground floor of the complex, you can dabble in
some paints and wax to create your own batik piece. At
the far end of the landscaped grounds is the artists'
colony where you can see artists at work or buy their
paintings.
The complex is equipped with visitor facilities, including
telephone booths and a restaurant.
Jalan Ampang / Jalan Tun Razak
Located within KL's diplomatic enclave the Jalan Ampang
and Jalan Tun Razak area is served by prestigious shopping
complexes that boast international names as well as quality
local products. Shoppers looking for upmarket merchandise
will find numerous outlets here.
Suria KLCC
Located in the ultra-modern Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC)
the Suria Shopping Complex tops the list as one of the
city's trendiest and classiest shopping complex. Bright
and cheery with a stylised logo of the sun from which
it gets its name, Suria's neighbour is the majestic Petronas
Twin Towers, currently the tallest in the world.
Within the Suria's gleaming multi-level floors are specialty
shops, department stores, fashion boutiques, designer
fashion houses, jewellers and duty-free shops bursting
with an enormous range of products.
Ampang
Park Shopping Complex
Situated across the road from City Square and Ampang Plaza,
the Ampang Park Shopping Complex is one of KL's earliest
shopping centres. This is reflected in the fine and extensive
assortment of goods and services offered, of which photographic
items, costume accessories and apparel appeal to its shoppers.
City Square
Comprising a hotel, office building and shopping complex,
City Square caters for the varied needs of the modern
shopper. The shopping complex is situated at the bustling
junction of Jalan Ampang and Jalan Tun Razak. Within its
2 million sq ft of commercial area is a wide range of
shops which include beauty salons, art galleries, exclusive
boutiques and travel agencies.
Jalan Cheng Lock / Jalan Pudu
Within walking distance of the Pudu Raya bus station,
the lively Jalan Cheng Lock area has become the focus
of shoppers who like to enjoy a mixed range of retail
establishments - from shopping complexes to pre-war shophouses.
Go there for an absorbing atmosphere as well as for some
wonderful shopping.
Kota Raya
In the vicinity of Chinatown, Kota Raya has a wide range
of shoes, handbags, clothing and textiles.
Central
Market
Formerly Kuala Lumpur's principal 'wet-market', this bazaar-style
arts and crafts centre offers a wide variety of works
on sale by local artists and craftsmen. You can have your
portrait sketched, or browse through souvenirs on display
or visit a traditional medicine shop.
Shaw
Parade
Located at Jalan Changkat Thamby Dollah in Pudu, Shaw
Parade attracts a steady stream of shoppers with its range
of photographic equipment, videos, home decor and specialty
items.
Bangsar - Jalan Maarof / Jalan
Telawi
Bangsar
The affluent suburb of Bangsar has emerged in recent years
as a popular shopping centre for its large expatriate
community and the local residents. Bangsar is centrally
located between the city and the municipality of Petaling
jaya, a mere 15-minute drive from the city centre. There
are two modern shopping complexes, boutiques and attractively
decorated shops selling a wide range of products such
as antiques, furniture, textiles, cosmetics, household
items, electrical goods and sports wear.
Apart from shopping complexes, Bangsar's appeal also lies
in the wide choice of dining outlets and entertainment
spots available, making it a magnet for social gatherings
especially in the evenings. |
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