Malaysia offers visitors a myriad of opportunities to shop, from the latest designer brands and electronic hardware to elegant Malay garments and meticulously hand-crafted wooden baskets. The best places to do modern shopping are in Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Langkawi while those after cultural handicrafts should visit Malacca and the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia.
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Whether you are looking for artsy finds or designer discoveries, KL’s shopping offerings are sure to leave you satisfied. Bukit Bintang is KL’s premier distrct for all things retail-therapy related, but tourists should keep in mind that the city is just teeming with shopping opportunities.
Malaysia is a bubbling, bustling melting-pot of races and religions where Malays, Indians, Chinese and many other ethnic groups live together in peace and harmony. Because of this Malaysia is a gastronomical paradise and home to hundreds of colourful festivals.
As a people, Malaysians are very relaxed, warm and friendly. Geographically, Malaysia is almost as diverse as its culture. 11 states and 2 federal territories (Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya) form Peninsular Malaysia which is separated by the South China Sea from East Malaysia which includes the 2 states (Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo) and a third federal territory, the island of Labuan. *Further information on the country can also be obtained from the Malaysian government's official portal, www.malaysia.gov.my.
As a people, Malaysians are very relaxed, warm and friendly. Geographically, Malaysia is almost as diverse as its culture. 11 states and 2 federal territories (Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya) form Peninsular Malaysia which is separated by the South China Sea from East Malaysia which includes the 2 states (Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo) and a third federal territory, the island of Labuan. *Further information on the country can also be obtained from the Malaysian government's official portal, www.malaysia.gov.my.
