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MALAYSIA TRAVEL GUIDE - SHOPPING

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Picture choosen by: Ms.yuwei zhou Shopping in Malaysia Shopper's paradise- Malaysia where offers you a true adventure of discovery. Located at the crossroads of Asia, it presents visitors the best that the region has. It offers you all you expect from shopping: rare treasures of the orient, branded designer goods, and even intricate local handicarfts. The malaysia Ringgit exchange is comparatively lower, thus shopping prices in Malaysia are competitive for most of visitors.

there are plenty of choices for you to go shopping: one-stop multi-story shopping mall, sidewalk stalls, bazaars, and night market (pasar malam). There is certainly no shortage of places to shop.Malaysia's tax havens are Pulau Langkawi and Labuan. Duty free areas are also found at Rantau Panjang and Pengkalan Kubur in Kelantan, and Padang Besar and Bukit Kayu Hitam in Kedah.

An interesting mix of duty free shops can also be found at city centers and airports in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, and Penang. The things that are uniquely Malaysia are handicrafts of local origin. They range from intricate silver, brass, and pewter items to pottery and rattan. The bold designs and dazzling colors of Malaysian Batik set it apart from others within the region.

Kuala Lumpur is a shopping mecca for clothes, electronics, computer goods and much more, with very competitive prices by any standard. Traditional Malaysian fabrics (batik) are a popular souvenir. The cheapest place to easily buy ethnic souvenirs (especially wood-based) is in Kuching, East Malaysia, and the most expensive place is in the major, posh KL shopping centres.

In general shops open from 10.30AM till 9.30PM in the large cities. They open and close for business earlier in the smaller towns and rural areas. Other Malaysia Travel Guides General Information Festival Accommodation Getting There Stay Safe and Healthy Public Holidays Key Facts Duty Free Shopping Food and Drink City Guide Getting Around Communication Things To Do

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Bus to Malaysia Posted by Ms. yuwei zhou on 08 September 2010 12:04:19

Buses / coaches into Malaysia (KL / Malacca) run from Brunei, Indonesian Borneo, Singapore and Thailand. Please see the relevant city pages for more details. Singapore - a multitude of bus companies operate direct routes from Singapore to various destinations in Peni... More

Malaysia overview Posted by Ms. yuwei zhou on 08 September 2010 10:24:17

A former British colony, Malaysia, as the rising star of South-East Asia, neighbored with Thailand in the west, Singapore in the South, and Indonesia in east. Malaysia famed with its culture diversity and fascinating nature and became one of the most popular tourist destinations worldwide. For ... More

Things To Do in Malaysia Posted by Ms. yuwei zhou on 19 January 2010 04:28:25

Attend Puja Umur (the Sultan's birthdat) which is one of the most magnificent annual festivals, celebrated for a week. It begins with a parade in Kota Bharu. The Annual Sabah International Dragon Boat Festival is also popular. • Have a sensuous spa treatment. It is available in most of resorts ... More