Buy pewter mementoes at Royal Selangor Pewter, pick up a batik shirt or traditional
handicrafts at the Central Market, clothes and electronics in the Golden Triangle
and “designer” watches on Jalan Petaling.
Shopping Streets
Buy clothes, cameras, electronics and computer software at the shopping malls in the
Golden Triangle area, especially around Jalan Bukit Bintang and
Jalan Imbi. The latter is dominated by Malaysia’s largest mall,
the colossal 700+ shop Berjaya Times Square. Smaller shops selling crafts and
souvenirs can be found in Chinatown, while upmarket designerwear is on sale
at malls and specialist stores along Jalan Ampang.
Kuala Lumpur’s Central Market is a hive of activity with stalls
selling traditional arts and crafts, souvenirs and antiques. It’s aimed at
tourists and you’ll need your bargaining skills. The hectic market on
Jalan Petaling offers “authentic” CDs, copy watches
and cheap clothes and accessories. It closes up in the evening – a good
time to snag some bargains just before stall holders go home. Chow Kit Market
sells a bit of everything during the day, before the food stalls take over in the
evening.
At markets, you will be expected to haggle, and initial prices will often be set
ridiculously high for foreigners. Standard shopping hours are 9am-6pm, although the
big malls are often open until around 10pm daily. Fresh produce markets are usually
open on weekends.
