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    Malaysia is a premier shopping destination in Southeast Asia . Malaysians love shopping, which explains the vast number of luxury malls, stores and street-side stalls in the capital, Kuala Lumpur . If you are a shopaholic, the best time of the year to visit is during The Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival, around August – September when the entire country offers great discounts. Please check our listing to find out when the next Mega Sale Carnival is on. From the antique and the exotic to modern electronic and audio-visual equipment, the constantly changing product range available in Malaysia includes an extensive collection of designer labels from the fashion capitals of the world. The exemption of duty on a range of items has resulted in more competitive pricing and makes shopping in Malaysia an even more attractive option. Malaysian duty-free zones are the islands of Labuan and Langkawi. There are also some duty-free shops in Kuala Lumpur and Penang , international airports and city centres. Duty-free items like cameras, watches, pens, cosmetics, perfumes, mobile phones, computers, cigarettes and liquor are among the cheapest in the world. Cash is accepted at night markets while major credit cards are accepted in most shops in the malls and shopping complexes.

    Local regulations ensure items are price-tagged and prominently displayed, particularly at department stores in shopping complexes where prices are fixed. Sophisticated shopping malls where everything is designed for shopper convenience, contain banks, foreign currency exchange counters, restaurants, supermarkets and hundreds of shops offering a tremendous variety of goods.

Shopping Recommend :
KLCC A huge range of goods from international designer fashion to affordable local goods. This mall also contains a cinema, salons, a park and several stylish eateries.

Sungei Wang Plaza This perennially popular shopping centre houses more than 500 retail outlets offering an incredible assortment of goods for all budgets. Main attractions here are photography, electronic and electrical equipment, fashion wear and accessories, bags and luggage, footwear, handphones, bric-a-brac, beauty salons and boutiques. Its Fiesta Street offers delicious Italian, American and South African fare.

Lot 10 This huge shopping mall with its distinctive green and blue striped fa?ade caters to upmarket shoppers. Visitors will have no problem finding their favourite branded designer items. Isetan is the anchor tenant.

Starhill Gallery Adjacent to JW Marriot Hotel, Starhill Gallery is a stylish building with marble flooring and gilded banisters. Covering an area of 280 000 square feet, this upmarket shopping mall was designed by architects and designers from Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, USA, France, Italy, England and Germany. Starhill Gallery has seven themed floors, each featuring a different experience. The ‘Indulge Floor' boasts fashion item and luxury brands while the ‘Adorn Floor' consists of luxury watches and branded fashion accessories. To refresh a tired mind and body, the ‘Pamper Floor' offers services related to wellness and beauty, and is reputed to be twice the size of Harrod's Urban Spa Retreat. After an enjoyable shopping spree, stop by at the ‘ Feast Village ' for an interesting dining experience.

Low Yat Plaza The latest in gadgets, computers, software, video games, computer accessories can be found in abundance here.

Berjaya Time Square Malaysia's largest shopping mall, sprawled over 3 450 000 square feet, houses over 1000 retail lots as well as entertainment and dining facilities. Shoppers will be spoilt for choice with merchandise ranging from stylish and chic apparels, accessories, eyewear, footwear, home equipment, IT appliances and many more. Top labels include Debenhams, Swatch, Hush Puppies, Levi's, The Body Shop and Sub & Idx. Don't miss a trip to the Cosmo's World Theme Park , Malaysia 's largest indoor theme park. The Imax 2D and 3D theatres here are the largest in Southeast Asia and offer an unforgettable viewing experience.