KL has plenty of places to find yourself a great read, and the prices for books here are usually quite good too. This page lists some of the larger and well known bookstores.
Very near the Curve (5 minutes drive), a mall that every Malaysian has visited, with its wittily tagline “all in one” giant and unique experience shopping mall. The mall spanning over 5 million sq…
Lazy of traveling so far to Kuala Lumpur city center? or want a change of shopping environment? The Curve could be a good choice to get your shopping done with its unique architectural structure….
One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World is here in Kuala Lumpur and it’s a giant shopping mall! Sunway Pyramid is a multi-purpose mall with varied selection of dining area and entertainment,…
Here’s a one page guide to public transport options in Kuala Lumpur including buses, taxis, light rail and hire cars. Bus Rapid KL: biggest public bus provider, covering entire Klang Valley and KLC. Click on for the route and schedule detail http://www.myrapid.com.my/journeyplanner/bus/routes?a=1 Metrobus: Second largest in Kuala Lumpur. Route map is available at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metrobus_Nationwide [...]
Kuala Lumpur is the home of mega sales. The Malaysia Mega Sale is just crazy, the discounts on offer range from 30%-80%. Malaysia’s Mega Sale comes around 3 times per year, then there’s the Year-End Sale, then there’s festivals for the 3 main races (Malay, Chinese and Indian) celebrating New Year according to their calendar, [...]
There are plenty of shops, and signs about tax-free goods abound, but there are few bargains to be had, especially when it comes to electrical or audio-visual goods and brand-name items. At the same time, though, if you are on your way home and you need to get rid of that foreign currency there are [...]
Buyers should always be careful with their selection at the time of purchase to avoid problems later. Most large department stores will accept the return of faulty goods, but it might not be as easily done for products bought at street stalls. The best advice is to always be cautious, inspect products thoroughly, don’t be intimidated, [...]
Bargaining is a must have skill when purchasing in a street market and in Kuala Lumpur it’s no exception. Just like any other country, locals often pay one price and tourists another. Bargaining when purchasing goods is an age old tradition, whereas people of western countries are more accustomed to paying the price on the sticker. [...]
Currently in Malaysia some goods are exempt from sales tax whereas others are charged anywhere between 5-15% and there can also be a separate Service Tax. For food and accommodation, a Service Tax of 10 percent at luxury hotels and restaurants is added to the final bill. This may not be included in the advertised [...]
The most common way to pay for goods in KL is with cash, with the local currency being the Malaysian Ringgit. Credit cards are widely accepted except in the smallest of stores. The preferred cards include VISA, MasterCard, and JCB while larger establishments also accept American Express and Diners Club Cards. There are some smaller shops [...]
For small invidual businesses the hours can vary greatly, but the norm would be from 9am-6:30pm, Monday to Saturday. Shopping Malls and major emporia open later, usually between 10 and 10:30am until 9:30 or 10pm at night, 7 days a week. The markets usually between 10 and 10:30am until 9:30 or 10pm at night, 7 days [...]
Finding quality locally made specialties and souvenirs can sometimes, oddly, be a quite a task. There’s loads of tacky stuff, but the shops listed here could help you to find to find something really special from Kuala Lumpur. ORCH collection Fine affordable wood carvings and framed craft work reflecting Malaysian culture. 61 Jalan Bukit Bukit Bintang Contact: [...]
Looking for something really unique to take home from your Kuala Lumpur trip? Then read on. Here’s a list of unique local specialty products,curios and local crafts that come from the diverse mix of cultures inhabit the city. Malay Products: Wayang Kulit Shadow puppet theater, or wayang kulit, is a Malay folk art whose traditions [...]
KL has plenty of places to find yourself a great read, and the prices for books here are usually quite good too. This page lists some of the larger and well known bookstores. Kinokuniya One of the largest bookshops in Kuala Lumpur, is a Japanese bookstore chain operated by Kinokuniya Company Ltd. Located on level 4 of [...]
Very near the Curve (5 minutes drive), a mall that every Malaysian has visited, with its wittily tagline “all in one” giant and unique experience shopping mall. The mall spanning over 5 million sq ft and housing 6 levels of all shopping purposes, “a day in 1 Utama is a day well spent”. With the [...]
