Shopping Throughout Malaysia

Northern Region: Penang

It's bigger. It's better. And it's definitely all happening in Queensbay Mall.

With over 500 stores, Queensbay Mall houses the largest range of fashion and lifestyle outlets that cater to all ages and features many exclusive local and international brands not found anywhere else in Penang.

Stretching for 0.5km - as far as the eyes can see, there are three sections in Queensbay Mall: the North zone, the Central zone and the South zone. How you choose to begin your adventure is entirely up to you. Discover the latest trends and gadgets at stores like Topshop, Padini, SenQ and Switch; indulge in fine dining with a blend of local and international cuisines; enjoy an array of fun interactive games at the arcade, or catch up on your favourite novel at the Borders bookstore overlooking the vast sea. With everything under one roof, it's the most happening place to be!

Location details:
Queensbay Mall, 100 Persiaran Bayan Baru, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang
Tel: (604) 646 8888

Central Region: Kuala Lumpur

Home to shops and brands that can be found nowhere else in Malaysia like Kiehl's and Molecule, Pavilion is an absolute shopping nirvana. Luxuriously spacious with informative signage all around, shoppers can navigate themselves very easily - no fear of getting lost here!

It caters the upper-middle to high end market offering brands like Versace, Hermes, Coach and Corum amongst others. There's even an eclectic art gallery called Ode to Art which gives patrons a feast for their eyes and a décor option for their homes. South East Asia's biggest Esprit store is also here.

Similarly targeted to the upper class market, Bangsar Village II offers many more fashion outlets and restaurants than its predecessor across the road, Bangsar Village which houses mostly food outlets and a chic grocery shop. Some of the fashion brands available in Bangsar Village II include Guess, Aldo, Noir, Raoul, Liz Claiborne, Padini and Lara. Spas and fitness centres as well as many beauty salons are nestled within the building amongst the multitude of shops.

Located in one of the trendiest areas in KL and offering the latest in both international and local couture, it is a must-see for trendy fashionistas.

A vastly popular IT and electronics gadget shopping centre, Low Yat Plaza has gained a cult following over the years. Low Yat Plaza stands out because it offers a greater and extensive range of products through its vast collection of stores at bargain prices. Anything from a mouse to the most high-end-graphics and sound system, you name it, they have it. All it takes is a bit of hunting around. The floors in this complex are segregated by specialities such as IT gadgets, mobile phones, audio and video appliances and others. It is advisable to pay by cash unless you do not mind being charge a 2-3 percent surcharge for purchases made using credit card. There is also a 24-hour broadband Internet Cafe which is the largest in KL with over 200 terminals.

The Gardens at Mid Valley is a spaciously lush and chic high-end shopping gallery that just beckons you to spend the day indulging yourself in their eclectic selection of shops. Robinsons and Isetan are their key fashion anchor tenants, occupying the third and fourth levels respectively. This is the first and only Robinsons store in Malaysia thus far, offering an abundance of international fashion brands and exclusive personalised services. In fact, this is the hallmark of The Gardens in general.

High street brands like Banana Republic, Guess by Marciano, Armani Exchange, Ted Baker, Hugo Boss, DKNY, Coach and many more are available. Visitors to the Premier Lounge at the Cocoon wellness centre can make reservations at the beauty and spa centres, located therein, as well as the GSC Signature premier boutique cinema featuring Gold and Premier Class Halls. Arts and crafts fans will be delighted to know that Art Friend, one of the most comprehensive art shops in Singapore is now here at The Gardens. It is a large one-stop shop for artists and hobbyists looking for materials to create their artwork, be it plaster, wood work or rubber stamping, speciality paper and paints, and many more. And for bookworms, Borders and Starbucks nestled within its walls are there to satiate your craving for good reads and coffee.

Location details:

Pavilion, 168, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur Tel: (603) 2143 8088

Bangsar Village II, No.2, Jalan Telawi 1, Bangsar Baru , 59100 Kuala Lumpur Tel: (603) 2287 4735

Low Yat Plaza, No. 7, Jalan 1/77, Off Jalan Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang Central 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Tel: (603) 2148 3651

The Gardens, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, 59200 Kuala Lumpur Tel: (603) 2297 0288

Selangor

If you are feeling energetic and up for a complete shopping experience, 1 Utama is the place to go to. When you are in 1 Utama, you can bet that there's more than just shopping involved. With over 600 shops comprising blue-chip department stores, speciality attractions and entertainment galore, shoppers are guaranteed to have their hands full by the end of the day. 1 Utama is the home for some of the best fashion boutiques like Gap, French Connection, Lacoste, Warehouse, XOXO and Forever 21. It also offers outdoor and fun-filled activities like scuba diving lessons, rock climbing and clubbing. This award winning mall has also achieved many industry firsts such as a Sky Mall and tropical Rainforest with a suspension bridge.

Aeon Bukit Tinggi is a swanky family-oriented mall housing the largest Aeon Jusco store in Southeast Asia.

Huge and spacious, it's a joy to window shop there or even get some serious shopping done as you can buy practically anything you need be it clothing, food and electronics. Brands like Timberland, Quicksilver, Guess, Hush Puppies, Camel Active and Nichii are also available.

Aeon Bukit Tinggi is absolutely kid-friendly with one built-in playground near the Jusco children's department and another in the modern-looking food court. There are also several arcade machines where kids literally crowd to play well-loved classic arcade games.

Location details:

1 Utama Shopping Centre, 1, Lebuh Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama City Centre Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Tel: (603) 7710 8118

Aeon Bukit Tinggi, 1, Persiaran Batu Nilam 1/KS 6, Bandar Bukit Tinggi 2 41200 Klang, Selangor, Tel: (603) 3326 2370

Southern Region: Melaka

Located in the heart of the rich history of Melaka, Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall is the optimal starting and ending point for visiting tourists.

Built upon the very grounds where the independence of Malaya was first declared in 1957, Dataran Pahlawan imparts an ambience of quality and discernment with its distinctive architectural blend of contemporary and traditional styles that is well fitted to its historical location.

The elegant touches of tradition add warmth to contemporary style whilst straight lines and wide passages impart a classy feel.

Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall has created a whole new shopping experience. Its wide array of fashion brands is sure to satisfy even the most discerning fashionista with the latest and most up-to-date apparel that come from fashion capitals of the world.

Cheek and jowl with these are collections from popular Asian brands and local traditional favourites. With traditional apparel like exquisite batik, delicate sheer selendang (scarve) and intricately embroidered baju kebaya (traditional nyonya blouses), visiting tourists can surely find the perfect memento to bring home with them.

Johor

The ZON Johor Bahru is the pioneer to combine hospitality, shopping, fun, entertainment and convention facilities, all under one roof! Tucked away along the sea front of downtown Johor Bahru, The ZON Johor Bahru sprawl over 18 acres and is the ideal address and location for many people and activities - foreign and local guests, business meetings, conferences, trade shows, social events, duty-free bargains, relaxation, wining and dining, customs and immigration clearance and ferry services.

There is the ZON Regency Hotel for accommodation, the JB Convention & Exhibition Centre for meetings and functions, Fun ZON for entertainment and The ZON Ferry Terminal for transportation.

Last but not least is The ZON Mall, with 180 retail shop lots, including the anchor tenant, The ZON Department Store and Supermarket, which occupies 150,000 sq. ft. of the mall and provides a wide range of merchandise from fashion apparel to household items and fresh supermarket products.

It is literally the complete one-stop integrated centre of the capital city of Johor. With a breathtaking view overlooking the calm Straits of Johor, The ZON Johor Bahru is a place you won't want to miss out!

Location details:

Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall, Jalan Merdeka, 75000 Bandar Hilir, Melaka Tel: (606) 283 2828

The Zon, 88, Jalan Ibrahim Sultan, Stulang Laut, 80300, Johor Bahru, Johor Tel: (607) 221 8000

East Malaysia: Sarawak

The Spring, the latest attraction in Kuching, Sarawak welcomes the visitors to embark on an unforgettable shopping experience in The Land of the Hornbills. Officiated in January 2008, the Spring boasts of the most spacious shopping space and the biggest variety of retail outlets ever, under one roof in Sarawak.

On the first day it opened, 115, 038 guests thronged The Spring and the phenomenal response continued until today. Based on the design of popular shopping malls in Australia and New Zealand, the 420,000 square feet mall houses 150 shops including their anchor tenant Parkson, 1,500 car parks, a gourmet supermarket, a food bazaar and an 8-screen state-of-art Cineplex; all integrated in a revolutionary two-storey building.

Situated in a high profile neighbourhood of South Kuching, it accommodates the most renowned retail tenants and a handful of international brand names including Esprit, Guess, Hush Puppies, Sony and Pierre Cardin.

Sabah

Warisan Square, the latest and hippest shopping mall in Kota Kinabalu is nestled in the heart of the bustling city centre overlooking the vibrant Kota Kinabalu Waterfront and the idyllic islands of Sabah's Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. The "street mall" concept gives visitors a comfortable and relaxing shopping experience along the open-air area or the indoor air-conditioned shopping podium filled with a string of retail kiosks.

With a total of 141 retail outlets, shoppers will have a rewarding experience of purchasing from international retailers namely Esprit, Quiksilver, Roxy, Padini Concept, SODA and Extreme Billabong. They can also let their hair down after a long day of shopping at coffee joints like Starbucks and San Francisco Coffee.

Location details:

The Spring, Lot 8635, Jalan Simpang Tiga, 93300 Kuching, Sarawak Tel: (6o82) 238 111

Warisan Square, Lot No. C-03-01, 3rd Floor, Block C Warisan Square Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Tel: (6o88) 447 777