Malaysia is a shopper's paradise. Shopping in Malaysia is an adventure of discovery. Since it is situated at the crossroads of Asia, it presents visitors the best that the region has to offer. It has rare treasures of the Orient, branded designer goods, and even intricate local handicrafts.The Malaysia Ringgit exchange is comparatively lower, thus enabling tourist dollars to be stretched much further here. The exemption of duty on certain items has also resulted in more competitive pricing and made shopping in Malaysia a much more attractive option. 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. One can also shop for items that come from fashion centers of the world. They are items like designer collections, elegant footwear, exclusive watches, optical items, and quality fabrics. Electrical appliances, electronic equipment, computers, and cameras are available too.

BB Plaza and Sungei Wang Plaza are two modern shopping complexes housed within a huge building which fronts Jalan Bukit Bintang and Jalan Sultan Ismail. BB Plaza houses Metrojaya, a large department store offering moderate to high priced goods ranging from clothes and accessories, shoes, handbags, cosmetics and toyd items. Other stores within the complex sell books, computer ware, electrical goods, furniture and pharmaceutical products.

Sungei Wang Plaza comprises many small outlets offering leisure wear, sports gear, optical products, shoes, handbags and watches. Parkson Grand, a departmental store within the plaza offers apparel, handbags, cosmetics, toys and household goods.

Kota Raya Shopping Complex in the vicinity of Petaling Street. It offers a wide range of apparel, shoes, handbags and textiles at bargain prices.

Shaw Parade shopping complex is located at Jln. Changkat Tamby Dollah in Pudu. With Kerry's Supermarket and Department Store as its anchor tenant, the complex attracts a steady stream of shoppers daily. Other shops within the complex offer photographic items, videos, clothing, shoes, home decor and speciality items at competitive prices.

Pudu Plaza is located in the bustling Pudu area is an ultra-modern shopping complex.Dominating an area known for its pre-war shop houses, the complex houses numerous shops offering just about everything, from shoes, bags and off-the-peg clothes to traditional herbal remedies.

The Weld is situated at the junction between Jalan Raja Chulan and Jalan P.Ramlee. It also houses many small shops offering a range of exclusive shoes, handbags, optical goods, cosmetics, clothings, fabrics, paintings and exquisite wood carvings.

At Jalan Putra, is The Mall, with Yachan as its anchor tenant. This is also a good place for 'haute couture' end exclusive jewellery, shoes, handbags, watches and eyewear. There are also many shops specialising in antiques, souvenirs and apparel.

S&M Plaza located along Jln. Tun H.S. Lee at its intersection with Jln. Cheng Lock is one of the latest additions to the Chinatown scene. It houses many little shops offering a variety of goods from the tiniest of hair ornaments to clothing, shoes and handbags. There are also gift-shops, music shops, bookshops and toyshops with a bit of everything for everyone.

Alpha Angle, one of KL's latest shopping centres, is located at Wangsa Maju, about 20 minutes drive from the city centre. Jaya Jusco, its anchor tenant, offers an assortment of goods from clothing to household items. Other stores offer the latest in shoes, handbags and fashion apparel. Housed within the ultra-modern complex is a gourmet centre with various food outlets offering a veritable selection of local fare.

Ampang Point is a stylish shopping centre near the junction of Jalan Ampang and Jalan Ulu Kelang, in the vicinity of Ampang Putri Medical Centre, Ampang Municipal Council and the LRT Station. Its anchor tenant is the exclusive Royel Department Store where fashionable shoppers can find all their needs.

Ampang Park Shopping Complex, located at the junction of Jalan Ampang and Jalan Tun Razak, holds its own among the newly established complexes. It houses many little boutiques for the fashion conscious, jewellery shops, shoe shops and also shops dealing in electrical and electronic equipment.

Midpoint is a newly established shopping complex situated in Pandan Indah. Its anchor tenant, is the Fajar Supermarket Department Store. The complex attracts a steady stream of shoppers daily. Other shops within the complex offer a variety of items such as videos, clothing, watches, shoes, home decor and special items at competitive prices.

Sogo Kuala Lumper is one of the largest department stores in Southeast Asia. There are eight shopping floors where you can find everything you need, from the freshest produce and the most exotic delicacies to exclusive goods and the widest variety of basic necessities as well as futuristic, fun-filled joy rides and games.

Pearl Point located along Jalan Klang Lama is a newly established shopping complex. It offers an assortment of goods, from clothing items to household goods in its various departments.

Pertama Complex, along Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, is a good place to go for a wide range of goods ranging form sports gear, apparel, shoes and handbags to watches and gold jewellery and souvenirs at very reasonable prices.

Hankyu Jaya Bangsar is a departmental store catering to all age groups. On the ground floor is the supermarket which stocks a wide range of household items, daily essentials and food items.The upper floor is dedicated to various merchandise like baby products, jewellery, toys, fashionwear and sports goods.

Yow Chuan Plaza and its new neighbour, City Square, are situated across the road from Ampang Park Shopping Complex. A covered pedestrian bridge links these two complexes for the convenience of shoppers. Items on offer are mostly exclusive items including jewellery, shoes, bags, designer clothes, watches, cosmetics and perfumes for the upmarket group. This is also a good place for antique and souvenir collectors.

Kuala Lumper Plaza, also along Jalan Bukit Bintang, is a good place to shop for exclusive watches and top-of-the-range travelling bags, designer shoes and handbags and beautifully designed jewellery. Its anchor tenant, Mun Loong, offers a wide range of apparel and household items. The newest take of the adjecks shopping complex along the Golden Mile of Jalan Bukit Bintang is Starhill Plaza. It is an elegant edifice in brown marble and gold trimmings. The anchor tenant is the renowned Tangs of Singapore, and the finest international names are all found here, offering clothes, jewellery, watches, accessories, leather goods and various designer items.

Lot 10, situated across the road from Sungei Wang Plaza to which it is linked by a covered pedestrian bridge, is one of Kuala Lumpur's recent additions to the shopping scene. Its anchor tenant, Isetan offers mid-range to high priced items which include clothings, shoes, handbags, accessories, cosmetics, household items and sports gear. The top floor of the store is devoted to exclusive designer clothes. Other stores within the complex offer equally exclusive optical goods, shoes, sports gear and designer clothes.

Imbi Plaza, at the junction of Jalan Imbi and Jalan Sultan Ismail, is the place for computers, computer peripherals and related items.