1) PETALING STREET

Petaling Street is chock-full of shops and stalls selling goods and food.

Handbags, watches, trainers, clothing – you name it, they’ve got it.

For shoppers on a tight budget or those looking for cheap and cheerful ‘branded’ goods, Petaling Street will be their first stop as it offers not just variety but also value for money as the prices can be further whittled down through hard bargaining.

2) KAMPUNG BARU NIGHT MARKET

The Kampung Baru Night Market is predominantly run by the area’s Malay community, making it a great shopping venue for those looking for traditional Malay apparel, such as baju kurung and songkok, along with jewellery and handicrafts.

Also called the Kampung Baru Sunday Market, the name of this street market can be confusing to some since it actually runs from Saturday evening to early Sunday morning.

3) SURIA KLCC SHOPPING CENTER

Suria KLCC shopping centre is an imposing six-storey building at the foot of the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur city centre.

Likened to Manhattan’s Barney’s and Saks Fifth Avenue, the mall is popular not only for its right-on-the-money location and upscale stores, but also because it has tourist attractions such as Aquaria KLCC and Petrosains.