Malaysia: Top 5 Famous Places to Shop

1. Pavilion KL, Starhill Gallery, Lot 10 and Suria KLCC

     These are the glitziest shopping malls in the country with Pavilion KL being the newest among the three. If you're into high-end luxury items, you'll be pleased to know that almost every major, international brand has a presence at these malls.

2. Mid Valley Megamall and The Gardens

     Mid Valley Megamall is said to be one of the largest malls in South East Asia and you can find the economical and mid-range luxury goods in this mammoth. The Gardens, which is adjacent to Mid Valley, is a slightly more upscale affair and is touted as the only luxury shopping centre outside KL's Golden Triangle.

3. Sungei Wang Plaza and Berjaya Times Square

     These shopping centres have a down to earth character about them and visitors who enjoy people-watching will have plenty to observe here. Sungai Wang Plaza - about 500 stores to check out with economically-priced goods. Berjaya Times Square - one of the largest shopping centres in the world and Malaysia's first IMAX theatre.

4. Digital Mall

     The Digital Mall is a 4 storey medium sized commercial centre in Petaling Jaya and is a one-stop retail address for IT, electronicaa and electrical products ranging from mobile phones to PDAs, notebook, desktops PC and gadgets to a broad range of other product lines.

5. Little India and Chinatown

     Street-side shopping is a a great way to spend a day. Anything Indian, including prayer items, cookware and pretty Indian bangles, baubles and sarees can be found at Little India. As for Petaling Street, this is one of the best places on the planet to find imitation goods that look like the real thing.