Visitor Guide To Malaysia: Malaysia Hotels, Malaysian, Travel

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From roadside hawkers to flea markets to luxurious boutiques, Malaysia has just the thing for every type of shopper. The many night markets that spring up around the country are can be pure adventure as items on offer are infinite, ranging from quality electronics to toys to traditional arts and crafts. There are night markets or ‘Pasar Malam’s in most towns, including both Kuala Lumpur and Penang Chinatown and Little India. Pasar Malam or night markets offer an insight into the range of local food, fruits, vegetables, tidbits, trinkets, audio visuals, clothes and even cutlery, bedding and furniture. With bright lights, attractively-laden stalls and lively trading activities they are a unique facet of the Malaysian lifestyle. Bargaining skills will come in handy when you make any purchase here.

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 is also found at city centers and airports in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Penang.

Uniquely Malaysian are various handicrafts of local origin ranging from intricate silver, brass, and pewter items to pottery and rattan. The intricate bold designs and colors of Malaysian Batik set it apart from others within the region. Craft work such as the amazing huge kites which sing called the ‘wau’ are great to adorn your walls as would be the intricate carvings of the numerous indigenous tribes.

The best time to take advantage of the variety of wares available would be during Mega Sale Carnival when discounts galore are offered. The Mega Sales Carnival is held twice a year, from end July to early September and in December.