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Must visit Shopping destinations of Singapore
You know how Paris is known for its fashion, and Japan for its electronics? Malaysia is simply known for shopping, and shopping everything and anything you need! It’s your one-stop-shop for all of those favourite things you want to buy and has something for every kind of shopaholic.
Book lovers visit… the bookshop BookXcess in Amcorp Mall in Selangor. This cosy little bookstore offers books, new and old, imported magazines, audio CDs and more at extremely discounted rates. For example, picking up a RM50+ priced book for around RM17!
Most of the locations are easily accessible by buses that are one of the primary modes of transport here. Check redbus for tickets, keep that cash handy and get ready to pile on those shopping bags in your arms!
Fashion freaks visit… Berjaya Times Square Shopping Mall in KL. While you aren’t going to run out of options when it comes to picking up the latest in fashion and accessories here, Berjaya is the most popular among all, offering the best of the brands at steal away costs. Cocktail dresses for RM25, fake leather boots for RM60… you get the picture. You will come across shops selling very reasonable stuff here. This place has spacious alleyways and sufficient lifts and escalators. This helps in a smooth flow of the crowds pouring in. If you are visiting this place with your family then food and fun park is a great place.
Electronic geeks visit… Low Yat Plaza in Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. Everything electronics can be found here at low costs. This place is known as the premier IT mall in the country due to the 500 electronic goods stores it houses. If you decide to buy an electronic items here make sure to check in to at least 2 to 3 shops and check the prices.It is quite amazing that the prices will vary. By doing so, you can only decide to buy from the one who quotes the lowest price. I was told by my friend to also check for the product before I pay. Hence, I checked my phone and only then made my payment. Warranty is also something important that tourists must bear in mind. Ensure that you get an international warranty on the product that you decide to buy.
Bugis Street… Bugis Street has more than 600 shops, and most of them offer fashion clothing, shoes and accessories. Fashionistas will certainly be impressed by all the latest and trendiest things that are updated almost every day. Bugis Street is a lovely place to shop for ladies designer clothes. You will hardly come across any shops selling men’s clothes here. Apart from clothes there are also good eatery joints here.
Lucky Plaza… While most of the shopping centres on Orchard road sell high-end products to wealthy customers, Lucky Plaza is the only mall catering to budget shoppers. Casual clothing, simple accessories, sunglasses, low-end watches, sweet and chocolate, souvenirs, used books and medicated oil products are always on sale.
