Kuala Lumpur - Post Report Question and Answers
Is this a "shopping post"? Are there interesting handicrafts, artwork, antiques, or other items that people typically buy there?
Not really. - Aug 2018
Malaysians seem to love malls more than almost anything else on earth. Some are a bit more "local" with less expensive stores, others are filled to the gills with global luxury brands and fine dining. Some have theme parks, almost all have movie theaters, you probably haven't spent this much time in a mall since you were in high school. Central Market is a good place to go for handicrafts, batik, and antiques. The thing that is most unique to Malaysia would be the batik fabrics and pewter goods. Other than that many of the handicrafts are coming from other southeast Asian countries, and will look the same to what you may see in a market in Thailand, Cambodia, or Indonesia. - May 2018
Yes, lots of opportunities to buy locally made things including batiked items, beautiful wood furniture, local art and antiques. - Apr 2017
Batiks and pewter. - May 2016
There aren't many nice local items on which to spend money. Some folks rave about the food (I found it greasy and lacking vegetables). - Feb 2015
Lots!! Discover them when you get here. - Aug 2013
Indian, Chinese, and Malay items are available. Each culture has unique items from clothing to furniture. - Aug 2011
Batik shirts - Mar 2011
Not a whole lot. Furniture maybe. - May 2009
Pewter? - Mar 2009
Batik shirts, local dresses, some local art, pearls, etc. - Jul 2008
Batiks but they are not as nice as in Indonesia. Electronics but not cheaper that what you will find in the USA. Service is better though! - May 2008
