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Malaysia is a shopper's
paradise. Shopping in Malaysia is an adventure of discovery. Since it
is situated at the crossroads of Asia, it presents visitors the best that
the region has to offer. It has rare treasures of the Orient, branded
designer goods, and even intricate local handicrafts.The Malaysia Ringgit
exchange is comparatively lower, thus enabling tourist dollars to be stretched
much further here. The exemption of duty on certain items has also resulted
in more competitive pricing and made shopping in Malaysia a much more
attractive option.
Shoppers can shop
within the cool comforts of one-stop multi-story shopping complexes or
at sidewalk stalls, bazaars, and night markets (pasar malam). There is
certainly no shortage of places to shop. 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 can also be found at city centers and airports in Kuala
Lumpur, Johor Bahru, and Penang. The things that are uniquely Malaysia
are handicrafts of local origin. They range from intricate silver, brass,
and pewter items to pottery and rattan. The bold designs and dazzling
colors of Malaysian Batik set it apart from others within the region.
One can also shop
for items that come from fashion centers of the world. They are items
like designer collections, elegant footwear, exclusive watches, optical
items, and quality fabrics. Electrical appliances, electronic equipment,
computers, and cameras are available too.
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