I'm going to Malaysia in the next few weeks what are some good things to buy??

Question

I've been to Thailand before, but never to Malaysia. What do they specialise in selling and are they cheep. Some things to buy, like a list of things would be so much appreciated.

10 Big ones for the best answer.....

Thanks Guys!!

Answer 1

i don't know much what tourist would usually like, but i am a malaysian and i just love batik! i have many pareos. it is a batik cloth in a long skirt form.

Answer 2

Things to buy in malaysia ...

Pewter Plates - I've been told that pewter is cheaper in malaysia. You can buy pewter plates with various designs. The best I've seen are found in petaling street. They are not really cheap with some costing around RM30-50 I think.

Keychain souvenirs - The come in various styles and attachments and are quite cheap at around RM10 for sets of 5 if I am not mistaken. Useful gifts for big groups like co-workers or classmates. You can find them almost anywhere in malaysia.

Chinese samfoo and chongsam - These are traditional chinese costumes. This will be a bit more costly than the keychains. Expect to pay around RM80-100. There's a shop in Petaling street but you can also find this in most of the malls like Midvalley and One Utama.

Food - I realize this is not something you can bring home but since food is something to buy, I have decided to include it here as well.

Satay - malaysian version of chicken/pork barbecue served with peanut sauce

Nasi Lamak - rice cooked with coconut milk

Roti - this is indian bread served with various dips and is found in mamak places in malaysia

Teh Tarik - this is malaysian tea prepared in a unique way

Enjoy your trip.

Answer 3

1. Selangor Pewter

2. If you have a girlfriend... get a "kebaya" for her and some "batik" clothings for her and yourself.

3. Buy local fruits eg. Mangosteen, Durian(not allowed on planes)

4. Arts and crafts

5. Food, snacks and local sweets - "dodol", "local durian cake(vacum-packed & can be brought back to your country)", "keropok" etc. try the specialties of different states (ask hotel cust service)

Answer 4

As a shopaholic from Malaysia (male version) lol;

You wont go wrong with

1) Pewter

2) DVDs

3) Malaysia traditional outfit - "kebaya" perhaps

4) PS3 - if u r a game freak (just so u know, electronic appliances here are soooo cheap.. u just need to be careful for fakes)

and lots more.. just go to "bukit bintang" and you'll find EVERYTHING there..

hope u'll have a pleasant trip in Malaysia

Answer 5

Depends who it's for..

For a woman, Borneo Pearls are great and less expensive in Malaysia than elsewhere..

Answer 6

Maybe movies?

Im not really sure, my friend brought loads of movies from Malaysia.

Answer 7

Batik, "ikan kering"/ "ikan kurau" " keropok lekor" in Terengganu, and handicrafts!!