The Whole Country Is Celebrating Its Anniversary—Malaysia in November Is a Shopper’s Paradise

Reported by Chen Ziying / Taipei

Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur, was once ranked fourth in the world’s best shopping cities by CNN. In November, the entire country is abuzz with anniversary sales and special promotions. From November 15 to January 5, 2015, shoppers can find amazing deals at major department stores, shopping malls, open-air markets, and even small shops tucked away in streets and alleys across Malaysia.


▲ Malaysia kicks off its “year-end sale season” in mid-November. Discounts are available not only in malls and shopping centers, but also in small shops in alleys and lanes. (Photo / Provided by Tourism Malaysia)

Every year, Malaysia holds three nationwide shopping promotional events: the Malaysia GP Shopping Festival in March, the Malaysia Shopping Carnival in July, and the highly anticipated “Malaysia Year-End Sale.” According to Tourism Malaysia, product prices during the sale period can be discounted by 30% to 60% compared to regular prices. This seven-week-long shopping extravaganza attracts tourists from all over the world.

“BBKLCC” refers to the shopping district formed by the linkage of Pavilion Kuala Lumpur in Bukit Bintang and the Petronas Twin Towers at KLCC, connected by a pedestrian bridge. The former, Bukit Bintang, is Kuala Lumpur’s most bustling shopping area, home to some of the most distinctive shopping malls in Southeast Asia. These include Lot 10, known for fashion; Sungei Wang, packed with unique Southeast Asian boutiques; Fahrenheit 88, popular with fans of pop culture; and Pavilion, the largest and most comprehensive mall in Kuala Lumpur.