Singapore
Located at Changi airport, and directly connected to Terminals 1, 2 and 3, Jewel is a multi-dimensional lifestyle destination jam-packed with food outlets…
Must-see shopping in Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei
Kuala Lumpur
Pavilion sets the gold standard in KL's shopping scene. Amid the many familiar international luxury brands, there are branches of chains including COS,…
Chinatown & the CBD
Arguably Singapore's coolest bookshop, BooksActually has a refreshing selection of fiction and nonfiction titles, including works by Singaporean authors,…
Holland Village, Dempsey Hill & the Botanic Gardens
Connoisseurs of bespoke stationery and leather will love this sublime store that prides itself on artisanal excellence. Select from the range of handmade…
Singapore
Like a breath of retail fresh air, Design Orchard pays homage to local talent and Singaporean design compared to the big-name brands dotting Orchard Rd…
Kong Heng Square Artisan Market
Ipoh
During the colonial era, these walls formed the city's large single shop block. Today a cluster of craft stalls has sprung up around this light-flooded…
Singapore
Bebe Seet is the owner of this 1928 shophouse and purveyor of all things Peranakan. She sells traditional kebayas (Nonya-style blouses with decorative…
Little India & Kampong Glam
This Zen-like perfume laboratory belongs to third-generation perfumer Johari Kazura, whose exquisite creations include the heady East (30mL S$125), a…
Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas
Although billed as a museum, the bulk of items are for sale in this extraordinary private collection of tribal arts from Borneo. You'll also find Nonya…
George Town
Be charmed by the colourful artworks, prints and postcards of friendly young owners Clovis and Joey, as well as the many images created by the art…
George Town
Head here for fabrics – both new and antique – as well as boxes, stationery, coffee-table books, art pieces, bags and other classy Asian bric-a-brac.
Chinatown & the CBD
An Aladdin’s cave of dusty furniture, books, records, woodcarvings, porcelain and other bits and bobs (we even found an old cash register), Tong Mern Sern…
Kuching
Local textiles, organic soaps and an excellent selection of books on Sarawak's history and culture are all good reasons to visit this combination of…
George Town
Malaysian-produced batik printed cloth is made into a variety of men's and women's fashions and gift items here. Some of the more expensive designs are…
Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar
Specialising in antiques and fine arts, this is one of the best places in KL to find quality pieces of local craft as well as pricier Malay ethnological…
Little India & Kampong Glam
What was once an area known for its risqué nightlife – packed with foreign servicemen on R&R, gambling dens and sex workers – is now its most famous undercover…
Kuala Lumpur
Joshua Lim is the knowledgeable director of this commercial art space exhibiting a good range of contemporary works by local artists. Among the talents…
Kuala Lumpur
Art, shopping, dining and social life are all in harmony at this innovative mall, 10 minutes' drive north of Bangsar. There's a good handicrafts market on…
Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar
Managed by home-grown architects and designers, this furniture and home accessories shop turns retro furniture into contemporary showpieces. For example,…
Singapore
Rising directly above Orchard MRT station, futuristic ION is the cream of Orchard Rd malls. Basement floors focus on mere-mortal high-street labels, while…
Singapore
Looking for unique and inspiring tokens of your time in Singapore? Put this sprawling, designer haven on your list. Cheeky postcards, fun local food…
Kuala Lumpur
Fronted by branches of fashion retailers H&M and Zara, this mall's star turn is Isetan The Japan Store, a department which curates the best of Japanese…
Singapore
Even if you're not in the market for high-end heels and bags, Pedder On Scotts thrills with its creative, whimsical items. The store hand picks only the…
Kuala Lumpur
Arrive early to experience KL's largest wet (produce) market at its most frantic and visceral. Here you can get every imaginable type of fruit, vegetable,…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Inside the National Design Centre, Kapok showcases beautifully designed products from Singapore and beyond. Restyle your world with local jewellery from…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Spruce up your coffee table at this temple to design books and magazines. Located inside Bras Basah Complex (locally dubbed 'Book City'), it has…
Bandar Seri Begawan
BSB's prime shopping location offers four floors of Asian and global brands, plus a striking ceiling mural of a Royal Brunei Airlines plane careering…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
It might sound like a tourist trap, but the Raffles Hotel gift shop is a good spot for quality souvenirs, whatever your budget. Remaining open while the…
Singapore
Snugly set in a mall filled with Asian arts and crafts shops, Antiques of the Orient is a veritable treasure chest of original and reproduction vintage…
Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar
Reminiscent of Imelda Marcos at her most flamboyantly glamorous, the frocks created by award-winning Malaysian designer Khoon Hooi are notable for their…
Little India & Kampong Glam
Tucked around the corner from Arab St, this gallery-esque store is a treasure trove of contemporary giftware. Circle the huge central bench while you pore…
Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar
Tucked away at the top of the Gardens Mall, the Studio is a treasure trove of contemporary Malaysian fashion and beauty loveliness that's worth searching…
George Town
In addition to more than 300 shops, including the department store Parkson, Penang’s most glamorous mall serves up a whole floor of food and beverage…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Part of the hotel complex, Raffles Hotel Arcade has been home to some of the world's most notable retailers. Set to reopen in mid-2019, as part of the…
Kota Kinabalu
Across from the Sabah Museum, this place sells books on all things Borneo – from field guides to birds, fish and mammals to WWII history, indigenous…
George Town
If you're looking for books about Malaysia, or books written by local authors, this is the place to come. This branch covers fiction and poetry; another…
Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar
Browse the bold and beautiful design products – covering fashion, stationery and homewares – of Lisette Scheers. You can also buy her printed fabric here…
Singapore
Browse more than 400,000 titles in Singapore’s largest, most comprehensive bookshop. It also stocks stationery, DVDs and collectable toys.
George Town
The nonfiction branch of this excellent bookshop, specialising in books about Malaysia or by Malaysian writers.
Melaka City
Food hawkers, trinket sellers and fortune-tellers line Jln Hang Jebat for Melaka City's weekly extravaganza of street food and shopping. The street closes…
