Must-see shopping in Penang

  • Unique Penang

    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…

  • Bon Ton

    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.

  • Batek-Lah

    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…

  • Gurney Plaza

    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…

  • Gerak Budaya

    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…

  • Gerak Budaya

    George Town

    The nonfiction branch of this excellent bookshop, specialising in books about Malaysia or by Malaysian writers.

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    Chowrasta Bazaar

    George Town

    Come here for the sensory-assaulting wet market, food stalls selling Penang's famous pickles and vendors selling headscarves, batik shirts, fabrics and…

  • Moon Shop

    George Town

    Tan Wei Min creates lush and beautiful terrariums in everything from small glass jars to giant globes. Buying one is like taking home a piece of the…

  • Shop Howard

    George Town

    Pick up one of Howard Tan's distinctive photographic prints at this compact gift boutique that also sells unique postcards, art, handicrafts and books on…

  • Mano Plus

    George Town

    The subtle, minimalist, design-focused homewares here, some of which are made locally, include earthy ceramics, handsome stationery, wooden toys and fancy…

  • Barbara Moore Gallery

    George Town

    Canadian colour-pencil artist Barbara Moore has a small gallery in her home on one of the heritage zone's more charming residential streets – worth…

  • Chop Kongsi

    George Town

    The charming artist Fu Mei Lin will likely list plenty of things in her cosy shop that she doesn't want to sell. Nevertheless stick with it and you're…

  • Rozanas Batik

    George Town

    This shophouse workshop features the owner’s beautiful handmade batik items. If you want to learn more about this craft, take a walk-in class (from noon…

  • Sixth Sense

    George Town

    Earthy, simple, linen-heavy clothing for both men and women is the emphasis at this local-label store. Supplementing this is a selection of handsome,…

  • Monica Quen

    George Town

    Very pretty, classic Chinese-influenced clothing with a contemporary edge is sold in this boutique stocking the designs of the KL-based designer.

  • Prangin Mall

    George Town

    A big, modern mall near KOMTAR that has taken over as the hub for shopping downtown.

  • Straits Quay

    George Town

    As well as shops, this swanky seaside mall built on reclaimed land is home to the Performing Arts Centre of Penang and a couple of decent restaurants and…

  • Royal Selangor

    George Town

    Royal Selangor is the top name in Malaysian pewter; this outlet stocks its current range and holds pewter-making workshops (RM63.60), starting at 11am, 2…

  • Fuan Wong

    George Town

    This gallery showcases the exquisite fused-glass creations of Penang artist Wong Keng Fuan. Colourful bowls and quirky sculptures are for sale.

  • Tan Kok Oo

    George Town

    One of central George Town's many disappearing trades is that of beaded shoe-making, but you can still find Tan Kok Oo practising the craft at the rear of…

  • Kuala Kangsar Market

    George Town

    For a taste of old Penang, take an early morning wander through this open-air fresh produce and general goods market that runs behind Chowrasta Bazaar. It…

  • Ernest Zacharevic x E&O

    George Town

    Like George Town's street art? Then buy a custom print, or perhaps an original piece, from the gallery featuring the work of Ernest Zacharevic, the…

  • Swagger Salon

    George Town

    High-quality T-shirts, sweatshirts and accessories are among the merchandise sold by this local brand emblazoned with the word lansi, meaning 'stuck up'…

  • Sam’s Batik House

    George Town

    Nicknamed ‘Ali Baba’s Cave’, this deep trove of silky and cottony goodness is one of the best places in George Town to buy sarongs, batik shirts and…

  • Hin Pop-Up Market

    George Town

    This arts, crafts and gourmet food market is a small but pleasant affair and a good way of spending an hour browsing and grazing on a Sunday.

  • Campbell Street Market

    George Town

    This old-school fresh produce and wet market in the heart of George Town occupies an attractive Victorian building.

  • Bee Chin Heong

    George Town

    If you’re after a huge Chinese couch, a household shrine or have RM55,000 to spend on a 2m-tall carved-wood Buddha, this is the place to come. Even if you…

  • Batu Ferringhi Night Market

    Penang

    One way to pass the time in the evening at Batu Ferringhi is to drop by its night market, which sells all the usual resort accessories, souvenirs and…

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