Alya Abigail

Must visit places when in Malaysia

You know how Paris is known for its fashion, and Japan for its electronics? Malaysia is simply known for everything and anything you need! It’s your one-stop destination for everything out there from movies to adventure to books.
Book lovers visit… the bookshop BookXcess in Amcorp Mall in Selangor. This cosy little bookstore offers books, new and old, imported magazines, audio CD's and more at extremely discounted rates. For example, picking up a RM50+ priced book for around RM17!
Fashion freaks visit… Berjaya Times Square Shopping Mall in KL. While you aren’t going to run out of options when it comes to picking up the latest in fashion and accessories here, Berjaya is the most popular among all, offering the best of the brands at steal away costs. Cocktail dresses for RM25, fake leather boots for RM60… you get the picture. It is considered to be one of the biggest shopping centres in Bukit Bintang and is also one of the city’s most easily traceable structure. It stands along side Jalan Imbi. This 48 storey twin tower complex opened its doors to the people in the year 2003 and each of this tower which is about 203 metres is home to hundreds of retail stores, entertainment outlets and fine dine menus. The shopping mall plays host to local as well as international brands. There are also some unknown local outlets selling apparels at dirt cheap rates in this magnificent air conditioned mall. The lower ground floor of this building houses a huge food court offering local and international cuisine with the prime focus being on Japanese and Korean specialities. There is also a great variety of good restaurants that offer tasty and inexpensive dishes.
Electronic geeks visit… Low Yat Plaza in Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. Everything electronics can be found here at low costs. This place is known as the premier IT mall in the country due to the 500 electronic goods stores it houses.
Most of the places mentioned below are serviced by buses at regular intervals. The buses are one of the primary modes of transport here. Check https://www.redbus.my/ for tickets, keep that cash handy and get ready to pile on those shopping bags in your arms!
For the adventure lovers...When discussing hiking spots, we simply can’t leave out Broga Hills. Located in Semenyih, this hill is perfect for beginners and for those who simply want to breathe in fresh air 400m above ground. The wondrous scenery will leave you in awe and the good news is that it will take you less than an hour to reach the highest peak.
For the love of surfing...When discussing hiking spots, we simply can’t leave out Broga Hills. Located in Semenyih, this hill is perfect for beginners and for those who simply wants to breathe in fresh air 400m above ground. The wondrous scenery will leave you in awe and the good news is that it will take you less than an hour to reach the highest peak.Read more