Each complex has its own unique character. The large variety of merchandise available is mind-boggling, ranging from speciality centres for IT, home furnishings and hyper-markets, to world-renowned brands and made-in-Malaysia products at value-for-money prices.

Most complexes are open between 10.00am and 10.00pm (although it is wise to call and check), giving shoppers ample time to indulge in this fun activity. Shopping complexes here also offer leisure facilities, such as cineplex, theme parks, amusement parks and bowling alleys. In addition, each has an exciting array of food outlets, from fast food to fine dining and everything in between. Local food alone offers Malay, Cantonese, Szechuan, Indian and Nyonya cuisine while international food covers the gamut from Japanese to Middle-Eastern, Italian and American!

It is one-stop leisure and truly Malaysian in nature. Shopping in Malaysia is entertainment for all the family regardless of age and interests.

Suria KLCC

Located at the junction of Jalan Ampang and Jalan P. Ramlee, Suria KLCC is accessed by three major roads: Jalan Ampang, Jalan P. Ramlee and Jalan Kia Peng. There is a direct tunnel link to the Suria KLCC car park from Jalan Tun Razak and from the elevated highway under construction over the Sungai Klang.

Public Transport:
This area is served by an ample number of taxis and buses. The Light-Rail Transport (LRT) is just at the corner of Jalan Ampang and Jalan Tun Razak and is about 5 minutes walk. Many hotel offer guests a shuttle service to the centre.

In Brief:
Suria KLCC is Malaysia's premier shopping destination, located within

the prestigious 100-acre Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) development. The centre anchors the world's tallest building, the Petronas Twin Towers. The KLCC lies at the heart of the city's Golden Triangle, the main shopping and business district of the country. Suria KLCC is surrounded by hotels. office buildings and a scenic 50-acre park.

1 Utama is located in Bandar Utama, one of the most sought after residential areas in the Klang Valley. It lies along busy Jalan Damansara which is the main artery that either runs past or through four prestigious residential neighbourhoods - Bandar Utama, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Bangsar and Damansara Heights.

Opening Hours:
10.00am to 10.00pm for shopping
4.00pm to 3.00am for entertainment

Public Transport:
1 Utama is easily accessible by road from the Federal Highway thhrough Section 16 and Section 17, Jalan Damanasara and the New Kland Valley Expressway. Taxis are plentiful. The area is served by four Intrakota buses, 21A to and from Chow Kit, 21B and 21C to and from Lot 10, and 22 to and from Sg Penchala to Jalan Sultan Mohammed.

In Brief:
1 Utama sprawled over 2 million square feet, is one of the most successful and largest integrated shopping malls in the Klang Valley, offering not only a wide range of retail outlets, but also a cineplex, an entertainment centre, and a wide range of food and beverage options. It was opened in 1995 to cater to the surrounding residential neighbourhoods of Bandar Untama, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Bangsar and Petaling Jaya.

Strategically linked to Kuala Lumpur's financial business and entertainment district of the Diamond Triangle, The Mall is located opposite the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), the region's prime trade and convention venue.

Opening Hours:
10.00am to 10.00pm daily

Public Transport:
An LRT station stops right next to The Mall. The KTM Komuter station and Putra Bus Terminal are within walking distant, and there is a taxi stand located right outside The Mall.

In Brief:
Launched in 1987, The Mall was the first shopping centre to introduce an itegrated approach to shopping. Voted the Best Shopping Mall for three years by Tourism Malaysia, The Mall has more than 500,000 squar feet of retail and activity space featuring boutiques, restaurants, fat food outlets, specialty outlets, a 2-cinema cineplex and Starlight Express, the largest indoor theme park.