SHOPPING SPREE

Among its many facets, Kuala Lumpur is also a little-known shopping paradise. This mecca of consumerism is home to three of the world’s largest shopping centres, where tax exemptions cover a wide range of items. From June to September, there’s a whole season of discounts; the Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival is enough to make shopping addicts lose their minds. If malls are

your thing, you’ll have plenty of options:

Suria KLCC, on the lower floors of the Petronas; Berjaya Times Square, which even has an indoor theme park; Pavilion KL, with major fashion brands; and Low Yat Plaza, practically a temple for electronics. On the other side of the coin are the artisanal products at Central Market and the bargains in the Buki Bintang neighbourhood, where you’ll quickly cross the invisible border that

separates the modern city from the traditional blend of cultures.