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Kuala Lumpur is one of the happening city for shoppers. Whether you're looking for designer goods or local folk art, the city has something for everyone. Enjoy shopping at one of the modern malls or for the more adventurous, go bargain hunting at the numerous street stalls. Take advantage of better bargains during the Malaysia Mega Sale, which is on during the months March, August and December.
Bukit Bintang Area
Bukit Bintang, sometimes described as "the golden mile of Kulala Lumpur", is actually a street. Located along Jalan Bukit Bintang shopping spread, this place has transformed
over the last 5 years to be one of the busiest tourist/local hangout and
shopping haven. The area has several ultra-modern shopping and commercial complexes, Cafes, restaraunt's, Clubs, Shops. Shoppers have a choice of browsing through hundreds of shops
at Lot 10,  imbi plaza, Sungei Wang Plaza, BB Plaza, Starhill and Kuala Lumpur Plaza.
- Lot 10 dazzles with its up-to-the-minute fashion and jewellery watches. This is the place to buy upmarket styles and world renowned authentic designer labels.
- Imbi plaza is the place for software of dubious legal origin and Sungei Wang Plaza is a good place to start if you are looking for computer hardware / accessories or any sort of electronics.
- Starhill is an excellent place to buy most designer labels, crystalware, silver tableware and leather goods. Bintang Walk - the famous pedestrian walk-way packed with al fresco cafes - begins here.
Petaling Street (Kuala Lumpur's Chinatown)-
If you are looking for "cheap", then Petaling Street is the place to be. The street is long and situated in one of the busiest area in KL.
You can buy lots of fake designer stuff, perfumes, clothes, shoes, bags, pens and watches. Pirated music CDs, DVDs, games and computer software.
It is famously known for its hawker stalls for Chinese food to streets full of
goodies.
Moving away from the big and fancy shopping centres, Petaling Street's long line of stores manages to lure the crowd with its mixture of old charm and modern sensibility. In the morning, Petaling Street hums with the antics of fishmongers, poultry and vegetable sellers in its wet market, its back-lane barbers, florists and the bustle of shops selling textiles, shoes, apparels and prayer paraphernalia.
When dusk sets in, a kaleidoscope of interesting sights and sounds comes alive with scores of street vendors and hawkers peddling their produce - from clothes, bags, flowers, trinkets and souvenirs to leather goods, perfumes, watches, sunglasses and health products. Bargaining is a must on any items you may want to buy in Chinatown. Chairs and tables spill from restaurants on to the roadside, and waiters with menus in hand beckon passersby for Chinese hot pot, seafood, roasted duck and other delectable fare.
Getting there: Take the Putra LRT to the Pasar Seni stop and walk over. It is also a short walk from the central bus station in the city.
Central Market
Located on Jalan Hang Kasturi, a few minutes away from Petaling Street, Central Market was originally known as a wet market. But with renovation and restoration came a place that is now known as
"Pasar Seni" (Art Market). Central Market/Pasar Seni manages to pull visitors to its door not only because of its great Malaysian traditional architectural structure inside and out, but also with its Malaysian handicrafts, artworks, little antique items and clothes that would make great souvenirs. The many shops housed in this heritge building will enchant tourists with their offerings such as antique clocks, jewellery, gems, woodcarvings, batik and pewterware. Those with an eye for the unusual will enjoy buying or browsing through the market's extensive range of novelty items such as jade trees and blown glass souvenirs. The visitor will be able to see portarit artists , glass blowers in action, batik painters transforming a white material into vivid colours.
Getting there: Get on the Putra LRT and stop at the Pasar Seni station. It is also a short walk from Chinatown and the Masjid Jamek area.
Masjid India (Little India)
Kuala Lumpur’s designated ‘Little India’ covers Masjid India, the area enclosed within the boundaries of Jalan Bunus and Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman. This street is lined by shops selling Indian items such as sarees, sandlewood oil, bangles, silver anklets, gold jewellery, brassware and Indian silver tableware. Other items include religious materials, handicraft, herbs and perfumed oils. With the majority of its products imported from India, this is the ideal place to shop around for a taste of the exotic. Side attractions on five-foot ways include fortune tellers with popinjays picking out tarot cards for clients and itinerant stalls selling betel leaves for chewing.
Getting there: From Masjid Jamek station you can take either the Star LRT or Putra LRT.
 Suria KLCC
Suria KLCC is Malaysia's premier shopping destination located at Kuala Lumpur prestigious commercial address, the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC). It offers an array of goods and services to please and pamper the needs of shoppers; from fashion, entertainment, arts & culture to local delicacies and international gourmets. Set in the heart of Kuala Lumpur's Golden Triangle, Suria KLCC with it spacious centre court, two large department stores, 280 speciality stores and a good number of restaurants, shopping here its truly an experience in itself.
Getting there: The best way is to use the Putra LRT which stops right at KLCC.
Mid Valley Mega Mall 
The most popular mall, Mid Valley Mega Mall is located along the Federal highway between Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya.
Having a circumference of at least 5km long, this shopping haven is said to be the longest shopping centre in Asia. And with over 430 stores located throughout the five-and-a-half floor building, you will definitely go shopping-crazy. Choose one of the many cafes to sip a latte at or catch a movie or even go bowling! Opening hours from 10 am to 10 pm.
Getting there: The nearest LRT stop is the Bangsar stop. There are shuttle busses and taxis available.
Bangsar Shopping Centre
Antiques, furniture, trendy shops, elegant and classy restaurants abound in this centre, catering to the nearby affluent suburbs. A favourite past time is to enjoy a cup of coffee in a sidewalk cafe and watch the world go by.
Souq - Putrajaya
Located in Putrajaya, Souq is filled with delightful eateries, quaint shops and exhibitions. This outlet gives you a middle-eastern feel as soon as you step in. If you are a bargain hunter and love exotic finds, then Souq is ideal for you with 25 outlets and eight different factory outlet stores. Opens from 10 am to 7 pm on weekdays and 10 am to 9 pm on weekends.
Getting there: The most convenient way to get here is to use the ERL line. Alternatively you can drive using several of the highways out of KL.
KL Central - Kuala Lumpur
Located right outside the main train station, the KL Central Car park carnival has little stalls mushrooming every time a festive season draws near. Being a multi-racial society, this simply means that almost all year long there are stalls in this area offering selections of clothing items, accessories and foodstuff. Patrons not only get good bargains but also get to observe the different cultures existing in Malaysia.
Getting there: The easiest way to get here is by using the Monorail.
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