A good place to start your shopping spree is the modern Langkawi Fair Shopping Mall, consisting of 100 retail lots housed in a 2-storey building. Its anchor tenant, the Billion Department Store, stocks a wide selection of items such as perfumes and fragrances, cosmetics, leather wear, sports gear, ladies' accessories, confectionery, liquor and cigarettes The other shopping outlets to check out in Kuah is the Langkawi Duty Free (M) Sdn. Bhd, Haji Ismail Group and the Saga Shopping Centre. All the establishments offer almost similar range of duty-free products. The difference is probably in the pricing and staff friendliness.

Shopping In Langkawi

The progress of this store has reflected the development of Langkawi itself. From a small shop, it has transformed into a major three-storey supermarket that is popular with locals and tourists alike. It has a reputation of offering reasonable prices for its wide range of merchandise and is endorsed by the Ministry of Domestic Trade Malaysia. Conveniently located right in the centre of Kuah town (18km from International Airport; 2km from ferry terminal) and Langkawi's shopping district, Langkawi Parade will dazzle you with the widest choice of quality merchandise at amazingly good prices and an ambience to make your shopping axtra special and memorable. You can find all sorts of products to meet your needs here from food and beverages to clothing, stationery and household items. There is also ample parking space and easy access to taxis. The store's friendly staff is always happy to be of help. Don't miss this opportunity to discover Langkawi Parade. It's the ultimate one-stop shopping experience.

Pekan Kuah

Although the varieties of brand names are limited, (you’ll have a better range in places like Kuala Lumpur and Penang) the shops and stores in Kuah does stock a decent selection of items. The largest shopping mall is the Langkawi Fair building which has some 100 retail lots. Other shopping complexes include the Jetty Point Shopping Complex, Saga Shopping Centre and Zone Shopping Paradise in Pantai Cenang.

Handicrafts

Not to be missed out are cultural souvenirs such as batik; a type of Malay garment from the east coast, ornamental objects crafted from pewter, crystals and traditional pottery. Besides Kuah, the airport in Padang Masirat is another good place to check out as well as the popular beaches such as Pantai Cenang.

Restrictions

There is a limit on the amount of tax-free goods you can bring out. Foreign nationals visiting Malaysia for 48 hours or less receive a duty exemption for the purchase of souvenirs, gifts and items intended for personal use up to a limit of RM500. There is a duty-free limit for certain types of items: booze (up to one litre), tobacco (up to 225g, or 200 cigarettes), one pair of leather footwear, new clothing (up to three pieces), as well as cosmetics and personal hygiene items (not including powder or hair products).

Shopping Centers

Langkawi Mall
location : Kuah, Langkawi

Langkawi Fair Shopping Complex
location : Kuah, Langkawi

Zone Shopping Paradise
location : Pantai Cenang, Langkawi

Jetty Point Duty Free
location : Kuah, Langkawi

Pusat Membeli-belah Kamdar
location : Kuah, Langkawi

Saga Shopping Centre
location : Kuah, Langkawi

Idaman Suri
location : Kuah, Langkawi

Teow Soon Huat
location : Kuah, Langkawi

Special Shops

Atma Alam Batik Art Village
location : Padang Matsirat, Langkawi
This craft center near the airport has some notable shops that offer beautiful Malaysian batik prints. Learn about this intricate process and see fabric transformed into batik. The store carries a wide range of items, from clothing to wall art and puppets to kites.

Langkawi Craft Cultural Complex
location: Teluk Yu, Mukim Bohor, Langkawi
Located strategically near Teluk Yu's port, the Craft Complex promotes Malaysia's rich and diverse heritage in the form of beautifully handmade items fashioned from brass, silver, rattan, wood, beads, and ceramics. You can purchase intricately woven baskets and fabrics, made the same way as they were hundreds of years ago. The complex also houses the Royal Museum, Islamic Museum, and the Heritage Museum – each with exciting exhibits of its own.

Langkawi Crystal
location : Jalan Kisap, Langkawi
As the story goes, two Malaysians traveling across Italy were so impressed by a demonstration of hand-blown crystal that they came back to their country and began what is now Langkawi Crystal. Specializing in lovely and unique items of the highest quality, the name Langkawi Crystal is signed only on pieces considered to be perfect. View the process from beginning to end. Any items that catch your fancy may be purchased. Very special.

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