Duty-Free Shopping

Duty-free shopping is available at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport Subang and various other outlets within the city. The range of items include cosmetics, perfumes, liquor, cigarettes, chocolates, cameras, portable radio and cassette players, watches, pens, lighters and leather goods.

Leading duty-free shops are located at:

1. Agate Sdn Bhd,
209-212, Jalan Bunus Off Jalan Mesjid India 50100 Kuala Lumpur Tel 03- 293 1473
2. Agate Duty Free, (B.B) Sdn Bhd,
Lot 7, Level 4 Kuala Lumpur Hilton Jalan Sultan Ismail 50718 Kuala Lumpur Tel 03-242 5337
3. Golden Boutique,
Lot G6, Terminal 1 Subang Kuala Lumpur Duty Free Shopping Mall 47200 Subang Tel 03-740 2025
4. Calan Duty Free Shoppers (M) Sdn Bhd,
No. 2, Duty Free Plaza Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport Subang 47200 Subang Tel 03-746 3912
5. Geotrade Sdn Bhd,
Lot 101, Complex Fima Airtel Subang 47200 Subang Tel 03-746 2599
6. Wealthouse Sdn Bhd,
Emporium Bebas Cukai Kawasan Muzium Negara Jalan Damansara 50480 Kuala Lumpur Tel 03-282 2705 03-2822834
7. Syarikat Sriwani Malaysia (Sdn Bhd),
Lot 109, l st Floor Complex Airtel Subang 47200 Subang Tel 03-746 2450

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Food Outlets
Most major shopping centres have a number of restaurants specialising in Malay, Chinese, Indian or Western food located within their premises. For those in a hurry, there's always McDonald's or Kentucky Fried Chicken! Some of these complexes devote almost an entire floor to food stalls offering a mouth-watering array of local fast foods. With so many food outlets to choose from, the hassle comes only in actually deciding what to eat!

Selected Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur

Malay Cuisine

Chinese Cuisine

Indian and Pakistani Cuisine

French Cuisine

Nyonya Cuisine

Thai Cuisine

Japanese Cuisine

Korean Cuisine

Western and Local Cuisine

Italian/Mediterranean Cuisine

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Getting Around in Kuala Lumpur
The city has an efficient transportation network that enables visitors to move around conveniently and economically.

Taxi Services
Taxis may be hired from taxi stands, hailed by roadsides or through a radio-phone paging system. Tel : 03-293 6211, 221 1011, 733 0507, 781 5352.

City taxis operate by meter. The current rate is RM1.50 for the 1st kilometre and 10 sen for each subsequent 200 metres. Radio taxis charge an additional RM 1.00 for phone bookings.

Trains
The classic Moorish-style Kuala Lumpur Railway Station is airconditioned, and allows travellers to get tickets to almost anywhere in the peninsula. In addition, the KTM Komuter service has speedy electric trains plying routes in the vicinity of Kuala Lumpur, i.e., between Rawang and Kajang, and between Sentul and Port Seremban. These commuter trains may be boarded at any of the nearly 20 stops en-route. KTM Komuter Tel : 03-272 2828

Bus Services
There are two types of city buses in Kuala Lumpur, i.e., mini buses and omnibuses. Mini buses charge a standard fare of 60 sen (70 & 90 sen for air-cond mini buses) to any destination within their route.

The fare for omnibuses starts at 20 sen and varies with the distance travelled.

The following are the major bus stations in the city:

  1. Kelang Bus Station
    To Petaling Jaya, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Subang Airport, Shah Alam and Port Klang.
  2. Jalan Sultan Mohamad Bus Station
    To Taman Bangsar, Petaling Jaya (Old Town), Kelana Jaya and Bukit Pantai and Damansara.
  3. Bangkok Bank Bus Stand
    To Selayang Baru, Segambut Dalam and Batu Caves.
  4. Kota Raya Shopping Complex/Menara Maybank
    To Jalan Cheras, Sri Petaling, Serdang Lama, Taman Goodwood, Salak South, Sungai Besi, Kampung Pandan, Bandar Tun Razak and Taman Maluri.
  5. Pudu Raya Bus Station
    To Seri Kembangan, Sungai Besi Camp, Balakong, Taman Seri Serdang Kaiang.
  6. Lebuh Arnpang Bus Stand
    To Taman Greenwood, Kampung Air Panas, Sri Gombak, Taman Setapak and Batu 12 Gombak.
  7. Chow Kit Bus Stand
    To Kampung Datuk Keramat, Ulu Kelang, Bangsar, Gombak and Jalan Genting Kelang.

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Business Hours
Shops generally open from 9.30 am to 7.00 pm while supermarkets and department stores open from 10 am to 10 pm. The bigger stores also remain open on Sundays.

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Currency
The Malaysian Ringgit (RM) is the standard unit, divided into 100 sen (cents). Currency notes are in denominations of RM1, RM2, RM5, RM10, RM20, RM5O, RM100, RM500 and RM1,000. Coins are in denominations of 1 sen, 5 sen, 10 sen, 20 sen, 50 sen and RM 1.

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Money Changing
Foreign currency and travellers cheques may be changed in all commercial banks during banking hours:

Monday to Fridays 9.30 am to 3.00 pm
Saturdays 9.30 am to 11.30 am

Licensed money changers at the airport, international hotels and within the city sometimes offer better rates than banks.

Travellers Cheques are also accepted by hotels and major departmental stores but banks give the best rates.

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Credit Cards
Major credit cards are accepted in leading stores, hotels and car rental agencies.

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Tips for Shoppers
It is wise to compare prices before you buy to ensure you get the best bargains. Prices in the bigger stores are usually fixed although bargaining is still practised in smaller shops and road side stalls.

Check for the correct voltage in electronic and electrical goods. Malaysia uses 220 volts. Most stores, however, often sell electrical goods without plugs which may be fitted on request.

Most electrical items also carry a one-year warranty, so please ensure you have your warranty card.

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Export of Antiquities
Antiquities may not be exported without a licence from the Director-General of the Museums Department.

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