In this Blog You Will know the Best Thing to buy in Malaysia That will make you trip memorable and Truely Malaysian girft worthy things. Before that, lets know a bit about Malaysian Culture.
Malaysia is known for its diverse culture influenced by its multi-ethnic and multi-cultural locality. this includes Indians, Chinese, Thai, Malay, and other indigenous people.
That’s the reason it is called Malaysia, Truly Aisa. every bit of Asian People found here. Tasty food & food variety in Malaysia will amaze you. apart from this, Malaysia is known for Affordable the best shopping experience from Fashionable clothing, perfumes, Shoes, Accessories, handcrafts, and many more truly Malaysian things.
In this post, you will learn the 10 best thing to buy in Malaysia, Malaysian souvenirs.
Best Thing to Buy in Malaysia
Here are the top 10 affordable and famous things you can buy in Malaysia to make your visit memorable.
1. Songket
if love cultural fashion, you must check out Songket in Malaysia. it is a traditional fabric from southern Asia mostly in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei.
This is Handwoven suing Silk and cotton threads. Songket comes with beautiful cultural designs inspired by local motifs.
Songket is associated with the royal courts of Malay Sultanates. and even today it is a very important part of southern Asia culture and contributes to fashion clothing and textiles. It is the best thing to buy in Malaysia as Malaysian souvenirs.
2. Dodol (Malaysian Sweet)
Dodol you should definetly try if you love differant different types of food. Dodol is Malaysian Traditional Sweet made from Coconut milk, palm sugar and Glutinous rice flour.
Dodol is commonly served during festival and special occasions and very populer food in malaysia, Indonesia. and the best thing you can try and buy in malaysia for perfect malaysian experience.
International trip is incomplete without trying local foods. and this is something different thing you can bring back to home for your loved ones.
3. Malaysian Batik
Batik is one of the beautiful thing you can buy from malaysia. Batik is made of unique form of wax resistance dying. It has very beautiful patterns and colorful designs.
Batik is used to Create designer clothing, accessories, home interior and fashion and it also recognized world wide for its artistic craftmanship.
I recommend you to must buy this populer malaysian souvenir. The intricate designs and vibrant colors of Malaysian batik will definelty a memorable things of your malayasian tour experience. There are many “batik art boutiqe” and you can also buy this from “local markets”.
4. Variety of Instant Noodles
Instant noodles is popuar convenience food for most south asian countires. Malaysia if one of them.
In malaysia you can get veriety of diffent types of ramen and instant noodle from around the neighboring countries and local product as well. and this could be the best thing to buy in malaysia for kids or for someone who loves noodles.
You can buy Instant noodles in malaysia in supermarkets and it cost (RM5 to 10) (less than $2 to $4)
5. Sabah Pearls
Sabah Pearl is Premium pearls produced in East Malaysian State Sabah. Sabah pearl is praised internationally for it’s high-quality, unique colors, luster and luxury look. it also known as Borneo Pearls from Malaysia.
This Special pearls used as jwellery such as pendant, bracelate, earing and necklace. You can easily found in jewellery shops and the price is ranging form 90RM ($22) to few hundred ringgit (RM) depending on quality and crafting. considered one of malaysia famous things to buy.
Sabah pearl comes in major five diffrent colors white, golen, pink, blue and black. These beautiful pearls are also expensive for their luster, which is the shine and reflection of light on the pearl’s surface.
Sabah Perls is very affordable in malaysia than eleswhere and it is the best thing to buy in malaysia for sure.
6. Instant White Coffee (Malaysian Special)
“Kopi Putih” or “white coffee” is populer drink in malaysia. It is instant coffee that is mixed with non-dairy creamer and sugar. if you are coffee person you should definetly try and buy this if you are in malaysia.
Malaysian white coffee is well-knon internationally as well and Some of famous brands are
- Old Town White coffee ✔
- Ah huat White coffee ✔
- Aik Cheong White coffee ✔
with various flavours like classis, chocolate, hazelnut and caremal. it also comes with small packages and the best thing you can buy in malaysia with Price starting from: RM80 ($18)
7. Durian Chocolates and Sweets
Durian Chololates Tropical chocolates made with real durian fruit (looks like jackfruit). Very Populer in Malaysia & Singapore. Durian is exotic fruit from native sothern asia.
Malaysia, thailand, Indonesia and burma has range of durian fruit flavoured sweets, cakes, candy and chocolates. Every country has their own version of sweets & Snacks. eg. just like Dubai has camel-milk and dates chocolates, Singapore has “Salted egg potato chips“.
Durian Chocolates is best thing to buy in malaysia to gifting your loved ones.
It Cost: RM 5.90 to RM 15
8. Traditional Spices and Sauces
Asia is known for it exotic spices and masala. every contries has their own essence. you can find thai, indonesian, indian & malaysian veriety of spices such as turmeric, cumin, lemongrass, cardamom, star anise, clove, chili peppers, black pepper, ginger, and fennel seeds etc..
If you love asian food & cooking, you can buy this from local market at very cheaper price. Also, you can buy Satay sauce and Natmeg oil for flavoring. Spices is one of the cheap things to buy in malaysia.
9. Bamboo Handicrafts
Bamboo handicrafts are very popular in Malaysian Culture for Delicate designs and traditional motifs and symbols.
Woven Basket is a very famous handcraft in Malaysia. made with bamboo strips to make a delicate pattern. used for storing food and decorative purpose.
another bamboo-made handicraft is angklung and seruling. it is a classic musical instrument made from bamboo and used in traditional Malay music.
If you love music or just want to collect different things from traveling. bamboo-made hand-crafts are best thing to buy in Malaysia. it is affordable and looks artistic for home decoration.
10. Local Handcrafts, Tshirts and Fashion Accessories
Malaysia has diverse range of traditional artistic handcrafts. and it leads to popular attraction. from decorative bamboo arts, antiques, congkak, pewter, keychains, fridge magnet and many little things. these items are cheaper and you should definetly buy for gifting or as malaysian souvenirs.
Also, Unique Tshirts and Fashion accessories in local markets are huge demanding. you should definetly try these out.
everything cost at pocket friendly price and it can be good gifts for friends and family.
Other Malaysian Famous Things to Buy
- Sarong
- Cucuk Sanggul
- Rice wine
- Sabah Tea
- Baju Kebaya
- Pewter Goods
- Pua kumbu
- nyonya beaded shoes
Everything Mentioned here is Available in Every City in Malaysia So Don’t Worry About it.
Just search for the best shops with good customers review and shop.
13 Best Malaysian Markets for Shopping
- Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur
- Kasturi Walk, Kuala Lumpur
- Taman Connaught Night Market, Kuala Lumpur
- Central Market, Kuala Lumpur
- Jonker Walk Night Market, Melaka
- Gaya Street Sunday Market, Kota Kinabalu
- Satok Weekend Market, Kuching
- Wakaf Che Yeh Pasar Malam, Kelantan
- Ulu Melaka Night Market, Langkawi
- Lorong Kulit Flea Market, Pulau Pinang
- Kampung Baru Market, Pulau Pinang
- Hin Bus Pop-Up Sunday Market, Penang
- Batu Ferringhi Night Market, Penang
