Gaya Street Sunday Market

Shopping

For handicrafts, several small shops can be found in various shopping malls, but for the best bargains, authentic goods, and a fun shopping experience, head to the handicraft market on the seafront by the Filipino market — a labyrinth of craft stalls. The old Filipino market is also the best tamu (fresh market) in town, offering a great selection of local produce and seafood. Centre Point Sabah is the biggest shopping centre in town, a huge multi-story complex that offers just about everything you could wish for, with a speciality in electronic goods. Further along the main street, you’ll find Wisma Merdeka, another multi-story shopping centre with numerous great shops, perfect for bargain clothes. It also houses the best 'Borneo' bookshop in town — The Borneo Shop. Between these major centres, you'll find numerous small local shops selling everyday products. The new and expanding Warisan Square and Star City Mall are plush centres ideal for purchasing brand-name goods. For small souvenirs and budget buys, visit the regular night market in Kampung Air and be prepared to haggle.

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Gaya Street Sunday Market

Souvenirs, handicrafts, live animals, chicken pieces, potatoes and coconuts — this market offers all the ingredients for a Malaysian curry and more. It's the most interesting market in town, with bustling, crowded stalls and lanes. Arrive early to capture beautiful photos in the morning light, and don't forget to …

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Centre Point Sabah

The biggest shopping centre in town is Centre Point, a vast multi-story complex offering almost everything you could wish for, with a speciality in electronic goods. Centre Point is renowned as an exclusive retail establishment with a wide selection of brand-name men's and ladies' apparel, household products, accessories, and a food court featuring diverse …

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Wisma Merdeka

Along the main street from Centre Point, you’ll find Wisma Merdeka, another multi-story shopping centre with loads of great shops. Wisma Merdeka features mostly local sellers, giving it a unique character and merchandise profile. It’s a great place for buying clothes or souvenirs, and it is home to the best local bookshop in town …

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The Borneo Shop

Located on the ground floor of the Wisma Merdeka shopping mall, next to the Hyatt Hotel in the city centre, is the best bookshop in town for all things Borneo. The Borneo Shop offers novels, travel guides, popular books on the island's natural history, culture, history, and cookery, as well as a large number …

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Star City Mall

Star City Mall is a great place to buy clothing and accessories. You can find all kinds of shops, slimming and beauty salons, tuck shops, and a strip of Borneo arts & crafts stalls lining the walkway. The food court hosts popular restaurants like Fook Yuen, along with Korean, Japanese, Indian, and local …

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Kampung Air

For small souvenirs and budget buys, try the regular night market in Kampung Air and be prepared to haggle! This flea market is perfect for shopping if you're looking for souvenirs and bargains. It's conveniently located just a stroll from Centre Point …

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Night Food Market

The Night Food Market is one of the most famous food courts in Southeast Asia, offering everything from fresh fruit and vegetables to handicrafts and local souvenirs. It is open from around 5:30 in the afternoon until the last haggling is done. With its hustle and bustle and the smoke from food stands drifting …

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Suria Sabah Mall

Suria Sabah Mall, known for carrying major brands like Levi's, Esprit, Mango, Thomas Sabo, and Swatch, is the most popular mall in KK. With three levels and a basement, this air-conditioned shopping centre provides the perfect hideaway on those unbearably hot days in Kota …

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Borneo Trading Post

If you're looking for high-quality artisanal treasures and antiques, visit Borneo Trading Post. They offer a unique range of items from Borneo Island and the rest of Southeast Asia, perfect for those who want something …

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Cocoa Kingdom KK Chocolate House

Welcome to a chocolate lover's wonderland. Try locally made chocolates in variable shapes and flavours at affordable prices and sample their …

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