The main shopping centres in Sabah are located in Kota Kinabalu City. Most shopping centres offer a variety of different retail outlets, whereby each each shopping centre has its own uniqueness. You will be astonished at the wide choice offered! You can find almost anything you possibly could need, from souvenirs and antiques, over books to camping equipment, designer clothes, electronic goods and computers, and fresh foods. In shopping malls you also find pharmacies, food courts, one-stop photo labs and money changers, recreational facilities, hair dressers and centres for therapeutic massages as well as foot reflexology. Below are the most famous shopping centre in Kota Kinabalu area.
Centre Point
The largest is Centre Point, located on a 4-acre site in the centre of of KK and adjacent to the regional bus terminal. It has been operational since the early 90s and offers the largest choice. Most branded goods such as Calvin Klein, Dockers, Guess, British India, Timberland, U2 and others are located on the Palm Square floor, Centre Point. It is best to catch them on sale during the Mega Sales Festivals . In Sabah, VCD's, DVD's, and Hi Fi's are amongst the cheapest in Malaysia. So u can find it in centre point. Besides that, u also can find factory outlet shop in centre point. They are very popular amongst visitors and locals alike as they offer many brands at bargain prices. Centre Point presently has the largest choice with Nike, Adidas, Fila and Reebok outlets. So you can buy Sports wear such as runners, hiking boots and much more. Besides that centre point also has the largest variety of branded and sport watches. For your information, Watches are offered at competitive prices in Sabah.
Karamunsing Complex
The second largest is the Karamunsing Complex. The most complete variety of computer hardware and accessories is found at the Karamunsing Complex, where you also will find some of the cheapest prices in the city. In Malaysia, where IT skills are heavily promoted computers and accessories are very affordable. However, if you are interested in Pocket PC or PDAs you will find them still rather limited. You also can find many branded electronic items such as VCD's, DVD's, and Hi Fi's in karamunsing complex and are amongst the cheapest in Malaysia.
Merdeka Complex
The Merdeka Complex has the most antique shops, located on the second floor. You can find Old grandfather clocks, watches, colonial hats, irons, potteries, and much more at these antique shops. You can visit visit of Borneo Books book store and the Irawase book store, both on the ground floor of the Merdeka Complex if you are you are particularly interested in natural and scientific publications of books on Borneo. Besides that you also can buy many fashion wear in Merdeka Complex. Wisma Merdeka have the largest variety of branded and sport watches.
KK Plaza Mall
Amongst the newest malls is the KK Plaza Mall, which has only opened in 2001. It is located adjacent to the Kota Kinabalu City Central Market. KK Plaza presently has the largest number of hand phone shops under one roof. If you are here for a long stay and you wish to use a cell phone, the best is to buy a prepaid cell phone card to get immediate access.
Wawasan 2020 Mall
Other smaller malls are Wawasan 2020 Mall. Another one-stop handicraft centre that is worth while visiting is on the second floor of the Wawasan 2020 Mall. Besides that,
Wawasan 2020 Mall is the most variety of jewellery on display. If you wish to purchase pearls and diamonds you will find an astounding choice at Wawasan 2020.
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