Location: Jalan Merdeka, 75000 Banda Hilir
Operation hour: 10am-10pm
For a modern shopping experience in the middle of the historical city Malacca, head to Dataran Pahlawan in Banda Hilir. Surrounded by historical sites such as A’Famosa and St. Paul’s Hill, the nine-storey mall is chock-full of name-brand stores, entertainment centres, food and beverages outlets and souvenir shops, catering to visitors of all ages. Shopping malls aren’t top of the list in this city that is full of heritage, but if you’re looking for a one-stop place to check out the latest fashion, catch a movie, and grab a bite, this is the place to be.
Location: 153, Jalan Laksamana Cheng Ho, Malacca
Operation hour: everyday 9am – 8pm
If you’re looking for unique, yet inexpensive souvenirs from Malacca, head to Tan Kim Hock Product Centre in Jalan Laksamana Cheng Ho. Located five minutes from the city centre, the product centre is also known as ‘red place’ by the locals, thanks to its massive scarlet building. With over 100 local food products under its roof, this is an immensely popular place for locals and tourists to shop for high-quality bites and goodies.
The food products available in Tan Kim Hock Product Centre are made with raw materials harvested on the company’s estates and processed in their factories, so authenticity is guaranteed.
Tan Kim Hock Product Centre also comes with its own durian cendol stall, right outside the shopping area. Durian cendol is one of Malacca’s celebrated food items and, in the hot Malacca weather, it is practically a saviour.
5. Jonker Street Shopping
Location: Jalan Hang Jebat, Melaka
Operation hour: 9:30am – 6pm weekdays; 10am – 12pm weekends
Here you can found variety kind all unusual things that you can buy, we suggest you to visit Jonker Gallery, this boutique has pretty clothes in flowing prints as well as bags, footwear and home décor in every colour under the sun that are sure to catch your eye. Also try to visit LW Nyonya Pineapple Tarts House where you can find variety of tart here. San Shu Gong for Nyonya pastries. And make sure you visit Market in Melaka City, for Melaka City’s weekly extravaganza of street food and shopping. The street closes to traffic, shops stay open late and a party atmosphere prevails.
6. Hatten Square Suites & Shoppes
Location: Jalan Merdeka, Bandar Hilir, Malacca
Operation hour: 10am – 10pm
Hatten Square Suites and Shoppes is a four-storey shopping mall located along Jalan Merdeka, right in the middle of Malacca City Centre. Occupying the bottom levels of the massive mixed development complex, the shopping mall is the latest addition to the growing number of modern shopping sites in the historically rich World UNESCO Heritage City, and with a location so strategic, it is set to be one of the more popular landmarks of Malacca..
Location: Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC), Ayer Keroh, Malacca
Operation hour: daily 9am – 9pm
A traditional art form and an integral part of Malaysian culture, batik is any type of fabric imprinted with colourful patterns through the application of wax and dye. A creative medium appreciated by many, if you’re keen on learning and purchasing some pieces then we know the perfect place: Melaka Batik House.
Owned by the batik pioneer company Noor Arfa Sdn Bhd, Melaka Batik House is yet another foray in bringing the art of batik to the masses, following up the successful Noor Arfa Craft Complex in Terengganu.
8. Clay House
Location: 18 Jln Tukang Besi
Operation hour: daily 10am – 6pm (Thursday – Tuesday)
This lovely shop displays a delightful galaxy of perforated pottery tea-light holders, bowls and ornaments, made here by clay craftsman Leong Chee Hsiung. For RM70 he will teach you how to make your own pot and post the finished product back to you in a month’s time.
9. Sixty 3 Heritage
Location: 5, Jalan Hang Kasturi, 75200 Melaka
Operation hour: daily 9am-6pm
If you need a figure-hugging qipao (cheongsam), a colourfully patterned Nonya kebaya (blouse), sarong, batik clothing or an elegant man’s shirt, this shop has an eye-catching selection. There are several other branches in town.
Location: Leboh Ayer Keroh
Operation hour: daily 9am – 6pm
While visiting the Botanical Garden, it’s worth dropping by this showroom for a local bee-breeding and honey-making demonstration. In the showroom, which is surrounded outside by stingless and Italian beehives, you can learn all about bees and sample various delicious honeys before you buy.