Shopping in Penang is exciting with a number of options to select from. One can either shop along the streets which are more economical, both during the day time and at night. On the other hand, the large and comfortable shopping complexes cater to the top-end shoppers.

The shopping complexes are normally open from 10 am till 10 pm in the night providing additional time for the busy traveller. One distinct feature in these shopping malls is that the prices are fixed and bargaining is not the commonest of the strategies used.

Shopping malls are bountiful in Penang and some of the highly populated plazas are the Plaza Gurney, Komtar, Pragin Mall. Plaza Gurney presents a variety of international brands like Nike, Giordano, Versace and British India. At Komtar, the oldest shopping mall in Penang, the visitor can find Superkomtar and Yoahan which are two departmental stores. Also Pragin Mall consists of a wide variety of items that the shoppers would be passionate about, such as textile and accessories, harmaceuticals, food courts, restaurants and bars.

When shopping in Penang, it's vital to have some time to spend, comparing the prices and the quality of the items. It's always best to embark on the shopping journey from Jalan Macalister and proceed to the other by roads depending on what one's shopping needs are.

Chinatown is another popular shopping destination, the hometown of the Chinese migrants to Malaysia. In these shops the visitor can find jade jewellery, watches and some electrical appliances in different varieties. Similarly, Little India provides a shopper with a chance to pick up some Indian sarees, shalwars as well as the Indian jewellery and sweets.

An antique lover will find Jalan Pintal Tali as an attractive place, with an extensive collection of unique and elegant looking antique clocks, porcelain, coins, glass items and ceiling lamps.

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