Malaysia is filled with a plethora of shopping malls, especially in the Klang Valley. But what makes a shopping mall stand out from the rest? Some of the most important factors include the variety and quality of stores and restaurants, the cleanliness and overall appearance of the mall, the accessibility and convenience of the location, and the availability of amenities such as parking and public transportation. Additionally, a great shopping mall should have a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere, with plenty of seating and areas for relaxation. Ultimately, the best shopping malls are those that offer a wide range of options for shoppers, and provide a pleasant and enjoyable experience for all visitors. Here are the top 10 best shopping malls in Malaysia, as can be attested by their glowing Google reviews!

Pavilion Kuala Lumpur

Looking for world-class, award-winning experiences in the heart of Bukit Bintang? Look no further than Pavilion Kuala Lumpur! Blending the best of international and local retail, they are the ideal place to shop for fashion, food, and urban leisure. With over 700 stores spread over ten levels and eight themed precincts, you’re sure to find everything you’re looking for – and more! So come on down and embrace your senses with the finest the city has to offer.

Unique attraction: Offers a wide range of luxurious brands and dazzling festive decor.
Review: “A shopping mall in the hustling and bustling area of Bukit Bintang. It has pretty much all the brands, some of the high end brands too. A food court namely food republic having variety of local, western and eastern cuisines. It’s connect to the train station and other malls nearby. Just like the other malls, Christmas decoration is top notch.” Source: https://g.co/kgs/ZDooLL
Address: 168, Bukit Bintang St, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur
Hours: 10:00am to 10:00pm (Mon to Sun)
Website: https://www.pavilion-kl.com

Suria KLCC

Suria KLCC is the perfect place to spend your leisure time. It is located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle and it is surrounded by hotels, office buildings, a scenic park, and dancing fountains. From whichever entrance you take, you will be greeted by the sensational splendour and diversity of the centre.

There are 6 levels of retail outlets, each with its own distinctive character and style. You can find everything you need here, including Kinokuniya bookstore, a concert hall, an art gallery, and a science discovery centre. All of these conveniences are within one location, so you really don’t have to go anywhere else!

Unique attraction: Home to Malaysia’s Kinokuniya bookstore, Philharmonic concert hall, an art gallery and a science discovery centre. Being next to the awesome KLCC Park and of course, situated right at the iconic PETRONAS Twin Towers.
Review: “Awesome shopping center. It’s got all the brands under the sun whether it’s shopping or food & beverage. It’s connected by a pedestrian sky walk bridge leading directly to Pavilion shopping center as well, which is air-conditioned and approximately a 15-minute walk. The shopping center has a nice fountain outside in the open area and a large garden next to it. And of course the amazing view of the Petronas Twin Towers. Recommended.” Source: https://g.co/kgs/ob2cnh
Address: 241, Petronas Twin Tower, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur
Hours: 10:00am to 10:00pm (Mon to Sun)
Website: https://www.suriaklcc.com.my/

Mid Valley Megamall

Mid Valley Megamall is one of Malaysia’s most popular shopping destinations, offering an exciting mix of retail, dining and entertainment options. With over 430 retail outlets, themed restaurants, cafes, bistros and 2 international food courts, entertainment outlets, 48,300 square feet of exhibition space – Mid Valley Exhibition Centre and trendy cafes along landscaped boulevards with lush greenery, there’s something for everyone at Mid Valley Megamall.

Unique attraction: One of the biggest malls in KL with a variety of shopping options ranging from affordable to luxurious.
Review: “One of the longest standing shopping malls in KL. Its been a long favourite of locals to come here to shop, not just because of the convenience (located in the center of KL, easily accessible with LRT and KTM), but this place always keep up with the trend and all the up and coming brands since 2000s. It has everything you will need in a shopping mall, plenty of eateries from upscale fancy eatery to food court (there’s halal, non halal, at least 3 food courts here) to literally everyday price (LG food court), to fast food, there’s no shortage of foods. Nearly every brand you will find in most malls, a cinema, and huge AEON including non halal section. The mall itself is also really easy to navigate, and shoppers can easily scour every shop in the mall with ease. Its also linked to the Gardens Mall via a link bridge which is for luxury brands. Theres a huge event hall at top floor which is always occupied by events. The 3 courts always have some events going on and most times its festive related.” Source: https://g.co/kgs/75P6ay
Address: Lingkaran Syed Putra, Mid Valley City, 59200 Kuala Lumpur
Hours: 10:00am to 10:00pm (Mon to Sun)
Website: http://www.midvalley.com.my/

1 Utama Shopping Centre

The once “Malaysia’s Largest Shopping Centre”, 1 Utama is a lifestyle mecca with something for everyone.

It has over 700 shops on 5.59 million sq. ft. and 7 retail levels with high street department stores, specialty attractions, and a plethora of entertainment options including Double FlowRider (1st in a shopping mall in Malaysia) and WINDLAB (1st skydiving wind tunnel in a shopping mall in Asia Pacific).

It also boasts of the 700-seat Petaling Jaya Performing Arts Centre (PJPAC), Asia’s largest indoor rock climbing gym Camp5, PADI 5-star diving centre Sealantis, rooftop futsal Padang, Celebrity Fitness lifestyle gym, and Wangsa Bowl.

1 Utama’s Rainforest is Malaysia’s first Eco-Mall and features koi fish ponds, a giant aquarium, and a Rainbow suspension bridge. The mall’s “Secret Garden,” South East Asia’s largest rooftop garden, is also a popular tourist attraction.

Unique attraction: One of the largest malls in town – with a an enchanting Secret Garden and vegetable farm at the rooftop.
Review: “Best mall for family. Plenty of retail stores and F&B. Spacious and fun kids’ playground where the kids can play. There’s a rain forest garden where you can feed the kois and other fishes. Bring your own fish food. If you need to get away from it all, head to the Secret Garden. Cooler in the evening but expect more people at that time.” Source: https://g.co/kgs/F2Quvi
Address: City Centre, 1, Lebuh Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Hours: 10:00am to 10:00pm (Mon to Sun)
Website: https://www.1utama.com.my

IOI City Mall Putrajaya

The IOI City Mall, located in IOI Resort City, is the largest mall in Southern Klang Valley. It is easily accessible via major highways and public transport. Its 1.5 million sq. ft. of lettable space is occupied by trendy fashion brands, supermarket, cineplexes and F&B outlets offering exquisite local and international dining experiences. The IOI City Mall has won multiple awards and is a popular destination for shopping, entertainment, and dining in the Klang Valley.

IOI City Mall is the ideal place to visit if you’re looking for an enjoyable and diverse experience. The mall is home to an Olympic-sized ice-skating rink – “Icescape”, a 70,000 sq. ft. adventure park – “District 21”, and 7,605 car parking bays equipped with a car finder system. You can also find plenty of delicious food options along The Symphony Walk amidst a tranquil and scenic landscape. Visit IOI City Mall today for a delightful experience you won’t forget!

Unique attraction: The largest mall in Southern Klang Valley is home to an Olympic-sized ice-skating rink.
Review: “Good mix of outlets rivalling Mid Valley or One U, if not better. Very ready to keep teens and toddlers happy. Restaurants in abundance with ample shopping options along with vast activities to keep the little ones busy for hours.” Source: https://g.co/kgs/tAmWqS
Address: IOI Resort, 62502 Putrajaya, Selangor
Hours: 10:00am to 10:00pm (Mon to Sun)
Website: https://www.ioicitymall.com.my/

Sunway Putra Mall, Kuala Lumpur

Sunway Putra Mall is located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, near the Putra World Trade Centre. The mall has 8 levels of shopping, making it a great place to shop for businesses and residents in the area.

Sunway Putra Mall is part of an integrated development that also includes the Sunway Putra Tower (offices) and Sunway Putra Hotel.

Unique attraction: Located close to PWTC, a popular place for events.
Review: “Very beautiful place. This venue have many shop lot, cinema, karaoke & food court. Very peaceful place if you want to shopping. Not crowded place. Easy to park the car because there is no problem to fight for parking. Coincidentally, this mall is close to the hotel & Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC).” Source: https://g.co/kgs/M61fnf
Address: 100, Jalan Putra, Chow Kit, 50350 Kuala Lumpur,
Hours: 10:00am to 10:00pm (Mon to Sun)
Website: https://www.sunwayputramall.com/

The Mall, Mid Valley Southkey, Johor Bahru

The Mall, Mid Valley Southkey is your one-stop shopping destination for all your retail needs. With over hundreds of stores to choose from, you’ll be spoilt for choice! In addition, The Mall also regularly hosts exclusive events that are open to the public, so you’ll never be bored when you’re there.

The mall is the perfect place to find fashionable new clothes, delicious food, and great deals. With exciting stores like SOGO, Village Grocer, Golden Screen Cinema, Kiddytopia, Muji, and Popcorn Food Hall, there’s something for everyone. And don’t forget to check out the Mid Valley Exhibition Centre for even more fun!

Unique attraction: South Malaysia’s largest integrated shopping mall and commercial development.
Review: “Super huge size mega mall, took me and my wife 4 hours walk just to roughly go through all the floors and see what shops this mall has to offer. We even joked that if this shopping mall was an integrated project, we would definitely invest in an unit here, so that we can visit here every day. Love it here! We will definitely visit again! Next time probably will spend another 10 hours here!” Source: https://g.co/kgs/PUdZXK
Address: 1, Persiaran Southkey 1, Southkey, 80150 Johor Bahru, Johor
Hours: 10:00am to 10:00pm (Mon to Sun)
Website: https://www.midvalleysouthkey.com

Ipoh Parade, Ipoh

Ipoh Parade is a popular shopping destination for both locals and tourists. A retail destination and tourist attraction, many have come to visit the mall and marvel over its unique outdoor LED entrance, officially listed in the Malaysia Book of Records as the “Biggest Outdoor LED Advertising Screen”.

Ipoh Parade, home to a few exclusive labels not found elsewhere in Perak, is also the entertainment hub of Ipoh, with karaoke booths, bowling alleys, and the GSC cineplex (the largest in Perak), which includes a MAXX theatre.

Ipoh Parade is able to host a variety of large-scale events in a comfortable setting for its shoppers due to its ample net leasable space. It is also located next to Weil Hotel, offering a convenient shopping space for hotel guests.

Unique attraction: Home to the largest GSC cineplex in Perak and biggest outdoor LED advertising screen.
Review: “This the biggest and most popular shopping centre in Ipoh town. Very busy even during weekdays. Has everything you need from food, entertainment, numerous specialty shops of all kind, the Parkson Department Store etc etc. You can spend half a day here. Shop till you drop.” Source: https://g.co/kgs/JGrMYE
Address: 105, Jalan Sultan Abdul Jalil, Pusat Perdagangan Greentown, 30450 Ipoh, Perak
Hours: 10:00am to 10:00pm (Mon to Sun)
Website: https://www.ipoh.parade.com.my

Queensbay Mall, Penang

The largest shopping mall in Penang, Queensbay Mall offers a breathtaking shopping experience with an extensive range of retails, restaurants and entertainment. With ambient waterfront landscapes, shoppers are unlikely to find an experience like this anywhere else but at Queensbay Mall in Penang.

Unique attraction: Largest lifestyle mall in Penang with lovely seascape views.
Review: “One of the best malls available in Penang island , spacious, clean and is walking distance from the beach and dataran queensbay. The mall is separated into 3 zones and is very similar to Midvalley in KL. The biggest Grocer in it is Aeon and they have a wide range of shops available such as Typo, Cotton On, Uniqlo and many more. They have many cafes for a good hang out such as coffee bean and Starbucks too. Mall is happening with many events especially during festival season. They have a huge food court located at level 3 (Queens Hall). You’ll definitely be spoilt for choices at this mall and is the upper class mall which is suitable for youngsters and family hang outs.” Source: https://g.co/kgs/T585kr
Address: Queensbay Mall, 100, Persiaran Bayan Indah, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang
Hours: 10:30am to 10:30pm (Mon to Sun)
Website: http://www.queensbaymall.com.my

Suria Sabah, Sabah

Suria Sabah shopping mall is the perfect one-stop location for both locals and tourists visiting Kota Kinabalu city. The mall is designed with a focus on local community building, offering a good blend of international and local brands, boutiques, and eateries. Suria Sabah is perfect for young adults, the elderly, and everyone in between.

Unique attraction: Offers beautiful views of the sea.
Review: “Great shopping mall. Near to tourist attractions and famous Philippines Market at the heart of Kota Kinabalu. Easy to access. Parking is ample. Lots of famous tenants and shops here. Great place to hang out with family and friends. The restaurant here have a marvellous view of the sea and Gaya Island.” Source: https://g.co/kgs/ZJfCjC
Address: 1, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Pusat Bandar Kota Kinabalu, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Hours: 10:00am to 10:00pm (Mon to Sun)
Website: https://suriasabah.com.my