Royal Selangor is the top name in Malaysian pewter; this outlet stocks its current range and holds pewter-making workshops (RM63.60), starting at 11am, 2.30pm and 4pm, and lasting about one hour.
Straits Quay mall is located about 7km northwest of George Town; a taxi here will cost about RM25. There's also a branch of Royal Selangor at Gurney Plaza (open 10am to 10pm).