George Town
Be charmed by the colourful artworks, prints and postcards of friendly young owners Clovis and Joey, as well as the many images created by the art…
Must-see shopping in Penang
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George Town
Head here for fabrics – both new and antique – as well as boxes, stationery, coffee-table books, art pieces, bags and other classy Asian bric-a-brac.
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George Town
Malaysian-produced batik printed cloth is made into a variety of men's and women's fashions and gift items here. Some of the more expensive designs are…
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George Town
In addition to more than 300 shops, including the department store Parkson, Penang’s most glamorous mall serves up a whole floor of food and beverage…
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George Town
If you're looking for books about Malaysia, or books written by local authors, this is the place to come. This branch covers fiction and poetry; another…
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George Town
The nonfiction branch of this excellent bookshop, specialising in books about Malaysia or by Malaysian writers.
George Town
Come here for the sensory-assaulting wet market, food stalls selling Penang's famous pickles and vendors selling headscarves, batik shirts, fabrics and…
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George Town
Tan Wei Min creates lush and beautiful terrariums in everything from small glass jars to giant globes. Buying one is like taking home a piece of the…
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George Town
Pick up one of Howard Tan's distinctive photographic prints at this compact gift boutique that also sells unique postcards, art, handicrafts and books on…
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George Town
The subtle, minimalist, design-focused homewares here, some of which are made locally, include earthy ceramics, handsome stationery, wooden toys and fancy…
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George Town
Canadian colour-pencil artist Barbara Moore has a small gallery in her home on one of the heritage zone's more charming residential streets – worth…
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George Town
The charming artist Fu Mei Lin will likely list plenty of things in her cosy shop that she doesn't want to sell. Nevertheless stick with it and you're…
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George Town
This shophouse workshop features the owner’s beautiful handmade batik items. If you want to learn more about this craft, take a walk-in class (from noon…
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George Town
Earthy, simple, linen-heavy clothing for both men and women is the emphasis at this local-label store. Supplementing this is a selection of handsome,…
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George Town
Very pretty, classic Chinese-influenced clothing with a contemporary edge is sold in this boutique stocking the designs of the KL-based designer.
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George Town
A big, modern mall near KOMTAR that has taken over as the hub for shopping downtown.
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George Town
As well as shops, this swanky seaside mall built on reclaimed land is home to the Performing Arts Centre of Penang and a couple of decent restaurants and…
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George Town
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…
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George Town
This gallery showcases the exquisite fused-glass creations of Penang artist Wong Keng Fuan. Colourful bowls and quirky sculptures are for sale.
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George Town
One of central George Town's many disappearing trades is that of beaded shoe-making, but you can still find Tan Kok Oo practising the craft at the rear of…
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George Town
For a taste of old Penang, take an early morning wander through this open-air fresh produce and general goods market that runs behind Chowrasta Bazaar. It…
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George Town
Like George Town's street art? Then buy a custom print, or perhaps an original piece, from the gallery featuring the work of Ernest Zacharevic, the…
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George Town
High-quality T-shirts, sweatshirts and accessories are among the merchandise sold by this local brand emblazoned with the word lansi, meaning 'stuck up'…
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George Town
Nicknamed ‘Ali Baba’s Cave’, this deep trove of silky and cottony goodness is one of the best places in George Town to buy sarongs, batik shirts and…
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George Town
This arts, crafts and gourmet food market is a small but pleasant affair and a good way of spending an hour browsing and grazing on a Sunday.
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George Town
This old-school fresh produce and wet market in the heart of George Town occupies an attractive Victorian building.
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George Town
If you’re after a huge Chinese couch, a household shrine or have RM55,000 to spend on a 2m-tall carved-wood Buddha, this is the place to come. Even if you…
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Penang
One way to pass the time in the evening at Batu Ferringhi is to drop by its night market, which sells all the usual resort accessories, souvenirs and…
