Penang Shopping malls | A shopper's directory
Penang Shopping malls | A shopper's directory | ||||
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You can find just about anything in Penang's shopping complexes – food, clothes, CDs and DVDs, electrical items, antiques, cinemas, haberdasheries, opticians, salons, high-end hi-fi shops, video arcades, clinics and the list goes on. The aim of a well-organised shopping complex is to provide everything you need under one roof. Penang island – George Town Gurney Plaza: Gurney Drive, Penang An upmarket mall strategically located at Penang's most popular seafront promenade.Featuring seven levels of shops like the Versace and British India boutiques, cafés, hi-fi, antiques, furniture, the Parkson Dept. Store and Golden Screen Cineplex. Island Plaza: Suite 8A-B, 8th floor, IP Tower, Island Plaza, 118 Jalan Tanjong Tokong, 10470 Penang Island Plaza with Metrojaya & Cold Storage, it’s strategic location as the mall nearest to Batu Ferringhi and many international and local brands is a favourite amongst the mid – upper class and tourists. Island Plaza organizes weekend bazaars and kids parties, provides wireless internet services, ATM, money changer, surau, laundry service etc. Come and experience Island Plaza, a shopping mall truly “A Class Above”. Kompleks Tun Abdul Razak (KOMTAR): Komtar was the first shopping mall and superstructure in Penang. Located right smack in the centre of George Town, Komtar features four floors of shopping, restaurants and office space. Visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Penang from the viewing gallery on the 58th floor. A skybridge connects Komtar with Prangin Mall next door. Prangin Mall: Prangin Road, George Town, Penang A bargain hunter's paradise that's very popular with locals and tourists. Features five-floors of shopping, dining and entertainment. The Megapavilion Cineplex is located on the 5th floor. The latest addition is a section on Level 4 called e@prangin which is specially reserved for shops selling computers and related items. HP, Epson and Canon have outlets here. A Macintosh kiosk is located on the foyer. One-Stop Midlands Park Centre: Jalan Burmah, George Town, Penang Tel: 604-226 3768 Like the Prangin Mall, the shops in Midlands feature bargains galore. The topmost floor (Level 6) is a great place to shop for computers and computer peripherals. Penang Plaza: Burmah Road, George Town, Penang Tel: 604-226 8080 Located next to the Sheraton Hotel, Penang Plaza is a quiet and well-maintained shopping complex whose tenants include the Giant Supermarket, Guardian Pharmacy, a bookstore, furniture showroom and jeweller. The Garage: No. 2, Penang Road, Penang Tel: 604-264 5909 or 604-264 3937 Located within walking distance of the E&O Hotel, a bowling centre, The Mansion, Fort Cornwallis, the Penang State Museum, the Dewan Sri Pinang, The Garage is Penang's most unique mall. Converted from a 1920s former car showroom for British vehicles like the Austin, Morris and Jaguar, the Garage's tenants include Little Heritage House, Slippery Senoritas and Gloria Jean. Re-discovering chic in old-fashioned corners: Two of George Town's antiquated locations – the Garage and the Mansion – are helping to reinvent modern style and taste in the Upper Penang Road. Penang Island – South Kompleks Bukit Jambul: Jalan Rumbia, Penang Tel: 604-641 1188 Catering to shoppers in the southern part of Penang. Conveniently located near the Equatorial Hotel and Golf Course, and Penang International Airport.
The Sunshine chain is famous for selling local goods at reasonable prices, and proving to be very popular with the new townships in Air Itam and Bayan Baru. Sunshine Square in Bayan Lepas also features the Megapavilion Cineplex. Penang – Mainland Bukit Mertajam Plaza: Jalan Arumugam Pilai, Bukit Mertajam, Penang • Tel: 604-538 2828 Located below the Summit Hotel Bukit Mertajam. "The Store" is the anchor tenant. Sub-anchor tenants include Golden Screen Cinema, Ampang Superbowl, Bintang Fashion, Hot Market, Watson's Personal Care Store, Bata, Sukaramai Fashion, McDonald's, Kentucky Fried Chicken and Guardian Pharmacy. Starbucks is located on the ground floor. Other shops sell a variety of items and designer clothing. Kompleks Pekan Rabu Datuk Kailan: Kepala Batas, Penang. Batik retailers | Chain stores | Flea market | second hand goods | Jewellers & goldsmiths | ||||
