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Jusco Melaka: Jusco Melaka

As an associate of the AEON Group of Japan, the Jusco department store is among the first international retail outlets operating in Melaka since 1991.

The store is popular with the locals for their households needs and supermarket items, particularly for its Japanese products. It is also popular among Singaporean visitors who normally make their shopping spree here before returning to the island via the North-South highway nearby.

There are ample free car parking for shoppers here. Apart from the Jusco department store, there are also other shopping and dining outlets within the complex such as McDonalds, KFC and many more speciality shops.

For shoppers who want a variety of goods at good value for money, its worth to pay a visit to Jusco Melaka.

What to buy: Household and supermarket items.

What to pay: About average price, go during sale for more bargains.

Address: Jusco Melaka, Leboh Ayer Keroh, 75450 Melaka

Directions: In Leboh Ayer Keroh, between the Ayer Keroh Toll Plaza and Melaka city centre.

Phone: +606-232 4899

Theme: Department Store

Mahkota Parade: Mahkota Parade - the new shopping empire in Melaka

With its tagline "New Shopping Empire in Melaka", Mahkota Parade is no doubt the premier shopping mall in the historical city where locals and tourist love to go.

Located at the mouth of the Malacca River and within the touristy area of Banda Hilir, the large mall offers a variety of fun, food and fashion under one roof. The anchor tenant here is Parkson Grand. Apart from a department store and cineplex, Mahkota Parade is also home to a large amusement centre, bowling alley, foodcourts and many restaurants.

The mall won the Malaysia Tourism Gold Awards in 1994/95 for Best Shopping Complex when it was merely one year old. However over the years its facilities and services seem deteriorating. Nevertheless, its still the premier shopping mall in Melaka and worth a visit.

What to buy: Shirts, shoes, houshold products etc.

What to pay: Prices of goods here are more or less about average.

Address: No. 1 Jalan Merdeka, 75000 Melaka.

Directions: Within the touristy area of Banda Hilir, opposite the Padang Pahlawan.

Phone: +606 282 6151

Theme: Other

Malaqa House: Malaqa House

Housed in restored Peranakan house, Malaqa House is an art gallery cum souvenier suitable for shoppers and art lovers.

What to buy: Oil painting, sculpture, ceramic, furniture, antiques and oriental arts.

Address: No. 70, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, 75200 Melaka

Directions: Within the Jonker Walk area.

Phone: +606-2814770

Theme: Art

Tan Kim Hock Product Centre: Durian flavored dodol, candies & more

Tan Kim Hock Product Centre is synonymous with Melaka local products. Among its specialty are dodol and candies with durian flavor.

Address: Jalan Bendahara, Melaka.

Phone: +606-2812763

Theme: Food and Drink

Medan Samudera: Souvenier Shops & Foodcourt

A one stop centre for souvenier, local handicrafts and eateries.

What to buy: Souvenier and local handicrafts.

Address: Jalan Merdeka, Melaka

Directions: Just opposite the Melaka Maritime Museum

Theme: Other

The OrangUtan House: Art Studio & more

The name may be deceiving but this is actually an art studio by Malaccan born artist Charles Cham. The exterior of the building is quite unique & eye catching, once inside U'll admire Charles' work of arts.

If U not really into arty stuff, maybe the t-shirts with loud design by him will be of interest to U - a good souvenier to take home as these t-shirts are exclusively available here.

What to buy: Paintings, arty stuffs and t-shirts, lots of t- shirts to chose from.

What to pay: Depends on what U wanna buy, prices for paintings varry and t-shirt start frm RM20 above.

Address: 59, Lorong Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka.

Directions: Within Jonker Walk area, U can easily spot the building with a huge orangutan mural on the wall.

Other Contact: info@charlescham.com

Phone: +606-2826872

Theme: Art

Website: http://www.charlescham.com

Traditional Clog

What to buy: Traditional clogs as souvenier from Melaka.

Theme: Local Craft