Sarawak Shopping Guide, Malaysia

There are several modern shopping centres in Sarawak. In Kuching, there is Wisma Saberkas at Jalan Green, Sarawak Plaza and Tun Jugak Complex at Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Wisma Hopoh at Jalan P.Ramlee, Wisma Phoenix at Jalan Song Thian Cheok, and Kuching Plaza at Jalan McDougall. All these offer practically anything a shopper may need.

Handicraft and Antiques

Sarawak has a vast array of traditional handicrafts. The native-made woodcarvings, beadwork, weaving, pottery, bamboo and rattan baskets boast an intricate design and fine craftsmanship, and come in vibrant colors.

Kuching is an excellent place for buying tribal artifacts and the best selection can be found in the antique shops along Main Bazaar, Wayang Street and Temple Street. Prices are high, but bargaining is normal.

It is recommended that visitors should spend a few hours at the Sunday Market at Jalan Satok which, besides market produce, may have antiques on sale.

Jalan Satok Sunday Market

A place for unusual herbs, fruits, plants and animals, the Sunday market at Kuching's Jalan Satok is a colorful place to which the villagers bring their fresh jungle herbs and fruits not available elsewhere. Traders bring their goods in on Saturday afternoon and the Sunday market begins at 5 am.