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A Malay word, 'pasar
malam' when translated into English denotes night market. Pasar malams
are usually held once a week as the vendors are nomadic in nature, moving
and setting up their stalls from one housing estate to another. Pasar
malams have always attracted throngs of people wherever it is held due
to the many available stalls selling an assortment of things such as fresh
flowers, fruits, vegetables, fish and meats, decorative trinkets, hair
ornaments, toys, clothes, audio and visual merchandise, local delicacies
and even pets!
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addition to these, there are also the permanent pasar malams which
have also become major tourist attractions. These are much bigger,
offering more merchandise in terms of volume and variety. Such pasar
malams can be found in Jalan Chow Kit, Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman and
Jalan Petaling in Kuala Lumpur; the Esplanade and Gurney Drive in
Penang; Central Market in Kota Bharu, Kelantan; Glutton's Corner in
Malacca; and Lido Beach and Medan Seler Perhentian Bas in Johor Bharu.
In addition to variety, pasar malams are such hits with the public
due to the inexpensive wares offered. It is highly recommended to
visit these places, even if you do not have anything to purchase,
as pasar malams are an integral part of the Malaysian way of life.
However, whilst there, it is pertinent to bargain when purchasing
non-perishable goods as it is a common practice in pasar malams.
Check out for the nearest pasar malam to you!
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