Premium Outlets in Malaysia, Shop for More At Less!

As one of the tourism hot spots in Asia, there are a few notable premium outlets in Malaysia that worth your visit. Who doesn’t like to shop for more at less prices? Lets’ go and check them out!

JOHOR PREMIUM OUTLETS

Johor Premium Outlets^® is a shoppers haven that boasts 130 designer and name brand outlet stores featuring savings of 25% to 65% every day. It is located at the intersection of the North-South Expressway and the Second Link Expressway and is highly accessible to all traffic going to and from Johor and Singapore. It is about an hour drive from the City of Singapore, about 3 hours from Kuala Lumpur and only a short distance from Senai International Airport.

There are over 130 branded outlets stores situated in the centre which include Aigner, BCBGMAXAZRIA, Burberry, Canali, Coach, Ermenegildo Zegna, Furla, Guy Laroche, Michael Kors, Polo Ralph Lauren, Salvatore Ferragamo, Swatch, Tumi and more.

Accommodations nearby the outlet include Jen Puteri Harbour, Le Grandeur Palm Resort Johor, Mutiara Johor Bahru, Pulai Springs Resort. Some of them do provide complimentary shuttle service to the centre.

Address:

Jalan Premium Outlets
Indahpura, 81000 Kulai
Johor Darul Takzim

Website: http://premiumoutlets.com.my

 

MITSUI OUTLET PARK KLIA SEPANG

Mitsui Outlet Park KLIA SEPANG (MOP) is a joint venture project between Mitsui Fudosan and Malaysia Airports. It is a factory outlet shopping mall located 60km from KL and 6km from KLIA and klia2. Advocating a factory outlet concept, MOP offers a myriad of upper-middle to high-end off seasoned brands and products at attractive discounts and not forgetting a Japanese Specialty Store (Japan Avenue), introducing Japanese Art, Culture, Music and Culinary Delights. Catering to a diverse group of customers, MOP also offers an array of scrumptious fare ranging from authentic Malay cuisine, oriental fare to western delights, cafes and a food court.

A Home to Shopping

Built upon the concept of factory outlet, Mitsui Outlet Park KLIA Sepang comprises around 127 stores, housing a variety of luxury retailers such as Dockers, Dr Martens, Versace, Carlo Rino, Sembonia, Adidas, Nike, Akemiuchi, Hackett London, Puma, New Balance, Esprit, Bally, Converse, Citizen, Sasa, Guess, Beauty Scents, Swarovski, A-Look, Orient, Nixon, Ice Watch, Diamond & Platinum, Watatime, Polo Ralph Lauren and many more, pampering shoppers with various products of famous domestic and international luxury brands offered at attractive discount, not to forget its cool Japan zone - Japan Avenue.

Dining Paradise

Mitsui Outlet Park KLIA Sepang is also the gourmet heaven where tourist will be spoilt by a delectable variety of international cuisine (both Halal and Non-halal) ranging from authentic Japanese cuisine, Malay cuisine, oriental fare to western delights.

Featured Japan Avenue

Japan Avenue is a venue/place that exhibit and promote the authentic Japanese products, technology, cuisine, service and entertainment. All items in the store are imported directly from Japan. It’s definitely a great space to experience Japanese culture.

Address:

Persiaran Komersial,
64000 KLIA,
Selangor Darul Ehsan

Website: https://www.mitsuioutletparkklia.com.my

FREEPORT A’FAMOSA OUTLET

Freeport A’Famosa Outlet offers over 70 fashion, sport and accessories brands in some 180,000 sq.ft. The outlet is set in an open air mall featuring a lake, fountains, carousel and windmill with architecture loosely themed on Malacca’s Dutch heritage. It is located in Alor Gajah, Malacca, the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia facing the Straits of Malacca, about 147 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur between the states of Negeri Sembilan and Johor. It borders Tampin to the north. It also borders Jasin and Central Malacca.

You can shop for a variety of desired brands at the centre include Nike, Cotton On, Esprit, Puma, G2000, Vistoria’s Secret, Carlo Rino, Clarks, Forever 21, Samsonite,  Folli Follie and many more.

Address:

Freeport A'Famosa Outlet
Jalan Kemus
Simpang Empat
78000 Alor Gajah

Website: http://www.freeportafamosa.com

6 Astonishing Rooftop & Sky Bars At Kuala Lumpur City Golden Triangle

Marini’s on 57

Address: Level 57, Menara 3 Petronas, Persiaran KLCC, 50088 Kuala Lumpur

Opening Hours: Sun to Thurs – 5.00pm to 1:30am, Fri and Sat – 5.00pm to 3am

Reservation No: +603 2386 6030

Websites:http://www.marinis57.com, Marini's Facebook

 

Marini’s ultra-chic rooftop bar is the perfect place to spend a night out in KL, while enjoying their signature cocktails, premium champagnes and extensive list of exclusive wines. The bar’s futuristic architectural design encompasses floor to ceiling glass windows, boasting the best views of the city. Sunset Hours are held daily from 5pm – 9pm and W-Night on Wednesdays which is a night for the women of Marini’s.

SkyBar

Address: Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur

Opening Hours: Sun to Thurs – 10.00am to 1:00am, Fri, Sat and Eve of public holidays – 10.00am – 3.00am

Reservation No.: +603 2332 9888

Websites:http://www.skybar.com.my, Skybar Facebook

Named 'Best Malaysian Bar' in 2007 by Malaysia Tatler Society, as well as 'Best Bar in Malaysia' and 'Best Hotel Bar' for four consecutive years by the readers of Expatriate Lifestyle.

Luna Bar

Address: 34th Floor, Pacific Regency Hotel Suites, Jalan Punchak, Off Jalan P. Ramlee, 50250 Kuala Lumpur

Opening Hours:

Luna Chill Out Bar

Sun-Thurs – 10.00am – 1.00am, Fri, Sat and Eve of public holidays – 10.00am – 3.00am

Cristallo di Luna

6.00pm – 10.30pm

Reservation No.: +603 2332 7777

Websites: http://www.luna.my, Luna Bar Facebook

Luna Bar Located in the Heart of Kuala Lumpur; where you can witness a 360° views live scene of the city, enjoying the breeze while you are enjoying your Drinks!

View Rooftop Bar

Address: Gtower, 199, Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

Opening Hours: Mon to Thurs – 5.00pm to 1.00am, Fri, Sat and Eve of public holidays – 5.00pm – 3.00am
Closed on Sunday

Reservation No.: +603 2168 1881

Websites:http://www.view.com.my, VIEW Facebook 

A VIEW unlike any other

VIEW Rooftop Bar transforms the Kuala Lumpur’s skyline; evoking the senses of Sight, Sound and Taste with a breathtaking panoramic view of Kuala Lumpur and sunsets over the montanic horizon of Jalan Ampang. Designed for the well travelled and well heeled, VIEW offers ABSOLUT Mixology at the alfresco bar, premium single malt whiskies at the Glenlivet Lounge and luxe entertainment in the Mumm Champagne Room. Ideal for romantic interludes, glamorous cocktail parties and unforgettable events, VIEW offers the most unique chill-out option. Nestled at over 30 floors up and set in the custom-built rooftop of GTower, VIEW is set to take its place as one of the iconic rooftop bars of the world and the pantheon for the sophisticated chic. With every sunset comes a magical moonlit escapade under the stars and a promise that there will always be a perfectly-blended cocktail ready-and-waiting.

Mai Bar

Address: Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral, No, 5, Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

Opening Hours: Mon to Thurs - 12:00pm - 12:00am, Fri - 12:00pm - 2:00am , Sat - 11:00am - 2:00am, Sun - 11:00am - 12:00am

Reservation No.: +603 2723 1188

Websites:http://www.aloftkualalumpursentral.com/en/mai-bar, Mai Bar Facebook

Chill at one of the swankiest rooftop bars in Kuala Lumpur - The Tiki themed bar on the rooftop, Mai Bar presents an exciting concoction experience in a fun and open atmosphere, with a great Kuala Lumpur city skyline view. At the far end where The Freek Lounge is – a lounge for those who indulge in cigars. Mai Bar’s cocktail menu, is created by Joseph Boroski, a mixultant, owner of bar consulting group. On the menu is the Mai Bar’s signature cocktail, the Malaysian Princess Mai Tai, served in a Tiki-themed mug. Mai Bar also serves Chef’s special gourmet tapas such as cured salmon with pretzel sticks, minced lab quesadilla and deep-fried falafel.

Heli Lounge Bar

Address: Bukit Bintang 34th Floor, Menara KH, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur

Reservation No.: +603 2110 5034

Websites: Heli Lounge Facebook

HELI launches a new era of clubbing in Kuala Lumpur. Currently the city’s Best Kept Secret, HELI Lounge Bar is a brand spanking new dance club that is set to take Kuala Lumpur’s night scene by storm and may no longer qualify for that catchphrase soon. Located on the 34th floor of Menara KH in the heart of the Golden Triangle, an ultra-cool clubbing experience awaits behind the nondescript main entrance. Be prepared to be blown away by the spectacular uninhibited 360° view of the Kuala Lumpur skyline.

7 Most Popular Online Florists In Malaysia. Check Out The Meaning of Your Favourite Flowers!

Love Garden Online Florist

http://www.lovegardens.com.my

Love Garden, as the name suggests, is an online florist provides same day delivery service in Malaysia. Basically, you can place your order online 24 hours a day. Apart from wide range of flower arrangements available, they have professional florists ready to provide creative and unique ideas to custom made flowers arrangements for your loved ones. As an online florist, their objective it to become efficient, high quality and low priced. Other than fresh flowers, Love Garden also offers a variety of bouquets, fruits, balloons, gift baskets, chocolates, and other gifts for every occasion. All these are featured in their easy to us website designed for today's busy shoppers. 

Love.Com.My
http://www.love.com.my

Love.com.my was launched in the early days of year 2004, which marks them 11 years of experience in this area. Their persistence is really something to be praised and recognized. They believe that each one of their flower bouquet represents the identity of people living in Klang Valley - hip yet elegant, understated yet attractive. In addition, their bouquets are also made affordable to let the loved ones to experience the joy that flowers bring. Love.com.my has been continuously expanding their service to cover the largest free delivery service in Malaysia. Currently, their main delivery areas include KL, Selangor (entire Klang Valley), Penang (island & mainland), Johor (JB area and whole of Iskandar), Kedah (Kulim & Sg Petani), Perak (Parit Buntar). Plus, they are delivering 24/7, everyday including Sundays and public holidays!

Pure Seed

http://www.pureseed.com.my

Pure Seeds opened its doors and created its first floral arrangement since 1998. Since then they have become one of the leading online florists in Malaysia, creating floral works of art that touched the lives of people across the nation and been a part of momentous occasions over the years. They have a team of floral designers and professional expertise to ensure all their creations are distinct and meaningful, and breathtakingly beautiful. The team continues to explore and evolve, to provide fresh, creative designs and memorable customer experiences. The team has wide variety of creations include hand bouquests, flower baskets, fruit baskets, soft toy arrangements, wine and flowers, vase arrangements and gourmet hampers. Pure Seed’s delivery covers most of the areas in Klang Valley (delivery charges are specified in their website for reference).

Bloom The Floral Shop

http://www.bloom2u.com

Bloom2u.com is specially brought to you by Bloom The Floral Shop, a fully e-commerce enabled website where you can shop at your convenience. It is a professionally developed and soundly safe e-commerce site, with online products catalog, and and as a communication channel with customers. Currently Bloom has 4 outlets located at Empire Shopping Gallery (Subang Jaya), The Intermark (Kuala Lumpur), Damansara Uptown 3 (Damansara Utama) and Dataran Prima (Petaling Jaya). Somehow they provide shipping service within Malaysia. You can find a variety of products from fresh flowers, crunchy ideas for events decoration, live artificial flowers to unique home deco items. Besides Bloom2u.com, they have also created “the gathering place” where you can blog your ideas with them and furnish them beautiful photos for more inspirations boosting. As one of the best online florists in Malaysia, Bloom2u.com champions the use of freshly-imported and highly-graded flowers, fillers as well as leafs for their bouquets. They have served more than thousands of customers from all over Malaysia and around the world.

 

Summer Pots Florist

http://www.summerpots.com.my

At Summer Pots Florist you will be able to find beautiful and exquisite designs of floral arrangements and flower bouquets for all your friends and loved ones. By committing to daily services, Summer Pots offers a wide variety of creatrions include hand bouquets, table arrangement, basket arrangement, congratulatory stands, condolences stands, hampers, bridal posies, wedding car decorations, and wedding location decorations. Furthermore, they also provide special services that suit all corporate occasions such as weekly fresh flower table arrangement, special occasion centreprices, consultation for events and launches, and corporate gift wrapping. Their delivery coverage include within and outside Klang Valley such as Kedah, Penang, Perak, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Kelanatan, Sabah and Sarawak (advance booking and notice is required). The delivery charges to the resepctive destination are specified in their website for reference.

Charming Cottage

http://www.charmingcottage.com.my

Charming Cottage was established in August 2009 with the aim to consult, create, decorate & design home & corporate decorations. Their expertise include fresh and everlasting floral arrangement, floral design, sculpture design, interior decorations for residential and corporate space, event and functions decorations, etc. Charming Cottage also conduct floral design courses from basic to advance level. Prior to Charming Cottage, the team was fully involved in floral arrangement since 2005 via the establishment  of Charming Floral & Gift. With the vast experience in floral arrangement and design, they have extended their service in decoration area not limit to only floral design but in wider perspective such as home and corporate decorations.  Their product range include various flowers  design (fresh and everlasting) , vases (glassware, ceramic, fibre, stainless steel, custom made wood n glass tall vase etc), sculpture items inclusive vases, bookholders, magnetic  rotating n floating globe, magnetic rotating n floating photoframes, wall deco in 3D  form, deco items using seashell in glassware, handmade candlestand/holder, baby hampers, festival hampers and custom made hampers, oil paintings,  giant wood trunk (up to 10 feet), natural bamboo (up to 10 feet), etc.

Bloom House

http://www.bloomhouse.com.my

Bloom House, as they have established themselves as “a one-stop center’s” ever refreshing gifts for their customers’ needs at all time. They have a dedicated and experienced team with vast exposure in this business to cater for customers’ satisfaction. Customers are being assured of the best from Bloom House as they aim to far reaching sentiments and thoughts to bring this creativeness of floral design, gifts & stylish packages. Bloom House provide free shipping for certain areas within Klang Valley. Hop to their website to get to know more!

Interesting sharing from Bloom House which attracted the author, thought it would be meaningful to share it to our readers. FLOWERS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS!

11 Roses: My most treasured ones; the one I love the most in my life. 你是我的宝贝，在我心目中你是我最爱的
12 Roses: All of my utmost love. 献给你我最大的爱
13 Roses: Secret admirer. 我在暗恋你
15 Roses: I am truly sorry, please forgive me. 对不起，请你原谅我
16 Roses: Sweet Sixteen. 十六岁，小甜甜
18 Roses: Stay young and beautiful / Wealth and prosperity 青春美丽/荣华富贵
20 Roses: Believe me, I am sincere towards you. 相信我，我对你是真心的
21 Roses: I am devoted to you. 忠城
24 Roses: Can’t stop thinking about you, 24 hours every single day. 每日24小时都想着你
33 Roses: Saying “I love you” with great affection. 满怀深情地对你说“我爱你”
36 Roses: I will remember our romantic moments. 恼记着我们的浪漫时刻
40 Roses: My love for you is genuine. 真城的爱
50 Roses: Unregrettable love. 无悔的爱
99 Roses: I will love you for as long as I live. 只要我还活着，我都爱你
100 Roses: Harmoniously; remains devoted to each other as couple till ripe old age. 和谐共处，永结同心，白头偕老
101 Roses: You are my one and only love. 你是我唯一
108 Roses: Please marry me! 求你嫁给我
365 Roses: Can’t stop thinking about you, each and every day. 每一天都在想你
999 Roses: Everlasting and eternal love.长长久久与永恒的爱
1000 Roses: Love you for a thousand years. 爱你一千年

FLOWERS	MEANING
Carnation (General)	Fascination, Love for women
Carnation (Pink)	I'll never forget you
Carnation (Red)	My heart aches for you, Admiration
Carnation (Purple)	Capriciousness
Carnation (White)	Sweet and lovely, Innocence, Pure Love, Woman's good luck gift
Chrysanthemum (General)	You're a Wonderful Friend, Cheerfulness
Chrysanthemum (White)	Truthfulness
Chrysanthemum (Yellow)	Slighted Love
Forget-Me-Not	True love, Memories
Hydrangea	Thank you for understanding
Lily (White)	Virginity, Purity, Majesty, It's heavenly to be with you.
Lily (Yellow)	I'm walking on air
Lily (Calla)	Beauty
Orchid	Love, Beauty, Refinement
Rose (Red)	Love, I Love You.
Rose (Pink)	Perfect Happiness, Please Believe Me
Rose (White)	Innocence and Purity, You are heavenly
Rose (White and red mixed)	Unity
Tulip (General)	Perfect Lover
Tulip (Red)	Believe me, declaration of love
Tulip (Yellow)	There's sunshine in your smile

5 Ideal Ways, Your Route To Getting Started With A Side Business

Well, there are many reasons why people are thinking to engage themselves in part time businesses while keeping their day job nowadays. Or a sideline business along with the current one. Whether you are looking for a change, from small scale, or simply curious about entrepreneurship, and want to test the waters before you commit to the world of commerce. Whatever your reason, here are 5 ways to get started today with your own part-time business. They look simple, but to start getting into it, how to keep things running are not as easy as we think. Time, effort and resources are definitely crucial.

Online Business

Sites such as http://www.lelong.com.my, http://www.ebay.com.my and http://www.mudah.my have made it easy for people to get in touch with e-commerce. You can take the first step by digging out your closets and wardrobes, snap photos and start selling instantly!

If you are into more professional mode, you can engagement external resources to build a website and establish connections with some wholesalers, that means to open your very own online store! Of course, that would require a lot more time, effort and modals to ensure success. Persistence is the key to keep your business running. Try to get more insights from the existing successful local online stores. Also, there are thousands of great tips you could search from the web to initiate the idea.

http://double-woot.com

http://dressabelle.com.my

http://www.supermodelw.my

http://www.a-fashion-story.com

http://www.luccacal.com

http://www.tuesdaycouture.com

Custom Jewelry and Accessories

Put your creative talents to work designing custom jewelry and accessories. Whether you are working with sterling silver or recycled metals, clay etc. You can custom make jewelry and accessories including earrings, pins, bracelets, necklaces and belt buckles. You could sell them at your online store, or even rent a small space at the weekend bazaars and crafts fairs which are getting common and popular nowadays.

Selling ad space and sharing reviews on a personal blog

Whether it is about food, beauty, traveling etc blog. Starting from small money, your blog could eventually become a big money-earner of you put effort serious effort to work at it. Again, persistence is the key to keep yourself motivated and keep things going. Fill your blog with great writing, photos, videos and anything else you have passions. Otherwise you yourself will lose interest and it will be an abandoned space hanging.

There are endless tips and methods you could search and adopt from the web in getting started with a new blog, designing its look, choosing the contents which you have passions and/or expertise in, targeting the right readers and audience etc. Here are some of the success blogs authored by Malaysians:-

http://www.kinkybluefairy.net

http://cheeserland.com

http://www.chuckei.com

http://www.hongkiat.com

http://kyspeaks.com

http://www.bangsarbabe.com

http://www.reginaldchan.net

Selling photographs

If you have good photography skills and you have the passions and having good photograph equipments. Let your hobby be an alternative source of side income. Nothing more enjoyable than earning money from doing what you love! So brush up your photography and Photoshop skills today!

Where to see your photographs? Simply explore this comprehensive list of photographs stock-selling websites, and start to make money from photography online:-

http://www.istockphoto.com

http://www.smugmug.com

http://www.alamy.com

https://submit.shutterstock.com

https://www.fotolia.com

http://www.dreamstime.com

http://www.photoshelter.com

http://www.gettyimages.co.uk

http://www.canstockphoto.com

http://www.123rf.com

Take note also that these are professional international photography websites and they have strict requirements and guidelines to follow and fulfill. They are always ensuring only high quality photos are displayed for sale, as these photos are sold to their clients mainly for commercial purposes. There are photographers whom have shifted from hobby to part time, and later as full time photographers once they have started to earn decent and consistent income from it. So if you want to score yourself a mark in this area, do spend time to read their detailed guidelines and terms and conditions carefully even before you sign up with any of these websites.  

Making hand crafts and greeting cards

If you're the kind of person who loves making creative things by yourself, you could consider trying at crafts and greeting cards. If possible, ask a local shopkeeper what kind sells best and follow their advice, working to a distinctive style of your own. You can start by selling to family, friends, and when you have higher confidence later try to approach local stores as a supplier. Again with the powerful world wide web to get in touch with people nowadays, you can set up your very own online store in selling the not only the crafts that you have made, but also the tools and accessories such as ribbons, cardboards, fabrics, beads etc. Just be mindful of material costs and time taken though, as wastages can sometimes be expensive while the value of the end product might not be as high.

Good luck!