Markets Malaysia

Every Sunday morning, Gaya Street is closed to traffic and invaded by vendors of all kinds. You'll enjoy wandering among the stalls selling fruit and vegetables, sarongs, antiques and souvenirs, in a lively atmosphere. Trade has always taken place on this artery, and although the wooden stalls with their nipah roofs have disappeared, the tradition remains. The big drawback is the live animals locked in small cages and left out in the sun.

Known as Balai Getam Guri, this building, hidden behind high palisades, is dedicated to promoting Kelantan crafts. You'll find all the skills of the craftsmen: songket, batik, sculpture, goldsmithing, basketry... Demonstrations are also organized, bringing the whole event to life. Unfortunately, not all stalls are occupied (the site is vast), and in low season the village can seem quite deserted. You can try your hand at batik for RM10.

In Langkawi, the evening market moves from one part of the island to another during the week. Each day has its own market. The Kuah market takes place on Wednesdays and Saturdays, the latter being one of the busiest. Here you'll find the usual pasar malam delights : noodles, fried food, ravioli, satay skewers, but also burgers, sushi, fresh fruit and vegetables, desserts, milkshakes... There's something for everyone. The only drawback is the lack of space to enjoy all this. There's no choice but to take away.