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Filipino Market

The guide was updated: 2022-12-05

The market next to the Centre Point Shopping Complex on Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens is known as the Filipino Market, as most of the stalls are run by Filipino immigrants. Lots of Filipino and local handicrafts are sold in the hundreds of cramped stalls and alleyways which are strung by low-slung curtains of shells, baskets and bags. Everything from traditional medicine and toiletries to food.

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Address: Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu
Opening hours: Daily 5.30pm-11pm

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Gaya Street Market

Gaya Street Market

Souvenirs, handicrafts, live animals, chicken pieces, potatoes and coconuts. You will find all the ingredients for a "malaysian curry" and more. This is the most interesting market in town with its bustling crowded stalls and lanes. Get there early for beautiful photos in the morning light. Don't forget to haggle the price.

Filipino Market

Filipino Market

The market next to the Centre Point Shopping Complex on Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens is known as the Filipino Market, as most of the stalls are run by Filipino immigrants. Lots of Filipino and local handicrafts are sold in the hundreds of cramped stalls and alleyways which are strung by low-slung curtains of shells, baskets and bags. Everything from traditional medicine and toiletries to food.

Centre Point Sabah

Centre Point Sabah

The biggest shopping centre in town is Centre Point, a huge multi-story centre full of just about everything you could wish for, with electronic goods being a speciality. Centre Point is well-known as an exclusive retail establishment with a broad selection of brand name men's and ladies' apparel, household products, accessories, and a food court offering diverse Asian foods and International cuisine. Brands range from The Mod House, RSH, NIKE, Adidas, Giordano, Hush Puppies, Unionbay, Botton, Aussino, Levis, Clark, Vincci, to Diesel, Starbucks and Secret Recipe.

Wisma Merdeka

Wisma Merdeka

Along the main street from Centre Point, you’ll find Wisma Merdeka, another multi-story shopping centre with loads of great shops. Wisma Merdecka features mostly local sellers which gives it a unique character and merchandise profile. This is a great place for buying clothes or souvenirs, and it is home to the best “Borneo” bookshop in town – Borneo Books and the city's largest golf shop.

The Borneo Shop

The Borneo Shop

Located on the ground floor of the Wisma Merdeka shopping mall next to the Hyatt Hotel in the city centre is the best “Borneo” bookshop in town. Borneo Books offers novels, travel guides, popular books on the natural history, culture, history and cookery of the island and a large number of specialist books.

Asia City

Asia City

Asia City is a great and plush centre to buy clothing and accessories. You can find all kind of shops, slimming and beauty salons, tuck shops and a strip of a Borneo arts & crafts stalls lining the walkway. The food court is home to popular restaurants like Fook Yuen and other Korean, Japanese, Indian and local eateries.

Kampung Air

Kampung Air

For small souvenirs and budget buys, try the regular night market in Kampung Air, and be prepared to haggle! This flea market is a perfect place to shop if you are looking for souvenirs and bargains. Conveniently located just a stroll from the Centre Point Shopping Mall.

Night Food Market

Night Food Market

The Night Food Market is one of the most famous food courts in all South East Asia and offers everything from fresh fruit and vegetables to handicrafts and local souevenirs. It is open from around 5:30 in the afternoon until the last horsetrading is over. With its hustle and bustle and smoke from all the food stands fading away into the night sky, it is almost impossible to miss the market.

Suria Sabah Mall

Suria Sabah Mall

Known for carrying all major brands like Levi's, Esprit, Mango, Thomas Sabo and Swatch just to name a few, Suria Sabah Mall is the most popular mall in KK. This shopping mall with 3 levels and 1 basement is a perfect air-conditioned hideaway for those unbearable hot days in Kota Kinabalu.

Borneo Trading Post

Borneo Trading Post

Tired of tacky, plasticky souvenirs? Borneo Trading Post offers a truly unique range of high quality artisanal treasures and antiques from Borneo island and the rest of South East Asia.

Sabah Art Gallery

Sabah Art Gallery

The building of the Sabah Art Gallery itself is a piece of art. Its internal structure is similar to the Guggenheim in New York and resembles bahuyun, a traditional basket which used to be woven out of bamboo. The interior is quiet and peaceful and hosts an eclectic mix of local artist and student work from the Sabah region.

Cocoa Kingdom

Cocoa Kingdom

Welcome to a chocolate lover's wonderland. Try locally made chocolates in variable shapes and flavours at affordable prices and sample their best-sellers.

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