Planning a trip to Malaysia? It doesn't matter whether you are going there on business or pleasure. You have to shop Kuala Lumpur's mega shopping malls. The experience will give you a touch of how the Malaysians live. Thanks to the likes of Dr. Mahathir Mohamed, the former Malaysian Prime Minister, the country is one of the top fashion and culture after years of sustained investment in tourism.

Below is a list of the top 5 places you need to go shopping while in the country:

1. Pavilion KL

Since opening its doors to shoppers in 2007, this shopping mall has never disappointed. It boasts many restaurants and coffee shops that help keep the mall's customers longer. The fact that it has all kinds of shops means that you can get everything you need within one mall.

2. Plaza Lowyat

This is a premiere tech gizmo outlet. Its many small shops sell items such as cameras, tablets, phones electronic accessories etc. Trust me; you will get bargain discounts here due to the stiff competition among the retailers.

3. Midvalley Mega Mall and the Garden

So you don't like the hustle and bustle associated with city shopping? Well, this shopping mall is located on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur. You will get to enjoy shopping in a leafy environment as well as have coffee in the garden. It boasts shops with all types of wares.

4. Lot 10

It will be a great disservice to Lot 10 if I don't get to mention that it is the most centrally located shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur. It is located along Jalan Bukit Bintang and boasts several nice shops as well as the National Geographer Flagship Store. It lies between numerous shopping malls and is the ideal location to shop if you are in hurry.

5. Sunway Pyramid

For you to mix with the locals that live outside the City of Kuala Lumpur there is no better place to shop than Sunway Pyramid. You get to have the country feel as you buy luxury products. It boasts numerous bars, shops, restaurants, and a huge amusement park. How would you love to get your entire shopping list within one building and then go on to have some fun family time?

Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia and is at the heart of a larger elaborate transport network that can take you to any part of the world.