(This is the exact same post i have on my class blog. Sorry if you are seeing it again.)
Been doing lots of shopping, both in malaysia and singapore. Here are some tips for people of different sorts:

If you are the type who:

like goods of average quality but of a good price

Small shops in malaysia is the place for you!!!! Along the streets and into the narrow alleys of shopping areas, you will definitely find what you need. The quality may not be superb but they are passable. The most important thing is that you can bargain!! However do be aware that the very same product can be found in several shops. So do consider carefully before making a decision. Is that the best bargain you can get?>.<

like goods with quality that are above average, slightly cheaper than market price, don't mind travelling long distances?

Shopping centres in malaysia like city square and jusco are just the right places for you! The stuff in the shops are never inferior than what we have in singapore. The shops seen in singapore can be found there too. In terms of price, the goods there are slightly cheaper. However you would need to travel a fairly long and troublesome journey, e.g through the customs. Are you willing to do that just for the small advantage?

like unique stuff and don't mind the distance?

If you fall into this group, shopping in malaysia is suitable for you too. Just a checkpoint away and the style you find in the shopping areas are quite different. Some of the stuff you see there, you can never find it in singapore. You can have no worries of clashing with other people. I saw this guess bag in jusco. It's been a year and the season has definitely passed but i've never seen it in any of the guess shops in singapore. NEVER.

like average goods, don't mind paying more than it's worth.

Actually most goods in singapore are priced within this standard. A single blouse will most probably fall within the thirties at the very least, bottoms depending on the type and length, shoes definitely thirties and more. But if you happen to have extra cash on you, or you just simply don't mind forking out slightly more money, or you really really like that shirt you see, just buy it!

like good quality goods and don't mind paying an arm and a leg.

If you are really that damn rich, you can donate some to me. Just kidding. You may consider orchard road shopping centres or suntec city. And i mean those real shops, not just some stalls set up temporarily. Takashimaya is one good example. Just go window shopping and you'll understand me. The numbers on the price tags there are defnitely no less than 3 digit. The last i saw was a watch worth 25,000.=)

like body contact with thousands and thousands of people

Fairs and conventions are the place for you. If you happen attend the Singapore IT fair 2008 held at suntec city convention centre, you will know what i mean. If you are perverse or have an ambition of being a molester, this is the perfect training ground for you. There are just so many targets for you. Feel your fill. Satisfy your needs. I think i have had too much body contact for like a lifetime? EEW.

Yup, there you have it. My experience from my june holidays 2008. That's all folks. Continue mugging!! All the best=)