Best souvenirs to buy in Malaysia
All of us, after a trip, tend to pick up fridge magnets as souvenirs after a holiday trip. But isn’t that too outdated and not-so-fun? Buying small and tacky souvenirs from places you visit always evokes memories and its time that you switch from fridge magnets to something cool like the following:
1. Durian
Food always tops the list and this time it’s the King of Fruits, Durian. The fruit has a consistency of that of custard and a strong scent. Though it might be tricky to take it home due to the concerns raised by airlines, you could try your luck.
2. Sape
Sape, pronounced as sa-peh, is a boat-shaped instrument whose origin is a mystery coming from the Sarawak tribes. Its soothing strings are used to accompany healing rituals in the old longhouses.
3. Chinese calligraphy
Each brush stroke used in Chinese calligraphy is used to emote. Each one results in unique art pieces and it holds a high place of reverence in Chinese art.
4. Herbs and spices
The herbs and spices in Malaysia is unique and flavourful that is helps in distinguishing each dish. Using a set of Malaysian herbs and spices in recipes elevate any dish. Green cardamom, panch poran, ground five spice which is a mix of fennel, cloves, cinnamon, star anise and peppercorns are widely available in the market at a cheap price.
5. Traditional attire
Malaysia is a hotspot of rich culture and their traditional Malaysian attire stands out. From the Malay baju kurung and baju melayu to Chinese cheongsam and samfu or the Indian saree and kurta itself, pick your favourite vibrant set of clothes from the variety of Malaysian traditional attires.
Buy these and more on your next trip to Malaysia. We, at Fortune Tours, one of the leading tour operators in Kerala, will help you have a fun and memorable journey and also a hassle-free process in planning a holiday trip. For details about our Malaysian tour packages from Kerala, visit -
1. Durian
Food always tops the list and this time it’s the King of Fruits, Durian. The fruit has a consistency of that of custard and a strong scent. Though it might be tricky to take it home due to the concerns raised by airlines, you could try your luck.
2. Sape
Sape, pronounced as sa-peh, is a boat-shaped instrument whose origin is a mystery coming from the Sarawak tribes. Its soothing strings are used to accompany healing rituals in the old longhouses.
3. Chinese calligraphy
Each brush stroke used in Chinese calligraphy is used to emote. Each one results in unique art pieces and it holds a high place of reverence in Chinese art.
4. Herbs and spices
The herbs and spices in Malaysia is unique and flavourful that is helps in distinguishing each dish. Using a set of Malaysian herbs and spices in recipes elevate any dish. Green cardamom, panch poran, ground five spice which is a mix of fennel, cloves, cinnamon, star anise and peppercorns are widely available in the market at a cheap price.
5. Traditional attire
Malaysia is a hotspot of rich culture and their traditional Malaysian attire stands out. From the Malay baju kurung and baju melayu to Chinese cheongsam and samfu or the Indian saree and kurta itself, pick your favourite vibrant set of clothes from the variety of Malaysian traditional attires.
Buy these and more on your next trip to Malaysia. We, at Fortune Tours, one of the leading tour operators in Kerala, will help you have a fun and memorable journey and also a hassle-free process in planning a holiday trip. For details about our Malaysian tour packages from Kerala, visit -
