Central Market Kuala Lumpur

Why go

Central Market combines shopping with a readable piece of city history. The market began in 1888, the present Art Deco building was completed in 1937, and later conversion preserved it as a cultural venue. Its themed lanes foreground Malay, Straits Chinese and Indian traditions in one compact interior.

What to look for

• The preserved Art Deco market building completed in 1937
• Lorong Melayu, Straits Chinese and Lorong India sections in the west wing
• Craft stalls and a food court within the former wet-market structure

Useful to know

• Browse the themed lanes before deciding what to buy; they make the cultural organization easier to read.
• Use Pasar Seni as the transport anchor and continue on foot to Petaling Street or Masjid Jamek.
• Check the Annexe program separately if galleries or performances are part of your plan.

Your next visit

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