{"id":14460,"date":"2012-11-23T03:11:29","date_gmt":"2012-11-23T03:11:29","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2012-11-23T03:11:29","modified_gmt":"2012-11-23T03:11:29","slug":"Kuala-Lumpur-world-s-4th-best-shopping-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asiancemagazine.com\/?p=14460","title":{"rendered":"Kuala Lumpur world&#8217;s 4th best shopping city"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The Malaysian city of Kuala Lumpur has been ranked fourth best for shopping in global news network CNN&#8217;s survey.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tourism Minister Dr Ng Yen Yen, who announced this last night, said <strong>the government&#8217;s continued effort to boost Kuala Lumpur as a shopping haven was bearing fruit.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>She commended shopping malls and stores on the cooperation extended to the ministry to help make its campaigns a success.<\/p>\n<p><strong>She said she had been informed that New York, London and Tokyo were placed before Kuala Lumpur.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The minister urged malls and shops to hold more events and shows to draw tourists, saying the private sector should work closely with the government.<\/p>\n<p>This would be crucial as Visit Malaysia Year 2014 was drawing close, she added.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Ng said tourists spent over 17.6 billion ringgit (US$5.75 billion) in the stores last year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>YTL Corp Bhd managing director Francis Yeoh said Starhill Gallery housed the largest dedicated watch floor with the most watch flagship stores in Asia.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The event, which runs until December 1, showcases 120 luxury watch and jewellery brands.<\/p>\n<p>There will also be workshops by Swiss watchmakers and Maitres du Temps will launch its first Asian boutique.<\/p>\n<p><em>The Star<\/em><br \/>\n<!--break--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Malaysian city of Kuala Lumpur has been ranked fourth best for shopping in global news network CNN&#8217;s survey. 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