With all the marvelous attractions, activities and shopping havens Malaysia has to offer, there is virtually no end to the excellent, practical presents available for purchase. The online Zalora and Lazada stores in particular offer a slew of fantastic gift ideas at excellent prices, so there is no excuse to go with socks and soap-on-a-rope this year!
1) Mountain Top Trekking Backpack-Blue
Perfect for both the adventurous dad who has always wanted to hike up Mount Kinabalu, or the father who simply prefers a casual stroll through the Taman Wetlands, this durable, Nylon-Material Backpack is the perfect choice for carrying the essentials. The built-in mesh-ventilation system means that the pack itself hardly adds anything to the weight of what you are bringing with you, and there are enough compartments and straps for any eventuality. The Mountain Top Trekking Backpack can be ordered through Lazada, and can be home delivered in 1-3 business days.
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2) Enchanting Malaysia: David Bowden (Book)
Packed with colorful photographs of the country’s most astounding natural and un-natural marvels, Enchanting Malaysia provides a peerless visual introduction to life on the peninsular as well as Borneo. This plush book is a great way to spread the travel bug, as it outlines the best places in Malaysia for both adventure and relaxation. Great for reading thoroughly or just flipping through at leisure, Enchanting Malaysia will make a valuable edition to any father’s library.
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3) Garmin nüvi 2576LM GPS Navigator
Kuala Lumpur can be a confusing city to navigate, as can many of Malaysia’s urban and suburban locales. The perfect remedy for travel blues, of course, is a good GPS and the Garmin nüvi 2576LM GPS Navigator is an excellent choice. Complete with voice-activation recognition, a trip planning function, Real-View Junction and even a built in television function, the 2576LM with an AC adapter and USB cable is sure to make the journey almost as fun as the destination.
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4) Kensington Universal Travel Adapter (K33117)
The staple gadget for any traveler corporate or otherwise, the Kensington Universal Travel Adapter K33117 is just one of those handy gifts that any regular jet-setter is sure to appreciate. This comparatively small all-in-one adapter can be applied to the majority of outlets throughout the world. As outlets in Malaysia can vary at certain locations, this gift will make sure that a power supply can be readily accessed. iphones, ipods, cameras and most mobile devices can also be charged with ease where ever you are with this adapter.
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5) Malaysia: A Pictorial History 1400–2004: Wendy Khadijah Moore (Book)
If your dad happens to be a history buff, he is sure to appreciate this lavish coffee table book which charts, with a stunning array of photos and illustrations, the history of Malaysia from the Colonial to the Post-Independence period. Life on the rubber plantations of Perak, the streets of Georgetown, Penang and, of course, Kuala Lumpur in the early years of the 20th century is captured in stunning detail in the pages of this book, and any father familiar with the past-glory days of Malaysia is sure to wax nostalgic. This magnificent book is sure to continuously delight and inform as well as serve to enhance the backdrop of any Expat living room.
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6) SHOWROOM Black Durable Shades
Dad can look cool and block out the harsh, tropical sun with these swish shades from Showroom. Sizes are customizable, and the arms are tapered with curved temple tips. A range of fantastic sunglasses to suit all tastes can be found at zalora.com
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7) Gift Subscription for Senses of Malaysia Magazine
Perfect for keeping your dad continuously up to date with the best ways to enjoy the Malaysian lifestyle to the max, Senses of Malaysia (published bi-monthly) contains invaluable information and glossy pictures that portray the best sites and activities that every Malaysian state has to offer. The reader can find out where the top recommended eco, sport and health tourism spots can be found, how to enjoy local festivities and even get some inspiration by finding out how other Expats and visitors are making the most of their time in Malaysia. This quality publication is sure to entice and challenge readers of every background to get out there and see just how rewarding the Malaysian experience can be.
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8) Isetan Gift Voucher
The large Isetan department store chain- found at KLCC, the Gardens, Lot 10, and 1 Utama- showcases a broad range of casual and business attire, wallets, ties, and top-brand men’s fragrances. Now, lucky fathers can splurge to their hearts content on products from Ralph-Lauren Polo, and much more with an Isetan gift-voucher, conveniently demarcated into amounts of RM10 and RM50. Prospective purchases should note that Isetan gift vouchers can only be purchased at the KLCC, Lot-10 and Gardens stores.
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9) Flexpro Badminton Bag & Racket
Even before the Olympic victories of Lee Chong Wei, Badminton has been one of Malaysia’s most prominent national sports. It is also a great way of keeping fit. This trendy badminton racket and bag from Flexpro is sure to inspire any father to take to the courts and enjoy a match or two. The racket has a hard carbon fibre frame and shaft to provide the player with added control and comfort.
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10) Panasonic FT3 Waterproof Digital Camera 12.1MP Red + 8GB + Case
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Capture the turquoise splendor of Langkawi, Pangkor or Redang’s aquatic marvels with this handy waterproof camera. With a HD Movie recording function and a shockproof casing that will allow you to delve up to 12 meters underwater and still take quality pictures; this camera will make the perfect gift for any dad who loves snorkeling and scuba diving. As if that weren’t enough, the FT3 has a GPS function and a Leica wide-angle lens that permits 4.6X optical zoom.
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