Wisma Merdeka

Wisma Merdeka, enjoying as it does a City centre location on the waterfront, is one of Kota Kinabalu’s most successful shopping centres offering a wide range of merchandise. This is certainly the place for visitors to look for souvenirs whether it is batik, handicrafts, antiques, local interest books or other souvenirs. The complex also offers money changers, photo processing, a wine shop, as well as a wide range of shops selling wearing apparel and shoes for the beach, the mountain or just bargain denim to take home. Possibly Kota Kinabalu’s best food centre is to be found on the second floor but there are also fast food outlets and some of the best coffee in town.

Wisma Merdeka, with its prime city centre location on the waterfront, is one of Kota Kinabalu’s most popular places for shopping. Its over 300 shops provide a very wide range of merchandise and services and attract thousands of visitors every day. The majority of shops are local giving Wisma Merdeka a unique character and merchandise profile that is very different from most shopping complexes that are dominated by chain retailers. Special features of Wisma Merdeka include:
– 2 large food courts with other speciality food outlets
– Fast food and bakery outlets
– Tong’s the famous local clothes store
– Familia Superstore for a wide range of household goods
– The city’s largest golf shop
– Many money changers, souvenir and photo shops
– Books, boutiques and bangles
– 700 car park spaces with car wash
– Taxi stand and good public transport
– Adjoins Hyatt Regency Hotel and close to many budget hotels
– Close to dive shops and tour operators

Things to do in Wisma Merdeka