Central Market Kuala Lumpur

The cultural bazaar/Pasar Seni was formerly the central market. The original market was constructed in 1888 and 1889 to serve Kuala Lumpur large tin mining community. It was a wet market which sold seafood, meat, vegetable and everyday item. There were frequent renovations and extensions costing millions of Ringgit Malaysia to cater for Kuala Lumpur growing population. The market acquired its Art deco style in 1936 under an expansions plan drawn up by town engineer RH Seed. Art deco was very popular in the 1930s. Among the new features were a stepped arch and square motif on the walls. City halls earmarked the building for demolition in the early 1980s, but the Malaysia Heritage Trust stepped in to save the building. It became the Cultural Bazaar in April 1986 and a popular market for handicraft.

Tourist can find a lot of wood craft such face mask, signage and Malaysia traditional art works.

Opening Hours

1000am – 930pm

Getting There

• Walking distance from Petaling Street, Puduraya, Masjid Jamek, Sultan Abdul Samad Building
• Putra LRT from KLCC station – take monorail to Masjid Jamek Station or Pasar Seni
• Star Monorail from Plaza Rakyat Station to Masjid Jamek Station.