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Johor Bahru remains a hot weekend destination for us Singaporeans, and for good reason – retail prices are so much lower there than here. Dig a little deeper, though, and you’ll find outlet stores where you can get your stuff for even cheaper.
These shops sell their off-season clothes, shoes, and bags at heavily-discounted prices, and with a bunch of these littered around JB, even the most broke amongst us will be able to find new items to spice up our wardrobes with.
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al-iKhsaN’s known for its sneakers from brands like Adidas and Puma at the lowest prices. For example, an adidas Cloudfoam Racer TR can go for as low as RM209 (~S$69)! On top of that, you’ll also find authentic football jerseys, which are a hit amongst EPL-loving Singaporeans.
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You can find their regular stores in malls such as AEON Tebrau City and AEON Bukit Indah, but for even cheaper deals, head a little further up North. You’ll be able to find their factory outlet nestled in the midst of Taman Universiti. If you’re itching to replace your worn-out running shoes without breaking your bank account, that’s where you should look.
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Find a full list of their outlets here.
Address: 80-01, Jalan Pendidikan 4, Taman Universiti, 81300 Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
Opening hours: 10AM-10PM
Telephone: +60 13-743 7328
Website
Think luxury bags, and brands like Gucci and Chanel will probably come to mind. At Luxury Galeries, these bags are sold for at least 10% to 70% off the actual retail prices in Malaysia. All items are assessed for authenticity and examined for defects before being put up for sale. Rest assured, all the products you see are 100% authentic.
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You’ll also be able to find items such as wallets and wristlets here. It’s located along a row of shophouses in Jalan Molek, which you’ll be able to reach after a 20-minute drive from customs.
Address: No. 19-01, Jalan Molek 1/5c, Taman Molek, 81100 Johor Bahru
Opening hours: Weekdays 11AM-6PM, weekends 1PM-7PM
Telephone: +60 19-790 6554
Website
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For more pieces to spruce up your OOTDs with, Brands Outlet is one outlet store to turn to. Tops can go for as low as RM15 (~S$5), so even the most penny-pinching shoppers will be able to find themselves a whole new outfit without forking out too much.
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Stores can be found scattered throughout various malls across JB, so it’ll be pretty easy to find one even if you’re planning to just stick to the main ones such as Paradigm Mall, AEON Tebrau City and AEON Bukit Indah.
Find their full list of outlets here.
This one’s for the sneakerheads – Sport Planet Warehouse Outlet features rows upon rows of sneakers for your choosing. And we don’t mean the brand-less sort either – sneakers like the Adidas Original Women Superstar are on sale for as low as RM129 ($42)!
Adidas sneakers for just RM20!
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It’s not just about the kicks, though. Sports apparel and training gear like badminton rackets can also be found here. It’ll take about 30 minutes by car to reach here from the checkpoint, but it’ll be worth it for the hordes of discounts.
Address: Today’s Mall, Jalan Kota Tinggi, Batu 13 3/4, Ulu Tiram, 81800 Johor Bahru, Johor
Opening hours: 10AM-9PM
We won’t be able to talk about outlet stores without mentioning Johor Premium Outlets, a.k.a. the ultimate outlet mall in JB. It’s a haven for a whole load of luxury brands such as Coach, Michael Kors, and Versace, with items going for up to 70% off during sales.
It’s found further up in Skudai, which is a 30-minute drive from customs. The best thing is, all the shops are housed within a single complex that also contains food outlets, so if your pursuit for affordable items leaves you feeling peckish, you can always stop for a break before resuming your quest.
Address: Jalan Premium Outlets Indahpura, 81000 Kulai, Johor, Malaysia
Opening hours: 10AM-10PM
Telephone: +60 7-661 8888
Website
You might remember Factory Outlet Store (F.O.S.) existing in Singapore a few years back, with many constantly flocking to their stores in Anchorpoint and IMM for cheap clothes. Items range from wardrobe staples like basic tees, jeans and socks for both kids adults, as well as graphic tees, patterned smart-casual shirts, and slogan tote bags.
Although no longer around on our shores, they still have multiple outlets in JB in major malls such as Johor Bahru City Square, KSL City, and Paradigm Mall – all of which are easily accessible.
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Find their full list of outlets here.
Buying yourselves a whole load of clothes doesn’t have to be painful if you look in the right places, where the outlet stores are. Juice up your car and get Google Maps ready – your next JB shopping trip is going to be a whole lot more affordable.
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