Recently, thrift and secondhand items have grown in popularity. Reusing and repurposing old, worn-out products is a great approach to lessening your environmental impact while discovering fashionable and one-of-a-kind products.
Besides thrift stores, car boot sales and ‘Pasar Karat’ are also places where you can find pre-loved items. Time to dive in and find some hidden gems!
1. Car Boot Sales Kota Damansara
Given that you can purchase secondhand items for as little as RM1, CBS Kota Damansara is no stranger to bargain hunters. Boosted by their social media presence, this car boot sale spot is jam-packed with visitors every Sunday.
You’ll be pleased to discover that even branded goods can be priced as low as RM1 to RM10–from clothes, watches, belts, and shoes to kitchenware and more. If you’re lucky, a live band may be playing on-site for your listening pleasure.
Our thrift experience at CBS Kota Damansara saw us going home with some good ol’ books and t-shirts. It was a good bargain!
Address: Jalan Teknologi 3/9, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya
Opening hours: Every Sunday, 7am to 11am
2. Thrifty Weekend, Taman Melawati
This car boot sale beside Caltex in Taman Melawati will fill your weekend with deals, antiques, and collectables. In addition, you can get freshly brewed coffee and baked goods while you browse through some used books.
There are fresh plants and flower booths where you can treat yourself too. From as early as 7am every Saturday, you get the opportunity to connect with the local community and make some friends, besides shopping, of course!
Address: Caltex Taman Melawati, Jalan Bandar 4, Taman Melawati, 53100 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: Every Saturday, 7am to 12pm
3. Kabut In The Park, Sentul
A unique event with curated themes, Kabut In The Park is set up at KLPAC Sentul on selected dates. At a recent event, Thai street food was the highlight, and these were sold with zero packaging. Visitors were encouraged to bring their own reusable and recyclable containers. What a great way to enjoy the outdoors while being eco-conscious!
You may also bring your picnic supplies and enjoy a morning meal at the park. Don’t forget your sunscreen and umbrella!
Address: KLPAC, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Sentul, 51100 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: Selected dates, 9am to 2pm (Follow them on social media for updates.)
4. Car Boot Sales Shah Alam
The Lotus’s Section 13 neighbourhood weekly car boot sale is well-known among the Shah Alam folks. Starting from 4pm onwards, a range of goods for bargain is available, including delectable snacks, toys, clothing, blankets, and more.
Don’t be surprised if you manage to buy a pre-loved clothing item for as low as RM1! You may even get free goodies along with your purchase. Why wait? Time to head down to Shah Alam!
Address: Lotus’s Shah Alam, Seksyen 13, 40100 Shah Alam, Selangor
Contact: +6011 2200 7730
Opening hours: Every Saturday and Sunday, 4pm to 10pm
5. Car Boot Sale Lembah Keramat
Car Boot Sale Lembah Keramat may not be as large as those in Shah Alam and Kota Damansara, but you can still find some undiscovered treasures. You’ll notice crowds gathering at 7am as they get a head start on browsing used goods.
You’ll find adorable secondhand dolls like the Simpsons, camping necessities, antiques, and the list goes on. If you enjoy thrifting, you’ll find new gems every weekend as the vendors occasionally change.
Address: Skatepark Lembah Keramat, Jalan AU5c, 54200 Kuala Lumpur
Contact: +6010 890 3495
Opening hours: Every Sunday, 7am to 12pm
6. PJ Night Carboot Sale
Do you want to stay out of the sweltering heat while thrifting? Then this Petaling Jaya Night Carboot Sale is the one for you. Open from 8pm, you’ll find used bicycles, jerseys, classic board games, and other items. There may also be entertainment like Karaoke night and live performances on selected days!
Address: 1st Floor, Parking Lot Food, Courts Complex C, Medan Selera Kompleks C, Jalan Sultan, PJ New Town, 46200 Petaling Jaya
Contact: +6012 916 5676
Opening hours: Every Saturday and Sunday, 8pm to 12am
7. Carboot Sale Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi
Are you in the Cybersouth area? You’ll be glad to know that in Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi, you’ll find what is often known as Carboot Sale BBST. Besides the usual secondhand items, there may be gems like used furniture, electronics, and handicrafts, so BBST may have deals you can’t find elsewhere. Perhaps do a quick drop-in when you’re free after work!
Address: Medan 88, No 28B, Jalan ST 1c/4, Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi, 43900 Sepang, Selangor
Contact: +6016 363 1353
Opening hours: Every Monday and Tuesday, 6pm to 11pm
BONUS: Car Boot Sales Melaka (Pantai Puteri)
Weekends at Car Boot Sale Pantai Puteri Melaka sounds like the ideal family time. Despite not occurring every weekend, this car boot sale has more than just used goods. As it’s located at the beach, you’ll find refreshing drinks and yummy snacks too.
If you’re in Melaka for a short weekend escape, drive to Pantai Puteri to enjoy the sunset breeze and shop to your heart’s content!
Address: Pantai Puteri, Melaka
Contact: +6012-941 4243
Opening hours: Selected Fridays to Sundays, 5pm to 12am
