This landmark is reminiscent of the SoHo flea market, housing a variety of shops that retail traditional goods such as batik, embroidery carvings, souvenirs, sculptures, clothes and other interesting items. Divided into different zones this multi-ethnic market displays goods based upon the features of different races. The purpose of this zoning practice is to let visitors get an insight into the cultural differences of the various races in Malaysia. There’s even a Malacca ‘Jonker Street’ – an area of the market which features double-storey and single-storey Baba-Nyonya style architecture.

The Batik Emporium houses well-known batik designer labels while the lower levels accommodate street vendors selling local fare. Artists painting renderings of the busy thoroughfare can be seen here.