‘Black Friday’ frenzy hits Malaysia

Rock-bottom prices: A shopper paying for her purchases during the Black Friday sale at the Aeon outlet in Mid Valley Megamall, Kuala Lumpur.

KUALA LUMPUR: The annual “Black Friday” shopping craze, a long-observed and beloved tradition in the United States, has hit our shores.

Store-wide Black Friday sales were held in several states, with shopping-crazed Malaysians going out early to grab the best deals and some stores offering discounts of up to 70%.