I would suggest local snacks. For example, Ipoh white coffee hubpages.com/hub/Off-the-Beaten-Path-Ipoh-M and if you would like a gift that is more practical, a nice batik shirt. In Singapore, you could get a mini merlion for decorations too.
=)And you can also stock up on pre packed bak kut teh /chicken rice etc sauces. hubpages.com/hub/Attractions-in-Singapore.
You can buy a lot of east Asian curios/goods in Philippines. Thai and Chinese food will be most preferable. Regional dress and cosmetics are also good things to buy.
Latest Gadgets and chocolates if you like them. Else shoes and bags are also great there.
In singapore in simlim tower I want buy a new gadgets like tablets pc and many more things.
I'm going to Malaysia in 2 weeks' time, can't wait! I read that coconut candies are very popular there. I'm also looking for some laksa packages to bring back home!
Any other ideas peoples?
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