Thousands of BritishIndia Malaysia customers grabbed a bargain as they farewelled the fashion store in Suria KLCC over the past week.

The fashion brand’s farewell sale offered 50 per cent off all items, ending its presence in the mall since 1998.

Built from scratch in Malaysia more than 20 years ago, BritishIndia now has more than 40 stores, in shopping centres in Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines.

There is still a presence in Malaysia, with stores in 1Utama Petaling Jaya, Bangsar Shopping Centre, Mid Valley Megamall, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Publika Kuala Lumpur, SACC Mall in Shah Alam and Sunway Pyramid.

Meanwhile, the brand says it is seeking further expansion overseas.

The brand has been embroiled in a long drawn-out court case with Suria KLCC management over it lease terms.