if u can get somebody in US that is coming back to malaysia, try buying those item from amazon. the items there is way cheaper.

Example..
Corelle 16 piece dinner set - USD30(RM90) - local selling around RM400
JA Henckels 45 pieces - USD95(RM285) - local selling around RM600
Kyocera Revolution Paring and Santoku Knife Set - USD65(RM195) - local selling around RM400

even if the prices u get tax, it is still cheaper provided if u can hand carry back