Reviewing 2018: 10 highlights
It would probably be an understatement to say the year 2018 has been an extraordinary year for Malaysia.
UPDATE: Tmall-endorsed store to open in KL – report
PETALING JAYA (Dec 15): Lumahgo Sdn Bhd will open a store endorsed by Tmall, a unit of the Alibaba Group, at Viva Home Shopping Mall, Kuala Lumpur, reported The Star.
Established malls record 92% occupancy rate
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 7): Malaysia’s established mall operators recorded an average occupancy rate of 92% in 2018, according to a survey conducted by the Malaysia Shopping Malls Association (PPK).
Singapore malls trying to keep ahead of online shopping curve
Singapore’s online shopping isn’t flourishing, even following the launch of Amazon Inc’s Prime service in mid-2017.
Old, but still STRONG
Malaysians, especially the millennial generation, tend to have a special affinity for shopping malls as many of us grew up spending much of our leisure time in one of them especially the ones nearest to our homes.
It's curtains for the last Rock Corner in Malaysia
PETALING JAYA (Aug 28): The last Rock Corner music store is shuttering on Sept 2 after a 28-year run, reported The Star.
Running of the lone bull on Federal Highway
SUBANG JAYA (August 21): In a 5km chase, the Fire and Rescue Department pursued a bull that attempted to swerve and dodge, feinting onto a Subang Jaya exit, before crossing to the opposite side and returning to the highway.
Seri Kembangan, a budding suburb
Seri Kembangan lies to the south of Kuala Lumpur city centre and about 15km from Cyberjaya.
MPH Bookstore in 1 Utama closes down after 15 years
After 15 years, the MPH Bookstore in 1 Utama Shopping Centre has closed its doors for good.
11 new malls for you to visit in 2H18
PETALING JAYA (July 26): There are 11 new shopping centres and supporting retail components that are expected to enter the Klang Valley retail market by the second half of this year (2H18), Knight Frank Malaysia said in its “Real Estate Highlights 1st Half of 2018” report launched today.
