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| [[File: A view of Bangsar Shopping Centre from Jalan Maarof | |
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| Location | Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
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| Coordinates | 3°08′34″N 101°40′03″E / 3.1428°N 101.6675°E |
| Address | 285, Jalan Maarof, Bangsar, 59000 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur |
| Opening date | 1990 |
| Developer | BRDB Developments Sdn Bhd's |
| Management | BRDB Developments Sdn Bhd's |
| No. of stores and services | 150 units as of 1 March 2019 |
| No. of anchor tenants | 1 |
| Total retail floor area | 322,000 square feet (29,915 m2) as of 12 August 2022 |
| No. of floors | 6 |
| Website | https://www.ipoh.parade.com.my |
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Ipoh Parade is a shopping complex in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia with anchor tenants such as Parkson, Golden Screen Cinemas, Jaya Grocer, Guardian and Mr DIY.[1] It was built and operated by the Lion Group in 1994.[2][3] The mall was sold to ARA Asia Dragon Fund in 2012 and was closed in late 2013 to 2014 for a major refurbishment.[4] It is now owned by ARA Harmony III[5] and managed by ARA Asset Management Limited (ARA).[6] As of March 2019, the mall's net lettable area (NLA) of 624,694 sq. ft. and it is reported to be 98.2% tenanted.[7][6]
Background
[edit]Ipoh Parade was the first modern mall in the historic town of Ipoh.[8] The mall underwent a major refurbishment in 2013 and was reopened in 2014.[9] The mall has karaoke booths, bowling alleys, laser tag centres, and GSC cineplex (the largest in Perak) that includes a MAXX theatre. It also includes a childcare facility for mothers and a prayer hall for Muslims.[10]
The mall has played host to large community-based events such as the annual Shuddup N’ Dance, Cosplay, Diabolo Masters Championship and Lion Dance competitions attended by local and regional participants.[11][12][13][14]
Award won
[edit]- Malaysia Book of Record as the "Biggest Outdoor LED Advertising Screen".[15]
Access
[edit]Buses
[edit]Ipoh Parade is accessible via the Route 116 (Terminal Amanjaya) bus service.[16]
References
[edit]- ^ "MR.D.I.Y. opens flagship concept store in Perak". www.thesundaily.my. 29 July 2019.
- ^ "Not the end of the road for Parkson". The Edge Markets. 3 November 2015.
- ^ Kelly Tey (2 February 2016). "Making progress under new management". The Star (Malaysia).
- ^ "Ipoh Parade shopping mall gets a makeover". The Star (Malaysia).
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
auto2was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ a b "The largest mall of its kind in the historic town of Ipoh".
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
autowas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Chua, Dennis (20 October 2019). "Growing up in Ipoh: 'Always a place in my heart'". NST Online.
- ^ "City & Country: Creating new shopping experiences". Edgeprop.my.
- ^ "A caring concept at Ipoh Parade shopping centre". The Star. 25 February 2014.
- ^ net, powered by iosc dot. "Ipoh Echo | 5th Shuddup N Dance". IpohEcho.com.my.
- ^ "Anime Characters Come to Life At Ipoh Parade's Cosplay Competition". 22 April 2019.
- ^ "Championships bring out the best". The Star Online. 5 August 2019.
- ^ "Heroes and villains come together". The Star Online. 19 April 2019.
- ^ "Ipoh Parade Awarded "Biggest Outdoor LED Advertising Screen" Title by the Malaysia Book of Records". IpohParade. 15 April 2015.
- ^ "Medan Kidd / Perak Transit Buses & Routes". 14 August 2015.