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.[4] It was built and operated by the Lion Group in 1994.[5][6] The mall was sold to ARA Asia Dragon Fund in 2012 and was closed in late 2013 to 2014 for a major refurbishment.[7] It is now owned by ARA Harmony III[2] and managed by ARA Asset Management Limited (ARA).[8] As of 1 January 2024, the mall's net lettable area (NLA) of 626,262 sq. ft. sq. ft. and it is reported to be 98.7% tenanted.[1][8]
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| Location | Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia |
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| Coordinates | 4°35′47″N 101°05′24″E / 4.5965°N 101.0900°E |
| Address | 105, Jalan Sultan Abdul Jalil, 31350 Ipoh, Perak |
| Owner | ARA Harmony III[1][2] |
| Architect | Darryl Yamamoto[3] |
| No. of stores and services | 220 units as of 1 January 2024 |
| Total retail floor area | 1,485,721 square feet (138,028 m2) as of 1 January 2024 |
| No. of floors | 5 |
| Website | https://www.ipoh.parade.com.my |
Background
editIpoh Parade was the first modern mall in the historic town of Ipoh.[9] The mall underwent a major refurbishment in 2013 and was reopened in 2014.[10] The mall has karaoke booths, bowling alleys, laser tag centres, and GSC cineplex (the largest in Perak) that includes a GSC BIG theatre. It also includes a childcare facility for mothers and a prayer hall for Muslims.[11]
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.[12][13][14][15]
Award won
edit- Malaysia Book of Record as the "Biggest Outdoor LED Advertising Screen".[16]
Access
editBuses
editIpoh Parade is accessible via the Route 116 (Terminal Amanjaya) bus service.[17]
References
edit- ^ a b "Property Investment Malaysia". SingHaiyi Group Ltd.
- ^ a b "ARA looks at RM1.85 bil REIT listing in 2018". The Edge Markets. 26 December 2017.
- ^ "Darryl Yamamoto: The mall artist". The Star (Malaysia).
- ^ "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).
- ^ a b "The largest mall of its kind in the historic town of Ipoh".
- ^ 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.