The Mall Kuala Lumpur
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The Mall is a shopping mall located along Jalan Putra in Kuala Lumpur
, Malaysia. It is situated across the street from the Putra World Trade Centre
and the Pan Pacific Hotel. The complex was built by Metroplex Holdings Sdn. Bhd. (MHSB) and opened in 1987 by Mahathir bin Mohamad
, the Prime Minister
. At the time The Mall was the largest shopping centre in Malaysia and was built to attract more shoppers from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur .
The Mall has many specialised outlets with a variety of items such as souvenirs, clothing and antiques.
The Sunway Group
had acquired the mall in March 2011 and had since took over the operations of the complex effective 1 July 2011. The complex will soon be renamed as "Sunway Putra Mall".
that will be unearthed in 100 year on 2087. The capsule contains a message written by Mahathir and is addressed to the citizens of the future..
The Legend Hotel was built as extension to The Mall on 1993 and completed in 1996. In 1996, Yaohan departmental store was changed into Aktif Lifestyle and in 2004 the store was bought over by Parkson Grand. At the ground floor there is a food court named Medan Hang Tuah.
The upper floors are mostly occupied by the offices of printing companies and other private organisations.
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million...
, Malaysia. It is situated across the street from the Putra World Trade Centre
Putra World Trade Centre
Putra World Trade Centre ' is a main convention and exhibition centre, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.Construction commenced in 1981 and was completed in 1984...
and the Pan Pacific Hotel. The complex was built by Metroplex Holdings Sdn. Bhd. (MHSB) and opened in 1987 by Mahathir bin Mohamad
Mahathir bin Mohamad
Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad . is a Malaysian politician who was the fourth Prime Minister of Malaysia. He held the post for 22 years from 1981 to 2003, making him Malaysia's longest serving Prime Minister. His political career spanned almost 40 years.Born and raised in Alor Setar, Kedah, Mahathir...
, the Prime Minister
Prime Minister of Malaysia
The Prime Minister of Malaysia is the indirectly elected head of government of Malaysia. He is officially appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the head of state, who in HM's judgment is likely to command the confidence of the majority of the members of that House of Representatives , the...
. At the time The Mall was the largest shopping centre in Malaysia and was built to attract more shoppers from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur .
The Mall has many specialised outlets with a variety of items such as souvenirs, clothing and antiques.
The Sunway Group
Sunway Group
Sunway Group also known as Sunway Holdings Incorporated Berhad commenced operations in 1986, mainly to develop the Bandar Sunway township in Petaling Jaya...
had acquired the mall in March 2011 and had since took over the operations of the complex effective 1 July 2011. The complex will soon be renamed as "Sunway Putra Mall".
History
The Mall was built at a cost of RM189 million and its launch was marked by a light show.. The shopping centre was launched by Mahathir bin Mohamad, who personally buried a time capsuleTime capsule
A time capsule is an historic cache of goods or information, usually intended as a method of communication with future people and to help future archaeologists, anthropologists, or historians...
that will be unearthed in 100 year on 2087. The capsule contains a message written by Mahathir and is addressed to the citizens of the future..
The Legend Hotel was built as extension to The Mall on 1993 and completed in 1996. In 1996, Yaohan departmental store was changed into Aktif Lifestyle and in 2004 the store was bought over by Parkson Grand. At the ground floor there is a food court named Medan Hang Tuah.
Components
The Mall is an active and bustling place, as the office of the Malaysian Registrar of Companies is located on the second floor. Many businesses offering assistance in the company registration process sprang up nearby to cater to those seeking to register a company in Malaysia.The upper floors are mostly occupied by the offices of printing companies and other private organisations.
Notable events
- The longest hanging dragon in Malaysia on 22 February 1988 during Chinese New Year of the year of dragon.
- The biggest greeting card in Malaysia before National Day celebrations on 31 August 1988.
Accommodation
- Serviced Apartment Accommodation listing across the street of The Mall, Kuala Lumpur
- Pan Pacific Hotel
- Legend Hotel