Ipoh Parade

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 March 2019, the mall's net lettable area (NLA) of 624,694 sq. ft. and it is reported to be 98.2% tenanted.[1][8]

Ipoh Parade
Ipoh Parade.
LocationIpoh, Perak, Malaysia
Coordinates4°59′59″N 101°09′01″E
Address105, Jalan Sultan Abdul Jalil, 31350 Ipoh, Perak
OwnerARA Harmony III[1][2]
ArchitectDarryl Yamamoto[3]
No. of stores and services216 units as of 1 March 2019
Total retail floor area624,694 square feet (58,036 m2) as of 1 March 2019
No. of floors5
Websitehttps://www.ipoh.parade.com.my

Background

Ipoh 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 MAXX theatre. It also includes a childcare facility for mothers and a prayer hall for Muslims.[11]

The mall has also played host to a 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
  • Malaysia Book of Record as the "Biggest Outdoor LED Advertising Screen".[16]

Access

Buses

Ipoh Parade is accessible via the Route 116 (Terminal Amanjaya) bus service [17].

References
  1. "Property Investment Malaysia". SingHaiyi Group Ltd.
  2. "ARA looks at RM1.85 bil REIT listing in 2018". The Edge Markets. 26 December 2017.
  3. "Darryl Yamamoto: The mall artist". The Star (Malaysia).
  4. "MR.D.I.Y. opens flagship concept store in Perak". www.thesundaily.my. 29 July 2019.
  5. "Not the end of the road for Parkson". The Edge Markets. 3 November 2015.
  6. Kelly Tey (2 February 2016). "Making progress under new management". The Star (Malaysia).
  7. "Ipoh Parade shopping mall gets a makeover". The Star (Malaysia).
  8. "The largest mall of its kind in the historic town of Ipoh".
  9. Chua, Dennis (20 October 2019). "Growing up in Ipoh: 'Always a place in my heart'". NST Online.
  10. "City & Country: Creating new shopping experiences". Edgeprop.my.
  11. "A caring concept at Ipoh Parade shopping centre". The Star. 25 February 2014.
  12. net, powered by iosc dot. "Ipoh Echo | 5th Shuddup N Dance". IpohEcho.com.my.
  13. "Anime Characters Come to Life At Ipoh Parade's Cosplay Competition". 22 April 2019.
  14. "Championships bring out the best". The Star Online. 5 August 2019.
  15. "Heroes and villains come together". The Star Online. 19 April 2019.
  16. "Ipoh Parade Awarded "Biggest Outdoor LED Advertising Screen" Title by the Malaysia Book of Records". IpohParade. 15 April 2015.
  17. "Medan Kidd / Perak Transit Buses & Routes". 14 August 2015.
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