A Mall Steeped in Personal History
Happy National Recovery Plan (NRP) Phase 4, Kuala Lumpur!
As usual, we had a few errands to run this Saturday morning and headed out to Sunway Putra Mall — a shopping centre steeped in history, and for some reason, intertwined with mine. We planned to visit the MAX store and have some Korean cuisine for lunch.
The Millennial had spent the entire night gaming with his UNIMAS friends, so we decided to let him sleep in.
A Walk Down Memory Lane
We’ve touched on this mall before, but here’s a quick recap.
I first came to Kuala Lumpur as a teenager in 1986, and around that time, a new shopping complex called “The Mall” opened its doors. Back then, it was the largest shopping centre in Malaysia and housed the country’s first Yaohan store, which operated from 1987 until 1997 before its parent company went bankrupt in Japan.
This mall holds many memories. It sits across the street from the Putra World Trade Centre, the Seri Pacific Hotel, and the old Hentian Duta bus terminal — the main hub for express buses heading to the East Coast, including my hometown of Kuala Terengganu. Anyone travelling to or from the East Coast would have passed through “The Mall” at some point.
In March 2011, Sunway acquired the building in a public auction. A major refurbishment began in May 2013, and after two long years — during which all tenants had to move out — it reopened as Sunway Putra Mall in May 2015.
Lunch and a Friendly Catch Up
We had lunch at MyeongDong Topokki, satisfying Cat’s craving for Korean food, before heading down to the lobby to meet our good friend Shah.
Looking Ahead
We’ll soon be heading back to my hometown of Kuala Terengganu in a few days’ time. More stories, more food, and more walkabouts await — so please stay tuned.
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📍 Location:
Sunway Putra Mall - https://goo.gl/maps/tbbeTaJabXtvsHrDA
Selera Street Food Court - https://goo.gl/maps/pGezMYwjEkRQrrMy6
MyeongDong Topokki Sunway Putra Mall
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