Ipoh Parade Explained

Ipoh Parade
Location:Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Coordinates:4.5965°N 101.09°W
Address:105, Jalan Sultan Abdul Jalil, 31350 Ipoh, Perak
Owner:ARA Harmony III[1] [2]
Architect:Darryl Yamamoto[3]
Number Of Stores:220 units as of 1 January 2024
Floor Area:1485721square feet as of 1 January 2024
Floors:5
Website:https://www.ipoh.parade.com.my

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]

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 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

Access

Buses

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

External links

Notes and References

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