MALAKAT MALL - CYBERJAYA

 Malakat Mall Cyberjaya.

The mall was impressive, with a strong appeal that drew shoppers from as far as Gombak. This testament to its initial effective marketing - reminded me of the vibrancy of Melawati Mall and the former Ampang Park.

It's disheartening to hear the mall will be closing. I believe the pandemic's onset in March 2020, just 3 months after its opening, significantly impacted its trajectory. Businesses like mine have faced similar challenges, and recovery has been arduous.

While there have been criticisms of the management (which I can understand the frustrations), I believe the broader economic climate post-MCO played a more substantial role. Factors such as reduced consumer spending, challenges in the banking sector, and perhaps even the mall's location contributed to its difficulties. Attributing its failure solely to management is overly simplistic.

I hope the mall will revive, either under its current ownership or via a new buyer. Preserving its brand would be ideal.

Perhaps the motto or slogan need some changes or re-explanation - despite I see a fraction of non-Muslims and foreigners are shopping there as well, perhaps the slogan which was meant well originally - have blown out to proportions with race and religion insults.

(There are Kosher based business outside Malaysia and it was never a problem to other races/religions - so why bash them because they are trying to promote Muslims brand? Kelantan did it and there was never a problem of races/religion. The global trillion dollar cake for Islamic based products (Islamic Banking, Islamic Finance, Islamic Investment and so many more have been subscribed by everyone not only Muslims - so why Malakat Mall is the only one becoming a victim?)