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Kotamas is Reconstructed into Melaka Mall

May 1st, 2006

When you are passing through the Leboh Ayer Keroh, the Jaya Jusco shopping centre will surely be caught in sight as a main landmark. Opposite Jaya Jusco, there was also a shopping complex known as Kotamas. In the initial stage of Kotamas lifespan when occupancy rate was high, it was quite a popular shopping destination. However, good day doesn’t stay long, and Kotamas eventually ended up as a popular stop for express buses coming into Melaka, instead of achieving its intended objective to attract shoppers and merchants.

Due to tough financial difficulties facing by the managing corporation, Kotamas has finally ended its operation in late 2005. Recently, Melaka Sentral Sdn Bhd, the State Government-owned company, has acquired ownership of the shopping complex. The State Government is currently renovating the building, and it will be re-born with a new life as Melaka Mall.

At the moment of this writing, the signage of Melaka Mall has already been fixed on the building. Anyone passing by Jaya Jusco or Majlis Bandaraya Melaka Bersejarah city council will be able to spot the new signage of Melaka Mall, despite its on-going renovation work. At a quick glance, one can tell that the new Melaka Mall logo has a similar feel to that used for Melaka Sentral.

According to plan, Melaka Mall will be featuring a bowling alley, cinema, and even a hotel, in addition to shopping outlets. However, this should not be treated as the latest and updated information, as the plan might have been changed since its initial acquisition process.

More relevant information about Melaka Mall will be available and updated here at AmazingMelaka.com from time to time.

Updated on 22 Oct 2006

The renovation works are done, and now Melaka Mall is offering for shop lots rental.

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23 Comments Add your own

1. KeL | November 21st, 2006 at 11:12 am

Catch the latest movies at the new MBO 7-Screen Multiplex Cinema located on the 3rd floor, with a total of 1,200 seats. Superior sound & picture presentations using the latest state-of-the-art projection technologies. Official opening is tentatively scheduled on the 15th December 2006.
2. Administrator | November 21st, 2006 at 11:49 am

KeL,
Thanks for updating in this post about the opening of MBO in Melaka Mall. Good that there’s an additional choice of cinema in Melaka in addition to GSC. After all, Melaka Mall is nearer to residents staying in Bukit Beruang, Ayer Keroh and near by places. The market of MMU students is relatively large, if MBO offers better movie watching experience
3. KeL | November 22nd, 2006 at 1:54 pm

You are welcome, the Administrator. I’m a hardcore movie fan too, & is looking forward to catch the upcoming titles at the cinema. Yes, I do believe that the market there will be very huge & potential as schools, shoppings, government departments, residentials, & university, are located nearby. Youngsters who will probably contribute to a large crowd.

I do heard that the ticket prices for movies in MBO is cheaper by as much as RM1 than its’ rivals. Furthermore, they also have prepaid “Membership Card” facility where members will need to sign-up for RM110, where members could easily purchase movie tickets (maximum 6 tickets per transaction) at a special ticketing kiosk located in the cinema lobby. RM100 is the preloaded amount where a member can purchase tickets, & the additional RM10 is the first time registration fee. It’s just like the prepaid mobile that we are using. Once the amount reaches RM10 & below, a top up/reload need to be done at the Customer Service Counter where an amount that you wish to top up/reload will be credited into the membership card for the next purchase of tickets. What’s interesting about the membership card is that besides having the hassle to queue up, members can purchase tickets at a reduced rate by as much as RM1 through the ticketing kiosk, which means that RM8 per ticket from the normal price of RM9. Furthermore, there is no expire date of both the membership card, & the preloaded amount.

Hope AmazingMelaka.com can assist in promoting the MBO Cinema in the state.
4. Boy | December 13th, 2006 at 1:20 pm

By the way, as stated that the MBO Cinema will be opening on the 15 Dec ‘06, there are no news about it as the days approaching. Is it really confirmed? However, I’m looking much forward to the opening of the cinema as I’m a hardcore movie fan too. December would be a very “profitable” month if the cinema opens as school & university students are on holidays, plus lots of year-end festives & shopping mood.

Having 7-screens would be the current largest in the state. Hope it opens as soon.
5. Administrator | December 14th, 2006 at 11:04 am

Boy:
Yap, I also don’t sense any sign of Melaka Mall readying for business by 15th Dec.

KeL, if you return to check this post, could you please update on the presence of MOB in Melaka
6. KeL | December 14th, 2006 at 1:52 pm

Initially, the cinema was scheduled to open on the 15 Dec. But however, I went to the site about 2 weeks ago to check it out, the renovations is still far from completion. I’ve asked the contractors at the site about the opening & they have no idea about it.

Perhaps the opening need to be delay, but as to when I’ve no idea. Maybe somewhere Jan or Feb.

However, I’ll post for any updates available, in here.
7. Administrator | December 14th, 2006 at 1:58 pm

KeL:
Wow, you’re really fast in responding the comment. Thanks a lot
8. KeL | December 20th, 2006 at 1:47 pm

Current updates:
According to relevant sources, it is likely the cineplex will only be open closer early Feb 2007, in time for the Chinese New Year break. At present, it all depends on the completion of renovations to Melaka Mall, which is expected to be sometime in Jan 2007. What would help speed up the rest of the process is the fact that the internal structures for the cineplex such as the stadium & slope flooring, hall walls, stairs, etc, are in place, leaving only the installation of carpets, projectors and equipments, fittings, seats, and finishings when accessible.
9. kc | January 14th, 2007 at 10:16 pm

The CM has announced that the opening of Melaka Mall has been postponed to April 07 because he wants all shops to be renovated 1st before opening. So, I think MBO will open in April 07 too.
10. Administrator | January 15th, 2007 at 1:48 pm

KC:
Thanks for your updated information. I really appreciate community inputs.
11. Roslan | March 21st, 2007 at 3:03 pm

Can anyone tell me if Melaka Mall is renting any stall for selling items like clothings and how can we contact them?
12. MS | May 3rd, 2007 at 3:19 pm

Hi Roslan, u can contact them at 062327143.
13. BoB | June 13th, 2007 at 3:48 pm

Hye KC,
I drived passed the Melaka Mall. But there is still no sign that the M.Mall will open in the near future. So, you have any latest info about this matter?
14. KeL | June 27th, 2007 at 5:12 pm

Hi, All,

MBO Cinemas Melaka Mall will be opening on the 28 June 2007 (Thursday). Great ahead for Melaka movie-goers
15. John | July 9th, 2007 at 6:32 pm

Hey All i was near and i want to ask if there any news about the grand opening of the Melaka Mall?????
16. Shareena | July 13th, 2007 at 10:33 am

Hey All,

Thanks for the cinema info. Abit upset when i cant reserve tickets with gsc when it is fully reserved and now with the new screen opens im so Happy. thanks ya..again *giggles*
17. John | July 16th, 2007 at 12:01 am

Hello administrator have you got the latest information on the grand opening of Melaka Mall. This is because last week( 7 July 2007) I walk through the Ayer Keroh Highway I saw that the food court and MBO Cinema is now open.. But.. I Didn’t see any of the sign of the grand opening of Melaka Mall
18. Administrator | July 16th, 2007 at 9:06 am

I have no information about the date when Melaka Mall will be officially initiated. This is a question in my mind as well. Except the new MBO Cinema as key tenant, and Patisfrance Bakery anchored at the same main-entrance-lot, I don’t see many shops bearing the sign of renovation.
19. piko | January 7th, 2008 at 10:29 am

hi admin. can you help ASAP? i need to know whether there is parkson opening there and which is it? thanks
20. Administrator | January 7th, 2008 at 11:16 am

Piko:
Yes, there is news going around about possibility of Parkson anchoring into Melaka Mall. I’ve also seen Parkson’s banner on Melaka Mall exterior wall. However, I don’t have any further updates on the opening date, or whether the plan is definitely going on.
21. kc | January 19th, 2008 at 5:16 pm

not only parkson wil b there but cold storage as well. saw cold storage’s banner also. Renovation is still in progress. I saw Parkson Melaka Mall already advertised in the recruitment section in the newspaper looking for employee.
22. Administrator | March 15th, 2008 at 2:22 pm

Parkson is opening in Melaka Mall, on 8th April 2008
23. AmazingMelaka.com . Parks&hellip | April 5th, 2008 at 4:44 pm

[...] Melaka Mall located opposite Jusco Melaka and Dataran Bandaraya Melaka, which is reconstructed from Kotamas, will have one of its anchor tenants - Parkson, opening on 8th Apr 2008 (Tuesday). [...]

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