Imago Jaya

Imago Jaya is a shopping complex in Section 14, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. The site began as Jaya Supermarket, a retail and commercial development completed in 1974 and regarded as one of the early shopping destinations in Petaling Jaya. The original complex combined several types of space: four floors of retail units, five floors of offices and four floors of car parking. Its location and long operating history made it a recognizable part of the Section 14 commercial area. The original property was later earmarked for redevelopment. Plans involved demolishing the existing structure and replacing it with a newer shopping centre incorporating additional loading facilities, access roads and security provisions. During the demolition process on 28 May 2009, part of the remaining building collapsed unexpectedly. Seven Indonesian construction workers died after being trapped beneath falling concrete slabs, and other people were injured. The incident became one of the defining events in the site's history and led to legal and public scrutiny concerning demolition safety, engineering supervision and worksite management. Contemporary reporting described the demolition as having proceeded without the necessary approval, while companies connected with the work faced charges relating to safety failures. A replacement development was subsequently built on the site and operated under the name Jaya Shopping Centre. The rebuilt centre broadened the site's role from its original supermarket-led format into a suburban shopping destination with retail, dining and entertainment tenants. Reported tenants have included Jaya Grocer, TGV Cinemas, Chili's, Texas Chicken, Machines and Original Classic. The presence of a supermarket alongside restaurants, a cinema and specialty retailers reflects the centre's repositioning as a convenience-oriented community mall rather than simply a standalone grocery store. In March 2025, Primadana Utama Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary associated with Asian Pac Holdings Bhd, acquired Jaya Shopping Centre from Jaya Section Fourteen Sdn Bhd for RM100 million, according to the referenced account. Following the transaction, the property was renamed Imago Jaya. The present-day subject is therefore best understood as the shopping-centre property descended from Jaya Supermarket, rather than as an independent national supermarket chain. Information about a separate corporate supermarket brand operating under the exact name Jaya Supermarket is not established by the supplied reference material.

The property now known as Imago Jaya originated as Jaya Supermarket in 1974 in Section 14 of Petaling Jaya, Selangor. It was among the earlier shopping developments in the city and served as a significant suburban retail destination. The original building was considerably larger than the name supermarket alone might suggest. Its layout included four storeys of retail premises, five storeys of office accommodation and four storeys devoted to car parking. This combination made the site a mixed commercial complex as well as a grocery-oriented shopping location. By the late 2000s, the original structure had reached the point where redevelopment was planned. The proposal called for demolition and reconstruction as a new shopping centre, with improvements including additional loading bays, better access roads and enhanced security. The demolition phase became a major setback. On 28 May 2009, a substantial portion of the remaining building underwent an accidental progressive collapse while the structure was being dismantled. Seven Indonesian construction workers were killed after being trapped by falling concrete slabs, and several others were injured. The collapse prompted investigation into the planning and execution of the demolition. Reporting cited serious shortcomings in the work process and insufficient engineering oversight. Other reports stated that the demolition had been undertaken without approval, and firms connected with the project were charged over alleged safety failures. The event made the former Jaya Supermarket a prominent case in discussions about structural assessment and safety controls for demolition work in populated urban areas. A replacement complex was eventually constructed on the same site and opened as Jaya Shopping Centre. The rebuilt property shifted toward a broader community-mall model, retaining grocery retail while adding restaurants, entertainment and specialist stores. Listed tenants have included Jaya Grocer, TGV Cinemas, Chili's, Texas Chicken, Machines and Original Classic. This tenant mix indicates a business model based on recurring neighbourhood visits, food and beverage spending, leisure traffic and everyday shopping rather than solely on supermarket sales. In March 2025, Primadana Utama Sdn Bhd purchased Jaya Shopping Centre from Jaya Section Fourteen Sdn Bhd. Primadana Utama is associated with Asian Pac Holdings Bhd, a group also known for the Imago Mall property in Kota Kinabalu. After the acquisition, Jaya Shopping Centre was renamed Imago Jaya. The name change marks the latest stage in the site's evolution from a 1970s supermarket and office complex, through a troubled demolition and reconstruction, into a modern suburban shopping centre under new ownership.

1. 2025Property acquired and renamed Imago Jaya

   Primadana Utama Sdn Bhd acquires the shopping centre and the property adopts the Imago Jaya name.

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2. 2009Demolition collapse

   On 28 May, part of the original complex collapses during demolition, killing seven Indonesian construction workers and injuring others.

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3. 1974Jaya Supermarket opens

   The original Jaya Supermarket complex is built in Section 14, Petaling Jaya, with retail, office and parking components.

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4. Jaya Shopping Centre replaces the original complex

   A new shopping centre is constructed on the former supermarket site and operates under the name Jaya Shopping Centre.

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Neighbourhood shopping centre combining grocery retail, convenience shopping, dining and entertainment in Petaling Jaya.

• Jaya SupermarketGrocery retail1974

  The original supermarket-led retail complex established in 1974. It combined grocery and general retail with office accommodation and multilevel parking, making it an early mixed-use shopping destination in Petaling Jaya.

• Jaya Shopping CentreShopping centre

  The rebuilt successor to the original Jaya Supermarket. It provides a suburban retail environment with grocery shopping, specialty stores, restaurants and entertainment facilities, including a cinema tenant.

• Imago JayaShopping centre2025

  The current name of the Section 14 shopping-centre property following its 2025 acquisition by Primadana Utama Sdn Bhd. Reported tenants include Jaya Grocer, TGV Cinemas, Chili's, Texas Chicken, Machines and Original Classic.

• 2025Acquisition of Jaya Shopping CentreM&A

  The shopping-centre property remained associated with Jaya Section Fourteen Sdn Bhd before its sale.

  What changed. Primadana Utama Sdn Bhd acquired Jaya Shopping Centre for RM100 million and subsequently renamed it Imago Jaya.

  Aftermath. The property entered a new ownership phase within the Asian Pac Holdings Bhd group.

  Acquisition price. RM100 million (March 2025)

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• Redevelop the original supermarket complexStrategy

  The original building was earmarked for replacement after decades of operation as a mixed retail and office complex.

  What changed. The owners planned demolition and reconstruction with additional loading bays, access roads and security features.

  Aftermath. The demolition phase was interrupted by the fatal 2009 structural collapse, but a replacement shopping centre was later built on the site.

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• 2009Fatal collapse during demolitionControversy

  A section of the former Jaya Supermarket collapsed on 28 May 2009 while demolition was under way. Seven Indonesian construction workers died and others were injured. Investigations and subsequent reporting raised concerns about demolition approval, execution errors and the adequacy of engineering supervision.

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• 2025Jaya Shopping Centre acquired and renamed Imago Jaya

  Primadana Utama Sdn Bhd acquired Jaya Shopping Centre from Jaya Section Fourteen Sdn Bhd. The property subsequently adopted the name Imago Jaya.

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