Malakat Mall

Malakat Mall is a Malaysian shopping mall and retail brand built around the concept of gathering Malay-Muslim entrepreneurs under one roof. Launched on 14 January 2020 and opened for operations on 13 March 2020 in Cyberjaya, Selangor, it was conceived by Mohd Fadzil Hashim, also known as Coach Fadzil. The mall offers boutiques, food outlets and trading spaces, aiming to centralise the purchasing power of Muslim consumers while giving small and medium entrepreneurs a physical platform. Its name derives from 'malakat', meaning a meeting of traders, a term Arab merchants historically used for the state of Melaka. The founding concept was inspired by the market established in Madinah after the Prophet Muhammad's migration. The flagship Cyberjaya mall was officially inaugurated on 6 September 2020 by Malaysia's Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives, Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. The mall's early years were marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced a five-day closure just after opening under the Movement Control Order. Despite these challenges, the brand expanded into a network that included Malakat Mall Masjid Tanah in Melaka and a chain of Malakat Grocer 812 convenience stores in Putra Perdana, Kota Warisan and Alam Damai. In 2022, Fadzil and partners reportedly invested RM40 million to redevelop the Cyberjaya mall, and the business generated between RM17 million and RM25 million in revenue in its first two years. However, the Cyberjaya flagship struggled to sustain itself. Traders complained about temporary prayer areas obstructing walkways and unfamiliar supermarket brands, while market analysts noted that the mall, despite having complete shops and bright dining spaces, was not attractive to non-residents of Cyberjaya. The Cyberjaya branch closed on 31 July 2024 after four years of operation, with the founder stating the closure was to explore a new business model. The Masjid Tanah branch in Melaka was also set to relocate to a smaller building after failing to reach a rental cost agreement with MARA Incorporated Sdn. Bhd., with plans to operate three shop lots on a smaller scale to preserve jobs. The Malakat Mall brand continues to operate through its remaining retail network and online presence.

Malakat Mall was launched on 14 January 2020 and began operations on 13 March 2020 in Cyberjaya, Selangor, five days before Malaysia entered the Movement Control Order due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was founded by Mohd Fadzil Hashim, also known as Coach Fadzil. The mall was officially inaugurated on 6 September 2020 by Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, then Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives of Malaysia. The concept was inspired by the market established by the Prophet Muhammad in Madinah after the migration from Mecca. The name 'malakat' means a meeting of traders and was used by Arab merchants as a title for the state of Melaka before colonisation. The mall was designed to bring together Malay-Muslim entrepreneurs under one roof, offering boutiques, food outlets and trading spaces, and to centralise the purchasing power of Muslim consumers. Facilities included an open prayer area in the mall's concourse as well as an enclosed surau. The brand expanded beyond Cyberjaya with Malakat Mall Masjid Tanah in Melaka and a chain of Malakat Grocer 812 convenience stores in Putra Perdana, Kota Warisan and Alam Damai. In 2022, Fadzil and partners reportedly invested RM40 million to redevelop the Cyberjaya mall. The business generated between RM17 million and RM25 million in revenue in its first two years. However, the mall faced challenges including the initial five-day forced closure during the pandemic, and later struggled with sustainability. Traders complained about temporary prayer areas obstructing walkways and unfamiliar supermarket brands. Market analysts observed that despite having complete shops and bright dining spaces, the mall was not attractive to non-residents of Cyberjaya. The Cyberjaya branch closed on 31 July 2024 after four years of operation, as announced by founder Fadzil Hashim, with the aim of exploring a new business model. The Masjid Tanah branch in Melaka was also set to relocate to a new, smaller building after failing to reach a rental cost agreement with MARA Incorporated Sdn. Bhd. (Mara Inc). Group CEO Mohd Fadzil Hashim decided to move to smaller premises to ensure staff did not lose their jobs, planning to use three shop lots and operate on a smaller scale to meet local community needs. The new location had not yet been announced at the time of the source.

• Malakat Mall launched.

• Operations began in Cyberjaya, five days before the Movement Control Order.

• Officially inaugurated by Minister Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar.

• RM40 million invested to redevelop the Cyberjaya mall.

• Cyberjaya branch closed after four years of operation.

A Muslim-entrepreneur-focused shopping mall and retail ecosystem that unites Malay-Muslim traders under one roof and centralises Muslim purchasing power.

• Malakat Mall Cyberjaya

  Flagship mall located at 65, Lingkaran Cyber Point Timur, Cyberjaya, 63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor. Closed on 31 July 2024.

• Malakat Mall Masjid Tanah

  Branch located at Jalan Bandar Baru Utama, Taman Bandar Baru, 78300 Masjid Tanah, Melaka. Planned to relocate to a smaller building.

• Malakat Grocer 812 Putra Perdana

  Located at G-76, Jalan Lingkungan, Jalan Putra Perdana, Taman Putra Perdana, 47130 Puchong, Selangor.

• Malakat Grocer 812 Kota Warisan

  Located at Jalan Warisan Megah 1/4, Kota Warisan, 43900 Sepang, Selangor.

• Malakat Grocer 812 Alam Damai

  Located at 100, Jln Damai Raya 2, Alam Damai, 56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur.

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