Sunway Putra Mall

Sunway Putra Mall is a shopping centre on Jalan Putra in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The complex stands opposite the Putra World Trade Centre, now known as WTC Kuala Lumpur, and is connected to several nearby transport and hospitality facilities through a pedestrian bridge. Its location places it within one of the capital's established commercial, exhibition and public-transport districts. The property opened on 12 June 1987 under the name The Mall. It was developed by Metroplex Holdings Sdn. Bhd. and was promoted as a major destination intended, among other aims, to draw shoppers from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur. At its opening, it was described as Malaysia's largest shopping centre. The original development included a substantial Yaohan department-store outlet, which opened in the same year and occupied approximately 18,600 square metres. The launch was marked by a light show, and the opening ceremony included a time capsule buried by then prime minister Mahathir Mohamad. The capsule is intended to be opened in 2087. The wider property was later known as Putra Place and comprised the mall together with the Legend Hotel, subsequently renamed Sunway Putra Hotel, and an office block. In March 2011, Sunway REIT acquired Putra Place in a public auction for RM513.94 million. The Sunway group then undertook a major refurbishment programme, with reported refurbishment expenditure of RM307 million. Works began in May 2013, and the redeveloped centre reopened on 28 May 2015 under the Sunway Putra Mall name. Following the redevelopment, the mall positioned itself as an urban-chic lifestyle destination. Its tenant mix is centred on retail, food and beverage, services and leisure, with approximately 300 outlets cited in reference material. The mall also serves office workers, hotel guests, event visitors and public-transport users in the surrounding district. Its connection to the PWTC LRT station, Putra Komuter station, WTC Kuala Lumpur, Seri Pacific Hotel and Putra Bus Terminal supports its role as an integrated urban destination rather than a stand-alone retail site. In November 2023, the mall added Tesla Destination Chargers in its underground car park at Level B2, Zone C11. The installation provided up to six Tesla-specific alternating-current charging points and was initially offered without charge to Tesla vehicles. This addition reflects the mall's effort to add mobility and convenience services alongside conventional shopping, dining and entertainment facilities. Sunway Putra Mall remains part of the Sunway Group's Malaysian property and destination portfolio.

Sunway Putra Mall began as The Mall, a major Kuala Lumpur shopping centre developed by Metroplex Holdings Sdn. Bhd. It opened on 12 June 1987 along Jalan Putra, opposite the Putra World Trade Centre. The opening ceremony was conducted by Mahathir Mohamad, then Malaysia's prime minister. A time capsule was buried during the ceremony with instructions for it to be opened a century later, in 2087. The development was designed to strengthen Kuala Lumpur's retail appeal and attract shoppers from Singapore. At the time of its opening, it was described as Malaysia's largest shopping centre. A major Yaohan department-store outlet, occupying about 18,600 square metres, also opened within the complex in 1987. The mall's ownership and wider property context evolved over time. In 1996, Yaohan Holdings Malaysia was reported to have considered acquiring The Mall if it became profitable, consistent with the group's stated interest in owning assets connected with its Malaysian ventures. The complex was later known as Putra Place. Rather than being limited to the mall, Putra Place comprised the shopping centre, the Legend Hotel—later renamed Sunway Putra Hotel—and an office block. In March 2011, Sunway REIT acquired Putra Place through a public auction for RM513.94 million under the Sunway Group. The acquisition was followed by a large-scale repositioning and refurbishment programme. Refurbishment began in May 2013, with reported expenditure of RM307 million. The centre reopened on 28 May 2015 as Sunway Putra Mall. The new identity presented the property as an urban-chic lifestyle mall and was associated with a tenant base of about 300 outlets. The redeveloped mall's role is supported by its position within a dense transport and events district. A pedestrian bridge links the mall with the PWTC LRT station, Putra Komuter station, WTC Kuala Lumpur, Seri Pacific Hotel and Putra Bus Terminal. The bridge enables movement among the mall, transit facilities, hotels and the convention and exhibition area. Parking also serves both shoppers and people working in nearby offices. The property has continued to add practical amenities. In November 2023, Tesla Destination Chargers were installed in the underground car park on Level B2, Zone C11. The installation supplied up to six Tesla-specific AC charging points, initially free for Tesla vehicles. This facility broadened the mall's service offer beyond retail, dining and entertainment by incorporating electric-vehicle charging into its visitor infrastructure.

• 2023

  Tesla charging points installed

  [1]Sunway Putra Mallen.wikipedia.org

  Up to six Tesla Destination Chargers were installed in the underground car park at Level B2, Zone C11.

• 2015

  Sunway Putra Mall reopens

  [1]Sunway Putra Mallen.wikipedia.org

  The redeveloped centre reopened on 28 May 2015 with an urban-chic lifestyle-mall positioning and approximately 300 outlets.

• 2013

  Refurbishment begins

  [1]Sunway Putra Mallen.wikipedia.org

  Major refurbishment works for the future Sunway Putra Mall began in May 2013.

• 2011

  Sunway REIT acquires Putra Place

  [1]Sunway Putra Mallen.wikipedia.org

  Sunway REIT acquired the Putra Place complex, including the mall, hotel and office block, through a public auction in March 2011.

• 1987

  The Mall opens in Kuala Lumpur

  [1]Sunway Putra Mallen.wikipedia.org

  The Mall opened on 12 June 1987 on Jalan Putra. The development included a major Yaohan outlet and was promoted as a large regional shopping destination.

• 1987

  Time capsule buried at opening ceremony

  [1]Sunway Putra Mallen.wikipedia.org

  A time capsule containing a message from Mahathir Mohamad was buried during the opening and is intended for opening in 2087.

Urban-chic lifestyle shopping mall serving shoppers, office workers, hotel guests, event visitors and public-transport users in central Kuala Lumpur.

• Shopping mall retail · 1987

  Retail outlets

  The mall's core offer is a broad collection of retail outlets serving everyday shopping, fashion, lifestyle and convenience needs. Reference material describes the redeveloped centre as housing approximately 300 outlets, although a detailed current tenant directory is not provided here.

• Dining · 1987

  Food and beverage venues

  Food and beverage is one of the principal components of the mall's lifestyle positioning. The centre provides dining and refreshment venues for shoppers, office workers, hotel guests, event visitors and commuters using the surrounding transport connections.

• Entertainment · 1987

  Entertainment and leisure facilities

  Entertainment and leisure are part of the mall's post-refurbishment destination proposition. The available reference material identifies these activities as a core offering but does not specify individual operators or attractions.

• Electric-vehicle charging · 2023

  Tesla Destination Chargers

  Tesla-specific AC destination chargers were installed in the underground car park at Level B2, Zone C11, in November 2023. The installation provided up to six charging points and was initially available free of charge to Tesla vehicles.

• 2023

  Addition of Tesla Destination ChargersOther

  Background

  The mall expanded its visitor amenities to include electric-vehicle charging in its underground parking facility.

  Action taken

  Up to six Tesla-specific AC Destination Chargers were installed at Level B2, Zone C11, and were initially offered free to Tesla vehicles.

  Aftermath

  The installation added an electric-mobility service to the mall's parking and visitor infrastructure.

  Source

• 2013

  Major refurbishment and repositioningStrategy

  Background

  Sunway sought to renew the older Putra Place complex and reposition its shopping-centre component for contemporary urban consumers.

  Action taken

  Refurbishment began in May 2013, with reported expenditure of RM307 million, followed by a rebranding and reopening as Sunway Putra Mall in May 2015.

  Aftermath

  The redeveloped centre adopted an urban-chic lifestyle-mall identity and was described as housing approximately 300 outlets.

  Refurbishment expenditure. RM307 million (Refurbishment programme beginning May 2013 and preceding the May 2015 reopening)

  Source

• 2011

  Acquisition of Putra PlaceM&A

  Background

  The property had evolved from The Mall into the broader Putra Place complex, comprising the shopping mall, a hotel and an office block.

  Action taken

  Sunway REIT acquired Putra Place through a public auction in March 2011 for RM513.94 million.

  Aftermath

  The acquisition brought the complex into the Sunway Group's property portfolio and preceded a major redevelopment programme.

  Acquisition price. RM513.94 million (March 2011)

  Source

1. 1Sunway Putra Mallen.wikipedia.org
2. 2Official Sunway Putra Mall websitesunwayputramall.com