Malls that have closed down

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Timeline of notable closed malls in Singapore:

1980s

• Emporium Shopping Centre (Closed in the 1980s)

  • Location: Orchard Road.

  • Reason: Redevelopment.

  • Legacy: One of the earliest shopping centers in Singapore, known for its unique architecture.

• C.K. Tang (Replaced in 1982 by Tang Plaza)

  • Location: Orchard Road.

  • Reason: Redevelopment. The original building was demolished and replaced, but the business continued.

  • Legacy: The original C.K. Tang department store was a landmark before being replaced by the modern Tang Plaza.

1990s

• Scotts Shopping Centre (Closed in 1995)

  • Location: Orchard Road.

  • Reason: Redevelopment.

  • Legacy: Known for its upscale boutiques and restaurants.

2000s

• Eminent Plaza (Closed in 2008)

  • Location: Balestier Road.

  • Reason: Poor performance and redevelopment.

  • Legacy: A neighborhood mall that struggled to attract tenants.

2010s

• The Atrium@Orchard (Closed in 2013)

  • Location: Orchard Road.

  • Reason: Redevelopment.

  • Legacy: A small mall that housed popular eateries and shops.

• Katong Mall (Renovated and renamed to Katong Square)

  • Location: East Coast Road.

  • Reason: Poor performance and redevelopment. It did not fully close, but was renovated.

  • Legacy: A neighborhood mall that struggled to attract tenants, leading to a major renovation.

• Pearls Centre (Closed in 2015)

  • Location: Eu Tong Sen Street.

  • Reason: En bloc sale for redevelopment.

  • Legacy: A mixed-use development with a distinctive curved facade, known for its proximity to Chinatown.

• Park Mall (Closed in 2016)

  • Location: Orchard Road.

  • Reason: Redevelopment into a modern mixed-use development.

  • Legacy: One of Singapore’s earliest shopping malls, known for its unique cylindrical design and proximity to Dhoby Ghaut MRT.

• Funan DigitaLife Mall (Closed in 2016, reopened as Funan in 2019)

  • Location: City Hall.

  • Reason: Redevelopment into a modern lifestyle mall.

  • Legacy: A go-to destination for tech enthusiasts before its transformation.

• The Verge (Closed in 2017)

  • Location: Serangoon Road.

  • Reason: Poor performance and redevelopment.

  • Legacy: A youth-oriented mall that struggled to retain tenants.

• Serangoon Plaza (Closed in 2017)

  • Location: Serangoon Road.

  • Reason: Redevelopment.

  • Legacy: A neighborhood mall that served the local community for decades.

• Tiger Balm Building (Closed in 2019)

  • Location: Cecil Street.

  • Reason: Redevelopment.

  • Legacy: A historic Art Deco building known for its association with the iconic Tiger Balm brand.

• Chinatown Plaza (Closed in 2019)

  • Location: Chinatown.

  • Reason: En bloc sale for redevelopment.

  • Legacy: A bustling mall that served as a hub for the local Chinese community.

2020s

• Liang Court (Closed in 2020)

  • Location: Clarke Quay.

  • Reason: Redevelopment into a mixed-use project.

  • Legacy: Known for its Japanese-themed retail and dining options.

• Shaw Tower (Closed in 2020)

  • Location: Beach Road.

  • Reason: Redevelopment.

  • Legacy: A mixed-use development that housed the iconic Lido Theatre and various retail outlets.

• Golden Mile Tower and Complex (Ongoing redevelopment plans announced in 2022)

  • Location: Beach Road.

  • Reason: En bloc sale for redevelopment.

  • Legacy: Known as “Little Thailand” and a cultural landmark.

• Peace Centre (Closed in 2023)

  • Location: Selegie Road.

  • Reason: En bloc sale for redevelopment.

  • Legacy: A retro mall popular with indie shops and budget shoppers.
    

Upcoming Closures

• People’s Park Complex (Potential en bloc sale)

  • Location: Chinatown.

  • Reason: Aging infrastructure and redevelopment plans.

  • Legacy: A Brutalist icon and one of Singapore’s first integrated developments.

• Golden Mile Tower (En bloc sale confirmed in 2022)

  • Location: Beach Road.

  • Reason: Redevelopment.

  • Legacy: A cultural hub for the Thai community and a Brutalist architectural gem.