1 Utama

Shopping mall in Petaling, Selangor, Malaysia 1 Utama 1 Utama logo.png 100px 1 Utama Shopping Centre.jpg 1 Utama Shopping Centre One Utama, 1U, OU Kaur Kirat 2019-10-24 1U vs OU: How did 1 Utama shopping centre get its name? https://www.therakyatpost.com/2019/10/24/1u-vs-ou-how-did-1-utama-shopping-mall-get-its-name/ The Rakyat Post 2020-07-28 Completed Shopping mall Contemporary Bandar Utama 1, Lebuh Bandar Utama Petaling Jaya Malaysia + 3 08 53.34 N 101 36 57.03 E region:MY-10_type:landmark_source:dewiki inline,title AEON, Jaya Grocer, Parkson, TGV Cinemas, GSC Cinemas 1995 8 19 2011 6 RM 89 million RM 160 million Bandar Utama City Centre 5,590,000 sqft 2,190,000 sqft See Hoy Chan Holdings EdgeProp Malaysia's Best Managed Property Awards 2019 15px Gold Above 10 years retail category 14,000 713 4 www.1utama.com.my KG 09 SA 01 Bandar Utama station Bandar Utama bus hub Ng Shawn 2019-04-26 A mall that embraces change for growth https://www.edgeprop.my/content/1517127/mall-embraces-change-growth The Edge 2020-07-28 1 Utama is a shopping mall in Bandar Utama, Selangor, Malaysia, with an area of 5,590,000 sqft and containing 713 stores. It is one of the largest shopping malls in Malaysia and the seventh-largest shopping mall in the world before IOI City Mall in Putrajaya surpassed it in 2022. The first phase of the mall, now known as the "Old Wing", was opened in September 1995. With the increase in customer traffic and demand for retail spaces inside the mall, a second phase called "New Wing" was added in 2003. An additional expansion of 592,015 sqft was added in 2018 with the addition of 1 Utama E. Today the mall houses multiple retail areas, restaurants, cafes, sports facilities, a rainforest, and a bus station with national and international services. Current anchor tenants of the mall include AEON Department Store and Supermarket, Jaya Grocer, and department store Parkson. The mall formerly housed Singaporean department store Tangs,2011-11-14 Tangs picks 1Utama for third store - Central - New Straits Times https://www.nst.com.my/streets/central/tangs-picks-1utama-for-third-store-1.5487 2021-11-18 https://web.archive.org/web/20111114053021/https://www.nst.com.my/streets/central/tangs-picks-1utama-for-third-store-1.5487 2011-11-14 Japanese department store Isetan,2021-11-18 Isetan 1 Utama To Close Down Next Year After 10 Years https://hype.my/2021/253064/isetan-1-utama-closing-down/ 2021-11-18 Hype Malaysia and the first IKEA store in Malaysia in 1996. The mall has received several awards, including Gold in EdgeProp Malaysia's Best Managed Property Awards 2019 (retail category) and the Platinum Award for Shopping Complex of the Year in the Retail World Excellence Awards 2006/07 edition. Jayaraj Jayagandi 2006-04-10 1 Utama is best shopping complex https://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2006/04/10/1-utama-is-best-shopping-complex The Star 2020-07-28 History left|thumb|250px|First phase or Old Wing section of the mall In the 1990s, See Hoy Chan Holdings Group started developing a new town known as Bandar Utama comprising both residential and commercial areas. As market demand for this location surged, the developer planned to build a mall in this town. The developer looked for inspiration for such a mall in the United States in 1993 before designing the first phase of the mall known as the Old Wing today. As the developer believed that the mall should come with anchor tenants, they signed an agreement with AEON to open Jusco (later rebranded as AEON) as the main tenant in the mall. Yee Hoong Chai 2017-11-04 Keeping up with changing trends https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/keeping-changing-trends The Edge 2020-07-23 The mall was officially opened on August 19, 1995 with all premises fully rented by various tenants. The cost of the construction of the first phase of the mall was RM89 million. 1 Utama RM160mil makeover, more cinemas and Jusco Supermarket to relocate https://www.nbc.com.my/blog/1-utama-rm160mil-makeover-jusco-supermarket-relocate-extra-cinemas/ NBC Business News & Tax 2011-06-06 2020-07-28 The first IKEA store in Malaysia opened on April 25, 1996 1996-04-25 "Open house" at furniture store https://books.google.com/books?id=oAFZAAAAIBAJ&q=bandar+utama+ikea&pg=PA34 New Straits Times 2020-07-23 in the mall with a good reception from customers during the first few days after opening. At that time, most IKEA products sold there were made in Malaysia including dining tables, chairs, coffee tables, venetian blinds, cutting boards, toys and bed frames. 1996-05-09 Draw of the woody and natural at new store https://books.google.com/books?id=colaAAAAIBAJ&q=bandar+utama+ikea&pg=PA37 New Straits Times 2020-07-23 The IKEA store covered 7,431 m2 of space inside the mall. Johari Juneita 1996-02-10 Ikea way to your dream home https://books.google.com/books?id=mblOAAAAIBAJ&q=bandar+utama+ikea&pg=PA21 New Straits Times 2020-07-23 Due to increased demand for IKEA products, the store was relocated to a bigger space in Mutiara Damansara on August 14, 2003, becoming the largest IKEA store in Asia-Pacific at that time Tahir Sabry 2003-08-15 IKEA to invest RM120m in centre https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2003/08/15/ikea-to-invest-rm120m-in-centre The Star 2020-07-24 until it was surpassed by another store in Gwangmyeong, South Korea in 2014. Lee Joyce Yang Kahyun 2014-12-18 The Biggest IKEA Store In The World Just Opened In South Korea https://www.businessinsider.com/r-in-south-korea-ikea-opens-biggest-store-to-lure-tiny-households-2014-12?op=1 Business Insider 2020-07-24 thumb|left|250px|A covered bridge linking the Old Wing and New Wing was opened during the soft opening on December 13, 2003 As the mall faced increased demand for retail spaces, leading to a long tenant waiting list, the director of See Hoy Chan Holdings Group, Teo Chiang Kok, planned an expansion of the mall. This led to construction of the second phase, known as the New Wing, to further accommodate increasing numbers of customers. Construction cost RM300 million and increased the number of retail lots from 220 units Ang Elaine 2003-12-22 Shoppers' haven at 1 Utama https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2003/12/22/shoppers-haven-at-1-utama The Star 2020-07-24 to 600 units. The two blocks are connected by a covered pedestrian bridge. 2004-04-03 RM300mil expansion gives 1 Utama total of 600 retail outlets https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2004/04/03/rm300mil-expansion-gives-1-utama-total-of-600-retail-outlets The Star 2020-07-24 The new section also includes an aviary, zoo, diving pool and climbing wall. The mall soft-opened on December 13, 2003, with the grand opening taking place on April 2, 2004, officiated by the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah. Ownership and management of the mall was transferred to Bandar Utama City Centre. The first renovation of the first phase (or Old Wing) took place in June 2011, 16 years after it opened, and cost RM160 million. The renovation included a relocation of the Jusco supermarket to the new area, additions of cinema screens, and a new entrance to the 1 First Avenue office building. An additional expansion of 592,015 sqft inside the mall included the third phase (known as 1 Utama E) which was opened on January 24, 2018.2018-01-25 1 Utama opens phase one of 1 Utama E http://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/1-utama-opens-phase-one-1-utama-e 2020-07-30 The Edge Markets It features a surfing pool, a skydiving wind tunnel and several restaurants and cafes which aim to make the mall a multi-sport and entertainment venue alongside shopping. The mall also added 500 more parking bays and pedestrian access to Bandar Utama MRT station. Development of this phase cost RM150 million. Khoo Natalie 2018-01-25 1 Utama opens phase one of 1 Utama E https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/1-utama-opens-phase-one-1-utama-e The Edge 2020-07-24 Features thumb|left|250px|Rainforest in 1 Utama 1 Utama contains 203,000 m2 of retail space. Its 713 stores appeal to all economic strata, from department stores such as AEON and Parkson, to high-end international chains and multiple restaurants such as the Food District food court, Din Tai Fung, KFC, McDonald's, Texas Chicken, Dunkin' Donuts and Carl's Jr. and two cinema chains, TGV Cinemas and GSC. This mall previously housed the first IKEA store in Malaysia, Cold Storage, Ganesan Vasantha 2019-09-05 Will Giant store closures hit EPF's investments? https://maa.theedgemarkets.com/article/will-giant-store-closures-hit-epfs-investments The Edge 2020-07-28 2020-07-28 https://web.archive.org/web/20200728073616/https://maa.theedgemarkets.com/article/will-giant-store-closures-hit-epfs-investments dead MPH Bookstores. 2018-08-08 MPH Bookstore in 1 Utama closes down after 15 years https://www.edgeprop.my/content/1412211/mph-bookstore-1-utama-closes-down-after-15-years The Edge 2020-07-28 and Isetan department store. 2021-11-18 Isetan announces closure of 1 Utama outlet after 10 years of operations https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2021/11/18/isetan-announces-closure-of-1-utama-outlet-after-10-years-of-operations/2021785 Malay Mail 2022-04-11 Aside from retail, 1 Utama offers sport amenities to the public including a bowling alley, 2005-08-01 Rolling time for media, athletes https://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2005/08/01/rolling-time-for-media-athletes The Star 2020-07-28 baseball cage, Michael Stuart 2006-04-26 Baseball treat for members of media https://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2006/04/26/baseball-treat-for-members-of-media The Star 2020-07-28 climbing wall, Siok Hui Leong 2005-12-24 A work of art https://www.thestar.com.my/travel/2005/12/24/a-work-of-art The Star 2020-07-28 surfing pool and skydiving wind tunnel. Tey Kelly 2018-01-27 Go surfing and skydiving at 1Utama https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2018/01/27/go-surfing-and-skydiving-in-a-mall-shopping-centre-offering-these-experiences-at-its-newly-launched The Star 2020-07-28 The rainforest inside the mall was grown on October 25, 2003. It was done by extracting a Tabebuia rosea tree from a nearby forest carried into the mall to create the forest canopy, whereas an additional 200 samplings of other species such as Alocasia, wild banana, Johanesteijsmannia, Aglaonema and Phyllagathis will be used as shrub layer. The rainforest opened to the public in November 2003. Ng F. S. P. April 2015 Tropical rain forest in a shopping mall http://eprints.utar.edu.my/1972/1/Tropical_rain_forest_in_a_shopping_mall.pdf Utar Agriculture Science Journal 1 2 57–62 2020-07-28 As of 2019, the mall attracts more than 33 million visitors annually, with peak traffic occurring during the holiday season. Jayaraj Jayagandi 2010-12-18 Festive shoppers causing traffic congestion at all hours https://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2010/12/18/festive-shoppers-causing-traffic-congestion-at-all-hours The Star 2020-07-28 Transport thumb|left|250px|Bandar Utama bus hub thumb|right|The Bandar Utama MRT station, connected to the mall via Entrance B The mall is connected to several major roads including Damansara–Puchong Expressway at the Bandar Utama Interchange, https://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2014/07/11/One-Utama-fire-causes-LDP-traffic-jam/ Yunus Akil 2014-07-11 Fire in 1 Utama food court, causes morning crawl along LDP The Star 2020-07-28 and Lebuh Bandar Utama. In addition to providing 14,000 parking bays for cars, the mall also provides bicycle parking. https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/travel/2016/09/07/solving-the-problem-of-bicycle-parking Sia Andrew 2016-09-07 Solving the problem of bicycle parking The Star 2020-07-28 The car park is also equipped with electric vehicle charging points. https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/community/2016/12/24/charge-your-electric-vehicle-without-hassle-latest-fullyautomated-charging-station-exclusive-for-mal Lim Ruby 2016-12-24 Charge your electric vehicle without hassle The Star 2020-07-28 The mall is also accessible via public transport via the Bandar Utama station that is served by the MRT Kajang Line and LRT Shah Alam Line. https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/bu-mrt-pedestrian-link-1-utama-opens-today Khoo Natalie 2018-02-01 BU MRT pedestrian link to 1 Utama opens today The Edge 2020-07-28 or via buses from Rapid KL and PJ City Bus bus services at the Bandar Utama bus hub. https://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2007/12/31/a-convenient-stop-for-everyone Chan Jade 2007-12-31 A convenient stop for everyone The Star 2020-07-28 Incidents Fires There were two fires that broke out in the mall. The first fire was on February 25, 2013, which started in a storage facility in the children's playground equipment store which caused the whole building to experience a power outage. Austin Camoens Power outage and small fire trigger panic at 1 Utama shopping mall (Update) https://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2013/2/25/nation/20130225084920&sec=nation The Star 2013-02-25 https://web.archive.org/web/20130226034336/https://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2013/2/25/nation/20130225084920&sec=nation 2021-03-08 2013-02-26 The second fire occurred on July 11, 2014, when the fire broke out from the kitchen of one of the food court. Both fires were minor, and no casualties were reported. Akil Yunus Fire in 1 Utama food court, causes morning crawl along LDP https://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2014/07/11/One-Utama-fire-causes-LDP-traffic-jam/ The Star 2014-07-11 2021-03-08 Crime In response to the abduction of Canny Ong in a shopping center in Bangsar which led to her death on June 13, 2003, Mohamed Radhi Nor Ain 2020-07-27 #NST175 Nation horrified by Canny Ong's rape-murder https://www.msn.com/en-my/news/national/nst175-nation-horrified-by-canny-ongs-rape-murder/ar-BB17dHe5 New Straits Times 2020-07-27 many shopping malls in Klang Valley strengthened their security in order to protect their customers, including One Utama shopping mall where the management deployed additional policemen, guard dogs and security guards to patrol the mall. Zainal Hanis De Silva Joash Ee 2016-09-26 Better mall security since Canny Ong murder case https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2016/09/26/better-mall-security-since-canny-ong-murder-case The Star 2020-07-27 Despite this, there were several false alarms when some customers reported to police that their cars were stolen, when in fact the customers forgot where they had parked their cars. 2018-01-02 People's own carelessness a major factor https://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2008/01/02/peoples-own-carelessness-a-major-factor The Star 2020-07-27 During Chinese New Year in 2014, a burglar stole jewellery worth RM10 million in one of the jewellery shops. The heist was planned by a Latin American gang in advance before executing the burglary, which included hiding inside the mall as it closed, cutting off electricity, disabling the burglar alarm system, stealing CCTV recording units and melting safe doors using an oxy acetylene torch. Mei Chu Mei 2014-02-04 Jewellery Store In One Utama Robbed Of RM10 Million During CNY Holidays https://says.com/my/news/wah-chan-jewellers-one-utama-robbed-of-rm1-mil-during-chinese-new-year-heist Says.my 2020-07-28 Suicide A woman fell to her death from the 4th floor at the new wing on 19 May 2021. The incident happened at 1 pm. The mall emergency response team quickly handled the situation before handing it over to the police. The management of One Utama has confirmed that the police will be investigating the matter further.2021-05-19 Woman Falls To Her Death From 4th Floor In 1 Utama Shopping Centre https://hype.my/2021/231724/woman-falls-from-4th-floor-in-1-utama-shopping-centre/ 2021-09-06 Hype Malaysia References External links Official website Category:1995 establishments in Malaysia Category:Buildings and structures completed in 1995 Category:Petaling District Category:Shopping malls established in 1995 Category:Shopping malls in Selangor