Jaya Shopping Centre, Petaling Jaya’s iconic retail centre in the seventies and eighties has made a comeback not just as a neighbourhood shopping centre but as a catalyst of change to Section Fourteen.
“Jaya Supermarket was the first shopping centre in PJ and I must congratulate the developer, Jaya Section Fourteen and their business partners and associates for successfully completing and opening the new Jaya Shopping Centre, “said Yang Berbahagia Datin Paduka Alinah Ahmad, Mayor of Petaling Jaya at the launch of the mall today.
She added, “While we have fond memories of Jaya of the past, the new Jaya is proof that it is possible to adapt to evolving demographics while sustaining as well as enhancing the vitality and viability of Section 14.”
“We are committed to ensure that Jaya supports the neighbourhood needs and at the same time, be focused in attracting customers, drawing new businesses and offer employment, “said Ismail Ani Arope, Director, Jaya Shopping Centre.
Strategically located on the land of previous Jaya Supermarket in Petaling Jaya Section 14, the revived Jaya Shopping Centre has a total size of 270,000 sq.ft with seven clearly defined retail zones to cater to differing needs. The newly completed and much upgraded shopping centre houses retail, food and beverage, and entertainment outlets to meet the requirements and expectations of a new
PJ. “Taking centrestage are the retailers of Jaya Shopping Centre who are determined to offer products and services that would enhance their lifestyle and fulfil their desires. There will be more shops that would be opening within the next 2 months,” said Ismail Ani Arope.
Opened to the public on 28 April 2014, Jaya Shopping Centre’s tenants are made up of home-grown brands such as Chapter One Bookstore, CIMB Bank, Hings Watch, Poh Kong, Poya and Serai; while 30% are established global chain operators such as Adidas, Best Denki, The Body Shop, Chilis Bar & Restaurant, Cold Storage, Paris Miki and Toys R Us. Jaya Shopping Centre also has a floor dedicated to nouveau entrepreneurs on Level 4.
“What gave Jaya its heart and soul was the people. We want to capture the retail exuberance while maintaining the sense of familiarity. Jaya Shopping Centre also formed a part of the revitalization of Petaling Jaya, which we are very proud of,” added Ismail.
The launch of Jaya Shopping Centre was attended by Miss Malaysia World 2013 Ms. Melinder Bhullar, Mr. Phua Kok Kim and Ms. Wendy Low of Mapletree Investments of Singapore, and Mr. Kenny Kim and Y.M. Raja Noorma Othman of CIMB Group. Also in attendance were about 200 tenants and representatives from MBPJ who were also entertained by FIX Dance Crew.
