Sunway Pyramid

Sunway Pyramid
Front facade of Sunway Pyramid shopping mall
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LocationBandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Coordinates3°4′21″N 101°36′26″E / 3.07250°N 101.60722°E / 3.07250; 101.60722
Address3, Jalan PJS 11/15
Opening dateJuly 1997; 27 years ago (1997-07) (phase 1)
September 2007; 17 years ago (2007-09) (phase 2)
February 2016; 8 years ago (2016-02) (phase 3)
November 2024; 1 month ago (2024-11) (Oasis)
DeveloperSunway Group
No. of stores and services900+, including Jaya Grocer, Marks & Spencer, Parkson, TGV Cinemas, Sunway Lagoon, Brands Outlet, Padini Concept Store, H&M, Uniqlo, Max Fashion, Daiso, MUJI, Ace Hardware, Jonetz by Don Don Donki, Kaison, Toys R Us, POPULAR, Harvey Norman, Sunway Pyramid Ice Skating Rink, The Parenthood, Brands For Less, Sports Direct, USC
Total retail floor area402,108 m2 (4,328,250 sq ft)
No. of floors5
Parking10,000 car park lots (Integrated)@ B1-B3 & LG2-F Red Zone & CP2-CP7[1]
Public transit access SB03  Sunway Lagoon BRT Station


 KD08  Setia Jaya station


 KJ31  USJ 7 LRT station
Websitesunwaypyramid.com

Sunway Pyramid is a shopping mall located in Bandar Sunway, Subang Jaya,[2] Selangor which was developed by the Sunway Group.[3]

History

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Sunway Pyramid was designed by the design director of Sunway, Nelson Yong. After several architects were unable to meet expectations for the building's façade, Yong assumed responsibility for the interior design and architectural concept.[4] According to Yong, he immediately had an inspiration and sketched the iconic lion head, the pyramid and roughly how the building facade would look like after meeting with Sunway's chairman, Tan Sri Dr. Jeffrey Cheah. [4]

The shopping mall was opened in July 1997.[5] The mall was constructed and designed in the Egyptian Revival architectural style, with a prominent giant lion statue in the main entrance. This statue was designed to resemble the Great Sphinx of Giza with the large pyramid behind it. According to various sources, the face of the statue was actually intended to be a face of a man, with some resemblance to the founder and current chairman of the Sunway Group, Tan Sri Dr. Jeffrey Cheah. Once the government heard about it, they rejected the proposal citing religious conflicts between the ancient religion of Egypt and modern-day Islam.[6] This story was reportedly confirmed by Cheah himself.[7] Therefore, a face of a lion was ultimately chosen instead.

In 2007, an expansion known as SP2 increased the net lettable area from 886,000 sq. ft. to 1,656,000 sq. ft. From October to December 2011, the 'Canopy Walk Extension Phase 3' project improved the northeast dining zone, now known as Oasis Boulevard East. Another expansion, SP3, was completed in 2015, adding a net lettable area of 62,000 sq. ft. This area is now known as Sunway Pyramid West and is linked to the main complex via an air-conditioned bridge.

The mall features two anchor tenants which are Parkson and Jaya Grocer. Former anchor tenants include AEON, which operated in the mall for 16 years[8] and Cold Storage, which reportedly closed in 2019.[9]

In 2024, a reconfigured retail space spanning 300,000 sq. ft. themed 'The Oasis' opened on November 1st, 2024, replacing the previous space occupied by AEON. The space now houses several new tenants such as a LEGO store, a tech megastore (TMT), a Brands for Less outlet and a MUJI department store (the largest in Malaysia[10]). The lower ground section, 'Oasis Avenue' (which replaced the former AEON supermarket) currently houses new dining establishments such as DIN by Din Tai Fung, TORII Teppanyaki, Dandy, VCR, Burger King, and The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, as well as the Jaya Grocer anchor tenant (the supermarket was previously located at the basement level). The area is directly linked to the shopping mall through multiple entrances, elevators, and escalators, providing seamless access.[11]

A second expansion, 'Terrace', will be an outdoor space located near the main entrance (facing the New Pantai Expressway), and is slated for completion in the second quarter of 2025.[12]

Management

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The mall is managed by Sunway REIT Management Sdn Bhd.[13]

Mall zones

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  • Asian Avenue
  • Oasis Boulevard East
  • Fashion Central
  • Marrakesh
  • Orange Zone
  • Blue Zone
  • Green Zone
  • Red Zone
  • The Link
  • Oasis
  • Terrace (slated for completion in 2025)

Access

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Rail

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Sunway Lagoon Pedestrian Walkway that connect the BRT station to Sunway Pyramid Mall, Sunway Pyramid Hotel, Sunway Lagoon and Sunway Resort.

The mall is connected to the  SB3  Sunway Lagoon BRT station by a pedestrian bridge and is nearby  KD08  Setia Jaya station or  KJ31  USJ 7 station.

The mall and its surrounding areas were previously served by Sunway Monorail, which operated between the year 2000 until 2007.

Car

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In 2007, a dedicated ramp from New Pantai Expressway to the mall's car park was constructed and is located in front of the mall. The intersection of the Kuala Lumpur–Port Klang highway Federal Route 2 and Damansara–Puchong Expressway lies nearby to the mall, along with an interchange with Shah Alam Expressway. The parking lot can accommodate 10,000 cars. The parking lot uses a ticketless and cashless parking system.

Walkways

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In 2014, parts of the Sunway Monorail were modified into an extensive elevated walkway network with shade, now known as Canopy Walk. The Canopy Walk links the mall directly to most nearby landmarks, thus eliminating the need for pedestrians to cross the road or drive to get to places in the city. The western section of the Canopy Walk links the mall to Sunway University, Sunway Lagoon and Monash University Malaysia, as well as the SunU-Monash BRT station located in front of the university.[14] Whereas the eastern section of the Canopy Walk, also known as the Eco Walk, links the mall to Sunway Pinnacle, Menara Sunway, Sunway Medical Centre and Sunway Geo Avenue, as well as the SunMed BRT station, which is also connected to Taylor's University via an additional 800-meter walkway completed in 2015.[15]

As of 2024, the southern section of the Canopy Walk (from Sunway University to Monash University) is undergoing upgrading works until November 2024 due to the construction of the new Sunway Square located in the Sunway South Quay, which will include an upcoming performing arts venue as well as an extension of Sunway University.[16] The Canopy Walk section from Sunway University to Sunway Square will be upgraded with a new design and air-conditioning.

The mall is also directly accessible from Sunway Pyramid Hotel and Sunway Resort Hotel via The Link, a retail and dining zone completed in 2022 which contains esteemed restaurant franchises such as Din Tai Fung and Haidilao Hot Pot (which replaced the area formerly occupied by Taste Enclave, a food court[17]). The Link is also connected to the Sunway Lagoon Surf Beach entrance via a flight of escalators.[18]

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  • Sunway Pyramid Main Facade
    Sunway Pyramid Main Facade
  • Sunway Pyramid Lion Head Entrance
    Sunway Pyramid Lion Head Entrance
  • Sunway Pyramid Orange Entrance
    Sunway Pyramid Orange Entrance
  • Sunway Pyramid Orange Atrium
    Sunway Pyramid Orange Atrium
  • Ramp to Sunway Pyramid mall
    Ramp to Sunway Pyramid mall
  • Sunway Ice Rink
    Sunway Ice Rink
  • Sunway Pyramid LG2 Marrakesh Street
    Sunway Pyramid LG2 Marrakesh Street
  • The ice-skating rink in 2005
    The ice-skating rink in 2005
  • The Link
    The Link
  • Sunway Pyramid indoors water display
    Sunway Pyramid indoors water display
  • Haidilao Hot Pot branch in Sunway Pyramid. This area was formerly occupied by a food court (Taste Enclave)
    Haidilao Hot Pot branch in Sunway Pyramid. This area was formerly occupied by a food court (Taste Enclave)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Imah, Fich (2012-01-13). "Retail Portfolio for Sunway Pyramid". Sunwayreit. Archived from the original on 2013-06-25. Retrieved 2012-01-13.
  2. ^ "Story Map Tour". mgis.mpsj.gov.my. Retrieved 2022-12-27.
  3. ^ "Getting Here". www.sunwaypyramid.com. Retrieved 2019-04-04.
  4. ^ a b andylcs (2021-11-02). "From Blueprints to Malaysia's Favourite Landmarks". Sunway Stories. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  5. ^ "ARSA Engineering Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd.| Sunway Pyramid - Shopping Mall". www.arsaengineers.com. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
  6. ^ goldwave84 (2021-06-10). "Unconfirmed story bu…". r/malaysia. Retrieved 2024-08-06.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ bernisaurr (2021-06-10). "This story is true, …". r/malaysia. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  8. ^ Business, F. M. T. (2023-07-17). "Aeon Sunway Pyramid to bid farewell after 16 years". Aeon Sunway Pyramid to bid farewell after 16 years. Retrieved 2024-08-06. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  9. ^ "20 more Giant and Cold Storage stores to close?". The Edge Malaysia. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  10. ^ BERNAMA (2024-04-11). "100 Stores, Including Largest MUJI In Malaysia Now Open At New Sunway Pyramid's Oasis". BERNAMA. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
  11. ^ "The Oasis". www.sunwaypyramid.com. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
  12. ^ "Sunway Pyramid receives a refreshing facelift". thesun.my. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
  13. ^ "An unconventional blueprint for success". The Edge Malaysia. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  14. ^ "Canopy Walk | Sustainability, Sunway University". sunwayuniversity.edu.my. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  15. ^ "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  16. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  17. ^ "Taste Enclave Sunway Pyramid". Time Out. 2015-02-18. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  18. ^ Hazli, Zhareef (2022-06-08). "The Link launches to bridge Sunway's 3 empires via curated dining & retail experiences". Vulcan Post. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
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