As of January 23, Malaysia has over 1,300 shopping malls, but many struggle to attract visitors. A TikTok user urged investment in “third spaces” like cafés, libraries, and museums instead of more malls.
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Malaysians Call for Third Spaces Over New Shopping Malls
She highlighted PARC in Subang Jaya as a thriving community space example. The user noted that malls often lack shoppers except at F&B outlets, calling for accessible public spaces to foster connection without consumerism.
Malaysians online echoed these views, advocating for shaded parks, multi-functional libraries, and art galleries. They criticized consumerism, emphasizing the need for meaningful, inclusive spaces beyond shopping malls.
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