A few weeks ago I showcased one of the two new shopping malls in Penang, Straits Quay Mall. It has skyrocketed in popularity over the Xmas weekend and I heard the fireworks display for the New Year Countdown was exceptionally impressive.
Let's take a look at the other new mall today. Right smack in the middle of town, 1st Avenue Mall is located near to Prangin Mall, Komtar, and Traders Hotel. It's a compact mall with none of Gurney or Queensbay's size, but this can be an advantage as it's extremely walkable.
Frankly, I am still waiting to be blown away by the stores here. The anchor tenant, Parkson, is a been there done that kind of place, and I'm equally underwhelmed by the other shops (as of posting date). But if it is managed well, I can see myself shopping here more than Prangin Mall and Komtar which has devolved into crummy bazaar-like places that is devoid of fashionable taste.
One of the nicest touches is the observation deck on its highest floor - I can see this being a popular place for night time musings and lovers' inappropriate public displays of affection.
Let's take a quick look around, shall we?
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| Parking lanes are wide and easy to maneuver |
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| Entrance into the mall, from the parking |
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| Parking rates as of posting date |
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| Their highest floor is called Cloud 8 |
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| Brand spanking new karaoke |
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| Red Box is running some RM1 promotion that has drawn long queues |
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| Simple Xmas lights |
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| Toilets are bright and clean (still) |
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| Anchor tenant, Parkson |
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| Main entrance |
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