ABOUT

Sunway Pyramid is an impressively-themed shopping centre in the Klang Valley. Located in Bandar Sunway, Subang Jaya, it is the only mall in Malaysia with an ice skating rink. Opened in 1997, the distinctive retail landmark is one of the largest shopping centres in the country. Whether you think it is tacky or sophisticated, it is one of Malaysia’s most elaborate malls, with an Egyptian-inspired giant sphinx standing guard at the entrance, a monumental pyramid-shaped main complex, pseudo-hieroglyphics decorating its exterior façade and numerous faux-Pharaoh statues. Filled with character, the mall’s anchor tenants are Giant, Jusco Supermarket and Parkson Grand but its real draw is its array of independent stores.Spread across 1.7 million sq ft, Sunway Pyramid’s layout is quite complex, given its recent expansion and renovation: just keep in mind that from the mall’s main entrance, it extends all the way towards the front entrance of Sunway Lagoon Theme Park to the north. As long as you keep in mind that the mall is somewhat similar in design to 1Utama you will find it somewhat easy to navigate. It is divided into two sections: the original wing and the new wing (also known as Pyramid 2 or P-2). It is only the main entrance and the stores in the old wing that boast Egyptian-design: beyond that the mall reverts back to neon lights, whitewashed walls and stores that feature their own bran.