The challenges faced by ageing strata-titled malls in Singapore, which have seen better days, are well-known: slow business, low footfall, run-down buildings and a lack of marketing efforts.
Faced with competition from newer and more modern shopping centres as well as e-commerce, malls such as Peninsula Shopping Centre and Far East Plaza have struggled to stay relevant in Singapore's fast-changing retail landscape.
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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on August 24, 2018, with the headline New look at old malls like Far East Plaza and Peninsula Shopping Centre. Subscribe