CNA | On The Red Dot | S8 E23: Our last strata malls - Beauty World Centre's legacy

With histories stretching back as far as post-war Singapore, the family businesses at Beauty World Centre are dying out as they struggle to stay relevant with a generation who rejects their legacy. On The Red Dot finds out more.
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[@Summerphantom05]

Thank you for putting in the effort to make this, Beauty World is like my second home and it was wonderful to see someone capture the unique feel of the mall. Actually would've loved to hear from more people, like the curly hair Aunty at macs who was there before their facility was "upgraded" (always wondered if they did that to attract more customers, as well as if they were affected significantly by KAP macs closure), the new-age hawkers like Butakin and hanbaobao (regarding their thoughts on moving into a food court where business is not amazing, especially interesting since hanbaobao just shut down operations recently), and the occupants of Beauty World Plaza (which is an actual ghost town) like Lucky Star Barbers and the upholstery lady. I'll definitely be checking out the nice tailor uncle soon, once again, well done!

[@ccld4341]

Summerphantom05 oh no hambaobao shut down? :0 i love their burgers, that’s so sad :(

[@Summerphantom05]

@@ccld4341 Last day on November 9th according to their instagram!

[@ccld4341]

@@Summerphantom05 that's so sad :-( but at least they're still open to do catering and that there's a possibility they will open up somewhere else

[@joshhh2438]

I would be sad if the mall ever closes down because I’ve been going to that mall since I was a kid in 2008 and going there to the old Mac Donald’s, music lessons and buying toys, beauty world would always have a place in my heart ❤️

[@Rinawati-cw1xd]

Can i get school bag here?

[@tanalson]

I don't think this shopping mall will close down anytime soon. Recently I went to visit beauty world centre and a lot of old aunties and uncles selling clothes or toys have changed hands. The building has become a tuition centre building and more and more tuition centres are taking over the old trades. Actually it's also good to see these tuition centres popping up as previously it was like a ghost city. With all these tuition centres popping up, they help the mall to revitalise and more younger couples with their children come over the weekends.

[@JerryDao-ei1dp]

When I was first came to Singapore as an international student in Ngee Ann Poly, it is the place that i will never forget. The supermarket at basement, Mc Donalds second floor, and there was a small shop that sell computer games make me feel so joyful. all those memories was 30 years. As time past away, i would be very sad if this place close down...

[@thegoonist]

"change is the only constant"

[@HoshikawaHikari]

Malcom Goh, if you're reading this, put a link to this video on that website. It'll help out.

[@jiiizen4460]

I used to go there in the 80s and nothing has changed much except the new MRT station. As a student i used to buy books from Grassland book store.Itz old school but i really like itand the old memories

[@angelmessenger8240]

Lovely sense of community.

[@HiHi-vs2tk]

the lastime i went there was probably 6-7 years ago.should go there again.

[@cmymotion]

This is the mall we went to during army days in late 80s...

[@desaturated6049]

The only way to increase traction and attract such oldfangled mall to younger community is to bring in artistic, hippy, cultural and relevant experience to connects the younger generation. Example, The Projector in Golden Mile, and how The Working Capitol transform an old building to hippy co-working space. More up to date fashion store, cafe etc. Generally retail business is not doing well, even the ones in Orchard Road. With so many e-commerce and big internet entertainment platforms, its time for the mall to think of a more creative approach to get people out of their homes.

[@MrNavarros]

But why Queensway shopping center 😫

[@kehidupankanada]

I rmbr there was a game zone plus a tailor made shops i never forget that.

[@yhong9733]

That mutton soup looks mighty delicious. Ooo..that is a lovely suit. Love it.

[@sonnee44]

sad :'(

[@83ducktale]

Beauty world..80s n 90s gangster hangout..😂

[@sevenhenson3926]

yeah. so the mall's decline actually started long ago

[@jonathanstupidcheesespaghetti]

Interesting.

[@edmundsoh8029]

Why wouldn't youngsters come to this mall? It's a fantastic place!