Golden Landmark Shopping Complex
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| Golden Landmark Shopping Complex | |
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 The Golden Landmark Shopping Complex in 2024. | |
 Interactive map of the Golden Landmark Shopping Complex area | |
| General information | |
| Status | Active |
| Type | Commercial |
| Architectural style | Modern |
| Location | 390 Victoria Street, Singapore 188061 |
| Coordinates | 1.3019452, 103.8573643 1°18′07″N 103°51′27″E / 1.3019452°N 103.8573643°E |
| Completed | 1983 |
| Owner | Far East Organization |
| Other information | |
| Facilities | Village Hotel Bugis |
The Golden Landmark Shopping Complex is a commercial building located along Victoria Street in the Kampong Glam district of Rochor, Singapore. It is one of Singapore's "older generation" shopping centres.[1]
Originally, a complex of terraced shophouses as well as a Muslim burial ground were originally located at the space between North Bridge Road and Victoria Street.[2] The burial ground was centred around the keramat of a Muslim scholar named Abdul Jalil, who was the first Imam of the nearby Sultan Mosque.[3][4] The shophouses were demolished and the burial ground was cleared in the 1980s to make way for the construction of a new shopping centre.[3] The shopping centre was eventually given the name Golden Landmark and was completed in 1983.[5] A hotel was then planned to be built within the new shopping centre, but its construction was delayed due to financial issues and certain unspecified unforeseen circumstances.[6] This hotel was completed in 1988 and named Village Hotel Bugis in reference to its location, which was adjacent to the nearby Bugis Street.[7]
Significance
The Golden Landmark Shopping Complex is well known for being a hub of traditional Malay fashion, with classic Malay clothes such as baju kurung being sold there.[8] It is also home to Islamic bookstores.[9] A musollah (prayer room) can also be found in the second level of the shopping mall.[10] The shopping mall is also a popular destination for younger generation shoppers, who prefer to check out the many thrift stores and designer fashion stores within the mall.[8][11] Bridal stores are also a common sight within the mall, with most of such stores having a Malay or Muslim wedding theme.[12] The mall is also known for having hair salons and a wide range of jewellery.[13]
