MBO Cinemas

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MBO Cinema Sdn. Bhd. (trading as MBO Cinemas), also known as MBO for short, was a chain of cinemas in Malaysia.[3] It is the third largest cinema chain in the country after Golden Screen Cinemas and TGV Cinemas. MBO Cinemas went into liquidation in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] Later in 2021, Golden Screen Cinemas acquired the majority assets of MBO Cinemas.[5] On 19 December, 2021, it was relaunched with new investors under a different management.[6]

MCAT Box Office Sdn Bhd (2003 – May 11, 2021)
MBO Cinema Sdn Bhd (December 19, 2021 – March 10, 2026)
Founded2003 (original)
December 19, 2021 (revival)
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MBO Cinemas
MCAT Box Office Sdn Bhd (2003 – May 11, 2021)
MBO Cinema Sdn Bhd (December 19, 2021 – March 10, 2026)
Company typePrivate Limited Company
IndustryMedia, Entertainment
Founded2003 (original)
December 19, 2021 (revival)
DefunctMay 11, 2021 (2021-05-11) (original)[1] March 10, 2026 (2026-03-10) (revival)[2]
FateAcquired by GSC (original)
HeadquartersPetaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Number of locations
10
Area served
West Malaysia
ProductsCinemas
Number of employees
 (100+)
Websitewww.mbocinemas.com
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MBO Cinemas operated 9 outlets in Peninsular Malaysia located at Atria Shopping Gallery, Space U8, Taiping Sentral Mall, Teluk Intan, Elements Mall Melaka, Melaka Mall, Brem Mall, U-Mall Skudai and Quayside Mall.[7][8]

On March 10, 2026, a poster of closure was found on one of the outlets, stating that it will be closed until further notice.[3] It is then confirmed in an announcement posted by MBO Cinemas on social media platforms on March 11, 2026, stating that it is closed permanently[9].

Overview

Originally, there were 26 MBO Cinemas branches in Malaysia prior to the revival, with the last branch being the original MBO Cinemas which opened in AEON Mall Bandar Dato' Onn, Johor Bahru.

MBO features special halls, such as BIG SCREEN, MX4D and kid-oriented KECIL. Some of the locations later offered Samsung's Onyx technology display halls. KECIL was the first children-oriented movie hall feature in Malaysia, offering beanie seats, an in-hall playground and is available at 7 MBO Cinemas locations in Malaysia.

Former locations

Northern Region

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CinemaTotal HallsSeatsLocationStateRemarks
Taiping Sentral71,208TaipingPerakLocated on Level 2
Teluk Intan3450Teluk IntanPerakStandalone Cinema
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Central Region

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CinemaTotal HallsSeatsLocationStateRemarks
Brem Mall121,810KepongKuala LumpurLocated on Level 6
Quayside Mall81,306Shah AlamSelangorLocated on Level 2
Harbour Place81,362KlangSelangorLocated on Level 7 features Big Screen, Kecil, Premiere, 5 Standard Halls
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Southern Region

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CinemaTotal HallsSeatsLocationStateRemarks
Melaka Mall71,212Ayer KerohMelakaLocated on Level 2
U Mall5606Skudai, Johor BahruJohorLocated on Level 1
Elements Mall101,584Bandar HilirMelakaLocated on Level 11 features BIG SCREEN & KECIL
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