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{{Short description|Shopping mall in Klang, Selangor, Malaysia}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2016}}
{{Infobox shopping mall 
| name               = Klang Parade
| native_name        =
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| logo               = Klang Parade logo.jpg
| logo_width         = 120px
| image              = File:Klang Parade.jpg
| image_width        = 200px
| caption            = Klang Parade at night.
| location           = [[Klang, Malaysia|Klang]], [[Selangor]], [[Malaysia]]
| coordinates        = {{coord|3|03|50|N|101|27|12|E}}
| address            = No 2112, KM2 Jalan Meru, 41050 Klang, Selangor
| opening_date       = 
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| developer          = 
| manager            = 
| owner              = ARA Harmony III<ref name="SingHaiyi Group Ltd">{{Cite web|url=http://singhaiyi.com/ara-harmony-fund-iii.html|title = SingHaiyi Group Ltd}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/ara-looks-rm185-bil-reit-listing-2018|title=ARA looks at RM1.85 bil REIT listing in 2018|date=26 December 2017}}</ref>
| architect          = Darryl Yamamoto<ref name="themallartist">{{cite web |url=http://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/features/2013/12/22/darryl-yamamoto-the-mall-artist/ |title=Darryl Yamamoto: The mall artist |work=[[The Star (Malaysia)]] }}</ref>
| number_of_stores   = 231 units as of 1 March 2019
| number_of_anchors  = 
| floor_area         = {{convert|1,600,000|sqft|sqm|0}} as of 1 March 2019
| floors             = 5
| parking            = 
| publictransit      = 
| website            = https://www.klang.parade.com.my
| footnotes          = 
}}
'''Klang Parade''' is a shopping complex in [[Klang, Malaysia|Klang]], [[Selangor]], [[Malaysia]] with anchor tenants such as Econsave, [[Parkson]], Golden Screen Cinemas and Peninsula College. Mini anchors include Kamdar, Dynasty Dragon, E-Digital, Mr DIY, Next Food Junction, Voir, Brands Outlet, and Original Classics (OC). As of March 2019, the mall's net lettable area (NLA) of 675,407 sq. ft. and it is reported to be 98.6%  tenanted.<ref name="SingHaiyi Group Ltd">{{Cite web|url=http://singhaiyi.com/ara-harmony-fund-iii.html|title = SingHaiyi Group Ltd}}</ref><ref name="A contemporary shopping complex">{{Cite web|url=https://klang.parade.com.my/about-klang-parade/|title = A contemporary shopping complex}}</ref>

==History==
Klang Parade was established in 1995. It was built and operated by the [[Lion Group]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/not-end-road-parkson|title = Not the end of the road for Parkson|date = 3 November 2015}}</ref><ref name="historyklangparade">{{cite web |url=http://www.thestar.com.my/metro/smebiz/news/2016/02/02/making-progress-under-new-management-maju-junction-sheds-wornout-look-after-becoming-parkson-corps-f/ |title=Making progress under new management |work=[[The Star (Malaysia)]] }}</ref> The mall was sold to ARA Asia Dragon Fund in 2012 and was closed between July 2013 and January 2014 for a major refurbishment.<ref name="soldtoARA">{{cite web |url=http://www.thesundaily.my/news/783839 |title=Klang Parade to be closed for refurbishment |work=[[The Sun (Malaysia)]] |access-date=25 May 2016 |archive-date=22 January 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180122001209/http://www.thesundaily.my/news/783839 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It is now owned by ARA Harmony III<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/ara-looks-rm185-bil-reit-listing-2018|title=ARA looks at RM1.85 bil REIT listing in 2018|date=26 December 2017}}</ref> and managed by ARA Asset Management Limited (ARA).<ref name="A contemporary shopping complex"/>

[[File:KlangParade Centre.jpg|thumb|The main atrium of the mall.]]
The mall underwent major refurbishment in 2013 and was reopened in 2014 with a total built-up area of 1,704,610 sq ft.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.edgeprop.my/content/city-country-creating-new-shopping-experiences|title=City & Country: Creating new shopping experiences}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.starproperty.my/index.php/articles/property-news/rebranding-and-new-tenants-to-make-klang-parade-an-iconic-landmark/|title = StarProperty}}</ref> The newly refreshed family-centric venue doubles as a massive event space, which has played host to a variety of events such as the annual Shuddup N’ Dance competitions attended by local and regional street dancers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sunshinekelly.com/2018/08/shuddup-n-dance-2018-klang-parade.html|title = Shuddup N Dance 2018 is Bigger, Better, and Brighter!}}</ref>

==Awards won==
* International Property Award (2016 – 2017)<ref name="A contemporary shopping complex"/>
* Klang's Best Managed Facilities for the Disabled Award 2018 <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.klang.parade.com.my/about-klang-parade/|title=A contemporary shopping complex}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.apm-asia.com/about-us/awards-accolades/|title=Awards & Accolades}}</ref>
* Klang's Cleanest Public Toilet (Mall) Award 2018<ref>{{cite web | url-access=limited  |archive-url = https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/595022780543177/2258971254148313 |archive-date = 2022-04-30| url = https://www.facebook.com/myklangparade/photos/a.646707642041357/2258971254148313/?type=3 |title = Klang Parade on Facebook  |website=[[Facebook]]}}{{cbignore}}{{User-generated source|certain=yes|date=March 2022}}</ref>

==Corporate information==
Klang Parade (along with four other malls in Malaysia: [[Citta Mall]], [[1 Mont Kiara]], [[Ipoh Parade]], and AEON Bandaraya Melaka) is managed by ARA Asset Management Limited (ARA). As of 30 June 2019, Gross Assets Managed by ARA Group and its Associates is more than S$83 billion across over 100 cities in 23 countries.<ref name="A contemporary shopping complex"/>

==Access==
===Buses===
Klang Parade is accessible via the following 96 Seranas and Smart Selangor bus services. Stations serving the mall are located at both sides of Jalan Meru and Jalan Pekan Baru.

*{{color|red|'''T713'''}} - '''Hentian Klang''' - '''Klang Parade, Jalan Meru''' - '''Hentian Klang'''
*{{color|orange|'''KLG2'''}} - '''SRJK ( C ) Kong Hoe, Jalan Batu Tiga Lama''' - '''Kawasan Perniagaan Jalan Pekan Baru''' - '''SRJK ( C ) Kong Hoe, Jalan Batu Tiga Lama'''

===Rail===
The mall will be connected to the {{Rint|my|11}} [[Shah Alam Line|LRT Shah Alam line]] via {{KLRT color code|BK|19}} Jalan Meru station.<ref name="jalanmeruLRT">{{cite news|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/community/2015/10/22/station-near-klang-market-added-to-proposed-lrt3-route/ |title=Klang wet market to get a Light Rail Transit station |work=The Star|date=22 October 2015|author=Elan Perumal}}</ref> The construction of the line is scheduled to be completed In September 2025.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Tan |first1=Danny |title=LRT3 Shah Alam Line to start operations in Q3 2025 – delay from March target, physical work 95% complete |url=https://paultan.org/2024/07/29/lrt3-shah-alam-line-to-start-operations-in-q3-2025-delay-from-march-target-physical-work-95-complete/ |access-date=29 July 2024 |website=Paul Tan's Automotive News |language=en-MY}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=LRT3 to begin taking passengers by 3Q next year, says Loke |url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2024/07/1083240/lrt3-begin-taking-passengers-3q-next-year-says-loke |access-date=29 July 2024 |website=New Straits Times |language=en-MY}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://klang.parade.com.my/ Klang Parade]

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{{Shopping malls in Malaysia}}

[[Category:Shopping malls in Selangor]]
[[Category:Shopping malls established in 1995]]
[[Category:Klang (city)]]