Originally known as Subang Jaya Shopping Centre, Subang Parade was opened in August 1988 and was the longest mall in
Southeast Asia when it first opened. The inclusion of a mall came from Abd Aziz Mohamed who worked in
Sime UEP. Subang Parade was originally owned by United Estates Projects Berhad and managed by Natvest, a subsidiary of
Lion Group. opened in November 1988, being the first Toys "R" Us in the country. Frozen yoghurt chain J Highby's opened in the same month. A
Grandy's outlet opened on 10 December 1988. In 2003, Subang Parade was sold to The Hektar Group before being resold into the Hektar
REIT in 2006 and became one of its shopping centres alongside Kulim Central and Central Square in
Kedah, Wetex Parade and Segamat Central in
Johor, and
Mahkota Parade in
Malacca. Subang Parade has numerous facilities for fashion, food and also an arcade. The mall previously had a cinema, the SMILE-UA Cineplex but was closed in 2001. After 10 years, the mall now had its own cinema again.
MBO cinemas first opened in 2011. Subang Parade underwent a facelift where it was refurbished in 2016. Following a partial lockdown from the
COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020. Several social media posts alleged the closure of nine
MPH stores nationwide including four in the
Klang Valley. Statements from the
Malay Mail stated that MPH staff members confirmed that the MPH outlets in Subang Parade will close on 6 June 2020. MBO cinemas was later closed and replaced by
GSC Cinemas on 17 January 2022. ==See also==