Golden Landmark Shopping Complex

Golden Landmark Shopping Complex
The Golden Landmark Shopping Complex in 2024.
Interactive map of the Golden Landmark Shopping Complex area
General information
StatusActive
TypeCommercial
Architectural style
Modern
Location390 Victoria Street, Singapore 188061
Coordinates1.3019452, 103.8573643
1°18′07″N 103°51′27″E / 1.3019452°N 103.8573643°E / 1.3019452; 103.8573643
Completed
1983 (1983)
OwnerFar East Organization
Other information
FacilitiesVillage 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]

History

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]

Transportation

The Golden Landmark Shopping Complex has a bus stop directly outside it. The Bugis MRT station on both the Downtown and East–West MRT lines is also within walking distance.[14]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Ong, S.F. (2022-05-01). "Treasures of Kampong Gelam". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 2026-04-05.
  2. ↑ Rivers, P. J. (2003). "Keramat in Singapore in the Mid-Twentieth Century". Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society. 76 (2 (285)): 93–119. ISSN 0126-7353.
  3. 1 2 Gibson, William (2022). "A complete catalog of keramat in Singapore". Lee Kong Chian Research Fellowship Submission (Digitised ed.): 702–706 – via National Library Board.
  4. ↑ Puzi, Mohammed (2025). The Grand Mosque of Singapore (1st ed.). Singapore: Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura. ISBN 9789819418374.
  5. ↑ Teo, Eisen (2019-09-16). Jalan Singapura: 700 Years of Movement in Singapore (1st ed.). Singapore: Marshall Cavendish International. ISBN 9814828742.
  6. ↑ Lye, Jaime (1985-08-24). "Opening of Far East City Hotel put off for two years". The Business Times. p. 1.
  7. ↑ "60 years of building Singapore". The Straits Times. 2025-08-02. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 2026-04-05.
  8. 1 2 Ching, Megan (2026-02-06). "In with the new cool: Old shopping mall gets new lease of life with vintage and thrift shops". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 2026-04-05.
  9. ↑ Arshad, Arlina (2018-01-30). "Parents, clerics flag kid's books from Saudi Arabia". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 2026-04-05.
  10. ↑ "Haji Lane Musollah @ Deen Dunya". Musollah/Suraus in Singapore. 2024-06-26. Retrieved 2026-04-05.
  11. ↑ Ziping, Li (2026-02-06). "Check out wallet-friendly thrift shops, vintage stores with curated selections". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 2026-04-05.
  12. ↑ "Bridal Waves". The Straits Times. 7 September 2006. p. 18.
  13. ↑ Tan, Judy (15 February 1985). "Specialty shopping centres". The Straits Times. Singapore. Retrieved 10 December 2025.
  14. ↑ "The Golden Landmark (Shopping Malls) - 390 Victoria Street (S)188061". www.streetdirectory.com. Retrieved 2026-04-05.
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