118 Mall in Kuala Lumpur 

If you’re already planning a weekend getaway to Malaysia’s capital and have our 3D2N KL itinerary bookmarked, there’s another new spot to add to your list. The upcoming 118 Mall will sit at the base of the iconic Merdeka 118 Tower, AKA the 2nd-tallest building in the world, and it’s set to open in 2026.

And with the launch of the Electric Train Service from JB to KL, which has made quick trips to the city more convenient, this new mall might just be worth pencilling into your itinerary.

What is 118 Mall? 

Image credit: Merdeka 118

It’s an upcoming shopping destination located at the lobby of the Merdeka 118 Tower, designed to give visitors a taste of modern retail experiences plus Malaysian culture. There’s even a dedicated floor spotlighting local fashion labels, handicrafts, and homegrown F&B brands – more on that below.

The mall will span around 800,000sqft of retail space. To put that into perspective, that’s slightly smaller than Singapore’s VivoCity, which has just over 1 million sqf...