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Residents of Hougang should be no strangers to Hougang Mall. The mall opened in 1997, and as a former resident of Hougang, I have a certain fondness for the mall. It underwent some renovations in 2006, but nearly 2 decades on, it’s fair to say that the mall is clearly showing its age.
Beginning in the second calendar quarter of 2025, the mall will be undergoing renovation works (the property owner, Frasers Centrepoint Trust, terms this as an Asset Enhancement Initiative or AEI), which are expected to end in late 2026. These works are expected to cost around S$51 million, based on the figures presented in the 16th Annual General Meeting for Frasers Centrepoint Trust.
The exterior of the mall already shows signs of preparations for the AEI, with several of the outdoor stalls already closed. Among these are Qiji, Wok Hey, and Stuff’d. Old Chang Kee is still operating.
KFC has also closed, and McDonald’s will be closed from 14 Apr 2025. Other closures within the mall include Pepper Lunch, Gong Cha, and Long John Silver’s, whose last day of operations is 9 Apr 2025.
Cheng San Public Library will also be closed from 1 Oct 2025 until 2027 to undergo its own revamp.
On a large display in the mall, The Future of Hougang Mall is explained to shoppers while also highlighting the improvements that they can expect when the works are completed.
Some of these improvements are upgraded toilets, a more contemporary interior and a new entrance.
When news of these closures began to be announced on social media, there was speculation that the entire mall would be shut down. Others disagreed and said the mall would still be open while the works were carried out in phases. Whatever the case may be, I look forward to Hougang Mall’s new look and what it will bring.
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