First of all, I would like to congratulate the management of TS, because Tpg finally has its own Cineplex after 15 years of absence. Furthermore, I am truly grateful that Tpg has such popular food outlet such as Kenny Rogers and Sushi King. Moreover, there is also a mini stage located at the center of TS. Kids as young as 5 can show of their talent by singing, dancing or playing musical instruments.
Now, let’s go straight to the point. My description about TS surely makes you think that it is a perfect place to go. As for me, I don’t think so. I would say that TC is dull and disappointing. Don’t get mad at me first. Please let me explain why.
Do you noticed the shops at TS? Do you know that majority of the shops are selling clothes, cloths, and shoes? I know that those three things have a high demand from customers. So its not wrong to have a few shops of it. But, its awfully too a lot at TS! TS is not like Midvalley Megamall at K. L. Midvalley is big and spacious. So it can afford to have many shops selling clothes. Too many clothing and shoes stalls will definitely makes TC a dull place to go. TS just do not have enough variety. Take a look at Tesco. Although Tesco is not as popular as TC but people still goes there. Why? Because Tesco has a lot of variety such as bookstore, game shop, playground, and etc.
As you all know Starbucks is indeed a popular coffee shop throughout Malaysia. But not at Taiping. The price of one cup of coffee is almost equivalent to my one day of food expenses. Of course the reason why the price is super expensive is bcause the coffee beans used is imported. Hey, here is Taiping la! People with low or average income will just come during the festival seasons. And in ordinary days, people will just come once a blue moon. As a result, Starbucks will have any income. This will eventually lead to bankruptcy. Another reason might due to high rent. So, to sum it all Starbucks can only survive in a short terms but not in long terms.
Instead of having majority stalls of clothes and shoes, why don’t a bookstore a TS? Maybe MPH or Kinokuniya, since Taiping do not have any major bookstore other than Popular. I’ve been to MPH and KInokuniya, and there are all sorts of books in it. If you are a bookworm definitely you wont stop going to TS. I am sure that it will attract more ppl to TS. When TS was building, I really hope that it will have a major bookstore in it. But it turns out to be a no to me. (Sob). I am really disappointed.
Teenagers these days just couldn’t live without technologies. So why don’t a computer or camera shop opened at TS? Although I’ve been there for 5 times, I’ve yet to see one. Who doesn’t like video games? As you all know, games has made a big impact in teenager’s life. Since PS3 already launched its campaign in Malaysia, I wonder why TS do not have any video games shop? If there is a video shop selling PS3 at TS, it will sure be a hit among video game freaks.
Another reason why I say that TS is dull because it does not have any souvenir shops. Shops selling souvenirs definitely can attract customers especially teenage girls. As you all know that teenage girls really like stuffed toys, key chains and other cute stuffs. Moreover, visitors from other place that come to TS can buy souvenirs for their loved ones, relatives and friends. Last but not least, why don’t a playground be opened at TS? Take a look at the playground at Tesco. Everytime I went to Tesco I would see that the playground will be full of kids. From what I observed, the food court at TS is always empty. Such a big space wasted! A playground for kids definitely completes a perfect picture of TS.
People going to TS mainly because of the presence of Cineplex and other popular food outlets. I really hope that in the future, TS would be having those attractive stores. I would like to say sorry if my negative remarks about TC has provoke or hurt you.
