Here’s A List Of Malls In The Klang Valley That Have Confirmed COVID-19 Cases

Following the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Malaysia, several malls in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur have reported positive cases on their premises.

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Here are the list of malls in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur that have reported positive COVID-19 cases so far.

1. The Linc KL

On September 24th, the Linc KL announced on their Instagram page that a parent of a child studying at Trinity Kids was reported to have tested positive for COVID-19. 

In the statement, they said: “The said child was on a half-day program until noon and last attended school on Thursday (17 September).

 

 

 

 

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𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗰 𝗞𝗟 The Linc Development Sdn Bhd wishes to inform that a parent of a child at Trinity Kids, The Linc KL branch has just been tested Covid-19 positive. The said child is on a half-day program until noon and last attended school on Thursday, 17th September. We have taken all necessary preventive measures to contain the risk of exposure to our customers, staff and tenants. Our immediate actions include disinfection of all common areas of The Linc KL by professional disinfectant company. You can be rest assured that safeguarding the interests and well-being of all parties visiting our premises remains our top priority. Thank you. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

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The mall is now open for business as usual. 

2. Sunway Pyramid

On September 26th, Sunway Pyramid confirmed the status of a Nike store worker who tested positive for COVID-19.

In the statement, its management said that Sunway Pyramid and the Ministry of Health has reached out to those who were in close contact with the patient, and they’ve been ordered to undergo screening and self-quarantine.

They added: “We would like to assure all tenants, vendors, and customers that the case is isolated and has been attended to immediately upon identification, together with the affected tenant in full compliance with the Health Ministry’s guidelines.”

The mall is now open for business as usual. 

3. Suria KLCC

On September 27th, Suria KLCC also confirmed in a statement that they were visited by a member of Babel Fit, who tested positive for COVID-19 on 23 September.

They said in the post: “Immediately upon confirmation of the case, thorough sanitisation and disinfection exercise was carried out at Babel and its surrounding area. Having said this, the MOH advised Babel that they could resume their operations when the sanitisation and disinfection exercise is completed.”

“Suria KLCC continues to take proactive and preventive measures to maintain high levels of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the mall,” they added.

The mall is now open for business as usual. 

4. KL Gateway Mall

It was reported that an employee from KL Gateway Mall who recently got back from Sabah was suspected to be COVID-19 positive. 

On September 27th, KL Gateway released a statement informing that the employee has since tested negative.

The mall has since resumed its operations. 

5. NU Sentral

On the same date (September 27th) NU Sentral shopping centre confirmed that one of their workers had tested positive for COVID-19.

The management has assured the public that it has since sanitised the entire mall as a precaution.

NU Sentral Mall added that the Health Ministry has immediately carried out contact tracing including other management staff who underwent COVID-19 tests, with the first batch of results returning negative. 

The mall is now open as usual.

6. 1 Utama Shopping Centre

On October 5th, the mall management revealed that a staff from one of the stores in 1 Utama had tested positive for COVID-19, and the staff has not been in the mall since 30 September.

In response to the incident, the management immediately closed and deep-cleaned the affected stores. Co-workers have also been placed under strict quarantine. The management also said that they have conducted thorough sanitisation of the mall including the AHU rooms, public areas, amenities, lifts, escalators, toilets, baby room, back of house facilities, and all other heavy touchpoints.

It has since resumed its operations as normal.

7. Paradigm Mall

One of the staff at the mall’s store recently tested positive for COVID-19.

In a statement, the management clarified that the staff’s roommate had tested positive for COVID-19, “The staff applied for medical leave commencing from Saturday (October 3rd) to undergo testing himself and did not report to work nor enter the mall since last reporting work last Friday (9 October).”

A thorough sanitisation process was immediately conducted and multiple preventative measures and mitigation steps have continuously been practiced, they added.

8. Setia City Mall

On October 8th, Setia City Mall announced on their Facebook page that a member in the mall’s gym had self-declared as a COVID-19 patient. 

The gym’s staff that was on duty has undergone the COVID-19 test and will observe a 14-day quarantine, they said in a statement. 

The mall has since resumed its operations. 

9. Mid Valley and The Gardens Mall

Mid Valley and The Gardens Mall announced that an employee from a company that has outlets in both malls tested positive for COVID-19. 

In a statement, they said: “She did not exhibit any symptoms of COVID-19 but arrangements were made for her to take the test. The positive test result was announced on Sunday (11th October) on a Facebook post.

Sanitisation and disinfection works were conducted throughout the entire two malls.

10. Bangsar Shopping Centre

BSC announced in a Facebook post that one of its staff members at an outlet tested positive for COVID-19, and they've closed their doors temporarily yesterday (October 11th) to undertake intensive sanitisation throughout the mall.

“Rest assured BSC has continuously adhered to all COVID-19 regulations, observing the necessary preventive and precautionary measures,” they said in the statement. 

11. 3 Damansara

The mall revealed on Sunday (October 11th) that a security personnel stationed at the mall’s Fire Command Centre has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee has not returned to work since 9 October, they added in a statement.

The management also assured shoppers that the mall has increased the frequency of disinfection and cleaning including in common areas within the mall and office blocks. 

Stay safe, always wear a mask and don’t forget to sanitize your hands! 

By: Aishah Akashah Ahadiat