QUOTE(NZelectric00 @ May 26 2019, 11:02 PM)
Went there this morning. Got crowd, despite the issues. Wondering why ppl still go, because of the location or lack of options in Cheras. Could be a good sign
Once understood the demographic and history of this area, it will not be surprised to see the foot fall. Again, this area l mean.
Back in the early 90s, when both Laisui mal(LM) and Fenix plaza started, only the former survived. Thruout the years, even thought there were larger malls like Meat valley, Pak villian etc rise up, the LM still survived. Some people may call it a magic. Some may see this a miracle. You can say it's just a neighborhood mall. But mainly, it is due to the support by the local Ceras residents/families. If you stay more than a decade in this area, you will observe this trend.
Now EKC is to extend the "overall mall size" of this area, complementing while competing with LM. Some may say to draw the qi/business from from LM and serve the local residents. Of course, the location, parkings MRT are also contributing factors. But main factor it is again the support by the locals.