Explore Art Spaces, Workshops, Hobby Stores, & Unique Dining Options at Creative Community Mall GMBB

In a vibrant celebration of culture, diversity, and Malaysian fellowship, GMBB, a Creative Community Mall – Kuala Lumpur's fast-growing creative hub – has officially opened its doors.

It was originally envisioned as a fashion wholesale mall, GMBB's transformation into a haven for creatives began when its founders recognised the need for a space in Malaysia’s rapidly evolving capital that empowered creativity in a new way.

This shift was inspired by the founders' admiration for successful art-centric spaces abroad, such as the 798 Art Zone in Beijing and PMQ in Hong Kong, and their keen observation of Malaysia's need for physical spaces where local creatives, artists and artisans could thrive.

The momentous event was officiated by YB Dr Zaliha Mustafa, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories), with a signing ceremony at GMBB’s shared creative, events, and arts space, The Grey Box.

The creative hub hopes to cultivate local talent in a dynamic ecosystem where artists of all backgrounds, talents, and experiences can converge, collaborate, and further catalyse Malaysia's creative and cultural economy.

Lim Ying Hui, General Manager of GMBB, said, "Together, we're helping to grow Malaysia’s creative and cultural ecosystem, where every creator’s voice resonates, enriching our cultural landscape and forging meaningful connections that define our collective spirit.”

GMBB is a vibrant hub, housing over one hundred diverse tenants on nine floors and approximately 110,000 square feet of net lettable area. These tenants encompass a wide range of creative entrepreneurs, artists, craft artisans, food and beverage specialists, and more.

Some of the tenants that are stationed in GMBB include:

• Five Arts Centre, a collective of Malaysian artists, activists, and producers,
• Fusion Wayang Kulit, a gallery led by an award-winning team dedicated to revitalising Malaysia's traditional art of shadow puppetry through pop culture,
• Gangsapura, a contemporary Malay Gamelan centre for keeping the artistry of traditional music alive,
• Museum of Picture Book Art, where 80% of its curated showcase is of local picture books and several independent studios run by artists on the spectrum.

There are also many one-of-a-kind galleries, bookshops, art studios and quaint eateries available.

We quickly toured the mall’s nine floors and were impressed with the range and diversity of offerings. In addition to the wide array of shops, there’s also a cozy public reading area, various cool and unique workshops and plenty of Instagrammable spots.

The mall, which aims to exist as a creative space for the community, will also be hosting a number of exciting events and activities:

For more information, visit their website or social media channels such as Facebook and Instagram.