MBO Cinemas
MBO Cinema Sdn Bhd (trading as MBO Cinemas), also known as MBO for short, is a chain of cinemas in Malaysia. It is the third largest cinema chain in the country after Golden Screen Cinemas and TGV Cinemas. MBO Cinemas went into liquidation in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[1] Later in 2021, Golden Screen Cinemas acquired MBO Cinemas' majority assets.[2] But on 19 December 2021, it was relaunched with new investors and under a brand new management.[3]
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MCAT Box Office Sdn Bhd (2003-May 11, 2021) MBO Cinema Sdn Bhd (December 19, 2021-present) | |
Type | Private Limited Company |
Industry | Media, Entertainment |
Founded | 2003 (original) December 19, 2021 (revival) |
Defunct | May 11, 2021 (original) |
Fate | Acquired by GSC (original) |
Headquarters | Malaysia |
Number of locations | 8 |
Area served | West Malaysia |
Products | Cinemas |
Number of employees | (100+) |
Website | www |
As of today, MBO Cinemas are currently operating at Atria Shopping Gallery, Space U8, Taiping Sentral, Teluk Intan, Elements Mall Melaka, Melaka Mall, Brem Mall and U-Mall Skudai.[4]
Overview
There were around 26 MBO Cinemas in Malaysia at the time of liquidation. The latest MBO Cinemas opened in AEON Mall Bandar Dato' Onn Johor Bahru. The cinema features 3 MBO Special Halls, namely BIG SCREEN, MX4D and KECIL. MBO Cinemas also offers standard halls at all its locations while some new locations offer MBO Special Halls.
MBO Cinemas Special halls
- BIG SCREEN
- MX4D
- ONYX
- KECIL
- PREMIER
KECIL was the first Children Family Movie hall by MBO Cinemas that features Family Bed, Beanie Seats and In-Hall Playground. KECIL was available at 7 MBO Cinemas locations in Malaysia.
Former locations
Northern Region
Cinema | Total Halls | Seats | Location | State | Remarks |
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Central Square | 8 | 1,160 | Sungai Petani | Kedah | Located on Level 5. Hall 8 is equipped with DOLBY ATMOS |
Kulim Central | 6 | 1,108 | Kulim | Kedah | Located on Level 2 |
Taiping Sentral | 7 | 1,208 | Taiping | Perak | Located on Level 2 |
Teluk Intan | 3 | 450 | Teluk Intan | Perak | Located on Level 2 |
Falim, Ipoh | 8 | 1,164 | Ipoh | Perak | Located on Level 2 at AEON BiG Falim features BIG SCREEN and KECIL |
Central Region
Cinema | Total Halls | Seats | Location | State | Remarks |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brem Mall | 12 | 1,810 | Kepong | Kuala Lumpur | Located on Level 6 |
Setapak Central | 7 | 1,040 | Setapak | Kuala Lumpur | Located on Level 2 |
KL East Mall | 9 | TBA | Taman Melawati | Kuala Lumpur | Located on Level G3 Opening Soon |
Kepong Village Mall | 7 | 1,078 | Kepong | Kuala Lumpur | Located on Level 1 |
Subang Parade | 8 | 1,365 | Subang Jaya | Selangor | Located on East Wing of Level 2 |
Space U8 | 7 | 1,466 | Shah Alam | Selangor | Located on Level 3 |
Harbour Place | 11 | 1,362 | Klang | Selangor | Located on Level 7 |
Citta Mall | 9 | 1,617 | Petaling Jaya | Selangor | Located on Level 3. |
the Starling | 10 | 1,457 | Petaling Jaya | Selangor | Located on Level 5 features BIG SCREEN, MX4D, PREMIER and KECIL |
Atria Shopping Gallery | 8 | 1,229 | Petaling Jaya | Selangor | Located on Level 6 features BIG SCREEN and KECIL |
Southern Region
Cinema | Total Halls | Seats | Location | State | Remarks |
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Era Square Mall | 10 | 1,456 | Seremban | Negeri Sembilan | Located on Level 3 |
Melaka Mall | 7 | 1,212 | Ayer Keroh | Melaka | Located on Level 2 |
Square One Shopping Centre | 8 | 1,217 | Batu Pahat | Johor | Located on Level 3. Recently renovated with new look |
U Mall | 5 | 606 | Skudai, Johor Bahru | Johor | Located on Level 1 |
Heritage Mall | 7 | 1,036 | Kota Tinggi | Johor | Located on Level 2 |
Kluang Mall | 6 | 1,067 | Kluang | Johor | Located on Level 2 |
Elements Mall | 10 | 1,584 | Bandar Hilir | Melaka | Located on Level 11 features BIG SCREEN |
AEON Mall Bandar Dato' Onn | 5 | 663 | Bandar Dato' Onn | Johor | Located on Level 2 features BIG SCREEN, MX4D and KECIL |
East Coast Region
Cinema | Total Halls | Seats | Location | State | Remarks |
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Kuantan City Mall | 9 | 1,344 | Kuantan | Pahang | Located at Level 4 features BIG SCREEN, and KECIL |
East Malaysia
Cinema | Total Halls | Seats | Location | State | Remarks |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
The Spring | 8 | 1,584 | Kuching | Sarawak | Located on Level 2. Consists of 1 Premier Hall. Hall 5 equipped with Auro 11.1 3D sound system. |
Imago KK Times Square | 8 | 1,038 | Kota Kinabalu | Sabah | Located on Level 2. |
See also
References
- "MBO Cinemas faces liquidation on virus woes". 15 October 2020.
- "GSC purchases MBO Cinemas' assets to strengthen leadership position".
- "#Showbiz: MBO Cinemas reopening this weekend".
- "MBO Cinemas Are Officially Back In Business: Starting With Atria Branch". Lowyat.NET. 2021-12-29. Retrieved 2022-01-12.