10 malls where you can usher in the New Year

i-CityHead down to i-City for a fun-filled night with plenty of street performances brought to you by various characters, namely the House of Horrors and Jack Sparrow from the Red Carpet. The street performances will be an hourly presentation while you get your hands on bonus deals for rides and attractions in the theme park. Activities start from 9.30pm and at midnight there will be a magnificent display of fireworks. Free admission, this event is open to all.

WONDERING what to do this New Year’s Eve? Well, if you are stumped for ideas, why not visit one of the many malls in the Klang Valley?

With the hopes of drawing in big crowds for the countdown, many have pulled out all the stops to make sure that you and your family have a fun and memorable time.

So here is a list of 10 malls in the valley that are hosting notable celebrations this weekend.

ART PRINTING WORKS BANGSAR

Celebrate this coming New Year’s Eve with Riuh in the City at Art Printing Works Bangsar. Thirty food stalls, live music, traditional dances and even an indoor picnic will be held for you to enjoy with your loved ones. What makes this celebration special is the art installations, featuring the works of local artists Nawwar Shukriah Ali, Aleff Ahmad, Nadhir Zuhair Nozi and Orang. Come join the fun starting at 4pm!

ONE SPACE @ ONE CITY

Usher in 2018 with retail lifestyle hub One Space@One City at 6pm on Sunday! There will be fireworks performance and a live band. That’s not all, Mr Bean will be making a special appearance, so grab the chance to snap a photo with him. The LED balloons giveaway is an added reason head there. Admission is free.

KLCC

As 2017 comes to an end, have an unforgettable experience counting down to the New Year at the KLCC Park. There will be performances by local artistes such as DJ Roundhead, Idayu Yaakob, and Alif Satar, as well as a dazzling 10-minute musical fireworks show at the stroke of midnight. Another thing to look out for will be the illuminated water fountain show that KLCC is known for. Everyone is welcome to the event held on Dec 31 at 6pm onwards. Admission is free.

DATARAN PUTRAJAYA

Cutting-edge technology, projection mapping, lighting and motion design, IT and tech exhibitions. Does any of these things catch your attention? Then head over to Dataran Putrajaya from Dec 28 to Jan 1 to experience the biggest lighting and motion festival in Malaysia where digital fireworks will light up the sky. Admission to the exhibition is free. Each day, the exhibition starts at 7.30pm and ends at 12.30am.

MUTIARA DAMANSARA COMMERCIAL CENTRE (MDCC)

The annual New Year’s Eve countdown party at MDCC is back! Party with good music and dance to the tunes of local stars such as Kaka Azraff, Edwin Choo, Skyhigh and Twins. Plus, feast your eyes on the fireworks display as it lights up the sky above Mutiara Damansara at midnight. The event kicks off at 9pm. Admission is free.

SUNWAY CITY

For those living near Sunway City, head over to the countdown show tomorrow at 10pm with local artistes such as Nicole Lai, Fuying and Sam, SonaOne and Joe Flizzow, with Phat Phabes, Jaa and Wayne as hosts. Catch a variety of performances leading up to the countdown including dance, interactive games and a chance to win freebies. The celebration will culminate in a spectacular synchronised fireworks display at midnight. Admission is free.

PUBLIKA

Crowds are welcomed to dress in white or neon outfits for this Ultraviolet-themed party. There will be reality games, face pantings, photobooths, arts and cultural performances starting from 4pm. There will also be dance and band performances by the likes of Crinkle Cut, Back2Basixx and Rejuvenate Dance Crew. DJ Xes Xes Loveseat, Rozz, Shawn Lee, DJ Thana will be making a special appearance as well. At exactly the stroke of midnight, be prepared for some spectacular fireworks display. Admission is free.

DESA PARK CITY

Wondering where to bring your children to experience counting down to the New Year? Desa Park City has you covered with a wide range of activities catering for both adults and children. On Dec 30 and 31, street bazaars will be opened at various places in the mall while a children's fun zone will be set up at the Plaza Arkadia. Hours before ushering in the New Year, visitors will be able to watch live stage performances by dance groups and music bands. It all culminates with a fireworks display. Admission is free.

CITTA MALL

A big fan of beatboxing? Then count down to the New Year with Shawn Lee, a world championship beatboxer. Malaysian artistes Abidah Noor, emcee Baki Zainal, and dance crew “RJVN” will provide the entertainment. Admission is free. Event starts at 8pm.

i-CITY

Head down to i-City for a fun-filled night with plenty of street performances brought to you by various characters, such as the House of Horrors and Jack Sparrow at the Red Carpet. The street performances will be an hourly presentation while you get your hands on bonus deals for rides and attractions in the theme park. Activities start from 9.30pm and at midnight, there will be a magnificent fireworks display. Admission is free.