If your ideal weekend involves crossing the causeway for a massive shopping spree, get ready for the ultimate retail upgrade. After leaving bargain hunters hanging for a few years, the legendary 24/7 Mustafa Centre, is officially making its Malaysian debut just minutes across the border in Johor Bahru. Singaporeans are already familiar with the glorious Little India mega mart where you can literally find anything hidden among endless aisles. And now the iconic shopping paradise has begun renovations and fit-out works at JB’s Capital City Mall after a two-year delay. Excitingly, the much-anticipated flagship store is officially targeted to open its doors in the first quarter of 2027, bringing the thrilling Mustafa experience to the heart of JB. Here’s what to expect.
Why is JB’s Mustafa worth the cross-border drive?
The much-loved homegrown Singaporean retailer has now locked down a massive 240,000 square-foot space on the ground floor of the shopping mall. So, it’s set to become a dominant anchor tenant for the one-million-square foot, 11-storey complex.
Originally slated to launch in late 2023, the mega market hit a major roadblock thanks to the tricky nature of Capital City Mall’s ownership. Because it’s a strata-title mall (meaning individual investors and businesses own various retail units), Mustafa’s grand plan to take over five entire floors turned into lengthy and complicated negotiations.
Wonderfully, the upcoming opening coincides with the launch of the highly-anticipated Johor Bahru – Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS), set to make journeys faster by the end of 2026. Meanwhile, the Tampoi venue is just a quick 15 minutes drive from the JB customs.
And do you know what the best part of this entire expansion is? Every single item crammed into the gigantic mart will be priced in Malaysian Ringgit—making these bargains feel like an absolute steal for Singaporeans. Already, Singapore’s Mustafa Centre is famous for low price tags on bulk groceries, household essentials, spices, high-end electronics, designer perfumes, sporting goods, and much more.
Certainly, Malaysia’s first Mustafa Centre will be the ultimate cross-border shopping destination and guarantees extra savings on your weekend hauls.
