IPC Shopping Centre — formerly known as Ikano Power Centre from its opening in December 2003 until its March 2011 rebranding — is a shopping mall located at 2, Jalan PJU 7/2, Mutiara Damansara, in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
The mall is anchored by IKEA and forms part of the vibrant Mutiara Damansara retail cluster, one of the most visited suburban commercial destinations in the Klang Valley.
Its location on Jalan PJU 7/2 places it at the heart of a dense cluster of retail, F&B, and entertainment attractions that draw shoppers from across the western Klang Valley.
What makes IPC Shopping Centre distinctive is its role as the everyday convenience and services anchor of the Mutiara Damansara retail ecosystem — complementing rather than competing with its flashier neighbours.
Where The Curve attracts visitors with its open-air piazza and events programme, and IKEA draws families on deliberate shopping missions, IPC Shopping Centre serves the regular, habitual retail needs of the surrounding residential communities in Mutiara Damansara, Bandar Utama, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, and Damansara Perdana.
IPC Shopping Centre sits within one of the Klang Valley’s most concentrated retail environments.
The immediate neighbourhood includes The Curve (open-air mall, 2005, pedestrian piazza), IKEA (the mall’s anchor), Target (department store), Tesco (hypermarket), Courts (electronics and furniture), and numerous restaurants and entertainment outlets along the surrounding roads.
Development History
IPC Shopping Centre was originally developed as Ikano Power Centre and opened its doors on 18 December 2003.
The development was part of the broader establishment of the Mutiara Damansara commercial zone — a carefully planned suburban retail node that also encompassed The Curve (opened 2005), IKEA, and other retail components.
The use of the “Power Centre” format — a Western retail development model combining a large-format anchor tenant (IKEA) with a cluster of medium-sized retail outlets — was relatively novel for Malaysia at the time, borrowing from American retail park conventions.
In March 2011, the centre was rebranded as IPC Shopping Centre, signalling a shift in management philosophy toward a more mall-centric identity.
The Ikano name — referencing the Ikano Group, the business arm of the Kamaruddin family and owners of the IKEA franchise rights in Southeast Asia — was retained in management but the “Power Centre” label was dropped in favour of a more traditional shopping mall positioning.
Following several years of operation, the centre undertook its first major transformation in March 2017, when comprehensive renovation works began in preparation for the mall’s 15th anniversary.
The renovation — a significant undertaking that briefly relocated most tenants (except IKEA and Harvey Norman) — resulted in a substantially refreshed interior and facade.
The revamped centre reopened officially in November 2017, with the renovation completed on 29 January 2018. The transformation gave IPC a new lease of life and repositioned it as a more contemporary, competitive retail destination.
| Location | 2, Jalan PJU 7/2, Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 3°09′25.6″N 101°36′41.9″E |
| Original Name | Ikano Power Centre |
| Opened | 18 December 2003 |
| Rebranded | March 2011 → IPC Shopping Centre |
| Major Renovation | March 2017 – January 2018 |
| Owner | Ikano |
| Stores | 145 stores |
| Floors | 5 floors |
| Parking | 2,100 bays |
| MRT Station | KG08 Mutiara Damansara (via The Curve pedestrian link) |
| Website | www.ipc.com.my |
The Mutiara Damansara Retail Cluster
Key Tenants & Retail Mix
IPC Shopping Centre’s retail mix is characterised by a strong family and lifestyle orientation, reflecting the demographics of the Mutiara Damansara and Bandar Utama residential catchments:
The cinema presence — with both GSC and TGV operating multiplexes — is a major draw for the younger demographic and families.
The grocery and daily-needs anchors (Hero Supermarket and the Ikea’s Swedish Food Market) serve the routine shopping needs of the surrounding residential community, making IPC a convenience-first destination in addition to its role as a leisure and entertainment hub.
The IKEA Anchor
A Swedish Landmark in Petaling Jaya
IKEA is the defining anchor of IPC Shopping Centre — and indeed the entire Mutiara Damansara retail cluster.
The Swedish home furnishings giant, operated in Malaysia under Ikano (the Kamaruddin family’s franchise holder), draws millions of visitors annually with its distinctive blue-and-yellow warehouse format, affordable Scandinavian design, and iconic in-store restaurant serving Swedish meatballs and salmon.
For many families across the Klang Valley, a trip to IKEA Mutiara Damansara is a day outing in itself — the showroom, warehouse, and restaurant combination makes it one of the most consistently trafficked retail destinations in suburban Selangor.
The 2017–2018 Renovation
The most significant chapter in IPC Shopping Centre’s post-opening history was the 10-month major renovation that began in March 2017.
Unlike many mall renovations that are conducted in phases to allow continued trading, this renovation was comprehensive — the entire interior and facade were refurbished.
During the renovation period, most tenants were briefly relocated or moved out, with only IKEA and Harvey Norman remaining open to maintain some visitor presence.
Crucially, the 2,100 parking bays were retained throughout, ensuring that the renovation would not deter drive-in visitors.
The renovated centre reopened in November 2017, with the full works officially completed on 29 January 2018.
The result was a more spacious, contemporary layout that better competed with the newer malls that had opened in the surrounding area during the intervening years.
Local press at the time described the transformation as a “10-month redevelopment project that revealed a spacious layout and improved facilities.”
Connectivity & Accessibility
🚈🚗MRT, Expressways & A Generous 2,100 Parking Bays:
★ Mutiara Damansara MRT Station (KG08)
The mall is connected to the Mutiara Damansara MRT station (KG08) — on the MRT Kajang Line — via a pedestrian link through The Curve.
This walking route links the retail cluster to the MRT station, making IPC accessible by rail from KL, Ampang, Sri Petaling, and as far as Kajang without a private vehicle.
The Mutiara Damansara station sits on the border of Petaling Jaya and Kuala Lumpur, serving a wide suburban catchment.
★ By Road
Access is primarily via the Damansara – Puchong Expressway (LDP) — the LDP is the main arterial serving the entire Mutiara Damansara cluster — and the Sprint Expressway (Penchala Link), which connects from Segambut and central KL.
The NKVE (North Klang Valley Expressway) provides a further north-south corridor option.
★ Parking
The mall offers 2,100 parking bays — one of the most generous parking provisions among suburban malls in the Klang Valley, reflecting the car-dependent nature of the Mutiara Damansara neighbourhood.
Nearby Landmarks & Catchment
Conclusion
For over two decades, IPC Shopping Centre has been a steady, reliable presence in the Mutiara Damansara retail landscape — evolving from Ikano Power Centre (2003) to IPC Shopping Centre (2011) and emerging from a major 2017–2018 renovation with a refreshed identity and improved facilities.
Anchored by IKEA and managed by Ikano, the mall’s 145 stores across 5 floors serve the everyday convenience, grocery, and family retail needs of one of the Klang Valley’s most affluent suburban catchments.
With 2,100 parking bays, direct MRT connectivity via KG08 Mutiara Damansara station, and seamless integration into the broader Mutiara Damansara retail cluster, IPC Shopping Centre remains — quietly and consistently — one of suburban Petaling Jaya’s most important retail anchors.