Suryani
I went there to get a few things and were rushing. The staffs were not even sensitive with the long que till the book racks.. all the staffs (3pax) at one counter trying to settle one customer whilst the rest of the counters closed! Better
Location: Lot F52A, 1st Floor, AEON Mall Kinta City, No.2, Jalan Teh Lean Swee, Off, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah Utara, 31400 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Floor 1 · AEON Kinta City Ipoh
POPULAR at AEON Mall Kinta City is part of Malaysia's largest bookstore chain, a household name since 1984 that is recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records. The store stocks an impressive range of fiction, non-fiction and general-interest books in English, Malay and Chinese, alongside school textbooks, revision guides, stationery, gadgets, IT products and gift items. It is the kind of shop where a quick browse can easily turn into an hour lost among the shelves.
POPULAR's membership programme offers an immediate 10% storewide discount, and regular book fairs at the Kinta City outlet bring even deeper savings on books, stationery and tech accessories. With over 80 outlets nationwide and a growing online presence, POPULAR remains committed to being a trilingual, customer-centric retailer that caters for readers, students and professionals from all walks of life.
For book lovers in Ipoh, POPULAR at AEON Mall Kinta City is a trusted neighbourhood fixture. Drop by to pick up the latest bestseller, stock up on school supplies, or simply enjoy the pleasure of browsing, there is always something new to discover.
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Suryani
I went there to get a few things and were rushing. The staffs were not even sensitive with the long que till the book racks.. all the staffs (3pax) at one counter trying to settle one customer whilst the rest of the counters closed! Better
Hooi Ling
Huge amount of books in different languages and many different topics for you to choose. Also they sell computer accessories like headphones, speakers, keyboards, mouse, USB, etc and snacks & drinks. The price is nice and the staff is
Foo Jack
good so many books
Vijay
Well, it's a good place to buy books and stationeries. Professional staff.
Sze Wei
The bookstore is quite big, can find quite a good collection of English, Chinese and Malay books there. You can also buy some snacks, IT devices, etc. The bookstore throws out some discount on the books, worth to stay around for hours to look for the books you like.
POPULAR bookstore
DAISO JAPAN Storefront
Pink-themed storefront with illuminated "DAISO JAPAN" signage above entrance. Glass windows display promotional materials including cartoon characters and sale signs indicating "EVERYTHING AT RM5.90". Inside, shelves are stocked with products. A counter with a green tablecloth is visible at the front. Malaysian flags hang along the top of the glass facade.
Popular Storefront
Red illuminated sign with white lettering reading 'POPULAR' above store entrance. Sign includes a logo of three stacked triangles inside a square. Below the main sign, shelves display books and CDs. Fluorescent lighting fixtures are visible overhead. A small circular mirror hangs on the wall to the right.
Bookstore Interior
View from low angle showing stacked books on shelves with promotional materials like 'Amazing Animal Behaviour' and 'World'. Background shows store aisles, ceiling lights, and distant shoppers. Promotional signs indicate sales like 'FREE 5-5' and 'New Release'. No shop front or menu visible.
Shopping Mall Interior
A woman wearing a hijab and face mask walks through a shopping mall corridor holding a drink and a handbag. In the background, another person pushes a shopping cart near vending machines. The floor has a tiled pattern with multicolored squares. Storefronts are visible on the right side of the hallway.
Shopping Mall Interior Decorated for Chinese New Year
Interior view of a shopping mall with festive red lanterns hanging from the ceiling, pink and red themed displays featuring Chinese characters like '新年吉祥' (Happy New Year), potted plants, and shoppers in red attire. The area appears to be a promotional zone or seasonal decoration setup.
SMK-6C Keyboard Box
A hand holding a retail box for an ArmaGeddon SMK-6C mechanical keyboard with RGB lighting and low-profile tactile switches. The box features product imagery, branding, and price stickers indicating RM145.00 for members and RM149.90 usual price. Background shows other boxed products on shelves.
Cinema Interior During Credits
Audience seated in a dimly lit theater with a large screen displaying movie credits in Malay. Some attendees are using phones or holding drinks; staff members are present on the floor near seating. Walls have modern geometric lighting fixtures.
Bookshelf Display
A shelf with various books in Malay and English, including titles on parenting, dieting, sensory speech, travel, brain science, and children's facts. Books are arranged neatly on a metal shelf, showing covers with illustrations and text. No shop front or menu is visible.
Dymo Label Maker in Display Case
A Dymo LetraTag label maker packaged in clear plastic is displayed on a glass shelf inside a store. The product packaging features multilingual text including 'PERSONALIZE & ORGANIZE'. A price tag from 'POPULAR' shows RM 172.00. To the left, a Casio product box is partially visible. The background includes blurred store interior elements and other products.
Person at MR.D.I.Y. storefront
A person wearing a hijab and face mask stands in front of a wooden-textured wall with the MR.D.I.Y. logo prominently displayed. The logo features a cartoon hammer character and the slogan 'Always Low Prices'. The floor is tiled, and the setting appears to be indoors, likely inside a retail store.
Shopping Mall Interior
Wide corridor with tiled floor, shoppers walking or sitting, various storefronts including 'HOCK HUAT ONIC' and 'mok'cik', promotional posters on walls, ceiling lights, air vents, potted plants near seating area.
Interior decorative display
A large indoor decorative installation featuring a central tiger figurine surrounded by pink cherry blossom elements and illuminated paper flowers. Above is a sign with Chinese characters "珍惜" (cherish). The setup includes traditional Chinese-style circular patterns on a red base, likely part of a cultural or festive event decoration inside a shopping mall or public space. No shop front, menu, or printed material is visible.
Cake Display Case
Two glass refrigerated display cases filled with assorted cakes under bright lighting. The top of the case has a red sign with white lettering reading 'Celebrate with cake'. Cakes include themed designs like rainbows, animals, flowers, and fruits; some have signs asking customers to ask for 'Artisan' or 'Ariane'. No staff or promotional materials are visible.
Popular Store Interior
Interior view of a retail store with a large illuminated 'POPULAR' sign above the entrance. Green garland decorations hang below the sign. Multiple promotional signs are visible on the ceiling, including 'Back to School' and sale banners indicating discounts like 'FREE 5'. The lighting is bright, with fluorescent ceiling fixtures.
Bookshelf Display
A wall-mounted bookshelf displaying various health and wellness books in Chinese, arranged neatly on metal racks under a sign that reads '推介' (Recommendation). Books cover topics like immunity, diet, sleep, cancer prevention, and home remedies. No shop front or menu is visible.
Book Display in Store
A copy of 'Billion Dollar Whale' by Tom Wright and Bradley H., wrapped in plastic, displayed on a metal shelf with perforated backing. A yellow promotional sticker indicates discounted price (RM41.90 for members) and original price (RM55.90). The book cover features endorsements like 'New York Times Bestseller' and Bill Gates quote. To the right are red-spined books, possibly part of a series. Background shows blurred store interior with other shelves and people.
Shopping Mall Event
Interior of a shopping mall with a large crowd gathered around a decorated stage featuring children in red and gold outfits, adults posing behind them, and a pink cherry blossom tree centerpiece. Red lanterns and festive decorations adorn the area. A sign reading 'AEON MALL Together' is visible on the left. In the background, a restaurant storefront labeled 'ICHIBAN RAMEN' can be seen. Many attendees are taking photos with smartphones.
Bookstore Interior
Wide shot of a brightly lit bookstore with rows of bookshelves, promotional signs in red and yellow, and customers browsing. Fluorescent lighting illuminates the space. A shopping cart is parked near display tables. Multiple sale banners hang from ceiling. No exterior or storefront visible.
Interior of a bookstore or comic shop
The image shows the interior of a retail store with shelves stocked with comics, books, and other merchandise. Customers are browsing, and staff are present at counters. Promotional signs hang from the ceiling and display discounts like '3 For RM10' and 'Recommended'. The lighting is bright fluorescent, and aisles are clearly marked with sections such as 'Comics', 'Leisure', and 'Pop Art'. No exterior views or storefronts are visible.
DyMo Plastic Label Refills on Display
Packaged DyMo LetraTag blue plastic label refills displayed in a retail store shelf. The product is labeled with multilingual descriptions and priced at RM 35.75. Packaging includes the brand name, dimensions (1/2" x 4m), and indicates it's a refill for DYMO printers.
Book Display in Store
A hand holds a yellow book titled '超強心智圖活用術' (Superior Mind Mapping Techniques) by Hu Ruiyao, published by Lanzheng Publishing. The cover features illustrations of mind maps covering topics like career planning, family gatherings, wedding planning, and personal development. In the background, other books are on display shelves with similar design elements. The setting appears to be an indoor bookstore or library section.
Popular Bookstore Interior
Wide shot of a brightly lit bookstore interior with red signage displaying 'POPULAR' above the entrance. Shelves are stocked with books, magazines, and promotional materials. The floor has a colorful checkered tile pattern. A staff member is visible behind a counter. No external view or storefront facade is present.
Popular Bookstore Interior
Interior view of a bookstore with a red 'POPULAR' sign above the entrance. The floor has a colorful checkered tile pattern. Shelves are stocked with books, and sale signs are visible. A promotional poster on an easel stands to the right. The ceiling features gridded panels and recessed lighting.
Interior Floral Display
A large artificial cherry blossom tree with pink flowers stands in a shopping mall interior, surrounded by pink peonies on a green carpet. Behind it is a cardboard cutout of stylized cat faces. In the background, store signage reads 'HARGA!' indicating a sale or discount section.
Bookshelf Display in Store
Two new paperback books on a shelf in a bookstore. The book on the right is titled '你杀了谁' by 东野圭吾 (Keigo Higashino), with cover art featuring goldfish in glass jars. The book on the left has its back cover facing forward, showing a synopsis and price tag of 59.00元. Above the books, signage reads '图文漫画'. The setting appears to be an interior bookstore section.
Group photo at Aeon Mall during festive event
A large group of children and adults posing in front of a decorative red-themed display with Chinese New Year decorations including lanterns, pink cherry blossoms, and a faux brick house facade. The sign 'AEON MALL Together' is visible on the structure. The setting appears to be indoors within a shopping mall atrium.
Shopping Mall Interior
Interior view of a shopping mall with multiple storefronts including GadgetHub, Popular, and Daiso. The floor is tiled, ceiling has recessed lighting and wooden slats. Promotional posters are visible near the GadgetHub entrance. Two massage chairs sit in front of the Popular store.
Shopping Mall Interior
Interior view of a shopping mall with tiled floor, wooden ceiling panels, escalators on left, and storefronts including 'POPULAR' sign in red. Promotional banners indicate 'OPENING IN OCTOBER 2021'. Several claw machines are positioned near the right side.
Store Interior with Promotional Displays
Interior view of a retail store with aisles stocked with office supplies, stationery, and accessories. Multiple promotional signs advertise 'Great Savings' deals on various products like notebooks, paper, and storage bags. A yellow clearance sign indicates 70% off. Shelves are filled with boxed items and hanging merchandise. Bright fluorescent lighting illuminates the space.
Bookstore Interior
Interior view of a bookstore with shelves stocked with children's books, including 'Dork Diaries' and 'Cat Kid' series. Prominent signage reads 'BLOCKBUSTER PRICES!' and there is an annual clearance sign offering 70% off on selected Chinese-language books. The store has red walls and tiled floors.
Store Interior
Wide shot of a brightly lit retail store interior with fluorescent lighting, aisles filled with products, promotional signs hanging from ceiling, and displays featuring Crayola, Sega, and other branded merchandise. Multiple clearance sale signs are visible. No exterior or storefront facade is shown.
Store Interior
Wide shot of a brightly lit retail store interior with red and white branding, aisles stocked with books, stationery, and promotional displays. Visible signage includes 'TITBITS', 'Faber-Castell', 'Clearance 70%', and 'Totally A'WESOME! TOP 100 BESTSELLER'. Promotional posters and sale signs hang from the ceiling and are placed on stands. Customers and staff are present but not focal. No exterior view or storefront visible.
Bookstore Interior
A well-lit bookstore aisle with shelves stocked with children's books and educational materials. Prominent signage reads 'BLOCKBUSTER BOOKS' above the shelves. Books are organized by genre or theme, with price tags visible on some sections. The floor is tiled, and overhead lighting illuminates the space. No staff or food items visible.
Bookstore Interior
A well-lit bookstore interior with rows of bookshelves filled with fiction and non-fiction titles. Promotional signs hang from the ceiling advertising clearance sales (e.g., 'CLEARANCE 70.90'). A red sign highlights 'POPULAR'S FICTION HOT PICKS'. Above shelves, colorful promotional posters feature Disney characters and other franchises. The floor is tiled, and overhead lighting illuminates aisles. No staff or food visible.
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