Loh Kah
Very limited choices for English book readers.
Location: 1st Floor, Ipoh Parade, Lot F20 and F21, 105, Jalan Sultan Abdul Jalil, 31350 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Floor 1 · Ipoh Parade
POPULAR at Ipoh Parade is a flagship outlet of Malaysia's most established bookstore chain, located on the first floor of one of Ipoh's premier shopping destinations. The store offers a comprehensive selection of books across Chinese, English, and Malay languages, covering fiction, non-fiction, children's titles, self-help, and business. Alongside its bookshelves, POPULAR carries an extensive range of stationery, art materials, school supplies, and assessment workbooks that have made it a trusted name among students, parents, and educators.
The Ipoh Parade outlet is particularly well-frequented during back-to-school periods when families stock up on textbooks and revision guides. Year-round, the store also offers gifts, greeting cards, and lifestyle products, ensuring there is something for every visitor regardless of whether they arrive with a specific purchase in mind. Membership benefits and regular promotions further enhance the value proposition for loyal shoppers.
For a bookshop experience that combines variety, reliability, and a genuine love of reading, POPULAR at Ipoh Parade remains the gold standard. It is a cornerstone of the local reading community and a rewarding place to lose yourself among the shelves.
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Loh Kah
Very limited choices for English book readers.
Sim Hui
There is an Indian lady working at the counter here. Being so rude and grumpy. Just because I have asked to cancel one out of the two magazines I wanted to buy she was sighing away and asking me to scan my card in a high pitched voice
Hafiz Azlina
Big but not all what we need have in
Aida Fatimah
Excellent service! Dafi went beyond and above to assist customers. I greatly appreciate the dedication & effort.
Tan Wei
Basically can get all related books & stationery here. Staff are friendly, helpful & well mannered
POPULAR bookstore
Art Supplies Store Interior
Shelves display various packaged art tools including brushes, pencils, pens, and ink sets. Items are organized by type and hung on metal racks against a dark wall with red accent above. Glass display cases hold additional supplies at bottom left.
Bookstore Interior
Interior view of a bookstore with shelves stocked with books, promotional signs like 'PILIHAN POPULAR', and bright fluorescent lighting. The floor is tiled, and the ceiling has recessed lights. A red accent wall is visible in the background with signage reading 'BLOCKBUSTER PHASES'. No exterior or storefront elements are present.
Bookstore Interior - Young Adult Section
Interior view of a bookstore with gray shelving units displaying young adult romance and fiction books. Signs above shelves indicate categories like 'Young Adult Romance' and 'Young Adult Fiction'. Promotional posters are affixed to the shelving, including one that reads 'Enhance your reading experience at POPULAR'. The ceiling has fluorescent lighting and tiled flooring.
Office Supply Store Interior
A well-lit retail space with shelves stocked with binders, folders, and stationery products. Products are organized by color and type, with promotional signs indicating discounts like 'Great Savings 35%'. The ceiling has fluorescent lighting, and aisles extend into the background with more product displays including craft supplies and colored materials.
Multi-level shopping mall interior
View of a multi-story indoor shopping center with shoppers on different levels. Visible storefronts include 'POPULAR' bookstore, 'NEXT HIP HO', 'Art Watch', and 'LIANO Sandwich Bar'. People are seen browsing or walking around. Glass railings separate the floors. No menus or printed materials clearly identifiable.
Art Supplies Section
Shelves displaying various art supplies including painting kits, coloring books, wooden easels, paintbrushes, and carving chisels. Items are packaged in plastic with labels showing brand names like 'ArtPac', 'Colour Me!', and 'SunCotie'. No shop front or menu is visible.
Popular Bookstore Signage
Red wall with white lettering reading 'Kedai Buku POPULAR' and a logo to the left of the word 'POPULAR'. A fire alarm and smoke detector are mounted on the right side of the wall. Part of an adjacent store's interior is visible through an open doorway on the left, showing promotional posters that say 'CLUB Now!' and 'members!'.
Store Display of Plush Toys and Games
A glass display case filled with plush toys dressed in tutus and glitter shoes, surrounded by children's products like Monopoly and Play-Doh. The setting appears to be an indoor retail store section.
VINCCI Store Interior
Interior view of a luxury retail store with illuminated 'VINCCI' signage above the entrance. Shelves display handbags and footwear on wooden platforms under bright lighting. Wall art features fashion imagery. The floor is tiled in neutral tones.
Stationery Store Interior
Interior view of a stationery store with glass display cases filled with pens, pencils, and writing instruments. A customer wearing a face mask is browsing in the background. Shelves are stocked with branded products like Perit, Parker, and Pilot. Promotional materials and product signage are visible on shelves and displays.
Popular Bookstore Interior
Interior view of a bookstore with a large red wall featuring the illuminated 'POPULAR' logo and 'Kedai Buku' text. The store is well-lit with tiled floors and bookshelves stocked with books in the background. Several promotional banners hang from the ceiling, advertising sales or events. A standing display board with promotional content stands near the entrance.
BookFest Malaysia 2025 promotional display
Two vertical banners advertising BookFest @ Malaysia 2025 held from 29 Mar - 6 Apr at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). Banners feature event logo, QR codes, and images of speakers. To the left is a large illuminated Chinese characters sign on a red wall with white geometric patterns. The floor reflects some lighting.
Magazine Display Rack
A rack filled with various magazines including Prestige, Tatler, Hello!, and others. Covers feature celebrities and fashion themes. Yellow price stickers are visible on some issues.
Oriental Noodles Display
Shelf display of Oriental brand traditional pan mee noodles in red and orange packaging with price tags showing RM5.90 and RM10.00 promotions. Brand name 'Oriental' and Chinese characters are visible on packages and shelf signage.
Interior of a fashion retail store
A well-lit, modern retail space displaying shoes and handbags on shelves and display tables. Large wall-mounted promotional posters feature models with products. The ceiling has recessed lighting and track lights. Customers are browsing in the background. No exterior views or signage visible.
Popular Storefront Interior
Interior view of a store with a large red wall featuring the illuminated 'POPULAR' logo in white lettering. The wall has geometric white line patterns. A few people are visible to the left near an adjacent shop entrance. The floor is tiled, and ceiling lights are visible above.
Store Interior Aisle
A well-lit retail aisle with shelves stocked with stationery, office supplies, and small household products. Items are packaged and displayed on hooks and shelves. The floor is tiled, ceiling has fluorescent lighting, and a red wall section is visible in the background.
Bookstore Interior
Wide shot of a brightly lit bookstore with tiled floors and fluorescent lighting. Bookshelves line the aisles, displaying books in various categories. Promotional signs with discount offers (e.g., "50" on sale) are visible above displays. Two tall white barriers stand near the foreground. No exterior or storefront is visible.
Bookstore Interior
Interior view of a bookstore with bookshelves stocked with various books, promotional signs in Chinese, and overhead lighting. Signs indicate 'World Book Day' and sections like '图文书+财经商管'. Magazines are displayed on racks to the right.
Store Interior
Interior view of a retail store with glass display cases filled with stationery and office supplies. Shelves are stocked with brands like Pilot and Sharpie. The floor is tiled in white, ceiling has fluorescent lighting, and red accent pillars are visible. No signage or logos on building facade.
Bookstore Interior
Wide shot of a bookstore interior with bookshelves, promotional displays, and customers browsing. A 'Promotion' sign is visible in the foreground. Multiple Chinese-language promotional posters are mounted on shelves and stands. Fluorescent lighting illuminates the space. Customers are seen examining books near aisles.
Stationery Display in Retail Store
A display rack filled with Pilot brand writing instruments including permanent markers, whiteboard markers, and ink cartridges. The products are packaged and arranged on shelves inside a store. A sign above reads 'Writing Instruments'. No exterior or storefront is visible.
Bookstore Interior
Interior view of a bookstore with shelves stocked with books under bright fluorescent lighting. A central display table covered in black cloth holds stacks of boxed and paperback books. Prominent signage reads 'FICTION CARNIVAL' and 'Fiction A-Z'. Various promotional posters are mounted on walls and above displays. The floor is tiled, and the ceiling has grid panels with recessed lights.
Store Interior
A brightly lit retail store interior with shelves stocked with stationery, school supplies, and toys. Prominent signage reads 'GOOD READS 词超所值 GREAT VALUE!' and displays sale promotions like '-30%'. Products include pens, boxes of games, and organized display units. Fluorescent lighting and tiled floors are visible. No exterior or storefront is shown.
Children's Bookstore Interior
Interior view of a brightly lit children's bookstore with red walls, shelves stocked with books and toys, promotional signs advertising 25% discounts on children's products, and a TV screen displaying educational content. A large orange clock-shaped decoration hangs from the ceiling.
Popular Card Promotion Display
Interior view of a retail store with promotional signage advertising POPULAR e-Card discounts, including 10% immediate storewide discount and 15% rebates on selected products like Stray Kids and Ed Sheeran Substract. Shelves display snacks such as Himalaya Salt, Fox's Fruit Mints, and Mentos. A counter is marked 'CLOSED' in both English and Chinese. A hand holds a smartphone showing the e-card app interface. The background wall features large printed advertisements for the card offer.
Popular Bookstore Interior
Interior view of a bookstore with red wall signage reading 'Kedai Buku POPULAR'. A promotional standee features a smiling man holding a food item display board with Chinese characters. Adjacent is a vertical banner advertising 'POPCLUB' and 'BookFest', offering members exclusive deals from 26 May to 25 June, encouraging customers to grab a copy or read the e-mag for more deals.
Book held in hand
A person is holding a copy of the book 'After Steve' by Tripp Mickle. The cover features a black-and-white silhouette of Steve Jobs. In the background, other books are visible on shelves. A blue sticker at the bottom indicates a 20% rebate for members.
Magazine Display Rack
A rack filled with various magazines including National Geographic, New Scientist, Kids, Prevention, and others. Covers feature themes like stress science, ocean exploration, travel guides, and history. Some have yellow price stickers.
Popular Bookstore Entrance
Interior view of a bookstore entrance with red wall signage reading 'Kedai Buku POPULAR'. Promotional posters and flyers are displayed on easels and walls. Shoppers are visible inside the store browsing aisles. Bright fluorescent lighting illuminates the tiled floor and shelves stocked with books and merchandise.
Magazine Display Shelf
A shelf filled with various educational and wellness magazines including titles like 'Human Body', 'How It Works', 'Understanding Biology', 'Yoga', 'Teen Mindful', 'Psychology Now', and 'The Smart Woman's Guide'. Magazines are arranged in rows, some with price tags and promotional stickers.
Store Interior
Wide shot of a retail store interior with tiled flooring, fluorescent lighting, and aisles lined with product displays. A red pillar features "Highlights" and "Hot Deals" signage. Shelves hold electronics and DVDs. Customers are browsing. A stack of shopping baskets is in the foreground.
Store Interior Aisle
Interior view of electronics store with display shelves, glass cases containing gadgets, a customer browsing, overhead lighting, and a mounted TV screen labeled 'DVD VIDEO'. Promotional banners for 'COMICS' are visible in the background. No exterior or storefront elements present.
Oriental Brand Products Shelf
Shelf display of Oriental brand products including Traditional Pan Mee in red, orange, and black packaging with price tags showing RM 5.90, RM 10.00, and RM 6.90. Above the shelf is a green banner with "華陽 ORIENTAL" branding. A jar labeled "ORIENTAL" sits on top with a yellow sticker. The background includes product boxes featuring coffee imagery.
Bookstore Interior
Wide aisle view of a bookstore with bookshelves on both sides, tiled floor, fluorescent lighting overhead, red accent walls, and signage in Chinese characters indicating sections like '图书+财经商管' (Books + Business & Finance). A person is seen browsing near the left side.
Bookstore Interior
Interior view of a bookstore with book displays, promotional banners in Chinese, and sections labeled 'COMICS' and 'POPULAR'S CHOICE'. Bright fluorescent lighting illuminates the space. A large banner reads '享受阅读带来的幸福时光' (Enjoy the happiness brought by reading) with a 30% discount offer. Shelves are stocked with books, and a 'Promosi' sign is visible on a red pillar.
Store Interior - Music Section
Interior view of a retail store with shelves stocked with CDs, DVDs, and music products. Bright fluorescent lighting illuminates the space. Promotional signs indicate 'BIG BANG SALE' and 'POP MUSIC! 15%'. Products are arranged on gray shelving units with price tags and promotional stickers. The floor is tiled in white. No staff or food items visible.
Pin Display Rack in Retail Store
A white metal rack filled with pins on cardboard backing, each labeled 'SANDY'. Pins feature various designs including animals, objects, and phrases like 'DO IT', 'GOOD VIBES', and 'BANANA'. To the right, other merchandise such as hair clips are visible. A person wearing jeans and a black top is partially seen on the left.
Bookstore Interior
A brightly lit bookstore interior with red and black shelving units displaying books and magazines. A central display table features colorful children's books arranged neatly. Above the display, a sign reads '推介' (Recommendation). A TV screen mounted on a pillar shows a video or advertisement. The floor is tiled in white, and fluorescent lighting illuminates the space. No exterior views or storefronts are visible.
Manga Section in Store
Interior view of a bookstore or retail store with shelves filled with manga comics. A sign above reads 'Komik'. Books are organized by genre and title, with colorful covers displayed prominently. The floor is tiled, and lighting fixtures are mounted overhead.
Bookstore Interior View
Interior of a bookstore with shelves stocked with books, promotional banners hanging from ceiling, and aisles leading into the store. A glass partition displays book spines in front. Bright fluorescent lighting illuminates the space. Promotional signs include 'Refuel, Relax, Refresh!' and 'Highlights' section signage. No exterior view or storefront facade is visible.
Stationery Store Interior
Shelves stocked with colorful stationery products including pens, notebooks, stickers, and decorative items. Products are packaged in plastic or cardboard boxes with cartoon-themed designs. Bright fluorescent lighting illuminates the space. Floor is tiled white. No signage or exterior view present.
Magazine Rack Display
A display of magazines arranged on shelves in a retail setting. Visible titles include Wired, Inc., Men's Fitness, Harry Styles, Hip-Hi, Monocle, Golf, and Fast Company. Magazines are stacked vertically with price tags attached to some issues.
Popular Bookstore Entrance
Interior view of a bookstore entrance with a large red wall featuring the 'POPULAR' logo and 'Kedai Buku' text. Shoppers are visible inside the store, browsing aisles filled with books and merchandise under fluorescent lighting. The floor is tiled, and the ceiling has recessed lights.
Store Interior
Interior view of a retail store with shelves stocked with products, promotional signs, and advertisements on walls. A digital display board shows 'POPULAR ONLINE' with icons and QR code. Promotional posters advertise 'Own a POPULAR Card Now!' with 10% discount and 'VANZO Scent of Healthstyle' branding. The floor is tiled, ceiling has fluorescent lights, and aisles are clearly defined.
Music Store Interior
Interior view of a music store with shelves displaying CDs under 'Regional Pop' signage and '发烧精选' (Hi-Fi Selection) section. Promotional signs show discounts like '30% off'. Fluorescent lighting and tiled floor are visible.
Bookstore Interior
Interior view of a bookstore with aisles lined with books and promotional displays. A large purple banner reads 'BIG BANG! SALE 21 Apr - 1 May 2023'. Shelves display children's educational products like 'DOT' and 'NOMBOR' series. Customers are browsing in the background. Fluorescent lighting illuminates the space, which has tiled floors and red accent walls. Various signs and posters advertise deals and categories such as 'Science / General Knowledge' and 'Hot Deals up to 60%'.
Oriental Pan Mee Display
Shelf display of Oriental brand instant noodles in a supermarket aisle. Packages are arranged neatly with yellow promotional stickers showing prices (RM 4.90 or RM 8.00). Red and white packaging features Chinese characters and the phrase 'Traditional Pan Mee'. A bottle is partially visible behind the packages.
Bookstore Interior
Interior view of a bookstore with shelves filled with books, promotional signs in Chinese advertising discounts (30% off when buying two or more books), and overhead lighting. A red pillar displays 'ROBIN' and 'Highlight'. A circular sign reads 'POPULAR ONLINE'. The ceiling has fluorescent lights and small cameras mounted.
Bookstore Interior
Interior view of a bookstore with book displays, promotional signage in Chinese characters, shelves stocked with books, and a customer browsing in the background. Bright fluorescent lighting illuminates the space. Signage includes '新书登场' (New Books Arrival) and '图书+财经商管(图解)' (Books + Business & Finance (Illustrated)). A 'BLOCKBUSTER' sign is visible on a distant shelf.
Store Interior Aisle
A woman with long dark hair, wearing a black shirt and blue jeans, walks away from the camera through an aisle in a retail store. She carries a beige shoulder bag. The floor is tiled white, ceiling has fluorescent lighting. Shelves display children's products including books, stationery, and toys like Paw Patrol. Promotional signs read 'BLACKBUSTER PRICES!' and 'LEARN & PLAY'. Products are packaged and displayed on tables covered with black cloths. A blue water bottle sits near the foreground.
Bookstore Interior Sale Display
Interior view of a bookstore with promotional banners reading 'BIG BANG! SALE' offering 20% off on popular and monthly recommended books. Shelves are stocked with various books in Chinese and other languages. Promotional signs include 'WIN-WIN' lottery-style offers. The floor is tiled, lighting is fluorescent, and the ambiance suggests a retail bookshop during a sale event.
Mere Christianity
Cover of the book 'Mere Christianity' by C.S. Lewis, featuring a design with birds in flight against a light blue sky background. The title is written in elegant script font, and the author's name appears at the bottom on a black band. Above the title, it reads 'The Beloved Classic on Christian Belief.' The book is placed atop another open printed material with Chinese characters.
Magazine Display Shelf
A gray shelving unit displaying multiple copies of National Geographic magazines in various editions with Chinese titles. Above the magazines are other publications including travel guides and a 'CityWalk' magazine. The shelf is indoors on a tiled floor.
Bookstore Interior
Interior view of a bookstore with shelves stocked with books. A prominent pink banner reads '新书登场' (New Books On Display). Above, signs indicate sections like '图书+财经商管(图解)' and '好书近选'. Books are arranged neatly on shelves; visible titles include 'FIRE', '彼得原理', '职场跃迁的40个基本', '快乐工作法', and '社会丛林生存守则'. Fluorescent lighting illuminates the space. A person is partially visible in the background.
Bookstore Interior
A well-lit bookstore interior with rows of bookshelves displaying various genres. Customers are browsing; one elderly man is reading a book while another walks past. Signage includes Chinese characters indicating sections like 'Investment & Finance' and 'Self-improvement'. Promotional signs advertise discounts, such as '10% off', and digital promotions on the wall. The floor is tiled white, ceiling has fluorescent lighting, and shelves are dark-colored.
Anime DVD/Blu-ray Display
Shelves stocked with anime DVDs or Blu-rays featuring colorful covers of popular series like Boruto, One Piece, Naruto, and others. Many boxes have yellow sale stickers indicating 10% to 20% discounts. QR codes are visible on most cases.
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