Amongst the top 5 shopping malls, 2 of them are located in satellite towns.
(See chart below)

Singaporeans visit the two location types of shopping malls for different reasons.
(See chart below)

For town locations >>

The reasons are: trend appeal, fashionable to be seen in such locations and conveniences such as easy parking

For satellite towns >>

The reasons are: easy access from home, location and abundance of favourite shops.

An exception, Junction 8 scored well on reasons that are high for the town locations as well.

Source: 2004

Shopping malls visted most often
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