History
The first cinema in Malaysia was the Coliseum Theatre in Kuala Lumpur in the year 1928. However it ceased operations in 2010 and transformed into a cultural centre. In 2012, Lotus Five Star reopened the cinema with 2 digital halls. The first multiplex with computerized ticketing system in Malaysia is Golden Screen Cinemas in Leisure Mall in Cheras. It has 4 screens and 1610 seats. The first IMAX theatre in the country was located in Berjaya Times Square which host one screen and 555 seats. Operations was ceased in 2010 and is currently occupied by GSC MAXX.
Read more about this topic: List Of Cinemas In Malaysia
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