Malls offer everything for everyone

Malls offer everything for everyone

Modernization has changed people's lifestyles in large cities all
over the world, including Jakarta. When in the past people would
spend their free time at parks or public places, nowadays people
flock to the malls scattered around the city.

Mallgoers have different reasons for visiting them. Mothers go
shopping, fathers view an exhibition of the latest cell phones or
cars while kids want to pass the time in the playing arena.
Teenagers also have their own favorite hangout places, such as
cafes, movie theaters or even the ice skating rink.

However, the existence of many malls in Jakarta is apparently
still not enough for the city's 10 million residents. Another six
malls are under construction to fulfill the demand for these
places of recreation.

Despite criticism that more malls will encourage people to be
consumption-oriented, malls cannot be separated from Jakartans'
lifestyle.