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Knight Frank Malaysia has been exclusively appointed to market the disposal of the Coliseum Cinema, Coliseum Cafe and hotel.

End of an era: The nearly 100-year-old Coliseum Cafe, next to the Coliseum Cinema (left) along Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Kuala Lumpur, had weathered many significant milestones in Malaysia. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star KUALA LUMPUR: The iconic colonial restaurant Coliseum Cafe, which had stood the test of time over the last century, is now closing its doors permanently due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Opened in 1921 in Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman in the heart of the city centre, this historic eatery that served Hainanese Western-style cooking and colonial-era food called it a day afte...

Historic restaurant makes the decision after its tenancy in pre-war building expired.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 — The Coliseum Cafe, one of the capital’s oldest and most iconic restaurants, will now close permanently due to the Covid-19 pandemic which has taken a toll on its business. The Malaysian Insight reported that the restaurant last served customers on March 18 last year,...

The historic exterior of the Coliseum Cafe. The restaurant had been serving customers since 1921. News that the 99-year-old Coliseum Cafe is shutting down for good has caused dismay amongst Malaysian foodies and historians alike. This 2014 story by our Travel writer Chester Chin perfectly encapsulates just why it is such a huge loss to our country's heritage. This story originally appeared in StarLifestyle on 31 August 2014, and has been edited for brevity and clarity. The sconce on the stained wall at the back of Coliseum Café’s dining area hasn’t lit up for a while now. But the lamp�...