Things to do at SKS City Mall: JB’s Newest Mall

Things to do in SKS City Mall in JB

Time and time again, the pull of JB has proven to be far too irresistible whenever us Singaporeans fancy a short getaway from the humdrum of our 9-5s. A stop at the various head spas in JB serves as the perfect mental reset, while a feast at any one of the city’s night markets is bound to satisfy the food critic within.

Well, here’s another reason to swing by our neighbour’s – SKS City Mall is JB’s newest shopping haunt, and as of writing, most of its tenants have already moved in and are happily welcoming visitors. Here’s what we saw on our trip to the mall this May, along with opening promotions to make yours even more fruitful.

How to get to SKS City Mall?

Getting to SKS City Mall is easy; it’s located just a 7-minute drive from the JB checkpoint. In fact, Google Maps doesn’t even give public transport recommendations if you’re setting off from the customs. If you’re choosing to travel on foot – the 1.3km walk from the customs should take you roughly 20 minutes.

If you ask us, we’d recommend taking a private-hire vehicle, as with getting anywhere in JB. On Grab, prices for a ride to SKS float around RM5-6, which comes out to slightly under S$2. For even more convenience, opt to travel with Grab’s new cross-border taxi services; for about $110, you can board a cab from your doorstep and alight anywhere in JB, including SKS City Mall.

1. Palates & Bagels

Fluffy bagels & refreshing drinks like Strawberry Matcha

Serial cafe hoppers, you’ve got another spot to add to your list in Palates & Bagels, as they’ve just opened their 4th outlet on Level 1 of SKS City Mall.

No prizes for guessing what they specialise in; for something light, go for their fluffy bagels (from RM6) which come in flavours like Black Truffle, Sweet Potato, Mixed Sesame, and our favourite: Garlic Cream Cheese (RM10). For brunch, their Truffle Mash with Poached Eggs (RM24.90) will definitely hit the spot, while the Smoothie Yogurt Bowl (RM24.90)’s an excellent option if you’re eating clean.

For something more substantial, order their Spicy Butter Milk Chicken (RM29.90) or Smoked Salmon Bagel (RM39.90) – both are stuffed with proteins that will more than satisfy big eaters. As for drinks, the refreshing Mint Cubana Fizz (RM17.90) is just the thing to combat the sweltering heat, and we couldn’t resist passing up on a glass of Strawberry Matcha (RM19.90).

Unit number: L1-01
Opening hours: 10am-10pm, Daily
Contact: Palates & Bagels Instagram

2. Jungle Gym

Big jungle-themed indoor playground for kids

Parents whose kids are blessed with boundless energy can head on over to Jungle Gym. Like its name suggests, this massive indoor playground is wonderfully jungle-themed, and is packed with plenty of fun installations for little ones to tire themselves out with.

Image credit: Darren Yeo via Google Maps

There are rope tunnels to crawl through, slides that splash you down into ball pits, trampolines to go bananas on, and even a small circuit for children to ride pedal-operated vehicles on. For imaginative tots, they can don the hats of doctors, grocers, and chefs at a role play area. While they run wild, parents can grab a bite at Jungle Gym’s on-site canteen as they keep tabs on their kids.

Day passes for Jungle Gym cost RM25 for kids under 2 and RM48 for kids aged 2-16, and guardians tagging along can enter for RM10. Right now, they’ve got an opening promotion where guardians can enter for free with every child who has a day pass, from now till 31st May 2026.