About Sim Lim Square
Sim Lim Square is a six-storey electronics and IT shopping centre located at 1 Rochor Canal Road in the Rochor planning area of Singapore. Opened in 1987, it is known as Singapore's largest IT and electronics hub, housing numerous retailers selling computers, cameras, mobile devices, components and accessories. The mall is a well-known destination for technology shoppers and tourists seeking competitive electronics shopping in central Singapore.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a dense, air-conditioned indoor shopping complex with six retail levels filled with small independent shops and larger stores specializing in computers, laptops, smartphones, cameras, gaming equipment, components and accessories. The environment is busy and compact with narrow corridors, display counters and service counters for repairs and custom PC builds. Visitors can browse, compare prices, and seek technical services within a central city location near Bugis and Little India.
Key highlights
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Singapore's largest dedicated electronics and IT mall with extensive range of gadgets and components
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Six floors of retailers offering computers, mobile phones, cameras, and accessories
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Custom PC building and repair services available from specialist shops
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Central location in Rochor within walking distance of Bugis and Rochor MRT stations
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Competitive pricing with opportunity to compare multiple vendors in one building
History of Sim Lim Square
Sim Lim Square was developed in the 1980s and officially opened in 1987 as a dedicated electronics and IT centre. It was developed by Sim Lim Group and became established as Singapore's primary hub for computer and electronics retail, reflecting the growth of the consumer electronics industry in Singapore during the late 1980s and 1990s.
Culture & Context
The mall is culturally significant as a long-standing landmark for technology retail and IT culture in Singapore, widely recognized by locals and tourists as the go-to destination for electronics, gadgets and computer services in the city centre.
Route
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