Rida Video Centre closing down sale
In a time when everything is just a click away, old-school shops here have slowly faded into memory over the years. We’ve previously covered one of the last few holdouts, South Win Laser, where the owner is determined to keep selling CDs and DVDs for as long as he possibly can. But not all stories get that ending.
Over at Bukit Timah, Rida Video Centre – one of the last remaining video rental shops in Singapore – will be closing its doors in April 2026. Before it’s gone for good, there’s a small window to swing by to snag some final discounts and show a little love to the place and its owner.
Nostalgic video rental shop located in Coronation Plaza
Image credit: CK C via Google Maps
Tucked away on Level 2 of Coronation Plaza, Rida Video Centre’s storefront is hard to miss, with its entire exterior plastered in movie posters. And right in the middle, the bright red “Rida Video Centre” sign stands proudly, complete with the year it was founded. Laurel Khoo is the owner of the store, and she has been running it for 41 years since 1985.
Image credit: Rida Video Centre via Facebook
Step inside and you’ll find shelves lining the shop from wall to wall, stacked to the brim with DVDs spanning decades and genres. There’s everything from Disney favourites like Frozen 2 to classic Asian films featuring icons like Tony Leung and Andy Lau.
Closing down after 41 years
Sadly, after 4 decades in the business, Rida Video Centre will be closing its doors for good on 30th April 2026.
In an Instagram post shared by the owner’s daughter, she revealed that “nothing major happened”, with the closure instead due to the inevitable decline brought on by the digital age. As we already know, video streaming platforms may have made things more convenient, but they have also gradually edged out places like this.
Screenshot from: @rida.video via Instagram
The news of its imminent closure struck a chord with many as well – an announcement post on Rida Video Centre’s Instagram page had comments from longtime customers reminiscing about family movie nights, with some calling the shop a “legendary spot” they grew up with. Others expressed their gratitude, thanking the shop and its owner for keeping physical media alive for as long as they did.
Last chance to shop at discounted prices & show your support
Image adapted from: Rida Video Centre via Facebook
With the owner retiring, Rida Video Centre is clearing out its remaining inventory, which means it’s your final chance to bring home a piece at discounted prices.
There’s quite a bit to dig through too. Film buffs can browse a selection of French titles going for $5 to $10 each, while blockbuster fans can grab 4K Blu-ray discs of movies like Deadpool and A Quiet Place at $25 per piece, or 3 for $50.
Image adapted from: Rida Video Centre via Facebook
If Asian cinema is more your thing, take your time flipping through stacks, and you’ll find titles like King of Mahjong and Painted Skin, alongside films starring heavyweights such as Michelle Yeoh and Donnie Yen. These are going for just $5 each.
Take note that no reservations, testing, or exchanges are allowed for all sale items. Keep up to date with sale items and prices via Rida Video Centre’s Facebook page.
Visit Rida Video Centre for a walk down memory lane
Drawing of Rida Video Centre, by a customer.
Image credit: Rida Video Centre via Facebook
As Rida Video Centre prepares to close its doors, it leaves behind decades of memories, from spontaneous movie picks to family nights spent huddled around the TV. Places like this remind us of a slower and simpler way of enjoying films, where half the fun was in the browsing, and every pick felt more intentional.
So if you’ve ever grown up with video rental shops, or just want to experience that nostalgia, this is your last chance to give Rida Video Centre the send-off it deserves.
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For more nostalgia:
- Grassland Book Store
- Card & board games from our childhoods
- Water bottles from our primary school days
Cover image adapted from: CK C via Google Maps, Rida Video Centre via Facebook