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Lalaport Bukit Bintang City Centre Exclusive Media Preview (17/01/2021)
MITSUI FUDOSAN'S 1ST SOUTHEAST ASIAN LALAPORT SET TO OPEN IN KL IN STAGES FROM 20/1/2022
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Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport BUKIT BINTANG CITY CENTRE (“LaLaport BBCC”) by Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd. (“Mitsui Fudosan”) is slated to commence operations in Kuala Lumpur from 20th January 2022 and is their very first overseas retail facility in Southeast Asia. LaLaport BBCC is a Japanese-originated lifestyle themed shopping mall that creates interaction, livelihood and relaxation through its core mix of commercial facilities, offices, residences, hotels, and other facilities. The mall designed with “modern simplicity” and a “Japanese flavour”, will boast a wide range of tenants and brands, including some of the familiar names in Japan that are making their very first appearances in Malaysia. The mall will feature a stylish appearance befitting city centre locations complemented by a warm interior design. This was revealed by Kohei Kawashima, Managing Director of MFBBCC Retail Mall Sdn Bhd during an exclusive media preview session that was held last Monday.
MFBBCC Retail Mall Sdn Bhd is a project company established together with UDA Holdings Berhad, Eco World Development Group Berhad and Employee Provident Fund Board by Mitsui Fudosan, a leading global real estate company headquartered in Tokyo, to market and promote the mall. Approximately 400 stores with an optimal tenant mix will be opened in stages upon its opening with numerous well-known brands from Japan entering Malaysia. Upon project delivery and commercialization of LaLaport BBCC, which is the core of the
Bukit Bintang City Centre (“BBCC”), will become Mitsui Fudosan’s second LaLaport mall outside of Japan after Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Shanghai Jinqiao and will also be one of the largest commercial facilities in the nation with over 82,600sqm (est.) of floor space.
In addition to the shopping mall, Mitsui Fudosan works closely with BBCCD to establish the BBBCC project as a large-scale urban development with diverse functions with a total site area of approximately 78,500sqm (est.). Upon its completion, the BBCC project is set to become the one and only landmark that heralds in a new Japanese-based lifestyle, enabling the local community to “live, work, play and gather” in a more convenient way. LaLaport BBCC will be leading the development of the entire project as the central hub that
promotes people-to-people exchanges, improves livelihoods and offers relaxation to the public. As a lifestyle-focused shopping mall originating from Japan, LaLaport BBCC aims to boost consumer confidence with its design that creates a new customer experience and incorporates Malaysia’s culture and trends while retaining a distinctive Japanese DNA.
Through its experience with the vast Japanese commercial network and its long-standing track record in retail, LaLaport BBCC will be bringing well-known brands from Japan such as NITORI, Nojima and JONETZ by DON DON DONKI. In addition, Star Child, a nursery school that incorporates Japanese-style childcare and intellectual education, will open its first facility in Malaysia at LaLaport as well.
LaLaport BBCC is also offering food experiences that have never before been seen in shopping malls such as a first-ever or flagship outlets in Malaysia, from a previously Michelin-listed store to new concept dining by famous chefs – unique offerings include Shin’Labo, Marta’s Kitchen, Buena Brasa Gastropub, DONQ/Mini One, MATCHA EIGHT, YAKINIKU SIZZLE by YAKINIQUEST and countless others. Visitors will also be able to savour the taste of local restaurants that are household names in Malaysia.
The mall also offers a variety of food scenes, including a large F&B floor that houses supermarkets and ”Depachika Marche” where plenty of take-away foods are available, as well as a casual food court called “Cafeteria”, meeting the various demands of customers. Meanwhile, the “Gourmet Street” makes for a fresh al-fresco dining experience for shoppers while the large “Garden Dining” food court on Level 4 boasts a 1,400-seating capacity.
Visitors can also have an enjoyable and relaxing experience in LaLaport BBCC as the mall provides many event spaces such as its “Central Rooftop Garden” with a large site of approximately 1,700sqm that is surrounded by greenery and trees. The mall also has a unique event space located at the centre of Gourmet Street – “WOW PLAZA”, and “Grand Steps”, an attraction next to the main entrance that features various forms of illumination in tandem with seasonal events. The aesthetically pleasing environment of the mall features an interior design that is rooted in nature in order to provide a place where the public can do more than just shopping. LaLaport BBCC’s seamless indoor-outdoor design flow offers a place where shoppers and visitors to the mall can interact and spend an enriching time with friends and family.
The mall is also an entertainment hub. It will feature an internationally renowned concert hall - the first Zepp concert hall in Malaysia - with a seating capacity of 2,400 and 8 VIP areas. Also being introduced will be Golden Screen Cinemas' (GSC) newest cinema which will be presenting a new concept premised upon being a lifestyle-driven and community-focused destination, while the Malaysia Grand Bazaar (MGB) is positioned as a first-of-its-kind centre of Malaysian culture & heritage, a must-visit destination for both locals and foreigners.
To enhance the shopping experience for customers and provide one-stop customer service, the LaLAport MY Mobile App will be made available to deliver the latest information on the mall. On top of that, LaLaport BBCC will provide a live stream feature in SNS that allows customers to keep track of the latest happenings at their fingertips.
In addition, Mitsui Fudosan enhances transportation connectivity to further support BBCC’s urban development. Prioritizing the connectivity and road accessibility through three tunnels that leads directly to the massive 4-storey basement car park with 2,400 lots, as well as a network of pedestrian paths, which allows ingress and egress to and from various directions. This includes a covered footbridge that leads to the Berjaya Times Square and Changkat Thamby Dollah areas. Direct access to Hang Tuah Station on the LRT and KL Monorail lines makes it even easier to get into LaLaport BBCC. It is also a 5 minutes walk from MRT Sungai Buloh-Kajang Line "Merdeka" station.
LaLaport BBCC is also collaborating with human resource companies in Malaysia to recruit its workforce. Employees can expect a pleasant working environment with a specially designed staff lounge. Among the features of the staff lounge include plants and greenery in abundance, a napping space, powder rooms, free Wi-Fi, smartphone and PC charging areas.
Since Mitsui Fudosan opened its first LaLaport in Japan in 1981, the company has strived to grow together with local communities by continuing to keep in step with developments and
changes. Today, Mitsui Fudosan has 16 LaLaport shopping centres in Japan that are providing a full range of enjoyment for its Japanese customers in their respective regions. Mitsui Fudosan is also actively developing the commercial facility business in Asian countries and regions including Shanghai and Taiwan with its experience cultivated over the years in Japan. Such dedication is reflected in Mitsui Fudosan’s business activities in Malaysia as well, starting from the establishment of Mitsui Outlet Park Kuala Lumpur International Airport Sepang in 2015 to the brand new Lalaport BBCC in the vicinity of Kuala Lumpur’s central shopping district.
MITSUI FUDOSAN'S 1ST SOUTHEAST ASIAN LALAPORT SET TO OPEN IN KL IN STAGES FROM 20/1/2022
Story: Dragon Photos & Videos: Dragon & Anastasia [Photos captured with vivo X70 Pro 5G]
Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport BUKIT BINTANG CITY CENTRE (“LaLaport BBCC”) by Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd. (“Mitsui Fudosan”) is slated to commence operations in Kuala Lumpur from 20th January 2022 and is their very first overseas retail facility in Southeast Asia. LaLaport BBCC is a Japanese-originated lifestyle themed shopping mall that creates interaction, livelihood and relaxation through its core mix of commercial facilities, offices, residences, hotels, and other facilities. The mall designed with “modern simplicity” and a “Japanese flavour”, will boast a wide range of tenants and brands, including some of the familiar names in Japan that are making their very first appearances in Malaysia. The mall will feature a stylish appearance befitting city centre locations complemented by a warm interior design. This was revealed by Kohei Kawashima, Managing Director of MFBBCC Retail Mall Sdn Bhd during an exclusive media preview session that was held last Monday.
MFBBCC Retail Mall Sdn Bhd is a project company established together with UDA Holdings Berhad, Eco World Development Group Berhad and Employee Provident Fund Board by Mitsui Fudosan, a leading global real estate company headquartered in Tokyo, to market and promote the mall. Approximately 400 stores with an optimal tenant mix will be opened in stages upon its opening with numerous well-known brands from Japan entering Malaysia. Upon project delivery and commercialization of LaLaport BBCC, which is the core of the
Bukit Bintang City Centre (“BBCC”), will become Mitsui Fudosan’s second LaLaport mall outside of Japan after Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Shanghai Jinqiao and will also be one of the largest commercial facilities in the nation with over 82,600sqm (est.) of floor space.
In addition to the shopping mall, Mitsui Fudosan works closely with BBCCD to establish the BBBCC project as a large-scale urban development with diverse functions with a total site area of approximately 78,500sqm (est.). Upon its completion, the BBCC project is set to become the one and only landmark that heralds in a new Japanese-based lifestyle, enabling the local community to “live, work, play and gather” in a more convenient way. LaLaport BBCC will be leading the development of the entire project as the central hub that
promotes people-to-people exchanges, improves livelihoods and offers relaxation to the public. As a lifestyle-focused shopping mall originating from Japan, LaLaport BBCC aims to boost consumer confidence with its design that creates a new customer experience and incorporates Malaysia’s culture and trends while retaining a distinctive Japanese DNA.
Through its experience with the vast Japanese commercial network and its long-standing track record in retail, LaLaport BBCC will be bringing well-known brands from Japan such as NITORI, Nojima and JONETZ by DON DON DONKI. In addition, Star Child, a nursery school that incorporates Japanese-style childcare and intellectual education, will open its first facility in Malaysia at LaLaport as well.
LaLaport BBCC is also offering food experiences that have never before been seen in shopping malls such as a first-ever or flagship outlets in Malaysia, from a previously Michelin-listed store to new concept dining by famous chefs – unique offerings include Shin’Labo, Marta’s Kitchen, Buena Brasa Gastropub, DONQ/Mini One, MATCHA EIGHT, YAKINIKU SIZZLE by YAKINIQUEST and countless others. Visitors will also be able to savour the taste of local restaurants that are household names in Malaysia.
The mall also offers a variety of food scenes, including a large F&B floor that houses supermarkets and ”Depachika Marche” where plenty of take-away foods are available, as well as a casual food court called “Cafeteria”, meeting the various demands of customers. Meanwhile, the “Gourmet Street” makes for a fresh al-fresco dining experience for shoppers while the large “Garden Dining” food court on Level 4 boasts a 1,400-seating capacity.
Visitors can also have an enjoyable and relaxing experience in LaLaport BBCC as the mall provides many event spaces such as its “Central Rooftop Garden” with a large site of approximately 1,700sqm that is surrounded by greenery and trees. The mall also has a unique event space located at the centre of Gourmet Street – “WOW PLAZA”, and “Grand Steps”, an attraction next to the main entrance that features various forms of illumination in tandem with seasonal events. The aesthetically pleasing environment of the mall features an interior design that is rooted in nature in order to provide a place where the public can do more than just shopping. LaLaport BBCC’s seamless indoor-outdoor design flow offers a place where shoppers and visitors to the mall can interact and spend an enriching time with friends and family.
The mall is also an entertainment hub. It will feature an internationally renowned concert hall - the first Zepp concert hall in Malaysia - with a seating capacity of 2,400 and 8 VIP areas. Also being introduced will be Golden Screen Cinemas' (GSC) newest cinema which will be presenting a new concept premised upon being a lifestyle-driven and community-focused destination, while the Malaysia Grand Bazaar (MGB) is positioned as a first-of-its-kind centre of Malaysian culture & heritage, a must-visit destination for both locals and foreigners.
To enhance the shopping experience for customers and provide one-stop customer service, the LaLAport MY Mobile App will be made available to deliver the latest information on the mall. On top of that, LaLaport BBCC will provide a live stream feature in SNS that allows customers to keep track of the latest happenings at their fingertips.
In addition, Mitsui Fudosan enhances transportation connectivity to further support BBCC’s urban development. Prioritizing the connectivity and road accessibility through three tunnels that leads directly to the massive 4-storey basement car park with 2,400 lots, as well as a network of pedestrian paths, which allows ingress and egress to and from various directions. This includes a covered footbridge that leads to the Berjaya Times Square and Changkat Thamby Dollah areas. Direct access to Hang Tuah Station on the LRT and KL Monorail lines makes it even easier to get into LaLaport BBCC. It is also a 5 minutes walk from MRT Sungai Buloh-Kajang Line "Merdeka" station.
LaLaport BBCC is also collaborating with human resource companies in Malaysia to recruit its workforce. Employees can expect a pleasant working environment with a specially designed staff lounge. Among the features of the staff lounge include plants and greenery in abundance, a napping space, powder rooms, free Wi-Fi, smartphone and PC charging areas.
Since Mitsui Fudosan opened its first LaLaport in Japan in 1981, the company has strived to grow together with local communities by continuing to keep in step with developments and
changes. Today, Mitsui Fudosan has 16 LaLaport shopping centres in Japan that are providing a full range of enjoyment for its Japanese customers in their respective regions. Mitsui Fudosan is also actively developing the commercial facility business in Asian countries and regions including Shanghai and Taiwan with its experience cultivated over the years in Japan. Such dedication is reflected in Mitsui Fudosan’s business activities in Malaysia as well, starting from the establishment of Mitsui Outlet Park Kuala Lumpur International Airport Sepang in 2015 to the brand new Lalaport BBCC in the vicinity of Kuala Lumpur’s central shopping district.
