Kuala Lumpur, 27 July 2017 – The first major shopping mall in Taman Melawati opened its doors on 26 July 2017. The eight-storey mall house over 250 shops across a net lettable area of 620,000 sq ft and serve an estimated 740,000 people serving neighbourhoods in Taman Melawati, Taman Melati, Wangsa Maju, Bukit Antarabangsa, Ukay Heights, Kemensah Heights and other surrounding areas with 1,900 parking bays. Melawati Mall is conveniently accessible from Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR2) or 15-minute bus ride from the Taman Melati, Wansa Maju and Sri Rampai Light Rail Transit (LRT) stations.

Melawati Mall is certified as a Green Building Index (GBI) building with a rainwater harvesting system, energy-efficient lighting, air cooling systems and environment-friendly features.

The focal point of the new shopping mall is the LED façade wall, a design that is meant to evoke the image of Tabur Hills. A 773 square foot family room located at Level 2 is well equipped with fundamental facilities; three nursing rooms, family toilets, diaper changing room, resting area, water dispenser and designated play area.

Anchor tenants include Golden Screen Cinemas, Village Grocer, Padini, Brands Outlet, Coco, Next, FoodEmpire, Toys “R” Us, MPH, KidsZone , Kaison, Sports Direct and Mr DIY, to be followed by Fitness First, Yubiso, SenQ, Daiso, Homes Harmony, Tony Roma’s and many more. Cognisant of its targeted Malay patrons, Melawati Mall has designated a zone on Level 2 for brands like Ashura, Aura Raja Sehari, Rina Salleh, Siti Khadijah and Tucz to form a collective of retailers specialising in Muslimah and Malay ready-to-wear fashion, a sector which has boomed in recent years.

Dining options range from established restaurant chains to new-to-market brands like Wayback Burgers, an American franchise whose first Malaysian outlet will be in Melawati Mall. Adding to the variety are home grown restaurants such as Troka Coffee and Be Sixth, both of whom have staked their claims on Level 6 where a cluster of F&B outlets with spacious balconies make it an ideal spot to take in a meal and a panoramic view of the world’s longest quartz range, Bukit Tabur.

The Centre Manager of Melawati Mall, Kow Shih Li said, “The mall is well received by retailers and we are greatly encouraged by the support, especially during these challenging times. Melawati and the surrounding areas have been underserved for a long time and our tenants are tapping into this pent-up demand for a modern, quality retail offering.” Occupancy is set to exceed 80% by the end of the year. “We are glad that Ms. Read is on board and scheduled to operate in October including much loved favourites such as a new Thai food concept, grocer with the widest range of fresh produce in Malaysia, halal dimsum restaurant, an oceantheme indoor children’s playground, gourmet bakery, a food court, and cinema”, Kow added.

In conjunction with the opening, Melawati Mall has started engaging with the public online since June 2017 with more than 8,000 registration to the opening campaign, www.melawatimallopening.com. Ten thousand gift vouchers and on top of that five winners will walk away with a total of RM5,000 cash vouchers each. The public can still register before the campaign expires on 15 September 2017.

From 26 July 2017, Melawati Mall welcomes shoppers with a colourful mini town with fun games and activities for the whole family. Shoppers can enjoy free parking in its opening month.

Jointly developed by Sime Darby Property and CapitaLand Malls Asia, this new shopping haven positions itself as a lifestyle hub for the greater Melawati area. The Melawati township development masterplan spearheaded by Sime Darby Property includes a corporate office suites, luxury condominiums and upgraded public facilities with Melawati Mall as a catalysing component of its urban redevelopment initiative.

About Melawati Mall (www.melawatimall.com)

Melawati Mall is conceived and developed to stand out from other suburban malls and to define new standards for neighbourhood shopping centers in the country with its optimised space planning and contemporary design suited for a bustling catchment of 740,000 residents. The 620,000 square feet net lettable area lifestyle mall with more than 250 retail shops spread over eight levels of retail floors and 1,900 parking bays is expected to become the preferred destination for shoppers.
Melawati Mall aims to be a lifestyle destination by offering an ideal mix of international and local fashion, entertainment, home and lifestyle concepts, as well as dining options. The mall’s portfolio of key anchor tenants and brands has been thoughtfully curated to give shoppers the ultimate in shopping, entertainment and dining experience.
Due to its unique location and design, Melawati Mall will be a new landmark on the MRR2. The design encapsulates vertical voids at strategic locations in the façade to allow natural daylight into the mall, providing shoppers with a connection to the surroundings. Columnfree design in the main voids and shopping corridors provide excellent sight lines and exposure for the retail stores. The intelligent selection of lighting options in atmospheric hues at various levels including the facade and use of dynamically sourced materials work towards providing the exclusive and “wow” experience, making Melawati Mall a preferred destination for the denizens of Kuala Lumpur.
Melawati Mall is jointly developed by Sime Darby Property Berhad and CapitaLand Mall Asia.

About Sime Darby Property Berhad

Sime Darby Property is the property arm of Sime Darby Berhad. On the back of a successful 40-year track record of developing sustainable communities, Sime Darby Property has to date built 21 townships/developments with a global reach that encompasses assets and operations across the Asia Pacific region and the United Kingdom. In the UK, as part of a Malaysian consortium, Sime Darby Property is the developer of the iconic Battersea Power Station project in central London.

Sime Darby Property is a multiple award-winning property group with numerous local and international accolades. It is the first Malaysian property developer to be awarded the International FIABCI Prix d’Excellence Awards twice for its Subang Jaya and UEP Subang Jaya townships. The company bagged its 6th consecutive Gold at the Putra Brand Awards 2015 and its 5th consecutive Top 10 Developers Awards at the BCI Asia 2015. Sime Darby Property has also been recognised as top 3 developers in Malaysia in the annual The Edge Top Property Developers Awards, a recognition which the company consistently receives since 2009.

For more information, log on to www.simedarbyproperty.com

About CapitaLand Mall Asia (www.capitalandmallasia.com)

CapitaLand Mall Asia, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CapitaLand Limited, is one of the largest shopping mall developers, owners and managers in Asia by total property value of assets and geographic reach. CapitaLand Mall Asia has an integrated shopping mall business model encompassing retail real estate investment, development, mall operations, asset management and fund management capabilities. It has interests in and manages a pan-Asian portfolio of 102 shopping malls across 53 cities in Singapore, China, Malaysia, Japan and India, with a total property value of approximately S$41.1 billion (RM122.7 billion) and a total GFA of approximately 97.2 million sq ft.

Shopping malls in the portfolio include ION Orchard and Plaza Singapura – which are located in one of the world’s most famous shopping streets, Orchard Road – Raffles City Singapore and Clarke Quay in Singapore. Our landmark shopping malls in China are CapitaMall Crystal in Beijing, Hongkou Plaza in Shanghai and Raffles City Shanghai; CapitaMall SKY+ in Guangzhou and CapitaMall Jinniu in Chengdu. The portfolio also includes Gurney Plaza in Penang, Malaysia; Olinas Mall in Tokyo, Japan; as well as Forum Sujana Mall in Hyderabad, India.

CapitaLand Mall Asia’s principal business strategy is to invest in, develop and manage a diversified portfolio of real estate used primarily for retail purposes in Asia, and to strengthen its market position as a leading developer, owner and manager of shopping malls in Asia.
 

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Issued by: Sime Darby CapitaLand (Melawati Mall) Sdn Bhd (Co Regn.: 946244-M)

For more information, please contact:

Sime Darby CapitaLand (Melawati Mall) Sdn Bhd
Emelia Tan
Marketing & Communications
Tel: +603 4161 6313
Email: +6012 323 2522