VIPs posing for the media after the unveiling of major tenants of Pavilion Bukit Jalil
Pavilion Bukit Jalil has on the 26th of November announced that they have secured 1,000,000 sf of confirmed tenants at their upcoming mall, and is close to securing another 300,000 sf of committed tenants.
In an unveiling ceremony of Pavilion Bukit Jalil as The Icon of Connectivity, Yang Berhormat Tuan Muhammad Bakhtiar bin Wan Chik, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia alongside Dato’ Joyce Yap, CEO Retail of Kuala Lumpur Pavilion Sdn Bhd and Datuk Lee Whay Hoong, Director, Regal Path Sdn Bhd, and owner of Pavilion Bukit Jalil announced the tenants and officiated the ceremony.
Renowned for managing Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur Pavilion Sdn Bhd will be the Retail Planners of Pavilion Bukit Jalil as well. Pavilion Bukit Jalil is designed to cultivate the soul of a shopper with interaction and experience. The mall will offer a vibrant mix of retail outlets, gastronomical wonders and innovative recreation. These factors are designed to reinforce Pavilion Bukit Jalil’s position as the lifestyle shopping destination connected with best-in-class retail, dining and leisure.
Pavilion Bukit Jalil will be the crown jewel of the 50-acre Bukit Jalil City, with 1.8 million sq ft of retail space. It will the largest shopping mall within a radius of 10 kilometres within Bukit Jalil City, which will comprise of retail, residential, commercial and hospitality components. And when Pavilion Bukit Jalil opens its doors in 2021, it will be among the top 10 largest shopping malls in the country.
The anchor tenants of Pavilion Bukit Jalil include department store operator Parkson, Dadi Cinema; China’s second largest cinema chain; Food Republic, The Food Merchant, Harvey Norman Superstore, and Pavilion Bukit Jalil Ice Rink. Combined with a host of mini anchors comprising F&B outlets, specialty stores, and entertainment spots, Pavilion Bukit Jalil will be the new epicentre of excitement and experience.
Speaking at the event, Dato’ Joyce Yap, said, “I am proud to announce that 1 million square feet of the Pavilion Bukit Jalil retail space has already been secured with tenants. We are also close to securing another 300,000 square feet in retail space from committed tenants though there is still 18 months to the opening”, she said.
Dato’ Joyce Yap added, “For the remaining retail spaces, we are actively seeking new-to-market brands locally and from abroad. We are in different stages of discussions with retailers at present. Despite current market conditions, there are still many regional brands interested to enter Malaysia because of our strong fundamentals and low business costs. However, they are selective of their mall of choice. We affirm that Pavilion Bukit Jalil’s strategic location and opening is timely for their brand entry into Malaysia and this has elevated their confidence in us”.
The Pavilion Bukit Jalil team will be using their knowledge as retail planners to embark on a dynamic leasing strategy based on in-depth knowledge of the retail market, extensive consumer research and focus group studies to mitigate the risks for stakeholders. They have through Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, established a strong relationship with both local and international retail brands, enabling a high level of engagement and understanding of the market to cater to the changing needs of the retailers and consumers.
Pavilion Kuala Lumpur was designed to be a regional mall, and is anticipated to tap into the overseas tourists as well as local tourists market. As reported recently by Tourism Malaysia, Malaysia welcomed 13.35 million international tourists in the first half of 2019, with tourist receipts totalling RM41.69 billion. As shopping is the number one tourism contribution, Pavilion Bukit Jalil will help Kuala Lumpur to solidify its position as one of the best shopping destinations in the region.
Pavilion Bukit Jalil is well connected, connecting communities near and far. The local catchment population of 1.9 million will find the mall to be easily accessible, whether by driving or public transportation. Pavilion Bukit Jalil will be served by 2 LRT stations, alongside major highways such as the Bukit Jalil Highway, Kesas Highway, MRR2, and the Maju Expressway.
Well planned with a functional layout, shoppers will find that the mall’s facilities, services, and offerings are seamlessly connected. With aggressive marketing already set in the pipelines, patrons of Pavilion Bukit Jalil will enjoy festivals and promotions year-round. And as a customer-centric mall, patrons will find that emphasis is given to personalised services, while digital innovation and cashless systems will make every visit an immersive one.
Pavilion Bukit Jalil will boast timeless architecture that houses a functional design, making it highly visible with its 560 metres façade fronting the Bukit Jalil Highway. There will be a 28,000 sq ft Piazza for outdoor concerts and events, while 47,000 sq ft has been allocated to an Exhibition Centre for consumer exhibitions.
As an icon of connectivity, Pavilion Bukit Jalil is connected to integrated components such as the Park Sky Residences, signature shops, a future hotel, and the 80 acres of lush Bukit Jalil Recreational Park – all expertly designed to bring communities together into one bustling destination.
For more information, visit www.pavilionbukitjalil.com
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(29 November 2019)
