LaLaport is one of the renowned malls in Japan, having 16 shopping centres over the country. Built by Mitsui Fudosan Co Ltd, the Tokyo real estate company is now venturing into opening its second overseas mall in Malaysia.

It is one of their flagship projects in Southeast Asia, which has commenced operation in sequence since 20 January 2022. The first LaLaport overseas mall was opened in China and named Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Shanghai Jinqiao. The second overseas mall is here in Kuala Lumpur, named LaLaport Bukit Bintang City Centre (BBCC).

Developed by Mitsui Fudosan’s Malaysia subsidiary, MFBBCC Retail Mall Sdn Bhd, LaLaport BBCC is a project company comprising UDA Holdings Bhd, Eco World Development Group Bhd and Employees Provident Fund Board.

How is the outlook of LaLaport Bukit Bintang City Centre (BBCC)?

LaLaport Bukit Bintang City Centre (BBCC) stretches upon 82,600 square metre comprising 400 stores and featuring Japanese brands that have never appeared in Malaysia before. The mall is a part of Mitsui Fudosan’s large-scale urban development project with BBCC Development Sdn Bhd that includes a shopping mall, serviced apartments, residences, office buildings and hotels. The entire project is taking up around 78,500 square metre of site area and thus hopes to be a landmark of a new Japanese based lifestyle for Malaysians.

What businesses are setting up in LaLaport Bukit Bintang City Centre (BBCC)?

LaLaport Bukit Bintang City Centre (BBCC) will be an ensemble of various Japanese products with Malaysian consumers in mind.

Popular Japanese Brands

Visitors can expect to find well known Japanese brands here such as NITORI, Nojima and JONETZ by DON DON DONKI in the mall.

Star Child, the first Japanese style nursery school

The mall also accommodates a nursery school, Star Child, which will incorporate Japanese style child care and education for children, their very first facility in Malaysia.

Siva Shanker, chief executive officer (CEO) of Rahim and Co International real estate agency says the accessibility and location of the Lalaport mall add to the retail and commercial demand of the place. To inquire about Lalaport mall, drop him a message at 6012-221 4917.

Food and Beverages

LaLaport has a spacious Food and Beverage (F&B) floor housing supermarkets, restaurants and takeaway outlets. It caters to Japanese cuisines with outlets including:

• Shin Labo
• Marta’s Kitchen
• Buena Brasa Gastropub
• DONQ/Mini One
• MATCHA EIGHT
• YAKINIKU SIZZLE by YAKINIQUEST

It also has other restaurants for those who choose to explore local cuisines. For visitors wishing for takeaway food, it has Depachika Marche where a wide variety of food is available.

Other than that, the F&B area has a casual food court called Cafeteria for visitors wishing to take a bite between their shopping and running errands. For a more refined food experience, the place also has a large food court called Garden Dining. With 1,400 seating capacity, it offers an alfresco style dine-in experience similar to that of Gourmet Street.

Event Space

LaLaport Bukit Bintang City Centre (BBCC) offers two distinctive event spaces.

• One is Central Rooftop Garden, a 1,700 square metre space surrounded by greenery.
• Another is the WOW PLAZA located at the centre of the Gourmet Street and Grand Steps, next to the main entrance. This particular event space features versatile illumination suitable for seasonal events.
• Lalaport’s website and Facebook page are available now for getting in touch with them for events. They also have a central contact no: +60 3-2731 3555 for all their services.

How is the accessibility to LaLaport Bukit Bintang City Centre (BBCC)?

Mitsui Fudosan prioritised connectivity so that visitors can have easy access to the mall. They can access the mall by road through three tunnels that will lead them to the car park directly.

For public commuters, it can be accessed directly through Hang Tuah Station on the LRT and KL Monorail lines. The mall also has a network of pedestrian paths to bring in foot traffic from all directions.

Is it a beneficial prospect for investors?

The location of the Lalaport shopping mall is In Bukit Bintang, which is one of the most popular places for shopping and entertainment in Malaysia. The shopping mall is surrounded by:

• Lucentia, a residential building with 2 towers, one 47 storeys and another 35 storeys, comprising units ranging between 454-883 square feet.
• Office space named The Strides – BBCC’s global partner, Regus, a member of the IWG Group, expressed interest in taking up office spaces in The Stride.

The above establishments, which are part of BBCC’s large urban development, plus its unique appeal with its Japanese brands and niche products may have the probability of adding to the foot traffic and visitors to the mall.

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