◼ Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. (“Mitsui Fudosan”), a leading global real estate company headquartered in  Tokyo, (President and Chief Executive Officer: Masanobu Komoda)today announced that its flagship  project in Southeast Asia under its Malaysian subsidiary MFBBCC Retail Mall Sdn Bhd (a project  company established with UDA Holdings Berhad, Eco World Development Group Berhad and  Employee Provident Fund Board to promote this project), located in Bukit Bintang City Centre, will  commence its operations on 20th January 2022.Approximately 400 stores with an optimal tenant mix  will be opened in sequence upon its opening in January 2022 with numerous well-known brands from  Japan that are making its first appearance in Malaysia. 

◼ Upon project delivery and commercialization of LaLaport BBCC, which is the core of the Bukit  Bintang City Centre (“BBCC”), this project will become Mitsui Fudosan’s very first LaLaport mall in  Southeast Asia and one of the largest commercial facilities with over 82,600sqm (est.) of floor space. This LaLaport BBCC is Mitsui Fudosan’s second LaLaport shopping mall overseas after Mitsui  Shopping Park LaLaport Shanghai Jinqiao.  

◼ In addition to the shopping mall, Mitsui Fudosan works closely with BBCCD to establish the BBCC  project as a large-scale urban development with diverse functions, comprising a shopping mall,  residences, serviced apartments, office buildings and hotels, 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 proposes 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 long-standing track record,  LaLaport BBCC will be bringing well-known brands in 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 here at LaLaport too. 

◼ LaLaport BBCC is also offering food experiences that have never before been seen in shopping malls  such as a first-ever or flagship store 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 environment of this new shopping mall is aesthetically designed based on “Modern Simplicity”  and “Japanese Flavour” design concepts. It features an interior design rooted in nature 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. 

LaLaport BBCC outlook Common walkways (GF)

◼ The mall 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 an attraction next to the main entrance that features  various forms of illumination in tandem with seasonal events – “Grand Steps”.  

◼ 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 lead to  the carpark directly as well as a network of pedestrian paths, it allows ingress and egress to and from various directions. Direct access to Hang Tuah Station on the LRT and KL Monorail lines makes it even  easier to get into LaLaport BBCC. 

◼ 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 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  soon-to-be-opened mall in the vicinity of Kuala Lumpur’s central shopping district. 

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【Mitsui Fudosan’s Overseas Strategy】 

Under Mitsui Fudosan Group's long-term vision, "VISION 2025", it aims "to evolve into a global company". Accordingly, the Group will continue to seek robust growth in the overseas business landscape. Mitsui  Fudosan has been conducting business in countries and regions in Asia, in addition to the US and the UK.  The Group has been promoting the outlet mall business in Kuala Lumpur and cities in Taiwan, and the  LaLaport business in Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur, as well as cities in Taiwan. The Group has been pushing  ahead with the housing business in Singapore, Thailand, China and other cities in Asia. The Group has also  been conducting the hotel business in Taipei, along with the logistic facilities business in Thailand, the  office business in Bangalore, India as well. In these and other ways, the Group has been actively pursuing  business in fast-growing Asia with the view of capturing growing consumer spending and expanding  profits at the earliest opportunity alongside contributing to local communities. Moving forward, the Group  will continue to aim to expand the businesses. 

【Mitsui Fudosan’s Business in Malaysia】 

In 2015, "Mitsui Outlet Park Kuala Lumpur International Airport Sepang"(Shopping Mall) was opened as  the first commercial facility overseas. In 2016, a joint venture "MFBBCC Retail Mall Sdn Bhd" was  established to promote LaLaport BBCC project. In 2017, "Malaysia Mitsui Fudosan" was established to  promote business in Malaysia. The company promotes 2 commercial facility businesses and 3 housing  businesses centered on Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding areas and will expand the businesses. 

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