LaLaport BBCC Refreshes with
First-in-Malaysia Shopping Experience
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KUALA LUMPUR, 31 JULY 2025 – Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport BUKIT BINTANG CITY CENTRE (hereinafter referred to as the “LaLaport BBCC”) is setting a bold new course in city retail landscape with a vibrant revitalisation that blends unique Japanese culture and urban appeal. Leading the refresh is the introduction of Mitsui Outlet Park BUKIT BINTANG CITY CENTRE (hereinafter referred to as “Mitsui Outlet Park BBCC”), Malaysia’s first city-centre outlet concept, alongside the exclusive debut of Japanese brands, Japanese game and entertainment centre, and a dedicated pop-culture zone, the ACG BASE, all in one mall. More than just a rejuvenation, this evolution redefines the shopping experience at LaLaport BBCC, inviting shoppers and visitors to explore a distinctive mix of fashion, culture, entertainment and lifestyle right in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.
Among the key highlights are:
1. First-in-Malaysia City-Centre Outlet in Mall
LaLaport BBCC is raising the bar for urban retail with the launch of the country’s first city-centre outlet shopping precinct. Located on Level 3, Mitsui Outlet Park BBCC brings together stylish popular sports and active lifestyle, and fashion-forward brands, offering outlet prices without leaving the city. It is a fresh, fuss-free retail concept designed for savvy shoppers who enjoy the thrill of a good find in a central location.
Shoppers can explore over 30 participating brands, including adidas, Akemi Outlet, Elle, GEOX, Superdry, Kappa, Kickers, Lee, Li-Ning, Carlo Rino, Objet, Puma, SaSa, Skechers, Brooks, Sportsclick Outlet, Sun Paradise, Tuff, Under Armour, and more.
2. Malaysian Debut: Japanese Brands Make Their Mark
Bringing a slice of Japan’s retail charm to Kuala Lumpur, LaLaport BBCC now hosts an exclusive line-up of Japanese brands making their Malaysian debut. From premium handcrafted footwear and elevated basics to playful streetwear and minimalist lifestyle décor, each store showcases the distinct sensibility of modern Japanese wear and living, where style, comfort, and creativity meet finesse in everyday design.
Brands that opened in the third and fourth quarter of 2025 included artisanal shoemaker REGAL, Japanese lifestyle wear GLOBAL WORK, natural and feminine Japanese fashion earth music& ecology, and Japanese graphic art fused with wearable street fashion Over Print. When lifestyle and homeware brand 3COINS opens in August, these brands will join a host of other Japanese stores found only at LaLaport BBCC such as 9090, comcoca, and WEGO.
3. Beyond Shopping: A well-rounded mall to shop and travel
Japan’s Arcade Culture Arrives at LaLaport BBCC
Families and gaming enthusiasts can look forward to a brand-new entertainment experience with the opening of Molly Fantasy at LaLaport BBCC. The facility features one of the largest Pokémon Mezastar Stadium installations in Malaysia, where players can enjoy exciting multiplayer Pokémon battles. It is also home to Southeast Asia’s first officially certified Taiko no Tatsujin Dojo, giving fans of the popular rhythm game an authentic space to play and participate. Visitors can also explore one of the most extensive collections of amusement machines in Kuala Lumpur, including a wide selection of arcade games and claw machines carefully curated from Japan.
Step Into the World of Anime, Comics and Gaming
Opening in phases in the coming months, LaLaport BBCC Level 2 will house ACG BASE as it transforms into a new hotspot for anime, comics and gaming (ACG) fans. A dedicated IP zone will take shape as the ultimate destination for pop culture lovers with various IP Concept stores to come lead by the highly anticipated arrival of Japan’s popular Animate store, now with a permanent home in the mall. The experience will be complemented by the upcoming Animate Café, a themed dining spot that brings fan-favourite character to life. ACG enthusiasts can also look forward to a vibrant mix of merchandise stores, IP-themed cafés, and restaurants across the mall, including Doko Koko Goods, Doko Koko Pick Up, Doko Koko Space, Dimension Pop Town, Kadokawa Gempak, NOT ONLY TOY, ORBcafe, Q POCKET, The Pink Room, and Xumi Goods.
4. A Renewed Expansion for a Fresh Shopping Experience
August marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter at LaLaport BBCC, with a wave of retail and cultural additions already transforming the space. And it doesn’t stop there, with more unique experiences on the horizon as the revitalisation continues to unfold throughout 2025.
In conjunction with the mall’s refreshed retail mix, LaLaport BBCC has lined up a variety of exciting activities in the coming months. Shoppers can look forward to rewarding offers and promotions at Mitsui Outlet Park BBCC and newly opened stores. These include the chance to win lucky draw prizes worth up to RM70,000, receive shopping vouchers and take home limited-edition merchandise. They can also enjoy special discounts available for a limited time.
Opened in January 2022, LaLaport BBCC is Southeast Asia’s first Mitsui Fudosan LaLaport, bringing Japanese-inspired retail and lifestyle culture to Kuala Lumpur. Built on the 82,600 sqm development, it features approximately 400 stores, along with thoughtfully designed public spaces such as the Central Rooftop Garden, WoW Plaza, Gourmet Street, and Depachika Marche. From the country’s first Nojima electronics store and Nitori homeware to curated Japanese cafés, Star Child preschool, and premium lifestyle brands like Matcha Eight, LaLaport BBCC continues to evolve as a one-of-a-kind city-centre destination. It is now revitalised and ready for its next chapter.
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1. First-in-Malaysia City-Centre Outlet in Mall
As the pioneer of this new concept in Malaysia, LaLaport BBCC brings outlet shopping into the heart of Kuala Lumpur in a way never experienced before.
No more long drives and out-of-town retail trips. This city-based outlet experience combines premium brands with outlet pricing, all within the comfort of LaLaport BBCC. Designed for urban convenience, Mitsui Outlet Park BBCC offers the best of both worlds, everyday value and everyday access, wrapped in a stylish and seamless retail environment.
Mitsui Outlet Park BBCC offers a notable selection of international sports and athleisure brands, meeting the growing demand for high-quality activewear and performance gear. Shoppers can find a wide range of apparel, footwear and accessories suited for both active pursuits and everyday comfort.
This city-based outlet is also more than just sportswear. With over 30 brands, the outlet presents a well-rounded mix that includes comfortable daily outfits, chic accessories and versatile lifestyle essentials. This thoughtful retail mix enhances the overall shopping experience, offering variety, value and convenience in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.
2. Malaysian Debut: Japanese Brands Make Their Mark
Staying true to its DNA as a Japanese lifestyle destination, LaLaport BBCC ushers in a new wave of first-in-Malaysia brands that blend craftsmanship, culture, and contemporary style. These new arrivals are exclusively available at LaLaport BBCC, reflect Japan’s distinctive design sensibility, attention to quality, and timeless appeal.
Opening in July and August this year, these stores go beyond retail to create immersive brand worlds curated for Malaysia’s growing community of design-conscious and lifestyle-driven shoppers.
REGAL is one of Japan’s leading shoemakers. Each pair is crafted with meticulous craftsmanship, combining exceptional durability with modern comfort. Trusted for generations by business professionals and smart casual dressers across Japan, REGAL shoes embody timeless quality and style. The opening of REGAL’s store at LaLaport BBCC marks its debut in Southeast Asia.
Opened: 11 July 2025
Category: Premium Leather Footwear
Location: G-28b, Ground Floor
GLOBAL WORK is a Japanese casual fashion brand offering comfortable, stylish, and affordable every wear for men, women, and children. The brand is known for blending functional materials with simple, clean designs, appealing to a wide range of customers from young adults to families.
Opened: 25 July 2025
Category:
Smart-Casual Apparel for Men, Women and Kids
Location: G-10, Ground Floor
earth, music & ecology is a beloved women’s apparel brand from Japan. Inspired by nature and simplicity, the brand offers light, soft-toned clothing designed for effortless elegance. With breathable silhouettes and layering-friendly styles, it brings comfort and charm throughout Malaysia’s hot, humid days and into breezy evening outings.
Opened: 26 July 2025
Category: Feminine Casual Wear
Location: G-45, Ground Floor
Known for its artist collaborations and limited-edition graphic tees, Over Print blends Japanese underground art with wearable street fashion. A Gen-Z favourite, the store will introduce Malaysia-first exclusive designs and rotating pop-up features to keep things fresh and collectable.
Opening: 1 August 2025
Category: Japanese Streetwear / Graphic Tees
Location: G-46, Ground Floor
3COINS is a popular lifestyle shop from Japan that adds “a little happiness” to daily life. It offers not only necessities but also a wide variety of playful, well-designed items – from kitchenware, laundry goods, and interior décor to mobile accessories and kids’ products, all at affordable prices that are easy to enjoy. Each piece is thoughtfully crafted to be both stylish and functional, bringing a touch of joy and richness to modern living.
Opening : 16 August 2025
Category: Japanese Lifestyle Goods
Location: LG1-16a, Lower Ground Floor
3. Beyond Shopping: A Well-Rounded Mall to Shop and Travel
Molly Fantasy - Japan’s Arcade Culture Arrives at LaLaport BBCC at Level 4
Molly Fantasy at LaLaport BBCC offers a vibrant and immersive entertainment experience for families and gaming enthusiasts. This exciting new venue is designed as a hub for Japanese entertainment culture, bringing together a wide variety of attractions under one roof.
Among the highlights:
Pokémon Mezastar Stadium
The entertainment centre features one of the largest Pokémon Mezastar Stadium installations in Malaysia, offering an immersive multiplayer gaming experience for fans of all ages.
Taiko no Tatsujin Dojo
Molly Fantasy at LaLaport BBCC is home to Southeast Asia’s first officially certified Taiko no Tatsujin Dojo, where visitors can enjoy authentic rhythm gameplay.
Extensive Amusement Machine Collection
Visitors can explore one of the most extensive collections of amusement machines in Kuala Lumpur featuring a wide variety of arcade games and claw machines curated directly from Japan.
ACG BASE - Malaysia’s Largest Pop-Culture Playground at Level 2
Step into a world where fandom comes to life as LaLaport BBCC introduces the highly anticipated IP Zone this year. Also known as ACG BASE, short for Anime, Comics and Games, this new Level 2 precinct is set to become Malaysia’s most immersive destination for pop culture lovers. Designed as more than just a retail space, the IP Zone invites fans to explore, shop, dine and connect in a setting inspired by their favourite characters and creators. From cult franchises to limited-edition merchandise and themed cafes, it is a lifestyle playground where passion meets experience and a vibrant new home for anime, gaming and all things ACG in the heart of the city. The ACG BASE Zone features a curated lineup of Japan’s most influential brands and fandom platforms, each offering exclusive merchandise, limited-edition collaborations, and interactive retail environments.
Animate (Ground Floor & Level 2) & Animate Café (LG1)
Following the success of its pop-up store at LaLaport BBCC, Japan’s leading anime retailer Animate is opening a permanent outlet in the mall to meet strong fan demand. Known for its wide range of official anime, manga and game merchandise, the new store will offer an even greater selection of authentic collectibles and exclusive items.
Adding to the excitement, the new Animate Café will operate as a takeaway-only beverage counter, offering collaboration drinks inspired by popular anime, manga, games, and VTubers. The menu will rotate regularly allowing fans to enjoy a variety of themed beverages over time.
Dimension Pop Town (Level 2)
Blending casual dining with pop culture, Dimension Pop Town features character-inspired menus, immersive décor and exclusive merchandise. More than just a restaurant, it also serves as a fan event space that is ideal for birthdays, launches or themed campaigns. With collaborations across anime, K-pop and game IPs, every visit offers a vibrant and multi-sensory celebration of fandom.
The Pink Room (Level 2)
The Pink Room offers a dreamy pastel-themed retail space featuring official licensed merchandise from popular brands like TNT Space, Sanrio, Pokémon, Peanuts, and LOL. Designed to appeal to Gen Z, millennials, and female shoppers, it blends fandom culture with lifestyle trends through aesthetic displays, seasonal pop-ups, and immersive experiences.
K+ by kadokawa gempak starz (Level 2)
Bringing Malaysia’s top manga publisher to retail, this destination offers local and Japanese manga, collectibles, stationery, and creative lifestyle goods. It combines editorial heritage with fan-centric events, creating a cultural bridge between publishers and readers.
Doko Koko (Ground Floor, Level 1 & Level 2) - Café, Goods, Pick Up, Space
Doko Koko is Malaysia’s ultimate anime lifestyle destination, offering immersive experiences through a wide range of platforms including its café, official merchandise store, limited-edition drinks, and fan-focused event space.
Xumi Goods (Level 2)
Xumi Good offers genuine fan merchandise from over 30 global IPs, covering both Eastern and Western franchises. With a wide selection of plushies, acrylic stands, and badges, the store caters to collectors and casual shoppers alike. Fast-paced inventory updates ensure every visit brings something new.
ORBcafe (Ground Floor)
ORBcafe is a themed café concept featuring official collaborations with top anime, game, and idol IPs across Asia. Each visit offers an immersive experience through character-inspired menus, exclusive merchandise, and vibrant interior design.
NOT ONLY TOY (Level 1)
NOT ONLY TOY is Malaysia’ first concept store combining retail, exhibitions, and IP collaborations. With over 5,000 licensed merchandise, it offers an immersive space for fans to explore, connect and celebrate their favourite worlds.
Q POCKET (Level 2)
Q POCKET is a vibrant lifestyle store that blends fashion, pop culture, and collectibles. With over 10,000 items and regular product refreshes, it offers a fun, ever-evolving space for trend-savvy youth.
Exclusive Experiences Only at LaLaport BBCC – Limited Merchandise, Special Menus & Unique Events
ACG BASE is offering a wide range of exclusive items, collaborative character visuals, and seasonal content that ACG fans can only find at LaLaport BBCC. Visitors can look forward to a distinctive retail experience, with details on participating tenants and upcoming activities to be announced soon.
4. KL Welcomes a Sleek New Travel Hub
LaLaport Transportation Hub (LTH) - A new travel hub for travellers
LaLaport BBCC now features a new transportation facility, the LaLaport Transportation Hub (LTH), designed to offer comfort, safety, and convenience for travellers. Operating in phases starting mid-August, LTH will launch bus services to Singapore and Thailand, as well as shuttle services to KLIA and Subang Airport, with further service expansion planned in the near future. In addition to seamless transfers to the LRT and Monorail lines, LTH will also launch an on-demand ride-share shuttle service, “LaLaport mobi,” in partnership with Nadi Willer, a company with extensive transportation experience in both Malaysia and Japan. This new service will connect LTH with the Bukit Bintang and Mont Kiara areas.
Operated by ASR, a seasoned transportation hub operator with extensive experience at KLIA2, LTH is managed with a focus on safety, comfort, and efficiency. To elevate the travel experience, LTH was developed in partnership with Semba Corporation, a firm known for its expertise in environmental design. Semba contributed to the terminal’s functional planning and overall design concept, helping to create a welcoming and practical transit space.
Travellers can also enjoy exclusive privileges through LaLaport’s Tourist Privilege programme, which offers attractive discounts and special deals at participating stores throughout the mall.
About Mitsui Fudosan
Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd., (MF) is a publicly traded company with approximately $62 billion (¥9.8 trillion, as of Dec. 2024) in assets, one of Japan's largest real estate companies. MF has pursued mixed-use neighborhood creation that integrates office buildings, retail facilities, logistics, hotels/resorts, and residentials across various areas in Japan. MF’s area of operations is not only in Japan; Mitsui Fudosan Group has been conducting business in major cities in North America, Europe, China, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, Australia, and India. The Group is continuously pursuing the business expansion through driving the evolution of neighborhood creation.
For more information on Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd., please visit
https://www.mitsuifudosan.co.jp/english/
