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TROPICANA GARDENS MALL MARKS TWO MORE MILESTONES - OFFICIAL OPENING OF DON DON DONKI & GSC -

Tropicana Gardens Mall, the retail arm of property developer Tropicana Corporation Berhad is ending the year on a high note! Tropicana is delighted to announce that the popular Japanese chain retailer JONETZ by Don Don Donki has opened its second and largest store in Malaysia at Tropicana Gardens Mall in Tropicana Indah. Shoppers will be pleased to know that the latest Golden Screen Cinema (“GSC”) has come to this neighbourhood mall too.

(from left) Satoshi Machida, President of PPRM (Malaysia); Dion Tan, Group Managing Director of Tropicana; Jared Ethan Ang, Group Executive Director of Tropicana and Sivaneswaran, Senior Store Manager of Jonetz by Don Don Donki and appearance by the DONKI famous mascot, Donpen

“This is a great milestone for us. To be chosen by these two popular brands signalled the level of confidence reputable retailers have in Tropicana Gardens Mall. We are buoyed by these latest developments. The mall opened its doors in the early stages of the pandemic in March 2020. Despite that, our tenancy rate had since doubled from 27% to 56% in November 2021, and is set to achieve 67% by the end of this year,” said Dion Tan, Group Managing Director of Tropicana. 

“DONKI already has a popular fanbase in Malaysia and many are waiting eagerly for the opening of this store at Tropicana Gardens Mall. Spanning 42,243 sq ft across 2 levels, this unique store offers a wide variety of quality Japanese products, Yatai Japanese street food stalls, CosmeDONKI cosmetic corner, and Halal section. Tropicana Gardens Mall is pleased to house the second and largest DONKI store in the country,” Dion summarised.

JONETZ by Don Don Donki (“DONKI”) is operated by Pan Pacific Retail Management (“PPRM”) Malaysia. PPRM is a global Japanese discount retail chain with more than 680 stores spread across the world. 580 stores are located in Japan whilst 90 stores are located throughout Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau, Hawaii, Bangkok, Taiwan, and Malaysia. DONKI carries a wide range of products such as snacks, food, groceries, cosmetics, beauty, household to many more includes house brand known as Jonetsu Kakaku, an exciting range of Japanese products which are reasonably priced. JONETZ means ‘passionate’ in Japanese and it relates to how the products are carefully selected to ensure customers experience authentic Japanese products that are of high quality and are only found in Japan. There are also halal-certified products available for customers to shop with peace of mind.

“Don Don Donki is a Japanese specialty store format which we operate mainly in the Asia-Pacific region. As a group, we have over 680 stores throughout Japan as well as Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, Taiwan, Malaysia, and the United States. This is our second store in Malaysia and the largest Don Don Donki store in the Asia-Pacific region. We hope our customers enjoy our Japanese specialty – from snacks and groceries, a variety of halal-certified Wagyu beef platters to ready-to-eat meals, traditional sweets, and more,” shared Satoshi Machida, President of PPRM (Malaysia) operating company of Jonetz by Don Don Donki. 

Tropicana community and avid cinemagoers can finally return to the big screens and take pleasure in amazing surround sound systems. GSC beckons movie fans with their latest 12-screen cinema at Tropicana Gardens Mall. These cinemas boast a total of 1,717 seats, with 6 special halls featuring a variety of cinema experiences.

(from left) Jared Ethan Ang, Group Executive Director of Tropicana; Tung Yow Kung, General Manager (GSC Movies); Shirley Low Kuan Mei, Chief Marketing Officer of GSC and Alan Yau, Executive Director of Tropicana

“We are excited for GSC to be a part of Tropicana Gardens Mall in bringing enriching cinema experiences to audiences with our wide range of cinematic technologies and offerings. From the immersive MX4D and Onyx Cinema LED with Dolby Atmos to our proprietary premium large format, GSC BIG, our cinema is designed to bring the best and most incredible blockbuster experiences to movie-goers,” said Shirley Low Kuan Mei, Chief Marketing Officer of GSC.

GSC Tropicana Gardens is also the only cinema to now offer fresh, hot oden serving a variety of 10 different ingredients. Cinemagoers can also enjoy pastries like green tea cake, blueberry cheesecake, tiramisu cups, muffins as well as the improved caramel popcorns at GSC Tropicana Gardens.

Tropicana Gardens Mall is surely bouncing back offering a more unique tenant mix. Strategically connected to the Surian MRT station, the seven-storey Tropicana Gardens Mall spans approximately 1 million sq ft and houses over 160 stores, including Village Grocer, H&M, Taco Bell, Sports Direct, Adidas, Puma, BookXcess, Royce, the largest Starbucks Reserve, and the most luxurious Thai Odyssey outlet in the country. Visit www.tropicanagardensmall.com.my to find out the latest openings, promotions, and events.

About Tropicana Corporation Berhad 

Listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad since 1992, Tropicana Corporation Berhad is one of Malaysia’s leading conglomerates with diversified business interests in Property Development & Property Management, Property Investment, Recreation & Resort, and Investment Holding. To discover the world of Tropicana, visit www.tropicanacorp.com.my.

About Tropicana Gardens Mall 

Tropicana Gardens Mall is located in the heart of the bustling community between Kota Damansara and Tropicana Indah. This largest neighbourhood mall serves up to 350,000 visitors a month. Spanning approximately 1 million sq ft, this vibrant shopping centre consists of seven floors and more than 160 stores. Strategically connected to the Surian MRT station, Tropicana Gardens Mall serves a wide yet discerning customer base and features a unique mix of Lifestyle, Dining, and Entertainment brands. Residents live in style and comfort at the luxury serviced apartments of Arnica, Bayberry, Cyperus, Dianthus, and Edelweiss, and enjoy the amenities and facilities below at the mall. This largest neighbourhood mall is also home to the capacious convention centre. Measuring more than 50,000 sq ft with ample facilities to boost, the convention centre can cater up to 300,000 visitors a month. To ensure comfort and convenience for everyone, Tropicana Gardens Mall is equipped with wheelchairfriendly facilities for the handicapped and senior citizens. To discover more, please log on to www.tropicanagardensmall.com.my

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