Sunway Square Mall Officially Opens, Strengthening Sunway City Kuala Lumpur as a Major Lifestyle and Retail Destination
Sunway City Kuala Lumpur has marked another milestone in its evolution as one of Malaysia’s most successful integrated urban townships with the opening of Sunway Square Mall, the newest retail addition under the Sunway Malls portfolio. Officially launched on Friday, the four-storey mall introduces an additional 320,000 sq ft of retail space, further enriching the township’s ecosystem of education, hospitality, healthcare, commercial and lifestyle offerings.
Sunway Square Mall’s debut adds significant momentum to Sunway City KL’s positioning as a benchmark for modern, sustainable master-planned townships—one that continues to attract residents, students, businesses and investors. As one of Klang Valley’s most vibrant urban centres, its growth provides crucial signals for the wider KL property market, particularly in the context of mixed-use developments, lifestyle destinations and transit-connected communities.
Sunway Square Mall Achieves 100% Leasing, Reflecting Strong Retail Demand
At launch, Sunway Square Mall reported a 100% leasing rate, with 95% of tenants fully operational—a noteworthy feat in Malaysia’s competitive retail landscape. The mall houses 130 shops and is supported by 3,000 integrated parking bays, making it highly accessible to both daily commuters and weekend visitors.
Key anchor tenants include:
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Village Grocer
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BUMP Bouldering
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The Library by BookXcess
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TGV Cinemas
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KKV
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COUNT
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Tutu Toe Dance Academy
The tenant mix reflects Sunway Malls’ strong commitment to curating lifestyle, entertainment and experience-driven retail—elements that continue to shape consumer behaviour in the post-pandemic era.
A Strategic Focus on F&B and Experiential Retail
During the opening ceremony, Sunway Malls CEO HC Chan highlighted a key insight driving the mall’s design: F&B demand remains exceptionally resilient, even after the shifts caused by the pandemic. Across Sunway’s portfolio, food-related tenants have consistently outperformed expectations, leading the team to allocate:
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54% of lots
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36% of net lettable area
to F&B businesses—well above the national mall average. This positions Sunway Square Mall as a culinary-centric destination and underscores a shift towards dining as a core driver of footfall and retention.
With entertainment and leisure also integrated into the mall’s design ethos, Sunway aims to create a more immersive and community-oriented retail environment.
Part of the RM1.8 Billion Sunway Square Mixed-Use Development
Sunway Square Mall is only one component of the broader RM1.8 billion Sunway Square mixed-use development, spanning 2.3 million sq ft within Sunway City KL. The development includes:
1. Sunway Square Corporate Towers
A pair of Grade A office towers offering a combined one million sq ft of commercial space:
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Tower 1: 21 office floors
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Tower 2: 23 office floors
Both towers boast LEED Gold and GreenRE Platinum certifications, further cementing Sunway’s leadership in sustainable and energy-efficient developments.
2. Sunway University Extension (700,000 sq ft)
Expanding the prestigious university’s footprint, the new extension can accommodate more than 8,000 students. It will house:
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The School of Arts
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The School of Business
This enhances Sunway City’s reputation as a knowledge hub and boosts long-term residential and rental demand.
3. Jeffrey Cheah Performing Arts Centre
Designed to accommodate up to 1,200 people, this world-class performing arts venue features both proscenium and experimental theatres, positioning Sunway City KL as a cultural and creative arts destination.
Together, these elements reinforce Sunway Square’s role as a key node of urban activity, merging retail, education, commercial and cultural experiences within a highly walkable district.
Sunway Malls: Expanding a National Retail Powerhouse
With the opening of Sunway Square Mall, Sunway Malls now operates 11 malls nationwide, including:
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Sunway Pyramid
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Sunway Velocity
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Sunway Carnival
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Sunway Putra
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Sunway Big Box
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Sunway 163
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Sunway Kluang
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Sunway Giza
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Sunway Wangsawalk
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Sunway Citrine
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Sunway Square
Chan shared that over one million sq ft of retail space across its malls is refreshed annually—equivalent to the size of Sunway Velocity Mall—reflecting strong tenant demand and the group’s commitment to maintaining world-class retail environments.
Upcoming projects in the pipeline include:
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Sunway Ipoh (4Q2027)
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Sunway Pier in Port Klang (1Q2028)
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Sunway Seremban Sentral (2028)
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Sunway RTS in Johor Bahru (2029)
The group targets 15 malls in the near future, strategically expanding into key growth markets across Malaysia.
Impact on KL and Selangor Property Markets
Sunway Square strengthens Sunway City KL’s positioning as one of Greater KL’s most mature and complete integrated developments—a key factor driving property demand and long-term value appreciation.
Key market impacts include:
1. Enhanced live-work-play ecosystem
The new mall and surrounding facilities enhance convenience for residents, increasing the area’s attractiveness for families, students and expatriates.
2. Stronger rental demand from students and workers
With over 8,000 students expected at Sunway University’s extension and growing corporate presence in the Sunway Square Corporate Towers, rental properties in Sunway City KL and nearby Bandar Sunway will likely see rising demand.
3. Greater appeal to investors seeking integrated urban townships
Sunway City KL remains a benchmark for holistic township planning, a model increasingly sought by both local and foreign investors.
4. Strengthened positioning within the KL property market
Although located in Selangor, Sunway City KL is tightly connected to Kuala Lumpur’s urban fabric, making it a strategic, high-growth catchment that complements KL’s major commercial corridors.
Conclusion: Sunway Square Mall Signals Another Leap in Sunway City KL’s Growth
The opening of Sunway Square Mall marks a significant milestone not only for Sunway Malls but for the broader evolution of Sunway City Kuala Lumpur. As retail, education, corporate offices and arts facilities come together within one integrated district, Sunway continues to elevate the standard of urban living and investment potential in Greater KL.
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