Malaysian travel retailer, Valiram, and East Malaysian property developer, Jesselton Waterfront Holdings, has opened the Jesselton Duty Free store in the Jesselton Mall in Kota Kinabalu.

 

As reported, Lacoste recently opened a new 80sqm shop in the duty free store, the first in Lacoste’s Malaysia portfolio to be opened in partnership with Valiram.

 

The sea-front mall, which is adjacent to the main tourist ferry terminal, is the first downtown travel retail store in Sabah (or the ‘land below the wind’ as it affectionately known); a state of Malaysia located on the northern portion of Borneo.

 

The Jesselton Duty Free store boasts 37,000sq ft of retail space and will offer beauty products, fashion & accessories, watches and jewellery as well as souvenirs, confectionery and local delicacies.

 

SWISS WATCH GALLERY

Valiram highlights brands such as Michael Kors and Tumi along with watch brands IWC, Omega which will have high profile positions within a multi-brand store Swiss Watch Gallery.

 

Its luxury portfolio includes YSL Beauty, Giorgio Armani Beauty, Whoo, Versace, Hugo Boss, Polo Ralph Lauren and Lacoste.

 

Established in 1935 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Valiram originally specialised in the textiles. Today, Valiram describes itself as ‘Southeast Asia’s and Oceania’s leading fashion, lifestyle and luxury retail specialist’ with presence in Australia, Indonesia, Macau, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

 

Operating more than 350 stores, the group represents international brands across various categories, from fashion and accessories, timepieces and jewellery, perfume and cosmetics to confectionery and dining concepts.

 

FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND

“This collaboration between Valiram, Southeast Asia’s leading luxury goods and 360° retail specialist and Jesselton Waterfront Holdings, East Malaysia’s premier property developer brings to Sabah a new shopping experience which will help reshape the retail landscape in Kota Kinabalu,” says Valiram.

 

“Valiram continues to invest in Sabah and is excited with the opening of our latest venture, the Jesselton Duty Free,” says Sharan Valiram, Executive Director of Valiram.

 

“This exception offering redefines the shopping experience for tourists in Kota Kinabalu. We are indeed privileged to be able to partner Jesselton Waterfront Holdings in developing this first-of-its kind downtown duty-free retail in East Malaysia.

 

“The shopping experience here is set to reshape the retail environment in Sabah.”

 

‘ICONIC SEAFRONT LANDMARK’

Jesselton Duty Free is one part of the Jesselton Residences; a three-block high-end residential condominium complex which is adjacent to the Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal, which has become an iconic seafront landmark in the central business district (CBD) of Kota Kinabalu.

 

“With Kota Kinabalu being a prized destination among international travellers, Valiram together with Jesselton Waterfront Holdings is confident that Jesselton Duty Free will invigorate the retail market and offer tourists a more competitive shopping experience,” adds Valriam.

 

“The elegantly appointed boutiques will offer shoppers a compelling experience and exceptional service – a hallmark of Valiram.”

 

Jesselton Duty Free is located at the Ground Floor, Jesselton Mall, 3 Jalan Haji Saman, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.