Klippa Shopping Centre initiates next phase of development, contributing to their aim of being the heart and hub of the Batu Kawan township, located in Aspen Vision City
Klippa Shopping Centre announced further expansions with the commencement of the construction for Decathlon’s northern standalone Flagship and the introduction of the Soccer Experience @ Klippa Batu Kawan, Powered by IKEA, marking yet another milestone for the Ikano Centres meeting destination in North Malaysia.
In 2023, Ikano Centres announced the inclusion of their third Decathlon store into its portfolio following MyTOWN Shopping Centre and Toppen Shopping Centre. The ground-breaking ceremony, held two weeks ago, signified the commencement of construction for Decathlon’s 20,000 sq. ft. store at Klippa Shopping Centre, with Ikano Centres investing RM 20 million in its development. This outlet became Decathlon’s second store in the state of Penang and its inaugural venture on the mainland of North Malaysia.
Arnoud Bakker – Commercial Director at Ikano Centres
Additionally, Klippa is introducing Soccer Experience @ Klippa Batu Kawan, Powered by IKEA, a community-driven initiative developed in collaboration with Soccer Experience. Like Decathlon, this project aims to promote a healthy lifestyle among North Malaysian communities and connect football enthusiasts of all ages. Covering approximately 170,000 sq. ft., the space features two pitches—an 11-aside open airfield and a 7-aside covered field—along with a clubhouse equipped with various facilities. Both Decathlon and Soccer Experience @ Klippa Batu Kawan, Powered by IKEA, align seamlessly with Ikano Centres’ strategy of creating family-friendly destinations focused on wellness.
Arnoud Bakker, Commercial Director of Ikano Centres said “We are thrilled to kick off this phase of our development with the commencement of Decathlon’s construction and the introduction of our latest addition, Soccer Experience @ Klippa Batu Kawan, Powered by IKEA , to our destination. This inclusion diversifies our retail offering, specifically tailoring our offer to cater to the needs of Batu Kawan’s fast-growing community. The ground-breaking ceremony marks the beginning of another chapter in Klippa’s development, contributing to our aim of being the heart and hub of the Batu Kawan township, located in Aspen Vision City– poised to become the first smart city in North Malaysia and one of the most exciting growth areas in Malaysia. Our commitment to expanding our portfolio and Klippa itself is unwavering. We are on a continuous journey of growth, adding new dimensions to our centres to enhance the experience for our community.”
Jiao Li, Chief Executive Officer of Decathlon Malaysia added, “This ground-breaking symbolizes our shared dedication to providing an enriching experience for the Batu Kawan community and beyond. At Decathlon, our purpose is to move people through the wonders of sports. We believe in creating spaces that can bring the pleasure and benefits of sports to as many as possible the local citizens, and our partnership with Klippa exemplifies this commitment. We are truly honoured to contribute to the happiness and health of the growing Batu Kawan community and look forward to becoming an integral part of this community’s journey.”
From left to right: Anthony Thanasegaram – Commercial Manager at Klippa Shopping Centre, Atul Gupta – Head of Business Development of Decathlon Malaysia, Jiao Li – Chief Executive Officer of Decathlon Malaysia, Takeshi Murai – Store Manager at IKEA Batu Kawan, Arnoud Bakker – Commercial Director at Ikano Centres.
The Klippa mixed-use development spans 51 acres, with a Total Gross Build Area (GBA) of 6.5 million square feet and a Total Gross Development Value (GDV) of RM3.5 billion. Future plans include expanding the shopping center by 800,000 square feet, augmenting the existing 660,000 square feet of retail space.
Anticipated to have an RM1 billion Gross Development Value, the retail component is expected to accommodate around 300 additional tenants, enhancing Klippa Shopping Centre’s role as a community hub. Furthermore, residential units are integral to Klippa’s master plan, with 4,000 to 4,500 units slated for development over 6 to 9 years. The mixed-use components’ Gross Development Value is estimated to be between RM2 to RM2.5 billion.
Join Klippa Shopping Centre in celebrating this milestone and stay tuned for more exciting developments. Follow @klippashoppingcentre on Instagram for updates on our expansion into other Southeast Asian countries in 2024, as we continue to bolster our portfolio.
