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  • Biggest Ikea in Malaysia to open in Cheras in November

    Biggest Ikea in Malaysia to open in Cheras in November

    An artist’s impression of the Ikea store in Cheras. – Pic supplied, September 29, 2015.Ikea Cheras is one step closer to opening its doors as they celebrated the completion of the building with a traditional Swedish thanksgiving event, Roof Capping, yesterday.

    Located in Jalan Cochrane, customers will be able to enjoy Ikea’s distinctive brand of Scandinavian design in a much larger space. Spanning 42,000 square metres, Ikea Cheras is 20% bigger than its Mutiara Damansara store.

    Its location near the city centre as well as major highways and the future Cochrane MRT station also makes it very accessible.

    “Come end November 2015, Ikea Cheras will provide more Malaysians with Swedish home furnishings that are well-designed, functional, affordable and good quality,” said Ikea Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand retail director Mike King at the Roof Capping event.

    The Ikea team is currently in the process of fitting interiors, operational setup and staff training in preparation for its opening.

    To support the project, a recent nationwide recruitment exercise was carried out and met with overwhelming response.

    “With the passionate and committed co-workers we have on-board, this new store ensures more Malaysians will get a chance to enjoy the unique Ikea store experience many have come to know and love,” King said.

    Meanwhile, Bernama reported that the Swedish homefurnishing giant plans to expand further and set up operations in Johor and Penang.

    Ikea Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand retail director Mike King says there are plans to open Ikea stores in Penang and Johor. – Pic supplied, September 29, 2015.Ikea Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand retail director Mike King says there are plans to open Ikea stores in Penang and Johor. – Pic supplied, September 29, 2015.King said the company was currently searching for locations to set up the stores in Johor and Penang.

    “We are working on possible sites for the stores in both states. It is likely to be Johor first and then Penang. I would say that the stores will be opened within this decade,” he said.

    Asked if Ikea also planned to open stores in Sabah and Sarawak, King said the company was always looking at expanding its business but has not made any decisions yet.

    With the opening of Ikea Cheras, Ikea would have five stores in Southeast Asia, with two in Malaysia, two in Singapore and one in Thailand. – September 29, 2015.

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  • Ikea Malaysia sets Cheras opening date

    Ikea Malaysia sets Cheras opening date

    Ikea Malaysia says its second store located at Jalan Cochrane, Cheras. is on track to open at the end of November.

    The timing was revealed at the store’s roof capping ceremony, a Swedish tradition to celebrate the end of construction and thank neighbours who helped out in the building phase.

    “Come November, Ikea Cheras will provide more Malaysians with Swedish home furnishings that are well-designed, functional, affordable and good quality,” said Mike King, retail director, Ikea Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.

    “The new Ikea store is part our overall ambition to expand in Southeast Asia. Our entry into Cheras neighbourhood reflects our vision to create a better everyday life for the many people.”

    Ikea Cheras will provide Malaysians with greater convenience and a wide selection of home furnishing inspiration and solutions at incredibly low prices. The store has 41,000 sqm of shopping space, 20 per cent more than the Damansara store. Ikea Cheras is also located a five minute drive from the city centre, accessible from MAJU Expressway and Smart highways, and connects to the Cochrane MRT station (to be completed in 2017).

    As the opening fast approaches, the team is now in the midst of interior fittings, operational setup and co-workers’ training. To support its overall operation, a nationwide recruitment exercise was carried out recently.

    “We had an overwhelming response of which we hired a great mix of over 300 co-workers of various talent and expertise. With the passionate and committed co-workers we have on-board, this new store ensures more Malaysians will get a chance to enjoy the unique Ikea store experience many have come to know and love,” added King.

    Ikea Cheras will be one of the first few retail developments to be ready in the booming township. The new iconic landmark spots the potential in transforming Cheras into a vibrant retail destination, drawing upon the liveliness Ikea brings to Mutiara Damansara with its standalone store since 2003.

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