Sunway Carnival Mall opened its doors to shoppers in the Northern region at its soft opening recently.
The opening also marks a committed occupancy of 95% and more to come in its official launch targeted in the following months of 2022.
Since the start of the expansion and refurbishment in 2018, Sunway Carnival has doubled its retail space to 1 million square feet, with an anticipated annual visitation and footfall to reach 12
million by year end.
The RM500 million expansion now accommodates a total of 350 shops and an expanded parking area with as many as 3,200 parking bays. With improved access via a dedicated ramp from the highway, shoppers now have more points of entry and egress to the newly upgraded mall.
Home to a host of first stores in Penang mainland and Penang, shoppers can now enjoy an
enhanced experience with large format stores ranging from international, regional and local retail brands including Jaya Grocer, JD Sports, Uniqlo, HaiDiLao, Kaison, the largest 13-screen GSC cinemas in the Northern Region, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Swarovski, Pandora, GUESS, Superdry, Bath & Body Works, Victoria’s Secret, Charles & Keith and many more.
Keeping in line with Sunway’s sustainability commitment, Sunway Carnival is one of the first in
the region to be given a Green Mark Gold Plus rating. This was awarded to the mall due to its
active use of energy saving facilities, parking guidance system and cashless system – which are not only friendly to the environment, but also provide convenience and safety to the shoppers. Art installations featuring recyclable items also decorate the mall’s landscape, highlighting the beauty that previously discarded items can bring.
In place of printed display units is a total of 3,331 square feet of LED surfaces throughout the
mall, which includes a magnificent five-sided LED Screen in the Main Atrium. Currently used to
welcome shoppers into the mall, the five-sided Screen and other LED surfaces can be utilised for other digital mall or tenant assets to catch the shopper’s eye as they walk through the designated areas.
In order to deliver a wholesome experience for all, the mall is equipped with various family-
friendly facilities such as a kid’s toilet, baby room with private nursing rooms for shoppers’
convenience and a children’s play area. The mall also has a calm room, known as the Autsome
Room that comes with facial recognition features for the autism community and their families.
As Malaysia has moved towards the endemic phase this past month, Sunway Malls is optimistic
about the revival of the retail market in Penang.
HC Chan, CEO of Sunway Malls & Theme Parks shared that the soft opening of the expansion was one of the ways Sunway Malls is looking to deliver an elevated offering to meet the needs of lifestyle shoppers today.
“As borders reopen and we return to welcoming shoppers from the community, out of state and
even international visitors, we hope that this new transformation of the mall will provide them
with a sense of excitement, belonging and give them more to discover with us. The retail industry has seen a revival in the past year, and we hope to contribute to them in the best way we know how – by innovating and providing experiential shopping for all,” he said.
Sunway Carnival Mall General Manager Chai Wen Yew shares the same sentiments, adding that the mall will continue to create and curate engaging experiences for shoppers with this expansion.
“From families to trend-setters, we want to create wholesome experiences for our shoppers.
Here at Sunway Carnival Mall, there is something for everyone, and we want to share the vibrancy that they have come to know and love with Sunway. It is our wish that our visitors can relax, have fun and bring home good memories when they choose to step into our malls,” he elaborates.
Upon the opening of this expansion, Sunway Carnival Mall will continue to refurbish the remaining portions of the mall for a more seamless and refreshed look, targeting total completion in Q4, 2024.
Creating vibrant, fresh experiences for all In conjunction with the expansion’s soft opening, Sunway Carnival Mall is organising various activities to liven up the festivities and reward shoppers for choosing to visit the mall.
From now until 17 July, shoppers can head on over to the Main Atrium for Disney’s ‘All Together
for Summer’ event that will see familiar favourites from Disney, Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel
coming together to celebrate with families and fans alike.
To further celebrate the opening, fun activities such as face painting, sand art, kinetic sand and
sweet treats giveaways will be happening on the second floor in front of Mr D.I.Y until 26 June.
During the same period, shoppers who spend RM250 and above in a maximum of two combined receipts on the same day can redeem a personalized tote bag, while stocks last.
From now until 24 July, artisanal pop-up stores featuring items from local vendors will also be
present on the Ground Floor near the Main Atrium. A contemporary art exhibition by Can Can
Public Art will also take place for shoppers to immerse themselves in the works of local artists
whilst in the mall.
