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Recent spot openings bring fitness, retail, collectibles and city living into focu
Lava Hot Yoga & Pilates Damansara Uptown, Petaling Jaya
Japanese hot yoga and fitness brand Lava International Co Ltd has launched its second Malaysian studio spot in Damansara Uptown, Petaling Jaya, following the debut of its first studio in Mont Kiara last year. The Damansara Uptown outlet marks Lava’s first all-hot concept studio model, combining hot yoga and hot reformer pilates within a controlled heated environment. At the heart of Lava’s hot yoga studio is the proprietary Woodstone Studio, a concept developed by Lava that combines advanced heating technology with natural materials to create a deeply restorative environment. The studio uses Japanese hinoki wood, aged over 80 years and known for its calming qualities, layered over selected stones to create a balanced environment that supports physical performance and relaxation.
Typo, IOI City Mall Putrajaya
Typo has launched a new lifestyle spot and its world-first concept store at IOI City Mall, introducing a redesigned retail space that expands on its creative identity with a more open and immersive layout. fThe store blends core stationery with a wider lifestyle range including gifting, travel and everyday essentials, presented as a “creative playground” built around exploration and self-expression. Marking a new phase for the brand under the Cotton On Group, the Malaysia debut highlights its evolving product quality and retail experience, with the local market selected for its strong engagement and creative community.
The Gundam Base Malaysia, Fahrenheit88 Kuala Lumpur
The country’s first official Gundam flagship store has opened at Fahrenheit88, bringing Bandai Namco’s global retail concept to Malaysia through Litt Tak. Positioned as a dedicated hub for Gundam and Gunpla, the space features exclusive model kits, limited-edition collectibles, immersive displays and a hands-on workshop area for model building. Anchored by a 1.8m RX-78-2 Gundam statue at the entrance, the store also includes interactive elements such as a themed photo booth and daily workshops, designed to serve collectors and newcomers while building a local community around the franchise.
Divine KLCC sales gallery, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Kuala Lumpur
Chin Hin Group has opened its sales gallery for Divine KLCC, a premium serviced apartment designed for a new generation seeking balance, individuality and a connection to the outdoors. The 84-storey development is located along Jalan Saloma, just 400m from the iconic Petronas Twin Towers. The project features 1,033 residential units with layouts ranging from 1+1 to 3+1 bedrooms. Designed as a lifestyle-focused urban address, the development includes sky-high facilities, concierge services by Maple Hospitality Group and a proposed 360° rooftop bar with panoramic city views, alongside interiors aimed at balancing functionality with refined design.
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