<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>BINTULU (March 14): The first regional lifestyle shopping mall in Bintulu, Sarawak will open its doors to shoppers by mid-November 2018.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Dubbed tHe Spring Bintulu, the mall has currently achieved 70% tenancy. Among the key tenants are Parkson, MBO Cinemas and Ta Kiong Supermarket, according to The Spring Management Services (Bintulu) Sdn Bhd in a statement following the unveiling of key tenants recently.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>It expects to open the mall with 90% occupancy come November. The mall is also expected to attract an estimated three million visitors in its first year.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Located at a sea front premium location in the city centre, the RM245 million project offers a total retail space of about 390,000 sq ft, which will be able to accommodate up to 127 retail outlets, featuring international fashion and beauty brands, dining and entertainment options.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Other features of the 2-storey mall include 1,317 parking bays, a sea front esplanade for mall events and a food court that boasts a panoramic view of the South China Sea from the alfresco area.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>The mall is co-owned by Sarawak Land (Kemena Park) Sdn Bhd and Benlong Realty Sdn Bhd.<br />
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BINTULU (March 14): The first regional lifestyle shopping mall in Bintulu, Sarawak will open its doors to shoppers by mid-November 2018.

Dubbed tHe Spring Bintulu, the mall has currently achieved 70% tenancy. Among the key tenants are Parkson, MBO Cinemas and Ta Kiong Supermarket, accor...

First lifestyle mall in Bintulu set to open mid-November

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