Apple shows off beautiful Kuala Lumpur store ahead of grand opening on June 22

[Shawn Knight]

TL;DR: Apple has shared a preview of its first ever Apple Store in Malaysia, which is scheduled to open for business on Saturday, June 22. The storefront is located in the Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) business district in Kuala Lumpur and will serve as the region's first flagship Apple Store.

Apple The Exchange TRX will employ more than 160 Apple specialists and showcase the latest Cupertino has to offer including the full iPhone 15 lineup, new MacBook Airs with M3 processor, and the latest generation iPad models like the redesigned iPad Air and the super thin iPad Pro with M4 silicon.

The architectural work is Apple at its finest. Inside, visitors will find a sculptured quartz and glass staircase that connects each of the store's three levels.

The three-dimensional layered roof utilizes horizontal glass panels and metal shading blades to minimize the Sun's harsh rays, while a circular window at the top of the structure lets in some natural light. There is even an artificial light feature to pick up the slack when the weather does not cooperate.

The center layer is actually a floating deck where the company will host free in-store sessions through its Today at Apple program that are designed to help customers get the most out of their devices. To celebrate the grand opening, Apple will be hosting sessions from June 22 through July 6, featuring leading local creators such as Jason smashpop and Adam Lobo.

Other premium materials visitors will encounter while visiting the new flagship include natural stone walls, polished stainless-steel columns, a timber ceiling, and light terrazzo floors. Environmentally conscious shoppers will no doubt appreciate the fact the store runs on 100 percent renewable energy and is carbon neutral.

Apple The Exchange TRX opens for business on Saturday, June 22, at 10 a.m. local time. Will CEO Tim Cook an appearance? Apple has not said, but don't be surprised if he shows up as it would not be the first time he has helped with a grand opening.

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Apple shows off beautiful Kuala Lumpur store ahead of grand opening on June 22

 

[VitalyT]

A 3-floor tent, surrounded by skyscrapers on all sides, looks very wasteful.

 

[Adhmuz]

A 3-floor tent, surrounded by skyscrapers on all sides, looks very wasteful.

Wasteful, this is the Apple way, buy new iPhone every release, this is the Apple way, designed obsolescence, this is the Apple way.

 

[NumberNine]

I've been told they also make computers on occasion.

 

[kiwigraeme]

A 3-floor tent, surrounded by skyscrapers on all sides, looks very wasteful.

one iGenius equals 10 normal grunts , so less space needed
iPhones so slim , no charger included, so need less space

White light open airy spaces is not a cult sign , please believe me or spiritual mumbo jumbo
But please leave your negative energy at the portal, open your mind your 7 chakras and pockets

To consul the oracle ( aka igenius) as to why you are using your shiny wrong, please make an appointment

 

[manowar51]

Wasteful, this is the Apple way, buy new iPhone every release, this is the Apple way, designed obsolescence, this is the Apple way.

Its every phone manufacturers way. At least Apple support their phones for far longer than anyone else does.

 

[StupidPeopleSuk]

A cool design no doubt, but all it REALLY means is that the next several iPhones will be drastically more $$, as if they didn't cost too much already...