Imago Mall officially opened its doors on 28 March to the delight and excited anticipation of Kota Kinabalu's residents and visitors, emerging as the epitome of an all-in-one world-class shopping in the city. The mall has more than 300 retail outlets sprawled over an impressive 800,000 square feet of podium retail space that is tastefully and luxuriously furnished with high style reminiscent of exclusive global shopping destinations.

Nestled in the heart of KK Times Square, the new central business district of Kota Kinabalu, Imago Mall is the one and only non-strata fully-leased shopping mall in the city. It also boasts an alfresco street walk populated by specialty cafes, bars and restaurants overlooking the scenic South China Sea, dotted with islands silhouetted by gorgeous sunsets. This lends to an unmistakably sophisticated ambiance and setting the unique stage for a shoppers' paradise which marries the natural eco-beauty of Kota Kinabalu with its vibrant lifestyle.

The opening of Imago Mall was graced by the presence of the Deputy Chief Minister of Sabah, Yang Berhormat Datuk Raymond Tan Shu Kiah. In his speech, he said, "Sabah is facing rapid economic development with an expected 4.5 to 5% growth in 2015, setting the stage for Kota Kinabalu as an economic powerhouse and this is seen particularly within the retail market. The retail market in Kota Kinabalu is currently ranked at third in Malaysia after Klang Valley and Penang, making its mark as an increasingly popular hotspot for retail. This strong retail environment is a result of increasing household income combined with a booming tourism sector in Kota Kinabalu. Retail trade connects communities and cities across the globe, as evident through Imago Mall bringing in some 33 international brands into Kota Kinabalu for the first time.”

"We envision Imago Mall to be so much more than just a place to indulge in retail therapy, be entertained and to dine; but rather a focal point to connect people and build a community moving up the lifecycle chain of experience and elegance. Imago Mall is a space for inspired living, interaction and cultivation of relationships and refinement, offering fulfillment of whatever your soul craves, hence the tagline we have adopted for the mall" said Yang Berbahagia Dato' Mustapha Buang, Group Managing Director of Asian Pac Holdings Berhad, at the opening of Imago Mall.

Dato' Mustapha continued to explain the tagline for Imago Mall, "Luxury means different things to different people. Luxury could be spending quality time with family and friends, savouring an indulgent meal whilst taking in the breathtaking sunsets of a beautiful coastline. Luxury might be pampering yourself or a loved with that new trinket, thrilling entertainment or deep relaxation after the hustle and bustle of the day. Luxury may be taking home an extravagant keepsake souvenir to remind you of a dream holiday come true. Or perhaps luxury is rewarding yourself with that new outfit or gadget for reaching your aspirations and goals. Whatever your definition of luxury, Imago Mall fulfills it by catering to your every desire.”

Imago Mall offers convenience, fashion, food and beverages, lifestyle and entertainment. Mercato on the Basement Level will feature retail space that integrates essential daily needs, while Couture on the Ground Floor will satisfy the passion for fashion. On the First Floor, Fashionista will merge high street fashion with chic, and the Playground on the Second Floor will be the play area for the young and the young at heart. And finally, Aramaiti on the Alfresco will tantalize the taste buds of any connoisseur. Highly secured parking areas at various levels offer some 2,500 dedicated shopper parking spaces to allow multi-point shopper inflow.

Imago Mall will cater to the residents of the lavish The Loft Residences and senior white-collar executives from Signature Office, highly successful developments within the KK Times Square. Going the extra mile to ensure connectivity and accessibility, Asian Pac has also built the new 6-lane KK Times Square Bridge across Sungai Sembulan that links the mall directly to the city centre. Given its proximity to Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resorts and Spa, Sutera Harbour Magellan, Sutera Harbour Pacific and other hotels, it is positioned to benefit from a large catchment of tourists and business travellers.

Located at one of the most sought-after pieces of prime retail real estate, Imago Mall has been professionally designed to be market-driven, with an exciting trade mix and rich tenant composition to cater to the needs of the most discerning shopper.

The 4-storey mall will be professionally managed to allow complete control over the tenancy mix, facilities and amenities of the Mall. Its unique proposition as a world-class mall has duly attracted the attention of world-class brands, some of which are being introduced for the first time in Kota Kinabalu and in Sabah.