As an official partner, WORLD MODE HOLDINGS provides services including human resources services to tenants.

WORLD MODE HOLDINGS Co., Ltd. (WMH / Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Shinsuke Kafuku) was entrusted with human resources services and other services as an official partner with the opening of SEIBU Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur, inside the Exchange TRX) on November 29th. WMH supports the business of SEIBU and its tenants who aim to provide high-quality Japanese services in Malaysia. Utilizing the experience and know-how of the WMH Group, which has been involved in the overseas expansion of various retail companies.

[Supporting SEIBU’s first expansion into Malaysia]

Exchange TRX is a large complex consisting of residences, hotels, offices, commercial facilities, etc. that is being developed in Tun Razak Exchange (TRX), an international financial district in the center of Kuala Lumpur. Once completed, it is expected to create a living and working community of 45,000 people.

The four-story commercial space opened on November 29, 2023, occupying approximately 120,770 square meters. SEIBU opened its first store in Malaysia as its anchor tenant. The department store, which occupies approximately 23,000 square meters over four floors, has a variety of stores, including a food hall that introduces the Japanese "department underground" concept, luxury brands, Japanese fashion brands, and coffee shops, including first-time stores.

To support the opening of SEIBU, which is expected to offer Made in Japan products and hospitality, in Malaysia, WMH's Malaysian base, WORLD MODE MALAYSIA (hereinafter WM MALAYSIA), has been entrusted with tasks such as human resources recruitment and training.

SEIBU Malaysia

Address：Persiaran TRX, Tun Razak Exchange, 55188 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Web site：https://seibu.com.my/

In order to provide high-quality Japanese hospitality, the most important task is to acquire and develop human resources with these skills. WM MALAYSIA utilizes its experience and knowledge in supporting the expansion of Japanese companies in Malaysia, as well as the know-how of the WMH Group, which has been involved in industry human resources services for many years, in recruiting and training sales staff. Even after opening, we will continue to improve the skills of our staff and support the business growth of SEIBU Malaysia and tenant brands.

WORLD MODE MALAYSIA General Manager Yenz Ho

In the year since establishing our presence in Malaysia, WMH has successfully facilitated numerous client companies in expanding into Japan. Drawing from this extensive experience, we are eager to assist SEIBU and its tenants in delivering exceptional customer experiences to the Malaysian market.

We remain committed to supporting local companies in crucial areas such as talent acquisition, training, and store management. Furthermore, we will continue to strive towards fostering the expansion of Japanese businesses into Malaysia, while actively contributing to local economic growth

[Overseas Business Development Support of WMH]　https://worldmode.com/jp/global/

WMH offers drive solutions to assist clients primarily in the fashion and beauty sectors with their domestic and international business development endeavours. In April 2023, WMH established its presence in Singapore as WMH ASIA PACIFIC, amalgamating its operations in five overseas countries including Singapore, Australia, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Vietnam. This consolidation has empowered WMH to harness the deep market insights and expertise of professionals in each region, enabling the provision of comprehensive integrated solutions.

WMH delivers comprehensive assistance for overseas expansion, encompassing market entry, import agency, and brand business management. Moreover, by collaborating with local branches, WMH effectively tackles various challenges encountered in expanding overseas, such as language and business customs. As a trusted long-term partner, WMH alleviates the concerns of clients contemplating expansion into foreign markets, thereby providing unwavering support for Japanese companies seeking growth in the rapidly burgeoning APAC region.

INQUIRIES ABOUT WMH ASIA PACIFIC:

WMH, International Business Department       https://global.wmh.co.jp/contact

About WORLD MODE HOLDINGS CO., Ltd. (WMH) 　https://worldmode.com/jp/

WORLD MODE HOLDINGS  is a one-stop consultancy in the fashion and beauty industry. There are seven companies under WMH Group’s wide-ranging consultancy expertise, namely iDA, BRUSH, Four Ambition, AIAD, AIAD LAB, Visual Merchandising Studio and Futaba Tsushinsha, and overseas bases in 5 countries (Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Taiwan, Vietnam). Each specializes in different service streams, including recruitment, training, store operations, digital marketing, e-commerce, CRM, retail technology and visual merchandising.