Hextar World at Empire City opened its doors to Malaysians on Saturday, 29 November 2025, with a celebration full of energy, colour, and community spirit. Touted as the Pulse of Damansara, this new lifestyle destination invited visitors to explore, discover, and experience a space designed for culture, creativity, and connection.
At the heart of the opening was the unveiling of High Street, Hextar World’s enclosed lifestyle promenade. Brought to life with music, movement, and vibrant performances, visitors experienced the promenade for the first time as it buzzed with activity.
A Destination Built for Community
“Hextar World represents an important step in how we reimagine spaces for people,” said Dato Eddie Ong, Group CEO of Hextar Group. “We are creating a destination that feels alive and connected, where culture, creativity, and community can grow together. Today’s celebration is only the beginning. As we move toward our next milestone in 2026, our commitment is to build a place that inspires connection, supports families, and offers something new with every visit.”
Culture, Music, and Movement at High Street
Visitors were treated to a curated line-up of cultural and contemporary performances, including:
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Fusion and contemporary dance showcases
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Acrobatic circus presentations
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Live instrumental sets featuring violin and percussion
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Festive character appearances, including a Santa mascot dance show
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Drum collectives, bubble shows, and LED showcases by Psycusix and Luminatrix
The day concluded with a Malaysia Multicultural Unity Dance, celebrating Malay, Chinese, Indian, Sabah, and Sarawak traditions, led by Guinness World Records holder Lawrence Suari Mutu. These performances activated High Street throughout the day and will continue every weekend in December as part of Hextar World’s festive programming.
A highlight of the celebration was the High Street Parade, bringing together dancers, musicians, circus performers, and roving talents in a showcase of creativity, diversity, and community spirit.
Hextar World: More Than Just a Mall
Spanning 1.8 million square feet, Hextar World features six major themed zones and over 600 brands, making it one of the most exciting additions to Petaling Jaya. Key attractions include:
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Malaysia's Largest Indoor Water Park
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Malaysia’s Biggest Indoor Playground
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Malaysia's Largest Indoor Ski Training Facility
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An Olympic-sized Ice Skating Stadium
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10Star Cinemas Flagship Outlet
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Malaysia’s First Professional Ballet Company
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Pickleball Courts and more
Even before all the shops opened, the launch event kept visitors entertained with mini petting zoos, buskers, performances, and lion dances, creating a lively atmosphere from the moment guests arrived.
Dato Eddie Ong shared his vision, “Over the past few months, we have curated a unique list of pioneer tenants to bring vibrancy to every corner of this place and turn Hextar World into a living, breathing community. This is the start of a bold new chapter in community-focused commercial development, welcoming Malaysians into a lifestyle hub like no other.”
Hextar World is set to become a catalyst for urban revitalisation in Damansara, supporting job creation, SME growth, and Malaysia’s appeal as a family-friendly tourism destination. With so much more still on the way, this is only the beginning, and we can’t wait to visit again.
