KUALA LUMPUR – Apple’s chief executive Tim Cook has expressed his excitement over the opening of the company’s first store in Malaysia.
Cook posted on X around 10pm Malaysian time last night to share the news, saying: “We’re excited to open our first store in Malaysia, Apple The Exchange TRX! Jom Malaysia!”
The post was accompanied by images of a crowd of Apple enthusiasts eagerly entering the newly opened store.
Responding to Cook, Apple fans shared their excitement on social media.
User @mxkwang posted: “Incredible day!” along with several photos of the opening.
Another user @MariaLe98335236 commented: “Good morning, a beautiful building and a large turnout. Congratulations to the entire Apple staff for making this possible and to the new store, welcome.”
Meanwhile, @Jimmy_Royce_X expressed his appreciation for the impact of the store’s opening.
“Thank you, sir. Apple opened its first direct store in TRX, which not only boosted the consumer market in Malaysia but also eliminated the possibility of refurbished machines passing off as new products. I like Apple direct stores very much,” the user said.
The grand opening attracted around 15,000 visitors, who were keen to celebrate the launch of Malaysia’s first Apple Store.
Some fans even spent the night at the mall to ensure they were among the first to enter.
The new store at The Exchange TRX offers a range of Apple products, including iPhones, iPads, Macs, AirPods, Apple Watches, and various accessories.
With this opening, Apple now has more than 500 stores worldwide. This is the sixth Apple Store in Southeast Asia, joining three in Singapore and two in Thailand.
Machines Sdn Bhd, the largest Apple Premium Reseller in Malaysia with 20 stores, continues to serve as the authorised service provider for Apple products in the country. – June 23, 2024