Village Grocer has opened a new supermarket at 118 Mall, Merdeka 118, bringing its premium grocery offerings to one of Kuala Lumpur's newest retail destinations, with opening promotions including RM60 worth of shopping vouchers and exclusive reusable shopping bags.
Officially announced on 2 November 2026, the opening marks Village Grocer's 10th new store of the year, extending its retail presence to the base of Merdeka 118, the world's second-tallest building.
Located within the Merdeka 118 precinct, near Stadium Merdeka and Stadium Negara, the supermarket is designed to serve residents, office workers and visitors to the surrounding area.
The outlet combines a selection of Malaysian produce and pantry essentials with imported fruits and vegetables, fresh meat, seafood, organic products and ready-to-eat food options.
To mark its opening, Village Grocer has introduced a series of promotions for shoppers and BITES loyalty members, including RM60 in vouchers for qualifying purchases and a limited-edition foldable shopping bag featuring Malaysian food-inspired designs.
The new outlet also adopts a plastic-free-at-checkout policy, encouraging customers to bring reusable shopping bags.
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| Village Grocer opens its new outlet at 118 Mall, located at the base of Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur, marking the supermarket chain's 10th new store of 2026. Photo: Village Grocer. |
Village Grocer Brings Premium Supermarket Experience to Merdeka 118
The new Village Grocer at 118 Mall is positioned as both a neighbourhood supermarket and a destination for visitors looking to discover Malaysian food products.
Situated within the Merdeka 118 precinct, the store is close to historical landmarks, including Stadium Merdeka, where Malaysia's independence was declared in 1957, and Stadium Negara.
Its location places the supermarket within a development expected to attract a combination of tourists, hotel guests, office professionals and local residents.
For Village Grocer, the opening also represents an opportunity to introduce Malaysian produce and food products to international visitors while maintaining the grocery selection sought by regular customers.
The company has incorporated a dedicated showcase of Malaysian produce, snacks and pantry staples, allowing shoppers to explore locally sourced products alongside familiar daily essentials.
This approach is intended to make the supermarket relevant to both households purchasing groceries and visitors interested in discovering local flavours during their stay in Kuala Lumpur.
Imported Fresh Produce, Seafood, Organic Foods and Malaysian Specialities
Village Grocer's 118 Mall outlet offers a selection of fresh products, imported grocery items and convenient meal options.
Among the store's main offerings are fruits and vegetables imported daily from Australia, the United States, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand, alongside locally sourced produce from Cameron Highlands.
The supermarket also features a fresh meat section offering selected cuts, together with a "catch of the day" seafood section.
For customers interested in imported grocery products, the outlet carries selected Woolworths house-brand products from Australia.
A dedicated organic and health-food section caters to shoppers looking for products suited to different dietary preferences, including vegan, ketogenic and gluten-free lifestyles.
Village Grocer has also introduced deli and grab-and-go selections, providing convenient food options for office workers, residents and visitors who may prefer ready-to-eat meals.
The combination of imported groceries and Malaysian products is intended to offer a broad shopping experience within a single location.
Village Grocer Aims to Showcase Malaysian Flavours to International Visitors
Ivan Tan, Group Executive Director of The Food Purveyor, said the Merdeka 118 location provided an opportunity to create a supermarket that reflects both the surrounding development and Malaysia's food culture.
"This is more than our most iconic store, it is a store built for a landmark. Standing where we do, next to where Malaysia's independence was declared and beneath a tower that represents this nation's ambition today, we felt a responsibility to do more than simply open another outlet. This store represents Malaysia to the world, while still being a supermarket our local shoppers can call their own. It's the same 'Passion to Delight' promise Village Grocer has always stood for, delivered on one of the country's biggest stages."
The statement highlights the company's intention to position the store as more than a conventional grocery outlet, using its location to introduce locally produced food products to a wider audience.
With Merdeka 118 attracting attention as a major Kuala Lumpur landmark, Village Grocer is seeking to serve the daily needs of nearby communities while providing visitors with access to Malaysian and international groceries.
Village Grocer 118 Mall Opening Promotion: RM60 Vouchers With RM100 Spend
To celebrate the opening, Village Grocer has introduced several shopping incentives, with selected promotional activities scheduled between 1 November and 6 December 2026.
One of the main announced offers provides customers with RM60 worth of discount vouchers when they spend RM100 or more in a single receipt.
Each set comprises four cash vouchers, which can only be used at the Village Grocer 118 Mall outlet.
The promotion provides shoppers with vouchers for subsequent purchases, although the announcement does not specify the individual voucher denominations, validity conditions or whether the entire RM60 value can be redeemed in one transaction.
Customers should therefore check the terms printed on the vouchers before using them.
The opening campaign also included a one-day Bumper Bonanza promotion on 1 November 2026, featuring special deals exclusive to the 118 Mall outlet. That particular promotion has already concluded.
Free Village Grocer Foldable Shopping Bag for BITES Members
Village Grocer is also offering a limited-edition foldable shopping bag featuring an iconic Malaysian food-themed pouch for eligible BITES loyalty members.
The opening promotion initially offered the exclusive bag to members who spent RM118 or more in a single receipt on 1 November 2026, limited to 1,000 units while stocks lasted.
A separate redemption campaign is available from 2 November to 31 December 2026, allowing BITES members to receive the bag when spending RM180 or more in a single receipt.
This later promotion is limited to the first 5,000 units, subject to stock availability.
The bag is exclusive to Village Grocer 118 Mall and forms part of the retailer's opening activities.
For customers who are not yet members, BITES membership is free and provides access to the programme's rewards and member-exclusive offers.
How Village Grocer's BITES Loyalty Programme Works
The BITES loyalty programme allows participating shoppers to collect points on eligible purchases and access selected member-only promotions.
According to Village Grocer, members earn one BITES point for every RM2 spent.
The programme also provides access to rewards and special member pricing on selected products.
Customers interested in the exclusive foldable shopping bag redemption must meet the relevant single-receipt spending requirement and applicable membership conditions.
The announcement does not provide the full BITES points redemption structure, so shoppers should refer to the programme's terms for details on using accumulated points and accessing particular rewards.
Village Grocer 118 Mall Introduces Plastic-Free Checkout
In addition to its grocery offerings, the new outlet incorporates a plastic-free-at-checkout policy as part of Village Grocer's sustainability efforts.
The policy encourages shoppers to bring their own reusable bags when purchasing groceries, helping reduce reliance on single-use plastic bags at checkout.
The limited-edition foldable shopping bag offered through the BITES opening campaign also provides customers with a reusable option for future grocery shopping.
Village Grocer has positioned the measure as part of its wider commitment to reducing the environmental impact associated with its retail operations.
Village Grocer 118 Mall Location and Opening Hours
The new supermarket is located at 118 Mall, at the base of Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur, within the precinct surrounding Stadium Merdeka and Stadium Negara.
Village Grocer 118 Mall is open daily from 10.00 am to 10.00 pm.
Customers planning to visit during the opening promotional period can take note of the following confirmed details:
- Store: Village Grocer 118 Mall, Merdeka 118, Kuala Lumpur.
- Opening announcement: 2 November 2026.
- Operating hours: 10.00 am to 10.00 pm daily.
- Shopping vouchers: RM60 worth of vouchers with a minimum single-receipt spend of RM100, subject to promotional conditions.
- BITES shopping bag: Complimentary exclusive foldable bag with an RM180 single-receipt spend from 2 November to 31 December 2026, limited to 5,000 units while stocks last.
- BITES points: One point earned for every RM2 spent on eligible purchases.
The opening at 118 Mall marks Village Grocer's 10th new outlet of 2026, bringing its selection of premium groceries, Malaysian food products and everyday essentials to the Merdeka 118 precinct.
