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Kota Kinabalu: Well-known local brand DOJO Nanyang Kopi House officially launched a new outlet in the fast-growing Parklane City in Benoni here. 

The café will bring its signature Nanyang flavors to the local community and, in turn, expand dining options and strengthen the township’s culinary appeal.

Its presence adds diversity to the area’s food and beverage (F&B) landscape and offers Papar residents another high-quality dining destination.

DOJO Nanyang Kopi House Benoni branch Director Khor Boon Theng and operations and training manager Vicee Lo Vui Chee said this to WSG Group Managing Director Datuk Susan Wong Siew Guen.

The outlet is strategically located at a corner lot opposite 10Star Cinemas and Majestic Banquet Hall. The premise features a spacious two-storey layout with both air-conditioned indoor dining and outdoor seating, capable of accommodating up to 120 patrons. 

To ensure excellent service, the branch has hired 50 staff, including over 30 kitchen crew, waiters and waitresses, as well as 20 administrative and management personnel. In line with the brand’s philosophy, DOJO has prioritized hiring locals from Papar, in effort to create job opportunities within the community.

Founded in 2017 in Tawau, DOJO Nanyang Kopi House blends authentic Nanyang-style cuisine with Sabah’s local culture, setting it apart from typical West Malaysian Nanyang eateries.

Since its inception, the brand has expanded across Sabah, including multiple outlets in east coast and Kota Kinabalu, and has gone international with a branch in Tarakan, Indonesia.

“Everything that’s in Kota Kinabalu, you’ll find here too. Benoni Parklane City is poised to thrive,” Khor said. 

He credited Susan for her instrumental role in transforming Papar into a booming township beyond Kota Kinabalu. 

With extensive facilities including shopping malls, hypermarkets, popular F&B chains, banks, cinemas, banquet hall, and upcoming developments like a sports arena and large petrol station, plus the newly opened Pan-Borneo Highway, Benoni Parklane City is set to become a key commercial hub.

Susan praised the DOJO team’s youthful energy and visionary mindset, noting that they bring fresh vitality to the township. 

“DOJO adds more variety to our food scene and delivers top-notch service. We deeply appreciate DOJO’s trust in choosing Benoni Parklane City for one of their key outlets. 

“We will continue to support all investors, help create more jobs for locals, and uplift Papar’s economy,” she added.