Ikea Malaysia names Takeshi Murai as retail director; Kuching store set for December opening
Ikea Malaysia has appointed Takeshi Murai as its new country retail director, effective September 1, 2026. Murai's first major task will be overseeing the opening of the Ikea Kuching store in December 2026, which will be the company's first outlet in East Malaysia and its first small-format store.