World Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kobe City; President and CEO: Nobuteru Suzuki) will open the first Malaysian store of 'usebowl,' a secondhand select shop operated by its group company Tin Pan Alley Co., Ltd., on June 26, 2026 (Fri) at Sungei Wang Plaza, a commercial complex in Kuala Lumpur. This store opening marks a significant first step in the overseas expansion of the 'World Fashion Ecosystem,' a core initiative in the World Group's medium-term management plan. It represents a strategic move to extend Japan's established apparel recycling framework to ASEAN, aiming to build a global circular fashion model. Sungei Wang Plaza, Kuala Lumpur — 'usebowl' ■ Exporting Japan's Secondhand Apparel Along with Its Circulation System The World Group has built a circular system that collects and purchases used garments in Japan, then redirects well-conditioned items to new wearers. These garments are carefully evaluated for quality and design, then re-curated according to regional market demands for optimal reuse. At the Malaysia 'usebowl' stores, these garments will be selected to suit local market preferences and offered in the 'bundle' format—a uniquely Malaysian secondhand clothing style. Bundles offer a diverse mix of secondhand apparel at affordable prices and have recently gained rapid popularity among Malaysian youth. In addition to bundle items, the first store will also carry select premium brands from 'ragtag,' meeting a broader range of local customer needs. ■ Integration with the 'World Fashion Ecosystem' At the core of the World Group's medium-term management plan is the 'World Fashion Ecosystem,' which holistically manages the cycle of clothing—'making, wearing, and recycling.' Domestically, the group has established a circular value chain by integrating resale operations through 'ragtag' and 'usebowl.' This entry into Malaysia extends that domestic ecosystem across borders, scaling it into a global apparel recycling model. The 'cross-border apparel circulation,