23 Semarang Officially Opens, Strengthens Digital Payment System

The latest shopping and lifestyle destination, 23 Semarang Shopping Centre, has officially begun operations, partnering with YUKK Payment Gateway as its official digital payment partner to strengthen the transaction ecosystem in the area.

Opened on Saturday (23/5), the shopping centre is managed by PT Indonesian Paradise Property Tbk (Paradise Indonesia) and stands on 65,000 square metres of land within the POJ City (Pearl of Java) mega superblock, located on Jalan Puri Anjasmoro, West Semarang.

Adopting the theme “Semarang Starts Here”, 23 Semarang presents a mixed-use lifestyle retail destination concept that integrates shopping, entertainment, culinary, and community spaces within a single integrated area. More than 200 tenants ranging from culinary and fashion to beauty and household needs are available to serve the public.

Surina, Director and CFO of Paradise Indonesia, stated that 23 Semarang is designed not merely as a shopping centre, but as a public space capable of serving as a gathering and interaction point for the community.

“We present 23 Semarang not just as a shopping centre, but as a lifestyle sanctuary designed to provide a more open, warm, and connected spatial experience, linked to both nature and the community that will continue to grow alongside the people of Semarang,” said Surina.

To complement the culinary experience, 23 Semarang features a food court managed by ID Kitchen Projection with two distinct concepts: Bak&Co for non-halal cuisine and Eateria for halal cuisine.

Tommy, Director of ID Kitchen Projection, explained that this concept was developed alongside Cornerstone Indonesia to blend modern design with legendary culinary offerings.

“The Eateria and Bak&Co concepts come from Mrs Amelia Gozelle, the owner of Cornerstone Indonesia. She wishes to present a food court that merges modern concepts with authentic, legendary foods. We have collaborated to bring these tenants to 23 Semarang,” said Tommy.

He noted that the separation of halal and non-halal areas was implemented to ensure comfort for all visitors. “Muslim visitors need not worry. Everything, from plates, spoons, and forks to the washing processes, has been separated,” he added.

To support smooth transactions across all food court tenants, ID Kitchen Projection has partnered with YUKK Payment Gateway as the official payment partner. Through the QRIS system, visitors can make payments using various digital wallets and mobile banking applications.

Tommy admitted to having long used YUKK’s services across various payment ecosystems he manages. “YUKK is beyond doubt. Payments are accurate, never missed, and communication is easy. The tenants here are already familiar with YUKK and greatly appreciate the service provided,” he said.

Meanwhile, Ngo Agustino, Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer of YUKK Payment Gateway, stated that this collaboration is part of the company’s commitment to supporting transaction digitalisation in the retail and culinary sectors.

“We are proud to be trusted once again by ID Kitchen Projection to support digital transactions at Bak&Co and Eateria in 23 Semarang Shopping Centre. Drawing on our experience in various food courts and shopping centres, we aim to provide a payment system that is easy for visitors to use while supporting operational efficiency for tenants,” said Ngo.

Previously, YUKK Payment Gateway has provided digital payment systems in several major shopping centres and venues, such as Summarecon Mall Serpong, Mall @ Alam Sutera, 23 Paskal, NICE PIK, ICE BSD, and Living World Alam Sutera, as well as supporting various festivals, music concerts, and sporting events across Indonesia. The collaboration at 23 Semarang is expected to further strengthen the digital payment ecosystem and enhance transaction convenience for the public.