H World Plans Southeast Asia Expansion With Three New JI Hotels in Malaysia, Cambodia

H World Group Limited is expanding its presence in Southeast Asia by signing agreements to open three new JI Hotels, marking its debut in Malaysia and further growth in Cambodia. The new properties include a 101-room JI Hotel in Kuala Lumpur's Dang Wangi district, set to open in late 2026 in partnership with Saadiq Tri Venture, and two hotels in Phnom Penh: a 130-room hotel in the city center converting an existing building, and a 110-room new-build overlooking the Mekong River, expected to open in mid and late 2026 respectively. This expansion reflects H World's strategy to strengthen its asset-light portfolio and extend the international reach of its flagship brand, leveraging its supply chain, development expertise, and digital capabilities. The company has been actively growing its Southeast Asian footprint, having entered markets like Singapore, Laos, and Cambodia in recent years. The new developments align with increasing midscale and upper-midscale business demand in Phnom Penh and aim to blend oriental aesthetics with local cultural elements. H World's multi-brand operation model and financial health support its continued growth in the region.