9Pickle is Malaysia’s 24-hour unmanned pickleball court brand, operating under the same PANAS Group as Panas Express — and it runs on the same core idea: always open, no staff required.
What 9Pickle Actually Is
9Pickle’s first venue opened at Level 2, Mines 2, with 7 semi-outdoor courts built for training and drills. Its flagship location followed in Setia Alam, right next to Top Glove Tower — 10 semi-outdoor courts and Malaysia’s first pickleball grand court with 500-seat spectator capacity.
The Panas Connection
9Pickle isn’t a separate side project — it shares its marketing, its social accounts, and its leadership with Panas Express, under the direction of founder Vincent Siow. It’s the venue brand that made it possible for Panas Express to title-sponsor Malaysia’s first PPA Tour Asia events, hosting the Panas Malaysia Open 2025, the Panas Malaysia Cup 2025, and the PANAS Kuala Lumpur Open 2026.
Why the Same Playbook Works Twice
Panas Express built its convenience store model around one idea: always open, nobody needed to run it. 9Pickle applies the same model to a sports court — a facility that’s accessible any time, without needing staff on-site. Two different products, one shared operating philosophy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 9Pickle? A 24-hour unmanned pickleball court brand under PANAS Group, the same group behind Panas Express.
Where are 9Pickle’s venues? Mines 2 (7 courts) and Setia Alam, next to Top Glove Tower (10 courts, 500-seat grand court).
What events has 9Pickle hosted? The Panas Malaysia Open 2025, Panas Malaysia Cup 2025, and PANAS Kuala Lumpur Open 2026.
How is 9Pickle connected to Panas Express? Both operate under PANAS Group, led by founder Vincent Siow, and both run on a 24-hour, unmanned operating model.
Source: Ticket2u / 9Pickle official event listings; Venuerific and Courtsite venue pages; 9Pickle official TikTok and Facebook accounts (cross-tagged with @panasexpressmy and Vincent Siow); PPA Tour Asia official tournament pages.
