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Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
MR D.I.Y.: More than just a neighbourhood hardware store
KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 — Whether you are a talented Mr or Ms Fix-It around the house or just someone who does the odd maintenance chores now and then, MR D.I.Y. — everyone's go-to hardware store — has been a part of your life for the past 20 years. Yes, MR D.I.Y. is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Since opening its very first store on Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman in 2005, MR D.I.Y. now has 1,400 stores nationwide. What's more, it is not just a Malaysian household name... it is also an international one with 5,000 outlets across 14 countries. With a wide product variety across categories — at affordable prices, MR D.I. Y. will continue to support the communities it serves. MR D.I.Y. also impacts the community with its CSR initiatives that include education, disaster relief and outreach. With its expanding footprint, MR D.I.Y. also creates jobs for thousands of people here and abroad. Here are some must-haves from MR D.I.Y. that are really worth grabbing — from our POV: 1. Batteries 2. Anti-rust spray 3. Food containers 4. Garbage bags 5. Light bulbs 6. Fluorescent tubes 7. Mineral water 8. Door knobs 9. Spray paint 10. Clothes hangers 11. Super glue 12. Cling wrap 13. Wrapping paper 14. Electrical products like shavers, rice cookers, etc 15. Snacks 16. Local branded products 17. RM2/RM2.20/RM2.40 products 18. Official merchandise 19. Local Brand/Colour Series products 20. MR D.I.Y. recycle bag
CNA
16-07-2025
- Business
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - SG60 Special (Ep 1): Ho Kwon Ping expects next generation of Banyan Group leaders to do more than maintain the status quo
As part of a special mini-series leading up to SG60, Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with CEOs at the helm of local brands that the country is proud edition, they spoke with Mr Ho Kwon Ping, Founder and Executive Chairman of Banyan Group. Since being founded in 1994, the locally-established hospitality business now manages over ninety hotels and resorts, nearly 100 spas, nearly 70 galleries, and 3 integrated resorts in 22 countries.
South China Morning Post
29-06-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Foreign ice cream is no longer cool in China. Here's why that matters
For years, Feng Hui, an operations manager living in Guangzhou, made a tradition of taking her daughter Claire to celebrate her birthday at a Haagen-Dazs store near her home. Advertisement But this month, the 14-year-old had other ideas: she told her mother she wanted to spend her birthday at a popular local tea bar with her friends. 'Chinese teenagers now prefer domestic brands – they look great, and new products are coming out every month that tempt them to take selfies and post on social media,' Feng said. The birthday cake also got a makeover. Instead of a Haagen-Dazs ice cream cake – which used to be a byword in China for luxury and sophistication – Claire chose a custom-made cake from a local bakery featuring her favourite video game character. In her eyes, Haagen-Dazs is simply 'not cool' – a sentiment that is becoming common among young Chinese, reflecting broader shifts in the country's consumer landscape. Advertisement
CNA
18-06-2025
- Business
- CNA
Enterprise Singapore providing support for retailers with experiential concepts
More retailers are looking to experiential concepts to boost their sales and customer satisfaction. Enterprise Singapore has engaged over 20 firms in the past two years, supporting five of them on ideas, such as interactive dining and tech-powered stores. Enterprise SG has also launched the Retail Maverick Challenge with CapitaLand Investments, which will see local brands showcasing their creative solutions to elevate the consumer experience. Winning entries will get access to retail space in one of CapitaLand's malls for up to a year. They will also receive monetary support from Enterprise SG. Caitlin Ng reports.
CNA
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - New Bahru's ECA Field Trip: collaborations, eats and more!
CNA938 Rewind Play In 'Destination Anywhere', Melanie Oliveiro finds out where Singaporeans can go to attend a series of design-led fairs featuring local & regional brands. Tania Chan, partner & Chief Marketing Officer of hospitality company Lo & Behold Group will talk about lifestyle destination New Bahru's Extra Curious Activities (ECA) that will bring together local creatives in unexpected ways for visitors to enjoy. Happening from 6 - 8 June, 'ECA: Field Trip' will feature over 30 clubs, societies and lifestyle brands under one roof. Shermien Koh, founder of East Coast Commune will talk about how the café is collaborating with Cruddy, a creative design unit, on a picnic-style booth featuring exclusive merch and a new kids activity book. CNA938 Rewind - Paw-ssibly the Future: The Dog Grocer's Sustainable Take on Pet Nutrition In 'Made in SG', Melanie Oliveiro speaks with the founder of The Dog Grocer, a Singapore pet food manufacturer that's also touted as the country's first sustainable pet food store. Founder Soo Ming Hui, together with marketing manager Nicole Chong, will recall what jumpstarted the brand's creation, how they strive to produce optimal nutritious pet food in their AVS-licensed kitchen, how sustainable the brand is, and the different eats popular with furkids: from freeze-dried treats to marinated jerkies. 33 mins CNA938 Rewind - New Bahru's ECA Field Trip: collaborations, eats and more! In 'Destination Anywhere', Melanie Oliveiro finds out where Singaporeans can go to attend a series of design-led fairs featuring local & regional brands. Tania Chan, partner & Chief Marketing Officer of hospitality company Lo & Behold Group will talk about lifestyle destination New Bahru's Extra Curious Activities (ECA) that will bring together local creatives in unexpected ways for visitors to enjoy. Happening from 6 - 8 June, 'ECA: Field Trip' will feature over 30 clubs, societies and lifestyle brands under one roof. Shermien Koh, founder of East Coast Commune will talk about how the café is collaborating with Cruddy, a creative design unit, on a picnic-style booth featuring exclusive merch and a new kids activity book. 16 mins CNA938 Rewind - Miguel Covarrubias: A Mexican Artist's Fascination with the Pacific – an NLB Exhibition In 'Culture Club', Melanie Oliveiro finds out more about the ongoing exhibition, 'Miguel Covarrubias: A Mexican Artist's Fascination with the Pacific', held at the National Library Building at Victoria Street. It features the works of the late Mexican artist & ethnographer Miguel Covarrubias whose visits to Bali during the early 1930s ignited his fascination with the histories and cultures of the Pacific. His Excellency Agustín García-López Loaeza, Ambassador of Mexico to Singapore and Chung Sang Hong, Deputy Director, National Library (Exhibitions) will talk about the themes and messages behind some of the 23 paintings and photographs, and what Covarrubias' signature style was like. 32 mins
