tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6524764825563811482024-02-21T03:37:55.153+08:00ecInsider News#1 Malaysia eCommerce & eWallet news and resources (previously known as eCommerceMILO)CK Wonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746472103761370252noreply@blogger.comBlogger205125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652476482556381148.post-12846992207737738542020-12-14T12:38:00.000+08:002020-12-14T12:38:06.328+08:00Shopee 12.12 Birthday Sale: 12 million items sold within first 24 minutes<p>Shopee wraps up the year-end shopping season with a record-breaking 12.12 Birthday Sale in Malaysia. Shopping activities were high across the country, with over 875,000 items sold in Selangor in the first hour of 12 December. One Malaysian even single-handedly made 180 orders in the morning of 12 December.<br /><br />Ian Ho, Shopee's Regional Managing Director said, "Being able to record another groundbreaking 12.12 Birthday Sale and coming a long way the past five years is extremely humbling for all of us at Shopee. This year especially as 2020 has presented us with a whirlwind of experiences. Given the unprecedented circumstances, we wanted to ensure that our fifth birthday would be a special day not just for Shopee but more so, for the people we serve."<br /><br />Earlier this month, Shopee announced efforts to drive traffic from its platform into footfall at offline retailers' physical stores. Hundreds of thousands of Malaysians took advantage of the attractive F&B deals offered on Shopee where discounts went up to 98% on various food, beverages, set meals and more. Businesses like FamilyMart went on to record a sellout of close to 80,000 vouchers on various deals throughout the duration of the campaign from 1 December to 12 December; effectively driving tens of thousands of new and returning customers to their outlets. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-qjs1VmOBB5leeh10H3RJkhx-KqvTkspLvryZMfLCAQxZczhqfTLaRkBLyOITqfnB1ztNd86tqrf6qzGeV3RhYquVaYNxLTd3ReTBpy6Kx-RiNlFo82mGXOtpX1EoJPlGeE_SK10I6HTT/s1200/shopee-12-12-2020-infographic.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Shopee 12.12 Birthday Sale Infographic" border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-qjs1VmOBB5leeh10H3RJkhx-KqvTkspLvryZMfLCAQxZczhqfTLaRkBLyOITqfnB1ztNd86tqrf6qzGeV3RhYquVaYNxLTd3ReTBpy6Kx-RiNlFo82mGXOtpX1EoJPlGeE_SK10I6HTT/s16000/shopee-12-12-2020-infographic.jpg" title="Shopee 12.12 Birthday Sale Infographic" /></a><br /><br />Further, Shopee treated more than 50,000 Malaysians with the famous FamilyMart Basque Burnt Cheesecake Sofuto Sundae through the Shopee Farm game as part of its birthday celebration and in support of its offline partner. <br /><br />Home & Living, Groceries, Health & Beauty, and Mobile & Accessories emerged as some of the best-selling product categories as Malaysians took this chance to fulfil all their essential and entertainment needs. <br /> </p><p><b>Home & Living</b>: Consumers, especially those aged 35 - 49, purchased tools to revitalise their homes in preparation for the upcoming festivities, as seen with the 1.2 million home improvement and decor items sold on 12 December. Popular items include 3D self-adhesive wallpaper for rooms, kitchen and toilet, hotel-grade pillows, foam mats, vinyl flooring and recessed lighting - all handy DIY materials for a simple makeover. <br /></p><p><b>Back-to-school</b>: Despite uncertainties of the school term, parents stocked up on back-to-school items in preparation for the new year. Over 670,000 stationery items were sold on Shopee, while more than 200,000 school uniforms, bags, shoes, pencil cases and more were sold in total on 12 December.</p><p><b>Groceries</b>: As stay-home efforts continue, people were seen to be stocking up on essentials, especially food items. MILO continues to be Malaysians' favourite chocolate malt beverage with 120 packs sold per minute in the morning of 12 December. Malaysians' snacking habit which the e-commerce platform observed during its 11.11 Big Sale also continued on this 12.12 Birthday Sale with more than half a million snacks purchased once again. Meanwhile, laundry detergents also recorded a strong demand on the platform, and these items were mostly purchased by users aged over 50. </p><p><b>Health & Beauty</b>: Skincare and cosmetics were a big priority as people geared up for the festive season and the new year. Over 628,000 skincare items flew off the virtual shelves on 12 December, with facial masks and lipsticks being the most popular among users aged 34 and below. </p><p><b>Electronics and entertainment</b>: Malaysians took advantage of the sale to upgrade their home appliances, gadgets, and buy new game consoles. It was also noted that 8 out of the top 10 performing Malaysian SMEs were electronics retailers who clocked in an average sales of over RM800,000 each. Meanwhile, Shopee Mall brands saw a surge in sales, with realme recording RM2 million in sales on its realme 6 series within the first hour of the 12.12 sale. </p><p><b>Lifestyle</b>: Lifestyle athletic brand adidas who joined the platform only in September 2020 witnessed some 300,000 visits to its official store on 12 December. The visits translated into strong single-day sales especially on its sneakers, t-shirts and football jerseys. <br /><br />Meanwhile, on a regional level across seven markets in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, Shopee recorded a sellout of 12 million items in the first 24 minutes of 12 December. At its peak, 1 million items were bought in a single minute as users chose from a selection of over 2 billion products. Consumers also spent more time on Shopee's in-app games and features, which offered greater rewards and value: </p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>450 million views were recorded on Shopee Live across the entire 12.12</li><li>Shopee's in-app games were played a record of 2.7 billion times</li><li>Two of Shopee's newest games, Shopee Bubble and Shopee Candy were a big hit, with a total of 28 million hours played<br /></li></ul><p>The surge in shopping activity was also met with increasing adoption of digital payments. In particular, users enjoyed the convenience of Shopee's integrated mobile wallet ShopeePay, with orders paid via the mobile wallet surging 18 times from an average day.<br /><br />Ho concluded, "E-commerce is truly proving to become an increasingly important part in our lives and we are glad to be on the forefront of this change. A heartfelt thanks to all Malaysians, sellers, brands and partners for allowing us to celebrate the past five years with you. Because of your trust, we can look forward to what is to come."<br /><br /></p>EC Milohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18029628045663441097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652476482556381148.post-48253583205632316722020-11-12T18:00:00.009+08:002020-11-12T18:00:09.304+08:00200 million items sold on Shopee 11.11.2020<p>Shopee has successfully created a big impact at 11.11 Big Sale, building on its vision to make e-commerce for everyone. Powered by tremendous support from consumers and businesses in each of its seven markets, Shopee saw robust sales momentum throughout the day, uplifting businesses in the region while bringing excitement to consumers. <br /><br />Across the region, sellers participating in the 11.11 Big Sale for the first time saw 10 times more orders than an average day, as Shopee unlocked new opportunities for entrepreneurs and SMEs. <br /><br />Consumers gathered at Shopee across the 11.11 Big Sale period to shop, play, and forge meaningful interactions. More than 20 million hours of live streams were watched on Shopee Live, while Shopee's in-app games were played more than 2.5 billion times.<br /><br />Ian Ho, Regional Managing Director of Shopee said, "We are humbled by the strong support shown during the 11.11 Big Sale; its success reflects the continued growth of e-commerce in the region and the vast opportunities it presents for businesses and shoppers. Shopping events such as the 11.11 Big Sale have also allowed us to push the boundaries of innovation, introducing new features and initiatives to empower and enable brands, retailers and sellers as they kick into high gear for recovery in this current economic climate." </p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM3d5hRWAmLmF2FYYV8DzftyjNFfCM4T8Pjh5mp3F1xLVmLfCCeW35Ut5hgZNIFFpZgX_8AHwMYVldQWZJZVKZe8-YvfPVk6qd1n9VoXVVP_RbxMJfz2sE-bS-M-JLG6rEVCZH9ax_CGZ8/s1600/shopee-11-11-2020-big-sale-infographic.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Shopee 11.11.2020 Big Sale Infographic" border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM3d5hRWAmLmF2FYYV8DzftyjNFfCM4T8Pjh5mp3F1xLVmLfCCeW35Ut5hgZNIFFpZgX_8AHwMYVldQWZJZVKZe8-YvfPVk6qd1n9VoXVVP_RbxMJfz2sE-bS-M-JLG6rEVCZH9ax_CGZ8/s16000/shopee-11-11-2020-big-sale-infographic.jpg" title="Shopee 11.11.2020 Big Sale Infographic" /></a></div><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">Highlights of Shopee 11.11 Big Sale in Malaysia </h2><p><br />In Malaysia, 11.11 Big Sale created a spike in shopping activity as people turned to Shopee for the best deals from their favourite brands and sellers, while enjoying greater convenience through Shopee's ecosystem. <br /><br />Home and Living, Electronics as well as Groceries and Pets Products were the best selling categories. <br /><br />Key trends include:</p><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Empowering Malaysian MSMEs</b>: The surge in shopping activity on 11 November created tangible growth for local businesses. The top 3,000 Malaysian MSMEs on Shopee achieved an average of RM55,000 in sales from the 11.11 Big Sale yesterday. <br /></li><li><b>Strong demand in the major cities</b>: Predictably, major states like Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Johor clocked in high shopping activities with 650,000 items sold in an hour in Selangor at the peak of 11 November.</li><li><b>Growing confidence and trust in online shopping</b>: The largest single transaction made by one user on the platform within the first 8 hours of the online shopping event amounted to RM70,000.</li><li><b>Malaysians turn to Shopee for household needs amidst stay-at-home efforts</b>: MILO, detergent, hand sanitizers, disinfectant, smart robot vacuum cleaners, air fryers, cookware sets as well as pet food continue to be Malaysians' favourite. This also includes the sales of over 560,000 snacks, of which 1 in 5 were packets of the Samyang Hot Chicken noodles. Home improvement products such as tools and fittings, flooring, splashback and wall panels too recorded a high demand with close to 1 million items sold.</li><li><b>Surge in demand for electronics</b>: Malaysians made full use of Shopee's exclusive deals to refresh their gadgets. Xiaomi saw its bestsellers Redmi Note 8, Mi True Wireless Earbuds and Mi Band 4C flying off the virtual shelves. Meanwhile, HUAWEI recorded about RM1 million in sales just on its Matebook D 15 within the first 10 minutes of the sale on Shopee.<br /></li></ul><p><br />Ho concluded, "Looking at customer trends and performances from local businesses, there is no doubt that e-commerce has the potential to positively impact our communities. We will continue building on our vision so they can benefit greatly from e-commerce no matter who they are and where they are. We look forward to wrapping up the year on a meaningful note with our upcoming finale event, the 12.12 Birthday Sale." <br /><br /></p>EC Milohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18029628045663441097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652476482556381148.post-85691501089960478152020-10-06T08:20:00.001+08:002020-10-06T08:20:01.132+08:00Penjana Shop Malaysia Online generated over RM400M in e-commerce sales<p>In the month of June and August, the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) rolled out two e-commerce initiatives introduced under the National Economic Recovery Plan (PENJANA) namely the PENJANA Micro and SMEs (MSMEs) E-Commerce (MSMEs) Campaign and PENJANA Shop Malaysia Online. A total of RM140 million was allocated by the Government to implement these initiatives. To date, the PENJANA MSMEs E-commerce Campaign has onboarded over 30,000 new MSMEs onto the e-commerce bandwagon and through the PENJANA Shop Malaysia Online, more than RM400 million in sales has been generated by local retailers and traders via various e-commerce platforms. Devised to spur Malaysia's economic recovery by helping local MSMEs to become digitally-powered businesses and stimulating local online consumption, both initiatives will run until 30 September 2020. <br /><br />As the PENJANA MSMEs E-commerce Campaign enters its final leg, it has benefited over 90,000 new and existing MSMEs through onboarding training, seller subsidy and sales support via 20 participating e-commerce platforms. These e-commerce platforms are made up of Boost, Carousell, ConfirmPlusChop, DeliverEat, Elokal, eRomman, Fave, foodpanda, Grab, JOCOM, Kedai Matdespatch, Lazada, Lokein, Maybank, MyGroser, OURSHOP, PG Mall, Shopee, Touch 'n Go eWallet and Zalora. <br /><br />"MDEC is dedicated to upskilling and reskilling Malaysians to be digitally skilled so that they are prepared with the knowledge needed to digitally power their businesses. Through the PENJANA MSMEs E-commerce Campaign, we seek to provide them with the means to navigate in this new business environment and also the opportunity to expand their business in the domestic market and gradually to the international market by firmly establishing Malaysia as the heart of digital ASEAN," explained MDEC's Chief Executive Officer, Surina Shukri.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr6Nlrs8RkW98ukqGoOvBN_5gJfmKWfmv4eDPQSmCdVrun03Pxugfl2aT2w1KNKZ2aO0mYbIIy9S0-GdiK-komn8JsMotLxxJhSmNhPQgJn3P5vqYN1KP3pYxXBqcQPwNBxuVaUIMWZEnX/s1200/penjana-shop-malaysia-online.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Penjana Shop Malaysia Online" border="0" data-original-height="902" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr6Nlrs8RkW98ukqGoOvBN_5gJfmKWfmv4eDPQSmCdVrun03Pxugfl2aT2w1KNKZ2aO0mYbIIy9S0-GdiK-komn8JsMotLxxJhSmNhPQgJn3P5vqYN1KP3pYxXBqcQPwNBxuVaUIMWZEnX/s16000/penjana-shop-malaysia-online.jpg" title="Penjana Shop Malaysia Online" /></a><br /><br />On a separate note, the PENJANA Shop Malaysia Online has marked the halfway point of the initiative and seen almost 5 million consumers benefitted from the initiative with more than RM400 million in sales generated on the e-commerce platforms. 22 participating e-commerce partners collectively matched the Government's RM70 million allocation to drive the various sales promotions under the PENJANA Shop Malaysia Online to further encourage existing e-commerce consumers to increase their spend with local online sellers. Throughout this initiative, discount vouchers are given out on various participating e-commerce platforms for consumers to redeem against their online purchases and shipping fees.<br /><br />The 22 e-commerce partners participating in the PENJANA Shop Malaysia Online include Boost, Carousell, ConfirmPlusChop, DeliverEat, Elokal, eRomman, FashionValet, Fave, foodpanda, Grab, JOCOM, Kedai Matdespatch, Lazada, Lokein, Maybank, MyGroser, OURSHOP, PG Mall, Shopee, Touch 'n Go eWallet, Youbeli and Zalora.</p><p>"I urge everyone to prioritise their spending on local online sellers through our PENJANA Shop Malaysia Online initiative by enjoying great deals and online discount vouchers available at the participating e-commerce partners' platforms. By participating in MDEC's PENJANA Shop Malaysia Online, consumers are actually doing their part to support local businesses to weather the COVID-19 storm as well as help aid economic recovery," Surina added.<br /><br />Local businesses and consumers interested in finding out more about the PENJANA MSMEs E-commerce Campaign and PENJANA Shop Malaysia Online may visit <a href="https://www.go-ecommerce.my/PENJANA" target="_blank">here</a>. <br /><br /></p>EC Milohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18029628045663441097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652476482556381148.post-10073667151445090762020-08-29T14:13:00.000+08:002020-08-29T14:13:12.624+08:00Malaysians are Spending 85% More at MSMEs with Boost<p>Homegrown e-wallet Boost recorded an 85% increase in user spending at its merchants in the Micro and SME (MSME) business segments in July 2020 compared to April during the MCO. <br /><br />The Boost Payment Link, a contactless payment solution developed for MSME merchants introduced at the start of the MCO has also seen an increase in transactions by 21 times (21X) to-date. These trends place Boost in a strong position to bring merchants and users together on one platform by leveraging an ecosystem that fulfils their business and lifestyle needs in a sustainable manner. <br /><br />In demonstrating the spirit of Malaysia, the rakyat has taken it upon themselves to support each other, showing strength through unity and reinforcing the importance of rebuilding the economy together. From shopping at online Ramadan bazaars to mom and pop shops, the country continues to benefit from the rakyat producing and spending within our borders as much of the world remains in a state of lockdown. <br /><br />This is apparent in Boost’s total monthly Gross Transaction Value (GTV) showing a strong 70% increase after the MCO period. Boost currently has 8.5 million users. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy65v6RGjc5AJH0YyuvI84wINY7x8GbEtNWDesU8nb3MQOuE7mXTpfomVhnwx3lR7zxv2Ma_gqpfXQK-9-9JUgi80TAQp21Ulzs4w6P9Vq4gzSeyWI-iCfuXJDKSbwtC21ck7wZRxHZaCu/s1272/booost-msme-infographic-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Boost MSMEs Infographic 1" border="0" data-original-height="1272" data-original-width="900" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy65v6RGjc5AJH0YyuvI84wINY7x8GbEtNWDesU8nb3MQOuE7mXTpfomVhnwx3lR7zxv2Ma_gqpfXQK-9-9JUgi80TAQp21Ulzs4w6P9Vq4gzSeyWI-iCfuXJDKSbwtC21ck7wZRxHZaCu/s16000/booost-msme-infographic-1.jpg" title="Boost MSMEs Infographic 1" /></a></div><p>“While MSMEs have been hailed as the backbone of the economy, it takes consumer spending to spur economic recovery. Collectively, Malaysian businesses and consumers have the power to impact the economy positively and Malaysians understand this. According to our data, Boost merchants from the small and micro business segment performed better at maintaining earnings during the downturn compared to larger enterprises. This shows that Malaysians are aware of the impact of their purchasing power and naturally shifted towards supporting MSMEs by shopping and dining locally, and still continue to do so. This is why I am proud to be Malaysian. We know when to come together to uplift one another and times like these is when our strengths shine through,” said Mohd Khairil Abdullah, CEO of Boost. </p><p></p><p>Khairil also noted that, in the CMCO period, where business activity was partially opened, total user spend with Boost continued to pick back up to pre-MCO levels, even higher than the spending during the e-Tunai Rakyat period. <br /><br />During this time, many homegrown businesses, including MSMEs in the F&B, services and retail sector, took the opportunity to digitally transform their businesses for long term resilience. <br /><br />“I like how more local businesses, especially food stalls and grocery shops near my home, are now accepting cashless payments such as e-wallets. This means I don’t have to leave my neighbourhood which is safer as I don’t have to travel far or find myself in a crowded place. It’s important that we all support local businesses and help them keep running,” said 28-year-old communications executive Cheng Shuk Yin. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ6gOlG9PeD0P07Hh3QcLXDycTm5_-3fYZQd32tpLnLEsDFgM72nx3nFy5eedcOtGYi-75voaauC2hE3YBIxngj3MWFRxOwbIayDejHfq7EW8LVW9PoxIksCRwiY_VjTsspRbgbcgWQlLp/s900/booost-msme-infographic-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Boost MSMEs Infographic 2" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="900" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ6gOlG9PeD0P07Hh3QcLXDycTm5_-3fYZQd32tpLnLEsDFgM72nx3nFy5eedcOtGYi-75voaauC2hE3YBIxngj3MWFRxOwbIayDejHfq7EW8LVW9PoxIksCRwiY_VjTsspRbgbcgWQlLp/s16000/booost-msme-infographic-2.jpg" title="Boost MSMEs Infographic 2" /></a></div><p>The support for MSMEs continues to grow as they journey towards
digitisation by adopting e-wallets like Boost, as a safe, convenient and
seamless payment method. <br /></p><p>“Since the MCO, I have been encouraging my family and friends to adopt cashless payments for their own safety and convenience. One friend even implemented cashless payments at his stall and has received positive feedback from his customers. Today, I can order from him and make an advanced payment using a payment link he sends me, then collect my order at my convenience. It’s personalizing a service using technology that helps fill the gap that social distancing has created in this new normal,” said aircraft maintenance engineer Kumaran Krishnasamy, 42. <br /><br />“While businesses in Malaysia continue to transform themselves to remain resilient, this Merdeka, let’s make a conscious effort to continue safeguarding and supporting our family, friends, neighbors, colleagues and communities for the collective betterment of our nation. #KitaBoostKita,” Boost CEO Khairil concluded.</p>EC Milohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18029628045663441097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652476482556381148.post-32079391978131321842020-08-11T09:00:00.007+08:002020-08-11T09:00:00.864+08:00NAK BELI by MYEG introduces monthly subscription plans for fresh groceries<p> MY E.G Services Berhad ("MYEG") announced that its e-commerce platform NAK BELI by MYEG has launched the NAK BELI Flexi Value Plan, a subscription scheme that allows customers to enjoy substantial savings on fresh produce such as vegetables and fruits, as well as meat, poultry and seafood. Customers can subscribe to the NAK BELI Flexi Value Plan at RM100, RM200 or RM500 per month and pay a discounted price. The duration for the plans range from one month, three months, six months or 12 months with savings of up to 50%.<br /><br />By sourcing directly from local farmers and fisherman, NAK BELI ensures that only the highest quality, sustainably sourced and grown, produce and products are supplied to end customers in line with fair trade best practices and minimal food wastage. NAK BELI aims to put local, small-scale, sustainable farming back in the food ecosystem by sourcing from growers and communities to encourage a healthier diet and at the same time, ensure steady income for the farmers.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVOJIy3gMgR4HlW_82ZLQtnEnTjBqaOm33a-7oc-LSY6fhwRHmX-Awkz5Qq2gAw37F_Maa3UpVs50Si-9CWwVKM8qcj4g_SPV639UbZVS5UqMN3LRbamqPlrZ0zN0sDZcjAJUC0V4_c2kO/s1920/nak-beli-fresh-groceries-subscription.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="NAK BELI fresh groceries subscription" border="0" data-original-height="710" data-original-width="1920" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVOJIy3gMgR4HlW_82ZLQtnEnTjBqaOm33a-7oc-LSY6fhwRHmX-Awkz5Qq2gAw37F_Maa3UpVs50Si-9CWwVKM8qcj4g_SPV639UbZVS5UqMN3LRbamqPlrZ0zN0sDZcjAJUC0V4_c2kO/d/nak-beli-fresh-groceries-subscription.jpg" title="NAK BELI fresh groceries subscription" /></a><br /><br />Following the Movement Control Order introduced in March this year, NAK BELI by MYEG made a strategic decision to venture into the groceries and fresh produce segment to fill the gap in the market by providing a wide range of groceries, essential household items and fresh produce to customers at attractive prices. The NAK BELI Flexi Value Plan gives customers a flexible, convenient and cost-effective way to shop for their kitchen needs. “Groceries purchase is a significant percentage of most households’ expenditure. With a subscription model, we are able to commit steady orders directly with the farms hence passing on the savings to our subscribers.” explained TS Wong, Group Managing Director of MYEG.<br /><br />As Malaysians adjust to the new norms following the COVID-19 pandemic and adopt practices such as physical distancing and online shopping to help minimise risk, NAK BELI by MYEG provides an excellent alternative to shopping in wet markets and supermarkets, and at the same time, helps support the local farming and fishing community.<br /><br />To subscribe to the NAK BELI Flexi Value Plan, customers can visit nakbeli.com.my and select the preferred plan and duration. Add to cart, checkout and our friendly Customer Service team will be in touch.<br /><br />Additionally, customers can also enjoy attractive deals of up to 50% off and free delivery of items purchased at NAK BELI Lelong Live on Facebook every Tuesday at 5pm (in Bahasa Malaysia) by celebrities such as Datuk (Dr.) Redzuawan Ismail @ Chef Wan, Erra Fazira, Sharifah Sakinah, Chef Abang Brian, Sarancak and Alif Satar, and every Wednesday at 5pm (in Mandarin) by celebrities such as Amber Chia, Wan Wai Fun and Dr Soo Wincci.</p>EC Milohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18029628045663441097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652476482556381148.post-71340449982630267212020-07-02T12:00:00.000+08:002020-07-02T12:00:06.273+08:00BEST Inc. further expands its express delivery services in Southeast AsiaBEST Inc. (NYSE: BEST), a leading integrated smart supply chain solutions and logistics services provider in China, today announced its further expansion into Southeast Asia. <br />
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BEST's launch of express delivery services in Malaysia, Cambodia and Singapore follows its entry into Thailand and Vietnam last year and marks another significant step forward in the Company's ambitions to build an efficient logistics network with extensive coverage in Southeast Asia. <br />
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The Company also announced to elevate its international logistics solutions by launching cross-border services between China and the five markets in Southeast Asia this month.<br />
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Johnny Chou, Founder, Chairman and CEO of BEST Inc., said, "We are excited to develop our logistics networks in Southeast Asia, a key focus area of our global strategy. The outbreak of COVID-19 accelerated and amplified consumers' reliance on e-commerce and created even larger potential opportunities in the region. We are confident that our technology-enabled logistics services and high-quality express delivery options will be a critical service component for both merchants and consumers, during both this difficult period and beyond it."<br />
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By leveraging its asset-light model and successful experience in Thailand and Vietnam, BEST plans to be operating a total of twelve sortation centers and around 400 service stations across Malaysia, Cambodia and Singapore over the next three years. In Malaysia alone, BEST plans to be operating a total of seven sortation centers and 270 service stations across West and East Malaysia all within three years. This includes two customized flagship sortation centers in Kuala Lumpur and Phnom Penh that will be equipped with cutting-edge automation equipment, such as high-speed automatic sorting lines and dimension-weight-scanning systems. <br />
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According to joint research by Google, Temasek and Bain & Company, with 360 million mobile-savvy Internet users, Southeast Asia's e-commerce sector is on track to reach US$150 billion by 2025 from US$38 billion in 2019. In order to meet rising e-commerce demands and evolving customer needs, BEST is offering next-day delivery options for major areas of Thailand and same-day deliveries in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi in Vietnam. The Company's total parcel volume from Southeast Asia reached 8.8 million parcels in the first quarter. <br />
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BEST is also eyeing opportunities to provide additional services in the region, including supply chain management, freight delivery, and truckload capacity brokerage, with plans to operate in Indonesia and the Philippines in the near future. <br />
<br />EC Milohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18029628045663441097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652476482556381148.post-46663094500539328492020-06-24T15:34:00.000+08:002020-06-24T15:34:09.370+08:00First-ever online Shopee Seller Summit coming soon!Shopee presents its first-ever online Shopee Seller Summit that is happening on Thursday, 9 July 2020 from 10am to 5.30pm. With the theme Emerging Stronger: Challenges & Opportunities Amid Covid-19, the Summit will shed light on the current retail landscape and what is to come through insightful sharing and discussions by Shopee's senior management personnel alongside industry leaders.<br />
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Participants will also be given a cheat sheet on maximising sales for e-commerce success, guidance on handling customer service and logistics, stretching your marketing dollars and catching the next wave in one's e-commerce journey. Deals exclusive to participants would also be made available at the online summit.<br />
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The session is open to all Shopee merchants and any businesses interested in exploring e-commerce. Tickets are priced at RM25. Catch the early bird promo from today till 30 June where tickets are available at only RM10. Existing sellers on Shopee will also be given a door gift of RM50 Shopee paid advertising credits. Terms and conditions apply.<br />
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Visit <a href="https://shopee.com.my/m/Shopee-Seller-Summit-2020" target="_blank">https://shopee.com.my/m/Shopee-Seller-Summit-2020</a> for more info and to get your tickets today!<br />
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EC Milohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18029628045663441097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652476482556381148.post-39280407862750898472020-05-18T14:00:00.000+08:002020-05-18T14:12:13.275+08:00Sunway Pyramid launches online store amidst CMCOAs the festive season draws near, Sunway Pyramid is setting up an online store to provide a safer, more secure avenue for their shoppers to get their goods in time for the Hari Raya celebrations this year. <br />
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With the recent extension of the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) to June, social distancing and good hygiene practices are still important, with many choosing to purchase their necessities from the comfort of their own homes instead of stepping outside.<br />
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Realising this need, Sunway Pyramid has set up the <a href="https://www.sunwaypyramid.com/online-store" target="_blank">Sunway Pyramid online store</a> where customers can purchase from over 100 of their favourite brands that range from various categories such as beauty, fashion, home décor, healthcare, footwear, food & beverage and digital lifestyle.<br />
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In addition to the special online store campaign, Sunway Pyramid will also host a 72-hour flash sale on the website from 29 May - 1 June. Customers can purchase from participating retailers such as Ippudo Ramen, Getha, up to 50% discount on Bonia products as well as further offers from Gintell, Brooks, Laura Mercier and more. <br />
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Selected retailers will also be hosting 'live' video sessions on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sunwaypyramid/" target="_blank">Sunway Pyramid's Facebook page</a> to promote their products and engage with their customers. Customers can also look forward to a variety of fun viewings such as a potting and care demonstration for succulent plants by Fleurs at Marrakesh and a DIY healthy bowl session by Salad Atelier. <br />
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Customers can also redeem a RM10 off promotional code for purchases on the online store, which can be found on Sunway Pyramid's mobile app. <br />
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As an added bonus, shoppers who spend RM200 on the online store will be eligible to redeem exclusive cash vouchers and metal straws. The online store was set up in partnership with homegrown e-commerce and delivery service provider MatDespatch in effort to aid small local businesses.<br />
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Kevin Tan, Chief Operating Officer of Sunway Malls, explains that the move for an online platform is the group's newest endeavour towards digital transformation to provide shoppers with added convenience and help bolster retailers' businesses.<br />
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"The past two months have definitely been a challenging period for us all, and we wanted to give our retailers the opportunity to reach their customers within a few clicks. Not all retailers have the capability to establish an online presence and so, we hope this will help strengthen their business operations for greater survivability post-MCO," said Tan.<br />
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He added, "To this end, Sunway Malls has also put in a lot of effort in strengthening our new motto of Your Safe Space, Our Safe Space to provide everybody who walks through our doors a safe and secure experience for peace of mind."<br />
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In line with the 'Your Safe Space, Our Safe Space' motto, Sunway Pyramid, along with the rest of the Sunway Malls have put in place 82 measures to keep both shoppers and retailers safe. This includes enhanced screenings and safety checks, heightened social distancing, holistic education and training for all staff and intensified hygiene efforts. <br />
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Sunway Pyramid will also be implementing the usage of the SELangkah initiative to keep shoppers safe. Before entering the mall, shoppers simply have to scan the QR code provided, register their name and contact number and they can shop with ease. <br />
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All frequent touchpoints are sanitised regularly, and thermal scanners are also placed at the mall's entrance to screen all entering the mall, with those exhibiting any symptoms encouraged to visit the nearest medical centre. <br />
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For customers who prefer to keep their contact at the bare minimum, they can make full use of Sunway Pyramid's 'Order & Collect' system. They simply have to call their favourite participating vendors to make their orders, arrange their pickup point, and collect it without having to enter the mall. Customers can choose from outlets such as KyoChon 1991, AEON Supermarket, The Loaf, Simple Life Vegetarian and many more. <a href="https://www.sunwaypyramid.com/order-and-collect" target="_blank">Check here</a> for the full list of participating retailers. <br />
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For even more cheer this period, shoppers will also be given exclusive discounts, promotions and interactive content to celebrate the festivities during Sunway Pyramid's Hari Raya campaign.<br />
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From now until 7 June, Sunway Pyramid has decorated both the Blue and Orange Concourses at LG2, which includes nostalgic kampung-themed elements. During the Raya campaign, shoppers who spend a minimum of RM200 in a minimum of two (2) receipts will be eligible to redeem goodies such as exclusive cash vouchers, metal straws and complimentary parking. <br />
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During this period, Sunway Pyramid is also doing its part by bringing cheer to the needy. To date, the mall has provided groceries to orphanages and will continue to do so to ensure more communities are reached out to in the spirit of giving. <br />
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<a href="https://www.sunwaypyramid.com/" target="_blank">Visit the website</a> for more information on the online store, flash sales and Raya campaign. <br />
<br />EC Milohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18029628045663441097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652476482556381148.post-12960001785729504152020-05-14T14:10:00.000+08:002020-05-14T14:10:00.138+08:00Shopee shares e-commerce trends returning to the (new) normOver 32 million Malaysians are affected by the Movement Control Order (MCO) introduced on March 18 in a quest to control the spread of COVID-19. This directive has brought about a new normal even in the world of retailing that according to Shopee, is here to stay. With consumers fully embracing e-commerce, businesses across industries are seen to be pushing boundaries and accelerating their digital presence. <br />
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Shopee has observed new shopping preferences among Malaysian consumers as e-commerce becomes more important in their everyday lives. Consumers are spending an average of <b>20% more time on Shopee a week</b>, reflecting an increasing reliance on e-commerce, which provides users one-stop access to everything, including entertainment. <b>Groceries and Pets, Gaming and Consoles, and Home Appliances</b> are highly sought after by consumers as they search for daily essentials, household necessities and games for the family to enjoy together at home. Brands and sellers have benefited from this increased demand, with those offering instant food and baking supplies recording 60 times more orders respectively than the same period last year.<br />
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In recent months, <b>shopping activities on Mondays & Tuesdays have increased</b> - showcasing the preference among Malaysians to shop earlier in the week. Shopee has also seen an increase in social interactions on its platform with over 3 million messages sent daily on average as consumers interact directly with brands and sellers to check on prices, stocks, delivery speed and more. <br />
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"2020 has changed the way we live, work, and shop online. As such, brands and sellers across the region are stepping up their digitalisation efforts, especially now, as e-commerce has taken on a greater role in people's lives seeing as more consumers are going online to fulfil their everyday needs. This has resulted in changes in the way businesses view and approach e-commerce as a viable trade channel," said Ian Ho, Regional Managing Director of Shopee.<br />
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The current situation has also compelled businesses to explore new strategies to engage with consumers and continue facilitating trade. This has not only led to strong e-commerce adoption amongst local SMEs but has also unlocked new market segments for the e-commerce industry. <br />
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<b>New potential</b>: For instance, selling and buying fresh produce such as fish, chicken, beef and even durians on e-commerce platforms was almost non-existent just as recent as last year. However, in April alone, some 1,000 fresh and frozen sellers, including farmers and fishermen, started selling on Shopee. Shopee found that many of the sellers that offer a strong enough assortment of more than 20 types of products in their stores could generate monthly sales of up to RM100,000. <br />
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<b>Personalising virtual connection</b>: Shopee has also observed that the number of Shopee Live streams from brands and sellers have increased by 70 times since the virus outbreak as they look for a more personal approach to connect to consumers virtually. A new-to-Shopee seller, Deep Sea Fishery Kingdom sold RM1,200 worth of seafood in minutes during its first-ever live stream. <b>Shopee expects the trend to sell and buy via live streaming will gain greater popularity as witnessed in countries like China.</b> <br />
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<b>Digital bazaars</b>: The cancellation of Ramadan bazaars have affected the income of thousands of micro traders who depend on these bazaars to make a living. To help them sustain their incomes and livelihoods, several State Governments such as Selangor and Perak have commissioned Shopee to bring these sellers online to market products including Raya cookies and snacks, baju Raya and home decoration items via dedicated microsites. These initiatives include the Selangor E-Bazar Raya and Raya bersama PKNS, as well as the S.M.A.R.T Niaga@Perak. <br />
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<b>Seizing opportunities</b>: Additionally, the RM15 million Shopee Seller Support Package that provides support in funding, subsidies, education and marketing to boost sales, reduce operational costs and facilitate sustainable growth have seen to greatly benefit the business community. The Package has attracted the participation of more than 70,000 local businesses from micro, small, and medium to even large enterprises and corporations be it from the fast-moving consumer goods sector to fashion and apparel, electronics and more. This signals the swift response by the seller community to the available options that would help sustain their businesses. Contrary to the belief that all is bleak, these businesses are seen to be enjoying an uplift to their store's performance even during the MCO.<br />
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A factory manager in Seremban, Mohd Airin Ismie Ismail, 39, could not go to work due to the MCO and so, he decided to focus his attention on his online business on Shopee. On a daily basis, the father of two would quickly pack his orders at home before sending the parcels to all the delivery centres so they can be shipped out on time to his customers. He said, "The process of selling on Shopee is simple and straightforward enough that it was easy for me to go from selling on social media to selling on an e-commerce platform. I do not have a big capital so I am unable to have too many varieties of products as compared to many other established sellers and brands, but I took time to study what customers wanted and focused on ensuring I meet their needs. I also followed Shopee's updates closely to find new opportunities that would help me grow my business. To boost my sales and exposure, I have been promoting my store link in WhatsApp groups and social media. Sales so far have been encouraging. With more people turning to online to do their shopping, and with the help of the Seller Support Package, my sales have increased by over 60%." This is just in time for Airin and family as they prepare for Hari Raya. <br />
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For retail company Billion Group, the MCO has sped up its digitalisation efforts after witnessing a shift in consumers' shopping preference to online. This is as sales across its more than 50 outlets in the country saw a dip, particularly in the fashion category which saw orders plunge by 70%. Billion launched its first-ever online store on Shopee just two weeks back and has assigned a team dedicated to e-commerce trade as a mitigation effort to continue having a steady revenue stream. "As a newcomer, bringing our business online was not easy as we were faced with many challenges including logistics and customer service, but it helped that Shopee assigned an account manager to assist us in our digitization journey. We also made sure to sign up for the Shopee Seller Support Package in order to benefit from the vouchers, subsidies and free advertising credit. Our store on Shopee is performing well. It's just the beginning and we have already started recording four-digit daily sales. Right now, our focus will be on expanding our product offerings whilst focusing on pricing strategy to win the online crowd. We will not give up," said Tan He Kon, Group Operations Director of Billion Group.<br />
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Ho concluded, "Now that businesses are allowed to resume operations in batches, they ought more than ever to be agile, quick to recalibrate and diversify their trade channels to be in a more ready position in the future. We hope this sharing and insights will help businesses strategise better in the coming months. We remain steadfast in our commitment in working with the local community to overcome the current challenges before us. Meanwhile, we will continue to organise campaigns such as our Raya Bersama Shopee to the benefit of both sellers and consumers alike." <br />
<br />EC Milohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18029628045663441097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652476482556381148.post-43450195663762334402020-05-13T09:00:00.000+08:002020-05-13T09:00:00.603+08:00How Bridzia assisted MYDIN to overcome the challenges caused by COVID-19If there is one take-away from the recent Coronavirus outbreak, it is that there is a growing need for digital measures to the business world. The new global norm of social-distancing has enveloped societies of the world right down to even the simple act of grocery shopping.<br />
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Malaysia's Movement Control Order (MCO) saw many resorting to online shopping for necessities since everyone had to stay at home. Coupled by limited business hours and long entry queues, a trip to the grocer's became more of an inconvenience.<br />
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Naturally, all and sundry in the retail world took a hit with the lockdown but at Bridzia, we look to helping our clients emerge as success stories in these hard times.<br />
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MYDIN - a household name in wholesale and retail - is one such case. In just ONE WEEK, Bridzia helped the firm gain overwhelming positive feedback from its customers with its "Drive-Thru" service via <a href="http://mydinexpress.my/" target="_blank">MYDIN Express</a>.<br />
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The click and collect e-commerce site which Bridzia developed enabled its customers to shop online and pick-up their items at a store of their choice. It was a win-win for MYDIN, as well as customers, as it reduced the need to control shopping crowds, alleviated fear of the spread of the virus and there was no long waiting hours on the part of shoppers. All customers needed to do was pick the items they needed online, select a store to pick up from, and collect their items in just two to three hours, once they are ready.<br />
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MYDIN, which has 69 outlets nationwide and sells food, household items, electrical gadgets and textiles, also managed to increase its value to customers since the MCO was implemented.<br />
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There have been many positive feedbacks stemming from the "Drive-Thru" launch besides good feedback from MYDIN's customers. Express shopping is the new go-to for customers without having to spend hours in the store. The click and collect e-commerce site minimises risk of the spread of the virus and enables a shopping process from the get-go. <br />
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On the part of the store, lesser crowds increases the efficiency of MYDIN operations and reduces the risk of staff falling ill as well.<br />
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If we have piqued your curiosity and you are a retailer looking for a similar break-through, we can help you achieve this and allow your business to continue thriving even after the MCO is lifted.<br />
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Data presents that consumers will continue making online shopping their preferred channel so Bridzia assures you that this click and collect e-commerce site will still be useful as a long-term solution.<br />
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It won't take us long; only seven-steps to help you achieve results. Our aim is to understand your requirements and objectives. Leave it to us to plan the design and process flow of the site to optimise user experience, develop it and run tests to ensure the site is bug-free. You won't have to worry about training the users either, we will take care of that. Don't wait. Success can only be three days away! <a href="https://bridzia.com.my/" target="_blank">Contact us now</a>!EC Milohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18029628045663441097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652476482556381148.post-28240483378927509992020-04-30T12:53:00.000+08:002020-04-30T13:01:42.564+08:00PrestoMall collaborates with Happy E-Mart by KK GroupPrestoMall - Malaysia’s largest home-grown online shopping which is now part of Presto multi service platform app has forged a collaboration with Happy E-Mart powered by Happy Momentum, the eBiz unit of KK Group of Companies (KK Super Mart) the fastest-growing 24 hours convenience shop in Malaysia. <a href="https://www.prestomall.com/store/kkemart" target="_blank">This initiative</a> aims to strengthen both parties in the online commerce space as well as provide easy solution of online grocery shopping and food delivery to be made available to more than 1.6 million PrestoMall registered users.<br />
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With the implementation of Phase 4 of the Movement Control Order in Malaysia which falls during Ramadan, this collaboration aims at keeping the annual Ramadan shopping experience alive by offering wide array of general and fresh groceries as well as traditional Malaysian delights, beverages and household items via digital innovation starting from May to September.<br />
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Among the new categories to be introduced include:<br />
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Ready to Eat</h3>
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Food menu by Halal Compliant Restaurants such as ABC Restaurants & Tappaw Corner.<br />
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Chill/Frozen Food from Halal & Non Halal providers ranging from delicacies such as ‘Masakan Melayu’, Halal Dim Sum and variety of Chinese cuisine.<br />
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Ready to cook</h3>
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Besides cooked food, frozen raw and instant food such as fries, sausages and burgers from Ramly brand are available.<br />
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Pastries</h3>
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On top of that, customers can choose from an array of variety of ‘kuih-muih’, loaf bread, buns or even cakes and cookies from Baiwago Plus Café.<br />
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General Grocers (KK Super Mart)</h3>
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For general needs, a wide range of offerings are available including beverages, dry food and basic necessities i.e. canned food, instant noodles, ready to cook paste, rice, oil, flour & sugar, condensed milk etc, toiletries, household items i.e. washing and cleaning, wet & dry wipes(tissues toilets rolls), diapers, hand sanitizers and more. They even have health essentials/medicine such as Woods, Panadols, Hurix, Cool-Fever, pain relief and cough syrups.<br />
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Customers can also order from KK Fresh’s array of fresh farm products such as vegetables, fruits, halal frozen poultry, seafood and more. All fresh product orders will be pre-packed before deliver to customers in order to maintain the freshness and food quality.<br />
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<b>Delivery coverage</b>: Klang Valley<br />
<b>Delivery time</b>: Order before 11am for same day delivery. All orders after 11am to be next day delivery.<br />
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Note: RM15 rate fee will be charged for delivery service for all locations within Klang Valley (max 20km from Desa Petaling KK Super Mart), additional mileage will be charged RM1 for an extra 1km. This is applicable for bread, pastries, cakes & general groceries, frozen food, fresh and any perishable food/items.<br />
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Let’s all stay home to ensure that we break the chain of the Covid-19 outbreak together! Remember to practice good hygiene and limit your movement.<br />
<br />EC Milohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18029628045663441097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652476482556381148.post-84417597584731202952020-04-29T11:30:00.000+08:002020-04-29T11:30:02.165+08:00Contactless innovations keep the world moving amid COVID-19With the movement of people temporarily restricted by social distancing measures and Movement Control Order (MCO) in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, the world is in a standstill. Having to work, study and live at home and reduce social interactions, people are turning to technology for help to minimize disruptions in their everyday lives. <br />
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Contactless payment for one has become an essential part of everyday technology for shopping online, paying bills and ordering food. Furthermore, we are seeing the trend of contactless payment platforms fast evolving to deliver more innovative functionalities, fulfilling consumer needs such as payroll, entertainment, and even donations.<br />
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In Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines, local users have even gathered donations through their e-wallets, raising more than US$600,000 (RM2,617,800) in contactless donations. These donations to charitable organizations enable vulnerable groups to immediately access the support they need, including food, masks and other protective equipment. <br />
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In India and Indonesia, there are nearly 50 million people who are even using e-wallets to access accurate and timely information about the pandemic.<br />
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E-wallets in South and Southeast Asia including Touch 'n Go eWallet in Malaysia, TrueMoney in Thailand, GCash in the Philippines, and bKash in Bangladesh, share their respective contactless innovations and the impact on local people during COVID-19.<br />
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Here are the contactless payment scenarios and use cases in South and Southeast Asia. <br />
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#1: Contactless Payment surging in popularity in the Philippines and Thailand </h2>
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GCash in the Philippines </h3>
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For a country where cash has been the dominant way of making payments, its usage during the nationwide lockdown in the Philippines was noticeably reduced. Locals turned to online and mobile wallet services for both convenience and safety. GCash, the leading mobile wallet in the Philippines has seen a surge in the number of downloads and ranked the most downloaded free app in the Finance category in Google Play Store.<br />
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Since March, the most used services in GCash wallet include Buy Load and Remittance, of which the total transaction volume has grown by more than 30%. <br />
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TrueMoney in Thailand</h3>
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Thailand was among the firsts in Southeast Asia to introduce social distancing measures. Since March, the government has implemented a series of measures including postponing the Songkran holidays, recommending people to stay at home, and limiting business opening hours and telecommuting. Many businesses have been temporarily closed, except for supermarkets and F&B stores that are open only for take-away and delivery services.<br />
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In order to comply with such measures and reduce the risks of infection, TrueMoney has joined hands with merchants such as 7-Eleven, Makro, CP Freshmart, True Coffee, Chester's along with street stores and food stall sellers to promote contactless payment and hygiene awareness. TrueMoney's newly launched in-app feature "Shop Near Me" helps consumers to easily locate nearby stores and place order or request for delivery.<br />
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With the trend to adopt contactless payment during COVID-19, TrueMoney has seen its app download rate climbed by 20% over recent months. <br />
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#2: Contactless Rescue - e-wallets become lifeline for those in need</h2>
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bKash in Bangladesh</h3>
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As the COVID-19 outbreak continues, Bangladesh has tightened its social distancing enforcement and extended the nationwide lockdown. As a result, millions of workers who have been living on daily wages are now left jobless amid one of the worst global crisis.<br />
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Serving around 40 million users in Bangladesh, bKash, the largest mobile financial services provider in the country has been working closely with the government to facilitate the distribution of salary and government incentive to the workers. With most of the workers are without bank accounts, bKash as an integrated platform, is helping them to collect salaries through their mobile wallets. After receiving salary, the workers can Cash Out from any of the 230,000 bKash agent-points located across the country, or use cashless services like Send Money, Mobile Recharge, Payments, etc.<br />
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A garment worker named Shetu, aged 28, who lives in the remote corner of north-eastern Bangladesh shared that she used to receive salary on the fixed date of every month in her factory. However, since the outbreak of COVID-19 in Bangladesh, the factory has been closed and many workers were not paid last month as most of them do not have bank accounts. With the initiative taken by government to pay through mobile financial services providers like bKash, Shetu was able to receive her salary and escaped starvation for her family of five. She adds, "Thanks to the authority as well as bKash for making a way for me to get my salary without being physically present at the factory. This service has been a lifeline for many workers like me."<br />
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#3: Contactless Philanthropy - more people donating from safety of their homes </h2>
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Touch 'n Go eWallet in Malaysia</h3>
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Touch 'n Go eWallet is extending a helping hand to the underprivileged communities by providing a better solution for the rakyat to offer financial relief directly to local non-governmental organizations (NGOs).<br />
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As the nation's choice for cashless transactions, Touch 'n Go
eWallet wants to highlight the plight and need of those in its network
such as Kechara Soup Kitchen, Tzu Chi Buddhist Foundation and Generasi
Gemilang. Proceeds are channeled directly to the NGOs in Malaysia
enabling to better answer needs of the homeless, vulnerable and
low-income families in in a shorter time thereby cutting out lengthy
administrative paperwork. To date, Touch 'n Go eWallet has facilitated
donations worth more than RM280,000 to a total of 22 NGOs in Malaysia. <br />
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Kechara Soup Kitchen for example, was able to raise enough funds to provide foods and essential items to the poor families who are affected with the pandemic. Single parents, elderlies living alone, and impoverished families who have lost their source of income from the low-income urban areas to the Orang Asli community in Kampong Orang Asli Lebak, Gabong, Pasir, and Bentung areas are now receiving the help they desperately need in the form of food and health essentials to help them survive these difficult times.<br />
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At the same time, the struggling non-locals are not forgotten. Tzu-Chi Buddhist Foundation, with the aid of donors raised the needed fund to distribute food and health essentials to the underserved communities including face masks and hand sanitizers which are becoming increasing difficult to purchase. <br />
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#4: Contactless Fun - stay-home life can be awesome with entertainment accessible through e-wallets </h2>
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Touch 'n Go eWallet in Malaysia</h3>
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As a concerted effort to fight against COVID-19 and protect its people, Malaysia has implemented its nation-wide Movement Control Order (MCO) since 18 March 2020. <br />
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To help the locals through MCO with a smart, healthy and productive life, Touch 'n Go eWallet has introduced <a href="https://www.tngdigital.com.my/your-mco-buddy" target="_blank">MCO Buddy</a>, to crowdsource and share bite-sized lifestyle content ranging from cooking recipes, indoor fitness, personal finance to donations to keep people engaged and stay active.<br />
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Touch 'n Go eWallet users can access the MCO Buddy website through the wallet, where all the lifestyle content are housed. Since the roll-out in early April, MCO Buddy has garnered more than 100,000 views and support from the local community including fitness guru Kevin Zahri and celebrity chef Sherson Lian who are regular content contributors. <br />
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Commenting on the content, Kevin and Sherson shared;<br />
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<td>"While this is a difficult time for us all, I prefer to focus on the bright side and take it as an opportunity to do my part, that is to use my own skillset and experience to lift the spirits of millions of people who have to stay home. MCO Buddy is a great platform to engage and reconnect with audiences in a different way." Also a fan and frequent user of contactless payment, Kevin added: "Over the last five to six weeks, I can count with one hand how many times I have handled cash. Whether it's ordering food, delivering a parcel, or buying groceries, contactless payment has been a blessing in disguise in allowing me and my family to live as "normal" as possible."<br />
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Kevin Zahri, Fitness Guru
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<td>"Without a doubt, I'm just like everyone out there who may have experienced confusion and uncertainty during this time. All the more, I hope to bring their attention to the basics of life, show them what's real and genuine and inspire people to appreciate the simple things through my cooking. It is quite an honour to be able to invite audiences into my own kitchen and enjoy cooking a meal together, virtually. Worry about cooking for the entire family? I've got your back!"<br />
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Sherson Lian, Celebrity Chef
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<br />EC Milohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18029628045663441097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652476482556381148.post-47375255175744565502020-04-24T08:00:00.000+08:002020-04-24T08:32:47.831+08:00Payments made easier on Lowyat.net with DuitNowLowyat MSC Sdn Bhd, home to Malaysia’s leading online community, lowyat.net, announced its collaboration with Payments Network Malaysia (PayNet) to provide its members with a fast and convenient way to pay for their purchases.<br />
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Close to 5 million lowyat.net active users can now transfer funds from their bank account at more than 40 participating banks using DuitNow. Launched in December 2018, DuitNow allows funds to be transferred instantly using the recipients’ DuitNow ID instead of their bank account number.<br />
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In order for lowyat.net users to purchase items on lowyat.net garage sales and pay using DuitNow, users just need to follow a few simple steps to register and enable their DuitNow ID using either their mobile, MyKad, passport or business registration number. <br />
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“We are excited to have DuitNow enabled as a payment method on lowyat.net. With its large number of users and 200 average new sales listings daily, it supports PayNet’s vision to enable all businesses to provide fast, secure and efficient payment services for their users,” said Mr Peter Schiesser, Group Chief Executive Officer of PayNet.<br />
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“We are happy to collaborate with PayNet to offer DuitNow in our Garage Sales forum. As Malaysia’s leading online community website, enabling our users to pay in a secure, reliable and hassle-free manner is our top priority,” says Vijandren Ramadass, Founder / CEO of Lowyat MSC Sdn Bhd.<br />
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Lowyat.net’s collaboration with PayNet promotes more efficient payment services for Malaysians and also propels Malaysia’s cashless agenda further.<br />
<br />EC Milohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18029628045663441097noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652476482556381148.post-57560866828779852832020-04-14T09:00:00.000+08:002020-04-14T09:00:04.990+08:00LamboPlace launches LamboFresh for food producers & consumersIn light of the extended MCO to 28th April, LamboPlace intends to continue supporting the sustainability of our food-chain supplies. Not long ago, <a href="https://www.lamboplace.com/collection/lambofresh-halal-food" target="_blank">LamboFresh</a>, a Fresh Food product series in the local-homegrown online marketplace platform, LamboPlace.com, was created to break the traditionally long-chains of supplies and distributions that have been put in practice here in Malaysia decades ago. However times have changed, situations like these are what pushes a breakthrough from traditional practices.<br />
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The very existence of online marketplaces is to bridge the connections between traditional-run businesses with consumers of the new-era, who are strong believers of online shopping or have been recognised as a growing market segment over the years, since eCommerce made its debut. LamboFresh, on the other hand, is created to connect local farmers, distributors, suppliers and brick-and-mortar stores with the end-customers or consumers through their online marketplace with similar objectives.<br />
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What LamboPlace offers their vendors or sellers in their online platform is to handle their online orders, marketing and branding, customer care and service, all the way to fulfillment and delivery services, with their sister-company, LamboMove. Their promise is to help businesses to create better values for their brands, to be easily seen by many buyers. <br />
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LamboPlace encourages offline or traditional businesses to start digitising and jump into the e-Commerce bandwagon, not only for situations like this, but also to be ready for the future e-Commerce demands and changes in consumers' or customers' buying-behaviors.<br />
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"Many food producers are facing financial difficulties during the MCO, no less impacted are Malaysia's Seafood sellers. Seafood goes to ruin faster than most vegetables and many sellers are forced to discard their catch every day. Traditional shops that are closed are forced to reduce the options of premium products for sellers to provide consumers." said Dato' Jason, Group CEO of LamboPlace Sdn Bhd.<br />
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To help out local producers and distributors, LamboPlace have launched LamboFresh with objectives to not only assist local businesses, but also to ensure consumers don't need to change their lifestyles - they can still get trusted restaurant-quality fresh food delivered to their doorstep, hassle-free, supported by their very own last-mile delivery company, LamboMove.<br />
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LamboMove, LamboPlace's sister-company, has recently offered their delivery services to businesses ranging from startups, SMEs to large enterprises. Having held a status of reliability, LamboMove is also known for its fast delivery services, as quick as 6 hours within Klang Valley and a promise of 24 hours to 2 days maximum, beyond Kuala Lumpur. <br />
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"Delivery and logistics services play a very important role in e-Commerce businesses. That's why to LamboPlace, it's very vital when running an online business. LamboPlace's vendors or sellers enjoy fees as low as RM2.00 per delivery for most products within Klang Valley. Buyers or customers of LamboPlace have also experienced paying delivery fees as low as RM2.00 per delivery." added Dato' Jason. <br />
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The support for local businesses are very much needed from fellow Malaysians, especially during these times. LamboFresh is offering a special discount when you use promo code LAMBOFRESH upon checking out. Shop safely for safe and quality products from home.<br />
<br />EC Milohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18029628045663441097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652476482556381148.post-22192097361175692932020-04-13T13:50:00.001+08:002020-04-13T18:37:45.958+08:00Shopee announces RM15M Seller Support Package for 70K Malaysian SMEs Some 70,000 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the country are expected to benefit from the RM15 million <a href="https://shopee.com.my/m/supportpackage" target="_blank">Shopee Seller Support Package</a>. The e-commerce platform today announced its support package to help SMEs and businesses that have been adversely impacted by the Movement Control Order (MCO).<br />
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The package addresses the struggles businesses are facing following an engagement between Shopee and retail associations, chambers of commerce as well as business owners. Two pain points that have been identified were:<br />
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<li>SMEs are looking for new sales channels such as e-commerce but are unfamiliar with how to go about it. These SMEs want a partner that can provide them with clear step-by-step guidance and support, to ensure they succeed in their online selling journey.</li>
<li>A huge number of existing online sellers have been struggling with increasing costs and significant revenue loss from low sales volumes. </li>
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The Shopee Seller Support Package will aid local SMEs and businesses in various sectors including retail, fresh produce, food and beverage (F&B) and more by driving digitalization of traditional businesses and bringing them online. The Package also seeks to support all its sellers by creating sales and growth opportunities, reducing operational costs and facilitating sustainable development through funding, subsidies and education.<br />
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The Shopee Seller Support Package opens for application starting today 13 April 2020, until 31 May 2020. It will feature the following benefits for local sellers:<br />
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a. Shopee will be providing a discount of up to 45% on fees for sellers in our RM19 Free Shipping and Coins Cashback programmes;<br />
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a. To help sellers drive sales during the Ramadan and Hari Raya period, Shopee has allocated RM6 million in the form of vouchers and free paid advertising credits;<br />
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b. All sellers stand to benefit from RM100,000 worth of dedicated campaign vouchers every week;<br />
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c. All sellers will also receive up to RM400 each in free paid advertising credits to get more exposure for their products and stores.<br />
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a. Shopee has also pledged to provide additional support just for new sellers to kickstart their online selling journey;<br />
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b. All new sellers will receive RM400 in Shopee vouchers, RM200 in free paid advertising credits and free participation in its RM19 Free Shipping programme for 2 weeks;<br />
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c. These measures are important to get the ball rolling for new sellers to not only ease their transition online but also to generate a substantial volume of orders.<br />
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a. Every single Shopee seller will continue to enjoy all of Shopee's benefits including zero registration fees, 0% commission for marketplace sellers and 0% listing fee; <br />
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a. Shopee will also ramp up its free Shopee University courses during this period by increasing the number of classes and breadth of topics;<br />
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b. Conducted onlinein English, BM and Chinese, the special classes are catered to new sellers to guide them on everything from store set-up to sales, marketing and operations;<br />
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c. Shopee University has over the years successfully groomed more than 10,000 entrepreneurs and businesses across the country from scratch, even in rural towns, to become one of the largest online sellers in the country. <br />
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"All our measures, new and old, display our commitment since day one in growing our local entrepreneurs and the Malaysian digital economy. The Shopee Seller Support Package is meant to create a positive long-term impact, even post-MCO. We understand that the country is going through a difficult time now and we hope these efforts will help local SMEs make up the loss in offline revenue, improve cash flow and most importantly, sustain their businesses. Above all, it is our sincere hope that this Package would provide Malaysians the assurance that we are in this together, especially those who will soon be celebrating Hari Raya", said Ian Ho, Regional Managing Director of Shopee.<br />
<br />EC Milohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18029628045663441097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652476482556381148.post-5694984647973543512020-02-10T09:05:00.000+08:002020-02-10T09:05:03.796+08:00Ninja Van underscores the utilisation of pick up & drop off points Ninja Van is set to enhance its operational excellence via the concept of pick up and drop off (PUDO) points by partnering existing retail outlets and setting up parcel lockers to provide maximum convenience for customers. <br />
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The last mile logistics company recently secured a tripartite partnership with 7 Eleven and Razer Merchant Services that aims to bring up an additional 149 outlets registered as Ninja Points in the first phase. Customers, retailers and logistics service providers are guaranteed to benefit from the PUDO concept as it brings more footfall to stores while unlocking additional services for customers to process their parcels and helping logistics players to achieve higher cost-efficiency with aggregated deliveries to a single strategic location.<br />
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"We are continually expanding our network and reach in order to serve more customers by partnering with strategically located retail outlets and convenience stores to become our registered Ninja Points. To date, we have over 1,000 Ninja Points for merchants to drop off and shoppers to pick up their parcels with future plans to expand in Johor Bahru and Penang by the second quarter of the year 2020. Out of those, 86 automated parcel lockers also known as Ninja Box are placed at every Rapid KL Light Rail Transit (LRT) station from Gombak to Puchong, which makes us the largest parcel locker network in the Klang Valley," said Adzim Halim, the Country Head of Ninja Van Malaysia.<br />
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The last mile logistics company recently introduced a live chat feature that provides immediate assistance for both shippers and shoppers to locate the whereabouts of their parcel in real-time. The feature is essential in providing peace of mind towards the safety and location of their parcels, directly translating to enhanced customer experience. It is imperative for the e-commerce support industries to step up and grow in tandem with the ASEAN e-commerce sector, which net worth is expected to reach US$153 billion in 2025.<br />
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With the improved operational efficiency, Ninja Van is able to scale and handle more deliveries this year. In Malaysia, it is the sole logistics player that can offer next-day delivery service with exceptional performance in major cities. To kickstart 2020, it has recently struck a partnership with e-commerce platform Shopee, who joins its portfolio of over 35,000 businesses and sellers enlisted for its logistics services. Commenting on how it will handle Shopee's multiple peak shopping season and campaigns, Adzim stated that Ninja Van will leverage on its wide coverage and state-of-the-art technology while remaining nimble during peak periods throughout the year. <br />
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Ian Ho, Regional Managing Director of Shopee, said, "The e-commerce industry in Malaysia is on an upward trajectory with a forecasted growth rate of more than 20% this year. As the number of people shopping online increases, so is their expectation for faster deliveries. To continuously offer a convenient, enjoyable and satisfying online shopping experience, we have appointed Ninja Van as our latest third-party logistics (3PL) partner in Malaysia. Moreover, its ability to ship bulky items provides greater convenience to our users when they purchase large home appliances. We successfully kick-started this partnership at our recent Chinese New Year Sale, and this initiative has been well-received by our users as orders of bulky items grew 3x compared to the same time in 2019," <br />
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"This result is very encouraging as it proves we have made the right decision to grow this segment. With Ninja Van joining our 3PL family, we will be able to better serve our customers as we gear up for Hari Raya, whilst providing sellers with more shipping options as they, too, continue to enhance their customer experience." added Ho.<br />
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Ninja Van views this partnership as a great start to serve more Malaysians with its high-quality services. The logistics company is able to take on deliveries of up to 90kg for Shopee customers; thus, allowing for more shipment of bulky items such as washing machine, cabinets, sofa, air conditioner and kitchen appliances. This is in addition to the high shopping activities that take place on the platform during peak seasons throughout the entire year such as CNY, Raya, 9.9, 11.11 and 12.12. EC Milohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18029628045663441097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652476482556381148.post-33776163105130220892019-12-14T08:00:00.000+08:002019-12-14T08:00:36.814+08:00Shopee breaks records with 80 million items sold during 12.12 Birthday SaleShopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, achieves another record-breaking performance with 80 million items sold at its Shopee 12.12 Birthday Sale. Over 80 million visits were recorded in 24 hours as users from across the region shopped from millions of deals on 12 December.<br />
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In Malaysia, over 600,000 items were sold within the first hour. Homegrown products by local micro-businesses and entrepreneurs under the Buy Malaysian campaign page also saw an uplift of over 70% in orders on 12 December.<br />
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Ian Ho, Regional Managing Director, Shopee said, "The strong results from our 12.12 Birthday Sale shows that people trust in Shopee to deliver the best online shopping experience. It is also a sign that Shopee is doing things right when it comes to our product assortment, services, and customer experience. Shopee has become the go-to, everyday shopping app for everyone in the region, and we are committed to making e-commerce simple and accessible for all."<br />
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Shopee is fast becoming the go-to online shopping platform for users in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. According to iPrice's Q3 2019 e-commerce report, Shopee is the most visited e-commerce website on desktop and mobile web across the region. It is also the top-ranking app in the Shopping category by average monthly active users across Southeast Asia.<br />
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Users are also increasingly relying on Shopee to purchase their everyday products. Daily essentials such as detergent liquid, washing machine cleaner, shoe storage boxes and stationery emerged as some of the top-selling products in Malaysia on 12 December.<br />
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In addition, users are becoming more resourceful in obtaining information before making a purchase. A total of 180,000 hours were clocked across Shopee Live streams over the entire event period, as users engaged with their favourite brands and sellers in real-time to get information on the latest hot-selling products.<br />
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Across the region on 12 December:<br />
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<li>The total number of diapers sold on 12 December can last a baby for 12,002 years</li>
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The success of the Shopee 12.12 Birthday Sale also showcases increasing confidence in online shopping in the region. Users outside capital cities are also increasingly going online to sell or buy products they previously never had access to. This 12.12, there was an increase in orders from outside major cities across the region compared to last year. In Malaysia, various areas within Kedah, Pahang, Kelantan, Sabah and Terengganu experienced significant shopping activity. Some of the top-selling products include motorcycle oil filters, car air fresheners, and headscarves.<br />
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Ho concluded, "The Shopee 12.12 Birthday Sale marks the end of an outstanding 2019. We have achieved so much in the past year but what stands out the most is the unwavering support we have received from our users, sellers, brands and partners. As we look ahead to 2020, we will continuously elevate the Shopee experience and unlock the full potential of e-commerce for all."<br />
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CK Wonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746472103761370252noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652476482556381148.post-76977333785452278742019-11-22T07:30:00.000+08:002019-11-22T07:30:51.101+08:00Malaysia among top 10 export markets to China by GMV growth during 11.11Alibaba Group today announced that Malaysia is among the top 10 export markets to China by growth in gross merchandise value (GMV) during this year’s 11.11 Global Shopping Festival. Bolstered by improved branding efforts, Malaysia was ranked 8th among the top performing markets, demonstrating the growing appeal of its products vis-à-vis those from other countries.<br />
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Malaysian products and brands recorded a 122% year-on-year GMV growth, on the back of increased favour for Malaysian brands and merchants among Chinese consumers. The top three most popular product categories were health supplements (such as bird's nest), instant coffee, and baby strollers, while the top three Malaysian brands were PT Swift Marketing Sdn Bhd (正典燕窝), OldTown White Coffee, and ChekHup (泽合) Coffee.<br />
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Malaysia’s relative outperformance can partly be attributed to sustained efforts by Malaysian government agencies, ministries, local merchants and Alibaba Group to increase brand awareness for Malaysian products in China. In September, Alibaba Group hosted Malaysia Week in Shanghai to broaden the reach of local products in the Chinese market. As one of Alibaba Group's many Electronic World Trade Platform (eWTP) initiatives, Malaysia Week showcased over 800 products from 100 Malaysian brands to increase awareness and interest in Malaysian products on a global stage.<br />
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This year’s 11.11 also provided some insight about the Malaysian consumer by the bargains they picked up:<br />
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<li>The most expensive item bought in Malaysia during 11.11 was an OSIM massage chair at RMB17,990 (RM10,650)</li>
<li>Multiple brands sold more than 3,000 robotic vacuum cleaners, making it the single most popular product category among Malaysian consumers</li>
<li>The best-selling beauty product was the 'Household pore-cleansing facial device', popularised in Malaysia by live-streamer Lee Jia Qi.</li>
<li>The top Tmall product categories in Malaysia were mum and baby, apparel for men and women, furniture, and 3C digital products.</li>
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Products from rural farmers in Malaysia also performed well during this year’s 11.11 on Lazada’s flagship platform Lazmall. The Desaku Flagship Store, which specializes in products from local farmers in Pahang, had all its listed products and bundles snapped up during the 24-hour sale, indicating a high demand by Malaysian consumers for local products, such as Orang Asli organic rice, Sempalit peanuts, Bentong soy sauce, and Bentong ginger powder. The store is the brainchild of four Malaysian entrepreneurs who, after having joined Alibaba’s Netpreneur training programme, were inspired by the success of the Taobao Village model in China, and upon their return to Malaysia decided to set up the store to provide opportunities for underserved communities through e-commerce.<br />
<br />EC Milohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18029628045663441097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652476482556381148.post-68952505691788110892019-11-21T12:04:00.001+08:002019-11-21T12:05:24.141+08:00Carousell - Mudah Merger in Malaysia via Telenor InvestmentCarousell, one of the world's largest and fastest growing classifieds, today announced it has signed an agreement with Telenor Group, one of the world's largest telecommunications companies. As part of this equity and cash agreement, Carousell will merge with 701Search, which owns online marketplaces Mudah in Malaysia, Cho Tot in Vietnam, and OneKyat in Myanmar. <br />
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"This has been a significant year for Carousell, with the company achieving unprecedented results in market expansion and revenue growth," said Rakesh Malani, Chief Financial Officer, Carousell. "We are driving rapid consolidation in the region with the OLX Philippines merger earlier in the year, and 701Search today. This transaction further cements Carousell as the leading online classifieds marketplace platform in Southeast Asia. With annualized revenues of over US$ 40 million, a business of over 80 percent gross margin and two profitable markets, we are very well positioned to advance our combined business to the next level."<br />
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Following the merger, 701Search's regional hub team that operates in Singapore will be fully integrated into Carousell, while Mudah, Cho Tot and OneKyat will retain their individual names and platforms, continuing operations in Malaysia, Vietnam and Myanmar respectively. The businesses will report into Carousell Chief Executive Officer Quek Siu Rui.<br />
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"Our mission has remained the same since day one. We want to inspire every person in the world to start selling and buying," shared Quek Siu Rui, Co-founder and CEO of Carousell. "Merging with 701Search will allow us to further this mission on an even greater scale and fortify our leadership in Southeast Asia as Mudah, Cho Tot and OneKyat are already leaders in their markets. I am excited to work with our new teammates to learn about the dynamics of these local markets, create win-win opportunities that are mutually beneficial for our community of users, and inspire even more people to start selling and buying." <br />
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Johan Rostoft, Head of Online Classifieds at Telenor Group, said "We have built a profitable and high-growth marketplace business serving millions of users every single day. This transaction presents an attractive opportunity for us to take the next step in our marketplace journey, and it also simplifies Telenor's portfolio. We believe that Carousell is the best partner for our online classifieds business in Southeast Asia."<br />
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Carousell's advanced and intuitive technology, coupled with the Telenor Group companies' hyperlocal reach and extensive experience, will further propel Carousell's Classifieds 4.0 vision of reimagining classifieds and making the selling and buying of second-hand a first choice.<br />
<br />EC Milohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18029628045663441097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652476482556381148.post-41166662283740209292019-11-14T08:00:00.000+08:002019-11-14T08:47:10.778+08:00How Malaysian consumers decide on their next smartphone purchase?Smartphones are incredibly central to our daily lives and deciding on a new or replacement device is a hugely important part of the life of a typical connected Malaysian.<br />
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Google and Ipsos recently conducted a study to find out how Malaysian consumers are choosing their next smartphone purchase. The research found that:<br />
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<li>Malaysians are avid researchers who are very deliberate about their smartphone of choice.</li>
<li>Smartphone factors like battery life, operating system and key specifications trump price.</li>
<li>Rural Malaysians are empowered by e-commerce; many now research and buy online.</li>
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4 in 5 Malaysians are influenced by online touchpoints like search engines, brand sites and ecommerce comparisons for research and information seeking before making their purchase. <br />
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"Malaysians are becoming increasingly conscious and deliberate about their smartphone choices given innovation in the smartphone industry and higher access to information. Online research is arguably the most important part of the purchase journey and where Malaysian consumers spend the most time on; but once all the factors are weighted and considered there's still room for retail sales to play a part," said Su Ann Lim, Industry Head for Tech and Telco at Google Malaysia.<br />
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Malaysians in the market for a smartphone perform many research actions before purchasing. As the research highlights, digital has now emerged as the top source of information to help buyers make their decision. Overall, an average of 8.3 activities are completed during the research phase before Malaysians go on to make the final decision.<br />
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The top research activities cited were: (1) searching and reading online device reviews and watching YouTube product reviews, (2) visiting brand and product sites, and (3) comparing prices and specs on e-commerce sites.<br />
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As for purchase factors, the top three cited by Malaysians surveyed when choosing their next smartphone are:<br />
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<li>Internal Specs -- RAM, processor, durability</li>
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Other factors surveyed and ranked included: affordability, camera quality, brand reputation, trusted reviews, promotions and discounts, and device availability.<br />
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The prevalence of e-commerce has also influenced how Malaysians purchase their smartphones. Today, 1 in 4 smartphones are bought online in Malaysia.<br />
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You can also <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/379357968613225662/" target="_blank">view the full infographic on Pinterest</a>.<br />
<br />EC Milohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18029628045663441097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652476482556381148.post-31123012029088103762019-11-13T08:10:00.000+08:002019-11-13T08:13:16.438+08:0070M items sold on Shopee 11.11 Big SaleShopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, wraps up its largest 11.11 Big Sale. Shopee continued to drive the 11.11 shopping phenomenon in the region as it set new records on 11 November. Highlights include:<br />
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<li><b>70 million items</b> sold on 11 November</li>
<li><b>3 times more orders</b> were recorded in the 1st hour compared to 2018</li>
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Shopee also delivered on its promise to offer an engaging shopping experience at 11.11 Big Sale. Users returned daily to play and win prizes via Shopee's collection of in-app games, including its first augmented reality (AR) game Shopee Catch. The games were played <b>over 150 million times</b> in three weeks. In addition, Shopee brought non-stop entertainment to users with <b>65 million views</b> on Shopee Live.<br />
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The Shopee 11.11 Big Sale in Malaysia treated users to three weeks of unstoppable promotions and entertainment, headlined by nationwide free shipping with a minimum spend of RM11. Brands and sellers on Shopee saw a huge boost to their sales on 11 November. Top-performing brands recorded an average of <b>5,659 times</b> increase in visits and <b>740 times</b> growth in orders, while shopping activity peaked over lunch at 12.10PM, as the sale fell on a working weekday. Biggest gainers include Tefal, Skechers, and Acer who recorded a 3,408-time, 2,870-time, and 1,743-time uplift in orders respectively.<br />
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Newcomer on Shopee, KFC recorded finger lickin' good sales with the highest number of orders from the F&B category. The amount of KFC meals that were purchased on Shopee could feed the entire Putrajaya population. Malaysia's much-loved fast food restaurant brand was also searched for almost half a million times on Shopee on 11 November itself.<br />
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Earlier this year, Shopee saw a growing trend where users were becoming confident in purchasing big ticket items on the platform. Users' confidence is growing and more apparent this 11.11 because not only are they buying low and mid-range smartphones, but were seen to be getting latest flagship mobile phones such as the iPhone 11 Pro Max, Huawei P30, Asus ROG Phone II, Samsung Galaxy S10+, OPPO Reno 2, and Honor 20 Pro which are typically priced at RM3,000.<br />
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Shopee continued to see more male users and older users shopping on 11 November. Male users were shopping most often for mobile gadgets and tech accessories, with keywords such as power bank, speaker, earphones and iPhone being searched for over 2.9 million times in total. In addition, users aged over 50 took the opportunity to grab health-related items like the Nestle Omega Plus Milk Powder and blood pressure monitor while also getting household necessities like detergent, dishwashing liquid and mops. <br />
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Ian Ho, Regional Managing Director, Shopee said, "We have been charting a strong momentum this year-end sales season. Despite 11.11 being a global shopping festival, Shopee has been able to get this region on board and interested by successfully localising the campaign to suit our users wants and needs. In Malaysia, our efforts were backed by sellers, brands, and partners who joined us to deliver an engaging and social shopping experience. This is not merely Shopee's success but a success shared by the wider Malaysian retail industry."<br />
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Shopee gives back to society through its 11.11 Big Sale in Malaysia </h2>
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This year, the e-commerce platform launched its inaugural charity campaign, #ShopeeMAKNA 11.11 Charity Challenge, together with the National Cancer Council Malaysia (MAKNA). The initiative aims to raise funds for the treatment of underprivileged cancer patients. In this first ever attempt to run a charity drive, and at this scale, Shopee is pleased to announce that it united Malaysians and its partners like Sunway Medical Centre for this cause, and together raised <b>RM114,170</b> in just three weeks.<br />
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To further drive awareness, #ShopeeMAKNA 11.11 Charity Challenge culminated with a live show, aired on Shopee Live. During the show, personalities including Elyana, Farahanim Razak, Rita Dato' Sosilawati, Lia Natalia, As'ad Motawh, Yasmin Hani, Liyana Jasmay, Sarah Hildebrand, Adira Suhaimi, Fahrin Ahmad and Sophia Liana as well as national gymnasts Koi Sie Yan, Jeremiah Loo and Amy Kwan showed their support by taking part in six crazy challenges, voted by Malaysians, to raise funds. They also sang, performed and took part in lip sync battles. <br />
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Shopee recorded half a million views in two hours as Malaysians tuned in to support and cheer for their favourite stars. Donations kept pouring in even till past midnight. Further hyping the show, rock icon Amy Search made a surprise appearance and charmed the crowd with one of his famous numbers, Kerja Gila. It was truly a special treat as the audience got to sing with him, and also take pictures with other celebrities on stage after the show. <a href="http://shopee.com.my/ShopeeMAKNAShow" target="_blank">Click here</a> to catch a rerun of the show. <br />
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Ho added, "We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all Malaysians who have donated and supported us on this cause. It is humbling to witness Malaysians coming together for their fellow neighbours regardless of race, creed or religion. We are heartened by the continued support from all our users and partners. As we look forward to wrapping up the year, we call on Malaysians to stay tuned and join in our upcoming birthday celebration - the Shopee 12.12 Birthday Sale."<br />
<br />EC Milohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18029628045663441097noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652476482556381148.post-8532293830336639872019-11-02T08:00:00.000+08:002019-11-02T08:00:04.365+08:00GrabPay partners with PayNet to adopt DuitNow QROn 1 November 2019, Payments Network Malaysia (PayNet) and Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading everyday app, announced a landmark collaboration that will make GrabPay the first e-Wallet to adopt DuitNow QR, Malaysia’s National QR Standard. <br />
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DuitNow QR is established under Bank Negara Malaysia’s Interoperable Credit Transfer Framework (ICTF). ICTF mandates that PayNet, as the country’s shared payment infrastructure provider, implement an interoperable and common QR standard for Malaysia. 4 Banks are already offering DuitNow QR in their mobile banking apps, with 25 Banks expected to implement DuitNow QR over the next 6 months.<br />
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DuitNow QR will foster an efficient, competitive and innovative payment landscape in Malaysia by enabling interoperability, promoting collaborative competition and providing fair and open access to the shared payment infrastructure. Through DuitNow QR, users can make payments from any participating Banks or e-Wallets’ mobile apps. Merchants would only need to display one QR Code, the DuitNow QR, to accept payments.<br />
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“At the moment, e-Wallet providers are incurring substantial acquiring costs for merchants since they are each signing up the same set of merchants for their respective proprietary networks. With DuitNow QR, a merchant needs to sign up with only one Bank or e-Wallet acquirer, and customers of all participating Banks and e-Wallets would be able to make DuitNow QR payments to the merchant using their respective mobile apps,” said Mr Peter Schiesser, Group Chief Executive Officer, PayNet. <br />
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Grab reimagined the future of digital payments with their vision to be the everyday e-Wallet, meeting the daily needs of users through GrabPay. Since the launch of GrabPay, new features have been introduced along with a rapidly growing partner network of both Banks and local merchants. This has significantly increased the adoption of virtual payments innovatively, which is in line with the Government’s push to move Malaysia forward in the digital economy and cultivating a cashless society. With its admission to the DuitNow QR scheme, Grab will add DuitNow QR support in the Grab app by the first half of 2020.<br />
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“We are honoured to be the first e-Wallet to adopt DuitNow QR. This partnership will propel GrabPay further to provide a seamless and safe payment method for customers and merchants. DuitNow QR’s interoperability simplifies and provides consumers with a frictionless and rewarding payment method, whilst providing our merchants a safe and cost-effective way to collect payments.<br />
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Our strategy has always been focused on being hyperlocal, and our partnership with PayNet is yet another example of being customer-centric to grow Malaysia’s cashless society as it makes it even more affordable and accessible for all Malaysians to do so,” said Ooi Huey Tyng, Managing Director of GrabPay Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines.<br />
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DuitNow QR is an extension of the DuitNow service launched in December 2018, which allows Bank customers to transfer money instantly and securely on a 24/7 basis at Banks’ Internet or mobile banking channels. DuitNow fund transfers can be directed using the recipients’ mobile numbers, MyKad or business registration numbers.<br />
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Following the path set by Grab, another 15 e-Wallet providers and non-bank merchant acquirers have also applied to participate in DuitNow. “Potential participants undergo a rigorous assessment and due diligence process before admission into the DuitNow scheme as we place great emphasis on the safety, security and stability of our payment eco-systems,” added Mr Schiesser. <br />
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Grab’s entry into the DuitNow eco-system coupled with the upcoming participation of all retail Banks and major e-Wallets in Malaysia will cement DuitNow QR as the QR payment solution for Malaysia, providing a convenient, cost-effective, and ubiquitous payment option for all merchants and consumers in the country.<br />
<br />EC Milohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18029628045663441097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652476482556381148.post-63919088959435745172019-10-30T16:40:00.000+08:002019-10-30T16:40:05.086+08:00Boost introduces new features: BoostUp, CashUp, UnionPay QRHomegrown and leading lifestyle e-wallet Boost introduced three new and upgraded features – BoostUP, its new rewards programme, CashUp, a new savings feature for online shopping and UnionPay QR, which allows users to use their Boost e-wallets at UnionPay International (UPI) merchants nationwide and soon globally. The new features will give everyone a better reason to go cashless and seamlessly transact while enjoying a more rewarding cashless experience.<br />
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“Today is an important day for us as it sets the tone for the next phase of Boost. We are making our famous Shake Rewards even more rewarding. BoostUP is designed to gift loyal users a more comprehensive and exciting set of prizes, unforgettable lifestyle experiences on top of cashback. <br />
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“CashUp is a new savings feature that gives a boost to the online shopping experience, where users can automatically enjoy cashback from our online retail partners. Both BoostUP and CashUp function on a simple mechanism where the more you perform transactions with Boost, the more rewards you earn all while providing users with a safe and convenient way to transact.<br />
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“The UnionPay QR payment service, on the other hand, is a new feature that will give consumers more options and greater accessibility to go cashless with ease in Malaysia and soon at 11 million UnionPay QR merchants across 31 countries. This will hopefully further encourage new and existing users to make going cashless a natural part of their daily lifestyle,” said Mohd Khairil Abdullah, CEO of Boost.<br />
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Boost e-wallet started 2 years ago with an aim to revolutionize the way Malaysians transact daily and to solve cash-related pain points consumers experience everydya. Fast forward to today, Boost has achieved many significant milestones - from enabling users to pay for on-street and gated parking, utility bills, buy pre-paid top-ups, order food delivery and roadside assistant services, book and purchase public transport tickets, make e-donations as well as provide micro-financing and micro-insurance solutions to merchants. It has also powered 24 cashless campuses and 120 religious institutions across the country. To date, it has over 4.8 million users with the widest nationwide coverage of around 115,000 merchants. <br />
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The three new upgraded features are:<br />
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<b>(1) BoostUP</b> – Stepping up from the much-loved Shake Rewards, BoostUP is a rewards programme that will now allow users to enjoy more exciting rewards starting 1 November. Just by performing regular daily transactions, users can earn coins and Shake rewards. The Shake rewards are now bigger and better in which users can get extra coins, exciting prizes or Golden tickets. The more you spend with Boost, the more coins you earn which can be used to redeem prizes including premium gadgets, entertainment and gaming content, cashback, vouchers and many more from the rewards catalogue. Golden tickets earn users unforgettable once-in-a-lifetime experiences that include a Mediterranean cruise, a day out with an A-list celebrity, a romantic getaway at Pangkor Laut Resort, exclusive VIP access to movie premiers or enjoy the thrills of extreme sports overseas.<br />
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To kick off, we are giving out rewards and prizes worth RM8 million including fuel vouchers up for grabs in addition to exclusive benefits just by flashing the Boost app at selected partners in F&B, retail and airport lounges. <br />
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<b>(2) CashUp</b> – A savings feature curated specially for online shopaholics, there are over 100 international and local online retailers such as Shopee, Zalora, Lazada, Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, Klook, Sephora, JD Sports, Kinokuniya, Amazin’ Graze and counting under this rewards plan. Users can easily earn cashback of up to 13.5% from their favourite online retailers when utilizing the CashUp feature. <br />
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Users can track cashback earned through the CashUp page in the Boost app. After online merchants validate the transaction, users can transfer earnings directly into their Boost e-wallet and continue shopping. CashUp is available from the 2nd week of November onwards. <br />
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<b>(3) UnionPay QR Payment Service</b> – Boost users can now pay at any UnionPay QR merchants in Malaysia, giving consumers more options and accessibility to go cashless. The partnership officially kicks off in Malaysia and with this payment service, Boost will have a total of almost 125,000 merchants nationwide. Boost also has expansion plans to allow users to pay with Boost at 11 million UnionPay QR merchants across 31 countries in the near future. <br />
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This service is available 1 November onwards. Until 31 December 2019, users will be able to earn an instant RM 3 cashback upon activation of the UnionPay QR payment service in their Boost e-wallet. With a minimum spend of RM 300 at these UPI merchants – Duty Free, Dimensi Exklusif, Colours and Fragrance – within any airport in the country, users will earn an instant cashback of RM30.<br />
<br />EC Milohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18029628045663441097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652476482556381148.post-83790331053032992302019-10-23T15:50:00.000+08:002019-10-23T15:50:03.248+08:00Lazada Malaysia collaborates with Aspirasi to offer e-commerce financingAspirasi, a micro-financing platform and fintech services provider under Axiata Digital, has teamed up with leading eCommerce platform Lazada Malaysia to provide financing support to micro-enterprises and SME merchants on the eCommerce platform. <br />
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The collaboration will leverage Aspirasi's end-to-end digital financial services that offer fast and simple financing solutions in an effort to boost the growth potential of merchants listed on Lazada Malaysia. Through Aspirasi's working capital solution, merchants can enjoy easy financing with free insurance, cashback upon completion of repayment, zero early settlement charges, immediate financing decisions, and cash in the merchant's account within 48 hours during the promotional period from now until 31 December 2019.<br />
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The agreement signed by Sheyantha Abeykoon, Director of Aspirasi and Kevin Lee, Chief Business Officer, Lazada Malaysia marks a meaningful effort for both entities towards driving growth for micro-enterprises and SMEs and building Malaysia's digital economy. <br />
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"At Aspirasi, we understand the obstacles that micro-enterprises and SMEs experience as they strive to grow their business. We believe this collaboration with Lazada Malaysia will enable us to collaborate in supporting merchants by providing them with access to financial solutions not available through traditional sectors. With Aspirasi's seamless micro-financing solutions, merchants on the platform can undertake business opportunities to scale with confidence," said Abeykoon. <br />
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"eCommerce is a key economy driver for Malaysia, which is why Lazada is focused on boosting SME growth with the right tools, support and financing to succeed. By working with like-minded allies such as Aspirasi to remove barriers to business, we are creating a continuity plan for the country's digital economy," said Lee.<br />
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Axiata Digital has been focused on accelerating digital adoption since 2014 in its principal markets by offering innovative financial solutions such as e-wallets, micro-financing and micro-insurance. Axiata Digital's efforts to promulgate digital technology aim to secure a future-ready and financially inclusive society for the underserved, whilst showcasing the business benefits of ICT for success and growth for micro-enterprises and SMEs. <br />
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Lazada is committed to uplifting communities through eCommerce, actively driving and championing initiatives aimed at building a sustainable eCommerce ecosystem to future-proof the digital economy. Lazada strives to make eCommerce accessible to all through its capabilities in tech, logistics and Shoppertainment, and enable entrepreneurs to reach their full potential online so that everyone can sell, regardless of background or location.EC Milohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18029628045663441097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652476482556381148.post-77393690238061266872019-10-18T13:45:00.000+08:002019-10-18T13:45:47.953+08:00MyGroser: New online grocery store launched in MalaysiaMyGroser, Malaysia’s online grocery store, today announced new iOS and Android apps to help consumers save time, money, and avoid the stress of having to go to the store when buying their groceries and fresh produce. New Voucher support, Free Delivery* options, wider delivery areas, and bigger product lists were also revealed for users at www.mygroser.com.<br />
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Consumers can now enjoy using the Voucher section under their Account tab that offers them clear and easy access to available discount and saving vouchers that they are eligible for. This helps them avoid the effort of remembering voucher codes to save money.<br />
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“MyGroser offers consumers some of the best value for their Ringgit in Malaysia, the convenience of online shopping, and the ability to earn Rewards – all in one quick, simple and secure grocery shopping experience. We focus on ensuring the freshness of the groceries we offer through our own cloud stores, delivery through trained and dedicated teams, and a customer care team that will speak to you if you need help. Working with Malaysia’s favourite brands, we offer everyone a way to save money and time, avoid traffic, get away from the stress of crowded grocery stores, enjoy fresher groceries, and best of all - earn Rewards for their grocery purchases that saves them even more money,” said Stephen Francis, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, MyGroser.<br />
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Launched a month ago, MyGroser has been allowing early sign-up for its unique grocery experience at www.mygroser.com with encouraging results to date. Now consumers have full access to the web experience, or they can use iOS and Android mobile apps to quickly, conveniently and safely purchase and have delivered fresh meat, seafood, vegetables, fruit and dairy, frozen food, dry food, groceries, premium products and daily essentials.<br />
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This allows consumers to save money on transport and parking, save time by avoiding busy stores, avoid multiple trips for products that are out of stock, while enjoying fresher products, all the time. Consumers also earn rewards for all their purchases on MyGroser, that are then converted into savings for their next purchase. Free Delivery options* are now also available to consumers through Vouchers, Rewards points and special promotions.<br />
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New items are being added weekly as the platform continues to bring new suppliers from Malaysia’s favourite brands on board its cloud stores. These stores, that include cold rooms and temperature controlled environments, keep products fresh and ensure they are always available to consumers. By working directly with suppliers from global and local brands to offer Malaysians the same products that they have come to expect from their local supermarkets and hypermarkets, customers get the things they love – easily.<br />
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Customers can currently choose to have their groceries delivered anytime between 9.00 am and 9.00 pm, seven (7) days a week across most of the Klang Valley. This includes Petaling Jaya, Kuala Lumpur, Subang Jaya, USJ, Putra Heights, Shah Alam, Batu Caves, Cheras, Ampang, Puchong, Bangsar, Mont Kiara, Damansara, Damansara Heights, Hartamas, Kepong, Sunway, Tropicana, Klang, Bandar Utama, and communities along the Kesas, Elite, LDP, and parts of the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) highways. Consumers can check if their areas are covered through their personal profile on MyGroser.<br />
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Currently being featured on MyGroser are a selection of special collections including Products on Sale, Weekly Essentials, Made in Malaysia, and Malaysian Favourites. These are just some of the ways that MyGroser is helping Malaysians discover the best groceries and freshest produce they can find easily online.<br />
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MyGroser is currently open to sign-ups for its accounts. Consumers and businesses who sign up now will receive FREE credits AND FREE delivery vouchers for their use, and stand the chance to earn referral credits as well as other benefits.EC Milohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18029628045663441097noreply@blogger.com1