Ministry shares tips on online shopping
SIBU: Women got to hear the advantages of shopping online at the opening of the Women’s Day 2023 celebration on Saturday. They were told that making online purchases is easier in terms of choosing from a variety of products, making price comparisons, avoiding crowds, saving on fuel and having unlimited time to shop. Ministry of […]
airasia grocer takes Perlis’ Harumanis to international markets
KUALA LUMPUR: The original Harumanis mangoes from Perlis, which are known for their sweet taste and smell, are being brought to international markets via online grocery shopping platform airasia grocer. Besides distributing the fruits to key partners in the Klang Valley, Sabah and Sarawak, airasia grocer currently has also established cross-border distribution in Singapore and […]
Salesman loses over RM50k to investment scam
SIBU: A salesman here has fallen victim to an online investment scam, becoming poorer by RM54,800. Sarawak Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) chief Supt Maria Rasid said the victim, in his late 40s and working in a private company here, was attracted to investment opportunities offered by the Happybuy page on Facebook. The victim had […]
Amusing, useful and interesting online products
The Internet has revolutionised the way we shop. Because of the many advantages and benefits, more people these days prefer buying things online over the conventional method of going into stores. Plus, shopping online allows them to find many products that they cannot find in a physical store. Things you never know you need Online […]
Online shopping need improvements
By Umie Syazwanie Mohd KUCHING: Several improvements must be made to ensure a more seamless and hassle-free experience when shopping online, said members of the public. They pointed out that issues pertaining to security and delivery of the items purchased must also be addressed. In terms of business etiquette, they added that the onus […]
Malaysians shopping online more than before Covid-19
KUALA LUMPUR: Juwai IQI’s latest survey on Covid-19 has found that 57 percent of Malaysians are shopping online more than they ever did pre-pandemic, leading to an unprecedented boom for online shopping in the country. In a statement today (June 7), Juwai IQI Group co-founder and chief executive officer Kashif Ansari said that Lazada Malaysia […]
Set base price to sustain local courier industry
BY SOON LI WEI KUALA LUMPUR: The courier service has become a vital connector for Malaysians in a time of movement restrictions that have been in force since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020. During festive seasons such as Hari Raya Aidilfitri, it became a lifeline for those living apart from their […]
Centexs commercial’s online platform churns over RM28,000 for Sarawak entrepreneurs
KUCHING: Centexs Commercial Sdn Bhd, through the Centre of Technical Excellence Sarawak, has generated over RM28,000 from its Community Raikan Raya Sales programme. The special Hari Raya Aidilfitri initiative, from May 1 to May 12, 2021, drew 25 entrepreneurs in the state, the Sarawak government-owned company said. “The aim was to help and assist the […]
The curious case of online shopping
The internet can be both a blessing and a poison. With the rise of the internet, e-commerce platforms that merge with social media to market their products became more creative both in marketing and innovations. And with the ever-increasing competition, there is always a sale almost every month. A place to buy things you never […]
Digital economy continues growth momentum
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian digital economy is set to continue its growth momentum with more brands and businesses, especially the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) digitalising their operations, said leading e-commerce platform, Lazada. By the same token, shoppers too have become even more confident in shopping for their essential needs online. Lazada Malaysia chief executive […]
