Happikiddo Hosted Over 400 parents at its Largest Baby Shower

Happikiddo, a homegrown baby concept store that offers a vast selection of high quality, hand-picked, and innovative products for mums, babies, and children, recently played host to Malaysia’s largest baby shower with over 400 parents in attendance. Themed ‘Baby in Bloom’, the exclusive one-day event took place at the Lightbox@Light Grey, Sungai Buloh and was specially organised to celebrate the joys of pregnancy and motherhood. 

Happikiddo hosted over 400 parents at the largest baby shower that's aptly called Baby in Bloom

The event saw participants from all walks of life comprising expectant mothers and parents with children aged between 0-6 months coming together for a wonderful time of hi-tea, knowledge sharing, games and exclusive deals. Dedicated to honouring parents and babies, the mega baby shower had participants smiling ear to ear and leaving with amazing door gifts, exciting prizes and wonderful memories.

Neelofa, prominent Malaysian Celebrity and Mompreneur shared her own experience as a new mother with the attendees of Baby In Bloom Event.

Various local and international brands were present to showcase their offerings during the event, among all Atelier Choux, Bugaboo, Cybex, Jellycat, Nuna, Stokke and many more. The participants were also given a sneak preview and test-stroll of a yet-to-be-launched futuristic and eco-friendly stroller by Dutch brand, Bugaboo. The much-awaited Bugaboo Dragonfly stroller – scheduled for its launch in Southeast Asia within three weeks’ time – is set to be a hit amongst parents for its one-of-a-kind attributes and sustainable features. Parents were also given the exclusivity to be one of the firsts to own the Bugaboo Dragonfly via a pre-order special during the event. 

Exclusive sneak preview of the latest stroller by Bugaboo, called Dragonfly.

Besides amazing discounts and deals on the latest, innovative baby products from reputable brands, the participants also took home valuable parenting tips and knowledge through informative sharing sessions by celebrity mums and entrepreneurs Neelofa and Intan Salleh as well as product demonstrations that took place at the event. 

Elaine Chew, Founder of Happikiddo during her welcoming speech at the Baby In Bloom Event.

“We are deeply honoured to be given the opportunity to host this Baby Shower for expectant and new parents, and to share their joys in one of the most important chapters of parenting. Our aim was to celebrate them and the beautiful wonders of welcoming their bundle of joy, and we are thrilled to have succeeded in giving them a lovely day to remember,” said Elaine Chew, Founder of Happikiddo. 

Moving forward, Happikiddo looks forward to hosting more similar community events for parents to come together and learn, connect and commemorate their pregnancy and parenting journey.

About Happikiddo 

Happikiddo is a leading, by-mums-for-mums lifestyle baby concept store in Malaysia that offers the best possible, tried-and-tested products and value-added services in maternity, children, and baby care.

Making kids happy and parents happier, Happikiddo takes pride in providing comfort, quality and authenticity in the products that it carries whilst offering an exclusive shopping experience and excellent customer service. From baby food, educational toys, feeding essentials and toiletries to travel gear, apparels, books and nursery furniture, Happikiddo provides a one-stop shopping experience with over 400 reputable brands and over 28,000 products under one roof. 

Happikiddo currently has six stores across shopping malls in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, namely Avenue K Shopping Centre, Citta Mall, DPulze Shopping Centre, IPC Shopping Centre, Publika Shopping Gallery and The Gardens Mall.

For more information visit www.happikiddo.com

The "COME BACK" of Swiss Dream Circus from June 28 to July 23, 2023 in Mutiara Damansara

I am very thrilled that Swiss Dream Circus will be coming back to perform in Malaysia from June 28 to July 23, 2023 in Mutiara Damansara! This would be their 6th circus performance in Malaysia after a few years' break due to Covid 19. 

Since I was a little girl, I have always loved to watch circus performances and I still do. My whole family loves the amazing acts and performances that always leave us feeling on top of the world. There will be incredible displays of acrobatic, balance, aerial stunts and thrilling acts.  

From left to right: Marco Baumgartner (Founder & Producer) and Ismail Stork (Organizer & Promoter)

Below are some of the stunning performances that will be performing at the Swiss Dream Circus this year.

JEKA DEHTIAROV – UKRAINE – CYR WHEEL The young artist hails from Ukraine and shines with his graceful Cyr Wheel act. He was awarded in Germany at the International Youth Circus Festival 2022 for his beautiful performance. He glides almost weightlessly across the stage with his ring and makes you forget how difficult it is to keep the balance while spinning the Cyr Wheel.

IGOR & TATIANA – RUSSIA – KNIFE THROWING AND ARROW ACT Real life couple Tatiana & Igor like to do “dangerous things” together. Knife throwing is one of the oldest disciplines in circus. Today rarely seen. When playing with the knives, a precise throwing technique is required, which is mastered by Igor excellently. Igor also proves his skills with a crossbow, where the arrow never misses its target.

EXTREME LIGHTS – RUSSIA / UKRAINE – LED DANCER This young dynamic dance team from Ukraine and Russia proves that there is no war in the circus. We are proud that these exceptional artists are using the summer break of the Swiss National Circus Knie to inspire the audience in Malaysia with their unique LED show with illuminated costumes.

RUSLAN ULUBAEV – RUSSIA – BIKE ACT He shows the audience there’s more you can do with a bicycle than just cycling every day. With amazing skill and precision he goes through the motion, performing various jumps and acts.

JANINE & FABIEN – SWITZERLAND - AERIAL STRAPS ACT This Swiss Artist duo presents their awarded-winning aerial performance with full of emotions and passion. With effortless, graceful and mesmerizing performance, the audience quickly forgets how difficult their act is. Janine was already on tour with her solo act with the world-famous Cirque du Soleil. Let yourself be enchanted by this lovely duo.

SASHA & VLAD – ICARIAN ACT The Icarian games, a traditional circus discipline that you rarely see these days are being brought back to life with new twist and challenging disciplines. The human body becomes catapult and a catcher. The artist is whirled through the air and balanced by his partner only using the strength of his feet. The two guys, shows a sophisticated and full of strength and choreographed act on incredible speed which will thrill spectators.

LEVAN – RUSSIA - LASERMAN & COMPANY Ruslan Ulubaev’s “creative factory” resulted not only in the fantastic Extreme Light LED show, but also in the new performance by Levan and his team. Laser technology is cleverly combined with modern dance and allows the audience to immerse themselves into another world. Be thrilled and amazed!!

ANDRIY RUHYLO – UKRAINE – LADDER BALANCE / JUGGLER Ladder Balance Act is a captivating circus art that is rarely witnessed. Andriy, a virtuoso of body control, dazzles the audience with his charismatic and graceful performance. As if his skills weren’t impressive enough, he adds another layer of difficulty by juggling up to six rings while balancing on the ladder. Andriy is a natural-born artist who performs with pure joy. An act like this is hardly to be missed!

ANDRIY RUHYLO – UKRAINE – ROLA ROLA Watching Andriy on stage it’s an absolute thrill, His rola-rola act is a masterclass in balancing and controlling as he effortlessly glides atop rolling cylinders. Andriy even manages to do a headstand on a tower of stacked cylinders or master a handstand on the unstable ground. A truly talented artist, whose captivating performance leaves audiences in awe.

CLOWN ANDRE – SWITZERLAND – CLOWN Andre has traveled all over the world and was even awarded at the International Circus festival in Monte-Carlo. He just returned from his tour with the well-known French Circus Arlette Gruss and returned to the Swiss Dream Circus after six years. With his jokes he makes his audience laugh again and again.

EVGENIIA – RUSSIA – VIOLINIST & SINGER Experience this young exceptional artist as she enchants you with her violin and supports the other acts throughout the show. Evgenia will also inspire you with her beautiful voice. The combination of live violin and harmonic performance opens up completely new possibilities to add to the charm of the show.

The ticket details are as below. 

Let's get your friends and family to watch this amazing circus performance together! For more information, please visit their website WEBSITE , FACEBOOK , 

Shopee: Unearthing Hidden Gems, Upsizing Traditional Industries

Shopee’s robust ecosystem provides sellers with the ease to manage their online store-front, reach out to more customers and fulfil customers' orders through integrated logistics management. This has supported many small-scale businesses with e-commerce infrastructure and resources. With more time on hand to run the business, it is no wonder that many local businesses turn to e-commerce platforms to expand their business reach.

Dishing Out Pahang Sambal Hitam to Klang Valley

Khairil Adhzaha, who operates a sambal factory in Bentong, Pahang, is one of Shopee Malaysia’s most successful local sellers. His brand, Tokey Sambal Hitam was bestowed the Super Favourite Buatan Malaysia title at the recent Shopee Super Awards 2022 for achieving the highest store growth in the last 12 months with excellent customer service.

The Tokey Sambal Hitam factory produces 80 kg of sambal hitam daily and employs 6 skilled and semi-skilled members of the local community to perform daily tasks, from raw ingredient processing to product marketing. According to Khairil, the business set-up was much leaner when he first started in 2009. What started as a hobby quickly turned into a flourishing business when he expanded into Shopee to reach out to audiences beyond Bentong.

“Majority of our customers live around Klang Valley,” Khairil said, reminiscing how e-commerce had contributed significantly to the growth of his business and created larger demand beyond the borders of Bentong. “Being on Shopee has helped my business grow.” He concurred that his sambal business would not have made it, had it not been for the ability of e-commerce to connect customers to businesses.

Khairil explained that sambal hitam is a simple, spicy, and sour condiment, special to Pahang made with ingredients sourced locally such as chillies, belimbing buluh (averrhoa bilimbi), onions and anchovies. 

“Most Malay families in Pahang will have their own recipe. It is so tasty, you will finish a plate of rice with this one simple condiment! Ready-to-eat sambal hitam provides busy working adults with more meal-time convenience. Unlike Bentong, people in Klang Valley work long hours, get stuck in traffic jams and may be too tired to prepare dinner when they get home. That is why there is more demand for ready-to-eat sambal hitam in KL than in Bentong,” Khairil elaborated.

When asked how his business had contributed to the local economy, Khairil said that he sources all of his raw ingredients from local farmers and traders. He orders hundreds of kilograms of supplies such as anchovies, chillies, and onions from local traders. Belimbing buluh however, is sourced directly from local farmers around Selangor, Pahang and Perak. The business currently needs up to 300kg of the sour fruit.

Khairil added that with Tokey Sambal Hitam’s annual business growth projected between 20% and 30%, he foresees an increase of up to 40% in the volume of raw ingredients required. “Being a priority seller on Shopee, I have the advantage of receiving ample help and guidance from my account manager. All these have helped accelerate the growth of my business.”

A little bit of Sabah for West Malaysians

Ex-insurance finance executive, Emilhan Mokhtar, lost his job and returned to Sabah in 2020. With nothing much to do at home and a working capital of RM2,000 he borrowed from his youngest sister, Emilhan purchased brooches made with Sabahan freshwater pearls to sell on Shopee.

“My business was really small when I first started and I had to think outside the box. I sourced for freshwater pearl brooches, a popular souvenir from Sabah, to sell among my network of friends in Kuala Lumpur,” Emilhan explained. 

Today, Emilhan’s online store, Kita Shop Selangor, has grown many folds on Shopee. His success has enabled him to establish a retail store, employing 6 local employees to assist with picking and packing, creating online content and managing the physical store. The brand currently carries between 200 - 300 types of designs, ranging from baby brooches, to shoulder brooches, and large brooches. All of them are sourced from local and indigenous artisans all over Sabah.

“E-Commerce is still a large demand creation platform, and 95% of my customers are from Peninsula Malaysia,” he added, sharing that his online store sells an average of 2,000 brooches monthly. “In 2021 alone, I managed to switch my business ownership type to Sendirian Berhad.”

Emilhan believes that e-commerce is able to create more demand for brooches made of Sabah freshwater pearls, especially with live selling as it allows sellers to interact with interested users and potential buyers in real-time.

“Over the last few years, we have noticed that a customer may spend at least three times more during a Shopee Live session compared to buying normally from our Shopee store. We believe that they feel more confident with the product quality when they can see it live,” Emilhan added.

Delivering Kerepek Pedas all over Malaysia from Parit Sulong

Kerepek Mastuki sells about 1,200 kilograms of kerepek pedas online to people from all over Malaysia every month. According to its Parcel Leader Fatin Syahirah, Kerepek Mastuki started as a family business in 1991 and had gained popularity within the span of 10 years. Their customers have travelled all the way from Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Kelantan, Perlis, and Perak to the store in Parit Sulong, Johor to buy kerepek pedas basah.

“Kerepek Mastuki pivoted online on Shopee during the pandemic. We had the advantage of having a large existing client base before coming online. Our customers were also excited to see their favourite snacks easily accessible online,” Fatin shared. Kerepek Mastuki is now producing an average of 19,000 kilograms of kerepek monthly, with chilis and onions sourced from local suppliers.

“We are very grateful to be able to support our community here in Parit Sulong through Kerepek Mastuki. We have expanded the team with many local youths from our town to accommodate our growing business and are happy to give them the opportunity to start their careers with us,” Fatin elaborated further.

Shopee empowers sellers interested in taking their traditional businesses online through various online courses through the Seller Education Hub and Shopee University. To further strengthen their edge, sellers can join the upcoming Shopee Seller Summit in June 2023 and explore the latest value-based trends in the industry, share their experiences, and learn from fellow sellers.

Sunfeet Orthotics Expert Cheras South

Recently my children and I visited Sunfeet Orthotics Expert Cheras South. This is a newly open branch located at Kompleks Komersil Akasa, Jalan Akasa, Cheras South. This place was very spacious with various types of comfortable shoes to choose from. We were there to listen to Dato Dr. Edmund's healthy feet talk.

Do you know that knee pain or back pain can be related to your feet? Dato Dr. Edmund Lee explained about the 5 different types of feet and how it can affect our health. If we know about our feet problems early, it is better to get it treated here by wearing suitable orthotic insoles or healthy shoes before the problems get worse later in life.

There are generally 5 types of feet people have - flat, severe flat, normal, high arch and pronated. Do you know what type of feet you have? You can come to Sunfeet to get your free feet analysis done. 

If you do happen to have any foot problem, Sunfeet can fix your feet without any surgery or medication. Sunfeet uses Foot Mobilisation & Manipulation Therapy (FMT) and can recommend orthotic insole or healthy shoes.

So if you notice anyone walking weirdly, have bunions, any feet problems, knee pain or back pain, you can recommend them to visit Sunfeet Orthotics Expert South Cheras. 

At Sunfeet Orthotics Expert Cheras South, there is an imported machine to analyse your feet by seeing the reflection when you step on it. This is the reflection of my feet. 

In conjuction with Mother's Day promotion, there is a free 1 time foot alignment treatment for all mothers. Besides this, there is also 'Buy 1 Get 1 RM1000 Cash Rebate' promotion. This is a great deal to get one for your mom and one for yourself.

There is also promotion RM100 discount for senior citizens, students and single mothers . Let's bring your friends and family here to get their feet checked.

Sunfeet Orthotics Expert Cheras South

Location: Level 3A Block E, Kompleks Komersil Akasa, Jalan Akasa, Akasa Cheras South, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor.

Hotline: 013-5283939 / 011-54171939

Operation time: Monday - Saturday (10am-5.30pm) - Sunday Closed

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SunfeetCherasSouth/ 

Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/sunfeetinternational

#SunfeetAkasaCheras #SunfeetCherasSouth #NewSunfeet #DrEdmundLee #SunfeetMY #Sunfeet

Shopee Express Couriers Drive Community Inclusion and Business Success

A new study(1) by Shopee Express has found that 1,317 Malaysian couriers are committed to building robust relationships with local communities. 87% of couriers surveyed provide trustworthy nationwide delivery services, engage with people from diverse cultures, and develop a deeper understanding of the areas they operate in. The remaining believe that their work enables local businesses to expand their market reach, which contributes to their growth and creates new job opportunities.

The success of businesses and communities relies heavily on these couriers who are truly unsung heroes. Especially for local businesses, they are always adapting to meet the changing demands of their customers, while many households, especially those of the elderly and disadvantaged, have greatly benefited from the services of couriers. This is made possible by the fact that 80% of couriers deliver at least 80 parcels on a daily basis, while the rest handle a smaller number of parcels due to other commitments.

Given their intention to deliver parcels safely to the customers they value, 80% of couriers prioritise customer needs by considering factors such as urgency, location, and timing, while the other 20% take into account their own capabilities, such as parcel size, weight, and order received, when evaluating the feasibility of delivering parcels.

When asked ”What do you enjoy most about working as a Shopee Express courier?” – 56% of couriers enjoy the job’s flexibility and breaks, 25% value the opportunity to take ownership of their successes and hard work, and 19% appreciate the teamwork and training courses that come with being part of the community. Couriers also have been able to support their households by scheduling work trips at their convenience, which allows them to maintain their standard of living while continuing to develop their skills.

With countless deliveries to complete everyday, these couriers believe that having certain qualities is helpful in making them more efficient and productive. 80% of couriers surveyed identified honesty and reliability as crucial – they are responsible for delivering parcels safely, on time, and securely to customers. 20% think that possessing a positive mindset and ample knowledge is essential, which means being able to adapt to changes and staying calm in difficult situations.

All couriers know that customers want their parcels to arrive safely. 8 out of 10 couriers recalled pushing through circumstances to deliver in bad weather or remote areas, whereas the remaining couriers remembered playing a role in making someone feel valued by delivering for special occasions. These experiences motivate couriers to keep doing their job as it reminds them of the positive impact they have on people's lives.

Cheah Lee Sun, Head of Shopee Express, said, “Our couriers clearly play a crucial role in the communities they serve. We appreciate their tireless efforts to complete deliveries on time and build stronger connections with customers. As the backbone of our business, we are here listening to their needs and accommodating them as much as we can. This is just one of the ways we provide a better peace of mind not just to our couriers, but also to our customers who rely on us to deliver their parcels with utmost care and efficiency."

When asked how being a Shopee Express courier impacted their lives, 34% of couriers had improved their time management skills by prioritising their tasks effectively. For 27% of them, their work allowed them to provide meaningful support to their families. 23% learned about the importance of being accountable in delivering parcels, and 16% felt a sense of purpose in life and saw opportunities for career advancement.

“We are happy to see that many of them have a better understanding of how to communicate with customers, build rapport, and become more skilled over time in managing a consistent stream of work and balancing personal responsibilities,” Cheah concluded. 

1. Shopee Express’ 2023 Expressing Local Love study was conducted between 9 March 2023 and 31 March 2023. 87% of couriers surveyed provide trustworthy nationwide delivery services, engage with people from diverse cultures, and develop a deeper understanding of the areas they operate in.

Malaysian Female Sellers Uplift Other Women on Shopee

Shopee’s 2023 ShopeeSapotLokal Building Connected Communities study(1) finds that 100% of Malaysian women who achieve economic inclusion share their success by uplifting other women in B40 and rural areas. For 1,015 female sellers surveyed on the marketplace this Ramadan period: two-thirds hire single, rural, or impoverished women, or source directly from women-owned suppliers; a third facilitate networking opportunities and training programs.

These findings demonstrate that Malaysian women in the digital economy are not only supporting household dependents during peak Ramadan e-commerce sales(2), but are a driving force in giving back by lowering barriers to entry, widening access to customers, and providing more flexibility in time management to other women like themselves. 

When asked ”How has Shopee opened up new opportunities for women sellers like yourself?” – eight in ten respondents value the benefits and freedom of starting an online storefront easily with minimal investments and scaling it for sustainable growth, whereas two in ten respondents value the time they get to support their family, pursue their own aspirations, and enhance their skills.

Having achieved success for themselves this Raya, women on Shopee have been able to save time and effort in establishing alternative revenue streams, build relationships with resellers, vendors, and infrastructure partners they have no prior contacts with, and figure out how to invest in attracting their first customer base, especially for marginalised or impoverished women in rural and B40 communities. Not to mention, juggling their careers on top of household responsibilities and raising children.

#ShopeeSapotLokal’s community of women sellers have a sense of purpose and are capitalising on opportunities to drive greater inclusion by appealing to younger generations of Malaysian shoppers who shop purposefully online(3). When Generation Z choose to buy from women-owned stores, the survey helps them understand why these women think it’s important their business is supported: 60% of respondents are driven by career growth, financial empowerment, and long-term stability. 40% believe in making a positive impact with products that improve lives and by being role models for women and children. 

Kenneth Soh, Head of Marketing at Shopee Malaysia, said, “Our belief is that e-commerce should be accessible to all. With this survey, Shopee’s community of empowered business-women are getting their voices heard. They’re advocating for a multifaceted approach to uplift other women and encouraging online shoppers to support them. These women are playing a significant role in Malaysia’s digital economy, and we’re sitting up listening and giving them the platform to succeed.”

Their growing participation in e-commerce allows Malaysian women to give their point of view on how to upskill other women to unlock their growth potential. 70% of women surveyed identified understanding people and delivering on trust as critical to success — 30% prioritise marketing as important to improve store content and deliver on their brand story, 20% focus on engaging shopping experiences to increase orders, and 20% emphasise customer service for star ratings and positive reviews. Only a third think upskilling is needed in navigating the platform features or optimising operations.

When asked which Shopee marketplace feature they utilise most to grow given their specific needs and constraints as women entrepreneurs, 36% of women sellers want to become preferred sellers or achieve Shopee Mall status. 25% want to leverage influencers and Shopee Live for higher visibility, 23% seek Seller Education Hub and Shopee Bintang Komuniti support, and 18% would like to capitalise on Big Campaigns.  

“Championing other women’s success means they can help each other define how Malaysian communities are built, communicated with, and how value-based businesses are run. 90% of women surveyed would recommend Shopee as a platform of choice to other women sellers promoting value-based shopping and inclusion,” Soh concluded. 

ShopeeFood and Pizza Hut Delivers Love to Food Delivery Partners for Ramadhan and Hari Raya Celebrations

In conjunction with Ramadhan and the upcoming Hari Raya celebrations, ShopeeFood together with Pizza Hut organised several berbuka puasa sessions across Klang Valley and Selangor for its fleet of food delivery partners. The #ShopeeDeliversLove campaign is in its second year and aims to show appreciation to ShopeeFood delivery partners.

Hundreds of delivery partners attended the sessions across many locations such as Wangsa Maju, Kota Damansara, Kepong and Kajang. Besides feasting on various yummy pizzas and beverages provided by Pizza Hut, the delivery partners also received many other goodies like Hari Raya cookies and petrol vouchers.

According to Kwa Yin Leng, Head of Operations for ShopeeFood Malaysia: “We are excited to be able to host this event on an annual basis for our delivery partners. ShopeeFood recognises the important role driver partners play in our business. As such, we continue to engage them closely, to better understand their needs. We take our driver partners’ feedback seriously, implement support initiatives and policies that meet their needs and continuously improve their welfare.”

“ShopeeFood is committed to delivering the highest quality of service for our customers by providing our users with value, variety and convenience through an integrated ecosystem. We hope by providing good food to our delivery partners, they will have more flexibility to observe their religious duties while delivering customer orders during this busy period,” she added.

Besides receiving food, delivery partners were also given a chance to win attractive lucky prizes that included smartphones, helmets and other riding apparel like raincoats.

Delivery partners interviewed during the event also expressed their appreciation for the gesture from ShopeeFood. En. Faizal bin Hashom who has been working with ShopeeFood for more than one and a half years said: “It is such a great event, and I hope ShopeeFood can organise a bigger one in the future so more drivers can attend it together. The timing to have the event during the month of Ramadan and Hari Raya is good as well.”

Another delivery partner, En. Abdul Qayum Bin Baharum said: “This event is really good for drivers to get together to not only meet new friends that are working in the same area but also a great opportunity to meet the ShopeeFood management team. The gifts are very attractive and I am grateful that we are able to participate in this event. Thank you ShopeeFood.”

For the Hari Raya period, ShopeeFood will also be having special discounts from 20th - 21st April. The offers include Free Delivery and features various merchants such as myBurgerLab, HWC Coffee, and Nasi Ayam Penyet.

ShopeeFood was established in 2021 to help its users benefit from a convenient and hassle-free food delivery experience by providing numerous eateries, from popular joints to local street food stalls, at the best value. As part of Shopee’s existing ecosystem that includes the mobile wallet ShopeePay, along with amazing deals and promotions all year round, Malaysians have a secure, and rewarding payment and delivery experience with ShopeeFood.