KUALA LUMPUR, 26 April 2024 – Last chance to enjoy EMTOP’s Mega deals until 30 April 2024. EMTOP, the international hardware brand, is offering two mega deals: a ‘Mega Sale’ with 50% off on hardware tools and equipment, and a ‘Mega Combo’ offering four hardware tools for RM599 [Normal Price: RM1,450].

EMTOP's ‘Mega Sale’ includes 50% off on over 100 hardware tools. Customers can find power tools such as lithium-ion impact wrenches now priced at RM415 (Normal Price: RM830), impact drills at RM105 (Normal Price: RM210), lithium-ion blowers at RM230 (Normal Price: RM460), and heat guns at RM85 (Normal Price: RM170). Additionally, customers can enjoy four hardware tools: lithium-ion angle grinders, cordless drills, work lamps, and abrasive metal cut disc sets, all for RM599 (Normal Price: RM1,450). Discover the full list of discounted items at https://www.emtop.com/my/more-info. 

In April 2023, MR D.I.Y. Group introduced Malaysia's first EMTOP store in the Klang Valley. A globally recognised brand in 80 countries, EMTOP offers over 1,000 quality hardware products, including power tools and accessories. A standout feature is its standard battery, which is used across 100+ tools, providing convenience and efficiency for users.

To learn more about EMTOP visit its website emtop.com/my, and its social media channels, Facebook and Instagram. For more information about MR D.I.Y., visit MR D.I.Y.’s website, mrdiy.com, e-commerce platform, mrdiy.com.my, and its social media channels, Facebook and Instagram.

KUALA LUMPUR, 26 April 2024 – Last chance to enjoy EMTOP’s Mega deals until 30 April 2024. EMTOP, the international hardware brand, is offering two mega deals: a ‘Mega Sale’ with 50% off on hardware tools and equipment, and a ‘Mega Combo’ offering four hardware tools for RM599 [Normal Price: RM1,450].EMTOP's ‘Mega Sale’ includes 50% off on over 100 hardware tools. Customers can find power tools such as lithium-ion impact wrenches now priced at RM415 (Normal Price: RM830), impact drills at RM105 (Normal Price: RM210), lithium-ion blowers at RM230 (Normal Price: RM460), and heat guns at RM85 (Normal Price: RM170). Additionally, customers can enjoy four hardware tools: lithium-ion angle grinders, cordless drills, work lamps, and abrasive metal cut disc sets, all for RM599 (Normal Price: RM1,450). Discover the full list of discounted items at https://www.emtop.com/my/more-info. In April 2023, MR D.I.Y. Group introduced Malaysia's first EMTOP store in the Klang Valley. A globally recognised brand in 80 countries, EMTOP offers over 1,000 quality hardware products, including power tools and accessories. A standout feature is its standard battery, which is used across 100+ tools, providing convenience and efficiency for users.To learn more about EMTOP visit its website emtop.com/my, and its social media channels, Facebook and Instagram. For more information about MR D.I.Y., visit MR D.I.Y.’s website, mrdiy.com, e-commerce platform, mrdiy.com.my, and its social media channels, Facebook and Instagram.

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Last chance to enjoy EMTOP’s Mega deals

Experience a convenient hotel stay in
Tokyo, Japan at Courtyard Tokyo Ginza Hotel. Situated in the renowned Ginza
District, right on Showa-Dori Avenue, our hotel is surrounded by a diverse
range of shopping, business, and tourist attractions. Step out of our hotel,
and you'll find yourself in the vibrant shopping and entertainment hub of
Ginza. Within a short distance, you can explore popular cultural sites in Tokyo,
including Tokyo Disney Resort, Asakusa, and Hamarikyu Garden.

Indulge in authentic Japanese and
international cuisine at our hotel's restaurants during your Tokyo visit. The
restaurant is said to be opened from 1st November. &nbsp;Maintain your fitness routine at our 24-hour
fitness center equipped with cardio machines and free weights in the heart of
Ginza. If you need to host a seminar, lecture, or presentation, take advantage
of our versatile meeting rooms, featuring large screens and comfortable seating
to keep your guests content and productive.

Regardless of the purpose of travelers’
trip to Japan, Courtyard Tokyo Ginza Hotel provides a comprehensive range of
amenities and services to ensure a gratifying and comfortable stay. Principally this hotel will be re-open after their latest
renovation to be done in November 2023 by Tobu Groups’ and that the guest rooms
will be opened for booking from 1st December. 



Courtyard
by Marriott Tokyo Ginza Hotel: <a href="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/tyocy-courtyard-tokyo-ginza-hotel/overview/">https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/tyocy-courtyard-tokyo-ginza-hotel/overview/</a>

Measures
for a safe and comfortable experience of using Tobu Railway: <a href="https://www.tobu.co.jp/cms-pdf/news/20201007145029CbH5nP2DRWbNKgg6jwfg6A.pdf">https://www.tobu.co.jp/cms-pdf/news/20201007145029CbH5nP2DRWbNKgg6jwfg6A.pdf</a>

<h1>Reopening of Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Ginza Hotel After Renovation in November</h1>
The Courtyard Tokyo Ginza Hotel in Tokyo, Japan offers a convenient stay in the vibrant Ginza District, surrounded by shopping, business, and tourist attractions. The hotel is ideally located on Showa-Dori Avenue and is close to popular cultural sites like Tokyo Disney Resort, Asakusa, and Hamarikyu Garden. The hotel features authentic Japanese and international cuisine at its restaurants, which are set to open in this November. There's also a 24-hour fitness center and versatile meeting rooms for seminars and presentations. After undergoing renovations by Tobu Group, the hotel will reopen in November 2023, and guest rooms will be available for booking starting from this December.Experience a convenient hotel stay in
Tokyo, Japan at Courtyard Tokyo Ginza Hotel. Situated in the renowned Ginza
District, right on Showa-Dori Avenue, our hotel is surrounded by a diverse
range of shopping, business, and tourist attractions. Step out of our hotel,
and you'll find yourself in the vibrant shopping and entertainment hub of
Ginza. Within a short distance, you can explore popular cultural sites in Tokyo,
including Tokyo Disney Resort, Asakusa, and Hamarikyu Garden.<img style="max-width:100%;height:auto;" src="https://vritimes-public.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/production/23f73a733f415f09f832c3b9868d78e50f1a82b33ef9d515a6968656fee198fa/04.%E3%83%86%E3%83%8A%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88%E5%81%B4.jpg" alt="Image"/><img style="max-width:100%;height:auto;" src="https://vritimes-public.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/production/2d5a4a872ca4e86356815068beec17adffa3d77701674884d01411b738559001/17.%E3%83%87%E3%82%A3%E3%83%8A%E3%83%BC.jpg" alt="Image"/>Indulge in authentic Japanese and
international cuisine at our hotel's restaurants during your Tokyo visit. The
restaurant is said to be opened from 1st November. &nbsp;Maintain your fitness routine at our 24-hour
fitness center equipped with cardio machines and free weights in the heart of
Ginza. If you need to host a seminar, lecture, or presentation, take advantage
of our versatile meeting rooms, featuring large screens and comfortable seating
to keep your guests content and productive.<img style="max-width:100%;height:auto;" src="https://vritimes-public.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/production/b68dbc6a2b737e2ce73fb4f6e3aa718bd9e5e5c76a637667c39d4a418749f963/09.1108.jpg" alt="Image"/><img style="max-width:100%;height:auto;" src="https://vritimes-public.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/production/3d08ce9dd99f069af9450ce715b57f9bdf7f17dea9f4d1fd9c2f4c3d5da9fc59/12.%E3%82%AD%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0.jpg" alt="Image"/>Regardless of the purpose of travelers’
trip to Japan, Courtyard Tokyo Ginza Hotel provides a comprehensive range of
amenities and services to ensure a gratifying and comfortable stay. Principally this hotel will be re-open after their latest
renovation to be done in November 2023 by Tobu Groups’ and that the guest rooms
will be opened for booking from 1st December. 

Courtyard
by Marriott Tokyo Ginza Hotel: <a href="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/tyocy-courtyard-tokyo-ginza-hotel/overview/">https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/tyocy-courtyard-tokyo-ginza-hotel/overview/</a>Measures
for a safe and comfortable experience of using Tobu Railway: <a href="https://www.tobu.co.jp/cms-pdf/news/20201007145029CbH5nP2DRWbNKgg6jwfg6A.pdf">https://www.tobu.co.jp/cms-pdf/news/20201007145029CbH5nP2DRWbNKgg6jwfg6A.pdf</a>Represents Tobu Railway in Malaysia to promote the tourism area that Tobu Railway covers and to share news information with travel-related partners. 

Tobu Railway's massive network extends through Tokyo as well as
four surrounding prefectures: Chiba, Saitama, Tochigi, and Gunma. With 463.3 kilometers of operating track, Tobu is Kanto's largest private railway and is used by commuters, students, business travelers, and tourists. Desmond Haw 
+6010-236 2611 
desmond@flp-horizon.com

Hotels / inns

Travel / Sightseeing

Goods and services


The Courtyard Tokyo Ginza Hotel in Tokyo, Japan offers a convenient stay in the vibrant Ginza District, surrounded by shopping, business, and tourist attractions. The hotel is ideally located on Showa-Dori Avenue and is close to popular cultural sites like Tokyo Disney Resort, Asakusa, and Hamarikyu Garden. The hotel features authentic Japanese and international cuisine at its restaurants, which are set to open in this November. There's also a 24-hour fitness center and versatile meeting rooms for seminars and presentations. After undergoing renovations by Tobu Group, the hotel will reopen in November 2023, and guest rooms will be available for booking starting from this December.

Reopening of Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Ginza Hotel After Renovation in November

Tabarru, an Arabic term meaning "mutual help,"
perfectly encapsulates the essence of this transformative partnership. By
joining forces, Metrojaya and TheNoor aspire to empower customers to make a difference
by incorporating charitable giving into their shopping experiences. With a
simple scan of the QR code in-store, Metrojaya shoppers now have the
opportunity to contribute to a wide range of causes supported by TheNoor,
encompassing education, healthcare, poverty alleviation, and environmental
conservation.

"We are delighted to partner with TheNoor, a company
that shares our unwavering commitment to making a positive impact on
society," said Karen Mak, Head of Marketing at Metrojaya. "By
seamlessly integrating Tabarru into our platform, we aim to provide our
customers with a meaningful and effortless way to give back to their
communities. This partnership displays our dedication to responsible business
practices and our collective pursuit of a better future for all." 

"We are incredibly excited about this strategic
partnership with Metrojaya. Together, we are revolutionizing the way charitable
donations are made, empowering individuals to make a meaningful impact in their
communities through seamless integration with Tabarru, our unique donation
platform," said Mohd Izzairi Yamin, CEO of TheNoor. "This
collaboration exemplifies our shared vision of creating a better future for
all. By leveraging Metrojaya's extensive reach and customer base, we can inspire
and enable individuals to make significant contributions to causes that matter
to them. It's about turning everyday activities like shopping into acts of
compassion and social change."

Vickneswaran Balasubramaniam, General Manager, Noor Luminous
“The Metrojaya and TheNoor collaboration was made possible by mutual consulting
partner to both parties The Protinus Group. The Protinus Group have been a great partner in adding new
revenue streams, introducing new technology and establishing valuable strategic
partnerships.&nbsp;

They are a regional digital transformation company that
identified this social conscience programme, as a means to unfold the “giving
nature” of Malaysians. Tabarru marks a significant milestone in the retail
industry, bridging the gap between commerce and compassion. As Metrojaya and
The Noor continue to pioneer innovation and adapt to the evolving needs of its
customers, this partnership reaffirms our joint unwavering dedication to
corporate social responsibility, solidifying our respective positions as leaders
in the retail and lifestyle sectors”. 

<a href="mailto:adam@thenoor.co">adam@thenoor.co</a>

TheNoor (Noor Luminous Sdn Bhd) is Malaysia’s first-ever
Islamic lifestyle super app. TheNoor (which means light in Arabic) is a
Shariah-guided company with an aim to bring Muslims closer to Islam through
continuous learning and exposure to the teachings of Islam via fresh,
accessible, interactive, and individualized methods. Aside from helping users
achieve their spiritual commitment, the faith-based app hopes to help more
Muslims live a holistic lifestyle through its variety of in-app features.
TheNoor app is available for download on the Google Play Store, Huawei App
Gallery, and the Apple App Store. For more information about TheNoor, visit <a href="file:///C:/Users/TheNoor/Downloads/www.thenoor.co/my/">www.thenoor.co/my/</a>

The Protinus Group is a global business transformation
consultancy headquartered in Singapore. They are a next generation innovation greenhouse accelerating scale and
growth for companies with global ambitions. Among their esteemed Clients are
The Noor, MUI Group, Corus Hotels and Metrojaya Department Stores in Malaysia,
Michael van Clarke in the United Kingdom.

<h1>Metrojaya Partners with TheNoor to Revolutionize Charitable Donations</h1>Metrojaya, a prominent retail brand in Malaysia, is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with TheNoor, an innovative online app dedicated to transforming the Muslim lifestyle experience in. This landmark collaboration aims to bring about significant social impact by seamlessly integrating Tabarru, TheNoor's groundbreaking donation platform, into Metrojaya departmental stores transforming the landscape of charitable donations.Tabarru, an Arabic term meaning "mutual help,"
perfectly encapsulates the essence of this transformative partnership. By
joining forces, Metrojaya and TheNoor aspire to empower customers to make a difference
by incorporating charitable giving into their shopping experiences. With a
simple scan of the QR code in-store, Metrojaya shoppers now have the
opportunity to contribute to a wide range of causes supported by TheNoor,
encompassing education, healthcare, poverty alleviation, and environmental
conservation."We are delighted to partner with TheNoor, a company
that shares our unwavering commitment to making a positive impact on
society," said Karen Mak, Head of Marketing at Metrojaya. "By
seamlessly integrating Tabarru into our platform, we aim to provide our
customers with a meaningful and effortless way to give back to their
communities. This partnership displays our dedication to responsible business
practices and our collective pursuit of a better future for all." "We are incredibly excited about this strategic
partnership with Metrojaya. Together, we are revolutionizing the way charitable
donations are made, empowering individuals to make a meaningful impact in their
communities through seamless integration with Tabarru, our unique donation
platform," said Mohd Izzairi Yamin, CEO of TheNoor. "This
collaboration exemplifies our shared vision of creating a better future for
all. By leveraging Metrojaya's extensive reach and customer base, we can inspire
and enable individuals to make significant contributions to causes that matter
to them. It's about turning everyday activities like shopping into acts of
compassion and social change."<img style="max-width:100%;height:auto;" src="https://vritimes-public.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/production/da1100ac23625af606bdfe7fd6c74a5f145976f23e6a1660b4b503c971080907/Noor%20%26%20MJ%203.jpg" alt="Image"/>Vickneswaran Balasubramaniam, General Manager, Noor Luminous
“The Metrojaya and TheNoor collaboration was made possible by mutual consulting
partner to both parties The Protinus Group. The Protinus Group have been a great partner in adding new
revenue streams, introducing new technology and establishing valuable strategic
partnerships.&nbsp;They are a regional digital transformation company that
identified this social conscience programme, as a means to unfold the “giving
nature” of Malaysians. Tabarru marks a significant milestone in the retail
industry, bridging the gap between commerce and compassion. As Metrojaya and
The Noor continue to pioneer innovation and adapt to the evolving needs of its
customers, this partnership reaffirms our joint unwavering dedication to
corporate social responsibility, solidifying our respective positions as leaders
in the retail and lifestyle sectors”. For media inquiries, please contact:Syed Adam+60125709640<a href="mailto:adam@thenoor.co">adam@thenoor.co</a>About Noor Luminous Sdn BhdTheNoor (Noor Luminous Sdn Bhd) is Malaysia’s first-ever
Islamic lifestyle super app. TheNoor (which means light in Arabic) is a
Shariah-guided company with an aim to bring Muslims closer to Islam through
continuous learning and exposure to the teachings of Islam via fresh,
accessible, interactive, and individualized methods. Aside from helping users
achieve their spiritual commitment, the faith-based app hopes to help more
Muslims live a holistic lifestyle through its variety of in-app features.
TheNoor app is available for download on the Google Play Store, Huawei App
Gallery, and the Apple App Store. For more information about TheNoor, visit <a href="file:///C:/Users/TheNoor/Downloads/www.thenoor.co/my/">www.thenoor.co/my/</a>About The Protinus GroupThe Protinus Group is a global business transformation
consultancy headquartered in Singapore. They are a next generation innovation greenhouse accelerating scale and
growth for companies with global ambitions. Among their esteemed Clients are
The Noor, MUI Group, Corus Hotels and Metrojaya Department Stores in Malaysia,
Michael van Clarke in the United Kingdom.<img style="max-width:100%;height:auto;" src="https://vritimes-public.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/production/aba1ded3917ddc64e7829dfb8b58b83b7bbe276d0a952a02e5f7da79471b88e0/Noor%20%26%20MJ.JPG" alt="Image"/>The Protinus Group is a global business transformation consultancy headquartered in Singapore. They are a next generation innovation greenhouse accelerating scale and growth for companies with global ambitions. Among their esteemed Clients are The Noor, MUI Group, Corus Hotels and Metrojaya Department Stores in Malaysia, Michael van Clarke in the United Kingdom.Jheeva Subramanian
jheeva@protinusgrp.com
+61022125160
https://www.protinusgrp.com/

Marketing / Research

E-commerce

Local companies

Metrojaya, a prominent retail brand in Malaysia, is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with TheNoor, an innovative online app dedicated to transforming the Muslim lifestyle experience in. This landmark collaboration aims to bring about significant social impact by seamlessly integrating Tabarru, TheNoor's groundbreaking donation platform, into Metrojaya departmental stores transforming the landscape of charitable donations.

Metrojaya Partners with TheNoor to Revolutionize Charitable Donations

Retail data analytics platform SYCARDA and Singapore-headquartered digital solutions provider CUE signed an MoU on February 2 to begin an era of innovative collaboration to produce more comprehensive and effective retail solutions across Malaysia, Singapore, and eventually the rest of Asia.

Both organisations have consistently prioritised their dedication to adding value to clients’ systems and ways of working towards more dynamic retail data solutions, knowledge exchange in data analytics, visual AI, and machine learning. Upon officiating this collaboration, SYCARDA and CUE will integrate their expertise and develop a bespoke retail solution to address a Malaysian grocery chain’s pilferage and sweethearting issue.

SYCARDA’s mission is to assist traditional brick-and-mortar retailers to reduce their costs and increase their revenue in a rapidly challenging retail landscape by using data analytics and business intelligence. The platform is completely independent and can be used across most Points-of-Sale (POS) without the need for integration, which enabled SYCARDA to be deployed across 2,000 retail and food and beverage outlets across Southeast Asia.

Similarly, CUE Group’s customised and flexible commerce solutions and range of practice in various industries speak to its understanding of the value of research and development. From standardising security systems to improving the customer journey with visual AI, CUE Group’s solutions result in-depth consumer tracking and seamless transactions, spelling the difference for businesses across the food and beverage, automotive, FMCG, and pharmaceutical industries. Products such as RetailX enable retailers to improve and tailor their in-store experiences to better serve their customers, as well as to develop an accurate target audience profile that will boost precision marketing strategies.

With the rest of 2023 predicted to be a time of slow economic recovery in Asia, there is some room for market confidence with declining inflation rates. Still, with many businesses suffering an average pilferage rate of 5%, solutions more intelligent and enterprising than supply chain vigilance are required. By combining CUE’s computer vision analytics and SYCARDA’s POS data points, this partnership enables businesses to obtain more accurate and actionable insights into their business operations and customer experience.

“We see that the SME retail sector tends to go disappointingly under-served, with many of its problems unaddressed,” said Vernon Chua, CEO of SYCARDA. “What we’re hoping to create together [with CUE] is a way to see these problems and solve them pretty much as they happen – more than saving money, it’s about making businesses the best they can be and at an affordable rate that allows them to multiply their ROI.”

“We see a fellow enabler in SYCARDA and we’re optimistic about where this partnership can take the Southeast Asian market,” said Zainudin Nordin, Executive Director of CUE Group, SEA. “Neither of us is a big proponent of development for development’s sake; just as our services and solutions [at CUE] are ‘smart’ in the technological sense, we strive to also fulfill that in the business sense.”

<h1>SYCARDA, CUE Group Join Forces To Revolutionize Retail Solutions in ASEAN</h1>SYCARDA, a Malaysian leading retail data analytics platform, has joined forces with Singapore's digital solutions giant, CUE Group. On this year, the two companies solidified their partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding. This collaboration is set to revolutionize retail solutions, starting in Malaysia and Singapore, with plans to expand across Asia. The primary motivation behind this alliance is to address prevalent challenges in the retail sector, notably pilferage and sweethearting issues faced by a Malaysian grocery chain. By synergizing CUE's advanced computer vision analytics with SYCARDA's cutting-edge retail data analytics solution, they aim to equip businesses with profound and actionable insights, enhancing both operations and customer experience.Retail data analytics platform SYCARDA and Singapore-headquartered digital solutions provider CUE signed an MoU on February 2 to begin an era of innovative collaboration to produce more comprehensive and effective retail solutions across Malaysia, Singapore, and eventually the rest of Asia.Both organisations have consistently prioritised their dedication to adding value to clients’ systems and ways of working towards more dynamic retail data solutions, knowledge exchange in data analytics, visual AI, and machine learning. Upon officiating this collaboration, SYCARDA and CUE will integrate their expertise and develop a bespoke retail solution to address a Malaysian grocery chain’s pilferage and sweethearting issue.SYCARDA’s mission is to assist traditional brick-and-mortar retailers to reduce their costs and increase their revenue in a rapidly challenging retail landscape by using data analytics and business intelligence. The platform is completely independent and can be used across most Points-of-Sale (POS) without the need for integration, which enabled SYCARDA to be deployed across 2,000 retail and food and beverage outlets across Southeast Asia.Similarly, CUE Group’s customised and flexible commerce solutions and range of practice in various industries speak to its understanding of the value of research and development. From standardising security systems to improving the customer journey with visual AI, CUE Group’s solutions result in-depth consumer tracking and seamless transactions, spelling the difference for businesses across the food and beverage, automotive, FMCG, and pharmaceutical industries. Products such as RetailX enable retailers to improve and tailor their in-store experiences to better serve their customers, as well as to develop an accurate target audience profile that will boost precision marketing strategies.With the rest of 2023 predicted to be a time of slow economic recovery in Asia, there is some room for market confidence with declining inflation rates. Still, with many businesses suffering an average pilferage rate of 5%, solutions more intelligent and enterprising than supply chain vigilance are required. By combining CUE’s computer vision analytics and SYCARDA’s POS data points, this partnership enables businesses to obtain more accurate and actionable insights into their business operations and customer experience.“We see that the SME retail sector tends to go disappointingly under-served, with many of its problems unaddressed,” said Vernon Chua, CEO of SYCARDA. “What we’re hoping to create together [with CUE] is a way to see these problems and solve them pretty much as they happen – more than saving money, it’s about making businesses the best they can be and at an affordable rate that allows them to multiply their ROI.”“We see a fellow enabler in SYCARDA and we’re optimistic about where this partnership can take the Southeast Asian market,” said Zainudin Nordin, Executive Director of CUE Group, SEA. “Neither of us is a big proponent of development for development’s sake; just as our services and solutions [at CUE] are ‘smart’ in the technological sense, we strive to also fulfill that in the business sense.”SYCARDA is a leading retail data analytics platform designed to empower brick-and-mortar retailers in navigating the modern retail environment. The platform's strength lies in its adaptability, allowing seamless deployment across over 2,000 retail and food and beverage outlets in Southeast Asia without the need for intricate integrations. With a focus on reducing operational costs and boosting revenue, SYCARDA offers retailers real-time, actionable insights to stay agile and ahead of market trends. Committed to innovation, SYCARDA ensures that businesses, regardless of size, have the tools and insights necessary to thrive in today's challenging retail landscape.See Lik Weng (Bob)
+60123315099
bob@sycarda.ai

Restaurant / Fast food / Streetfood

Pharmaceuticals

International activity

SMEs

SYCARDA, a Malaysian leading retail data analytics platform, has joined forces with Singapore's digital solutions giant, CUE Group. On this year, the two companies solidified their partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding. This collaboration is set to revolutionize retail solutions, starting in Malaysia and Singapore, with plans to expand across Asia. The primary motivation behind this alliance is to address prevalent challenges in the retail sector, notably pilferage and sweethearting issues faced by a Malaysian grocery chain. By synergizing CUE's advanced computer vision analytics with SYCARDA's cutting-edge retail data analytics solution, they aim to equip businesses with profound and actionable insights, enhancing both operations and customer experience.

SYCARDA, CUE Group Join Forces To Revolutionize Retail Solutions in ASEAN

Through their strategic partnership, E3Hub, an entrepreneur networking and ecosystem platform operated by E3Capital is now offering its consumer goods' entrepreneurs, product and brand owners, access to offline sales opportunities by listing their products in Vmart's Smart IoT Vending Machines located in offices, residences, sales galleries, and service centres. 

This collaboration aims to enhance visibility, foster networking, and democratise product accessibility, enabling aspiring businesses to reach a wide but targeted audience while exploring domestic and international expansion opportunities through the showcase of these products in the machines situated in strategic locations.

The announcement was made in E3Capital's recent Business Networking event held on 21st July 2023, marking a significant milestone in the entrepreneurial ecosystem's growth that will now see more brands and products having more extensive channels offline to reach their target customers and audience, besides the usual digital advertising channels and online marketplaces.

E3Capital is an entrepreneurial powerhouse, uniting passionate entrepreneurs through Industry PowerTeams, under the guidance of the National PowerTeam Director, alongside E3Hubs Malaysia Leadership Team and Core Management Team (CMT). This entrepreneur-focused community has been instrumental in the development and upscaling of over 7000+ startups and SMEs across Asia. 

With over 50 years of collective entrepreneurship experience, E3 Entrepreneurs Hubs seeks to establish a network of Entrepreneurs Hubs throughout the region, empowering countless entrepreneurs along their journey.

Vendvision's collaboration with E3Capital marks an exciting chapter in addressing the challenges faced by many entrepreneurs within the consumer goods vertical. The difficulty of go-to-market strategy offline has always resorted to entrepreneurs spending much efforts on digital space while consumers are getting used to pre-pandemic buying behaviour that is primarily based on offline event and physical promotion strategies 

The VMart Merchant Program offered by Vendvision aims to solve that by offering access to place products in locations that appeal directly to the merchant's target market at a much afforable rate, savings much money from just advertising on typical online channels such as Meta and Tiktok.

By joining forces, Vmart and E3Hubs create an unparalleled opportunity for E3's entrepreneurs to take advantage of the Merchant Program to place their products via Vmart's smart vending machines at special rates. This innovative approach provides offline access to a wider audience and unlocks the potential for domestic and international expansion.

Quote from Melvin Chan, Founder of Vendvision:
"We are thrilled to embark on this transformative journey with E3Capital. Through their program E3Hub, we extend VMart Merchant Program's access to their members at a much more affordable rate. This strategic partnership will empower aspiring entrepreneurs to transcend traditional sales channels and embrace the power of unmanned solutions. 

By featuring their products in our Smart IoT Vending Machines, we aim to democratise product accessibility and give deserving businesses the visibility they deserve among their target audience. Together with E3Capital, we are taking a bold step towards revolutionising retail and fostering a community-driven entrepreneurial ecosystem."

VMart is now operating vending machines in 4 locations in the Klang Valley, covering locations in sales galleries, commercial buildings, and scheduled to launch their first unmanned store and cafe in the heart of Kuala Lumpur in August next month.

<h1>VMart by Vendvision Partners with E3Capital to Empower Entrepreneurs through Unmanned Retail Channels</h1>VMart, an unmanned retail mart project that is primarily powered by vending machines, operated by Vendvision, and E3Capital have joined forces to empower entrepreneurs with unmanned sales channels.Through their strategic partnership, E3Hub, an entrepreneur networking and ecosystem platform operated by E3Capital is now offering its consumer goods' entrepreneurs, product and brand owners, access to offline sales opportunities by listing their products in Vmart's Smart IoT Vending Machines located in offices, residences, sales galleries, and service centres. This collaboration aims to enhance visibility, foster networking, and democratise product accessibility, enabling aspiring businesses to reach a wide but targeted audience while exploring domestic and international expansion opportunities through the showcase of these products in the machines situated in strategic locations.The announcement was made in E3Capital's recent Business Networking event held on 21st July 2023, marking a significant milestone in the entrepreneurial ecosystem's growth that will now see more brands and products having more extensive channels offline to reach their target customers and audience, besides the usual digital advertising channels and online marketplaces.<img style="max-width:100%;height:auto;" src="https://vritimes-public.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/production/5eeb838af23b3c44ff729b514abd0064e26120087cfa09c264fea184627ed637/IMG_8103.JPG" alt="Calvin Quah, Co-Founder of E3Capital Sdn Bhd, and Melvin Chan, Founder &amp; CEO of Vendvision Resources Sdn Bhd during the MoU signing ceremony, in TusStar Malaysia Headquarters, Petaling Jaya, Selangor. "/>E3Capital is an entrepreneurial powerhouse, uniting passionate entrepreneurs through Industry PowerTeams, under the guidance of the National PowerTeam Director, alongside E3Hubs Malaysia Leadership Team and Core Management Team (CMT). This entrepreneur-focused community has been instrumental in the development and upscaling of over 7000+ startups and SMEs across Asia. With over 50 years of collective entrepreneurship experience, E3 Entrepreneurs Hubs seeks to establish a network of Entrepreneurs Hubs throughout the region, empowering countless entrepreneurs along their journey.<h2>The Strategic Partnership</h2>Vendvision's collaboration with E3Capital marks an exciting chapter in addressing the challenges faced by many entrepreneurs within the consumer goods vertical. The difficulty of go-to-market strategy offline has always resorted to entrepreneurs spending much efforts on digital space while consumers are getting used to pre-pandemic buying behaviour that is primarily based on offline event and physical promotion strategies The VMart Merchant Program offered by Vendvision aims to solve that by offering access to place products in locations that appeal directly to the merchant's target market at a much afforable rate, savings much money from just advertising on typical online channels such as Meta and Tiktok. By joining forces, Vmart and E3Hubs create an unparalleled opportunity for E3's entrepreneurs to take advantage of the Merchant Program to place their products via Vmart's smart vending machines at special rates. This innovative approach provides offline access to a wider audience and unlocks the potential for domestic and international expansion.Quote from Melvin Chan, Founder of Vendvision:
"We are thrilled to embark on this transformative journey with E3Capital. Through their program E3Hub, we extend VMart Merchant Program's access to their members at a much more affordable rate. This strategic partnership will empower aspiring entrepreneurs to transcend traditional sales channels and embrace the power of unmanned solutions. By featuring their products in our Smart IoT Vending Machines, we aim to democratise product accessibility and give deserving businesses the visibility they deserve among their target audience. Together with E3Capital, we are taking a bold step towards revolutionising retail and fostering a community-driven entrepreneurial ecosystem."<img style="max-width:100%;height:auto;" src="https://vritimes-public.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/production/bc7eef5d86ff21c65ea388eaa05d6e3e9a20f741ff429da733518bf525fbdf6d/IMG_8077.JPG" alt="Melvin Chan, Founder &amp; CEO of Vendvision sharing how Vmart could potentially change the landscape of market entry strategy for entrepreneurs to reach their target customers and audience more effectively. "/>VMart is now operating vending machines in 4 locations in the Klang Valley, covering locations in sales galleries, commercial buildings, and scheduled to launch their first unmanned store and cafe in the heart of Kuala Lumpur in August next month. Vmart by Vendvision, is dedicated to empower consumers by championing access and offeing wider choices to high-quality products and brands through unmanned retail solutions. 

Leveraging on cutting-edge Smart IoT Vending Machines, Vmart aims to connect great products to hyper targeted audience in locations that are highly suitable for brands and products with various appeal.

Founded in 2023, VendVision's visionary entrepreneurs recognised the potential of Smart IoT Vending Machines in amplifying the reach of deserving products, fostering growth and awareness within the market.Melvin Chan
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melvin@vendvision.co

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VMart, an unmanned retail mart project that is primarily powered by vending machines, operated by Vendvision, and E3Capital have joined forces to empower entrepreneurs with unmanned sales channels.

VMart by Vendvision Partners with E3Capital to Empower Entrepreneurs through Unmanned Retail Channels

PETALING JAYA: Australia-based supermarket chain operator Coles Supermarkets, owned by Coles Group Ltd, has officially launched its presence in Malaysia through an exclusive partnership with Jaya Grocer Holdings Sdn Bhd, introducing a diverse collection of 200 products.

Simultaneously, this deal will enable Jaya Grocer to broaden its Australian product offering by incorporating over 1,000 products from various Australian-based brands, including Coles.

Jaya Grocer deputy chief executive officer Daniel Teng said this partnership is a strategic decision by the groceries chain operator to serve the large Australian expat community.

“We are happy to have a great selection of quality Australian products made available to our customers in addition to our already wide range of offerings,” Teng said in a statement.

Meanwhile, Coles general manager for exports and fresh commercial Will Mulholland said Coles currently exports to over 30 countries around the world and is proud to serve the Malaysian market.

“We are delighted with our product portfolio. We invest significant time and effort into developing delicious, high-quality Australian products under the Coles brand and we are thrilled to be here in Malaysia to share our offerings,” Mulholland said at the sidelines of the memorandum of understanding signing ceremony between both supermarket chain operators yesterday.

When asked about the choice of Malaysia, he stated that it was primarily due to the considerable demand for high-quality products in the country.

With no specific figure, Mulholland said Coles expects to expand its product offerings gradually in the future.

“Our product range currently is predominantly in the grocery aisles. We hope to grow it to a broader range of products, including Australian dairy products and many others,” Mulholland further explained.

According to him, Coles has well over 1,000 products under its portfolio, giving it ample room to expand its offerings in Malaysia. Mulholland said this partnership with Jaya Grocer is seen as a long-term investment of about five to 10 years.

“Our approach is to choose a quality partner and work with them to grow our brand. That is what we have done here and in other markets around South-East Asia.”

The signing ceremony was witnessed by Australian Deputy High Commissioner to Malaysia Clare Gatehouse.

Coles, which operates over 800 supermarkets in Australia, is an omni-channel retailer selling products including fresh food, groceries and liquor.

<h1>Jaya Grocer ties up with Aussie-based supermarket</h1>PETALING JAYA: Australia-based supermarket chain operator Coles Supermarkets, owned by Coles Group Ltd, has officially launched its presence in Malaysia through an exclusive partnership with Jaya Grocer Holdings Sdn Bhd, introducing a diverse collection of 200 products.Simultaneously, this deal will enable Jaya Grocer to broaden its Australian product offering by incorporating over 1,000 products from various Australian-based brands, including Coles.Jaya Grocer deputy chief executive officer Daniel Teng said this partnership is a strategic decision by the groceries chain operator to serve the large Australian expat community.“We are happy to have a great selection of quality Australian products made available to our customers in addition to our already wide range of offerings,” Teng said in a statement.Meanwhile, Coles general manager for exports and fresh commercial Will Mulholland said Coles currently exports to over 30 countries around the world and is proud to serve the Malaysian market.“We are delighted with our product portfolio. We invest significant time and effort into developing delicious, high-quality Australian products under the Coles brand and we are thrilled to be here in Malaysia to share our offerings,” Mulholland said at the sidelines of the memorandum of understanding signing ceremony between both supermarket chain operators yesterday.When asked about the choice of Malaysia, he stated that it was primarily due to the considerable demand for high-quality products in the country.With no specific figure, Mulholland said Coles expects to expand its product offerings gradually in the future.“Our product range currently is predominantly in the grocery aisles. We hope to grow it to a broader range of products, including Australian dairy products and many others,” Mulholland further explained.According to him, Coles has well over 1,000 products under its portfolio, giving it ample room to expand its offerings in Malaysia. Mulholland said this partnership with Jaya Grocer is seen as a long-term investment of about five to 10 years.“Our approach is to choose a quality partner and work with them to grow our brand. That is what we have done here and in other markets around South-East Asia.”The signing ceremony was witnessed by Australian Deputy High Commissioner to Malaysia Clare Gatehouse.Coles, which operates over 800 supermarkets in Australia, is an omni-channel retailer selling products including fresh food, groceries and liquor.Our story began way back in the mid 2000's when a few industrious individuals had the vision to create a good value supermarket grocer to meet the discerning appetite of Klang Valley residents for quality fresh produce and household goods for their everyday needs.

From that idea, our first store at Jaya 33 in Petaling Jaya was born. At the time, we were the only Malaysian-based premium supermarket with the widest range of imported fresh produce and household goods on shelf, serving local communities with our four outlets.+60 4-291 9883

Jaya Grocer ties up with Aussie-based supermarket

As an entrepreneur, you make critical decisions every day — from sourcing supplies to getting the best prices for them.

For instance, would it make more sense to place orders for new supplies on e-commerce sites or to pick them up at a brick-and-mortar store?

There are upsides and downsides to both. At e-commerce sites, getting what you want is just a click away.

However, there is no way to properly examine a product to ensure quality. It also takes time for the product to be delivered to you.

At a brick-and-mortar store, you get to check the items that you know best suit your customers’ needs before placing an order. On the other hand, this may entail going into multiple stores before you get what you are looking for, and at the prices you believe are reasonable.

However, such concerns have become a thing of the past. Now, with just the tab of an app, a business owner can be directly connected to more than 2,500 suppliers, all of which are based in one central location — GM Klang, Malaysia’s biggest wholesale mall.

This gives business owners a wider selection of products to choose from and the freedom to physically examine each product at a one-stop shop.

The app also gives the business owner the option of uploading pictures of items he is looking for so the suppliers can try to meet his needs.

Essentially, the GM Klang app combines the advantages of e-commerce with physical stores for the benefit of businesses.

The app helps business owners in several ways. It matches them with suppliers of multiple categories of products, enables them to set an appropriate time to view the products and gives users the option to connect directly with a support team that can provide immediate assistance.

Most of all, it is convenient and user-friendly.

This is a key function of the app. It connects a business owner with a supplier based on what he is looking for.

All the user has to do is upload pictures of the items of his choice on the app. The GM Klang management then searches its list of suppliers for those that are most likely to have the products sought by the business owner.

This takes away the need for the business owner to go from store to store to find what he needs or to look for suitable alternatives.

Once the business owner has decided on all the products he needs, he can use the app to set a date and time when he can visit the GM Klang mall to examine the products and meet potential suppliers.

For those who are unable to visit the mall, the wholesaler can arrange for a video or photo of the item to be sent to the business owner. There is no charge for this service.

GM Klang has a studio, complete with proper lighting and backdrop, to enable business owners to hold livestream shopping sessions free of charge with their customers upon booking.

This gives the business owner a logistical advantage. Regardless of which city or state his business is based, he has to visit only one place to look at the products he needs or pick up his purchases.

If the business owner has trouble using the relevant functions of the app or he has more questions, there is a messaging system that enables him to communicate with the support team in real time.

The app has been designed for easy navigation. It takes only a few simple steps to upload pictures of items they seek or to make appointments.

The app works on smartphones so users can easily reach their suppliers, select items, place orders and regularly check for updates anytime, anywhere.

<h1>Apt addition to GM Klang’s many services</h1>Malaysia’s biggest wholesale mall has introduced a new app that enables business owners to search for the most suitable suppliers of items they seek.As an entrepreneur, you make critical decisions every day — from sourcing supplies to getting the best prices for them.For instance, would it make more sense to place orders for new supplies on e-commerce sites or to pick them up at a brick-and-mortar store?There are upsides and downsides to both. At e-commerce sites, getting what you want is just a click away.However, there is no way to properly examine a product to ensure quality. It also takes time for the product to be delivered to you.At a brick-and-mortar store, you get to check the items that you know best suit your customers’ needs before placing an order. On the other hand, this may entail going into multiple stores before you get what you are looking for, and at the prices you believe are reasonable.However, such concerns have become a thing of the past. Now, with just the tab of an app, a business owner can be directly connected to more than 2,500 suppliers, all of which are based in one central location — GM Klang, Malaysia’s biggest wholesale mall.This gives business owners a wider selection of products to choose from and the freedom to physically examine each product at a one-stop shop.The app also gives the business owner the option of uploading pictures of items he is looking for so the suppliers can try to meet his needs.Essentially, the GM Klang app combines the advantages of e-commerce with physical stores for the benefit of businesses.The app helps business owners in several ways. It matches them with suppliers of multiple categories of products, enables them to set an appropriate time to view the products and gives users the option to connect directly with a support team that can provide immediate assistance.Most of all, it is convenient and user-friendly.Business matchingThis is a key function of the app. It connects a business owner with a supplier based on what he is looking for.All the user has to do is upload pictures of the items of his choice on the app. The GM Klang management then searches its list of suppliers for those that are most likely to have the products sought by the business owner.This takes away the need for the business owner to go from store to store to find what he needs or to look for suitable alternatives.Booking appointmentsOnce the business owner has decided on all the products he needs, he can use the app to set a date and time when he can visit the GM Klang mall to examine the products and meet potential suppliers.For those who are unable to visit the mall, the wholesaler can arrange for a video or photo of the item to be sent to the business owner. There is no charge for this service.GM Klang has a studio, complete with proper lighting and backdrop, to enable business owners to hold livestream shopping sessions free of charge with their customers upon booking.This gives the business owner a logistical advantage. Regardless of which city or state his business is based, he has to visit only one place to look at the products he needs or pick up his purchases.Chat supportIf the business owner has trouble using the relevant functions of the app or he has more questions, there is a messaging system that enables him to communicate with the support team in real time.Convenient and user friendlyThe app has been designed for easy navigation. It takes only a few simple steps to upload pictures of items they seek or to make appointments.The app works on smartphones so users can easily reach their suppliers, select items, place orders and regularly check for updates anytime, anywhere.GM Klang Wholesale City – The Biggest Wholesale Mall in Malaysia

From raw land, a new legend rises; a wholesale mall developing the sophistication of its business district is named GM Klang Wholesale City.

Prominently located in the Southern part of Klang is GM Klang Wholesale City, the most-visited 1-stop wholesale destination, which welcomes local and regional traders, shoppers and tourists. GM Klang Wholesale City has over 2,500 stores under one roof, including a wide array of products and food & beverage outlets.

GM Klang Wholesale City offers an unparalleled wholesale and retail variety combined with regional trading, significant local dining, convenient amenities, entertainment and leisure attractions. Block A & B, the precinct dedicated to international sourcing experiences for fashion, health & beauty, home & living, kids & babies, IT & accessories, gift & others, potentially positions GM Klang as Most Comprehensive 1-Stop Wholesale City in Southeast Asia. Another niche component is Malaysia Brand Zone, a finely designed precinct featuring locally produced and owned fashion, accessories, food and handicrafts. Whereas, Block C is the go-to place for those seeking home or wedding supply needs.

Being the official travel ambassador of Klang, GM Klang Wholesale City is full of hidden gems to be explored with includes Heritage X-Plore, Photo Walls of Klang, Pulau Ketam and Pandamaran which featuring the beauty of Klang cultural heritage and unique virtual reality attraction. Other family components include Rest and Relax, a chillax area while shopping; Go Makan Street, fresh and special taste to the street food delicacies. There are adjoining building blocks from A to C with easy access linkway for any visitor to explore more.

A massive expansion of GM Klang Wholesale City is currently advancing, paving the way to welcome over 10 million visitors, further enhancing the mall’s ecosystem with wholesale, retail and lifestyle offer.+603-33852300
enquiry@gmklang.com

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Malaysia’s biggest wholesale mall has introduced a new app that enables business owners to search for the most suitable suppliers of items they seek.