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With a name like "The Mage Trials – Kokidi Kodiki Kod" lockdown camp, one would surely expect fantastical and wonderful things to emerge from this gathering. Just how magical is this really? Why not head over to The Back Room in Kuala Lumpur to decide for yourself. The young makers at this camp – their ages range from seven to 18 years old – have created 11 light creatures, which will be on display at The Trinket Shop from April 30 to May 2. This exhibition is part of The Back Room’s "Takeover Programme". Curated by the KL-based Kod(kod) Collective, this is a place where science, art and imagination collide, where the creatures yearn to make a connection with anything living and breathing – including, yes, humans beings. The Kod(kod) collective, from left: Lim Nong Hua, Chan Hui Sim, Jowin Foo. Photo: Tan Thian Shaun “This is a narrative-driven exhibition featuring creatures brought to life by the Kokidi Kodiki Kod participants. The space at The Back Room is filled ... » Learn More about Imagination meets science and art in ‘The Trinket Shop’ exhibition

WITH online shopping now as adamant as ever, Rustan’s commits to continue providing quality service that is safe and convenient for customers. This summer, have your season’s needed essentials delivered straight to your doorstep through Rustan’s Personal Shopper On Call service. Rustan’s offers this personalized service with the added convenience of contacting just one number, 0917.111.1952, to make shopping easy and breezy for you in the comfort of your home. Get your necessities this summer, and take your pick from Rustan’s wide array of selections from beauty, fashion or home to items that your kids will enjoy. As the best alternative to purchase your essentials this season, Rustan’s shares the testimonials of four individuals who have experienced the store’s personalized service and enjoyed the perks of the convenience it brings: mom and vlogger Divine Lee-Go, lawyer and columnist Karen Jimeno, beauty expert Agoo Bengzon and triathlete Victor Basa. With Rustan’s commitment to ... » Learn More about Safe, shopping with Rustan’s Personal Shopper on Call

We present to you an introductory guide to the online shopping bargain paradise that is Taobao. You’d (almost) never want to step out to shop again. What is Taobao? Taobao is China’s premier online marketplace that sells everything and anything you could possibly ever need or want. When we say everything, we mean it — from clothing and fashion, jewellery and accessories, mobile phones, electronics and accessories, to household essentials such as decorations, houseware and even large furniture pieces like sofas, cabinets and beds. Is it safe to buy from Taobao? The massive online shopping marketplace is owned by Alibaba Group, and regularly features in record-breaking ecommerce sales, such as 2019’s Singles Day sale which saw the Group reap a new high of US$38.4 billion (S$53 billion) in total (for comparison, America’s Black Friday that same year saw $7.4 billion in sales). As the crown jewel in Alibaba’s portfolio, Taobao is said to capture up to 85 per cent of all ... » Learn More about Your ultimate guide to shopping on Taobao in Singapore

NEW YORK: Amazon.com, one of the biggest winners of the pandemic, posted record profits on Thursday (Apr 29) and signalled that consumers would keep spending in a growing US economy and converts to online shopping are not likely to leave. Since the start of the coronavirus outbreak, shoppers have relied increasingly on Amazon for delivery of home staples, and the company sees this trend continuing post-pandemic, particularly for groceries. While brick-and-mortar stores closed, Amazon has now posted four consecutive record quarterly profits, attracted more than 200 million Prime loyalty subscribers, and recruited more than 500,000 employees to keep up with surging demand. Amazon said it expects operating income for the current quarter to be between US$4.5 billion and US$8 billion, which includes about US$1.5 billion in costs related to COVID-19. Shares rose 4 per cent in after-hours trade. Throughout the pandemic, the world's largest online retailer has been at the centre of ... » Learn More about Amazon posts record profits as amid wave of pandemic shopping

SEREMBAN: TV host-entrepreneur Neelofa will have her statement recorded by police on Tuesday (May 4) over an alleged interstate trip to shop at Nilai 3, says deputy Negri Sembilan police chief Asst Comm Datuk Che Zakaria Othman. Police will also interview the 32-year-old’s husband Muhammad Haris Muhammad Ismail, 26, after pictures and a videoclip of the couple at a carpet shop in Nilai 3 went viral on social media. “I was told by the Nilai OCPD that they will be called in today. “We will investigate if they travelled interstate as alleged, ” he told reporters when met at the state contingent office here Tuesday (May 4). He said the owner and a worker of a carpet shop in Nilai 3 will also be called in to have their statements recorded. ACP Che Zakaria refused to elaborate as investigations were ongoing. The couple is being investigated under Section 21A of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988, Rule 19 of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases ... » Learn More about Neelofa and hubby to have statements taken over ‘shopping trip’ in Nilai 3, say cops

The idea of building an eco-friendly wardrobe from scratch might seem daunting - not being able to go back to your favourite brands, having less choices, and probably spending more than you would normally. But it's not as difficult as it sounds, especially when it's going to pay off in the long run. Here are some ways and places to start building a sustainable wardrobe in Singapore, without very much effort at all. SEARCH OUT BRANDS WITH DEDICATED SUSTAINABLE POLICIES The easy way to begin is to find brands that have made a conscious effort to change the fashion supply chain. Many brands in Singapore put sustainability at the forefront of their manufacturing and sourcing practices, so pay attention to how your clothing is made when going shopping. Shop: Sifr, local purveyors of the humble tee shirt, are packaging their pima cotton products in Bio Cassava generic polybags that don't require commercial composting efforts. Sustainable resort wear line Baliza works with the ... » Learn More about How to shop for a sustainable wardrobe in Singapore

While shopping for statement furniture online is possible, it’s often best to visit a physical showroom to get a feel of the piece. Here’s where to go in Singapore. 1. Grafunkt Founded in 2009, Grafunkt is a forward-thinking lifestyle brand that promotes good design through carefully curated furniture selections from brands such as Louis Poulsen, Flos and Hay as well as its house brand Grafunkt and Folks by co-founder Nathan Yong. Grafunkt is at #04-01 to 06 Funan Mall, tel: 6336-6046/6238-8372. 2. Proof Living Proof Living is known for collections that work in harmony – even if you purchase pieces by different designers. Its brands include Knoll, Occhio and Kundalini. It also has an in-house office furniture line called Proofwork. Proof Living is at #04-06, Ion Orchard, tel: 6509-0555. 3. Space Furniture You can’t miss the Space Furniture Asia Hub showroom in Bencoolen Street. The building spans 40,000 sq ft and houses brands such as B&B Italia, Emeco and ... » Learn More about 5 places in Singapore to shop designer furniture

Empty city centre shopping street is seen, amid the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Dublin, Ireland, March 1, 2021. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne/File Photo DUBLIN — Ireland will press ahead with plans to reopen all retail stores, personal services and non-residential construction in May with hotels, restaurants and bars to follow sooner than expected in early June, Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said on Thursday. The government committed a month ago to reopening all shops for the first time this year in May and hotels in June if it could avoid a fourth wave of COVID-19 disease and speed up its vaccine program – criteria that it has met. Coveney said the plan to be signed off by ministers later on Thursday would permit hotels to open their doors again on June 2 with restaurants and pubs – not mentioned a month ago – allowed to serve guests outdoors from June 7. People will also be able to travel anywhere in the country for the first time since late December next ... » Learn More about Ireland to reopen all shops in May, hospitality in early June

MUHAMAD Saiful Nizam Abdullah, 13, ran excitedly along the aisles of Econsave Jelapang near Ipoh as he searched for the perfect Hari Raya outfit. “I am looking for a grey baju melayu and if I can’t find one in that colour, then I will settle for a blue one, ” said Muhamad Saiful, who was with his older brother. The siblings were among 70 underprivileged children taken on a shopping trip by staff from the Ipoh City Council (MBI) for Hari Raya Aidilfitri. The children were from two homes — Pertubuhan Baitul Aini Anak-Anak Yatim dan Miskin Ipoh and Pertubuhan Pusat Jagaan Anak-Anak Yatim Al-Harraz. “This is my first time going on such a shopping trip as I have only been in the home for three months. “My father, who used to drive a bus, is jobless due to the pandemic and my mother helps at a food stall. “For Hari Raya last year, I did not get any new clothes, ” said Muhamad Saiful, who is from the Baitul Aini orphanage. Siti Hajar Mat Said, 17, from the Al-Harraz home, said ... » Learn More about 70 kids shop for baju raya in Jelapang

Huda al-Matroushi is one of few Emirati women to venture into the car repair business, an industry that has long been dominated by men in the Arab world. "I enjoy it a lot," says Matroushi, holding up her oil-stained work glove. "Because I'm on top of my job, and it's my business, I belong to it: I feel proud of myself." Cars have been a hobby for Matroushi, 36, since childhood. "I like cars and their models and their details. I like sports cars, I like luxurious cars, even normal non-luxurious cars, I love them all." She turned that passion into a profession and now owns and manages a car repair shop in Sharjah, one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates. Matroushi's family had doubts about her pursuing a job in car mechanics, but she asked her father to take a leap of faith with her. "I said: 'Dad, please trust me and you will see what I will do.' He said: 'OK, OK!'. Most of my family are surprised... because this project, this business, it's not easy ... » Learn More about Female car repair shop owner blazes trail in UAE