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Suspicious bag: A bomb squad personnel carrying away the bag suspected to contain a bomb which was found near the autopay station at the Twin Tower 2 car park.

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Jackie Wong with a poster on the Spring Celebrations promotion.

Popular Bookstore Co (M) Sdn Bhd expects to ring up sales of RM15mil in two weeks with the launch of its spring celebrations promotion. Senior marketing manager Jackie Wong was confident of achieving this sales target, given the significant improvement in the purchasing power and reading habits of the public.  

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If you’re sad and shopping, watch your wallet: A new study shows people’s spending judgment goes out the window when they’re down, especially if they’re a bit self-absorbed.

Study participants who watched a sadness-inducing video clip offered to pay nearly four times as much money to buy a water bottle than a group that watched an emotionally neutral clip.

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LUXURY brand Thomas Pink has finally reached Malaysian shores, much to the delight of shoppers and fashion aficionados.

The brand officially launched its presence recently at one of its outlets at The Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur.

Stylish look: A model showing off one of the shirts available for ladies.

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 East Coast Mall Opening 30 April 2008

The Most Happening Mall in Kuantan

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Parkson Corporation Sdn Bhd’s second outlet in Kuching, which opened at The Spring here on Wednesday, is projecting a turnover of RM50mil to 60mil in its first year of operation. 

The outlet, Parkson’s largest in East Malaysia, boasts a floor space of 102,500 square feet over three floors and is the anchor tenant of The Spring, a new shopping mall which was opened on the same day. Total investment for the outlet amounted to RM12-15mil, with more than 50% supported by suppliers. 

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IT WAS 1.30pm. I’ve just had lunch and had about half an hour to kill before resuming work. So I walked across the street and went into a shop. 

“Just browsing,” I assured myself. But I heard a little voice telling me: “Maybe there is something worthwhile buying. There is a promotion going on here.” 

With the nationwide sales being held regularly, it’s hard to resist going to malls at every opportunity.

I browsed from section to section, looking at the shoes, belts, bags, shirts, pants and ties on display. Prices were right but nothing really caught my fancy. 

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AirAsia affiliated Tune Ventures Sdn Bhd is establishing a major presence in Borneo’s shopping centre by opening its first department store and a 166-room hotel at the 1Borneo mega mall. Tune Ventures’ flagship retail outlet to be called Tune Store will occupy a 9,300sq m area in the massive mall which is scheduled to open by April 2008. 

“We are targeting the middle income earners with our extensive selection of merchandise for discerning shoppers,” Tune Store director Dennis Melka said after the signing of an agreement between Tune Ventures and Sagajuta Sdn Bhd, 1Borneo’s developer for the establishment of the retail outlet. 

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A shopping complex called 1 Shamelin is slowly taking shape in the heart of Taman Shamelin Perkasa, Cheras. 

“Unlike many shopping malls in Kuala Lumpur, 1 Shamelin bodes well for young up-and-coming entrepreneurs,” said its director Kenny Ong. 

Big plans: 1 Shamelin shopping mall marketing director Mike Hue explaining the layout of the mall during a press conference recently.

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Mickey goes Chinese: Lim selecting the bright red T-shirts for her sons at the Chowrasta Market in Penang.

The Year of the Rat may be a month away but the festive mood is already very much in the air at markets and shopping malls here. At the Chowrasta Market, one of the island’s biggest and oldest street markets, loud Chinese New Year songs greet market goers and stalls have started selling festive goodies and decorations. 

Most decorative items are in bright red and gold colours and carry the mouse theme.  

Bright red T-shirts, some with Mickey and Minnie Mouse motifs appear to be a hit with shoppers. (more…)