Dazzling CNY Celebration

More than 850 MRCA members and invited guests ushered in the Year of the Rat 2020 with a grand banquet at One World Hotel, Petaling Jaya, which was graced by Guest of Honour, Tan Sri Dr Lim Wee Chai, Executive Chairman of Top Glove Corporation Berhad.

hile many events in Kuala W Lumpur were cancelled or postponed due to concerns surrounding the outbreak of Novel Coronavirus, MRCA members and guests turned up in full force to support and showcase their strength in overcoming global challenges, while practising strict and cautious guidelines, recommended by the Ministry of Health (MoH). About 2,000 pairs of gloves were provided to guests, courtesy of Top Glove Corporation Berhad, while temperatures of the attendees were taken as a precautionary measure.

Tan Sri Dr Lim said that despite economic and global challenges, it was good to see the Malaysian Retail Chain Industry resilient to these effects.

“With the changes of political tides, global developments, the advancement of technological adoptions, etc., it is crucial for retailers to be aggressive and stay ahead of the market in order to be successful while achieving 100% customer satisfaction. Evolution of businesses according to the times is the greatest strategy towards becoming a future-proof business,” he added.

Datuk Seri Garry Chua, President of MRCA, said that despite the recent global disruption, “we are still confident with the outlook for the Malaysian retail chain industry in 2020.

“We predict to see some drastic changes in the industry towards the mid of 2020 with the Raya celebration, school holidays and most importantly, the Visit Asia Truly Malaysia 2020 campaign. With that, on behalf of MRCA council and members, I would like to wish everyone a prosperous Happy Chinese New Year.”

Joint Organising Chairpersons, Dato’ Winnie Lim, Shirley Tay and Ms. Valerie Choo said, “We are honoured to have everyone present here to join us for the festive celebration. We aim to create a cohesive atmosphere of comfort and dialogue to further stimulate growth, development and collaboration in

the industry. We would like to wish everyone the best of health and thank everyone for their generous support.”

The highlights of the night were the presentation of the MRCA Young Inspirational Star Award and MRCA International Exponential Growth Award and a fundraising event for the MRCA Branding Education Charity Foundation.

Congratulation the winners, Datuk Seri Garry Chua said, “We are extremely proud of our members’ achievements locally and internationally and we will continuously strive to support all of our members to reach their full business potential.”

The MRCA Young Inspirational Star Awards were presented to 12 members aged 40 years and below. They were Boat Noodle Sdn Bhd, Chatime Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Fitline (M) Sdn Bhd, Funnow Sdn Bhd, House of Kashkha Sdn Bhd, Big Pharmacy Healthcare Sdn Bhd, Loob Holding Sdn Bhd, MK Wedding Sdn Bhd, One Auto Marketing Sdn Bhd, Orion Project Management Sdn Bhd, Woodpeckers Group Sdn Bhd and Wynkids Sdn Bhd.

Meanwhile, the MRCA International Exponential Growth Award was awarded to 13 members who had successfully ventured overseas. They were Bonia Corporation Berhad, City Coin laundry

Sdn Bhd, Clara International Beauty Group Sdn Bhd, Cleanpro Express Sdn Bhd, Eu Yang Sang (1959) Sdn Bhd, Gintell (M) Sdn Bhd, Loob Holding Sdn Bhd, MarryBrown Sdn Bhd, Mr. D.I.Y. Trading Sdn Bhd, Nelson’s Franchise (M) Sdn Bhd, Pathology & Clinical Laboratory (M) Sdn Bhd, Parkson Corporation Sdn Bhd and Secret Recipe Cakes & Café Sdn Bhd.

The evening also saw the MRCA Foundation raising a total of RM40,000 through the sale of 55 art pieces, including two exclusive calligraphy works, contributed by Puan Sri Chelsia Cheng of Parkson Group. The funds will be channelled towards the MRCA Branding Education Charity Foundation.

GOLD SPONSORS

AmGeneral Insurance Bhd Top Glove Sdn Bhd

SILVER SPONSORS

Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Bhd Focus Point Holdings Bhd Mah Sing Group Bhd The Store Corporation Bhd Valiram Group