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2020 has been a bizarre year so far
While we're all required to stay home right now, you might have been keeping busy by Netflix-ing, making the viral dalgona coffee, or working out.
Whatever it is you're doing, we hope you're staying healthy and safe with family.
To lighten spirits, we've come up with a list of local online stores for you to enjoy some much-needed retail therapy:
1. Mareqeshi
Take this time to spruce up your kitchen with some gorgeous household items from this homegrown business.
Mareqeshi sells wooden salad bowls, enamel cutlery, wooden cheeseboards, table linens, among other things.
They are doing deliveries during this Movement Control Order (MCO) period.
You can order from their Shopee store or through WhatsApp.
Phone: +6011-10294884
Image via Mareqeshi/Facebook
Image via Mareqeshi/Facebook
Image via Mareqeshi/Facebook
2. Bingka
From purses and bags to pillowcases and other home decors, Bingka never disappoints with their quirky Malaysian-inspired items.
Whether it's a gift for someone or you just wanna treat yourself, their items add that subtle hint of personality to your wardrobe and home.
During this period, they are taking small orders but are not doing full-scale deliveries.
Image via Bingka KL/Facebook
Image via Bingka KL/Facebook
Image via Bingka KL/Facebook
3. Mentega
Still wanna look professional for those conference calls?
Taking into consideration Malaysia's humid weather, Mentega nails it with their custom-made men's hair products.
Every single jar is handcrafted and hand-poured by the team to make products like hair clay, pomade, and beard oil, among others.
They are currently doing deliveries.
Image via Mentega/Facebook
Image via Mentega/Facebook
Image via Mentega/Facebook
4. Mano Plus
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Image via Mano Plus/Facebook
Image via Mano Plus/Facebook
5. Hermo
Pamper yourself and de-stress by doing your very own home spa session!
Hermo is an online Malaysian beauty site that has over 300 beauty brands, including bestselling K-beauty products from Cosrx, AHC, and Innisfree. You can also stock up on essentials like shampoo and body wash.
For this MCO period, they put together a whole list of great promotions on their skincare items and home spa devices.
You can check it out here.
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6. MaryamBayam
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Image via MaryamBayam/Facebook
Image via MaryamBayam/Facebook
7. Dear Scrub,
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Image via Dear Scrub,
Image via Dear Scrub,
8. The Coote Store
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Image via The Coote Store
Image via The Coote Store
9. Apom! (A Piece of Malaysia)
Looking for a good conversation starter? Apom has you covered with their cheeky Malaysian-inspired T-shirts, baby onesies, socks, badges, cups, board games, cushions, tote bags, and more.
They're currently having a T-shirt sale on their site. Also, be sure to check out their board games, like The Malaysian Dream – a great card game that can be played with your family during this time.
Image via Apom/Facebook
Image via Apom/Facebook
Image via Apom/Facebook
10. Pantun Pins
Add a whimsical touch to your outfit, bag, or shoes with these enamel pins from Pantun Pins.
Some of their adorable Malaysian-inspired designs include Digimon, bread clips, and pasar drinks. They also deliver worldwide, so you can send some love to friends who are staying overseas.
Image via Pantun Pins/Facebook
Image via Pantun Pins/Facebook
Image via Pantun Pins/Facebook
11. Poppylab
Splurge a little on yourself or friends by getting a pair of earrings from Poppylab – each pair is specially designed and handmade.
Aside from earrings, they also have necklaces, bracelets, and rings.
If you would like to gift it to someone, they are currently offering free gift packaging with a personalised gift card during this period.
Image via Poppylab/Facebook
Image via Poppylab/Facebook
Image via Poppylab/Facebook
