Celebrations include offers, mascot appearances

AFTER more than two decades in the capital city, Popular Malaysia is celebrating the opening of its new bookstore in Kuantan City Mall.

The outlet spans almost 11,000sq ft and offers a wide range of English, Malay and Chinese books, as well as text and assessment books, stationery, gadgets and IT accessories.

Visitors joined in celebrating the grand opening of the store on the third level of the mall, where Popular Malaysia business development general manager Siew Sheue Liang led the ribbon-cutting alongside Kuantan City Mall general manager Jun Tew and Popular Malaysia (Central and East Coast Region) area manager Ling Jing Siong.

Popular also organised a colouring contest for children to mark the event, and received overwhelming response.

The opening ceremony was further enlivened with a kompang performance by pupils from SK Galing, Kuantan.

Mechamato, BoBoiBoy, Ana Muslim, Comic Holic and Candy Meow mascots made appearances and visitors took photos with the character standees at the photo booth, while enjoying complimentary beverages.

To further enhance the event, there are attractive promotions and deals being offered for a limited time.

These include 20% rebates on all books, special promotions on 70 selected products – ranging from Malay, English, Chinese and revision books to stationery, gadgets and IT products.

There is a buy-and-win contest too.

With a minimum purchase of RM90 in a single receipt, shoppers are entitled to a RM5 cash voucher, and a minimum purchase of RM150 in a single receipt can bag a RM5 cash voucher and Luminarc swing pot (750ml).

A RM5 cash voucher and limited-edition Popular inverted umbrella await those who spend more than RM200 in a single receipt.

The Snap, Share and Win contest is for visitors to take pictures with a photo frame and/or handheld props at the mall, after which they can be uploaded to their social media accounts by tagging #POPULARdiKCM by Dec 9.

A total of 10 winners will be chosen, with each rewarded with one mystery gift bag.

There is also a purchase-with-purchase promotion, where any purchase of RM60 entitles the shopper to a Luminarc glass container (920ml) for RM29.90 (original price RM44.90) and two SonicGear SonicGo portable speakers at RM25.90 each (original price RM39.90).

The Popular card membership is for renewal or first-time registration of a three-year membership that comes with a free soap dispenser and sponge caddy.

Besides that, shoppers can renew or register their membership for one year to get a zipper pouch.

Aside from the promotions, Popular has lined up fun activities, including colouring and word search activities every weekend through to Dec 17.

Shoppers can also meet and greet their favourite mascots such as Ana Muslim and Comic Holic.

To participate in the colouring and word search activities, simply approach Popular staff at Kuantan City Mall to register.

Popular Kuantan City Mall is open daily from 10am to 10pm.

For details visit www.popular.com.my or Popular Malaysia’s official Facebook page or download the Popular My app.