AWANI Review: IKEA: Can Affordability, Profit, and Sustainability Coexist
In today's business world, it's about more than just making a profit. IKEA gets that—it's been part of their DNA from day one. Malcolm Pruys, Retail Director at IKEA Malaysia, shares how the company is paving the way towards a future where retail can thrive sustainably and profitably, while still keeping prices within reach for all.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Netflix, KPMG, PwC, AMEX sever ties with Russia
A number of other Western companies, including Nike, Ikea and French bag maker Birkin Hermes have closed stores or offices or ceased operations.
Mon Mar 07 2022
IKEA x ROG arrives in Malaysia 11/11
IKEA announced today that their upcoming gamer lineup will be available in a couple of weeks.
Sun Oct 31 2021
Would you assemble your car the way you assemble Ikea furniture?
All the components of the concept are recyclable, and together they would cost the buyer 6,500 dollars.
Wed May 26 2021
COVID-19: IKEA Damansara closed for one day, part-time employee suspected of being infected
The part-time employee was suspected of being infected with COVID-19 and is currently under the care of the authorities pending testing.
Sat Nov 07 2020
Mushrooms make better packaging than recycled cardboard
Serious research has now succeeded in transforming the fungus into a fully compostable equivalent of cardboard.
Fri Sep 25 2020
World's top companies urge action on nature loss ahead of U.N. talks
Some of the world's biggest companies backed growing calls for governments to do more to reverse the accelerating destruction of the natural world and support broader efforts to fight climate change.
Mon Sep 21 2020
Jotun's Lisbeth Larsen: Characterising Homes Through Colours
As Jotuns Global Colour Manager, Lisbeth Larsen is responsible for forecasting colour trends and creating colour collections based on consumer preferences around the world.
Sun Dec 30 2018
Where Ikea-Ikano Show, Others Tagged Along in Tow
Ikano Centres' Thomas Malmberg shares with Ibrahim Sani the secret behind the perfect compatibility furniture retailer IKEA seems to have engendered with partner shopping mall Ikano.
Sat Jun 30 2018
IKEA banking on positive economic sentiment to boost sales
IKEA hopes to ride on the positive Malaysian economic sentiment to boost its business, especially with its soon-to-be-opened IKEA Tebrau store.
Thu Oct 05 2017
IKEA Malaysia to introduce online store next year
The Swedish furniture giant says the move is to meet Malaysians' increasing demands for its products.
Tue Sep 12 2017
Nordstrom mud-smudged jeans priced at a whopping RM2,000. Anyone?
Popular retail store Nordstrom created a buzz after selling a muddy jeans for US$425 (RM1,850).
Fri Apr 28 2017
IKEA recalls MYSINGO beach chair for risk of falling, finger entrapment
IKEA urges customers who have bought a MYSINGSO beach chair before Jan 31 to return it to the store for a full refund, due to the risk of falling or finger entrapment.
Tue Jan 24 2017
IKEA Malaysia recalls additional six types of chocolates
The products are Choklad Ljus UTZ 100g, Choklad Not utz 100g, Choklad Lingon & Blabar 180g, Godis Chokladran 168g, Godis Chokladkrokant 450g and Chokladkrokant Bredbar 400g.
Fri Jul 29 2016
Ikea to recall chests of drawers after child deaths
Furniture giant Ikea said it would recall its hugely popular Malm model of chest of drawers after six children were crushed to death when the chests tipped over.
Tue Jun 28 2016
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024