Sunday, June 15, 2025

Experience the Fusion of Ireland and Malaysia at Shamrock Run 2025!

 

The Malaysian Irish Alumni Association, in collaboration with the Embassy of Ireland in Malaysia, officially launched the Shamrock Run Malaysia 2025, set to take place on Sunday, 29 June 2025, at Taman Wetlands, Putrajaya, starting at 7:00 AM.



The launch event was held at O’Briens Irish Sandwich Café, UOA Damansara II, and was graced by Her Excellency Orla Tunney, the Ambassador of Ireland to Malaysia. In her speech, Ambassador Tunney highlighted the growing enthusiasm for running events in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, and expressed her delight in seeing Malaysians embrace a run that celebrates the deep-rooted friendship between Ireland and Malaysia.


Welcoming the return of the Shamrock Run after a five-year pause due to the pandemic, she encouraged the public to register early to avoid missing out on this unique cultural and sporting event.



“The Shamrock Run Malaysia 2025 brings together people from both Ireland and Malaysia, strengthening ties through shared experiences, while also promoting health and well-being,” said Her Excellency.

 

Also present at the launch was Mr. Hafidz Kosai bin Mohd Zihim, President of the Malaysian Irish Alumni Association, alongside Mr. Brian Pua, Managing Director of O’Briens Irish Sandwich Café.


Adding a special touch to the event was the appearance of Che Puan Sarimah Ibrahim, who proudly lent her support to the run, honouring her Irish heritage.



Shamrock Run Malaysia 2025 Returns for Its Sixth Edition – Fun, Family, and Fitness Await!


Back for its sixth edition since the first run in 2014, Shamrock Run Malaysia 2025 promises a fun, non-competitive experience designed to promote healthy living and strengthen bonds among family and friends. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just in it for the joy, this event offers something for everyone.


Participants will receive a specially designed event T-shirtrunning bib, and a unique finisher’s medal featuring eye-catching Irish- and Malaysian-inspired motifs. To add more excitement, prizes will be awarded to the best-dressed runners—so come dressed in your most creative Shamrock, Irish, or Malaysian-themed outfits!



Organized by the Malaysian Irish Alumni Association, the run is held in partnership with the Embassy of Ireland in Malaysia, with O’Briens Irish Sandwich Café as the main partner.


There are two categories to choose from:

  • 10KM (RM68.25 per runner)

  • 5KM (RM52.50 per runner)


Both categories are open to all, with T-shirts available in kid sizes and adult sizes up to 6XL. Strollers and young children are warmly welcomed, making it an inclusive event for the whole family.


Runners will enjoy a scenic route through the lush greenery of Taman Wetlands, Putrajaya, offering a refreshing escape into nature.



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Thursday, June 12, 2025

Guardian Malaysia Sweeps Major Awards, Named Health & Beauty Retailer of the Year ( Malaysia ) !

 

Congratulations guardian Malaysia!!! 

guardian Malaysia won the Health & Beauty Retailer of the Year (Malaysia) at the Retail Asia Awards 2025 presentation ceremony in Singapore on 4 June 2025



This award win, a first for guardian Malaysia, is the ‘crown jewel’ amongst the other awards contended by all the Malaysian health and beauty retail players at this regional  recognition ceremony



Speaking on the side line of the awards ceremony, Priscilla Wu, Managing Director of guardian Malaysia said, 



“This win recognises guardian Malaysia as your No. 1 Health & Beauty Retailer in our home country. Having started our first outlet in Malaysia 58 years ago, our team members across all levels have redoubled our efforts in the past year to deliver a fresher image, a better selection of products and services and also a better retail experience to our shoppers. We come to work every day with the goal of making available the best available choices to our shoppers in the competitive health and beauty retailing sector.”



During the awards’ presentation ceremony held at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore, guardian Malaysia also swept two other awards, namely the Health & Wellness Initiative of the Year (Malaysia) and the Supply Chain Innovation of the Year (Malaysia), making it a memorable night for the company. 



Successfully winning all 3 awards rubber-stamped guardian Malaysia’s approach of shopper-centricity across its innovation efforts – internally and externally. Its past year’s brand-building programs, partnership efforts with suppliers and tenants as well as omni-channel approaches were all designed to benefit its shoppers. These were key factors that helped guardian Malaysia land the big prize of No. 1 Health & Beauty Retailer



It’s all about our shoppers. We want them to feel valued, we want them to learn and grow, we want them to be engaged and we want them to come to us for all their health and beauty needs! We simply want to win with our shoppers!” added Priscilla.



Retail Asia Awards is a distinguished annual event that recognises and honours outstanding achievements, innovations and excellence within the retail industry across the Asia-Pacific region. Major industry retail players across types – from hypermarkets, supermarkets, pharmacies, health and beauty retailers and others – compete yearly at this awards. 



The judges for this awards consist of experts from diverse backgrounds to ensure the highest level precision and equal amount of fairness. This year’s distinguished panel judges include David Eu of RSM Singapore, Anson Bailey of KPMG, Olivier Gergele of EY-Parthenon, Quan Yao Peh of Euromonitor International, Brian Man of PWC and Siddarth Pathak of Kearney. 



guardian has been very actively engaging its shoppers in recent months: from the launch of the Own Your Beautiful campaign to its award-winning Get.Set.Glow! wellbeing initiative, its #IYKYK offerings of the latest and trendiest brands in-store, guardian Awards Beauty & Wellness, Love is in the Hair and #LoveforLocal programs. 



“We thank all of you throughout Malaysia for making us, guardian Malaysia, your No. 1 Health & Beauty Retailer! While we may not be the largest player in the market, we firmly believe that every Malaysian deserves meaningful choices. With this win, we are committed to continue to bring the very best of choices, care and value to you and your loved ones,” concluded Priscilla. 



#guardianNo1

#ThankYouMalaysia

#H&BRetailerOfTheYear

#OwnYourBeautiful

#MYguardian


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