Lotus’s #KitakanJiran | Kongsi Ceria With Exceptional Children And Alpacas

Lotuss Stores (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Lotus's Malaysia) officially turns two, and to give its customers the opportunity to create memorable moments with their families and friends, the retailer introduces Romeo, Mocha and Friends at 32 of its outlets nationwide from 18 May until 7 July 2024, along with the many promotions and rewards for customers.

A group photo with the children, families and caretakers from Tender Touch and GAPS Malaysia, together with Romeo and Mocha (alpacas in the middle), and Lotus’s Malaysia #KitakanJiran volunteers (in white).

The adorable alpacas from Zahara Garden were met by 20 exceptional children and their families from Tender Touch Pediatric Rehab (Tender Touch) and Gabungan Anak-Anak Palsi Serebrum Malaysia (GAPS Malaysia) at Lotus’s Setia Alam for an indoor picnic and some alpaca therapy.

A photo of Lotus’s Malaysia Head of Communications and Sustainability, Hanim Hamdan (middle), together with Romeo and Mocha (alpacas in the middle), and Rafidah Ahmad (left), Founder and President, GAPS Malaysia and Sharfiza Abdul Aziz (right), Founder and Managing Director, Tender Touch Pediatric Rehab

“We admire the work that the people in Tender Touch and GAPS do for the wellbeing of children with special needs.

Children from GAPS Malaysia enjoying the exclusive animal painting activity in the #KitakanJiran picnic date.

They are all amazing people, and this is why under our #KitakanJiran programme, we have organized today’s picnic, giving these exceptional children and their parents the opportunity to relax and connect through their interaction with Romeo and Mocha.

A photo of Romeo and Mocha (alpacas)

Animals have been known to be effective in assisted activities for children and adults, alleviating stress and anxiety, so our hope is for everyone to benefit from their time spent with the alpacas at our outlets”, said Hanim Hamdan, Head of Communications and Sustainability, Lotus’s Malaysia.

A photo of Romeo and Mocha (alpacas)

For customers and fans of alpacas, they can meet and greet Romeo, Mocha & Friends and take home a cutesy framed photo of their close-up interaction with a minimal spending of RM20 at participating outlets from 18 May until 7 July 2024.

Happy 2nd Anniversary Lotus's Malaysia!

The Kongsi Ceria campaign will also include special anniversary RM2 deals, Twin promo buy 1 free 1 for over 125 lines, 80% off on second item purchases for beauty and personal care ranges and every Wednesday Happy Hour delights from 2pm till 5pm on seafood, fresh produce, beverages, stationeries and household items.

Some photos of the children and families from Tender Touch and GAPS Malaysia together with Romeo and Mocha (alpacas).

Active My Lotus's members can participate in a weekly giveaway with a total prize pool of RM280,000 in Lotus’s Gift e-vouchers. DJ Falyq Hikyle from Sinar FM will also be making special appearances from 11am-1pm at Lotus’s Ampang (1 June 2024) for a special meet-and-greet session and giveaways like exclusive Sinar FM merchandises and Lotus’s Gift Vouchers totaling up to RM3,000.

In 2023, Lotus's Malaysia through its inaugural Kongsi Ceria campaign had fundraised RM430,000 with the support from its customers and partners to aid organizations committed to children's health & well-being and nutritional needs. The beneficiaries include Tender Touch, GAPS Malaysia, University Malaysia Children’s Cancer Unit and Nourish Malaysia.

Romeo and Mocha greeting customers at Lotus’s Cheras on 18 May 2024.

Hanim Hamdan, Lotus’s Malaysia Head of Communications and Sustainability shares her welcoming speech to the children and guests who were present at Lotus’s Setia Alam today.

This initiative has successfully funded free therapy sessions, food and school supplies for children from underprivileged families and upgrading works for medical and rehabilitation equipment.