Recognition for AsiaMalls' Recycling Efforts

Under the on-going Food Waste Recycling programme at Century Square and Tiong Bahru Plaza, food waste from the food outlets at the malls is converted into compost and electrical power after treatment at a food waste recycling plant. Such green measures have proven to be sustainable since 2007 when they were first introduced in the malls.

These efforts were given recognition by the National Environment Agency (“NEA”)and North East CDC to mark Recycling Day on 26 September 09.

The event was graced by Mr Mah Bow Tan, Minister for National Development and MP for Tampines GRC, Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources  and Mr Joseph Hui, Director-General of NEA. 

For AsiaMalls, energy conservation and recycling are significant considerations in mall management.

White Sands Tenants All For Improving Shopfront Display Skills

Shop tenants  find out about the effectiveness of visually appealing shopfront displays.

12 participants from Bata, Bengawan Solo, Jollibean, Sportslink and Surfers’ Paradise, attended training on Visual Merchandising Presentation at the centre management office (27 October to 12 November).

Principles were outlined in a practical manner relating to the tenants’ nature of business:
• Conducive store layout
This allows the shopper to move about easily within the store and have a good view the store’s offerings
• Use of colour stories in fashion apparel display
Fashion apparel can look visually appealing when displayed in similar tones ranging from light to dark either horizontally or vertically
• Use of lifestyle stories in merchandise display
Fashion separates and accessories can be put together to suggest different co-ordinated looks for different occasions
• Clear vision of entire shop
Ensuring that bulky fixtures and mannequins do not block other areas within the shop
• Good housekeeping
Constant vigilance to ensure that empty racks are topped up with merchandise and personal belongings to be kept out of view.

The participants applied what they had learnt almost immediately. White Sands management is confident that the more attractive shopfront displays and improved shop ambience will create an exciting experience for  shoppers and  will correspondingly bring about higher foot traffic and sales.

The course on Monitor Visual Merchandising Presentation will be offered to AsiaMalls tenants on an on-going basis, on-site at the malls.

Long Service Awards and Education Grants for Staff's Children

To pay tribute to our loyal and hardworking staff, AsiaMalls held a special Recognition Day at the Novotel Clarke Quay.

31 employees received their 3 Year Awards and the 7 employees who attained their 5-Year Long Service Awards were:

Gilbert Tan, Assistant GM, Operations
Chan Geok Lee, Operations Officer, Hougang Mall
Diana Gan, Senior Administrative Assistant, Hougang Mall
Shukor bin Ismail, Senior Technician (can check which mall?)
Tan Kee Siang, Senior Technician (can check which mall?)
Wong Twee Ming, Senior Technician, Hougang Mall
Zulkefle bin Mohamad, Senior Technician, Hougang Mall

For the first time, Educational Grants were presented to the children of our staff studying in Primary, Secondary, Polytechnic and Junior College levels. CEO Michael Leong was indeed pleased to do the honours to present the awards.

AsiaMalls is proud to empower our well deserving staff with such facilities for their betterment.

Hougang Mall wins SISTIC Excellent Service - Third Time Winner in 2009

Our four Customer Service Officers at Hougang Mall – Rosnita, Juminah, Trishma and Jane – fully deserve to win the SISTIC Excellent Service Award in October. This marks their third time winning the award in 2009 alone. They had also clinched it in February and March 09.

Many Hougang Mall shoppers are thankful for the useful information given by our Customer Service Officers. An appreciative shopper, Ms Ang Shu Yi, wrote in to commend Juminah:
“My family purchased concert tickets and enjoyed the event with the seating recommendations given by her.”

CONGRATULATIONS to our enthusiastic team!

Haven for the Health Conscious @ Tiong Bahru Plaza

At Tiong Bahru Plaza, a wide range of health supplements and wellness products are readily available to meet the needs of an active and health-conscious population.

New health store brand, Holland & Barrett is recently added to the stable of familiar health stores such as Eu Yan Sang, Unity, GNC, Guardian and Hock Hua.

Holland and Barrett (#B1-10), is UK's leading retailer of vitamins, minerals and herbal supplements. They offer high quality products at value for money prices - an unparalleled range of natural health products, food supplements, health foods and herbal remedies to enhance general well being.

Eu Yan Sang (#01-08 and #05-05B) with over 1,000 of the finest raw herbs in store and more than 300 products, is a treasure trove of health and wellness, offering Chinese medicines and healthcare products. This extensive medical chain, which also runs the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Clinic on Level 5, combine the goodness of TCM and the best of East-West healthcare practices.

Unity NTUC Healthcare (#B1-11) focuses its efforts in making healthcare products affordable and accessible to the general public. Shoppers benefit from its comprehensive range of value-for-money products as well as well excellent professional services from well trained and knowledgeable staff.

GNC (#B1-15) is the world’s largest chain of health food stores, and America’s largest nutritional supplement manufacturer since the 1960s. GNC is committed to quality. Every raw material that goes into GNC supplement is guaranteed in its quality & potency.

Guardian (#B1-14) is a leading health & beauty chain offering patient-care counseling and pharmacy services and a wide range of health and beauty products. 

Hock Hua Tonic (#B1-12) offers wholesome traditional Chinese foodstuffs and ingredients for hearty soups and nutritious meals.