Convenience comes a-dashing

(From left) Inspire Corporation president and chief executive officer Ryosuke Takatsuki, Mukumoto, Dang, Abe and Marubishi Co Ltd president Masahiro Honda at the launch of the food production centre.

MAKING good on its “convenience” concept, myNews is offering delivery services via myNews Dash to its customers.

myNews Holdings Bhd chief executive officer Dang Tai Luk said, “myNews Dash will be made available throughout the Klang Valley, starting with our outlet at Taman Tun Dr Ismail for delivery within a 5km radius from the store.”

The delivery service started last month.

Among the products made available for delivery on the site are myNews Kineya ready-to-eat meals, Mynews Ryoyupan Japanese-inspired bakes, Canadian Beemaid Honey as well as selected drinks, pharmaceuticals, groceries and snacks.

Customers can place their orders via the myNews app or through www.mynewsdash.my

Dang made the announcement during the launch of the company’s food production centre for two subsidiaries, myNews Kineya Sdn Bhd and myNews Ryoyupan Sdn Bhd at myNews headquarters in Kota Damansara.

The food production centre offers a variety of Japanese-inspired confectionery and ready-to-eat meals.

Baked goods by myNews Ryoyupan on display during the launch.

The homegrown retail convenience store has collaborated with Japanese partners, Gourmet Kineya Co Ltd and Ryoyu Baking Co Ltd to establish myNews Kineya and Mynews Ryoyupan respectively.

Gourmet Kineya president Atsushi Mukumoto said he has taken a personal interest in the collaboration and delivery of their joint venture products.

“After much trial and error, we have come up with improved quality products which suit the preference and ‘purchase ability’ of the Malaysian market.

“Now that the new factory is completed with enhanced development of cold chain logistics, it is possible to deliver to up to 300 outlets all around Malaysia, ” said Mukumoto.

The food production centre, which consists of two factories, was built at a cost of RM100mil with total space of 130,000sq ft.

Ryoyu Baking president Takehiko Abe said, “Through many tastings, discussions, experimentation and combination of Malaysian and Japanese bread, we have created a higher quality product.”

Dang added, “Even though we have created products with help and support from our Japanese experts before, these products cater to all Malaysians.”

All myNews Malaysia-Japanese innovation products are halal-certified.

myNews is projecting to open 85 new stores this year and 100 new stores next year.