Sunshine celebrates 62 years of serving Malaysian households.SUNSHINE just makes our life better, and we can all attest to that.
Besides the sun’s life-nourishing rays, Penangites will tell you about the other Sunshine that they grew up with – the retailer Sunshine, one of Penang’s oldest and most iconic brand names.
Combining the ethos “by Malaysians, for Malaysians” with fair prices and vast choices, Sunshine’s supermarkets and departmental stores have been the preferred places to shop for many decades.
Be it for daily needs or special occasions, there is always the assurance of good value and quality, which culminated in Sunshine getting the Fair Price Shop Award from the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry. This is the cornerstone of its longevity, enabling Sunshine to outlast many competitors in the retail sector.
Sunshine celebrates its 62nd anniversary this year and has lined up a series of exciting rewards and activities for loyal shoppers in appreciation of their support over the years.
The retailer has expanded the brand to what it is today – three large supermarkets and departmental stores, three neighbourhood stores and 14 convenience stores within MNC factories.
From Sunshines’s humble beginnings as the Suiwah neighbourhood mini market in Air Itam
Understanding the financial impact the pandemic had on many families, Sunshine’s prices for most items and essentials have remained low and affordable.
Shoppers can look out for purchase-with-purchase, gift-with-purchase or rebate voucher deals that they should not miss out on.
All these can let you stretch your ringgit further, so keep an eye out for the deals and score some nifty extras.
Prices on most items and essentials remain low and affordable.
What’s more, there will be lots of free sampling pop-ups and new product roadshows, so help yourself to the freebies.
The current brand promise of “Great Stores, Great Choices” is a far cry from 1961 when Suiwah first staked its presence as a mini market in Air Itam to serve the neighbourhood’s daily need for grocery, general supplies and other essentials.
Not long after, the Sunshine brand was born under Suiwah Group’s retail business division.
Steady growth followed and Sunshine now has three large supermarkets and departmental stores, three neighbourhood stores and 14 convenience stores within MNC factories.
It was also the first local retailer to expand from brick and mortar shops to online store to cater to the tech-savvy modern generations.
Fun activities await shoppers during the anniversary celebrations.
Still, shopping at Sunshine stores in person is just as fun – especially with anniversary activities like the “Shop, Spin and Win” sessions every Friday to Sunday throughout November with RM20,000 worth of cash vouchers to be won across all stores.
The grand prize of RM300 in Sunshine cash vouchers awaits three lucky winners per outlet each week. To qualify for a spin, purchase RM162 or more in a single receipt storewide.
Be part of the auspicious birthday celebrations with cake cutting ceremonies on Nov 5 at Sunshine Jelutong (11am), Sunshine Lip Sin (3pm) and Sunshine Bertam (6pm), as well as Nov 12 at Suiwah Air Itam (10am).
Mark your calendars for Nov 12 at Sunshine Farlim and Nov 26 at Sunshine Square as both days will be a hive of activity.
The Sunshine Bee mascot will buzz about for meet-and-greet sessions and to hand out goodies to children.
Free kids’ sand art workshops and face painting sessions will take place from 11am to 3pm.
Try your luck in the all-day “Roll and Win Challenge” to win free gifts or Sunshine gift vouchers. To qualify, purchase RM150 or more at the respective outlet in a single receipt.
Recently, the Suiwah Group diversified into real estate in the form of the 3.64ha Sunshine Central fully integrated mixed development in Air Itam.
This project comprises a retail mall, office tower, hotel and luxury serviced apartment.
For more details on Sunshine Central, go to www.sunshinecentral.my. To shop at Sunshine’s online store, go to www.sunshineonline.com.my.
