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Tesco is Rebranding?!

Tesco is Rebranding?!

On 15th February 2021, Tesco Stores Malaysia Sdn Bhd officially announced their rebrand on the official ‘Tesco Malaysia’ Facebook Page. The nationwide store’s official name is now Lotuss Malaysia and they will complete the process of rebranding 60 Tesco stores by the end of 2021.

 

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You might be wondering why the change? Well, Charoen Pokphand Group Co. Ltd which is Thailand’s largest agribusiness conglomerate acquired Tesco Malaysia’s business in December 2020 alongside Tesco’s asset sales.



Former Malaysian Swimmer Sentenced to Jail

Former Malaysian Swimmer Sentenced to Jail

If you have any interest in professional swimming, you might have heard of Lim Ching Hwang, a former gold medalist and national record holder for 200m individual medley in the Sukma Games (2016). Unfortunately, he will begin his trial on 23rd of February 2021.

 

(Image: Yayasan Sime Darby)

 

The 24-year-old was given Singapore’s permanent residency status in March 2014 under Foreign Sports Talent Scheme. It is reported that Lim left...