The Borneo Post

Maxis launches ONEder Parent campaign

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KUCHING: Maxis has launched its ONEder Parent campaign to embrace a more inclusive idea of parenthood by paying tribute to single parents – mothers or fathers.

A press release yesterday said Maxis has launched a video about a single dad learning to understand his young daughter, which can be viewed at https:// youtu.be/fOXKiEai_WQ for the campaign.

Maxis is also teaming up with Parents without Partners (PWP), a non-profit organisati­on that supports and empowers lowincome single parents towards achieving financial independen­ce, to help PWP reach more customers online through Maxis’ eCommerce platform.

Since 2007, PWP has been raising funds for its programmes by operating Jumble Station, a store selling preloved donated goods ranging from books, toys and household items, to garments and accessorie­s.

“We recognise the challenges of single parenting, especially from a financial standpoint, and wanted to help PWP’s Jumble Station continue fundraisin­g sustainabl­y,” said Maxis Brand and Partnershi­ps head Tai Kam Leong.

“Before this, Jumble Station relied exclusivel­y on selling through their physical store. With almost 50 per cent of Malaysian consumers making online purchases monthly, we saw the potential in digitalisi­ng Jumble Station.”

Tai said Maxis’ goal is to empower the team through technology and the Internet so that the Jumble Station e-store can target the right type of shoppers for different items.

“This is also the first time some single parents are selling their handcraft items on an e-store, and we’re excited to be working with PWP to make this happen.”

As part of the partnershi­p, the Maxis eCommerce team will set up an online store for PWP to create more awareness and drive visits from online shoppers.

Maxis eCommerce is a one-stop solution that helps Malaysian retailers design, build and integrate their online stores, amplify their online presence with digital marketing and optimise performanc­e through insights and analytics.

Maxis will also train the PWP team to set up a digital product library, as well to pack and fulfil orders via tracked courier services.

In addition, Maxis will sponsor a year of hosting, maintenanc­e and support of PWP’s ecommerce site.

Later this month, Maxis volunteers, MSquad, will take part in the ONEder Parent campaign by donating preloved clothes, accessorie­s, and household items for the Jumble Station e-store.

They will also volunteer their time to help PWP curate and organise the e-store’s new online inventory.

To find out more about PWP and purchase items, go to www. maxis.com.my.

 ??  ?? A Curtin student, Arvin Kumar in Pikachu costume having fun with a child in the Paediatric Ward.
A Curtin student, Arvin Kumar in Pikachu costume having fun with a child in the Paediatric Ward.
 ??  ?? Photo shows a scene from the video.
Photo shows a scene from the video.

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