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MR D.I.Y.’s Chinese New Year campaign playfully nods to the Year of the Snake

by Teddy Cambosa

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January 6, 2025

MR D.I.Y.’s Chinese New Year campaign playfully nods to the Year of the Snake

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Retailer MR D.I.Y., is ringing in the Chinese New Year with its latest campaign, “Ular-lar,” a playful nod to the Year of the Snake, packed with featured products, deals, and a star-studded web film featuring the iconic Hong Kong actor Benz Hui.

The nearly eight-minute web film, The Family Trial, is a heartwarming family drama with a comedic twist. Set in a quirky courtroom, it follows a father and son caught in a hilarious feud over their Chinese New Year plans. But as the son discovers his father’s secret health issue, the story takes an emotional turn, ending in a heartwarming reunion dinner that highlights the unbreakable bonds of family.

Aside from the web film, MR D.I.Y. has also launched its very first Chinese New Year dance-themed music video, “Ular-lar,” inviting Malaysians to get creative and join in the fun with a dance challenge on social media, and win amazing prizes while spreading festive joy. 

It has also has curated a series of Chinese New Year activities at its stores, while also keeping to its promise of ‘Always Low Prices’. The retailer is rolling out 100 Chinese New Year essentials at selected stores nationwide. The events and activities at will be rolled out across MR D.I.Y. PLUS at Mid Valley, KL,  IPC Shopping Centre, Selangor, and Mid Valley Southkey, Johor Bahru, as well as at community outreach programmes at care homes across the country.

Alex Goh, head of marketing at MR D.I.Y. Group, said, “Chinese New Year is all about reuniting with family, friends and loved ones, often creating a spirit of fun and excitement – all very oooh-la-la!  MR D.I.Y is very much present in homes during this season, and we thought it would be fun to capture this spirit in a ‘Ular-lar’-themed programme, that brings together everything that people love about the season – visiting each other’s home, sharing good times with lots of food, and being entertained.  Our “Family Trial” webfilm, featuring Hong Kong Star Benz Hui Shiu-Hung and our ‘Ular-lar’ theme song and dance steps that Malaysians can dance along to, make it even more festive for everyone.”

He added, “We aim to provide Malaysians with accessible and affordable festive essentials and a fun, enjoyable and rewarding shopping experience. It is all about adding value and making everyone happy.”

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