Malaysia’s favorite home improvement retailer, MR D.I.Y. Group [M] Berhad [MR D.I.Y.], recently organized an unforgettable surprise for its special fan, Adik Aslam.
Aslam, a 6-year-old boy, has been the store’s little admirer since he was 3. The story of Aslam begins when MR D.I.Y. receives an email from his grandmother, Mahani Hussein. According to Mahani, her grandson, a non-verbal autistic boy would ask his parents to take him to a mall with an MR. D.I.Y. store every day to browse the store.
For most Malaysians, the store is considered an ‘Always Low Prices’ home improvement retailer, but for Aslam, MR D.I.Y. is more than just a store; it’s his very own second home! Unlike other kids who prefer to play with toys, Aslam likes to visit the stores nearby his house and admire the cartoon characters on the wall posters and banners. And his favorite MR D.I.Y. stores to visit are Sunway Giza and Giant Kota Damansara.
Since Aslam’s birthday coming soon, her grandmother wishes for MR D.I.Y.’s posters and buntings as his presents. But the store has other plans. Moved by its little admirer’s story, the store organizes a surprise MR D.I.Y. – themed birthday party for him at his home with the help of his family members.
The surprise occurred on his birthday when Aslam was out for his usual MR D.I.Y. visit with his mother, Hazlin. While they were preoccupied playing games with the store’s mascot, Mr. Panda, the team of the store set up a birthday surprise for him in his playroom. the store brought in numerous goodies, such as customized MR D.I.Y. banners, posters, toys, hampers, cushion pillows, T-shirts, and a cake! All just for Aslam!
Watch the heartwarming video HERE.
Post-surprise birthday party: Aslam spent a long time in his room playing with his presents. His favorite gift was the T-shirt; he couldn’t stop admiring and holding on to it all night after the party ended!
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