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Helping retailer to move their business online ? i think it will create jobs in different area such as graphic design, photographer, web design, PR & marketing, and no more salesgirls and promoter in retail shops.

KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s first and only astronaut to date, Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor announced yesterday (Jan 27) his venture into e-commerce with the Aladdin Group of Companies, which he believes can be a halal rival to Internet business giants Amazon and Alibaba. Dr Sheikh Muszaphar is the co-founder for Aladdin, which will be based in 30 countries, with the headquarters in Kuala Lumpur. It would select merchants which are either halal certified by the Islamic Development Department of Malaysia (Jakim) or those who comply with the Shariah guidelines to market on its site. Launched by former Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi yesterday, Aladdin could end up costing closer to US$100 million (S$143 million) over the next three years for all its operations and marketing in 30 countries. The headquarters and the domestic site, which starts operations today, had cost US$5 million. “What we aim to achieve is to compete with the likes of Amazon and Alibaba, and maybe even be bigger than them one day. Aladdin represents an opportunity for young entrepreneurs to gain halal certification and immediately gain access to 30 markets globally,” Dr Sheikh Muszaphar said during the launch at Aladdin’s headquarters here. He also said that the global demand for halal products was growing and that Muslim consumers would now have an avenue where they can “feel safe and assured” while purchasing products. “But, we would also like it to appeal to non-Muslims. Because halal is not about religion alone, it is also about ethics and hygiene,” he said further. The website, Aladdin Street, brands itself as the “world’s first exclusive premium halal e-marketplace.” Among the major markets it would expand to over the next three years includes Indonesia, India, China, the Middle East, and parts of Europe. Azizi Meor Ngah, a well known corporate figure who is also on the board of the Halal Industry Development Corporation (HDC), will serve as executive director for Aladdin’s operations. MALAY MAIL ONLINE

Automobili Lamborghini, manufacturer of world renowned supercars has launched a brand spanking new official online store for their customers and fans to purchase official Lamborghini branded stuff. Http://www.lamborghinistore.com features direct ordering without online registration and is managed by a subsidiary of Lamborghini Holding, Lamborghini Artimarca SpA with EPI Merchandising, an e-commerce provider and licensee of many other top brands. I suppose Lamborghini intends to fully capitalize on its brand worthiness by providing a more interactive avenue to market and sell products under its name. This is much like its Italian rivals, Ferrari, who however seem to have caught on this brand marketing trend very early on and now has its name plastered on everything from mugs, cellphones, t-shirts, laptops and most probably on some kitchen sink too. Anyway, from Collezione Automobili Lamborghini, you can buy online a mug for 24Euro (not including shipping) or customize a 1963 vintage look sweatshirt with your name for 170Euro. There are also mouse pads, pillows, teddy bears, menswear, womenswear, children's wear, Lamboworld items as well as Super Trofeo branded apparel (Super Trofeo is the Lamborghini Gallardo specific championship). For those that do not only want to buy the brand but something higher up the product line there is also the Lamborghini LP640 by Versace lineup. The LP640 moniker comes from the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 model that ironically had been recently discontinued. There are LP640 keyrings, bags, wallets and a belt. The key ring alone costs 205Euro, which is actually pretty reasonable if you intend to use it to hold the key of your 170,000Euro Gallardo. It would be as useful if it held the ignition key to a slightly used and slightly battered Fiat Panda.