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15 Online grocery stores you can shop from to stock up this MCO period

23.04.2020

By Marissa Chin

15 Online grocery stores you can shop from to stock up this MCO period

With the many delivery options out there right now during this MCO period, from burnt cheesecake to hotpot, it’s easy for your current diet to consist of indulgent takeaways. But there are going to be days you’re going to crave a really warm home-cooked meal, and what better way to cook for yourself one with the freshest ingredients without actually going out to get them?

Let these online grocery stores do the work for you—no more lugging back heavy grocery bags as they threaten to spill over (or worse, split open) or video-calling your mother to ask if you got the right type of onion.

With these online grocery stores, you can buy just about everything you’re looking at your fingertips from the comfort of your own home. Now let’s get clicking away:

Groceries

Tesco 

This supermarket chain needs no introduction so we’ll cut to the chase. Their online experience is a seamless one that requires no minimum fee. You can also schedule a delivery up to three weeks in advance.

Delivers to: Klang Valley, Penang, Johor Bahru, and Seremban

Delivery times: 10am to 10pm daily

Delivery fee: Subject to time slot

Fastest availability: Next day delivery, pick up at store option possible

Note: Only three units per item to ensure availability, each order has a maximum weight of 30kg

Mydin

Mydin is another great online grocery store that offers just about everything. Be sure to be on the lookout for amazing deals and promotions that are constantly on the website to get your favourite things for a steal. Do come back to their website regularly as they are constantly adding new products to their catalogue.

Delivers to: Klang Valley area

Delivery times: 10am to 10pm daily

Delivery fee: Flat rate of RM10

Fastest availability: Next day delivery, pick up at store option possible

Happy Fresh

Can’t decide which online grocery store to use? Happy Fresh is a great website and app that has many supermarkets for you to peruse and compare. Their supermarkets include Village Grocer, Giant, Oliver’s Gourmet and specialty stores such as Rawsome, BMS Organics, K Market and even Pets Wonderland to meet your every need. They pride themselves in their super quick delivery so if you want to get your groceries ASAP, you won’t get any faster than this.

Delivers to: Selected areas in Klang Valley, Penang island and Johor

Delivery times: 10 am to 9 pm daily (including public holidays)

Delivery fee: Free (no threshold)

Fastest availability: Same day delivery—as quick as one hour!

Note: There is a service fee that varies based on store, delivery distance and time slot selected. For those living outside the usual delivery range, RM1 will be added to every 1km.

MyGroser

MyGroser is an all-digital independent online grocer that specialises in the delivery of fresh ingredients, baked goods, frozen and dry foods as well as essentials. Their products are stored in a huge warehouse called MyGroser Dark Stores that is temperature controlled for maximum freshness and reduced risk of contamination. There is also a baking site that produces fresh baked goods on the daily.

Delivers to: Klang Valley area

Delivery times: 9am to 9pm daily

Delivery fee: RM8.90 up to 35kg, RM12 for 35kg and above, free delivery for orders above RM100

Fastest availability: Same day delivery

Pantry Express

If you’re not looking to go on an all-out grocery shopping spree and just want some essential pantry staples, Pantry Express is your best shot for all things biscuits, teas and snacks for your ultimate tea time session. They also offer basic household and beauty essentials.

Delivers to: Klang Valley area

Delivery times: Mondays to Fridays from 8am to 6am excluding public holidays

Delivery fee: Flat rate starting from RM8

Fastest availability: 3-5 delivery days

Note: Those within the Klang Valley area but outside the usual delivery range will have a charge between RM15 and RM30 per order

Potboy

Potboy is a homegrown business that offers a huge array of products at affordable prices. They are also an environmentally conscious company that rewards customers in the form of rewards and freebies when they give their recyclable items. Customers also have a choice to purchase goods on the website and donate them to be sent to charities in the Klang Valley.

Delivers to: Klang Valley area

Delivery times: 9am – 6pm daily

Delivery fee: Free

Fastest availability: 3-5 delivery days (except Sundays and public holidays)

Presto Mall

Like Happy Fresh, Presto Mall has a huge variety of products that customers can browse from. Other than groceries, you can also look for electronic devices, men’s and women’s fashion items as well as products for infants and children, making this the perfect one-stop online shopping destination. It’s no wonder it’s a popular choice among consumers with over a million likes on Facebook.

Delivers to: Klang Valley area

Delivery times: 9am – 6pm daily

Delivery fee: Free

Fastest availability: 3-5 working days (except Sundays and public holidays)

Fresh seafood

My Seafood Mart

This business has been delivering the freshest seafood from the waters of Pulau Ketam for 20 years now. All seafood are caught in the early hours of the morning on the same day (to maintain the freshness, they do not stock up on seafood ahead of time) which are then made available for delivery in the afternoon. The seafood are packaged in food grade zip-lock bags and styrofoam boxes filled with ice. All fish are scaled and gutted for your convenience with the exception of shellfish.

Delivers to: Most areas of Klang Valley, including Subang, Shah Alam, PJ, KL (including Cheras and Ampang), Puchong and Sungai Buloh

Delivery times: 2pm to 8pm daily

Delivery fee: RM15, orders above RM200 are free

Fastest availability: Next day delivery

My Fishman

They offer a wide variety of seafood with over 50 varieties of locally caught fish, prawns, crabs and many more. What’s even more convenient about My Fishman is how they offer subscription boxes called Freshbox where customers can enjoy a fresh box of seafood every month based on their own cooking style. They also have customised boxes such as steamboat packages, Freshbox for expecting mums and dried seafood boxes for your convenience.

Delivers to: Nationwide

Delivery times: 1pm to 6pm from Tuesday to Friday, 11am to 2pm on Saturday

Delivery fee: RM15-RM20 per box with minimum order RM100, orders above RM300 are free

Fastest availability: Subject to availability

Fish for It

Another great source of fresh seafood is Fish For It with over 40 varieties of wild caught seafood from the straits of Melaka. All products are frozen and vacuum packed, ready to be delivered within the next 48 hours. The website also sells handmade sauces such as sambal, soy sauce and even halal noodles with no preservatives and MGOs.

Delivers to: Klang Valley area but can be catered individually

Delivery times: Within 48 hours

Delivery fee: RM9.90 for a minimum order of RM70, orders above RM180 are free

Fastest availability: Within 48 hours

Bonfisken Seafood Market

If you’re looking for more upscale varieties of seafood that are not local, Bonfisken offers a wide array of premium seafood including smoked fish, caviar and roes, marinated fish, salmon terrines and the like. Specialising in fish and seafood processing for more than 25 years now, Bonfisken also provides seafood to five-star hotels and international airlines.

Delivers to: Klang Valley area but can be catered individually

Delivery times: Monday to Friday (10am to 4pm)

Delivery fee: RM50 for orders below RM300

Fastest availability: 3 working days

Organic produce

Love Earth

Fix your snack cravings with Love Earth’s offerings of healthy and delicious snacks and little bites. Get your preferred variation from yummy roasted nut mixes and beans to raisins and even gluten-free pasta.

Delivers to: Nationwide

Delivery times: Monday to Friday (10am to 4pm)

Delivery fee: RM5 for the first 1kg and RM0.80 for every additional kg

Fastest availability: 2-3 working days to Metro areas in West Malaysia, 3-5 working days to rest of West Malaysia, 5-7 working days to East Malaysia

Note: Minimum spend of RM150 (West Malaysia) or RM250 (East Malaysia)

Everleaf

Help support local farmers while shopping through Everleaf’s website and be one step closer to helping them achieve their aim of nationwide organic farming. All the fresh produce are also packaged in non-woven bags. If you wish to start your sustainable and eco-friendly living, Everleaf is a good place to start!

Delivers to: Klang Valley area

Delivery times: Place your orders every Thursday

Delivery fee: RM8, free delivery for orders over RM100

Fastest availability: 3-5 working days

TM Organic Farms

TM Organic Farms offer monthly subscriptions for RM400 so you don’t have to worry about forgetting to do your groceries again. Get your weekly box of seasonal fresh goods right to your doorstep with some goodies inside too. They also have fun themed boxes such as Organic Asian Box, Organic Western Box and Free Range Kampung Chicken to make your shopping experience more convenient.

Delivers to: Klang Valley area

Delivery times: Mondays and Tuesdays

Delivery fee: RM50 for orders below RM400

Fastest availability: Subject to slot chosen

Organic Express

From antibiotic free range eggs, bitter gourd seeds to organic carrot noodles, Organic Express lives up to its farm to door concept, bringing you everything you need to uphold (or start) your healthy lifestyle.

Delivers to: Penang, Klang Valley, Melaka & Johor

Delivery times: Penang (Island) – Monday, Wednesday & Friday, Penang (Mainland) – Monday only, Klang Valley – Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, Melaka – Tuesday & Thursday

Delivery fee: Varies depending on location

Fastest availability: 3 working days

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