As the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close, muslims will be celebrating Eid, a time of joy and prosperity. Now that the borders have been opened, people are expected to balik kampung too during this festive season.
On Hari Raya, we have a way of asking for forgiveness to cleanse ourselves of grudges against one another. Sending meaningful gifts is one way to express your sincere apology or appreciation to your loved ones.
To me, I believe there are no such things as gifts that are too big nor too small, what matters most is the thoughtfulness and the love that goes into giving them.
Here are seven online brands from which you can get last-minute gifts for almost everyone on your list, whether it’s for loved ones, close friends, or your colleagues.
1. BloomThis
BloomThis is no stranger to Vulcan Post, and we’ve covered their story at various stages over the years. The business began by selling flowers to its online subscribers, but has since expanded to include other products such as seasonal hampers and gifts.
The brand prides itself on its customer-centric approach, so you can expect to be treated well with your specific gift requests.
The Raya collection also includes flowers, primarily radiant orchids with up to five stalks and golden ornaments, which symbolise a happy life and everlasting beauty.
Varieties: Chocolates, dates, cookies, cooking pastes, instant coffee, and more.
Price: Starts from RM119.
Customisation: Free standard Raya card or top up RM12.90 for a designer card (both come with custom 3R photo option).
Shipping Details: Same-day delivery before 3.30PM within KL, Selangor, Johor Bahru and Penang.
Delivery Fee: Free.
Where to buy: Instagram, Website.
2. Delectable
Delectable is known for its sweet and savoury pastries, including curry puffs, puff pastry sausage rolls, and seven other flavours.
For an additional RM50, you can add a balloon bouquet to your order. However, note that the brand states the balloons will only last for 8 hours, so you’ll need to plan your delivery meticulously.
To provide you with more control, the Raya Hamper (RM150) allows you to select the type of cookies you want. Almond, butter buttons, sesame freckles, double chocolate, cappuccino, rainbow, and cereal crunch are among the flavours available.
Varieties: Delectable cookies, signature pineapple tarts, curry puffs, popiah otak-otak, fruit tartlets, kek lapis, and more.
Price: Starts from RM45.
Customisation: Able to pick the type of cookies. Includes the option to add balloons and flowers to your order (RM50).
Shipping Details: Minimum one day notice in advance within KL, PJ, and other selected areas within Klang Valley. Pickup available at The Gardens Mall and Glasshouse at Seputeh.
Delivery Fee: Free delivery for purchases above RM100.
Where to buy: Instagram, Website.
3. Joyous
Joyous caught my eye while scrolling through my Instagram stories, and its aesthetics drew me in. I personally think the product packaging is really well presented, plus it’s reusable.
While the price may appear to be on the higher side, it may be worth the expense for some. It comes with a personalised engraving that makes the gift all the more thoughtful.
Varieties: Turkish nougats, scented candle, Beryl’s almond milk chocolate, reusable wooden box, dried kiwi, green beans and more.
Price: Starts from RM108.
Customisation: Free name and candle engraving.
Shipping Details: Same-day delivery available within the Klang Valley area by Lalamove.
Delivery Fee: Free delivery for three sets and above within KL, extra charges to other areas.
Where to buy: Instagram.
4. Macarons by Madeleine
Macarons can be a simple but cute gift, where the product speaks for itself without overly fancy packagin. They’re a gift that’s also pleasing to the eye and immensely Instagrammable.
The brand is founded by Madeleine, who we’ve featured in the past. She sells hand-painted macarons that can typically be customised to meet the needs of customers, and delivers to the Klang Valley’s central regions.
This year, there are two types of packaging you can get for Raya. The smallest (RM15) comes in three-piece sets, while the largest (RM65) comes in nine-piece sets with a wish card and a ribbon-tied box.
Varieties: The available flavours are Nutella Ganache, Choco Mint, and Gula Melaka.
Price: Starts from RM15.
Customisation: Fixed designs for the Raya sets.
Shipping Details: Next-day delivery within selected areas in KL and Selangor.
Delivery Fee: RM11 charge for delivery by car.
Where to buy: Instagram.
5. Petalscut
Petalscut offers a variety of gifts for other occasions too, including for weddings and birthdays. Most of its invitation cards and hampers are decorated with paper flowers with close attention to detail, a specialty of the team.
The brand focuses on minimalistic approaches to its products and designs while keeping them in line with tradition.
Varieties: Dodol, mini popia, paper flowers deco, kuih siput, London almond, choco chips, and more.
Price: Starts from RM55.
Customisation: Not available.
Shipping Details: Same-day delivery depending on stock availability, next day-delivery is a safer option.
Delivery Fee: RM10-30 within Klang Valley, RM30+ for other areas.
Where to buy: Instagram.
6. Souly
Curated to make someone feel a little bit more special, Souly has what it takes to please your queen (perhaps a mother or wife) and princesses.
The Amira hamper (RM670) includes a Lindt chocolate bar (a premium Swiss brand), top quality Ajwa dates from Medina in the Middle East, a Moroccan-inspired golden lantern with a tea light candle, and other unique items.
Varieties: Hand poured scented candles, gold teapot design tea infuser, crystal glass with gold flower tea spoon, and more.
Price: Starts from RM119.
Customisation: Greeting card with personalised message.
Shipping Details: Next-day delivery within selected Klang Valley areas, pickup available at its Bukit Jalil outlet.
Delivery Fee: Free delivery for purchases above RM200.
Where to buy: Instagram, Website.
7. With Love
Last but not least is With Love, which, as the name suggests, is all about love. The gifts come with curated wooden rattan baskets and are beautifully adorned with Raya flowers that are well preserved.
You can leave a long, heartfelt message to the recipient, which will be written on a beautiful Raya card. Customers can also choose to have a name engraved on the candle lid for free.
Varieties: Assorted dodol bucu, Mariam dates, premium cookies, hand soaps, serunding, dried mango, raya packets, and more.
Price: Starts from RM94.
Customisation: Handwritten message card and name engraving on the candle lid.
Shipping Details: Same-day delivery within Klang Valley, next-day delivery within West Malaysia (working days only), and 3-5 working days for East Malaysia, pickup available at Damansara Heights.
Delivery Fee: Rates are calculated based on area.
Where to buy: Instagram, Website.
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Featured Image Credit: BloomThis / Souly
