Mouse-Up To Cheaper Groceries

With just the click of a mouse, consumers can now make quick comparisons on the Internet for the bestbuys. That’s the beauty of websites and consumers can subsequently make substantial savings on their grocery bill when shopping at hypermarkets and supermarkets in the Klang Valley.

By accessing www.smartpengguna.my, consumers can pick outlets of their choice, like Carrefour at Mid Valley, Tesco in Puchong and Giant Bangsar (Teng Mini Market), Mydin in Subang Jaya or Jaya Juscoin Wangsa Maju. They can easily compare prices at all of these five stores.All they need to do is to pick their preferred locations, then select the products by clicking the related icons.

This will allow the user to view a new page which lists the items under different categories. To complete the transaction, they must indicate the quantity too.

Once consumers proceed to hit the “update” and “compare prices” icon, it will display the prices of those items indicated by the users at each of the outlets and the total amount they are likely to spend. Sometimes an item may not be available and therefore it will be indicated by “NA”. Consumers also have the opportunity to add more outlets and even items after completing the first round of their “grocery shopping” list. It also allows them to print out their list.

Prices are updated daily by 11am. “This allows you to plan your shopping and manage your budget,” said Zenito Global Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Adam Breimo yesterday. Zenito is the portal provider for Smart Pengguna. This is an interactive website with a section for feedbackand comments from users. There is also a chat box that allows users to share information and knowledge of prices and items.

“While we encourage the users to do that, there is some decorum to be adhered to. For instance, theyshould refrain from using unsavoury language or discussing political issues,” said Bremo.

The portal was launched last Friday by Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Shahrir Abdul Samad. Since then, there have been 11,000 hits. Plans are afoot to have the portal available in Chinese and Tamil.

Source: Malay Mail