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HWC COFFEE Launches ConnectKL to Foster Community Connections
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HWC COFFEE Launches ConnectKL to Foster Community Connections

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • HWC COFFEE launched ConnectKL, a month-long community initiative to encourage people to connect over coffee.
  • The campaign, which runs from July 2 to 31, aims to inspire Malaysians to take 10 minutes daily to connect with loved ones.
  • As part of the initiative, HWC COFFEE offers free bakery items with handcrafted beverage purchases on weekdays before 3 p.m. to foster togetherness.

HWC COFFEE has launched ConnectKL, a month-long community initiative in Kuala Lumpur designed to encourage meaningful connections over coffee. The campaign, which runs from July 2 to 31, invites people in the Klang Valley to pause their daily routines for at least 10 minutes to connect with colleagues, family, friends, or neighbors, or simply to relax and refresh their minds.

The initiative is rooted in the belief that stronger relationships and communities often begin with small, everyday moments. Zenda Ng, CEO of HWC COFFEE, stated that the campaign reflects the company's conviction that a cup of coffee can play a significant role in bringing people closer and creating spaces for connection.

"At HWC COFFEE, we believe a cup of coffee is more than just a drink; it's a medium that unites people," Ng said. "Every day, we see colleagues meeting before work, families enjoying breakfast together, students studying, and friends catching up. Through ConnectKL, we hope more Malaysians will take 10 meaningful minutes to put down their phones, reconnect with loved ones, and cherish life's most meaningful small moments."

To further encourage participation and make shared moments more accessible, HWC COFFEE is offering a special promotion. Customers purchasing any handcrafted beverage before 3 p.m. on weekdays at participating outlets in the Klang Valley will receive a free HWC Bakery item or a pack of Brownie Crisp, while supplies last. The company aims to give away over RM350,000 worth of these bakery items throughout July. This gesture embodies the spirit of 'Rahmah,' reflecting kindness, generosity, and care for one another, encouraging people to invite someone for coffee and share a meal and meaningful time together.

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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.