Summary
- Malaysian homes score 66/100 for organisation.
- Some households lose RM600 annually through waste and repeat purchases.
- IKEA introduces lower-priced storage products and nationwide activities.
BATU KAWAN, October 12 — A nationwide IKEA Malaysia survey found that 43% of households reported financial losses from food waste and unnecessary repeat purchases.
With affected households estimating a typical annual cost of RM600. The first IKEA Home Organisation Index, involving 506 Malaysian adults, recorded an average score of 66 out of 100.
While Klang Valley households scored lower at 61, highlighting challenges in managing household belongings. Only 9.5% of respondents said they needed larger homes.
While 37% believed better organisation of existing storage could improve their living spaces. IKEA Malaysia has introduced more than 1,000 products priced below RM10 and will host its Sorted Lah!
Open House at four stores nationwide from Oct 10 to Nov 1, featuring storage challenges, design consultations and family activities.
