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Last week, the BilaBila Mart team contacted me on Instagram (DM), asked for my home address as they wanted to send me some CNY goodies. I was confused because I’m not an influencer or those people who usually receive gifts/presents/freebies. They told me that they really appreciate my support since the beginning, hence the presents. I initially refused, mostly because I feel guilty (again, not famous) and, well, they deserve it??? They deserve the support because they have been one of the champions in bringing local goods and brands??? What would I do without Bibik Express??? And Softsrve, the kurang manis ice cream, my favorite??? My cooling herbal tea when it’s hot outside?? MY MORNING LATTE??? Again, I’m not a professional influencer/content creator, and I don’t think I deserve the goodies, but they insisted. Is this how it feels to be famous? 🥹

A bit of context, BilaBila Mart is one of Malaysia’s homegrown retail chain. IINM, they started during the pandemic (2020-ish or so), and their mission is to bring more local and homegrown products and brands to the public. As a #sapotlokal fan, hell yeah. We have BilaBila store on our apartment building, and I always go there for everything, from veggies/fruits run (especially whenever I’m running out of veggies) to coffee and snacks.

So! What’s in the package? I present to you: BilaBila Mart x Jean Lynn: Ong Ma-Ri CNY 2026.

Thank you, BilaBila team!

They keychains are super cute OMG and my favorite is the one with a hijab! Super super cute, and it shows Malaysia’s diversity (Jean said that the horse’s name is Ma-nis (means “sweet/sweetheart” in Malaysian) like, WHY SO CUTE WHYYYY.)

All of the keychains!

Also stickerssssss! I have been journaling a lot, and I really appreciate the cute stickers!

SO MANY puns. SO MANY. My favorites are the Makcik Bawang and “Ayam ke sardin ni?”

And a small tote bag!

Thank you so much, BilaBila team! 谢谢!