{"id":142558,"date":"2026-10-22T14:02:06","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T06:02:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pamper.my\/news\/?p=142558"},"modified":"2026-10-22T14:06:17","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T06:06:17","slug":"samsonite-pre-loved-luggage-upcycling-yayasan-chow-kit-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pamper.my\/news\/lifestyle\/samsonite-pre-loved-luggage-upcycling-yayasan-chow-kit-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsonite Gives Pre-Loved Luggage a New Purpose at Yayasan Chow Kit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>What happens to luggage after its journey ends? For Samsonite, it is the beginning of something new.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On 13 October, the travel brand unveiled a meaningful sustainability initiative at Y<strong>ayasan Chow Kit (YCK)<\/strong>, turning 90 pieces of pre-loved luggage into colourful, custom-made furniture for children at the community centre.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_142561\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-142561\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-142561\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pamper.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1.-Speech-by-Mr-Ambert-Khoo-General-Manager-of-Samsonite-Malaysia_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-142561\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mr Ambert Khoo, General Manager of Samsonite Malaysia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In collaboration with Precious Plastic, selected luggage components were upcycled into 10 unique furniture sets, including collapsible tables, stackable chairs and a chess set. Designed with the children\u2019s needs in mind, the pieces bring fresh colour and creativity into their everyday spaces.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_142562\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-142562\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-142562\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pamper.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Colourful-collapsible-tables-stackable-chairs-and-chess-set-designed-exclusively-to-meet-the-needs-of-children-at-Yayasan-Chow-Kit_05.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-142562\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Colourful collapsible tables, stackable chairs, and chess set designed exclusively to meet the needs of children at Yayasan Chow Kit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_142567\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-142567\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-142567 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pamper.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Azrel-Ismail-one-of-the-guests-in-attendance-showing-his-support-for-this-meaningful-initiative_02.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-142567\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Azrel Ismail with the chess set upcycled from pre-loved luggage.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There is also a personal touch. The children contributed an artwork titled <em>Tree of Hope<\/em>, expressing their aspirations and hopes for the future. The tables can even double as framed artwork when not in use, blending function with creative expression.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery type-square tiled-gallery-unresized\" data-original-width=\"696\" data-carousel-extra='null' itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\" > <div class=\"gallery-row\" style=\"width: 696px; height: 348px;\" data-original-width=\"696\" data-original-height=\"348\" > <div class=\"gallery-group\" style=\"width: 348px; height: 348px;\" data-original-width=\"348\" data-original-height=\"348\" > <div class=\"tiled-gallery-item \" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pamper.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Installation-of-collapsible-table_04.jpg?ssl=1\" border=\"0\" itemprop=\"url\"> <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"344\"> <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"344\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"142564\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.pamper.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Installation-of-collapsible-table_04.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"800,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Installation of collapsible table_04\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.pamper.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Installation-of-collapsible-table_04.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.pamper.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Installation-of-collapsible-table_04.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pamper.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Installation-of-collapsible-table_04.jpg?w=344&#038;h=344&#038;crop=1&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"344\" height=\"344\" data-original-width=\"344\" data-original-height=\"344\" itemprop=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/image\" title=\"Installation of collapsible table_04\" alt=\"The installation of furniture done by Precious Plastic\" style=\"width: 344px; height: 344px;\" \/> <\/a> <div class=\"tiled-gallery-caption\" itemprop=\"caption description\"> The installation of furniture done by Precious Plastic <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"gallery-group\" style=\"width: 348px; height: 348px;\" data-original-width=\"348\" data-original-height=\"348\" > <div class=\"tiled-gallery-item \" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pamper.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tree-of-Hope-an-artwork-designed-by-the-children-of-Yayasan-Chow-Kit.jpg?ssl=1\" border=\"0\" itemprop=\"url\"> <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"344\"> <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"344\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"142563\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.pamper.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tree-of-Hope-an-artwork-designed-by-the-children-of-Yayasan-Chow-Kit.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"800,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Tree of Hope &#8211; an artwork designed by the children of Yayasan Chow Kit\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.pamper.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tree-of-Hope-an-artwork-designed-by-the-children-of-Yayasan-Chow-Kit.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.pamper.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tree-of-Hope-an-artwork-designed-by-the-children-of-Yayasan-Chow-Kit.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pamper.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tree-of-Hope-an-artwork-designed-by-the-children-of-Yayasan-Chow-Kit.jpg?w=344&#038;h=344&#038;crop=1&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"344\" height=\"344\" data-original-width=\"344\" data-original-height=\"344\" itemprop=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/image\" title=\"Tree of Hope - an artwork designed by the children of Yayasan Chow Kit\" alt=\"Yayasan Chow Kit\u2019s children share their dreams and aspirations through their collaborative artwork, Tree of Hope.\" style=\"width: 344px; height: 344px;\" \/> <\/a> <div class=\"tiled-gallery-caption\" itemprop=\"caption description\"> Yayasan Chow Kit\u2019s children share their dreams and aspirations through their collaborative artwork, Tree of Hope. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>\n<p>The launch also featured a hands-on recycling workshop led by Precious Plastic founder Yoong Yi. Children and guests transformed used plastic into personalised luggage tags, bringing the idea of upcycling to life.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_142565\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-142565\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-142565\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pamper.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/5.-Children-of-Yayasan-Chow-Kit-participated-in-the-engaging-recycling-workshop_03.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-142565\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Children from Yayasan Chow Kit take part in an engaging recycling workshop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>More than a furniture makeover, the initiative reflects how sustainability can create meaningful community impact. It also builds on Samsonite\u2019s annual Luggage Trade-In Campaign, encouraging travellers to give their old luggage a new purpose.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_142566\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-142566\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-142566\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pamper.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Colourful-collapsible-tables-and-stackable-chairs-designed-exclusively-to-meet-the-needs-of-children-at-Yayasan-Chow-Kit_02.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-142566\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Colourful collapsible tables and stackable chairs designed exclusively to meet the needs of children at Yayasan Chow Kit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Ready to make your next journey more sustainable? Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/samsonitemalaysia\/\">@samsonitemalaysia<\/a> for the latest initiatives and campaign updates.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read also:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pamper.my\/news\/lifestyle\/happenings\/samsonite-luggage-trade-in-campaign-is-back-in-support-of-wwf-malaysias-earth-hour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Samsonite Luggage Trade-in Campaign is back in support of WWF-Malaysia&#8217;s Earth Hour<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What happens to luggage after its journey ends? For Samsonite, it is the beginning of something new. On 13 October, the travel brand unveiled a meaningful sustainability initiative at Yayasan Chow Kit (YCK), turning 90 pieces of pre-loved luggage into colourful, custom-made furniture for children at the community centre. 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