Swedish lifestyle brand IKEA “flew down” Malaysia’s first Astronaut, Dato’ Dr. Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor, to Batu Kawan for guests to catch a glimpse of him and take in his experience in space exploration.

The IKEA customers and space enthusiasts alike were present.event was atteneed by

This is the last stop of his nationwide tour with IKEA which kicked off at IKEA Damansara earlier this month and aims to inspire next generation space explorers. 

Throughout the weekend, there will also be a variety of exciting activities lined up for everyone to enjoy, namely conquer interactive VR games, unleash your creativity at the colouring contest, visit the face painting station, capture the moment at the space-themed photobooth and to take pictures with space range mascot crew 

Other highlights included exclusive discounts on the well-loved BILLY bookcase, selected dining tables, glassware, serveware, bunk and loft beds, curtains, armchairs, and more!

The first 100 visitors onboard the specially organised shuttle buses also received complimentary Alien Butter Cookies.

IKEA is the world’s largest home furnishing retailer with 460 stores across more than 60 countries. IKEA Malaysia is part of Ikano Retail, one of 12 IKEA franchisees and the only one owned by the family of Ingvar Kamprad, who founded IKEA in 1943.