{
  "id": 15173305,
  "title": "Beauty buffs, take note! Watsons Plus opens its biggest Malaysian store in Bukit Bintang with 17,000 products, pampering and coffee",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/beauty-buffs-take-note-watsons-plus-opens-its-biggest-malaysian-store",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T10:13:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2026/10/17/beauty-buffs-take-note-watsons-plus-opens-its-biggest-malaysian-store-in-bukit-bintang-with-17000-products-pampering-and-coffee/239492"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Watsons Malaysia has opened its largest store to date, Watsons Plus, in Bukit Bintang, marking the company's 888th branch. Spanning 18,000 square feet, the store holds the Malaysia Book of Records title for the largest health and beauty retail store. Watsons Plus offers over 17,000 products, including skincare, luxury fragrances, and beauty items from Japan, Korea, and China. The store also features local food and beverage selections, pharmacy consultations, skin and scalp scans, nail and eyebrow care, and massages. Guests can enjoy the Watsons Club Lounge, a children's play area, and a collaboration with ZUS COFFEE. The store's design incorporates Malaysia's cultural heritage, with batik elements throughout the interior.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}