IPOH - A nurse in Ipoh has transformed part of her home into a neatly organised "mini mart", ensuring her family’s daily necessities are always fully stocked and eliminating last-minute supermarket runs.
Rumiza Sukri, 38, said the idea began years ago when she lived in Shah Alam and has since grown from a single shelf into four to five shelves filled with food supplies and household essentials.
"I really like collecting soaps and fragrances. I also keep dishwashing liquid and laundry detergent. I do not want the shelves to look empty.
"If items run out at night, there is no need to go out to buy them. If relatives come over, there is no worry because fresh items and food are available," she said.
Her home-based mini mart recently gained attention on Threads, where many were intrigued by the shop-like arrangement of items categorised into sauces, soy sauce, biscuits and other essentials.
Rumiza explained that the systematic layout makes it easy for both her and her husband, Fadhil Idris, 30, to find ingredients, even when she is working.
"If I am at work, my husband already knows where the items are. Everything has its own special place, so it is easy to take," she said.
Fadhil, a football player, has shown full support by allocating a dedicated space in their house for the mini mart. The couple has maintained the organised stocking system for five to six years, making it a family routine.
The arrangement also ensures staple items such as flour and other daily essentials never run out, saving both time and effort.
Rumiza said their shared passion for cooking is another reason behind the well-stocked shelves, allowing them to try trending recipes, including those shared by influencer Khairul Aming, without hassle.
"If we want to make Khairul Aming’s recipe, there is no need to rush around looking for ingredients because everything is already at home," she added.
Whenever a new recipe surfaces, the couple simply checks their supplies and proceeds to prepare the dish immediately, confident that all necessary ingredients are within reach.