5 Delivery Services Every Lazy Uni Student Needs to Know About

While the world slowly shifts along its axis at a seemingly constant speed, the pace of its inhabitants is anything but. As we move faster and faster with the days that go by, pinging from one destination to the next with increasing urgency, it only seems logical that our needs would need to adopt the same shift in urgency. No one perhaps desires or needs this change more than the student population. Students these days can be seen zipping around from one class to the next, with one hand occupied with classes and exams, one hand busy with projects and assignments, and one hand dedicated to trying to keep their life in order. Now, if you were keeping count, that would amount to three hands. But how could this be you ask? Well, every student needs a helping hand, and the third hand we’re referring to, takes shape in the form of delivery services, a trailblazing avenue that has seared past it’s brick and mortar counterparts and established itself as a necessity in every uni student’s life. These then, are the 5 best delivery services that every uni student must know:

UberEats

The daddy of food delivery has finally made its way to our shores, albeit not entirely just yet. Currently available in Kuala Lumpur neighbourhoods such as the central business districts, Bangsar and Damansara Heights, UberEats runs independently from the normal Uber app, allowing students to order the food they want, whenever they want, at a push of a button. It operates between 9am to midnight daily with an estimated delivery time of 35 minutes. What’s different here then? Well, you may expect a wholly more reliable and customer friendly service as opposed to other, much maligned food delivery services here in Malaysia. UberEATS accept credit and debit cards for payment and there’s no minimum order. There is also a RM5 delivery fee that goes to their delivery partner, plus they have separate carrier bags for Halal (JAKIM approved) and Non-Halal food items. Students then can focus on studying, finishing up that last-minute assignment (We’ve all been there, we’re not judging), or maybe getting some much-needed rest, while they simply click a button and wait. Absolute bliss.

Tesco Delivery

An unexpected member of this list? Perhaps. But when you really think about it, is a delivery service that grants you the ability to have groceries delivered right to your doorstep, at a set time period, when you’re already so caught up with classes, really such an unexpected addition? Their delivery fees start from RM3.00, with their hours of operation between 8am – 10pm. All you have to do is browse, click, add to cart and check out. Then, pick a time slot that they have available during the week, one in which you, a housemate, or a friend will be home for, and presto! You’ll be able to cook whatever meals you’ve seen Gordon Ramsay make look easy on YouTube (Hint: It’s really not), get that floor cleaner so you can finally clean your room and perhaps be able to see your floor, maybe even a toothbrush because you’re supposed to change yours every 3 months, in case you weren’t aware. Yes, student life can be quite messy (Still not judging).  

Lazada

Yes, the delivery system popular with all age groups is almost a must have for any student at university. While we may still be deprived of the behemoth that is Amazon, and purchases off Ebay always come parcelled with a risk false advertising, Lazada has carefully constructed a simple yet smart buying and selling ecosystem. Gadgets and accessories, much needed appliances such a much-needed iron to smoothen your obscenely crinkled shirt before class, a cool table lamp that you probably don’t need but cannot seem to resist, and so much more are available, and most of the time, even on discount. There are periods in which students can avail to a special discount on select products as well, so you always have an incentive to keep checking back in with the app/website. Once you order an item, you’ll automatically be updated on its current delivery status via email, so you’ll know exactly when that discounted protein powder you purchased to get bigger will arrive.

Grab

Yes, the ride hailing application that transformed and transcended the transportation landscape in Southeast Asia, makes this list instead of it’s more internationally renowned rival. The bane of Uber’s existence in this region, Grab continues to expand and go from strength to strength. The result of all that conditioning? A significantly faster response rate from drivers and constant yet worthwhile promos, enabling a student to get to class in a jiffy, without taking too much out of their wallets, and on certain occasions, nothing at all (You know, those times where the discount is more than or equal to the cost of your ride? Yes, those wonderful occasions). Grab of course, works at all hours, but does see a spike in charges during peak hours.

HappyBunch

Yes, a flower delivery service makes this list because in spite of all the stresses, trials and tribulations that university life brings, somehow, someway, a bunch of flowers will always make everything seem alright, even if it’s just for a fleeting moment. Happy Bunch allows you to anonymously send a bouquet from as low as RM42 to your crush who you’ve admired from afar in class, hoping that perhaps alongside the flowers, a new romance will bloom as well. You could even send flowers to your best friend when they seem to be down and in dire need of a boost. There’s nothing quite like watching a smile erupt on the face of someone you care about, which is nigh on priceless. HappyBunch conduct same day deliveries, allowing you to remain totally anonymous and leave a message with your surprise, and free delivery to boot, around the KL and PJ area, while Klang, Cyberjaya and Putrajaya will cost an additional RM10!

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