1Fit was known for offering a wide range of classes, including Pilates, Bouldering, Swimming, and Gym workouts, all at an incredibly affordable price.
Recently, many users have been left shocked after 1Fit has announced it’s closing in Malaysia publicly in their socials.
In the post, 1Fit has mentioned that due to insufficient funding, they have initiated a formal liquidation process to wind down operations and settle obligations.
1Fit has closed down in Malaysia
This meant no longer being able to make new bookings or purchases and memberships can’t be used.
1Fit also posted a video of their CEO, Murat Alikhanov, making a public announcement on their closing in Malaysia.
He made it clear that despite multiple attempts in making their business sustain it did not work, therefore they had to cease operations. He also added that users can ask for a refund through the link in their bio.
We spoke with some of the users
One of the recent users, Maine, was introduced to 1Fit by a close friend. As someone who enjoys exploring different workout routines, she found the app to be the perfect fit for her diverse fitness need.
Maine paid RM2.5K for the membership which was supposed to last her 15 months, but as she only started since April, she has only used it for 2.5 months.
Maine also told that her close friend who has been using 1Fit for almost a year has faced losses. They have completed the refund process and is waiting for further information.
“Why still allow people to purchase a day before closing down?”
Netizens have been throwing their worries in the comment section. Here are some of it.
“It is unacceptable that 1Fit continued selling RM2K annual memberships and incentivized KOL’s to recruit new members while allegedly aware of it’s impending shutdown. This is a blatant disregard for consumer rights and ethical business practices” said one of the netizens.
“Last month they were still sending WhatsApp messages asking me to join the membership as the price was going to increase. Luckily I did not subscribe.” said another.
“Genuinely sad of this news but can’t say I’m surprised. 1Fit was truly amazing and I enjoyed it a lot, but I always knew that the only way that I wasn’t going to get my money’s worth for the membership was if they were going to go bankrupt… and here we are”
Many affected fitness businesses are offering free classes to the users
Despite suffering losses, many of these businesses are going above and beyond to support users. Some are offering free classes, while others are providing discounts to help ease the burden.
They’re showing their commitment to the community, even in challenging times. These gestures highlight the industry’s resilience and dedication to its customers.
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