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Enjoy Asahi, Win a Michelin-Star Dining Experience!

Intimate degustation course by Chef Yuichi Kamimura awaits fans of the No. 1 Japanese Beer in the world

SHAH ALAM, 19 September 2019 – When one thinks of food pairing for haute cuisine, one rarely thinks of beer. Not so when pairing with Asahi Super Dry, brewed in a unique karakuchi (“dry”) style to give a clean, crisp palate and no bitter aftertaste. Best paired with food, Asahi is giving foodies a chance to expand their gastronomic experience with French-Japanese cuisine prepared by Michelin-star chef Yuchi Kamimara at Saujana Hotel KL this October!

Celebrating good food and good taste, Asahi drinkers and their friends can now stand a chance to win a six-course degustation menu by chef Yuichi Kamimura at Senja, Saujana Hotel KL by simply purchasing draught or bottled Asahi at five participating outlets in the Klang Valley to get a lucky draw ticket.

A lucky draw ticket will be given for every purchase of three full pints, six half pints or one bucket of Asahi , while a purchase of one Asahi beer tower offers two lucky draw tickets. Twenty grand prizes are up for grabs, where winners can bring one friend each to this exclusive gastronomic treat of good food and good taste.

The five participating Klang Valley outlets are RP Entertainment Centre at Saujana Hotel, The Good Guys at Plaza Arkadia, Desa Parkcity, The Library at Mid Valley Megamall, Tavern 13 in Petaling Jaya, and CONVO in Subang Jaya. Winners are drawn weekly, so head on over to these outlets to increase your chances of winning!

Caroline Moreau, Marketing Director of Carlsberg Malaysia, commented, “We are excited to showcase how Asahi Super Dry, with its refreshing karakuchi taste profile, pairs perfectly with any type of cuisine. The dining experience would be of good food and good taste between Japan’s No. 1 premium beer with chef Kamimura’s masterful culinary skills.”

Founder of Michelin-starred, Japanese-French restaurant KAMIMURA in Hokkaido, chef Yuichi Kamimura developed his passion for food and flavours from a young age and served as apprentice of renowned Sydney-based master chef Tetsuya Wakuda. After his first successful restaurant venture in Sapporo, he established KAMIMURA in Niseko, where his cuisine remains inspired by Hokkaido’s pristine natural environment and local flavours.

For this exclusive pairing with Asahi Super Dry, chef Kamimura will be presenting a six-course degustation menu opening with tantalising squid fritters and dried mullet roe followed by a delectable scallop confit. This is followed by Kamimura’s culinary mastery of the freshest seafood, meat and farm produce with three subsequent presentations of braised vegetables, grilled lobster, and chargrilled wagyu beef sirloin, which will finally bring guests’ soaring tastebuds to a finale with a refreshing pear sorbet.

For more information, visit the Asahi Malaysia Facebook page at www.facebook.com/AsahiMY.

Pre-Sale Drink Coupons and Packages Now Available for Singapore’s Upcoming Rum Bellion Festival

Singapore, 17 September 2019 – Drink coupons are now available for pre-sale for Rum Bellion, Singapore’s newest spirited festival experience coming to Keong Saik Road next month. Set to take place on Sunday, 13 October 2019 from 3 PM onwards, Rum Bellion is an exciting initiative by Neon Pigeon and its neighbour venues Taki TakiLimehouse and Bula Café & Bar, to explore the world of rum.

Throughout the afternoon, nearly 30 brands from all over the world will be taking over the four venues for a day of drinks and fun along the iconic Keong Saik Road (full list available in Appendix I). Entry into the festival will be free, with drink coupons available for purchase in advance online at discounted bundle pricing, or in person on the day of the event by cash or credit card. Rum enthusiasts can opt for the limited run Tiki Mug Bundle for a signature tiki mug and discounted drink coupons (12 coupons at S$115), the Pre-Purchase Bundle for two free drink coupons (12 coupons for S$120), or the Single drink coupons will be available at S$12 each, redeemable for one drink at brand booths on-site.

In addition to a walkaround tasting experience with leading and emerging brands, guests can also enjoy an exciting schedule of guest shifts from bars around the world with outstanding rum programmes. Taking place across Neon PigeonLimehouse and Taki Taki from 5 – 11 PM, the line-up features a rotating schedule of 90 minute guest shifts top venues such as The Sea by the Old Man from Hong Kong, Tropic City from Bangkok and Baba Au Rum from Athens (full schedule available in Appendix II). Cocktails from the guest shifts may be purchased separately on site by cash or credit card.

Commemorating the event, the first 200 guests to arrive will receive a limited-edition “Rum Bellion” tote bag filled with merchandise and keepsakes, including a Rum Bellion T-Shirt and giveaways from participating brands. Food will be available for purchase by cash on-site, with a diverse range of options such as kebabs from Fat Prince (S$10 for one / S$18 for two), hotdogs from Fung Kee Hotdogs (S$8 for one / S$15 for two), authentic Caribbean bites from Limehouse (S$10) rum-infused Jamaican curry from Taki Taki and Bula Café (S$18 per serving) and pizza from Bali’s Flat Stanley (S$6 per vegetarian slice / S$8 per slice with meat). Other activations taking place along Keong Saik Road during Rum Bellion include a market selling gifts, an on-site tattoo artist and a Caribbean-style carnival complete with face painters for kids, making Rum Bellion a great day out for both families and friends.

For more information and advance ticket sales, please visit Rum Bellion’s official website at www.rumbellionsg.com.

Junior Presents Petite Chalet

Garden Gnome

Singapore, 17 September 2019 – Junior, the rotating concept bar located in Tanjong Pagar, is bringing a taste of the Alps to Singapore. The bar has been transformed into its new concept, Petite Chalet, a ski lodge-inspired bar that features thoughtfully innovative cocktails and unique dishes that pay tribute to the 1970s après ski scene. Fully decked out with Alpine-themed décor such as vintage signage, skis and snowshoes, this hideout is the perfect place to relax, escape the tropical climate and knock back a festive cocktail or two.

Inside the chalet, the team provides drinks that are sure to evoke feelings of the alpine spirit. The menu features cocktails inspired by the region, complete with 1970s disco references. The new cocktail menu is divided into four seasons, with a unique collection of drinks (all priced at S$25++) showcasing an array of alpine liqueurs.

Spring 

Celebrating the rites of spring, guests can enjoy the wine-based classic May Day punch, Waldmeister Punch,mixing dry Riesling, sweet woodruff, strawberry, Italian bitters and Champagne. Killer Queenis inspired by the Queen song and is concocted with Citadelle Original Gin, lemon, blueberry, rhubarb and elderflower, topped with gold stars for that extra pop.

Summer

The seasons continue with Summer cocktails, inviting guests to enjoy refreshing drinks such as the Ruby Radler – billed as the original “sports drink” of German cyclists –with German wheat beer, lemon, blood orange, Aperol and tequila. For the adventurous imbiber, the Garden Gnome is a tequila-based cocktail mixed with absinthe, gentian, cucumber, and lime, garnished with mint and dill.

Autumn

Imagining the weather getting colder, guests can cosy up with the Sweater Weather, a cognac-based cocktail combining Pierre Ferrand 1840, dark rum, spiced pear, bianco vermouth and honey. For an Oktoberfest celebration, Leather Shorts showcases rich flavour profiles of German dark lager, beetroot, genepi, cacao, cognac and lemon, garnished with an Alpine cheese crisp.

Waldmeister Punch

Winter

For the winter menu, guests can indulge in comforting cocktails such as the Swiss Miss, a hot chocolate concoction of Green Chartreuse, Swiss drinking chocolate, dark rum, whipped coconut cream, ending with torched cinnamon. Inspired by a wild man of the high Alps, Barbegazi’s Beard is a mezcal-based cocktail consisting of Alipus San Juan Mezcal, gentian, lavender, almond, lime and orange oil, topped with soda.

For a quintessential après ski experience, the Minty Monk (two for S$30, and four for S$48)is served via a shot ski, with Green Chartreuse, crème de menthe and mezcal. In addition to the handcrafted cocktails, Petite Chalet also offers a small rotating selection of authentic German beers and Apline wines.

Guests can nibble on a menu of classic comfort food dishes, perfectly paired with the creative cocktail menu. Highlights include Tartiflette (S$18++) a traditional dish in the Alps made with scalloped potatoes, Brie and Gruyere cheese, lardons and onion, and Chicken Schnitzel (S$13++) accompanied with homemade spiced pear ketchup. Additionally, guests can also enjoy the house made Bavarian Pretzel (S$7++) complete with sweet onion mustard. 

JUNIOR 

Junior’s concepts reflect the creative spirit and personality of The Proof Collective and serve as a platform to showcase a diversity of curated artisanal spirits and delicious food through an intimate, authentic experience. As an art gallery would change exhibitions, Junior rotates and presents two original concepts each year. With only ten seats in a private space, Junior focuses on one core topic every six months.

Junior’s concepts take guests through a high-touch, ultra-personalized experience, where they have an opportunity to explore hard-to-find spirits, drink carefully crafted cocktails and enjoy food that matches the concept. Guests have the opportunity to interact closely with the Junior team and fellow guests in a cozy setting.

Address & Contact Details:

43 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088464

Direct entrance in the alley on Cook Street

+65 8121 1462

Junior Opening Hours

Mon – Sat: 7.00pm to midnight

The turn of Daebak Ghost Pepper Spicy Chicken Noodle to dare Singaporeans

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After giving Malaysians a taste of what is truly spicy, the Daebak Ghost Pepper Spicy Chicken Noodle from Mamee has finally arrived in Singapore and is sold exclusively at 7-Eleven.

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We believe some of the people living or working in Singapore have already tried this instant noodle when it was first launched as a limited edition product in Malaysia in early 2019.

The launch of the ghost pepper instant noodle in Singapore is seen as a move by Mamee to establish a strong credential for the Daebak brand in the spicy category.

Daebak Ghost Pepper Spicy Chicken Noodle is available in Singapore at a price of SGD 2.90 per bowl at 7-Eleven.

Connor’s ‘Perfect Pour’ Challenge Is Back, Bigger and Better!

Learn the art of brewing a stout ‘Just Made Right’, pour the perfect
pint and win FREE Connor’s and other exclusive merchandise

Shah Alam, 17 September 2019 – Connor’s Stout Porter, Malaysia’s premium draught stout continues to entice the taste buds of stout lovers with a bigger and better challenge. This campaign is a comeback of its Perfect Pour Challenge early March this year where 15,000 stout drinkers taking up the challenge and 98% of them expressed their love for Connor’s!

Upping the ante for the second time this year, Connor’s Perfect Pour Challenge aims to challenge even more stout drinkers throughout September. Its crafty and cool Connor’s booth and truck will be at more than 50 locations nationwide covering Klang Valley, Ipoh, Penang and Johor.

Catch the opportunity to see, smell and touch the quality, premium ingredients used to brew Connor’s.

Since the start of September, we have seen stout lovers immersing themselves in a bigger and better Connor’s Perfect Pour Challenge! Consumers had the opportunity to see, smell and touch the quality, premium ingredients used to brew Connor’s which are caramel malt, lager malt, brown malt, roasted barley. Upon learning the art of brewing Connor’s, excited fans got to pour their perfect pint and savour a stout that’s ‘Just Made Right’. All challengers get to walk away with exclusive Connor’s merchandise via the sure win “Spin & Win” game!

Throughout the month of September, you too can take up the Connor’s Perfect Pour Challenge! Catch us at Pavilion KL @ Connection Level 3 every day from 4pm to 10pm; and 4pm to 12am on Fridays and Saturdays; or visit www.connorschallenge.my for the upcoming locations.

Last year, Connor’s unbranded stout challenge where consumers were given a blind taste test and a multisensory experience, was a resounding success with 96% consumers. The campaign clinched awards at the Loyalty & Engagement Awards 2019 by Marketing Magazine for Best Customer Experience (Silver), Best Use of Experiential/Live Marketing (Gold) and Best Use of Direct Marketing (Silver).

So, hurry and take up the challenge from now till end September! Follow Connor’s Malaysia on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ConnorsMY or check out www.connorschallenge.my.

Etika is Looking for Two Potential Millionaires in September!

  • 10 finalists were selected in August to battle it out for the first millionaire crown of the contest
  • 1 finalist walked away with RM10,000 cash prize and 9 finalists were also rewarded with RM1,000 cash prize at the final stage of the contest

KUALA LUMPUR, 17 September 2019 – In conjunction with its nationwide “Botol-botol Menang Sejuta” contest, Etika Sdn Bhd (“Etika”), one of the most prominent Halal beverage companies in Malaysia, reached out to 10 shortlisted finalists in August and rewarded them with total cash prizes of RM19,000! Ongoing till the end of September (30th September, 2019), the stakes heighten in the remaining contest period as Etika continues to search for two more lucky millionaires in September where they stand a chance to walk away with RM1 million cash prize each. All contestants had to do is to buy participating products, look under their white bottle caps and redeem the codes in Boost!

During the grand finale, the 26 year-old technician from Johor, Siti Nur Athira, walked away with RM10,000 cash prize as a reward for passing the first round of eliminations. All the other 9 finalists were also rewarded with RM1,000 cash prize. 

In an effort to reward their loyal consumers for the support they have received over the years, Etika is giving out more generous incentives for every purchase. Specially-packaged with white bottle caps during the campaign period, each bottle cap consists of a unique code which is redeemable in Boost, the leading digital e-wallet in Malaysia.

“Etika has always been a brand about the people. We invest our time into what matters to our fans and consumers the most. We look at consumer trends, habits, preferences and denote how we can best connect with our fans, such as a reward program. Housing over 18 Malaysian favourite brands, Etika aims to give back to our nation through spreading good vibes throughout our consumer experience journey. With “Botol-botol Menang Sejuta” contest, we want to reward our fans to thank them for their long-standing support for Etika in our  journey thus far,” said Santharuban T. Sundaram, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Alternate Business at Etika Sdn Bhd.

Counting smiles and dreams

Siti, who has been actively participating in many giveaway contests in the recent years,  finds herself overjoyed to be a lucky winner of RM10,000 cash prize. In fact, the grand prize from “Botol-botol Menang Sejuta” contest is by far the biggest prize she has ever won in her entire life!

“I feel incredibly lucky to pass through the elimination round and making it to the final stage was just overwhelming. The mechanics are so simple. All you have to do is to grab your favourite Etika drink from the store and you may just be a bottle cap away from your millionaire dream,” shared Siti. “I’m glad that I could still get RM10,000 cash prize despite being eliminated in the second round. Not only that, my mum and I could enjoy many rewards from the Boost redemptions. I’m going to share the prize with my family because this is a team effort,” continued Siti.

Other shortlisted finalists were also delighted to find themselves walking away with RM1,000 cash prize. One of the shortlisted participants, Kartiny Binti Kamaludin (57 years old) from Kedah, shared her happiness after the event: “I’m still grateful because I bagged home RM1,000 cash prize! I read about this contest on the newspaper and immediately enrolled all my family members to join. Each of us made at least 20 redemptions on Boost – but I was the lucky chosen one.”

Kartiny also shared her strategy to make it to the finale: “I strongly encourage everyone to try their luck because all you have to do is to drink, look under the bottle cap, and redeem. For my family and I, we try to buy from many different locations – a variety of stores and hypermarkets, both in Kedah and Kuala Lumpur.”

Two more eligible winners to walk away with RM1 million cash prize!

From now till 30th September 2019, Etika is still on the lookout for two more eligible winners crowned to be the next two millionaires. All you have to do is to buy any of your favourite Etika beverages ranging from Pepsi, 7UP, Mountain Dew, Mirinda, MUG, Revive Isotonic, Tropicana Twister, Lipton, Calpis or Kickapoo with a white bottle cap during the promotion period.

After purchasing any of the brand’s bottle, you would have to look under the white bottle cap for a unique code. Next, key in the Boost Redemption Codes in your Boost account. The reward embedded in the unique code will be immediately credited into each account – a maximum of twenty (20) credits rewards can be redeemable throughout the contest period. The more codes each account redeems, the higher the chance of eligibility to be one of the shortlisted finalist in the upcoming final event to bag home RM1 million cash prize! For proof of purchase, don’t forget to retain the original white bottle cap.

Time’s ticking till the end of “Botol-botol Menang Sejuta” campaign. Are you ready to be the next millionaire?

For more information about the contests, kindly visit www.etikaholdings.com/campaigns.

New Lipton Ice Tea Strawberry Melon with lower sugar, lower plastic use

Suntory Pepsico Beverage Thailand has unveiled the new Lipton Ice Tea Strawberry Melon Flavor offering 49% less sugar and it certified with the Healthier Choice logo. The new RTD tea combines the taste of black tea with the fruitiness aroma of strawberry and melon.

The PET plastic bottle also lowers the use of plastics by 30%. Lipton Ice Tea Strawberry Melon is sold in a 445ml bottle and is retailed for THB 20.

BCM buys controlling stake in Yili distributor in Malaysia

BCM Alliance Berhad, a Bursa Malaysia listed company engaged in medical diagnostic imaging and related consumables and accessories, has announced on 3 September 2019 that it has entered into a letter of intent to purchase a 51% stake in Foodict Maker Sdn Bhd.

Foodict is the main distributor of Yili’s products in Malaysia including Ambrosial Greek Yogurt Milk. Yili is China’s largest dairy company. In recent years, Yili has embarked on an aggressive expansion overseas particularly into Southeast Asia.

“Yili will provide the full support for the products’ market entry and marketing efforts in Malaysia. Essentially, the more Yili grows, the more Foodict will grow as well,” said BCM managing director Liaw Chong Lin.

Immensely popular in 2017, Yili Ambrosial Greek Yogurt Milk seems to have lost its lustre in Malaysia in recent months. The Chinese dairy company should start introducing other yogurt drinks into Malaysia including the JoyDay chilled yogurt drink with crispy chocolate balls. The texture from crispy chocolate balls can appeal to consumers who want something fun and flavourful.

F&N rolls out smaller sized 100Plus with an affordable price of RM 1.00

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In Malaysia, Fraser & Neave Holdings Berhad (F&N) has recently launched a new affordable 100Plus isotonic drink in 250ml PET bottle with a per unit price of RM 1. The flavoured isotonic drink in limited-edition pack is primarily sold in the traditional channel to compete with Coca-Cola’s RM 1 range (330ml).

F&N previously launched its 100Plus in the 400ml format in 2017 with a price of RM 1.50, equivalent to RM 0.375 per 100ml. The latest 250ml 100Plus priced at RM 1.00 (RM 0.40/100ml) is around 6.7% more expensive than the previous 400ml pack.

Returning to the RM 1.00 price range gives 100Plus a competitive edge in the traditional trade channel.

WONDA 3-in-1 Premium Coffee Makes its Highly Anticipated Debut in Sabah!

(L-R) Chief Minister of Sabah, Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal, Chief Operating Officer (COO) Bataras, Lim Chee Wi, General Manager Sales ETIKA (East Malaysia & Brunei), Andy Chai Chee Teck, Sabah Youth and Sports Minister, Phoong Jin Zhe and Brand Manager ETIKA, Tan June Yin.
  •  All-new WONDA 3-in-1 Premium Coffee is set to bring the ultimate, “taste-like-just-brewed” experience to Sabah’s WONDA Coffee fans.
  • Exclusive offers available at Bataras outlets in Sabah

KOTA KINABALU, 11 September 2019 – Following its successful and buzzworthy launch in Kuala Lumpur recently, WONDA Coffee has also launched its WONDA 3-in-1 Premium Coffee in Sabah, exclusively at Bataras. They come in three favourite variants namely, Original, Mocha and Kopi Tarik. This extension into the 3-in-1 category is the perfect answer to consumers’ demands for a complete WONDA Coffee experience, being able to make their very own cup of coffee whenever and wherever they like.

This exciting launch is in partnership with Bataras, one of Sabah’s leading produce and grocery hypermarkets. “We know our fellow Sabahan consumers have been great fans of WONDA Coffee and we are very happy to be launching the WONDA 3-in-1 Premium Coffee at one of Sabah’s most recognized and well-established hypermarkets, Bataras. This way, we will be making WONDA Coffee more accessible to everyone in Sabah and many more consumers will get to savour the “taste-like-just-brewed” experience,” stated Santharuban T. Sundaram, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Alternate Business at Etika Sdn Bhd.

WONDA Coffee has also taken the product online providing consumers in Sabah with greater convenience and ease-of-purchase. WONDA 3-in-1 Premium Coffee was officially launched in Sabah at a press conference officiated by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal.

Starting from early October onwards, the WONDA 3-in-1 Premium Coffee will be available at all Bataras outlets in Sabah. “We’re very happy to mark our launch here in Sabah especially since this is a state that has so many coffee drinkers and lovers. The new WONDA 3-in-1 Premium Coffee will certainly meet the expectations that our consumers have of the WONDA Coffee brand.”

“The burst of premium coffee taste that make up the WONDA 3-in-1 Premium Coffee is sure to maximize the enjoyment of coffee lovers, whether they are watching their favourite movie, catching up some on reading or just need a pick me up,” added Santharuban.

For more information on WONDA Coffee’s future activities, please visit https://www.facebook.com/WondaCoffeeMalaysia.  

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