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Pos Malaysia Transforms Retail Landscape with Launch of 36th Pos Shop: Blending Tradition and Innovation

New Pos Shop Pudu Outlet Marks Milestone in Company’s Transformation, Boosting Local Economy and Community Development

KUALA LUMPUR, 9 September 2024 – Pos Malaysia Berhad (“Pos Malaysia”), the national post and parcel service provider, today celebrated the opening of its 36th Pos Shop nationwide, marking a significant milestone in the company’s retail transformation journey. The launch, coinciding with the National Day and Malaysia Day 2024 celebrations, was officiated by YB Teo Nie Ching, Deputy Minister of Communications.

Pos Malaysia’s Group Chief Marketing, Communications & Sustainability Officer, Fiona Liao, stated, “Today marks an exhilarating leap forward in our mission to revolutionise postal services for the digital age. We are very excited about the launch of Pos Shop Pudu which epitomises our dedication to reinventing customer experiences. Since launching our first Pos Shop in Jalan Medan Tuanku last May 2023, we’ve seen an average increase of 34% in footfall at associated post offices. This success validates our innovative retail concept that seamlessly blends traditional postal services with modern convenience.”

The new Pos Shop Pudu introduces an innovative ‘Shop in Shop’ concept to the market, representing a major shift from the traditional model. While the original Pos Shop was integrated within a post office, this innovative design places a post office inside a Pos Shop, offering a fresh and contemporary retail experience. This evolution represents Pos Malaysia’s commitment to providing a one-stop solution for the local community, ingeniously combining post and parcel services with a convenient retail space for daily essentials in a comfortable shopping ambience.

Spanning over 900 square feet, Pos Shop Pudu offers a wide range of choices for customers. including the popular Pos Kafe, which serves freshly brewed coffee, beverages, and on-the-go food options. The shop also stocks daily essentials, personal care items, and household products, truly embodying a one-stop solution for the local community.

Customers can also conveniently reload their mobile services and make bill payments at the Pos Shop. To celebrate the opening, customers can enjoy an exclusive Buy-1-Free-1 promotion for Pos Sundaes, while stocks last. Additionally, as part of the September #SapotLokal promotion, a 16% discount on selected made-in-Malaysia products is available until 30 September.

The Pos Shop initiative is a key component of Pos Malaysia’s broader transformation plan. Liao elaborated, “With the launch of our 36th Pos Shop, we are thrilled to continually innovate our space and refine our product offerings to align with market demands, while providing a comprehensive one-stop solution for both postal and convenience needs. By optimising our existing assets, we are not only enhancing the overall customer experience at our retail outlets but also driving economic growth through strategic partnerships with local SMEs.”

By providing local SMEs with opportunities to showcase and sell their products through consignment or direct listing, Pos Malaysia is actively driving economic growth and meeting community needs. “This approach not only fosters economic development but also supports our communities’ needs, creating a win-win situation for Pos Malaysia, local businesses, and our customers,” Liao added.

YB Teo Nie Ching lauded Pos Malaysia’s initiative: “By modernising its retail presence and supporting local small and medium-size industries, Pos Malaysia is not only enhancing the customer experience and meeting the community’s needs but also making significant contributions to our country’s economic growth and community development.”

Looking ahead, Pos Malaysia plans to accelerate its expansion, aiming to establish 14 additional Pos Shop outlets across key states by the end of 2024, bringing the total to 50 nationwide. This aggressive growth strategy underscores the company’s commitment to enhancing accessibility and convenience for communities throughout Malaysia.

In celebration of Bulan Kebangsaan, YB Teo Nie Ching distributed Malaysian flags to customers at the event, highlighting Pos Malaysia’s role in fostering national unity. The company will also launch a special edition “Hari Malaysia” stamp collection, available at all 90 Philatelic Bureaus nationwide, including 13 General Post Offices from 16 September, further strengthening the connection between its services and national heritage.

As Pos Malaysia continues its evolution, the company remains dedicated to building trust, connecting lives and businesses for a better tomorrow.  The Pos Shop initiative not only transforms the company’s retail footprint but also revitalises traditional post offices into versatile retail spaces, ensuring they stay relevant in a digital age. By evolving from conventional service points into modern hubs that offer a blend of postal services and retail experiences, Pos Malaysia continues to meet consumer needs and adapt to changing market dynamics.

Stay connected with Pos Malaysia via www.pos.com.my, or follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram, Tik Tok, YouTube and LinkedIn.

Wise Cottage Fries take on Merdeka flavours

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BJC Foods (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, the maker of Wise Cottage Fries in Malaysia, has launched a limited edition Sweet Chilli and Sour Cream flavour to celebrate the 67th Malaysia Independence Day. This unique combination offers a spicy and tangy taste experience

The snack maker describes the 2-in-1 flavour as a Merdeka Fusion of Spice, which is an interesting interpretation of Sweet Chilli and Sour Cream flavours.

What the Cup! brings customisable drinks to Singapore

PepsiCo and Tao Bin from Thailand have announced the launch of a new beverage experience in Singapore with What the Cup! Available across Singapore, this smart vending machine offers more than 300 customisable drink options accessible anytime, anywhere. 

This is essentially the famous Tao Bin beverage vending machine, but likely to be rebranded as What the Cup! PepsiCo Singapore has access to all the personal information provided to register for membership.

What the Cup! underscores PepsiCo’s importance on the out-of-home opportunity and the away-from-home experience.

A flavourful twist with Tea+ Oolong with yogurt

Suntory Pepsico Beverage Thailand has released its latest Tea+ Oolong tea with yogurt flavour. The product is described as a delightful oolong tea that is as easy to drink as yogurt, without the milky aftertaste.

The launch of Tea+ Oolong tea with yogurt flavour demonstrates the popularity of hybrid drinks where traditional tea flavours are combined with unexpected ingredients to create new and exciting beverages.

Garmin Malaysia adds AMOLED displays to fēnix 8 Series, its most capable lineup of premium multisport GPS smartwatches with something for everyone

Ultimate performance smartwatches offer brilliant AMOLED displays plus cutting-edge features and a built-in speaker, mic and LED flashlight

Malaysia, 5 September 2024  – Garmin Malaysia today announced the fēnix 8 Series, its next-gen premium multisport GPS smartwatches that offer either a bright AMOLED display or solar charging display for even greater battery life. Introducing advanced strength training features, dive capabilities, an internal speaker and mic and more, fēnix 8 Series is designed for anyone who wants to push beyond their limits. And with incredible battery life, it’s easy to explore more; the 51mm AMOLED model offers up to 29 days of battery life in smartwatch mode while the 51mm solar model with an always-on display offers up to 48 days1.

“For years, the fēnix line has been celebrated for its premium features, materials and design. And now, we’re thrilled to introduce our most capable fēnix yet. This latest lineup not only adds new design details, sport-specific training enhancements and convenient communication tools, it also allows users to choose between a beautiful AMOLED display or solar charging for extra-long battery life. If you’re looking for a sophisticated smartwatch that can hold you accountable and help you reach your health and wellness goals, look no further than fēnix 8.” — Mr. Scoppen Lin, Assistant General Manager, Garmin Asia.

Something for everyone

  • AMOLED or solar: Choose between a bright AMOLED display or an always-on display with a solar charging lens that harnesses the power of the sun even better, resulting in fēnix 8 – 51mm providing 50% more solar power than its predecessor1. Both models also feature refreshed graphics. The AMOLED option is available in three sizes – 43mm, 47mm or 51mm – while the solar charging option is available in 47mm or 51mm.
  • Rugged design: All models feature leakproof metal buttons, a new sensor guard to help protect essential sensors and have been tested to U.S. military standards for thermal, shock and water resistance. And premium materials like an optional titanium bezel and optional scratch-resistant sapphire lens are built to endure, even in the harshest of conditions.
  • Built-in speaker and microphone: Make and take phone calls from the watch when paired with a compatible smartphone. Certain voice commands like “start a strength training activity”, “set a timer for 5 minutes”, “save waypoint” and more can be activated right from the watch—no phone connection is required.
  • Built-in LED flashlight: Quickly control the flashlight’s brightness right from the display. Variable intensities, a red light and strobe mode can help provide greater awareness in dark environments—like during a training run, searching for a lost toy under the couch, reading a menu at a dimly-lit restaurant and more.
  • Advanced strength training: Elevate performance with targeted, 4-6-week strength training plans to help meet personal goals, plus sport-specific workouts for athletes of all types, including trail runners, surfers, skiers and more.
  • Dive capabilities: Dive in with a 40-metre dive-rated case, leakproof metal buttons and support for scuba and apnea dive activities.
  • Garmin Messenger app: Communicate with family and friends via two-way text messaging right from the watch2.
  • Advanced mapping and navigation: View terrain contours on TopoActive mapsand access preloaded maps for thousands of golf courses and ski resorts around the world. A new map interface allows users to easily customise map layers to get the most out of their navigation. While exploring, enter a distance on the watch and receive suggested routes to stay on track and on time with dynamic round-trip routing.

Visit our YouTube channel to see how fēnix 8 Series can help you be limitless.

Perform at your best

No matter the adventure, fēnix 8 Series can help athletes of all types push beyond their limits. Every morning, a training readiness score can help determine if it’s a good day to go hard or take it easy, while advanced training metrics like endurance score, hill score, VO2 max, training status and more can help gauge overall performance4.

During a training session, PacePro provides GPS-based pace guidance for selected courses or distances while grade-adjusted pace provides an equivalent running pace at the same effort on flat ground or when ascending. Meanwhile, ClimbPro displays real-time information on current and upcoming climbs.

To prepare for the next big race, athletes can view personalised daily suggested workouts that adapt after every run or ride, use free Garmin Coach training plans and reference the race widget for training tips, personalised daily suggested workouts and more.

Find your passion

New activities like apnea and scuba diving join dozens of preloaded activities – including running, whitewater rafting, golfing and pickleball, plus team sports like soccer, football and more – to help users stay active. Whether working out at a gym or at home, fēnix 8 Series tracks activities like strength, cardio, yoga and HIIT. Users can also follow animated cardio, strength, yoga and pilates workouts right on their watch screen. Explorers can also keep track of their adventures with insights for snowboarding, XC skiing, surfing, mountain biking and more. While out skiing, users can now track how much time they spend on different difficulties throughout the day at thousands of resorts worldwide.

Explore on (or off) the beaten path

Ready for any adventure, fēnix 8 Series is packed with premium mapping features to help explorers stay on track. Available on fēnix 8 sapphire models, preloaded TopoActive maps provide multi-continent mapping from around the world. An Outdoor Maps+ subscription provides explorers with premium mapping content, like satellite imagery and enhanced topographic maps right on the watch. Meanwhile, SatIQ and multi-band GPS help provide superior positioning accuracy in challenging environments—all while optimising battery life. Before heading out, adventurers can create or find existing courses in Garmin Connect and seamlessly sync them to their watch to get turn-by-turn directions. While out exploring, users can navigate trails with the NextFork Map Guide or the built-in altimeter, barometer and 3-axis electronic compass.

Track your health stats

Stay connected

While on the go, fēnix 8 Series lets users: share saved locations, courses and workouts with others who have a compatible Garmin device using Garmin Share; receive smart notifications; download songs from Spotify, Deezer or Amazon Music (premium subscription required) for phone-free listening; workout with peace of mind with incident detection, assistance and LiveTrack6 and more.

The fēnix 8 Series offers a bright AMOLED display or solar charging for even greater battery life. The AMOLED option is available in three sizes – 43mm, 47mm and 51mm – while the solar charging option is available in 47mm or 51mm. Suggested retail prices start at RM5,199. Available on Garmin e-storeShopeeLazadaAECO e-storeGarmin Brand Stores and all authorized retailers.

Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionized life for adventurers, athletes, off-road explorers, road warriors and outdoor enthusiasts everywhere. Committed to developing products that enhance experiences, enrich lives and help provide peace of mind, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday. For more information, visit Garmin’s virtual pressroom at garmin.com.my/news/pressroom/, or follow us at facebook.com/GarminMalaysiainstagram.com/GarminMalaysiayoutube.com/GarminMalaysiaAsia or follow our adventures at Garmin Malaysia Blog.

Assumes all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions.
2 Requires both the sender and receiver of messages to have the Garmin Messenger app installed on their paired smartphones.
3 Sapphire versions only. Non-sapphire versions must download maps.
Activity tracking accuracy.
This is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition; see Garmin.com/ataccuracy. Pulse Ox not available in all countries.
When paired with your compatible smartphone. For safety and tracking feature requirements and limitations, see Garmin.com/safety.

Zesty citrus-flavored Pepsi Electric with unique vibrant blue hue now in Thailand

Pepsi Electric, a zesty citrus-flavored cola with a vibrant blue hue, is now available in Thailand. This sugar-free soft drink caters to the growing demand for fresh and unique flavours. Pepsi Electric is also available in selected markets in Europe.

Goodmate introduces new sugar-free oat milk

Goodmate, the oat milk brand by Chabaa, has launched the sugar-free version in Thailand. The sugar-free oat milk is made from 100% natural whole grain oat from Austtralia and is free from dairy, soy, gluten, nut, added sugar etc.

The sugar-free formulation aligns with the growing trend of consumers seeking healthier alternatives.

Garmin launches ECG App for Malaysian users

FDA-cleared app expands for all-new fēnix 8 series users to record an ECG and check for signs of atrial fibrillation right from their smartwatch

Malaysia, 6 September 2024 – Garmin is pleased to announce that the ECG App1 is now available in Malaysia for selected smartwatches. The ECG App is an FDA-cleared app that allows users to record their heart rhythm and check for signs of atrial fibrillation (AFib) right from their smartwatch. Customers in Malaysia can now use the app to record a 30-second electrocardiogram (ECG) and view their heart rhythm results immediately on the watch or, optionally, later in the Garmin Connect smartphone app.

“We are pleased to bring the ECG App to even more of our users, including those with our newly launched flagship fēnix 8 series smartwatches. We take pride in offering premium health and wellness features across our smartwatch lineups and this tool that lets our users in Malaysia conveniently take an ECG recording when they want only adds to the suite of innovative features to help them stay on top of their health.” – Mr. Scoppen Lin, Assistant General Manager, Garmin Asia.

Monitor On the Go

When users take an ECG, the ECG App uses sensors on the watch to record the electrical signals that control how their heart beats. The ECG app analyzes the recording to determine your heart rate and detect signs of an irregular heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation, or AFib. Additionally, users have the option to sync their ECG App results to Garmin Connect. Through the Garmin Connect app, customers can view their history of ECG App results and create reports that can be shared with a health care provider.

Garmin’s ECG app is now available for all the following watches1 in Malaysia:

  • fēnix 8 AMOLED | fēnix 8 Solar (software version 11.28 or newer)
  • epix Pro (Gen 2) – Standard Edition | epix Pro (Gen 2) – Sapphire Edition (software version 14.68 or newer)
  • fēnix 7 Pro – Solar Edition | fēnix 7 Pro – Sapphire Solar Edition (software version 14.68 or newer)
  • fēnix 7S Pro – Solar Edition | fēnix 7S Pro – Sapphire Solar Edition (software version 14.68 or newer)
  • fēnix 7X Pro – Solar Edition | fēnix 7X Pro – Sapphire Solar Edition (software version 14.68 or newer)
  • quatix 7 Pro (software version 14.68 or newer)
  • tactix 7 – AMOLED Edition (software version 14.68 or newer)
  • Venu 2 Plus (software version 11.21 or newer)
  • Venu 3 | Venu 3S (software version 7.07 or newer)

The ECG App is available now on the latest version of the Garmin Connect app. Garmin intends to continue to expand its portfolio of products supporting the ECG App. For more information on the ECG App and how to set it up, visit garmin.com.my/minisite/garmin-technology/health-science/ecg/.

Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionized the wellness industry. Committed to developing wearables and health measurement tools that help people of all activity levels lead healthier lives, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday. For more information, visit Garmin’s virtual pressroom at garmin.com.my/news/pressroom, or follow us at facebook.com/GarminMalaysiainstagram.com/GarminMalaysiayoutube.com/GarminMalaysiaAsia or follow our adventures at Garmin Malaysia Blog.

1 To set up the ECG app on a compatible device, the Garmin smartphone must have the Garmin Connect app version 4.72 or newer. ECG app may not be available on Beta firmware. Learn more here.

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Say goodbye to sleepless nights with Peptein Goodnight

Peptein Goodnight, a functional drink brand from Osotspa, offers a delicious and effective way to improve your sleep. This 100 ml shot contains GABA, 200mg of L-theanine and reishi mushroom to help you fall asleep easily and sleep soundly.

This drink in a 100ml shot format has a soothing lavender scent and sugar-free formula making it perfect for a relaxing bedtime routine. Apparently, Peptein Goodnight does not have soy peptein, which is the key ingredient in the Peptein range.

Discover the refreshing taste of Suntory’s new coconut bird’s nest drink

Suntory Beverage & Food (Thailand) has introduced a new vitamin E-infused coconut-flavored bird’s nest drink under the Brand’s brand. This sugar-free beverage offers a refreshing and nutritious option.

This product caters to health-conscious consumers who enjoy delicious flavours and the aroma of coconut. It also features Vitamin E, which helps fight free radicals, and zinc, which supports a normal immune system.

This refreshing beverage demonstrates the innovative use of coconut water as an ingredient.

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