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UNIQLO Bags Five Prestigious Employment Awards in Malaysia

Global retailer recognized as a top employer for its commitment to HR excellence, diversity and inclusion, and talent development

January 2, 2024, Kuala Lumpur – Global retailer UNIQLO has again been recognized as one of the top employers in Malaysia, securing five prestigious employment awards, solidifying its status as a sought-after brand for employment in the country. The awards are given to organisations that are able to stand out as a model organisation in terms of their people practices as well as continuous growth.

The awards include:

  • Malaysia’s Most Preferred Employers Award (Top 1 in Retail Industry) by Graduan Brand Award
  • Graduates’ Top 1% Choice of Employers in 2024 by Talentbank
  • Employer of Choice Award (Private Sector) by the Malaysian Institute of Human Resource Management (MIHRM);
  • Anugerah Majikan Prihatin – Swasta (Caring Employer Award – Private Sector) by the Department of Social Welfare Malaysia
  • Graduate Employer of the Year (Top 100 companies) Award by Malaysia’s 100 Leading Graduate Employers (M100)

 The awards are a testament to UNIQLO’s continuous commitment and efforts in cultivating talents while ensuring that the necessary training as well as skills development programmes are provided. The global retailer strives to elevate each person to excel in their career paths while growing as an individual to be a contributing member of the society.

“We are truly honored to receive these prestigious awards, which underscore our commitment to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and supportive workplace environment. These accolades reinforce our dedication to nurturing talent, understanding their needs, and providing a conducive environment to shape future leaders,” said Mabel Lee, Human Resource Director of UNIQLO Malaysia.

In addition to the commitment of fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, UNIQLO is working towards its goal of hiring individuals with disabilities, aiming for them to constitute more than 1% of its total workplace. Currently, UNIQLO employs 30 staff who have a disability across its Malaysian stores.

These accomplishments serve as a testament to UNIQLO’s excellence in the industry, instilling confidence in recent graduates to choose UNIQLO as their preferred workplace. With a longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion, the global retailer prioritizes personal growth, career advancement, and work-life balance for all its employees across its global operations.

For more information about UNIQLO and its initiatives, please visit www.uniqlo.com/my.

 

Soar into the Year of the Dragon with Carlsberg’s Exclusive Chinese New Year Cans and Bottles!

The dragon pearl on Carlsberg's limited edition cans change from yellow to auspicious orange at the perfect drinking temperature of 6°C

Celebrate ‘Brewing Prosperity Together’ this Chinese New Year while enjoying Prosperity &
Smoothness throughout the festive season.

SHAH ALAM, 2 January 2024 – Carlsberg’s CNY campaign ‘Brewing Prosperity Together’ is back with another exciting array of artist-edition festive packaging, captivating events, and exclusive promotions that promise to bring people together in the spirit of celebration. The essence of ‘Brewing Prosperity Together’ or 合家团圆,喜乐龙龙 is aimed at elevating much-anticipated reunions with loved and dear ones whilst ushering in prosperity and smoothness for the year ahead.

The brewer’s highly sought-after annual artist-edition packaging, designed by award-winning artist Ofen Hu, reflects the vibrant energy of the Year of the Dragon. There is also an added surprise to Hu’s contemporary twist on traditional art, where a special ink transforms the dragon pearl on chilled cans from yellow to auspicious orange at the perfect drinking temperature of 6°C. The number 6, considered lucky in Feng Shui, also adds cultural significance, symbolising happiness and blessings. As family and friends gather to herald the arrival of good fortune and wealth in the year ahead, Carlsberg makes each sip a celebration of both artistry and auspicious beginnings.

The charming design adorning the bottles and cans of Carlsberg Danish Pilsner which signifies prosperity and Carlsberg Smooth Draught representing greetings of smoothness, depicts a captivating narrative of the Wood Dragon, rousing from its slumber in the tender embrace of Spring. The dragon is portrayed moving with grace and fluidity through the serene clouds, swaying its tail playfully as it chases its dragon pearl, a mystical symbol of cosmic harmony while its scales transform into beautiful flowers bringing everyone an abundance of luck. The dynamic colours in the artwork also exude the limitless vitality of the season, encapsulating the essence of revitalisation, wealth, and happiness.

“Carlsberg has always been synonymous with celebrations, and we hope that this coming lunar new year, every moment is made #BestWithCarlsberg. This CNY we continue ‘Brewing Prosperity Together’ with our consumers, and we wish them an amazing year ahead filled with good fortune, health and happiness. Even our artist-edition packaging extends across Malaysia, China, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Vietnam representing our desire to brew prosperity together across the region. May the Year of the Dragon bring success for everyone and let us soar into a great year ahead,” shared Stefano Clini,
Managing Director of Carlsberg Malaysia.

To kick off the celebration and usher in a prosperous CNY, Carlsberg’s nationwide campaign will run across various platforms, offer consumers generous rewards, festive premium gifts, as well as many more goodies that brew prosperity together for consumers.

From 26 December to 29 February, consumers will be able to get their hands on a classy 20-inch Barry Smith luggage bag when they shop for 3 cartons of Carlsberg products, one of which must be 1664, Connor’s or Somersby Apple Cider in super- and, hypermarkets as well as e-Commerce sites in West Malaysia.

Those who prefer a smaller 14-inch Barry Smith luggage bag can opt to get a carton of 1664 or Connor’s at super- or, hypermarkets and 99 Speedmart nationwide. This exclusive gift is also available to eCommerce shoppers in West Malaysia.

In Sabah and Sarawak super- and, hypermarket and 99 Speedmart shoppers can get a stylish Cornell compact hotpot when they stock up on two cartons of Carlsberg products, with one being 1664, Connor’s or Somersby Apple Cider.

A chance to win one of ten 999 Gold hop leaf weighing 9.9 grams each from Habib Jewels awaits shoppers exclusively at 99 Speedmart in West Malaysia with the purchase of two cartons of Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, Carlsberg Smooth Draught, 1664, Connor’s or Royal Stout from 8 January to end February 2024. As a bonus, shoppers will also immediately receive a Carlsberg-branded festive ceramic food tray with their purchase (while stock lasts).

In convenience stores, consumers can redeem RM5 in Touch n’ Go eWallet credit and will be in the running to win a limited-edition Mahjong set for every purchase of RM20 worth of Carlsberg products between 1 January to 29 February 2024.

In food courts and hawker centres, consumers can redeem a set of limited-edition playing cards with every submission of 6 artist-edition bottle caps between 26 December 2023 to 11 February 2024. They also stand a chance to win one of 3,000 ang pows worth RM88, or one of 8 grand prize ang pows of RM8,888.

In bars and pubs, consumers also stand to win one of 25 limited edition TNTCO rummy sets each week when they spend RM100 or more on any combination of Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, Carlsberg Smooth Draught, 1664 or Connor’s between 2 January to 9 February 2024. In addition, the top spenders of Carlsberg products on Shopee as well as on the Jaya Grocer Online Store via Grab will also get a TNTCO rummy set each.

Last but not least, 60 participating super- and hypermarkets in West Malaysia will run the Carlsberg’s ‘Drumming Prosperity Together’ contests on selected weekends from 13 January to 4 February 2024, with purchase of Carlsberg products worth RM288 and more, consumers can take part in the contest and stand a chance to win Mahjong sets, Touch ‘n Go eWallet Credit or a 4-can pack of Somersby Apple 0.0.

There’s more! Attend ‘Drumming Prosperity Together’ ‘CNY Night’ at 97 food courts and hawker centres nationwide from 15 January to 24 February to win even more of these great prizes.

For more exciting news and information on Carlsberg’s Chinese New Year celebrations, promotions and locations, visit www.carlsbergcny.com.my or follow @CarlsbergMY on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CarlsbergMY for the latest updates! And remember, as part of advocating responsible consumption, #CELEBRATERESPONSIBLY – if you drink, don’t drive.

 

A Year of Dragon-dary Looks with Love, Bonito’s Lunar New Year Collection

From Left to Right: Ila Satin Bias Cut Midi Dress in Opulent Florals (Dusty Pink), Kalani Satin Column Midi Dress in Opulent Florals (Slate Blue)

Celebrating all types of modern reunions with a renewed perspective of the term ‘family’

2 JANUARY 2024 – This Lunar New Year, Love, Bonito seeks to honour all kinds of modern reunions in an era where family gatherings look vastly different for everyone. Whether through long-distance virtual calls or intimate gatherings, the Year of the Dragon will be celebrated by paying homage to our Asian heritage through Eastern-inspired silhouettes, twinning looks and coordinated family ensembles. Customers can also commemorate the festivities with specially curated gifts, including the Fortune Red Packets, Scarlet Tissue Box Holder and Gratitude Chopsticks.

The Ties that Bind Us

Reunions can come in varied forms, from multicultural families, resilient single moms, or even those that carry the weight of loss – but with the breaking of norms comes the strengthening of ties and the unwavering importance of familial bonds. Featuring styles designed in intricate knots and strappy details, each outfit exudes the symbolism of unity through auspicious colours, exclusive in-house embroidery Opulent Florals, and brocade textiles Heirloom Botanicals and Rekindled Blooms.

From Left to Right: Yuri Asymmetric Drape Midaxi Dress (Red), Yanna Mandarin Collar Romper (Rust)

The one-and-done Yuri Asymmetric Drape Midaxi Dress is a modern take on the traditional cheongsam, with her draped neckline and full-length elegance, ideal for first day formalities. The embodiment of good luck and joy, Yanna Mandarin Collar Romper is a stunning piece to wear with its Mandarin collar, waist-cinching fixed sash, shorter length and side pockets for angbaos. Style them with gold accessories for extra huat and a pair of comfort sandals or statement sneakers to accompany you through day-long home visits.

Mina Padded Tweed Mandarin Collar Jumpsuit (Black), Mira Knit Midi Dress (Black)

Honour your generational bonds with mother-daughter twinning fits and matching family looks! For the modern trendsetters, defy fashion norms with darker shades with Mina Padded Tweed Mandarin Collar Jumpsuit or Mira Knit Midi Dress instead of typical reds for a chic look that transcends beyond the season. Not forgetting our mini-mes, the Jian Mandarin Collar Puff Sleeve Blouse and Anya Tie Back Midi Dress are inspired by jade and porcelain and interpreted to suit you and your little girl. For a group matchy-matchy, the brand is launching both mens and kids wear options in brocade fabric Rekindled Blooms for this special occasion.

Jian Mandarin Collar Puff Sleeve Blouse in Heirloom Botanicals (Jade), Anya Tie Back Midi Dress in Heirloom Botanicals (Blue)

A Touch of Tradition 

Scarlet Tissue Box Holder

Savour the precious moments of reunion with additional surprises for your family:

Fortune Red Packets
  • Our Fortune Red Packets are crafted in seamless blends of colours to encapsulate the fluidity of life and the essence of modern reunions. Though unique, they can unfold perfectly in their own way. Redeem a set of five with minimum spend of SGD88 in a single receipt.
  • Scarlet Tissue Box Holder that could double up as your phone stand when you make international calls. Redeem a set with minimum spend of SGD128 in a single receipt from 1 Jan, Mon onwards.
  • Chopsticks are a symbol of happiness in Chinese culture. Redeem a pair of Gratitude Chopsticks with minimum spend of SGD128 in a single receipt from 22 Jan, Mon onwards.
Gratitude Chopsticks

Love, Bonito’s Lunar New Year 2024 Collection is priced from S$35-S$79 and will be sold online and in-stores from 1 January 2024 (Monday) onwards. To receive online orders before Lunar New Year, visit this page to see cut-off dates.

Lactel Temptation: new packaging, same irresistible taste

Image credit: Minimeinsights.com

Lactel has unveiled the brand new look of its Lactel Temptation yogurt drinks in Malaysia. The Lactel Temptation range is originally in light blue.

The new packaging comes in a darker shade of blue to give the yogurt drink a more premium look. The refreshed packaging also features illustrations that highlight the creamy richness within.

New Borneo Springs by F&N, Taste The Purity

F&N’s latest Borneo Springs Natural Mineral Water is now available at selected retail outlets in Malaysia. The company sources the water from the Borneo Rainforest, which has thrived for over 130 million years and is home to thousands of plant and animal species.

Borneo Springs Natural Mineral Water is fresh, delicious, and rich in essential minerals. The water is also made with eco-friendly packaging materials that are 100% recyclable. The cap and lid are made from sugarcane, a sustainable material.

Borneo Springs Natural Mineral Water meets consumer interest in sustainable packaging and premium quality water. Borneo Springs Natural Mineral Water (330ml) sells for RM 3.60 at myNEWS.

Get the limited edition 1664 Prestige Beer Brewed with Champagne Yeast

The limited edition 1664 Prestige Beer Brewed with Champagne Yeast is now available in Malaysia for pre-order on Carlsberg’s official online store on Shopee.

1664 Prestige Beer Brewed with Champagne Yeast (750ml) is a limited edition French wheat beer brewed with champagne yeast. The alcoholic drink with an ABV of 6% unites wheat beer and sparkling wine’s elegance for a memorable experience.

The drink has a lively, crisp and refreshing wheat beer, with subtle notes of citrus, white peach and a hint of spice. Brewed with champagne yeast in France, the palate is medium dry and fresh with delicate bubbles like sparkling wine.

Get yours now on Shopee.

New Somersby Mandarin Orange 0.0 to usher in prosperous Chinese New Year

Carlsberg Malaysia has launched Somersby Mandarin Orange 0.0 to ‘wel-kam prosperity’ with Somersby 0.0 as a Chinese New Year limited edition.

Somersby Mandarin Orange 0.0 has a sweet and tangy mandarin orange flavour, offering a long-lasting fruity and zesty aftertaste. It is best served over ice. Although it is non-alcoholic, Somersby Mandarin Orange 0.0 is not halal and is only suitable for non-Muslims.

Buy now on Carlsberg official store on Shopee.

New and elevated Chiki Balls Wagyu Beef Steak flavour

Chiki, the snack brand by Indofood, has elevated the taste of its Chiki Balls with the new Wagyu Beef Steak flavour with a taste of five-star restaurants. We feel that the new Chiki Balls Wagyu Beef is a move by Indofood to reach a more mature audience to reconnect them with their childhood snack.

Separately, Indofood has launched Jetz Brown Sugar Caramel Flavoured Sweet Stick.

Strive launches Whey Concentrate to support the workout needs of active Indonesians

The Indonesian sports nutrition brand Strive has released Whey Concentrate in vanilla and chocolate flavours. Made by Naturelle Inti Global, the Strive Whey Concentrate is a product with 21g of protein (vanilla) or 22g of protein (chocolate) and vitamin B6. Consumers can consume it as a post-workout drink, for breakfast or before going to bed.

According to Strive, 20g of protein is equivalent to 3 eggs, 100g of salmon, or 75g of chicken breast meat. Strive is known for its energy bar, energy gel and high-protein noodles to fuel the needs of those who workout. 

In addition to Strive, Puro is another specialised brand that provides high protein supplements in powdered format. Both brands have yet to provide RTD options.  

Nutrifood unveils ready-to-drink Lokalate Kopi Berondong

Indonesia’s Nutrifood has unveiled a ready-to-drink Lokalate coffee to make its coffee brand portable and convenient. Lokalate is a coffee brand selling Indonesian-inspired flavours in the sachet format. 

The RTD Lokalate Kopi Berondong (185ml) comes in the popcorn latte flavour with a less sugar formula and 110mg of caffeine per serving. Interestingly, Lokalate communicates the caffeine content on its social media postings in an apparent move of transparency to provide consumers with an informed choice.

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