7-Eleven Malaysia is offering two new house brand beverages comprising White Peach Flavoured Water with Collagen and Honey Drink. The White Peach Flavoured Water with Collagen has a sugar content of 3.72g/100ml sweetened with sucralose and ace-K. The drink contains collagen powder (fish) to provide beauty benefits, while the Honey Drink ofers vitamin C. Both drinks are made by Herculean Food Industries.
F&N has expanded its range of ice cream in Malaysia with the launch of Sunkist Tropical Orange Ice Confection in tube and tub. The company is leveraging on its existing Sunkist orange juice to turn it into an ice confection. F&N took the same approach for its 100Plus isotonic drink in late 2021.
In addition to tube, F&N has added a shareable tub format for Sunkist. Sunkist Tropical Orange Ice Confection in a 4x75ml tube is selling at RM 10.50 at Mercato. As a comparison, the 100Plus Hydration Bar in a 4x75ml tube is selling at RM 9.10. Sunkist Tropical Orange Ice Confection in tube is made in Thailand at F&N’s factory in Nakhon Pathom province and is certified halal.
Emart24 has opened its maiden stores in Singapore. The two outlets are located at Jurong Point and Nex offering various delicious Korean snacks and food. The Shinsegae Group’s unit is the first South Korean convenience store to open in Singapore.
Emart24 Singapore Pte is a venture backed by Singaporean food and beverage giant Fei Siong Group and other investors. The aim is to have 10 outlets by 2023 and 300 in five years.
In Indonesia, Aice Ice Cream has made available Histeria, a new viennetta ice cream for the holiday season. The new Aice Histeria Ice Cream Vanilla is priced at IDR 9,900 on alfagift.id and is available in minimarkets. What is special about Aice Histeria (70ml) is that it is designed for solo consumption instead of for sharing as usually in the case of viennetta ice cream.
Key message: make a sharable dessert into a product for solo consumption to keep the price down.
CJ CheilJedang has launched Bibigo Mandu PlanTable in Indonesia as a plant-based alternative. Bibigo Mandu PlanTable is a a plant-based mushroom dumpling made from 100% plant-based ingredients.
The company has exported the plant-based dumpling to 10 countries such as Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Mexico and the United Arab Emirates. CJ CheilJedang‘s plant-based food brand PlanTable has sold 3 million units since its launch 10 months ago.
Indonesian consumers are still in the gyoza (Japanese dumpling) phase. Even Green Rebel has its own plant-based Vegan Gyoza. Shifting consumers to Korean dumpling or Mandu could be a bit of a challenge. Perhaps CJ CheilJedang can entice the taste buds of Indonesian consumers with more Korean flavoured plant-based foods.
As we get ready to round out the year 2022, a myriad of festivities awaits us this Christmas weekend! From jaw-dropping free performances at the Esplanade to eye-watering good deals from Love, Bonito and sumptuous Christmas spreads at Palais Renaissance, here is what is in store this jolly weekend!
[Now to 31 Dec] Free Performances at the Esplanade Outdoor Theatre and Concourse
Christmas with Ernesto and Greg
Date: Now to 31 Dec
Location: The Esplanade, 1 Esplanade Dr, Singapore 038981 Outdoor Theatre and Concourse
At the Esplanade, soak in the spirit of the holidays as you vibe to a jam-packed lineup of up-and-coming Singaporean artists and performers. Featured this weekend on 24 December and 25 December – Ernesto and Greg, Rifa’ah as well as SISAY and Fusion FM.
Rhythm is Our Business
[Now to 2 Jan] Uncle Ringo at The Great Christmas Village 2022
Location: 391A Orchard Road, Ngee Ann City, Singapore 238874
Nothing screams Christmas joy more than a fun-filled day at the amusement park! Uncle Ringo is back at it again, delivering amusement park rides that enchant guests of all ages. There, expect to be spoiled for choice as exhilarating rides such as the Samba Balloon, Pirate Ship, and Trackless Train await you!
While you are in the area, do not forget to scratch that nostalgic itch by stepping into the Instagram-worthy White Rabbit candy booth – open from 1 pm to 10 pm daily (Until 1 January 2023). This adorable pop-up by Hao Food SG showcases limited edition merchandise that will tease out your fondest childhood memories and enamour your little ones to equal measure!
[24 Dec & 25 Dec] Indulge in a Christmas Gastronomic Experience at Palais Renaissance
A Christmas feast only comes once a year, and what better way to treat yourself after a year of hard work than with a one-of-a-kind Christmas-themed tasting menu at Caviar located at Palais Rennaisance! Featuring an extensive range of the world’s finest caviars, a special roundup of exquisite creations is available on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day – Expect pure indulgence in le caviar soup, featuring the world-famous Superior Osietra caviar, a festive turkey ballotine, and a caviar-laced eggnog to round out the extravagant meal!
Caviar’s Christmas Lunch menu starts at SG$128++ (additional wine flight goes for SG$48++), while its Christmas Dinner menu starts at SG$248++ (additional wine flight at SG$98++)
Also, celebrate the season of gifting with Palais Renaissance’s exclusive Christmas spending promotion from now till 25 December 2022. Shoppers can receive CDL gift vouchers when they spend at Palais Renaissance:
Receive $30 CDL gift vouchers when you spend $300 spent on Mastercard
Receive $100 CDL gift vouchers when you spend $1000
*Terms and conditions apply, full information available at palais.sg.
[23 Dec – 25 Dec] Stay Active during the Holidays with Decathlon
As the de facto one-stop shop for fulfilling every sport-related need out there, Decathlon offers Christmas partygoers a chance to work off those calories – highlights include a road running session for adults and a basketball clinic for youths.
Basketball Clinic: Know Team Dynamics & Improve IQ (14 to 18 years old)
Date: 24 Dec & 25 Dec
Time: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Location: 230 Stadium Blvd 397799, Singapore
Admission: Free
For the sporty young ones, there is something for them too! Enjoy the physical and intellectual challenge as game-reading strategies and techniques are imparted to participants. Expect a specially tailored training regimen depending on skill level thanks to the small class size of 10 individuals – Be sure to sign up early here!
Decathlon Running Club @ Northshore Plaza (18 years old and above)
Beginners and seasoned runners alike are able to sign up for a free road running session around the scenic Punggol waterfront area, organised by the Decathlon Running Club at Northshore Plaza. Sign up here!
After working up a sweat, take a breather in-store to finally get some last-minute exercise gear for any gift exchanges during the weekend! If you’re a Decathlon member, sustainably package your loot in a free environmentally friendly gift wrapper which is redeemable with any purchase in-store.
*More information about Decathlon’s events can be found here.
[Now to 25 Dec] A Last-Minute Shopping Extravaganza with Love, Bonito and Frette
Love, Bonito
Looking for a perfect #OOTD for all the Christmas festivities? Look no further! From cute dresses to cosy sweaters – Love, Bonito has got you covered. Draw inspiration from style icons including the likes of Kelly Mi Li, Grace Chan, and Love, Bonito’s very own Rachel Lim and stand out from the crowd at your upcoming New Year’s party. From now until 25 December, LBCommunity+ members can snag a Festive assortment of a set of six tokens or festive playing cards from the LBCommunity+ Rewards Shop, or a limited-edition set of eight Love, Bonito branded drink markers or wall planners with SG$110 minimum spend.
More information on Love, Bonito’s LBCommunity+ membership can be found here.
Date: Now to 25 Dec
Location: Love, Bonito boutiques islandwide
FRETTE
Struggling to find a gift for the lucky loved one who has everything? With just 40 sets available in the Asia-Pacific region, the newly-launched Silk Blossoms Collection is sure to get you in their good books! Featuring masterfully crafted jacquard blooms in beautiful shades of Dawn Pink and Savage Beige, the Silk Blossoms collection reveals Frette’s pure artistry of delicate weaving – making this a unique treasure for years to come. Each Silk Blossoms set includes a luxurious silk jacquard duvet cover, a pair of decorative pillowcases, a cotton sateen bottom sheet, and a pair of standard pillowcases.
Location: 2 Bayfront Avenue, Frette #01-10/11, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018956.
*Visit the Frette Singapore boutique at 2 Bayfront Avenue, Frette #01-10/11, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018956 for enquiries.
The company is connecting with youths via social media in a manner that resonates with the younger generation
SELANGOR, 22 DECEMBER 2022 – McDonald’s Malaysia is interacting with youths via social media platforms to introduce a wide range of career options for the latter to explore with the company. Adopting an innovative and engaging approach, Malaysia’s leading quick service restaurant operator is releasing an original drama series on Instagram Reels to capture the attention of youths who are actively seeking employment.
According to Melati Abdul Hai, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of McDonald’s Malaysia, McDonald’s has decided to immerse in the youths’ “routine” and find new ways to express the McDonald’s culture, values and myriad of opportunities available in the company. Knowing that social media is a popular medium, the company is driving interest and encouraging applications with the release of a nine-episode mini drama series entitled “Kau Sundaeku”.
“We are always looking for ways to constantly be in touch with the youth of our nation. The light-hearted, fun-to-watch drama series on Instagram is undoubtedly new and refreshing. We want to be able to better connect with the younger generation to showcase the exciting career opportunities and pathways that the Mekdi family can offer,” added Melati.
Over the years, McDonald’s has consistently been recognised as an employer of choice for Malaysians. The latest accolade garnered by McDonald’s was the Best of the Best Employer Award 2021 and Best Employer Award 2021 by global HR advisory services provider, Kincentric. Prior to that, McDonald’s had also won the Best Employer Award from Aon for five consecutive years from 2014-2018. The company was also recognised as the Best Employer for Women in 2015 and Best Employer for Generation Y in 2013, underlining the core values of diversity and inclusion that McDonald’s embraces.
McDonald’s invests significantly in various training programmes to prepare youths for a career in the food and beverage industry. An example is the McDonald’s Vocational Apprenticeship Programme which is an 18-month industry-oriented training programme that combines 70 percent of practical training in McDonald’s restaurants and 30 percent of theoretical lessons in the classroom. This successful programme is a collaboration between McDonald’s Malaysia and the Ministry of Human Resources Malaysia (MoHR) under the National Dual Training System (NDTS) introduced by the Ministry. Since 2018, McDonald’s Vocational Apprenticeship Programme has enabled more than 3,500 youths from various backgrounds to gain experience and employment in the food and beverage industry.
“Our training programmes are targeted at youths to steer them into a positive career trajectory and to help them grow as a contributing member of society. The youths in Malaysia are the future of our country and increasing youth employment will benefit our economy in the long run,” said Melati.
As part of McDonald’s Vision 2026, the quick service restaurant has committed to invest a total of RM1.35 billion over the next few years to open up to 500 restaurants in Malaysia. With this expansion, the company expects to offer more than 50,000 career opportunities for Malaysians by 2026, including 15,000 new apprentices under the McDonald’s Vocational Apprenticeship Programme.
The nine-episode mini drama series entitled “Kau Sundaeku will be released on Instagram Reels on 21 December 2022, with each episode being one-minute long. The slice of life drama series revolves around a restaurant manager and three crew members from diverse backgrounds who find a home and the sense of belonging working at McDonald’s. The series features an ensembled cast including Rasyiqah Johan and Zafira Natasya Yong who were Top 10 finalists of the Beauty Pageant show Dewi Remaja, as well as Adam Aliff Tay and Subhasree Uiaramuthu, among others.
Kuala Lumpur, December 22, 2022 – The majority of Malaysian families eagerly anticipate the start of the new school year, racing to equip their children with all new school necessities to motivate the kids to excel in their primary education. However, for urban poor families, the new school year is laden with major expenses.
While the percentage of urban poor is relatively low at 3.8%[1], Malaysia has one of the fastest urbanisation rates in South-East Asia with 77.9% of the country’s 32.4 million population living in urban areas[2] which translates to almost 960,000 urban dwellers living in poverty. Most of the urban poor are settled in Projek Perumahan Rakyat (PPR) low-cost flats, which are densely populated with limited public amenities that are often associated with drug and alcohol abuse, crime and petty theft as well as domestic violence and abuse, making the residents vulnerable[3].
Those with lower educational attainment tend to be from households with lower incomes causing the income gap to widen[4]. Encouraging and improving education opportunities is key to reduce income inequality.
Understanding the plight of these urban poor families and recognising the importance of education for all, the Cerahi Kehidupan Bersama TOP (Brighter Future with TOP) charity fund-raising campaign is collaborating with MYDIN to equip a total of 200 Primary One students from hardcore poor families living in PPR communities in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Johor and Penang, with back-to-school essentials for the 2023/2024 school year.
A portion of sales from selected TOP detergent products across MYDIN stores from December 15, 2022 to January 15, 2023 will be channelled to equipping these 200 Primary One school students.
The back-to-school essentials include brand new school uniform, school shoes, socks, stationery set, pencil case, and colour pencils for each child. TOP will deliver the personalised back-to-school packs to the families ahead of the new school term giving parents and children ease-of-mind that they be on a level playing field with other classmates.
Since its inception in 2015, the Cerahi Kehidupan Bersama TOP campaign has benefited 3,206 children from 97 communities nationwide with back-to-school essentials, while contributing TOP detergent products to their families and caregivers.
TOP recently introduced The TOP Colour Signature line of Super Colour premium powder detergent and Colour Protect premium liquid detergent with breakthrough 5D Colour ProTech Laundry Technology that allows consumers to wash all laundry together[5] with the confidence that colours won’t bleed, colourful clothes remain vibrant, and dark clothes stay dark. It prevents fabric from early aging, keeping them newer for longer helping prolong the life of garments thus promoting more sustainable living. Each participating family in the Cerahi Kehidupan Bersama TOP program will receive a 2.1kg pack of TOP Super Colour powder detergent from this line, and a reusable detergent dispenser.
All TOP detergents including the Colour Signature line are powered by Advanced Micro-Clean Tech with Lion Japan’s Anti-Microbial Tech that deploys next generation detergent technology that effectively removes 99.9% of harmful viruses including (COVID-19 virus, Influenza A & Coxsackie), and bacteria[6]. This specially curated multi-tech formulation includes Anti-Malodour, Anti-Mite Dust and Anti-Sebum functionalities, enhanced with Bolder Scent Technology, a distinctive fragrance with proven efficacy against malodour control while it enhances mood.
TOP partnered with Kloth Cares and INTI to introduce the Colour Signature detergent line, and in the process collected more than 700 kilograms of good quality pre-loved clothing kindly donated by the Malaysian public. The pre-loved clothing will be cleaned and made available to participating families interested in upcycling projects.
“Rising cost of living is a global issue, and the urban poor are most at risk. Back-to-school preparations for even one child can disrupt the tight budgets of urban poor families, yet education is vital for these kids to break the cycle of poverty. Having similar back-to-school items as other students can help to motivate them and put them in the right headspace to excel. This is why the Cerahi Kehidupan Bersama TOP campaign resonates with and is supported by Malaysians who are invested in helping other Malaysians achieve their full potential. Our thanks to MYDIN for their cooperation on this campaign,” says Ms Carmen Foo, Senior General Manager of Southern Lion Sdn Bhd.
To support the Cerahi Kehidupan Bersama TOP campaign in providing 200 urban poor Primary One students with back-to-school essentials, the public can purchase TOP detergent products from any participating MYDIN store nationwide from 15 December 2022 to 15 January 2023. For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/TOPdetergentMY.
“We are committed to supporting 200 children through this campaign but we hope to achieve a higher collection so that we can help even more kids. Join TOP to make a difference to urban poor families so that they can enjoy a brighter future,” adds Ms Carmen Foo in closing.
To find out more about TOP products and the campaign, please visit http://www.southernlion.com.my or call customer care line at 1800-880-133.
[5] Always check brand new clothes for colour fastness before adding to your regular laundry load. Cotton, wool and silk are more likely to leach dye on the first few washes compared to synthetic materials such as polyester, nylon and acrylic. Wash clothes of these materials separately on the gentle cycle in cold water to be safe.
[6] Based on an independent lab test conducted in Japan.
Dilmah is back with a seasonal flavour in Singapore for the upcoming Chinese New Year, the year of the rabbit. The new CNY-exclusive Dilmah RTD tea Mandarin Orange Ice Green Tea is lower in sugar and is said to be an exceptional match for pairing with CNY goodies like Bak Kwa, Hae Bee Hiam, various cookies and assorted tarts.
The limited edition flavour features mandarin orange’s unique sweet citrus aroma entwined with a pleasant green tea base to produce an outstanding tea of full Asian flavour.
Malaysia’s tastiest gourmet popcorn MyEureka Snack has landed at SM MEGAMALL, Metro Manila. MyEureka Snack has a scalable business model that focuses on delighting consumers with interesting flavours at an affordable price. The company first started in Malaysia and has since expanded into Singapore and Indonesia.
MyEureka Snack’s new store in Manila is located at K321B, 3rd Floor Mega Bridgeway.
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