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CU and Celebrity Chef Dato’ Fazley Yaakob Unveil Delicious New Fusion Food Range!

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Tan Heng Hong
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CU and Malaysian Celebrity Chef Dato’ Fazley Yaakob Introduce New Chinese New Year-Inspired Ready-to-Eat Meal Range

Kuala Lumpur, 17 January 2023 – Get ready to experience fusion food like never before! From the minds of CU and beloved Malaysian celebrity chef Dato’ Fazley Yaakob, comes a Chinese New Year-inspired creative ready-to-eat (RTE) range: the Dato’ Fazley Yaakob Creation Series, an all-new offering guaranteed to blow your mind and tastebuds out of the water.

In this series, Chef Dato’ Fazley brilliantly combined local favorite-Malaysian foods with mindfully selected, flavourful Korean and Chinese elements to create mouthwatering dishes unique only to CU.

It’s the perfect range to ring in Chinese New Year with – you will surely love this line-up whether you’re snacking alone or lunching with loved ones!

Dr Blake Dang, Director at MYCU Retail said, “At CU, we always strive to provide the highest standards of quality products and deliver unique curated experiences to our consumers and shoppers. This collaboration with Chef Dato’ Fazley came about as he is an innovative chef who aligned perfectly with our core values at CU – providing fresh, fun experiences for our customers. We had a remarkable time collaborating with him from ideation right up to the actual production of this new RTE range, and we can’t wait for everyone to try these dishes out!”

The Dato’ Fazley Yaakob Creation Series blends unique flavours and Malaysian favourite ingredients to get that extraordinary, mouth-watering flavour in all five dishes. With this delicious, unique, premium food offered at wallet-friendly prices – what’s not to sarang?

Laksa Negeri Sembilan

Chef Dato’ Fazley shared that CU and Korea played a big role in inspiring these offerings. “I have always enjoyed the muhibah-ness of Malaysian food, and I am a big fan of Korean and Chinese flavors. As a chef I have always had certain dishes in mind that I knew would taste delicious when paired with our beloved Malaysian tastes. This range is a result of these delicious, flavourful combinations. This collaboration with CU has been amazing, and I hope people enjoy it!”

Prosperous Yuan Yang Fried Rice With Sautéed Seaweed Chicken

The range consists of five unique, flavourful offerings:

  • Pulled Beef Lemak Cili Api Egg Mayo Sandwich RM 6.59
    Savor masak lemak beef cooked in a tasty concoction of coconut cream, turmeric and other spices, served with a cili api egg for maximum deliciousness.
  • Bandung Strawberry Bun RM 3.99
    Made with Japanese flour, this soft and fluffy Bandung-inspired bun explodes in your mouth with delicious, fragrant Bandung-flavoured cream and strawberry jam.
  • Laksa Negeri Sembilan RM 10.99
    A dish close to Chef Dato Fazley’s heart – springy noodles served with the usual suspects, combined in a luxuriously rich, creamy and spicy gravy.
  • Orange Sambal Nasi Lemak Fish Gimbap RM 10.99
    A dish with a meaningful story – the orange represents prosperity, the rice represents wealth, while the sambal is what binds us together. A wonderful dish with meaning and great taste to it!
  • Prosperous Yuan Yang Fried Rice With Sautéed Seaweed Chicken RM 12.99
    Served a fried spring roll, this Chinese-Malay fusion dish is a unique combination of delicious flavours, plated with seaweed chicken.
Orange Sambal Nasi Lemak Fish Gimbap

Head to your nearest CU outlet to taste the fusion deliciousness for yourself today!

Ring In The Year of The Rabbit with Interactive Installations and CNY Promotions at Raffles Place!

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Tan Heng Hong
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Fu, 福 Installation at Raffles Place Park

Singapore, 16 January 2023 – The Lunar New Year is a celebration of spring and new beginnings. Happening now until 5 February 2023, Raffles Place is celebrating this joyous and festive occasion with brightly-lit installations within the Central Business District. To usher in good fortune and abundance, parade through interactive oriental decorations and make them come alive by deciding on the colour displays and music. You can find these interactive Instagrammable displays at six locations around the Raffles Place precinct.

Chun, 春 Installation at Ocean Financial Centre

Inspired by the designs of Chinese words, chun, 春; fu, 福; and ji, 吉, these installations come together to symbolise new beginnings, blessings and prosperity for all visitors. They are also beautifully lit in red and gold and adorned with cherry blossoms to welcome the Year of the Rabbit – the fourth animal in the Chinese zodiac and said to be the luckiest out of all the twelve animals.

How to Enjoy The Interactive Installations 

Look for the six interactive installations around the precinct, from 7 PM to 12 midnight daily. As you exit Raffles Place MRT station, start off by visiting four larger-than-life decorations at Raffles Place Park. If you are joined by your friends or loved ones at the park, stay on for the evening and ready your cameras for more pictures in the night.

Fu, 福 Installation at One Raffles Place

Then head towards six installations that will light up in a dazzling display of colourful lights. At these six locations, scan a QR code next to the installation and you will be able to customise the colours of the lights and watch the lights dance to your selected Chinese New Year songs on your mobile. You can choose from five different Lunar New Year tunes! Then, don’t forget to share your experience on socials with the hashtag #RafflesPlaceSG.

How to interact with Raffles Place Alliance’s Festive Décor

To control the lights on the installations, follow these simple steps:

  1. Scan the QR code* next to the installation to interact with the décor.
  2. To change the colours on the decor, choose an area of the décor to light up and select the light colour of your choice.
  3. For added effect, place your finger on the image of the décor for 5 seconds to let the lights fade in and out slowly and change colours!
  4. To make the lights dance, select a CNY tune from the provided list, then dance to the music and snap your best pictures!

*Each installation will have its own QR code and must be snapped on-site.’

Aside from the beautiful decorations at Raffles Place Park, the interactive installations can be found at six other locations around the Raffles Place precinct – Bank of China Building, Collyer Quay Centre, Ocean Financial Centre, One Raffles Place, Republic Plaza and Six Battery Road.

As you journey through the precinct, be sure to take advantage of all the ongoing promotions happening this Lunar New Year!

Not-To-Be-Missed CNY Promotions in Raffles Place

One Raffles Place – Drip Bakery Cafe’s Koi Kueh Lapis

While you’re outdoors celebrating the Lunar New Year, go on a little shopping spree at One Raffles Place and enjoy some irresistible festive promotions. For instance, get 15% off when you purchase Drip Bakery Cafe’s special Koi Kueh Lapis at $49.90. Made from the freshest ingredients, this traditional thousand-layer cake features the iconic Chinese fortunate symbol, along with a festive design of prosperity koi fishes decorated on the top.

One Raffles Place – Old Tea Hut

Take a breather during lunchtime as you drop by Namino Hana at the basement of One Raffles Place to enjoy a special meal of Salmon and Chicken bento. An exclusive bento combination priced at $15.80, this set comes with a choice of salad or drink. Then, wind down for the evening as you relax in Old Tea Hut and enjoy a pot of delicious ProsperiTea infused with fresh longan, red dates and goji berry. This tea is available to enjoy hot for $2.60 and iced at $3.20.

Head on down to Ocean Financial Centre, where a chun, 春 interactive installation greets you at the entrance of the building. While in the vicinity, hop right into the new year with PAUL – a popular cafe not to be missed in Raffles Place. This year, PAUL is wishing all their customers prosperity and good fortune with their auspicious red boxes of mandarin orange and royal yellow pineapple panna cotta tartlets. Receive complimentary red packets when you spend a minimum of $120.

Republic Plaza – TWG’s Tea Party Tea Red Packet

Republic Plaza offers an extensive range of Lunar New Year goodies. With a minimum spending of $100 at TWG Tea, enjoy a complimentary pack of Tea Party Tea Red Packet. Designed in a beautiful gold bottle encased with beautiful teal and gold imprints, this vanilla-flavoured black tea imparts both sweet and floral scents — it is the perfect drink to complement your favourite CNY goodies!

Republic Plaza – Wok Hey’s Abalone Black Pepper Fried Rice MAX

If you fancy a heavier meal, splurge a little with Wok Hey’s CNY specials – The Abalone Black Pepper Fried Rice MAX, which comes with six premium braised Abalone and Sakura Ebi, is sure to tingle your taste buds! As exclusive as it sounds, this dish is available until 8 February and is priced at $14.30 each.

No festive celebration is complete with good beats! Bose SoundLink Flex Speaker is going at $221. Portable and waterproof, play your favourite CNY songs without any worries of food spillage. But fastest fingers first as this special offer ends on 22 January 2023!

Ocean Financial Centre – PAUL’s Mandarin Orange Tartlets

Lastly, if you’re considering something different for your reunion dinner this year, visit Artemis Grill and Sky Bar at CapitaGreen. It is a chic rooftop restaurant where you will be able to dine amidst the lush greenery while enjoying the Singapore skyline with your loved ones. Enjoy their Lo-Hei set – available in the regular set with Salmon and Ikura Caviar, which is priced at $68 and serves 2 to 4 people. If you have a bigger party, opt for the premium set with Hamachi, Hokkaido Scallop, Salmon and Ikura Caviar which serves 6 to 8 people at $148.

CapitaGreen – Artemis Grill and Sky Bar

With all these beautiful decorations to see and irresistible promotions for grabs, head down to Raffles Place and enjoy the festive atmosphere.

Nation’s Biggest Peranakan Lantern Lights Up Jonker Walk This CNY

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Tan Heng Hong
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From right to left: (In orange batik) Datuk Ronald Gan, chairman of Malaysia Baba and Nyonya Association; Datuk Gan Tian Loo, Melaka Jonker Walk Committee chairman; and Datuk Kenny Low, chairman and managing director of Nicko Jeep Manufacture poses with the team in front of the Himalaya Sports “Biggest Peranakan Lantern” at the Jonker Walk arch

Himalaya Sports makes it into Malaysia Book of Records with its stunning 12-feet high Peranakan lanterns

Petaling Jaya, 16 January 2023 – Visitors to the popular Jonker Walk can now add another Instagram-worthy stop at the country’s biggest Peranakan lanterns sponsored by Himalaya Sports candy. The giant lanterns boast a beautiful design which depicts the historic and legendary voyage by Admiral Zheng He to Malacca for diplomatic and trade purposes at the behest of the Ming dynasty emperor in the early 15th century, which would later develop into strong ties between the two kingdoms and led to our Peranakan culture.

It is official! Senior record consultant, Siti Hajar Binti Johor, presents the Malaysia Book of Records certificate to Datuk Kenny Low, chairman and managing director of Nicko Jeep Manufacture in the presence of the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Dato Sri Tiong King Sing

Standing tall at 12-feet high and 8-feet wide, the pair of lanterns is acknowledged by the Malaysia Book of Records as the “Biggest Peranakan Lantern” and the sugar confectionary company was awarded the recognition at the official launch of the lanterns recently, which was witnessed by the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Dato Sri Tiong King Sing, and Melaka Jonker Walk Committee Chairman, Datuk Wira Gan Tian Loo.

The Himalaya Sports Biggest Peranakan Lantern will be on display at the Jonker Walk Committee office until 30 June 2023

Set to be on display at the Jonker Walk Committee office until 30 June 2023, the lanterns were unveiled ahead of the Lunar New Year celebrations to illuminate Jonker Walk which will be bustling with locals visiting Chinatown as they prepare for the festivities as well as local and international tourists taking advantage to soak in the vibrant atmosphere during the holiday.

The launch of the magnificent lanterns is part of Himalaya Sports branding initiative at this top tourist destination where it is also the official sponsor for the Walk’s entrance arches and 800 auspicious red lanterns dotting the skies at the historic Chinatown area.

Datuk Kenny Low, the founder and managing director of Nicko Jeep Manufacture Sdn. Bhd. which owns Himalaya Sports said, “It is a great opportunity for Himalaya Sports to return as a sponsor for the third year at Jonker Walk and this time with travel restrictions lifted, we wanted to mark the occasion with something extra special and memorable. The record-setting Peranakan lantern and its intricate design pays tribute to the tradition of Chinese lanterns, Melaka’s history with China, as well as the beginnings of the Baba Nyonya culture that form a unique part of Malaysia’s rich multicultural heritage today.”

Adding to the Chinese New Year cheer is Himalaya Sports ‘SPOT, SNAP & WIN’ contest. From now until 28th February, visitors can study the pair of Peranakan lanterns to spot the number of Himalaya Sports candy packs hidden within the intricate designs and win cash prizes worth RM19,888 for an auspicious start to the Year of the Rabbit.

Low added, “Through our partnership with the Jonker Walk Committee, we hope to play a small part in supporting our tourism industry to recover from the devastating impact of the pandemic period. The Biggest Peranakan Lantern will be a new attraction to draw domestic and international tourists to Jonker Walk this year in addition to perennial favourites such as its weekend night market, antique shops and diving into the Baba Nyonya culture.”

A unique blend of Chinese and Malay customs, the Peranakan culture is evident in their language, dressing, cuisine, as well as the traditional art of lantern-making – a craft believed to be brought by the Chinese Admiral Zheng He’s skilled crew members to the Malay Peninsula during his voyage.

Traditionally made from bamboo which symbolizes strength and virtue, the lanterns are hung at the entrance of homes during joyful occasions and days of ancestral prayers by the Peranakan Chinese. It is also called surname lantern because the family name and clan are prominently painted on them in addition to vibrant drawings symbolizing aspects of Chinese culture, and is often passed down through generations.

McDonald’s Malaysia Brings Chinese New Year Cheer to Old Folks to usher in Year of the Rabbit

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Tan Heng Hong
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McDonald’s brought old folks from Silver Jubilee Home for the Aged, as well as members of the local authorities such as the police, Bomba and Rukun Tetangga personnel to come together for a McDonald’s ‘Makan Besar’ feast at McDonald’s Birch House in Penang

The company will be visiting more than 120 old folks’ homes nationwide to share “The True Meaning of Prosperity” 

GEORGETOWN, 16 JANUARY 2023 –. McDonald’s Malaysia continues giving back to the communities it serves by ushering in the Chinese New Year of the Rabbit with its past tradition of sharing joy and “The True Meaning of Prosperity” with old folks from more than 120 old folks’ homes nationwide.

The quick-service restaurant will be continuing its 7-year-old community initiative, where McDonald’s restaurants across the nation will be visiting the old folks’ homes in Malaysia from 15 January to 15 February 2023, to spread joy and cheer to the old folks.

McDonald’s brought old folks from Silver Jubilee Home for the Aged, as well as members of the local authorities such as the police, Bomba and Rukun Tetangga personnel to come together for a McDonald’s ‘Makan Besar’ feast at McDonald’s Birch House in Penang

To kick off the festivities, McDonald’s brought over 50 old folks from Silver Jubilee Home for the Aged, as well as several members of the hard-working local authorities such as the police, Bomba and Rukun Tetangga personnel to come together for a McDonald’s ‘Makan Besar’ feast today at McDonald’s Birch House in Penang. This is McDonald’s effort to bring this large-scale cheer to the northern part of Malaysia. It had earlier held a ‘Makan Besar’ feast at McDonald’s Mutiara Damansara for the old folks from My Father’s House, Petaling Jaya on 11 January 2023.

McDonald’s hopes to promote the spirit of togetherness and remind Malaysians that “The True Meaning of Prosperity” is who you have with you, rather than what you have

“McDonald’s has always championed familial bond through communities. As we enter the new year, we will continue to support and care for the communities, especially the old folks. This Chinese New Year outreach programme is to invoke McDonald’s ‘True Meaning of Prosperity’ and share precious memories with loved ones. More importantly, it is also to show that communities, similar to a family, require nurturing and care to flourish,” said Dato’ Azmir Jaafar, Managing Director and Local Operating Partner, McDonald’s Malaysia.

 “This is the seventh consecutive year that McDonald’s has been organising visitations to bring cheer to old folks and every year, and we are fortunate to be able to visit more than 120 old folks’ homes and spending quality time with them during this festive occasion. At the heart of McDonald’s, we will always put our communities first and give back in any way we can. We want to spread joy and happiness as these moments are truly priceless to us and the communities at large,” said Dato Azmir Jaafar.

The nationwide outreach programmes include festive activities such as Lion Dance, Prosperity Toss (Yee Sang), and the highlight – a karaoke session with McDonald’s crew. These efforts are part of the initiative under Program Komuniti @ McDonald’s and RMHC, to cultivate “The True Meaning of Prosperity” amongst the old folks in celebrating the joy of a new year together.

The Makan Besar feast include festive activities such as Lion Dance, Prosperity Toss (Yee Sang), and the highlight – a karaoke and dancing session with McDonald’s crew.

Dato Azmir Jaafar pointed out that the McDonald’s Chinese New Year outreach programme underlined the company’s commitment as a caring neighbour to feed and foster the communities in which it operates in. Through this engagement and other related activities, McDonald’s hopes to promote the spirit of togetherness and remind Malaysians that “The True Meaning of Prosperity” is who you have with you, rather than what you have.

To experience the ‘True Meaning of Prosperity’ with McDonald’s, fans can view the McDonald’s Chinese New Year 2023 video HERE.

Herbal Farmer has a new botanical drink soaked with whole ginseng

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Tan Heng Hong
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Herbal Farmer (藥材農夫), which describes itself as the first modern health Chinese medicine store in Malaysia, has unveiled a new sugar-free herbal drink for those who stay up late into the night.

The new ginseng drink contains a whole ginseng from Changbai mountain soaked inside a transparent glass bottle. This concept is popular in China and is popularised by Harcore Gorgeous Lab (硬核颜究所), which has launched two botanical drinks one for morning and one for night.

This concept resonates with young consumers who want to continue to stay up late but seek solution from familiar traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to minimise the impact of their unhealthy lifestyle.

Herbal Farmer also has other range of products including Avocado Multigrain Beverage (500g). Avocado Multigrain is made from 19 premium types of natural ingredients such as Australian avocado, organic tri-colour quinoa, spirulina, among others.

Ingredient: Oats Powder, Isolated Soy Protein, Non Sugar Added Soy Powder, Prebiotic (Fructo-Oligosaccharides), Avocado Extract, Calcium, Brown Rice, Organic Red Rice, Organic Tri-Color Quinoa, Organic Millet, Spirulina, Organic Black Rice, Organic Barley, Organic Oat Groat, Multivitamins (Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, D-Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D3, Vitamin E), Wheat, Non GMO Corn, Organic Mung Bean, Organic Rye Grain.

Click here to buy Herbal Farmer’s products from its official store on Shopee.

Samonyu Salmon Jerky is the first of its kind and is perfect for gifting

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Tan Heng Hong
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Samonyu, which sells fresh seafood online, has launched Malaysia’s first salmon jerky. The Samonyu Salmon Jerky is made from 100% Norwegian salmon and is perfect for gifting. The product is priced at RM 99 for a 500g pack comprising 24/26 units in individual vacuum packed packaging.

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Brands are looking for alternatives to meat and pork when making better-for-you jerky and this is where salmon fits the bill.

Click here to buy from Samonyu’s official store on Shopee.

Nissin x Irvins Salted Egg Instant Noodle in pack now available in Malaysia

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Tan Heng Hong
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The Nissin x Irvins Salted Egg Instant Noodle in pack is now available in Malaysia. Now you don’t need to travel to Singapore to get hold of this salted egg instant noodle, which is available in two variants including spicy and original.

Consumers can indulge in this perfect combination of classic mee pok noodle and savoury salted egg seasoning topped off with spring onion and egg crumbs. Available at your nearest supermarkets.

Inside Scoop brings you Mandarin Orange Cake and Gold Bar Cake for CNY

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Tan Heng Hong
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Inside Scoop, the artisanal handcrafted ice-cream from Malaysia, has launched its Chinese New Year collection featuring Mandarin Orange Cake and Gold Bar Cake.

Inside Scoop’s Chinese New Year special Gold Bar Cake is a collaboration with the country’s largest jewellery chain Poh Kong and is inspired by the childhood favourite “muah chee”.

You can also turn your Gold Bar Cake into actual gold with Inside Scoop’s Chinese New Year contest.

ONE (1) winner will bring home @pohkongmy’s Bunga Raya Gold Bar (WORTH RM1,500) this lucky month. The contest ends on 31 January 2023. Click here for more information.

You can also choose the following flavours to bring over this Chinese New Year.

  • Marbled Sesame
  • Lucky Pistachio
  • Wintermelon
  • Chocolate Orange Firecracker

*ALL Purchase of min. 2 pints will receive FREE Chinese New Year Special Cooler Bag & Angpow.

 

Lactel Easy is the first lactose-free yogurt drink in Malaysia

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Tan Heng Hong
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Lactalis has launched Lactel Easy, the first lactose-free yogurt drink in Malaysia. Lactel Easy comes in three flavours – passion fruit, tropical & mixed fruits and strawberry. The drink is said to be easy to digest. Easy-to-digest is a key point of differentiation for Lactel Easy in the yogurt drink category.

Lactalis has earlier added the all-new Lactel Fat Free Lychee and Guava.

 

New vegetarian-friendly Mama Vege Sarawak Kampua Mee spotted at Tastefully Food Expo

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Tan Heng Hong
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Mama Vege, which is a brand of halal-certified vegetarian convenient food by Mama Global International Sdn Bhd, has unveiled its latest Sarawak Kampua Mee at the Tastefully Food Expo in Mid Valley in January 2023. Kampua Mee is a dry noodle dish with foochow origins.

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The Mama Vege Sarawak Kampua Mee is suitable for vegetarians. It comes with cabbage flakes for the added crunchy texture. Mama Vege Sarawak Kampua Mee is said to be high in dietary fibre, free from trans fat and cholesterol free.

We are seeing a risng number of instant noodle innovations in Malaysia based on noodles that are popular in Sarawak and Sabah.

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