Gong Cha Malaysia is introducing Cloud Foam Smoothies in a special collaboration with Dove. The new creation is inspired by the Dove Cloud Foam Body Wash.
The range comprises:
Peach Cloud Foam Smoothie
Strawberry Sakura Cloud Foam Smoothie
Caramel Cloud Foam Smoothie
With any purchase of the Dove x Gong cha Cloud Foam smoothies, you can get a RM5 OFF Watsons voucher for some me-time shopping.
Available in all Gong cha outlets except for the Sabah outlets. Limited time offers.
Mondelez has launched an interesting local food-inspired flavour Twisties Egg Fried Rice (nasi goreng berasap) in Malaysia. The latest product represents Twisties’ strategy to innovate with local Malaysian local favourite to bring the comforting taste to local consumers. Towards the end of 2021, Twisties launched the Kaya Butter Toast variant supported by the launch of a series of limited-edition Kaya Butter Toast merchandiseĀ specially created and was available for lucky fans.
Aptly named āIPPUDO Expressā, the new outlet will implement a fully contactless system, allowing consumers an efficient and convenient dining experience
Kuala Lumpur, 13 October 2022 ā IPPUDO Malaysia, a world renowned Japanese ramen restaurant, launches a cashless and self-service outlet for the first time ever in the whole world. Housed in a new location in Damansara Utama,Ā IPPUDO Express will serve its brand new SHIRO-BOMB Ramen flavour and never-before-seen appetisers ā all in a clean, convenient environment.
Dining at IPPUDO Express goes beyond the customary experience expected at the global chain. Focusing on efficiency and food quality, customers will be able to place and collect their own orders from Kiosk stations. Apart from Kiosk stations, customers will also be able to order directly from their IPPUDO Mobile App or through QR web-order at their seated tables in the restaurant without having to come into contact with others ā enabling the brand to combine dining experiences with the digital age.Ā Pricing at this outlet will also be lower than traditional IPPUDO outlets as a service charge will not be levied here.
For foodies who enjoy the endless ramen choices at IPPUDO, the SHIRO-BOMB Ramen will incorporate a mixture of two flavours ā the brandās classic Tonkotsu base ā a hearty, meaty flavour ā paired with a miso paste that transforms the soup with a toasty and salty-sweet richness. The new dish delivers a complex umami flavour that is further developed through the different miso paste selections: black sesame, Japanese curry, and karaka with chilli oil.
Elevating the dining experience even further, IPPUDO has launched its own mobile application with an e-wallet system to simplify the process for customers to order and pay. The newly introduced application will be available for consumers to use for self-pickup or dine-in when they visit the IPPUDO Express outlet, and can also be used at all IPPUDO Malaysia stores.
āAt IPPUDO, we strive to āconstantly change so as to never changeā ā a motto that pushes us to develop new innovative ways to enhance our customersā experiences without ever compromising on our top quality meals. It brings me great joy and excitement to launch the first-ever Cashless & Self-Service IPPUDO Express outlet in the world so that we can create a space where our consumers can enjoy, understand, and appreciate the Japanese culture we dearly love. I encourage all our supporters, existing and new, to pay a visit to our latest outlet to experience this brand new experience,ā said Mr. Donald Lim, Director of IPPUDO Malaysia.
In conjunction with the exciting opening, IPPUDO will also be launching an IPPUDO Pac-Men game (https://pacmen.ippudo.com.my/ )Ā that pays homage to the brandās Japanese roots. Available for a limited time only, players will stand a chance to compete and win prizes to be redeemed at IPPUDO EXPRESS in Malaysia.
Century Pacific Food, Inc. (CNPF) has launched unMEAT, the plant-based luncheon meat and canned tuna products in Singapore. unMEAT is now available in NTUC FairPrice’s stores and online platforms as well as RedMart.
The products are:
unMeat Meat-Free Burger Style Luncheon (360G)
unMeat Meat-Free Luncheon (360G)
unMeat Fish-Free Tuna Style Flakes In Sunflower Oil (180G)
unMeat Fish-Free Tuna Style Flakes In Oil Hot And Spicy (180G)
Indonesia’s herbal supplement maker PT Industri Jamu dan Farmasi Sido Muncul TBK (Sido Muncul) has launched Alang Sari Cool in a convenient ready-to-drink (RTD) format, Alang Sari Cool is a new product based on the existing powdered sachet format and is used to reduce ‘internal heat’.
Alang Sari Cool is made of grass jelly leaf extract, reed root extract and lime.
Herbal supplement makers are launching RTD format to attract young consumers. We expect there will be more RTD launches based on the powdered format in the coming months.
T.C. Pharmaceutical Industrial (TCP) has launched two Mansome functional drinks for men in Thailand. The beverages comprise the following variants:
Mansome Vitamin Water with Ginkgo, Green Tea and Ginseng, which contains 30mg of ginkgo, 20mg of green tea and 30mg of ginseng extracts, in addition to vitamin B6, B9 and vitamin B12 in a pleasant aroma of tea and berry.
Mansome Vitamin Water with L-Glutathione and Sea Buckthorn with zinc, vitamin C (200% of Thai RDI), L-glutathione and 20mg of sea buckthorn to improve the skin complexion. The drink comes in white peach and orange flavours.
Ms. Prapaipak Weigl, Global Marketing Director (F&B) of TCP Group, said: “We are striving to develop new products that meet the unique needs of consumers. Mansome Vitamin Water is a must-have everyday or “Home-stocking” drink for working men across Thailand with zero sugar and zero calories.”
The main ingredients in Mansome Vitamin Water’s new formulas are good for the body and provide the following benefits:
Ginkgo extract can help improve cognitive functions and memory.
Green Tea can help with improved performance on tasks involving working memory.
Ginseng helps to improve neurological function.
L-Glutathione helps protect skin cells from free radicals through antioxidants and inhibits the synthesis and agglutination of melanin by interrupting the function of tyrosinase that causes dull skin.
Sea Buckthorn is packed with Vitamin C and antioxidants that help defend against free radicals 15 times better than oranges. It also soothes acne-prone skin, fights skin inflammation, and promotes skin cell turnover to reveal newer, healthy-looking skin.
Both are available in a 480 ml. bottle format, priced at TB 20, at 7-Eleven stores.
Bangkok, Wednesday 19 October 2022 – The wait is over! Soccer fans who are unable to join the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 can still celebrate with the rest of the world as Coca-Cola releases limited Coke can designs in original taste and zero sugar variant in Thailand. The special edition Coca-Cola cans is part of the brand’s commitment to bring the magic of the sport closer to fans.
The exclusive designs of Coca-Cola for this year’s tournament highlight the team colors; and will be on displayed not only on the packaging but across the brand’s digital content as well. All designs carry the authentic Coca-Cola white, red and black colors; the FIFA World Cup Official Emblem; the Coca-Cola football visual; and the soccer pitch graphic. The beverage brand has also integrated brush strokes – reminiscent of face paint of the flags of famous teams – to represent pitch markings and other elements, bringing the football game and its fandom into the over-all look. Since 2018, the visual identity for football has remained consistent and only evolves to capture the magic of the tournament while retaining the fundamentals.
Coke FIFA limited edition, for both original taste and zero sugar in PET and Cans, are available in convenience and leading department stores nationwide starting October onward. QR code on pack will take consumers through FIFA Fanzone, a special site that provide exclusive contents – gamifications, share your promises and connecting the fans from all over the world. Avid soccer fans can start preparing their homes as early as now and turn them into their very own stadium once FIFA World Cup 2022 kicks off next month.
Keep following Coca-Cola on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter as we share more fan-focused content leading up to the official tournament in November. Learn more about Coca-Cola by visiting www.coca-cola.co.th
[From left] Brand Global Leader for Lifebuoy, Unilever, Poh Khim Yin, Lenny Chuah, Personal Care Malaysia, SIngapore, Thailand (MYSGTH) Lead & Head of Malaysia, Unilever Malaysia, Yang Berusaha Tuan Asri Bin Saleh, Director of KEMAS Wilayah Persekutuan, and Jessica Barnabas, Personal Care Head of Department, Guardian Malaysia officiated the programme with Lifebuoy hand wash
Kuala Lumpur, 19 October 2022 – In line with the goal of Global Handwashing Day (GHD) on 15th October 2022, Lifebuoy, the worldās number one germ protection soap dedicated to promoting healthy hygiene habits, launched a programme āC Untuk Cuci Tangan: Train the Trainersā at The Grounds KL to reinforce good handwashing habits among the school children of Jabatan Kemajuan Masyarakat (KEMAS). The purpose of the āC Untuk Cuci Tangan: Train the Trainersā programme is to not only share the necessary handwashing skills with the teachers of KEMAS but also to enable them to then teach those skills to the students.
Under this programme, Unilever Malaysia through Lifebuoy partnered with Guardian to donate hygiene kits containing essential daily items such as Lifebuoy C Untuk Cuci Tangan Guidebook, Lifebuoy Antibacterial Handwash and Bar Soap, and antibacterial wipes from Guardian to Tabika KEMAS, to promote good hand hygiene and help minimize the risk of infection among school students.
The launch of the programme was officiated by Yang Berusaha Tuan Asri Bin Saleh, Director of KEMAS Wilayah Persekutuan, Ms. Lenny Chuah, Personal Care Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand (MYSGTH) Lead & Head of Malaysia, Unilever Malaysia, and Ms. Jessica Barnabas, Personal Care Head of Department, Guardian Malaysia.
Yang Berusaha Tuan Asri Bin Saleh, Director of KEMAS Wilayah Persekutuan shared, āThe Ministry of Rural Development through KEMAS always emphasizes the aspect of personal hygiene and safety among the students of KEMAS. KEMAS is proud to collaborate with the private sector such as Lifebuoy on conducting such a handwashing programme for the first time. For instance, teachers who undergo the training offered by Lifebuoy Malaysia will be able to guide school children on the proper ways to wash their hands more efficiently. Indeed, teachers play crucial roles to encourage the good habit of handwashing among children from an early age.
āOn top of that, the hygiene kits donated by Lifebuoy and Guardian will help to establish a first-class mindset of emphasizing personal hygiene among preschool students. With the rising of hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD), students will be reminded to utilize the hygiene kits available in school compounds to keep their hands clean from time to time. Ultimately, this is one of the good examples of how the public-private partnership takes place to ensure a healthier and cleaner environment for our future generation.ā
Lenny Chuah, Personal Care Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand (MYSGTH) Lead & Head of Malaysia, Unilever Malaysia said, āAs a company that prioritizes the core aspect of improving health and hygiene to protect lives and livelihoods, Unilever through Lifebuoy Malaysia hopes that the launching of the āC Untuk Cuci Tangan: Train the Trainersā programme will offer valuable insights and perspectives on championing the cause of hand hygiene education among school children. We are proud to be working with KEMAS and Guardian to increase awareness among preschoolers on the importance of washing hands to keep germs at bay. In line with our purpose to save lives, our programme will empower mothers with such awareness, knowledge, and information to help ensure that their children fall ill a little less often.
āTo reaffirm the support for the United Nationās 2030 Sustainable Development Goals which aims to drive positive behavioral change around hand hygiene habits amongst children, Lifebuoy creates the theme song Mari Lebih Sihat! which is sung in local languages from various ethnic groups in our country to create the most inclusive hygiene education in Malaysia. Currently, the second phase of the Mari Lebih Sihat initiative will continue this goal to drive handwashing behavior change among children.ā
To further formulate effective ways in cultivating handwashing habits among school children, Lifebuoy has partnered with schools to promote the fundamentals of hand hygiene from a childās earliest years with its Little Chief Education Officer (CEO) initiatives. The idea stems from the understanding that children are more likely to instill this behavior when they are influenced by their peers. Thus, Lifebuoy believes that such an initiative will accelerate the impact of hand-hygiene education by improving studentsā attitudes towards learning, fostering a more personalized learning experience, engaging students through cooperative learning, and leading to high retention of information.
Lenny Chuah added, āLifebuoy believes that explaining and instilling the importance of developing lifelong hand hygiene habits among children is the best approach to preventing the spread of infectious illnesses in schools. Since the commencement of Lifebuoyās outreach programs in 2015 across Malaysia, we have reached 536,113 kids aged 4 to 9. Driven by a larger purpose, we want to help 1 million people develop good handwashing habits by 2025.
Lifebuoy is committed to continuous innovation in its products to double down on the fight against germs. More recently, the brand also introduced the new Lifebuoy Fresh Coconut Water & Mint Antibacterial Bodywash and Lemon Fresh Antibacterial Handwash to their existing range. This will play a significant role to realize the brandās vision to make hand washing commonplace and help the community stay safe, fresh, and germ-free.
The grand finale saw HEINEKEN Malaysia crown Richard Jugie from The Sarawak Club as Malaysiaās Guinness Perfect Pour 2022 champion. Ang Ai Keow from Souliquid Puchong has also earned the first runner-up title
HEINEKEN Malaysiaās Star Academy hosted its Guinness Perfect Pour 2022 grand finale celebration, rewarding the best Guinness bartenders with an all-expenses paid trip to Dublin, Ireland
PETALING JAYA, 20 October 2022 – Heineken Malaysia Berhadās (HEINEKEN Malaysia) Star Academy today celebrated the Guinness Perfect Pour grand finale at Makhan by Kitchen Mafia. From August to October, the Guinness Perfect Pour programme successfully trained bartenders nationwide to uphold the standards of serving Guinness while in search of the number one Guinness bartender. Upon completion, the celebration event gathered the best of the best bartenders across Malaysia for an award ceremony to crown the 2022 champion. This year, Richard Jugie from The Sarawak Club has earned his place as the nationās top Guinness bartender, walking away with an all-expenses paid trip to the Home of Guinness in Dublin, Ireland.
Launched in 2017, the Guinness Perfect Pour programme aims to elevate the standards of service in the food and beverage industry by training bartenders nationwide to uphold the serving quality of Guinness. This year, 670 bartenders from 233 bar outlets participated in the Guinness Perfect Pour training programme that was held in six states across Peninsular and East Malaysia. During the training, participants with stellar performances stood a chance to earn their place as the nationās best Guinness bartender. Participants who joined the programme also underwent a theory and physical test, with their product knowledge and bartending skills put to the test and graded accordingly. Upon completion, two finalists from Kuala Lumpur and one finalist from Sabah, Sarawak, Johor, Penang, and Ipoh respectively joined the award ceremony at the grand finale celebration.
Roland Bala, Managing Director of HEINEKEN Malaysia
In the opening remarks, Roland Bala, Managing Director of HEINEKEN Malaysia said āWe at HEINEKEN Malaysia take pride in the distinct taste of our premium brands. Our commitment to serving the best quality beer goes beyond the brewery, as we believe that bartenders too play an important role in ensuring that our consumers get to enjoy their favourite beers. Therefore, we introduced training programmes such as the Guinness Perfect Pour to ensure that consumers in Malaysia can enjoy the perfect taste of Guinness, just as it was intended. After bracing two years of a challenging pandemic, I am pleased to gather physically once again with the best Guinness bartenders across Malaysia and witness the emergence of this yearās champion bartender.ā
The grand finale saw HEINEKEN Malaysia crown Richard Jugie from The Sarawak Club as Malaysiaās Guinness Perfect Pour 2022 champion. Ang Ai Keow from Souliquid Puchong has also earned the first runner-up title. Both winners have successfully mastered the perfect pour and will soon be on their way on an all-expense-paid trip to the Home of Guinness, where Irish brewer Arthur Guinness first started brewing the world-renowned stout over 250 years ago.
Richard Jugie, bartender at The Sarawak Club and Guinness Perfect Pour 2022 champion said, āI am extremely grateful to be part of this yearās Guinness Perfect Pour where I got the opportunity to hone my skills and master the perfect pour. It is indeed a unique experience as Iāve got to train alongside my fellow bartenders where we challenged ourselves in serving and delivering Guinnessā distinctive taste.ā
Vasily Baranov, Sales Director of HEINEKEN Malaysia added, “We want to ensure that our premium brands are served at the highest quality. Hence, through our annual Guinness Perfect Pour training programme, we work alongside our partner outlets to serve and showcase our Guinness beer – as the work of art it is. We are very impressed with this yearās participants as 670 passionate bartenders strived to master the perfect Guinness pour and served only the very best to consumers. By maintaining excellence through proper bar training, it is a promise to all our fans, that across Malaysia, everyone can enjoy a perfectly poured glass of the Worldās No. 1 stout.ā
During the celebration event, attendees had the chance to participate in exciting activities alongside a live band to amp up the celebration. Attendees also had their very own mini perfect pour challenge, where event guests had a hand in trying out the unique six-step Guinness Perfect Pour and learned how to bring out the perfect Guinness flavour, aroma, and presentation. The competition was intense as the event attendees gave their best shot at breaking the high score and winning exclusive premium gifts.
For more information on Guinness Perfect Pour and other HEINEKEN Malaysiaās Star Academy programmes, please visit www.star-academy.heinekenmalaysia.com.
Savour a variety of Korean cuisines from 21 to 24 October 2022.
Learn more about Korean culture through fun āexperienceā zones/activities like Korean traditional games, Hanbok traditional dress-ups, and random Korean quizzes.
Join or watch the K-Pop Dance Competition.
Play fun games with your favourite IG influencers; Nura, Hilmi, and Alisya
Kuala Lumpur, 21 October 2022 ā The fun K-FOOD Fair 2022 is back in town, thanks to the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation and the South Korean Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. For those interested in tasting (halal) K-FOOD and experiencing Korean culture, head over to the K-FOOD Fair at Blue Concourse, Sunway Pyramid Mall today until 24 October 2022; from 10.00am to 10:00pm. Entrance is free.
K-Food Fair 2022 Opening Ceremony
Hereās a nutshell of the activities lined up during the four consecutive days:
A Korean Cooking Demo Session by influencer chef, Jia Le Woh (or Chef Jiale)
Food tasting during the Open Kitchen Session
Special experience zones such as traditional Korean games and Hanbok dress-up
K-Pop cover dance performances by Kueendom and Kingsman
A Taekwondo performance by Team Arena with a Korean twist
A performance by Sarah Suhairi, who has collaborated with Blimey, a Korean Youtuber
K-Pop Cover Dance Competition as well as K-Pop Random Play Dance
Game sessions with top influencers (Nura, Hilmi, and Alisya)
DAY 1 (21 OCT) – OPENING CEREMONY
Son Min Geun – Finance Secretary, Korean Embassy in Malaysia
The opening ceremony is happening today starting at 4pm. It will be officiated by eight VIPs representing Korea and Malaysia, and they are:
Jang Jae Hyung, Managing Director, aT Centre Kuala Lumpur
Son Min Geun, Finance Secretary, Korean Embassy in Malaysia
Shareefa Faridha Syed Haniff, General Manager, ECERDC
Yang Kyung Soo, Managing Director, Korea Tourism Organisation in Malaysia
Lee Sung Ki, Managing Director, KOTRA
Benny Lim, Managing Director, KMT Jaya Sdn Bhd
Loo Hoey Theen, General Manager of Marketing, Business Innovation and eMall; Sunway Pyramid Management
Magdalene Soon, Head of Trade Procurement, AEON Malaysia
Jang Jae Hyung – Managing Director of aT KL Centre
Starting with a speech by Jang Jae Hyung, Managing Director from the aT Centre Kuala Lumpur to commemorate the event, it will be followed by a Bibimbap ceremony where all eight VIPs will gather to officiate the event.
Next, songstress Sarah Suhairi will be centre stage to perform a few melodic tunes, namely Rumah Singgah, Burn, and a Korean song called Hype Boy From New Jeans.Ā Ā Ā
DAY 2 (22 OCT) – HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAYĀ
Day 2 will feature the preliminary round for the K-Pop Cover Dance Competition, with 10 groups / solo contestants competing to be the champion. For the final round, only five groups / solo contestants will qualify.
The judges include a representativeĀ from the aT Centre Kuala Lumpur, Iylia from Kueendom and Kingsman, and Professional K-Pop Dance Instructor, Snow. For the public who love to dance, the event will also be having RandomPlay Dance sessions with the dancers.
DAY 3 (23 OCT) – HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY
For Day 3, among the highlights of the day include a game session with influencers Hilmi, Nura, and Alisya. The game session starts at 3.30pm to 5.30pm. The public will be invited by them to join the play games.
Hereās how it works: each influencer will randomly select four people among the public as their team members. All three teams will then compete in two types of games; which are guessing images and body gesture relay. Winners will receive shopping vouchers or exclusive K-Food Fair strawberry shopping bags.
DAY 4 (24 OCT) – HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAYĀ
Day 4ās highlight will be the final round of the K-pop Cover Dance Competition. The remaining five contestants (group or solo) will compete to be the winner and take home cash prizes ranging from RM1,000 to RM5,000. The special judge for this round is Alex from Kueendom and Kingsman. Again, there will be random play dance sessions with dancers and the public.
FUN ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE FOR THE WHOLE 4 DAYSĀ
The public can look forward to playing Korean traditional games during the entire four day event; Tuho, Dalgona, Ddakji and Jegichagi. Korean quizzes via Kahoot will also be available during the event. Winners will receive gift vouchers or the special K-FOOD Fair Strawberry Bag.Ā
Next will be a K-pop cover dance performance by Kueendom and Kingsman based on popular K-pop songs by BTS, Blackpink, EXO, PSY, TVXQ and New Jeans. There will be two performances each day at different times.
Ā Interactive cooking demonstrations by Chef Jiale will be shown every day; with one being an on-stage demo and another an open kitchen session where the audience can savour the chefās masterpiece. Chef Jiale will be cooking Korean dishes and fusion dishes with a Korean twist by using Korean products from distributors in Malaysia. The cooking demonstrations will wrap up with a food testing session for the audience. The demo and the session will be available daily.Ā
For those interested in buying Korean products, there will be five distributors at the āmarketā booths during the entire event. The five Korean product distributors are Tian An Trading Sdn Bhd, Nguan Seng (1990) Sdn Bhd, KMT Jaya Sdn Bhd, Sing Long Food Product Sdn Bhd, and Khaishen Trading Sdn Bhd.
And last but not least, the public will have the chance to try on Korean traditional wear called the Hanbok and/or take photos at the fairās special photo zone. Support us by taking lots of pictures when you are here, and donāt forget to tag @kfoodatmy and include the hashtags #kfoodfair2022 and #malaysiakfoodfair2022 in your post!
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