Mighty White’s new Butterscotch Vanilla Cream Roll is now available at 7-Eleven in Malaysia. The new cream roll is described as having a combination of two classic flavours, making it a match made in cream roll heaven.
Chinese dairy player Mengniu has finally launched its Yoyic Fremented Milk in Malaysia. In Southeast Asia, Yoyic Fermented Milk is sold in Indonesia and Singapore, making Malaysia the third market in the region. The yogurt drinks come in orginal, blueberry and orange flavours and are available at selected 7-Eleven near you. Click here for the list of stores.
Event held indoors for the first time providing visitors with air-conditioned comfort, redefining the night market experience even in the daytime
Kuala Lumpur, 20 December 2022 – ARTBOX, Singapore’s largest lifestyle event, is back after a three-year hiatus – bigger, better and literally cooler than before – with an all new line-up of at least 300 vendors from Southeast Asia providing retail and F&B experiences, and art installations by local artists at the Singapore Expo. Organised by Invade, the upcoming edition of ARTBOX will be held indoors for the first time since its inception in 2017, providing visitors with air-conditioned comfort while they soak in the festivities of the night market experience, even in the daytime, thanks to cleverly designed spaces and lighting installations in the 9,822 sqm space (equivalent to 1⅓ of a football field).
Next year’s ARTBOX is also co-organised with SGAG, one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing digital content producers for Millennials and Gen Zs. Visitors will be entertained throughout with local humour and activities provided by the funniest and cheekiest bunch from the SGAG team. Visitors who have been following SGAG online can now experience them in-person for the first time in an offline setting with wacky activities such as the National Shake Leg Championship, SGAG’s first ever fan meet-and-greet and roving mini games throughout the event.
Over two weekends in February and March 2023, visitors can also expect a showcase of gourmet creations from F&B entrepreneurs and brands from Southeast Asia, unique shopping experience featuring crafts and innovative products from local and global brands, and immersive structures and interactive experiences curated in collaboration with the region’s best artists all under one roof.
“True to next year’s theme of Vision, we would like our visitors to manifest their wildest visions in our refined night market experience – to create brand new memories, take part in unique experiences, and to enable them to connect with the world once again,” said Kent Teo, Founder and CEO of Invade. “We are also co-organising the event with SGAG to inject their dose of cheeky humour to the festival and at the same time provide an interactive offline space to the local and regional creator economy.”
“We are excited to be co-organising ARTBOX with Invade for the first time and welcome visitors back to everyone’s favourite festival with SGAG’s brand of cheekiness that’s guaranteed to crack Singaporeans up,” said Adrian Ang (Xiao Ming), Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of SGAG. “Expect hilariously difficult obstacle courses, entertaining challenges, roaming activities and fan meet-and-greets throughout the whole event. We are going to pull out all the stops to bring the unconventional to a conventional space like the Singapore Expo.”
ARTBOX will be held on 24 to 26 February and 3 to 5 March 2023, from 12pm to 11pm at Hall 6 of Singapore Expo. Tickets to the event cost $5 per person per entry with early-bird pricing of $4.50 per person, available till 31 December 2022. Visitors looking at attending all six days can opt for a Season Pass at $30 per person with priority entry. More information can be found at https://www.artbox.sg/.
Here are some simple tips to protect your funds from fraudsters, phishers and carders when shopping online
21 December 2022
Online shopping is a part of all our lives, and many can no longer imagine their daily routine without it. A couple of clicks, and a delivery guy is already bringing pizza or dog food straight to your door, while movie tickets arrive straight into your inbox. This calls for more, not less vigilance: it’s not only online stores and services that are after your money, but scammers forever scheming how to pick your pocket. Today Kaspersky talk about cybercriminal tricks and how to protect your funds when shopping online.
Attackers are constantly on the lookout for user accounts in services related to online commerce. Why? Sometimes it’s all very simple: they want to gain access to payment cards linked to the account and go on a spree at your expense. There are no two ways about it: account hijacking can cause direct monetary losses.
There are, of course, more complex cases when hacked accounts are used in various fraudulent schemes to scam other users or online services, as well as to launder and cash out stolen funds. That is, if your hacked account is used for some illegal activity, it won’t necessarily result in immediate money losses. However, you might have the police knocking on your door eventually, with all the unpleasantness that entails.
Let’s take a closer look at how exactly someone might hijack your accounts.
Received an e-mail about a giveaway or a scary notification about a suspended account? Whatever you do, don’t click anything: it might be scammers hunting for your credentials. For example, here’s how cybercriminals lured Amazon users to phishing pages using bonus points that had to be cashed out immediately. If the user clicked the link and entered their personal data, these went straight to the scammers.
Phishing is not the only way to steal accounts and personal data. Using banking Trojans, cybercriminals can spoof the login screen and find out your credentials, or redirect you to a fake site that hands over everything you enter.
In today’s world, you can shop online anywhere. It’s not uncommon, for example, for people to go to the mall to try on a product in person, then order it online at a lower price. What’s more, they can place an order using that same mall’s free Wi-Fi. This is when scammers pounce on the bargain hunters.
The fact is that when you buy online, you send and receive a wealth of valuable information, including account details. Anyone with the right skills and access to the same network can snoop on this data. In the case of free Wi-Fi at the mall, there could be tens, if not hundreds of strangers connected to the same network, some of whom might be there for something a lot less innocent than shopping.
But even on your home Wi-Fi, your security remains an issue — especially if you’ve never changed the router password and aren’t sure which encryption protocol your network uses. All this leaves the door open to cybercriminals.
Sadly, there are yet more ways to lose your data. Online stores are not watertight, and sometimes leak databases of user accounts. For fraudsters, such data is gold dust. And if you happen to use the same password for different services, attackers will have access to all of them.
Especially creative scammers make their own sites that mimic those of real online shopping services. Some of these fakes are scams used to take money from the victim without delivering the promised goods or services. And as an added bonus, they might steal payment card data too.
Here are some simple tips to help protect your data and money when shopping online.
Sure, hardly anyone brute-forces passwords these days by entering them one by one. But even with modern methods of cracking, shorter and less complex passwords are more vulnerable. So, the rule still stands: the longer your combination is, the less likely cybercriminals will grab it. We advise using at least 10 characters — even for accounts of little importance. And for accounts you really care about, better to make the password twice as long.
Another dangerous habit is to use the same passwords for multiple sites. Having grabbed the credentials for one account, cybercriminals are unlikely to stop there and will try to log in to other services with the stolen username and password.
You can devise your own password creation system, or use a password generator to come up with strong random combinations. And so as not to forget them, you can store your credentials in a password manager, which also includes a password generator as a rule.
A secure connection encrypts all traffic and therefore prevents attackers from intercepting your login credentials and payment details. Check here for how to choose the best VPN app.
Most of all, attackers love stealing accounts that are rarely used — this way their actions go unnoticed for longer. Therefore, it’s worth linking a bank card only to online stores that you regularly visit, and make sure that your account is not hijacked and that no suspicious transactions appear in your purchase history.
In other cases, it’s safer to decline the “remember card” option and enter the numbers manually. That way, you’ll be less likely to lose money through a long-abandoned account with, let’s say, some online pet store where you once bought hamster food.
Payment services, such as Google Play or PayPal, store your data in encrypted form on secure servers. The merchant you buy from receives only the virtual account number assigned to the card by the service. Because your card data is not seen by the merchant, this keeps your finances safer from unscrupulous sellers, data leaks from the site, and data interception during transmission over the internet.
Get a separate card for online purchases, and keep minimal funds on it. Even if attackers find out the details of this card, they still won’t get their hands on your main money source. It’s best to top up the card immediately before making a purchase and only by the amount you intend to spend.
Set up transaction notifications, and check your payment history regularly. If you spot something suspicious, call your bank immediately. Any unexpected debit, even of a tiny amount, should ring an alarm bell, because it may be scammers floating a trial balloon, or the first automatic payment for a subscription you didn’t ask for.
These simple rules to protect your data and money will make your online shopping experience safe and secure. To avoid cybercriminal tricks, read our post on how to spot scammers online. And use a reliable security solution that automatically detects and blocks phishing sites.
Boosting the Island’s Tourism Industry to Reach 3.2 Million Tourist Arrivals
16 December 2022, Kuala Lumpur – The future looks bright for Langkawi, as they are expected to welcome more than 20,000 cruise passengers by Q2 2023. These expected numbers are a step in the right direction to boost the island’s tourism industry and help the local economy that was deeply affected by the pandemic.
Commenting on this announcement, Mr. Nasaruddin Abdul Muttalib, Langkawi Development Authority’s (LADA) Chief Executive Officer said, “For the last couple of years, cruises have been an important contributing factor for Langkawi. We are incredibly ecstatic to be able to welcome the resumption of cruises and we are glad to see the industry sail through the waters to enjoy new, blue horizons that await travellers. From December 2022 until May 2023, a total of 10 cruise ships are expected to visit Langkawi. We estimate about 2,000 passengers from each of these cruise ships to arrive and experience the magic of this island”
He added, “In 2019 alone, Langkawi saw tourist arrivals standing at an impressive 3.9 million, however these numbers decreased in 2020 and 2021 due to the travel restrictions. Having restrictions lifted in most countries is sure to have a ripple effect on these numbers in a positive way. Next year, we aim to have 50 cruise ships arriving in Langkawi before targeting for a jump to 90 cruise ships docking in 2024. Based on that premise and how cruise ships can generate the local economy, we are targeting 3.2 million tourist arrivals next year.
As of today, Meenviks Nature Holidays Sdn Bhd are the main operators of the cruise ships docking in Langkawi. Cruise ships under Meenviks Nature Travels can house between 2,500 to 2,800 people at one time. Tourists arriving from the cruise consist of tourists’ part of the tour packages as well as independent travelers. The enchanting beauty of these cruises also attract excursionists. Content with spending their nights on the cruise itself, these tourists are saved from the hassle of booking other forms of accommodations.
Tourists hopping off from the mega cruise ships will be treated to a cultural reception from locals upon debarking. The reception is intended to give tourists an insight into the local traditions, such as the dance and form of clothing that truly captures the essence of Langkawi. Part of the tour packages offered include a visit to the Mangrove Tour, Cable Car, Paddy Field, Eagle Square, Tanjung Rhu, Makam Mahsuri, Rubber Plantation as well as activities such as, island hopping and kayaking.
The impact of having around 20,000 visitors through the waters cannot be understated. 22 tour buses and 6 regular buses will be used to shuttle passengers from the dock to various locations. Adding on, more than 80 taxis will benefit from the arrival of cruise ships with large number of passengers looking to embark on their personal excursions. Operating from harbors as near and Penang and making its way to as far as Sri Lanka, it is clear to see the international tourist scene shining a lot brighter in the 99 Magical Islands in The Sun.
Spend the holidays in style with the limited-edition CU x Christy Ng tote bag!
Kuala Lumpur, 20 December 2022 – Fans of CU, the number one Korean convenience store in Malaysia, can now celebrate the upcoming holiday season in ultimate fashion flair! CU has joined forces with popular Malaysian designer Christy Ng to unveil a line of fashionable, collectable tote bags for everyone to enjoy.
Whether you’re shopping for Christmas presents, meeting your besties, or even enjoying a carefree holiday with your loved ones – the CU x Christy Ng tote bags are the perfect additions to your #ootd! The designs on the tote bags are inspired by Korea’s CU outlet architecture, giving them a distinctive look unique to only CU, while both bags come in two special colour schemes to suit your personality and taste.
If a loud, outgoing, colourful vibe is what you want, the first tote bag with a fun, refreshing look with splashes of deep and bright blues and warm yellows for a sunny disposition is exactly what you need. Whereas if your vibe is more of a clean, classic feel – the second tote bag presents a more minimalistic, classic design in homage to CU’s instantly recognisable colours of purple and green.
Whichever colour you choose, these snazzy tote bags are made with high-quality canvas material, guaranteeing a comfortable shopping trip with an added touch of fashionable flair. Take them with you when you’re shopping for your Secret Santa gifts, on a snack trip to CU, or even to simply jazz up your selfies during a fun day out in the town!
Having recently launched CU’s 100th outlet in Malaysia, this collaboration is both a celebration of the support CU has received from Malaysians, and an expression of CU’s sarang to shoppers. CU is all about creating refreshing experiences for our shoppers, and this is the first in many more special surprises to come – so stay tuned!
The CU x Christy Ng tote bag collection is now available to purchase at all CU outlets across Malaysia, retailing at RM49.90 each. Each tote bag comes pre-packed with an awesome range of CU offerings, including: a Foodaholic Aloe Soothing Gel, Lovint Choco Stick, Coca Cola Rasa Asli cluster pack, and even a limited quantity Coca Cola Notebook*!
We can’t wait to C U in stores with one or even both of these trendy tote bags. Head to your nearest CU outlet and own one of these stylish tote bags designed by Christy Ng today!
*While stocks last.
Tiger’s Finale Viewing Party saw fans cheering for their favourite teams, all while raking in Bold Points to score Tiger Football merchandise, including the Bold Kit by the brand’s ambassador, Son Heung-min, among others.
18th December 2022, KUALA LUMPUR – Throughout the football season, Tiger paid homage to the ones who defied all odds, just like the brand’s ambassador, iconic footballer, Son Heung-min. With Son’s incredible story of defying challenges, Tiger also encouraged Malaysian fans to boldly live their dreams, no matter the obstacles that stand in their way.
To celebrate the most anticipated football season, Tiger hosted a series of epic live viewing parties for fans of the sport. The action-packed conclusion to the season saw Sentul Depot abuzz with excitement as 1,000 fans from all walks of life got together to watch their favourite teams go all out on the field. The viewing party was elevated with exciting games for fans to redeem exclusive Tiger Football merchandise and mouth-watering food to enjoy as they watched the final match on a giant LED screen, giving them a true football experience. But that’s not all – the energy of football aficionados was unmatched as fans bonded over their love for football while enjoying ice-cold Tiger Beer.
The energy was contagious especially at the VIP viewing lounge, as four football lovers used their Bold Points to redeem the package for an epic viewing experience alongside 9 friends each. There, they got to enjoy ice-cold beer and food on the house as they witnessed the momentous celebration. But that’s not all – 11 footie fans also got to enjoy the home party package where Tiger decked out their homes with football décor, accompanied by their favourite Tiger Beer and Tiger Crystal, and food for them and 9 friends.
While counting down the clock to the final showdown, fans took part in exciting games, the first being ‘Goal! Goal! Goal!’ where fans scream “goal” in the most unique way to win a signed football from Son Heung-min. With the ‘Best Commentator’ activity, football enthusiasts lived the dream of presenting a football commentary creatively to get their hands on a signed Son Heung-min Tiger jersey. Their football knowledge was also put to the test with the Trivia Cards, where five questions were posed for footie fans to answer based on the match. Guests who got all the trivia questions correct received the most sought-after merchandise, the Tiger Son Heung-min Bold Kit, while Tiger scarves were given to the consolation winners.
“This football season was a special one for the brand because we got to connect with football lovers in a bold way. Tiger is leveraging the football platform to encourage fans to defy all odds and boldly go forward to uncage their inner Tiger. With a wide range of activities, viewing parties and exclusive Tiger Football merchandise, we wanted to fuel fans’ passion for the sport so they could have an elevated football experience,” said Joyce Lim, Marketing Manager of Tiger Beer Malaysia.
For more information, visit Tiger’s social media pages at www.facebook.com/TigerBeerMY and www.instagram.com/tigerbeermy. Tiger Beer and all related promotions and activities are strictly for non-Muslims aged 21 and above only. Tiger Beer advocates responsible consumption and urges consumers to not drink and drive.
WONDA Coffee calls on Malaysians to create the longest football juggling video worldwide.
Kuala Lumpur, 20 December 2022 – In conjunction with the return of the FIFA World Cup, WONDA Coffee (one of Malaysia’s leading ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee brands that offer the smooth taste of freshly brewed coffee in a can) is calling all football enthusiasts to be a part of its #WONDABolaCorner to form the longest football juggle video with “The Largest Online Video Chain of People Performing Football Kick-up” for the Guinness World Records.
Corners are taken very seriously in football matches especially when a goal is scored we frequently see players running towards their fans and celebrating their victory at these corners. Similarly, Malaysians also have their own version of corners; whether it’s the mamak or the local burger stalls, the corner is where everything happens. Therefore, WONDA Coffee strives to always make a presence at every corner to amplify these celebrations among fellow Malaysians through one of the local favourites, the WONDA Kopi Tarik with its localised campaign.
Not just a Malaysian flavour but also the country’s best-seller, WONDA Kopi Tarik is ready to provide Malaysians with the boost they need to be invigorated throughout the World Cup season – ensuring they enjoy one of the most significant football celebrations with as much energy as possible with an initiative that is localised specially for Malaysians.
Though Malaysia is not part of the World Cup line-up, the country has some of the finest footballers to be lauded such as Mohd Faiz Subri who won the 2016 FIFA Puskas Award (an award that was once won by world-renowned football player, Cristiano Ronaldo). WONDA Coffee is determined to unite Malaysia’s “Borderless” connection across the country to create history like never before by being involved globally in other ways – which is attempting the Guinness World Records where interested participants will record themselves juggling the football for a minimum of two kick-ups without dropping it and submit their videos on WONDA Coffee’s Facebook and Instagram.
Amy Gan, Vice President of Marketing of Etika Sdn Bhd shared that WONDA Coffee is truly proud to be able to bring the nation together in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity with a shared goal to break a worldwide record that also fuels their love for the sport further and through this, they hope to honour these world-class football talents that Malaysia has. To kickstart this motion and motivate Malaysians to join in this excitement to break the record are some of Malaysia’s well-known footballers such as Mohd Faiz Subri, Safiq Rahim, Steffi Sidhu and more.
“Apart from bringing Malaysians together in a single take of video, this activity also showcases the country’s various talents while encouraging them to do more with their football skills. This is a nationwide celebration, you may even catch a glimpse of yourself on our billboards or social media, so do not miss out on this chance.”
Every football season, mamak restaurants are packed with fans of all ages, gender and race roaring for their teams and transforming into football commentators. The sacrifices Malaysians make to stay up till the wee hours of the morning demonstrate how enduring their love for football is. WONDA Kopi Tarik is here to keep them awake during their favourite sport yet deliver something special and relevant to Malaysians.
To keep that spirit going, WONDA Coffee is also organising the first mamak activation in Malaysia post-pandemic by partnering with 20 mamak restaurants nationwide to stream selected football matches throughout the World Cup season, while hyping customers with its number one coffee can, the WONDA Kopi Tarik.
“We’ve stationed WONDA Coffee promoters at these 20 mamaks to serve the customers with WONDA Coffee’s chilled beverages – signifying that at every corner you go, WONDA Kopi Tarik will accompany you especially throughout this football season,” concluded Amy.
For more information on how to participate in the longest juggle video attempt, please visit
KUALA LUMPUR, 19 DECEMBER 2022 – Every year, we look forward to celebrating the year-end festivities with family and friends. Christmas is a time of joy and happiness and family gatherings, but it is also a time of cleaning, baking, and decorating the Christmas tree, leaving you little time to prepare lunch or dinner.
From 20th to 25th December, ShopeeFood has lined up some amazing promos to start the Christmas cheer with RM25 off discounts and up to 99% off with ShopeeFood. Whether you are busy wrapping gifts, decorating the tree or just visiting, ShopeeFood has you covered. And with the ShopeePay mobile wallet, you can take advantage of amazing deals with a secure, rewarding payment and delivery experience with ShopeeFood.
Here are the top three reasons why you should sit back, relax, and take advantage of ShopeeFood amazing deals this Christmas.
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Variety of Food
“Christmas is my favourite time of the year. With so much to do, from all the cleaning, shopping, and decorating the Christmas tree, and so little time, I turn to ShopeeFood. You can order just about any type of food on the app. The choices are endless, and I can focus on getting ready for Christmas while my favourite foods are delivered right to my doorstep!”
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Melanie Siew Li Shean, Selangor.
ShopeeFood connects users to various eateries, from restaurants to local street food stalls, where you can choose from a wide variety of cuisines. ShopeeFood is currently available in six locations: Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, Selangor, Penang, Johor Bahru, Ipoh, and Kota Kinabalu. Make your Christmas time extra special with us!
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From 24th – 25th Dec
Massimo Torta is the new limited edition sponge cake designed for a quick snack by Malaysia’s The Italian Baker Sdn Bhd. Massimo Torta targets children but can be consumed by everyone. It comes in two flavours Strawberry Yoghurt and Sweet Potato.
To create excitement for the new sponge cake, the company has created the TORTA Guess The Ending Challenge, a weekly challenge for children to guess the ending with a chance to win prizes.
This contest starts on 9th December 2022, 12:00 am MYT and closes on 12th January 2022 11:59 pm MYT. There will be 4 rounds of the contest – (1) 9/12/22 – 15/12/22 (2) 16/12/22 – 22/12/22 (3) 30/12/22 – 5/01/23 (4) 06/01/23- 12/01/23.
5 winners will be selected by the Organiser at the end each challenge. Winners will be announced within the last 2 weeks when contest ends. 5 x Lucky Winners Per Challenge (Per Week) : RM20 worth of Massimo Products x 5 & TouchNGo cards
