Pokka is giving away limited Pokka Milk Coffee Gold in Malaysia. You can get it from the Pokka Kombi Van Tour, which is bringing 50 years of rich, aromatic coffee brewed by Japanese experts to 50 locations.
Come and catch Pokka in Klang Valley, Penang and Johor Bahru now until 13th December 2022. There will be free Pokka coffee and specially priced Pokka coffee bundles.
Shoppers saved more than RM18 million through deals from sellers and brands
KUALA LUMPUR, 15 NOVEMBER 2022 – Shopee concluded its 11.11 Big Sale, with more than 6 times uplift in new local sellers partaking in the campaign for the first time compared to average day. Shoppers saved over RM18 million through amazing deals from sellers and brands on 11 November.
With a wide variety of products from local sellers as well as trusted brand partners, shoppers found all they needed on Shopee. Home & Living, Health & Beauty, and Groceries & Pets emerged as top categories sold during the 11.11 Big Saleâs peak day.
Meanwhile, local sellers also saw a boost in their sales, with over 3.2 times uplift in items sold by local sellers on 11 November compared to average day. Dress, kasut perempuan and blouse emerged as top keywords searched as Malaysians prepare to usher in the new year. Interestingly, Khairulaming Brand, PRODIY, Marshear Beauty, Momo House, and B.S.B emerged as top local sellers recording the highest orders made.
ShopeePay saw an uplift of approximately 6 times more orders paid with Shopeeâs e-wallet on 11.11 compared to an average day in November. Shoppers also preferred using ShopeePay in four main categories: electronics, FMCG products, lifestyle items and fashion. Items in demand for these categories are mainly from health & beauty, home & living, home appliances and womenâs fashion.
Malaysians also once again took advantage of ShopeeFoodâs signature promotions like Free Delivery, Super Deals and Shocking Sales to demonstrate rice based dishes as their favourite food option with over 50 thousand rice dishes ordered on ShopeeFood during 11 November. Other favourite food orders included Fast Food, Chinese and Malaysian dishes. Food brands most ordered on 11.11 were popular names like McDonalds, KFC, Tealive, Pizza Hut, Chase and MarryBrown.
Kenneth Soh, Head of Marketing Campaigns at Shopee Malaysia said, âWeâre really humbled to see the impact of our efforts on helping local sellers and influencers on our platform achieve a significant level of sales and engagement uplift. We have even more exciting deals and activities lined up for the rest of the year-end shopping season. We look forward to helping more businesses capture new growth opportunities, while bringing joy and engaging content to consumers through more collaborations with our influencer community.â
Wrapping up 2022, Shopee will be holding its Shopee Super Awards to celebrate our best and brightest stars within the Shopee community. From 15 November till 30 November, Malaysians can vote for their favourite brands, sellers and talents while standing a chance to win up to 8 million Shopee Coins and other prizes such as: Samsung 65″ Smart TV, Dyson V11 Fluffy Vacuum Cleaner, Xbox Series X, Dyson Supersonicâą Hairdryer &Â XiaoMi Poco X3 Pro. Don’t miss this opportunity to support your favourites! Visit https://shopee.com.my/m/shopeesuperawards2022 today.
Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd. has announced the commencement of local production and sales of Morinaga Milk-branded products in Vietnam, according to a press release issued on 1 November 2022.
Sales will commence mainly in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, and then gradually expanded to the rest of the country. Products for sale include yogurt and nutritional supplement beverages.
The nutritional supplement beverages are Morinaga Climeal Vanilla/Banana/Corn Soup (190ml) for replenishing energy and often deficient nutrients targeting the middle-aged and elderly. The drink contains 27 vitamins and minerals as well as approximately 10 billion cells of the lactic acid bacteria called LAC-Shield, which was selected from thousands of those owned by Morinaga Milk. Each pack only has 260kcal of calories.
The company has also launched Morinaga Zero – Fat Yogurt in Less Sugar/Less Sugar Aloe. Each pack contains approximately 10 billion cells of the lactic acid bacteria called LAC-Shield to help keep the digestive system healthy.
Other products made by Elovi Vietnam Joint Stock Company include Elovi yogurt and Zin Zin flavoured milk and yogurt drink.
What is interesting with the latest development by Morinaga is the launch of dietary supplement for middle-aged and the elderly, a segment that is increasingly attracting the attention of competitors. Morinaga is also actively promoting the application of its LAC-Shield in Vietnam including in spoonable yogurt. Through consumer education, we expect Morinaga to incorporate LAC-Shield into more products across different food and drink categories.
Supported by the Singapore Tourism Board, FashionCONNECTS presents a series of exciting and socially conscious fashion showcases and conversations, including a rescue dog runway show and a Metaverse-inspired fashion takeover of the National Museum of Singapore
Singapore, 15 November 2022 â Local fashion festival TheFrontRowSG has announced FashionCONNECTS 2022, a two-week long programme running from November 12 to 27 at various locations across the island. FashionCONNECTS 2022 brings together Singaporean and Asian creatives in a series of collaborative activations, with a specific focus on sustainability, eco-consciousness and inclusivity â all to democratise fashion and make it more accessible to all.
Fronted by notable creative director Daniel Boey and supported by the Singapore Tourism Board, FashionCONNECTS seeks to establish a platform for young designers and creatives with a wide array of viewpoints. At the same time, FashionCONNECTS wishes to democratise fashion and make sustainable, eco-conscious pieces more accessible to all.
Daniel Boey says: âIâm so excited to introduce the first edition of FashionCONNECTS. Aside from being a celebration of Singaporeâs fashion scene past, present and future, we also hope to use FashionCONNECTS as a platform to talk about several important issues that also happen to be close to my heart. The various programmes seek to support and promote local creatives, to push for inclusivity and diversity in the fashion industry, and to advocate for rescue dogs. I hope that FashionCONNECTS can help to further these important conversations, while also providing an exciting series of fun events for all.â
Ms Guo Teyi, Director, Retail and Dining, Singapore Tourism Board, says: âEvents such as FashionCONNECTS2022 are important platforms for local designers to showcase their creations and explore emerging trends such as sustainability, the metaverse, and inclusive wear. Apart from profiling Singapore and our brands to the world, FashionConnects2022 also enriches our stable of authentic, differentiated and meaningful experiences for both locals and tourists to enjoy.â
Some highlights of the programme include a retail pop-up at Design Orchard featuring some of Singapore and Asiaâs best designers and their creations â all of which are sustainable and cruelty-free. Some of the brands on display during the pop-up include JUDE, the namesake fashion label of Melbourne-based Singaporean designer Jude Ng who focuses on relaxed, gender-neutral tailoring using natural fibres and traditional techniques, Coterie by Celest Thoi, a casual-chic line by the eponymous designer that reimagines luxurious white cotton into gorgeous, multi-functional everyday wear, as well as IKV, which produces one-of-a-kind streetwear pieces out of repurposed and upcycled materials.
Dog lovers, this next one’s for you! Furry Tales by Leia is a series of childrenâs stories inspired by rescue dogs, written by Daniel Boey himself for his beloved adopted rescue dogs. The dayâs headline feature is a rescue dog runway show, which is as wondrous as it sounds. Rescue dogs from various Animal Welfare Groups, alongside children and their dog-loving families, will head down a runway as they model selected pieces from The Animal Project. After the show, there will be a fireside chat and book reading from the eponymous book itself! Dog lovers can also look forward to a styling workshop â which features adorable doggie-and-owner twin sets â and special pop-ups from creative design agency Black Mongrels and from custom small-batch crafts store The Eccentric Elephant. Plus, for this day only, Design Orchard will be dog-friendly: Dogs carried in a dog bag or in a pram are welcome into the store.
Furthering the idea that fashion isnât just the realm of the younger generation, thereâs also a Silver Generation Runway Show, a gorgeous showcase curated by â and featuring â more mature fashionistas. Hosted by the beloved veteran DJ Brian Richmond, starring iconic Singaporean models from the 1970s and 80s like Paris-based model Pat Kraal, and set to the backdrop of classic hits from the era, the show is just one of the ways that FashionCONNECTS wishes to promote inclusivity in the field.
The next event looks to start salient conversations about career opportunities and fine dressing among men in Singapore. Held in conjunction with career strategists Career Agility International and bespoke tailor Q Menswear, fashionCOMMUNE promises an insightful evening of conversation and a sartorial menswear trunk show â led by veteran tailors from Q Menswear â in the comfortable grounds of luxury homegrown furniture store Commune.
The festivities culminate in the FashionCONNECTS Museum*Takeover on the evening of November 23, when the iconic National Museum of Singapore undergoes a dramatic transformation into a live runway. The event places a specific emphasis on featuring an incredibly inclusive slate of designers and models, including plus-sized models and gender-fluid models. At the show, the next generation of Singapore fashion talents â co-curated with MIRL, a decentralised fashion brand for the Metaverse â will showcase some of their best work, alongside interactive installations, and panel discussions on the future of fashion in the Metaverse.
Visa cardholders can now make fast and secure purchases on Android and WearOS devices
Kuala Lumpur, 15 November 2022 â Visa is excited to announce the launch of Google Wallet for Visa cardholders on both Android and WearOS devices today. Visa cardholders from Hong Leong Bank (credit) and Public Bank (credit and debit cards) can now make fast and secure purchases in stores, online, and in apps, and store their Visa cards within Google Wallet. Cardholders of HSBC (credit) and HSBC Amanah (credit) will also be able to add their cards to Google Wallet in the coming months.
According to the Visa 2021 Consumer Payment Attitudes report, usage of mobile contactless payment solutions has increased for more than half (60%) of Malaysian consumers, citing safety (58%) and convenience (53%) as the top drivers for usage in comparison to carrying cash, because of the pandemic. In 2021, Visa found that 70% of all transactions were contactless, highlighting the rising interest and awareness among Malaysians.
Ng Kong Boon (KB), Country Manager for Visa Malaysia said, âThe impact COVID-19 had on the mobile payment landscape saw shifts in preference for digital payments, with more Malaysians opting for safer and more convenient payment solutions and having an overall positive attitude towards new payment trends.â
âMobile devices are a key part of consumersâ day-to-day lives, and the launch of Google Wallet in Malaysia will enable more Visa cardholders to make mobile payments in a country where contactless payments are extremely well-received. In Malaysia today, more than seven in 10 Visa transactions are contactless payments and weâre also rolling out new contactless acceptance in the country. The introduction of Google Wallet will enable more Visa cardholders to make seamless and secure payments both online and face-to-face, propelling the country into becoming a cashless society,â added KB.
âAccording to the e-Conomy SEA 2022 report, digital payments are gaining popularity and are expected to hit almost $200B in gross transaction value in Malaysia by 2025. With millions of Malaysians now using their phones everyday to make payment, Google is excited to bring Google Wallet to Malaysia,â said Marc Woo, Managing Director, Google Malaysia. âWith Google Wallet, Malaysians can tap to pay in stores or checkout seamlessly online. They can also easily access their boarding passes when they jet off for their year end holidays. Google Wallet helps keep everything protected in one place, no matter where you go.â
Designed to create safe and secure payment experiences, Google Wallet works in tandem to make the consumer payment process safer, with multiple layers of security that is private by design and puts consumers in control of their data.
Google Wallet uses tokens, a temporary alias for actual account numbers that keeps cardholder account information safe and is created when a card is added to Google Pay or the respective banking app. Consumer data is kept private as the tokenised account number is shared with merchants, instead of the actual account number.
Visa cardholders will also be able to conduct transactions on WearOS devices and all Android devices running Android 5.2 or later and download the Google Wallet app in the Play Store.
For more information on Visa, please visit www.visa.com.my
Kabuki Artisanal Cocktails made its debut at SIAL InterFOOD 2022, which was held in Jakarta on 9-12 November 2022. This new artisanal cocktail brand from Indonesia by the owner of Kyoyu restaurant believes in the matra of cocktails can be enjoyed by anyone, anywhere and anytime.
Kabuki Artisanal Cocktails are made using various spirits, liqueurs and most importantly fruit purees to develop avant-garde flavours that has the capacity to delight both newcomers as well as cocktail connoissuers.
In comparison to using natural fruit juices, purees can increase the boldness of flavours while having higher longevity in storage.
Kabuki Artisanal Cocktails comprises three products:
Valencia BourbonÂ
Bourbone and orange smash cocktail that is both bold and delicious
Ingredients: bourbone, dark rum, valencia orange puree, lime puree, orange liqueur, creme de menthe and angostura bitters
Bermuda Bianco
A smooth rum Martini with a gentle sweetness of white grape
Ingredients: white rum, white grape puree, lime puree, vermouth bianco, angostura bitters
Empress Imperiale
A gimlet-inspired cocktail infused with basil and butterfly pea
Ingredients: butterfly pea-infused gin, lime puree, yuzu puree, basil-infused water, creme de cassis
For more information, check our their Instagram: @kabuki_id
* all images by Kabuki Artisanal Cocktails
Kuala Lumpur, 14 November 2022 â Premium racing motorsport brand, Aston Martin Racing Asia, paid homage to its i8 Vantage GT4 debut in the 2022 Thailand Super Series, by hosting an exhilarating event in Malaysia recently, held at the Sepang International Circuit.
In the first thrilling and action-packed race held between 27th October to 30th October at Chang International Circuit in Buriram, Bangkok, the i8 Vantage GT4 placed third in the GTC Production Class with driver, Adam Khalid, behind the wheels.
The Aston Martin i8 Vantage GT4 is a car built to specifically withstand the extreme needs and requirements of a racetrack. It delivers improved performance with an enlarged 4.0-litre V8 engine and uprated suspension, providing an enhanced aerodynamic package.
âI am grateful to Aston Martin Racing Asia and our sponsor for entrusting me with the honour of pushing the i8 Vantage GT4 to its limit in the 2022 Thai Super Series. I work with an amazing team and am humbled by the opportunity to bring this experience back home to Malaysia where I started my journey with the support of many experienced drivers. I hope to make history with the i8 Vantage GT4 at the next race in December,â said Adam Khalid.
With more than 20 podium finishes and victories in his racing career, Adam has already made a spectacular climb in Asian auto racing. In a short span of time, he went from winning “Rookie of the Year” awards to winning the Speed Festival three times and the Malaysian Endurance Championship twice. His experience is now elevated as he pushes boundaries with the i8 Vantage GT4.
During the event in Sepang International Circuit, attendees got an up close and personal opportunity to experience the remarkable i8 Vantage GT4 through the perspective of the Aston Martin Racing Asia team themselves, as they interacted with the driver, Adam Khalid, and his race team. Selected attendees also enjoyed an exclusive, once in a lifetime opportunity of being driven around the circuit by Weiron Tan, Aston Martin Racing Asia Team Principal, in the one and only i8 Vantage GT4.
Aston Martin Racing Asiaâs position as a trailblazer and its vision to establish dominance in the racing arena is amplified with the continuous support from sponsors, media, influencers, and its legion of fans from around the world. Backed by its exceptional R&D efforts, technology, resources, and experience, the i8 Vantage GT4 is poised to make a historical mark in the remaining rounds of the 2022 Thailand Super Series.
âThese are very exciting times for Aston Martin Racing Asia. As we debut the latest i8 Vantage GT4 in the 2022 Thailand Super Series, in partnership with our supportive sponsor, we are thrilled that our fellow Malaysians get to share in our excitement. The i8 Vantage GT4 is designed to exude precision, authority, and exhilaration on the racetrack; and we are exceptionally happy to have conveyed these emotions to our attendees in Sepang,â said Weiron Tan, Team Principal of Aston Martin Racing Asia.
To further celebrate the i8 Vantage GT4âs momentous debut in the Thailand Super Series, complete ownership of an Aston Martin Vantage GT4 and complimentary enrolment in the Racing Training Experience Program will be given away to one lucky winner, along with other prizes worth up to USD $1,000,000.
Discover more about the 2022 Thailand Super Series and Aston Martin Racing Asia.
ITE College Westâs young aspiring mixologists compete with confidence, flair and grace
11 November 2022, Singapore    Students of ITE College West turned up the heat at the fifth edition of the F&N The Greatest Mix â Drinks Creation Challenge with their awe-inspiring talent in the art of mixology as they created delectable mocktails with much flair before a panel of judges and live audience.
F&N The Greatest Mix â Drinks Creation Challenge, which took place this afternoon at the ITE College West campus, was jointly organised by F&N Foods and ITE College Westâs School of Hospitality. The competition is an annual hot favourite among students from the NITEC in Hospitality Operations course, who are keen to showcase their mocktail creations using the F&N range of products. This year’s panel of judges hail from the education and F&B industries. The Challenge has become an important opportunity for students to sharpen their skills, build their confidence, and hone their talent as they prepare to join the F&B and hospitality industries after they graduate.
With the lifting of restrictions for dining in and the opening up of international borders, the F&B and hospitality industries have benefitted from the boost of diners, locals and tourists.  Restaurants and cafes welcome the strong rebound in activity levels which have also translated to  a vast selection of career opportunities especially for those who are graduating from the F&B and hospitality disciplines.
At this afternoon’s competition finals, students from the Higher NITEC in Performance Management lent their hands to the competition’s organising team with their support and various technical expertise needed for the sleek running of the competition. They were responsible for the management of live-streaming of the competition coverage via social media platforms for online audience.
This year, the panel of judges comprised education and industry leaders â Denise Tan (Director, School of Hospitality, ITE College West), Angela Koh (Marketing Manager, F&N Foods Pte Ltd), Jasper Low (Treasurer, Association of Bartenders & Sommeliers Singapore) and a distinguished guest judge Hyrul Aslam, Group Bar Manager of Heritage & Iconic Properties, 1-Group.
In her opening speech to the finalists, students and guests, Angela Koh (Marketing Manager, F&N Foods Pte Ltd) said, âWe are heartened that F&N The Greatest Mix â Drinks Creation Challenge continues to serve as an important platform for students and aspiring mixologists to showcase their talents. We are delighted that ITE and F&N have remained steadfast in our commitment to offer a platform for young talents to embrace their aspirations and ambitions and compete with confidence in this highly anticipated annual competition. To all students who are involved in making this day a success in one way or another, we hope that the experience they have garnered so far will bring them to greater heights as they look forward to pursuing careers in the F&B, hospitality, and event management industries.â
The 10 student finalists were judged according to various criteria ranging from taste, colour, creativity, and the visual appeal of their creations. The evaluation criteria also included preparation technique and presentation skills. In addition to the top three prizes, which were awarded based on the final tabulation of scores from the panel of judges; a brand-new Showmanship Category was also awarded to three winners who projected an admirable show of finesse and artfulness on stage.
Cash prizes totalling SGD900 were awarded to the winners of the top three prizes. Three winners in the Showmanship Category were each presented with a Bar Set.
The winners of F&N The Greatest Mix â Drinks Creation Challenge 2022 are:
Champion:Â Isanvi Jone E. Antonio, 24 years old
1st Runner Up: Nur Az-zahra Binte Zulkarnain, 17 years old
2nd Runner Up: Tiffany Wong, 17 years old
Shopee facilitates networking sessions with key opinion leaders and brands in the ecosystem
KUALA LUMPUR, 12 NOVEMBER 2022: Shopee, Malaysiaâs leading e-commerce platform, continues to uplift the nationâs expanding influencer community to grow across Shopeeâs various programmes with the recent Shopee Influencers Fest 11.11 Countdown Party. Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) were given the opportunity to build and strengthen their personal brand on Shopee via networking sessions with the influencer community and connecting with key brands.Â
Shopeeâs latest influencer study highlighted the importance and relatability of the influencer community online to the Malaysian public, proving that Shopee content creators play an invaluable role in the online ecosystem. The e-commerce platform showed their appreciation for these KOLs with the Shopee Influencers Fest 11.11 Countdown Party, where almost 80 influencers celebrated their growth and achievements in 2022.
âWe are thankful for all the influencers that have taken a leap of faith in joining our digital programmes and have grown with us. One of our long-term goals is to sustainably propel the influencerâs ecosystem in Malaysia by supporting them in building their brand and business. We are excited for the continued growth and possibilities to systematically connect our influencers with brands in the years ahead,â Huiyan Pan, Head of Brand Marketing at Shopee Malaysia said, during the Shopee Influencers Fest 11.11 Countdown Party.
During the event, KOLs were given the opportunity to network exclusively with brands present, build relationships with like-minded influencers in the community, and take part in fun and engaging activities with old and new friends.
âBeing a Shopee content creator has helped me to grow my personal branding as an influencer and gain more trust among my followers over the past year. I enjoy being a part of this community as I can learn from other influencers on how to grow and improve myself. Joining the programme has also opened up more opportunities for me to collaborate with brands that I have dreamt of working with,â Eizuwan Eizuddin, Shopee Affiliate shared his experience on being a part of Shopeeâs influencer community.
The Shopee Influencers Fest 11.11 Countdown Party also saw well-known Malaysians such as Zoey Rahman, Ceddy Ang, and Tatty Hassan celebrating this night with other influencers present. These KOLs enjoyed a night of creating content for their followers, with live music, a mind-blowing magic show and interactive photo corner.
Shopee Celebrity Squad member and popular influencer Ceddy Ang expressed, âIâm very happy to be a part of Shopeeâs community, where I can get to know new creators at events that do different things than me. I have also decided to launch my brand on Shopee as I believe in Shopeeâs plans and support for budding entrepreneurs such as myself. The good working relationship I have with Shopee has introduced me to a bigger network of KOLs, who have shown nothing but unwavering support for me and my brand.â
Shopee also has various programmes to uplift their KOLs such as Shopee Masterclass, where creators have knowledge-sharing sessions, and Shopee House, a bi-monthly get together to share, connect, and get to know each other. Above all, Shopee also ensures that nano and micro influencers affiliated with the platform are armed with the necessary skills to create innovative and relevant content.
Seafood producer PT Pawon Sentra Tama (Sibas) has launched its latest Sibas Easy Food comprising Japanese and Indonesian foods at SIAL InterFood, which is being held in Jakarta on 9-12 November 2022.
The single-serve, frozen seafood includes Indonesian dishes made easy like Mackarel Cabe Ijo (Mackarel Fish Cooked with Green Chili ala Sumatra), Tuna Rendang (Tuna Fillet Simmered with Rich Coconut Milk and Spices ala Sumatra) and Cakalang Rica-Rica (Skipjack Tuna Cooked with Sulawesian Spice Mixture).
The Japanese seafood dishes comprise Gindara Miso Zuke Yaki (Gindara Fillet with Miso Sauce), Gindara Teriyaki, Saba Miso Zuke Yaki, Saba Shio, Salmon Teriyaki and Saba Miso Zuke Yaki.
These products target Indonesians who choose to prepare their meals at home.
