For International Women’s Day, Marrybrown donated more than RM5,000 worth of MB meals to residents of various organisations across Klang Valley and Johor.
Marrybrown empowering organisations which champions #EmbraceEquity for women in conjunction with International Women’s Day
KUALA LUMPUR, 9 MARCH 2023 – In line with this year’s International Women’s Day, Marrybrown Malaysia reaffirms its unwavering commitment to #EmbraceEquity for the underserved community by donating over RM5,000 worth of Marrybrown meals to residents of various organisations across Klang Valley and Johor, namely The Association of Services and Community Development of Gombak District (PSPK); Ti-Ratana Welfare; Women Aid Organisation; Women of Will; Persatuan Kebajikan Bayt Al-Rahmah; Exodus Shelter and I Care Community Center.
It is without a doubt that today, womens’ equality has reached greater heights with majority of women now able to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, climb through the ranks and more. However, there are still women who lack the opportunity due to the difficult circumstances faced. With the belief that Women Boleh, largest homegrown Halal Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) chain, Marrybrown reached out to these organisations who help and support the less fortunate and vulnerable women in society to cheer them on and uplift the lives of these women.
With the belief of ‘Women Boleh’, Marrybrown hopes to empower underserved women from these women-focused organisations with support and encouragement.
According to Datin Nancy Liew, Founder and Group Managing Director of Marrybrown, gender equity is just as important as gender equality for without equity, equality will be difficult to be attained. Recalling her own experience, Datin Nancy shared that with the helping hands she received, she was able to overcome obstacles to be able to achieve numerous milestones with Marrybrown. Since its establishment more than 40 years ago, it is in their core belief to practise both gender equality and equity through job opportunities and various support systems as they expanded their footprints globally. Additionally, through Marrybrown Charities Association, they were also able to give back to society in need.
“Recognising equity is a must in the world so that society can effectively have equal opportunities to learn, grow and make a difference in the world. We salute the organisations who shelter the underserved women and communities who do not have the same means as the rest in society while doing what they can to help them stand strong. We at Marrybrown hope to play our part by being an ally to continue the practice of embracing equity that will, in turn, enhance the landscape of the world we are driving,” shared Datin Nancy.
Marrybrown currently serves millions of customers in more than 500 restaurants across 16 countries with the objective of delivering the highest standard of quality, service, cleanliness and value for the perfect dining experience.
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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (CBTL) has partnered with Phuture Foods and Oatside to launch Plant-Based Breakfast set with oat milk and plant-based meat in Malaysia. The set uses Phuture Foods’ plant-based meat and Oatside’s oat milk. The set comes with either Oat Milk Latte or Oat Milk Gibraltar Latte. The three-way colallaboration demonstrates the popularity of Oatside and Phuture Foods as go-to choice for plant-based ingredients.
A K-pop festival, a Korean makeover & glam shoot, a live-like-an-idol-for-a-day experience, and more prizes await lucky K-Pop fans.
Friday 10 March 2023 – Coca-Cola Thailand is making this summer hotter and poppier with its latest Coca-Cola Summer Music Promo, which starts on March 15, 2023 and ends on June 15, 2023. Many K-pop fans, Gen Zs, and Thais alike will have a chance to win a trip to South Korea and immerse themselves in Korean pop culture, such as attending a K-pop festival, visiting a top music label, attending idol-like dance classes, and more.
Coca-Cola is steadfast in its commitment to strengthening its brand recognition and consumer engagement by creating awareness and capturing and ultimately keeping consumers’ hearts through a diverse range of campaign activities. This year, the company acknowledges the paramount importance of music in the lives of Gen-Z consumers. Music plays a vital role in their lives whether they celebrate, have fun, or relax. In particular, the passion for K-pop culture and music among many Gen-Z individuals has inspired this year’s summer campaign.
Winners will be drawn on a weekly basis. Over 3,000 prizes will be given away weekly, including a 50-inch Samsung TV with a home theatre stereo set, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, JBL Party Box speakers, Samsung Buds2 Pro headphones, and many more from March 15 to June 15, 2023. The grand prize winner, who will win a trip to the fully immersive pop culture experience of South Korea, will be drawn on June 30, 2023.
The luckiest grand prize winner will have a full and busy schedule ahead as a Hallyu-filled five-day itinerary awaits. The once-in-a-lifetime experience will consist of to get a star-like pampering done by a professional hair and make-up artist and photographer, a one-day idol dance class training, K-Pop fan tour in Seoul and attend the main event – a K-Pop Festival, featuring many well-known artists and upcoming boy and girl idol groups.
Participating in the Coca-Cola Summer Music Promo is now easier as it opens three ways for people to join the promo.
First Option: People can enjoy any thirst-quenching fizzy drinks from Coca-Cola(R), Sprite(R), and Fanta(R) that come with the special yellow cap or Coca-Cola(R) can pull-up tab.
Purchase any Coca-Cola(R), Sprite(R), and Fanta(R) with a yellow bottle cap and/or Coca-Cola(R) special can pull-up tab from any of the participating stores.
Register the UNIQUE Code found under the yellow bottle cap or can pull-up tab on the website.
Second Option: Visit the McDonald’s(TM) nearest you.
Purchase a meal with any Coca-Cola(R), Sprite(R), or Fanta(R) drink worth THB 50 per receipt.
Scan the QR code printed on the container.
Register via the McDonald’s(TM) app using the code from the receipt.
Third Option: Visit any of the participating stores/restaurants, such as Burger King, The Pizza Company, Bonchon, Sizzler, Taco Bell, and more.
Purchase any meal, food, or snack along with a Coca-Cola(R), Sprite(R), or Fanta(R) drink worth THB 199 per receipt.
Share the receipt via the LINE Official Account: @CokeWithFood
To learn more about the campaign and stay updated with the weekly lucky draw announcements, follow the official Coca-Cola Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/cocacolaTH.
Nutrifood Indonesia has expanded the range of its Tropicana Slim plant-based series to almond milk. The new Tropicana Slim Almond Drink Chocolicious joins the current Tropicana Slim Oat Drink, both selling in a 190ml carton. The expansion into almond milk indicates positive response towards Tropicana Slim Oat Drink.
In another development, Nutrimart is having a promotion for its Tropicana Slim Oat Drink (190ml x 24 units) with a free Jelly Cleanser Smothinc. The collaboration speaks volume of the potential for companies selling healthy food and drinks in Indonesia to expand into the beauty and personal care segment. Both share the same segment of consumers who are interested in beauty and healthy foods.
Indonesia’s PT Haver Dairi Alternatif has recently introduced a new oat drink Mill Valley in the local market. Unlike other oat drink in carton, Mill Valley is sold in a PET bottle (340ml).
Produced by PT Hon Chuan Indonesia on an OEM basis, the halal-certified Mill Valley is a Healthier Choice product. It can be consued on its own or added into a bowl of cereal, coffee, tea or smoothie. The oat drink is said to be a barista-friendly oat beverage and can be steamed and frothed for your coffee drinking preference.
In social media, Mill Valley is positioned as a beverage targeting mainly females who are into the healthy plant-based lifestyle or pregnant females suffering from issues like constipation.
Yeo Hiap Seng has launched Yeo’s Brown Sugar Soy Milk. The new variant is currently only available at 7-Eleven Singapore. The soy milk is made from Canadian whole soy beans. Consumers can now indulge in the caramelized flavor of brown sugar and its creamy and smooth texture with every sip. The new Yeo’s Brown Sugar Soy Milk comes in a 380ml PET bottle and is an innovation focusing on flavour.
SGX-listed Yeo Hiap Seng posted a 6% year-on-year rise in revenue in FY2022 with the core Yeo’s F&B Revenue up by 5% with healthy growth across all markets with the exception of China. China revenue declined 11.8% year-on-year from lock-down and a
negative environment. Malaysia and Singapore revenue grew 7.8% and 1.4% respectively.
Oatside, which is gaining popularity in Asia, has ranged a new 200ml pack exclusively available in 7-Eleven Singapore. The new Oatside Barista Blend Oat Milk is currently on promotion selling at just SGD 1 per unit.
Having a smaller Oatside Barista Blend Oat Milk in 200ml instead of 1L will encourage more on-the-go consumption occasions. We have seen oat milk competitors in Southeast Asia increasingly focusing on small pack sizes including OatLife (Malaysia) in 250ml and Mill Valley (Indonesia) in 340ml PET bottle.
From left - Dr. Lim, Mr. Lew & Dr. Ariel introducing AmLife DeepZleep AmSonic regenerative sleep technology from Japan
Kuala Lumpur, 6 March 2023 – AmLife International Sdn. Bhd. returned with its World Sleep Day (WSD) initiative to address increasing sleep issues via its regional sleep health showcase presented to media at Berjaya Times Square Hotel today.
Post-covid period brings new meaning and challenges to lives, especially one’s sleep quality. The National Library of Medicine & Biotech Information indicated that COVID-19 have caused both short and long term side effects with 40% of people reported having difficulties sleeping during the pandemic and 31% of people suffering from post-COVID disrupted sleep.
According to report from Asian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, statistics showed 9 out of 10 Malaysians experienced some level of insomnia and have one or more kinds of sleeping problems. 35% Malaysians have some sort of sleeping disorders with more than 53% of Malaysia’s workforce gets less than the minimal 7 hours sleep in a 24-hour period with at least 51% suffering from work-related stress.
Meanwhile, a combined cross sectional online health & work survey done by Centre for Community Health Services, Faculty of Health Science and some of our key local universities such as UKM & UM reported that in 2021, 54% out of 11,356 working adults having insufficient sleep. Factors associated with sleep duration of less than 7 hours per night included having children, lifestyle factors, poor sleeping conditions and mental health issues.
Staying true to its tagline, “Life, Redefined,” AmLife spearheaded the WSD movement to help Malaysians achieve better sleep, hence improving health and enabling them to live life to their fullest. This year marks the 8th year AmLife is organising the World Sleep Day sleep health showcase with long-time collaborator World Sleep Society and partner of three years, Taiwan Sleep Care Association (TSCA) under the theme “Sleep is Essential for Health”. This is a regional sleep education initiative covering Malaysia, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Lew Mun Yee and celebrity Hui Mei – the World Sleep Day ambassador for AmLife this year
Celebrity & TV host Hui Mei is the World Sleep Day ambassador for AmLife this year.
According to Mr. Lew Mun Yee, Founder & President of AmLife, sleep education is becoming increasingly important as sleep disorders trigger various chronic conditions which include Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, obesity, depression and immunity-related illnesses.
“Over time, lack of good sleep can lead to degenerative diseases. Scientific studies pointed out that sleep is the best way to boost your immune system and reduce your risk from virus infection! Sleep and aging are inter-connected as sleep disorders impact the body and immunity and overall functions and immunity, and accelerates aging,” said Lew.
Hence, AmLife also expounded on “The Secrets of Agelessness” today through regenerative sleep. According to the news reports, Malaysia will become a nation of the elderly by 2030, which means that in just eight years’ time, the population of 60-year-olds will reach 15.3%, which means that one out of every six people will be over 60 years of age.
The aging of the Malaysian population poses a significant threat to the nation’s health care industry and is a major challenge to our society. Alzheimer’s disease is a severe health problem in the elderly country. About 50 million people worldwide have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, and there are 7 million people in Japan alone who have Alzheimer.
Several sleep experts shared their insights at the media event. Dr. Ariel B. Neikrug, PhD, Health Clinical Psychologist and Sleep Medicine Specialist and a Registered Assistant Clinical Professor, Psychiatry & Human Behavior, School of Medicine, University of California, Irvine shared on facts relating to age related regeneration & anti-aging. Additionally, he spoke about mental health issues affecting people post covid. “Sleep plays an important and vital role in the process of aging, our mental health and general well-being. Primarily sleep is involved in the regeneration and repair processes of our bodies and brains,” Dr. Ariel said.
Dr. Lim Geng Yan, Aged Care Entrepreneur, Innovator and Doctor of Medicine, shared on cell degeneration and how immunity level is boosted through quality sleep and stem cell therapy. “While current covid treatment strategies cannot help damaged organ cells to regenerate, many medical studies shows that mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) has the ability to regenerate damaged organ due to covid and that MSC can potentially help to reverse long covid side effects,” Dr. Lim shared.
Food and exercise are crucial in promoting better sleep. Mr. KS Chan, certified Nutritionist and Dr. Choo Hao Jian, a doctor specialises in geriatrics and regenerative medicine shared their insights on achieving quality sleep through proper dietary nutrition and home care activities to help ease the body and mind into restful sleep, respectively.
“Quality sleep can be achieved by practicing circadian cycle, where we train our body to get used to a routine that regulates the sleep-wake cycle,” Dr. Choo said.
“A way to practice this is to turn off the lights when we get home after work, and to put down every electronic device so our body will automatically know that it is time to wind down,” Dr. Choo added.
“One way to improve our diet is to increase the intake of fruits and vegetables, and at the same time consume more lean meat. People should also avoid processed food at all costs,” KS Chan said.
During the event, AmLife launched the “Sleep Better with AmLife” CSR campaign which aims to capture Malaysians’ most common sleeping issues. Several lifestyle influencers will invite “sleep stories” from their readers and winning entries will be entitled to epigenetic test and professional medical consultation accordingly.
At the event, AmLife also rolled out its new and revolutionary AmLife DeepZleep – AmSonic – a unique regenerative sleep technology from Japan. This device provides three types of revolutionary therapy concepts comprising Electric Potential Therapy, AmSonic Frequency Therapy and Thermal Therapy. This combination of therapies provide the world’s first regenerative sleep for all-rounded physical and spiritual wellbeing which let you recharge your health while you are sleeping.
AmLife has been educating and helping people achieve better sleep and health through its electric potential therapy technology from Japan for the past 20 years. Having established a foothold in the sleep industry, the company is currently making headways into regenerative medicine through stem cell therapy.
“This breakthrough treatment helps more people to delay aging and reduces diseases to enable all to enjoy a quality life. With stem cell therapy, one can grow older but still remain strong as the human body is fundamentally made up of cells; hence the consistent regeneration of new cells help with the anti-aging process,” said Mr Lew.
Hence enter AmLife’s latest endeavour – its newly-opened AlphaCelle – touted as the first clinic to integrate stem cells, high electric potential, and exosomes for a comprehensive regenerative treatment to help more people delay aging, reduce diseases, and live a good quality life in old age.
“Our mission is to popularize stem cell therapy for all and allowing more and more people to have stem cell therapy and move towards a new and happy life,“ enthused Mr Lew.
(from left) : Sanjay Boothalingam, Agriculture Counsellor – Malaysia & Brunei; Datuk Chef Wan, Celebrity Chef; Melanie Harris, Trade and Investment Commissioner - Malaysia & Brunei; Tan Khang Loong, Head of Perishable and Dairy & Daily
Welcoming the season of Australian table grapes with “Anytime Is Grape Time”
KUALA LUMPUR, 9 March 2023 – The harvest season from Australia is back once again to provide Malaysians with the chance to enjoy some juicy and bright-coloured table grapes that packs a great punch. The campaign was launched today by Grown in Good Nature, a horticulture sub-brand by Hort Innovation for all international trade marketing programs, to signify the start of the season that generally runs from November to May with the peak export period running from January to May.
Available in more than 40 varieties, the Australian table grapes are best-known for their rich flavour, taste and plumpness. These table grapes are usually red, black or green in colour and are categorised into two – seeded and seedless. Thompson Seedless, Flame Seedless, Crimson Seedless and Red Globe are among the four most popular types of table grapes.
Melanie Harris, Trade and Investment Commissioner of Malaysia and Brunei, shared that Australian table grapes have the highest fresh fruit horticultural export. “Our precious grapes are exported to over 42 countries around the world. In Malaysia alone, our exports for table grapes have been gradually increasing with more and more Malaysians creating a demand for it. We foresee these numbers continuously growing in the months and years to come.”
Australian table grapes are also the perfect anytime snack. Add these fruits into your daily diet and be sure to get your much-needed antioxidant boost. Grapes are also known for being great for the eyes, protecting healthy retinal calls from damage and helping to stabilise blood glucose levels after a meal. Table grapes are also rich in phytonutrients, such as resveratrol, quercetin, anthocyanin and catechin. These jam-packed precious fruits are a good source of vitamin C and Vitamin B6 that helps prevent heart diseases by inhibiting the build-up of plaque in coronary arteries and inhibiting the growth of some cancers.
Made from approximately 80 percent water and containing high amounts of fibre, not only do grapes hydrate, cleanse, and detoxify active bodies but they also help keep your gut healthy. What makes Australian table grapes even better is it’s a great source of long-lasting energy and a perfect pick-me-up when you are peckish because of its low glycaemic index (GI) and it’s both fat and cholesterol free. Truly a guilt free snack!
The recent launch of the Australian table grapes campaign at AEON Mall, Kepong saw the attendance of the inimitable Datuk Chef Wan who highlighted the different pairing options for Australian table grapes before demonstrating one of his very own recipes which incorporates the fruit. “Grapes are so versatile and pair well with a large variety of specialty cheeses such as brie, blue cheese, ricotta as well as nuts. They can be the perfect addition to a sweet or savoury recipe for a refreshing twist. To further add, grapes are also perfect for children as they are bite sized, easy to pack and incredibly sweet.”
Australian table grapes are produced in the premier grape growing region of Sunraysia (Mildura and Robinvale) in Victoria, and throughout South-Eastern Queensland. Other growing regions include Carnarvon and the Swan Valley in Western Australia, the Riverina district in Central New South Wales, the South Australian Riverland, and central Northern Territory.
When selecting grapes, the freshness of the fruit can be seen from the green stem and the presence of powdery white on the skin called bloom. Grapes which have bloom are generally picked more recently and had very little contact with moisture, which means it was transported through an efficient cold chain. Also, another top tip when selecting green grapes is to choose a bunch with a golden tint, as this means they are sweeter in flavour.
At the moment, all trade efforts of Grown In Good Nature are being delivered through Australia’s grower-owned Research and Development Corporation, Hort Innovation, with AUSTRADE. This campaign is aimed at highlighting the wide range of varieties, quality as well as the freshness of the Australian table grapes to the Malaysian community. Australia’s deep, rich soils and warm, dry summers provide growers with an excellent environment for them to produce world-class table grapes.
To get your hands on this much-loved Australian fruit, head down to participating supermarkets including AEON, Jaya Grocer, TFP Retail, Lotuss, GCH Retail, Whole Foods Express and Star Grocer to enjoy their sweet and perfectly fresh taste.
Taste the Good Times and unleash your cool, crafty and creative self with Connor’s the entire month of March
SHAH ALAM, 8 March 2023 – Swap out your St. Paddy’s Day green and go all blackish as Connor’s Stout Porter paints the town with cool and crafty vibes the entire month of March. With a knack for bringing top-notch contemporary and creative experiences to consumers, the black brew is calling all fans to get out their good luck charms, gather their wits and have a go at the Connor’s St. Patrick’s Day bash.
On top of cool happy hour promotions happening in almost 200 entertainment outlets nationwide, consumers will be chuffed to know that top-notch prizes and exclusive collectibles will be up for grabs in 50 outlets hostings an all out epic do on 17th and 18th March.
“We are very happy to be able to celebrate one festival after another with all our stout lovers. Connor’s Stout Porter is all about ‘Taste the Good Times’ and with this year’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration, we wanted to add a dash of modern British wit to shake things up. Reaching out and engaging with our fans in a big way gives us the opportunity to have fun with consumers whilst enjoying the perfectly balanced taste, creamy head and gentle roasted undertones of Connor’s Stout Porter, wherever they are and anytime they are enjoying the good times with mates or family,” commented Olga Pulyaeva, Marketing Director of Carlsberg Malaysia.
Running for a good 10 days, from the 10th to the 19th of March, consumers need only visit their favourite Connor’s bar, entertainment outlet or food court to enjoy happy hour with Connor’s. For even more excitement, they will be able to try their hand at the St. Patrick’s Wheel of Fortune in 50 outlets on the 17th and 18th of March. All they have to do is purchase three full pints or six half pints and they will be able to give the wheel a go. On top of getting an extra half pint, participants could also walk away with an additional half pint, an exclusive stainless steel Connor’s bottle, notebook, tote bag, or even the coveted money-can’t-buy St. Patrick’s Connor’s bowler hat. Contenders will also be in the running to win a set of cool Marshall earbuds worth RM599.
Over in super-hypermarkets and convenience stores, Connor’s lovers will be given a chance to master the best shake ritual via Connor’s Shake Challenge. Once done, those who took on the challenge will receive an exclusive Connor’s tote bag and will be able to enjoy the layered creamy head and the aromas of the four premium malts; for the perfect sip of Connor’s.
The fun does not stop there! Those who continue to enjoy Connor’s after their Shake Challenge by purchasing one can of Connor’s will get a shot at grabbing those Marshall earbuds while buying two 4-can packs instantly rewards consumers with a sleek stainless steel Connor’s bottle.
Over on Carlsberg’s e-commerce platforms, purchasing one can of Connor’s also gives fans the opportunity to win the Marshall earbuds with each can granting participants one shot at the prize, so the more they purchase the higher the chances.
To participate in the Connor’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and to check out the list of participating outlets, visit https://www.connorsmalaysia.com/ for more details or like and follow Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ConnorsMY/. All promotions and activities are open to non-Muslims aged 21 and above. When purchasing and enjoying Connor’s, remember to #CELEBRATERESPONSIBLY – if you drink, don’t drive!
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