Wings Food has released Mie Sedaap Mi Goreng Ayam Bakar Limau (Lime Grilled Chicken Flavoured Instant Fried Noodles) in Malaysia. The new instant noodle comes with Kriuk-Kriuk Daun Limau or crunchies with kaffir lime leaves for the added texture. The instant noodle features a lime flavour with a spicy taste.
Get yours now from Gentle Supreme’s official store on Shopee.
Mayora has unveiled its latest noodle innovation Mie Oven in Indonesia. As the name implies, Mie Oven is a noodle that is not fried. It is also said to be the first mie lurus or “straight noodle” in the country.
Mie Oven’s noodles resemble the somen thin noodle made with wheat flour normally cooked by simmering the noodles in water. Mie Oven also looks like the guamian (ćé˘) popularly consumed in China. These noodles are healthier than fried noodles.
Mie Oven comes in three variants and each comes with seasoning packs.
The end of the year is almost here, and thereâs no better way to usher in the new year than with the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2023!
From the exciting return of the fireworks, to gorgeous light installations and musical performances taking place around the precinct, we round up all the activities happening this Saturday, 31 December as part of the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2023.
âžTop tip: For live updates on the Marina Bay district on New Yearâs Eve, be sure to keep tabs on the official @marinabaysg Instagram page! The page will be sharing important updates and information â such as crowd updates and potential area closures â throughout Saturday, 31 December.
â˝ď¸A comprehensive list of MRT stations nearby and affected roads in the vicinity are at your disposal here.
Star Island: The Return of a Fireworks Display Like No Other
The crowd-favourite fireworks are back, and bigger than ever! After a 2-year hiatus, STAR ISLAND is back for an 80-minute multisensory musical extravaganza that is sure to wow its viewers without exception. This yearâs rendition features an 80-minute show choreographed to an immersive soundtrack with a new storyline: LIFE â Beyond The Time. Expect to see dazzling performances, pyrotechnics, state-of-the-art technologies, and most importantly, artisanal fireworks ideal for your Instagram feed. There will also be a special appearance by Sanrio characters, including a live pre-show gig by DJ Hello Kitty!
Chill Out and Enjoy a Free View of the Fireworks at After Hours @ The Lawn
With an exciting lineup of food stands, larger-than-life games, and musical entertainment, youâre sure to have a fun time at After Hours @ The Lawn. Best of all, admission is free! Bring along your picnic mats and chill out in the space that offers an incredible view of both the entertainment stage and the fireworks at midnight. More information about After Hours @ The Lawn can be found here.
Celebrate Local and Regional Musical Talents at Come Together @ EsplanadeÂ
Wrapping up a month-long artist showcase at the Esplanade, The Next Wave puts a cap on the year with the freshest music that Singapore and the region have to offer! Catch up-and-coming artists from the likes of Narysal, motifs and Alicia DC as they prove yet again that music brings people together like no other. For a full rundown of the programme, visit Esplanadeâs website here.
Snap Gorgeous Photos and Learn About Meaningful Initiatives at Brightening Lives 2023Â
Hard to miss even amongst the festivities are the light installations part of Brightening Lives 2023. Feast your eyes on the spectacular fixtures along the Marina Bay waterfront promenade (adjacent to Marina Boulevard) that hold a deeper meaning â signifying our collective commitment to offering time and resources to better the lives of people around us who are in need. For more information, visit this link.
Excite Your the Senses at The Great Bay FiestaÂ
Approaching its finale, The Great Bay Fiesta has already proven to be the entertainment hub in the Marina Bay area this festive season. Indulge all your senses as entertainment, food, games, and even snow await you at this one-of-a-kind event!
On the 31st of December, there will be an additional show for the Great Cirque des Cascades at 10:00 PM as well as an additional time slot from 9:00 PM â1:00 AM for Ice Magic: The Great Fantasy on Ice at the Great Bay Fiesta.
Everything that is going on at the Great Bay Fiesta can be found here.
Ring in New Year Cheer with Mediacorpâs Letâs Celebrate 2023Â
Last but not least, Singaporeâs very own Mediacorp Letâs Celebrate 2023 yearly countdown party is back in full swing on the 31st of December! Catch the star-studded lineup from the likes of Shila Amzah, Yung Raja and Glenn Yong as they rally Singaporeans and visitors alike to greet the new year! The best part is: Admission is free! More information can be found here.
With such a dazzling lineup of activities in store for all, do not forget to account for traffic conditions when making your way to the Marina Bay area this Saturday!
Chinese New Year is fast approaching! Whether youâre looking for a brand new outfit, or new decor for your home, or even adorable rabbit-themed merchandise, weâve got just the picks for you. New festive outfits from Love, Bonito, delightful limited edition goodies from the official White Rabbit candy, luscious new homeware from Italian luxe-lifestyle brand Frette â we have just the picks for you.
Read on for our exciting list of Lunar New Year launches and promotions!
Usher in a hopping good year with the official White Rabbitâs new range of merchandise and goodiesÂ
Get into the festive spirit with new merchandise and goodies from the official White Rabbit! They are introducing three new, limited-edition metal candy boxes, including a special 60th Anniversary Tin, a retro-edition that recalls the classic biscuit tins of the 80s, and a special CNY tin that also doubles up as a tissue box! Whatâs more, the CNY tin will also introduce five new, exciting flavours of White Rabbit candy: Enjoy not only the original flavour, but yummy flavours such as red bean, coffee and yoghurt as well.
Spread the joy with the White Rabbit flavoured Mahjong Cookies, created in collaboration with Chang Ho Sek. These cookies are filled with the rich and creamy flavour that you can find in the nostalgic White Rabbit Creamy Candy, and are super on theme with the mahjong design! If you are looking to give your loved ones a hamper this CNY, look no further – the White Rabbit Hampers are perfect for this Rabbit year. This hamper comes with not only White Rabbit themed merchandise, but other festive CNY products as well, such as abalone.
Whatâs more, any purchase made will also entitle you to pick up a packet of six special White Rabbit Ang Paos for just $2!
Hao Food SG, Singaporeâs official distributor of the authentic White Rabbit candy, will be selling these delightful goodies at two upcoming pop ups:
Location: Tang Plaza B1
Date: Thursday, 29 Dec 2022 – Thursday, 19 Jan 2023
Time: 11 am – 9 pm daily
Location: VivoCity Central Court Atrium
Date: Friday, 30 Dec 2022 – Friday, 20 Jan 2023
Time: 10 am – 10 pm daily
Get dressed in Love, Bonitoâs festive CNY outfits and enjoy special seasonal gifts
New year, new wardrobe. Love, Bonito invites you to refresh your closet and style it your way this upcoming new year â decked in auspicious colours to welcome an endless blessing of luck and prosperity.
Dress to impress with the Lielle Padded Bodycon Dress to confidently grace any occasion, and pair it with the elegant Kamari Square Toe Wrap Sandals in Vermillion. If youâre looking for something more versatile, slip on the flattering Arlette Pleat Fit & Flare Dress. For a subtle touch of CNY glam, slip on a pair of the Nyomi Strappy Block Heels for a chic look.
For mommies looking to twin with the little ones, weâve got something special just for you! Love, Bonito debuts its new in-house print Humble Abode, which features embroidered motifs of familiar objects and scenes from home. This playful print seeks to spark heartfelt conversations amongst our loved ones with an adorable lineup of matching styles. Perfect for mother-child twinning all year round, these complementary looks will brighten up any family album this CNY.
Love, Bonitoâs Chinese New Year collection launches from 26 December 2022 to 23 January 2023. For more information, please visit https://www.lovebonito.com/sg.
The brandâs highly anticipated Limited Edition Mahjong Set also returns for a second consecutive year with Love, Bonitoâs special in-house design and distinctive brand colours. From 2 January 2023, customers can purchase the set for S$338 online and in-stores, and redeem the following gifts with purchase, whilst stocks last:
Welcome the new year with the adorable NEX x tokidoki Chinese New Year CollectionÂ
This Chinese New Year, offer great prosperity to your loved ones with NEXâs tokidoki Red Packets that are sure to make an impression. The red packets are designed with fan-favourite tokidoki characters and emblazoned with auspicious Chinese characters to get your well wishes across. Redeem 1 set of tokidoki red packets (6 pieces) when you spend $50 and scan your NEX membership QR at participating stores at NEX.
Tuck your red packets neatly into the tokidoki Fortune Bag, a perfect accessory for Chinese New Year visits. Similar to the red packets, the Fortune Bag is covered with tokidoki characters and comes in bold shades of red and gold which is sure to charm the hearts of both young and old. Redeem the tokidoki Fortune Bag when you spend a minimum of $150 and scan your NEX membership QR at participating stores at NEX. For more information, visit the NEXâs website here: https://www.nex.com.sg/
Decorate your home with Fretteâs limited-edition piecesÂ
To make the Lunar New Year extra special, Italian luxury lifestyle brand Frette is gifting clients a limited edition set of Rabbit embroidered Placemat & Napkins. There is something so irresistibly charming about the effortless design which draws you in â the bold, intricate rabbit motif makes this set the perfect statement piece that will bring style and sophistication to any dining room. Spend a minimum of S$5,888 to receive a set, while stocks last.
For those looking for bedroom inspiration for the Lunar New Year, Frette also offers an exquisite range of bedding collections that will stand the test of time in the auspicious shade of Amaryllis â perfect to welcome the dawn of a new spring.
This CNY, cosy up with these sumptuous picks from Frette, such as the Ornate Medallion Embroidered Sheet Set in Milk/ Dawn Pink â crafted with pure cotton sateen and featuring an intricate arabesque embroidery â and the Luxury Velvet Light Quilt in Dawn Pink, the perfect layering piece to add luxe allure to any bedroom. For the perfect room accent, pick up Fretteâs sumptuous Pure Cashmere Throw in Amaryllis, or their iconic Luxury Chains Decorative Pillow in Amaryllis/ Camel.
For a full list of what the brand offers, visit Fretteâs boutique at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Avenue, Frette #01-10/11, Singapore 018972.
19 December 2022, Singapore – Escape The Dark Room or die! John Robertonâs The Dark Room makes its way to Singapore this coming January 2023 exclusively at Projector X: Picturehouse.
Improvised comedy meets interactive game, this point-and-click comedy show brings audiences through a 1980s-esque text-based choose-your-own adventure live-action video game where a series of options are presented with the chance to take home ÂŁ1,000.
Immerse yourself in an eclectic evening of satirical jokes, sing-along sessions, character
impersonations, a hand puppet segment, games and video game references. Games that have been played from previous shows include 3D Pinball Space Cadet, Minesweeper and Pop-up Pirate.
Designed on purpose, game volunteers stand a chance to win less than stellar prizes from the âTable of Wonderâ. Bizarre prizes in the past include a loaf of bread, crockery, a pineapple which John terms as âflamboyant potatoâ, a bag of KitKat chocolates, beans, a book about Tomb Raider, ham and many others.
Celebrating over a decade since its first inception, The Dark Room was originally devised as part of a set for an anime convention before being developed into a full Youtube-based game, transferred as a livestream show on gaming platform Steam before becoming the touring live-action show it is today. It has since won the Chortle Legend Of Lockdown award (UK) in 2020 and sold out at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2019.
âI perform to a thousand psychopaths, thatâs
The Dark Room has graced festivals around the world including Insomnia Gaming Festival, London Film & ComicCon, Sci-Fi Weekender, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, FringeWorld Perth, Leeds International Festival, Sheffield Doc/Fest, and online on Twitch. The live action show is accompanied by a film and stage crew with a large screen projecting video games and live footage. what I do, and it makes me happy.â – John Robertson
The fun-filled event will feature over 300 exciting F&B vendors and is expected to draw crowds of over 120,000 over 13-15 Jan
Kuala Lumpur, 3 January 2023 â This year, Signature Market will join Malaysiaâs leading food and beverage expo, Tastefully Expo Malaysia at the Midvalley Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur from 13-15 January. To celebrate its first time as Tastefullyâs principal partner, Signature Market will offer limited edition products, merchandise and exclusive giveaways. This partnership is part of the brandâs effort to further increase its on-ground and online presence in Malaysia, connect with its loyal consumers and introduce more Malaysians to the joys of healthy snacking and holistic wellness products.
In conjunction with the expo, Signature Market has launched the [Signature Market x Tastefully] Blooming Prosperity Gift Box that includes products worth RM60, but will be sold for just RM9.88. The exclusive set will only be available for purchase on the brandâs website with pick-up at the redemption counter at the expo. At the Tastefully Expo, Signature Market will have three booths â the hero booth in the main hall and two others in adjoining halls. Each booth will offer consumers a chance to view and purchase Signature Market products.
Apart from the exclusive set, expo-goers will also get a Signature Market goodie bag when they register their attendance at the expoâs redemption counter. Attendees will also get a chance to take part in two lucky draws and other stage activities run by Tastefully from 12pm to 3pm, while Signature Market stage activities will be from 1.30pm to 2pm and 7.30pm to 8pm. With a minimum spend of RM100, attendees will stand a chance to participate in Signature Marketâs all day on-ground Guess and Win contest with prizes up to RM388,000 that will reward 20 winners a day.
For more information and updates, visit Signature Market on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or at its website.
Click here to buy on Signature Market’s official store on Shopee.
Wednesday 28 December 2022 – Grab, a leading superapp in Southeast Asia, unveiled 2022 delivery user insights in the recent “Delivery Trend Report 2022”, which studied the behaviors and opinions of more than 30,000 users* towards delivery platforms in six countries in Southeast Asia namely Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand. The report indicates that Grab’s delivery GMV in 2022 across the region grew by 24% year-on-year, with 7 in 10 consumers surveyed saying that deliveries are a permanent part of their lives today. “Healthy menus, afternoon snacking and subscriptions” are highlighted as top emerging trends, further reinforcing that membership packages will play an increasingly important role in delivery businesses.
Chantsuda Thananitayaudom, Senior Director, Commercial & Marketing, Grab Thailand, said, “As a leading delivery platform, Grab has conducted and published delivery trends reports since 2021. This year, we recently launched the Delivery Trend Report 2022, which studied the behaviors and opinions of more than 30,000 users in Southeast Asia towards delivery platforms as well as interviewed experts and industry sources. The report shows that today’s consumers still find delivery businesses crucially important, with 7 in 10 saying that deliveries are a permanent part of their lives today.”
“In Q2 2022, Grab’s total transacted delivery sales volume grew by 24% year-on-year while average basket sizes of spending via GrabFood and GrabMart in 2022 increased by 17%, compared to 2019. The report also unveils that the top three reasons why Thais use food delivery platforms include convenience, on-demand nature of the service, and usefulness for social gathering occasions.”
The study further emphasizes the significance of digital platforms in daily life, as 9 out of 10 respondents mentioned that they prefer brands with an integrated online-to-offline experience. According to the report, these applications not only aid the delivery of foods or goods but they enable users to discover new experiences, with 88% have got to know a new store because of delivery applications and 90% having tried at least one new store in an application that they have not tried in person. Business owners and merchant-partners agree that delivery platforms have been instrumental in bringing in more customers to their businesses, with 9 in 10 of Grab merchant-partners claiming these platforms are a must-have for their businesses to survive while 73% of Grab merchants regionally attributing the majority of their online sales to GrabFood.
Besides, Grab has also revealed GrabFood and GrabMart user insights, which illustrates top three trends to watch for next year, including:
Did you know?
To download the report, please visit https://www.grab.com/th/en/merchant/food-and-grocery-trends-report-2022/.
December 23, 2022 – Kaspersky has announced the winners of its annual Kaspersky Interactive Protection Simulation (KIPS) competition for students. Following the final event, held online on December 1, Team SPAM from the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, Moscow Engineering Physics Institute in Russia, was named the winner. Teams The Organizer from Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management & Technology in Malaysia, and Try H4rd from Perm National Research Polytechnic University, also in Russia, were awarded the runner-up prizes.
The international competition for students is based on the well-known Kaspersky cybersecurity game Kaspersky Interactive Protection Simulation (KIPS). Designed to give a realistic idea of what happens during a cyberattack, it presents students with a unique combination of gaming and training experience. Young professionals can learn how to effectively respond to incidents taking into account business performance and revenue in environments such as banking or public administration. This year 77 teams registered representing 17 countries.
The final online round focused on technical attribution with a specially-designed fictional environment imitating cyberattacks against the United Nations. During this gamified activity, team players collected pieces of a technical evidence puzzle and made decisions using action cards, in order to produce the most accurate technical analysis of the attack.
Overall, 55 teams tested their knowledge and skills in the final rounds. Team SPAM from the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, Moscow Engineering Physics Institute, won first place with the best performance. They climbed to the fifteenth spot during the first stage, up to 2 notches in the second stage (thirteenth), emerging as the winner in the final round.
Team SPAM comments: âIt was a new experience to us. Initially we were focused neither on winning, nor on the scoreboard. This gave us the ability to focus on the goal of the game instead. The scenarios were exciting and new to all of us, so the whole team was highly involved at every turn. Our advice to all KIPS players would be: Donât panic, read the news, act accordinglyâ.
âKIPS is our favorite instrument to be used for studentsâ vivid cybersecurity training. Within our competition it is a great opportunity for young people to test their knowledge in mitigating cyberattacks in practice, using real scenarios based on Kasperskyâs international industry-specific expertise. We are glad to see more and more young people engaging in our global activity and hope this will motivate them to develop further skills in cybersecurity and make additional efforts to develop professionally in an informed wayâ, says Evgeniya Russkikh, Academic Affairs Group Manager at Kaspersky Academy.
There are also two runners up who performed outstanding results: The Organizer from Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management & Technology in Malaysia who took second place and Try H4rd from the Russian Perm National Research Polytechnic University, ranked third.
KIPS championship for students is a project of the Kaspersky Academy. To find out more about the competition and the Academyâs other initiatives, please visit https://academy.kaspersky.com/.
SHAH ALAM, 28 December 2022 â Carlsberg Malaysiaâs efforts were acknowledged in various Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)-related awards held recently, wrapping up the year on a high note as Probably the Most Memorable Year for the brewer as it celebrates its 175th anniversary globally. Year 2022 is also a double celebration for Carlsberg Malaysia as it is also the 50th anniversary of the first Carlsberg Danish Pilsner manufactured locally in the Shah Alam brewery â the first brewery built outside of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Managing Director of Carlsberg Malaysia, Stefano Clini expressed gratitude on these recent winnings: âCarlsberg Malaysia is truly humbled by these recognitions, as we strive to live by their Purpose of âBrewing for a Better Today and Tomorrowâ. These achievements are not ours alone, rather it is a cumulation of tireless efforts of our employees, consumers, customers, industry peers and other stakeholders who have supported us throughout this journey of continuous improvement. Rest assured that this will serve as an impetus for us to reaffirm our commitment to the collective action needed to achieve our ESG ambition of âTogether towards ZERO and Beyondâ, as we sail towards 2023.â
The brewer received the coveted HR Asia âBest Companies to Work for in Asia 2022â Award, a recognition programme for organisations that have been identified by their employees as one of Asiaâs employers of choice and ascertains the best employers to work for, via an independent employee engagement survey. The award covers 14 markets across the region and recognises companies with the best HR practices which demonstrate high levels of employee engagement and excellent workplace cultures.
A whopping 23,000 Malaysian undergraduates from more than 100 private and public universities nationwide voted Carlsberg Malaysia as the Most Preferred Graduate Employers to Work for in 2022 â Liquor category in the Graduatesâ Choice Award â Malaysiaâs most authoritative graduate employer branding award. This is the brewerâs fourth consecutive win since year 2020. Employers are given recognition for their dedication and efforts in enhancing their employer branding in public and private universities across the nation.
On the corporate governance front, Carlsberg Malaysia bagged the ASEAN Asset Class Award â Malaysia in the 2021 ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS). The ACGS is an assessment based on publicly available information and benchmarked against international best practices on corporate governance. This is supported by a rigorous methodology developed by corporate governance experts across the region to assess the corporate governance disclosures and best practices of PLCs in the six participating ASEAN Member Countries â Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. The ASEAN Asset Class award is an award given to ASEAN PLCs that attained a final score of 97.5 and above (i.e. at least 75% of the maximum attainable score of 130) based on the 2021 ACGS assessment.
In early December, UN Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei (UNGCMYB) presented the brewer with recognitions for two categories â âPartnership for the Goalsâ and âPioneer Sustainable Development Actionâ â at the UNGCMYB Sustainability Performance Awards. Under the âPartnership for the Goalsâ category, Carlsberg Malaysia was recognised for its strong collaborations and partnerships with e-hailing providers such as Grab, Riding Pink and airasia ride, as well as chauffeur-on-call service providers Lailah and Buddy Driver, under its #CELEBRATERESPONSIBLY annual campaign. The nationwide campaign is in its seventh consecutive year and continues to advocate responsible enjoyment of beer in conjunction with Global Beer Responsible Day, as part of their commitment towards ZERO Irresponsible Drinking.
Carlsberg Malaysia was also recognised for the category of âPioneer Sustainable Development Actionâ. The iconic Carlsberg glass bottles are not only designed to provide consumers with a better beer experience but also to minimise environmental impact. The brewerâs packaging efforts which increase lifespan and improves the recyclability of the bottles falls under its ZERO Carbon Footprint and ZERO Packaging Waste priorities. Carlsberg Malaysia is also the first brewer in Malaysia pledging to respect the Ten Principles of the UNGC and to advance the UNSDGs in its business strategy.
Last but not least, Carlsberg Malaysia clinched the Silver category for Excellence Awards (Companies with RM2 – 10 Billion in Market Capitalisation) for National Annual Corporate Report Awards (NACRA) 2022. Carlsberg Malaysia was the only brewer who won in this year’s virtual awards ceremony which is designed to promote excellence and improvement in corporate reporting.
To-date, Carlsberg Malaysia remains as a counter of note within FTSE Russellâs FTSE4GOOD Bursa Malaysia (F4GBM) Index and achieved a Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) ESG ratings of âAAâ.
Kuala Lumpur, 27 December 2022 â Lazada Malaysia kickstarted the âGayamu, Caramuâ â Sell Your Style Contest starting earlier this month until 28 February 2023 to encourage more fashion entrepreneurs to take the digital leap, start their online store on Lazada and reach out to millions of customers on the regionâs pioneer eCommerce platform.
Three Grand Prize winners will be entitled to a total cash prize of RM60,000 (RM20,000 each). The contest is open to all Malaysian individual sellers, as well as local Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) that newly join Lazadaâs Marketplace under the fashion category. The contest aims to empower fashion entrepreneurs to thrive through digital technology and eCommerce by making the most of the digital tools via Lazada Seller Center as they sell their wide assortment of stylish and on-trend apparel and accessories to customers.
Each contest participant will also receive RM1,000 worth of Lazada Sponsored Solution (LSS) credit, subsidized Free Shipping Maximum Programme for a month, RM150 worth of ad credit, exclusive traffic and exposure for new sellers, as well as one month free access to the Customer Engagement Management (CEM) tool, alongside new products uploading assistance, and access to resources and hands-on support via Lazada University. Moreover, under the Seller Affiliate programme, fashion category sellers can also earn additional income with each successful sale through the unique link for their online storeâs products that are promoted on their own social media.
Come onboard to sell on Lazada and start growing your fashion business today. For entrepreneurs that are interested to participate in the âGayamu, Caramuâ Contest, click on the links and check out the e-brochure, GMCM #1 Video, GMCM #2 Video and how to Sell with Lazada.
