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Kobe Boga Utama offers MSG-free multi purpose seasoned flour fortified with vitamins and minerals

Kobe Boga Utama has launched Tepung Kobe Serbaguna Premium, an MSG-free multi purpose seasoned flour fortified with vitamins and minerals. The new Kobe Nutri+ formula contains iron, fibre, vitamin B2, B9 and zinc. Tepung Kobe Serbaguna Premium represents an MSG-free choice for consumers looking for a fortified seasoned flour.

Sasa Inti, Indonesia’s biggest MSG player, has a range of seasoned flour in the market including Sasa Tepung Bumbu Platinum Care+. The Sasa Inti’s seasoned flour contains iron, vitamin B2, B9 and dietary fibre.

Essentially, Kobe Boga Utama has made MSG-free as the point of differentiation with Sasa Inti.

“Blue Pea Flower and Banana Stem Extract” Drink to Reduce the Risk of Urinary Stone – Another Medical Innovation from Chula MED

Thursday 01 September 2022 – Urinary tract stone is common among people of the tropics such as Thailand.  In 2020, surveys show that 16-17 percent of the population have this disease, and up to 12 percent of the patients have an asymptomatic urinary stone.

“People with the early urinary stone disease are often unaware of it and its life-threatening danger, so they neglect to prevent it.  But when the stones are larger, they cause urinary obstructions, pain, difficulty urinating, and blood in the urine in some people. The problem with urinary stone is its recurrence, and that can lead to chronic kidney failure,” said Asst. Prof. Dr. Chanchai Boonla, Department of Biochemistry, Chula Faculty of Medicine.  The most commonly known treatments are medications, shock wave lithotripsy – SWL), and surgery.

Recently, Chula MED launched the latest tasty and nutritious medical innovation that can prevent urinary stone formation – HydroZitLa – a concentrated herbal drink with “blue pea flower” and “banana stem” by a team of researchers comprising Asst. Prof. Dr. Chanchai Boonla, Asst. Prof. Dr. Nattida Chotechuang, Mr. Bundit Prachapiban, Ms. Natcha Madared, and a number of master’s and doctoral degree students.

“Not drinking enough water and eating foods and vegetables high in oxalate, such as betel leaves can lead to urinary stones.”  Also, low secretion of urinary citrate and high oxidative stress can destroy kidney cells and attract the crystallization of the urinary stones. Moreover, consuming food high in sodium and protein also increases the chance of urinary stone formation.

“The urinary stone inhibitor is citrate, which is found in citrus fruits, such as lemon, grapefruit, bergamot, tart cranberries, and melons, which Thai people tend not to prefer as much as sweet fruits, making it easy for the body to get less citrate. Antioxidants are found in fruits and vegetables.

HydroZitla Citrate Plus drink is a combination of modern and traditional medicine. Banana stems have a diuretic effect and can reduce the amount of oxalate in the urine. Blue pea flowers are high in antioxidants and give out a beautiful natural color.

Having been certified by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), HydroZitLa is currently available at the vending machines selling Chula medical innovations or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/HydroZitLa

For more information, visit https://www.chula.ac.th/en/highlight/48548/

CASTROL MALAYSIA KICKSTARTS EXCLUSIVE EPL CONTEST IN CONJUNCTION WITH NEW SUPERBIKE ENGINE OIL LAUNCH

Castrol Team and Superbike Riders at the Street Festival

KUALA LUMPUR, 29 August 2022 – Castrol, one of the country’s leading automotive lubricant companies, recently commemorated an exciting phase in the brand’s history in Malaysia, through an enjoyable street festival attended by the general public.

Castrol launched yet another innovative product – Castrol POWER1 ULTIMATE SUPERBIKE 10W-50 engine oil during the Castrol street festival held on 26th and 27th August 2022 at Sentul. The event also witnessed the launch of an exclusive WhatsApp contest to commemorate the historical Castrol-Premier League partnership with a grand prize of a 5D4N trip to the UK to watch PL match live.

Castrol POWER1 ULTIMATE SUPERBIKE 10W-50 engine oil

The innovative Castrol POWER1 ULTIMATE SUPERBIKE 10W-50 engine oil is designed to provide powerful performance, smoother rides and ultimately memorable journeys. With a comprehensive 5-in-1 formula, the Castrol POWER1 ULTIMATE SUPERBIKE 10W-50 provides maximum performance for every ride, promoting efficient durability with stable temperature and cooler oil gallery. The fully-synthetic oil focuses on exceptional performance across 5 key areas: 

  •       excellent acceleration
  •       excellent protection
  •       smooth riding
  •       cooler engine
  •       enduring performance

Join the contest:

With three simple steps, you may stand a chance to win amazing prizes.

  1. Purchase any Castrol POWER1/POWER1 ULTIMATE/POWER1 ULTIMATE SUPERBIKE range of products from participating Castrol Bike Point workshops
  2. Via the WhatsApp – answer a simple question
  3. Submit proof of purchase and required identification details

From September to December 2022, there will be 88 monthly winners. All submitted entries will be qualify for the grand prize draw, scheduled to take place at the end of the campaign.

Castrol Superbike Convoy at Sentul Street Festival

Monthly prizes include Oppo RENO 6 smartphones, Casio G-Shock watches, exclusive Castrol-PL merchandises and more. Grand prizes include – a trip to the UK to watch a live PL match, a Yamaha R15M motorcycle and an iPhone 13 Pro Max

“This was an exciting event for Castrol Malaysia, as we commemorated two key milestones for the year. With the Castrol POWER1 ULTIMATE SUPERBIKE 10W-50 launch and the commencement of the Castrol-PL partnership, Castrol is confident to continue creating history and to build on its presence in the advanced superbike oil engineering sector. We’re happy to have met our consumers who have been with us all along and the event also served as an opportunity for us to show our gratitude to them,” said Keow Mei-Shan, Marketing Director of Castrol Malaysia & Singapore.

The two-day event at the heart of Sentul had various activations and engaging activities for its consumers and general public. Among these were game booths, exciting prizes, superbike convoys, free ice creams and coffee, and special challenges.                                                                                         

The booths and games simulated the PL environment in conjunction with Castrol’s partnership with PL for the year. The games included soccer match table/foosball, carrom football board and ultimate free kick. Consumers who purchased Castrol products at the event were entitled to participate in the games. On the second day, the Castrol POWER1 ULTIMATE SUPERBIKE preview was graced by a convoy of superbikes.

Taokaenoi launches NFT airdrop campaign with Bitkub, new snack products

Seaweed snack producer Taokaenoi has launched an NFT airdrop campaign called “NFT : THE PHENOMENON” with Bitkub, a cryptocurrency and digital asset exchange. Under the campaign, digital asset will be attached inside the physical snack packaging for consumers to redeem 3 special collections namely “Journey of Taokaenoi”, “Journey of Bitkub” and “Idol Yin War 9 Collections”. The campaign will run until November 5, 2022.

The 3 special collections will be randomly enclosed in Taokaenoi’s physical snack package both spicy and classic flavors (30-gram size), available at convenience and department stores in Thailand.

Apart from the NFT collection, Taokaenoi has launched the limited edition BT21 series to capture the attention of BTS fans. BTS created their own Line Friends characters BT21 in 2017.

Also new are two tempura seaweed products by Taokaenoi – Tempura Seaweed Spicy Shrimp Flavour and Tempura Seaweed Crispy Chicken with Mala Sauce Flavour.

Sun Life Malaysia Survey Shows Cost Of Living As The Biggest Retirement Worry for Malaysians

45% of Respondents Opted For Insurance or Takaful Plan To Prepare For Their Golden Years

Kuala Lumpur, 29 August 2022 – A recent retirement survey by Sun Life Malaysia, a life Insurance and family takaful provider, revealed that cost of living is a major retirement woe with 63% of the respondents citing that their biggest fear is having insufficient funds to live a comfortable retirement.

The ‘Kembara Bersara’ survey, conducted by online news outlet, Cilisos, revealed that out of the 1853 respondents polled, money and health tops the list of worries about retirement. Those who are yet to retire mainly worry about insufficient funds (63%) and ageing (57%); while those who are currently retired mainly worry about ageing (61%), illnesses & disabilities (58%), and medical expenses (45%). 

The survey also found that Employees Provident Fund (EPF) savings is the main source of retirement funds with over 88% responding that they plan to rely on their EPF savings in their golden years.  Despite this, an alarming 18% of respondents shared that they have already made special withdrawals; with another 14% planning to do the same (survey was held right before Raya) and 4% admitted that their EPF accounts no longer have enough amounts to withdraw.

Raymond Lew, CEO and President/Country Head of Sun Life Malaysia, commented, “While the data does not speak for the entire Malaysian population, the survey’s findings offer a sneak peek into the retirement behaviour and preparedness which serves as a good wake up call for many of us. This survey revealed that there are still gaps in financial planning; especially in relation to building sufficient financial resources. Many people may have underestimated the funds needed for their retirement life.”

Through this survey, Sun Life Malaysia aims to spark more in-depth conversation about retirement preparedness and resilience amidst rising inflation and uncertainties brought on by the pandemic. A majority of the respondents were individuals and working professionals aged above 42 years old with an intention to retire at 60.

Besides EPF, the next popular retirement source was insurance and takaful – 45% of the respondents said they had invested in insurance and takaful for their twilight years. 

“This is encouraging to see as it reflects the rising acceptance of insurance and takaful as a retirement planning vehicle. Whilst there are many financial vehicles, insurance and takaful is definitely a versatile and easily accessible financial tool to protect your hard-earned money. This will enable people to live their desired lifestyle during retirement or be financially prepared when the unexpected happens,” continued Lew. 

The survey also uncovered interesting findings including:  

  • 61% of respondents declared they rather not depend on their children upon retirement – which is contrary to the general Asian consensus of having children to care for them after retirement. 
  • 96% of respondents said that they want to take care of their parents- with 74% indicating that they are doing so out of love and duty for their parents.
  • 22% of respondents expressed a desire to continue working after their retirement.
  • 91% of respondents chose to retire in Malaysia; of which, 61% chose the same state that they currently reside in, followed by Perak (16%) and Penang (14%).
  • 47% are open to retirement homes, with private retirement homes being their favoured choice.
  • 23% don’t plan to have children or are unable to have children.

“At Sun Life Malaysia, we understand that retirement planning is not an easy balancing act; especially amidst rising inflation and market uncertainties. We are here to help Malaysians build, grow, and preserve their wealth, to pass on their financial legacy and more importantly, to live financially healthy in their golden years,” Lew concluded. 

Being a trusted lifetime insurance and takaful partner, Sun Life Malaysia is committed to empower more Malaysians to achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives, through its wide-range of innovative insurance and Shariah-compliant takaful solutions. Members of the public are encouraged to get in touch with Sun Life Malaysia for a personal consultation or try out its handy retirement calculator at https://sunlife.co/Retirement-Calculator

For further information about Sun Life Malaysia, please visit www.sunlifemalaysia.com

Introducing ‘PLUS by GoTo’ subscription program by Tokopedia

Indonesian e-commerce platform Tokopedia has launched ‘PLUS by GoTo’, a new subscription program that offers an array of benefits, promotions, and discounts at an affordable monthly fee, according to the company’s press release.

The subscription package is offered starting at IDR 150,000 for six months during the initial promotion period. A PLUS subscriber can get unlimited fast and free shipping, for any transaction at or above IDR 25,000.

PLUS by GoTo is available to customers in Java island, Indonesia but will be expanded to other regions soon.

ShopeePay and ShopeeFood Kickoff September with Amazing Deals

KUALA LUMPUR, 29 August 2022 – Time to start counting down amazing promotions and sales with ShopeePay and ShopeeFood. To start, there’s the exclusive ShopeePay Day deals happening on the 1 September 2022 for one-day only. Next, mark your calendar for 9.9 Super Shopping Day. With super deals and vouchers galore, Malaysians are set to save and enjoy more when shopping with ShopeePay or ordering your favourite grub using ShopeeFood. Here are some highlights that Malaysians can look forward to: 

ShopeePay Day (1 September 2022 ONLY)

Get up to 50% OFF Discount for e-Vouchers

The e-Voucher is cheap but did you know that for one-day only you can get it at an even cheaper price. Here’s how:

– Get exclusive 50% OFF discount vouchers at 12AM-2AM, 12PM-2PM

– 30% OFF discount vouchers during normal hours

Here’s another great news – these vouchers can be applied when purchasing the e-voucher to enjoy the e-voucher at a further discounted price. Now that’s a DEAL! 

100% Prepaid Cashback

Get 100% cashback when you make a prepaid top up and checkout with ShopeePay. How? Just top-up a minimum of RM10 between 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm and stand a chance to get RM10 cashback. 

Transfer & Win 999,999 Shopee Coins (1.9)

Perform one transfer with ShopeePay and stand a chance to win up to 999,999 Shopee Coins. Really it’s as simple as that! For more information on ShopeePay Day, visit https://shopee.com.my/m/shopeepayday

Countdown to 9.9 Super Shopping Day

ShopeePay 9.9 Transfer and Win Big (09.09.2022, 18.09.2022 and 25.09.2022)

Here are few ways to get more from your ShopeePay wallet during the 9.9 Super Shopping Day:

–       Transfer and win up to to 999,999 Shopee Coins

–       Send Ang Bao to 50 Friends & Get RM15*

–       Earn up to RM5 Cashback when you receive a minimum RM10 DuitNow Transfer* 

ShopeeFood 9.9 Super Deals (09.09.2022)

Enjoy amazing food offers for ONE day only on 9.9 ShopeeFood Super Deals. Here are three special deals worth waiting for!

–       Super Deals up to 50% off. Here are some participating merchants to keep your tummy happy: US Pizza, A&W, Kenny Rogers Roasters, Bask Bear Coffee, Subway, Old Town White Coffee, Tealive and much more!

–       Free delivery on ALL your food orders with RM15 minimum spend

–       Shocking Sale at RM9. Don’t forget to check your ShopeeFood app on the day 

Lastly, get ready for 12AM Midnight Madness to grab RM9 Knockout Deals, 95% off 9.9 Only Deals and claim more 95% off vouchers that require no minimum spend on the leading e-commerce platform, and much more to stretch your Ringgit even further!

New Spritzer Sports Bottle with Sports Cap

Image by Spritzer

Malaysia’s top bottled water manufacturer Spritzer has introduced bottled water with a sports bottle cap. The new sports bottle with a unique Sports Cap make rehydrating yourself during your workout that much easier.

Spritzer has recently launched 100% recyclable bottles made with recycled plastics as part of its “New Look, New Purpose” campaign.

Hydrate yourself with Spritzer. Click here to purchase Spritzer on Shopee.

Jiwater natural artesian water launched in Indonesia

Indonesia’s Kosme Group has launched Jiwater with the Indonesian pop band Noah as the brand endorser. Jiwater is a natural artesian water processed with Japanese technology. The new mineral water has a pH level of 7.5 to 8.

MOLTO Premium Gelato launches MILO, French’s Yellow Mustard, Ritz gelatos

MOLTO Premium Gelato in Thailand has launched a series of interesting gelatos including with MILO and French’s Yellow Mustard. It also has launched a gelato made from Ritz Cheese and Ritz Chocolate as part of the Ritz series and with Tasto Signature Potato Chips Chocolate.

MOLTO Premium Gelato has pop-up stores at Silom Complex, Central Ladprao, Central Rama 9, The Mall Thapra, Future Park Rangsit, Central World, Central Bangna and Central Westgate.

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