Tropicana Slim, the diabetic-friendly solution from Indonesia’s Nutrifood, has launched Tropicana Slim Low Fat Milk Korean Strawberry with collagen. The new low fat milk is fortified with vitamin A, high in calcium, high in fibre with chicory root and without added sugar. The drink helps with the lowering of cholesterol and is good for the skin.
Taisho Vietnam has recently introduced a new energy drink made from Tongkat Ali, a herbal remedy popular in parts of Southeast Asia. Tongkat Ali is particularly well known in Malaysia and Taisho has been selling its Taisho Livita Tongkat Ali energy drink in Malaysia for years.
Taisho has brought Lipovitan Tongkat Ali Energy Drink to the Vietnamese market to help restore vitality and to energise quickly.
In Indonesia, EMINA Cheese has made available its sliced Mozzarella & Cheddar cheese in a bigger pack format now with 10 slices to better suit household needs. The new 10-slice pack offers consumers with another option beyond the current format with 5 slices.
MilkLife by Indonesia’s Global Dairi Alami has launched a new banana and strawberry flavoured UHT milk. The latest flavour is a combination of banana, strawberry and milk.
Global virtual restaurant group TiffinLabs and foodservice industry giant Unilever have introduced a new virtual restaurant brand in Singapore serving noodles with authentic Asian flavours, according to the press release by Unilever.
The new Noodles on Wheels features an array of mouth-watering noodle dishes influenced by all-time favourite recipes around Asia.
The menu ranges from spicy and zesty Tom Yum of the culture-rich Thailand to famous savoury Korean bibimbap, capturing the essence of Asian flavours. It also features the Japanese Maze Udon with a plant-based twist. The dish with delicious plant-based NoMince meat from The Vegetarian Butcher allows vegetarians and alternative protein lovers to enjoy the authentic taste ‘without sacrificing the taste, texture and tradition of meat classics.
Ivan Lu, Managing Director of Unilever Food Solutions of Singapore and Malaysia commented, “We are delighted to partner with TiffinLabs in creating virtual brands that restaurants can easily integrate into their current operations. Using our well-loved ingredients from Knorr, Best Foods and our latest plant-based brand The Vegetarian Butcher, we aim to curate a unique food experience that brings diners on a virtual trip around Asia through a spotlight on the region’s most popular noodle dishes with a plant-based twist.”
California-founded ice cream company Coolhaus, known for its creamy and indulgent animal-free ice cream, launched six flavours in Singapore on 10 August 2022. Coolhaus uses Perfect Day’s animal-free dairy to make its range of delicious lactose-free, animal-free dairy ice cream with flavours including Peanut Butter ‘N Fudge, Mint Chocolate Chip, Molten Chocolate, Vanilla, Cookies ‘N Crème, and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough.
The Urgent Company, the consumer brands subsidiary of Perfect Day, owns Coolhaus.
In Singapore, Coolhaus ice cream can be found at Cold Storage, Giant Hypermarket, FairPrice Xtra, FairPrice Finest and selected FairPrice Supermarket stores across the island and Redmart for SGD13.95.
Be the first to taste the new cool creation Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pie only at The Privé Group only for a limited time.
Indonesian start-up OFF FOODS aims to launch an oat drink product that will cater to professional cafes and business in Indonesia, according to the company’s press release. The company just bagged USD 1.5 million of fresh funding from Jungle Ventures in August 2022, which adds to the USD 1.7 million raised in a seed funding round led by Alpha JWC Ventures in April 202.
OFF FOODS plans to expand to more cities in Indonesia and invest in its research and development to create more and better products to serve the people of Indonesia.
25 August 2022, Kuala Lumpur – In the spirit of Merdeka and Malaysia Boleh, Lazada’s Jualan Merdeka and Kempen Beli Barangan Malaysia (KBBM) are back again with fantastic deals* for Malaysian consumers, as Southeast Asia’s pioneer eCommerce platform encourages consumers to buy local and support homegrown brands. The campaigns are in support of initiatives driven by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP).
Speaking at Lazada’s Merdeka and Malaysia Day themed engagement, Alan Chan, CEO of Lazada Malaysia said, “Lazada Malaysia is honoured to collaborate with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) and the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (K-KOMM), in supporting government initiatives to spur the recovery of the domestic economy, while celebrating Hari Kemerdekaan and Hari Malaysia together with the local community. Through locally relevant initiatives such as the Jualan Merdeka and Kempen Beli Barangan Malaysia that have gained a strong following, we are very optimistic about the positive impact that it will bring to thousands of participating local businesses. It will also foster greater confidence in local businesses while making it very easy for consumers to buy quality ‘Made in Malaysia’ products at affordable price points. Lazada will keep on innovating to help local businesses grow and achieve more success in digital commerce.”
Alan Chan, CEO of Lazada Malaysia (middle) initiating the special flag-off of Lazada Malaysia logistics vans decked out with Jalur Gemilang flags to celebrate upcoming Merdeka and Malaysia Day.
Held at Lazada Visitor Center in Bangsar South on 25 August 2022, the Merdeka and Malaysia-themed engagement was organised in support of the national unity themed celebration initiated by the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (K-KOMM). The hybrid event was hosted in person and via live stream, with more than 800 employees from Lazada Malaysia. Negaraku national anthem was proudly sang by Lazada Malaysia employees and guests at the special event and the patriotic tune echoed strongly across the vicinity, followed by a symbolic flag-off of the Lazada logistics blue vans that were decked out with the Jalur Gemilang flags. Lazada also recognised several inspiring Malaysian sellers and online stores during the Kita Kita Lazada Seller Recognition Ceremony.
Top Performing Sellers – Lazada Marketplace sellers with high GMV that have consistently participated in both the commercial campaigns and government-driven campaigns.
Most Engaging Sellers – Lazada Marketplace sellers that have actively contributed towards the local seller’s community, motivating fellow sellers, as well as supporting seller’s engagement initiatives.
Sapot Lokal x Kempen Beli Barangan Malaysia (KBBM) : 25 August – 31 December 2022
Lazada is home to thousands of Malaysian sellers that are committed to connect with local customers by offering budget-friendly products in various categories. Local sellers such as Pokoktua Pallethouz, Beolicious, 724 ROCKS, KOMIC, Eit Store, ShopWithJoy, Asia Ecomart, Utharsh Designers, Big Care Mart, Niz Craft, Caring Moms, Bambamtots, Pastelbutik, DoraeMii, Pharm Suisse, GAIAS Bedding & Bath, R Pharmacy, Joey Mattress, Kasih Store, Swokii Direct Store, IMOU, Stickerrific, BKS.os, and many more, are striving to grow their businesses on the online marketplace and these campaigns will create greater visibility for them. On top of that, Lazada also provides a platform for a many homegrown brands including, Farm Fresh, Fazbulous by Fazura, Loka Made, Signature Market, The Hive Zero Waste Store, Nutribah, Batik Boutique, Siti Khadijah, Zaahara, The Skinny Bakers, Safi and many more.
Lazada is fully supportive of KPDNHEP effort in driving the digital commerce activity to further promote Kempen Beli Barangan Malaysia (KBBM), as this will contribute towards KBBM’s objective of accelerating the growth of the local economy via domestic consumption. It also aims to highlight the commercial value of Malaysian-made products, while creating greater interests, appreciation and a sense of pride among the public in Made in Malaysia products.
Customers can find out more about exciting offers under Kempen Beli Barangan Malaysia by clicking on the ‘Sapot Lokal’ icon on Lazada. Shoppers also get to redeem *Free Shipping vouchers worth RM6 with a minimum spend of RM30, and RM5 off vouchers with a minimum spend of RM30.
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Jualan Merdeka : 29 – 31 August 2022
Add to cart your wish list items and grab bigger savings when you shop on Lazada during the Jualan Merdeka. Enjoy special promotions such as, *50% off vouchers, discount up to *65% for selected items, and limited time *Free Shipping from 12.00 pm to 2.00 pm. Just make sure you go to the Free Shipping Page, Voucher Page and Daily Giveaway to collect as many vouchers and rewards as you can. Local consumers could also enjoy exclusive deals from many sellers and brands, including Petronas e-voucher at a special price.
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Looking to rekindle the spirit of Merdeka, Cadbury urges Malaysians to dig deep and unearth the goodness in their own Merdeka Unseen moments.
KUALA LUMPUR, 26 August 2022 – Tunku Abdul Rahman’s speech has always been at the forefront of every Merdeka; ever since the declaration of independence. While most Malaysians only associate Merdeka with his speech, there are many Merdeka stories that are unseen by many. Celebrating 65 years of independence with Malaysians, Cadbury recently released Merdeka Unseen, a feature film that looks to uncover and shine the spotlight on these stories to inspire Malaysians to view and celebrate Merdeka from a different perspective.
The short film hopes to help Malaysians reconnect with the spirit of Merdeka by taking viewers on a trip down memory lane, peering through the lenses of Johan’s eyes. Johan, who was a mere child during the momentous day in 1957, tells his story of Merdeka day from his point of view in the stands of Dataran Merdeka where he vividly remembers the spirit of generosity he witnessed amongst the stands, and where recalled the warm memory of Malaysians having each others’ backs.
“Cadbury grounded its roots here in Malaysia as early as 1905 and we’ve been creating and sharing memorable moments with chocolates that continue to melt the hearts of many for over a century. We’ve come a long way and we’re truly proud and honoured for being able to be a part of the historic day back in 1957 alongside Malaysians and now celebrating 65 years of Malaysia.
We’ve always believed in the spirit of generosity here at Cadbury, and with Johan’s story, we hope to remind Malaysians about the essence of Merdeka. This Merdeka, I urge every Malaysian to look for the goodness in the multitudes of unseen stories fellow Malaysians have to share, and take the time to reconnect and seek the meaning of Merdeka,” said Arpan Sur, Director of Marketing for Malaysia, Singapore and AMEA Exports.
Cadbury is rallying Malaysians to share their unwitnessed moments of goodness from Merdeka, in a bid to rekindle the love and appreciation for Merdeka while reminding Malaysians young and old to not lose sight of the Malaysian values that have built us to become who we are today.
So, this 65th Merdeka, come together and perpetuate the spirit of generosity by reaching out to the people around you to seek and uncover their many hidden stories. Share your stories with the hashtag #CadburyMerdekaUnseen and tag @CadburyMalaysia on Facebook and @Cadbury_Malaysia on Instagram.
For more information on Cadbury Dairy Milk Malaysia and Merdeka Unseen, do check out the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/CadburyMalaysia.
Australia-listed Domino’s Pizza Enterprises (Domino’s) has announced binding agreements with the owners and operators of Domino’s Malaysia, Singapore and Cambodia, according to the company’s press release. The initial purchase price for the acquisition is RM 660 equivalent to AUD 214 million, which Domino’s will fund through cash and debt facilities.
The three territories comprise 287 corporate-owned stores, with 240 stores in Malaysia, 38 stores in Singapore and 9 stores in Cambodia.
Domino’s has been expanding its store footprint through franchised and corporate stores in Japan and Taiwan. The transaction is the largest single acquisition of stores in the company’s history.
The acquisition is scheduled for completion at the end of the first half of FY23, subject to the satisfaction of conditions precedent and local regulatory approvals
