Tia Ngee Hiang (Chao Sua), the owner of Chao Sua rice cracker, has collaborated with Five Star Chicken to launch a new product featuring Five Star Chicken Grilled Chicken Recipe. The new snack product is aimed at the new generation and working age group consumers.
The new bite-sized rice cracker with only 140kcal is priced at THB 20 for a 30g pack and is available at Five Star Chicken outlets and Chao Sua stores throughout Thailand.
Minor Food Group Plc, the operator of The Pizza Company brand, has launched New York Style Pizza with soft and thin crust. It comes in 3 new toppings Cheese & Sausages, Grilled Hawaiian and Seafood Sour Cream. The pizza has two sizes 18 inches and 12 inches.
The Pizza Company aims to open 30-50 new branches in 2023 with an investment of THB 150 million, according to a report by Bangkok Post. New branches would be opened under the concept of a “small box” outlet, covering 60-80 square metres. The first “small box” store will open in January 2023 in community malls or commercial buildings with a focus on second-tier districts.
The pizza chain aims to open 100 small-box stores over the coming five years within retail complexes, petrol stations and community and office buildings.
Thai Beverage (ThaiBev) has launched Thailand’s first unpasteurised beer as a premium beer to bring excitement to the market during the upcoming peak sales season for beer. Chang Unpasteurised offers a new fresh experience and is only available in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai.
Chang Unpasteurised comes with 3 outstanding features:
Unpasteurised is an approach to premiumisation and a way to demonstrate freshness. ThaiBev is focusing on the HoReCa channel at the moment due to the need to ensure freshness.
Embodying a wholesome concept of health, XO-ice consists of gelatos that are healthy, low-calorie, and rich in protein
Kuala Lumpur, 30th November 2022 — XO-ice, an Asian-born-Italian-made low-calorie gelato brand, introduces a new approach to desserts serving go-to gelatos for health conscious consumers in Malaysia. Offering great-tasting gelatos with a premium texture, XO-ice prioritises providing consumers the freedom to indulge happily and healthily.
Reconceptualizing the traditional dessert to fit our modern lifestyle, XO-ice offers gelatos that are 70% lower in calories, contain 8 to 9 times less sugar, and 1.4 to 1.9 times more protein than your average ones. The brand also leveraged on Italian gelato-making expertise to achieve its superior and instant ‘spoonability’ texture with strong and mouth-watering flavours so that consumers can devour it straight out of the freezer.
The inspiration behind XO-ice’s arrival in Malaysia stems from the brand’s aim in popularising desserts that contribute to its consumers’ nutritional, physical, mental, and emotional health. With Asia being the source of inspiration for many of the brand’s products, XO-ice wants to position the brand with a mission to offer healthy alternative sweet-treats to health conscious Asian consumers, especially Malaysians, by introducing Asian flavours suited to their palates.
“When we started XO-ice, the main idea was freedom in indulgence. There is something genuinely freeing to be able to eat what you want, savour it and move on with your life. XO-ice is a relatively new category of frozen dessert, and we see our key differentiator as delivering both the smooth texture and structure of gelato, as well as maintaining that high functional performance of low-calorie, low-sugar, low-fat and high protein content. We are extremely honoured to be able to share the indulgence with the Malaysian public and hope our consumers love the diverse flavours that come with it. Afterall, our vision in creating a healthy gelato is for people to enjoy but also, live a healthy yet wholesome lifestyle,” said Jennifer Lee, Co-Founder of XO-ice.
“We are also excited that XO-ice has recently closed a round of funding to support the next stage of development and bring more goodness to our consumers!” added Lee.
As a brand that cares for inclusivity, XO-ice wants to ensure as many of its consumers are able to enjoy its products, hence why it has worked towards being vegetarian, GMO-free, and Halal certified. With that, some of their popular flavours include:
King Don’t Lie Musang King Durian
A Musang King Durian-flavoured gelato with 25% of the Musang King Durian paste hailing from Malaysia that is 360 calories and contains 28g of protein.
The Coco Carat
A coconut-flavoured gelato with hints of caramel sauce that contains coconut from the Philippines that is 300 calories and contains 27g of protein.
Mucho Matcha
A matcha-flavoured gelato with matcha powder from Japan that is 303 calories and contains 28g of protein.
Seriously Chocolate
A chocolate-flavoured gelato with cocoa powder from Ecuador that is 255 calories and contains 23g of protein.
Takes-one-to Mango
A mango-flavoured gelato with Alphonso Mango pulp from India that is 305 calories and contains 28g of protein
Not-so-plain Vanilla
A vanilla-flavoured gelato with vanilla essence from Madagascar that is 333 calories and contains 28g of protein.
Goood Morning Vietnaaam!
A Vietnamese drip coffee-flavoured gelato with hints of chocolate chips that contains coffee from Vietnam and is 350 calories, containing 25g of protein.
For those dessert-lovers craving to get a taste of XO-ice’s gelatos, they are available in your local grocery stores such as AEON, Mercato, JUSCO, Ampang Grocers, Ben’s Independent Grocer, Bilabila Mart, Cold Storage, Isetan, Jaya Grocer, Village Grocer, and many others.
Apart from their current distinctive gelatos, consumers can expect constant development of newer ones in the future. A few upcoming flavours include Gingerly Chocolate, as well as dairy-free La Vie en Pink and Mango Goes Coco, and many more in-the-making.
For more information and updates, visit XO-ice on Instagram, Facebook, or website.
About XO-ice
It’s really simple. XO-ice wants each spoonful to feel like the huggiest ice cream you could have. Their gelatos are designed by a wonder brain, and made by masters of the craft in Veneto, Italy. They unearthed ingredients from Asia and beyond, for that richness in flavour and texture.
Age-old technique, modern adaptation. East & West. Not just in the head. XO-ice is here for that burst of happiness, spoonful after spoonful.
PEPSI BRINGS ON THE FOOTBALL FEVER TO MALAYSIANS WITH AN ALL-STAR LINEUP UNDER PEPSI’S INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGN ‘THIRSTY FOR MORE’
KUALA LUMPUR, NOVEMBER 29, 2022 – #THIRSTYFORMORE – Pepsi has dropped its most exciting football film to date, ‘Nutmeg Royale’. Centred around the beautiful game’s craftiest move, the carbonated-drink giant has tapped into its incomparable and proven ability to seamlessly bring the worlds of football culture and entertainment together to deliver an action-packed, star-studded campaign under its new international tagline ‘Thirsty For More’.
Leading with an epic hero film, fans can see the world’s all-time football great and seven-time Ballon D’Or winner – Leo Messi – alongside iconic players – Paul Pogba and Ronaldinho – take part in their toughest match to date. Outwitting each other, as well as unsuspecting locals alike, the elite football stars battle it out in a sensationally entertaining nutmeg tournament. The fast-paced action movie-style ad is packed with cameos, trick shots and Pepsi’s signature humour. As part of its new international tagline ‘Thirsty for More’ Pepsi is championing the ambition of ‘Generation Thirsty’ – a tribe of individuals with a curious mindset – by shining a light on the next generation of amazing talent.
Nutmeg Royale: Where everything and everyone is a target
A trick reserved for the risk-takers who are thirsty for the rush of the game, the nutmeg requires confidence, skill and impeccable timing. It’s more than just a move on the pitch, it’s a mindset.
“It’s great to be back working with Pepsi and creating entertaining football moments for fans. I had a lot of fun shooting this campaign – it’s highly energetic and allowed me to showcase one of my favourite football skills – the nutmeg,” said Leo Messi.
Speaking on the new campaign, PepsiCo Marketing Director, Mikey Rosales said the company is thrilled to share the ‘Nutmeg Royale’ football film with football lovers of Malaysia, which represents the essence of Pepsi’s spirit of having fun. “When the campaign was decided on, the nutmeg was the perfect move to showcase as a move to symbolise ‘fun’, because it is for the quick-witted, the ambitious, and fun-lovers that are thirsty for the thrill of the game.” Adding on to the statement is PepsiCo’s Beverage Marketing Lead, Jen Lee said that ensuring customers’ enjoyment of a moment with the beverage stands at the core of the company. “With that idea of enjoyment while showcasing the fighting spirit, now consumers can also get hyped up through the film.”
Football-loving Malaysians can also join in the Nutmeg fun by joining the #PepsiNutmegMY TikTok duet challenge with Leo Messi at @pepsimalaysia on TikTok.
Stay tuned for more exciting drops and digital content from Pepsi in the coming weeks that you will not want to miss! Fans can join the conversation online by following #THIRSTYFORMORE, #PepsiNutmegRoyale and @PepsiMY.
Jolly good times await at Marriott Bonvoy Hotels and Resorts in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, 1 December 2022 – Marriott Bonvoy Hotels and Resorts embrace the festive season with an assortment of dining offers and seasonal treats. Bond with loved ones during this magical time, discover festive specialties, and dig into these culinary highlights at participating Marriott Bonvoy Hotels and Resorts.
Stylish seasonal menu
Indulge in a luxurious Christmas menu at W Hotel Kuala Lumpur with a delightful 4-course meal specially curated by the talented chefs at Flock. The 4-course meal features Confit Duck Legs with Herb Roast Kohlrabi, Pomegranate Gastrique Sauce, Pan Roasted Salmon with Scallops, Edamame, and White Wine sauce and is paired with sweet mouthwatering desserts. Aside from the 4-course meal, Flock also offers the Holly Jolly Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner, The Jingle Feast Buffet Brunch, and the Christmas Fete Buffet Dinner. Keep the celebratory vibes up with Living Room Live Christmas Eve Edition featuring Stankonnexions once the lights go down from 9pm until late to usher in the yuletide joy this Christmas Eve.
Dine with a view
‘Tis the season to treat yourself and your loved ones within luxurious settings and surroundings decked in ribbons and festive surprises. Pantai Grill at The St. Regis Langkawi offers the perfect setting with a breathtaking view of the Andaman Sea as you tuck into your Christmas barbeque, where diners may enjoy a Christmas Eve Sizzling Barbecued Gourmet or a Christmas Day BBQ. A Family Style Sharing Set Menu is available at L’Orangerie or if brunch is your thing, Caroline Aster’s Diamond Brunch at Kayuputi awaits. For the ultimate feast, indulge in the 7-Course Degustation Menu!
Christmas around the world
Embark on a culinary journey from The Living Room, in The Westin Kuala Lumpur, to discover diverse delicacies from over 10 countries. Their festive buffet features international favourites, from Spanish Seafood Paella Seafood, to Jamaican Spiced Braised Oxtails. Vegetarians are not left out at the Vegetarians of the World corner serving up dishes like French Cauliflower Gratin, German Braised Red Cabbage and more. To make the festive buffet experience even more magical, there will be an exhilarating magic show by a fun and engaging magician walking to diners’ tables on 24, 25, and 31 December.
Enjoy a local twist
Savour a Christmas meal celebrating local flavours at Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown. At Quan’s Kitchen, Executive Chef Gerald Chong created signature dishes such as Slow Roast “Rojak Nyonya” Lamb of Leg, Marmite Roasted Lamb of Leg Kapitan, and Marinated Beef Striploin. Whether its Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner, Christmas Day Luncheon, or Buffet Dinner, a memorable meal is guaranteed. With the festive spirit upon us, the hotel also offers a delicious spread ranging from festive buffets to takeaway menus, Christmas-themed afternoon teas, gift hampers, cocktails, and more.
European Epicurean delights
For classic European flavours this Christmas, specially curated set lunches and dinners are prepared by the skilled chefs at Prego! at The Westin, Desaru. Three-course lunch set menus on Christmas Eve and Christmas day feature dishes such as Salmon Fillet served with Dauphinoise Potato, French Beans and Saffron Butter Sauce; succulent Grilled Angus Tenderloin served with Sauté Spinach, and Roasted Garlic and Beef Jus, complete with the Prego holiday-exclusive dessert, the Natadelizia: a Panettone Sponge Cake with Soft Cream Cheese and Caramelized pear topped with Espresso Sauce to end on a high note. For dinner, guests and diners can rediscover festive tales by enjoying Prego’s 4-course dinner with a glass of Kir Royale or Sparkling Wine.
Variety is the spice of life
At Le Méridien Putrajaya, Christmas is celebrated with an array of choices. At Latest Recipe, discover Christmas Roasted Premium Pineapple Chicken with Bread and Chestnut Stuffing, Roasted Rib Eye Beef, Rosemary Crumbed Rack of Lamb, and the Christmas Baked Salmon with Tapenade all in one buffet. For seafood lovers, a selection of seafood on ice includes sashimi and western and local dishes. For those with a sweet tooth, don’t miss out on sweet delights to end off the wine and dine experience with its specialties, such as the Illy Coffee Yule Log, Christmas Mince Pie, and the chef’s special Christmas Cookies. To ensure a complete celebration, diners will be serenaded by a carolling performance, and kids under 4 can dine in for free, while those aged 5 to 12 are entitled to 50% off.
For Meat Lovers
Close off the year and indulge in holiday festivities with special dining offers from award-winning restaurant PRIME at Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur. Alternatively, visit Gastro Sentral for a creative feast where Citrus Infused Slow-Cooked Turkey Marble Roulade & Seared Foie Gras and Grass-Fed Beef Loin with Truffles are part of the set menu. Not forgetting, Latest Recipe, topping the list of buffets in Kuala Lumpur, features a medley of over 150 selections, including tapas creations, Slow-Roasted Rib Eye and Roasted Turkey on the carving station, as well as desserts.
Classic All Rounder
At Le Méridien Petaling Jaya, spend the holidays dining on hearty feasts at Pasar Baru and PJ’s Bar & Grill, where you will be spoilt for choice. From classic festive dishes to local favourites, this is an excellent option to spend Christmas, especially if you have kids, as The Denim Ninja will be gracing diners with a live performance on Christmas Eve.
Splurge on Seafood
Relish in seafood galore at Palm Garden Hotel, Putrajaya, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is where their Festive Buffet Dinners wow with a selection of New Zealand Oysters, Half Shell Mussels and Flower Crabs. The spread also features other varieties, including Saddle of Lamb, Roast Striploin and Roast Chicken with all the trimmings you could imagine. Complete the evening with Christmas fruit cakes and cookies, puddings, French pastries, apple pies and other sweet delights. Customers can opt for a lighter choice with the Festive Hi-Tea on the 25th and 26th of December, exclusively at Palms Café. Expect Christmas carollers and the appearance of Santa with festive goodies when you dine in on the 24th and 25th of December.
For more information and reservations, visit:
https://marriottbonvoyasia.com/R+B/local-discount/MalaysiaFestive
SINGAPORE, 25 NOVEMBER 2022 – This December, Love, Bonito is wrapping up 2022 with a bang as it celebrates the opening of its sixth store in Singapore at Waterway Point. This outlet boasts a holistic assortment of the latest and trendiest fashion drops that aims to grow with and engage the Love, Bonito community living in the North-East region, uniting families, working adults and the younger generation in one common space.
From 2 December, everyone is welcome at Love, Bonito’s Waterway Point store to enjoy a host of exciting in-store activities and also check out its very own family-friendly and mystical Enchanted Garden pop-up located at the Atrium Space near the West Wing entrance of the mall.
“Alongside the continuous optimisation of our online experience, we’re always looking to expand our omnichannel presence by opening more brick-and-mortar stores both locally and globally. With the rebound in offline retail and growing consumer preferences to experience products in-person, our sixth store in Waterway Point serves as a destination for the family-oriented go-getter, due to a large percentage of mall-goers being families and female shoppers,” says Yilyn Tan, VP of Retail and Country Director at Love, Bonito. “We’re confident that Love, Bonito will deliver a refreshing shopping experience for families, and women across all stages and moments of their journeys.”
A Fashion Destination For The Family-Oriented Go-Getter
Conveniently located a stone’s throw away from the Punggol MRT/LRT station and bus interchange, the 3,550 sqft store offers an expansive range of collections that will appeal to young families and ladies from all walks of life.
Fuelled by the brand’s commitment to create thoughtful designs that cater to every stage of a woman’s life, the store will carry collections such as The Staples, LYLAS: Bridesmaid, Embrace: Maternity and its recently launched activewear line cheak, with exclusive Love, Bonito colours such as Fern, Wink and Blush; and also the upcoming Festive Collection.
As an exciting fashion-forward retail space, customers will be greeted by the familiar and classic Love, Bonito modern design elements as they step into the store – including its first SG store featuring fitting rooms with swing doors for increased privacy.
The Enchanted Garden at Waterway Point’s Atrium Space
Enchanted Garden
The Love, Bonito Enchanted Garden comprises miniature landscaping inspired by the lush greenery and beautiful water frontage of the Punggol Waterway Park. By recreating this scene, the brand envisions with the launch of the new store that generations will be delighted with the pieces created to celebrate and journey with women through their different milestones – from mummy twinning outfits, everyday staple pieces, to bridesmaid collections and maternity styles. From 28 November to 4 December, first 500 visitors who post a photo on Instagram and tag @lovebonitosg, hashtag #LBEnchantedGarden will be entitled to a $10 Love, Bonito gift card. Simply present the social post to any Love, Bonito staff between 12pm to 8pm at Waterway Point’s Atrium Space to redeem it.
In addition, Love, Bonito has partnered with Tiong Bahru Bakery to reward customers with delightful treats! The first 300 customers at Tiong Bahru Bakery Waterway Point (#01-66) will be able to redeem a $5 Love, Bonito gift card and 10% off All Day Dining vouchers from Tiong Bahru Bakery when they flash @lovebonitosg’s Instagram post (published on 1 December) to the staff onsite. No purchase required.
In-Store Opening Activations
To commemorate the opening of Love, Bonito’s new home, an exciting list of activities await from 2 to 11 December!
Kids Drop-Off Corner
Kakkow x Love, Bonito Chocolate Bonbons
Love In A Bottle x Love, Bonito Terrarium
Love, Bonito’s in-store photo booth
Gold LBCommunity+ members Exclusive
Get Festive with Love, Bonito’s Festive 2022 Collection For Every Holiday Mood
Let us rejoice in the magic of the holiday season and head into the New Year in style. Beginning 28 November, Love, Bonito will feature its festive year-end 80-piece collection of cosy knits, elegant dresses and rompers, along with its For Every Holiday Mood campaign. Customers can get into the holiday spirit with curated looks from notable fashion inspirations, including its Singaporean co-founder Rachel Lim, TV host and entrepreneur Grace Chan, entrepreneur, Bling Empire star and producer Kelly Mi Li, and actress and entrepreneur Sofia Andres.
Love, Bonito’s sixth store in Singapore – at #01-61B of Waterway Point, 83 Punggol Central, Singapore 828761 – is open daily from 11am to 10pm. Prices of apparels range from $33.90 to $115.00.
ShopeeFood users reveal their best-rated restaurants across locations in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, 29 NOVEMBER 2022 The cultural diversity of Malaysia in many ways has influenced our unique flavours and ingredients. An amalgamation of Chinese, Indian, Malay and Borneo flavours, our taste buds are constantly tickled by a variety matched perhaps by no other place on earth.
Which brought ShopeeFood to survey our cities for the best five-star cuisines as rated by ShopeeFood users. During its last three major campaigns, such as the 9.9 Shopping Day, 10.10 Brand Sale and 11.11 Big Sale, ShopeeFood gathered data on food trends to find out what Malaysians loved to eat. Measured based on the most frequently ordered items on the ShopeeFood app, the survey showed two clear favourites: rice-based dishes and fried chicken.
There is no denying that rice is the heartland of this country. Aside from the multitudes of paddy fields across the nation, rice is our staple food, incorporated in our baby food, snacks, desserts and almost every meal. Whether it’s Chinese-style bowls of steaming rice, or the ever-famous Indian banana leaf meal, and not forgetting our beloved Malaysian Nasi Lemak, rice is in the DNA of Malaysia and its people.
While Roti Canai may have hit the top spot on ShopeeFood’s top five cuisines survey, rice-based dishes and some form of fried chicken are abundantly featured in our food trends.
Chicken dishes especially fried chicken not surprisingly also came out top in the best five stars cuisine found on the ShopeeFood app. Fried chicken is a treat savoured by young and old alike.
For some, fried chicken was a treat enjoyed during large weekly family gatherings or just as a workday lunch or dinner.
According to a survey in 2021, Malaysians are the third highest chicken consumers in the world with almost 50 kilograms of chicken consumed per year, per person[1]. While it does not close in on the 82.3 kilograms of rice a Malaysian eats per year[2], for a population of just over 32 million people to be the 3rd highest chicken consumer in the world goes to show how much Malaysians love their chicken.
And we are not biassed either. Whether it’s Ayam Goreng Berempah or the latest Korean-style fried chicken, Malaysians love their chicken in every way they can get it. Today we have hundreds of different styles of chicken at our fingertips – whether in person or online at ShopeeFood, the list is endless.
What ShopeeFood Order Trends Say
During the Covid-19 pandemic, Malaysians made the move towards delivery platforms to get their meals safely and easily. Given the convenience and wide variety of food options available at their fingertips, Malaysians increasingly prefer online food delivery. There are over 2,000 cuisines to choose from depending on your mood and taste for the day.
“People are becoming increasingly reliant and comfortable with digital services. Malaysians have readily adopted food delivery as it provides convenience, value, and variety. At ShopeeFood we are equally committed to helping more merchants whether enterprise or local heroes to benefit from Shopee’s large ecosystem and adopt new ways of doing business and gaining new customers,” said Kwa Yin Leng, Head of Operations for ShopeeFood Malaysia.
“We are very excited with this survey as it shows what we love most as Malaysians when it comes to food. During our peak promotion periods like 9.9, 10.10 and 11.11, rice-based dishes had approximately 3x uplift in terms of orders compared to an average day. This shows that Malaysians not only enjoy rice as a staple food but are also keen to take advantage of the sale period to get the best value for their orders,” she added.
ShopeeFood was established in 2021 to help its users benefit from a convenient and hassle-free food delivery experience by providing numerous eateries, from popular joints to local street food stalls, at the best value. As part of Shopee’s existing ecosystem that includes the mobile wallet ShopeePay, along with amazing deals and promotions all year round, Malaysians have a secure, and rewarding payment and delivery experience with ShopeeFood.
ShopeeFood Users Rate Their Favourite Five-Star Restaurants
ShopeeFood surveyed its users’ choices to find out the best rice dishes and fried chicken in Kuala, Lumpur, Putrajaya, Selangor, Penang, Johor, Ipoh and Kota Kinabalu. While the all-time favourites included Nasi Lemak, Bubur Ayam, Nasi Kukus and fried chicken – we observed that users loved variety when it comes to preparations such as Middle Eastern, Korean, International and Japanese.
Here’s a list of the top five restaurants from all over Malaysia picked by ShopeeFood users as the best places to get your rice dishes and a variety of fried chicken fixes from.
Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya
Whether it’s Nasi Campur or Chinese cuisine, these folks know where to go for good food. For the best five-star rated rice dishes and fried chicken, just click on the links below and ShopeeFood users will show you the way.
Restaurants – Voted five-stars for rice dishes
Restaurants – Voted five-stars for fried chicken dishes
Penang
Up north at our very own food haven Penang, besides the distinct Penang food, users also enjoy Middle Eastern food such as Mandi Chicken and juicy fried chicken burgers.
Restaurants – Voted five-stars for rice dishes
Restaurants – Voted five-stars for fried chicken dishes
Johor
Johorians love their traditional fried chicken with rice. Apart from that, Johorians picked ‘hotpot’ soup to go with their rice, deep-fried chicken with herbs and spices and some amazing curry and rice.
Restaurants – Voted five-stars for rice dishes
Restaurants – Voted five-stars for fried chicken dishes
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Middle Eastern, Japanese, and local cuisines – diverse Sabahans love a variety and their top picks will leave you spoilt for choice.
Restaurants – Voted five-stars for rice dishes
Restaurants – Voted five-stars for fried chicken dishes
Ipoh, Perak
Known for its Hakka culture, cave temples and colonial old town, Ipoh is most definitely famous for its food. Along with its heritage dishes, nasi lemak, fried chicken chop and Korean fried chicken are some of the dishes that made it to the top of Ipoh’s favourite list.
Restaurants – Voted five-stars for rice dishes
Restaurants – Voted five-stars for fried chicken dishes
Selangor
And finally, users in Selangor have a thing for Asam Pedas with rice, old-time favourite Ayamas fried chicken and a fancy for Korean chicken.
Restaurants – Voted five-stars for rice dishes
Restaurants – Voted five-stars for fried chicken dishes
Hungry Already? Here’s a 12.12 Promo Sale for You!
The year-end 12.12 sale is finally here! Get exclusive deals from a wide range of restaurants and order all your favourite food with these super offers:
[1] https://www.statista.com/statistics/756920/malaysia-meat-consumption-per-capita-by-type/
[2] https://rice-processing.com/analysis-on-rice-industry-in-malaysia.html
Through PolicyStreet’s newly launched Gig Workers’ Claims Portal, foodpanda Malaysia’s delivery partners can monitor their insurance coverage and submit claims while on the go.
KUALA LUMPUR, 29 November 2022 – All of foodpanda Malaysia’s delivery partners classified as gig workers nationwide will be enjoying simplified insurance processes as part of PolicyStreet’s commitment to close the insurance protection gap among gig workers. The benefit set to affect the tens of thousands of delivery partners is an extension of PolicyStreet and foodpanda Malaysia’s efforts to insure and protect delivery partners’ social and financial welfare, which began in 2020.
Through PolicyStreet’s latest digital solution– the Gig Workers’ Claims Portal, delivery partners can monitor their insurance coverage status, submit, and monitor their claims’ progress while on the go. Developed to ease the insurance operations and processes, the proprietary technology can be rolled out to p-hailing companies nationwide in Malaysia and neighbouring countries such as Singapore and Australia.
“While the growth of the digital economy has made life infinitely easier for consumers, the delivery partners who power the industry bear the brunt of the risk of financial insecurity due to the industry’s protection gap. By developing innovative digital solutions, With the launch of this new solution, we hope to work towards ensuring the digital economy will remain sustainable for the long term by protecting the social and financial welfare of gig workers,” says Lee Yen Ming, Chief Executive Officer of PolicyStreet.
“We understand that delivery partners are fluid in the p-hailing service provider they serve, oftentimes having to serve more than one p-hailing service provider to make ends meet. We are working to onboard more p-hailing service providers onto the platform so gig workers can monitor their various insurance policies from their coverages across different various employers, all from one portal,” added Yen Ming.
Leading the way as a responsible employer within the gig economy space, foodpanda Malaysia is among the first p-hailing companies to adopt the technology. Delivery partners from foodpanda Malaysia can rest assured knowing that in addition to being insured while on the job, the processes to monitor and claim have been made simple for them and their next of kin.
“foodpanda Malaysia is proud to collaborate with PolicyStreet in protecting our delivery partners as they carry out the arduous and sometimes dangerous task of delivering food, groceries, and other conveniences to our customers. The partnership with PolicyStreet is a longstanding one, and the existence of the Gig Workers’ Claims Portal was borne out of constant collaboration and feedback from both ends,” says Kelvin Chan, Director of Operations for foodpanda Malaysia.
“The parallel and symbiotic growth of PolicyStreet and foodpanda Malaysia is a paragon of the Malaysian tech ecosystem, and without them, we wouldn’t have been able to progress so far ahead in insuring our delivery partners,” he added.
Traditionally, delivery partners who receive insurance cannot monitor their coverage status and must undergo a complicated and time-consuming process to submit their insurance claims manually. This inefficiency results in opportunity costs for delivery partners and impacts their trust in the insurance coverage promised to them.
“When I contracted COVID-19, the first thing that came to mind was how it may affect my livelihood and my family. I understood that foodpanda offers insurance coverage for partners affected by COVID-19, but I was concerned that the reimbursement process would take too long and jeopardise my family’s financial situation. I’m glad that there is a new digital solution to expedite the claims process for gig workers,” says foodpanda delivery partner, Raudin Rashid Wan Idris.
“After getting into an accident and breaking my collarbone, I’ve found that this new digital solution will make the claim process both seamless and easy. I appreciate foodpanda and PolicyStreet’s efforts to care for us delivery partners’ wellbeing, and I’m looking forward to improved insurance operations and services with the upcoming Gig Workers’ Claims Portal,” adds foodpanda delivery partner, Muhammad Amir Bin Mohamad Asri.
From 29 November onwards, foodpanda Malaysia’s delivery partners can monitor and make insurance claims by logging onto foodpanda-claims.policystreet.com. To get in touch with us to adopt the Gig Workers’ Claims Portal, please contact PolicyStreet at policystreet.com/contact-us.
SINGAPORE, 30 November 2022 — The colourful world of tokidoki has arrived at NEX just in time for Christmas! tokidoki, which translates to “sometimes” in Japanese, is an internationally recognised and beloved lifestyle brand. Since its debut in 2005, tokidoki has amassed a cult-like following for its eye-catching aesthetic and adorable characters.
NEX, in collaboration with tokidoki, celebrates the spirit of giving with a series of tokidoki-themed events and rewards happening from 24 November to 26 December. Shoppers can look forward to exclusive tokidoki Eco Bags, tokidoki character displays, caricature portrait drawing, and even a meet & greet with the creative mind behind tokidoki at the media preview on 30 November. Whether you’re a long time fan of tokidoki or admirers of the larger-than-life characters, their adorable characters will definitely steal your heart and keep you coming back for more!
Here are some of the highlights to keep an eye out for.
Immerse Yourself in the tokidoki Holiday Experience
Walk through NEX Atrium, Level 1 to immerse yourself in the tokidoki fun holiday experience from 1 – 11 December, 11 am to 9pm daily. Spot the colourful tokidoki characters Donutella & her sweet friends, Cactus Friends, Unicorno, Mermicorno and Kaiju on display, adding a shot of cuteness to this year’s festive season. After snapping Instagrammable moments with the characters, head over to the pop-up retail space to shop for tokidoki merchandise which are perfect Christmas gifts for your loved ones.
Get up close and personal with fan-favourite tokidoki characters, Donutella and SANDy, from 2 – 4 December and 9 – 11 December. Open to the first 30 groups of 4 for each session, the mascots will be holding meet and greet sessions at 1pm, 4pm and 7pm daily. Grab your camera and don’t miss out on this opportunity to get a beautiful family photo with the delightful characters.
Collect Exclusive tokidoki Eco Bags
Calling all tokidoki fans – here’s your chance to redeem a limited edition tokidoki Eco Bag if you are a NEXrewards member! The tokidoki Eco Bag is available in 4 unique collectible designs and a design will be released every week from 24 November to 26 December. To receive the bag, shoppers need to scan NEXrewards member QR with a minimum spending of $150 or $200 (if including supermarket transaction) at participating stores.
Enjoy additional rewards for Citi Credit Cardmembers when shoppers charge a minimum of $300 to their Citi Credit Card to receive an additional $20 eNEXvoucher. *Terms and conditions apply.
Receive a Personalised Caricature Portrait for NEXrewards Members
Exclusive to NEXrewards Members, receive a personalised caricature portrait of yourself and a friend from 2 – 4 December and 9 – 11 December! Simply scan your NEXrewards member QR code with a minimum spend of $50 in a single transaction at participating stores. The talented artist will be at the NEX Atrium, Level 1 ready to sketch a memorable art piece that will capture the essence of your personality. Terms and conditions apply.
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Session 1 |
11am to 3pm (Redemption from 10:30am) |
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Session 2 |
4pm to 8pm (Redemption from 3:30pm) |
Meet tokidoki’s Artist Simone Legno for an Autograph Session
In the leadup to the tokidoki festivities, NEX will be holding a media event on 30 November where invited attendees will also be able to meet Simone Legno, the creative director and co-founder of tokidoki, who will be flying into Singapore specially for an autograph session. Simone’s deep love of Japan and fascination with world cultures came alive in his art passion which led to the eventual creation of tokidoki.
Simone says: “Tokidoki is the hope, the hidden energy that everyone has inside. It gives us the strength to face a new day and dream about something positive and the hope that something magical will happen to us.”
Make sure to head down to NEX from 24 November to 26 December 2022 for a fabulous time with tokidoki! Visit NEX’s website and Facebook for more information about the NEX x tokidoki Christmas campaign.
