Singapore, 1 July 2022 â âBack In The Dayâ, a brand new song and music video commemorating 55 years of National Service (NS55), launches today. The rousing and upbeat number celebrates the collective experience of national servicemen across generations and their contributions to Singaporeâs defence and security. The music video for âBack In The Dayâ is now available at (http://go.gov.sg/ns55-themesong).
 âBack In The Dayâ recognises National Service (NS) as an important boys-to-men rite-of-passage that every male Singaporean goes through. The song hopes to be the catalyst for national servicemen to reminisce their NS experience and memories of camaraderie through music. Performed by national servicemen from the Music & Drama Company (MDC) â Lance Corporal (LCP)(NS) Kevin Brendan and rap artist Axel Brizzy [Corporal (CPL)(NS) Axel Teoh] â the catchy song captures references about the good old days of serving NS through the generations.Â
The song was produced and arranged by award-winning song writer Don Richmond, who also recorded, mixed and mastered the song. The lyrics are by Richmond and homegrown hip-hop artist ShiGGa Shay, who also served his full-time NS with MDC. âOnce the idea of âBack In The Dayâ was conceived, I knew very quickly off the bat that I needed a rap element as it had a rhythmical structure that almost resembled marching songs. So, I engaged ShiGGa Shay to come in and hang out and see if we could come up with some ideas for the lyrics of the rap section. We spent a few hours together and soon the creative juices were flowing really quickly. Before we knew it, we had the song in place,â said Richmond.
Richmond found it a challenge to write the song because there were just too many rich NS stories through the generations to tell. But the common factor was how national servicemen always made reference to âback in the dayâ, each one remembering a season in their lives that they would never forget. Richmond decided to use that as a common thread as âno matter how different the NS experience was, or how different our lives became after NS, we would always have that common âback in the dayâ.â He served his full-time NS in the Field Defence Squadron with the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF).
Since the introduction of NS, generations of national servicemen have served with unwavering dedication, pride and strength to keep Singapore safe and strong. While their dedication remains a constant, the global security landscape is constantly changing, demanding innovation and new capabilities in our defence. Richmondâs song reflects these changes and the support of families, employers and the public for our national servicemen to serve with pride and with peace of mind.Â
KFC Singapore has released KFC Shroom âN Cheese Pockett said to be “packed with more goodness than you realise”. The latest menu item features KFC’s favourite Hot & Crispy Zinger fillet, herb-marinated mushrooms, mayonnaise and topped with melted mozzarella and cheddar cheesy goodness.
In another development, Coca-Cola is taking over KFC in Singapore with the initial three outlets at J8, Jewel and Siglap transitioning into Coca-Cola fountain.
Gardenia Bakeries KL Sdn Bhd has added two more patterns to its range of specially designed Gardenia door gifts in Malaysia. These affordable yet beautifully crafted door gifts with Gardenia bread are aimed at celebratory occasions typically weddings. The Gardenia door gifts are also very practical as bread is popular among Malaysians.
The price per unit (bread and the box) is RM 3 and the minimum order is 50 units with delivery throughout Malaysia.
We are seeing food and drink players in Malaysia actively positioning their products as door gifts to expand sales. Sauce maker Jalen is one of the active ones. This sauce and condiment manufacturer even has a dedicated site Galeri Jalen to promote its latest door gifts.
WAY Sauce, a Malaysia-based manufacturer of Asian sauces for the consumer and HORECA markets, has recently unveiled Black Sauce (ç»ć žé»æ è±æČčé ±). The latest Way Black Sauce Gourmet Condiment is made from all-natural ingredients like shallots, spring onion, caramel, and soy sauce.
The Black Sauce is hghly versatile and can be used in a wide variety of dishes in cooking such as claypot chicken rice and as a condiment.
BellyGood, a one-stop Halal-certified catering solution by Singapore’s Tunglok Group, has launched two new Heat And Eat meals featuring Impossible Foods’ plant-based ingredients. This RedMart-exclusive items come in the following variants:
Bellygood Heat And Eat Meatloaf With Mushrooms And Onion Truffle Sauce – Frozen (Per 100g contains 7.1g of Protein, 6.4g of Total Fat, 6.1g of Carbohydrate and 110kcal of Calories)
Bellygood Heat And Eat Meatballs With Classic Tomato Sauce – Frozen (Per 100g contains 5.7g of Protein, 7.5g of Total Fat, 6.5g of Carbohydrate and 116kcal of Calories)
1 packet serves 1 to 2 persons. Simmer frozen bag of product in boiling water for 15 minutes, remove the ingredients from the bag carefully to plate them and they are ready to serve.
Resipi Berani MAGGIÂź Season 2 Lines Up Celeb Mentors, Judges & Culinary Thrills
Kuala Lumpur, July 1, 2022 –
MAGGIÂź is returning with its six-episode reality show, Resipi Berani MAGGIÂź Season 2. From a pool of 2,000 women, 12 mentees made the cut to take on a series of culinary and entrepreneurial challenges for the grand champion title.
Set to surprise and excite, the Resipi Berani MAGGIÂź Season 2 will showcase the endeavours of the mentees through various criteria and challenges, and be tested in the areas of Personal Growth, Business Acumen and Cooking Skills. Some notable challenges which the mentees will experience include the preparation of their signature dish and re-invention of an authentic Malaysian dish with unique ingredients! Beyond culinary challenges, mentees were also tasked to observe elements such as food sustainability, business viability as well as leveraging on content creation for social media platforms.
3 Mentors of PMWCBM
The reality show returns with its three prominent MAGGIÂź Mentors – Food Enthusiast and Brand Ambassador of MAGGIÂź CukupRasa, Datin Paduka Eina Azman; Director, Producer, Actress and Owner of The Dim Sum Place, Sheila Rusly; and Entrepreneur Icon and Owner of My Mumâs Bakery, Anne Idris – who will nurture the 12 mentees throughout the reality series in various Feedback Mentorship Sessions. For Season 2, the series will feature four celebrity guest judges – Stacy Anam, Betty Rahmad, Aisya J, and Chef Sherson Lian.
âThe MAGGI reality show aims to showcase and celebrate the menteesâ transformational journey in growing a food business to inspire women to take the leap of faith and embark on something new, ushering in positive change and improvement into their lives. We have witnessed discernible transformation in the mentees who won in the first season, and how they have truly inspired and impacted the lives of many others too,â said Geetha on their journey.
Aside from receiving a seed capital of RM8,000, the grand winner of the Resipi Berani MAGGIÂź Season 2 will undergo an intensive 8-week mentorship programme with entrepreneur icon, Anne Idris, focusing on upscaling a food business, managing cost efficiencies and branding strategies. The Second and Third place winners will receive a seed capital of RM5,000 each.
Resipi Berani MAGGIÂź is a culmination of the Program Mentor Wanita Cukup Berani MAGGIÂź, which aims to inspire more women to step out of their comfort zones, embracing the âTak Kenal, Tak Cintaâ(âNever Try, Never Knowâ) spirit. The programme is hosted in partnership between MAGGIÂź and Google Malaysia, featuring a series of Bengkel Online Wanita Cukup Berani MAGGIÂź focusing on building self-confidence, improving business skills through digital upskilling and enhancing cooking skills. The 12 finalists of Resipi Berani MAGGIÂź were selected from a pool of over 2,000 women who participated in the series of upskilling workshops in 2021.
Speaking on her journey with the Program Mentor Wanita Cukup Berani MAGGIÂź campaign since its inception in 2020, Datin Paduka Eina Azman said, âI have personally witnessed many transformational journeys and growth stories through the Program Mentor Wanita Cukup Berani MAGGIÂź and Iâm truly honoured to be the Brand Ambassador for MAGGIÂź CukupRasa. Iâm delighted that this programme has supported many women especially throughout the pandemic, and will continue to play its part to provide more women with the right guidance, mentorship and skills training for them to establish themselves as an entrepreneur.â
Anne Idris & Nana Mahazan guiding one of the mentees on a culinary challenge
The 12 mentees who made it as finalists in the Resipi Berani MAGGIÂź Season 2 comprise home-based food business owners – Anastasia Maigi (Sabah), Kalarani D/O Subramaniam (Putrajaya), Mellony Anak Stephen (Sarawak), Nazrina binti Zamani (Selangor), Noraslinda binti Rusli (Selangor), Norli binti Mohd Azmi (Selangor), Kentila D/O Veerayah (Selangor), Nur Syahidah Aimullah binti Abdul Rahim (Kedah), Nurul âSyaza Shahirah binti A. Samsuddin (Malacca), Nurul Hajar Ismail (Johor), Rozana Sari binti Roslan (Pahang) and Suzaimi binti Zahari (Terengganu).
The upcoming Resipi Berani MAGGIÂźSeason 2 reality show will be aired at 5.00 pm every Friday for 6 weeks, beginning 8 July on MAGGIÂźâs YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/ maggimalaysia)
About Program Mentor Wanita Cukup Berani MAGGIÂź
TheProgram Mentor Wanita Cukup BeraniMAGGIÂź is a nationwide programme in partnership between MAGGIÂź and Google Malaysia via Women Will, a Grow with Google programme. Since its inception in 2020, the programme places great importance on imparting self-confidence and awareness, improving business and digital skills as well as enhancing cooking skills through its Bengkel Online Wanita Cukup BeraniMAGGIÂź. It is part of MAGGIÂź CukupRasaâs Tak Kenal Tak Cinta campaign that celebrates women who take their first step to try something new.
Grounded in real-life stories, the campaign video (youtube.com/watch?v=WpUuTiAzEZs) features three inspirational Malaysian women whom have overcome challenging situations by having the courage to try something different, which ultimately led to positive outcomes in their lives. The programme is headlined by 3 mentors comprising Actress, Entrepreneur, Food Enthusiast and Brand Ambassador for MAGGIÂź CukupRasa, Datin Paduka Eina Azman; Director, Producer, Actress and Owner of The Dim Sum Place, Sheila Rusly; and Entrepreneur Icon and Owner of My Mumâs Bakery, Anne Idris.
·       The âI NUT EMASâ Contest is Julieâs Peanut Butter Sandwich Biscuit first grand giveaway for the year and was inspired by the signature sandwich biscuitâs golden baked biscuit shape and buttery gold-like filling.
·       Contest is open to all Malaysians nationwide from 1 July to 15 August 2022, with the Grand Prize being a 100g gold worth RM30,000.
1 July 2022, Kuala Lumpur – Founded in Melaka in 1985, Julieâs heritage-rich background and reputation built on quality and taste has been deeply rooted in the heart of every Malaysian. Julieâs biscuits have since then travelled all over the world with everyone sharing a bite of the variety of options the brand offers, including its signature Peanut Butter Sandwich Biscuit that is loved by many till today.
Tzy Horng Sai, Director of Julieâs Biscuits, attested that Julieâs Biscuits is more than just a biscuit company. âItâs also us making memories for every Malaysian, young and old, as they enjoy their favourite Julieâs products on all occasions,â he said.
âFor as long as our 38 years of establishment, our Peanut Butter Sandwich Biscuit has always been a legacy, a must-have biscuit and snack in many Malaysiansâ households. The aroma that emits from every packaging opened is iconic and ignites fond memories.â
The original and signature Julieâs Peanut Butter Sandwich Biscuit has a unique combination of sweet and savoury taste. The peanut butter cream filing is smooth, buttery, and fragrant, and pairs exceptionally well with the slightly salty, golden baked biscuit. It tastes great as a dipper biscuit or eaten alone.
Go Nuts with Julieâs âI NUT EMASâ Contest!
To celebrate their 38th anniversary, Julieâs is proud to announce the âI NUT EMASâ contest where customers can stand a chance to win prizes worth RM100,000 in total, with the Grand Prize being a 100g gold worth RM30,000.
 Inspired from the Peanut Butter Sandwich Biscuitâs shape and gold-like appearance, the Julieâs âI NUT EMASâ contest is a playful homophonous to the Bahasa Malaysia term âI WANT GOLDâ. It is the brandâs fun way to incorporate the word ânutâ from âpeanutâ and âwantâ (ânakâ in Bahasa Malaysia) into a tagline that all Malaysians could relate to.
How to Participate?
Between 1 July 2022 to 15 August 2022, purchase any pack size of Julieâs Peanut Butter Sandwich Biscuit worth RM5.00 and above in a single receipt.
Take a clear picture of the receipt. Ensure the store name, receipt date, receipt number, and product bought is clear in the photo.
Scan the QR code from point-of-sales material (e.g. poster), or visit http://juliesinutemas.com/ to submit the receipt photo.
Remember to keep the original receipt as this would be required for winner verification!
The contest is opened to all Malaysians nationwide between 1 July 2022 to 15 August 2022. Purchases of Julieâs Peanut Butter Sandwich Biscuit can be made at any e-commerce or retailers as long as there is a valid receipt as proof of purchase.
In terms of prizes*, there will be â
Prizes & Description
Quantity
Weekly Prizes
RM85 Touch ân Go e-Wallet credit
396 winners
(66 winners x 6 weeks)
First Prize
10g Gold (worth RM3,000)
10 winners
Grand Prize
100g Gold (worth RM30,000)
1 winner
*Contest terms and conditions apply.                             Â
âBiscuits are more than just a culinary delight, itâs about people making connections, breaking barriers, and building bridges. We hope that our I NUT EMAS contest campaign can help to change someoneâs life. Over the last 37 years, we have been looking up confidently into the future like Julie, our trademark icon, and we hope it would aspire Malaysians to do the same â look up, smile, and put on your best energy, grab a pack of your favourite Peanut Butter Sandwich Biscuit as we all stride together to positivity in life,â said Sai.
Julieâs Peanut Butter Sandwich Biscuits comes in assorted, convenient packaging. Thereâs the tubs and tins sizes that are good for households, and the convenient packs for those who are always on the go or for a quick snack in school or in the office. Party packs are also available in boxes and cartons.
Stay updated with the brandâs happenings at their official social media channels on Facebook and Instagram @JuliesBiscuits.
Biogreen has launched Etblisse 5 Grain Yee Mee in Malaysia to bring a healthy twist to the usual yee mee. Yee Mee is a variety of flat Cantonese egg noodles made from wheat flour. They are known for their golden brown color and chewy characteristics.
This special yee mee is made healthier due to the use of brown rice, barley, buckwheat, sorghum, millet, purple Chinese yam, red wheat, black glutinous rice, job’s tear, lotus seed, wolfberry, soy bean, green kernel black beans, white sesame and oat. The other ingredients are wheat flour and tapioca starch.
Etblisse 5 Grain Yee Mee:
Made with organic unbleached wheat flour
Added value with premium multi grains
No egg, sodium bicarbonate & sodium carbonate
No artificial preservatives, colouring and flavourings
Datoâ Azmir Jaafar, Managing Director and Local Operating Partner of McDonaldâs Malaysia, donated blood and encouraged more McDonaldâs employees and members of the public to help top up supplies at our national blood bank.
The blood donation drive, in collaboration with the National Blood Centre returns and is line with the governmentâs call to encourage blood donation
PETALING JAYA, 1 July 2022 â McDonaldâs Malaysia continues to support the governmentâs call for Malaysians to donate blood more frequently. The quick service restaurant organised its annual Blood Donation Day on 30 June 2022, in collaboration with the National Blood Centre (NBC) under the Ministry of Health (MOH). The blood donation drive was opened to the public.
âOur goal in hosting the annual blood donation drive is to raise awareness among the communities on the importance of blood donation, in supporting NBCâs cause to help patients in need. The collaboration between McDonaldâs Malaysia and NBC is in line with the governmentâs call for more blood donations to top up the stock stored in our national blood bank. Here at McDonaldâs, we have always been an advocate for the public to continuously donate blood, and we are glad that we are able to organise another blood donation drive this year after one year of being unable to do so. I am proud to see the promising turnout for the Blood Donation Day this year,â said Datoâ Azmir Jaafar, Managing Director and Local Operating Partner of McDonaldâs Malaysia.
McDonaldâs Malaysiaâs Blood Donation Drive aims to raise awareness among the communities on the importance of blood donation, in supporting the National Blood Centreâs cause to help patients in need.
The Blood Donation Day, held at the headquarters of McDonaldâs Malaysia, saw a turnout of more than 200 donors this year. The donors who showed up consist of McDonaldâs employees, business partners, customers and members of the media. The quick service restaurant aims to inculcate a habit and create greater awareness on the importance of donating blood among its employees as well as Malaysians. Together, we can help other fellow Malaysians in need. Blood donation drives organised by McDonaldâs Malaysia in collaboration with NBC have seen more than 1,300 donors since 2017.Â
As a token of appreciation, McDonaldâs Malaysia provided McChicken meals and Sundae Cones to all blood donors who turned up to donate blood.
F&N Dairies Thailand has launched Mangolia Plus Blackcurrant flavoured UHT Milk containing vitamin A, D and C to support the immune system. In addition to the fruit-flavoured UHT milk, the company has also unveiled a dessert-inspired brown sugar flavoured UHT milk fortified with vitamin A, D and C.
