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Auntie Anne’s offers limited edition camouflage menu

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Tan Heng Hong
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Auntie Anne’s Malaysia has launched an interesting take on flavours with the limited edition camouflage menu. The menu offers pretzels that have been combined with three flavours into one. Up to 5 limited-time menu is available as part of the camouflage mixing of flavours.

SWSG – Seaweed, Sour Cream & Onion, Garlic

AMGC – Almond, Green Tea, Chocolate Mint

CSCG – Cinnamon Sugar, Chocolate Mint, Green Tea

SSSG – Seasame Seed, Sour Cream & Onion, Garlic

PMSG – Parmesan Cheese, Sour Cream & Onion, Garlic

The Camouflage Festival ends on 31 July 2022.

Dominos celebrates 25 years with 25,000 free pizzas

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Tan Heng Hong
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Domino’s 25th Anniversary

In gratitude for Malaysians’ support and influence in pizza creations, restaurant announces giveaways till year-end.

KUALA LUMPUR, 29 June 2022 – In conjunction with its Silver Anniversary, as well as offering a gesture of appreciation to its people, Domino’s Pizza Malaysia is giving away a total of 25,000 pizzas till end 2022.

Shamsul Amree Ab Rahman, Chief Executive Officer, Domino’s Pizza Malaysia & Singapore said: “In light of us turning 25 this year, and to show our appreciation to Malaysians who have been our source of inspiration, we are giving away 25,000 free pizzas till the year end.”

Domino’s 25th Anniversary Poster

Expressing gratitude for the support of Malaysians, especially in inspiring Domino’s to produce new products to tantalise taste-buds from time to time, Shamsul thanked Malaysia for “giving us the opportunity to deliver joy.”

Free pizzas are redeemable on the 25th of every month at https://itsallaboutyou.dominos.com.my. All one needs to do is to log-on on the date, enter a valid email address and ‘Submit’. A free pizza code will be sent to the email address entered and only a maximum of ONE coupon code can be redeemed each month.

Varieties of Domino’s Pizza

Looking back on the past 25-years, Domino’s gives credit to its customers for creatively experimenting and innovating menu items that are uniquely Malaysian. These include the Crunchy Thin Crust™ pizza that started in 1998, the ‘Spicy Sambal’ and ‘Flaming Tuna’ pizzas (2000) that are truly Malaysian, as well as the ‘Durian Lava Cake’ that made its debut in 2020 and remains Domino’s most-loved Malaysian dessert with its fresh D24 flesh.

Since it first opened as a single store in USJ in 1997, Domino’s Pizza Malaysia has grown to more than 240 stores in Malaysia, and over 30 in Singapore. In Q2 of 2017, Malaysia was Domino’s largest Southeast Asian market and the fifth largest in Asia Pacific.

“Domino’s Pizza Malaysia has seen substantial growth since our establishment. We achieved the opening of our 50th store in 2011, 100th store in December 2012, 150th in March 2016, and our 200th store in April 2017.

“We have grown to over 4,000 staff across Malaysia and Singapore who are all committed to strive towards delivering the best quality in service and products while advancing with technology driven platforms and look to experience further exponential growth,” Shamsul said.

Leveraging on the advancement in digital technology, Domino’s Pizza continues to forge ahead as an e-commerce entity that has already scored many firsts in digital platforms.

Among these include being the first QSR firm with an online ordering platform, certified by the Malaysian Book of Records, in 2003 when Domino’s launched its website. Shamsul said the company will continue to grow digitally and in its innovation to provide better services and customer experiences.

Winner of multiple Gold Franny Award – an award of the International Franchise Association at the Domino’s Pizza Worldwide Rally, Domino’s Malaysia has also bagged the multiple wins in the ‘Restaurant & Fast Food’ category of the Putra Brand Awards since 2014.

In addition to the free pizza deal every 25th, Domino’s invites its customers to satisfy their cravings with its promotions: Everyday Value Deals of RM5 personal pizza, 50% of all pizzas for the take-away option or Pandu Ambil at any store, and the Buy 1 Free 2 with Free Delivery deal that will suit any dining opportunity.

Speciality & Fine Food Asia and its four co-located F&B industry shows conclude with a resounding success; attracting over 7,300 local and international attendees

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Tan Heng Hong
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The long-awaited three-day event established itself as the must-attend trade show featuring the latest fine food, beverages, technologies and innovations

Singapore, 29th June 2022 – The fourth edition of Speciality & Fine Food Asia (SFFA), Southeast Asia’s leading trade show for artisan, gourmet and fine food and drink has concluded on a high note. SFFA 2022 was held alongside Restaurant, Pub & Bar Asia (RPB Asia) and three newly launched shows – Speciality Coffee & Tea Asia (SCTA), Meat & Poultry & Asia (MPA) and Food2Go – at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre from the 22nd to 24 June 2022.

Organised by Montgomery Asia, the 5-in-1 show attracted over 7,300 attendees from 47 countries – exceeding the 2019 edition – and 188 exhibitors from 16 countries. To further enhance the exhibition experience, visitors were also able to continue connecting with exhibitors digitally via a digital platform.

The event was graced by Ms Low Yen Ling, Minister of State for Trade and Industry; Mr Christopher McCuin, Managing Director of Montgomery Asia; and Mr Victor Mah, President of the Singapore Coffee Association (SCA). After the opening ceremony, Ms Low also toured the exhibition hall, interacting with exhibitors and tasting some of the fine food and drink products being showcased.

Mr Christopher McCuin, Managing Director, Montgomery Asia, said, “We are proud to declare SFFA 2022 a huge success. We have successfully bought the industry back together creating opportunities for exhibitors and visitors alike to reconnect with one another and build new business opportunities. SFFA 2022 will be superseded by its 2023 edition held next September, with a larger floor space offering more showcases, exhibitors and business opportunities at Marina Bay Sands, we can’t wait!”

A key highlight of the opening ceremony was the signing of two Memorandums of Understandings (MoUs) between Montgomery Asia and SFFA’s strategic partners to further solidify the existing partnerships leading up to the 2023 edition. The first MoU, signed by Montgomery Asia and SCA, Singapore Food Manufacturers’ Association (SFMA), and Meat Traders’ Association Singapore (MTA), extends the running of SFFA, RPB Asia, SCTA and MPA in Singapore for another two years. The second MoU, signed by Montgomery Asia and the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF), will see the continuation of the Food2Go show for a minimum of three years. Food2Go, the inaugural business event for F&B takeaway and delivery innovations, helps bridge the gap between tech providers and F&B retailers in this fast-growth industry.

Mr Victor Mah, President, SCA, added, “SFFA 2022 was a wonderful platform not just for the coffee industry, but also for the whole F&B industry. The MoUs signed with Montgomery Asia will ensure that subsequent years’ events will see participation and close collaboration between network associations and businesses. At the Singapore National Coffee Championship (SNCC) @ Speciality Coffee & Tea Asia, it was a delight to witness the competitiveness and tenacity among the young expert baristas over the three-day competition, and I would like to warmly congratulate the winners on their well-deserved achievement.”

SFFA 2022 was ablaze with activity as visitors were treated to cooking demonstrations, panel discussions and tasting opportunities. Some highlights at the Fine Food Live Stage included the European Meat Roundtable by the European Union, the launch of the &SO product line by Monde Nissin, and presentations on food tech and the latest ingredients. The live cooking and butchery demonstrations at the Fine Food Live Stage also gained significant traction as visitors were able to taste freshly prepared food samples made on-site with the finest ingredients by renowned chefs. At the Innovation Stage, trade visitors were able to hear from industry experts on topics such as sustainable packaging, revenue-building, organisational resilience and cloud kitchens.

This year’s edition was well supported by exhibitors from across the globe. At the 10 country pavilions, visitors were able to taste the finest food and drinks from Singapore, Australia, Belgium, Malaysia, South Africa, the United Kingdom, the United States and Uzbekistan.

Huge turnout at the Singapore National Coffee Championship
The Singapore National Coffee Championship (SNCC) @ SCTA concluded after intense competition between expert coffee brewers and baristas in the National Barista Championship 2022 and Singapore National Brewers Cup 2022. The crowned winners, Lee Hee Wei and Elysia Tan, respectively, will be heading to the Melbourne World Coffee Championships later this year.

Lee Hee Wei, Founder, Olla Specialty Coffee and winner of the National Barista Championship 2022, said, “This is my sixth attempt in this competition and the feeling of being crowned the winner is overwhelming. I’m really thankful for this great platform for baristas to showcase what speciality coffee is really about and the mastery of it. Apart from the competition, the event brings together the community, and it was great to see fellow baristas displaying their skills.”

Elysia Tan, Co-Founder and Director, Homeground Coffee Roasters and winner of the Singapore National Brewers Cup, said, “It was a very nerve wracking experience, but at the same time I feel fortunate and excited to be able to again represent Singapore at the Melbourne World Coffee Championships later this year. This competition has been a good platform for the industry – making seemingly mundane work more exciting, and pushing boundaries to make better coffee. Seeing familiar faces at this event was one of the best feelings after such a long time.”

Partnership with The Food Bank Singapore

In line with Montgomery Group’s environmental sustainability policy, SFFA partnered with The Food Bank Singapore. As Singapore’s first food bank, the Food Bank Singapore bridges donors and member beneficiaries by collecting and redistributing donated food, and currently serves more than 100,000 families and over 300,000 people with all kinds of food – from fresh to cooked. On the final day of SFFA, exhibitors were able to donate their excess food items that contributed to Food Bank Singapore’s food relief efforts such as community pantries, emergency food ration deliveries and daily meal programmes.

Strategic Partners, Supporting Partners & Supporters
SFFA 2022 and its co-located shows are supported by a host of leading industry associations and brands. Strategic Partners include Meat Traders’ Association Singapore, Singapore Coffee Association, Singapore Food Manufacturers’ Association and Singapore Manufacturing Federation.

Supporting Partners include the ASEAN Coffee Federation, Disciples Escoffier International, Association of Catering Professionals Singapore (ACAPS), Food, Drinks & Allied Workers Union (FDAWU), Hospitality Purchasing Association Singapore, Republic Polytechnic (RP), Singaporean-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (SGC), Restaurant Association of Singapore (RAS) and Packaging Council of Singapore (PCS), among many others.

This year’s Supporters include the Singapore Tourism Board, the Singapore Exhibition & Convention Bureau, the Employment & Employability Institute and Singapore Airlines.

Larger shows, bigger business opportunities in 2023

SFFA and its co-located shows RPB Asia, SCTA and MPA will return on 26th to 28th September 2023 at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre. Food2Go will make its return as a co-located event alongside the 4-in-1 megashow. SFFA 2023 will focus on enhancing the full suite of F&B experience – from technological innovators to manufacturers and products, to end-to-end food delivery services. The Fine Food Live Stage, Innovation Stage, Singapore National Coffee Championship and the Tap Room will return with more in-depth expert insights, exciting product showcases and more opportunities for business and industry players.

For the latest updates and announcements, visit https://speciality-asia.com.

Level up your wellness with 10 nutrients!

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Tan Heng Hong
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Munchy’s Crackers Plus makes snacking healthy

22 June 2022, Selangor – As Malaysians are becoming more health-conscious, many are opting for healthy food choices on a daily basis, which includes snacks. However, making time and effort to prepare healthy, delicious food can be challenging, especially when our schedules are packed with numerous activities.

Being pressed for time, we often grab whatever we can find to fill our stomach. This might be a quick fix, but in the long-term, consuming unhealthy snacks can affect one’s health. As such, convenient, ready-to-eat snacks that don’t compromise on nutrients are the easiest way to fulfill hunger pangs and fussy tastebuds.

Munchy’s Crackers Plus is lovingly made with 10 nutrients like vitamins (A, B1, C, B6), calcium, iron, zinc, folic acid, copper, and selenium, allowing you to snack healthily and happily! Free from cholesterol and trans fats, these crunchy, flaky treats give you satisfying deliciousness in every bite.

CEO of Munchy’s Malaysia Rodney Wong shared, “Snacks can be an important part of our diet to provide energy in the middle of the day, or after exercise. Enjoying a healthy snack between meals also helps to curb your hunger cravings, preventing from overeating during meal times later. As Malaysians, we love to eat, but frequent consumption of unhealthy snacks can lead to health issues in the long run. This is why at Munchy’s, we want to advocate the importance of choosing healthier snacks, which not only satisfy your tastebuds, but also provide the micronutrients our bodies need. Munchy’s Crackers Plus was created for consumers to snack healthily by providing the nourishment of 10 different nutrients in a tasty treat that’s baked to perfection!”

Munchy’s Crackers Plus comes in three delicious flavours: Original High Calcium, High Protein Chia Seeds, and High Fibre Whole Grain. Available in two pack sizes (3-pack: 300g, RM4.80 and 7-pack: 700g, RM10.90), you can bring these crunchy-licious biscuits with you anywhere, for a healthy snack break anytime!

Catch a Munchy’s X AirAsia Ride and get free samples!

From 16 June to 6 July 2022, Munchy’s is collaborating with e-hailing service AirAsia Ride to spread the joy of Munchy’s Crackers Plus! A total of 30 Munchy’s X AirAsia Ride cars will be making their rounds in the Klang Valley, Johor Bahru, and Penang. Lucky passengers who hop into a Munchy’s ride can enjoy a free Munchy’s Crackers Plus sample pack! At the same time, they can also scan the QR code inside the vehicle to purchase their favourite biscuits from Munchy’s official Shopee store.

For more information about Munchy’s Crackers Plus, follow and like Munchy’s socials on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Munchys/) and

Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/munchys.my/).

Revel In a Great Refreshing Taste from Nature The Brand New F&N SEASONS Botanicals Lemongrass Ginger

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Tan Heng Hong
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Revel In a Great Refreshing Taste from Nature The Brand New F&N SEASONS Botanicals Lemongrass Ginger

Singapore, 28 June 2022 – A stroll in a botanical garden is one of the best forms of relaxation. Unwinding amid the subtle scent of nature and hints of aromatic herbs with a saunter through the flora, offers a revitalising moment for both mind and body. F&N SEASONS brings out the best nature has to offer with its refreshingly brand-new F&N SEASONS Botanicals Lemongrass Ginger, a fragrant and comforting drink for everyone at any time of the day.  

Lemongrass, also known as Cymbopogon citratus, is a grass-like plant with greyish-green leaves that possess a long and slender foliage. Largely grown in Southeast Asia, its stem and leaves impart an energizing citrus-like aroma when used in cooking. It is celebrated as a culinary herb for its unique flavour and commonly used in an array of Southeast Asian dishes, teas, and other beverages. 

Known for its anti-inflammatory effects1, Ginger, is the root of the ginger plant Zingiber officiale, and is often featured in many savoury dishes, desserts, and tea. The fragrant scent of ginger may also serve a form of aromatherapy for some, which could help with the relaxation of the mind. 

In the kitchen, one may choose to make a concoction of the drink. The lemongrass is first crushed and its stalk ‘bruised’. It is then boiled with slices of ginger for added warmth and stimulation before serving. The lemongrass tea is also known for its antioxidant properties2.  

The invigorating F&N SEASONS Botanicals Lemongrass Ginger has no added preservatives and artificial colouring and is crafted with botanicals extract for your utmost enjoyment. Drink it chilled on a balmy day, the reduced-sugar tea carries the Healthier Choice Symbol (HCS) which is accorded by the Health Promotion Board (HPB) and is Halal-certified. 

It is available at the Recommended Selling Price (RSP) of S$4.85 for a pack of six 300ml cans at most supermarkets, hypermarkets, participating retail outlets and ecommerce platforms. F&N SEASONS Botanicals Lemongrass Ginger is also available for delivery on F&N Life: https://sg.fnlife.com/beverages/asian-drinks.html

For more information, please visit F&N Seasons on Facebook and @fnnseasons_sg on Instagram. 

1Anti-Oxidative and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Ginger in Health and Physical Activity: Review of Current Evidence: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3665023/

 210 Reasons to Drink Lemongrass Tea: https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/lemongrass-tea

Coca-Cola introduces zero sugar options for Schweppes and their latest brand presenter ‘Ananda Everingham’

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Tan Heng Hong
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Tuesday 28 June 2022 – Schweppes, one of brands under Coca-Cola Family, recently launched two new ‘Schweppes’ flavors in zero sugar options: ‘Schweppes Pineapple Mojito Soda Zero Sugar’ and ‘Schweppes Citrus Raspberry Soda Zero Sugar’ – the first fruit-flavored sodas from ‘Schweppes’ with no sugar. With these latest additions in the company’s beverage offerings, more customers can now enjoy the refreshing blend of fruits as a soft drink or as part of a creative mixed drink as they desire, anywhere and anytime.

‘Schweppes Pineapple Mojito Soda Zero Sugar’ and ‘Schweppes Citrus Raspberry Soda Zero Sugar’ are the most recent innovations designed to respond to consumer behavior since the COVID-19 pandemic over the last two years, which has now changed to creating more drinks at home and inspired the trend of looking for delicious refreshing fruit flavors with no sugar added, alongside consumers who are more sophisticated in their beverage preferences. Together with Coca-Cola’s commitment to developing new products to meet consumer needs and a desire to keep driving excitement, ‘Schweppes’ has produced this selection of new, unique, and sophisticated flavors that go well with all drinking moments and occasions and created two new no-sugar fruit-flavored sodas guaranteed with the Healthier Choice logo[1].

‘Schweppes Pineapple Mojito Soda Zero Sugar’ contains the flavors of pineapple, mint, and lime, perfectly combined with soda, no sugar, and no alcohol. ‘Schweppes Citrus Raspberry Soda Zero Sugar’ combines the sweetness of raspberry and the sourness of oranges and grapefruit. The brand is also introducing ‘Ananda Everingham’ as the first brand presenter in ten years – reflecting the image of consumers who like to create drinks of their own or for quality shared experiences with friends. With ‘Ananda Everingham’, ‘Schweppes’ hopes to provide some excitement, especially with the Gen Y customers.

‘Schweppes Pineapple Mojito Soda Zero Sugar’ and ‘Schweppes Citrus Raspberry Soda Zero Sugar’ are being introduced to the Thai soft drinks market together with a full range of marketing activities, both online and offline, allowing customers to experience the unique fruity soda. ‘Schweppes Pineapple Mojito Soda Zero Sugar’ is now exclusively available in 325 ml aluminum cans at 7-Eleven for three months and starting from September onwards will be available in all stores nationwide. ‘Schweppes Citrus Raspberry Soda Zero Sugar’ is now available in all stores nationwide. Learn more about what’s new with Schweppes by following us on https://www.facebook.com/Schweppes-for-the-Experienced-101632009087200

The Coca-Cola system in Thailand consists of Coca-Cola (Thailand) Limited as the brand proprietor responsible for marketing activities, and its two local bottling partners – ThaiNamthip Ltd responsible for 63 provinces around Thailand and HaadThip Public Company Ltd serving 14 southern provinces. The Coca-Cola system in Thailand is the nationwide market leader for non-alcoholic beverages. In addition to Coca-Cola, the Coca-Cola system’s portfolio of beverages in Thailand includes ‘Coke’, ‘Fanta’, ‘Sprite’, ‘Schweppes’, ‘A&W’ Root Beer, ‘Minute Maid Splash’, ‘Minute Maid Pulpy’, ‘Namthip’ and ‘BonAqua’.

[1]   Based on simple nutritional symbolic criteria and conditions, soft drinks with total sugars ? 6 grams per 100 ml and no more than 18 grams per unit are packed; only drinks with one serving more than 150% of the referenced serving and a package size of no more than 500 ml are packed; sodium ? 40 mg per 100 milliliters are packed. According to the announcement of the Subcommittee on the Development and Promotion of the Use of Simple Nutrition Symbols

“Betagro” Stands Out by Making a Difference Underscoring BQM to Boost Consumer Trust and Confidence

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Tan Heng Hong
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Tuesday 28 June 2022 – Betagro is reinforcing its leadership by providing quality food products to consumers and launching the “Connecting all Differences with Betagro Quality” campaign to connect a range of lifestyles with Betagro’s trusted single food standard.

Through this campaign, Betagro Quality Management or “BQM” is being highlighted symbolizing the company’s top-level food safety standards covering inspection, monitoring both quality and production control based on international food safety standards, ranging from original breeding farms to advanced processes in food production throughout the food chain providing confidence to consumers that Betagro’s diversity of differences includes a broad range of premium quality products.

Dr. Oliver Gottschall, Chief Operating Officer of the Food Business, Betagro Public Company Limited, said that Betagro monitors and prioritizes changes in consumer behavior and sees a shifting interest in wanting to overcome barriers and increasing support for a diversity in consumer lifestyles which is becoming a key factor in the company’s operational direction and a driving force in the development of food innovations.

Changes in consumer behavior encompass thoughts, preferences, beliefs, and the wider spectrum of gender identities. In response, Betagro launched the “Connecting all Differences with Betagro Quality” campaign to reach a broad range of consumers emphasizing the company’s commitment to providing quality food products based on the BQM standard that meets the demands of diverse lifestyles, supporting good health and well-being.

Mr. Trirat Thongplod, Chief Operating Officer of the Protein Business, Betagro Public Company Limited, added that choosing quality foods is the key to maintaining good health which leads to an improved quality of life. This formed the basis of Betagro’s ‘Smart Food, Good Life’ approach which empowers the company to constantly strive to gain the trust of consumers by developing quality food products. To reinforce our standards, we adopted ‘Betagro Quality Management: BQM’ throughout our food chain – our very own quality food safety management standard that operates 24/7 covering all relevant processes: control, audit, monitoring, and quality control of food production based on international food standards to maintain consumer confidence in all Betagro products, and which supports a diversity of lifestyles.

BQM is a high-level quality management standard encompassing food safety and quality, animal welfare, service excellence, and corporate social responsibility, and includes regular audits of breeding farms, transportation, and processing of ready-to-eat foods that meet Betagro’s quality standards and regulatory requirements imposed by government agencies, partner countries and business partners. The BQM system also ensures that the quality of the company’s products meets the requirements of both domestic and international partners and consumers.

The company produced new commercial advertising demonstrating its commitment to providing quality products to consumers under the BQM standard as well as showing how diverse lifestyles are connected through Betagro. This commercial advertising will be shown across all communications channels including out-of-home media, offline-online media, and social media to increase awareness of the “Connecting all Differences with Betagro Quality” campaign while enhancing consumer trust and confidence in Betagro products.

“People around the world have different lifestyles but share a common need in wanting quality foods for themselves and their loved ones. At Betagro, we understand how differently we live our lives. Our breakthrough product innovations were therefore inspired to respond to people’s diverse needs from all walks of life – so they can all have trust and confidence in Betagro’s food quality standards under the ‘BQM’ symbol,” said Mr. Trirat.

 

Antabax and R.E.A.L Kids Partner to Reduce the Spread of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

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Tan Heng Hong
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REALKids Ara Damansara #BaxInAction

SHAH ALAM, 27 June, 2022 – While Hand, Foot and Mouth Diseases (HFMD) is on the downtrend in Malaysia with 106,477 cases reported as of 18 June 2022, it is still an approximately 39 fold increase compared to the 2,710 cases[1] reported for the same period last year, according to the latest report by the Ministry of Health Malaysia.

Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a very contagious common illness which typically affects children below 5 years of age, although adults and older children can also be infected.

REALKids Bandar Mahkota Cheras #BaxInAction

HFMD is highly transmissible, and childcare settings are the most common places for HFMD to be contracted because of toilet training, diaper changes, and the fact that children often put their hands into their mouths.

What can we as parents do to keep the little ones safer?

To accompany Malaysian parents in combating HFMD, Antabax, Malaysia’s leading Halal anti-bacterial personal care brand is partnering with R.E.A.L Kids, the country’s largest owner-operated kindergarten chain with 45 centres and 3,600 students nationwide by equipping students, teachers and staff with Antabax care kits for on-the-go personal hygiene, and creative education materials to raise understanding of the dos and don’ts of HFMD.

“As a leading brand in hygiene and sanitation solution for consumers, Antabax is committed to providing regular education and continuous access to strengthen healthy and hygenic habits, and together creating a healthier and cleaner community. Good personal care, good hygiene especially hand hygiene may help prevent the spread of HFMD. Through Antabax product solutions, we trust that parents and teachers play an important role in teaching children to wash or sanitise their hands frequently before and after eating, as well as before and after going to the toilet, after group activities or touching suspect surfaces, and avoid sharing or touching other children, sharing water bottles, food or toys[2].  Provide your child with their own sanitiser and show them how to use it, and when to use it too! Clean hands keep us safe,” says Chua Su Fee, Marketing Manager from Antabax. She further remarked that this activity is only the beginning of Antabax’s long-term commitment to continuously contribute and bring a positive impact on Malaysian families.

REALKids TTDI #BaxInAction

Speaking on the partnership with Antabax, Ng Ming-yan, Operations Manager at R.E.A.L Kids says, “We are glad to partner with Antabax once again, as the brand continues to educate and raise awareness on infectious diseases that affect children in a creative and timely manner. We would also remind parents to reinforce good hygiene behavior at home, and to wipe down their little ones’ belongings to reduce the spread. Always remind your child to keep their hands away from their mouth, and if they are unwell do not send them to school but take them to a clinic or hospital for diagnosis[3].”

Antabax will be sharing educational materials and tips on reducing the spread of HFMD, which will be distributed to all R.E.A.L Kids students nationwide.  Content includes creative discussion and activities sheets for students developed by teachers and caregivers on reducing the risk of HFMD.  The brand continues its role as an enabler to encourage parents, students and teachers to get back in action by emphasizing good personal hygiene practices, which is in-line with its #BaxInAction theme.

The brand will be contributing its products including antibacterial sanitizer spray, bar soap and antibacterial wipes which able to kill 99.9% of germs and give parents peace of mind about their child’s hygiene.

A promotional voucher that can be used on Antabax products purchase is provided to support parents in making their next Antabax purchase.

For more information on Antabax, please visit http://www.lamsoon.com.my/ or follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Antabax.Malaysia/ and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/antabax.

About Antabax

Antabax, established in 2004, is a leading Malaysian anti-bacterial personal care brand. Specially formulated with Derma Protect Technology, its products contain Micro Moisture Serum with skin vitamins, leaving skin smoother and healthier while keeping one protected from infection causing germs.  The products are dermatologically tested, in which the range includes shower cream, hand soap, bar soap, hand sanitizer and cleansing wipes in a series of contemporary fragrances to suit every mood.

The award-winning halal certified brand is also known for its commitment and care towards building more active and hygienic communities.  Fuelled by innovation, Antabax’s vision is to make quality health and hygiene products within the reach of all, building good habits that will last a lifetime.

About REAL Kids

REAL Kids is Malaysia’s largest owner-operated preschool network with 45 centres across the country. For 35 years we have provided affordable quality preschool education to more than 15,000 children. With multi award-winning programmes and well-trained teachers, we are dedicated to the vocation of moulding children to be intelligent, multi-lingual, happy and confident. REAL Kids is recognised as Malaysia’s best preschool in the Parenthood Parents’ Choice Awards for years in a row.

[1] https://kpkesihatan.com/2022/06/21/kenyataan-akhbar-kpk-21-jun-2022-situasi-semasa-kejadian-penyakit-tangan-kaki-dan-mulut-hfmd-di-malaysia-me-24-2022/

[2] https://www.cdc.gov/hand-foot-mouth/about/prevention.html

[3] https://www.cdc.gov/hand-foot-mouth/about/prevention.html

 

 

RDP attacks in SEA grew 149% from 2019 to 2021; targeted devices of WFH employees

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Tan Heng Hong
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27 June 2022

Employees hastily placed on remote work setup kept most of Southeast Asia’s businesses afloat when pandemic hit in 2020. Unfortunately, it was also remote work that caused some headache for companies that were struck with RDP attacks, which are not even going away soon, according to Kaspersky.

Data from the cybersecurity company showed remote desktop protocol (RDP) attack attempts among Kaspersky users in Southeast Asia increased by 149% from 2019 to 2021. The RDP attacks recorded in the region was only 65,651,924 in 2019 but ballooned to 214,054,408 in 2020 when most of the region’s workforce were forced to temporarily leave their offices to work from their homes full-time.

In 2021 when employees were given the flexibility to work back on-site and remotely, RPD attacks attempts in SEA declined on an average of 20% compared to 2020 but the numbers are still higher than in 2019. RDP attack attempts in Singapore even grew by 6.85% in 2021 compared to 2020.

But what exactly is RDP?

RDP or remote desk protocol is Microsoft’s proprietary protocol that enables a user to connect to another computer through a network of computers running Windows.

RDP is widely used by both system administrators and less-technical users to control servers and other PCs remotely but this tool is also what intruders exploit to penetrate the target computer that usually houses important corporate resources. Microsoft 365 remains the preferred productivity software in the business sphere, followed by Google Workspace.

When devices are outside the company’s local network, away from the protection of the IT department, confidential information will always have a huge potential to be stolen or lost due to carelessness.

With the first wave of lockdowns, computers that have been hurriedly made available to remote workers were incorrectly configured. This scenario provided an opportunity for cybercriminals to launch attacks, particularly using brute-force attack attempts (systematically trying to find the correct username-password pair) to successfully get remote access to the target computer in the network.

“The experience during the pandemic has put forth a collective clamor all over the world to shift to a hybrid work setup. Sectors such as finance, information, management, and professional services have shown to benefit from working and collaborating remotely,” says Yeo Siang Tiong, general manager for Southeast Asia at Kaspersky.

“The hike in RDP attacks during this period is not unique to the SEA region. Globally, this type of threat rose 120% from 2019 to 2021. Given that remote work is here to stay, we urge companies to seriously look into securing their remote and hybrid workforce to protect their data,” he said.

How to stay safe?

Kaspersky experts foresee that attacks on remote-access infrastructure (as well as collaboration tools) are unlikely to stop any time soon. So if you currently use RDP in your work, Kaspersky experts advise to take all possible protection measures, such as:

  • Use different strong passwords to access different corporate resources
  • Update all software and apps on employee devices to the latest version
  • Enable access to your network or make RDP available only through a corporate VPN
  • Use Network Level Authentication (NLA)
  • If possible, enable multi-factor authentication
  • If you don’t use RDP, disable it and close port 3389
  • Give employees basic security awareness training which can be done online. Kaspersky and Area9 Lyceum have a free course to help staff work safely from home
  • Ensure your employees are equipped to securely work from home and know who to contact when faced with an IT issue
  • Use a reliable corporate security solution that will be installed on all employee devices, as well as solutions for tracking equipment in case of loss. Choose one with network threat protection such as Kaspersky Integrated Endpoint Security that includes log inspection functionality to configure monitoring and alert rules for brute force and failed login attempts
  • Where possible, use encryption on devices used for work purposes
  • Ensure access to the latest threat intelligence to boost your protection solution. For example, Kaspersky offers a free COVID-19-related threat data feed
  • Make backup copies of critical data

To help companies build their cybersecurity capacity, Kaspersky is offering its Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum at 35% off. Interested companies can visit this link to know more.

Read Kaspersky’s full 2021 Threat Landscape Report for Southeast Asia here https://kasperskysea.co/premium_report.

Click here to purchase Kaspersky solutions on Shopee.

 

Sunkist Pistachio Milk Promotes Vitamin E Benefit for Body Protection

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Tan Heng Hong
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Monday 27 June 2022 – In everyday busy schedule, our body is inevitably exposed to air pollution either it is from traffic or from industrial areas. This air pollution has both short and long term effects to human body, the easiest way we are educated to follow is to protect ourselves by wearing masks and washing our hands regularly.

Apart from these behaviors, we should not forget to maintain healthy habit for the protection of our inner parts as well. Sufficient vitamins and nutrients consumption is to be referred.

Vitamin A from vegetables helps decrease inflammatory areas in our body. Vitamin C from fruit improves eye health and adds collagen to our skin. Vitamin D from fish oil and grains help maintain the level of calcium and phosphorus in our blood. Moreover, vitamin E helps slow down the breakdown of blood cells, prevents blood clots and antioxidants.

Sunkist Pistachio milk is rich in vitamin E, Protein, and Calcium. Pistachios help promote heart health, decrease cholesterol level, antioxidants and great for digestion system from high fibers. Sunkist Pistachio milk is free from lactose, gluten, soy and dairy products.

Sunkist Pistachio milk is available in 5 flavors including Unsweetened, Original, Chocolate, Thai Tea, and Banana Puree in 180ml size (3 cartons/pack) at 68 baht and 946 ml size at 109 baht at leading stores nationwide. For online shopping, please visit our LINE Official: @Heritagethailand, Shopee: Heritage Official, Lazada and JD Central: Heritage. For more information please call 02-813-0954-5 or follow Sunkist’s activities at www.facebook.com/SunkistTH, IG: sunkistThailand and our website www.heritagethailand.com.

 

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