The new NESCAFÉ iced Chococino is now available exclusively at 7-Eleven in Malaysia. The RTD coffee is said to be a perfect blend of aromatic coffee and luscious chocolate to brighten up your day.
NESCAFÉ iced Chococino (500ml) is available in Peninsular Malaysia only.
NESCAFÉ RTD Iced Cappuccino (500ml) was launched in 2020.
TANJUNG TOKONG, 14 JUNE 2021: Malaysia’s leading premium grocery chain, Village Grocer, opened its first northern region store in City Junction Mall and its 21st store in Malaysia here today. It is the first grocery store to open without single-use plastic carrier bags, occupying approximately 22,000sq ft of space at the mall.
Operated by The Food Purveyor (TFP), Village Grocer, City Junction gives opportunities for Penangites to sample a variety of high-quality food items and tasty grocery products, and product guidance from friendly, expert staff.
The grocery store’s produce section consists of a plethora of organic vegetable selections with a great mix of local and imported fruits and vegetables. Meanwhile, the meat section showcases an extensive range of beef and lamb cuts including Wagyu burger patties. The seafood section offers plentiful varieties of local fresh fish and seafood, which are mostly sourced from Kuala Kedah and some are imported, like air-flown Atlantic salmon, from abroad.
The chill and frozen section offer an assortment of vegan and vegetarian products and imported ice creams such as Ben and Jerry’s and Wall’s Viennetta.
Great value house-brand products from Australia’s Woolworths are included as an exclusive addition to the grocery store at City Junction Mall, Penang.
TFP Group Executive Director, Ivan Tan, said that the opening of the first Village Grocer outlet in Penang was part of their business expansion plan all along and that they will continue to plan more branches in strategic locations around the northern region in the future.
He further stated that, “As a consequence of the recent lockdown, it might not be an ideal time to celebrate the opening of a new grocery outlet during the Covid-19 pandemic. We are concerned an opening ceremony could garner huge crowds which could pose an unnecessary risk to the community. It would also be equally challenging to adhere to SOP guidelines with a large crowd. Thus, we have concluded that the Grand Opening ceremony and other celebrations will be postponed to a later date.
Nonetheless, the opening of our first Village Grocer in Penang goes ahead with a soft launch. A soft launch is not an event, but rather a gradual opening of the store for customers to experience. We do understand, however, that it isn’t the wisest proposition from a business standpoint, but we certainly believe that customers safety comes first before business engagement.”
Ivan Tan added that they are confident that the soft launch will attract local residents to try their range while keeping Village Grocer’s brand promise of providing high-quality products at affordable prices for Malaysians.
Chief Executive Officer of TFP, Geoff King added “Opening the first Village Grocer in Penang is a major milestone for us, and we are delighted to be the first eco-friendly grocery store in Penang to offer re-usable plastic alternatives instead of single-use plastic carrier bags and loose-produce bags. We have replaced single-use plastic wraps and packaging with sustainable packaging to reduce plastic waste and added an interesting zero-waste section for dry cooking-condiments.
In addition we encourage shoppers to bring their loose-produce bags to carry their fresh produce items home in order to get extra 20 Bites points reward (equivalent to 20 cents) each time they do so via our Bites loyalty app.
This zero-plastic initiative is a part of TFP’s flagship environmental sustainability goal “Plastic Free by 2023” which aims to eliminate all single-use plastic from its business operation before the end of 2023.”
Village Grocer City Junction opens daily following the prescribed Government Standard Operating Procedures and is now offering great offers to shoppers until the 11th of July 2021. For more info, please visit https://villagegrocer.com.my/village-grocer-city-junction-opening/ .
KUALA LUMPUR, 14 June 2021 – Roblox fans rejoice! 7-Eleven Malaysia has introduced Roblox gift cards, now available at all 7-Eleven stores nationwide.
Malaysian gamers can now get their hands on the gift card to purchase Robux, Roblox’s virtual currency, or Roblox’s Premium subscription. The wallet top-up gift cards are available in RM50 and RM125 denominations, making them affordable gifts that will definitely delight Roblox fans.
7-Eleven Malaysia’s General Manager of Marketing, Ronan Lee, said: “Roblox has seen its popularity soar around the world, and we’re extremely thrilled to launch the gift cards in Malaysia, available at 7-Eleven stores nationwide as we are always looking to introduce the latest and in-demand product and services to meet the needs of all consumers and especially those from the millennial generation.”
“With the introduction of Roblox gift cards, fans of all ages can now enjoy experience upgrades and purchases conveniently even without access to online payment, as the gift cards are available at the nearest 7-Eleven as we are Always There For You,” Lee added.
Roblox is a global online platform that enables shared experiences among tens of millions of daily users. Every day, people around the world have fun with friends as they explore millions of immersive digital experiences built by the Roblox community, made up of over eight million creators. There is something for everyone: from music concerts and virtual fashion shows, to racing, role-playing, simulations, and obstacle courses.
Hurry, head over to your nearest 7-Eleven store today! What’s more, other exciting gift cards to look out for at 7-Eleven stores are Google Play, Spotify Premium, PlayStation®Plus,
PlayStation™Store, Netflix and more. For more information on the Roblox gift cards, visit 7-Eleven Malaysia’s official social media pages at 7ElevenMalaysia.
430 MILO® bundle packs distributed to seven organisations nationwide in conjunction with the Ramadan and Hari Raya festivities.
Petaling Jaya, June 11, 2021 – From Selayang to Kuching, communities in-need around the country welcomed the recent Hari Raya Aidilfitri festivities with #ParcelKebaikan (food parcel donations), thanks to the generosity of Malaysians who made their contributions to #SkuadKebaikanMILO during the fasting month of Ramadan.
#SkuadKebaikanMILO, the online giving platform established by MILO® via Shopee, returned for the second year in early April to continue spreading goodness and helping communities in-need stay nourished and energised during these challenging times.
Bringing the online community together for a good cause, #SkuadKebaikanMILO provided a safe, convenient way for Malaysians to contribute by purchasing any one of the four #ParcelKebaikan bundle packs offering the goodness of MILO® and other Nestlé products priced between RM25 and RM155.
The campaign, which ended on May 17, 2021, saw a total of 430 units of #ParcelKebaikan sold, all of which are now being donated to and distributed equally among seven charity organisations – Human Aid Selangor, Kuching Food Aid, The Lost Food Project, Malaysian Relief Aid, Food Aid Foundation and Yayasan Pesona, as well as selected B40 families in Selangor identified through a partnership with ASTRO.
In addition to the #ParcelKebaikan, MILO® also pledged to donate RM1 worth of selected Nestlé products for every participating MILO® product purchased from the Nestlé Online Store on Shopee Malaysia during the campaign period.
Contributions via sales of #ParcelKebaikan and the matching donation came up to a total of RM120,000 worth of Nestlé products.
Maria Murni Nur Azmi, Consumer Marketing Manager – MILO®, Nestlé (Malaysia) Berhad thanked her fellow Malaysians for joining #SkuadKebaikanMILO and helping the communities energise their Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration. “Malaysians have once again shown that, despite having to continue to stay apart, goodness will always bring us closer together. Our special thanks to Datuk Aznil Haji Nawawi or Pak Nil for sharing his personal platform to spread goodness and helping us ensure the goodness reaches those in need. We hope the #ParcelKebaikan contributions go a long way in providing relief to our communities and offering them nourishment for everyday energy, while spreading some much-needed festive cheer along the way.”
Pak Nil extended his support for #SkuadKebaikanMILO for the second year, having seen for himself the positive impact it had on the communities. “What many may not realise is the happiness that an everyday pantry essential such as MILO® can bring. Sometimes, it is the smallest thing that makes all the difference. That is all they are asking for. Together with #SkuadKebaikanMILO, I’m glad I was able to be part of this meaningful endeavour during this especially difficult time.”
Meanwhile, over in Kuching where Kuching Food Aid serves as an initiative to collect funds for food for the many poor and underserved local communities, the #ParcelKebaikan will benefit particularly those in areas hardest hit by COVID-19. “Whenever we distribute food aid to our beneficiaries, the one thing that never fails to delight them is MILO®️. To the people of Sarawak, a pack of MILO®️ represents a moment of joy. The goodness that #SkuadKebaikanMILO brings certainly is essential in keeping our communities fed and nourished,” said its representative, Shentel Lee.
To learn more about the energising goodness of MILO®, visit www.milo.com.my.
PETALING JAYA, 14 June 2021 – The holy month of Ramadan and the festivities of Hari Raya is one of the most awaited celebrations, not just by our Muslim friends but Malaysians nationwide. And despite having to ring in the festivities in a socially distanced manner for the second time, Malaysians definitely made the most out of the situation, leveraged technology and shared the essence of the season.
Here’s how Malaysians celebrate Ramadan and Raya with Grab:
More than 2,000 orders for dates!
A staple during Ramadan and Raya whether for gifting or just to enjoy with our families, dates were an obvious hit during this festive season. In fact, we saw over 2,000 orders for dates throughout Ramadan and Raya.
Malaysians enjoyed home cooked food for Ramadan!
Prior to Ramadan, Malaysians were already leveraging delivery services to conveniently get their daily groceries – ordering a variety of cooking ingredients for their household. However during Ramadan we saw a surprising increase in orders especially for tempe and serai. These two cooking ingredients were in the top 5 most ordered items on GrabMart and amounted to over 9,000 orders!
Close to 300,000 pieces of ayam goreng ordered on GrabFood!
Malaysians definitely got their fix during Ramadan and Raya ordering an average of 10,000 pieces of chicken a day during the festivities. On top of that, we also found out that Malaysians still love their bubble tea with close to 40,000 orders! And lastly, we also saw late night orders (after 10pm) increase by up to 40% as compared to the month prior to Ramadan.
Malaysians delivered a lot of love to their nearest and dearest!
Even though Malaysians could not travel to their hometowns and visit their friends and families, that didn’t stop them from sharing the love with them. Our GrabExpress riders were busy on the eve of Ramadan with the most common item delivered were cooked food and cooking ingredients.
Malaysians donated more than 6 million GrabRewards points!
In the true spirit of Ramadan and Raya, Malaysians made sure to do their part in spreading joy to those less fortunate. Throughout the festive season we saw more than 6 million GrabRewards points being donated to various charities and organisations!
As all of us continue to stay home and stay safe we want to remind Malaysians of how they have supported our community on the platform too – from traditional vendors earning a living to hardworking delivery heroes supporting their families. We at Grab would like to thank you for the part you played in helping those who depend on our platform have a memorable Ramadan and Raya celebration.
Thailand’s Casa Lapin Specialty Coffee has introduced a new seasonal drink featuring Perrier X Murakami, which is a vibrant collaboration with renowned artist Takashi Murakami. Perrier X Murakami is inspired by the colourful universe of the artist and the pop cultural spirit of Perrier.
The result of the collaboration is Casa Lapin’s Yuzu series comprising Yuzu Blossom Coffee, Yuzu Cheese Cake and Yuzu Matcha with a sparkling hint from Perrier.
In support of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, Thailand’s Casa Lapin Specialty Coffee has rolled out the new Taste the Rainbow Drip Bag. The drip coffee features the interesting blend of Ethiopian and Costa Rican coffee with a taste note of green apple / peach & punch / sweet like honey.
Jollibee is offering a new exciting chicken experience with the introduction of the all new Jollibee Sweet Chili Chicken. The chicken dish features a flavorful blend of sweet and spicy for a delicious fried chicken experience.
Order now through JollibeeDelivery.com, Jollibee Delivery App, #87000, GrabFood, or foodpanda! Also available in Drive-Thru and Take Out. Available in Metro Manila stores only.
Spicy taste is something that Jollibee can explore more to challenge the taste bud of Filipinos.
Pepsi Black has a new addition to the zero-sugar, zero-calorie family in Singapore. The new Pepsi Black Mango is now available at 7-Eleven Singapore outlets offering a bold mango taste.
Thailand’s Black Canyon has introduced the new menu featuring fingerroot or Chinese ginger used for medicinal and culinary purposes to deliver health benefits. This Fingerroot Menu includes both drinks and meals such as egg with tamarind sauce and fried fingerroot and spicy stir-fried fish and fingerroot with rice
It is interesting to see foodservice players in Thailand highlighting certain herbal ingredients and turn them into a thematic menu that is in line with current health trends.
