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Lazada Donates 30,000 Units of Flood Relief Aid and Rallies Support for Flood Victims Through LazadaForGood

  • Donation expected to help 10 evacuation centres housing over 4,500 flood victims
  • Malaysians can also donate amounts ranging from RM1 to RM500 to 9 flood relief NGOs on LazadaForGood

KUALA LUMPUR, 22 DECEMBER 2021 Standing in solidarity with the local community, Lazada Malaysia has donated nearly 30,000 units of flood relief supplies to 10 temporary evacuation centres (PPS) that are housing over 4,500 flood victims. Running in conjunction with the donation, Lazada is also partnering with 9 local non-profit organisations (NGOs) to raise funds on LazadaForGood to provide further support for the families, neighbourhoods, and even animals displaced by the floods.

The 30,000 units of flood relief aid contributed by Lazada consist of dry rations, bottled water, toiletries, blankets, personal hygiene items, baby diapers, COVID-19 test kits, and more, which have been handed over to the Selangor government. The flood relief necessities will then be immediately distributed across 10 PPS in Selangor, including:

  • PPS Sekolah Rendah Integrasi Tengku Ampuan Fatimah
  • PPS Masjid Bandar Bukit Raja
  • PPS Sekolah Menengah Klang Utama
  • PPS Pangsapuri Permai Bukit Kuda
  • PPS Sekolah Kebangsaan Sungai Binjai
  • PPS Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Meru
  • PPS Masjid Bukit Kapar
  • PPS Dewan Orang Ramai Tok Muda
  • PPS Sekolah Rendah Agama Sungai Serdang
  • PPS Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Bukit Kuching

Malaysians nationwide can also do their part to support their fellow countrymen in need by donating to 9 official flood relief NGOs currently on LazadaForGood, Lazada’s digital giving platform. Donors can choose to donate amounts ranging from RM1 to RM500 to any of the participating NGOs, including Mercy Malaysia, Malaysian Red Crescent Society Malaysia, Islamic Relief, The Lost Food Project, Hospis Malaysia, MyFundAction, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Zoo Negara, and NGO Hub. The cash donation will then be used to procure essentials and help fund flood relief efforts.

To encourage and give thanks for the good deeds of the rakyat, all donors of RM30 and above to any of the flood relief NGOs on LazadaForGood, from now until the end of January, will receive 300 LazCoins, which can be redeemed for free gifts, discount vouchers, discounts at checkout, exclusive offers, and more*. Lazada users can donate now by searching the keywords “Lazada Teman You” on the search bar on the Lazada app, then selecting any of the official NGOs on LazadaForGood and completing the donation by clicking ‘Buy Now’.

“The past few days have been rough for Malaysians as many were affected by the floods. We would like to express our deepest sympathies to all the families and victims that had their homes damaged and livelihoods disrupted by the flood. We stand ready to support the local community in every way that we can, especially with the rising number of people evacuated to the temporary evacuation centres. To all those affected, please stay strong and stay safe,” said P Sunil Singh, Chief Logistics Officer, Lazada Malaysia.

For more information on LazadaForGood’s flood relief NGOs, please visit:

https://lzd.co/LazadaTemanYouXFloodCareRelief

ROAR into 2022 with Tiger Beer

Make the Year of the Tiger your year and enjoy Tiger Beer’s abundance of attractive activities, promotions, and festive giveaways in conjunction with CNY celebrations.

KUALA LUMPUR, 21st December 2021: With the year ending, cheer and joy are starting to fill the air in preparation for the Chinese New Year (CNY) celebrations. 2022 is remarkably special for Tiger Beer and if there’s one beer we can welcome the Year of the Tiger with, it has to be with Tiger Beer. As we begin to usher in the new Lunar New Year with a renewed sense of hope, Tiger Beer is sharing the prosperity with consumers while encouraging them to uncage their inner tiger and make 2022 their year to go all out to pursue their dreams and goals.

Tiger Beer has lined up an abundance of activities and promotions this festive season to evoke the Tiger spirit among fans. For starters, limited-edition Year of the Tiger bottles and cans have now hit the shelves nationwide for fans to usher in the festive cheer in time for the Lunar New Year celebrations.

From now until 15th February 2022, drinkers at participating restaurants, coffee shops, and food courts can collect bottle caps and stand to win attractive prizes such as 99.9g gold Tiger bars, ang pows worth RM888 and RM188, as well as exclusive Tiger Tiffin Carriers. All they have to do is purchase participating Heineken Malaysia Berhad (HEINEKEN Malaysia) products and check underneath the bottle caps for the different variations of the word Tiger in Chinese characters to find out which prize they have won!

Shoppers at selected hypermarkets and supermarkets can now own one of CNY’s most coveted items– the exclusive Tiger Mahjong Set – at RM99, while stocks last, when they purchase three cartons of participating HEINEKEN Malaysia products, inclusive of either Tiger Crystal or Edelweiss. For Tiger fans who purchase either three cartons of Tiger Beer or a carton of Tiger Beer and Tiger Crystal each can also take home the limited-edition Tiger Tiffin Carrier. Another highlight at these outlets will be the ‘Tiger Claw and Win’ motion sensor game. Available for all shoppers who spend RM288 and above on a single receipt every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 31st December 2021 to 23rd January 2022 with various prizes up for grabs for those who uncage their skills at the game. In addition to that, Heineken® Pop Up Cooler Bags are also redeemable for shoppers who purchase one carton of Heineken®, and premium ang pow packets from Guinness are also available for those who spend RM200 and above on Guinness products.

Meanwhile at selected 7-Eleven, BilaBila Mart and myNEWS stores, shoppers who spend above RM22.88 on a single receipt of participating HEINEKEN Malaysia products, will get RM5 Touch & Go e-wallet credits and stand to win Heineken® merchandise or RM88 worth of even more Touch & Go e-wallet credits from 1st January 2022 until 15th February 2022. At selected 99 Speedmart outlets, every purchase of two cartons of participating HEINEKEN Malaysia products is entitled to RM20 worth of cash vouchers, while those who purchase a 12-can pack of Heineken® can take home exclusive Glow-In-The-Dark Poker Cards. Not to mention, participating Lotus’s outlets too will be running an exclusive festive promotion to give away two units of 99.9g Tiger gold bars and 700 units of the limited-edition Tiger Mahjong sets for the exclusive festive promotion. Available from now until 20th January 2022 for those who spend RM200 and above on participating HEINEKEN Malaysia products, while stocks last.

Those who want to feel the CNY joy at home can turn to Drinkies.my and enjoy a variety of attractive promotions and stand to win prizes worth up to a total of RM888,888! From 27th December 2021 until the end of February 2022, those who make any purchases via this e-commerce platform will receive a sure-win scratch card with an entry to the ‘Wheel of Fortune’ game to win even more attractive prizes. Visit Drinkies.my for more details and terms and conditions.

“CNY is one of the biggest celebrations of the year for many Malaysians, and 2022 is extra special for Tiger Beer so we are going all out with our promotions and giveaways. While we are excited to feature numerous attractive promotions and activities, Tiger Beer will also be roaring into the Lunar New Year with some novel experiences for loyal fans. Stay tuned for more updates in the coming weeks, and it is time to make the Year of the Tiger our year to prosper,” said Roland Bala, Managing Director of Heineken Malaysia Berhad.

Tiger Beer’s CNY campaign and all related promotions and activities are strictly for non-Muslims aged 21 and above only. Tiger Beer and all other brands under the HEINEKEN Malaysia portfolio advocate responsible consumption and urge consumers to not drink and drive. For more information on available promotions and activations as well as terms and conditions, visit http://bit.ly/TigerCNY2022

CELEBRATE HEART MIAOWTING MOMENTS WITH MIAOW MIAOW

Nostalgic Flavours to Bring You Back to Your Childhood

Kuala Lumpur, December 22, 2021 – This holiday season, Miaow Miaow aims to take you back to your childhood days one nostalgic bite at a time through their classic snacks and flavours.

Many of us share common happy memories and life enriching moments enjoying Miaow Miaow whether as after school snacks, or while watching television with family and friends. Their instantly recognisable logo and packaging never fails to rekindle memories of ripping the aluminium foil and being greeted with an explosion of flavours and scents…you never forget your first tasty CRUNCH.

According to their founders, brothers Mr Chink Poh Cheng and Mr Chuang Poh Lim, Miaow Miaow is a family brand at heart. Mr. Chink said, “Most of our family members are still involved in different aspects of the business, and we believe that Miaow Miaow’s classic snacks can help friends and family reconnect through their shared memories of indulging in the savoury treats.”

Mr. Chink added “The upcoming holidays and the lifting of MCO means more people will gather and socialise more often, and what better way to reminisce and bond than over delicious Miaow Miaow snacks.”

From humble beginnings in 1975 as a family business started in Batu Pahat, Johor, Miaow Miaow has now grown to become one of Malaysia’s leading snack food manufacturers. To date, Miaow Miaow is loved worldwide and is enjoyed by people of all ages in nearly 40 countries.

Among their most well-known and beloved snacks are the Miaow Miaow Prawn Crackers, Green Pea Snacks, Cuttlefish Flavoured Crackers, Potato Chips, Cheese Flavoured Rings, Hot & Spicy Flavoured Snacks and Chicken Flavoured Crackers.

Get ready to travel back in time as you rediscover the taste of these iconic Malaysian childhood snacks. You can get a hold of Miaow Miaow snacks from most major retailers such as AEON, Econsave, Giant, Mydin and The Store.

About Miaow Miaow

Miaow Miaow (pronounced ‘meou meou’) synonymous with the meaning ‘Wonderful’ in Mandarin, is a Malaysian homegrown snack brand that was founded in Malaysia’s multi-racial community. Having created millions of memories for Malaysians, Miaow Miaow aims to continue enriching everyone’s lives by bringing happiness with every crunch.

Known for its tasty treats and puffed-snacks, Miaow Miaow got their start in the snack food manufacturing business in 1989 in Batu Pahat, Johor. Over the past few decades, the business has expanded substantially, not just in Malaysia but has a growing presence in nearly 40 countries around the world.

The Miaow Miaow manufacturing site is strategically surrounded by oil palm fields. This assures a natural but pollution-free manufacturing condition which guarantees higher quality products to customers. Dedicated in developing innovative and high-quality snacks, Miaow Miaow consistently develops new recipes to fulfil the needs and expectations of their customers to fill their lives with delicious moments.

For more information, please visit our social pages

https://www.facebook.com/miaowmiaowfood/ (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/miaowmiaowfood/  (Instagram)

Taste Australia Presents Bountiful Cherries and Summerfruits with Dato’ Chef Fazley Yaakob

Delicious and health-boosting fruits now available in local supermarkets!

20 DECEMBER 2021, KUALA LUMPUR – Nature came bearing gifts, and they are bursting with delicious flavour and health-boosting nutrition! The national brand representing the Australian horticulture industry, Taste Australia’s freshest range of Cherries and Summerfruits – peaches, nectarines, apricots and plums – have now landed on Malaysian shores.

Hort Innovation’s Head of International Trade, Brei Mongomery, said Australian growers invest millions of dollars each year into their industry to deliver world-class quality fruit.  “To support Taste Australia, through Hort Innovation, growers are continuously investing in biosecurity, pest and disease and breeding research, and supply chain monitoring initiatives to ensure production of the highest quality Cherries and Summerfruit possible,” she said.

Mr. Paul Sanda, Minister Counsellor (Commercial) and Senior Trade Commissioner – Malaysia & Brunei

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Paul Sanda, Minister Counsellor (Commercial) and Senior Trade Commissioner – Malaysia & Brunei shared, “We are excited to launch Australian Cherries and Summerfruits here in Malaysia. These fruits are the perfect way to celebrate any occasion or simply for gifting to your loved ones, and we can’t wait for all Malaysians to indulge in them!”

Known for their nutritional properties and sweet flavour, Australian Cherries and Summerfruits are farmed in accordance with Australia’s stringent processes, ensuring that only the hgihest quality of fruits are exported to Malaysia.

Peaches, nectarines, apricots and plums are jam-packed with vitamins A, E and C, antioxidants that provide energy to the body whilst boosting the immune system to fight infections. Vitamin C is also known to increase production of collagen for beautiful, healthy skin. Meanwhile, cherries are filled with fibre and potassium – essential nutrients for good health. Best of all, they’re low in calories and glycemic index, making cherries the perfect snack for any health-conscious person!

Mr. Paul Sanda continued, “Cherries and Summerfruits are the best pairing for anyone looking to take care of their health in these times. These fruits have antioxidants and vitamins C, A, and K that aid a wide range of benefits, including heart health, lowering blood pressure, and overall provide a powerful boost to your immunity.”

Taste Australia Cherries and Summerfruits are also incredibly versatile and fit well in any pie, tart, or dessert you have planned for your holiday dinners. Whether you’re folding them into your pie filling, or using cherries as a fresh garnish for your tarts, a delicious tinge of juicy sweetness is guaranteed with every bite.

Dato’ Ahmad Fadzli bin Yaakob

To further drive buzz for the campaign, Taste Australia is running a special social media contest. Titled Basket of Summer Joy, the contest invites Malaysians to get their creative juices flowing by arranging a fruit basket featuring any one or a combination of Australian Cherries and Summerfruits. The most creative entries will win RM 200 worth of cash or supermarket vouchers!

The Basket of Summer Joy contest will run from 19th December 2021 to 26th February 2022. For more information, please visit Taste Australia’s social media pages.

Taste Australia’s range of Cherries and Summerfruits is now available at major supermarkets such as Jaya Grocer, Village Grocer, QRA, Lotus’s, and AEON supermarkets across Malaysia. For your daily kick of delicious fruits, or even for your gifting and baking needs, head over to the nearest outlet today!

ABOUT TASTE AUSTRALIA

Taste Australia is the whole-of-horticulture Australian brand used by industry and Hort Innovation to help increase the profile, sales and consumption of premium horticulture products in key export markets. For more information, visit Taste Australia’s website, www.tasteaustralia.net.au, or head over to their social media pages at Facebook: facebook.com/TasteAustraliaMalaysia/ or Instagram: @tasteaustraliamy

4 Workshops To Inject Some Fun Into Your Christmas

ABC Cooking Studio

Funan mall is bustling with a myriad of activities that are sure to keep every member of the family entertained this festive season! Other than the CapitaLand Malls X Popmart MOLLY 15: Into The Future Exhibition, we’ve got a list of fun activities for everyone!

1. Learn how to make unique desserts this Christmas with ABC Cooking Studio!

As the festive season draws closer, make sure you nail those Christmas desserts with workshops at Funan in partnership with ABC Cooking Studio!

Attend the Merry Christmousse (Trial Lesson) from now till 2 January 2022,  and learn how to make chiffon cake sponge, balsamic strawberry filling with black pepper and lychee yogurt mousse to resemble the Christmas bauble. Top it with strawberry slices and lychee pops topping and be ready to enjoy the burst of sweetness in your mouth.

The 2-hour workshop will be going at $35 for off-peak periods (Mon-Fri) and $48 for peak-periods (Sat-Sun). Remember to bring your own apron and carrier for your lesson! Visit ABC Cooking Studio (#02-29) today or click here to find out more and sign up.

2. Stay stylish this Christmas with BERNINA’s workshops.

Channel your inner fashionista this Christmas by learning how to superbly finish and sew up a Kimono jacket with BERNINA. Feel comfortable, stylish, and show off your new creation!

This 4-5 hour workshop will be going at $168 per pax. Visit BERNINA (#03-K03) today or click here to find out more and sign up.

3. Showcase your green fingers with workshops from The Green Capsule.

Go green while keeping it simple with The Green Capsule’s Airplant Greenwall Workshop. You can choose to hang it up, place it beside your work desk or coffee table, or simply admire its beauty beside your bedside table or balcony. Learn the basics of these airplants and maintenance and create your own living art.

The workshop will be going at $40 per pax. Visit The Green Capsule (#04-11) today or click here to find out more and sign up.

4. Spend quality time withyour loved ones while creating beautiful gifts with CHOKMAH!

Christmas is around the corner and it’s time to start thinking of gifts for your loved ones. Thus, CHOKMAH came up with this Christmas special workshop in collaboration with Floral Flairies to customise your very own Garden of Joy coaster!

This Christmas Special: Garden of Joy Coaster Workshop (Jesmonite Marble Casting & Floral Resin Pouring), will allow you to have bonding time this festive season with your loved ones while creating a beautiful handcrafted coaster!

The workshop will start with you crafting their signature marble-style coaster using Jesmonite. You will learn about the amazing properties of Jesmonite followed by the various techniques in making your very own handcrafted coasters which includes – colour mixing, pouring and casting techniques!

Next you will be applying flowers, glitters and finally resin to seal your composition. You will learn floral composition as well as resin preparation and pouring technique.

The workshop will be going at $120 per pax and will last approximately 3 hours. Visit CHOKMAH (#02-K10) today to find out more and click here to book your slot.

Win exclusive prizes too!

While you shop and enjoy these experiential offerings at Funan, remember to keep your eye out for AI powered influencer @here.is.rae. Take a Wefie with her and post it on your Instagram page, tag @here.is.rae and @capitalandmallssg and keep your account public to stand a chance to win a limited edition Christmas-exclusive MEGA COLLECTION 1000% SPACE MOLLY Christmas (worth S$1,199.90).

Malaysia’s MH4/2 from UTeM tops the world in Kaspersky Academy KIPS students championship

Malaysian student team performed best in the simulation game by beating 55 groups from around the globe

21 December 2021

Kaspersky Interactive Protection Simulation (KIPS) is a highly engaging training designed to boost the cybersecurity awareness through game-based learning environment. This dynamic program helps to engage community in understanding of cyberattacks and how to manage them efficiently and mitigate cyber risks.

To increase awareness about the latest online threats among the youths, the global cybersecurity company organized international contest for students who are interested in IT and OT security and in gaining gamified experience in terms of managing different cyberattacks. A total of 55 teams from 14 countries participated in the Kaspersky Academy’s championship for Kaspersky Interactive Protection Simulation (KIPS) including Algeria, Brazil, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Germany, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Russia, Singapore, Spain and United Kingdom. On it, students from Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) made history and bagged the KIPS championship held online recently.

During these gamified activities, custom-built software simulates the impact of cyberattacks and associated management decisions on business performance and revenue.

The championship teams played three completely different stages, namely ‘Airport’ scenario, where MH4/2 team came in the second; the second stage is ‘Threat Attribution’ scenario which is a newly announced scenario under KIPS; and the last stage dubbed as ‘Power Station’ scenario.

The championship was held in three stages wherein after each stage 30% of teams with the lowest result were eliminated from the championship.

Chris Connell, Managing Director for Asia Pacific at Kaspersky

“It is encouraging to see that our young learners globally are becoming increasingly interested towards cybersecurity and we are proud of Malaysia’s MH4/2 group who has beaten all its competitors from around the world. Cybersecurity Malaysia recently noted that the country recorded a shortage of 7,917 experts within the field of cybersecurity and that the nation aims to produce 20,000 cybersecurity knowledge workers by 2025. Going by the result of our 2021 KIPS championship, we believe that the future is bright for Malaysia’s cybersecurity industry with these young minds interested to bring on a safer future,” says Chris Connell, Managing Director for Asia Pacific at Kaspersky.

Malaysia MH4/2 team took home USD500 for each team member and license for 1 training at Kaspersky Online Cybersecurity Training Platform.

Other winners of KIPS Championship include:

  • 2nd place: Team FHAV1, FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences, Germany
  • 3rd place: NakaTeam, MIREA — Russian Technological University (RTU), Russia

Kaspersky Interactive Protection Simulation is a part of the Kaspersky Security Awareness portfolio and more information on how to request a training can be found here.

About Kaspersky

Kaspersky is a global cybersecurity and digital privacy company founded in 1997. Kaspersky’s deep threat intelligence and security expertise is constantly transforming into innovative security solutions and services to protect businesses, critical infrastructure, governments and consumers around the globe. The company’s comprehensive security portfolio includes leading endpoint protection and a number of specialized security solutions and services to fight sophisticated and evolving digital threats. Over 400 million users are protected by Kaspersky technologies and we help 240,000 corporate clients protect what matters most to them. Learn more at www.kaspersky.com.

 

KIN Bulgarian Yogurt Slurp offers new eating experience for kids

Indonesia’s PT ABC Kogen Dairy has launched KIN Bulgarian Yogurt Slurp to provide a new yogurt eating experience for kids. Made with imported MB-11 Lactobacillus d. Bulgaricus bacteria culture from Bulgaria, KIN Bulgarian Yogurt Slurp can be frozen like an ice stick or poured into cereals and sweet salad.

It is available in strawberry (Frozen) and blueberry (Toy Story) flavours. KIN Bulgarian Yogurt Slurp must be stored at 4°C.

Doi Kham offers king of bitters or fah talai jone

Thailand’s Doi Kham Food Products has launched herbal extract from “fah talai jone” (Andrographis paniculata), also known as the king of bitters. Fah Talai Jone is under the spotlight because of its promising results in relieving the symptoms of COVID-19.

The company said its herbal drink products have increased by more than 50% in recent years while sales of honey-based products have also risen by over 50%, reported Bangkok Post. In the first 10 months of 2021, tomato juice revenue grew 40% and is set to reach THB 500 million by the end of 2021.

By product split, Doi Kham obtains 40% of its revenue from fruit juice, 25% from honey, 10% from herbs and 25% from other products.

Doi Kham debuts Cold Pressed Sugarcane Juice and Cold Brew Coffee with Sugarcane

Doi Kham has launched two new sugarcane beverages in Thailand namely Cold Pressed Sugarcane Juice and Cold Brew Coffee with Sugarcane. The two new HPP cold pressed beverages are priced at THB 85 (sugarcane juice) and THB 120 (coffee).

We have see quite a number of new sugarcane juices or beverages appearing in Thailand but for the overall Southeast Asian market, sugarcane juices remain an untapped opportunity.

Acer selling PredatorShot energy drink for gamers in Thailand

Computer giant Acer is selling PredatorShot, the next generation energy drink to rapidly boost power, endurance and reactions, in Thailand. This energy drink is sold at a premium price of THB 20 in a market that is currently dominated by energy drinks priced at THB 10-15. Acer has launched PredatorShot in Taiwan and in Europe.

PredatorShot is enriched with vitamin A and B for those who spend a long time on the computer, especially gamers.

Food and drink targeting gamer lifestyle is the next opportunity as there is no specific products for gamers in Thailand.

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