Nutrifood has added another interesting dessert-inspired flavour to its HiLo School range of powdered milk for school-going children in Indonesia. The new HiLo School features Strawberry Cheesecake and is high in vitamin D and calcium to support growth and to provide enhanced immunity protection.
Most of us already know the benefits of keeping our homes clean and germ-free, but for the past 18 months, this has become more important than ever. From disinfecting surfaces, sanitizing your hands and possessions to keeping your home as clean as possible, there are probably a bunch of things you have done to make sure that your living space is safe for you and your loved ones.
While it’s easy to wipe physical surfaces clean, the air that we breathe is something that you can’t hold on to even if you intend on giving it a good scrub. Enter: air purifiers, the latest home trend in Malaysia and a must-have item for any household, as it can remove air contaminants such as bacteria, allergens, pollutants, and other germs you want to steer clear from. Moreover, as we spend most of our time indoors, our exposure to poor air quality can put us at risk, and this is where a smart and powerful air purifier can be a lifesaver.
With a sea of options available in the market, here are some consideration factors you should know before purchasing one for your home:
Indoor Air is More Polluted than the Outdoors
It may come as a surprise but several studies[1] conducted by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) indicated that indoor air pollution levels can be two to five times higher than outdoors’. Sources of indoor pollution include combustion emissions from stove fires, cigarettes, pesticides, and the pollution brought in from the outdoors. Therefore, the presence of an air purifier at home is crucial for filtering out pollutant particles. For example, the Samsung Smart Air Purifier, 60㎡, can filter various pollutants thanks to its multi-layered filtration system. The pre-filter works to cast out large dust particles, followed by a carbon filter that eliminates harmful gases.
The High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter will purify up to 99.97% of dust, allergens, and bacteria, measuring up to 0.3μm. This helps users who have respiratory problems or allergies to breathe better indoors. The Samsung Air Purifier is also equipped with a Laser PM Sensor to detect dust and particles less than 1.0 in size and various harmful gases. This helps to improve the quality of the air residents breathe.
Air purifiers can Eliminate Bad Odors and Harmful Gases
While air purifiers are used primarily to reduce indoor air pollution, it is also excellent for reducing odors and gases. For this purpose, pick an air purifier that is equipped with a filter that includes activated carbon. Samsung’s Multi-Layered Purification System not only extracts larger dust particles but comes with an Activated Carbon Deodorization Filter that removes harmful gases while the HEPA Filtration does its work. It has been proven to remove harmful gases such as toluene, xylene, benzene, ethylbenzene, styrene, and formaldehyde.
How Fast It Cleans Your Air Matters
The Clean Air Delivery Rate, or CADR, indicates the speed of air that is being cleaned within a particular room. A higher CADR rating means that the air purifier is able to clean air at a faster rate – an important point to factor in, ensuring that your machine can purify air much more quickly, reaching one corner to another in no time.
Thanks to its powerful fan that can quickly distribute clean air in multiple directions for wider coverage, the Samsung Smart Air Purifier with its 3 Way Air Flow system not only purifies air faster but also comes with a high CADR rating. For more effective cleaning, make sure the windows and doors are closed when you have an air purifier working.
Moreover, you can also move the air purifier to any location that needs more intensive purifying using its hidden moving wheels.Its portability allows you to clean the air in your living room during the day, and your bedroom at night. Since the wheels are neatly hidden underneath, it doesn’t spoil the overall design nor requires additional effort to move it around.
Air Purifiers Don’t Have to be Noisy
While fans on older models have been known to make a certain level of noise, especially when detecting and filtering harmful gases or substances, modern solutions have come a long way to be better equipped with smarter operating modes to minimize this issue.
Samsung Smart Air Purifier, for example, comes with Auto Mode and Sleep Mode features. In Auto Mode, the device will detect the level of air pollution in the room and automatically adjust the power and speed of the fan. Sleep Mode creates a softer and quieter airflow without any display of lighting. As a result, you can save effort and reduce energy use over time.
Stay Connected with Just a Few Clicks Away
Checking the air pollution level in your home has never been more easy thanks to the SmartThings mobile app[2]. Besides checking the air quality, you can now remotely control the Samsung Smart Air Purifier to turn it on or off, monitor the status of the filter and control other functions with a few clicks or by using your voice[3].
These days, owning air purifiers is necessary for indoor spaces given the many health and cleaning benefits it offers. What’s important to remember when buying is to find one that best suits your requirements so that you and your loved ones can breathe clean air in the comfort of your own home with no worry. Get your Samsung Smart Air Purifier, 60㎡ today at a promo RRP of RM1,599 (savings up to RM200) and a free filter (CFX-D100/GB) worth RM299 during this Samsung Merdeka ’Stay Strong Malaysia’ promo period.
For more information on the Samsung Smart Air Purifier, 60㎡, please visit https://www.samsung.com/my/air-care/air-purifier/air-purifier-ax60r5080wd/
[1] https://www.epa.gov/iaq-schools/why-indoor-air-quality-important-schools#:~:text=EPA%20studies%20of%20human%20exposure,percent%20of%20their%20time%20indoors
[2] Available on Android and iOS devices. A Wi-Fi connection is required.
[3] Voice control supported in 8 languages (UK English, US English, Korean, Chinese, German, French, Spanish, Italian).
Click here to purchase from Samsung official store on Shopee Malaysia.
Water Stewardship Target Achieved 10 Years Ahead of the Goal
11 August 2021 – Heineken Malaysia Berhad (HEINEKEN Malaysia) announced a significant sustainability milestone today, with an achievement of balancing more than 100% of water used in its products in 2020.
This marks significant progress made by the brewer in line with its Every Drop water strategy, achieving its 2030 target on Water Stewardship 10 years ahead of the goal. Every Drop is HEINEKEN’s strategy aimed at protecting the health of watersheds holistically, using a triangular approach that integrates Water Stewardship to fully balance the water used in its products, Water Efficiency to reduce water usage in production, and Water Circularity to ensure 100% of wastewater is treated whilst maximising opportunities to reuse and recycle water.
Speaking at the launch of the Company’s Water Balancing Report 2020, Roland Bala, Managing Director of HEINEKEN Malaysia, said, “Water is central to HEINEKEN and indeed a precious resource that is essential to all life. Our efforts in protecting our water resources over the years have enabled us to fully balance water used to brew our beers and ciders. We have an ambitious target to balance 1.5 litres for every 1 litre of water used in making our products. In 2020, through initiatives like river and peatland conservation, rainwater harvesting, reforestation, and other community initiatives, we achieved 267% versus our water balancing target. We are proud to reach this milestone 10 years ahead of our global 2030 commitment, and we will continue investing in science-based Water Stewardship initiatives for the long term to ensure the sustainability of our watershed.”
HEINEKEN Malaysia’s water balancing achievements are quantified in line with international industry-standard methodologies consistent with the Volumetric Water Benefit Accounting framework published by the World Resources Institute. The results are independently validated and verified by LimnoTech, a leading international environmental science and engineering firm based in the USA.
Renuka Indrarajah, Corporate Affairs and Legal Director of HEINEKEN Malaysia, said, “Water is not an infinite resource. Water scarcity, wastage and pollution are real issues that confront the world and as a responsible brewer, we want to do our part to protect our watersheds. Through our CSR arm SPARK Foundation, we partner with the Global Environment Centre (GEC) to execute Water Stewardship projects that enable us to protect our water source, whilst reducing demand on treated water through water conservation and alternative water systems for our communities. We are proud to give back more than what we take. We call upon other industries to start looking into sustainable water management practices. With collective action, we can be part of the solution to safeguard the sustainability of water supply for all.”
W.A.T.E.R Project, a partnership between SPARK Foundation and GEC, which started in 2007, has resulted in the roll-out of key Water Stewardship initiatives include:
Dr. Kalithasan Kailasam, Manager for the RIVER Care Programme of GEC, lauded HEINEKEN Malaysia on the significant milestone: “This is truly a commendable and encouraging development on the path of water stewardship. GEC together SPARK Foundation have embarked on three phases of W.A.T.E.R project since 2007. We started with education of communities and rehabilitation of rivers. Now we are looking into holistic water management which is water stewardship through smart partnerships. Water stewardship emphasises on the need focus on social equity, environmental sustainability, and economic growth.”
HEINEKEN Malaysia’s Water Balancing Report 2020 is available to the public at:
https://www.heinekenmalaysia.com/sustainability/ Companies or organisations interested in collaborating on water stewardship initiatives are encouraged to reach out via email to
hello@sparkfoundation.com.my.
An innovative multi textured pizza, set to satisfy your cravings and deliver extraordinary experiences
PETALING JAYA, 11 AUGUST 2021 – Creator of the iconic Pan Pizza and Stuffed Crust
Pizza much loved by many from around the world, Pizza Hut is once again set to wow with a brand-new crust creation that takes pizza enjoyment to a whole new level. Following years of development, the new Hand Crafted San Francisco Style Pizza gives a light, airy yet crisp eating experience, created especially to delight the taste buds of the new modern pizza lovers.
Being the biggest pizza brand in Malaysia, nothing is more important than putting customers at the heart of everything, ensuring every pizza experience is easy and delightfully tasty for all walks of life. The growing preference for artisanal and authentic food experiences amongst the young presents an opportunity for Pizza Hut to delight once again with pizza innovations made accessible.
The new Hand Crafted San Francisco Style Pizza is handmade fresh daily using sourdough
that goes through a long fermentation process, creating open cell structures that actually
transforms the taste and texture of the pizza. This results in a unique pizza crust that is crisp on the outside, yet soft, light and airy as you bite into it, while leaving an aftertaste of subtle sourdough flavour.
This innovative technique will reimagine the thin pizza usually found in the market into one that is extraordinarily multi sensorial, uniquely available only in Pizza Hut. The Hand Crafted San Francisco Style Pizza is a multi-textured pizza crust, packed with taste yet equally light. It is truly a league on its own – so light yet so tasty, made easily accessible for all Malaysians to enjoy,” said Emily Chong, Chief Marketing Officer of Pizza Hut Malaysia.
To celebrate the launch, Pizza Hut has sparked up a creative campaign that reaches out and relates to what all Malaysians are likely feeling right now – the longing for travel and new experiences amidst the stricter lockdowns since June. The solution is to offer Malaysians a chance to experience a new way of travel – through their tastebuds with the new Hand Crafted San Francisco Style Pizza. The multi sensorial crisp, light and airy bite is a new extraordinary out-of-this-world experience in itself akin to the very same feeling that you get from travelling to new places.
“We hope to make the lockdowns more bearable with this creative campaign where 10,000 lucky Malaysians will be able to grab the Pizza Travel Pack at an introductory price of RM 1.90 to easily enjoy the extraordinary new pizza experience in a simulated travelling setting,” said Emily Chong.
The unique Pizza Travel Pack will be available for purchase on 14th
– 16th of August 2021 (3 days) at 3 pm for 1 hour only at www.travel.pizzahut.com.my on a first come, first served basis. Meantime, the new Hand Crafted San Francisco Style Pizza is widely sold across 418 stores nationwide through online delivery and takeaway from www.pizzahut.com.my, Pizza Hut App, GrabFood or simply walk-in to any Pizza Hut stores for dine-in and takeaway. This innovative crust is available in all your favourite toppings, in both ala carte pizzas, pizza combos as well as in a specially created 50% promotion (www.pizzahut.com.my/order/promos) to commemorate the launch.
Malaysia, August 11, 2021 – foodpanda Malaysia today announced the launch of their #JaguhPanda initiative to support micro-SMEs and SMEs in their digital transformation journey.
Food vendors have played a vital role throughout the pandemic as they ensured that Malaysians can enjoy their favourite meals and beverages through delivery and pick-up. In the same spirit, foodpanda Malaysia wants to focus on these businesses so they can continue to sustain and thrive through these times by continuously spreading joy through something that unites Malaysians – food.
Commenting on this initiative, Sayantan Das, Managing Director foodpanda Malaysia shared, “The past year has been very challenging and unlike anything that we have experienced before. Many individuals across the nation have lost their source of income and had to change career paths overnight. Some have even resulted in opening their own food outlets to sustain. With the #JaguhPanda initiative, we hope to be able to highlight local food outlets that are available nationwide and encourage Malaysians to support each other by celebrating these local food heroes.”
In conjunction with the upcoming Merdeka celebration and in line with the theme – Malaysia Prihatin, the #JaguhPanda initiative commenced on the 1st of August. foodpanda users would have access to a #JaguhPanda swimlane within the platform to help boost visibility for these vendors and encourage more Malaysians to order from these Jaguh Pandas.
“We want to be able to do our part and support these businesses by providing them with the platform to tap into opportunities that were not accessible or available in the past. If you are a home chef looking to support your household during the day or have a burger stall catering to a dinner crowd, foodpanda is here to give you the support that you need,” added Sayantan.
“Just because we are not able to “jalan-jalan cari makan”, that does not mean we can’t “tap-tap and makan”. Be it your favourite nasi lemak gerai or the char keow teow stall round the corner, there is something for everyone,” said Sayantan.
Listed below are some of the participating vendors of the #JaguhPanda initiative:
| BananaBro | Klang Valley |
| The Owl’s Cafe | Klang Valley |
| Kemaman Station Kopitiam | Terengganu |
| Kedai Makan Bibi | Terengganu |
| Official Street Burger | Johor |
| Uncle Bob Fried Chicken | Johor |
| James Foo | Kedah |
| Kiosk Sotong Goreng By Asputra Food | Kedah |
| Bemat Kitchen | Kelantan |
| Martabak Bang! | Kelantan |
| Mee Tarik Warisan Asli | Melaka |
| Nyonya Atlantic One | Melaka |
| Grand Papa | Sabah |
| Kah Hiong Ngu Chap | Sabah |
| Bingo Rojak | Sarawak |
| Dapur Pemakai Rumah Panjai | Sarawak |
| Mat Rock Indera Mahkota Foodtruck | Pahang |
| Titanium Street Bikers Burger | Pahang |
| Hong You Zha Gui | Pahang |
| Uncle Lan’z | Penang |
| Bobo Puff Menglembu | Perak |
| Restoran Biriyani Manjung | Perak |
| Satay Kak Teh | Perlis |
| Mylaksa | Perlis |
| MonsterPig Burgers | Negeri Sembilan |
| Nasi Kukus Tonggek | Negeri Sembilan |
For more info on the #JaguhPanda initiatives, please click here.
Meanwhile, foodpanda users can enjoy RM8 off for breakfast, lunch, and tea-time orders by using the code JOMMAKAN, and RM8 off all orders placed after 6pm with code DINNERTIME. These codes are applicable to all food and beverage orders worth RM25 and above. * T&C apply
Chek Hup has launched the new Tarik Series said to be offer coffee “just like the one from kopitiam”. The Malaysian local brew series comprise Cham Tarik (coffee with tea) and Kopi Tarik (coffee).
The Tarik Series provides the “the long-forgotten pure good taste” of kopitiam for consumers to enjoy at home. As part of the launch promotion, Check Hup has made available limited edition vintage mug with every purchase of two packs.
Coffee brands are now launching more products that mirror the taste and quality of kopitiam, the quintessential feature of Malaysia’s everyday life and public culture. This comes as the pandemic and the numorous lockdowns have shifted coffee consumption gradually from out-of-home to in-home.
Click here to purchase on Check Hup official store on Shopee.
Global company monitors 150% rise of online infections launched locally in Q2 2021
09 August 2021
The continuing pandemic situation in Malaysia did not go unnoticed for cybercriminals. With the majority of Malaysians still working, studying, and doing daily activities virtually from their homes, Kaspersky has monitored an increase in terms of online threats in the country.
According to the fresh data from Kaspersky Security Network (KSN), the global cybersecurity company has detected 28,931,223 unique Internet-borne cyberthreats in the second quarter of 2021. This is 10 million more compared with the attacks blocked during the first three months of the year.
These infection attempts are often used by cybercriminals to penetrate systems. Such attacks usually take place when users visit infected websites.
File-less malware is the most dangerous, as its malicious code uses registry or Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) subscriptions for persistence, leaving no single object for static analysis on the disk.
| Q1 2021 | Q2 2021 | |
| Web Threats | 18,528,735 | 28,931,223 |
| Local Threats | 13,351,628 | 8,475,567 |
| Threat Sources | 204,313 | 512,014 |
Comparison Table: KSN data for web threats, local threats, and threat sources in Malaysia for Q1 and Q2 2021.
Because most companies are closed at the moment, the local threats data from KSN showed a downward trend from April to June. A 36.5% reduction from malware attempts through removable USB drives, CDs and DVDs and other ‘offline’ methods was observed between the first and the second quarter of the year.
However, in Q2 of 2021, cybercriminals utilized the servers located in Malaysia more to launch online threats. From just 204,313 attacks triggered by local servers from January to March, it ballooned to an alarming rate of 150% uptick with 512,014 incidents.
“Malaysia, with its digitalisation drive, is welcoming significant investments to build more data centers locally. This will be beneficial for the country’s people and economy, but it is important to also include cybersecurity in this development. It is clear that cybercriminals are aware of the country’s move to be the next digital hub in the region, hence now is the best time to equip servers and systems with holistic cyber defenses,” says Yeo Siang Tiong, General Manager for Southeast Asia at Kaspersky.
To help companies in Malaysia boost their virtual guards against attacks online, the global cybersecurity company has introduced its Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response (MDR). This solution aim to address multiple organizational setups and different priorities or strategies, and enable an instant IT security function for the companies, while allowing more mature IT security teams to focus on the most critical incidents.
The Kaspersky MDR is available to large enterprises as well as small and medium businesses.
“Detecting and responding to sophisticated attacks require specific expertise. Considering the additional budget needed for hiring additional experts plus the concerns on global shortage of cybersecurity talents, we are glad to offer an solution that can serve as an expert assistant to the already outstretched IT teams.” adds Yeo.
To protect your organization from APTs and other advanced attacks, Kaspersky recommends the following:
BJC Foods (Malaysia) has launched Wise Cottage Fries K-Kimchi, a new potato chip inspired by the spicy Korean kimchi. The crunchy and spicy kimchi potato chip taps into the popular Korean flavour and the K-food trend.
Wise Cottage Fries K-Kimchi is available exclusively at 7-Eleven outlets and is priced at RM 3.90 per pack.
Farm Fresh is celebrating Malaysia’s Independence Day (Hari Merdeka) with a limited edition pack and a contest to celebrate the Malaysian identity. As part of the Cow Rasa campaign, the Malaysia’s homegrown dairy brand is giving away RM 64,000 worth of cash prizes for the most creative photo or video that showcases the Malaysian identity.
Click here to find out more at https://inibumimerdekakita.com.my/
Separately, Farm Fresh has announced the Humane Farm Animal Care (HFAC) has granted animal welfare certification according to the Certified Humane Raised and Handled Program to its dairy farm. The award has made Farm Fresh the first in Asia to be certified with this Humane certification.
Click here for the press release.
The award has put Farm Fresh in the right path to attract younger consumers who are increasingly prioritising animal welfare as part of their shopping behaviour.
9 AUG 2021 – Ajinomoto Co., (Thailand) Ltd. has stepped up its support of all restaurants, especially SMEs, by creating “Ajinomoto, the Umami Helper”. Available via LINE OA, Ajinomoto, the Umami Helper is a community for food vendors. Once registered, the community provides special recipes along with professional business management techniques that food vendors can take and adapt to their own outlets. All this plus a range of entertaining activities for vendors to join through which they can get rewards. Registered vendors will also get promoted by Facebook: อายิโนะโมะโต๊ะ ผู้ช่วยร้านอร่อย as another way of bringing in more customers.
Ajinomoto would like to encourage all food vendors affected by COVID-19 to do whatever it takes to get through this crisis together. Ajinomoto Group’s contributions to the effort include creating different products tailored to customers’ and food vendors’ needs under the umbrella concept of “Eat Well Live Well society” and in accordance with Ajinomoto Group Creating Shared Value policy (ASV).
The campaign has already attracted much attention and participation among loads of food vendors. As such, Ajinomoto decided to step up the campaign with Phase 2.
Interested food vendors can easily register via Line OA (Lind ID: @AjinomotoTH). Moreover, you automatically get a chance to get a Free Promotion with total value 5,000 baht through Facebook อายิโนะโมะโต๊ะ ผู้ช่วยร้านอร่อย that promotes your business within a 5 KM radius. Plus many more major rewards!
