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Olympics At Home Made Possible with Decathlon!

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Tan Heng Hong
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The long anticipated Olympics is just around the corner and sporting fever is in the air. The Decathlon Sports Fest is here to scratch your sporting itch! Taking place from 24 July to 8 August, the first nationwide non-competitive sporting event organised in collaboration with Sport Singapore was designed for everyone of any fitness level to participate.

In commemoration of Singapore’s 56th birthday, the team at Decathlon has also created challenges inspired by Singaporeans’ favourite sports, Swimming, Basketball, Soccer and even trendy wheeled sports like Cycling and Skating challenges. For more information and to register, visit the website.

Here are some of our favourite challenges:

1. Embody the Joseph Schooling spirit with the SG56 Swimming Challenge

Haven’t gone swimming in a while? It’s time to hit the pool and re-familiarise yourself with the watery world. These challenges are perfect for a weekend de-stress activity!

  1. Swim 5 laps consecutively and hold your breath for 6 seconds.
  2. Complete 56 cumulative laps with a friend.
  3. Tread water 56 times at one go.

2. Pretend you’re in the NBA with the SG56 Basketball Challenge

Been watching the NBA and can’t wait to see the pro-ballers dunk some shots in Tokyo? Be your very own star by joining us in our SG56 Basketball Challenge. There is little more satisfying than seeing a basketball slip perfectly through the net without a single touch of the rim. Here are some challenges we have planned out for you to try:

  1. Shoot a basketball into a hoop from 5 metres away (or just behind the freethrow line). Score 6 times to complete.
  2. Take alternate turns to bounce a basketball with a friend. Bounce 56 consecutive times to complete.
  3. Dribble a basketball through your legs. Dribble 56 times at one go to complete.

For extra fun, grab a friend (or a partner *wink*) for a showdown at the court!

3. Go for a Tour de Singapore with the 6-Landmark Virtual Cycling Challenge

If you love night cycling along East Coast Park to Gardens By The Bay, this challenge will be right up your alley! Up your game by biking around these 6 landmarks: Decathlon Singapore Lab, Decathlon Bedok, Bedok Jetty, Singapore Flyer, Decathlon Tiong Bahru and Botanic Gardens. Grab a friend if you’d like! To take it a step further, plan the shortest route between these 6 locations and stand a chance to win a $200 Decathlon gift card!

4.  Embrace the sk8er in you with the 5-Landmark Wheeled Sports Challenge!

If bikes aren’t quite your thing, embrace your inner skater girl or skater boy by going for a ride around these 5 landmarks: Decathlon Orchard, National Museum of Singapore, Fort Canning Lighthouse, Merlion and Fountain of Wealth. Feel free to choose the wheeled equipment of your choice — skateboard, inline skates or scooter. Similar to the cycling challenge, you may just be the lucky winner of a $200 Decathlon gift card when you design the shortest possible route around the landmarks! Give it your best shot.

Register to participate and receive an event pack that includes a vibrant event T-shirt and a duffel bag to assist in your sporty endeavours!

Enjoy these sports and more at Decathlon Sports Fest 2021. Early bird registration closes 11 July, while regular sign ups close 23 July.

For more information on Decathlon Sports Fest 2021, visit the website.

#imBAXinAction, Are You?

By
Tan Heng Hong
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Antabax collaborates with KPJ Healthcare in its #imBAXinAction campaign. The public coming for the vaccination programme at KPJ will receive the Antabax Hand Sanitizer Spray

Kuala Lumpur, July 9, 2021 – COVID-19 pandemic is undoubtedly tough and unprecedented for Malaysians, and the accompanying lockdowns cause many employers to shut down their businesses or individuals to lose jobs.

Globally, the first line of defence for communicable diseases, is to practise good hygiene habits by washing hands frequently, and sanitizing with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

In light of this, Antabax, Malaysia’s number one Halal anti-bacterial personal care brand, introduces #imBAXinAction campaign, short for “I am Back In Action” which aims to rally the nation to come back together in the new normal, stronger.

“Before the pandemic, Antabax has been actively working with Ministry of Health and private education institutions to educate public on the importance of hand hygiene, through the many years of campaigns such as “Tangan Bersih, Hidup Sihat”, where we are proud to have shown more than two million Malaysians on the correct ways of hand washing.  And when the COVID-19 became a pandemic, hand hygiene becomes more important than ever.  We have seen rising demand of hand washing and hand sanitizing products over the past one and a half years”, says Fiona Huang, Senior Product Manager of Antabax.

 #imBAXinAction campaign will see a series of activations to provide Malaysians the confidence and protection to get back in action under the new normal, by abiding to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) as outlined by the authorities. The campaign will be featuring Malaysia’s home-grown hijab rapper, Noor Ayu Fatini, better known as Bunga, with her interactive engagement through arts and music, educating public on the importance of practising SOP.

As part of the brand efforts to protect the nation, #imBAXinAction will also be supporting the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme, the largest in the history of our country, through the distribution of Antabax Hand Sanitizer Spray to the public after their vaccinations.  The brand will be collaborating with Malaysia’s leading provider of private healthcare services, KPJ Healthcare Berhad (“KPJ” or “the Group”) in supporting this initiative. The distribution is taking place at four (4) of the Group’s specialist hospitals, namely KPJ Tawakkal KL, KPJ Selangor, KPJ Ampang Puteri and KPJ Damansara from June 23, 2021 onwards.  Similarly, the hand sanitizer spray will also be made available to Sunway Putra Mall for public who receive their vaccination at the nearby Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), KL.

“We are honoured to be able to collaborate with multiple parties for this campaign, in contributing to our country.  With the sponsorship of Antabax products, we aim to continue touching thousands of lives and millions in livelihoods during this challenging time”, adds Fiona. Commenting on the collaboration, KPJ Healthcare’s Chief Corporate Officer, Puan Ariesza Noor said, “We are moving in high gear, supporting the Government’s efforts to safeguard the health of Malaysians especially through COVID-19 screening and vaccination. Our collaboration with Antabax complements the Group’s initiatives.  KPJ runs Pusat Pemberian Vaksin (PPV) located at the Group’s hospitals, as well as participates in the PPV Mega at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KL Convec). We are positive about our collaboration with Antabax and are committed to the same goals of safeguarding the health of Malaysians.”

In addition to the brand support on the vaccination initiative, there will be also be a host of social media contests rewarding fans with Shopee vouchers throughout the campaign period.  Be part of #imBAXinAction and find out more on the latest campaigns and initiatives by visiting Antabax official Facebook or Instagram page. 

#imBAXinAction -Tips to Keep Yourself Protected: 

  1. Wash hands frequently –with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer
  2. Wear a mask – that fits snugly over the face, covering your nose, mouth as well as chin with the coloured side of the mask to face outside
  3. Get vaccinated – to reduce the risk of being infected
  4. Practice social distancing – maintain at least 1-metre distance between yourself and others

F&N NutriWell Roselle brewed to perfection for a refreshing and beneficial after meal enjoyment

By
Tan Heng Hong
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Singapore, 8 July 2021  For tea lovers, almost nothing will replace the contentment and enjoyment an aromatic cup of tea offers after every meal. For the ultimate satisfaction, many will turn to a freshly brewed cup of tea, whether it is served warm or chilled. One of the preferred Asian brews, which produces a luscious hue of pink when served and, is said to aid digestion, is Roselle tea. The popular fresh brew is now made conveniently available in a pack with an all-round natural authentic taste – the brand-new F&N NutriWell Roselle.

Commonly known as 洛神花 in Chinese, Roselle is a species from the Hibiscus family which is botanically known as Hibiscus sabdariffa. The species is found in the tropics and it is distinguished by its bright white to pale yellow flowers with a stout which becomes fleshy and bright red as the fruit matures. The calyx, prized for its flavour and is in the brewing of beverages, is a red pointed pod found on the Hibiscus which protects and supports the plant. Prepared by infusing the calyces of the Roselle flower in hot water, it yields a deep red colour and carries with it a tart, cranberry-like flavour.

Increasing health awareness among tea lovers has ignited a trend of consumption of floral teas such as the Roselle tea. Known for its nutritional properties1, the Roselle plant contains polyphenols, flavonoids and anthocyanins, which are potent antioxidants2, and is rich in organic acids, minerals, amino acids, and vitamin C3. The Roselle leaves and flowers are known to be used as tonic for digestive functions4. Another interesting fact is that the plant is regarded as an aromatic, astringent and cooling herb which is commonly used in the tropics.5

When chilled, the beverage which does not contain sweeteners and added colouring makes the perfect accompaniment to any meal especially if it is a heavy one, and it is most refreshing when consumed chilled on a warm sunny day. 

F&N NutriWell Roselle is available at most supermarkets, hypermarkets, and participating retails outlets with a Recommended Selling Price (RSP) of S$2.25 for 1-litre pack, and S$1.50 for 475ml pack. Containing no preservatives, the refreshing brew also carries the Healthier Choice Symbol by the Health Promotion Board (HPB).  

For more information, please visit its website at www.nutriwell.com.sg, www.facebook.com/NutriWellSingapore on Facebook or  www.instagram.com/nutriwellsingapore on Instagram. 

1 & 2 Singh P, Khan M, Hailemariam H. Nutritional and health importance of Hibiscus sabdariffa: a review and indication for research needs. J Nutr Health Food Eng. 2017;6(5):125‒128.

3, 4 & 5 Islam MM. Food and Medicinal Values of Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L. Linne Malvaceae) Plant Parts: A Review. Open J Nutr Food Sci. 2019; 1(1): 1003.

How Kpop group BTS catches Singaporeans’ interest in certain brands

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Tan Heng Hong
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We’ve all heard that BTS’ latest collaboration with McDonald’s has finally hit our shores.

The highly anticipated exclusive menu has been taking a wave of interest in Singapore. Due to the insane demand for McDonald’s paper bags adorned with the BTS logo, people ended up reselling the packaging along with unopened sauces on an e-commerce platform within 24 hours of its launch.

It’s safe to say that the fast-food chain has made an excellent decision in reaching out to BTS’ fan base. But this isn’t the first time brands have leveraged the K-pop superstars’ global influence.

Since BTS earned an impressive roster of brand endorsements and collaborations over the past three years, iPrice Group looked at how much brand interests surged in Singapore after these brands signed BTS as their ambassadors.

According to their latest research, which listed down six of BTS’ notable endorsements or collaborations in the past three years, Google searches of a brand can jump up to more than 50% after tapping BTS.

Within two weeks after the launch of the BTS meal, McDonald’s earned an 8% increase in search interest compared to the same period last year. Surprisingly, when compared to the same period before the pandemic, this collaboration recorded a whopping 81% increase in Google search volume, signifying McDonald’s growing brand awareness islandwide.

Other high-profile collaborations were with Louis Vuitton and Coca-cola, which have earned both brands’ search interests to surge by 46% and 14% respectively, as compared to the same period last year.

In July 2020, South Korean multinational electronics company, Samsung, released a BTS edition of Galaxy S20+. The result revealed a 53% increase in brand searches compared to the same period in 2019.

Meanwhile, BTS’s collaboration with Fila gained a 16% spike in brand interest in 2019.

Driven by highly devoted fans who would spend an average of $1,422 on their merch, tickets, and albums, it is no wonder that BTS has been successfully making online sales across categories.

These brands have gained so much success from their collaborations because each of the Korean boy band’s members has a fan base of their own. K-pop fans have come up with a term called “bias,” which essentially means a favourite member. With this in mind, iPrice also determined who Southeast Asia’s top BTS biases are.

In Singapore, Jungkook tops the list, accounting for over 26% of the country’s searches. He’s followed by V (25%), Jimin (20%), Jin (10%), Suga (8%), RM (7%), and J-hope (3%).

In Southeast Asia, people seem to be Googling V the most, averaging 29% of the search volume, followed by Jungkook at 26%, and Jimin at 18%. However, Vietnam seems to have a soft spot for the oldest BTS member, Jin, as he ranks #3 in the country.

Hence, if brands can’t afford the full package, maybe getting one BTS member may still do the trick. After all, iPrice’s older study proved the huge success of a single Black Pink member’s collaboration with Saint Laurent last year. A single BTS member may just garner the same success or even more.

About iPrice Group

iPrice Group is Southeast Asia’s leading online shopping companion. With a mission to bring a greater level of transparency, convenience and trust to the e-commerce market across Southeast Asia in order to help people save money, the company today operates in seven countries across Southeast Asia namely Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, and Hong Kong. Currently, iPrice compares and catalogs 6+ billion e-commerce offers from more than 2 million sellers, attracting more than 35 million monthly visits across the region. iPrice currently operates under its own brand iPrice and through various partnerships with leading apps, such as SmartPay (Vietnam), Boost (Malaysia), GoRewards (Philippines), Home Credit (Indonesia) Visense (Singapore), Robinsons rewards (Philippines) & Boost (Malaysia).

Methodology

The success of BTS’ brand collaborations is based on the search volume seen on Google Keyword Planner. The searches recorded were during a 3-month period during BTS’ collaborations, announcements, or product releases.  The search volume of each brand is compared to the same 3-month period of each year from 2018 until 2021.  The brand keywords used depending on how it’s referred to in each country (e.g. Singapore knows McDonald’s as McD, so the keywords used were “McDonald’s,” “McD,” and “McDonalds”). The popularity was based on each country’s Google searches per BTS member in the last six months (December 2020 to May 2021). The keywords used are each member’s stage name with the keywords “BTS” after (e.g. “V BTS”). For Thailand, keywords used were in Thai characters. The tool Google Keyword Planner was used to obtain the search volume.

Betagro Group – the First Thai Exporter of Chilled Poultry to Singapore Market

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Tan Heng Hong
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Thursday 08 July 2021 – Betagro Group is the first Thai company to export chilled poultry under S-Pure brand to Singapore with the prominent point of S-Pure being the first poultry brand in Thailand certified by NSF International as the products that are raised without Antibiotics (RWA) throughout the whole process as well as the innovative packaging.This stresses the confidence of S-Pure being the product of high quality and safety at international level.

Dr. Sorravis Thaneto, Director-general of the Department of Livestock Development says that “The Department of Livestock Development (DLD) has responsibilities to regulate and monitor livestock production chain for export. The DLD closely collaborates with food business operators to ensure that Thailand’s livestock products comply with international standards. In 2020, Thailand exported poultry products around 946,868 tons (exported value was around 110,260 million baht). 41% of exported poultry products were chilled and frozen chicken meat. The main importers are Japan, Mainland China, the European Union, and Singapore.

The DLD has closely collaborated with the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) to expand the SFA’s approval scope to cover chilled chicken meat products from Thailand. The SFA trusts the DLD who is Thailand’s competent authority to regulate livestock products’ standard. Therefore, the SFA has approved chicken meat production companies for exporting chilled chicken meat to Singapore. The estimated volume of export in 2021 is around 1,000 tons (estimated value is around 100 million baht). The Betagro Public Company Limited will be the first company to export chilled chicken meat to Singapore.”

Mr. Vasit Taepaisitphongse, Chief Executive Officer and President of Betagro Group mentioned that “Singapore is the country with strict import regulations to ensure safety and quality of all merchandise. Being the first Thai entrepreneur to export chilled poultry to Singapore, we would like to thank you the cooperation of Thai government agencies under the lead of Department of Livestock Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Co-operatives together with Singapore government agencies, such as Enterprise Singapore (ESG), Singapore Food Agency (SFA) and Thai private sector to support and drive Thai entrepreneur to have the chance to show our potential to global market.”

“The entering into Singapore market is the significant step to expand consumer base of Thai premium brand, S-Pure to international market.  I have the confidence that S-Pure brand will be as successful in Singapore as it has been in Hong Kong. Our strategy is to build and develop S-Pure brand awareness among Singapore consumers.  Later, we will expand to other supermarkets and department stores, together with offering more variety of product to Singapore consumers.”

Mr. Kevin Cheok, Ambassador of the Republic of Singapore to Thailand says “I am pleased to welcome Betagro as the first Thai importer of chilled poultry into Singapore. Betagro worked closely with the Thai Department of Livestock Development and the Singapore Food Agency to ensure that these products meet Singapore’s import requirements. Betagro also collaborated with Enterprise Singapore to bring these products to market in Singapore. This will give Singapore consumers more choice when it comes to selecting quality proteins for their meals. Thailand is one of the largest food exporting countries in the world, with a bevy of successful food companies. Singapore looks forward to continuing our engagement with these Thai companies to explore possibilities for more food imports. There are also opportunities for collaboration in other areas like food innovation and R&D. We look forward to deepening agri-food cooperation with our Thai partners.”

Celebrating International Chocolate Day With Grab

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Tan Heng Hong
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It’s no surprise that Malaysians have a sweet tooth, and chocolate or chocolate-based items are probably one of our most well-loved treats – no matter our age! In a recent study, Malaysia was ranked as having the biggest sweet tooth in Southeast Asia with more than 21% of the country’s internet-enabled population searching for chocolate online in 2020.

Many of us also have fond childhood memories when it comes to this bittersweet ingredient, from iconic Milo trucks to neapolitan ice cream and even the iconic choki-choki we all craved as a child.

Chocolate treats have since evolved into many creative varieties that cater to just about every taste bud. In conjunction with International Chocolate Day, here are some of the weird and wonderful chocolate concoctions you can find on GrabFood and GrabMart: 

Original Milk Chocolate Chip (Source – MyCookieDough)
  1. Unique chocolate creations

These days, there’s no limit to how you can have your chocolate (and eat it too). ROYCE Chocolates, a staple for chocolate lovers, has concocted its very own chocolate covered potato chips! A perfect combination of sweet and salty, the chips come in a variety of chocolate coatings such as mild bitter and fromage blanc. And if you’re looking for something a little more decadent, give MyCookieDough and its variations of soft baked cookie doughs served with ice cream a try. It also has a wide variety of chocolate options too, such as salted caramel brownie and white chocolate raspberry.

Potatochip Chocolate – Mild Bitter (Source – ROYCE Chocolates)
  1. Artisanal flavored chocolates

If chocolates infused with interesting flavours are what tickles your fancy, you’re definitely spoilt for choice! Chocolate Concierge, for example, offers a variety of uniquely Malaysian flavors such as Onde Onde, Sweet laksa, and Durian Bomb. There are even chocolates with novelty flavors such as Harriston Chocolatier Cafe’s Curry Milk Chocolate, Ginger Dark Chocolate and White Pineapple Chocolate with Crunchy Coconut.

Chocolate Sorbet (Source – Kind Kones)
  1. Chocolate for the health conscious

With many consumers growing more conscious of their health, we are lucky that most chocolatiers also offer their own versions of guilt free chocolate treats. Kind Kones has an assortment of ice creams for the health conscious eater such as Chocolate Sorbet and Salted Chocolate Chip – both of which are vegan, gluten-free and soy free! Another example of a merchant for healthy eaters is 88KETO who champions food fitness, and offers keto chocolate chunk cookies and keto brownies. Now everyone can watch their calorie intake without skipping dessert!

If you’ve ever wondered what chocolate items Malaysians are ordering on Grab, here are four fun facts on chocolate trends on Grab in 2021:

  1. The most ordered chocolate item on GrabFood in Malaysia is a chocolate sundae, followed by chocolate flavored bubble tea.
  2. Chocolate is by far Malaysians’ favourite ice cream flavor! From the list of top 10 ordered ice cream flavours, five of them are chocolate based!
  3. Chocolate cake (chocolate indulgence) is the most ordered chocolate-based item on GrabMart, followed by chocolate snacks such as cookies and croissants.
  4. Orders for cocoa powder have increased steadily in 2021. As compared to January of this year, June saw an increase in more than 50% in orders.

From chocolate staples to unique and quirky desserts, celebrate International Chocolate Day with us and support your favourite chocolate merchant on Grab!

 

Clorox Malaysia Outlines Support for COVID-19 Relief Efforts

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Tan Heng Hong
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Hospital Sungai Buloh team received the product contributions from Clorox.

Donation will aid in cleaning and disinfection of facilities, and for use by frontliners, patients and visitors

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8, 2021 – Clorox Malaysia has long stepped up to support the nation’s disaster relief efforts, working with the authorities and non-governmental organizations.  

In response to the recent spike of COVID-19 cases, Clorox Malaysia has outlined support for relief efforts by contributing to two of the main public health facilities for the treatment of COVID-19 cases, Hospital Sungai Buloh and Hospital Universiti Malaya; as well as to a non-governmental organization, MERCY Malaysia.  The brand contributed a total of RM80,000 in products that will be used to limit the spread of the virus in everyday life, and in the workplace at the three organizations.  

Cleaning and disinfection are critical in reducing the spread of COVID-19, especially in medical facilities where the risk of infection spreading from the infected to the healthy is high. Disinfecting hard surfaces is carried out frequently for this purpose, and the amount of product required daily is high.

The UMMC personnel actively clean and disinfect the venue using the products contributed by Clorox

“We really appreciate and thank Clorox for the contribution,” said Professor Dr. Nazirah binti Hasnan, UMMC Director.

Clorox Bleach and Clorox All Purpose Cleaner Spray were contributed for the thorough cleaning and disinfection of the facilities, while Clorox Expert Disinfecting Wipes are for the daily individual use of frontliners, patients and visitors at these facilities.    

“We appreciate the contributions given to the frontliners,” said management of Hospital Sungai Buloh.  

Products contributed by Clorox arrived at MERCY Malaysia, and ready to distributed to the families in need.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of us directly or indirectly. Some of us have seen first-hand the need for more disinfection and cleaning products at hospitals. Clorox Malaysia offered support, as we are humbled by the efforts of Hospital Sungai Buloh, Hospital Universiti Malaya and MERCY Malaysia in fighting the pandemic,” said Paulo M. Lao, Sales & Marketing Director of Clorox Southeast Asia. “We are proud that our products can help to effectively clean and disinfect their facilities, and can be used by frontliners, patients and visitors for a safer environment because Clorox believes that clean matters.”

He added that third-party testing confirms the efficacy of several of Clorox’s top disinfecting products against SARS-CoV-2 strains[1] including the Alpha (UK) and Beta (South African) variants of concern (VOC). These results are in line with a US Environmental Protection Agency announcement that genetic changes to the virus do not impact the efficacy of disinfectants and all disinfectants approved to kill SARS-CoV-2, will kill new strains of the virus.

As a non-profit organization, MERCY Malaysia relies heavily on funding and donations from organizations and generous individuals to continue our services to provide humanitarian assistance to our beneficiaries. We sincerely thank Clorox Malaysia for reaching out to MERCY Malaysia with their contribution for the frontline workers. We all recognise the importance they play in helping the battle against this global pandemic,” added Zuraidah Mian, MERCY Malaysia’s Acting Executive Director.

The Clorox disinfection and cleaning products were distributed in early June 2021.

Get more information on clean matters, activities and more from Clorox Malaysia’s website at https://www.cloroxmalaysia.com or follow Clorox Malaysia’s social media pages at https://www.facebook.com/CloroxMalaysia/ and https://www.instagram.com/cloroxmalaysia/.

Disclaimer[2]: Clorox cleaning and disinfectant products are not suitable for consumption or injection under any circumstances.  It is advisable to always read the label for instructions on proper usage.

Protected from durian scams with Durian e-Fiesta and Shopee Guarantee

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Tan Heng Hong
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KUALA LUMPUR, 8 July 2021 – With durian sellers taking their sales online in anticipation for the peak season in mid-July, scams involving the King of Fruits have popped up. In response, Shopee said Malaysians buying from their platform need not worry as the e-commerce platform will be working with the Federal Agriculture Marketing Authority (FAMA) to empower legitimate durian farmers and sellers via a Durian e-Fiesta campaign. Further, all transactions on the platform are protected by the Shopee Guarantee policy.

Shopee Guarantee is a policy that will cover all transactions made on the platform to protect users at all times. The policy sees Shopee withholding payment in escrow until buyers confirm that the goods received are genuine and in good condition before money is released to sellers. This enables users to go through a return and refund which can be as quick as 15 minutes once approved and if paid via ShopeePay, enabling a worry-free shopping experience on the platform.

Meanwhile, FAMA stated that in their process to normalise the selling and buying of agricultural goods online due to the current pandemic, it has teamed up with Shopee to continue their Durian e-Fiesta for the second year. The campaign will run from 10 to 31 July with attractive discount vouchers of up to 50%, RM15 off with a minimum spend of RM60 and RM30 off with a minimum spend of RM100 that are claimable via the eFAMAPLACE microsite.

FAMA Deputy Director-General (Operations) Abdul Rashid Bahri said, “We are assisting durian farmers to avoid a glut during this peak season. As such, teaming up with Shopee to offer vouchers that can be claimed and used will be of benefit to both sellers and users alike. We have also ensured a good mix of assortment such as the popular Musang King, Udang Merah, XO, D101, durian kampung and others.”

He added that as one of the largest e-commerce platforms in Malaysia, Shopee is primed to realise FAMA’s dream in helping agrofood entrepreneurs in marketing online.

“Based on the track record of our joint campaigns before this, the collaboration between FAMA and Shopee recorded up to 8 times Return on Investment that has directly benefited the durian farmers and sellers. The current economic situation has made online selling a business survival strategy that our entrepreneurs must embrace. As such, FAMA is always working towards transforming the marketing methods of our entrepreneurs, aligning to the current needs and situations,” Abdul Rashid said.

At the same time, Kenneth Soh, Senior Manager (Marketing), Shopee Malaysia said “We thank FAMA for including us in their programme and allowing us to support their cause. Together we have digitised 211 durian sellers and have readied them for the Durian e-Fiesta campaign. We understand that there have been a lot of durian-related scams on social media and we are here to assure consumers not to be afraid as all transactions on Shopee are protected by our Shopee Guarantee policy. As such, we hope this campaign and partnership with FAMA will help quash all your fears and allow you to enjoy your favourite durian with peace of mind.”

eFAMAPLACE sellers on Shopee will be having daily Shocking Sales from 4 – 31 July, which will see limited quantities of Musang King, D24 and Kampung durians up for grabs from as low as RM0.77 at 12 AM daily.

Look for the eFAMAPLACE microsite via the Shop Malaysia in-app portal on Shopee or visit here.

DuitNow QR Payment on Delivery Now Available on Lazada

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Tan Heng Hong
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  • Customers can opt to pay using DuitNow-enabled digital payments upon order arrival and enjoy contactless transactions
  • DuitNow QR payment on delivery is available for products delivered by LEX
  • RM5 off your first DuitNow QR payment via Maybank’s MAE app*

KUALA LUMPUR, 8 July 2021 – As homebound Malaysians increasingly rely on eCommerce for daily essentials, Lazada is providing further convenience for online shoppers by enabling a new cashless payment on delivery option nationwide. Consumers can now choose this digital alternative by clicking DuitNow on the ‘cash on delivery’ checkout page, then scanning the QR code attached on their purchase to pay for their order at the time of delivery.

The new payment option not only ensures more safety for consumers at a time when they are looking to minimise personal contact, but also provides them peace of mind and a greater sense of security about their payments.

“With the nation continuing its efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19, especially with the recent Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) in multiple areas within Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, most Malaysians today have grown accustomed to shopping online for everyday essentials and groceries. However, for those who are still new or uncertain about online shopping, having the choice of paying once orders arrive at your doorstep helps to give a sense of assurance,” said Rick Ting, Head of User Growth, Lazada Malaysia.

Rick added that: “Enabling payment on delivery via DuitNow QR will further reinforce consumer trust in digital transactions, enhance consumer safety, and help increase the adoption of digital commerce. This new payment alternative is powered by Lazada’s ecosystem of DuitNow-enabled banks and eWallet partners. From today, all of our Lazada Express (LEX) delivery personnel across the country will be equipped with DuitNow QR codes that customers can easily scan upon delivery to complete the purchase.”

DuitNow QR payment on delivery option on the Lazada platform is currently only available for products fulfilled by LEX. Customers can choose from any of the DuitNow-enabled digital payment providers, such as Maybank’s MAE app, to pay by scanning the QR code when receiving a delivery. Once a purchase is completed by scanning the QR code, it will automatically be reflected on the Lazada app for a secure, seamless, and integrated customer experience.

To commemorate its launch, Lazada users can enjoy a one-time discount* of RM5 off with a minimum spend of RM30 (promo code:LAZCOD5) when they make their first ‘DuitNow QR’ payment using the Scan & Pay feature in Maybank’s MAE app. All Malaysians, both seasoned and new online shoppers, are encouraged to safely shop from home on Lazada for daily essentials and groceries during this crucial time and enjoy fast deliveries, great discounts, and Free Shipping vouchers offered on the Shop From Home page here (https://lzd.co/MalaysiaShopFromHome).

For a step-by-step guide regarding payment on delivery, please visit: https://lzd.co/PaymentOnDelivery.

New Tealive Yam Yam series filled with bouncy, fun textures

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Tan Heng Hong
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Tealive has launched the new Yam Yam series filled with toppings of bouncy, fun textures. The series comprise the following items made from yam balls, pearls and sago for the textures.

  • Yam Yam Milk Tea with Yam Balls & Sago
  • Yam Yam Smoothie with Pearls & Sago
  • Yam Yam Brown Sugar Smoothie with Pearls & Sago

Order now via Tealive Self Pick-Up, Touch ‘n Go eWallet or foodpanda.

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