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BOXO Pledges to Donate 10% of Profit to SPCA Selangor SFS Efforts

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Tan Heng Hong
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SELANGOR, 14 June 2021: Calling all animal lovers, Malaysian homegrown e-commerce boxer shorts brand, BOXO, is calling upon animal lovers to support its Stray-Free Selangor efforts.

In order to play its part in the campaign, BOXO will be donating 10% of profits from sales of its newly developed boxer shorts, the Yellow Charity Boney to Society’s Prevention of Cruelty towards Animal Selangor (SPCA Selangor).

The donations will be used to fund SPCA Selangor’s Stray-Free Selangor (SFS) programme in which owned, community animals, stray cats and dogs will be spayed/neutered by a qualified veterinarian.

According to SPCA, the SFS application is part of a humane and effective method in preventing stray’s population growth.

“A 2019 Euromonitor report indicated that the population of cats and dogs were at about 795,000 and 402,500 respectively in 2019. There should be more now.

“A stray female cat can give birth to a litter of five kittens three times a year and a stray female dog can give birth to a litter of six puppies twice a year.

“Assuming that 10% of the population were matured female strays and that is a very conservative breakdown, they could have possibly given birth to another 7,155,000 kittens and 4,347,000 puppies by now. We are glad that private organisations such as BOXO are supporting the effort,” said SPCA Selangor, chairperson Christine Chin-Radford, adding that SFS is a humane stray management method as given the number of strays it would be unsustainable for the animal shelters to home if the number is uncontrolled.

Runned by animal lovers themselves, BOXO hopes to contribute towards prevention of the unnecessary birth of strays in Malaysia.

“Stray cats and dogs are increasingly becoming an issue in Malaysia. The number of animal abuses is also becoming more rampant. We hope that our effort can contribute positively towards combating overpopulation of stray cats and dogs.” said BOXO’s co-founder Alvin Ting.

 

Rainforest World Music Festival 2021 goes virtual, Sarawak Tourism Board names Shopee as the Official E-Commerce Partner

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Tan Heng Hong
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KUALA LUMPUR, 14 June 2021- The Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) is back for a three-day filled excitement from 18 to 20 June 2021, this time virtually and free of charge! With Shopee named as the Official E-commerce Partner, the shows will be streamed via Shopee Live from 6PM onwards, giving access to millions of households across the country to enjoy the festival from the comforts of their own homes.

Since 1998, the RWMF has grown to become a highly anticipated event annually that celebrates culture and heritage through wonderfully composed music. Every year, festival goers around the globe would flock to the foothill of Mt. Santubong in Sarawak to indulge the diversity of world music through workshops, cultural and craft displays, food, and concerts. The festival was cancelled last year due to the pandemic.

The Rainforest World Music Festival 2021 Virtual Experience will see an exciting line-up of artistes: Borneo-born Dayak-European Alena Murang who recently released her new album titled Sky Songs; KEMADA, Sang Rawi, Mathew Ngau, At Adau, Suk Binie’, Nading Rhapsody and World Championship of Performing Arts (WCOPA) champion Tuku’ Kame’.

Sharzede Datu Hj Salleh Askor, Chief Executive Officer of Sarawak Tourism Board said, “The RWMF is a prestigious event that brings people together through music and culture whilst introducing them to the beauty and hidden gems of Sarawak. Our partnership with Shopee allows us to continue to showcase the musical event, but in a different way. There will also be interview sessions with the musicians, prize giveaways, a past performance showcase and more. While we cannot replicate the experience and atmosphere of a live performance, we hope that fans and Malaysians will still get to enjoy this fun-packed showcase with their families at home.”

In addition to RWMF, this year’s Borneo Jazz Festival (BJF) which takes place the following weekend will also be streamed on Shopee Live. Viewers will be serenaded by a string of jazz musicians including Clinton Jerome Chua, O-Ha Soul Band, Nisa Addina, Ta’Dan and the “Prince of Borneo” himself – Pete Kallang from 25 to 27 June at 6PM.

For an immersive virtual experience, the Sarawak Tourism Board has opened an official store on Shopee to feature merchandise from both RWMF and BJF. This includes RWMF and BJF Limited Edition T-shirts, Limited Edition Batik Linut Face Mask, Limited Edition Printed Batik Face Mask, and other attractive products from the Land of the Hornbill. Fans can also enjoy in-store vouchers with up to RM8 off, shipping subsidy of up to RM13 and Coins Cashback capped at RM5 when they buy from the store.

Ian Ho, Regional Managing Director of Shopee said, “We understand that the much anticipated, iconic RWMF and BJF will be held virtually for the first-time ever and are very

excited to be streaming these musical events on Shopee Live for Malaysians across the country to catch. Not only do we get to use our technology to show our support for local talent, we will also put the spotlight on the state’s amazing offerings. As both musical events coincide with our 7.7 Mid Year Sale, we will take the opportunity to drive sales for Sarawakian sellers during this period where everyone can have a good time tuning in to the RWMF and BJF virtual experiences while enjoying a fix of home-cooked Sarawak Laksa, kolo mee and 3 layer tea. Just type ‘Sarawak’ on the Shopee search bar to discover more. We wish Sarawak Tourism Board, and all musicians the best of luck with the virtual experiences.”

While Malaysians catch the festivals, they can also take the opportunity to enjoy free shipping with RM0 minimum spend, 120% Coins Cashback, 7.7 million vouchers with savings up to 77%, as well as earn from a pool of 27 million Shopee Coins and win a PlayStation 5 during the 7.7 Mid Year Sale from 18 June to 7 July.

On Jun 25 Payday Sale and 7.7 Mid Year Sale, users will be able to enjoy special Limited Time Deals, Limited Time Vouchers, and Super Brands Spotlight from over thousands of brands and sellers starting 12AM.

Tune in to Shopee Live on weekdays at 8PM to catch Shopee Guess The Price game show for a chance to take home RM5,000 cash. Double your chances of winning on 18 and 25 June as well as 7 July as there will be an additional episode at 12PM on these dates. The audience too will not go home empty handed. They can join the participants in guessing the product price correctly and win from a pool of more than 100,000 Shopee Coins!

The fun and games continue with the 7.7 Mid Year Sale Show on 6 July from 9PM to 11PM on Shopee Live and TV3. The show offers a jam-packed programme with attractive prizes worth up to RM70,000 as well as 7,777,777 coins to be won through Shopee Shake – Battle Mode and Shopee Lucky Code. Catch performances by local celebrities and claim exclusive vouchers during dedicated Mega Voucher Drops sessions.

For more info on RWMF and BJF on Shopee Live, and the limited edition merchandise, visit https://shopee.com.my/m/rwmf-shopee-live

NESCAFÉ iced Chococino exclusively at 7-Eleven

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Tan Heng Hong
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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.

The Food Purveyor opens its first Village Grocer outlet in Penang, the 21st outlet in Malaysia with a plastic-free concept

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Tan Heng Hong
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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/ .

Roblox Gift Cards Now Available At 7-Eleven Malaysia

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Tan Heng Hong
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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.

#SkuadKebaikanMILO energises Hari Raya celebrations for communities in-need

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Tan Heng Hong
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Skuad Kebaikan MILO_Pak Nil: Datuk Aznil Haji Nawawi (Pak Nil), who joined #SkuadKebaikanMILO for the second consecutive year, delivers the #ParcelKebaikan food bundles (before the start of the Full Movement Control Order) to beneficiaries under Yayasan Pesona.

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.

How Malaysians Embraced The Spirit of Ramadan and Raya With Grab

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Tan Heng Hong
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  • Malaysians donated more than 6 million GrabRewards points to charities and organisations to help the less fortunate celebrate too.
  • Grab reveals what Malaysians’ ordered on GrabMart and GrabFood this festive season.

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.

 

Casa Lapin new seasonal drink featuring Perrier carbonated water

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Tan Heng Hong
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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.

Casa Lapin Specialty Coffee celebrates Pride Month with Taste the Rainbow Drip Bag

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Tan Heng Hong
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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.

 

All new Jollibee Sweet Chili Chicken

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Tan Heng Hong
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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.

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