Singapore, 8 May 2020 â Junior is keeping things fresh with another menu switch-up featuring a selection of favourites from Petite Chalet, the retro-Alpine disco, fantasy concept from Autumn 2019.
A selection of bottled cocktails such as Barbegaziâs Beard, Cuckoo Clock and the much-loved, Swiss Miss Kit with Hokkaido Milk, Chocolate, Green Chartreuse, Dark Rum and whipped coconut cream are available to order. As usual, the team is also taking requests from all previous concept menus, so bespoke bottle requests are welcome!
The food kits are still a staple, with DIY Taco Night and the weekly special addition of Tartiflette, the delicious alpine home comfort dish filled with potatoes, cheese, lardons and onion.
For this menu only, purchase a 4-pack of (500ml) Grevensteiner Original beers and you will receive an authentic ceramic German beer stein, all for S$88. Unfiltered, unpasteurised, and matured in open casks, Grevensteiner is an old, rare style of Pilsener that has been made since the Middle Ages.
To order, guests can simply drop a message to the team via Instagram, SMS, WhatsApp or call at +65 8121 1462. All orders made before 6 pm will see same day delivery, however, donât fret if you miss the cut off as Grab couriers or self-collect can be arranged until 10 pm each night. Free delivery is available for those who spend $130 and above.
All cocktails are pre-mixed, properly diluted and arrive chilled and ready to drink. Garnishes, nice ice and premium mixers are also included where needed. Servings come in 700ml bottles, which will see from five to nine servings of regular size drinks, depending on the cocktail. Food comes ready for you to heat up and assemble, so no need to worry about anything arriving cold!
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As an art gallery would change exhibitions, Junior rotates and presents two original concepts each year. With only ten seats in a private space, Junior focuses on one core topic every six months.
Juniorâs concepts take guests through a high-touch, ultra-personalized experience, where they have an opportunity to explore hard-to-find spirits, drink carefully crafted cocktails and enjoy food that matches the concept. Guests have the opportunity to interact closely with the Junior team and fellow guests in a cozy setting.
Spend Ramadan with Fave by helping low-income families and refugees in Malaysia access food to lift the spirit of the holy month
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 6 May 2020 â This Ramadan will be like no other in Malaysia. Large gatherings are prohibited and cut off from their communities, and the less fortunate and low-income families are at risk of hunger. In the spirit of #KitaJagaKita, Fave has launched an initiative under the social campaign âKasih Ramadanâ to encourage Malaysians to purchase Ramadan meals for those who are hit the hardest in Malaysia.
Fave has prepared a food matching programme like no other to support 1,000 refugees, needy families and daily wage earners who struggle to access food during the month of Ramadan due to the Covid-19 pandemic. More than 600 meals have been donated to low-income families over the past few days which are adequate for one evening dinner of 150 families with four people.
With the help of Malaysiansâ generosity, users can purchase set meals for a family of five or ten from three designated restaurants on the Kasih Ramadan website. The food will be distributed to three organisations: the Al-Hasan Volunteer Network, Pertiwi Soup Kitchen and NGOHub. Fave users are able to contribute to feed families in need by buying RM60 or RM110 deals and may share anonymous messages of encouragement or gratitude with each other.
Faveâs food matching programme provides favourite Malaysian hearty meals such as Nasi Lemak & Ayam Goreng, Nasi Kukus and Nasi Minyak freeing families from worry about where their next meal will come from during the month of fasting.
“On this occasion, with the âKasih Ramadanâ campaign, we hope to continue the gift of giving and promote the spirit of solidarity and compassion by supporting the needy in Malaysia and those affected in crisis-stricken areas,” said Jake Abdullah, Managing Director for Fave Malaysia. “We understand the spirit of the holy month is lost if families are not together and if there is no access to food or earning a living during the lockdown. Hence, we are adapting our F&B and charity programmes to keeping people safe and fed while working tirelessly to identify vulnerable groups of people.â
Not only will your gift put food on the table for low-income families, but it will extend beyond to help to supply filling meals to underprivileged communities to enjoy their favourites during the holy month.
About Faveâs Kasih Ramadan Initiative
Ramadan is a time for reflection and for giving thanks. Make someoneâs day through the act of gifting a simple meal.
In-flight meals at home! Â Responding to high demand, AirAsia is offering popular in-flight choice âBoba Teaâ on its delivery menu, pleasing the whole family with a new 1 liter big size coming alongside legendary AirAsia favorites, Stir-Fried Yentafo, Teriyaki Chicken and Rice, Basil Rice with Fried Egg and Mango with Two-Tone Sticky Rice. Â Order them a la carte or in a set and get a special discount of 19%. Â Delivered by AirAsia staff with a promise of AirAsia quality, find AirAsia Delivery on LINE this 8 May onward.
Director of In-Flight Products and Services for AirAsia Thailand, Ornanong Methapipattanakul, explained that while AirAsia Thailand has begun resuming several domestic routes, health and hygiene regulations have made it necessary for in-flight food and beverage service to be temporarily suspended. In response to high demand from passengers who miss the delicious choices of AIRASIA SANTAN, AirAsia has decided to land many of its most popular meals and drinks so they can be ordered via LINE for delivery using AirAsia’s well-known hygiene and service standards.
âWhat makes our delivery service so special, apart from our rich Boba Tea, which is already ordered in-flight over 40,000 times a month, is that we are offering the tea in a 1 liter size for the entire family, the option to order Boba on their own as well as an array of other delectable sweet and savory menu items ready for convenient delivery from AirAsia with only a 30 THB delivery charge within service areasâ Ornanong elaborated.
AirAsia Delivery can easily be contacted via LINE in two service areas, namely, Don Mueang (@airasiadonmuang) and Ratchathewi (@airasiaratchathewi). Simply add the LINE account nearest to the delivery destination to ask for information or to place an order (delivery radius is within 10 kilometers from each branch). Deliveries are made by AirAsia staff who have received particular training in hygiene and service. Order for delivery within the day or pre-order a day in advance before 17.00 hrs.
The AirAsia Delivery menu includes Boba Tea, Thai Tea and Pink Milk Tea, all available in 1 liter big sizes (4-6 glasses) now at a discounted price of only 299 THB. Brown sugar Boba and strawberry flavored Boba can be ordered on their own for 40 THB a serving while a glass of Boba Tea is priced at 70 THB.
Chilled meals ready to be warmed at home are also available. They include the three hit choices of Stir-Fried Yentafo, Teriyaki Chicken with Rice and Basil Rice with Fried Egg, now on offer at a discounted price of only 90 THB. For dessert, order Mango with Two-Tone Sticky Rice for only 70 THB. Combo sets of meal+Boba tea or meal+Boba tea+dessert start from only 150 THB!Promotional prices available this 8-31 May, 2020. Add AirAsia Delivery on LINE and order today!
Sari Roti, Indonesia’s largest packaged bread brand, has introduced a new chatbot system to automate the ordering process. Alternatively, consumers can also place their order on WhatsApp at 081132214900.
Here is the link to the Chatbot https://faq.balesin.id/bot/SariRotiOnline. Free delivery with minimum purchase of IDR 30,000. Cash on delivery is accepted. The use of chatbot is becoming prevalent in Indonesia as a new mode to improve the customer service experience.
PT Nippon Indosari Corpindo Tbk, the maker of Sari Roti, recorded strong sales during the first quarter of 2020, up by 15.3% year-on-year, driven by sales through the traditional trade, up 26.1%, while modern trade grew 13.5%. Modern trade still accounted for the bulk of the revenue.
The company is building two new factories, respectively in Pekanbaru and Banjarmasin, and they will be put into operation by the end of 2020.
Mother’s Day is fast approaching. Why not make it extra special with a Fitbit device to inspire her to kickstart her fitness journey and champion her health and wellness goals. These wonderful, smart devices are designed for various tasks, from tracking steps, distance and estimated calories burned to monitoring sleep habits and heart rates.
To top it off, Fitbit is celebrating the Queen-of-your-Heart with its annual Motherâs Day Sale until 10 May 2020. VisitFitbit Flagship Store on Lazada and save up to RM200 on selected devices. It is a perfect way to give your Mom something else to dote on this year and saying âI love youâ at the same time.
Here is a sneak peek of some of the Fitbit devices on sale now:
Elevate your every moment with Fitbit Versa 2 – a modern and versatile smartwatch with features like voice control, always-on mode, sleep, fitness and health tracker.
Live boldly with Fitbit Versa Lite Edition, the everyday smartwatch with essential features for your fitness comes in vibrant colours and an easy one-button design.
Get guidance to make moves on your goals with Fitbit Charge 3 SE â an advanced fitness tracker that uses 24/ 7 heart rate and personalised insights about your body and fitness.
Fitbit Inspire HR is an affordable and stylish heart rate and fitness tracking device to motivate you to reach your weight and fitness goals. It packs with 24/7 heart rate, sleep stages and calorie tracking, cardio fitness level, real-time pace and distance with 15+ goal-based exercise modes, and more.
Fitbit Inspire is a friendly and affordable fitness tracker for your everyday health and fitness journey. This encouraging companion helps you stay motivated with its automatic activity, exercise, calorie burn and sleep tracking, goal celebrations, and more.
With Malaysians working from home and staying safe indoors during this time, we realize how hard it is to focus on your health and wellness, and that it can be challenging to keep up your healthy habits. It is more important than ever to stay positive and active during this crucial time of social distancing, as a healthy mind lives in a healthy body. Here are 7 ways in which Fitbit can help you achieve your health and fitness goals, while maintaining social distancing.
Fitbit Premium – Personalized guidance in the Fitbit app
Fitbit Premium is offering a 90-day free trial on its app to new users to help you stay active, sleep well and manage stress during this challenging time.
This premium app helps track every part of your day including activity, exercise, food, weight and sleep to help keep you fit and stay motivated. These programs can be customized to make them work for your schedule and needs in light of the recent global pandemic.
If you’re already paying for Fitbit Premium, you’ll receive 40 new pieces of premium content for free, which will be available in the Fitbit app. For all new Premium members, you will get more than just a 90-day free trial as you will be able to experience personalised health insights, health guidance, advanced sleep tools, customized programs, and 150+ workouts to help you manage this isolation period.
Note: To access the Premium content you just need to open the Fitbit app and tap on the âPremiumâ tab in the lower-right corner. Free trial only redeemable in app.
COVID-19 Resource Tab
Fitbit has always made it their mission to help people around the world get healthier. While its premium app comes with several programs to choose from including one for getting more sleep, one for kicking your sugar habit, and one to help anyone who just wants to stay active, the brand knows it has to do more in this trying time of the Covid-19 pandemic.
To help you stay healthy, safe, and connected, Fitbit has introduced a new tab, Covid-19 Resource Hub in the app to give our community access to helpful information, motivation, and resources related to this pandemic. Users with the Fitbit app and a Fitbit account in Malaysia will see a new tab on the bottom right, titled COVID-19. In this new tab, you can access tools to help you stay active and healthy from home and stay up-to-date with all of the latest information from the World Health Organization.
Sleep Guidance to better nights and better days
Thereâs more to a good nightâs sleep than just getting in 8 hours.
Every morning in the Fitbit app, you get a Sleep Score based on the previous nightâs rest and will give you an analysis based on three categories: sleep duration, sleep depth, and sleep restoration.
But with Fitbit Premium, you can get a deeper analysis of your free daily Sleep Scoreâwith a breakdown showing how it was calculated based on your time asleep, and deep versus REM sleep stages, and how restorative your sleep was.
The appâs innovative Sleep Score breakdown also helps you understand which aspects of your sleep you need to improve on; regulating your sleeping pattern, which can be helpful if you’ve had trouble sleeping but can’t quite pinpoint the cause.
Plus through Fitbit Premiumâs step-by-step guided sleep programs, youâll discover changes you can make to work toward a better nightâs rest.
10-minutes exercise – every day
Trash out excuses, get geared and squeeze in at least 10 minutes of dedicated movement at home every day to get your heart rate up or work your muscles. Do squats, push-ups, crunches, jumping jacks, grab the stairs two-at-a-time or get some fresh air by going for a speedy walk. Prefer to follow a routine? Try one of these 10-minute routines.
If the tips above are not quite what you want, sweeping and dusting can be a great calorie burning exercise because these chores will make you cover your entire house. Bonus points, now you even have your house clean!
Remember to take mental health breaks and stretch your back
Doing guided breathing sessions regularly can bring more mindfulness to your daily life while youâre adhering to social distancing regulations. Learn how to deep breathe through our Relax guided breathing exercises or sessions via Premium for a healthier, calmer, and a more relaxed you.
Aside from that, a tight back can come on without prior warning and could severely affect your daily movements. Stretching is a one-two punch for treating back pain, and posture-perfecting stretches are known to provide instant relief. Check out our 3 tight back recovery stretches guide.
Eat right and drink more water for a stronger body and mind!
Download the Clean Cues clock face for your Fitbit device for an hourly reminder and timer to wash your hands. The clock face features a countdown timer and a gentle buzz every 60 minutes to remind you to wash your hands for at least 20 seconds or more.
So why wait, after all we are all in this together!
Fitbit has evolved over the years to become a community hub for users around the world by introducing more ways to interact on the app.Stay motivated, exchange ideas, solutions, tips, techniques, and information by connecting to the others in our global Fitbit community.
Fitbit Premium is a great way to start utilising this time of isolation to stay healthy, energised and rejuvenated as we work towards that dream body.
As a wave of ripple effects from the coronavirus pandemic plummet the global economy in every sector, many companies have been faced with a staggering number of layoffs and furloughs to conserve business operations.
To ease this uncertainty, there are some companies that have been holding off on job cuts at least temporarily or offering other benefits to cushion employees during this situation. Here is the list of startups and small or medium-sized businesses that have made a pledge to their employees to protect their jobs amidst the situation in Southeast Asia:
Singapore
With the government announcing the latest measures to control the outbreak of COVID-19, many companies were not deemed as an essential business, hence, this resulted in the increase of business unitsâ non-operational costs.
Due to this, one of many Singaporean companies that guarantee to continue employment includes Motorist.sg, the first digital-first auto concierge company in Singapore, which has shifted its focus to sustain the entire team by generating sufficient revenue online. Along with the governmentâs support for SMEs through a 75% wage subsidy in all sectors in order to help businesses retain workers in the city-state for training, the company is also able to maintain the operations without reducing wages despite the forecasted 80% drop in revenue .
âHowever, the disappointment phase has passed, and my management team is focused on the survival of the business so as to support our team of over 40 employees without having to resort to any termination or pay reduction. Hence, our mindset has shifted from a âgrowthâ mindset to âsurvivalâ mindset now,â said Damian Sia, Founder, and CEO of Motorist.
Malaysia
Like most companies, iPrice Group, an aggregator e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia, has experienced some difficulties in operations due to the simultaneous lockdowns and strict movement control that affected the supply chain in several SEA countries.
In conjunction with the Malaysian governmentâs regulation, it is not in the companyâs consideration to sacrifice any of its employees at all. Instead, the companyâs higher management took certain actions such as 25-40% pay cuts to ensure that their employees did not.
Even prior to the restricted movement order in Malaysia, iPrice Group has subsidised Grab rides to avoid public transportation to ensure their employeesâ safety. During the work-from-home period, iPriceâs Human Resource checks in on everyoneâs welfare through weekly surveys and conducts AMA sessions with the CEO to maintain transparency every week.
âDuring this period, there is one value resonating even more at iPrice than ever, which is transparency. As employees at any level in iPrice, we are aware and understand the reasoning behind why we as a team we shifted our focus on certain projects or new policies being introduced. Yet, transparency does not come from the leadership team only, teams are openly discussing the challenges they have encountered during work-from-home and finding ways together with their team or line manager to overcome it. Looking at this, I feel iPrice is closer together as a family more than ever. We are much more open and honest with one another,â said Putri Fadhila, an Operations Manager for the Categorisations team at iPrice Group.
In a bid to aid Singaporeans, iPrice aggregated all deals provided by e-commerce for consumers to easily access vital resources for necessities on âStay Home Promosâ during this lockdown period.
Indonesia
The Indonesian coffee beverage retailer, Kopi Kenangan, aims to bridge the gap between cheap street vendor coffee and drinks at the higher spectrum from international chains such as Starbucks. This startup was also affected by the global pandemic.
Given the nature of the business in the F&B industry, the CEO & Co-founder of the company has allocated IDR 15 billion funds to support workers, maintain hygiene at the workplace, and support frontline workers and hospitals during this tumultuous situation.
âAs a leader in Kopi Kenangan, I will make the sacrifice first, from now onwards until the crisis is over, I will be taking of IDR 1 salary. Employeesâ salaries and bonus (THR) will proceed as normal,â said Kopi Kenangan CEO and Co-founder Edward Tirtanata on his LinkedIn page.
Vietnam
With the consumer behavior shifting online, Loship, the aspiring unicorn startup that operates Vietnamâs e-commerce platform, had to bear with the increasing costs from the current situation. However, the company has made similar commitments to ensure no retrenchment and maintenance of its delivery services for the people in Vietnam.
âPeople are our most valuable asset and we will not cut or fire people to respond to a pandemic. We and our partners have come together and we are overcoming many challenges during the previous period. This COVID-19 pandemic is no exception as we will still go together,â said Nguyen Hoang Trung, the CEO of Loship.
The company recognizes the importance of peopleâs safety and security at work during this challenging situation. However, their level of caring does not stop there as the online e-commerce platform also provides precautionary equipment such as face masks, hand sanitisers, and body temperature checks at the office to protect their drivers and customers from the virus.
ThePhilippines
As the leading green technology that provides a healthier life through a cleaner environment, Star 8 Green Technology Corp. ‘s operations have already been affected due to the enhanced community quarantine.
With the goal to provide the country with a greener and healthier environment using alternative fuel and renewable solar energy, the ceasing of public transport does not stop the company to provide financial assistance to employees who are in need of work from home devices. They believe that the current situation allows them to keep productive at home even during the crisis.
âSince we supply electric vehicles and solar lights, and are also delving into an automated fare collection system and a fleet management system, the lockdown has affected our operations. However, amidst the crisis, our company is still paying full salaries to its employees. The management also gives financial assistance to employees who are unable to work from home due to certain limitations such as poor internet connection, or to those whose work used to require them to be onsite,â said Star 8 Green Technology Managing Director Ronald V. Laurel.
About iPrice Group:
iPrice Group is a meta-search website operating in seven countries across Southeast Asia namely in; Malaysia,Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, and HongKong. Currently, iPrice compares and catalogues more than 500 million products and receives close to 20 million monthly visits across the region. iPrice currently operates three business lines: price comparison for electronics and health & beauty; product discovery for fashion and home & living; and coupons across all verticals.
May 6th 2020: SubwayÂź Malaysia is launching a community-giving campaign âDiscover and Pay Forwardâ for the month of Ramadan, pledging to donate up to 7,000 meals to frontliners, the homeless and the poor for every Subway sandwich purchased from the 11th of May until the 23rd of May 2020.
Subway Malaysia Country Director Samad Shariff said the community-giving initiative, in partnership with Coca-Cola was the latest in a series of activities to support those most severely impacted by the Covid-19 crisis.
âAt Subway we are committed to providing delicious, nutritious food choices for all Malaysians. In keeping with this promise, we will donate up to 7,000 Subway meals to those in our community who have been severely affected by the current Covid-19 outbreak and to the frontliners who are fighting the spread of the virus in Malaysia,â Mr Shariff said.
The campaign comes in conjunction with the launch of Subway Malaysiaâs refreshed menu with 12 all-new ingredients and flavours that encourage every Malaysian to ârediscover what you loveâ at Subway but to also play a part in helping our frontliners and those in need.
âIn the spirit of Ramadan, our new campaign invites guests to rediscover what they love about Subway while helping us give back to our community in need, during this time of giving. For every Subway sandwich purchased, weâll provide a meal for those in need. Our aim is to donate thousands of meals in time to spread some festive cheer for Hari Raya,â Mr Shariff said.
Since the enforcement of the Movement Control Order (MCO) on the 18th of March, Subway Malaysia has provided more than one thousand Subway meals to frontliners at Sungai Buloh Hospital, the homeless, stranded students at Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNIRAZAK) and underprivileged communities through the not-for-profit organisation, Yellow House KL.
Subway Malaysiaâs fresh menu creates a great balance between the classic favourites Subway is renowned for and new flavour combinations, such as Bulgogi Chicken with mozzarella cheese, Breaded Chicken Cutlet with Spicy Mayo sauce and Smoky Chicken with Hot Pepper sauce.
In addition, the new menu includes tasty cheeses such as sliced cheddar and mozzarella cheese, three new sauces â spicy mayo, hot pepper and cheese; mixed greens, chilli flakes and add-ons such as avocado and chopped mushrooms. A new side of macaroni & cheese is also available as the perfect accompaniment for those wanting something a bit more decadent to their meal.
To further curb the spread of Covid-19, Subway Malaysia ensures the health and safety of all its employees and guests with additional already stringent health, safety, and hygiene procedures.
Malaysians can participate in Subway Malaysiaâs âDiscover and Pay Forwardâ campaign from 11th of May until 23rd of May 2020 and experience the tantalising, fresh new menu via takeaway from all Subway restaurants or through delivery via Foodpanda and GrabFood. For further information, visit https://subwayisfresh.com.my/.
Heineken Malaysia Berhad commits RM1 million to âRaise Our Barsâ, an initiative aimed at bringing life back to Malaysiaâs bars and pubs
KUALA LUMPUR, 6 May 2020: Heineken Malaysia Berhad (HEINEKEN Malaysia) has launched a new platform to help bars and pubs recover from financial difficulties after the Movement Control Order (MCO) is lifted. The platform, named âRaise Our Barsâ, allows Malaysian consumers to buy a voucher for a beer, stout or cider from their favourite bar, and receive an additional one free of charge when they redeem it.
To buy a voucher and help bring life back to Malaysian bars, visit www.raiseourbars.my, then select your state. Find the bar you want to support, and purchase up to three vouchers for HeinekenÂź, Guinness, Tiger, or Apple Fox. Upon redemption, you will receive two of your selected drink â with HEINEKEN Malaysia sponsoring the additional drink, free-of-charge, as a way to say thank you for supporting your local bar.
More than 750 bars and pubs from across Malaysia have already signed up to join Raise Our Bars. HEINEKEN Malaysia has committed RM1 million to support the initiative â in addition to sponsoring the additional drinks, it will absorb all associated fees and charges, meaning that 100% of the voucher price goes directly to the chosen bar to help them get back on their feet. Vouchers can be redeemed from 11th May until 31st August 2020, depending on when each outlet reopens.
Vasily Baranov, Sales Director of HEINEKEN Malaysia, said: âThe past few months have been difficult for Malaysiaâs bars and pubs, with many finding it difficult to recover from the financial hardships they have faced. To help them get through this challenging time, we have committed RM1 million to Raise Our Bars in addition to other support over the months.â
âWe believe that together we can help breathe life back into Malaysian bars and pubs. Thatâs why weâre asking the public to join us in supporting their favourite bars and pubs today, and make sure we keep the lights on for them. We would also like to urge consumers to enjoy responsibly when they redeem their vouchers â understand your drink limits, do not drink and drive, as well as maintain social distancing and good hygiene practices,â he added.
Raise Our Bars is the latest initiative from HEINEKEN Malaysia to support various sectors of Malaysian society through the COVID-19 situation. In addition to working closely with distributors and outlet owners to enable them to stay afloat during the MCO, HEINEKEN Malaysia has also committed RM1.5 million to support street food vendors, coffee shops, and food courts through its Tiger Beer brand, and has provided food aid relief to more than 700 at-risk families in communities around its brewery. It has also created an online training and education platform for bar staff on its Instagram account, @heinekenmalaysia. For a full list of initiatives from HEINEKEN Malaysia, visit www.heinekenmalaysia.com/covid-19.
HEINEKEN Malaysia is also working with outlets across the country to ensure they implement social distancing policies and other safe behaviour guidelines as they begin to reopen. Consumers are reminded to follow the SOP established by the government when they redeem their vouchers. These include maintaining at least 1 metre distance between themselves and others, frequent handwashing, and providing details for contact tracing.
Kuala Lumpur, 05 May 2020 â Coffee brings people together, but WONDA Coffeeâs latest launch is set to keep people a-p-a-r-t. In light of the governmentâs latest announcement of the conditional movement control order (CMCO), WONDA Coffee will introduce the first WebAR based social distancing guide in Malaysia that helps netizens to keep a safe social distance as they step out of their homes after nearly 47 days. WONDA Coffeeâs latest launch, Gap-puccino (https://www.etikaholdings.com/wonda/wonda-gap-Puccino-guide/) can easily be accessed via any smart phone browser and gives a visual guide that approximates a safe social distance between individuals to ensure that we abide by the one-to-two meters social distancing rule.
The initial movement control order (MCO) imposed in March to contain the spread of COVID-19 will see some relaxations starting early May. The CMCO will allow certain businesses to begin operations and ease the restrictions on limited public recreational activities such as jogging. However even during the CMCO, netizens will need to adhere to social distancing norms, practice high hygiene standards and regular hand washing in order to prevent further spread of COVID-19 infections. This led to the inception of WONDAâs Gap-puccino, the first WebAR based social distancing guide that helps define safe social distance.
âSince the beginning of the MCO, WONDA Coffee has been proactively involved in community activities and efforts to strengthen our fight against COVID-19. Whether it is showcasing support to front-liners or creating economic opportunities for local businesses, WONDA Coffee has stood by the community in these trying times,â said Santharuban T. Sundaram, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Alternate Business from Etika. âWhen the Conditional Movement Control Order was announced, we understood the importance of social distancing in the days to come in combating the spread of the infection. This spurred the creation of WONDAâs Gap-puccino as an easy visual guide to help the masses maintain adequate distance whenever they truly need to step out of their homes. To stay ahead by reacting with relevant and purposeful marketing efforts from time to time is the core principle of the Brand, this allows the Brand continues to create a meaningful brand connection with consumer.â
Easy to comprehend, WONDAâs Gap-puccino social distancing guide highlights areas around the user as either âcautionâ or âdangerâ as indicators for measuring safe distance between people. Users simply have to open the link on their smartphone browser. For best results, use while standing with the camera pointed down to the floor at an angle of approximately 45 degrees. The augmented reality engine running the web-based guide will automatically put in bold colours a safe distance that falls within the one-to-two meters rule, around the users as they move. That being said, WONDA Coffee reinforces once more the importance of staying at home and following regulations strictly as Malaysians enter the CMCO and hopes that WONDAâs Gap-puccino will serve as a useful guide for those moving in high traffic areas like shopping malls, public transportation etc.
WONDAâs Gap-puccino is created in conjunction with WONDA Coffeeâs partner Entropia Xtended Reality (EXR)- a part of Entropia group, and showcases the brandâs investment in digital assets to create campaigns of public importance and deliver them to the masses at speed, especially in times like these. âWe are extremely proud to collaborate with Wonda and bring this simplified utility to the people. Technology can help in getting through these tough times and Wonda Gap-puccino is our small contribution towards that bigger goal of putting a smile on everyoneâs faces and be of help too. WebAR is a fast evolving tech and it marks the evolution from App based generation to ubiquitous web based one,â said Ramakrishnan, Partner at Entropia. âWe are seeing more green zones today as compared to when the MCO was first imposed in March. However, we need to ensure that we maintain our current status, and this will come by being responsible citizens and abiding to the regulations and measures set forth by our government. We hope that Malaysians all over will continue to maintain social distancing and stay united in our fight against COVID-19,â added Santharuban.
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