As a foodie nation with a rich culinary heritage, Malaysia has inherited a vast array of cuisines from its multi-ethnic and diverse population. For Malaysians travelling abroad, nothing can cure homesickness as quickly as an authentic Laksa or a fragrant and perfectly fried Nasi Lemak. With this in mind, Destination New South Wales has curated a list of the top 10 Malaysian restaurants in the region for Malaysian travellers to experience a taste of home.
Jilat Jilat, Darlinghurst NSW
Jilat Jilat is a café that serves various Malaysian dishes such as Penang Curry Chicken and Rumpus Fried Hokkein Noodle. Frequent customers recommend trying their signature Penang char kuey teow.
Ho Jiak, Haymarket NSW
Ho Jiak Haymarket is Sydney’s first Malaysian Nyonya grill house and is inspired by the homestyle and street food dishes that Head Chef Junda Khoo grew up cooking with his amah in the family kitchen. Feast on thick, spicy Laksa with chewy al dente egg noodles, rated one of the best in Sydney. Or embrace the Nyonya grill with a grilled tasting platter of lamb cutlets, chicken and seafood, complete with BBQ char lines and chilli sambal sauce.
Penang Hawker , Campsie NSW
Penang Hawker is a buzzing restaurant with noodle lovers who seek the perfect char on their fried kuey teow. A great restaurant for family-friendly service.
The Malaya, Sydney NSW
Today, The Malaya continues to serve Sydney diners its unique range of Southeast Asian cuisine, from the original 1963 signature recipes to a spectacular range of seafood dishes that reflect the beautiful waterfront location and contemporary restaurant space. With sweeping water views, professional service, and an extensive wine and cocktail list, The Malaya provides a memorable dining experience for any occasion.
Malaysia Small Chilli Restaurant, Lilyfield NSW
Malaysia Small Chilli Restaurant offers a wide range of Malaysian dishes from Nasi Lemak to Fried Noodles and even Vegetarian options.
Malacca Straits on Broadway, Ultimo NSW
Malacca Straits on Broadway will take your taste buds back to the bustling streets of Malaysia. From street food favourites like Hainanese Chicken Rice and Nasi Lemak to their signature Golden Sand Prawn, this slice of Malaysia brings honest and soul-warming Malaysian cuisine to Sydney diners. Their menu embraces the best of hawker-style and hard-to-find regional dishes by sourcing the best Malaysian produce available combined with premium local ingredients. Whether you’re looking for the taste of home or the taste of an adventure, sample Malacca Straits on Broadway to experience true Malaysia each and every time!
Penang Cuisine, Epping NSW
Penang Cuisine serves one of the locals’ favorite Laksa. A quaint restaurant for a quick grab and go.
Vistana Malaysia Restaurant, Charlestown NSW
Inspired by the rich and diverse culinary offerings from Malaysia, especially from the regions of Penang, Vistana Malaysia Restaurant, was established in 2010. Each delicacy is prepared by highly-skilled chefs from Malaysia using top quality ingredients to ensure authenticity in both presentation and taste. A signature feature at Vistana Malaysia Restaurant is the open kitchen featuring highly-skilled chefs. This enables customers to appreciate the skills of the chefs, who hail from various regions of Malaysia and bring with them unique culinary expertise and specialized skills.
Seaview Malaysian, Redhead NSW
Seaview Malaysian’s menu is exciting, with some more adventurous offerings available. There are all the favourites, such as sweet and sour pork or popular delights like Dim Sims and Spring Rolls, plus an extended menu of “Seaview’s Specials” which will entice the lover of the Malaysian cuisine.
Oatley Chinese & Malaysian Restaurant, Oatley NSW
Established in 1985 Oatley Chinese & Malaysian Restaurant is a second generation, family operated business, that prides itself in providing a fresh and authentic approach to modern Chinese and Malaysian cuisine. There are many dishes that are unique to Oatley Chinese & Malaysian, hand crafted from recipes handed down over the generations, the result is a range of signature dishes which are inspired from a love of exotic spices and only the freshest ingredients.
Research in Partnership with App Annie Intelligence to Discover the Most Used Semi-Closed & Open E-payment Apps in the Singapore Digital Mobile Payment Market
iPrice Group collaborated with App Annie Intelligence to track the
city-state’s vision of building a cashless society via mobile e-payment
applications. The study pictures the developments of e-wallets or e-payment
apps via vital app metrics such as Monthly Active Users (MAU) and total
downloads in the past 8 quarters.
As a well-connected society, Singapore’s effort in driving the adoption of mobile e-payments across multiple platforms had pushed down the ratio of cash and cheque usage against digital payments. Driving this initiative is the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) which aims to ease the access to e-payment infrastructures through SGQR that consolidated various QRs into a single unified interface and many other efforts.
As such, which e-wallet companies have benefited from these efforts? Who leads Singapore’s e-wallet sector? Here are 5 vital findings from our study to answer these questions.
Singapore Headquartered Super-app, Grab, Leads the Market with a Sizable Customer Base in the Region
The contactless payment rendered by GrabPay has consistently
been the most commonly used e-wallet app since Q4 2017 by Singaporean
consumers. Data by App Annie revealed that Grab consistently obtained the
highest monthly active users in the past 2 years.
However, unlike other e-wallets featured in our study, Grab
is a super-app as it provides users interconnected services such as
ride-hailing, food, delivery, and other features. Nevertheless, according to Grab’s
social impact report, they claimed that 77 percent of overall transactions
on Grab’s platform was conducted via GrabPay. In addition, Grab’s report claims
that cashless usage on its app is 1.3 times higher than the overall cashless
usage in the Lion City.
Commenting directly on this study, Gary Wong, Head of
GrabPay Singapore said “We are
about providing real choices and more convenience to our consumers. To date,
about three-quarters of Grab users in Singapore use GrabPay for various
services, including making payment at over 10,000 merchants in-stores and
online. We continue to see more users adopting cashless payment on our platform
month-on-month and are grateful for their support.”
To date, the Singapore-headquartered company not only contributed to MAS’s efforts to move towards a cashless society, but the app is also widely used in neighbouring countries such as Malaysia & Indonesia. Currently, Grab ranks 1st in Malaysia and 2nd in Indonesia (through OVO) in similar research conducted in the two neighbouring countries.
Bank-based e-wallet App, DBS PayLah! is the 2nd Most Actively Used App in the City-state
One of Singapore’s most popular mobile wallets is the DBS PayLah!
app, ranking as the 2nd most actively used e-wallet app. The app
owned by DBS is the only bank-based application featured on this list as they are
the only semi-closed e-wallet application provided by a bank. This means that
other bank-based applications were not featured on this list as they only allow
users with a registered account with the associated bank to use its payment
services for selected merchants.
The initiative by DBS highly aligns with MAS’ vision for a
more inclusive e-payment sector where users without a bank account with DBS can
use the application for e-payment services. With more than 3M
Singaporeans are ‘banked’ & have full access to digital financial
services, the company continuously supports the government’s effort to move
towards a cashless society by aiming to double its users to 3.5
million by 2023 in its press statement.
Not to mention that its high number of active users is primarily driven by DBS’s popularity and credibility in Singapore, established by the government of Singapore since 1968 and considered as the safest bank in Asia by New York-based trade publication Global Finance in 2016.
Fave, One of the Pioneers in the Digital Payment App Sector Remains Relevant in Singapore
According to data by App Annie, Fave is currently
Singapore’s 3rd most used and 4th most downloaded mobile
wallet in the city-state as of Q3 2019. As a payment aggregator platform that
allows users to link their credit, debit cards, or e-wallet on FavePay, the app
is one of the most consistent & prominent apps among Singaporean consumers
in the past 2 years. And, this year, the app has been downloaded over 4 million
times with monthly active users that have been growing 3 times in the past
years, according to Fave.
Aik Phong Ng, Managing Director of Fave Singapore highlighted
a statement by Minister Ong Ye Kung, stating that the e-payments industry is
growing more than S$10 billion a year with almost 3 in 5 Singapore merchants
are accepting e-payments and 8 out of 10 Singaporeans have adopted a method of
e-payments. These are signs that are reflective of the Government’s progress
towards its goal of making Singapore a cashless society by 2025.
Directly commenting on its performance in this study & sharing their outlook on Singapore’s e-payment sector, Ng added “We have witnessed growth in e-payment adoption by our growing base of loyal users and are well-positioned to leverage this new wave of innovation and growth. And we’re optimistic about the new digital economy and way of life”.
Singapore’s Pioneer Payment System EZ-Link a Prominent E-wallet App Since its Debut
As Singapore’s first large-scale contactless payment system
for the local public transit network, EZ-Link is amongst the fastest growing
mobile payment apps in the Lion City. The mobile app consistently ranked 3rd
in terms of total downloads and is the 4th most used e-wallet app
today.
According to CEO EZ-Link, “the company is making a concerted effort to contribute to Singapore’s goals to promote e-payment adoption & reduce cash handling”. In support of this, EZ-Link initiated various efforts such as its partnership with YouTrip to create Singapore’s first multi-currency mobile wallet and to provide more payment features to suit users’ lifestyles.
Huge Untapped Potential for E-wallets in the Next 2 Years
According to a JP
Morgan report, digital wallets are already the second-most popular payment method
in Singapore, accounting for 14 percent of all e-commerce transactions and
representing $680m of sales. The same report mentioned that the usage of
digital wallets in e-commerce is expected to rise exponentially, predicting a 22.5
percent of all e-commerce sales by 2021.
A statement by Grab on the outlook of digital wallets in
Singapore shared a similar sentiment. “The drive towards cashless payments is a key
part of Singapore’s Smart Nation vision. And, Grab is committed to contribute
to this vision as we ensure every Grab user enjoy a seamless e-payment
experience and we work hard to create long term value for both consumers and
our merchant partners” Said Gary Wong, Head of GrabPay Singapore.
Mobile E-Wallet apps were identified by iPrice and App Annie from multiple categories on the iOS App Store and Google Play where wallet functions are offered, including but not limited to Finance, Travel, Food and Drink and Lifestyle. Our analysis is limited to open and semi-closed mobile e-wallets or e-payments applications. All e-wallets or e-payment apps chosen for this study acts as a digital wallet, assisting users make payments via QR code, card-based and/or bank transactions via the app in exchange for in-store goods or services. For a fair comparison between the apps, this research excludes pre-installed apps, telecommunications-based, rewards, customer loyalty, messaging, money transfer and other closed-loop e-wallets/e-payment applications. Closed-loop e-wallets/e-payments are exclusive issuance by a company for its customers to be used at a merchant’s store.
About App Annie
App Annie is the industry’s most trusted mobile data and analytics
platform. App Annie’s mission to help customers create winning mobile
experiences and achieve excellence. The company created the mobile app data
market and is committed to delivering the industry’s most complete mobile
performance offering. More than 1,100 enterprise clients and 1 million
registered users across the globe and spanning all industries rely on App Annie
as the standard to revolutionize their mobile business. The company is headquartered
in San Francisco with 12 offices worldwide.
About iPrice Group
iPrice Group is a meta-search website operating in
seven countries across Southeast Asia namely; Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, and Hong
Kong. Currently, iPrice compares and catalogues more than
90 million products and receives about 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.
Step into the vibrant aisles of Mercato Gurney Plaza and enjoy the freshest produce for your everyday grocery needs.
PULAU PINANG, 13 November – “Mercato believes in bringing quality, value and a wholesome retail experience to customers. Today, with over 18 years of in Penang, Mercato is excited to extend this commitment to customers across Penang with the opening of Mercato Gurney Plaza.” said Director of Store Operations, Malaysia & Singapore, Mark Scates.
Dairy Farm’s Director of Store Operations, Malaysia & Singapore, Mark Scates, invites you to discover the tropical fruit paradise that will definitely excite your taste buds.
Famously known for its warm and soft sandy beaches, Penang Island is also fondly recognised as the food capital of Malaysia which definitely merits this Pearl of the Orient a visit. Ingraining local and international favourites into their aisles, Mercato has opened its doors to passionate foodies in Penang. Mercato Gurney Plaza is the third Mercato store in Malaysia after Mercato Pavilion and Mercato Hartamas in Kuala Lumpur.
Sporting fresh new ambiance with appealing decor and wide aisles, Mercato Gurney Plaza is donning a proud list of over 2000 new products, and an even wider range of unique and international selections ranging from air flown fresh flowers, fresh herb pots to delicacies such as an unbeatable lineup of cheese selection, meats, live tank seafood, and wines.
Be spoilt for choices as Mercato also presents an outstanding range of delicacies ranging from organic foods to unmatched selection of wine. Shoppers are also promised an adventurous and exceptional range of delicatessen along the newly curated aisles which will turn ordinary shopping trips into a unique gourmet journey.
Mercato has always put customers first and strived to understand customers preferences which have led to the findings that premium supermarkets have become increasingly popular, especially among middle-class Malaysians demanding a variety of imported products. As a result, Mercato chose to answer the need to continuously innovate and serve the increasing customer needs of Penangites with the launch of Mercato Gurney.
Featuring the freshest produce, Mercato offers the best while welcoming customers to choose from their newly extended range of Japanese and Korean flavours as well as organic produce. Understanding that Malaysians are constantly on the go, Mercato’s Ready To Eat selections has been curated for anyone and everyone – with a variety of healthy options such as roasted antibiotic free pineapple chicken, overnight oats as well as a sandwich and salad range.
Have a sweet tooth_ Indulge in a variety of frozen products ranging from ice-cream to vegetable and fruits which will definitely make your meal preparation a breeze.
In addition to the wide range of imported meats such as the Japanese Wagyu A5, OBE Organic Beef, and Dorper Lamb, Mercato also offers a range of ready to cook range of marinated beef, lamb and poultry range with an extended selection of seafood.
“We are truly grateful to our customers for allowing us the opportunity to serve the community. None of our achievements would have been possible without your unwavering support packed with a great new level of shopping experience and service from our team members. Enjoy the experience that we have carefully crafted which will definitely tingle your taste buds.” added Mark Scates.
Customers who are looking for something a little extra have over 60 assortments of cheese to choose from with the option of pairing them with the best cracker selections, beers, wines and spirits brought to you from the best wine provinces such as France, Italy and Australia.
Last but not least, Mercato calls its shoppers to Indulge in the freshest and fluffiest buns from our bakery which will also showcase our newly introduced range of sourdough and natural artisan breads. Durian lovers will also be delighted to know that the bakery now offers D24 Durian Puffs that will satisfy all your durian cravings.
To celebrate the opening of the newly launched store, the first 100 customers daily from the 13th November 2019 until 17th November 2019 to successfully checkout with a minimum of RM80 at Mercato Gurney Plaza will receive a launch exclusive Mercato shopping bag and gift, while the first 100 customers will be treated with a RM10 gift voucher for making a minimum purchase of RM100 and above. On top of that, one lucky customer daily will also stand a chance to win RM500 worth of Mercato Shopping voucher at the Mercato from 13th November 2019 until 17th November 2019.
Walk into Mercato today and let the fresh, vibrant, colourful fruits and vegetables awaken your senses.
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About GCH Retail (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
GCH Retail (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., (GCH) a subsidiary of Dairy Farm International, is the operator of Giant hypermarkets and supermarkets chain; Cold Storage, Mercato and Jasons Food Hall premium grocery stores. Keeping abreast of the latest market trends, GCH Retail continues to deliver on modern retail experiences and avails Malaysian customers to a wide array of products and produce, including quality value selections as well as premium and exclusive offerings. GCH Retail’s latest industry accolade includes being Retail Asia-Pacific’s Top 500 Gold Winner as Malaysia’s Number 1 Retailer. Operating stores across Peninsular Malaysia and in Sabah & Sarawak, GCH Retail retains a strong foothold in the local retail industry and continues to maintain a strong leadership position.
Silly Fish Indonesia, a seafood and meat supplier in Indonesia, has showcased King Kobi (Cobia) at SIAL Interfood 2019, which is being held in Jakarta on 13-16 November 2019. King Cobia, a species of perciform marine fish, is also known as black salmon, is positioned by Silly Fish as an alternative to salmon.
King Cobia is classified under “least concern” in terms of conservation status
Silly Fish describes King Cobia as the “hidden treasure of Indonesia’s aquaculture.” King Cobia is said to contain essential amino acid and EPA higher than salmon. The fish is also high in Omega 6 and Omega 9.
King Cobia is said to be “very tender and juicy” and “with firm texture and mild flavour and unique butter taste.” King Cobia is breed in aquafarm in Lampung on a commercial scale. The fish is said to “grow faster than other farmed fishes with up to 4-6kg per year.”
The Main Center of Mariculture Development or Balai Besar Perikanan Laut (BBPBL) Lampung started the hatching of King Cobia larvae indoor in 2009. The fish was officially launched by the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Edhy Prabowo at Aquatica Asia and Indoaqua 2019 in Balai Kartini on 6 November 2019.
The cobia is normally solitary except for annual spawning aggregation, which makes it hard to fish commercially. The successful farming of cobia in Indonesia makes it possible to supply the seafood on a commercial scale.
Image by Minimeinsights.com
Silly Fish’s King Cobia is available in the form of fresh fillet, smoked, steak, fish mozzarella and stock.
Silly Fish King Kobia range. Image by Minimeinsights.com
King Kobia taps into the sustainability trend as the fish is farmed locally, which minimises the carbon footprint compared to consuming salmon, hugely popular in Indonesia. Silly Fish has also made use of the scales of the fish to produce wallets.
King Kobia wallet. Image from Minimeinsights.com
Here is the price list of Silly Fish products in the Greater Jakarta area as of 22 October 2019. The price of King Kobia fillet is IDR 27,500 per 100g and Smoked King Kobia is IDR 85,000 per 150g.
Silly Fish Indonesia was founded by a dynamic duo on January 2017 who loves Indonesia and shares the same believe that someday Indonesia would be able to stand proudly on its feet as a strong maritime country. The company now has 28 distributor store covering North Sumatera all the way to East Java.
Dutch Lady Malaysia Managing Director Tarang Gupta handing out the Dutch Lady and Kellogg's breakfast set to Malaysian commuters in October 2019
Dutch Lady Milk Industries Berhad, Malaysia’s largest dairy company, is “looking at occasions that can drive and convert any drinking occasion to a healthy occasion,” said Dutch Lady Malaysia Managing Director Tarang Gupta on the sideline of the Dutch Lady Breakfast Month event at the Ampang Park LRT station on 31 October 2019.
The milk company partnered with Kellogg’s Malaysia to distribute 50,000 sets of breakfast for free from 21 to 31 October 2019 at various LRT stations in the Klang Valley.
Identifying various occasions to drive nourishment
Dutch Lady’s key mission is to nourish Malaysians, said Gupta. To nourish Malaysians, the dairy company is identifying all those occasions that can drive nourishment including launching Dutch Lady +Protein, which has the highest protein in milk in Malaysia.
Gupta also added the company introduced Rose Bandung and Kurma flavoured milk during Ramadan 2019 and that “drove a lot more consumption of milk during that period including children and adults.” The kurma flavoured milk is now a permanent offering as there is a continuous demand for kurma flavoured milk by Malaysian consumers, explained Gupta.
To make milk accessible to Malaysians, Dutch Lady unveiled Malaysia’s cheapest milk, known as the “Rakyat pack” or “people’s pack”, which is a RM 1 Dutch Lady UHT Recombined Mini Chocolate Flavoured Milk 125ml only available at provision stores in the suburban and rural markets.
To fill in the gap in the afternoon daypart for a refreshing drink, Dutch Lady launched Dutch Lady Juicy Milk containing milk and real juice for both children and adults.
To excite the children to drink milk, Dutch Lady has partnered with Disney to offer Marvel and Frozen special packs including the latest Frozen 2 new movie.
Dutch Lady’s core purpose is “every occasion should be a nourishing occasion, said Gupta. The company also tries to make every occasion more exciting and interesting as this fits into the company’s “three pillars – excite, educate and energise” to make Malaysians more healthy, explained Gupta.
Gupta said 2019 is the first year in many years where Dutch Lady is bringing 5-6 new innovations per year to occupy different occasions.
Identifying and capitalising on new trend
On trends, “Dutch Lady continuously keeps understanding where the trend is moving and if the trend is moving, we identify that trend and then we capitalise it, said Gupta.
A good example is Dutch Lady’s latest campaign to capitalise on the spicy trend in Malaysia. Spicy products can be subsided both on the tongue and on the stomach with milk, explained Gupta. The digital activation by Dutch Lady recommends the pairing of milk with spicy products that not only helps to subside the spicy taste but also nourishes the body.
The spicy campaign is part of the thrust by Dutch Lady to “continue to identify multiple occasions and try replacing that occasion with a healthy occasion by bringing milk,” said Gupta.
On raw supply, yogurt and school breakfast program
In Malaysia, Dutch Lady works closely with local dairy farmers to improve the quality and quantity of the milk instead of owning its own dairy farms.
On yogurt, Dutch Lady sees yogurt is being used in the morning occasion and as a snack during the day, said Gupta. Dutch Lady has both drinking and eating yogurt. The company has identified there are afternoon and evening occasions where yogurt fits in. Dutch Lady has also witnessed growth in out-of-home consumption of yogurt.
However, morning breakfast is still the biggest occasion for milk especially for full cream milk, said Gupta.
With the school healthy school breakfast program rolling out in 2020, Dutch Lady is proposing how milk can partner with other food items to make it a complete breakfast, said Gupta. The Malaysian government plans to start offering free breakfast to 2.7 million primary school children from January 2020.
Not tapping plant-based protein yet
Dutch Lady does not have any plan at the moment to blend milk with plant-based protein as milk is still a very good source of protein, said Gupta. However, he added that the research and development team is continuously exploring the plant-based protein concept. In the meantime, Dutch Lady has added juice into milk, which combines the best of both milk and juice.
RAGE Against Social Limitations And Unlabel Yourself
“RAGE2.0 Aims To Revitalise Your Everyday Work Life and Social Life”
Kuala Lumpur, 12th November 2019 – Local coffee tech scene startup, RAGE have just launched their new flagship outlet in Mid Valley Megamall, RAGE2.0. It is a step up from your usual local coffee scene with the newest and reinvented menu with standout meal options throughout the day and curated coffee and matcha based drinks as well as brand new frappes, with multiple options of alternative milk to choose from.
The brainchild of Jevin Singh, RAGE as a whole aims to be much more than any typical instagrammable cafe. Incorporating technology and community, the brand hopes to assemble go – getters, dream chasers and entrepreneurs to do what they love and to Unlabel Yourself and #NeverSettle. The cafe concept and mobile application is uniquely designed for fellow RAGERs to connect and build relationships with others of similar interests.
RAGE 2.0 at Mid Valley City
“With RAGE 2.0, we want the working adults working around Mid Valley City as well as the families and patrons visiting the mall to have options. Whether in the form of alternative milks, coffee, matcha and even what we call liquid desserts, RAGE2.0 provides you with that. Looking to have a meal? Come enjoy our Tenderloin Rice Bowls or our Lamb Wraps and pair it with a RAGE Specialty drink for a match made in heaven,” emphasised CEO and Co-Founder of RAGE, Jevin Singh. “We continuously aspire to make it easier and more convenient for people to enjoy our beverages and food. With just a few taps on the DrinkRage app, you can get your beverages delivered to you! Why trouble yourself when we can bring convenience to your doorstep.”
We always aim to collaborate with locally grown brands who inspire us in unique ways, such as Rimau NGO who protect Malaysian tigers. We are currently raising awareness to save our furry friends, with our RAGE made chaiger latte where proceeds raised help our furry friends.
Circularity is a hot topic with RAGE as they churn out coffee grinds into dry marinade rubs through their special partnership with Beard Brothers – the local specialists in all things BBQ. We use the dry coffee rubs on our new Beef Tenderloin bowls that is now debuting in RAGE 2.0, Mid Valley.
FUELLED BY TECHNOLOGY
Upon realising the energising power of caffeine to keep the working crowd constantly revitalised, RAGE is the first in Malaysia to develop a mobile application called DrinkRage, which allows RAGERs to pre order their drinks and even get it delivered. To ensure maximum freshness, RAGE uses a micro-delivery model within a geofence from each RAGE outlet. This means that if your office is located in the Mid Valley City vicinity, you no longer have to get out of your seat to get that revitalising beverage you crave!
People are forever in a hurry and with so little time to waste, RAGE aspires to be a part of a solution that helps make the experience of ordering coffee and other beverages, a smooth and efficient transaction. Upon placing an order, RAGERs can expect their coffee to be ready for pickup when they arrive (negating the hassle of lining up) or delivered within 30 minutes by an assigned delivery agent. For those of us who dread the morning coffee queues, DrinkRage offers you the perfect pre-order solution to ease your mornings.
GET REVITALISED
Of course, most important of all, customers are assured that good quality coffee comes at an affordable price range and it doesn’t stop there –– vegans and lactose-intolerant RAGERs are given an extensive range of alternatives to dairy milk such as oat milk, soy milk and even coconut milk!
Clarified coconut
All recipes in the RAGE menu are meticulously crafted, seeking to offer customers the perfect balance of taste and nutrition. At the latest RAGE2.0 in Mid Valley Megamall, you can get revitalised by their brand new frappes as well as a unique Clarified Pineapple Coconut Cream tea.
New frappes
As Jevin Singh says, “We are also reinventing internally via our drinks and trying to push boundaries with this clarified drink that not only reinvents but also becomes a conversation starter. This clarified coconut milk drink also embraces local flavours and is based around an ingredient we are all familiar with, Santan.
By presenting a vegan friendly drink in an aesthetically pleasing manner, we hope people will give milk alternatives a try and see how they can enjoy our liquid desserts. This is in line with our 3Rs at RAGE – Reinvention, Relationships and Revitalising.”
BEVERAGE AND FOOD
Sourcing their coffee beans from a trusted local roaster VCR, RAGE serves quality, affordable beverage and sumptuous offerings. –– vegans and lactose-intolerant RAGERs are given an extensive range of alternatives to dairy milk such as oat milk, soy milk and even coconut milk! RAGE also specialises in matcha based drinks and source their matcha from Niko Neko.
Rage Bowls – Beef Dendeng
The new outlet in Midvalley, RAGE 2.0 offers many vegan-friendly options plant based protein. Ingeniously harmonising the Asian spices and the Western passion for food, RAGE kitchen invents distinctive recipes that will stimulate your palate and sparks your inner joy. From their signature Rice Bowls to RAGE Lamb Wraps in collaboration with Beard Brothers who smokes the lamb to perfection using their low and slow approach.
RAGE Lamb Wraps in collaboration with Beard Brothers
Rest assured, the kitchen staff and barista are a dedicated bunch who constantly reinvent the menu, as they RAGE against the mundane.
Singapore, 14 November 2019 – Iconic lifestyle destination CÉ LA VI continues to innovate with their newly launched partnership with QFPay, the leading fiat currency digital payment technology in Asia. This partnership of integrating ground-breaking cryptocurrency payment system across the Restaurant, SkyBar and Club Lounge makes CÉ LA VI Singapore, the world’s first venue to accept crypto and fiat currency, and allows for a smooth, fast and diverse payment experience for guests.
CÉ LA VI’s CFO Penh Huynh says “We’re excited to be the first lifestyle entertainment outlet to accept cryptocurrency payment in Singapore by through collaboration with QFPay. Adoption of all e-payments is a step towards, not just the digital transformation, but also finance transformation. We have to be ahead of the mainstream to succeed in business, especially in a competitive food and beverage industry. We will implement the QFPay system in other CÉ LA VI outlets to accept digital wallets and cryptocurrency, where allowed.”
QFPay is a leading mobile payment technology, solution and service provider with presence across 13 markets in Asia and the Middle East. Since its incorporation in 2012, QFPay is empowering merchants with end-to-end online and offline QR-code mobile payment solutions and value-added services including food ordering services and customer loyalty programs. To date, QFPay’s solutions have served over 1.2 million merchants and executed over 1 billion transactions. These merchants consist of large, medium and small enterprises, ranging from luxury retail to restaurants and hotels.
In September 2019, QFPay partnered with global cryptocurrency payment pioneer Alchemy Global Payment Solutions Limited (Alchemy) and Singapore-based Arcadier, the world’s fastest-growing online marketplace builder, to launch Asia’s first hybrid crypto and fiat payment solution, called the Alchemy Hybrid Payment Solution.
With the integration of this system at CÉ LA VI, guests can easily pay for their night out with leading fiat digital wallets in Asia such as Alipay, WeChat Pay, Rabbit LinePay and over 30 popular cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, Gemini Dollar and Tether. In addition, payments can be settled in the local fiat currency of choice, with no settlement risk, ensuring a fast and seamless experience for guests from all around the world.
The Alchemy Hybrid Payment Solution brings together the synergies of blockchain technology and digital payments, propelling cryptocurrencies towards becoming a truly global currency. With its integration at CÉ LA VI, guests are provided with a wide selection of options for payment with no additional fees or surcharges.
It’s no secret that the 2005 smash-hit film Madagascar has been well received by kids and young adults, not to forget its catchy tune “I like to Move It, Move It”! Madagascar has now been brought to life on stage in an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza. Here are 8 reasons why you should catch Madagascar The Musical this 5 to 8 December at Plenary Hall, KLCC.
A Catchy Story
Based on the hit animated motion picture, Madagascar the Musical is centred around Alex the Lion and his friends Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe and Gloria the Hippo who all reside at the New York’s Central Park Zoo where they have spent their whole lives in a confined area. Curious to see what else is out there, Marty escapes from the zoo and his friends follow. One event lead to another and before long, our four friends find themselves washed ashore on Madagascar and into the zany world of King Julien.
Great Characters
No musical is complete without a memorable cast. In this case, it’s Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the Hippo and of course those hilarious penguins who make the musical a hit! Also joining these popular characters is King Julien, the hyperactive, egotistical King of the Lemurs with a hilarious accent and some serious dance moves.
Entertaining Music Scores and Choreography
Everyone loves the movie’s hit song “I like to Move It, Move It”. Musical choreographer Fabian Aloise put together a really cool and fun dance sequence to go with the same song; you’ll be tempted to dance along while watching the musical!
The show has many L-O-L moments
Who doesn’t love a good laugh… and with Madagascar the Musical, lots of laughter is a guarantee. Especially with King Julien’s witty humour, hilarious accent and amusing antics – you’ll be laughing till your tummy aches!
Incredible costumes and makeup
It will be interesting to see the many different costumes and makeup at the musical. Every character has their own special costumes, like King Julien who has to wear a huge winter jacket and dance around with it!
Love the movie? You’ll love this too!
Imagine the movie coming to live on stage! To achieve this, various props are used to “re-create” each scene, especially the island of Madagascar.Special lighting is engaged to bring out the mood for each scene while the music will get you off and on your feet!
Fun for all
The musical is perfect for both adults and kids, and is a great activity to do together during the school holidays while introducing your young kids to wildlife and different animals. Sing and dance to the catchy tunes; you might end up with some serious dance moves.
Get your kids involved
What better way to introduce theatre and musical arts to your loved ones but through entertaining and memorable shows like this one! This family-friend show attracts with its cool stage presence and awesome visuals that will leave you and your kids wanting more.
Don’t want to miss out of the musical? Here are more details on where you can get your tickets and what you can expect during the show.
The Indonesian yogurt drink manufacturer Yoforia has entered into the fermented milk drink category with Activ8. The new drink, launched in September 2019, contains Lactobacillus (L. Case 431), which helps with digestion, and is formulated with 20% less sugar compared with similar fermented milk drink in the market.
Yoforia is a name inspired from the word “yogurt” & “euphoria”. The Yoforia Yogurt Studio in Bandung offers various yoghurt-based food and beverages. The company also offers a range of yogurt drinks in various flavours for the retail market.
Mynews Holdings Bhd, the operator of myNEWS convenience stores in Malaysia, can now deliver condom straight to your home in one hour if you live near the 8 outlets that offer online delivery under myNEWS Dash.
myNEWS cooperated with ONE Condoms to deliver what is known as the country’s first 1-hour condom delivery service.
Not only contraceptive, the new myNEWS Dash service, the first of its kind in the country provides other food and non-food products. The non-food items that are available for delivery on Mynewsdash include fabric softener, laundry detergent, dishwashing liquid, garbage bag, toothpaste, sanitary pad and haircare products.
The myNEWS Dash service started with the Taman Tun Dr Ismail outlet in Kuala Lumpur in September 2019 covering a radius of 12km, according to the company announcement in early October 2019.
myNEWS Dash, through its own dedicated website at Mynewsdash.com, helps to bridge the last mile delivery issue to provide greater convenience to consumers especially when they run out of critical items like battery or even condom.
The portal also offers beer delivery service but only covers alcoholic brands under Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Berhad. Rival brewery Heineken Malaysia Berhad has its own dedicated beer delivery portal called Drinkies.
The ready-to-eat meals are made by myNEWS Kineya, a joint venture with Japan’s Gourmet Kineya Co,. Ltd., and consist of the following items:
The Japanese-inspired bakes are made by myNEWS Ryoyupan, which is a joint venture with Japan’s Ryoyu Baking Co., Ltd.
Below are some of the desserts that are available for purchase on Mynewsdash.
In early October 2019, myNEWS and partners Ryoyu Baking and Gourmet Kineya announced the launching of their RM 100 million Japanese-inspired food production centre (FPC), which is located at the Rawang Integrated Industrial Park. The ready-to-eat (RTE) and bakery operations are housed in the same building. The RTEs and bakery items are currently supplied to over 300 outlets in the Klang Valley.
In early November 2019, myNEWS said it has added cut fruits to provide more fresh offerings in stores.
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