Singapore, 17 January 2020 â For a memorable experience, ring in the festive season and celebrate new beginnings at CĂ LA VI this Lunar New Year. From 17 January to 2 February 2020 treat family and friends to a contemporary Asian Lunar New Year Menu, featuring auspicious dishes presented with a signature modern twist, to commemorate a year of luck and prosperity.
Celebrate with a specially curated six-course Dinner Set Menu (S$198++) that showcases modern interpretations of Chinese heritage, while enjoying Singaporeâs breath-taking evening skyline. Toss to a year full of prosperity with the Yusheng adorned with salmon, peanut, sesame and refreshing honey plum sauce; this exquisite dish is a Lunar New Year must-have. Toast to longevity and health with the Hokkaido Scallop & Oyster with Oscietra Caviar dressed with sudachi ponzu and yuzu kosho for a punch of flavour.
From the traditional Yusheng to delicious auspicious dishes, CĂ LA VI offers the perfect celebration for family and loved ones this Lunar New Year.
CĂ LA VI Lunar New Year Menu:
Date:
17 January – 2 February 2020
Time:
Lunch: 12 PM â 3 PMDinner: 6 PM â 10 PM
Price:
Lunch:2-Course Set Menu at S$58++, with Wine Pairing option at S$48++3-Course Set Menu at S$68++, with Wine Pairing option at S$68++ Dinner:6-Course Set Menu at S$198++, with Wine Pairing option at S$128++
30 December 2019, Singapore â Janice Wong is celebrating Chinese New Year with an exciting collection of festive treats available exclusively from now until the end of January 2020. To welcome in the auspicious year of the rat, Wong and her team have created an array of new year confections, many of which have a twist on the much-loved classics of this festive new year holiday.
Perfect for the season of giving, this yearâs offering sees the return of Janice Wongâs Chinese New Year Hampers. Filled with an assortment of cookies and treats, the hampers are available in three limited-edition options. The 6 Cookie Jars (S$168) and 9 Cookie Jars (S$238) features items such as Chocolate Pineapple Tarts, Kueh Bangkit and Shrimp Rolls, while the 5 Cookie Jars & 4 Teas set (S$238) includes cookie jar items, Pineapple Flower Tarts, Pineapple Balls, and four selections of tea such as Rose Marzipan and CrĂšme Brulee.
(Above: Assortment of Janice Wong Chinese New Year cookies)
This year also sees the introduction of Chinese New Year exclusive Chocolate 40g Bars in two flavours, Mandarin Orange and Hae Bee Hiam. Each dark chocolate bar has been beautifully hand-crafted and decorated with a splash of festive colour, infused with Mandarin Orange or Hae Bee Hiam bits for texture and a punch of flavour. Additionally, the chocolate bars are packaged with a Chinese New Year greeting card, so customers can pen down a message for loved ones.
Individually packaged seasonable offerings are also available in single cookie jars, which include Chocolate Coated Love Letters (S$18) and Chocolate Coated Pineapple Tarts (S$32). Exclusive to these single cookie jars is the new Hae Bee Hiam Cookie, along with Janice Wong Singaporeâs CNY signatures Chocolate Bakkwa Cookie and Pork Floss Bakkwa Cookie, with prices starting from S$18.
Chocolate Coated Love Letters
CNY Chocolate 40g Bar
Chocolate Coated Nuts and Fruit Jellies (S$58) come in nine different flavours, including Mandarin, Apricot, Cassis, Strawberry, Apple, and Raspberry. The chocolate-coated nuts and crispies are perfect for Chinese New Year gatherings amongst friends and family during the season of giving and reunion.
Finally, to top off the CNY collection in the year of the rat, Janice Wong introduces a CNY Special Mr Rat Chocolate (S$35 a pair) for 2020 â a playful chocolate rat with surprise fillings of cocoa almonds to usher in the Lunar New Year.
CNY Special Mr Rat Chocolate
All items are now available for orders online and in store.
Lay’s in Thailand is bringing indulgence to the next level with the new Lay’s Chef Signature series. The range features the creations by Chef Pom (Kwantip Devakula)Â with Saengwa Prawn Salad and Chef Ian Kittichai with Khua Kling Curry Pizza. Khua Kling is spicy stir-fried minced pork famous in southern Thailand.
The images of the chef with their dishes adorn the packaging of the Lay’s Chef Signature range, which give these potato chips a stamp of authenticity.
The instant mashed potato segment in Malaysia has a new player with Unilever rolling out its Knorr Mashed Potato Cup (26g) into the local market. The mashed potato comes in cheese, chicken and mushroom flavours. Knorr Mashed Potato Cup is available at 7-Eleven for RM 5.60.
The new Knorr Mashed Potato Cup comes on the back of the launch of Knorr Instant Pasta.
Marketing Manager (Fabric Care Division) of Southern Lion Sdn Bhd, Ms Ling Ai Li, handover the art supplies and Ukulele to Headmaster of SK Pos Tenau, Encik Abu Yazid.
Supported by the Orang Asli Development Department (JAKOA)
Kuala Lumpur, January 14, 2020 â The 2020 school year started on a high note for 674 Orang Asli students who receivedfull back-to-school essentials via the A Brighter Future with TOP campaign.
The Orang Asli focused campaign by TOP, an innovative detergent brand from Japan, has set a record for the number of beneficiaries and the extensive contribution that includes new uniforms, shoes, socks, bags, stationeries, exercise books, workbooks, activity books, art and craft supplies, and musical instruments.
TOP collaborated with the Orang Asli Development Department (JAKOA), to deliver the back-to-school necessities to seven Orang Asli communities deep in the interior of Perak, Pahang and Negeri Sembilan so the children are dressed for success, and the financial pressure on families is reduced.
The campaign is in line with the Malaysian Education Blueprint (MEB) 2013-2025[1], that emphasises improving outcomes for Orang Asli students through public private partnership that extends to parents and communities to help transform the education system.
Southern Lion Sdn Bhd Marketing Manager (Fabric Care Division), Ms Ling Ai Li, with (from left) Batang Padang District Education Officer, Encik Norazam b. Mat Isa, Headmaster of SK Pos Tenau, Encik Abu Yazid and Tok Batin Pos Tenau, Encik Yok Komlok A/L Sentor during the presentation of Back To School necessities to Orang Asli students in Pos Tenau, Perak
JAKOA Director General, Prof Juli Edo said the campaign has positively uplifted hundreds of Orang Asli families by easing their finances, providing motivation for children to stay in school.
âTOP has made the largest single back-to-school contribution to Orang Asli communities from the private sector, ever. It adds value to the existing assistance provided by JAKOA to Orang Asli students. This strategic public-private collaboration has sparked positivity among children, parents and teachers,â Prof Juli Edo said.
TOP,hasheld the campaign for five years to motivate students from underserved communities and B40 households to achieve more by boosting their self-confidence and self-esteem; and to educate them on caring for their clothing so that they are clean, and hygienically laundered. A total of 2,474 students have benefitted to-date.
TOP is famed for its breakthrough Micro-Clean Tech with Anti-Sebum technology developed by Lion Corporation Japan that effectively removes visible and invisible stains for hygienically clean living.
TOP collaborated with leading retailer TESCO to carry out the CSR fund raising campaign from November 15 to December 15, 2019 with 30 cents from the sales of selected TOP products from all TESCO outlets nationwide and Tesco Online channeled towards the Brighter Future with TOP fund.
Southern Lion Sdn Bhd, Marketing Manager (Fabric Care Division) Ms Ling Ai Li shared that public response to the campaign was overwhelming, almost triple the estimated collection, indicating strong support for a brighter future for Orang Asli children.
âFrom this campaign it is clear that TOP and our customers care for the well-being of Orang Asli children, and are eager to support the Orang Asli community. Our thanks for the support and cooperation from JAKOA, the respective state education, Orang Asli village chiefs or Tok Batin, our retail partner TESCO and to our customers. Together we are making a brighter future possible for 674 children,â Ms Ling explained.
Orang Asli students from SK Pos Tenau enjoyed the laundry workshop handle by Marketing Manager (Fabric Care Division) of Southern Lion Sdn Bhd, Ms Ling Ai Li
The team from TOP delivered back-to-school essentials to Pos Tenau, holding a laundry workshop for children to share tips on how to clean and maintain their school uniforms at its best, and providing each family that attended a pack of TOP Super White Micro Clean Tech detergent for use at home. The children welcomed the TOP team with a selection of songs in the Semai language.
âThe children of Pos Tenau impressed us with their creativity, talent and independence. Their joy at receiving these back-to-school essentials is infectious, turning the presentation into a celebration. Their ability to handwash their own uniforms, even among the youngest students is something all of us should master â they have taken the TOP tagline of Itsâs Not Clean Until It is Micro Clean to heart,â said Ms Ling.
The Tok Batin of Pos Tenau in Perak, Yok Komlok A/L Sentor said the community was grateful for the tangible assistance and motivation to its school-going children.
âFor parents in our community we look forward to and dread the new school year. Most families have a few children in school, and the costs of their back-to-school needs is very high for us. However, we also want them to receive an education, and feel happy to attend school. When we found out that the Pos Tenau community had been selected for this campaign, children and parents were overjoyed. Thank you for A Brighter Future with TOP!â he said.
Tok Batin Ayof bin Ekal of Kampung Parit Gong, who is also a teacher at SK Putra, Simpang Durian said the contribution was comprehensive, generous and highly welcomed by the Orang Asli community.
âOne hundred and ten children from the villages in this area received new uniforms, shoes, socks, bags, stationeries, exercise books and even workbooks. There are also art supplies, and a ukulele. Parents in our community did not have to buy any back-to-school items. TOP and Malaysians have lifted a heavy financial burden from us, and shown that they care for our children,â he said.
List of recipient Orang Asli Schools, location and number of students:-
No.
Schools
Number of Orang Asli Students
SK Pos Musoh, Perak
70
SK Pos Lemoi, Pahang
84
SK Pos Bersih, Perak
147
SK Putra, Negeri Sembilan
110
SK Pos Tenau, Perak
79
SK Sg Mas, Pahang
79
SK Sg Mok, Pahang
105
Total
674
About Southern Lion Sdn Bhd
Southern Lion Sdn Bhd is a 50/50 joint venture company between Lam Soon (M) Bhd and LION CORPORATION, Japan. It continuously improves the quality of life of Malaysia consumers by offering household products of innovative concepts at affordable prices ranged from fabric care, home care and beauty care to oral care. Southern Lion is the first detergent manufacturer to be ISO 9001 certified.
Senior management team at Qulu Qulu with Zain Amri, Marketing Director and Co-Founder (middle)
Qulu Qulu, the home-grown kopi-based lifestyle beverage brand in Malaysia, plans to open 30 new outlets in 2020 and expand overseas, said Zain Amri, Marketing Director and Co-Founder of Qulu Qulu. Qulu Qulu offers affordable yet luxurious kopi or coffee-based lifestyle beverages priced between RM 6.90 and RM 10.90. Qulu Qulu only uses Sarawak grown coffee beans.
Expansion plans
In Malaysia, Qulu Qulu plans is to have 80-90 stores. This figure excludes future overseas stores, which the coffee chain plans to have probably starting with Indonesia or the Philippines. The drinks that will be served at foreign outlets will be localised for the domestic market, said Zain.
For the outlet expansion in Malaysia, Qulu Qulu’s goal is only to own maximum 15 outlets with the rest comprising franchised stores, said Zain. The directly-owned outlets would be the ones with the highest traffic, therefore requiring more direct management and supervision, explained Zain.
Investment cost and fees
The minimum investment is RM 160,000 for the license, built-up and all the way to hand over for an outlet inside the mall like the one at Dataran Cascades in Kota Damansara. The investment may be smaller if it is outside mall or higher if it is located in a high-end mall.
There is no annual fee but Qulu Qulu will charge 2% for marketing and 2% for royalty fee. The license has to be renewed every three years.
Moving towards IPO
Qulu Qulu is heading towards C round in terms of fund raising and aims to list on the stock exchange in two years’ time, said Zain.
Most popular flavours
The most popular flavour in the Classic series is Charm (RM 8.90) comprising coffee, tea, milk and coffee boba. In the Familiars category, the popular flavour is Cendolli made from coffee, coconut milk, pandan, gula melaka, and coffee boba. Lemona, which consists of coffee, lemon and soda, is the most popular in the Specials category.
Lemona
Qulu Qulu is adding boba or soda into its coffee to demonstrate that ‘kopi kampung’ or ‘local coffee’ can appeal to young consumers. Being experimental and fast in bringing out new flavours make Qulu Qulu’s offerings unique.
The coffee chain has plans to incorporate local desserts into its coffee.
Expanding SKUs
Apart from beverages, Qulu Qulu aims to start selling cheese toast but with a local twist by adding serunding (beef floss) and sambal ikan bilis (spicy anchovies), said Zain. The coffee chain will come up with ice cream, while exploring pre-packed keropok (deep fried crackers), which may be sold online or inside the store.
Having food as part of the SKU is important as there is a limited amount of coffee a person can consume a day. However, drink still commands the highest margin, added Zain.
Beyond food, Qulu Qulu is working on fashion wears like caps, hoodies jeans, accessories, t-shirt and other merchandise. The coffee chain is looking at collaborating with other partners for the fashion range including a tie-up with local brand Tarik Jeans for jeans wear. The idea is to turn this into a street art brand where the merchandise is limited in number.
Tap into plant-based
Qulu Qulu does have plans to try plant-based alternatives and incorporate more organic ingredients like wheat grass. However, the coffee chain does not want to start with these concepts now as they are still too niche for a new player like Qulu Qulu, which is still working to get consumers familiar with the brand.
Healthy coffeeand customisation
Qulu Qulu uses no more than 3 teaspoons of gula melaka (palm sugar) in each drink. However, the coffee chain does not recommend going sugarless as kopi kampung is inherently bitter. The palm sugar is there to balance out the bitterness.
For an extra RM 1, Qulu Qulu allows consumers to get an extra shot of coffee into their drink.
Online delivery from March 2020
Qulu Qulu will make available delivery via GrabFood from March 2020. There is a plan to offer corporate packages comprising coffee and food for delivery through GrabFood.
Qulu Qulu are available at the following locations:
A-1-8, Dataran Cascades, Jalan PJU 5/1, Kota Damansara
Arla Organic Milk is now available in Malaysia. This organic milk from Arla, the world’s largest organic milk producer, is lactose-free and contains calcium to support development of strong bone and teeth. The protein helps in tissue building and growth.
The cows that produce the 100% pure organic milk are free range, which means they spend a lot of time outdoors to graze on lush organic green fields with clean fresh air.
The 100% European certified organic free range milk from Denmark is halal compliant and is free from antibiotics, pesticides, hormones and preservatives.
Image credit: Minimeinsights.com
In Malaysia, Arla Organic is imported by Lam Soon Edible Oils Sdn Bhd and is also available in low fat. The fresh milk has to be stored at 2-5°C. At Giant Supermarket, the price for 1 litre is RM 12.95 and twin pack is RM 25.90. Arla Organic was earlier launched in Singapore in 2018.
In the Philippines, Arla Foods has made available Arla Organic Powdered Milk in 1L, 2L, 4L and 6L pack sizes. In Indonesia, Arla Indofoods, the joint venture between Indonesiaâs PT Indofood CBP Sukses Makmur Tbk and Denmarkâs Arla Foods, has introduced for the first time Indonesiaâs first organic growing up milk. Puregrow Organic is high in protein, calcium, iron, vitamin A, C and D. Other ingredients include omega 3 and 6, FOS, GOS and dietary fibre with no added sugar. Puregrow Organic is designed for children aged 1 to 3.
10 January 2020, KUALA LUMPUR â Just one sip of any of the delectably diverse beverages from Qulu Qulu will have you turning into a Kopi Monster thatâs craving for more! The home-grown kopi-based lifestyle beverage brand is set to put an exciting new swirl on the increasingly popular beverage market with their transformative twist on Malaysian kopi!
Stomping on to the market in 2019, Qulu Qulu blends traditionally dripped Kopi from the finest halal Nusantara Kopi beans with the most interesting local ingredients to deliver an affordable yet luxurious beverage drinking experience.
âWe pride ourselves on being a strong Malaysian-brewed brand. We infuse the most unique local ingredients into our beverages giving it a truly unmatched flavour that will instantly win over your taste-buds,â shared Zain Amri, Marketing Director and Co-Founder of Qulu Qulu. âFrom gula melaka to ginger and even corn â thereâs an undeniable hint of Malaysia in every item on our menu.â
Set on engaging the nationâs biggest demographic â urban millennials, John Jong and Zain Amri, founders of Qulu Qulu, were inspired and motivated by the boba craze that had thousands of Malaysians queueing up for hours for the sweet drink.
The demand was clear but John and Zain were determined to stand-out in the ocean of sweet tea and pearls. Thus the Kopi Monster, Qulu Qulu, was born â taking root in Malaysian culture and blooming from the delicious coffee bean, innovating the beverage lifestyle market with a refreshing take on coffee.
âWe looked around and saw the same thing being sold everywhere,â Zain shared. âMalaysia has so many amazing ingredients that has not seen the limelight. So we thought â why not ride on the strong market demand for beverages, with an original and quintessentially Malaysian twist to it. Qulu Qulu is all of that and more.â
âWe also hope to take Qulu Qulu to greater heights by inspiring Malaysians to become entrepreneurs,â he added. âWe welcome all franchising opportunities for more Malaysians to explore the business world with their own Qulu Qulu stop. We are truly proud of what we have accomplished and canât wait to unleash the Kopi Monster and share the great taste of Qulu Qulu with all Malaysians,â he concluded.
Some of the tantalising flavours you can look forward to during your next visit to Qulu Qulu include Cornella: a delicious combination of corn and caramel, Haliya: a unique mix of kopi, ginger, and gula melaka, or even Chokado, which unites the deliciousness of avocado and chocolate. For a lighter, fizzier sensation, Qulu Qulu also has Lemona, a refreshing combination of kopi, lemon, cucumber and soda. Besides that, keep an eye out for a special Chinese New Year-inspired brew this January featuring Mandarin Oranges!
Qulu Qulu has opened three outlets in Dataran Cascades, Kota Damansara; MyTown Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur, and most recently landed in Toppen Shopping Centre, Johor Bahru. For more information, please visit www.quluqulu.com, or visit their Facebook and Instagram pages at www.facebook.com/MYquluqulu and www.instagram.com/myquluqulu.
Kuala Lumpur, January 13, 2020 â In view of the increasing number of influenza cases in Malaysia, Antabax and KPJ Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital are working together on the Always Be Clean (ABC) for Health hygiene campaign, with the goal of raising awareness among Malaysians on hand hygiene.
The Ministry of Health Malaysia advises the public to practice high levels of personal hygiene, frequent hand washing with soap and water, or with hand sanitiser, observing correct sneezing and coughing etiquette, and following a healthy lifestyle[1].
According to Ms Vivian Lee, Senior Brand Manager of Antabax, keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps to avoid falling ill, and reducing the spread of communicable diseases to others.
âAntabax swung into action upon receiving alerts on the increase in influenza cases. We have been working with the relevant authorities to promote better hygiene habits for over a decade, and are glad to collaborate with KPJ Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital to educate the public on steps to reduce the risk of contracting and spreading communicable diseases such as influenza.â
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention[2] show not washing hands harms children around the world. Handwashing with soap could protect almost 1 out of 5 young children with respiratory infections like pneumonia[3] . Although people around the world clean their hands with water, very few use soap to wash their hands. Washing hands with soap removes germs much more effectively [4].
About Influenza
Influenza is transmitted mainly by droplets disseminated by unprotected coughs and sneezes. Short-distance airborne transmission of influenza viruses may occur, particularly in crowded enclosed spaces. Hand contamination is another possible source of transmission[5].
Signs and Symptoms of Influenza
Signs and symptoms of influenza include temperatures higher than 38 degrees Celsius, prolonged lethargy or tiredness of up to two to three weeks, pronounced joint and muscle ache, dry cough, frequent sneezing, sore throat and headache[6]. Those showing these signs and symptoms should seek prompt medical treatment. High-risk groups include those above 65 years, pregnant mothers, those with chronic illnesses, respiratory illnesses and young children.Â
The Ministry of Health Malaysia also recommends the public, especially those from high risk groups to get seasonal flu vaccination.
According to Dr Muhamad Yazli Yuhana, Consultant Internal Medicine & Infectious Diseases of KPJ Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital, the hospital is treating more than 50 cases of influenza this week and feels that it is crucial to increase awareness on the disease and reduce the spread.
âThe hospital is recording more cases as compared to the years before. We hope that through joint initiatives such as the Antabax ABC for Health, our community will learn to take preventive measures to protect themselves and their families. We need to be more proactive when it comes to taking vaccinations, ensuring hand hygiene, cough etiquette and getting prompt medical treatment, to reduce the spread of influenza,â said Dr Yazli who gave a public talk on âInfluenza Outbreak: Reduce the Spread!â
The catchy Antabax hand hygiene song lifted the spirits of the children from the KPJ Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital who joined the education and awareness program and helped them remember the correct steps for hand washing as demonstrated by nurses from the hospitalâs infection control unit.
âThe spread of communicable diseases such as influenza can be reduced when we work together. It is as important to keep from spreading the disease, as it is to keep from catching it. The key takeaway for everyone is that we should Always Be Clean at all times,â Ms Lee added.
The ABC for Health Campaign was developed by Antabax in 2018 to raise awareness among preschoolers and primary students. It has been rolled out to more than 6,000 students nationwide.
Be a part of the community and know more on Antabax latest campaigns and initiative by visiting Antabax official Facebook page at www.fb.com/NewAntabax or @antabax on Instagram.
About Lam Soon Edible Oils Sdn Bhdâš
Lam Soon Edible Oils Sdn Bhd (Lam Soon) has been an established manufacturer of edible foods, household and personal care products in Malaysia since the 1950s. In the household and personal care category, their selection of quality products include May personal care range, Fruitale FairWhite UV soap and shower range, Antabax antibacterial shower cream, soap, hand soap, hand sanitizer and cleansing wipes, Orchid feminine wash range, ZIP homecare product range of dishwashing liquid, floor cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner, powder and cream cleanser, Labour dishwashing liquid and paste, and Bio-home multipurpose cleanser and dishwashing liquid range.
As a renowned and trusted household brand among consumers, Lam Soon is dedicated to producing quality products for a healthier lifestyle and cleaner homes.
Etika has unleashed an incredible Chinese New Year festive offer for its range of soft drinks in Malaysia covering Pepsi, Revive and 7Up and Kickapoo.
Instead of the normal 24 cans, Etika is offering a 30-can pack with 6 cans free inside with every purchase of the 30-can pack Pepsi Regular, 7Up and Kickapoo. For Pepsi Black and Revive, Etika is giving away 8 cans free inside the 30-can pack.
Click here to purchase the Pepsi CNY 30-can pack on the Etika flagship store on Lazada with prices ranging from RM 27.79 to RM 29.88 per 30-can pack. As a comparison, competitor’s 24-pack Coca-Cola Classic selling on the Coca-Cola flagship store on Lazada is priced much higher at RM 30.88.
To celebrate Chinese New Year, Pepsi Regular, Pepsi Black and 7Up are adorned with festive designs.
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