The new Yobick Pineapple Yogurt Flavoured Drink by DyDo DRINCO comes at a right time to celebrate Chinese New Year. Pineapple is called ‘ong lai‘ in Hokkien meaning ‘prosperity comes.’
So far, Yobick is the only yogurt drink in Malaysia with the pineapple flavour. The taste is surprisingly quite good, based on our taste test.
The company has appointed local celebrity Emma Ma’embong as the brand ambassador for Year 2020, which we see as a way to recruit more Malay audience to the brand.
Emma Ma’embong on the right. Image from Yobick
In addition to the 310ml pack size, the Yobick Pineapple is also available in a new and bigger size of 700ml bottle for sharing.
In Malaysia, manufacturers of yogurt drinks and cultured milk are using unique and limited edition flavours to drive consumers to their categories. Etika is the latest to turn to the cherry bloosom (sakura) flavour to get consumers excited about its Calpis cultured milk drink. Yobick from DyDo Mamee currently has sakura flavour as well as the latest pineapple flavour.
Another way to make consumers interested in Calpis is to introduce a richer and more concentrated RTD version like those in Japan.
The new Calpis Sakura Flavour is available at 7-Eleven outlets in Malaysia.
Nestle KitKat is celebrating this Chinese New Year 2020 with a special mandarin orange flavoured KitKat. This KitKat Mandarin Orange taps into the tradition of giving mandarin oranges during Chinese New Year, also known as “Song Gam” which is synonym to giving gold.
Giving mandarin orange is a symbol conferring prosperity and well wishes to the recipient. The new Nestle Kit Kat Mandarin Orange Wafer is a crispy wafer wrapped in orange flavoured milk chocolate.
Buy Nestle KitKat Mandarin Orange 8 Sticks and recieve 1 KitKat jar for free. Get yours now at Lazada or Shopee.
The award-winning lion dance association captivated the crowd with its invigorating pole-jumping performance unveiling Carlsberg’s CNY campaign tagline, ‘Double Cheers. Double Winnings.’.
Carlsberg rewards beer lovers double prosperity with chances to takehome limited-edition gigantic Carlsberg bottle, and other exciting prizes!
Kuala Lumpur, 10 January 2020 – Ushering the year 2020 with double prosperity, Carlsberg unveiled its Chinese New Year (CNY) campaign ‘Double Cheers. Double Winnings.’ offering consumers chances to double-up their rewards to win a limited-edition gigantic 3-litre Carlsberg bottle, Carlsberg Smart Mini Bar and many other interesting prizes this festivity!
Inspired by the Chinese saying that good things come in pairs and following the unique occurrence of the year 2020, Carlsberg craftily illustrates the art of red paper cutting featuring ‘fish’ to symbolise abundance and ‘lion dance’ for prosperity on all Carlsberg and Carlsberg Smooth Draught CNY festive cans and bottles.
In true Chinese tradition to usher the Lunar New Year, the Carlsberg management team participated in Probably The Best Yee Sang Toss.
Held at Plaza Arkadia, Desa Park City, Carlsberg brought to life ‘Double Cheers. Double Winnings.’ in true festive spirit to more than 350 media and trade partners by a lively acrobatic lion dance performance and Probably The Best Yee Sang toss as they paired quality brews of Carlsberg Malaysia with a variety of steamboat and grilled BBQ skewers.
Carlsberg’s CNY campaign aims to double the happiness for beer lovers in celebration of one of the biggest festivals in Malaysia said Stefano Clini during his opening speech.
To elevate the concept of double, Managing Director Stefano Clini said in an opening speech, “Carlsberg wishes our beer lovers double prosperity in this Lunar New Year with our rewarding ‘Double Cheers. Double Winnings.’ promotion. Exciting and awesome prizes are up for grabs including the limited-edition gigantic 3-litre Carlsberg bottle and the 3-in-1 multi-function Carlsberg Smart Mini Bar, the perfect addition to CNY reunions and celebrations which will even double the happiness with your family and loved ones!”
The Carlsberg Malaysia management team proudly showcased the limited-edition 3-litre Carlsberg bottle, only available this Chinese New Year with only more than 2,000 bottles nationwide to be won!
Only available in Malaysia, Carlsberg is giving away more than 2,000 units of the 3-litre Carlsberg bottle this CNY. To date, more than 600 lucky winners have emerged following their purchases at participating supermarkets, hypermarkets, convenience stores, e-commerce sites; and for those who enjoyed our beers at participating bars, restaurants, coffee shops and food courts!
Top left: One of the lucky winners who will be doubling the happiness with his friends this CNY is 37-year-old Ernest Hoh who was celebrating the New Year at Brewhouse Kuchai Lama, winning the limited-edition Carlsberg 3-litre bottle.
One of the lucky winners who will be doubling the happiness with his friends this CNY is 37- year-old Ernest Hoh who hails from KL. “I was out celebrating the New Year with a group of friends at Brewhouse Kuchai Lama enjoying Carlsberg. What a surprise that I won the 3-litre Carlsberg CNY bottle! I’ll be celebrating CNY at my friends’ place where we will pop the bottle to celebrate the winning,” said Hoh.
Invited guests and members of the public also had chances to take home the limited-edition 3- litre Carlsberg bottle via an interactive digital engagement game. Want to be a winner and bring home your very own Carlsberg bottle to double up the festivities this CNY? Head to participating coffee shops or food courts and check underneath the bottle caps for purchases of Carlsberg (640ml) or Carlsberg Smooth Draught (580ml) big bottles.
If you’re stocking up on beers for that double cheers moment with friends and family, get rewarded with instant prizes including Carlsberg’s elegant and sleek glassware and more! Grab your chances for a doubled winning when you Snap and Win your way to proudly own the limited-edition 3-litre Carlsberg bottle.
Back by popular demand, “Probably The Best CNY Shopping Experience” activations will be held at participating supermarkets and hypermarkets where Grand Prize winners walk home with groceries worth up to RM800 all paid for by Carlsberg! It was a good start ahead of the Lunar New Year for over 160 Grand Prize winners nationwide for their purchases of Carlsberg Malaysia products on top of their groceries. With only one last weekend to go, spread the good news with your friends and family and head to participating hypermarkets nationwide.
Bottom right: 43-year-old Tee Kok Kiong is among 160 other Grand Prize nationwide winners of Probably The Best CNY Shopping Experience, winning a fully paid trolley of up to RM800 by Carlsberg.
43-year-old Tee Kok Kiong was pleasantly surprised with a stroke of good luck when shopping at AEON BiG Subang. “It was completely unexpected for my wife and I that our grocery purchases of up to RM800 was all paid for by Carlsberg. It’s great that Carlsberg rewards our beer purchases especially during a festive period like CNY,” Tee rejoiced.
Gaining attention for its sleek and modernistic design at participating hypermarkets and convenience stores this CNY period is the Carlsberg Smart Mini Bar that boasts a modernistic design of a table equipped with a built-in fridge and is fitted with Bluetooth speaker and USB charger functionalities. Ease your worries of storing and chilling beer for perfect enjoyment during family reunions or festive open house sessions as the Carlsberg Smart Mini Bar can store almost 150 cans!
Want to get your hands on the Smart Mini Bar? Simply purchase 2 cartons of Carlsberg and/or Carlsberg Smooth Draught and 1 carton of 1664 Blanc, Somersby or Asahi at participating hypermarkets or purchase RM20 and above of Carlsberg Malaysia products at participating convenience stores to be eligible for the weekly draws with chances to win a Carlsberg Smart Mini Bar or a 1664 Blanc-branded Mini Chiller.
Come celebrate the CNY festivities in great spirit with the limited-edition 3-litre Carlsberg bottle, Carlsberg Smart Mini Bar and more while savouring Probably The Best Brews by Carlsberg Malaysia. You’ve heard and seen from these lucky winners, so what are you waiting for?
With only one more weekend to go, spread the word and seize this last opportunity where ‘You Shop, Carlsberg Pays’ this CNY! Join us at the following locations this weekend.
The auspicious double celebration of Tiger Beer’s 88th anniversary and the Year of the Rat marks a new beginning filled with abundant giveaways and promotions.
KUALA LUMPUR, 7th January 2020 – Tiger Beer, Malaysia’s No. 1 beer[1], welcomed the Year of the Rat with a grand launch event held at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur followed by a delectable dinner at the Grand Imperial Restaurant. Heineken Malaysia Berhad’s (HEINEKEN Malaysia) management team, trade partners and members from the media unveiled a new chapter together. The double celebration of Chinese New Year and Tiger Beer’s auspicious 88th anniversary stayed true to the promise of ‘Double the Huat’ with an array of activities and performances.
Guests mingled at the Tiger HUAT HUAT Bazaar before the event kicked off with a mesmerizing lion dance performance that ignited auspiciousness – the lions of different colours represented the brands in the HEINEKEN Malaysia portfolio. With festive spirits at an all-time high, Roland Bala, Managing Director of HEINEKEN Malaysia, unveiled the grand, gilded 88 sculpture, officiating the beginning of Tiger Beer’s Chinese New Year campaign for the Year of the Rat. The event continued with a special performance by Tiger – Sin Chew Chinese Education Charity Concert (CECC) artists, delighting guests.
Top L-R_ Szilard Voros, Finance Director, Roland Bala, Managing Director, Pablo Chabot, Marketing Director. Bottom L-R_ Kuhan Kanagarajan, Human Resources Director, Vasily Baranov, Sales Director, Salima Be
Guests were then treated to a surprise performance as local singer-songwriter Namewee took to the stage as part of the big reveal, performing a selection of his popular songs – including his new Chinese New Year track, “Year of Rat” – created in collaboration with Tiger Beer. To check out the music video, click this link.
“Chinese New Year is a time when we get together with loved ones and celebrate for a prosperous year ahead. As we welcome Chinese New Year 2020, we here at HEINEKEN Malaysia are also celebrating Tiger Beer’s 88th anniversary. For this special occasion, we look forward to rewarding our loyal consumers with amazing promotions, contests and activations that will ‘Double the Huat’ for the auspicious year ahead,” said Roland Bala, Managing Director of HEINEKEN Malaysia.
From today until 9th of February, be sure to check out the Tiger HUAT HUAT Bazaar located alongside Pavilion Kuala Lumpur Connection area – an exciting first for Tiger Beer. Shoppers can get their hands on unique handicrafts and Chinese New Year-themed gift and exclusive merchandise from a rotating selection of vendors. Also at the bazaar is a variety of games – including the HUAT machine – that allow shoppers to take home Chinese New Year merchandise, but that’s not all! The Pestle & Mortar x Tiger Beer Chinese New Year collection will also be available for purchase there. With eight unique designs to choose from, this exclusive collection can be purchased from their official website, pestlemortarclothing.com too, from 8th of January onwards – so be sure to get your limited edition merchandise while stocks last!
In addition, spending RM188 on HEINEKEN Malaysia products in Mercato in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur will earn you a set of limited-edition Ang Pows designed by some of Malaysia’s hottest upcoming artists. There are eight designs to collect – with two available every week of the campaign – so be sure to keep coming back to collect them all!
Befitting a year filled with “Double the Huat”, an abundance of festive giveaways ranging from Tiger Beer Mahjong sets, Heineken® Poker sets and Guinness Electronic Dice sets, to cash prizes and gold coinsare up for grabs through a range of promotions.
Until mid-February, purchase any big bottle of selected HEINEKEN Malaysia products at participating food courts and coffee shops to win various cash prizes and Tiger Crystal just by checking for marked ‘Huat’ characters under the bottle caps. As for consumers celebrating in selected bars and pubs, the premium Heineken® Ang Pows allow for a personalized video message via QR code with the purchase of two bottles of Heineken® 0.0, and cider fans can get their hands on delectable Apple Fox Cider Bak Kwa upon purchasing two glasses or bottles of Apple Fox Cider at participating bars.
You don’t even have to leave your own home to get exclusive rewards this Chinese New Year, with a range of great promotions on Drinkies, HEINEKEN Malaysia’s home delivery service. In addition to getting chilled beers and ciders delivered directly to your door, various items including the exclusive Tiger Beer Mahjong set and Heineken® Poker set are up for grabs in Klang Valley and Penang – – check out www.drinkies.my to find out more.
Stay tuned for even more exciting updates to be announced, guaranteed to ‘Double your Huat’ this Chinese New Year. For full details of all promotions, and more information on this campaign, visit www.tiger88.my. Promotions are only open to non-Muslims aged 21 and above.
[1] Source: Overall share of throat Aug ’18 – Jul ’19. Heineken ONEquity Brand Health Tracker by an independent global research agency.
11 January 2020, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 12,000 visitors gathered over three days at the sixth edition of the Café Malaysia series in celebration of the country’s longest-running international coffee show which was officially opened on 9 January 2020 at the Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC).
The Café Malaysia series a yearly event which celebrates Malaysia’s dynamic coffee culture and industry, is the country’s largest gathering of industry players, café owners, professional baristas and latte artists. The event showcases the latest supplies and products, an array of coffee beans and tea leaves from around the globe, equipment, machinery, accessories and technology, all under one roof. The comprehensive one-stop platform is also a focal point of business opportunities as industry players get to network with another to explore opportunities in the fast-growing regional and international coffee businesses.
Café Malaysia 2020 attracted coffee and tea trade professionals, congress delegates, baristas, café owners, coffee and tea suppliers, equipment distributors, members of the Malaysia Café Owners Alliance from across East and West Malaysia, and members of the public. The show hosted over 100 brands and companies hailing from more than 20 countries including Malaysia on a gross exhibition area spanning across 6,000sqm.
This year, the show continued to honour and acknowledge Malaysia’s top talents of baristas and latte art virtuosos as it hosted three internationally-sanctioned coffee championships at the national level – the Malaysia Barista Championship (MBC) 2020, the Malaysia Brewers Cup (MBrC) 2020, and the Malaysia Latte Art Championship (MLAC) 2020.
The following were crowned as champions today:
1. Keith Koay Zizheng (One Half Coffee) – Malaysia Barista Championship (MBC) 2020
2. Regine Wai Yee Beng (Page 2 Café)- Malaysia Brewers Cup (MBrC) 2020
3. Nicky Voon Pei Xin (103 Coffee Workshop)- Malaysia Latte Art Championship (MLAC) 2020
Winners from each competition clinched the ultimate honour to represent Malaysia at the international championships which will be held overseas later this year.
The show also hosted visitors who are keen to acquire knowledge on topics pertaining to managing a café and how to brew the best cuppa at the Café Malaysia 2020 Seminar. The knowledge-sharing session featured café and coffee experts who presented insights on various topics such as ‘Maximizing and Capitalizing Your Milk for Customers’, ‘The Importance of Having a Good Sound System’, ‘Origami Coffee Dripper’, ‘Philosophy of Coffee Brewing and Brewing Method by Tetsu Kasuya, World Brewer Champion (2016)’, and ‘Green Coffee Buying: Guideline for Specialty & Micro-lot Selection and Purchasing.’
Cafe Malaysia 2020 was organised by CEMS Conference & Exhibition (M) Sdn Bhd, and hosted by the Malaysia Specialty Coffee Association (MSCA) and the Café Owners Alliance Malaysia. MSCA is a member of the ASEAN Coffee Federation (ACF). The show was also endorsed by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).
The home-grown food delivery service boasts its first ever eWallet payment option, offering Malaysians a seamless transacting option with all year long free delivery promotion
Kuala Lumpur, 10 January 2020 – Attention food lovers! Touch ‘n Go eWallet has partnered with DeliverEat, a local online food delivery company that brings an array of culinary delights right to one’s doorsteps. This partnership will enable 7 million Touch ‘n Go eWallet users’ seamless access to a variety of cuisine from more than 2000 restaurants and food outlets from Penang and Klang Valley collectively.
By selecting the new eWallet payment option on the DeliverEat app, Touch ‘n Go eWallet users are able to transact securely and confidently, while enjoying a hassle-free and more rewarding experience on the app or the website.
With over 120,000 retail points, the Touch ‘n Go eWallet continues to expand its presence across all lifestyle touchpoints in the everyday lives of Malaysians, through innovative efforts and diversifying its offerings.
“We are thrilled to present DeliverEat, a Penang-born food delivery service with growing footprints in the Klang Valley, as our first-ever food delivery partner. With food and technology being a huge part of today’s consumers’ lifestyle, it is relevant and necessary for us to be present within the food delivery space to cater to Malaysians’ evolving lifestyle needs.
In addition, this move to collaborate with a local food delivery service is in line with the company’s mission to empower more local businesses to go cashless, powered by the Touch ‘n Go eWallet. With inclusivity in our DNA, we want to ensure we share equal focus on our homegrown businesses and integrate them into a digital economy as we propel towards a cashless nation together,” said Ignatius Ong, CEO of TNG Digital Sdn Bhd
DeliverEat CEO, Tan Suan Sear stated, “At DeliverEat, we always viewed our company as a service made for the locals by the locals. DeliverEat strives on the concept of enabling users to live and eat better through technology. This is why we are more than happy to be working alongside a brand that is much-loved by the nation and has transformed the way we transact today.
Through this partnership with Touch ‘n Go eWallet, we are confident that our users in Penang and Klang Valley will have a sense of comfort and security knowing that their transactions through Touch ‘n Go eWallet is secure. With more than 2,000 restaurants within our network, we hope users will enjoy this promotion as we look forward to more collaborations with Touch ‘n Go eWallet. This is just the beginning.”
The Touch ‘n Go eWallet recently spearheaded the cashless transformation in Penang. It is the first-ever and only e-wallet to officially enable Penangites to experience and enjoy cashless transactions in the state. Tapping into a wider range of communities in Malaysia, from every walks of life, Touch ‘n Go eWallet aims to provide the ease of digital transactions for all Malaysians.
In celebration of this partnership, users can enjoy free daily delivery worth RM5 for 366 days when transaction is made with Touch ‘n Go eWallet.
The promotion* is limited to 1 redemption per user, per day throughout the campaign period and is available for the first 100,000 transactions.
Nestle Philippines has made available a ready-to-drink option for its famous Bear Brand Adult Plus. As the name implies, Bear Brand Adult Plus is for adults and the existing range is in powdered format. The new RTD option makes it convenient for consumers to consume liquid milk on-the-go.
Using the same approach, Nestle has earlier introduced Bear Brand Fortified Ready-To-Drink for children. The RTD milk is fortified with vitamin C, zinc, calcium and protein.
The Nestle Bear Brand examples show dairy brands can transform their powdered milk range into RTD to target new consumption occasions and to premiumise their product portfolio.
Singapore, 6 January 2020 – CÉ LA VI Singapore starts the new decade by welcoming back Sky High Circus, an entertaining and engaging experience for the whole family running once every month on Sunday afternoons. After a successful introduction last year, the series continues with the first edition of 2020 on Sunday, 12 January from 12 – 3 PM. This month, kids can enjoy the Jungle Adventure-themed event with Singapore’s leading children entertainment group, Evolve Arts. Set against Singapore’s skyline, this fun-filled brunch offers families an entertaining and memorable experience.
Each Sky High Circus event will offer a new set menu, with innovative cuisine made to appeal to parents and kids alike. Adults can enjoy the Sunday funday event with the ala carte menu, while kids can dine for S$20++ with an entertainment charge of S$30++.
Breath-taking view of Singapore, magnificent cuisine, and entertaining performances, this spectacular brunch is the ultimate way to spend a Sunday with your loved ones. Recurring for one Sunday afternoon every month, the next Sky High Circus event will follow on Sunday, 16 February.
CÉ LA VI Sky High Circus Event Details
Date: Sunday, 12 January 2020
Time: 12 pm to 3 pm
Ticket prices:
Children: $20++ pre fixe brunch and $30++ Entertainment charge
Ala Carte Menu available for adults
Reservation: Call +65 6508 2188 or email at reservation-sg@celavi.com
Singapore, 7 January 2020 – The elegantly appointed Barbary Coast Ballroom, the second concept in the multi-level Barbary Coast, is now open. A stark contrast to the rustic décor and casual ambience at Deadfall, Barbary Coast Ballroom boasts lush, opulent interiors – with quality, approachably-priced cocktails and the same warm hospitality guests can enjoy downstairs.
Spanning across three historic shophouses with an original land lease dating back to the early 1800s, Barbary Coast Ballroom explores the other side of the original Barbary Coast’s dichotomy. During the gold rush of 1849, the Barbary Coast district in San Francisco saw a rapid influx of miners, bringing a massive population expansion to the area alongside sailors from around the world who made their way to this veritable wonderland in hopes of finding their fortune. Along with jazz clubs and dance halls of the gold rush era, ballrooms were on the upper end of available entertainment, offering something for the most discerning of patrons.
With beautifully designed interiors unlike anything in its Boat Quay neighbourhood, Barbary Coast Ballroom feels modern yet historically accurate and nostalgic. “We first fell in love with the era and the concept for Barbary Coast,” says co-founder and proprietor Michael Callahan, “but as we dug deeper into the history, we realised we had an opportunity to recreate something that also could have once been here, in what would one day become Singapore.”
From the furnishings and fixtures to the parlour-style layout, the venue naturally invites guests to meander throughout the space, discovering hidden surprises in each room. The walls are adorned with nine different patterns of wallpaper, complementing the lavish chandeliers and plush vintage furniture thoughtfully arranged throughout the space. Centered around communal seating with couches, lounges and booths, the space allows Singapore’s diverse community to settle in and enjoy great drinks in a comfortable environment. For a more intimate setting, two VIP booths offer a private escape – complete with champagne on demand by the push of a button (at S$100++ per bottle of Billecart, the house champagne).
Tommy Tomate
Applying the same attention to detail to the cocktails as the décor, Barbary Coast Ballroom’s menu offers a selection of thoughtful and creative drinks suited to all palates. “It was important to us to create cocktails that are delicious and well-balanced but also effortless to drink,” says co-founder and proprietor Celia Schoonraad. “Quite a bit of planning and technique goes into each drink, and we see each as greater than the sum of its parts.” Highlights include the bitter and exotic Three Graces (S$22++) with Sage Pisco Encanto, Fernet Hunter, a Madagascan vanilla acid blend and rhubarb bitters, and the smoky, savoury Tommy Tomate (S$22++) with tomato-infused Mezcal Vida, kaffir agave and lime. In contrast to the casual comfort food available downstairs, Barbary Coast Ballroom offers high-end bites such as Cheese & Charcuterie boards (ranging from S$50++ for Petite up to $145 for La Grand Dame) and Oysters Rockefeller baked with furikake, dashi, kombu butter, togarashi and spring onion (S$18++ for three).
With the opening of Barbary Coast, Singapore-based hospitality veterans Celia Schoonraad and Michael Callahan build on a proven track record in revitalising historical buildings and spaces locally and beyond. Working with this unique space which has quietly been a part of Boat Quay’s history since the very beginning, the team is excited for the chance to introduce a new chapter to the neighbourhood and welcome a diverse customer base to the venue.
Barbary Coast Ballroom Fact Sheet
Address:
16 North Canal Road, Floor 2Singapore 048828
Opening Hours:
Monday: 6 PM – 1 AMTuesday/Wednesday: 6 PM – 2 AM Thursday through Saturday: 6 PM – 3 AMSunday: closed
Reservations:
Reservations are suggested but not required. Guests can reserve a seat via email at info@barbarycoastsg.com.
The first standalone venue owned and operated by industry veterans Michael Callahan and Celia Schoonraad, Barbary Coast is inspired by the district in San Francisco of the same name during the mid-1800s. Located on the corner of North Canal and Lor Telok, Barbary Coast spans two floors of three historic shophouses in a landmark building with an original land lease dating back to the early 1800s. The lower level of the space, Deadfall, is inspired by a relaxed, approachable neighbourhood watering hole, a style of bar that could be found littered throughout the original Barbary Coast. On the other end of the spectrum, the upper level is known as Barbary Coast Ballroom – highbrow and elegant, equally exclusive as it is unpredictable. With two unique concepts under one roof, Barbary Coast is a welcomed addition to Singapore’s Boat Quay neighbourhood offering something for everyone.
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