After giving Malaysians a taste of what is truly spicy, the Daebak Ghost Pepper Spicy Chicken Noodle from Mamee has finally arrived in Singapore and is sold exclusively at 7-Eleven.
We believe some of the people living or working in Singapore have already tried this instant noodle when it was first launched as a limited edition product in Malaysia in early 2019.
The launch of the ghost pepper instant noodle in Singapore is seen as a move by Mamee to establish a strong credential for the Daebak brand in the spicy category.
Daebak Ghost Pepper Spicy Chicken Noodle is available in Singapore at a price of SGD 2.90 per bowl at 7-Eleven.
Learn the art of brewing a stout âJust Made Rightâ, pour the perfect pint and win FREE Connorâs and other exclusive merchandise
Shah Alam, 17 September 2019 â Connorâs Stout Porter, Malaysiaâs premium draught stout continues to entice the taste buds of stout lovers with a bigger and better challenge. This campaign is a comeback of its Perfect Pour Challenge early March this year where 15,000 stout drinkers taking up the challenge and 98% of them expressed their love for Connorâs!
Upping the ante for the second time this year, Connorâs Perfect Pour Challenge aims to challenge even more stout drinkers throughout September. Its crafty and cool Connorâs booth and truck will be at more than 50 locations nationwide covering Klang Valley, Ipoh, Penang and Johor.
Catch the opportunity to see, smell and touch the quality, premium ingredients used to brew Connorâs.
Since the start of September, we have seen stout lovers immersing themselves in a bigger and better Connorâs Perfect Pour Challenge! Consumers had the opportunity to see, smell and touch the quality, premium ingredients used to brew Connorâs which are caramel malt, lager malt, brown malt, roasted barley. Upon learning the art of brewing Connorâs, excited fans got to pour their perfect pint and savour a stout thatâs âJust Made Rightâ. All challengers get to walk away with exclusive Connorâs merchandise via the sure win âSpin & Winâ game!
Throughout the month of September, you too can take up the Connorâs Perfect Pour Challenge! Catch us at Pavilion KL @ Connection Level 3 every day from 4pm to 10pm; and 4pm to 12am on Fridays and Saturdays; or visit www.connorschallenge.my for the upcoming locations.
Last year, Connorâs unbranded stout challenge where consumers were given a blind taste test and a multisensory experience, was a resounding success with 96% consumers. The campaign clinched awards at the Loyalty & Engagement Awards 2019 by Marketing Magazine for Best Customer Experience (Silver), Best Use of Experiential/Live Marketing (Gold) and Best Use of Direct Marketing (Silver).
10 finalists were selected in August to battle it out for the first millionaire crown of the contest
1 finalist walked away with RM10,000 cash prize and 9 finalists were also rewarded with RM1,000 cash prize at the final stage of the contest
KUALA LUMPUR, 17 September 2019 â In conjunction with its nationwide âBotol-botol Menang Sejutaâ contest, Etika Sdn Bhd (âEtikaâ), one of the most prominent Halal beverage companies in Malaysia, reached out to 10 shortlisted finalists in August and rewarded them with total cash prizes of RM19,000! Ongoing till the end of September (30th September, 2019), the stakes heighten in the remaining contest period as Etika continues to search for two more lucky millionaires in September where they stand a chance to walk away with RM1 million cash prize each. All contestants had to do is to buy participating products, look under their white bottle caps and redeem the codes in Boost!
During the grand finale, the 26 year-old technician from Johor, Siti Nur Athira, walked away with RM10,000 cash prize as a reward for passing the first round of eliminations. All the other 9 finalists were also rewarded with RM1,000 cash prize.Â
In an effort to reward their loyal consumers for the support they have received over the years, Etika is giving out more generous incentives for every purchase. Specially-packaged with white bottle caps during the campaign period, each bottle cap consists of a unique code which is redeemable in Boost, the leading digital e-wallet in Malaysia.
âEtika has always been a brand about the people. We invest our time into what matters to our fans and consumers the most. We look at consumer trends, habits, preferences and denote how we can best connect with our fans, such as a reward program. Housing over 18 Malaysian favourite brands, Etika aims to give back to our nation through spreading good vibes throughout our consumer experience journey. With âBotol-botol Menang Sejutaâ contest, we want to reward our fans to thank them for their long-standing support for Etika in our journey thus far,â said Santharuban T. Sundaram, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Alternate Business at Etika Sdn Bhd.
Counting smiles and dreams
Siti, who has been actively participating in many giveaway contests in the recent years, finds herself overjoyed to be a lucky winner of RM10,000 cash prize. In fact, the grand prize from âBotol-botol Menang Sejutaâ contest is by far the biggest prize she has ever won in her entire life!
âI feel incredibly lucky to pass through the elimination round and making it to the final stage was just overwhelming. The mechanics are so simple. All you have to do is to grab your favourite Etika drink from the store and you may just be a bottle cap away from your millionaire dream,â shared Siti. âIâm glad that I could still get RM10,000 cash prize despite being eliminated in the second round. Not only that, my mum and I could enjoy many rewards from the Boost redemptions. Iâm going to share the prize with my family because this is a team effort,â continued Siti.
Other shortlisted finalists were also delighted to find themselves walking away with RM1,000 cash prize. One of the shortlisted participants, Kartiny Binti Kamaludin (57 years old) from Kedah, shared her happiness after the event: âIâm still grateful because I bagged home RM1,000 cash prize! I read about this contest on the newspaper and immediately enrolled all my family members to join. Each of us made at least 20 redemptions on Boost â but I was the lucky chosen one.â
Kartiny also shared her strategy to make it to the finale: âI strongly encourage everyone to try their luck because all you have to do is to drink, look under the bottle cap, and redeem. For my family and I, we try to buy from many different locations â a variety of stores and hypermarkets, both in Kedah and Kuala Lumpur.â
Two more eligible winners to walk away with RM1 million cash prize!
From now till 30th September 2019, Etika is still on the lookout for two more eligible winners crowned to be the next two millionaires. All you have to do is to buy any of your favourite Etika beverages ranging from Pepsi, 7UP, Mountain Dew, Mirinda, MUG, Revive Isotonic, Tropicana Twister, Lipton, Calpis or Kickapoo with a white bottle cap during the promotion period.
After purchasing any of the brandâs bottle, you would have to look under the white bottle cap for a unique code. Next, key in the Boost Redemption Codes in your Boost account. The reward embedded in the unique code will be immediately credited into each account â a maximum of twenty (20) credits rewards can be redeemable throughout the contest period. The more codes each account redeems, the higher the chance of eligibility to be one of the shortlisted finalist in the upcoming final event to bag home RM1 million cash prize! For proof of purchase, donât forget to retain the original white bottle cap.
Timeâs ticking till the end of âBotol-botol Menang Sejutaâ campaign. Are you ready to be the next millionaire?
Suntory Pepsico Beverage Thailand has unveiled the new Lipton Ice Tea Strawberry Melon Flavor offering 49% less sugar and it certified with the Healthier Choice logo. The new RTD tea combines the taste of black tea with the fruitiness aroma of strawberry and melon.
The PET plastic bottle also lowers the use of plastics by 30%. Lipton Ice Tea Strawberry Melon is sold in a 445ml bottle and is retailed for THB 20.
BCM Alliance Berhad, a Bursa Malaysia listed company engaged in medical diagnostic imaging and related consumables and accessories, has announced on 3 September 2019 that it has entered into a letter of intent to purchase a 51% stake in Foodict Maker Sdn Bhd.
Foodict is the main distributor of Yiliâs products in Malaysia including Ambrosial Greek Yogurt Milk. Yili is China’s largest dairy company. In recent years, Yili has embarked on an aggressive expansion overseas particularly into Southeast Asia.
“Yili will provide the full support for the productsâ market entry and marketing efforts in Malaysia. Essentially, the more Yili grows, the more Foodict will grow as well,â said BCM managing director Liaw Chong Lin.
Immensely popular in 2017, Yili Ambrosial Greek Yogurt Milk seems to have lost its lustre in Malaysia in recent months. The Chinese dairy company should start introducing other yogurt drinks into Malaysia including the JoyDay chilled yogurt drink with crispy chocolate balls. The texture from crispy chocolate balls can appeal to consumers who want something fun and flavourful.
In Malaysia, Fraser & Neave Holdings Berhad (F&N) has recently launched a new affordable 100Plus isotonic drink in 250ml PET bottle with a per unit price of RM 1. The flavoured isotonic drink in limited-edition pack is primarily sold in the traditional channel to compete with Coca-Cola’s RM 1 range (330ml).
F&N previously launched its 100Plus in the 400ml format in 2017 with a price of RM 1.50, equivalent to RM 0.375 per 100ml. The latest 250ml 100Plus priced at RM 1.00 (RM 0.40/100ml) is around 6.7% more expensive than the previous 400ml pack.
Returning to the RM 1.00 price range gives 100Plus a competitive edge in the traditional trade channel.
(L-R) Chief Minister of Sabah, Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal, Chief Operating Officer (COO) Bataras, Lim Chee Wi, General Manager Sales ETIKA (East Malaysia & Brunei), Andy Chai Chee Teck, Sabah Youth and Sports Minister, Phoong Jin Zhe and Brand Manager ETIKA, Tan June Yin.
All-new WONDA 3-in-1 Premium Coffee is set to bring the ultimate, âtaste-like-just-brewedâ experience to Sabahâs WONDA Coffee fans.
Exclusive offers available at Bataras outlets in Sabah
KOTA KINABALU, 11 September 2019 â Following its successful and buzzworthy launch in Kuala Lumpur recently, WONDA Coffee has also launched its WONDA 3-in-1 Premium Coffee in Sabah, exclusively at Bataras. They come in three favourite variants namely, Original, Mocha and Kopi Tarik. This extension into the 3-in-1 category is the perfect answer to consumersâ demands for a complete WONDA Coffee experience, being able to make their very own cup of coffee whenever and wherever they like.
This
exciting launch is in partnership with Bataras, one of Sabahâs leading produce
and grocery hypermarkets. âWe know our fellow Sabahan consumers have been great
fans of WONDA Coffee and we are very happy to be launching the WONDA 3-in-1
Premium Coffee at one of Sabahâs most recognized and well-established
hypermarkets, Bataras. This way, we will be making WONDA Coffee more accessible
to everyone in Sabah and many more consumers will get to savour the
âtaste-like-just-brewedâ experience,â stated Santharuban T. Sundaram, Senior
Vice President of Marketing and Alternate Business at Etika Sdn Bhd.
WONDA
Coffee has also taken the product online providing consumers in Sabah with
greater convenience and ease-of-purchase. WONDA 3-in-1 Premium Coffee was
officially launched in Sabah at a press conference officiated by Chief Minister
Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal.
Starting
from early October onwards, the WONDA 3-in-1 Premium Coffee will be available
at all Bataras outlets in Sabah. âWeâre very happy to mark our launch here in
Sabah especially since this is a state that has so many coffee drinkers and
lovers. The new WONDA 3-in-1 Premium Coffee will certainly meet the
expectations that our consumers have of the WONDA Coffee brand.â
âThe
burst of premium coffee taste that make up the WONDA 3-in-1 Premium Coffee is
sure to maximize the enjoyment of coffee lovers, whether they are watching
their favourite movie, catching up some on reading or just need a pick me up,â
added Santharuban.
16 September 2019, Singapore â Following the continued success of retro arcade bar and discotheque, NINETEEN80, A Phat Cat Collective is excited to announce the launch of its second bar and club concept, Pinball Wizard. Opening its doors from 18 September 2019, the new space draws inspiration from the vintage glory days of the popular arcade machine, the pinball, with imaginative drinks and music of the 90s mixed with 00s and current hits.
Located in the basement of Sim Lim Square, Pinball Wizard breathes fresh life into the iconic building, in which after opening in the late 80s, has become known as the largest hub for gadgets and tech in Singapore. Pinball Wizard is the first concept bar to open in Sim Lim Square, following the rejuvenation of offerings within the IT mall with hip cafes and retail spaces. Combining timeless pinball games with a great entertainment line-up and bar programme, Pinball Wizard will open throughout the evening before transitioning into club mode at night.
Describing their latest venture, Joshua Pillai, Managing Director of A Phat Cat Collective says, âSim Lim Square is an unsuspecting yet exciting choice for our newest concept. Fueled by the offbeat charm of Sim Lim Square, we wanted to create a hidden intimate space that is unexpected but stylish with lots of character.â Yafith A. Hamid, A Phat Cat Collectiveâs Operations Director, adds, âPinballs have become a rare find in Singapore, and we are thrilled to introduce a bar and club that puts a spotlight on it. We had requests for pinballs in NINETEEN80, and we thought that it was something that we could build an entire theme around. It is simple and accessible for anyone to play with just two buttons, but itâs a game that comes alive and has inspired a massive culture surrounding it.â
A Phat Cat Collective is made up of co-founders Joshua Pillai, Yafith A. Hamid (YA5TH) and Francesca Aurora Way, who are known for their curated concepts and events within the F&B and nightlife scene in Singapore. In June 2018, they launched their first concept, NINETEEN80, which is located in the heart of Tanjong Pagar, provides a nostalgic throwback to all things 80s.
As Singaporeâs only dedicated pinball bar, Pinball Wizard, which is also the name of the classic rock anthem by British rock band, The Who, is an endearing moniker for pinball enthusiasts. Playful creativity abounds in this imaginarium of the past and present, through an out-of-the-box and groovy perspective on music, games, design, innovation and popular culture.
Bar
Pinball Wizardâs bar programme is ingenious, cheeky and engaging, with original cocktail creations split into two categories – Signature Cocktails and Cocktail Remixes (all $18 nett). The Signature Cocktails have an element of surprise, from the psychedelic colour-changing Flower Power that uses the blue hue of butterfly pea-infused gin to interact with the elderflower, apple, ginger and lemongrass concoction, to the Berry Poppins with strawberry caviar that literally bursts with flavour to transform the palate.
Meanwhile, the Cocktail Remixes feature fun renditions of well-loved classic cocktails. The Salty White Russian is a salted caramel version of a White Russian with a douse of coffee and cacao spiced rum, while the Negroni Spritzer adds a light and bubbly twist to the otherwise bold and serious aperitif. The Banana Julius Flip, an elevated and adult departure from an Orange Julius, is a vodka-based cocktail with roasted and full-bodied notes from crème de banana, maple syrup and buttermilk.
Shooters are the name of the game at Pinball Wizard, and there are certainly some tricks up its sleeve. Be enchanted by the Glitter Shooters (S$80 nett for ten shots), with two shimmering magic potions available: Crouching Tiger,with a mesmerising mix of tequila, lychee liqueur and chrysanthemum tea; and Peanut Butter & Jelly, a sparkly swirl of black raspberry liqueur, hazelnut liqueur, vodka and cranberry juice. The equally quirky Signature Shooters (S$15 nett each) have the Mango Mojo containing a hidden surprise waiting at the bottom, while the Free Willy is visually stunning with a plasma jellyfish effect in a shooter.
Pinball Wizard is also among the first bars in Singapore to offer eco-spirits as house pours. They include the winter wheat Tried & True vodka from Cognac, citrus-based Widges London dry gin and the Caribbean award-winning Plantation 3 Stars white rum. These boutique and artisanal spirits are not only handcrafted but established an ongoing reusable bottle system with the bar directly to drastically reduce glass wastage. Along with a quality yet affordably priced collection of spirits, a curated range of craft beers and ciders are also available.
Music
A Phat Cat Collective was established for its entertainment curation, and music is definitely one of Pinball Wizardâs main attractions. Rooted in the 90s and layered with hits from the 00s to present, it is an undeniable haven for anyone who has lived and breathed through the era of boomboxes to Discmans.
As Pinball Wizard transforms into club mode, a stable of stellar DJs make up the roster with names such as ex-Zouk resident and Eatmepoptart stalwart, Weelikeme; Nicolette (Canvas/Empire); ex-Hard Rock CafĂŠ resident, Bucko; as well as NINETEEN80âs big guns, Ollieâdes, YA5TH and Bobos. The resident DJs pump out a unique mix of 90s to current hits ranging from Pop, Rock, Hip Hop, R&B and Alternative and Dance. Weekly themed nights pay tribute to cherished genres of the 90sâ heydays. Wednesdays celebrate rock and alternative nights with Rock nâ Rolla, and on Thursday ladiesâ nights, Tilt, Hip Hop veterans Ollieâdes and YA5TH churn out tunes from the golden ages of Hip Hop.
DĂŠcor
Pinball Wizardâs interior is vintage fun meets a pop of modernity. Drawing inspiration from deconstructed elements of a pinball machine playfield, its soul lies in a time capsule of 70s aesthetics, a nod to the pinballâs years of inception and rise to its iconic status. From the commanding multi-colour arch entrance symbolising the start of the plunger tunnel to launch off the evening, be catapulted into an immersive world of technicolour funk through vibrant hues, playful lighting, funky textures, and lively patterns and shapes.
While having tipples by the bar, spot the back-bottle display encased in wavy lava lamp bubble forms. The DJ console replicates a vintage record store, with vinyl records proudly on display from various eras as DJs pay their salute to music. Not forgetting the most defining feature of the bar, itâs time to play ball. Get those flippers moving at the rows of pinball machines, as guests are able to choose from games such as Dracula, Avengers, Family Guy, Star Wars, The Simpsons, Jurassic Park and Meteor.
Open from Tuesdays to Saturdays, flip, bump, shimmy and roll into fun at Singaporeâs newest drinking den.
Polar’s bottled Bubble Milk series with konjac pearls has just got more interesting with the launch of the Roasted Oolong flavour. The Polar’s bottled Bubble Milk is described as “Singaporeâs favourite bubble tea in a bottle” by 7-Eleven Singapore. This new Roasted Oolong flavour is exclusively available at 7-Eleven.
Apart from Polar’s bubble milk range, the convenience store chain has also launched other bottled bubble milk teas imported from Taiwan including Wan Wan Bubble Milk Tea with Konjac Pearls, available in original and brown sugar.
The interest in bottled bubble milk tea in Singapore shows packaged drinks can offer consumers with a competitive option that is also available 24 hours a day.
Petaling Jaya, 12 September 2019 – Malaysiaâs leading chocolate confectionery brand â KITKAT and its flagship store KITKATChocolatory, the first ever customised chocolate experience in South East Asia celebrates its 3rd year anniversary with the launch of KITKAT Roti Canai & Curry as well as other specially curated Malaysian-inspired flavours in conjunction with Merdeka and Malaysia Day!
KITKAT Kopi & Kaya Crunch
During this season, KITKAT Chocolatory is introducing a unique twist to Malaysiansâ favourite breakfast treats made the KITKAT way; KITKAT Roti Canai & Curry, Kopi & Kaya Crunch, Nasi Lemak; along with the favourite king of fruits inspired KITKAT – the Cendol Durian. These limited edition KITKATs make up the Chefâs Creation and are freshly produced exclusively at the Sunway Pyramid Pop-Up store from now till 6 October 2019.
KITKAT Cendol Durian
Sachin Goel, Business Executive Officer of Confectionery Business Unit, ASEAN, NestlĂŠ (Malaysia) Berhad, said, âKITKAT is always pushing the boundaries when it comes to innovating and introducing new flavours that Malaysianâs love such as the Nasi Lemak and Ice Kacang flavours. Naturally, we want to create something uniquely Malaysian that has never been done before to celebrate two iconic national days â Merdeka and Malaysia Day. Thatâs how we came up with KITKAT Roti Canai & Curry and other locally inspired Malaysian flavours that are artisanally handcrafted with the finest ingredients which can only be found at our KITKAT Chocolatory store.â
Juan Aranols & Sachin making their version of KITKAT
Juan Aranols, Chief Executive Officer of NestlĂŠ (Malaysia) Berhad added, âMalaysia is a country that embodies diversity and its best represented in its food that are influenced by many different cultures and traditions. Hence, what better way to introduce the limited edition local favourites that Malaysiansâ can take pride off. We believe that our consumers will definitely enjoy these Malaysian inspired KITKAT flavours created for them.â
Aside to the limited edition Chefâs Creation, KITKAT Chocolatory has also introduced a variety of other Malaysian flavours like the Traditional Onde-Onde, Rose Bandung, Apam Balik and Ice Kacang. A special range of mooncake inspired flavours are also available such as the Redbean, Pandan Salted Egg, Tiramisu and Snowskin Durian. In addition to that, these KITKATs can be customized to their choice of gift boxes for any celebration.
Some action by our local Roti Canai Man
Over the years, KITKAT has created more than 40,000 Create-Your-Own-KITKATs and introduced over 100 unique KITKAT creations in just over 3 years. All of these unique KITKATs have been inspired from local to international flavours to Malaysians. KITKAT Chocolatory is also the perfect place to find unique gifts and custom-made creations for every occasion; from Chinese New Year, Hari Raya, Deepavali to Christmas or even special anniversaries, birthdays and more.
Each unique flavoured KITKATs are artisanally handcrafted and is freshly produced at the KITKAT Chocolatory located at MidValley Megamall as well as the new Sunway Pyramid Pop-Up store (from now until 6 October). Customers can also purchase these flavours at the KITKAT official online store on Lazada and Shopee.
