(From left) Cardiff City FC stars, Joe Ralls, Sean Morrison and Alex Smithiespromoting the âCardiff City FC Blueberry Visit Malaysiaâ contest
Kuala Lumpur, 16 October 2018 â Are you a fan of The Coolest Drink on Earthâą, the evergreen Slurpee? Are you a die-hard football follower? Are you a photography buff? Or, are you just in need for an all paid vacation? If you said yes to any, then itâs time to head on to your nearest 7-Eleven outlet and start slurping!
From now until 19th November 2018, to commemorate 7-Elevenâs all new Cardiff City FC Blueberry Slurpee flavor, an exciting photo contest called âCardiff City FC Blueberry Visit Malaysiaâ is being organized in collaboration with its new Slurpee flavour namesake, our very own EPL team with very Malaysian-roots, Cardiff City FC, with the shirt sponsor of Visit Malaysia. Prizes up for grabs include 2 x Grand prizes which consist of a trip for 2 to United Kingdom to catch the Cardiff City vs Manchester United EPL match on 22nd December 2018. On top of the match day entry, the grand prize also includes flights, trip allowance, accommodation courtesy of the 4-star Radisson Blue and sightseeing activities courtesy of Visit Cardiff. There would also be 10 consolation prizes of official Cardiff City FC jerseys up for grabs!
To stand a chance to win this spectacular trip or the cool jerseys, all one needs to do is purchase 2 of the all new Cardiff City FC Blueberry Slurpee in a single receipt from any 7-Eleven Malaysia outlet, have fun taking a creative picture against any unique Malaysian scenery or iconic sights, collage it with your purchase receipt and upload it on Facebook or Instagram with the hashtags, #Slurpee #CardiffCityFCBlueberry and #7ElevenMY. So, start bringing our bright blue Instagram-worthy Slurpee to visit Malaysia, capturing captivating scenes or sights that makes our country truly one of a kind whilst enjoying its delectable and refreshing blueberry taste.
âOur loyal customers are a priority and the reason we live up to our tagline, Always There For You,â said Ronan Lee, General Marketing Manager of 7-Eleven Malaysia. âAs an appreciation for their wholehearted support, we aspire to continue offering exciting promotions and campaigns to further enrich the shopping experience of our devoted customers.â
He added, âIt has always been a pleasant experience to witness firsthand the creativeness of Malaysians, especially in photography contests and we look forward to plenty of captivating entries that capture the uniqueness of Malaysia. We initiated the contest as a challenge for the public to enjoy their favourite frozen beverage, Slurpee in an all new flavour whilst being able to showcase their creativityâ.
âWe are also delighted that Cardiff City FC is our partner for this contest as we all know Malaysians are big fans of the English Premier League and this is a truly one of a kind contest as it promotes âVisit Malaysiaâ in a creative and fun manner with the lucky winners getting to âVisit Walesâ too!â he concluded.
For more information and full contest terms & conditions, please visit www.7eleven.com.my or Facebook at 7ElevenMalaysia.
The National Health and Morbidity Survey in 2017 revealed that 34.9% of teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 are addicted to the internet.
Audra and 11streetâs partnership is a step towards tackling internet addiction, and places Malaysia as the first country in Southeast Asia to make this unique internet security solution available to the public.
Audra offers two variants â Audra Home for regulating home usage and Audra Business for productivity management.
Kuala Lumpur, 09 October 2018 – While the internet has brought about unprecedented levels of convenience and ease to our lifestyles, it has also led to the rise of internet addiction amongst Malaysians. In fact, last year, the Ministry of Health reported that internet addiction has reached alarming rates with 34.9% of teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 found to be addicted to the Internet.
11street (www.11street.my), one of the leading online marketplaces in Malaysia, is providing a solution to this issue by joining forces with Audra, a unique internet security solution that allows you to set your own rules for your internet usage in your homes and offices. This partnership between Audra and 11street, places Malaysia as the first country in Southeast Asia to make Audra available to the public.
The Audra internet security solution provides users with complete control to strike a balance between the usage of technology and personal well-being, while creating a sense of digital wellness. Audra combines a cloud-based service and a gateway device, that sits between a modem and a router, acting as as an additional layer of control and protection to regulate the usersâ internet usage. With Audra, users can select settings based on the preferences and needs of their environment, including restricting content and websites, setting time limits on browsing and defending networks from phishing, viruses as well as other attacks on the system.
The Audra and 11street management teams with performers at the launch of the event.
Mr Mahbubul Matin, Chairman of Dotlines Sdn. Bhd. said, âAs we continue to move towards a digitalised nation, there is an urgent need for a safe and user-friendly cyber security feature to ensure the protection of users of all ages. Many of our activities such as banking and shopping are done via the internet, which means not only are we susceptible to online threats, but also decreased productivity in our daily lives.
âOur goal is to help families and businesses alike strike a balance in their daily tech usage to allow Malaysians to establish healthy guidelines for their online activities. We envision a world where we can all experience digital wellness in our everyday living. This collaboration with 11street is the perfect avenue for us to provide Malaysians with complete control over internet usage and protection from online threats.â
Henry Ho, General Manager of Business Development and Partnership of 11street further added, â11street is excited to partner with Audra to become the first country in Southeast Asia to make this tool available on an online marketplace. We care about our consumers and their well-being; hence it is our role to offer them a real solutionâa product that will promote a healthier digital lifestyle in the long run.
âWe believe that amidst the digital revolution, it is important to maintain human connections and find a balance between the tech and non-tech aspects of our lives. Adding a product like Audra to 11street is a major step towards creating a safe, secure and healthy online environment for Malaysians, which is a crucial need for both families and businesses. On top of that, Audra is so easy to use that anyone can operate it!â
Via this partnership with 11street, Audra will be making two variants available to Malaysians on the online marketplace: Audra Home and Audra Business.
Audra Home is a simple plug-and-play setup system with an inbuilt router that optimises parental controls and provides robust internet security to give families the flexibility to set the right balance in the growth and safety of their children. Audra Business, on the other hand, gives business owners the ability to set the rules for better staff productivity with real-time control of the office wireless networks with the Audra Management App. Audra Business is a gateway device that is attached to an existing wifi router. It also has the ability to whitelist websites while blocking incoming malware and adware. Businesses can now stay protected against any form of data leaks and digital threats with the Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack prevention. Audra operates on an easy graphical user interface (GUI) that is both parent-friendly and admin-friendly.
Customers can now purchase Audra in Malaysia via 11street in just a few clicks. Head on over to the Audra Official Store on 11street to purchase a yearly subscription of the Audra Home package, which can be utilised by up to 20 users at a time, at RM699 or the Audra Business package, which retails at RM999 and can accommodate up to 100 concurrent users. Specially for purchases made in 2018 via 11street, customers purchasing the Audra internet security solution for the first three months will also be entitled to have their second year of subscription fee waived.
Audra is a combination of a gateway device and a cloud-based service that is designed to protect families, businesses and institutions from malicious attacks stemming from unsafe internet use, and empowers them to regulate and control their internet usage. First launched in Malaysia in 2018, Audra was developed Dotlines Sdn. Bhd, which constantly maintains its security ecosystem to ensure that all users are protected. By merging some of the latest advancements in internet hardware and software security, Audra is helping to create a world where people can experience digital wellness every day which can empower them to live their fullest lives within online and offline channels. For more information, please visit: https://audra.io/
Picodi, know as Malaysia’s best promotions, coupon codes and discounts site, has announced the findings on Black Friday shopping. Its Global Analysis Team has surveyed 12.000 folks from 55 countries and here is how Malaysians spend during Black Friday shopping craze and how they are different from other countries.
56% of Malaysians know what Black Friday is
1 out of 4 Malaysians will participate in Black Friday this year
Average Malaysian will spend RM163 on Black Friday
49% of consumers will shop online only
Traditional offline-only option will be chosen by 5% of consumers
The average discount in Malaysia online stores reached 61% last year
It could translate into RM255 of possible average savings
Clothes, electronics and shoes are the most popular items to buy
Calpis Indonesia has expanded its product line up with another new fermented milk product called Calpico Jelly. The new range is available in strawberry and original flavours. The jelly texture provides an addition fun element to the eating experience especially for kids. Visually, the packaging features characters from Doraemon and in small packaging, which are additional product features to attract kids.
The Coca-Cola system in Thailand, comprising of ThaiNamthip Ltd, HaadThip Pcl and Coca-Cola (Thailand) Ltd. has announced a partnership with Doi Kham Food Products Company Limited that will support Thai farmers through the sourcing of quality local produce from Doi Kham as ingredients in the company’s latest ready-to-drink juice from Minute Maid. The two new Minute Maid variants are Tomato Juice with Orange Pulp and Passion Fruit Flavored with Honey and Lime. This is Coca-Cola’s first cross-brand collaboration in the ready-to-drink juice category in Thailand, aiming to combine Minute Maid’s position as the world’s number one juice brand, and Doi Kham as the kingdom’s most loved and trusted juice brand. This partnership offers consumers a combination of high quality ingredients from natural fruits harvested from sources that are worlds apart and responds to the growing health trends in Thailand â promising both flavorful and healthy ready-to-drink juices.
Pornwut Sarasin, Chairman of ThaiNamthip Company Limited said: “At Coca-Cola, we not only try our best to understand what people want and respond accordingly to them, but we are also committed to support sustainability practices in every country in which we operate in. Our partnership with Doi Kham is the perfect opportunity for The Coca-Cola system in Thailand to support the country’s farmers and sustainable agriculture by sourcing local ingredients. This step marks the first of many to come that Minute Maid will pursue to source fruits locally through Doi Kham. Minute Maid Tomato Juice with Orange Pulp and Minute Maid Passion Fruit Flavored with Honey and Lime offers perfect alternatives to Thais who are now more health-conscious than ever before.”
In response to this growing health trend, Coca-Cola is offering its latest innovation, a ready-to-drink juice that will further expand on its current portfolio of extensive choices, responding to the evolving needs of today’s consumers. The two new product variants will strengthen the company’s position as the leader in the non-alcoholic ready-to-drink (NARTD) market in Thailand and aims to reinforce its image as a total beverage company.
According to the Retail Index Data from The Nielsen Company (Thailand), Thailand’s ready-to-drink juice market is estimated to be worth 12 billion baht and Minute Maid’s market share in value is 11.5%[1].
Under this partnership, Coca-Cola will be using locally-sourced high quality, chemical-free tomatoes and passion fruits from Thai fruit farmers on Doi Kham in the two new variants of Minute Maid ready-to-drink juice.
patpong Israsena a Ayudhya, President and CEO, Doi Kham Food Products Company Limited, said: “Doi Kham was founded under the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s Royal Project and has been operating as a social enterprise for more than 50 years. It is one of his many legacies and vision to enhance the quality of life of Thai people through the concept of “Agro-industry for well-balanced society”. We are delighted to offer quality products which we can be proud of, including our signature tomato juice, which is currently number one in the market, and the passion fruit juice is so loved by Thai consumers. We believe that this partnership will help promote Thailand’s agricultural sector, aiming to elevate the livelihood and well-being of Thai farmers as the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej â founder of the Doi Kham brand â would have wanted.”
The two new variants of Minute Maid, Tomato Juice with Orange Pulp and Passion Fruit Flavored with Honey and Lime, is the latest innovation that represents uncompromisingly great taste and health benefits. Minute Maid Tomato Juice with Orange Pulp blends in quality tomato juice from Doi Kham, offering a flavorful and healthy juice that combines perfectly with high quality orange juices sourced by Minute Maid. A 335 ml bottle of Minute Maid with Tomato Juice and Orange Pulp contains 2,418 micrograms of lycopene. Consumers can now enjoy Minute Maid Tomato Juice with Orange Pulp in 280ml and 335ml sizes and Minute Maid Passion Fruit Flavored with Honey and Lime in 280 ml size.
The Coca-Cola system in Thailand consists of Coca-Cola (Thailand) Limited as the brand proprietor responsible for marketing activities, and its two local bottling partners â ThaiNamthip Ltd responsible for 63 provinces around Thailand, and HaadThip Public Company Ltd serving 14 southern provinces.
The Coca-Cola system in Thailand is the nationwide market leader for non-alcoholic beverages. In addition to Coca-Cola, the most valuable brand in the world, the Coca-Cola system’s portfolio of beverages in Thailand includes Coke Original, Coke No Sugar, Coke Light, Coke Plus Coffee, Fanta, Sprite, Schweppes, A&W Root Beer, Minute Maid Splash, Minute Maid Pulpy, Minute Maid Vita Kids, Minute Maid Orange Fiber, Minute Maid Honey Lemon, Namthip, Aquarius Grapefruit, Aquarius Citrus and Zico Coconut Water.
Selecta Philippines has unveiled three limited edition ice cream for this coming Christmas season.
Ube Salted Egg con Quezo –Â ube ice cream with yummy cheese bits and salted egg swirls
Choco Hazelnut Crinkles –Â fudgy crinkles with cashews and a hazelnut twist
Buco Pandan Espesyal –Â buco chunks and pandan jelly in creamy coconut ice cream!
Salted egg application in the ice cream category is not something new in the Philippines. At Mabuhay Palace, the restaurant of the Manila Hotel, Executive Chinese Sous Chef Josephine Yu Tanganco-Candelaria has created salted egg as one of her frozen treat creations, reported ABS-CBN News in 2011. The yellow-colored frozen treat contains low-fat milk and black sesame paste.
In addition to the frozen treat at Mabuhay Palace, Unilever Food Solutions has also created a recipe called Salted Egg Ice Cream with Dulce de Leche that makes use of its Knorr Golden Salted Egg Powder.
What is interesting with the Selecta launch is the brand, operated under a joint venture between Unilever and local RFM, has made salted egg ice cream easily available in the comfort of the home. Previously, one has to go to the food outlets to get a taste of the salted egg ice cream.
Indonesia is the world’s third biggest cocoa producer but Indonesian chocolate is rarely recognised for its terroir. With the gradual shift to the bean-to-bar concept where the producer is in charge of every step of the chocolate making process including sourcing and processing, a new breed of artisan chocolate has emerged. Among them are Krakakoa and Primo Bali.
For a chocolate drink maker like Indomilk, it does not have to go as far as coming up with bean-to-drink chocolate milk. However, its latest product Indomilk Java Criollo Premium Chocolate drink did put a brief stop to consumer fascination with foreign chocolate from non-cocoa producing countries like Switzerland.
Criollo is one of the three main cocoa varieties after Forastero and Trinitario. Criollo is also the rarest and accounts for only 5% of the world’s cocoa production, according to chocolate specialist Barry Callebaut. In Indonesia, Criollo is grown on the island of Java thus its name Java Criollo.
The new Indomilk Java Criollo Premium Chocolate drink pays homage to the local Java Criollo cocoa and is available at Indomaret in a 190ml asceptic carton for a price of IDR 4,900.
Tofusan, Thailand’s No.1 organic soymilk producer, is back with a limited edition soymilk with barley. The company has been innovating with other plant-based ingredients including pumpkin, chia seed, white sesame, konjac and basil seeds in the past. The new soymilk with barley is seasonal in nature and will be available at 7-Eleven until January 2019.
At Fernleaf, our cows are at the heart of our dairy farming business and farmers take their welfare very seriously.
Due to climate, New Zealand is one of the few places in the world where dairy cows can graze outdoors almost all year round on fresh grass that gives them the best from nature to produce nutritious milk.
With high quality of grass, cozy climate, clean air and water, our happy cows produce milk naturally without needing any form of milk booster.
With over 140 years of experience in dairy farming, our farmersâ heritage and expertise have made New Zealand a world leader in dairy today.
That is why That is why the taste of Fernleaf UHT milk is
Kuala Lumpur, 2 October 2018 â According to data published by Save the Water, a non-profit organisation dedicated to solving world water crisis through water science research, 7 billion people on earth are sharing 0.4% of the planetâs water[1]. That said, the sharing of this water supply is not equally distributed, with the lesser fortunate community sometimes deprived of access to readily-available water. To highlight the severity of this concern, Colgate partners with Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian swimmer of all time to advocate the values and habits for water conservation. On the local front, Colgate returns to âSave Waterâ by teaming up with Watsons for the second year in a row, to educate and advocate the importance of consuming water efficiently.
Wanaz Merican, Legal Director of Colgate-Palmolive Malaysia shares: âIt is undeniable that many of us still take easy accessibility to clean water for granted. In todayâs modern households, it can be quite a challenge to comprehend the scarcity of clean water when it is just a tap away. To drive awareness on the importance of water conservation, we drive a global âSave Waterâ movement on an annual basis to encourage everyone to turn off the tap while brushing their teeth. This simple act can save 15 litres of water, and we know every drop counts!â
Enabling Access to Clean Water
Set to provide sustainable, clean water solutions to the rural communities, together with Epic Communities and Watsons Malaysia, Colgate Malaysia visited Kampung Hulu Tamu at Batang Kali, home to approximately 60 orang asli families (population of 300) to provide sustainable clean water solutions through a refurbished gravity-fed water system located near a natural water source.
Representatives from Colgate Malaysia, Watsons Malaysia and Epic Communities presenting a mock cheque of RM20,000 to the Kampung Hulu Tamu villagers.
The villagers previously rely its water system located on high grounds, but often faced with difficulties such as regular pipe bursts and water disruption. Some villagers have resorted to constructing their own mini dam, but it is a luxury not many can afford. This led the villagers to get water from a river down south â a walk which may be dangerous and inconvenient for many.
Merican added: âLast year, our water conservation efforts successfully raised significant awareness of our cause, but we believe there is more to what we can do than just conserving water. Globally, we know that a child dies every 15 seconds due to water-related disease and with this thinking in mind, it brought about our renewed partnership with Watsons and a new one with Epic Communities, but this time to enable clean water that is accessible for all, especially the underprivileged communities such as those in Kampung Hulu Tamu.â
In conjunction with  Colgate âBright Smiles, Bright Futureâ initiative, the team also distributed oral care kits to children, teaching them to cultivate good oral healthcare from an early age through a demonstration on effective brushing techniques.
Hand-in-Hand for Clean Water and Better Smiles
Watsons Malaysia, a key player and exclusive partner in Colgateâs âSave Waterâ campaign, endeavours to educate Malaysians the implications of water conservation efforts. Caryn Loh, Managing Director of Watsons Malaysia elaborated: âAs one of the largest retail pharmaceutical chains in Malaysia, Watsons is a keen believer of giving back to the community and environment to provide the most impactful change within the communities we are with. We believe we have a role to play in empowering and educate Malaysians to join our efforts in water conservation, through our partnership with Colgate.â
Part of the effort to promote awareness on the âSave Waterâ campaign, Watsons Malaysia gave out a grand prize of 2,000 membership points to fans who shared water conservation tips on their Facebook page. Fans took part in the digital initiative and shared how they conserve water in their daily lives on Facebook, fueling the hashtag â#MySaveWaterTipsâ with various creative ideas to approach water conservation.
Driving the campaign to greater heights, Epic Communitiesâ fundraising efforts have yielded RM54,000 for the project. Apart from refurbishing the gravity fed water system, the funds collected will be utilised to organise community meetings, project management consulting, and employment of skilled labour force.
âWe are no stranger to such community work, due to our extensive experience in facilitating development especially for the orang asli in Malaysia. As such, when Colgate approached us for this project, we said âyesâ right away as we share their vision for this project. It brings us great pleasure to continue helping the orang asli community, and we hope for more collaborations in the future,â Johnson Oei, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Epic Communities said.
Apart from Epic Communities and Watsons, the Colgate âSave Waterâ campaign is also co-sponsored by Garden International School and Kolej MARA Seremban.
About Colgate
Colgate, the global leading oral care brand under Colgate-Palmolive is the worldâs most recognized oral hygiene brand for both professional and commercial use. Used across the generations over 61 years in Malaysia, Colgate as the #1 oral care brand helps keep the world smiling with the most technologically advanced and clinically proven products. Through a wide range of product offering from toothpaste, toothbrush, mouthwash and dental floss, Colgate believes in playing a part to provide more than superior oral care and health through Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. For more information about Colgate, visit the companyâs website at https://www.colgate.com/en-my.
About Watsons
Watsons Malaysia currently operates more than 450 Watsons stores in the country. The brand continues to set the standards in the health, wellness and beauty market; providing personalised advice and counseling in health, beauty and personal care on top of its market-leading product ranges, making customers LOOK GOOD, FEEL GREAT every day. Since 2009, Watsons has been the number one pharmacy/drugstore brand in Asia Pacific for the 10th year running*. Watsons is the flagship health and beauty brand of A.S. Watson Group.
* Campaign Asia-Pacific / Nielsen âAsiaâs Top 1000 Brands online study of over 6,000 respondents across 13 markets in Asia Pacific regionâ.
About Epic Communities
Epic Communities is a community-driven developer that designs and builds spaces to enable people to create cooperative, resilient and sustainable communities. To find out more, visit http://http://communities.epic.my/.
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KUALA LUMPUR, 28 October 2021Â â Malaysiaâs favourite chocolate brand, Cadbury Dairy Milk...
