December 16, 2019, Singapore – In celebration of the official opening of DreamWorks Amination’s movie, Trolls World Tour, Janice Wong has collaborated with Universal Brand Development this holiday season to launch an exclusive range of Trolls Edible Crayons.
Priced at S$18, Janice Wong’s Trolls-themed chocolate crayons come in boxes of eight unique and edible flavours, each in a different Trolls packaging and includes two pieces of drawing papers to colour, create and inspire the artist inside us all.
A perfect gift for families this festive season and beyond, the Trolls Edible Crayons will be available at all Janice Wong Singapore outlets from 18 December 2019, including stores at Paragon, Raffles City and Changi Airport Terminal 3 Departure Hall.
Arriving in theatres in Spring 2020, Trolls World Tour has an all-star cast featuring Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, James Corden and Ozzy Osbourne. The animated musical comedy film is a sequel to the 2016 hit, Trolls.
Nestle has introduced the new Milo Nutri Pluz in Malaysia offering 2x calcium & Vitamin D compared to Milo UHT. While Milo Nutri Pluz is less sweet with a milkier taste, Milo UHT is more chocolatey which meets different consumers’ taste preferences.
According to Nestle, a 7-9 years old child needs 1,000mg of calcium and 15µg of vitamin, while a child aged 10-12 needs 1,300mg of calcium and 15µg of vitamin D, based on Recommended Nutrient Intakes (RNI) for Malaysia 2017.
1 serving of Milo Nutri Pluz (200ml) provides 240mg Calcium and 4µg Vitamin D respectively, which means 1 serving of Milo Nutri Pluz meets 24% (7-9yo) or 18% (10-12yo) of the daily calcium and 26% of the daily vitamin D requirement.
At the moment, 1 in 2 Malaysian children experiences calcium & Vitamin D deficiency.
1 serving of Milo Nutri Pluz (200ml) contains <1 tsp (4.2g) of added sugar*.
*table sugar (sucrose), 1 tsp=5g
The new Milo Nutri Pluz is aimed at children to ensure they have adequate amount of energy to get through their day and address calcium and vitamin D deficiency.
Milo Protein Up, which was launched earlier, is for adults who seek high-protein products for their diet. It contains 13g of protein which is equivalent to protein in 2 hen’s eggs.
Milo Nutri Pluz is available on Lazada. Click here to puchase.
99 Speedmart has landed in Singapore with the maiden store opened on 14 December 2019. With 1,541 outlets in Malaysia as of 1 December 2019, the entry of 99 Speedmart, the largest minimarket operator from Malaysia, is set to become a game changer in the Singapore retail scene.
In Malaysia, 99 Speedmart wins through low price and selling only the most popular items. The same model is expected to be applied in Singapore.
Convenience store and supermarket formats are well developed in Singapore with many supermarkets now operating 24 hours a day. Minimarket as a new format in Singapore needs to differentiate itself from supermarket and convenience store in order to thrive.
Update
99 Speedmart has now opened 3 outlets in Singapore as of 28 December 2019. The first outlet is located at 111 Sims Avenue, while the second is at 395 Joo Chiat Rd. The third store is situated at 151 Serangoon North.
On 21 November 2019, Re.juve Indonesia launched the first cold-pressed Indonesian heritage beverages inspired by Indonesian herbal medicine known as jamu. The cold-pressed drinks contain spices such as ginger, turmeric, curcuma, lemongrass and galangal to improve the body’s immune system.
The cold-pressed Indonesian heritage range comprises
Almond Bandrek
Almond Kencur
Tropic Sereh
Tropic Temulawak
Re.juve Shot Celery Ginger
Re.juve Shot Turmeric Ginger
Re.juve Shot Galanga Ginger
Re.juve Shot Curcuma Ginger
The cold-pressed shot format is in a 50ml volume.
Re.juve Cold-Pressed Almond Bandrek contains ginger and uses almond milk instead of cow’s milk therefore ideal for vegans.
Jamu is seeing a revival in recent years with new establishments such as Suwe Ora Jamu and Acaraki Jamu giving jamu a modern interpretations to attract younger generation of consumers. Acaraki for example uses various techniques including cold drip, French press, syphon, aeropress and pourover to accentuate the aroma.
Want Want Group, Taiwan’s largest rice cracker and flavored drinks maker, announced in Ho Chi Minh City on 12 December 2019 that it is building of a factory in Vietnam as part of a push into the Southeast Asian market.
The USD 70 million factory in Tien Giang province in Southern Vietnam is currently under construction and is expected to go into operation in early 2021. Once completed, it will be the company’s first production facility in Southeast Asia. In addition to rice crackers, Want Want will also produce frozen ice cream and beverages for the regional market.
Want Want’s products are currently available in the region imported primarily from China and Taiwan. Southeast Asia is an important market for Want Want as it hopes to replicate its success in China in a region with a total population of around 655 million people.
In China, Want Want appears to have reached a plateau as Chinese consumers growing up with Want Want are looking at other brands to satisfy their needs. Moreover, the brand is losing its touch with the younger generation.
In Southeast Asia, Want Want has the potential to make itself relevant to consumers in Southeast Asia, a region with different levels of economic development and where the consumers are less sophisticated than those in China.
KUALA LUMPUR, 2 December 2019 - Behind the hustle and bustle of the lively Petaling Street, lies a forgotten narrow street brimming with culture and history. Back in the 60s and 70s, Madras Lane was known as the entertainment hub of downtown Kuala Lumpur thanks to the iconic Madras Theatre that featured everything from action-packed Chinese films to great westerns. While the theatre met with an unfortunate fire in 1979, the laneway continues to preserve their namesake, paying homage to the once legendary establishment. While all that lingers of the Madras Theatre is a memory, the area still remains popular for its delicious local street food and the wide variety of fresh produce available at the wet market.
As part of their greater Laneway Improvement Programme, Lorong Fest: A walk down Madras Lane breathed new life into Madras Lane with the launch of this latest initiative on Friday. The event is also a part of Think City’s 10th Anniversary Celebrations, a year-long calendar of project launches and events to mark a decade of community-led urban regeneration. The weekend-long celebration of local heritage offered authentic hawker fare, fun-filled activities, engaging workshops, and the opportunity to discover and explore the rich culture of Madras Lane.
Together with Yang Berhormat Tuan Fong Kui Lun, Bukit Bintang Member of Parliament, Think City in collaboration with Citi Foundation officially marked the start of Lorong Fest: A walk down Madras Lane, along with representatives from Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL), in the presence of the supportive neighbourhood communities.
“Lorong Fest: A walk down Madras Lane is an exemplary initiative that I hope will create opportunities for the existing businesses here and nurture a sense of appreciation by the generations of today and tomorrow about our cultural history, sparking curiosity for these forgotten spaces within our city,” said Yang Berhormat Tuan Fong Kui Lun, Bukit Bintang Member of Parliament.
“The partnership between Citi Foundation and Think City is a strategic outreach to positively impact society and build more vibrant sustainable urban environments. This community engagement within Kuala Lumpur city has spurred renewed economic activity and a greater appreciation for our rich heritage. We look forward to accelerating the role we can play working closely with Think City,” said Lee Lung Nien, CEO of Citi Malaysia
As part of the efforts to communicate the culture and historical value of Madras Lane to the public, Lorong Fest: A walk down Madras Lane presented an enlightening photo exhibit featuring the various hawkers and vendors who have called the area home for the past 50 years, narrating their story and encouraging visitors to return for fresh produce, traditional ingredients and honest, good food.
Lorong Fest: A walk down Madras Lane continues the success of Think City’s efforts in integrating cultural heritage with urban improvement. This campaign follows the success of Project Kwai Chai Hong, which saw the dedicated restoration of pre-war buildings along the historic lane. By revitalising these laneways into clean and safe public spaces, Think City and Citi Foundation aim to encourage different city stakeholders to begin similar city projects of their own, in the spirit of shared responsibility and a shared love for Kuala Lumpur.
“At Think City, we believe it is important for us to recognise the hypnotic draw and sheer amount of opportunities that our city possesses. In order to preserve what is so uniquely Kuala Lumpur, we showcase not only to our international visitors but also to Malaysians the intangible value of culture and heritage that Madras Lane holds. With the financial grant from Citi Foundation, we intend to continue investing in efforts of renewing the city’s historic laneways, progressing towards transforming Downtown Kuala Lumpur into a creative and cultural district,” shared Hamdan Abdul Majeed, Managing Director of Think City.
For more information and updates, follow Think City on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/mythinkcity/) or visit the website (https://thinkcity.com.my/).
-ENDS-
About Think City
Think City is a social purpose organisation dedicated to improving the wellbeing of communities by creating a more sustainable, livable and resilient cities. Established in 2009 to spearhead urban regeneration in George Town, their impact and successes have led to expansion into Butterworth, Kuala Lumpur, and Johor Bahru. Adopting a community-first, evidence-based approach, Think City focuses on four main communities of practice: Placemaking, Resilience, Analytics and Conservation.
Owing to their position as a neutral party, Think City has enabled synergies between the public and private sectors, the community and international partners. Together, they work to implement projects that enhance the arts, heritage, culture, environment, economy and resilience of cities in the ASEAN region. Think City is celebrating their 10th Anniversary with a year-long programme of events and projects.
About Citi Foundation
The Citi Foundation works to promote economic progress and improve the lives of people in low-income communities around the world. We invest in efforts that increase financial inclusion, catalyse job opportunities for the youth, and reimagine approaches to building economically vibrant cities. The Citi Foundation's “More than Philanthropy” approach leverages the enormous expertise of Citi and its people to fulfill our mission and drive thought leadership and innovation. For more information, visit www.citifoundation.com.
Think City hosts a walk down one of Kuala Lumpur’s iconic laneways
KUALA LUMPUR, 2 December 2019 – Behind the hustle and bustle of the lively Petaling Street, lies a forgotten narrow street brimming with culture and history. Back in the 60s and 70s, Madras Lane was known as the entertainment hub of downtown Kuala Lumpur thanks to the iconic Madras Theatre that featured everything from action-packed Chinese films to great westerns. While the theatre met with an unfortunate fire in 1979, the laneway continues to preserve their namesake, paying homage to the once legendary establishment. While all that lingers of the Madras Theatre is a memory, the area still remains popular for its delicious local street food and the wide variety of fresh produce available at the wet market.
As part of their greater Laneway Improvement Programme, Lorong Fest: A walk down Madras Lane breathed new life into Madras Lane with the launch of this latest initiative on Friday. The event is also a part of Think City’s 10th Anniversary Celebrations, a year-long calendar of project launches and events to mark a decade of community-led urban regeneration. The weekend-long celebration of local heritage offered authentic hawker fare, fun-filled activities, engaging workshops, and the opportunity to discover and explore the rich culture of Madras Lane.
Together with Yang Berhormat Tuan Fong Kui Lun, Bukit Bintang Member of Parliament, Think City in collaboration with Citi Foundation officially marked the start of Lorong Fest: A walk down Madras Lane, along with representatives from Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL), in the presence of the supportive neighbourhood communities.
“Lorong Fest: A walk down Madras Lane is an exemplary initiative that I hope will create opportunities for the existing businesses here and nurture a sense of appreciation by the generations of today and tomorrow about our cultural history, sparking curiosity for these forgotten spaces within our city,” said Yang Berhormat Tuan Fong Kui Lun, Bukit Bintang Member of Parliament.
“The partnership between Citi Foundation and Think City is a strategic outreach to positively impact society and build more vibrant sustainable urban environments. This community engagement within Kuala Lumpur city has spurred renewed economic activity and a greater appreciation for our rich heritage. We look forward to accelerating the role we can play working closely with Think City,” said Lee Lung Nien, CEO of Citi Malaysia
As part of the efforts to communicate the culture and historical value of Madras Lane to the public, Lorong Fest: A walk down Madras Lane presented an enlightening photo exhibit featuring the various hawkers and vendors who have called the area home for the past 50 years, narrating their story and encouraging visitors to return for fresh produce, traditional ingredients and honest, good food.
Lorong Fest: A walk down Madras Lane continues the success of Think City’s efforts in integrating cultural heritage with urban improvement. This campaign follows the success of Project Kwai Chai Hong, which saw the dedicated restoration of pre-war buildings along the historic lane. By revitalising these laneways into clean and safe public spaces, Think City and Citi Foundation aim to encourage different city stakeholders to begin similar city projects of their own, in the spirit of shared responsibility and a shared love for Kuala Lumpur.
“At Think City, we believe it is important for us to recognise the hypnotic draw and sheer amount of opportunities that our city possesses. In order to preserve what is so uniquely Kuala Lumpur, we showcase not only to our international visitors but also to Malaysians the intangible value of culture and heritage that Madras Lane holds. With the financial grant from Citi Foundation, we intend to continue investing in efforts of renewing the city’s historic laneways, progressing towards transforming Downtown Kuala Lumpur into a creative and cultural district,” shared Hamdan Abdul Majeed, Managing Director of Think City.
Think City is a social purpose organisation dedicated to improving the wellbeing of communities by creating a more sustainable, livable and resilient cities. Established in 2009 to spearhead urban regeneration in George Town, their impact and successes have led to expansion into Butterworth, Kuala Lumpur, and Johor Bahru. Adopting a community-first, evidence-based approach, Think City focuses on four main communities of practice: Placemaking, Resilience, Analytics and Conservation.
Owing to their position as a neutral party, Think City has enabled synergies between the public and private sectors, the community and international partners. Together, they work to implement projects that enhance the arts, heritage, culture, environment, economy and resilience of cities in the ASEAN region. Think City is celebrating their 10th Anniversary with a year-long programme of events and projects.
About Citi Foundation
The Citi Foundation works to promote economic progress and improve the lives of people in low-income communities around the world. We invest in efforts that increase financial inclusion, catalyse job opportunities for the youth, and reimagine approaches to building economically vibrant cities. The Citi Foundation’s “More than Philanthropy” approach leverages the enormous expertise of Citi and its people to fulfill our mission and drive thought leadership and innovation. For more information, visit www.citifoundation.com.
Ronan Lee (Left) and InComm Malaysia Strategic Accounts & Operations Manager, Rethinam Pillai
Kuala Lumpur, 10 December 2019 – Looking for a convenient and great Christmas gift during this festive season? There’s nothing like Gift Cards which can be purchased at any 7-Eleven Malaysia stores! 7-Eleven Malaysia, the largest convenience store chain in the country, recently launched its ‘Gift & be Gifted’ contest which is available nationwide and submission period begins from this 10 December to 6 January 2020.
Adding to the excitement is participants stand a chance to take home cash prizes weekly with 3 top spenders being selected weekly to receive RM1,000 cash prizes each. Avid fans can also stand a chance to win 4 weeks consecutively. These point-of-sales activated (POSA) Gift Cards – with different denomination values to satisfy the various needs of customers – range from Google Play, perfect for that avid gamer friend; Spotify Premium for music lovers; Starbucks for the caffeine-deprived, Zalora for the fashionistas, and many more!
To be the weekly Top Spenders and get the opportunity to win cash prizes, participants are only required to follow 3 simple steps. Firstly, purchase any Gift Cards at any 7-Eleven stores, then write the required personal details on the original receipt and snap a photo of it as a proof of purchase. Once completed, they will have to send photo of the receipt with complete details to 018-3766569 via WhatsApp. Participants can increase their odds of becoming the Top Spender by submitting more entries. Each receipt is valid for 1 entry only.
Ronan Lee, General Marketing Manager of 7-Eleven Malaysia said, “The ‘Gift & be Gifted’ contestis the ideal way for our devoted customers to enjoy the year-end season of gifting and in return, stand a chance to be gifted cash prizes totalling up to RM12,000! What better way to end the year with a bang as we strive to enhance our customers’ shopping experience and provide further convenience with the variety range of POSA Gift Cards available in stores. Customers can now easily grab any Gift Cards at the nearest 7-Eleven outlet nationwide, including Sabah and Sarawak to enjoy online services that require subscription renewal or reload.”
For more information and contest terms & conditions, please visit www.7eleven.com.my or Facebook at 7ElevenMalaysia.
F&N Beverages has launched Sunkist Pure Orange Juice Drink in Malaysia. The orange juice drink contains more than 2 oranges per bottle and is high in vitamin A, C and E. The drink retails in a 380ml PET bottle. The total sugar content is 4.8g per 100ml. Sunkist Pure is made under license from Sunkist Growers Inc from the US.
Also available is Sunkist Pure Lemon Apple Mix Juice Drink containing more than 2 whole fruits per bottle.
Image by Minimeinsights.com
The 380ml drink is sold at RM 3.50 at Aeon Big Supermarket. A pack of 3x1L is available at a price of RM 11.00.
PT Amerta Indah Otsuka, the maker of Pocari Sweat sports drink in Indonesia, has revealed it plans to introduce three new products in Indonesia in 2020, reported Tribun News. Human Capital and Corporate Affairs Director Amerta Indah Otsuka Sudarmadi Widodo said of the three new products, two of them would be beverages and the remaining would be health food.
At the moment, the company sells Pocari Sweat, Soy Joy and Oronamin C drink in Indonesia.
Amerta Indah Otsuka is building its fourth production line at its factory in Sukabumi. Currently, the company has two production facilities respectively in Sukabumi in West Java and Pasuruan in East Java. Amerta Indah Otsuka is a joint venture between Japan’s Otsuka Pharmaceutical and local PT Kapal Api.
Senior Vice President of Quill City Mall KL, Justin Liew (L-1)
Group CEO of Quill Group of Companies, Koong Wai Seng (L-3)
Group MD & CEO of PUC Berhad, Cheong Chia Chou (L-5)
Senior Manager of International Business Division Supply Chain & Logistics Dept. of JD Logistics, Gary Sun (L-6)
Y.M. Tengku Dato’ Hishammuddin Zaizi bin Y.A.M. Tengku Azman Shah Alhaj (L-7)
Acting Chairman of Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), YBhg. Dato’ Mathialakan Chelliah (R-6)
Founder of Smuzcity Berhad, Kent Lee (R-5)
Group Executive Director of Quill Group of Companies, Dato’ Ar. Michael Ong (R-3)
Kuala Lumpur, 12 December 2019 – JDX Presto Concept Store, the largest cashless concept store in ASEAN, celebrates its official grand opening at Quill City Mall KL today. The partnership between PUC Berhad (“PUC”) and Smuzcity Berhad (“Smuzcity”) in launching their first Online-to-Offline (“O2O”) store signifies the joint effort of the two parties to create a cashless retail scenario in Malaysia.
Spanning a total 50,000 square feet in the strategically located Quill City Mall KL on Level 3 (Lot 63, 63B and 72), JDX Presto Concept Store hosts products from a host of brands covering categories such as Electrical Appliances, Gadgets, Health & Beauty, Home & Living, Fashion and Food & Beverage, with a total of up to 3,000 Stock Keeping Units (SKUs) from J.Zao, as well as other top selling products from China and the ASEAN region.
It is easy to begin shopping around the store. Shoppers just need to scan the QR code of their selected product with the Presto app and enjoy a hassle-free payment experience by checking out with the eWallet named PrestoPay in the app. Shoppers can opt for on-the-spot self-pickup or for convenient delivery to doorstep, supported by JD Logistics, the logistics affiliate of JD.com, China’s largest retailer.
Shoppers can take a break from their shopping sprees and enjoy some refreshments from the AI- and RFID-powered JDX Presto Unmanned Fridges, developed by JD Logistics’ logistics innovation lab, JDX, that are available at the in-store cafe. By scanning the displayed QR code with Presto app, shoppers are able to unlock the fridge and pick their favourite products off the shelves. Payment will be deducted from PrestoPay accordingly after the door is closed.
In line with the government’s roadmap to transform Malaysia into a cashless society, PUC has fully embraced digital finance, from the inclusion of PrestoPay to the introduction of micro-financing facility, PrestoPay Credit Financing to its ecosystem. At JDX Presto Concept Store, every transaction is cashless and seamless.
Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of PUC Berhad, CHEONG Chia Chou said, “We proudly launched Presto two years ago, and along the way, our teams have worked relentlessly to gradually enrich Presto with various digital offerings. Today truly marks a great milestone on our journey, with the grand opening of our first ever O2O store. We are excited to extend to Malaysians the opportunity to first explore JDX innovations via PrestoMall and then complete the shopping journey by visiting JDX Presto Concept Store or vice versa, as we believe that the integrated experience is important for consumers to touch and feel the actual products, providing a sense of certainty to consumers with lesser or no experience in online purchase.”
Cheong added, “The symbol for Presto is a rabbit. It was chosen as the central character due to its fun-loving personality, its alertness, its ability to navigate challenges effortlessly, and the way it sprints and leaps at lightning speed, reflecting the brand’s propensity for growth. With the launch of our first O2O store, shoppers are welcome to meet and take a photo with Presto, doubling the joy of shopping with fun and interactive elements. Presto-themed merchandise is also available in the store for Presto lovers.”
Founder of Smuzcity, Kent Lee Kian Yan shared, “We are proud to leverage JDX technology to bring increased cashless convenience to shoppers in Malaysia through homegrown super app Presto.”
“Ever picture yourself shopping in shopping mall without your wallet? With a smartphone in hand, your shopping journey is now good to go. Together with PUC, we are committed to add a touch of innovation to the retail scene, redefining and shaping a unique O2O shopping experience for Malaysians,” Lee added.
Official venue partner, Group Executive Director of Quill Group of Companies, Dato’ Ar. Michael Ong said, “Our retail mall offers utmost support to the adoption of digital payment that is a win-win for both shoppers and sellers. Back in May, Presto held their first Cashless Raya Bazaar at Quill City Mall KL to encourage and educate consumers to go cashless while shopping for their Raya needs, which saw a success. We are more than delighted to be part of their adventure in the retail scene.”
Senior Vice President of Quill City Mall KL, Justin Liew added, “As Quill City Mall KL is repositioning itself towards the ‘phygital’ era, JDX Presto Concept Store is very much aligned with the direction we are moving forward. That focuses on consumer-centric technology infrastructure that facilitates the interactions between the consumers and brands. Thus, we are very excited to be able to collaborate with both parties closely in a set of exciting activities; such as, expanding home-grown brands to the international platform.”
In conjunction with the grand opening of JDX Presto Concept Store, the first 300 shoppers will be eligible to purchase selected SKUs at only RM12.12, limited to one item per shopper. Queuing starts at 8am and the doors are open to public at 11am on 12 December 2019. Continuing the celebration, until 15 December 2019, shoppers can spot and scan QR codes placed in the store and the mall to earn free PrestoPay Credits, which can then be spent in store and on any services on Presto.
Adding to the shopping pleasure, 5 shoppers who spend a minimum of RM50 in the store with PrestoPay from 12 December 2019 to 31 December 2019 will have a chance to win a pair of Hong Kong Disneyland Theme Park admission tickets.
Head to Quill City Mall KL and indulge in the joy of shopping now!
Revel in the festivities with a record-breaking Christmas tree made of upcycled bottles, festive market and durian treats, unique photo moments and a plethora...
