Family fun at Mitsui Outlet Park KLIA Sepang's Bunny Wonderland

MITSUI Outlet Park KLIA Sepang (MOP KLIA), Japan’s branded factory outlet shopping mall is ending the year with an exciting year-end sale, lots of fun activities, and without forgetting the needs of the less fortunate children.

Themed ‘Bunny Wonderland’, shoppers are treated to all things bunnies from its decorations, to its gifts and prizes. In conjunction with this, MOP KLIA will also embark on their annual CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) programme by fulfilling the wish list of the less fortunate children from ‘Rumah Hope’. ‘Rumah Hope’ is an officially registered sanctuary for abused, neglected and underprivileged children between the ages of 5-17 and MOP KLIA will be its sponsor this year.

Shoppers who wish to do their bit by donating a gift to an under-privileged child can just pick a wish card from the Christmas-decorated Gazebo located at Sunshine Square, purchase the item at MOP KLIA and hand them over to customer service to be wrapped free and kept for delivery to ‘Rumah Hope’ later on.

TJ Cheah, Deputy Managing Director of MFMA Development said he hopes to bring back some joy to both the shoppers and the less fortunate children alike during this year-end festive season.

“The year-end has always been joyous and celebratory with Christmas and the New Year. During this season of gifting, we want to treat everyone, including children of ‘Rumah Hope’ with discounted shopping of up to 90% and be rewarded with a ‘gift with purchases’, which offer shoppers more value when they shop with at MOP KLIA,” said Cheah.

Various workshops and performances have been lined up to get shoppers into the holiday spirit. Among them are a DIY Christmas Ornaments Workshop and Greeting Card & Postcard Workshop. Also to look out for, is the Santa Claus walkabout, dance performances, stilt walkers, the Snowman mascot appearance and also Christmas carolers. More information on dates and times for the activities and performances can be found on MOP KLIA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/MOPKLIA.

Shopping is always made rewarding at MOP KLIA. The Shop & Win contest that is ongoing from Nov 21 until Dec 25 will win lucky shoppers attractive prizes totaling RM50,000. Among them include a Panasonic 2-Door Fridge, Sharp Smart Television, Lenovo Laptop, Samsung Galaxy Smartphone, Sharp Stick Vacuum Cleaner, Le Creuset Dining Ware, GINTELL S5 Massage Chair and many more.

To participate, shoppers will need minimum spending of RM300 in a maximum of 2 receipts on the same day. Contactless submission of entry forms can be done by scanning the Contest Entry QR Code available at all participating retail and dining outlets or at the main area located at Sunshine Square.

From Dec 1 - 25, eligible shoppers can also head over to the redemption counter at Sunshine Square to redeem Christmas Gifts such as Beryl’s Chocolate Bunny Gift Set, Bath & Body Works Holiday Gift, and Bunny Wonderland Canvas Bag.

MOP KLIA is strategically located, just 8 minutes away from KLIA and klia2 and approximately 45 minutes from KL City Centre. The outlet mall is easily accessible through various highways such as ELITE, LDP, KESAS, MAJU Expressway, North-South Expressway Central Link, and NKVE. Getting to MOP KLIA is also convenient as there are ample public transportation services available.

For more information on upcoming offers, promotions and happenings at MOP KLIA, visit www.mitsuioutletparkklia.com.my or www.facebook.com/MOPKLIA.

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Sunway Malls brings a touch of magic with “Wander Wonder Christmas” campaign

Kuala Lumpur, 25 November 2022 – Welcoming the Christmas season and marking the end-of-year holiday celebration, Sunway Malls is excited to introduce a series of fun events as part of the “Wander Wonder Christmas” Campaign. As the year comes to a close, there’s no better way to spend time with your loved ones at the family-friendly Sunway Malls. The Wander Wonder Christmas aims to reconnect and bring the family closer together this Christmas.

To help shoppers celebrate in a more mystical, mythical, and magical way, the Sunway Malls’ concourses will be transformed into an enchanted forest from 17 November 2022 until 2 January 2023. Shoppers will be able to discover the wonders and magic of a truly mesmerising and magical ambiance adorned by larger-than-life flowers and trees, Christmas trees embellished by butterflies and dragonflies, and magical fairies.

To create even more excitement while the shoppers celebrate togetherness with the family this year, Sunway Malls is also introducing their one-of-a-kind Mushroom character for each mall, namely Mushy Claus (Sunway Pyramid), Fairy Belle (Sunway Velocity Mall), Pretty Pointy (Sunway Carnival Mall), Antleroom (Sunway Putra Mall), Elfie (Sunway Big Box Retail Park), and Snowie (Sunway Giza Mall).

The enchanting woodland forest theme is also carried on in the malls’ themed merchandise redemption, with each mall providing shoppers the opportunity to take home various items in return for spending in the malls.

Sunway Pyramid 18 November 2022 – 25 December 2022 •Mushroom Mug •Scented Candle

Sunway Velocity Mall 17 November 2022 – 25 December 2022 •3 Mini Succulents

•Ceramic Dining Set •24-inch Luggage Bag

Sunway Carnival Mall 18 November 2022 – 26 December 2022 •Hooded Blanked

•Potpourri in Glass

Sunway Putra Mall 25 November 2022 – 1 January 2023 •Hardcover Notebook •Glass Water Pitcher

Sunway Big Box Retail Park 25 November 2022 – 1 January 2023 •Sunway Pals RM10 gift voucher •Upcycled Pouch

* Redemption is based on tiering and according to the terms & conditions in each mall

In collaboration with Isuzu, shoppers who redeem these items will earn one entry into a lucky draw for the grand prize of an Isuzu D-Max. This contest closes on 25 December, with the winner being announced by December 31 – so hurry on to your nearest Sunway Mall to participate today!

Sunway Pals members can also rejoice as they will be able to earn more rewards when they spend and redeem in selected Sunway Malls! Shoppers who wish to sign up as a Sunway Pals member can do so anytime via the Sunway Pals app, website or Sunway Pals counters.

For those who prefer to get their festive shopping done virtually, Sunway eMall is the answer – they can also enjoy exclusive vouchers and deals online when they choose to shop with Sunway.

“The pursuit of a sustainability agenda has always been in Sunway’s DNA. We are deeply committed and relentless in advancing the sustainability agenda even amidst current challenging times and we will continue to integrate sustainability into our business decisions, management and operations. It is the right thing to do, and we will continue to do well by doing good. In fact, 30% of our decorations are also recycled to reduce carbon footprint,” said HC Chan, Sunway Malls & Theme Parks CEO.

Retailers in each mall will have their respective Christmas promotions and deals throughout the campaign period, so shoppers can shop, dine and enjoy fun activities in Sunway Malls.

Shoppers will also be able to interact with a magical AR Wishing Pond in Sunway Pyramid, Sunway Velocity Mall, Sunway Carnival Mall, and Sunway Big Box Retail Park and share these blessings and joy with their loved ones.

The Wander Wonder Christmas will be complementing shoppers’ Christmas in Sunway Malls during:

Sunway Velocity Mall 17 November 2022 – 2 January 2023, Sunway Carnival Mall 18 November 2022 – 26 December 2022, Sunway Putra Mall 25 November 2022 – 1 January 2023, Sunway Big Box Retail Park 25 November 2022 – 1 January 2023, Sunway Giza Mall 18 November 2022 – 25 December 2022, Sunway Citrine Hub 18 November 2022 – 1 January 2023.

Other exciting activities for the shoppers to explore this Christmas include the “Sensory Hideout” in Sunway Pyramid, whereby shoppers will be able to immerse their senses in the enchanted forest with radiant animals and plants, magical sounds of the forest, and captivating scents by Claire Organics. An experiential Christmas tree also awaits shoppers in Sunway Pyramid, Sunway Velocity Mall, Sunway Carnival Mall and Sunway Putra Mall.

Other than that, there will also be various performances happening in Sunway Velocity Mall, Sunway Carnival Mall, and Sunway Putra Mall; wonderful workshops will also be available in Sunway Carnival Mall and Sunway Putra Mall for the shoppers to unleash their creativity!

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A gathering of stars

As part of the Disney Content Showcase, The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific will be convening some of the region’s biggest entertainment stars in Singapore for a “blue carpet moment” on November 30 at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands.

Top Korean stars who will be gracing the blue carpet include: the cast of Korean crime drama Big Bet – featuring Lee Donghwi (Extreme Job, New Year Blues), Squid Game villain Heo Sungtae and acclaimed director Kang Yunsung.

Expect legendary Japanese director Miike Takashi and an A-list Korean cast including Jung Haein (Snowdrop, D.P.), Ko Kyungpyo (Love in Contract, Cross) and up-and-coming actress Kim Hyejun from the highly anticipated crime fantasy thriller, Connect.

Other top talent from Japan include the cast of suspense-filled thriller Gannibal – Yuya Yagira (HOKUSAI, Asakusa Kid), Riho Yoshioka (Haken Anime!, The Romance Manga Artist) and director Shinzo Katayama (Siblings of the Cape).

Fans of Indonesian content can also catch actor Deva Mahenra representing Teluh Darah, the Indonesian horror series that premiered at the 27th Busan International Film Festival; Chelsea Islan, the star of upcoming super hero series Tira and Refal Hady from Wedding Agreement the Series.

Pixar director/animator/storyboard artist/voice actor Peter Sohn (The Good Dinosaur) will also join the blue carpet representing his all-new, original feature film Elemental.

Apart from this star-studded blue carpet event, an expansive theatrical and streaming slate for 2023 will be presented at the Disney Content Showcase – including a growing collection of APAC Originals on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar, told by some of the region’s best storytellers.

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Record breaking feat continues to maintain the biggest Junior Squash event in Asia

THE ever popular REDtone KL International Junior squash championships will be back in action after a hiatus of two years. No thanks to the Covid-19 Pandemic which saw the biggest junior squash event in Asia.

Now that the situation is back to normal, the organizers and the title sponsor REDtone are happy to see the tourney picking up momentum and riding high as can be gauged from the number of entries received.

The 14th edition has received 821 entries surpassing the 800-mark barrier, just like the previous edition. Total entries for 2019 were 860.

However, the number of countries dwindled from 20 previously to 14 this time around. Wales are making their debut.The others comprise regulars from Singapore, India, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, China, Pakistan, Eqypt, Papua New Guinea, Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia and hosts Malaysia.

The bulk of the participants come from Malaysia who will be represented by 664 players from all the states including the elite coming from SRAM Bukit Jalil Sports School. Selangor are highest with 176 players followed by Negri Sembilan (64) hosts Kuala Lumpur (55) and Penang (53).

Among the 157 foreigners, Singapore has the biggest number with 45 followed by Korea 32 and Hong Kong 28.

The tournament will be held at two different venues - National Squash Centre in Bukit Jalil and Jalan Duta Squash Courts in Kuala Lumpur from Dec 6-11.

REDtone Group chief executive officer Lau Bik Soon said he was happy that this edition marks the 9th time REDtone has been the title sponsor for the prestigious event.

“It is especially meaningful for us as we emerge from the challenging period whereby the Covid-19 pandemic has forced most sporting events to be suspended since early 2020.

We are also happy to note that the tournament remains as one of the biggest junior events in Asia, a distinction it has held since 2013,“ said Lau, adding that he was happy working with the Squash Racquets Association of Federal Territory Kuala Lumpur partnership.

“We would like to express our thanks and gratitude to SRAFTKL for their steadfast commitment and determination in making the 14th edition a reality,“ said Lau.

SRAFTKL president and organising committee chairman Steven Kwan said he was truly delighted to see that the tournament has not lost its glamour.

“For the 4th year, it has become the Platinum event after being the biggest in Asia (Gold event) since 2013. We hope to see it grow further, added Kwan.

The tournament has made an impressive impact since 2014. Between 2014-2016, it broke the 600 mark while in 2017 & 2018 it smashed the 700 mark. Now for the 4th consecutive time, it has become a platinum event. The tourney which is sanctioned by the Asian Squash Federation (ASF) is the biggest event in Asia and second in the world after the US Junior Open.

The tourney is expected to be stiffly contested, with many top-ranked players vying for honours.

There will be six categories each in the Boys’ and Girls’ sections - Under-9, Under-11, Under-13, Under-15, Under-17 and Under-19. A total of 511 players will compete in the boys’ category and 312 in the girls’ section. The Boys’ Under-13 and Girls’ Under-15 recorded the highest number of entries with 133 and 78 players respectively.

There will be two venues used - Jalan Duta Squash Courts and Bukit Jalil Squash Courts. All the finals will be played at the Bukit Jalil Squash Courts. Members of the public can catch the tournament for free. For the games schedule, please visit http://www.tournamentsoftware.com

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A new milestone in sustainable dining

In line with the current trend emphasising health, well-being and sustainable eating, Berjaya Penang Hotel has made a conscious effort by transforming its Berjaya Cafe (formerly known as The Café) into a vegetarian restaurant starting from 1 November 2022.

Modelled after the Berjaya Cafe at Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, this restaurant will be the first fully vegetarian restaurant within major hotels in Penang. In 2020, Berjaya Cafe at Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur took the honour of being the first fully vegetarian restaurant among major hotels in Malaysia. The idea behind the transformation is inspired by Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan Chee Yioun, Founder and Chairman of Berjaya Corporation Berhad (“BCorp”), who upholds the belief that “Every individual can play a role to help Mother Earth, even in a small way, by being a vegetarian”.

Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan also shared his personal experience being a vegetarian and how it helped in improving his overall well-being. He said: “I became a vegetarian seven years ago. I was surprised that there was almost an immediate change after I completed my first full vegetarian weekend. I decided from then on to continue being a vegetarian”.

“We must not kill just to satisfy our cravings for food and bring suffering to the livestock like cows, chickens, goats, lambs and sea creatures like fishes, prawns and other living creatures,” Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan added.

Embracing vegetarianism goes beyond just switching to a vegetarian diet but it is also about caring for our own health, the environment and our earth to reverse the negative impact of global warming as well as preserve nature. Master Cheng Yen, Founder of Tzu Chi, said: “Eating vegetarian is not just a wonderful way for us to show our love for all living creatures—it is also good for our own health and spirit”.

Tan Sri Dr Lim Wee Chai, Executive Chairman of Top Glove Corporation Berhad, is also a strong supporter of vegetarianism and he once said: “Turning vegetarian completes my 5 wells of clean well, eat well, work well, exercise well and sleep well”.

The transformation of Berjaya Cafe into a vegetarian restaurant is one of the many examples of sustainable eating championed by BCorp’s food retail business segment. Other plant-based brands under BCorp include Sala, Simply Good Food, Kelava vegan ice cream and Kusa Japanese vegan restaurant.

Berjaya Cafe, Berjaya Penang Hotel is open from 6.30am to 11.00pm daily. Currently, the restaurant offers a 10% discount on its menu plus free flow of coffee and tea. In conjunction with International Meatless Day on 25 November 2022, it will also be offering a special promotion with a 4-course set meal priced at RM45 nett per person.

For more information, please visit https://www.berjayahotel.com/penang/dining/berjaya-cafe.html or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/berjayapenanghotel/ and Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/berjayapenanghotel/.

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Guinness Malaysia launches first flagship outlet in KL

Guinness Malaysia has officially launched its first-ever flagship outlet, Arthur’s Storehouse, in Malaysia at Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur. Arthur’s Storehouse is not just any bar - fans can enjoy the true Guinness experience alongside an impressive Guinness-infused food and cocktail menu, as well as exclusive merchandise imported from the Dublin Storehouse.

At the launch, members of the media were treated to an array of curated experiences by the world’s no. 1 stout to tantalise the senses and were some of the firsts to experience the magic of the flagship outlet. They sampled a unique menu curated and enjoyed live performances by local bands. The flagship outlet with its elevated decor is decked out to give lovers of the brand the experience of the Dublin Storehouse with a history wall, photography corner, a Guinness bar and dining area, as well as a lounge all designed in the distinct colours and feel of the brand.

There, fans can check out the Guinness history wall and learn about the precision of the roasting process that gives Guinness its distinctive taste and ruby-red hue at 232 degrees Celsius. As true Guinness lovers know, perfectly pouring Guinness is important to enjoy its smooth and creamy taste. Special rates are available for fans who want to learn to pour the perfect glass themselves with the guidance of the Guinness Academy, and take home a customised Guinness glass with their name engraved on it. But that’s not all, what makes the flagship outlet so singular is its menu - the first in Malaysia to showcase a variety of exclusive Guinness-infused dishes as the showrunner.

Starters include BBQ Hot Wings Glazed with Homemade Guinness Sauce, Guinness Battered Onion Ring and Guinness Braised Oxtail Pork Crackling. For the main dishes, Arthur’s Storehouse serves familiar favourites as well as BBQ Guinness Pork Ribs and Braised Lamb Shank, which pair best with Guinness Foreign Extra Stout. Whereas the Guinness Aged Ribeye Steak and Guinness Shepherd’s Pie pair best with Guinness Draught. The menu also features Asian classics like Guinness Bak Kut Teh and Bulldog Hokkien Mee. Sweet tooths can also sample the unique Guinness-infused dessert menu.

Stout lovers are also in for a treat with the Guinness-infused cocktail menu. Offering classics like ‘Black Velvet’ which is a mixture of Guinness Foreign Extra Stout and Prosecco, as well as something to provide a different cocktail experience with the ‘St James Gate’ which is a mixture of Guinness Draught, Irish Whiskey and coconut milk with cinnamon, and the ‘Guinnesstini’ made with Guinness Foreign Extra Stout, espresso, vodka, coffee liqueur and ice cream.

“This year has been remarkable for Guinness as we’ve been able to bring numerous sensorial experiences for the lovers of our brews, all while they learn more about the rich history and the magic behind them. The very first Guinness flagship outlet is designed to give Malaysian fans the Dublin Storehouse experience right in the heart of KL. For that, we are thrilled about this exclusive partnership created between Guinness Malaysia and Storehouse Project,” said Shaun Lim, Marketing Manager of Guinness Malaysia.

“At Arthur’s Storehouse, patrons will be able to indulge in our carefully selected menu of food and cocktails infused with Guinness, all while basking in the atmosphere of Arthur’s Storehouse. A unique experience awaits our patrons when they visit this first-ever Guinness flagship outlet,” said George Ang, Director of Storehouse Project Sdn Bhd.

Arthur’s Storehouse not only features an impressive food and cocktail menu but also carries exclusive Guinness merchandise imported from Dublin Storehouse. Malaysian fans can now get their hands on a variety of merchandise such as Guinness glassware, gift sets, mugs with the iconic toucan, playing cards, puzzles, magnets, keyrings and bottle openers. Guinness crisps, sauces, chocolates, fudge and truffles are also available for purchase.

For more information about the Arthur’s Storehouse flagship outlet visit http://arthursstorehouse.com/. To check out more information about Guinness, head over to Guinness Malaysia’s social media pages at www.facebook.com/guinnessmalaysia and www.instagram.com/guinnessmy.

*Guinness and all related promotions and activities are strictly for non-Muslims aged 21 and above only. Guinness Malaysia advocates responsible consumption and urges consumers to not drink and drive.

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Ecolite Waist Tonic launched to help improve blood circulation, relieve pain and fatigue

KUALA LUMPUR: Ecolite has recently launched a new product, Ecolite Waist Tonic, a combination of traditional herbs and a patented active ingredient, Physta® Tongkat Ali, to help improve blood circulation and relieve pain and fatigue in the back and waist. A well-known actor, Norman Hakim, was signed as the ambassador for this product.

Established in 1996, Ecolite has a history of more than 20 years in Malaysia. Since its inception, Ecolite has embraced the enthusiasm of helping to improve people's health and has always adhered to the belief of achieving a healthy balance with nourishing products. Ecolite believes in always starting with quality, natural raw materials, and utilising professional knowledge of nourishing traditional Chinese herbs. By combining traditional wisdom and modern science, it is committed to launching a series of diversified health products, ensuring the development of convenient, high-quality, and beneficial formulas. Ecolite’s products will help people of all ethnic groups embrace health and live a life filled with joy. Ecolite aims to be a trusted healthcare product brand with a reputable profile of excellent products.

Ecolite's main production plant is located in Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia, covering an five acres of area. The modern facility is equipped with an up-to-date R&D centre, advanced equipment and strict quality control. The production plant complies with global standards including GMP, HACCP, MeSTI, VHM and Halal certification standards, providing the consumer with absolute peace of mind. All products are rigorously tested to ensure compliance with global certification standards. In addition, Ecolite strictly monitors every step of the goods supply chain, from carefully selected suppliers to our factories, in order to maintain the highest quality from raw materials to finished products. Over the years, it has launched many products that have been recognised by consumers. This includes Ecolite’s range of bird's nest, collagen bird's nest drink, waist tonic essence, chicken essence, loquat paste, white phoenix pills and other health supplements.

According to statistics, 70% of adults experience back pain (acute or chronic) at least once in their lifetime. In general, the prevalence of back pain varies from 10% to 63% (with an average of 37%) in any population. In Malaysia, 3.8 million (about 12%) of the population are known to suffer from back pain. The prevalence is much higher among high-risk groups. Recent surveys have found that this statistic has increased, as lifestyles of large populations have changed due to Covid-19 work-from-home policies and post-Covid-19 social changes. And in a recently updated statistic, it is believed that more than half of the population (>50%) may suffer from lower back pain in the lumbar region.

In recognition of the prevalence of back pain, Ecolite has launched a new product, Ecolite Waist Tonic, utilising traditional herbs with Physta® Tongkat Ali as the active ingredient, to improve blood circulation and relieve back pain and fatigue. It can be consumed daily to improve energy, health and happiness. The packaging has also been upgraded to a simple pouch, which is convenient for customers to take with them and consume at any time. It solves one of the worries of customers with hectic, on-the-go lifestyles. One of the highlights of Ecolite Waist Tonic includes the addition of the patented Physta® tongkat ali extract. In addition to the original waist-replenishing effect, the patented extract can also help restore men's physical strength and increase vitality. Physta® is a standardised tongkat ali extract with proven effectiveness through 15 clinical and 9 toxicology studies, to determine safe, effective doses for improving quality of life, hormone levels, fertility, vitality and overall health.

Mr Teo Yek Ming, Group Managing Director of Sunzen Biotech Berhad (Sunzen, 0148, Ace Market), is optimistic about the profit growth of Ecolite, such as Collagen Bird’s Nest drink, Essence of Chicken, Essence of Fish, tonic and etc. these products are an integral part of human healthcare. He said the investment in a more advanced factory was announced in June this year, with production planned to be officially launched in the second quarter of 2023. This will likely contribute to a marked improvement in Sunzen group’s core business. “We also planning to open our own brand of health food specialty stores in mainstream shopping malls across the country in the next two years.”

Sales & Marketing Director of Ecolite, Mr Steve Lim, revealed at the product launch ceremony, that its’ core belief from the very beginning was that through natural nourishment and conditioning, everyone can enjoy health and live a balanced and harmonious life. This belief has never changed to this day. He emphasised that Ecolite hopes to share the efficacy of the company's health products with everyone, through physical retail and online stores, and at the same time, through overseas distributors, continue to share our health-giving products to the world. In the future, the development of our products will focus on functional conditioning and classify them according to focus groups such as men and women, adults and children.

Product ambassador Norman Hakim, said at the press conference that he was honoured to be the spokesperson for Ecolite Waist Tonic. He said that, as an actor, the work can be strenuous with long and unpredictable hours. When he returns home, he still has to play the roles as a father and a husband. Before consuming Ecolite Waist Tonic, he often felt discomfort in his back, waist and knee. This was affecting his life quality and he couldn’t really enjoy his life or focus on his family. “While accepting to become the spokesperson, I have also consumed Ecolite Waist Tonic. Not only did my pain subside, but my overall energy has also improved significantly. Now, I carry Ecolite Waist Tonic with me every day, and I strongly recommend it to my relatives and friends.”

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Farm Fresh Dairy Products awarded Brand of the Year

LONDON: Farm Fresh Berhad has been selected to receive the “Brand of the Year” award at the 2022-2023 World Branding Awards ceremony. The Award Ceremony welcomed over 100 guests from around the world to celebrate the success and achievements of some of the World Best Brands, at the home of the awards, Kensington Palace.

Farm Fresh is the only winner in the Dairy Products category from Malaysia to be selected for this year’s award. The World Branding Award is the premier awards program of the World Branding Forum and winners are uniquely judged through three streams – Brand Valuation, Consumer Market Research, and Public Online Voting.

More than 3,500 brands from over 45 countries were nominated across multiple categories and only 250 brands were declared winners.

“On average, there are only 5 winners per country, further proving that winning a World Branding Award is a remarkable achievement,” Mr. Richard Rowles, Chairman, World Branding Forum.

Farm Fresh Berhad is Malaysia’s largest homegrown dairy company with a market share of 49% in the chilled ready-to-drink (RTD) milk segment and 23% in the overall RTD milk segment as of 30 June 2022. Farm Fresh operates on a “grass-to-glass” model that engages in the business activities of farming, manufacturing, and distributing various dairy products and plant-based products. Farm Fresh has grown to become Malaysia’s No.1 Fresh Milk brand loved by Malaysians and has also exported to Brunei and Singapore, with Philippines and Indonesia being earmarked as future expansion markets.

Driven by their strong research and development capabilities, Farm Fresh is the first local dairy player to introduce innovative products including kurma (palm dates) milk, A2 organic milk and lactose-free milk to the Malaysian market, catering to the evolving requirements and preferences of consumers. Farm Fresh has also pioneered fresh milk sold in reusable glass bottles beginning in September 2022 with its Milk on Tap initiative in collaboration with a local supermarket chain. This trailblazing move will provide impetus to the dairy industry to reduce plastics usage significantly with an eco-friendly way of buying milk. Apart from that, Farm Fresh recently introduced their Ready-to-Drink formulated milk, Farm Fresh Grow, an honest milk for growing up kids made with pure cow’s milk and fortified with only necessities for kids’ growth, without the commonly found ingredients such as maltodextrin, vegetable oils, and calcium carbonate.

Farm Fresh operates six dairy farms and three processing facilities across Malaysia and Australia totaling 5,416 acres farmland with a total herd size of about 10,309 dairy cows and bulls. Farm Fresh has introduced 147 SKUs across various brands including Farm Fresh, Master Barista, Henry Jones, Yarra Farm, Yarra by Farm Fresh and Nubian Goat’s Milk.

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Committed to supporting the needy

LBS Bina Group Berhad (LBS), a reputable builder with distinction has teamed up with Genovasi University College to set up its inaugural Hardship Scholarship Fund with the aim to help and provide scholarships for the hardcore poor. Genovasi University College aims to embed Design Thinking in all spectrums of society. LBS has always been a firm believer that education is at the forefront of the ESG frameworks and is more than just an impactful contributor to advancing our environmental and governmental goals. LBS Bina’s journey to be committed to supporting the needy was embarked on by our late founder and chairman, Dato’ Seri Lim Bock Seng, who had a profound passion for giving back to the community and inspired the establishment of the LBS Foundation. The LBS Foundation is built on four pillars, namely, health, education, environment, and community.

LBS Foundation contributed a donation of RM80,000 to the Genovasi Hardship Scholarship Fund. The education fund was presented by Tan Sri Lim Hock San, LBS Foundation’s Board of Trustees, to Professor Dr James Nga, President of Genovasi University College and witnessed by Dato’ Dr Siew Ka Wei, the Founder Chairman of Genovasi University College, and will serve to help underprivileged students to continue their tertiary education.

Education paves way for a better nation by incorporating positive values and ideologies that will bring about a lifelong impact that is set to ripple across every part of the community. In addition, education helps develop one’s skill set, namely decision-making, problem-solving, and critical thinking, and, optimizes the quality of life and economic well-being.

Tan Sri Lim Hock San, Executive Chairman of LBS Bina Group and LBS Foundation Board of Trustees, graduated with First Class Honours in Civil Engineering from the University of Wales, the United Kingdom. He shares “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest, this is a quote that I live by. I believe that education is the pivotal component that will bring the greatest positive impact to society and was what helped broaden my vision and elevate LBS Bina to what we see today. I am honoured to be appointed as one of the fellowships of Genovasi University College and to be part of this very meaningful mission of reaching out to underprivileged students. Together, we envision having more organizations come forward to be a part of this meaningful feat.”

President Professor Dr James Nga received the funds on behalf of Genovasi University College and welcomes the initiative. “I would like to thank Tan Sri Lim Hock San and everyone from the LBS Foundation family for these meaningful initiatives and contributions. We also hope more local conglomerates will come out to team up with local institutions of higher learning to help reach the hardcore poor.”

This contribution marks the beginning of LBS Foundation and Genovasi University College’s journey to open up education opportunities to the community. Genovasi places great emphasis on imparting critical thinking and interpersonal communication skills while being up to date with the latest syllabus in today’s working world.

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Winners announced for Goodnite Magic Bonanza

WITH the launch of Malaysia’s first-ever DUOCARE Technology Love Series III Mattress, Goodnite held a Magic Bonanza buy-and-win contest with prizes of up to RM120,000, which received over 5,000 submissions!

The winner announcement was held on Nov 5, 2022, at Pavilion Bukit Jalil for public to witness the exciting moment!

The grand prize winner took home a brand-new Proton X50, the second prize winner received a Rolex Watch, and the third prize winner got an iPhone 13! Additionally, the consolation prize winner was awarded with two Goodnite DUOCARE Natural Latex Pillows.

Congratulations to the MAGIC BONANZA WINNERS

Yap Bell Herng (Grand Prize: Proton X50)

Tan Ke Jie (2nd Prize: Rolex Watch)

Audrey Chow Oi Yoke (3rd Prize: iPhone 13)

Dhanraj Ram Subramaniam (Consolation Prize: 2 x Goodnite Duocare Natural Latex Pillow )

Missed out on the lucky draw? No worries, Goodnite’s installment option is still available.

Scientifically proven to improve your sleep quality, the Love Series III mattress is equipped with DUOCARE fabric, which can neutralise your body static while sleeping and also with cooling surface to induce better sleep. It is also made with their exclusive dual layer pocket spring which provide ergonomic support for various body types and guarantee to reduce disturbance.

Get the good night’s sleep your whole family deserves at only RM90 per month for this hotel-grade luxury mattress!

For more information, visit the Goodnite website.

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Celebrating the accounting profession with Taylor’s International Accounting Day 2022

PETALING JAYA: In its commitment to provide students with a learning experience that propels them for a meaningful career in the future, Taylor’s organised its inaugural Taylor’s International Accounting Day 2022 (TIAD’22), supported by the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA).

Co-hosted by Taylor’s College School of Professional Studies and Taylor’s Business School, TIAD’22 serves as a platform for students, fresh graduates and working professionals alike to come together for a day intended for knowledge-sharing, and networking. Leveraging on the institution’s strong partnership with local and global industry players, the event brought together organisations such as MICPA x CA ANZ; GoKudos, and TraTax for their ‘meet-the-firm’ activities to allow attendees the opportunity to learn more about the accounting field. This sets a strong foundation for those seeking a career in the accounting and financial field to increase their career prospects in the public, private or governmental area as they get to network with industry representatives in both the public and private sector.

“At Taylor’s, we understand that a conventional syllabus can only get you so far. We believe that students should gain not only accounting acumen, but also a life-long career-building experience. Beyond just textbook learning, we also want to nurture young financial professionals to build a rewarding career where they can thrive in top corporate sectors supported by the resources and partnerships that we have to offer. Which is why we are hosting Taylor’s International Accounting Day – to enable students and prospects the ability to gain competitive advantage for their careers even before they graduate and build a platform where everyone including fresh graduates and seasoned professionals can connect with leaders in the field,” said Professor Dr Pradeep Nair, Taylor’s Deputy Vice Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer.

Additionally, in conjunction with the International Accounting Day celebration which falls on 10th November each year, TIAD’22 celebrated outstanding accounting professionals who have made significant impact on the profession and have shown great dedication, passion, and professionalism in their work through the “Taylor’s Accountants of the Year” award.

“Given the economic challenges we have faced over the past few years, accountants and financial professionals are working harder than ever to ensure that the nation’s economic growth and stability are maintained and consistent. As the seeds of recovery are beginning to bloom, we owe our gratitude to the hard work and dedication of accounting and financial professionals for their tireless efforts to make businesses thrive, support the economy, and help people navigate the complexities of finance,” he further elaborated.

Seven professionals from various professional accounting bodies were recognised for their contribution to the profession and the nation. They are Alex Ooi Thiam Poh, Executive Officer of the Audit Oversight Board, Securities Commission Malaysia; Datuk Mohd Nasir Ahmad, Chairman of CIMB Group Holdings Berhad, CIMB Bank Berhad and CIMB Bank PLC; Taufik Albar, Managing Director, Group Wholesale Banking at RHB Banking Group; Theresa Goh, CEO and Founder of TG Consulting Sdn Bhd; Toh Beng Siew, Head of Global Finance Services, Experian Malaysia; Dr Veerinderjeet Singh, Non-Executive Chairman, Tricor Malaysia; and Yasmin Mohd Ramzi, Board Member, TNB Integrated Learning Solutions & Senior General Manager, Strategy & Transformation Tenaga Nasional Berhad.

As part of Taylor’s commitment to nurturing an interest in accounting among youths, high school students took part in the festival’s inter-school accounting competition and competed in the semi-final and grand finals. The competition judges were MIA and Taylor’s Academics, who evaluated the students’ capabilities in their analytical, communication, and teamwork skills to solve real-life business problems for the competition. Team ‘Kungfu Chicken’ from SMK Tinggi Batu Pahat took home the championship title and was awarded RM5,000 cash prize.

“I entered this competition because my teacher recommended it to me, and I want to enhance my resume. This competition not only helps me gain experience for future jobs such as accounting, but I got to enhance my communication and networking skills as I met many of the Institution’s faculty members and industry partners who have significant, real-world experience in the profession. Such knowledge will prepare me for the challenges and opportunities of the complex business environment,” said Hang We Her, the leader of ‘Kungfu Chicken’.

TIAD’22 was sponsored by: Diamond Sponsor – MICPA x CA ANZ; Platinum Sponsors – GoKudos, TraTax; Gold Sponsors – ACCA, ATAREK Group, Baker Tilly Malaysia, CPA Australia, CROWE Malaysia, KPMG Malaysia, WHLK, and YYC & Co; and Silver Sponsors – AICPA & CIMA, CapBay and PKF Malaysia.

For more information about TIAD’22, please visit https://bit.ly/3MphanH.

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Celebrating the accounting profession with Taylor’s International Accounting Day 2022

PETALING JAYA: In its commitment to provide students with a learning experience that propels them for a meaningful career in the future, Taylor’s organised its inaugural Taylor’s International Accounting Day 2022 (TIAD’22), supported by the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA).

Co-hosted by Taylor’s College School of Professional Studies and Taylor’s Business School, TIAD’22 serves as a platform for students, fresh graduates and working professionals alike to come together for a day intended for knowledge-sharing, and networking. Leveraging on the institution’s strong partnership with local and global industry players, the event brought together organisations such as MICPA x CA ANZ; GoKudos, and TraTax for their ‘meet-the-firm’ activities to allow attendees the opportunity to learn more about the accounting field. This sets a strong foundation for those seeking a career in the accounting and financial field to increase their career prospects in the public, private or governmental area as they get to network with industry representatives in both the public and private sector.

“At Taylor’s, we understand that a conventional syllabus can only get you so far. We believe that students should gain not only accounting acumen, but also a life-long career-building experience. Beyond just textbook learning, we also want to nurture young financial professionals to build a rewarding career where they can thrive in top corporate sectors supported by the resources and partnerships that we have to offer. Which is why we are hosting Taylor’s International Accounting Day – to enable students and prospects the ability to gain competitive advantage for their careers even before they graduate and build a platform where everyone including fresh graduates and seasoned professionals can connect with leaders in the field,” said Professor Dr Pradeep Nair, Taylor’s Deputy Vice Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer.

Additionally, in conjunction with the International Accounting Day celebration which falls on 10th November each year, TIAD’22 celebrated outstanding accounting professionals who have made significant impact on the profession and have shown great dedication, passion, and professionalism in their work through the “Taylor’s Accountants of the Year” award.

“Given the economic challenges we have faced over the past few years, accountants and financial professionals are working harder than ever to ensure that the nation’s economic growth and stability are maintained and consistent. As the seeds of recovery are beginning to bloom, we owe our gratitude to the hard work and dedication of accounting and financial professionals for their tireless efforts to make businesses thrive, support the economy, and help people navigate the complexities of finance,” he further elaborated.

Seven professionals from various professional accounting bodies were recognised for their contribution to the profession and the nation. They are Alex Ooi Thiam Poh, Executive Officer of the Audit Oversight Board, Securities Commission Malaysia; Datuk Mohd Nasir Ahmad, Chairman of CIMB Group Holdings Berhad, CIMB Bank Berhad and CIMB Bank PLC; Taufik Albar, Managing Director, Group Wholesale Banking at RHB Banking Group; Theresa Goh, CEO and Founder of TG Consulting Sdn Bhd; Toh Beng Siew, Head of Global Finance Services, Experian Malaysia; Dr Veerinderjeet Singh, Non-Executive Chairman, Tricor Malaysia; and Yasmin Mohd Ramzi, Board Member, TNB Integrated Learning Solutions & Senior General Manager, Strategy & Transformation Tenaga Nasional Berhad.

As part of Taylor's commitment to nurturing an interest in accounting among youths, high school students took part in the festival’s inter-school accounting competition and competed in the semi-final and grand finals. The competition judges were MIA and Taylor's Academics, who evaluated the students’ capabilities in their analytical, communication, and teamwork skills to solve real-life business problems for the competition. Team ‘Kungfu Chicken’ from SMK Tinggi Batu Pahat took home the championship title and was awarded RM5,000 cash prize.

“I entered this competition because my teacher recommended it to me, and I want to enhance my resume. This competition not only helps me gain experience for future jobs such as accounting, but I got to enhance my communication and networking skills as I met many of the Institution’s faculty members and industry partners who have significant, real-world experience in the profession. Such knowledge will prepare me for the challenges and opportunities of the complex business environment,” said Hang We Her, the leader of ‘Kungfu Chicken’.

TIAD’22 was sponsored by: Diamond Sponsor – MICPA x CA ANZ; Platinum Sponsors – GoKudos, TraTax; Gold Sponsors – ACCA, ATAREK Group, Baker Tilly Malaysia, CPA Australia, CROWE Malaysia, KPMG Malaysia, WHLK, and YYC & Co; and Silver Sponsors – AICPA & CIMA, CapBay and PKF Malaysia.

For more information about TIAD’22, please visit https://bit.ly/3MphanH.

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Ideas for Beautiful, Budget-Friendly Home Improvements

Does your home have a washed-out appearance? Then maybe it’s finally time to treat your home space with some tender love and care. As the appearance of your home affects your emotions and mental health, so it pays to give it a periodic facelift. Although renovating homes can be costly, there are many modest and inexpensive things you can do to improve the look and feel of your home.

1. Let there be light

Besides the natural daylight we get from the Sun, there is always a need for dim light at night. It can enhance the atmosphere and feel of our homes. Another relatively cheap method of enhancing the lighting in your home is to install skylights. Lamps create the ideal ambiance at night. Their low power bulbs help you save money, while using fewer white lights at night improves your quality of sleep.

Check out this bohemian crystal pendant lamp here

2. Update Wall hangings

I bet all of us have wall art from years ago still catching dust on our walls. By modernising the frames, your photos will look more contemporary. Frames are inexpensive and are easy to buy absolutely anywhere.

Shop for nature themed wall posters here

3. Get new curtains or blinds

Without spending a lot of money, installing new window coverings is a terrific way to update a space. In craft, hardware, and online stores, ready-made blinds and curtains are inexpensively available. The best prices can be found by waiting for the sales.

Shop for curtains here

4. New home appliances

If you replace outdated appliances with energy-efficient ones, upgrading them can not only give your kitchen a fresh look but also perhaps reduce your electricity expenses. Remodelling your home doesn't have to be expensive. Little aesthetic changes like painting and replacing furniture and fixtures can drastically improve a space without breaking the bank.

Check out this retro styled electric kettle here

5. Easy to install wallpapers

There are incredible brand-new removable wallpapers that are now available. The fantastic patterns and images in these brand-new removable wallpaper lines will give your area the appearance that you employed an interior designer. Peeling off these wallpapers makes it simple to remove them, and the majority of them can be used again.

Get easy to install DIY 3D wall stickers here

6. It’s time for a new trendy carpet

Even if the carpet blends in with the rest of the room, it might alter the way the room appears. It succeeds because it contributes to creating the ideal harmony of colour and style. Simply pick a wool blend for flooring that is resilient, comfortable underfoot, and eye-catching and there are many online stores that have ready-made rugs to help get you started.

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Pre-Vacation Must Haves

Packing can be a serious chore, luckily, I have created a complete pre-vacation packing list for everything you could need. Got a trip coming up? Here are 10 must-have items that will set you up for success when it comes to packing.

1. Cable Organizers

Cable management devices will assist you in reining in your cables if they have gotten out of hand. Flexible cable trunking, a box to conceal your chargers, a set of cable clamps, and ties are all part of of smart cable tidy products. It's time to permanently put an end to the cable turmoil especially when travelling.

Shop for cable organisers here

2. Multi plug extensions

A multi-plug, which enables you to connect many gadgets concurrently to a single power source, is an additional travel necessity. Some multi-plugs can change Indian sockets, international connectors, etc. from 2 to 3 pins. These plugs, also known as conversion plugs, have a high-power output and efficiency.

Shop for multi-plug extension here

3. Travel Backpack

By freeing up your hands and facilitating movement, a backpack can make your trip much simpler. A backpack is the finest type of bag to use if keeping your things organised is your top priority because it allows you to carry and reach them with ease.

Shop for travel backpack here

4. CCTV camera

The function of a security camera is well known. The primary function of a security camera is to record video of activities and monitor it through a camera. Many lives have been saved by a small miraculous security box. Issues such as monitoring your home when you are gone for long periods of time, won’t be a priority anymore as CCTV’s will provide 24-hour surveillance.

Shop for CCTV camera here

5. Polaroid camera

Even the most distant regions of the planet have access to camera phones, so people are accustomed to viewing their images on small displays. The remarkable quality of Polaroids and instant photographs is due to its many distinguishing features. Hence, physical snapshots printed in front of our eyes are much more fascinating than simply showing them a computer image.

Shop for polaroid camera here

6. Travel size irons

When everything needs to fit into your suitcase and shoe luggage, it might be difficult to keep shirts wrinkle-free. So, your closest friend will be a travel-sized iron and steamer. Because you can simply eliminate the wrinkles anywhere, you no longer have to worry about your shirts getting wrinkled when travelling.

Shop for travel-size iron and steamer here

7. Noise cancelling headphones

The noise-cancelling mode mutes all ambient noises, including vehicle or aircraft engine noise. These days, noise-cancelling headphones of the highest calibre are a requirement for travel. They may cancel out background noise and produce good sound. It is priceless to find some peace and quiet amid all the noise, such as conversations and crying children, thus it being a very important to purchase one for your travels.

Shop for noise cancelling headphones here

8. Power bank

With all the electronics we use nowadays, a power bank is a must have travel item. You'll undoubtedly run out of battery power while travelling without a power bank or battery pack. You may stay mobile without being concerned about your phone dying thanks to a power banks and you can charge numerous gadgets at once with power banks' numerous USB ports.

Shop for power bank here

9. Smart Watch

Smart watches helpful feature allows you to monitor notifications from your wrist even while your hands are occupied by your luggage, such as your flight or hotel reservation. Your smartwatch allows you to track your fitness goals, check the weather, set timers, and send replies. The best part is that it softly wraps around your wrist, are lightweight and unnoticeable. Definitely, an underrated trip essential.

Shop for smart watches here

10. Luggage scale

A luggage scale can be a very useful travelling gear. Before boarding a flight, you may easily check how much your luggage weighs thanks to them. By doing this, you can make sure your baggage isn't too heavy while also saving money on the oversized luggage tax. When going on vacation, it's a good idea to include a luggage scale in case you want to add extra weight to your baggage by purchasing travel mementos.

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7-Eleven statement on Nutrimalt case

WE at 7-Eleven are always eagerly ready to hear out the feedback that our customers share, be it positive or negative, because we always want to do better.

We believe that continuous improvement is crucial in order for us to provide the best experience for our customers.

A customer has recently vocalised a perceived cause for concern regarding one of the products currently stocked at our outlets; Nutrimalt which is produced by the Carlsberg group.

The point of contention stems from the fact that the product in question is not placed in the same categorisation of alcoholic beverages and by default, non-halal, though this is not the case.

We address all concerns raised by our customers with diligence and the utmost priority.

Upon receiving word of this concern, we took immediate action and reached out to the manufacturer of Nutrimalt to clarify on the matter.

The manufacturer gave us an official response of reconfirmation that the product is non-alcoholic and we now share this information with the general public as well as our faithful customers.

We would also like to reiterate our continued commitment in ensuring that your concerns are heard and addressed so that we can provide you with the high quality service that you rightly deserve.

At 7-Eleven, all of our products undergo rigorous processes that ensure the safety of consumption for all of our customers.

We work very closely with our suppliers in observing strict supply chain procedures as well as guaranteeing that the products delivered to our outlets meet high standards of quality.

At the end of the day, only the very best of products are selected for you and your loved ones.

To all our loyal 7-Eleven customers, we hope that the above information has provided you with the reassurance needed.

We sincerely thank you for your continued support and feedback.

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A Matter of Taste

Guinness Malaysia revolutionised consumer experience with the launch of House of Guinness in July, an avenue for fans to discover the innovation of Guinness Draught in a Can. In conjunction with the International Stout Day celebration this year, the brand is bringing the House of Guinness back, and this time with the concept of #ItIsAMatterOfTaste, highlighting Guinness products and the magic behind them.

Fans who sign up for the experience at www.houseofguinness.my are in for a treat as they get to redeem complimentary Guinness and exclusive merchandise at the festival happening at Piazza, Pavilion Bukit Jalil on the weekends of 5th and 6th November as well as 12th and 13th November.

The fun begins as they step foot at the festival and begin exploring the different zones, uniquely created to depict the features of Guinness that make it the most loved stout brand among drinkers. The sensorial zones – roasted barley, hops, nitrogen, and widget zones - are equipped with various Instagram-worthy experiences highlighting the essence of Guinness in style. Upon finding the QR codes hidden in these zones, fans will get to redeem exclusive Guinness merchandise.

As their journey continues, festival-goers will get to discover the different Guinness products that are available in the Malaysian market – Guinness Foreign Extra Stout, Guinness Draught and the latest entrant, Guinness Draught in a Can. Activities at each station will entitle fans to receive tokens, and all they have to do is complete the experience and collect four tokens to redeem two cans or two glasses of complimentary Guinness at the bar.

Now, what is a festival without some entertainment and food? The atmosphere at Piazza, Pavilion Bukit Jalil will be abuzz throughout the festival period with live band performances and local DJs spinning some electrifying tunes. There will also be a variety of Guinness-infused delicacies for fans to sample at the festival too, featuring iconic dishes by Arthur Storehouse, the Guinness flagship outlet set to officially launch next week at Pavillion, KL.

“This year has been a remarkably special one for Guinness as we introduced Guinness Draught in a Can for Malaysian fans to enjoy a different drinking experience. Following the tremendous support the brand received from the launch of House of Guinness, we wanted to celebrate the world of Guinness in a fun and fresh way with another immersive experience, while still being true to the brand DNA of power, communion, and goodness. In conjunction with International Stout Day, fans will get to know our products better through this #ItsAMatterOfTaste campaign, all while bringing the celebration of their favourite stout to the next level,” said Shaun Lim, Marketing Manager of Guinness Malaysia.

Besides the free Guinness that fans can redeem upon completing their sensorial experience, Guinness products will also be available for purchase at the festival. Fans can enjoy Guinness Foreign Extra Stout and Guinness Draught, as well as Guinness-infused food there from 12pm to 11pm as they immerse themselves in the world of Guinness with other fans.

For more information about House of Guinness and the #ItsAMatterOfTaste campaign, visit www.houseofguinness.my, as well as Guinness Malaysia’s social media pages at www.facebook.com/guinnessmalaysia and www.instagram.com/guinnessmy.

Guinness Malaysia advocates responsible consumption and urges consumers to not drink and drive.

*Guinness and all related promotions and activities are strictly for non-Muslims aged 21 and above only.

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PHYGITAL: Artworks with a digital twin

NFTAPIR is making concerted efforts to bridge the intersection between traditional art collectors and NFT collectors by offering a brand-new perspective on how artists and collectors can leverage the power of NFTs and be relevant in today’s world and essentially ready for the metaverse.

Aligned with this aspiration, Malaysia’s first PHYGITAL exhibition, themed PHYGITAL: Artworks with a Digital Twin – featuring more than 25 artworks by Malaysian artists – will be exhibited until Nov 19, 2022 at Hall 1, G13 Gallery in Kelana Square, Petaling Jaya. There will be artworks in different mediums, including oil on canvas, acrylic on canvas, woodcut on plywood, graphite & charcoal on paper and acrylic & gloss gel on canvas.

Expect to see artworks by Caryn Koh, Fawwaz Sukri, Gan Tee Sheng, Haziq Syawal, Hisyamuddin Abdullah, Hug Yin Wan, Khairudin Zainudin, Marvin Chan, Nik Shazmie, Ong Cai Bin, Sofia Haron, Sukor Romat and Wong Ming Hao.

All artworks will be on sale and payments will be accepted in-gallery via cash & credit card as well as USDT for the more tech-savvy/crypto-ready collectors. Interested collectors can browse the artworks either online (published during exhibition dates) or by visiting the gallery.

The certificate of authenticity traditionally issued in paper will be fully digitised and will exist as part of the NFT that collectors will receive in their crypto wallet address.

The digital certificate will also include the artwork’s provenance in its entirety tracing back to the creator’s/artist’s address to the ownership transfer to the collector that is archived immutably on the Ethereum blockchain.

Artworks exhibited will also have an NFC tag affixed on the back of the item that links it to the provenance.

Kenny Teng, G13 Gallery Owner & Curator said: “By adopting NFTs into our gallery we are now able to bring more value to our collectors by offering a refreshing experience while relevant in today’s digital era. Through a digital presence, we can elevate our position in the region as a gallery that can breathe new life into many fine arts that we showcase by working with our group of artists to develop a digital twin with NFTs for better preservation of value, heritage, and legacy”.

Zang Tan, NFTapir.com Founder said: “It’s been a privilege to partner with a prominent gallery like G13 to present the country’s first exhibition that focuses on the digitisation of fine arts that will enable a widened aperture for all parties in the art ecosystem – from artists, collectors and gallerists – to benefit from the growing global movement in NFTs”.

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Sarawak man wins life-changing RM14.3m Magnum Jackpot

A lucky Sarawakian struck the Magnum 4D Jackpot Grand Prize of RM14.3 million on 29 Oct 2022. He said winning the fortune was unexpected and let out a cry of joy and happiness the moment he found out he had won.

The 66-year-old lucky man who bought the ticket in a betting station in Kota Sentosa, Kuching, Sarawak, usually played 4D Jackpot by purchasing system5 bet lines for RM20, but the winning numbers 8239 and 3336 numbers have a story to tell.

“I used to work as a technician for many years, renting a kampong house from an old couple, who owns both houses next to each other. Due to the couple’s old age and illnesses, they sometimes require assistance. Noticing they were all alone, being kind and compassionate, I decided to take care of them like they were my own parents. They have an old car with the number 8239, and I feel lucky to have bought the number.

As for 3336, I went to a Chinese temple in Kuala Lumpur a few years ago, and I was blessed by a holy entity where that gave me this lucky number based on my Chinese astrology. With my story, I think we now believe that being brought good fortunes by holy deities is possible.”

“I am an ardent supporter of Magnum 4D for the past 40 years, started buying the classic 4D numbers when they were using the handwritten system. When Magnum launched Jackpot games, it was easy to place my bet as I will just pair up my usual classic 4D numbers. I love Magnum Jackpot and normally I will play 10-15 numbers each time,” the big winner shared.

After winning one of the biggest jackpots in history, the winner was extremely happy as he had never won such a big lottery amount before. “During the result day, I was watching the live results through the Magnum 4D app. The moment I saw both numbers were at the top 3 prizes, I was in disbelief and kept checking the result a few times. My heart leapt up for joy after realising that my dream had indeed come true. It’s been a tough year. This is life-changing,“ he said.

When asked how he will be spending his prize money, the winner said that he will share the windfall with his family members, allocate some donations to charity organisations, and enjoy his life by arranging his finances accordingly.

This is the 127th Magnum Jackpot winner since launched. Magnum would like to congratulate all winners and hope that the prize money will bring about positive changes to their lives. It is easy to play with Magnum 4D.

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The ultimate Tiger Street Food Festival is back!

After two years, the Tiger Street Food Festival is back on-ground, this time with maze-like alleyways and curated experiences for fans to enjoy an elevated street food experience. Tiger has gone all out to provide an authentic but innovative experience leading up to the festival beginning with the launch of the Hottest Hunt microsite in September. Fans came together to recommend the hottest street food spots and contributed to creating a directory of bold street food dishes to try with approximately 1,000 pins dropped to date.

Some of the local favourites from the directory will be featured at this year’s Tiger Street Food Festival kicking off for two weekends – 28th to 30th October and 4th to 6th November, from 4pm to 12am at Factory 19, Seksyen 19 in Petaling Jaya. Guests will be able to check out four different areas - Wai Sek Kai, Lucky Lok Lane, Spicy Alley, and The Basement - each with its own set of unique street food vibe personalities and activities.

Wai Sek Kai will have a variety of classic street food dishes with an innovative twist. Fans hanging out at the Wai Sek Kai area can also take up dance challenges and stand to win ice-cold Tiger Crystal. The Lucky Lok Lane is where the iconic Tiger Crystal Fire Truck will be parked alongside various other vendors. Fans will not only get to enjoy lok lok, but also redeem vouchers to sing their hearts out in a private karaoke room.

The Spicy Alley within the venue will feature the hottest street food for fans to sample, and even set their tastebuds on fire by taking up the Spicy Wheel Challenge. Fans will also get to enjoy Tiger with a vintage pouring ritual, served in bowls at the Spicy Alley. Finally, the Basement will feature a unique vibe with open mic karaoke as well as stand-up comedy, all while fans enjoy Tiger Crystal Somaek.

To commemorate their street food experience in style, fans can also elevate their social media game with the various Instaworthy spots at the festival. They will also be able to purchase exclusive street food-inspired merchandise from local designers, available at the Tiger Merchandise Store located at Wai Sek Kai.

“After all our fans’ hard work of dropping pins to the hottest street food spots, we are excited to kickstart the long-awaited Street Food Festival with even more culinary adventures and curated experiences. Tiger has continually elevated the street food experience, and this year is particularly special because fans had a big role to play in recommending and trying dishes suggested by fellow foodies,” said Joyce Lim, Marketing Manager of Tiger Beer Malaysia.

At the launch of the festival, the brand unveiled Tiger Stripes, a long-term project to award deserving street food vendors for their bold street food flavours. The brand is encouraging fans to continue to drop pins on the microsite throughout the Tiger Stripes project. Then, a judging panel of restaurateurs, chefs and food personalities will sample and evaluate the top 100 pins that fans have recommended from the Hottest Hunt directory.

“We are excited to take the local street food scene to the next level with the launch of Tiger Stripes. This platform aims to be the hallmark of street food excellence by recognising the best local street food. This could not have been done without the help of our fans and the directory created by them. This process and the announcement of judges will begin in January 2023, so fans can stay tuned for more exciting updates,” Lim continued.

Fans can continue to drop pins to recommend their favourite street food spots and bring their favourite street food vendor a step closer to being awarded Tiger Stripes. Fans who want to be part of the festival can register at hottesthunt.tigerstreetfood.my to join in on the fun. The full list of vendors participating in the festival can be found on the website too.

For more information about Tiger Beer and Tiger Crystal, visit www.facebook.com/TigerBeerMY or follow @tigerbeermy on Instagram.

*Tiger Beer, Tiger Crystal, the Tiger Street Food Festival, and all of the brand’s activities and promotions are open to non-Muslims aged 21 and above only.

Fans are urged to enjoy themselves responsibly, and not drink and drive.

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For a better society and environment

WCT Holdings Berhad (“WCT” or “the Group) an investment holding company with businesses in engineering and construction, property development as well as investment in and management of retail malls, hotels, and business aviation, today announced the launch of its new proposition, ‘WCTGives’ as a pledge to commit to its CSR programmes and as an extension of the Group’s sustainability effort to contribute to society and environment.

The newly launched sustainability and CSR proposition, ‘WCTGives’ encompasses three pillars, namely #WeCareTogether, #EducationforAll, and #AGreenerTomorrow; each of which focuses on various programmes that aim to enrich the lives of the community, provide education support to the underprivileged, as well as to preserve the environment.

Peter Chow, Deputy Managing Director of WCT Holdings Berhad said, “At WCT, we acknowledge the importance of striking a balance between profitability and doing good to bring equal values to its businesses and society. ‘WCTGives’ is in line with the Group’s purpose of ‘Building Sustainable and Thriving Communities’ and reflect our ongoing commitment towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (“UN SDGs”) through our streamlined CSR programmes”.

Under the new proposition, WCT will continue to allocate 0.2% of its total annual revenue to fund its various CSR programmes across all business divisions. The total contribution made in FY2021 for charitable causes stands at RM2.8million.

WCT Kickstarts ‘Feed the Needy’ in conjunction with Deepavali Celebration

To mark the launch of the proposition, WCT kickstarted its first Group CSR initiative under the community pillar – ‘Feed the Needy’ in conjunction with the Deepavali celebration. WCT employees, together with the assistance from Women of Will (WOW), have successfully reached out to 50 Indian families belonging to the B40 community in PPR Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur with the distribution of 200 packets of meals and savoury snacks prepared by the Group’s hotels, namely Premiére Hotel, Klang and Le Méridien Petaling Jaya. To add to the festive cheer, the Group also supported the B40 women entrepreneurs from WOW’s Community Kitchen by purchasing cookies, which were then distributed to the Indian families.

“We understand the plight of the underprivileged B40 community who are looking for support to alleviate their burden of putting food on the table, hence this Festival of Lights, we want to keep the underprivileged in mind and we hope that the celebration will be more vibrant and livelier for the community with our support,” added Chow, who also expressed his gratitude to the NGO partner and employee volunteers who joined in the effort.

WCT Supports the Local Communities

Among other notable community support initiatives that were held this year include donations to ease the burden of the 2021 flood victims, the annual distribution of Bubur Lambuk, Buka Puasa events with the underprivileged families in Klang, and donation to Persatuan Hakka Daerah Ranau, Sabah in view of the Ramadan and Hari Raya celebration, as well as contribution to Tunku Laksamana Johor Cancer Foundation’s annual fundraising event, the Laksamana Run. These initiatives by and across Group’s business divisions were in line with WCT’s sustainability goal of Enhancing Livelihood and supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (“UN SDGs”) 1 and 10 on No Poverty and Reduced Inequality.

WCT Provides Support to Educational Institutions

On top of that, WCT is also actively providing educational support to the local community surrounding its development. In July 2022, WCT’s Property Development division donated RM14,300.00 to Sekolah Kebangsaan Seri Indah, OUG KL to fund the school’s activities and programmes under Aktiviti dan Program Pembangunan Kecemerlangan Sekolah for the year 2022/2023. Prior to that, the division also sponsored ten desktop computers to equip the school with a fully functional computer lab.

WCT Commits to Environmental Protection

Separately, WCT’s commitment to environmental protection is supported by the Group’s long-term waste segregation initiative, WCT’s Landfill Waste Reduction Programme. Introduced across WCT’s various offices in 2020, the programme aims to create awareness among all employees on good recycling habits and the importance of waste segregation.

The programme has successfully diverted 11.08 tonnes of waste from being sent to the landfill. With 10.5 tonnes of papers collected and recycled, WCT has also prevented about 179 trees from being cut down. At present, the Group is collaborating with its official partner, Tzu Chi Foundation (Malaysia) to meet its sustainability goal of reducing waste sent to landfill by 10% by 2026. In conjunction with World Clean Up Day 2022 recently, WCT also donated RM5,000.00 to the NGO to support its environmental and charitable mission.

WCT Receives Recognition at the Sustainability & CSR Malaysia Awards 2022

In August 2022, WCT was awarded for the second time the Company of The Year Award under the Engineering, Construction & Property Development Category at the Sustainability & CSR Malaysia Awards 2022. The notable honour was in recognition of WCT’s involvement in community initiatives throughout FY2021.

Chow concluded, “With our continuous effort of integrating sustainable development goals in all our economic endeavours, we are certain that the Group will be able to drive collective economic growth and at the same time build meaningful relationships with our communities as well as to uphold environmental stewardship.”

For more information about WCT’s sustainability, visit https://www.wct.com.my/sustainability

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A night in musical paradise

A STUNNING live performance of classical music took place at the award-winning all-suite resort-style hotel, The Haven Resort in Ipoh, Perak, leaving the audience with a mesmerizing night of unrivaled musical bliss.

The event was held over three nights, from Oct 27-29, at the resort together with the collaboration of the Selangor Symphony Orchestra (SSO) and supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture.

Without a doubt, The Haven Musical Extravaganza is the world’s first to feature a ‘Sensurround’ musical performance that combines the resort’s unique natural acoustic setting with cutting-edge technology for a truly immersive experience.

Situated on the outskirts of a virgin forest, with an ever-flowing lake and a magnificent 280-million-year-old preserved limestone rock and 15 minutes from the city centre of Ipoh, The Haven Resort is indeed a luxurious resort consisting of 150 suites with lavish facilities, including a clubhouse, helipad, jogging track, and specially built seahorse-shaped 5-section swimming pool.

This resort truly has something for everyone, and it is a paradise for people wishing to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life, with activities for families, couples, outdoor lovers, foodies, and more.

The live classical music performances were scheduled to begin at 8pm after dinner, with the audience seated in a specified location under a beautifully lit tent in the garden by the lake, facing music director and conductor Eugene Pook, who is also the founder of SSO.

The symphony orchestra was set up on the floating stage, and as part of the first-of-its-kind ‘Sensurround’ experience, the music emanating from the lake will be further enhanced through the strategic placement of musicians around the resort, at the edge of the forest, and at various levels within the three blocks.

Hence, audiences can choose to enjoy the concert from the garden by the lake, the Amphitheatre, or even the balconies of their suites, making it a really unique and unforgettable experience.

The performance by Dr. Hyungi Kim, a renowned international violinist from South Korea, and Jiayao Sun, a renowned international mezzo-soprano from China, astounded everyone present, including myself, considering that it was unusual to witness such talents performing in such a natural setting, bringing melodies such as The Four Seasons, Ombra Mai Fu from the opera Serse and more.

Additionally, the performances of Ayraf Farhan Adi Zairi, who performed a song by Anuar Zain, and the young singers from the Estee Pook Academy, who presented the popular song You Raise Me Up, also genuinely touched the hearts of the audience.

Personally, it was the best musical experience I’ve ever had, along with the resort’s ambiance that I couldn’t obtain any place else. Anyone who attended this musical performance, including me, would undoubtedly want to see another one in the near future.

To learn more about The Haven Resort, please visit www.thehavenresorts.com.

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