Feast of 7 Wonders by Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Hotel

KUALA LUMPUR: This upcoming holy month, Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur hotel takes you on a gastronomic trip of the delectable “Feast of 7 Wonders”, a curated buffet dinner featuring 7 signature dishes from 7 regions crafted by our passionate chefs and led by our new avid culinary expert Executive Chef–Ewald Gonsalves. Buckle up and enjoy the feast journey around the world with quintessential sundown delicacies.

FEAST OF 7 WONDERS by Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Hotel

25 March until 21 April 2023 | 6:30 PM until 10:00PM

From 25 March onwards, the hotel brings you a twist and wholesome experience of sundown feast by travelling the world of flavors at Essence Restaurant, Sheraton Imperial. The feast offers a wide selection of both local and global delicacies as well as a live carving station and delectable desserts. With combining efforts of our talented and experienced chefs, the hotel presents 7 wonders of tasteful spreads around the globe that surely tantalize you to another level such as Arabic spiced marinated chicken from Syria, Live pasta selections from Italy, Classical Angus Beef Bakso made with succulent meatballs from Indonesia, braised Moroccan Lamb Stew with Chick Pea and Tomato from Morocco, mouthwatering Kulfi Falooda as

main dessert from India, 48 hours marinated with 14 spices Roasted Whole Lamb Kuzi (Carving Station) from Qatar and Chicken Malai Kebab with Fengreek Leaves from Afghanistan.

In addition to celebrating its 25th anniversary, Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Hotel hopes to open up new opportunities to interact and engage with its community through room offers including an exciting sahur

buffet and hopes to celebrate the upcoming festival with full of excitement. As explained by Ms. Shaidatul, Director of Sales & Marketing at the Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Hotel’s press conference today, apart

from the room package and the interesting seminar package provided along with enjoying Feast of 7 Wonders Buffet, The Saujana 25 Group will also enliven this holy month with an exclusive performance at Essence

Restaurant on April 1, April 8 and April 15, 2023.

The hotel also extended an attractive early bird offer vouchers, Sheraton Imperial stuffed cookies as well as group reservations for dining and meetings during this upcoming festive month.

Buffet Price for Adult: RM197nett per person | Child: RM97nett per person (7-12 years old)

Early Bird Promotions at RM137nett per voucher, available from 23 February till 24 March 2023.

Terms and Conditions apply

For more dining reservations or information, please email essence.kulsi@sheraton.com or call +603 2717

9933 or dining reservation mobile +6012 3379980.

WONDERFUL STAY AT SHERATON

Enjoy the festivity of sundown with Sheraton Imperial’s 2 days 1 night room package exclusively designed for

visitors who want absolute luxury and convenience all in one. Relish your time with a relaxing stay in our

spacious deluxe room inclusive of Sahur Buffet Breakfast at Essence and Buffet Dinner of “FEAST OF 7

WONDERS” for two (2) persons at only RM660 nett.

Stay Date: 25 March until 21 April 2023 | Terms and Conditions apply

For room reservation or inquiry, please email res.kulsi@sheraton.com or call +603 2717 9900

WONDERFUL MEETING AT SHERATON

Plan your meeting package for minimum of 10 persons during the festive month.

Full-day meeting from 9:00 AM until 6:00 PM at RM180 nett per person per day

Half-day meeting from 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM at RM150 nett per person per day

*meeting package comes with the usage of the meeting room usage and 2 tea breaks with 4 types of snacks

Full-day meeting and seminar with an inclusive buffet dinner, Sheraton Imperial’s “FEAST OF 7 WONDERS”

will be available at RM300 nett per person per day ( for minimum of 10 persons )

SHERATON IMPERIAL’S STUFF COOKIES

A feast would never be perfect without including any sweet treats. Delight your family and friends with our

exclusive Sheraton Imperial’s Stuff Cookies or more known as Lebanese maamoul filled butter cookie made

with semolina curated specially by our Executive Chef, Chef Ewald Gonsalves. Get yours now at price of

RM40nett for 12 pieces and RM70nett for 24 pieces.

As we go into the holy month, the hotel is extending the beyond welcome to all dear guests to savor this

nostalgic feast that have been missed. At Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Hotel, We Invite, We Welcome,

We Connect and thisis where the world comes together.

Visit our website at www.sheratonimperialkualalumpur.com and follow us on Facebook and Instagram

@sheratonimperialkl.

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Unique smart choice OGAWA Maestro massage chair sublimate multi-sensory

SLEEP disorder? tired, anxious, and worked out?

With the all-new OGAWA Maestro from OGAWA Malaysia, you can turn your house into a wellness centre to boost productivity and performance.

The OGAWA Maestro was introduced earlier this month and has already taken the market by storm. According to Datuk Lim Mee Ling, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of OGAWA Malaysia, the company is extending its focus on the health and wellness market, which will develop significantly as more people become health-conscious following the pandemic.

The OGAWA Maestro powered by OVERSEER, combines Smart AI customization, convenience, and comfort to provide a seamless and immersive massage experience.

A survey showed that 51% of Malaysian employees suffer from at least one dimension of work-related stress, and 53% get less than 7 hours of sleep. Additionally, 20% of employees report that workplace bullying contributes to their overall stress.

To add to this, working long hours hunched over the computer and the culture of overworking are manifesting in clinical health conditions and sleep deprivation, according to the survey.

A major finding by HR solutions provider, Employment Hero, said in its Employee Wellness Report that 58% of workers agree feeling burnt out from their work. To cope with all this unnecessary stress, with OGAWA Maestro, we can make our lives easier and more comfortable. The massage chair is powered by innovative technology to provide total relaxation.

The OGAWA Maestro offers an all-encompassing solution – Multi-Sensory Stimulation (MSS), which includes Red Light Therapy, Negative IONs Therapy, Music Therapy with Binaural Beats, AI Precision Sensors, and an AI Fatigue Tracker.

The AI processor detects the condition of your body before crafting an adaptive programme for the ultimate relaxation session.

By using the OGAWA Maestro, you can indulge yourself in a multi-sensory experience through vision, hearing, and smell.

Red Light Therapy includes wavelengths that encourage your brain to produce melatonin. This naturally occurring hormone tells your body it’s time to sleep. The darker it gets, the more melatonin your body releases to put you into REM and circadian rhythm. REM is the phase when we dream. During this time, brain activity, breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure increase. A circadian rhythm is a natural process that follows a 24-hour cycle that responds to light and dark, affecting most living things including animals, plants, and microbes.

Negative IONs Therapy actively emits negative ions for your body to absorb – which is shown to directly strengthen immunity, reduce fatigue, get rid of static electricity build-up in your body, and even repair your circulatory system. You get healthier the more you sit in this chair, with zero effort!

Music Therapy with Binaural Beats is one of the best ways to get rid of all your stress. With these specially composed binaural beats, your body goes into a meditative state that reduces anxiety, lowers stress, and makes you feel calm and happy. With this, you’ll always stay chill no matter how tough your work gets.

The AI control suite called OVERSEER has been refined from previous generations of AI to balance what your body needs with which experience you prefer; now even faster, better, and more enjoyable than ever.

Using an improved AI Fatigue Tracker, it automatically detects which muscles are tense, selects the ideal strength for each muscle, then recommends the ideal massage experience for you.

The OGAWA Maestro is available for RM27,999 at retail. In connection with the launch, the product is currently on sale for RM20,999 (until March 31), and buyers will also receive a free premium eye massager and a 3-in-1 leather bundle.

Financial concerns burden 22% of employees as reported by Malaysia’s Healthiest Workplace survey by AIA Vitality 2019.

To help Malaysians to own the OGAWA Maestro, the company is offering a 0% installment plan for up to 68 months, which works out to RM10.15 a day.

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Nostalgic Ramadan with Mardiyyah Hotel & Suites

MARDHIYYAH Hotel & Suites (MHS) invites everyone to savour its Nostalgia Ramadan-themed Buffet, held in conjunction with the coming Ramadan next month.

This coming Ramadan, the concept of Nostalgia Ramadan highlights the varieties of Malay traditional food, which was a family feast back in the early days, building memories of breaking fast with family and relatives.

Guests can expect over a variety of 100 menus at our Ramadan buffet spread, and among the Malay dishes are Gulai Lemak Padang Urat Keting, Siakap Berlada Nenas, Rendang Kambing and Daging Hitam Manis.

Apart from that, Royale Songket Restaurant will feature an assortment of stations such as Salad & Kerabu Warisan, Salai & Panggang, Satay Station, Kawah-Kawah, Belanga Panas, Selera Sakura, Nasi Kandar, Baazar Hot Selling, Bazaar Minuman and Dessert Corner.

Kawah-Kawah station is a must-try! Among the varieties of dishes for selection are Gulai Kawah Daging Bersama Umbut Kelapa, Gulai Kawah Lemak Cili Padi Itik Bersama Rebung, Gulai Kawah Asam Pedas Ikan Bersama Terung.

To add to the excitement, diners can also enjoy the Bazaar Hot Selling menu, Roti John Briyani Ayam, Pratha, Murtabak Ayam, Satay Ayam and Satay Daging which is everyone’s favourite.

Finally, for dessert, a wide variety of sweet temptations are made available – Ais Kacang, Bubur Pulut Hitam, Sago Gula Melaka, Red Velvet, Marble Cheese Cake, Pandan Tiramisu, Green Tea Cake, Kuih Seri Muka, Kuih Koley Kacang, Kuih Talam Pandan, Bread & Butter Pudding, Chocolate Fountain with Fruits Skewer that will complement the Iftar buffet journey.

For those who plan to celebrate Iftar in a private group, the Private Function Room is available at RM128 nett per person and is available from March 24, 2023 – April 20, 2023.

Apart from that, guests may perform Maghrib, Isyak and Tarawih prayers led by the Imam at Surau Al-Latifah at Level 4.

Congregational Subuh prayer is also available for hotel guests, who stay and have Sahoor at MHS.

Take advantage of a special discount price for Early Bird sign-ups, at RM125 nett for adulta.

Currently, the price for Ramadan Buffet at Royale Songket Restaurant on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays is RM222 nett for an adult, accompanied by a child.

The Nostalgia Ramadan Buffet is available from March 24, 2023 – April 20, 2023, at Royale Songket Restaurant priced at RM100 nett for children, (6-12 years old) and RM120 nett for senior citizens, (60 years and above) and RM155 nett for adults.

Apart from Royale Songket, Tung Yuen Chinese Restaurant is also one of the venues that guests can opt for Iftar sessions.

The venue is open for Iftar, from March 31, 2023 – April 20, 2023.

The price is RM125 nett for adults, RM105 nett for senior citizens (60 years and above) and RM85 nett for children.

For more information and reservations, kindly email sales@mardhiyyahhotel.com or via call or WhatsApp 019-273 6801, 019-263 9801, 019-275 7801 and 019-261 6847.

Early Bird Booking Promotion

RM125 nett adult only

Book & Pay (now – March 19, 2023)

*Royale Songket Restaurant only

Royale Songket Restaurant

2 Ramadan – 29 Ramadan 1444H (March 24, 2023 – April 20, 2023)

RM155 nett adult

RM120 nett senior Citizen (60 years and above) RM100 nett children (6-12 years)

Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays

RM222 nett (1 adult & Child)

*at Royale Songket Restaurant only

Tung Yuen Chinese Restaurant

9 Ramadan – 29 Ramadan 1444H (March 31, 2023 – April 20, 2023)

RM125 nett adult

RM105 nett senior citizen (60 years and above) RM85 nett children (6-12 years)

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Knowing your BP reading can save your life

WHEN it comes to our health, knowledge truly is power. The more information we have, the better prepared we will be when it comes to making crucial, often life-changing decisions.

Sadly, for many people, it usually takes a major health scare before they finally learn the importance of taking better care of themselves, and they can then begin engaging in behaviours that promote good health, such as improving their lifestyles through exercise or a healthier diet.

For others, however, this realisation can come too late.

Amir (not his real name) was a young man in his 30s who led a fairly active lifestyle, when he suddenly experienced a stroke, which left him partially paralysed. His family were shocked, as they did not know how the condition could have struck someone as young as Amir.

Doctors soon discovered that the stroke was the result of previously undiagnosed hypertension; unbeknownst to everyone, Amir had been living with high blood pressure for some time. The excessive pressure within his arteries had caused them to harden, decreasing the flow of blood and oxygen throughout his body.

SILENT, BUT DEADLY

The World Health Organisation (WHO) describes hypertension as “a silent killer”, because most people with the condition are unaware that they have it, as there can be little to no warning signs or symptoms.

The WHO adds that when symptoms do occur, they can include “early morning headaches, nosebleeds, irregular heart rhythms, vision changes, and buzzing in the ears”. Severe hypertension can also cause “fatigue, nausea, vomiting, confusion, anxiety, chest pain, and muscle tremors”.

Besides stroke, hypertension can lead to other serious health conditions, including heart attack, heart failure, kidney damage and blood clots.

Besides consulting a physician, the only way to detect hypertension is either by regularly measuring blood pressure at home at least once or twice a day. Blood pressure is measured in millimetres of mercury (mm Hg), and for most, a normal reading is 120/80 mm Hg. In general, hypertension is considered to be present with a blood pressure reading of 130/80 mm Hg or higher, although it may vary from person to person.

TIPS TO MEASURE BLOOD PRESSURE AT HOME

Make it a part of your daily routine to measure your blood pressure at home using a blood pressure monitor. To ensure that you get an accurate reading, it is important to remember a few simple rules:

Take readings at the same time each day. Your blood pressure can vary throughout the day, and the readings you take in the morning can be significantly different from your readings at night, especially after a day of activity.

Ensure you are well rested. Wait for at least 30 minutes after exercising, eating, smoking, drinking alcohol or bathing before taking readings, as these activities can affect your blood pressure. You should also sit quietly with both feet on the ground for at least 5 minutes before taking your reading.

Take multiple readings for better accuracy. Each time you measure, take two or three readings one minute apart and record the results, which can provide a timely and more accurate assessment of your ongoing health status.

EASY AND CONVENIENT

Blood pressure monitoring is made even easier with OMRON Healthcare’s connected blood pressure monitor HEM-7142T. This device has been tested and clinically-validated to ensure that it meets the highest standards of precision and reliability. This is a crucial feature, as the accurate measurement of blood pressure is essential for the diagnosis and management of hypertension.

The device is also paired with the OMRON Connect mobile app, which automatically records and keeps track of blood pressure readings. The app allows you to monitor trends and changes to your readings to give you valuable insights about your blood pressure, and can be programmed to give reminders for your medications. Your health data can easily be uploaded, stored and shared with family members or doctors, ensuring that you will always have the information you need at your fingertips.

For more information, visit www.omronhealthcare-ap.com/my.

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Malaysia Top Dairy Farm Company Farm Fresh Berhad annouces F&B expansion under Jom Cha by farm fresh brand

PUTRAJAYA: Many know Farm Fresh as their household dairy brand, but

what happens when fresh milk is included to make beverages and soft serve? For Farm

Fresh, it’s Jom Cha. Farm Fresh Berhad officially launched its new venture in the F&B space

with ‘Jom Cha by Farm Fresh’ at their outlet in IOI City Mall, Putrajaya. With the ever-

growing fresh milk market in Malaysia, Farm Fresh saw an opportunity to continue and

diversify.

Jom Cha made its debut in the market last August 2022 with its first outlet in 1 Utama, Klang

Valley. As of today, Jom Cha has expanded to 22 outlets across Malaysia and can be found in

popular shopping malls such as IOI City Mall and Genting Highlands Premium Outlets. Jom

Cha aims to extend rapidly in malls and outlets over the next 3 years with the target of 300

outlets and achieving 100 outlets by the end of this year.

Jom Cha offers a fantastic range of distinctive flavours, starting at just RM5.80. Their focus is

on creating exquisite flavours using the highest quality ingredients, while keeping prices

affordable. To name a few, Farm Fresh Milk with Brown Sugar Boba, Belgian Milk Chocolate

and Strawberry Kurma Yogurt are some of the best selling flavours since they first started.

Jom Cha combines two types of boba in their drinks which include special seaweed-based

pearls too! Customers can also customize their sugar and ice level, perfect for those who

would like to control the sugar level in their drinks! Their Fresh Milk Soft Serve is also a

crowd’s favourite. Rich and creamy goodness from the milk used as base.

Eddie Lim, Chief Executive Officer of Farm Fresh Jom Cha Sdn Bhd said, “Jom Cha strongly

believes in the Farm to Cup concept that we offer. The quality of the dairy product used in

our drinks and soft serve comes from Farm Fresh, Malaysia’s No. 1 choice of dairy milk

beverage and we carefully curate the ingredients that go in our drinks. That is the extra

points that set us apart from other brands in the market. We do not compromise the

ingredients we put in our products to ensure customers could taste the difference and

would always come back for more”.

Eddie added, “We are very new in the market but the name Farm Fresh resonates well with

a lot of people. Jom Cha leveraging on the strong brand equity of Farm Fresh will give us the

advantage as its in-house brand. We believe in what we’re offering and the steady increase

in the total sales from when we first started shows the growing love our customers have for

us.”

Loi Tuan Ee, Group Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer of Farm Fresh

Berhad said, “The birth of Jom Cha started because we wanted to create extra revenue for

our own home dealers as well as Farm Fresh as a company. We believe in the quality of our

milk and so many brands out there are already using our milk! We saw an opportunity and

would like to elevate our game mixing our dairy-based products with boba. We are focusing

on expanding even more through a franchisee program and we’re excited to make it

happen.”

Offering a total of 19 varieties of drinks under 6 different categories made mostly with Farm

Fresh milk and yogurt, Jom Cha has also expanded their menu to fresh milk-based soft serve

with a variety of toppings you can pick from. The latest addition to their menu is their new

Natural Yogurt Mixberries Soft Serve, made from Farm Fresh yogurt full of probiotics. Find a

Jom Cha near you today and get ready to be in the Boba Socie-tea!

List of Jom Cha outlet as of 15 th February 2023

1. 1 Utama

2. IOI City Mall

3. Eco Hill Semenyih

4. Sunway Lagoon (Theme Park & Night Park)

5. Genting Highlands Premium Outlets

6. Farm Fresh @ UPM

7. Larkin Sentral

8. Kompleks Pusat Bandar, Pasir Gudang

9. Mydin Mutiara Rini

10. Mydin Nusajaya

11. Bandar Baru Uda

12. The Zizz

13. Arra Milk House, Kota Bharu

14. Pusat Komersial Saujana Seremban 2 Heights

15. Kuala Nerus, Terengganu

16. AEON Mall Tebrau City

17. AEON BiG Wangsa Maju

18. AEON Mall Kulai

19. Taman Perindustrian Pekan Nanas

20. Pusat Komersial Suria Gelang Patah

21. Pusat Komersial Bukit Gambir

22. Petronas Puncak Alam

23. MyTown Cheras (Opening Soon)

24. Ikano Power Centre (Opening Soon)

About JOM CHA

Jom Cha is Farm Fresh’s in-house brand of delicious drinks made mostly with Farm Fresh

milk. Since the birth of this brand in 2022, Jom Cha aims to be a brand that will give

customers the space to come together for a good conversation while also enjoying drinks

made with the best quality of milk mixed with premium and carefully picked ingredients.

This latest boba brand in town believes that mixing the right ingredients with the best dairy

will elevate and change your Boba experience with the recipes and mixture of flavours that

they have created. Jom Cha offers flavours that are bold, dreamy, zesty, sweet and also

classic! Their drinks are made for everyone, from all walks of life.

After its first store opening in 1 Utama, Jom Cha now has opened 22 more outlets across

Malaysia, some in major shopping malls! You can now find Jom Cha by Farm Fresh at IOI City

Mall, 1 Utama, Genting Highlands Premium Outlets, AEON Mall Tebrau City and many more!

Please contact Jom Cha at enquiry.jomcha@farmfreshmilk.com.my for any further

enquiries.

For more info, please visit:

● Facebook: Jom Cha by Farm Fresh

● Instagram: @jomcha_my

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Gamuda Land opens SplashMania Waterpark

GAMUDA Land officially held the soft launch ceremony for its 18-acre SplashMania Waterpark located in Gamuda Cove on Feb 6. A total of over 2,200 visitors were amongst the first to set foot in the waterpark and experience the first-of-its-kind waterslides in Malaysia like the Shaka Waka, a 78m-long multimedia and audio waterslide fitted with various LED light effects, amongst others.

At the ceremony, Chu Wai Lune, Chief Executive Officer of Gamuda Land, said: “As town planners, we planned for Gamuda Cove to not only include the home place, but also the park place, shopping place, eating place and of course the play place. This is because, we know that when we get the places right, our town will work.

“The waterpark represents a great addition towards Gamuda Cove’s list of placemaking offerings, and the team is thrilled to offer SplashMania’s ‘Where Nature Meets Fun’ hospitality to visitors from far and wide, both local and international.”

He added that the waterpark is projected to attract an annual visitorship of 800,000.

A digitalised experience

As part of the waterpark’s digitalisation efforts to offer convenience to its visitors and customers, Gamuda Land has introduced its GL Play mobile application – available for download on Google Play and Apple App Store.

Through the application, visitors will be able to purchase admission tickets ahead of time on top of using them to navigate and check out the available waterslides on the digital park map. Visitors would also be able to place orders at the various F&B offerings and stay notified on when to collect their food and drinks, making for a pleasant waterpark experience.

Aside from that, the application entails a component known as GL CLIX which allows visitors to download high-resolution photos of themselves taken on rides through facial recognition technology.

Sanjay Nadarajah, General Manager (Leisure & Hospitality) of Gamuda Land, said: “Key learnings and best practices on the implementation of technology in theme parks across the region were one of the key considerations to ensure the guest experience in SplashMania Waterpark is a more pleasant one. Technology, such as the GL Play App, not only helps create a safer experience for guests but provides a seamless experience. The process of collecting and paying for passes can be done prior to arrival while also allowing visitors to skip the queue and order their F&B online to collect it when it is ready. We want our guests to maximise their ‘fun’ time at SplashMania.”

“In the planning of SplashMania’s phased opening, we are positive that the offerings at hand will be able to spark an enjoyable, unforgettable and safe experience for guests of all ages,” Sanjay continued.

Early bird pricing

To commemorate the soft opening, visitors are able to enjoy early bird pricing starting at RM63 for children and senior citizens while adults and those above 120cm in height can purchase tickets for RM79 from now until March 31, ahead of its grand launch in Q2 2023.

SplashMania Waterpark comprises thrilling water slides and key attractions, some being the first-of-its-kind waterslide experiences visitors can encounter in Malaysia.

The SplashMania Waterpark is open from 10am to 6pm every day aside from Tuesdays unless it falls on a public or school holiday.

For more information and the latest happenings, visit GL Play at glplay.com.my/splashmania.

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LBS springs to greater heights in the Year of the Rabbit

PETALING JAYA: LBS Bina Group Berhad (“LBS”) Chinese New Year Dinner 2023, held at Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, was graced by His Majesty, Yang Di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah Ibni Almarhum Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta’in Billah and accompanied by Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong, Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah. The lion dance troupe coupled with a lively drum performance greets King, Queen and guests of honors in, with approximately 800 guests present. The joyous event was complemented with the presence of several dignitaries including, Selangor MB, Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, and Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Chang Lih Kang.

LBS Executive Chairman Tan Sri Lim Hock San said: “Having our Yang Di-Pertuan Agong grace the LBS Bina Chinese New Year Dinner for the Rabbit Year makes for a momentous occasion for LBS and an exceptional beginning to the year. LBS has soared to remarkable heights in the Tiger Year, breaking multiple records, from the sales gallery with the most indoor show houses in Malaysia, being awarded as Malaysia’s Best Managed Companies, to benchmarking our sales target at RM 2 billion. All of these were made possible by virtue of the synergy from our team, support of the stakeholders, and of course, trust of our customers”.

‘Muhibah’, the theme for the LBS Bina 2023 Chinese New Year Dinner, is synonymous with our current government’s initiative. LBS, better known as The People’s Developer, will continue to show ardent support in bridging the community and forming unity amidst diversity. Housing is essential to economic, social, and civic development, more so, one that is affordable and of quality. Living up to our reputation as The People’s Developer, LBS Bina will continue to build and provide quality housing solutions to the nation whilst fulfilling our corporate social responsibility, aligning our goals with what The King has been advocating for. Lastly, to leaders, friends, and family present here today, I wish you a year of abundance, opulence, and good fortune,” Tan Sri remarked.

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Celebrating love (LEAD)

Celebrate moments of love and appreciation for your special ones and elevate them to the next level with 1664 Rosé this February as the brand delivers playful elegance in its #GoodTasteWithATwist month-long Valentine’s Day celebration. As France’s No.1 premium wheat beer, 1664 Rosé is delivering an extraordinary experience that covers the perfect gift with a twist, and a movie excursion that punctuates an evening of simple pleasures.

The affair brings consumers on a voyage of luxe moments starting at Le Cinema Lounge 1664 which sets the perfect ambience for good conversation, laughter, picture-perfect surroundings and of course, 1664 Rosé. Le Cinema Lounge 1664, adorned with splashes of blue and white, presents an idyllic and charming setting for a date night with that special someone or even a chill evening with friends or family. Movie-goers are also gifted with a signature 1664 Rosé beer bouquet which can be enjoyed together and exclusive 1664 Rosé pillows to keep everyone comfortable during showtime. This is a first-of-its-kind superior movie-viewing experience in partnership with Dadi Cinema at Pavilion Bukit Bintang Kuala Lumpur, which begins on 10th February until the end of the month.

Slated to be an experience to remember, the month-long 1664 Valentine’s Day campaign offers more joie de vivre or the joy of living to consumers through shared moments and unique acts of love for an exceptional celebration.

“Promising to bring #GoodTasteWithATwist and playful elegance to elevate and celebrate every little moment, the 1664 Rosé Valentine’s campaign ticks all the boxes for a perfect night out. It can be shared with anyone, from your partner to friends and even family so that consumers can create unforgettable memories and show their appreciation in a unique way. This is also one of the reasons we have extended the campaign until the end of February because expressions of love should be an everyday occasion and 1664 Rosé has always been a perfect complement to those moments,” commented Stefano Clini, Managing Director of Carlsberg Malaysia.

Additionally, consumers can also share and #CelebrateMomentsWithATwist this Valentine’s Day via https://ift.tt/v2rxXnq by delivering a specially curated 1664 Rosé beer bouquet to their loved ones nationwide, so that they too can make the ordinary into something more celebratory.

The perfect gift also awaits on Shopee, PotBoy, Pandamart and AirAsia’s Travelmall, where consumers who purchase any three 4-can pack of 1664 Rosé or 1664 Blanc will be able to redeem an elegant set of 1664 stem glasses while stocks last.

To purchase the 1664 Rosé Valentine’s Movie Experience, log onto: www.dadi.my, or find out more about what’s in store, be sure to like and follow @1664BlancMY on Facebook and Instagram or carlsbergmalaysia.com.my visit facebook.com/1664BlancMY for more details.

*All activities are open to non-Muslims aged 21 and above. When purchasing and enjoying 1664 Rosé, remember to always #CELEBRATERESPONSIBLY – if you drink, don’t drive!

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LBS & Goodnite sets to reward homeowners with home

PETALING JAYA: LBS Bina Group Berhad (LBS) and Goodnite sparked off the new year frenzy with a joint collaboration to introduce the ‘LBS Home Makeover with Goodnite’ campaign where LBS homeowners stand an exclusive opportunity to win themselves a Goodnite home makeover worth RM150,000.

The entitlement for the LBS Home Makeover with Goodnite campaign is given automatically to both, existing LBS homeowners and new LBS homebuyers. The selected winner will stand a chance to do a redecoration with an option from Living to Bedroom Set with a total worth of RM25,000.

Goodnite International Sdn Bhd, known as Goodnite Group, is a renowned group of companies primarily involved in Manufacturing, Trading and Distribution of bedding products and furniture in Malaysia with 23 furniture outlets across Malaysia offering bedding products and furniture including sofas, dining sets and accessories.

‘Owning a home is an amazing accomplishment but we understand that there is a lot more that needs to be done after collecting the keys to our dream home. A huge part of our savings will go into furnishing and renovating the house. Moving into a new home can be one of life’s greatest joys, the journey only gets more exciting when it comes to decorating. Over the years, LBS has introduced various home furnishing packages that boast a convenient, hassle-free, and wallet-friendly experience.’

‘Through this strategic partnership, we will be seeing lucky LBS homeowners win themselves a home makeover and the focal point, the lucky winners get to choose a part of their home that they believe best deserves the complete makeover treatment,’ says Tan Sri Lim Hock San, the Executive Chairman of LBS Bina Group.

All individuals who currently own and reside at their LBS homes will automatically be entitled an entry to the makeover campaign. To stand a chance to win, LBS homeowners are to upload photos of their living room, dining room or bedroom that needs a makeover to homemakeover.lbs.com.my, complete the slogan, and engage with LBS Bina’s social media platforms by liking and following LBS’ Facebook and Instagram page. Contest period will run from 3 rd January to 30 th April 2023. The LBS Home Makeover with Goodnite campaign will be one of the many captivating events for the year where LBS will be bringing about more enticing collaborations and campaigns that all LBS Bina homeowners can look forward to be a part of.

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Fighting the good fight

Over her vast career, the female entrepreneur has had her fair share of difficulties stemming from being a woman in the pursuit of academic equality; from being mandated to learn Mandarin to qualify as an eligible scroll recipient to having her capabilities undermined due to her young age.

These hurdles only bred a resilient spirit that, matched with her passion for learning, worked to serve her well when she was appointed as the Principal Officer of The Budimas Charitable Foundation, a non-profit that seeks to change the lives of children in Malaysia’s underprivileged communities by providing welfare aid.

Under her guidance, the foundation has supported more than 10,000 underprivileged children across Malaysia, leading her to clinch several awards for her ground-breaking work in championing equal rights of these children to a better chance at life, which she believes starts with a quality education.

Her latest endeavour sees her take the reins as a leading lady in the educational tertiary sector as president and chief executive officer of Imperium International College, a product under the Edumaax Education Group—where she also holds the title of the chief executive officer at—next to esteemed institutions St. John’s International School and Pusat Tuisyen Kasturi.

Under Anne’s leadership and strong vision, St John’s has seen significant growth and development. This is especially so in the number of students who have enrolled in the school, with a burgeoning waiting list to boot, further maintaining the institution’s commitment to excellence.

As her work in the tertiary education sector focuses mainly on providing quality education to students from all walks of life, Anne makes it a point to ensure that the principles of Imperium follow suit; this was seen in full force at an event held at the college during a visit from the students of SMK Puteri Titiwangsa, where they got a chance to better understand the college’s 17 sustainable development goals (SDG).

But the main highlight of the entire programme involved an insightful talk by Anne herself, where she shared her views on gender equality and women empowerment, a topic close to her heart as a female entrepreneur and business leader. When she is not being a feminist powerhouse and leading the institution to glory, Anne is a doting wife, and mother of three beautiful children.

Despite wearing a multitude of hats throughout her career, Anne does not regret a thing. Her resilience and go-getter attitude are what allows her to continue being an advocate of change, fighting the good fight for causes that she has been a part of since her early years.

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Expand knowledge and enhance skills with MCC and APEL(C) at UTAR

Learning continues, whether at school, work, or home, and in some cases, continuous learning becomes a necessity for individuals who wish to upskill and expand their knowledge for professional and personal purposes. Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) caters to those needs through its Micro-Credential Courses (MCC) and Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL (C)) for credit award.

The options for applicants to enrol in either MCC’s undergraduate or postgraduate courses in UTAR actually support their professional, technical, academic and personal development because the single or a series of courses are designed to educate learners with information, skills, values and competencies in a specific field of study or activity. This allows applicants to utilise these courses as opportunities and platforms to enhance professional development, and even for upskilling or reskilling.

Upon completion of an MCC course, participants will receive an e-certificate, and will also be awarded the UTAR Malaysian Micro-Credential Statement (UTAR MMS) which will allow them to transfer credit when they pursue their studies in UTAR.

Meanwhile, for registered students of UTAR, who have prior working experiences and also possess relevant knowledge and skills, acquired through non-formal work-related learning experience and informal training courses, the APEL (C) will be a suitable option for them.

Centre for Extension Education Director Assoc Prof Ir Dr Lim Jee Hock said, “APEL (C) Centre, set up under the Division of Admissions and Credit Evaluation (DACE), started in September 2019. APEL (C) is an award of credit granted to a student based on prior experiential learning that is relevant and specific towards a course within a programme of study.”

He added, “APEL (C) is indeed a good opportunity for adult students to enrol in higher education programmes because it gives recognition to students’ skills and knowledge acquired through work experience and short courses attended. Through APEL (C), redundant learning can be reduced, and learning of similar content can be avoided, which also allows for reduced time and cost in completing a study programme.”

The award of credits is in the form of credit transfer and will be counted towards the total graduating credits of the specific programme of study enrolled. The maximum credit transfer is up to 30% of the total graduating credits of a specific programme of study. APEL(C) is applicable to all courses offered by the respective programme (subject to the requirements by the relevant Professional Bodies, Ministry of Higher Education and University, if any) except for final year project-based courses. DACE will facilitate and process the applications for Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning.

UTAR offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in areas including Accountancy, Actuarial Science, Applied Mathematics, Arts, Chinese Studies, Malaysia Studies, Business and Economics, Biotechnology, Engineering and Build Environment, Information and Communication Technology, Life and Physical Sciences, Medicine and Health Sciences, Media and Journalism, Education and General Studies, and Agriculture and Food Science. The university also engages in the provision and conduct of research, consultation, management and leadership training, and other related educational services at its Sungai Long and Kampar campuses in Malaysia. For more information, please visit www.utar.edu.my or call 05-468 8888 (Kampar Campus), 03-9086 0288 (Sungai Long Campus).

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HEINEKEN Malaysia continues winning streak at Putra Brand Awards

It’s three cheers for Heineken Malaysia Berhad (HEINEKEN Malaysia) as the brewer bagged three outstanding accolades at the recent Putra Brand Awards 2022. Continuing its proud traditions and sterling standards, the brewer once again struck gold where its brands, Heineken and Tiger Beer took home the Gold Award, while Guinness won the Bronze Award. These new wins bring the total awards tally to 39 since the inception of the Putra Brand Awards in 2010.

Roland Bala, Managing Director of HEINEKEN Malaysia shared, “We owe a huge thank you to all our consumers for their incredible support of our brands. Without a doubt, we could not have done so without the passion and commitment of our One Strong Winning Team which always delivers its best to our consumers. Together, we are guided by HEINEKEN’s purpose, which is to brew the joy of true togetherness to inspire a better world.”

Meanwhile, Willemijn Sneep, Marketing Director of HEINEKEN Malaysia also commented on the achievement, “We are proud to celebrate yet another triple win at the prestigious Putra Brand Awards, further demonstrating our commitment to delivering premium, world-class brands. At HEINEKEN Malaysia, we put our consumers first by not only meeting but exceeding their expectations through exciting and meaningful campaigns. As our brands adapt to the evolving landscape, we strive to be more creative in anticipating our consumers’ needs.”

Last year, Heineken launched its When you Drive, Never Drink (WYDND) campaign, encouraging consumers to pledge to never drink when they drive. The campaign garnered more than 3000 consumer pledges, as well as over 100 industry pledges advocating responsible consumption. Another highlight in 2022 is the Heineken Hotel Takeover at KLoé Hotel where consumers were invited to immerse themselves in a Heineken-themed hotel experience through a variety of music acts, art installations, culinary delights and even fitness classes!

In the Lunar year of the Tiger, Tiger Beer, Malaysia’s No. 1 Beer[ Source: Total Off Premise Jan’21 - Dec’21 Retail Audit] launched its local Chinese New Year campaign – The Year We ROAR Together – encouraging fans to pursue their dreams and goals in 2022. As a brand that has always championed local street food culture, Tiger Beer also hosted the Tiger Street Food Festival, which featured all things hot and spicy, paired with Tiger Crystal for the ultimate street food experience. Another key campaign last year was the Tiger Crystal Fire Starter, where the brand launched a platform to empower Malaysians to discover new passions. The highlight of the campaign was the Fire Starter District Festival where fans explored activities such as bouldering, rollerblading, dancing, jump rope, and freestyle football. What’s more, throughout the year-end football season, Tiger Beer also hosted a series of epic live viewing parties for fans of the sport with its ‘Cheers to the Bold’ Campaign.

Meanwhile, Guinness, Malaysia’s favourite and the World’s No. 1 Stout[ Source: Global Data Report 2021], hosted the Guinness St. Patrick’s Festival 2022 to reward fans with exciting activities and attractive prizes. To bring more merriment to Malaysian fans, the brand also launched Guinness Draught in a Can (GDIC) with a revolutionary Guinness widget for a perfectly smooth and creamy stout. House of Guinness – a hub that allows fans to immerse themselves in the world of Guinness, was also introduced for fans to experience the magic of Guinness. To close the year, Guinness Malaysia also launched its first-ever flagship outlet, Arthur’s Storehouse where fans can enjoy a true Guinness experience with Guinness-infused food and cocktail menu, as well as exclusive merchandise.

HEINEKEN Malaysia is a strong advocate for responsible consumption and encourages consumers to enjoy responsibly and not drink and drive through its commercial and marketing activities.

For more information on HEINEKEN Malaysia and the company’s initiatives, please visit www.heinekenmalaysia.com.

*HEINEKEN Malaysia’s products are strictly for non-Muslims aged 21 and above only

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