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Mark your calendar as Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will showcase the best of Hong Kong’s ingenuity in a pop-up exhibit in 1 Utama Shopping Centre and Da Men Mall.

HKTDC DG Studio Promotion Event will feature trendy lifestyle products from twelve Hong Kong Local brands ranging from gifts and premiums, household appliances, fashion and accessories, home decors, 3D wooden puzzles, and a lot more surprises awaiting for you!

Details:

20 Feb to 24 Feb, 2019

1 Utama Shopping Centre (New Wing LG Floor Highstreet, in front of Reebok boutique)

20 Feb to 26 Feb, 2019

Da Men Mall (LGB1, LG Floor)

The HKTDC DGStudio Promotion will feature twelve of DG Studio’s brands, namely Artiart, Konstar, Team Green, Hoobbe, Hyone, Tea Lab, MH Blocks, Eco Concepts, Paris Garden, Cardhoda, Kilovest and SOAP Studio.

I can’t wait to check out these creative, trendy and lifestyle products. See you all at the HKTDC DG Studio Promotion Event ya, XOXO.

The weather is scorching hot recently, it hits almost 40 degree in the afternoon here in KL. As I go under the sun very often, I know I need more sun protection on this blazing weather to protect my skin from harmful UV rays. Hence, I have decided to give Suntegrity sunscreen a try.

Suntegrity brand is new to me and hence I did some study on it. Originated from the US, Suntegrity is the winner of 2013 Allure Best of Beauty Natural Wonders Award. Suntegrity is a new generation truly natural sunscreen. Rated No.1 in EWG safe sunscreen guide, it is made with 20% non-nano zinc oxide, and totally free of chemical UV absorbers and titanium dioxide. It is also formulated with powerful natural antioxidants such as astaxanthin, pomegranate and green tea, and anti-inflammatory aloe vera, red algae and cucumber to protect, hydrate, moisturize and calm the skin. Multi-functional as a light weight mineral sunscreen, anti-aging moisturizer, tinted moisturizer, primer and BB cream all at one go, Suntegrity is a versatile modern natural sun care / skincare range that tick all the boxes.

Since it is so highly rave around the World, I have got my Suntegrity Impeccable Skin Moisturising Face Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF30 from TNS Skin Lab before the Chinese New Year and wear it every day since then.

The newly launched Suntegrity Impeccable Skin Moisturising Face Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF30 is a beauty boosting skincare, sunscreen and makeup all in one! This medium coverage formula gives skin a flawless, smooth, more youthful appearance. Formulated without oils or silicones, this vitamin and peptide rich technology, visibly reduces the signs of aging while non-nano zinc oxide and melanin provide Broad Spectrum SPF 30 and blue light protection to help prevent any future damage.

I like that Suntegrity Impeccable Skin Moisturising Face Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF30 comes in pump tubes, which made it easy and hassle free to get the amount that I need each time. One thin application is enough to evens out my uneven skin tone. The light texture feels so comfortable on my skin througout the day. I have fairly oily skin, Suntegrity Impeccable Skin Moisturising Face Sunscreen works perfect for me, it last for more than 6 hours.

On normal days, I will apply Suntegrity Impeccable Skin Moisturising Face Sunscreen alone and when I have an event to attend, I will use it as a primer. Overall, I love Suntegrity Impeccable Skin Moisturising Face Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF30 as it makes my skin glow naturally while giving me the necessary protection beyond the harmful UV rays.

Suntegrity Impeccable Skin Moisturising Face Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF30 is available in 3 shades, namely Ivory, Buff and Sand. I am using Buff shade, it matches my yellow skin tone perfectly. It is retail at RM 299 for 2 oz. You can get Suntegrity products from TNS Skin Lab here in Malaysia.

For more information, go to https://www.mytnsskinlab.com/brands/Suntegrity.html

Born and raised in KL, one thing I enjoy to do with my family is hotel staycations. It's a great time for me and my family to get away from the home, and relax in the nice hotel room over the weekend. Hotel staycations have become my family's favourite moment especially my daughters because they can enjoy the hotels' facilities during the stay.

We were happy for our staycation at Sunway Velocity Hotel KL during the first week of Chinese New Year. We checked in to the superior room at Sunway Velocity Hotel KL for a 2 day 1 night stay. In fact, it was not the first time our family staying there. We like the hotel so much and we always want to go back for more. This time, the check-in and check-out process was fast and smooth as usual.

Sunway Velocity Hotel KL is strategically located in the middle of KL town, it is conveniently linked to Sunway Velocity Mall, office towers and serviced residences. We do not drive out once we have checked in because we could get almost everything we need at the Sunway Velocity Mall.

The hotel has 16 levels, and we stayed at level 14 this time. The superior room is not too big but it's just nice for my small family. It is furnished with contemporary-style decor, air-conditioning, flat-screen LED Smart TV, a personal safe and electric kettle. The en suite bathroom includes shower facilities, a hairdryer and free toiletries. I like the bright and clean room a lot. The bed was very comfortable, we had a good night sleep that night.

The best part is, the hotel features a rooftop infinity pool at level 16 that overlooking Kuala Lumpur skyline. The other facilities at the property's top floor include a 24-hour fitness centre, the facility is as clean as a brand-new gym. The view here is spectacular from morning till night.

At Sunway Velocity Hotel KL, dining options may be limited but rest assured that the Kaffeinate located on Level 5 offers light snacks and refreshments throughout the day. Guests can choose to have it takeaway or dine-in.

We have enjoyed our value for money tea set (a pc of cake/hot snack plus a cup of tea/coffee at only RM 10) and complimentary breakfast here during our stay.

Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The WiFi speed was good and we can watched our favourite programme on youtube smoothly that night.

Overall, we are satisfied with our stay here. Sunway Velocity Hotel is offering a special room rates starting from RM 230 per room per night (roon only). In addition, the hotel is offering Sunway PALS points and complimentary scheduled city-wide shuttle service, with stops at the Bukit Bintang shopping district and Sunway Putra Mall for it's guests.

Book direct and save at www.sunwayhotels.com now. For room reservations and enquiries, please call +6-03-27263991 or email svkl.reservations@sunwayhotels.com

For latest news and updates, follow their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SunwayVelocityHotelKL/

Founded in 1976, The Body Shop has made a name for itself by offering a wide range of high-performing and budget-friendly skin care, body care, skin care perfume and cosmetics. I have been supporting The Body Shop ever since I discovered it while I studied in the UK more than 10 years ago. It was the first global beauty brand to take a stand against animal testing in cosmetics and takes measures to ensure products stay 100 percent cruelty-free and vegetarian.

This time, The Body Shop launches a few new products that excite me a lot. Read on to find out more.

HIMALAYAN CHARCOAL DISCOVER THE POWERFULLY PURIFYING RANGE

Known for its ability to absorb excess oils, dirt and impurities, charcoal is one of the world’s hottest-trending beauty ingredients. It’s also the hero in The Body Shop’s bestselling Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask.

Enriched with bamboo charcoal hand-harvested from the Himalayan foothills, green tea leaves from Japan and Community Trade tea tree oil from Kenya, this skin-tingling mask has an invigorating, exfoliating texture that draws out impurities, refines the appearance of pores and leaves a healthy-looking glow.

CREATE THE ULTIMATE PURIFYING PAMPERING ROUTINE

To accompany this global bestseller, The Body Shop are introducing the new Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Clay Wash to their vegan, powerfully purifying range.

Enriched with kaolin clay, bamboo charcoal and Community Trade tea tree oil, this gentle, creamy formula lathers up instantly to leave skin looking mattified and feeling cleansed, soft and refreshed, all without drying it out.

Drops of Youth™ Youth Concentrate Sheet Mask, RM29

Sheet masks have taken the beauty industry by storm. Everyone from celebrities to beauty junkies to travellers are sharing their masking selfies across Instagram, thanks to their on-the-go use and instant, professional results. To help the planet bounce back, The Body Shop are releasing their first sheet mask that’s biodegradable in compost*. Offering fresher, bouncier and healthier looking skin in just 15 minutes, this sheet mask is perfect

for busy lifestyles, so you can focus on feeling good and enjoying your age. The newest addition to the bestselling and iconic Drops of Youth™ skincare range, this mask is intensely hydrating and 100% vegan.

Eco-consciously made with a cellulose fibre derived from renewably sourced wood pulp, this sheet mask is highly breathable, deeply soaks up its hydrating formula and feels as comfortable as a second skin. This is natural-origin skincare that’s great for your skin and great for the planet too.

After use, the sheet can be placed in your home compost bin to degrade, giving back to the environment. Sounds good, isn't it? ;)

Special Edition Cactus Blossom range

Nothing symbolises a mother’s unconditional love like the cactus ﬂower. It’s spikey, strong, resilient and beautiful. It’s full of surprises, just like our mums. This Mother’s Day, give back that unconditional love with the special edition Cactus Blossom range. This exotic range has a zingy, ﬂoral-fruity scent that leaves you feeling refreshed and uplifted. It’s enriched with cactus ﬂower extract from Morocco and Community Trade ingredients from across the globe to invigorate your senses. Complete with bright, bold packaging, these body care essentials will add a vividly vibrant pop of colour to any bathroom or dressing table.

CACTUS BLOSSOM BODY BUTTER

Enriched with Community Trade shea butter from Ghana, quench thirsty skin with this richly textured formula and leave it feeling softer and more supple.

CACTUS BLOSSOM BODY SCRUB

Enriched with Community Trade honey from Ethiopia and gently exfoliating raspberry seeds, reveal skin that feels smoother and softer with this vibrant body buffer.

CACTUS BLOSSOM BODY YOGURT

This lightweight gel-cream absorbs instantly and provides up to 48 hours of refreshing moisture. Apply to damp skin straight after showering for skin that feels smooth and never sticky. It’s vegan and enriched with Community Trade organic almond milk from Spain.

CACTUS BLOSSOM SHOWER GEL

Leave your skin feeling cleansed and refreshed with this instantly lathering, exotically scented Shower Gel, enriched with Community Trade honey from Ethiopia.

CACTUS BLOSSOM HAND WASH

Feel the power of this exotic ﬂower in your palms with this refreshing, cleansing Hand Wash, enriched with Community Trade honey from Ethiopia.

Intensely nourish head-to-toe with NEW multi-purpose Shea Butter

Looking for more nourishing range of products? The NEW multi-purpose Shea Butter range is here for you.

Made with Community Trade shea butter from 192 shea nuts, The Body Shop’s new, richly textured Shea Butter can be applied to body, face, hair and lips or used to create your very own DIY beauty recipes.

Richly replenish dry hair with the NEW 3-step Shea routine

Inspired by Ghanaian women who have used shea to nourish and protect dry hair for centuries, The Body Shop’s new haircare trio gently cleanses and leaves dry, prone to damage hair feeling richly replenished.

Step 1 - Cleanse

Step 2 - Condition

Step 3 - Treat Once a week, nourish hair from root-to-tip with the Shea Butter Richly Replenishing Hair Mask. As well as Community Trade shea butter from Ghana, it’s also enriched with Community Trade cocoa butter from Ghana, Community Trade organic virgin coconut oil from Samoa and Community Trade organic olive oil from Italy.

Discover The Body Shop dry skin head-to-toe routine

Shea routine and hacks by Vanda Serrador, Facial & Body Care Expert for The Body Shop.

Step 1 - Exfoliate

Step 2 - Cleanse

Step 3 - Moisturise “Finally, towel dry and apply the moisturiser of your choice depending on your favourite texture. The new multi-purpose Shea Butter has an intensely rich, creamy texture that melts into body, face, hair, lips and feet. For lightweight hydration, apply Shea Body Lotion. If you prefer a thicker texture, moisturise with Shea Nourishing Body Butter. Whenever your lips feel dry, give them rich moisture and protection with Shea Lip Butter or new multi-purpose Shea Butter.”

Head over to The Body Shop near you to try them out. For more information, visit The Body Shop's website | Facebook Page | Instagram Account.

When is the last time you really had fun? Think about it—the last time you just let yourself go and had a good time? It is not hard to make our daily life more fun if you know how. Read on to discover how to get more fun in our daily life.

Besides being a bustling hub for shopping and the source country for highly addictive tv dramas, Hong Kong is the birthplace to many homegrown brands and innovative lifestyle products. The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body dedicated to promoting products and services from Hong Kong in the international arena. The DG Studio initiative brings trendy giftsand premiums from Hong Kong to shoppers in Malaysia. Twelve outstanding brands will be featured in 1 Utama Shopping Centre (New Wing LG Floor Highstreet) from 20th to 24th February and Da Men Mall (LGB1, LG Floor) from 20th to 26th February.

L-R: Venice Min 陈慧敏 (Social Media Influencer), Ms. Hoh Jee Eng – Director, Malaysia, HKTDC 何淦杏, 马来西亚代表，香港贸易发展局, Mr. Michael Li – Co-founder Hong Kong Asia Distribution Ltd. 李志峰, 香港亚洲品牌代理有限公司联合创办人, Eyka Farhana (Actress), Dahlia Shazwan (TV Host) with her daughter Freda.

The twelve DG Studio’s brands are Artiart, Cardhoda, Eco Concepts, Hoobbe, Hyone, Kilovest, Konstar, MH Blocks, Paris Garden, SOAP Studio, Tea Lab and Team Green. These twelve brands specialize in specific lifestyle products, usually offered as personal or corporate gifts and premiums. What makes these products different is its creative, trendy and sometimes quirky edge it takes on daily consumer products. Check them out and the next thing you will buy these products to add fun to your daily life.

“We are proud to showcase Hong Kong’s lifestyle products to Malaysians because we believe this market is set to receive products that are not just functional but has the ability to trigger an emotional response as well. We are sure that some of the products you see here today will put a smile to your face.” said Hoh Jee Eng, Director, Malaysia, HKTDC.

Artiart is an innovative design household products brand that produces home wares, drink wares and business-related items with a creative, quirky fun and colourful take. Its AR Iceberg Suction Cup, with its grip bottom, and 100% leak proof Elegance Suction Bottle is heaven-sent for accident-prone individuals and are the company’s best sellers.

Konstar specialises in small household appliances. Its design innovation simplifies how time-consuming household chores are done. 4 of its products have since been awarded the RedDot Design awards. “I still can’t get over how fast it took for me to peel an apple with the Super Apple Peeler. It does in practically seconds what usually takes many minutes to do. The Super Apple Peeler received the reddot award 2014 honorable mention. The Salad Master which clinched the reddot award 2014 is equally genius. I will not go back to conventional methods!” said TV Host/Personality Dahlia Shazwan who demonstrated the products at the event.

“For the environmentally conscious, Team Green’s eco-friendly and bio-degradable designer puzzles are made from ethically-sourced wood for gift-giving with a conscience.” said Eyka Farhanna, a popular Malaysian actress who was at the event while showcasing products from the brand. Its wooden 3D Ferris Wheeler, Music Box and Eiffel Tower puzzles are quite a sight to behold and provide hours of entertainment for the receiver of these unique gifts.

For the eco-warrior, Eco Concepts bio-degradable cups and creative mugs made from 100% corn husks are attractive, innovative and fun. Its products are testimony that going green does not have to be boring.

While about being green, Paris Garden’s home gardening kits allow novice gardeners to grow their own herbs, fruits, vegetables and flowers from home. Anyone can have green thumbs with the easy to follow step-by-step guide included in the gardening kits. The brand’s herb growing kits are especially popular with aspiring chefs hoping to keep a herb garden.

For the ultra-discerning hostess, Hoobbe’s household products are creatively and cleverly designed to make excellent conversation starters when hosting guests at home. Forever injected with a dash of quirk and fun, its Wooly Pins Pushpin, Floaty Duck Salt & Pepper Shaker, Right Cake Measuring Cups and Thanks Giving Salad Server are bound to put arouse interest and raise smiles.

Those who enjoy the finer things in life, Tea Lab, as its name suggests indulges in all thing’s tea. Tea lovers will find the process of brewing a cup of tea more fun with the brand’s creative tea infusers and tea making accessories. Its unique tea scoop and infuser are firm favourites among the tea drinking society.

Tech-enthusiasts will love Hyone’s range of products. It markets smart and stylish design solutions for all occasions, with its focus on mobile phone gadgets and electronic accessories. Its Chic Crystal Ring that attaches to mobile phones to serve as a phone stand and fall proof Stand Firm Cup are best sellers. “Hyone’s Mini Selfie Stick with bluetooth remote and mini tripod is a super useful for Instagram personalities like me.’ said, Venice Min, a social media influencer.

The tech-savvy would also love Cardhoda’s range of card protector wallet and name card holders. Its aluminum case prevents malicious parties from unscrupulously reading cards containing Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and Near Field Communication (NFD) chips for fraudulent activities.

For the young at heart, MH Blocks are micro-sized construction brick toys to indulge the inner-child. Its miniature version of the classic HK Kowloon Bus and HK Cross Harbour Ferry are popularly purchased as uniquely Hong Kong gifts.

SOAP Studio’s collaboration with famous artist b.wing’s adorable representation of familiar superhero characters such as Wonder Woman and Batman in its gift products and collectors’ items are sure to warm the hearts of superhero fans and make them go “Awwww…”.

For those that seek a unique twist in daily items, Kilovest makes various products, like watches, bags and passport holders, all in the ever durable and versatile silicone material.

L-R Mr. Michael Li – Co-founder Hong Kong Asia Distribution Ltd. 李志峰, 香港亚洲品牌代理有限公司联合创办人, Eyka Farhana (Actress), Venice Min 陈慧敏 (Social Media Influencer), Dahlia Shazwan (TV Host) with her daughter Freda and Ms. Hoh Jee Eng – Director, Malaysia, HKTDC 何淦杏, 马来西亚代表，香港贸易发展局 celebrating Freda’s first birthday

“The products from the 12 brands under DG Studio are truly interesting. I am glad to be associated with these names and I am sure that Malaysians who value creativity and interactive quality products, made well with good material and workmanship would value what we have to offer.” said Hoh Jee Eng, Director, Malaysia, HKTDC.

If you missed the HKTDC DG Studio events, don't worry as DG Studio products will be permanently available at these outlets below;

• Parkson Elite at Pavilion KL

• Parkson at 1 Utama Shopping Centre

• CM3 at Sunway Pyramid

• Times Bookstore at Pavilion KL

• Times Bookstore at Bangsar Shopping Centre

• Parkson Elite at Gurney Plaza, Penang

I remember my parents like to bring us to Yaohan at The Mall when we were kids. Back then, it's the best shopping mall in town. We used to play at the playground on the top floor of the shopping mall, and we had a lot of good memories there.

Now, the place was taken over by Sunway Group and refurbished to Sunway Putra Shopping Mall and Sunway Putra Hotel KL. After the completion of RM 123 million refurbished programme in 2016, Sunway Putra Hotel KL has opened it's door to it's guests. Like all the Sunway properties, Sunway Putra Hotel KL is located at the prime KL Diamond Triangle location that provides easy reach to the heart of KL.

We were excited for our first time staying at the 650-room 5-stars hotel - Sunway Putra Hotel KL. The hotel's lobby is located at 9th floor, alongside with the hotel's sprawling main lobby featuring a dramatic atrium dome with natural light shining through the prism-like design. It is a popular place for taking pictures.

The check-in process was smooth and the staffs are really friendly there. We were given the superior room that comes with complimentary Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, flat-screen LED Smart TV, a personal safe, and electric kettle. There is a sofa, coffee table and the working desk near to the window of the room too. We like the spacious, clean and quite room a lot.

The bathroom includes shower facilities, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Oh well, it will be much better if there's a bathtub. But it's OK we spent our time had fun at the outdoor Swimming Pool and 24-hour Fitness Centre at Level 11. The children's pool is indeed my kid's favourite.

There's a line of restaurants serving International cuisine, Japanese cuisine at Sunway Putra Hotel KL. Guests can enjoy fullest their time in the hotel without needed to step out from it. The hotel's food and beverages outlets includes all-day dining restaurant at Coffee House, Atrium Lounge, Executive Lounge, and Gen Japanese restaurant.

Coffee House

Enjoy A La Carte Favourites at Coffee House for only at RM 25 Nett per set with complimentary dessert and coffee or tea. Available from 11am to 9pm daily, they serve wide variety – Indonesian fried rice with malinja crackers, trio mushrooms spagetthi with garlic bread, fish tikka with plain naan bread, margherita pizza, vegetable curry and beancurd with heera pulao rice, yellow curry noodle with cockles, grilled chicken chop with mashed potato and Sunway Putra club sanwiches.

If you fancy for some curry, do try out their Fish Head Curry. At only RM 39.90 Nett, it is served with 2 plates of steamed white rice and vegetables. We like the Fish Head Curry that is packed with a rich depth of flavour. Get a complimentary fish head curry bib when you order this dish. Collect 5 fish head tags and get next one for Free.

Breakfast at Coffee House was good with variety of foods. I like the freshly brew coffee from the coffee machine.

The best part is, there's an indoor Children Playground at Executive Lounge which allows us, parents to enjoy our meal while the kids playing there.

Gen Japanese Restaurant

Should you wish for some authentic Japanese food, go to the Gen Japanese Restaurant at level 10. We have tried the Teppanyaki Sets and Bento Sets that is not value for money and delicious.

Teppanyaki Sets comes with zensai (special apperizers of the day), chef's house salad, miso soup, choice of chicken or beef steak teppanyaki, fried rice and stir-fried oriental vegetables for only RM 50 nett. Bento Sets is priced at RM 55 nett per set.

We like to taste of the authentic Japenese food here, and the great ambiance in the restuarant.

Sunway Putra Hotel KL is connected with the 8 levels Sunway Putra Shopping Mall. Also linked to the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) via a pedestrian link-bridge. It is indeed an Ideal place for both corporate travel and leisure tourist markets.

In addition, the hotel is offering Sunway PALS points and complimentary scheduled city-wide shuttle service, with stops at the Bukit Bintang shopping district for it's guests.

Book direct and save at www.sunwayhotels.com now. For room reservations and enquiries, please call +6-03-40409988 or email spkl.reservations@sunwayhotels.com

For latest news and updates, follow their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SunwayPutraHotelKL/

As a beauty lover, I have started consuming Collagen years ago. Collagen is a rich source of protein found in our connective tissue, cartilage, bone and tendons. Our bodies make collagen—but production slows down as we age. It is good to squeezing in an extra serving of Collagen to promote protein in your muscles, skin, blood, bones, cartilage, and ligaments. I have tried numerous brand of Collagen supplement, and the most recent one I have tried is Eureka Miracles ® Crystal White Collagen. Their formulation is an award winning product conferred by the Salon International Des Invention Geneva, and they have won the Gold award. They also won the Best Invention of the Year 2015, Gold Award from The Association of British Inventors and Innovators.

With so many awards winning record, consumers will feel confident with Eureka Miracles ® Crystal White Collagen.

I started consumed Eureka Miracles ® Crystal White Collagen every morning before Chinese New Year. It is easy to consume, just mix 1 to 2 scoop (8 gram) of the collagen with water then consume. Unlike the conventional fishy collagen, it comes in a good fruity taste.

It helps hair growth, skin improvements for eczema (dry flaking skins) patients, reduction of fine wrinkles, reduction of pigmentation's, dark spots and skin lightening with continue consumption.

I did not suffer any reactions from the Eureka Miracles ® Crystal White Collagen. As for myself, I noticed my skin is not only firmer, but also more brighten up because of it's Vitamin C ingredients. The pigmentation on my skin is lighter too. I will continue consume Eureka Miracles ® Crystal White Collagen for a youthful and fair skin.

Eureka Miracles ® Crystal White Collagen is suitable for both male and females consumption's. The collagen comes in a big size of 500gm, and is retail at USD125.00 (MYR520.00). It last more than a month for me. To buy, logon to website www.eurekamiracle.com as it is available for online purchase only.

Embracing the changing seasons, Starbucks is sharing the spirit of innovation with new, bold flavors and a renewed focus on cold craft. Starbucks is inviting customers to explore the approachable world of Starbucks cold craft with a range of spring beverages including the Triple Citrus Cold Brew and the Cascara Macchiato. Available in stores from 26 February 2019 and onwards.

Leaning into creativity, Starbucks is introducing a citrus-forward coffee experience with the Triple Citrus Cold Brew for coffee enthusiasts who love a tangy hint to their coffee. Starbucks is also bringing back the delicious yet subtle notes of Cascara to its coffee with the introduction of the new Cascara Macchiato. Experience the embodiment of all things new and fresh with:

NEW! Cascara Macchiato - Using every element of the coffee cherry, from bean to husk, the new Cascara Macchiato is topped with Cascara drizzle, bringing subtle notes of dark brown sugar and luscious maple into our classic espresso beverage. The Cascara Macchiato is available hot, iced and as a Frappuccino blended beverage.

NEW! Triple Citrus Cold Brew - Starbucks is adding a splash of juicy citrus to its Cold Brew lineup - the Triple Citrus Cold Brew. This innovative beverage pairs classic Cold Brew with the tartness of citrus flavors (lemonade, lime and grapefruit), slow poured to create beautiful layers and artfully topped with a slice of dried lime, setting it up to be the most Instagrammable beverage of the season. The Triple Citrus Cold Brew is available iced only.

Starbucks Malaysia celebrates cherry blossom season with a fresh Spring Merchandise Collection featuring drinkware and collectables in varied shades of pink, purple and gold hues. The collection, which depicts two kinds of cherry blossoms, the oriental cherry blossom and the donarium cherry blossom, takes inspiration from traditional hand drawings and oil paintings of cherry blossoms to recreate the magical scene of Spring.
Spring returns in Starbucks with The Starbucks® Spring Seasonal Starbucks card which is decorated with bright colors and spring elements. Also, travel back to your childhood Easter holiday nostalgia with the adorable Starbucks® Easter Diecut Starbucks Card. Each of the bunny-shaped Diecut Starbucks card varies in both background color and design.

Additionally, Starbucks Malaysia also introduced new and returning Whole Bean Coffee this spring. Introducing the new Starbucks® El Salvador Ahuachapan, which celebrates the heritage of Ahuachapan coffee farmers. Coffee farmers in Ahuachapan take pride in their craft using thermal springs of Aqua Caliente to process the beans. The medium roast whole bean coffee is bursting with sweet citrus notes with hints of milk chocolate.

Not to forget, welcome the return of the Starbucks Spring Season Blend, a coffee to celebrate a time of year marked by new beginnings and renewal with loved ones. The blend delivers a big syrupy body with striking flavors of dark cherry and cedary spice notes. The Starbucks Spring Season Blend combines four distinct coffees from around the world, incorporating the qualities from each coffee growing region for which it is famous.

Try the new Cascara Macchiato and Triple Citrus Cold Brew beverages which are priced at RM16.50 onwards. Furthermore, the Spring Collection will be priced starting at RM45 onwards and all the Starbucks cards have a minimum activation of RM30. The Starbucks® El Salvador Ahuachapan Coffee Beans and the Spring Whole Bean Coffee are priced at RM45 and RM40 respectively. The Spring promotional beverages, merchandise and whole bean offerings will be available in all stores nationwide from 26 February 2019 onwards while stocks last.

For more information, please visit Starbucks Malaysia website at www.starbucks.com.my.

My stomach was bloated post Chinese New Year due to all the excessive food intake during the festival. It was really uncomfortable to me. I am lucky that one of my friend introduced me Mintox.kiwi Detox Fibre Drink just in time. I gave it a try without hesitation because I know my body needed a detox programme.

Mintox.kiwi Detox Fibre Drink is made from 4 in 1 Enzyme, Fiber, Prebiotic Aphanizomenon Flos Aquae Extract(AFA). It has a kiwi drink recipe that helps our body rid itself of toxins, promote weight loss, boost energy, cleanse the liver, and so on. Mintox.kiwi also boosts our body’s ability to eliminate toxins from your system.

Proudly made in Malaysia, Mintox.kiwi Detox Fibre Drink is 100% natural, vegan, no added sugar ad is GMP certified. Mintox.kiwi Detox Fibre Drink is the key to detoxing your body with ease. If you constantly keep eating, drinking, and breathing these toxic substances without flushing them from your system, they build up over time and you risk health issues including cancer, reproductive, metabolic, and mental health effects.

In fact, Mintox.kiwi Detox Fibre Drink is designed to stimulate the body to purge itself, helping the liver do its thing as well as the kidneys and colon. Cleansing the colon is an important part of the detoxing process because those toxins need to exit the body. The biggest thing that Mintox helps with is allowing the body to get rid itself of any excess waste it’s been storing.

Mintox.kiwi Detox Fibre Drink is irreplaceable in promoting a healthy intestinal environment that is going to make a different in detox and your diet. It also plays an important role in your digestive tract helping you get smoother bowel movements. In addition, it serves as food for good bacteria in your intestines that help break down toxins helping your detox your body.

I consume 1 sachet every night around 9pm before sleep. Then I will start feeling discomfort in my stomach at 7am+ in the next morning. I know it's time to go to the loo and I went to pass motion for 2 to 3 times after that.

I like how my body feel cleaner, lighter, and comfortable after consume Mintox.kiwi Detox Fibre Drink. More over, it taste great just like a fresh fruit drink. It comes in sachet which made it easy and hygiene to consume. I just need to pour 1 sachet of Mintox.kiwi Detox Fibre Drink into a mixing cup, add 200ml warm water, close and shake well before drink.

After almost finishing a box now, my weight has reduced by almost 1 kg! That's fast because it took me less than 2 weeks to cut the weight with normal diet and without excessive exercise. I still consume my favorite food as usual during these 2 weeks, just added Mintox.kiwi Detox Fibre Drink at night before going to bed as a supplement drink.

It is advisable to drink 5 litre water every day to help pass out the toxic effectively while consume effectively Mintox.kiwi Detox Fibre Drink. A box of Mintox.kiwi Detox Fibre Drink consists of 14 sachet of 10g each.

Let's start consume Mintox.kiwi Detox Fibre Drink to maintain a healthy bowel movement. To buy, call Nixon Malaysia Sdn Bhd at their Customer Careline : +6011 2345 0201.

For more information, go to Mintox Malaysia Facebook Page and Instagram Account.

Grab, the leading super app in Southeast Asia, has announced its ongoing commitment to a #SaferEveryday that looks into product enhancements that aims to raise transport safety standards and to support community focused efforts on safety. Through the initiative and initial collaboration with the Royal Malaysia Police (Polis DiRaja Malaysia or PDRM), Grab driver-partners in 35 cities and major townships across Malaysia, will begin to receive time-sensitive and critical NUR Alerts.

The National Urgent Response (NUR) Alert system is a national initiative that helps spread information related to missing children under the age of 12 as quickly as possible. Part of Malaysia’s National Child Protection Policy and Action Plan, NUR Alerts are shared by law enforcement and regulatory agencies when a police report is made indicating the possibility of a missing child being the victim of abuse or other crimes. Through this collaboration, Grab will support the rapid dissemination of NUR Alerts and requests for assistance in finding missing children by alerting it’s network of hundreds of thousands of driver-partners instantly to be on the lookout and inform PDRM if they come across any news.

(L-R) Dayang Norhafiza Binti Ahmad, YB JSJ Datuk Salehhudin Abd Rahman, YB Puan Hannah Yeoh, Sean Goh, and Jason Chan Chee Chuan

Dayang Norhafiza binti Ahmad, Grab Driver-partner
Yang Berbahagia JSJ Datuk Salehhudin Abd Rahman, Deputy Director of Polis DiRaja Malaysia
Yang Berhormat Puan Hannah Yeoh, Deputy Minister, Women, Family and Community Development
Sean Goh, Country Head, Grab Malaysia
Jason Chan Chee Chuan, Grad Driver-partner

“The importance of quick, decisive action cannot be overstated when it comes to identifying, rescuing, recovering, or protecting any child in Malaysia who is the victim of any crime. The NUR Alert system is a key part of our national defense against anyone who would harm our children. The ability to share these alerts nationwide, to hundreds of thousands of dedicated Malaysians who are part of Grab’s network of driver-partners is a powerful addition to the existing efforts of PDRM, MCMC, and the host of other organisations who support our efforts to keep all the children and communities safe, everyday,” said YB Hannah Yeoh, Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister at Grab Malaysia’s offices.
#SaferEveryday is Grab’s wide focus in ensuring that the highest standards of safety are applied to every aspect of its business. Malaysia, where Grab’s safety focused Research and Development Centre is located, is part of the development and delivery of the brand’s ‘#SaferEveryday Tech Roadmap’ that includes measures specifically aimed at changing user safety habits - to drive long-term road behaviour change and to reduce the chance of incidents.

“Grab’s #SaferEveryday is our commitment towards creating a safer Southeast Asia. It is a long-term approach that focuses on core areas: safety tech roadmap; partnerships with like minded organisations like the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development, and PDRM; and education programme, to make this promise a reality. Our goal has always been to provide an everyday service that matters to our customers as well as partners through the use of data and technology. As our footprint has grown through the years, so has our ability to use the Grab network in different ways. The authorities do their best, but the power of having hundreds of thousands of Malaysians looking out for each other, sharing information, and working together to make every day, safer for all of us - that’s truly key to helping us move forward as a nation”, said Sean Goh, Country Head, Grab Malaysia.

In addition to sharing NUR Alerts to its nationwide network of driver partners, Grab will also explore further enhancements to develop new ways to raise awareness about the NUR Alerts to their passengers and the wider community as well.

Working with the Government is key to Grab’s long term strategy for safety for the betterment of the community. This includes providing communities a safe, convenient way to enjoy transportation, food and parcel delivery and cashless payments that are available to all. This community safety focus extends to ensuring a zero tolerance environment for harassment or criminal activity of any kind in and around Grab’s ecosystem; and in using the power of the platform to help all its users and partners stay safe.

“Today, we are the only major player to invest in key resources like a 24/7 customer support centre, number masking, stringent driver background checks, and verification. We do not compromise on our users’ safety, and that’s why even as Grab has grown much larger over the years, safety is still a core part of our DNA, and we will continue to invest in it aggressively,” added Goh.

Grab’s #SaferEveryday is a regional campaign which aims to drive local safety initiatives across the eight countries where Grab operates. More information on Grab’s commitments and goals can be found here: www.grab.com/safety.

LOUIS QUATORZE launched its 2019 Spring / Summer Collection, featuring a line-up that emits a trendy and cheerful vibe. Retaining the brand’s French heritage, this 2019 S/S collection intricately mixes sophisticated elegance with a dash of modern mood in its effort to reach the modern women through its vivid and hip design.

The official launch of LOUIS QUATORZE Spring / Summer 2019 Collection

(from left to right): Ms. Jamie Kim, LOUIS QUATORZE Global Expansion Manager; Mr. Junaidy, Customer Service Manager of Metrojaya; Ms. Ssun An, LOUIS QUATORZE Global Expansion Manager; Ms. Katherine Koh, Senior Marketing Manager of Metrojaya

Best represented by keywords #Live and #LQ, LOUIS QUATORZE 2019 S/S luxurious collection incorporates its unique classical sensibility with the most attention-grabbing item yet: the “Eclat Bag” where sophistication meets practicality. Designed for all occasions with its trendy wide woven strap attached to the cowhide body, the “Eclat Bag” creates a naturally voluptuous shape to throw in all daily necessities while still looking stylish.

(from left to right): Ms. Ssun An, LOUIS QUATORZE Global Expansion Manager; Ms. Katherine Koh, Senior Marketing Manager of Metrojaya; Mr. Junaidy, Customer Service Manager of Metrojaya; Ms Chloe Chen, Model and Emcee; Ms. Jamie Kim, LOUIS QUATORZE Global Expansion Manager.

Not to forget, the eye-catching “Lys Bag” from the line-up is bound to kick your outfit up a notch. Being the highlight of this season, this charmingly detailed studded bag is particularly known for its impressive lily pattern design on chic black leather, easy to match with any casual chic to feminine elegance.
LOUIS QUATORZE’s Global Expansion Manager, Jamie Kim mentioned that an aspect worth paying attention to in this collection is its use of seaport blue – LOUIS QUATORZE’s key colour for this season placing a distinctive emphasis on the naturalness of spring.

“Our new seasonal collection uplifts the naturalness of the coming spring. Our design-driven, colourful products will provide an exciting user experience for even the most discerning shoppers,” said Jamie Kim.

Since opening its first concept store in Malaysia with Metrojaya Midvalley Megamall in 2017, the highly coveted French-Korean premium leather maker has expanded its presence regionally offline (Robinsons Four Seasons KL and Metrojaya Sabah KK) and online (Zalora and Shopee), strategically positioning itself to meet the needs of sophisticated customers near and far.

Senior Merchandising Manager of Metrojaya, Derek Yeap expresses how thrilled both parties are to partner up for two consecutive years now, with the introduction of the stunningly designed new collection.

“Metrojaya is humbled and honoured to have LOUIS QUATORZE as a partner for two years now across three of our outlets in Malaysia. We are excited to bring Malaysians LOUIS QUATORZE’s latest Spring / Summer 2019 collection that is sure to add a vibrant but elegant touch to their daily lives,” said Derek Yeap.

LOUIS QUATORZE was founded in 1980 by Parisian artisan Paul Barrate, before being acquired by Korean firm TJ International. In 2009, the Asian owner returned the Paris brand back to its French roots, with leather goods designed in France and made in Korea.

LOUIS QUATORZE has inherited and developed the beautiful Versailles culture with a beautiful blend of elegance, intellectual and modern style portrayed in its collection of handbags, small leather goods, gloves, dress shirts, scarves, ties and eyewear.

Today, the brand offers customers a variety of styles from casual street to formal elegance available at over 140 department stores, shopping malls, and specialty stores across France, Germany, United Arab Emirates, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Taiwan, U.S., Japan, and South Korea.

For more information on LOUIS QUATORZE, visit: http://www.louisquatorze.com/main/intro.do

Are your taste buds ready to be thrilled? Pack your bags and prepare for Round 3 of Pavilion KL’s Journey of Taste! Malaysia’s premier shopping destination once again invites foodies and shoppers to embark on a month of culinary indulgences filled with food-tastic experiences to discover a treasure trove of international and local cuisines, witness celebrity appearances, participate in fun workshops and enjoy exclusive promotions!

Kicking off Journey of Taste 3, Pavilion KL hosted an insta-worthy tea party together with Noritake to welcome a third instalment of the gastronomic fair on 1 Mar 2019. Held in Pavilion KL’s Tokyo Street, the award-winning precinct for all things Japanese, guests and the media enjoyed a picture-perfect afternoon sampling delicacies and taking photos of Noritake’s intricate Carnivale Collection.

It was the perfect Instagrammable opportunity to explore Noritake’s Setsebun Fair, the brand’s first pop-up in Malaysia, with the following hashtags: #PKLtokyostreet, #pavilionKLjourneyoftaste, and #noritakemy.

Throughout the month of March, look out for these exciting highlights of Journey of Taste:

Sweet Dreams Festival at Tokyo Street – March 23rd to 31st
Treat yourself to sampling the finest ice creams and desserts on a super-sweet journey to taste the variety on offer at Pavilion KL.

Connection Insta Walk of Fame – March 15th to 17th
Take your Instagram-worthy photos with funky décor and neon-filled lights along the Connection.

A Thai Weekend – March 23rd and 24th
Amp up the spice levels at the Thai eateries in Pavilion KL in conjunction with Thai Film Festival at Golden Screen Cinemas, where the much-anticipated Thai movie “Bikeman” will premiere alongside its star cast and director who will be present to meet and greet fans.

Setsebun Fair by Noritake – March 1st – 22nd
It’s so pretty, you will want to throw tea parties everyday! Check out the Japanese tableware brand’s first pop-up in Malaysia and marvel at the beautiful display of its intricate Carnivale Collection and other prized tableware.

International Women’s Day: Blu Inc Media Celebrating Women – March 8th
Celebrate women and the debut of a new femme power anthem, “Istimewa”, performed live by Dayang Nurfaizah with special appearance by Neelambika, a speaker and advocate against domestic violence.

Manchester United x Barcelona Friendly Match with Maybank – March 21st
If footie is your thing, catch a glimpse of Nemanja Vidic from Manchester United and Luis Garcia from Barcelona as they play a friendly match right here in Pavilion KL.

New Foodie Experiences

Don’t miss out on discovering new flavours and experiences with these must-visit new eateries:
Al Amber Chinese Muslim Restaurant at Level 7, Dining Loft
Chun at Level 1, Gourmet Emporium
Dal Cha Dim at Level 6
Hai Di Lao Hotpot at Level 10, Pavilion Elite (Opening Soon)
Ho Min San at Level 1, Gourmet Emporium
Jun Lai Ju at Level 8, Pavilion Elite (Opening Soon)
Tiger Sugar at Level 1 (Opening Soon)
Wing Wing at Level 6
Stuff’d at Level 1 (Opening Soon)

Maybank Cardmember Deals

To help you play your role in promoting a greener Malaysia, redeem a Pyrex double wall glass cup set with a minimum spend of RM200 or a Pyrex glass carafe with a minimum spend of RM350 in a single receipt with Maybank Cards at any F&B outlets from 1 March 2019. Additionally, use your Maybank Cards to enjoy exclusive deals and promotions at over 30 participating outlets throughout the year at Pavilion KL.

For recommendations on dining and information on Journey of Taste, visit Pavilion KL’s website at www.pavilion-kl.com, check real-time updates on Pavilion KL’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/PavilionKL, Twitter page at www.twitter.com/Pavilion_KL, Instagram account at www.instagram.com/PavilionKualaLumpur or contact Pavilion KL’s Concierge at 03 2118 8833.

Who wouldn't want to win a car with just RM 10 spending? Attention to all shoppers in Malaysia, a brand new Honda HR-V RS worth over RM120,000 awaits the winner of Guardian’s ‘JOM BER-FABULOUS’ contest which runs for the entire month of March, in conjunction with International Women’s Day 2019.

DY Cho, Marketing Director, Health and Beauty, South East Asia and Guardian Health And Beauty Sdn Bhd said: “We run lots of exciting campaigns and promotions throughout the year; but some, are extra special. This JOM BER-FABULOUS contest is one of them. It is to give recognition to the special role that women play in the well-being of the family, in conjunction with International Women’s Day!

“In total, we are giving away a brand new car, specially curated relaxing holidays, and shopping vouchers worth more than RM150,000!”

“We have many special offers during this contest month and we encourage everyone, including men, to enter this contest to win exciting prizes for their loved ones. Apart from the state-of-the-art spectacular newly launched Honda HR-V RS as the Grand Prize, we are offering other prizes such exclusive spa experiences for 2 to Dubai, Maldives and Bali. And there will be 20 consolation prizes of a Guardian voucher worth RM500 each.

“Contest entry is also easy. To enter, our customers only need to spend a minimum of RM10 which must include a brand on promotion. So please send in as many entries as you can when you buy all your health and beauty and other necessities at Guardian in March,” Cho added.

Guardian’s ‘JOM BER-FABULOUS’ contest will start on 1 March to 31 March 2019 with a Honda HR-V RS as the Grand Prize. The 2nd Prize will be a 5-day 3-night Exotic Dubai with Luxury Hammam experience; the 3rd Prize is a 4-day 3-night Maldives trip with Spa experience; the 4th Prize is a 4-day 3-night trip to Bali with a Balinese Spa and Massage experience included and 20 Consolation prizes of Guardian vouchers worth RM500 each.

As a beauty blogger and a mother of 2 girls, I am honoured to be invited to a luxurious spa retreat at The Ritz-Carlton KL last weekend, courtesy of Guardian Malaysia with the aim of giving recognition to the special role that women play in the well-being of the family, in conjunction with International Women’s Day! I felt thankful to be able to indulge a pampering Balinese Massage at Spa Village in this 5-Star hotel with my blogger friends.

We had a welcome drink and cold towel upon arrival at the Spa. Not long later, I was led to the bright, spacious, clean and neat treatment room. The room comes with a changing room, washroom and outdoor shower & bathtub! Such a heaven and I felt in love immediately with this intimate spa located in the heart of KL.

The masseur introduced me the 3 massage oil and let me chose one, I have chosen the ginger oil that is good to help relieve aches and pain, as well as promote normal blood circulation. The Balinese massage ritual offers techniques which vary in tempo of acupressure, rolling motions, long strokes and percussion, providing an invigorating and energising experience for the body. Choose to enjoy this massage with or without using oil.

I like how the masseur massage my body, and she will check if everything is OK, or needed extra pressure on and off.

The treatment finished with a bamboo stick tapping over my back. My body, mind and soul is totally rejuvenated after the Balinese Massage at Spa Village. Now, I wish to get more spa treatments like this! So, let's go shopping and get our entry forms at all Guardian stores and online from 1 March 2019 onwards.

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In recent years, as society progresses and our stress levels increase, more and more people are looking to cultural traditions to enhance their lives. From yoga and meditation to ancient superfoods, many practices from Asia’s oldest cultures are seeing a revival as people strive to embrace a life that is more balanced and holistic. As a result, it’s no longer unusual to find age-old beverages such as Japanese green tea on shelves and in eateries, and greater interest in experiencing the serenity of tea appreciation ceremonies.

Though it’s been around for a long time, many aren’t aware that green tea retains its beautiful colour because it’s unfermented and thus retains more of its nutritional benefits. It may also be revelation to some that Japanese green tea comes in different forms, with the most common being sencha and matcha; sencha is brewed as whole leaves while matcha is ground into a powder and mixed with water, resulting in a creamier flavour.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® (CB&TL) builds on this revival of cultural flavours with its latest beverage series Matcha Sakura, using ceremonial-grade matcha harvested with first-flush Tencha and stone-milled to preserve its superior quality, says David de Candia, Tea Master for CB&TL. These premium green tea leaves are sourced directly from a small-scale family farm in Shizuoka, Japan that has been around since 1923, in order to keep the traditional harvesting methods alive while the small batches ensure the quality of leaves. The tea leaves for this grade of matcha are shade-grown for almost 30 days, resulting in the vibrant green in colour, before being hand-plucked so that the leaves are not bruised. The leaves are then steamed and deveined, before being ground slowly to powder-like consistency in a granite mill over many hours.

To further enhance its flavour and to bring a new experience to tea drinkers, the matcha is then blended with a Japanese sakura syrup, made from the delicate flowers that bloom in spring, to create two Matcha Sakura beverages: Matcha Sakura Ice Blended® drink (RM17.50/S and RM18.50/R), topped with sakura whipped cream and drizzled with sakura blossom syrup, and Matcha Sakura as a hot or iced latte (RM15.50/S and RM16.50/R respectively).

Going even beyond fair trade, CB&TL has a long history of working directly with tea farmers and not via third parties. CB&TL is a leader in sourcing, developing and creating premium tea-based beverages from plantations in 10 countries including China, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan and Thailand. As each type of tea has different plucking seasons, working directly with growers means tea lovers get fresher, more exclusive flavours as the different leaves go through tailor-made processes in order to produce the right balance of flavours for each and every cup.

For the freshest matcha, timing is the most challenging aspect, says De Candia, and the Matcha Sakura is a contemporary take on a centuries-old tradition. Tea in Asia has always been more than a beverage, with tea drinking remaining central to various ceremonies that are still taking place today.

Enjoy CB&TL’s Matcha Sakura beverages for a limited time from 6th March 2019 at all outlets, or try the Fukamushi Sencha, a whole-leaf green tea with sweet, floral and grassy hints (RM12.50/pot and RM55 for 20 tea bags).

In conjunction with the launch of the Matcha Sakura tea series, CB&TL is also partnering with local handmade bath & cosmetics brand Wunderbath to create the Wunderbath x CB&TL Lip Balm (RM20.90) & Lip Stain (RM22.90), available at 6 selected CB&TL stores nationwide, namely:

Johor Bahru City Square
Gurney Plaza, Penang
Sunway Pyramid, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
Kuantan City Mall
Genting Premium Outlet

For more information about CB&TL’s latest offerings, news and promotions, follow the CB&TL Facebook page, www.facebook.com/CBTLMalaysiaPage or the CB&TL Instagram account @coffeebeanMY, or visit their website www.coffeebean.com.my.

The weather is really warm recently, hence we decided to stay indoor most of the time. You think it's boring? Nah, we are staying active with HP Little Makers challenge. Not only the activities are fun and engaging, they also involve creativity and learning. Indeed the best bonding time with the kids.

In fact, HP Little Makers challenge is an opportunity for children to reinvent immersive learning with the HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 3700 Printer. Children between the ages of 5 to 12-years-old are eligible to participate in challenges for prizes. It is designed for parents, teachers and their young makers, creators and thinkers to play and learn together while sharing their creations with friends and family.

Participating kids and their families stand a chance to win RM500 worth of HP products. Five winners are chosen every two weeks in-line with the “Challenge of the Week”. Online challenges will be updated bi-weekly on hp.com/my/littlemakers

Our family had participated this week challenge to make our World map with famous landmark. It was a fun and hands-on way for my kids to learn about Geography.

Do check out the HP Little Makers Challenge and participate the contest to win amazing prizes. Good luck.

Four Grand Prize winners picked up a week-long K-Beauty and Wellness Experience in Korea for two in an exciting grand finale event held in Kuala Lumpur recently in conjunction with Guardian’s ‘Shop Your Way To Korea’ contest.

They were:
LOH SIEW CHOO
MUHAMMAD ZAFFARULLAH BIN MOHAMED EUSOFF
STEFANIE SIM JIA XIN
THIKTIKRAT A/P KHUAN

A total of 50 finalists were gathered to vie for the four Grand Prizes.

Four Grand prize winners win a week-long holiday in Korea for two.

16 second prize winners each won a Samsung Note 9 smartphone each while the remaining 30 finalist winners won Guardian vouchers worth RM300 each.
DY Cho, Marketing Director, Health and Beauty, South East Asia, Guardian Health And Beauty Sdn Bhd said; “We are very excited that this contest was a huge success garnering over 13,500 entries from all over Malaysia. Guardian has always recognized the rising popularity of made-in-Korea skincare and beauty care products and this contest is just our way of rewarding all our loyal shoppers.

In view of this successful contest, Guardian customers can look forward to bigger and better contests and innovative promotions that will deliver great variety, quality and value to our customers.”

16 second prize winners took home a Samsung Note 9 Smartphone each

In the contest that ran for two months, customers only need to spend a minimum of RM40, including one participating brand, in a single receipt to participate. Once they have made the purchase, they have to “count” the number of Guardian Jeju Masks inside the Guardian Heart acrylic mould, measuring 780mm (w) by 600mm (h) and 270 mm (d). Each Jeju Mask measures 11.4 cm by 15.9 cm. And they have to submit their entries with their number of masks.

Founded in the late 1800’s, the Tomatin whisky distillery sits at an altitude of 315 metres above sea level just to the west village of the same name and quenches its annual five million litre capacity with the pure waters of the Alt-na-Frith burn. Although it is one of the largest distilleries around, it is still relatively unknown to the outside world.

The name of Tomatin is translated as ‘the hill of the juniper bush’ from Gaelic. The soft waters of the Alt-na-Frith (Free Burn), the distillery’s private water source, which runs clear and pure through the Monadhliath Mountains help to create a Highland Malt with delicate flavours, yet rich and mellow style.

Winner of several notable awards, the Tomatin 12 Year Old is smooth and silky, having been matured in traditional Scotch Whisky, ex-Bourbon and ex-Spanish casks. A rich, fruity aroma hits the nose first which is a prelude to sweet flavours of ripe apples, pears and a subtle hint of nut before the long, pleasantly oily finish. On the palate, this is a very pleasant whisky. It’s malt-forward, with plenty of spice. It’s smooth, but not dull; tasty without a hint of peat.
Also award winning, the Tomatin 14 Year Old is soft, smooth and sweet, benefiting from its time spent in Tawny Port casks which previously hled port for around 50 years. Rich but balanced aromas of red berries, sweet honey and rich toffee develop into aspects of light fruits and nuts on the palate and an abiding finish of fruit salad.

The Tomatin 18 Year Old is a truly world class malt. Matured in traditional oak casks and first-fill Oloroso Sherry butts, this is undoubtedly an elegant whisky. The taste of clean sherry is present throughout and it is one of the main highlights of this whisky. Although the nose is rather inviting, it only hints at the magic that is to come. It hits the palate with a firework display of dried fruits, cinnamon, vanilla and oak that develops into a dash of dark chocolate with a citrus bite before a sustained sweet and slightly dry finish.

Then, there is Tomatin distillery's new no-age-statement release, Tomatin Legacy. It is a tribute to its dedicated craftsmen. The time spent in Bourbon barrels and Virgin Oak casks brings a light sweetness to The Tomatin Legacy. It boasts aromas of vanilla, marshmallow, pineapple and lemon. On the palate gentle flavours of candy, pine, lemon sherbet, apples and sponge cake emerge ahead of a light, clean finish. The whisky comes ablaze on the tongue. The malts are young albeit, but they’re clean and crisp and under the reigns. As this whisky fades into the sunset the malts go on cruise control, leaving you with some delicate spices on the fade away.

Truly an undiscovered whisky for all Single Malt lovers out there. The Tomatin range brings with it an air of mystery. It delivers a taste of the Scottish Highlands in a glass and will continue to surprise the palate throughout each of its expressions. To enjoy your choice of Tomatin, head over to 61 Monarchy and savour a bit of the highlands for yourself.

Bonjour, allez-vous bien? Do you know what's this means? It means 'Hello, how are you?' in French. Don't worry, I am not going to teach you French today, but I would love to share a not-to-be missed festival with you. Le French Festival(LFF) is back for the 18th edition this 2019. LFF is a highly-anticipated annual French event held here in Malaysia for us to experience with captivating events. There are full of activities lined-up including French Cinema screenings, art exhibitions, music and theatre performances, gastronomy and so much more.

Since its inception in 2001, LFF has progressively evolved as an indomitable bridge of cultural exchange between France and Malaysia while successfully establishing its roots in four major cities, reaching over tens of thousands of spectators namely Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu.

Le French Festival 2019 will be held from 4th Apr 2019 to 12th May 2019. It is a remarkable one as for the first time, be proudly presented by G.H.Mumm Champagne, the No.1 Grande Maison champagne in France, and Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) as a longstanding collaborator and partner of the French Film Festival – pulling together a festival for everyone from all walks of life including families and children, French enthusiasts, movie buffs, and foodies among others. Some programmes of the LFF are even designed specifically for schools and universities.

And, for the first time in the LFF history, organizers Alliance Francaise (AF) together with the Embassy of France in Malaysia will not only be curating a variety of programmes and artistes from France but will also play the role of “producer” as they collaborate with the nationally acclaimed theatre company in Malaysia, KL Shakespeare Players (KLSP) to create a special performance for LFF 2019: a reinterpretation of “Cyrano de Bergerac”(“The story of Cyrano de Bergerac”) deemed to be the most famous play in French theatre.

Mr. Jacques Bounin, Director of Alliance Francaise Kuala Lumpur shared that with Malaysia being France's second-largest economic partner in ASEAN, cultural exchange and appropriation is important in all segments of growth for both countries.

“A platform of exchange is inevitably in need for everyone to be able to express and interact with, without the existence of cultural boundaries. With LFF's perennial history, we're encouraged to see the affinity between Malaysia and France thrive as we are honoured to reach a pinnacle of our journey (to date) where this year, we have the privilege of working with local collaborators to create and present French content by Malaysians,”said Mr. Bounin during the press conference.

Look forward to LFF 2019 as it will feature the most current trends and entertainment from France. It will be held at the four cities at the dates below;

Kuala Lumpur – 4 Apr to 28 Apr

Penang – 25 Apr to 5 May

Johor Bahru – 2 May to 5 May

Kota Kinabalu – 9 May to 12 May

For more information, please visit Le French Festival's website and like their Facebook Page.

Laser treatment is very popular here in Malaysia, don't you agree? I have many friends that are going for regular laser treatments. I have also tried a few types of laser treatment. Sometimes we are skeptical of laser treatments because we thought that it might made our skin becomes sensitive but hey, there's a new technology arrives in Malaysia that works great and not harming our skin.

Introducing PICOPLUS Laser Solution, US FDA-approved system that was developed by Korea's pioneering aesthetic laser medical device company, LUTRONIC. Created by Asian for the Asian, PICOPLUS adopts the advanced Korean medical breakthrough manufactured and designed to safely and effectively treat our skin pigmentation and beyond, it will reveal a newer and more confident you.

PICOPLUS is the first machine approved by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS). It provides precise control over pulse-width, wavelength and fluence needed for outstandingly desired results, all from one premium platform to combat pigmentation issues, acne scaring, wrinkles, redness issues and tattoo removal.

We were honoured to be invited to the grand launch event of PICOPLUS held at Co-Labs The Starling.

There, Jess Kong, Manager Medical Aesthetics provided an explanation on how this new technology made by Asians for Asians works. Experts in the medical field agree that PICOPLUS provides an advantage compared to other aesthetic machines in the market. Moreover, it has mastered the sensitivity of Asian skin when other laser models only have effectiveness on lighter skin types. It is highly versatile which comes with four wavelengths to achieve far better results on Asians skins as each treatment is customised based on the patient's condition.

Jess Kong, Manager Medical Aesthetics

Unlike traditional lasers that are painful and will leave some side-effects, PICOPLUS is proven to be safe and effective. Taking pride in being the World's first 3 depth scanner with its new Dual Focused Dots Hand Piece, PICOPLUS is able to penetrate the skin without injuring the dermal epidermal junction with its four wavelengths capable of delivering lasers in picosecond duration, which is a 1000 times shorter than traditional laser. It allowed pigmented lesion and tattoos to be broken down into smaller pigments. As a result, it is able to remove them effectively, leaving room for little to no side-effects.

L to R: Ms. Jess Kong (Manager - Medical Aesthetics), Dr. Jeff Khoo (Revival Clinic), Dr. Hew Yin Keat (The M.A.C. Clinic), and Dr. Anna Hoo (Anna Hoo Clinic) with the next evolutionary premier laser solution, PICOPLUS.

“PICOPLUS is a non-ablative pigment laser that offers both picosecond and nanosecond pulse duration. With picosecond pulses, the treatment results can be faster and more effective with less downtime. This set itself apart from traditional lasers as it can deliver energy in a fraction of a second,” shared Jess Kong during the launch event.

The PICOPLUS novel design, ergonomics, and exceptional precision and reliability have been demonstrated and highly valued around the World. Now this advanced picosecond and nanosecond platform can safely and effectively help aesthetic clinics achieve mastery over difficult pigment and tattoo cases.

From countless skin regimes to aesthetic procedures not resulting in the desired results, getting the skin one dreams of is now a reality. The youthful looking and overall improved tone and texture of skin is now achievable, seamlessly and painlessly with PICOPLUS.

PICOPLUS treatments is available at selected clinics namely the MAC Clinic, Anna Hoo Clinic and Revival Clinic. For more information, visit https://int.aesthetic.lutronic.com/intl/products/picoplus/

Nickelodeon International has teamed up with nine beloved creators representing seven countries to form the 2019 KCA Social Squad, which will transport fans around the world into all of the exclusive pre-event and Orange Carpet excitement leading up to the biggest, slimiest party of the year for kids: Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2019.

Beginning on Thursday, March 21st, the web-celebrity-filled KCA Social Squad, including twins and Kids’ Choice Awards Germany 2019 hosts Lisa and Lena(@lisaandlena, Germany), twins and “Favorite Social Music Star” nominees Max andHarvey (@maxandharvey, UK); “Dance Kids” Philippines grand champion AC Bonifacio (@acbonifacio, Philippines); Kaj Van Der Voort (@kajleroy, Netherlands); “Favorite Internet Star: Italy” nominee Elisa Maino (@la_mainoo, Italy); “Favorite Latin Influencer” nominee Ami Rodriguez (@amirodriguezz, Colombia); and “Favorite Brazilian Influencer” nominee João Guilherme (@joaoguilherme, Brazil) will provide an exclusive look inside the “Nickelodeon x Instagram Slime Soiree” pre-party, Orange Carpet excitement, and behind-the-scenes activity leading up to the big night on Saturday.

Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2019 takes place in Los Angeles, California on Saturday, March 23rd and premieres in Asia on Monday, 25 March at 5pm (WIB) and 6pm (MY, PH, SG), with a same-day encore at 9.30pm (SG). Catch the replay on Tuesday, 26 March at 11am (WIB), 12pm (MY) and 3pm (PH).
Spanning seven countries and speaking seven languages, the KCA Social Squad will bring a collective global cross-platform following of nearly 50 million fans inside the ultimate Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2019 experience. This includes adventures inside the “Nickelodeon x Instagram Slime Soiree,” a preview of the KCA venue before the big night, and plenty of slime.

Fans around the world can follow along via the official KCA Social Squad hashtag #KCASocialSquad and each Squad member’s individual handles:

- AC Bonifacio (Philippines): @acbonifacio - 1.6M Instagram followers
- Ami Rodriguez (Colombia): @amirodriguez – 3.6M Instagram followers
- Elisa Maino (Italy): @la_mainoo – 1.4M Instagram followers
- João Guilherme (Brazil): @joaoguilherme – 10M Instagram followers
- Kaj van der Voort (Netherlands): @kajleroy – 214K Instagram followers
- Lisa and Lena (Germany): @lisaandlena – 14.3M Instagram followers
- Max and Harvey (UK): @maxandharvey – 1M Instagram followers

Stay up to date on all Kids’ Choice Awards news by liking Nickelodeon on Facebook and following @Nickelodeon on Twitter and Instagram using #KCA.

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