Kimball’s 'Tambah Drama' Culinary Workshop Was a Hit!

What's up, people? I LOVE PASTA. Period. But eating out too often would usually burn holes in my wallet faster than you can say "Spaghetti". I know right? Anyway, here's some great news for us!

Kimball, a popular Malaysian household name for sauces, pasta and other food products with a heritage of over 40 years, held its first culinary workshop on adding drama to daily meals affordably, with flair and flavor, as part of its on-going ‘Tambah Drama Dalam Masakan’ campaign.

(Centre) Campbell Soup Southeast Asia Sdn. Bhd.’s Marketing Director, Mr. Stephane Vilquin, and Chef Sherson Lian with the participants of the Kimball culinary workshop.

The focus of the cooking workshop was demonstrating that making affordable, flavourful and dramatic meals at home is easy and convenient using Kimball’s quality sauces and pastas. The emphasis was on dishes that could be whipped up by newbies or experienced home cooks, with less effort but with maximum impact in taste and presentation, for more drama in the kitchen and at the dining table.

Participants for the workshop were selected based on the online submission of their most dramatic photograph while in the kitchen or at the dining table, in keeping with Kimball’s ‘Tambah Drama Dalam Masakan’ campaign.

The contest winners with the most dramatic photographs, and their ‘dates’ enjoyed an up-close and personal cooking encounter with celebrity chef, Sherson Lian, who is currently hosting the Kimball-sponsored ‘5 Rencah 5 Rasa’ cooking show on local television.

Participants who spanned a wide range of ages and cooking skill levels, were united in their passion to improve their culinary chops, indulge their love of good food and be rewarded for their preference for Kimball as their go to brand for a wide range of products.

Aside from the demonstrations of two recipes using Kimball products, the session was packed with useful kitchen tips and tricks that could help home cooks be even more efficient.

(Left) Celebrity Chef Sherson Lian, conducting a hands-on demonstration with two culinary workshop participants.  

Chef Sherson demonstrated the Kimball Penne & Chicken in Mushroom Tomato Concasse, which showcased the versatility and flavor Kimball’s Mushroom Spaghetti Sauce, and the convenience of Kimball’s Penne to produce a wholesome meal that would please both children and adults. This dish can be prepped and cooked quickly depending on the individual’s kitchen skills, yet delivers a restaurant quality meal in the comfort of your home.

Kimball’s Chilli Sauce and Kimball’s Oyster Sauce, both Malaysian favorites, were the stars of ‘Udang Goreng Cili Assam Kimball’. Stir-fried prawns with tamarind and chilli, more commonly known as ‘Udang Goreng Cili Assam’ is a popular menu item at restaurants but isn’t cooked at home as often as most of us are unsure how to get the hot and sour gravy right. Kimball’s take on this popular dish ensures that it can be easily recreated at home.  The two sauces are combined to produce a flavorful base for the stir-fried prawns. This dish is so piquant it can be enjoyed over hot rice as a meal in itself.

The culinary workshop ended with a mouthwatering ‘makan-makan’ session, where attendees were treated to a feast of dishes specially prepared using Kimball products.

As a part of its ‘Tambah Drama Dalam Masakan’ campaign, which is all about adding a dash of Kimball’s products to the simplest dish for maximum flavor without breaking your budget, Kimball is also sponsoring the Malaysian culinary lifestyle TV programme ‘5 Rencah 5 Rasa’ which airs on TV3.

Hosted by Chef Sherson, the programme depicts one special Kimball recipe every episode, showcasing the versatility of using Kimball products in many different applications and dishes, forwarding the concept of affordable yet tasty meals known as ‘Jimat & Lazat’ on the show.

(From Left) Campbell Soup Southeast Asia Sdn. Bhd.’s Marketing Director, Mr. Stephane Vilquin, and Chef Sherson Lian, with the dishes cooked during the culinary workshop.

According to Mr. Stephane Vilquin, the Marketing Director of Campbell Soup Southeast Asia Sdn. Bhd., the mini culinary workshop was a platform to showcase how delicious yet affordable meals can easily be prepared at home and a way to reward loyal Kimball consumers for their support.

“Over the past 40 years, Kimball has become one of the key players in the food industry, thanks to the continuous support of our loyal consumers and followers. Our ‘Tambah Drama Dalam Masakan’ campaign on adding dramatic flair and flavor to even the simplest dishes without breaking your budget, with just a dash of Kimball’s products, has been highly successful.”

“We would like to inspire more people to use Kimball products because it is so easy to create so many amazing meals that are affordable yet tasty. Our sauces and pastas are so versatile they complement both Asian and western-inspired dishes, beautifully,” said Mr Vilquin.

To find out more about Kimball’s easy, affordable and convenient recipes, visit their official website at http://www.kimball.com.my/, or log on to their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/KimballMalaysia/.

Kechara’s Halloween Charity Night Spooked Fun for the Underprivileged

Ribbon cutting during the opening ceremony on stage. (From left) Celebrity Host Phng Li Kim, Yang Berhormat Lee Chin Chen, Pastor Kok Yek Yee, Yang Berusaha Lim Sang Hong and DJ Wayne Thong.

Kechara, a non-governmental organization (NGO), hosted a fun-filled Halloween Charity Night for 360 guests at the serene Kechara Forest Retreat in Bentong, Pahang, comprising special guests, less fortunate children and their respective guardians from underprivileged communities.

(Second row, third) from left Yang Berusaha Lim Sang Hong and Yang Berhormat Lee Chin Chen, posing with those who attended.

The carnival-style event was held to present the underprivileged an opportunity to experience a different environment through a contemporary celebration, which included fun games and activities, and partial of the collection was to be contributed to SRJK (C) Khai Mun Pagi.

Officiated by guests of honor, Pahang State Legislative Assemblyman for Ketari district, Bentong, Yang Berhormat Mr. Lee Chin Chen, the Council Member of Bentong Municipal Council, Yang Berusaha Lim Sang Hong, Kechara House Vice President Pastor, Kok Yek Yee, TV host from The Paranormal Zone, Phng Li Kim and DJ Wayne Thong from 98.8 FM, the event saw the presence of children and their guardians from Pusat Harapan Kampung Perting for the Mentally and Physically Disabled Children, Pertubuhan Ibu Tunggak Semarak Kasih Selangor, SMK Katholik, SJK (C) Khai Mun Pagi, and the Orang Asli Sungai Lebak and Kampung Chamang communities, all of whom were fully sponsored at RM60 per person.

Among the exhilarating activities carried out were numerous funfair-themed games such as the ring toss, football, Frisbee, golf and the main attraction of the day, which were the bouncy castles, gained the most attention.

Children from the Orang Asli Sungai Lebak settlement enjoyed the inflatable funfair games despite the rain.

Children dressed up for the costume competition as they showcased their creativity.

The eerie, exciting Halloween theme echoed throughout the event as a full-blown, spooky haunted house was set up along with horror movie screenings, fortune telling and a Halloween costume competition which showcased the creativity of the children and participants through the creation of their Halloween costumes.

According to Madam Wong, a teacher from SMK Katholik, the students have never experienced Halloween celebrations on this scale.

“We would like to sincerely thank Kechara and the sponsors for giving the children such a wonderful experience. The event was very well organized and we can see that a lot of effort had been put into it, which shows that the Kecharians are positive and sincere people. It is very liberating to see a religion that is open to various forms of celebration,” said Madam Wong.

Additionally, Chang Mun Cong and Leong Cheng An from SJK(C) Khai Mun Pagi also shared about their experience at the Halloween Charity Night.

“The food was really good! We had so much fun and would love to come again next year to play at the bouncy castles if it will be held again,” said Chan and Leong.

Children from Orang Asli Sungai Lebak settlement having a great time during the event.

The organizers from Kechara humbly extended their gratitude to Sambill Park Sdn Bhd, Daya Rekabina Sdn Bhd, Kechara Oasis, WEG Industries, Suntory Beverage & Food Sdn Bhd, Super Asia Enterprise Sdn Bhd and Vista Riveria (VR) Sdn Bhd, for making the event a success and bringing happiness to the children’s lives.

Travel Light with the New Flash Plus 2

What's up, peeps? So if you've heard of Alcatel before then you must know that they have rebranded into a rather catchy name called Flash - SOUNDS MUCH BETTER, doesn't it? So here's the deal, their phones are quite elegant. They're affordable too, if you don't want to bust your wallet. Here's a clear picture of what I'm talking about:

Anyway, if you buy a new Flash Plus 2, you'll get a free RM100 travel voucher!

We Malaysians LOVE travelling. Flash understands this, and is offering a RM100 travel package discount voucher when you purchase a Flash Plus 2 from offline stores.

Flash Plus 2 is a perfect combination of hardware and software, featuring a metal framework, and supporting fingerprint scan, fast charging and HiFi while being configured with the Helio P10 processor, 5.5” screen and stock Android M operating system.

But what makes it your perfect travelling companion is the outstanding camera and the HiFi music player. Flash Plus 2 adopts integration of PDAF and contrast focusing with merely 0.1s of focal alignment, allowing users to take a snap shot of fleeting moments. You won’t miss any memorable moments.

In order to appeal to more preferences, it comes in two attractive colors, which is Luna Sliver and Venus Gold. The metal rear case went through multiple complex processes like horizontal brushed metal surface and twice anodic oxidation, among others, coupled with fine details in the phone body to produce a truly beautiful phone.

Starting October 24, 2016, the RM100 Travel Package Discount Voucher will be given out when you purchase a Flash Plus 2, in stores! Customers will only be eligible to receive the RM100 voucher when they purchased their Flash Plus 2 in stores.

Customers who have purchased their Flash Plus 2 in store can log in to https://www.packist.com/voucher-redeem to complete your redemption of the RM100 travel discount. Packist.com is a registered licensed travel agency, and offers travel packages that you can redeem in part with the voucher.

May your newly-store-bought Flash Plus 2, help you capture your memorable journeys and may it play you, the perfect soundtrack for your future adventures.

Only available for a limited time, please log on to http://www.flash3c.com/my/where-to-buy/ and locate the nearest offline store. The offer stands, while stocks last.

Talented VITAGEN Drinkers Won Awesome Prizes

 VITAGEN ‘Red Carpet Experience’ Contest Winners from Giant & MYDIN Attend The Akademi Fantasia Grand Finale

Winners Mohamad Nazmi and Mohd Rafiq Experience A Money-Can’t-Buy-Experience, and Receive RM1,000 Each

(From Left) The MYDIN winner, Mohamad Nazmi Bin Mohamad Yunos, VITAGEN’s Senior Brand Manager, Pn. Nordina Baharum, AF 2016 champion, Amir Syazwan Masdi and Nurul Alia Binti Ahmad Sanusi whom is the representative for the contest winner from Giant, Mohd Rafiq Bin Ismail.

VITAGEN, Malaysia’s No. 1 cultured milk drink and the proud sponsor of the 13^th season of Akademi Fantasia, AF 2016, teamed up with retail superstars, Giant & MYDIN in rewarding two talented customers from each retailer with a money-can’t-buy experience – the opportunity to walk the Red Carpet at the AF 2016 grand finale, premier seats for the event and RM1,000 in cash, each!

The AF 2016 grand finale was held at the Auditorium Majlis Bandaraya Shah Alam recently with Amir Syazwan Masdi graduating at the top of the class as the winner.

The two lucky winners, Mohd Rafiq Bin Ismail, a loyal Giant customer and Mohamad Nazmi Bin Mohamad Yunos, who lists MYDIN Hypermarket as his favorite retailer bested hundreds of other contestants to win.

They out-sang the competition and dazzled with their creativity as they belted out their version of the Akademi Fantasia anthem ‘Menuju Puncak’ with customized lyrics, while using their VITAGEN bottle as a microphone!

In addition to the glamorous red carpet experience, and the best seats in the house to witness the finale, the winners also had an exclusive ‘meet and greet’ and photo opportunity session with AF 2016 winner, Amir Syazwan Masdi, during the post-concert press conference. 

According to VITAGEN’s Senior Brand Manager, Pn. Nordina Baharum, the brand is proud to be a sponsor of AF 2016 and to reward its customers in sharing the excitement.

“VITAGEN is Malaysia’s No 1 Cultured Milk drink because of the fervent support of our consumers. Consumers such as Mohd Rafiq Bin Ismail and Mohamad Nazmi Bin Mohamad Yunos show us that a healthy lifestyle with an emphasis on good gut health through the consumption of VITAGEN does indeed boost creativity, aside from their natural talent!” Pn. Nordina said.

“Our thanks to Giant and MYDIN for their collaboration that opened up AF 2016 to more of our consumers, so that they too could get into the act and enjoy the glamour.”

Ms. Nordina added that VITAGEN is on a mission to spread Good Gut Health Awareness, promoting a healthy gut through a five-step approach of consuming live active cultured milk drinks, walking at least 30 minutes daily, consuming 3 to 5 servings of fibre from fruits and vegetables, adequate sleep of at least seven to eight hours a day and taking time to relax.

Giant Merchandising Director, Mr. Andrew Smith was full of praise for the quality of entries.

“We would like to thank all Giant customers for participating in the contest, so many creative entries from our talented customers made choosing a winner difficult. This is a solid show of their loyalty and continuous support towards us, which we are very grateful for. Also, our thanks to VITAGEN for making this possible for our creative customers. Congratulations to the winners, and to all who participated!”

For more on the Good Gut Health Awareness campaign, head on over to www.vitagen.com.my or become a fan of VITAGEN Malaysia by visiting https://www.facebook.com/VITAGENMalaysia to find out more.

It’s Ready, Set, GO! with Antabax Sanitizing Range!

Antabax, the *No.1 Halal antibacterial personal care range[1] has introduced the Ready, Set, Go campaign to encourage more Malaysians to be prepared and ready for the daily challenges of keeping clean and hygienic.

Comprising a terrific trio of pocket-sized Antabax Antibacterial Cleansing Wipes, Instant Hand Sanitizer and Hand Sanitizer Spray, these handy cleansing essentials will see you through any situation that requires a quick, hygienic fix.

The Antabax’s Ready, Set, GO! antibacterial range provides 24-hour protection and kills up to 99.9% of harmful germs. Formulated with skin vitamins and Aloe Vera to keep skin healthy and moisturized, its Derma Protect System contains Micro Moisture Serum to leave hands soft, smooth and healthy. Dermatologically tested to be gentle on the most delicate skin, the range is suitable for daily use.

All Antabax products are certified Halal, giving Muslims full confidence in using it.

Whether you are hunting monsters for Pokemon GO, working out at the gym, commuting via public transport, shopping for groceries, heading home for the holidays or braving public restrooms, the Antabax Ready, Set, Go range has you covered.

The wipes, sanitizer gel and sanitizer spray are conveniently-sized to fit in pockets, and will take up minimal space in handbags, backpacks, schoolbags, baby bags, pouches, first aid kits and cars. Small in size, but powerfully effective, this trio of cleansing heroes gets the job done when it comes to cleansing, quickly, conveniently and with the assurance of killing 99.9% of harmful germs.

Usage

Wipe down mobile phones, tablets and laptops daily with Antabax Antibacterial Wipes as screens and keyboards pick up sebum from skin, makeup, oils and even bits of food, aside from the germs that we come into contact with daily. Clean up sweaty and sticky gym equipment before and after your workout. Great for a quick clean-up after fast food in the car – yes, we’ve done this too!

Use the Antabax Sanitizer Spray to spray toilet seats at public toilets, shopping trolley handles, and handrails or handholds in buses or trains during your daily commute. You can come into contact immediately or wipe down with tissue, and feel the assurance of better hygiene.

The Antabax Gel Sanitizer works best when rubbed between hands and fingers as a thorough cleanse from germs, when soap and water are not available.

According to Ms. Angeline Sim, the Group Product Manager of Household & Personal Care department at Lam Soon Edible Oils Sdn. Bhd., maintaining good health is closely linked to practising good personal hygiene. Simple and quick hygiene practises can make a big difference in reducing the risk of communicable diseases, especially those that are spread by unclean hands.

“Malaysians are now more likely to be involved in active lifestyles including outdoor sports, mobile phone gaming, commuting, shopping, traveling and working out at gyms. As we interact with other people, we also interact with the potential germs or communicable diseases that they may have or that they may be inadvertently spreading. It is important to be prepared and to make it a habit to practice simple germ-busting, and good hygiene, to reduce the risk of contracting communicating diseases, and simply keeping clean for peace of mind,” said Ms. Sim.

Antabax’s ‘Ready, Set, GO!’ antibacterial range is available in leading pharmacies and retailers nationwide including Guardian, Watsons, AEON and many more.

To be part of the Antabax community and to follow the best hygiene tips for a healthier and confident lifestyle, kindly “Like” Antabax at www.facebook.com/NewAntabax.

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[1] *Nielsen MAT April ’16, Medicated Liquid segment

Orchid Feminine Wash Product Launch + Announcement of Brand Ambassador + #Malu?TakMalu! Women Empowerment Campaign Launch. Wow, 3 in 1???

Intimate feminine hygiene is a subject that girls and women shy away from discussing because of our upbringing, cultural and social mores, and self-confidence issues. However, girls and women need to address intimate feminine hygiene openly and in an environment where they feel safe to ask difficult questions and to seek advice as it is an essential part of their health and well-being.

Enter Orchid, the feminine wash range that combines the best of traditional herbs with dermatologically proven balanced pH through its #Malu?TakMalu! campaign that encourages young women to #BeYourself!

The brand has named trendsetting, straight-talking, actress and television presenter, Sazzy Falak as its brand ambassador to helm this feminine empowerment campaign.

The Orchid Feminine Hygiene Range

The Orchid Feminine Hygiene range contains nourishing and cleansing traditional ingredients such as Manjakani, Kacip Fatimah and Daun Sirih (Betel Leaf) that gently deodorizes, brighten and strengthens delicate skin, providing a balanced solution that caters to every skin type. The gentle formula is designed to enhance hygiene, comfort and intimate balance while helping to reduce itchiness and discomfort caused by natural changes in vaginal pH.

Orchid Feminine Wash is available in three variants of Intim, Romantis and Anggun.

Orchid Appoints Sazzy Falak As Brand Ambassador

Sazzy Falak was chosen as Orchid’s brand ambassador as she represents the dynamism, intelligence, capability and multi-faceted role of modern Malaysian women. A mother of twin daughters, a wife, award-winning actress, popular television host, fashion designer and entrepreneur, Sazzy is an inspiration for those who believe that with confidence, anything is possible.

“As a woman and as a mother of two girls, I’m familiar with the self-confidence issues faced by young women when it comes to what is normal in intimate hygiene. As an advocate for women, I’m proud to be able to share and guide younger women on a journey of discovering themselves, and simply being themselves. Should any of these ladies feel shy or malu, I want to reassure them that it is fine to be ‘Tak Malu!’ in this case, and seize the day,” Sazzy Falak shared.

The #Malu?TakMalu! Campaign

Ms Tan Joo In (Left), Product Manager, Household & Personal Care, Marketing Division of Lam Soon Edible Oils Sdn Bhd and Orchid Feminine Wash’s brand ambassador, Ms Sazzy Falak, in the #Malu?TakMalu! feminine empowerment discussion with students from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM).

The #Malu?TakMalu! campaign will include roadshows at universities and colleges nationwide to encourage the conversation around women’s intimate hygiene and women’s health and well-being issues.

The campaign aims to educate and create awareness among women to be empowered by their femininity rather than to be ashamed to address concerns that might be causing them to worry or to feel less confident.

Sazzy Falak will be at each roadshow to facilitate and moderator the discussion through a frank and forthright discussion of the feminine health questions that women shy away from. An on-ground and on-line activation of the #Malu?TakMalu campaign is the Orchid #BeYourself contest that will include the search for three young ladies who will join Sazzy in a short film on furthering the conversation on women’s intimate hygiene. The short film will be developed in collaboration with entertainment heavyweight Metrowealth International Group (MIG).

Prizes for the contest include a total of RM6,000 in cash, product prizes and the opportunity to star in the short film with Sazzy Falak for the champion.

According to Product Manager, Household & Personal Care, Marketing Division of Lam Soon Edible Oils Sdn Bhd, Ms Tan Joo In, Orchid has vast appeal to Malaysian women due to its combination of modern hygiene technology and traditional remedies, and through the appointment of Sazzy Falak to define the brand.

“Orchid understands that every woman is unique, with differing intimate care needs. This is why we have a range of products that go beyond cleansing, deodorizing to whitening the bikini area that often suffers from chaffing. The challenge for Orchid is to get women engaged and empowered in the conversation without being crippled by shyness and lack of self-confidence hence our #Malu?TakMalu! campaign.

“Malaysian women are complex in that they are thoroughly modern, yet strongly tied to tradition, and Orchid has the solution that is perfect for them. Sazzy embodies these values too – modern in outlook, fearless, outspoken and yet strongly traditional as well,” said Ms Tan. 

Orchid comes in three variants Romantis, Intim and Anggun. The femininely shaped 210ml bottles retail at RM4.75 each, and are available nationwide.

To find out more about the Orchid #Malu?TakMalu! campaign and the #BeYourself contest please visit https://www.facebook.com/NewOrchidBrand/ .