Taste Australia Cherries and Summer Fruits Available At TESCO MALAYSIA

LAUNCH OF SEASONAL CHERRIES AND SUMMER FRUITS BY TASTE AUSTRALIA

Australia is now harvesting all its summer fruits and you can get to enjoy these fresh, sweet, juicy and delicious premium cherries along with Australia popular summer fruit like the plum, peaches, nectarines and apricot brought to you by Taste Australia; and especially air-flown and made available for purchase at all TESCO MALAYSIA hypermarket.

From now until the middle of May; Malaysian can enjoy these Australian Summer Fruits without the need to be in Australia. As Chinese New Year is just one month away; you might want to consider to offer a Summer Fruit Basket to your families and business associates instead of the conventional Chinese New Year gift pack as giving fruits is a much healthier choice.

Gift of fruits is also ideal for their round shape and colour which are believed to symbolize prosperity and bring the recipient good fortune throughout the year.

The launch is part of Taste Australia campaign which brings Australia’s best fresh seasonal produce straight to our shelves. Fresh produce from Australia is highly sought after as they grow in a safe and clean environment with rich soils.



"Lots of sunshine, a clean and green natural environment, rich soil and blue skies are the reasons why Australian Stone Fruits taste better, is greener, cleaner and safer," said Ms Amelia Fyfield, The State Government of Victoria (Australia) representative.



"We are delighted to bring the best of Australian cherries and summer fruit at all our stores, and just in time to start the year eating healthy. Australia produces some of the best tasting fresh produce and it's great that these summer fruits will be available throughout the Chinese New Year festivities as golden fruits symbolize good fortune," according to Paul Ritchie, CEO Tesco Stores (M) Sdn Bhd. 

Cherries and stone fruits are the best joys of summer and are tastiest when fresh. The fruits are best enjoyed naturally on its own in the freshest form or made into a popsicle, summer salad or the ever-popular Breakfast Smoothie Bowls which are a feast not only to your eyes but is great for their health benefits.

Taste Australia has engaged Nutritionist, Ms Marissa Parry, to showcase how easy it is to prepare healthy and nutritional meals using these easily available ingredients which are also perfect for our hot weather.  The nutritional benefits of cherries and stone fruits which are not just tasty but rich in vitamins and potassium while being low in fat, calories and sugar." Marissa went on to explain that cherries are considered superfood on its own while nectarines are long known as the food of the gods.  Below are three of  Marissa special recipe using the stone fruits as its base.

Australian Summer Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

Salad

Handful mixed salad leaves

1 Australian peach

1 Australian nectarine

½ cup Australian cherries, pitted

¼ cup feta cheese

¼ cup silvered almonds

Salt to taste

Vinaigrette

1 tbsp mint, chopped

3 tbsp lemon juice

1/3 cup virgin olive oil

2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 tsp honey

Method:

1. To prepare the vinaigrette, in a jar combine all the ingredients and shake well. Allow to sit for awhile. 

2. To prepare the salad, add the greens to a bowl with the vinaigrette and sprinkle with salt. Add the fruit and almonds and gently toss to combine. Serve the salad topped with feta cheese.

Australian Cherries and Summer Fruits Smoothie Bowl Recipe

Ingredients (1 to 2 serves)

Smoothie

1 Australian peach, frozen

2 Australian nectarines, frozen

1 cup Australian cherries (pitted)

½  cup nondairy milk

*portions of fruit can vary on your preference

Toppings

10 to 12 almonds and pecans

Granola

Chia seeds

Coconut

Fresh fruit (Australian peaches and cherries)

Method:

1. To make the smoothie, blend the fruits and milk in a food processor until smooth.

2. Pour in to a bowl and adorn with toppings. 

Australian Fruit Salad Popsicle Recipe

Ingredients:

Australian Cherries and Summer Fruits (peaches, cherries, nectarines)

Juice (use a light coloured juice)

*Mint (optional)

Method:

1. Slice the fruits and place in popsicle molds.

2. Pour in the juice and freeze overnight.

*Mint is optional if you want to add a pop of colour. 

So, hurry up to the TESCO hypermarket nearest to you to feast on these fresh juicy summer fruits from Australia.

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Alibaba's TMALL World Promotion 2018 Chinese New Year Celebration

Good news for shoppers; while shopping for your Chinese New Year item you have a chance to be invited to celebrate this Chinese New Year 2018 with ALIBABA’S TMALL WORLD. Find out more about how you could be one of the 1000 people to be invited to this grand celebration? 

Starting from today all Malaysians stand a chance to win invites to this event by logging in to Taobao Website at and Taobao Facebook for more details.

TMALL World will be hosting the 'TMALL World Chinese New Year Dinner' event on 26th January 2018 at Setia City Convention Centre, Shah Alam.1000 LUCKY Malaysian consumers, as well as children from charity homes, will have an opportunity to celebrate this memorable Lunar New Year.

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Among one of the highlights of the 'TMALL World Chinese New Year Dinner’ event is the special appearance of one of Malaysia internationally renowned artist, Michael Wong Guang Liang [王光良] best known for his famous song which is Fairy Tale (童話). 

Besides the 1000 invited Malaysian guests, children from five (5) charity homes in the Klang Valley which include Rumah Victory Children and Youth Home, Yayasan Sunbeams Home, Rumah Kanak-Kanak Trinity, Rumah Charis and Rumah K.I.D.S  will also receive contributions from TMALL World. Representatives from Tmall World will also be visiting these homes; bringing them gifts in the lead up to the celebrations. 

The event, depicting a mega reunion style Chinese New Year dinner, will bring 1000 Malaysian consumers as well as children from charity homes together, to celebrate the Lunar New Year in what is set to be a meaningful, and memorable experience for all. 

Currently, the Alibaba Group’s TMALL World (天猫海外), is serving more than 100 million overseas Chinese and beyond, has announced their Chinese New Year initiatives here in Malaysia; aiming to give back to the society which is one of the key value which is deeply embedded in Alibaba’s culture. Secondly is to show its' appreciation of the support of its Malaysian consumers as they prepare to celebrate the most important festival on the Chinese calendar.

“Chinese New Year is a time for unity and generosity. The initiatives we have planned for the celebrations here in Malaysia is a symbol of that value as well as our appreciation for the tremendous support we have received from our Malaysian consumers since we launched Tmall World here.” Said Cici Cai, Tmall World South East Asia Business Development Manager. 

“As we move into the new year, we hope to connect with the hearts of our Malaysian consumers in a meaningful way and that gives back to the community.” she continued.

In conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebrations, there are many promotions that were specially catered to Malaysians; as they prepare to celebrate with their family and loved ones. From January 24 to January 28, the highlight promotions are

1. Grab the Ang Pau on Taobao.com! Spend RMB666 and get RMB88 off; Spend RMB88 and get RMB18 off. 
2. Vouchers Exclusively for Overseas Users. 
3. Free Shipping on Flash Sale Products. 

Among the most popular products during the last Chinese New Year that was purchased by Malaysian consumers on Taobao were items such as Cheongsam, fashion, personalized Ang Pao packets and DIY bracelets. 

While some of the top Malaysian products that were also sought after among Chinese buyers from China, are Birds Nest, White Coffee and Biscuits being popular items purchased as gifts for family and loved ones during the Lunar New Year festivities.

Stay Tuned and be in STAND-BY Mode as all will be revealed on 18th January 2018 about their offers, rebates and promotion!

To find out more about TMALL World’s Chinese New Year promotion, offers and rebates,  you can check it out at Taobao website or download their Mobile Taobao App.

Tmall World’s Double 12 24-hour Holiday Sale Launches in Malaysia MyTown Shopping Centre

Get ready to shop at Tmall (www.Taobao.com) Alibaba’s mega 24-hour sale event will feature millions of products with special discounts available only on mobile Taobao on 12 December 2017 till your heart content.

Better still download the Taobao Mobile Apps now and shop from your phone. If you are in Kuala Lumpur, My Town Shopping Centre (next to Ikea Cheras) you can show your downloaded Taobao Mobile apps to claims your mystery gifts. Hurry Hurry.



There are hundreds of prizes, giveaways and fun-filled activities that await shoppers at Tmall World’s “Double 12 Secret Santa Box”3-Day roadshow from 10th – 12th December 2017.

“Double 12”, or more commonly known as “12.12” was first introduced in 2012 by Alibaba. The holiday sales event will run from midnight on 12 December 2017 for 24 hours. Malaysians are in for a treat this year with a wide range of products when fashion and accessories to home and living products go at unbeatable prices and discounts on Taobao and Tmall marketplaces.

Among the many exclusive promotions available to Malaysians during the “Double 12” celebrations are: 

• Cashback offers: Shoppers who pay by Malaysia E-banking will enjoy RM20 cashback with a minimum spend of RM200 on Taobao. 

• Sea Freight promotion: Spend RMB199 and get an instant deduction of RMB20 on sea freight charges.

• Win exclusive Secret Santa Boxes with a host of goodies from Taobao & Tmall with purchase of RM12 through the Mobile Taobao app.

There are also some Special Interactive activities and performances that have been lined up from the 10th till the 12th of December, such as the “Gift Catcher Interactive Game” where consumers stand a chance to win treats and goodies by just downloading the Taobao Mobile app at the event; or if you’re lucky, you can walk away with a “Lucky Secret Santa Box” when you visit with friends and family, which takes place at 1.30pm and 3.30pm daily.

The launch was officiated by social fashion icon and influencer, Ms Jane Chuck; radio announcer and YouTuber, Jinnyboy; social media influencers, Michiyo Ho & Miko Wong; as well as Miss Astro Chinese International Pageant 2016 & Miss Chinese International 2017’s 1st Runner-Up, Ms Serene Lim,in attendance during the opening ceremony on the 10th December 2017.

So, start stocking up your gift bags, mark your calendars for the 10th – 12th December 2017, spread the holiday cheer and double your gifts when you shop for yourself, family and friends with Tmall World this 12.12! You can find out more about 12.12 promotional offers and participate in the Tmall World Double12 celebration, please visit https://world.taobao.com or download the Mobile Taobao app.

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Meet Four Hottest Japanese Female DJs -Brought To You by Club Asahi

Don’t miss your chance to see Four Japanese hottest female DJ HILOCO a.k.a. neroDoll, DJ YUKIO and DJ Hannah Ichiko spinning live in Malaysia! 

Asahi Super Dry, Japan’s No.1 beer, is bringing to life the unique and colourful J-subculture vibes through a series of Club Asahi’s EDM dance parties. There will be eight club-based Club Asahi parties happening from 20 October to 2 December across Klang Valley, Penang and Melaka with Japan’s hottest celebrity female DJs - DJ HILOCO a.k.a. neroDoll, DJ LICCA, DJ YUKIO and DJ Hannah Ichiko.

At Club Asahi, immersion began as ravers step into an electrifying playground that gets their heart racing and mind bewildered. Ravers can sip a great brew of ice-cold Asahi Super Dry, walk through the cool fog screen and cascading lights, and capture moments that mirror the bright kaleidoscopic Akihabara city. To elevate the experience, some corners of the club are filled with arcade game machines that feature over 600 games, among which are the Street Fighter, King of Fighter, Bubbles, Pac Man, Metal Slug, 1942, Marvel VS Capcom, Bomberman and more! 

Charles Wong, Marketing Director of Carlsberg Malaysia said, “Asahi Super Dry, our premium lager beer, is brewed using a unique Karakuchi style to give a clean, crisp and refreshing taste with no bitter aftertaste. Club Asahi, which is known for its ultra-cool and sophisticated neoteric ambience, has been designed to elevate the Asahi Super Dry consumer engagement.” 

“With an aim of providing Asahi Super Dry fans with the ultra-Japan experience, we are exposing some of the unique and colourful J-subculture vibes through a series of eight Club Asahi’s EDM dance parties this year. Asahi Super Dry is not just about music and drinking. It is all about meeting new people, being engulfed in cool and trendy elements from a diverse culture and enjoying a great night out with like-minded people,” added Wong. 

Over hundreds of party, goers flocked FUZE Club KL and Red Room at Trec KL on a Friday and Saturday nights of 20 and 21 October as Club Asahi brewed the best beats with one of the Osaka’s top female DJ – DJ LICCA. On these two special nights, both clubs were amazingly packed with ravers flooring in at late hours to feel the cold glass of Asahi Super Dry in their hands, tasting the refreshing brew as they reeled in the vivid neon lights accompanied by the deep house beats of DJ LICCA. LICCA’s electrifying performance that featured top dance hits such as ‘Ciao’ and ‘We Wanna Party’ charged through with her transducive array of Hip Hop songs with techno beats. The night got even more excited when club dancers, clad in head-turning outfits, joined the charged-up crowd and performed mind-blowing choreography. 

There are still chances for fans to catch Japan’s hottest DJ HILOCO a.k.a. neroDoll, DJ Hannah Ichiko and DJ YUKIO performing live alongside club resident DJs at Club Asahi in Malaysia. DJ Hannah Ichiko will be performing at OZOO Club, Penang on 3 November and VIBES Club at Trec KL on 4 November. DJ HILOCO a.k.a. neroDoll will take the main stage at MiXX Melacca on 17 November and FUZE Club, KL on 18 November. DJ Yukio will turn up the heat at MOIS Club, Penang on 1 December and PLAY Club, KL on 2 December.

DJs  Club Asahi’s Venues 

DJ LICCA 

FUZE Club, KL 

20 October 2017

RED ROOM, Trec KL 

21 October 2017

DJ Hannah Ichiko 

OZOO Club, Penang 

3 November 2017

VIBES Club, Trec KL 

4 November 2017

DJ HILOCO a.k.a neroDoll 

MiXX, Malacca 

17 November 2017

FUZE Club, KL 

18 November 2017

DJ Yukio 

MOIS, Upper Penang Road, Georgetown, Penang 

1 December 2017

PLAY, the Roof, KL 

2 December 2017

Snoring Solution @ Premier Clinic Bangsar | Fotona Laser Treatment

Snoring isn’t just a noisy and annoying affair. It’s a form of sleep-disordered breathing. Snoring disrupts healthy, sound, restorative sleep and is linked to increased risks for other health problems. People who snore are at greater risk for obstructive sleep apnea, a more serious form of sleep-disordered breathing.

According to scientific research, people who snore also face an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, depression and anxiety. Certain people are more at risk of snoring than others. Snoring becomes more common with age too when our muscles lose its tenacity (becomes flabby).

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The last two years, I developed a snoring problem, initially, the snores were tolerable at the early stage but it has gotten worse during the past few months as the snoring sound becomes unbearable at times.

One of the things that drive me to solve this medical condition; is that it makes me feel tired and irritable due to the interference of deep sleep. My snoring has become so acute that it is causing me to wake more often throughout the night as I was literally gasping for air due to times when the blockades got worst which are a condition known as sleep apnea.

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During this period, I have tried many methods which include nasal spray, throat spray, neck brace and even exercises to strengthen the throat and tongue muscles, but to no avail.

In my quest to find a solution for my snoring problem; I came across about Fotona Laser Treatment which is available at Premier Clinic. I made an appointment with Dr Vanessa for a consultation session; in which she will assess the severity of my conditions.

According to her; snoring is a rattling, growling or choking noise produced during sleep and caused by obstruction of the windpipe and the vibration the blockage emits. The blockage of the respiratory airways can be due to one problem such as a narrow throat, relaxed tissues of the mouth and throat or vibrations of the soft palate or all of these put together.

The changes in the shape of the tissues of the mouth and throat are the main reason people suddenly begin to snore. If you have naturally narrower airways; the tissue in your throat could touch, block the airflow and cause the tissues to vibrate which will result in a snore. This could also happen if you have weak throat tissue that is loose. It means that the walls will collapse during sleep while our tongue slips back and partially clog the airway, thereby creating a vibration that makes the snoring sound.

After doing a fact-finding discussion on my condition; she did a physical check on my throat and confirm that I was very close to class 4 under the Mallampati Score and propose a 3 session for my treatment.

The Fotona Laser Treatment requires no anaesthesia and is an outpatient procedure that takes about 10 to 15 minutes per session. The course of treatment requires 3-4 sessions, spread out over a two months period.

The laser is designed to stimulate collagen formation in the mucosal area, which results in the tightening of the mucosal tissue in the oropharynx - the centre part of the throat - and opens the airways.

A total of 15,000 laser shot was fired into areas of the throat. What I felt was a little heat sensation when the laser was fired to a particular area. After the treatment, I felt like the throat has a little sore dry throaty feel. This is a common effect and will gradually come back to normal in a day or 2. It is this action which will start to trigger our cells to start the repair work on these tissues.

As the throat can be a little drier, the doctor pieces of advice are that I should consume more water, during these periods 2 to 3 days.

Stay tuned for the final result after my last treatment - probably in a 1.5 months time.

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