bio-home Sets a Malaysian Record for The Most Number of Participants in a Hand Towel Washing Event!

Mr. Francis Ng, Senior General Manager, Household and Personal, Lam Soon Edible Oils Sdn Bhd receiving the Malaysia Book of Records award from Mr. Edwin Yeoh, Business Development Manager, of Malaysia Book of Records Sdn Bhd.

bio-home, has entered the Malaysian Book of Records for the most participants in a hand towel washing event, at a fun-filled ‘WE CARE’ activation held at the Atria Mall Shopping Gallery, here, today. My children and I participated in this event and we had a fun bonding time together.  Every participant received a white cotton hand towel with a stain on it. Their task was to wash the hand towel using bio-home laundry detergent and water until the stain was completely removed. The speed with which the stain was removed showcased bio-home laundry detergent’s gentle yet effective cleaning power. Effective and affordable, the bio-home laundry detergent is tested and proven to be safe and gentle on most delicate skin.

More than 725 participants, mainly children and their parents set the record in less than an hour using bio-home laundry detergent at an educational roadshow that was held in conjunction with the bio-home ‘WE CARE' campaign. Bio-home was certified as the record holder for Most Number of Participants in a Hand Towel Washing event by Malaysian Book of Records representatives.

Mr Francis Ng leading the 725 participants to a Malaysian record.

bio-home, proudly developed and owned by homegrown heritage brand Lam Soon, encompasses a range of eco-friendly home cleaning solutions made from biodegradable and renewable plant-based active ingredients that  are within reach of consumers who care for the environment, while creating a cleaner, greener and more pleasant home. 

The record number of participants were representatives from 100 kindergartens and 10 primary schools that bio-home had collaborated with this year, providing the children with insight into the environment, fostering recycling initiatives and teaching them life-skills such as helping with home chores. Members of the public also participated.

“The bio-home WE CARE initiative aims to educate families and especially young children on why and how we need to preserve the environment for our future. Sorting recyclable items for instance is a simple step that all of us could practise. Similarly using eco-friendly household detergents and cleaners such as those offered by bio-home is a good start,” said Mr. Francis Ng, Senior General Manager, Household and Personal, Lam Soon Edible Oils Sdn Bhd. 

bio-home products include laundry detergent, delicate laundry detergent, dish washing liquid, kitchen cleaner, floor cleaner and multi-surface cleaner.

bio-home Laundry Detergent

bio-home laundry detergent contains non-toxic concentrates that deliver effective washing results. Its Plantmoist Technology helps to restore skins natural moisture barrier. In phthalates-free fragrance of Hyacinth and Nectarine.

Available in 1500ml, at RM27.35

bio-home Delicate Laundry Detergent

bio-home Delicate Laundry Detergent is a readily biodegradable formulation that is ideal for washing delicate clothing such as baby fabrics, silk, wool and underwear. Available in 1500ml, at RM27.35

bio-home Dish Washing Liquid 

bio-home Dishwashing Liquid is gentle on the skin, with no harsh chemicals or toxic ingredients and is kinder to the environment, breaking down naturally when released into waterways.  Available in 500ml, at RM7.45.

bio-home Kitchen Cleaner  

Made from non-toxic ingredients that remove tough grease and grime stains effectively in kitchen areas. The kitchen cleaner is formulated to be rinse-free, making kitchen chores easier without a second round of wiping. Available in 500ml, at RM10.

bio-home Floor Cleaner

A baby-safe concentrated solution that cleans floors effectively without leaving any harsh chemicals behind. bio-home floor cleaner is also dermatologically tested to be gentle on skin. Available in 1500ml, at RM14.05.

bio-home Multi-Surface Cleaner

bio-home Multi-Surface Cleaner features a rinse-free formula that makes cleaning easy and ensures surfaces are free from dirt and dust. It can be  used on all types of surfaces including wood, marble and veneer, Available in 500ml, at RM10.

About Lam Soon Edible Oils Sdn Bhd

Lam Soon Edible Oils Sdn Bhd (Lam Soon) has been an established manufacturer of edible foods, household and personal care products in Malaysia since the 1950s. In the household and personal care category, their selection of quality products include, Orchid Feminine Hygiene range, May personal care range, Fruitale FairWhite UV personal care range, Antabax antibacterial personal care range, ZIP homecare product range of dishwashing liquid, floor cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner, powder and cream cleanser, Labour dishwashing liquid and paste, and bio-home dishwashing liquid, multi-surface cleaner, floor cleaner and laundry detergent.

As a renowned and trusted household brand among consumers, Lam Soon is dedicated to producing quality products for a healthier lifestyle and cleaner homes.

LOST WORLD OF TAMBUN GATHERS ALL MALAYSIANS FOR A CELEBRATION

In the spirit of celebrating Malaysia, Sunway Lost World Of Tambun (LWOT) will be hosting the Hello Malaysia campaign! To commemorate this special occasion, a myriad of activities will be prepared for Malaysians to get together to have a memorable ‘Malaysia Celebration’ in a relaxing environment of Ipoh surrounded by nature.

From 18 th August to 16 th September, visitors will be greeted with performance and activities such as Oh Merdeka! – a show which brings visitors on a trip down memory lane of Malaysia before its Independence Day, accompanied by Complete Malaysiaku, Rukun Negara Quiz and Merdeka Pinwheel DIY workshop for visitors to apply their patriotic knowledge in completing different challenges.

When it comes to street food, satay is undeniably the one delicious food that visitors can never resist. For those who wants more spice, be sure to participate in the LWOT Spicy Satay Challenge to satisfy your taste buds with the super-hot sauce satay, nasi impit, cucumber and onions, at the same time bring home a mysterious prize! 

After a long day of exhilarating activities, visitors can kick back and have a good time with loved ones under the starry night in complete comfort at Lost World Glamping – a trendy and glamorous style of camping which allows guests to enjoy the outdoors in a fun and relaxed way without sacrificing comfort.

“This campaign is held in conjunction with National Day and Malaysia Day, holds deep significance as it celebrates Malaysia and Lost World Of Tambun as a destination in one of Malaysia’s historical cities. Not only will this campaign build a stronger bond between Malaysians and also visitors from around to see and learn about the country’s beauty, it aims to also foster patriotism as they enjoy the Made In Malaysia natural hot springs and experience the mythical Luminous Forest whilst embraced in nature,” said Mr. Nurul Nuzairi Mohd Azahari, General Manager of Lost World Of Tambun.

Visitors are also able to redeem vouchers for in-park purchase when purchasing ticket (walk-in or online) with MyKad and MyKid rates. Enjoy offers for one (1) Adult entrance ticket at only RM58.20 and one (1) Child ticket for RM 54.00 online* during the campaign period. Alternatively, visitors can also get discounted price of RM61.30 for Adult ticket and RM54.70 for Child ticket at the ticketing counter**.

For more information on New Malaysia Celebration, log on to the website at
www.sunwaylostworldoftambun.com or its Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/lostworldoftambun or by calling the park at +605 542 8888.

*Tickets are valid up to 15 September 2018
*Tickets must be purchased at least 24 hours before the redemption
*Terms and conditions applied

*Applicable for MyKad or MyKid rate

Flower Chimp Secured RM 6 Million Funding Following Success Across Southeast Asia

“Say it with flowers!” Creating moments of love by sending flowers to your loved ones has gotten so much easier as the flower delivery industry booms with the growth of e-commerce worldwide. Imagine selecting your favourite bouquet and arranging for delivery as simple as a few clicks away.

From birthday bouquets to congratulatory flower stands, special messages on Valentine’s and Mothers’ Day, Flower Chimp caters to all your blooming needs from as low as RM89. Ahead of its competitors, Flower Chimp offers a nationwide network which covers more than 80 districts across Malaysia, including in Sabah and Sarawak. Such wide coverage makes the platform the preferred online florist among consumers who enjoy further benefits with its free delivery on all orders at no minimum spend. Consumers can also arrange for the same day delivery for any orders made before 1 pm to surprise their loved ones.

“Despite being a new player in the flower delivery business, Flower Chimp has grown into a household name in this industry. In less than two years, we became the No 1 choice in the online flower delivery service in Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines recording five (5) times growth compared to last year,” said Maximilian Lotz, Founder of Flower Chimp.

Following its promising performance in the online florist service, Flower Chimp has recently secured an investment of RM 6 million from its investors including Asia Venture Group (AVG), a private company that sees the promising potential Flower Chimp offers through its unique business model and marketing strategies. The same company has also invested in iMoney, Happy Fresh and iPrice. “We aim to expand our reach to a new market in Singapore by the second half of August 2018, and other countries in Southeast Asia including Vietnam, Thailand and Hong Kong by 2019,” Lotz added.

Self-taught in the flower business, Lotz and partner/Chief Operating Officer, Niklas Frassa plan to utilize the funds received to strengthen their footprint in Indonesia and the Philippines and improve their technical infrastructure to offer better benefits to their customers with smart features including live order tracking. “At the same time, we conduct our market research to come up with new products and promotions regularly to entice our customers to return to find what they are looking for,” said Frassa.

Elaborating further, Frassa said, “With the power of online marketing and social media, we aim to enhance our branding and become the top-of-mind for our customers to look forward to as they become more tech-savvy every day. We are confident that in the next twelve (12) months; from Q4 2018 to Q4 2019, Flower Chimp will grow three (3) times over with contributions from all four major markets namely Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines”.

Meet The Men Behind Flower Chimp

Maximilian Lotz
Chief Executive Officer, Flower Chimp
As the Chief Executive Officer of Flower Chimp, Maximilian is responsible for running all facets of the business across Flower Chimp’s four markets. Maximilian has an established track record in the e-commerce space from heading the Malaysia business of hear.com, an world-leading vendor of hearing aids. Prior to that, Maximilian gained vast experience investment banking & venture capital.

Maximilian graduated with a B.Sc. in Business Administration from Maastricht University (Netherlands) and Bocconi University Milan (Italy)

Niklas Frassa
Chief Operating Officer, Flower Chimp
As the Chief Operating Officer of Flower Chimp, Niklas is responsible overseeing operations across departments in Flower Chimp’s four markets. Niklas' background is in management consulting, where he among other roles acted as a project leader for the leading management consulting firm in Germany’s media industry. Furthermore, he gained vast e-commerce experience during stints in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia with Southeast Asia’s leading online fashion company, Zalora. Niklas graduated with a M.Sc. (CEMS) in International Management from Rotterdam School of Management (Netherlands) and a B.Sc. from WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management (Germany).

Flower Chimp in Malaysia
Website: https://www.flowerchimp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FlowerChimpMY/
Instagram: @flowerchimp

Flower Chimp in Indonesia

Website: https://www.flowerchimp.co.id/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FlowerChimpID/

Instagram: @flowerchimp.id

Flower Chimp in the Philippines

Website: https://www.flowerchimp.com.ph/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FlowerChimpPH/

Instagram: @flowerchimp.ph

About Flower Chimp
Flower Chimp was established in 2016 by two German entrepreneurs, Maximilian Lotz and Niklas Frassa who have been living in Southeast Asia for several years. Combined with their stint in the Netherlands, a known epicenter of floriculture; they decided to dive into the flower industry and set a new standard for online florist services. With the customers’ best interests at heart, Flower Chimp has been catering to the need for high quality flowers at affordable prices complete with nationwide free delivery. As the business grows, the team continues to improve on its services and research & development to offer more variants of flowers to the growing market.

Currently, Flower Chimp is operating in Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. In the near future, the two ambitious entrepreneurs will launch their platform in Singapore and other Southeast Asian countries.

ALL ABOARD WITH THOMAS & FRIENDS™ AS THEY EMBARK ON A JOURNEY ACROSS THIS BIG WORLD

For over 70 years, Thomas & Friends™ has been entertaining children around the world from the vibrant island of Sodor. Now, Thomas will embark on the most exciting transformation in content ever-to-be-seen – as he expands his horizons and travels around this amazing world in Thomas & Friends : Big World! Big Adventures!. This new movie tentpole and series will be pivoted to make the show more entertaining, inclusive, meaningful, and global.  

The new content refresh will feature faster paced stories, with a focus on fantasy, humour, animals, and musical sequences. Taking the role of the narrator, Thomas will now speak directly to his viewers, creating a more personal and meaningful experience with the No. 1 blue engine. Moving forward, Thomas & Friends will also see the formation of a new core Steam Team with an equal number of girls and boys in the lineup (Thomas, Gordon, James, Percy, Emily and new characters Nia and Rebecca) ensuring gender inclusivity and speaking to a broader audience across the show.

In Thomas & Friends: Big World! Big Adventures!, Thomas’ dream of seeing the world will motivate him to travel across deserts, through jungles, and over mountains as he journeys to Africa, Brazil, USA, and China. Joined by Nia, a female character from Kenya and a new member of the Steam Team, Thomas will travel farther than he has ever been before, experiencing new cultures and making new international friends.

“With Thomas & Friends: Big World! Big Adventures!, Thomas will introduce preschoolers and young children to the bigger world around them through the wonder and awe of trains. While the show will still have an emphasis on the importance of friendship and teamwork, it will also be more exciting and educational than ever before. Kids can now discover new countries and cultures together with Thomas, their trusted friend for adventure and discovery as they grow up,” said Audrey Ng, Assistant Brand Manager for Infant & Pre-School at Mattel Southeast Asia Pte. Ltd. (Mattel).

With his worldwide trip underway, Thomas is inviting fans to discover the world with him at the Thomas & Friends: Big World! Big Adventures! event at the Curve. From 10AM to 10PM, between 14 and 26 August 2018, kids can meet life-sized replicas of Thomas and his friends, trek through an obstacle-filled maze in Nia’s Jungle Safari, visit Yong Bao’s Great Wall for puzzles and quizzes, and get comfy and enjoy never-before-seen videos of Thomas & Friends in a mini beanbag theatre.

Mattel is partnering with the Curve to bring this event to life, offering exclusive goodies and redemption offers at the Centre Court throughout the campaign. Every day, the first 1,000 kids to visit the event will be given a special Thomas & Friends Passport, which they can complete to win a special Thomas & Friends gift. In addition, shoppers who spend RM120 and above on Thomas & Friends merchandise will be able to redeem a limited edition 2-in-1 playmat carrier while shoppers who spend RM150 and above can redeem a 2-in-1 playmat carrier  and an exclusive Thomas Train Ride around the Centre Court. Redemptions are subject to terms and conditions, available only while stocks last.

Jazmi Kamarudin, Senior General Manager of the Curve, said, “School holidays are always a time of fun and adventure for our young ones, which is why our Thomas & Friends, Big World! Big Adventures! campaign will be an ideal day out for them! As a family-friendly mall, we have always strived to create fun activities for families to participate in together. We hope that this school holidays will leave fond memories for all as parents and kids alike can spend time enjoying what we have to offer here at the Curve.”

Fans can keep themselves up to date with Thomas & Friends: Big World! Big Adventures!  on the official YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/thomasandfriends. Brand new videos will be available – with 5 sing-along karaoke videos and introduction videos for Thomas’ new friends from around the globe: Nia, Yong Bao, and Ace. Fans can also visit the Thomas & Friends Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/sea.thomasandfriends) to find out more about the new content as well as the Thomas & Friends: Big World! Big Adventures! event.

Great Family Entertainment At The Moscow Circus

The Moscow Circus Tour of Malaysia 2018/19 is finally here at Padang Timur, Petaling Jaya until 2nd September 2018 before the circus travels up north to Penang in mid September. Last Saturday, my family and I enjoyed the awesome circus performances. Since the school holiday is coming, you can bring your children here to enjoy world-class circus acts.

Those who attend can look forward to staggering, death-defying feats by aerialists, trapeze artists, Russian Swing acrobats, along with specially featured highlights such as a mesmerizing juggling performance by famous juggler Semion Krachinov, high octane roller skating from The Romanov Duo, mind-boggling illusionist acts by The Moskalov Duo, as well as nail-biting high wire walking by The Svezhov Duo, all held together by one of Russian's most well-known clowns, Armen Asiryants and the beautiful ring mistress, Karina Peace.

Armen Asiryants is the clown with hilarious acts. Kids love him a lot.

The Romanov Duo - one of the top roller skating acrobatics duo in Russia.

Semion Krachinov - one of the most sough-after jugglers in Russia.

The Moscow Circus brought smiles to underprivileged children by letting them watch the circus performance. By collaborating with Budimas Charitable Foundation, the organizer welcomed 260 children on 11th August 2018.

Official Banking partner, Maybank is offering card members 15% off Family Package tickets for Petaling Jaya performances. Besides this, Maybank card members get to enjoy Treatpoints Rewards redemption and a chance to win 2 Premium B tickets with a minimum spend of RM 1500.

Tickets can be purchase at www.ticketpro.com.my.

For more information, you can refer to my earlier blog post The Moscow Circus Tour Of Malaysia 2018/19 or visit https://www.themoscowcircus.com.my/. 

Universal Studios Japan

My family loves to visit theme parks and fun family places. We planned our trip to Universal Studios Japan before we arrived there. We bought our entrance tickets through Klook website because we did not want to wait in the long queue to buy our tickets there. It is easy to buy the tickets online and we just need to show the barcode on the mobile phone or printout for entrance. 

Universal Studios Japan is a very popular tourists attraction in Osaka and so you need to be prepared to wait in long queues for popular rides. If you can afford the Express Pass, then you can pay extra to get those online too. Do get yourself familiarized with the park map before you go. Some rides have height restrictions and I was glad my son was tall enough for the few popular rides we went on.

We were there early because we wanted to ride the popular Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey first. We heard that this was the best ride and didn't want to miss it. If you arrive late, you will need to get a timed ticket for entering The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. I loved the 3D ride without 3D glasses, I could feel the magic, the dragon's heat and the thrill of a new dimension in the wizarding world. It was really an awesome ride not to be missed!

We love Minions and both my kids bought some minion souvenirs here. My son loved the Despicable Me Minion Mayhem ride the most. The ride was kind of crazy, silly and funny. It was a bit too bumpy for my husband and daughter.

The big minion was filled with popcorn it in, the small minion has candies and the Spiderman toy car goes forward and when it knocks something, it'll go backwards. The 3 stickers in the front were given to us free by the staffs who works there. 

This is my favorite family photo taken at Universal Studios Japan.

We enjoyed our delicious turkey drumsticks.

There were also many stage shows and street shows. If you love to watch these shows, better check out the time. Here is one that I recorded.

My children had fun riding some kiddie rides at Universal Wonderland.

Another popular ride was the Amazing Adventure of Spiderman. We didn't need to wait long as it was getting dark and many people have gone back. This is another ride you shouldn't miss if you come here. 

We were lucky that the weather was good and did not rain. We were there until the park closed. 

Even though we were tired, we enjoyed ourselves there. Looking forward to more family adventure in the future. 

Related post: 

My Family Trip To Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto and Wakayama, Japan - part 1

My Family Trip To Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto and Wakayama, Japan - part 2

The Moscow Circus Tour Of Malaysia 2018/19

For the first time in Malaysia, elite performers from Moscow’s two most famous circus companies - the Bolshoi Circus (aka The Moscow State Circus at Vernadsky Prospekt) and the Nikulin Moscow Circus are joining forces to captivate Malaysians on a never-before-seen 8-month nationwide Moscow Circus Tour! 

The Moscow Circus will be at :
Padang Timur, Petaling Jaya from 10 August - 2 September 2018 
Queensbay Mall, Penang from 13 September - 30 September 2018
Auto City, Prai from 5 October - 21 October 2018
Dates for the other states are not known yet but the Moscow Circus Tour will be in Malaysia until March 2019.

Universally known as the capital of circus arts, Russian circus artists have, for decades, been thrilling audiences across the globe with spectacular performances full of power, artistry and world-class athletic skills. Visitors both young and old will be transported into a fantasy world through a unique array of performances by trapeze artists, jugglers, acrobats and gymnasts, all vying for attention and often at the same time.

Never-before-seen acts that audiences can look forward to include thrilling death-defying feats by aerialists, high wire walkers, trapeze artists and Russian Swing acrobats, along with specially featured highlights such as a mesmerizing juggling performance by famous juggler Semen Krachinov, high octane roller skaters, gravity challenging diablo spinners and mind-boggling illusionists, all held together by one of Russia’s most well-known clowns, Armen Asiryants.

Proudly animal-free, each performance will take place under a 2,700-seater fully air-conditioned circus Big Top, the largest circus tent in Malaysia. Each performance will feature a two-hour long world-class programme encompassing nearly 40 professional performers guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat! 

The ticket price range is from RM50 to RM280. For more information and to purchase your tickets, please visit https://www.themoscowcircus.com.my/.