Sunway Lagoon Promotion - 2 Is Better Than 1

My children love to go to Sunway Lagoon because there are lots of fun rides, water slides, activities and to pet animals. This February, Sunway Lagoon is bringing an adrenaline rush to all visitors from 10th to 28th February 2017 in their exciting 2 Is Better Than 1 campaign!

Sunway Lagoon invites the public or duos to face their fear of heights together! The 2 is Better Than 1 package is priced at RM240 for 2 persons which include a RM40 Food and Beverage voucher and digital 6” x 6” mini square soft cover photobook voucher worth RM79 (applicable for online purchase only).

With the package, duos are also entitled to a special price for the extreme games below (package also entails guests to enjoy the whole park):

1) Bungy Duo (in tandem): RM130 for Malaysians, RM230 for non-Malaysians (Normal price: RM160 for Malaysians, RM276 for non-Malaysians)

If you have always wanted to try Bungy Jumping, come to Sunway Lagoon. After you have jumped, you will receive a certificate of insanity.

Aliza Sara with her certificate.

2) G-Force X Duo: RM50 for Malaysians, RM100 for non-Malaysians (Normal price: RM64 for Malaysians, RM128 for non-Malaysians)

This is the video of the G-Force X anti-gravity machine ride.

3) Combo Bungy + G-Force X Duo: RM170 for Malaysians, RM280 for non-Malaysians (Normal price: RM202 for Malaysians, RM320 for non-Malaysians)

The package includes free body art tattoo for 2 pax (for every full set of couple hands at Waxhand), a Buy 1 Free 1 KitKat cup, an offer of RM2 off at 1901 for a regular NY Chicken + Orange Juice + Mash Potato set at RM11.50, apart from the Mr. Crispy Popiah deals of either 2 strawberry smoothies and 1 mixed popiah at RM21.90 (normal price: RM24.50) or 2 smoothies and 5 pieces of spring rolls at RM19.90 (normal price: RM23).

“We are celebrating togetherness this month by bringing couples, friends and families alike to reach greater milestones and heights with our special 2 Is Better Than 1 package! This is a one-stop fun destination where memorable moments are made and what better way to spend time together!” commented Sean Choo, General Manager of Sunway Lagoon.

Sunway Lagoon has started this Quack Xpress which is an express pass that allow guests to beat the queue for over 20 rides and attractions at the park. You can get this at an additional RM 70 on top of the ticket price. For more information, visit http://sunwaylagoon.com/quack-xpress/

With a multitude of activities at the park, you and your partner, friend, or relative is sure to create fond memories for your day out together at Sunway Lagoon this month. Visit Sunway Lagoon this February and achieve your #relationshipgoals like never before.

For more information, please call Sunway Lagoon at +603-5639 0000, visit www.sunwaylagoon.com or connect to www.facebook.com/SunwayLagoonMalaysia.

Dutch Lady Supports Malaysian Mums Who Play Multiple Roles In Motherhood

Many mums who are housewives are not appreciated for the multiple tasks they do at home. Being a full time mum is sometimes harder than working outside but I chose to be a full time mum after I had my second child so I can spend more time with my children. Time flies and I do not want to regret not spending enough time with them especially during their growing up years. 

How many hats does a mum wear? Dutch Lady Supports Malaysian Mums Who Play Multiple Roles In Motherhood. As children grow, their needs change and mothers have to learn to adapt to various roles and improvise according to their little ones’ new milestones. A study revealed that the average mum is a master multi-tasker who carries out the roles of 23 different professions, ranging from a cleaner, entertainer, chef, accountant and teacher to a chamber maid. She also needs to have the skills of a first-aider, chauffeur and hairdresser.

Understanding motherhood is a continuous learning journey, leading formulated milk powder for children brand, Dutch Lady Nutri Plan™ with 5X DHA recognises Malaysian mothers’ need for support as she learns to adapt to new roles daily.

“From our various consumer studies, society expects a mum to know everything about her child as soon as she becomes a mother. Well, she usually doesn’t. Dutch Lady understands the importance of nutrition and mum’s various roles to ensure the progressive development of a child.  Mum needs a motherhood partner to support her child’s changing nutritional needs and the various roles she play to raise a smart and healthy child,” said Ashlee Ng, Marketing Director of Dutch Lady Malaysia. 

Ashlee shared her views at the Mak Kata, Saya Anak Bijak contest winners’ tea party, where winning mums met  Dutch Lady Nutri Plan™ brand ambassadors, Scha Alyahya and her daughter Lara Alana over high tea. These mums submitted outstanding pearls of wisdom they use to guide their little ones to emerge as winners.

The Mak Kata, Saya Anak Bijak campaign underlines how a mother’s role and her guiding styles evolve with her kids. A mother wears many hats to support her child’s nutritional and social needs. She is a chef when the child is hungry, a friend when he is sad, a nurse when he wounds himself falling down, and so on,” continued Ashlee.

“We see ourselves as the ideal partner for Malaysian mums. Like how they adapt to their children’s changing needs, Dutch Lady 4-Step Nutri Plan™ with 5X DHA* is formulated to continuously support a child’s changing nutritional needs, from one smart milestone to another,” she added.

As an expert in children’s nutrition, Dutch Lady formulated the 4-Step Nutri Plan™ to address Malaysian children’s nutritional gaps as highlighted in the South East Asian Nutrition Surveys (SEANUTS). The programme not only provides tailored nutrition but also packed with 5X DHA to support a child’s progressive and brain development at every smart milestone. 

For Scha Alyahya, Dutch Lady’s more than 50 years of expertise in building strong families and children drives her to choose the brand for Lara.  “As a mother, nothing is more important to me than my child’s wellbeing. I am especially fussy about Lara’s nutritional intake, and I try to keep up with what key nutrients she needs. With Dutch Lady as my partner, I feel much more at ease. Dutch Lady not only provides the tailored nutrition Lara needs at every milestone, its 4-Step Nutri Plan™ for children from 1 to 6+ years old allows me more time and energy to focus on her other developmental needs, rather than worrying about her nutritional intake” said the actress and mum.

Lara turned two recently, and has become a little explorer. Scha enjoys watching her child discovering and learning something new every day, but she also knows that her role is shifting.

“To evoke her curiosity, I used to point to things around Lara and highlight their names to her like a cikgu. But now, as she actively explores her surrounding, I have to start providing ideas on how Lara can learn even more about the world. That’s when I switch cap to be her buddy explorer!

We discover new plants and flowers in our yard, sometimes bugs too! Other times, I am her coach, teaching her how to kick a ball or play a game,” said Scha, smiling.

During the tea party with the winners of  Mak Kata, Saya Anak Bijak contest, Scha and the mothers swapped parenting tips and funny stories when performing different roles while taking care of their children.

One of the winners, Norafida Baharuddin, is enthusiastic to try out some of Scha’s tips.

“I totally agree with her about the roles we need to learn to adapt to support our children’s changing needs. Sometimes, I too, find it hard to determine at what stage my child is in because every child grows differently and hit milestones at different pace! So I have to figure out what activities to do with him to stimulate his curiosity or interest to explore.

“That is why I’m also a fan of Dutch Lady Nutri Plan™. It helps me figure out my child’s developmental milestones, and it also provides the necessary nutrition to support his healthy growth,” said Norafida.

She also expressed her surprise and appreciation to Dutch Lady for being  selected as a contest winner to meet Scha and Lara over a fun tea party.

“My winning quote was what I always advise my kids -- to dream high that you touch the sky. It’s a form of encouragement to them to aim for the best in whatever they do and work hard to achieve what they have set for themselves. I am more than happy to do my best and play different roles to help my kids achieve their dreams and goals. So it helps that their nutritional needs are taken care of by my motherhood partner, Dutch Lady, and I can support them in other areas,” shared Norafida.

Amidst the chatter and laughter, the winner families also excitedly unboxed the instax camera they got as prizes to take snapshots of the joyful camaraderie. Many of them seized this opportunity to pose with celebrity Scha and Lara with their new cameras.

Stay on top of the ever-changing motherhood journey with Dutch Lady by your side! For more information on how Dutch Lady 4-Step Nutri Plan™ with 5X DHA* supports a child’s smart milestones, log on to www.smartmoments.com.my.

TNB CNY 2017 campaign - Table of Harmony

Chinese New Year is coming and it is a time where all family members near and far get together for the reunion dinner which is on Chinese New Year eve which is on 27 January 2017. It is a time for families to put aside all differences and reunite. More important than the dishes on the table are the people sitting at the table.

Have you seen the Cooking Hustle - TNB Chinese New Year 2017 webfilm by Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB)? If you haven't, let's watch it now. I like it very much as it is very meaningful.

The Table of Harmony shows that all family members are of different personalities and sometimes there are clashes during reunion especially in big families. But it is our differences that give the occasion its unique flavor. Just like the Chinese New Year dishes on the table, our loved ones come in all shapes, sizes, colors and flavors. When we work together as family, there is no challenges that cannot be overcome. When we come together, everything is a little brighter and happy moments are made better.

Let's discover what mystery dish you are and join the table.

Step 1. Log on to https://betterbrighter.my/tableofharmony

Step 2. Click on "Watch Cooking Hustle"

Step 3. Share the webfilm on your Facebook timeline

Step 4. Click on "Unveil Mystery Dishes", then "Discover What Mystery You Are and Join The Table"

Step 5. Choose Answer

Step 6. Unveil Your Dish

Step 7. Share your result or post as GIF

Excited to know what Mystery Dish you are? Come and join now. Remember to share your result with your friends and family on Facebook. Happy Chinese New Year and enjoy your time together as family!

For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/TNBCareline/

Street Churros Malaysia

Churros is a kind of fried dough pastry usually dipped in chocolate sauce and it is originated from Spain. Street Churros started in Korea where they were crazy about street food. Street Churros wants to elevate street food with premium, fresh ingredients and be the Global No. 1 take-out cafe. If you ever have the cravings for Churros or for those who have not tried them before, you do not need to travel far because Street Churros Malaysia has 4 branches in Malaysia - IOI City Mall, 1 Utama, Berjaya Times Square and Sky Avenue Mall, Genting Highlands. Street Churros plan to open more branches very soon.

Thanks to Street Churros for the food review invitation at Berjaya Times Square last Saturday. My kids and I really enjoyed our Churros very much. It is very crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside and there were many dipping sauce and flavors to choose from. My children love the Cheese Churros the most and I like the Cinnamon Churros which is also their best seller.

The different types of Churros.

Street Churros is made using the machine for accurate length. 

Deep fried till crispy

Coated with either cinnamon, chocolate or cheese powder.

Cinnamon, Chocolate and Cheese Churros with these dipping sauce - Chocolate, Cream Cheese, Blueberry and Butterscotch.

I really liked the Cinnamon Churros with the Cream Cheese dipping sauce because the Cinnamon Churros is sweet and goes well with the Cream Cheese which is slightly saltier. The Blueberry and Butterscotch are both very sweet.

This is the Filling Churros. From left to right, the fillings are Cream Cheese, Chocolate and Custard. This type is bigger and the fillings just ooze out into your mouth when you bite it. I personally like this Filling Churros the most. I tried the Chocolate fillings and really loved the strong chocolate taste. I want to try the Custard fillings the next time I have my Churros.

Ice Cream Churros also known as Ah-Chu are my children's favorite. You can have yours plain or with any of the 3 flavors, Choco-Choco, Choco Berry or Mango. For me, I liked the mango flavor the most.

Choco-Choco

Choco Berry

Mango

Besides Churros, there are many types of drinks you can enjoy. I loved the O' My Coconut shake as it tasted sweet and unique with the coconut flavor. I would recommend this because I really fell in love with it just after one sip. 

These are the Fruit Ade. From left to right, Lemon, Passionfruit and Korean Citron. 

If you like passion fruit, don't miss trying out the Passionfruit Ade because it was really refreshing and cool. My son loves the Lemon Ade because it was sweet and not too sour. I have yet to try the Korean Citron and would love to try it when I visit Street Churros again.

Come and have your churros and drinks at Street Churros. You will love it. For more information on Street Churros Malaysia, please visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/StreetChurrosMY/ 

Malaysia Fintech Ecosystem Conference & GT Dollar Grand Launch

I was at the Malaysia Fintech Ecosystem Conference and GT Dollar Grand Launch on 16th January 2017 at Sime Darby Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur. Y.B. Datuk Mas Ermieyati Binti Samsudin, Deputy Minister of Tourism and Culture debuted the launch of e-commerce giant, GT Dollar Malaysia at Sime Darby Convention Centre, Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur today at the Malaysia FinTech Ecosystem Conference and GT Dollar Grand Launch.

The event was witnessed by distinguished government officials as well as 3,000 prominent IT and e-commerce industry leaders who support the development of a dynamic FinTech ecosystem, paving way for SMART innovations like GT Dollar, making Malaysia a force to reckon with in the FinTech sector.

This collaboration between the Malaysian government and GT Dollar helps to alleviate the lives of people through the launch GT Dollar mobile application, which is a “one-stop mobile e-commerce platform” that seeks to build a cohesive community for consumers and merchants from a myriad of industries to interact within its marketplace.

To complement this collaborative effort, GT Robot an innovative high-technological firm under the GT Group, specializes its advancement in humanoid robotic solutions. In recognition of it’s advancement, the Malaysian government is planning to allocate a zone located along the Malacca-Negeri Sembilan border for GT Robot’s own manufacturing and assembly plant, which is worth approximate to RM 300 million in investment. This plant estimated to generate income for the company of approximate USD 20 Billlon (which is equal to 10 Million pieces of Mobile Robot) and create more than 10,000 working opportunities for locals in the next 5 years. The GT Robot plant will be the first in Asia with eco-friendly manufacturing with the high technology equipment after China.

Today, marks the launch of a groundbreaking event that will go down in history. Unveiling an all new improvised major update of GT Dollar application, the world’s first social mobile e-commerce software. This new concept was first found in year 2014 by the GT Group President and CEO Dr. Paul Zhang Baolu, who is equipped with over 30 years of industry experience in high-technology management, economic and tourism development worldwide. The company is valued at more than $4.7 billion. The conference is aimed to drive development of regional internet use, where users and businesses connect seamlessly without barriers. This benefits the consumers greatly as businesses become more affordable thus stimulating economic growth, national tax revenue and employment growth.

As a major update, there will be new enhanced key features to help alleviate the overall user experience. Through the adoption of SMART technologies which comprises of AR technology to implement “the seek honey feature”, “catch a bee to earn GT Cash feature” which can be used for purchases within the interactive marketplace as well as being an effective Bee Commerce tool to help users manage their finances effectively by enjoying exclusive long term savings, emerging as Malaysia’s trendsetter in the world of e-commerce.

This application aims to embrace technology, thus contributing towards the economic growth of the country. A comprehensive platform for both consumers and merchants, encouraging cash free transactions around the world. With zero registration, subscription and advertising fees, merchants need to purchase GT Dollar (Virtual Currency) and distribute it to their users anytime, anywhere. This will in turn form into e-promotion or e-advertising with minimal charges. The Online Payment Gateway will be used to accept payment online – E-wallet / Visa (Credit, Debit, Prepaid) / MasterCard (Credit. Debit, Prepaid) / CUP Card (Credit, Debit, Prepaid) / Direct Debit Account to perform transaction charges.

GT Dollar primary focus is about creating a world of convenience centered around virtual credits account to allow users to make payment via an e-wallet system which enables extensive search for products or services via a marketplace.

GT Dollar allows SMEs to function virtually. It connects them with new and existing consumers and maintains a loyalty programme through the distribution of virtual credits (GTD). Communication between merchants and consumers is facilitated via seamless GPS- location and user-friendly booking platforms.

The application serves as a composite of one’s daily lifestyle and a city guide to complement and simplify the increasingly hectic lifestyle by providing users with an unprecedented access to a large database of over 80,000 merchants worldwide hitherto not on Internet or mobile, but who offer a great range of products. Merchants and users can enjoy other services beside online shopping such as fund transfer, utilities bills payment, prepaid air time top-up, Social Network Chat (for up to 20 people in each group) and etc. As per statistic, there are more than 18 million active digital users in Malaysia and up to 2015, a total 77.3% of Malaysian households have access to broadband services.

The application is active all through the day, allowing users to shop at their own convenience at the ease of their Smartphone. "We saw the opportunity to take advantage of the digital boom and developed an innovative solution that benefits both businesses and consumers." said Mr. Patrick Chew, Country CEO of GT Dollar Malaysia.

GT Robot is planning to start up its manufacturing and assembly plant in Malaysia located along the Malacca-Negeri Sembilan border which is worth approximate to RM 300 million in investment. This plant estimated to generate income for the company of approximate USD20 Billion (which equal to 10 Million pcs Mobile Robot) and create more than 10,000 working opportunity for the local in next 5 years. The GT Robot plant will be the first in Asia with eco-friendly manufacturing with the high technology equipment after China.

GT Dollar Malaysia hopes to expand its e-commerce business globally and be the gateway for Asia. At this launch, GT Robot, the innovative high-technological wing of GT Group that specializes its advancement in humanoid robotic solutions will be unveiling two of its robots called the GT Wonder Boy, a SMART social bot companion and GT Robot, a multifunctional service bot that is targeted to improve the overall quality of people’s life, transcending into a new era of intelligence. 

SUNWAY LAGOON TO USHER IN YEAR OF THE FIRE ROOSTER WITH EXTRAORDINARY SIGHTS AND SOUNDS

Bandar Sunway, 18 January 2017 – The Chinese Lunar calendar will soon usher in the year of the fire rooster. Well known to be a symbol of flamboyance and colourful personality, the fire rooster is characterised by its strong will and enthusiasm. Likewise, Sunway Lagoon is leaving no stone unturned in welcoming in this auspicious year to ensure a celebration like never seen before with extraordinary sights and sounds in Malaysia’s premier theme park.

Visitors can expect a myriad of initiatives and festivities as the New Year approaches, with offerings for the whole family, promising a joyous celebration unlike any other. 

For starters, the first 1000 guests who enter the park on the first five days of Chinese New Year (28 January to 1 February) will be rewarded with traditional Chinese Ang Pows or “Red Packets” which will consist of attractive goodies worth RM100 each! These include vouchers offering discounts on entrance for as much as 32%, retail vouchers worth RM10 and a photobook voucher worth RM79.

The Red Packets will be given out at both the main entrance and Surf Beach entrances of Sunway Lagoon by the park’s very own celebrity couple – Captain Quack and Lady Quack, together with the God of Prosperity. This will also be a rare occasion where guests will get to witness the couple to be all decked out in traditional Chinese costume.

Once inside the park, guests will be mesmerised by an array of performances every day from 29 January till 1 February. Every morning on all four days, early birds to the park will be welcomed by a Characters Meet & Greet at the Carousel at 9.40am, followed by a dazzling lion dance performance by Shaolin GC.

The fanfare continues in the afternoon at 2.15pm featuring an energetic Kung Fu performance and followed by the thunderous 8 Prosperity Drum performance – truly an event not to be missed.

Meanwhile, Nickelodeon’s most beloved icon, SpongeBob SquarePants will make a special appearance at the recently opened Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon – a photo opportunity not to be missed by SpongeBob fans both young and old. To sweeten the occasion, Sunway Lagoon staff will also be on hand to give out Mandarin oranges and fortune cookies to leave a truly lasting impression of the festivities. 

“While every day is a celebration here at Sunway Lagoon, we’re pulling out all stops this Chinese New Year to ensure a truly memorable celebration for the whole family to usher in the year of the fire rooster,” said Sean Choo, General Manager of Sunway Lagoon.

“For four days, the entire park will be transformed into a carnival unlike any other, truly befitting the occasion. It’s our way of showing our appreciation to our guests over all these years and to cement our position as a premier theme park not only in the country, but internationally as well, as reflected by the large number of international tourists we welcome through our doors every year. This celebration will be truly a spectacle to behold not only for our international guests, but even those from within Malaysia,” he added.

Leading up to the festivities, guests visiting the park from now to 20 January will stand a chance to win an afternoon tea for 10 at Sunway Hotel Resorts & Spa worth RM 1,250 and free admission tickets to Sunway Lagoon. All guests have to do to participate in the contest is to submit a memorable photo with their friends and family taken at Sunway Lagoon and describe the best day ever at Sunway Lagoon in not more than 150 words. 

More information about the contest and other Chinese New Year Festivities can be found at www.facebook.com/SunwayLagoonMalaysia or by calling Sunway Lagoon at +603-5639 0000.

So be sure to visit Sunway Lagoon this Chinese New Year for a celebration befitting the year of the fire rooster, which is sure to create wonderful memories for the whole family for many more years to come!