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First A&W Retro Concept Store Opens at Seventeen Mall, PJ

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Fans of A&W, rejoice! A&W Malaysia’s latest outlet is bringing back the vibes and groove of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s when funk, soul, disco and classics ruled the airways. Now open at Seventeen Mall in Section 17, Petaling Jaya, the outlet - A&W Malaysia’s 49 th - is quite unlike any other A&W restaurant in the country. Commemorating its journey since becoming the first fast food restaurant to open in Malaysia in 1963, the new outlet which was built at an investment of RM1 million takes on a retro-themed concept – the first of its kind in Malaysia.   Featuring a modern take on chic retro design, complete with booths and bar seats, it’s an Instagrammer’s heaven like no other! In keeping with its nostalgic ambience, a Juke Box offers retro music for customers’ dining pleasure for that truly classic vibe. Able to accommodate more than 80 customers at any given time, there is also a Private Zone area which can accommodate up to 20 people for special functi...

Celebrating 50 years of Norwegian salmon

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2020 marks the 50th anniversary of the first ever successfully farmed salmon in Norway. It’s a story of ambition, collaboration, setbacks and successes, culminating in a fish which has become a favourite on dinner plates across the globe. Now 14 million meals of Norwegian salmon are eaten every day around the world. Out of these 50 years, Norwegian salmon has been pleasing the palates of Malaysians for at least 20, both at home and in restaurants, with the demand for this and the Norwegian fjord trout increasing steadily through the years. And Norway has emerged as the preferred country of origin for salmon and fjord trout among Malaysians, according to the Norwegian Seafood Council’s (NSC) annual Seafood Consumer Insight. In 2019 the exports of Norwegian salmon and fjord trout to Malaysia totalled  4,056 tons, to the value of  US$ 26,625,035, marking a 20.35% rise in volume and 16.2% in value over the previous year (2018).  It’s been 50 years since No...

Holika Holika

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Complementing the beauty in you The K-beauty trend in Malaysia is showing no signs of slowing down as Korean beauty brands continue to introduce new skincare and makeup products. Cosmetic retailer Holika Holika has just launched its CICA range, which consists of a balm, serum, cleansing foam and dressing mask. This latest collection is said to provide users with the ability to soothe one's skin while offering antibacterial and inflammatory properties caused by sensitive skin, outbreaks, or pollution exposure. CICA (also known as Centella Asiatica) is a herb well-known in Asia and is suited for conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, scarring, and cellulite. Holika Holika Less on Skin Redness Calming CICA Cleansing Foam This facial cleansing foam is specially curated for gentle cleansing of the skin without causing irritation. The specially formulated cleansing foam contains green and safety-grade ingredients known as EWG 1-2, along with a low acid formula of pH 5.5...

Cool Hero Float special tribute to frontliners

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Campaign to raise funds for PPE for NKF frontliners INNOVATORS Carpe Ri Sdn Bhd has joined hands with the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) on a campaign to help provide Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for their frontliners. Carpe Ri co-founder Danieul Mudali said they will also take this opportunity to use their patent-pending process “to create the coolest-ever tribute to frontliners”.  Thanking the FRONTLINERS CEO of NKF Chua Hong Wee addressing  the crowd at the launch The Hero Float will be available at Sunway Pyramid from July 6, 2020.  Visitors can enjoy the float until July 12, and at the same time honour their heroes. The Hero Float is not for sale and people can donate as they wish.   Besides being delicious and good-looking, the halal Hero Float is eco-friendly and contains healthy soluble fibre and pre-biotics.  “We drew inspiration for the Hero Float from the passion, dedication and selflessness exhibited ...

TingBox Balanced Meal x Tuofeilun

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OMG! Guys I have this wonderful place I discovered today that I wanna share with you. Think about dining at a  Five Star ambience at a super affordable price. I am not kidding! The location is at One City (just a level below Jalan Jalan Japan) Let me entice your with some beautiful luxurious shots of the place. It looks like a five star hotel! Let's take a tour! View this post on Instagram Found a beautiful #premiumlounge at @onecityusj25 that is super luxurious. #onecityusj called @tuofeilunmalaysia @tingbox_balancedmeal A post shared by CHOYPENGISM.BLOGSPOT.COM (@choypengism) on Jul 7, 2020 at 12:50am PDT The front signage as you enter is Tuofeilun, a premium business lounge with exquisite interior. Do make sure you wear a mask before entering as it is a, entry requirement following their SOP. Masks are being sold at the front desk at RM1.50 a piece.   As you walk in you wil...