GET.SET.GLOW! with guardian Malaysia This September 2024

September 2024 has been chosen by guardian Malaysia as the Get.Set.Glow! month that celebrates and cultivates all there is about wellbeing via:

• Store offerings and pharmacy services
• eStore promotions, contest and rebate
• #MYWellbeingMatters YouTube series and podcast featuring health experts and
• A week-long wellbeing festival.

Get.Set.Glow! aims to help Malaysians to see why wellbeing matters and adopt the culture of preventative healthcare and nurturing of wellbeing. Anna Ng, Marketing Director of guardian Malaysia, said: “Wellbeing is an ‘important’ matter for everyone. This includes being able to access the ideal curation of wellbeing offerings coupled with guidance by experts.”

In this campaign, guardian has chosen to work with the following experts, all of whom are medical specialists in their respective fields, to speak about key wellbeing topics on Youtube that is accessible by Malaysians nationwide:

• Dr Gayethri Chokalingam, Consultant Internal Medicine Physician
• Dr Kenny Chen, Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon
• Dr Wong Yee Ming, Consultant Paediatrician
• Dr Arunan Periasamy, Consultant Paediatrician

Beyond these health experts’ Youtube talk series, Malaysians can also speak with their neighbourhood’s community pharmacist. The pharmacists at guardian’s outlets nationwide have the right expertise to address our customers’ questions on blood sugar, blood pressure as well as weight management and guide them to stay healthy and be well.

“We, at guardian, are aware of the growing importance of wellbeing matters and therefore chose the hashtag #MYWellbeingMatters,” added Anna.

4th Malaysia International Durian & Cultural Fest 2024

Calling all durian lovers! The 4th Malaysia International Durian & Cultural Fest 2024 (MIDCF), hosted by DKING in partnership with DURIAN CAPITAL, is officially launched! Set to be the largest durian buffet festival, MIDCF was officiated by Datuk Manoharan Periasamy - Director General of Tourism Malaysia at Piazza of Pavilion Bukit Jalil and Malaysia Supermodel Amber Chia as MIDCF Event Brand Ambassador on 12 Sep 2024.

Left to Right: Amber Chia, Dato Dr Angie Ng, Simon Chin, Leron Yee, Datuk Manoharan Periasamy, Afiq Johar, Jonathan Chandra, Dicky Lee, Calvinn Tay

The 4th Malaysia International Durian & Cultural Fest 2024 is happening from from 11 Sep to 16 Sep 2024. This five days event not only celebrates the Malaysia Durian as the King of Fruits but also aims to educate attendees about its significance and the durian cultivation process.

In addition to offering an extensive durian buffet, the festival will focus on agro-tourism by highlighting the agricultural practices behind this iconic fruit. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about durian cultivation, enjoy local Malaysian dishes, and experience traditional Kampung life through farm homestays.

“Our goal is to promote the durian and Malaysian culture on a global scale, with hopes that this festival will become an annual celebration recognized internationally as "DurianFest" or "Hari Durian." Through this immersive experience, we aim to broaden understanding and appreciation of durians and enhance Malaysia's reputation as a leading agro-tourism destination.” shared by Mr Leron Yee, Founder of DKing & MIDCF. Furthermore shared by Mr Leron that “we started on 11th September welcoming over 700 guests from China in buses to enjoy Malaysia Durian and more to come during the durian fest expecting total of 3000 locals & 900 international guests with an additional 1000 more at the Durian Fun Run this Sunday.”

Datuk Manoharan Periasamy started his speech by wishing everyone a Happy Malaysia Day and Tourism Malaysia. He said:"I am fully support this fantastic event that promoting Malaysia Durian and its culture showcasing our famous Musang King Durian. We hope that, together we can elevate durian into a global celebration “DurianFest or Durian Day” to attract more tourists & durian enthusiasts from around the world to visit Malaysia. 

Malaysia exported RM2billion worth of fruits with durians making up 56% of the total last year . Malaysia harvested 455,458 tonnes of durians and we expect an 11% increase to 505,853 tonnes by 2025. We gear up for Visit Malaysia 2026 in the spirit of Malaysia Madani together we work together to enhance the value of our tourism offerings."

‘The Moonlit Trail’ at Pavilion Bukit Jalil

The Mid-Autumn Festival, a time of reunion amongst family and friends, is symbolised by the full moon and the vibrant glow of lanterns. This year, Pavilion Bukit Jalil celebrates the occasion with ‘The Moonlit Trail’, a festive trail of experiences and excitement until 17 September 2024!

TRAIL OF FLAVOURS AND SENSES

The experiential trail begins with a captivating selection of over 40 mooncake brands at the Moonlit Mooncake Fair at the Centre Court, Level 2, featuring halal, Muslim-friendly, and non-halal choices, and not forgetting the popular durian mooncakes.

● [Halal] HWC Coffee: The exquisite ‘The Moonlit’ gift box is a statement of love, crafted to capture the essence of moonlit nights and the warmth of family togetherness.

● [Halal] Yong Sheng: Savour the Mid-Autumn Festival with their charming Petite Nyonya mooncakes series, perfect for sweet celebrations.

● [Halal] Duria: The 3D Blackthorn Musang King Snow-Skin mooncakes are crafted in a unique durian shape and offer an unforgettable rich, sweet taste – perfect for durian lovers!

● [Muslim-friendly] JYNNS: In collaboration with Hong Kong Bay, the Bird’s Nest Lava Mooncake set promotes both health and tradition with its exclusive bird’s nest-infused fillings.

● [Muslim-friendly] Bake by La Petite: The exceptional 3D Mooncake from Baked by La Petite is unlike anything you’ve seen before, with traditional layer cakes baked into a classic mooncake mould. 

● [Non-halal] Grand Harbour: Using only the finest ingredients, Grand Harbour presents 10 artisanal mooncake flavours – such as Supreme Nuts with Yam and White Lotus Single Yolk.

● [Non-halal] TK Bakery: Express your heartfelt gratitude with TK Bakery’s beautifully packaged mooncake gift sets, featuring unique flavours like Guinness and Golden Emerald.

Beyond the assortment of mooncakes, shoppers can also discover a variety of treats, such as premium tea blends, seasonal decorations, gifts, and more to enhance their celebrations.

TRAIL OF TOGETHERNESS

Bring your loved ones to light up the trail at the Mid-Autumn Lantern Parade, on 14 September, from 5.30pm to 9.00pm. Exclusive for Pavilion Privileges members, grab the Free Lantern voucher on the Pavilion Bukit Jalil mobile app and redeem your complimentary lantern at the Centre Court from 5.30pm to 7.00pm before joining the parade!

Merdeka Dining Experiences at EQ

Experience a celebration of flavors that resonate with our nation's soul in conjunction with Merdeka and Malaysia Day this year at Nipah, EQ.

Nipah - renowned for its authentic Malaysian flavours and vault of tried and true recipes across all major Malaysian ethnicities – presents Rasa Lokal Nipah lunch and dinner buffets daily, as well as Rasa Lokal High Tea that will centre on tea dainties and items with a touch of Malaysiana, including finger sandwiches with a local flavour such as Ayam Percik and Rendang, and drinks like Air Bandung (rose syrup and milk).

The "Moonlit Treasures" Mooncake Collection by Crowne Plaza KLCC

Mid Autumn festival is around the corner. It's a joyous celebration with family reunions, mooncakes, parades, and lanterns.

The "Moonlit Treasures" mooncake collection from Crowne Plaza KLCC is crafted to delight your senses and illuminate your celebrations.

Each box is meticulously curated to provide a memorable gifting experience for your loved ones, friends, or business associates.

Featuring a diverse array of flavours crafted with the finest ingredients such as the Assorted Fruit & Nuts, Classic Red Bean and Shanghai Single Yolk to the bold Black Sesame Bamboo, each mooncake is a masterpiece of taste and texture.

Marimekko Pre-Fall 2024 Maridenim Collection

For Pre-Fall 2024, Finnish design house Marimekko explores the relationship between organic patterns and the urban architectural landscape. Featuring new conceptual expressions of the iconic 60-year-old Unikko print, the collection introduces new laser-cut woolen styles and bold dresses with entirely new placement of the iconic print.

Marimekko Pre-Fall 2024 Ready-to-wear Collection

In Malaysia, Marimekko proudly presents its first denim collection, unveiled on 4 September 2024 at Suria KLCC. The launch of the Maridenim Collection and the celebration of Unikko's 60th Anniversary brought together local celebrities and influencers including Elfira Loy, Uyaina Arshad, Anzalna Nasir, Ju Wei Teoh, Stella Chen, Nazirah Nasir, Christina, and Leslie.

Marimekko Malaysia showcased the collection with an in-store fashion show, highlighting high-quality denim in three fits: straight, wide, and barrel leg, including two full looks featuring the beloved Unikko print. Marimekko Maridenim was designed by following The Jeans Redesign guidelines by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, which are made publicly available for the fashion industry to use.

Marimekko’s high-quality denim comes in three fits: straight, wide, and barrel leg

Visit Marimekko Suria KLCC at Lot 151, Level 1, to experience the exceptional fabrics in person. Limited pieces available, don’t miss out!