The Best Home Sewing Machine

I have developed a new hobby at home ever since the lock down due to COVID 19 pandemic. Sewing has becomes my hobby now, I enjoy the sewing process and each items that I sew is an achievement to me.

Since then, I have decided to buy a home sewing machine. I have looked into a few brands and I have chosen the best home sewing machine from Brother finally. In conjunction with Brother's 20th Anniversary, Brother has launched this beautiful SPECIAL EDITION full coloured bodied sewing machine model JK17B in August 2020. The unique turquoise coloured sewing machine comes in handy for sewing and mending, plus it also works like a piece of art in my home.

Brother JK17B Sewing Machine is compact and light weight but sturdy feel. It comes with 17 built-in stitches, 4-step buttonhole and auto set stitch length and width, the free arm sewing surface is easily convertible from traditional flatbed to free arm for sewing anything you need. Brother JK17B Sewing Machine is easy-to-use, it features LED lighting for bright and easy sewing, as well as top load bobbin for easy setting, easy maintenance and clear view.

The Key Features of Brother JK17B Sewing Machine includes below;

• 17 Built-in stitches
• 4-Step buttonhole
• Free arm sewing
• LED sewing light
• Top load bobbin
• Max 5mm stitch width
• Max 4mm stitch length
• Dial selection

‘Fox It!’ to Quench your Curiosity with Apple Fox Cider

Done with 2020 already? Not surprising, it’s been a strange year. Cancelled plans, postponed holidays, video calls instead of hanging out with your friends. In times like this, there’s only one thing to say: Fox It! That’s what Apple Fox, the cider made with wayyyy more apples, is encouraging Malaysians to do as they celebrate the annual apple harvest season, with special promotions, activities and contests for cider lovers nationwide.

So what does ‘Fox It!’ mean? Essentially, all it takes to have fun in these trying times is a little curiosity. So quench your curiosity and ‘Fox It!’ for some fun. Kicking this off, Apple Fox has launched a platform where you can scan the fox to reveal a full-fledged cider factory, complete with a number of cheeky foxes running the show.

What’s more, in addition to learning about how cider is made, if you keep a close eye and ‘Fox It!’, you stand to win exclusive prizes, including one of three gold foxes worth RM6,888 each! Among other prizes up for grabs are exclusive Apple Fox trolley bags, tote bags and duffel bags. Just sneak into www.applefox.com/foxit to find out more.

While fans take a break from their daily routine to ‘Fox It!’ and have a little fun, they can also purchase a limited edition 4-bottle pack of Apple Fox Cider that comes with an exclusive Apple Fox aluminium mug at participating hypermarkets and supermarkets, as well as on drinkies.my. This promotion is valid from early September, while stocks last.

Eat Your Way Around The World @ Pavilion Kuala Lumpur This Mid-Autumn

Tantalise your tastebuds with bursts of flavours at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur from 1st September – 1st October in conjunction with the Mid-Autumn Festival and Malaysia Day celebrations. Presenting Mid-Autumn Symphony and Journey Of Taste campaigns, Malaysia premier shopping destination serves shoppers a harmony of unity, with irresistible gastronomical experiences, deals and delights!

MID-AUTUMN SYMPHONY

Join in the Mid-Autumn festivities from now till 1st October, with the awesome sight of over 2,000 colourful hanging lanterns at Centre Court and brightly-lit fish and flower décor lining the Spanish Steps, encapsulating the beauty and bounty of mid-autumn.

Step into the Mooncake Fair, Centre Court to discover seasonal delicacies showcased by 20 top hotels and restaurants, from evergreen favourites to halal mooncakes, durian creations to chocolate-filled goodies, all artfully packaged to create the perfect gift. Look out for lanterns to brighten any night and discover teas to sip as you admire the moon. Included in the line-up is Hang Heung Cake Shop, a century-old Chinese bakery from Hong Kong known for superior quality and unique pastries. Do try their signature Wife Cake, also known as sweetheart cake, a Cantonese pastry with a thin crust and a filling of freshly handmade winter melon paste.

Look forward to a symphony of events throughout the month of September at Pavilion KL’s Centre Court including a fascinating Lantern Symphony Opening Drum Performance happening on 20, 26 and 27 September at 2pm and 5pm, traditional skills demonstration such as the art of making mooncakes by Grand Imperial on 16, 19, 20, 26 and 27 September at 4.00pm or learn about Chinese water colour painting on 16-27 September at 2.00 to 6.00pm as well as singing and dance performances. Bring the kids, entire family and friends for an exclusive Lantern Parade on 26 September, by registering at https://www.pavilion-kl.com/viewoffersevents/Redeem-Your-Free-Lantern where the first 200 to register will receive the exciting opportunity to take part in the Lantern Parade. The first 1,000 to register will each receive a complimentary lantern.

MID-AUTUMN SYMPHONY REWARDS

Shop and be rewarded! Take home an adorable pair of Lily Fish with a minimum spend of RM200 at the Mooncake Fair or RM250 in a single receipt at any specialty stores. For a higher spend of RM 1,500 or more in a single receipt at any specialty stores, shoppers will be rewarded with one Festivity Gift comprising a BODUM Travel Mug and mooncakes. Terms and conditions apply.

Neptune's Feast @ Serena Brasserie, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur

Calling all seafood lovers! It's time to enjoy an oceanic adventure at the all-day dining Serena Brasserie every Friday and Saturday night with seafood promotion oozing fresh appeal. The restaurant’s ambiance emanates an airy feel, with floor to ceiling windows, allowing seafood fans to comfortably dive into delectable choices.

The chilled seafood bar boasts a wide selection of freshly flown-in and succulent seafood on ice including tiger prawn, green mussel, US oyster and Salmon. As for appetisers, you get to enjoy Asian specialties such as snow crab salad, seafood salad, thai beef salad, Vietnamese rice roll, gado-gado and more.

Transforming freshest produce into gourmet delights, enjoy live interaction with the chefs and endless servings of sizzling seafood and meat such as premium cuts of salmon, prawns, lamb cutlet, satay and more, all prepared à la minute.

The carving corner will feature a whole salt crusted Atlantic salmon, baked sea bass, slow-baked prime ribs and roasted chicken. Apart from that, there are also a wide variety of famous Asian and Western dishes.

One of the must-try is the ikan masak tiga rasa, a deep-fried red snapper served with sweet, sour and spicy sauce along with tomatoes and pineapples.

Mamonde Brings Flower Energy Experience to Customers Through Augmented Reality Technology

Mamonde, a Korean beauty brand under Amorepacific Malaysia is bringing its flower energy experience to customers via an Augmented Reality platform in conjunction with its Global Brand Campaign themed “Blossoming Life: Experience the Flower Energy”. This campaign is held from 8 September to 31 October 2020. This global brand campaign aims to bring a unique virtual brand experience to customers at the comfort of their home or office amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.

This interactive virtual AR experience, which will be available from 16 September, will take customers on a Mamonde floral journey to discover the efficacies of flowers used in its products, products benefits, skincare tips and tricks, as well as finding one that is most suitable for the customer. At the end of the journey, customers can decide to either collect samples or purchase products from Watsons’ online store.

Another interesting feature of this virtual AR experience is an Instagram filter that displays each product’s positive effects on the skin to provide customers with an understanding on what the products can do for them.

To participate in this journey, all that the participants need to do is scan the QR code that can be found at Watsons stores or its website. Alternatively, participants can access the AR platform using their mobile phone browser via this link: https://blossominglife.mamondegarden.my/

13 Ways to Celebrate Malaysia Day at Da Men USJ

Da Men Mall, USJ’s community-friendly mall, celebrates Malaysia Day with ‘Enriching Communities Through Knowledge’, in conjunction with one of Malaysia’s leading book retailers, BookXcess’ 13th anniversary. Echoing this year’s national theme ‘Malaysia Prihatin’ (Malaysia Cares), Da Men USJ celebrates by bolstering Malaysia to become a Nation of Readers, alongside the promotion of unity and the enrichment of communities. 

At a launch event held recently, Guests of Honour YB Puan Michelle Ng Mei Sze, ADUN Subang Jaya; Datuk Abdul Wahab Bin Khalil, Adviser to Da Men USJ and Mr. Andrew Yap, Founder and Managing Director of BookXcess, were present to kick off Malaysia Day celebrations at the mall, alongside other representatives from the community.

L-R Mr. Andrew Yap, YB Michelle Ng and Datuk Wahab Abdul Khalil celebrating BookXcess 13th Anniversary at Da Men USJ

In support of BookXcess’s nationwide donation drive to collect 13,000 books to be donated to the underprivileged through NGO Hub, The Book Effect and Buku Jalanan Chowkit, Da Men USJ announced a donation of RM20,000 worth in books (approximately 1000 books) to the Subang community. Present to receive the donations were beneficiaries STEM 4ALL Makerspace, Sri Tanjung Community Library, SS19/1 Community Library and Pusat Peduli Kanak-Kanak Subang Jaya.

L-R Mr. Andrew Yap, YB Michelle Ng and Datuk Wahab Abdul Khalil surrounded by representatives from beneficiaries for book donation

“As a community mall, Da Men USJ plays its part this Malaysia Day to cultivate learning, celebrate knowledge and grow the love of books. Coupled with BookXcess’s pledge, this initiative further unites and enriches the communities in need through knowledge”, says Datuk Abdul Wahab Bin Khalil, Adviser to Da Men USJ. This Malaysia Day, shoppers are invited to participate in the many engaging activities, vibrant retail offerings, rewards and more, to promote unity and social bonding at Da Men USJ.

Datuk Wahab Abdul Khalil, YB Michlle Ng and Mr. Andrew Yap paining canvas as part of an experiential tour at our Malaysia Day Celebration, Da Men USJ