Heineken® Refresh Your Music Returns with Music Pop-Ups — Breaking Routines, Beats and Social Bubbles

Heineken® Refresh Your Music is back to elevate the music experience beyond just refreshing playlists. This year, it’s also breaking social bubbles and redefining how music brings people together.

Willemijn Sneep, Marketing Director of Heineken Malaysia Berhad, officiating the rollout of the brand’s first-of-its-kind Refreshing Sessions – a bold new pop-up music series uniting music lovers

Heineken® is shaking up the scene with REFRESHING SESSIONS—a bold new pop-up music series crafted to ignite unexpected connections, uniting music lovers who might have never met otherwise. It’s about stepping outside the ordinary, discovering fresh sounds, and creating unforgettable moments with strangers turned friends—all inspired by Heineken®.

To bring this experience to life, Heineken® is partnering with the Timeleft app, a platform designed to connect strangers and spark real conversations. Through the app, consumers can participate in the REFRESHING SESSIONS—meeting new people and expanding their social circles. This collaboration perfectly aligns with Heineken®'s dedication to fostering genuine connections at the pop-up events.

Heineken® Refreshing Sessions will transform everyday spaces—think lifestyle gyms, grocery stores, and bookstores—into unexpected music hotspots

Heineken®’s invite-only REFRESHING SESSIONS will transform everyday spaces—think lifestyle gyms, grocery stores, and bookstores—into unexpected music hotspots. These surprise pop-ups will open refreshing new ways to inspire people to make new connections and expand their social circles, creating opportunities to engage with other music lovers in dynamic settings.

These sessions set the stage for Heineken® Refresh Your Music 2025 in June —a high-energy celebration featuring genre-blending artists, culminating in an unforgettable performance by an international DJ superstar. With fresh beats, bold collaborations, and boundary-pushing sounds, Heineken® is redefining how music is experienced.

ELBA’s Big Win Moment: Grand Rewards & Unforgettable Memories! Grand Prize Winner Drives Away in a BYD Seal Premium Electric Car Worth RM180,000

ELBA Malaysia concluded its highly successful ‘Double Treats, Double Fortune’Campaign with a spectacular prize-giving ceremony, celebrating the lucky winners who took home incredible rewards. The highlight of the event was the moment the Grand Prize Winner, Mr. Tang Chee Hing, drove home a brand-new BYD Seal Premium 2024 Electric Car worth RM180,000!

A Grand Celebration of Festive Fortune

Held at BYD Ara Damansara, the prize-giving ceremony was attended by ELBA’s senior management, partners, and media representatives. The event marked the culmination of the nationwide campaign, which ran from November 2024 to 31 January 2025, offering Malaysians the opportunity to win fantastic prizes simply by purchasing ELBA’s high-quality home appliances.

Founded in 1979, ELBA has been a household name in Malaysia for over four decades, consistently delivering quality, reliability, and innovation in home appliances. Through the years, ELBA has remained dedicated to enhancing the lives of its customers by offering stylish, energy-efficient, and technologically advanced products that cater to modern households. Whether it’s bringing families together over home-cooked meals, ensuring efficient food storage, or simplifying daily chores, ELBA continues to be a trusted companion in every home.

Mr. Tok Sang Man, Managing Director of Fiamma Sdn. Bhd., expressed excitement over the overwhelming response to the campaign and the opportunity to reward ELBA’s loyal customers with fantastic prizes.

“At ELBA, we are dedicated to enhancing homes with innovative, stylish, and energy-efficient appliances. This campaign was our way of showing appreciation to our valued customers, and we are thrilled to celebrate their wins. I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the winners -- seeing their joy today truly reaffirms our commitment to bringing convenience and happiness to Malaysian households. We look forward to continuing this journey with even more exciting innovations and rewarding experiences in the future,” he said.

The Mystery Powerpuff Girls Acne Patches Collection by Dododots

Malaysian acne patch brand Dododots has launched a new line of The Powerpuff Girls-inspired acne patches in March 2025. This exclusive collection will be sold as a blind pack, using the same blind box concept where the contents are sealed and kept a secret until purchased and opened.

Each design will reflect the unique personalities of Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup.

The designs that will be available are:

● Awesome Blossom: Based on Blossom, the leader of the team. The patches in this pack come in a fiery red shade with playful pink accents.

● No Trouble Bubbles: Bubbles is the joy and the laughter of the team, the sweet sugar in the mix. Her patches are in her signature colours of pastel blue and yellow and radiate her playful spirit.

● What’s Up, Buttercup?: Dedicated to the toughest fighter and the “spice” of the group, Buttercup’s patches are a sleek combination of black and lime green, perfect for hiding stubborn blemishes with confidence.

● Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice: This exclusive pack of mystery patches will tug at your childhood heartstrings and take you on a trip down memory lane with The Powerpuff Girls.

"The Powerpuff Girls has its own unique brand of fun, charm and excitement, and Dododots is ecstatic to bring more of this iconic crime-fighting trio into everyone’s lives,” said Esther Wong, CEO of Dodo Ventures Sdn Bhd and co-founder of Dododots. “The Powerpuff Girls have always had and continue to have multi-demographic appeal and we are confident that we’ll see a positive reaction from our customer base for The Powerpuff Girls patches,” added Ethan Wong, the other co-founder of Dododots.

Hikayat Ayam Zamrud by The Chicken Rice Shop

To celebrate the spirit of togetherness and tradition this Hari Raya, let’s dive into "Hikayat Ayam Zamrud" by The Chicken Rice Shop (TCRS). Available for a limited time, this special creation is set to enhance the joy of festive gatherings with its bold flavours and vibrant presentation.

Hikayat Ayam Zamrud is a dish that captures the boldness, vibrancy, and flavour of a Raya that truly comes to life. Inspired by tradition, this dish pairs tender, juicy chicken with bold sambal hijau — a perfect blend of spicy green chillies, fragrant herbs, and zesty lime. Every bite is a tale of transformation, bursting with flavour and colour, made to be shared in the true spirit of Malaysian cuisine.

Finish off with a refreshing sip of Lagenda Kurma, it‘s truly a satisfying meal!

Sharing the significance behind this exclusive dish, Ms Jane Wong of The Chicken Rice Shop Restaurants Sdn Bhd said, “Hikayat Ayam Zamrud represents our commitment to creating meaningful culinary experiences that bring families together.

“This dish doesn't just nourish the body - it celebrates our rich cultural heritage and the profound connections we forge over shared meals. During this sacred time of Ramadan and Aidilfitri, we wanted to offer something truly special that honours tradition while creating new memories around the dining table.”

Make it a Guinness This St. Patrick’s Day

Drums pounding, feet stomping, and bagpipes soaring— Guinness, the world’s most loved Irish stout, is bringing the unmistakable spirit of Ireland across bars and pubs nationwide in its biggest St. Patrick’s celebration yet! In honour of Ireland’s patron saint, there’s no better way to celebrate than by raising a perfectly poured Guinness—the Irish Stout for St. Patrick's.

Kicking off the nationwide rollout, Guinness pulled out all the stops with an Irish takeover at The Square, Jaya One, and a grand parade led by a spectacular 30-piece ensemble of drummers, bagpipers, and Irish step dancers. This set the stage for an electrifying, high-energy celebration of its rich Irish heritage.

Fans are invited to experience the true magic of St. Patrick’s at participating outlets where camaraderie, music, and the smooth taste of Guinness come together. With every sip and every Sláinte (Irish for ‘cheers’), fans will be transported to the heart of Irish culture. When it comes to St. Patrick’s, there’s only one way to do it right—so make it a smooth, creamy Guinness for this celebration.

Guinness is spreading Irish charm across Malaysia, turning 40 pubs and bars nationwide into vibrant hubs of celebration from now until the end of the month. Fans can look forward to exciting games and fun activities amid the spirit of togetherness.

"All That Jazz With WVC Jazz Ensemble & The Shang Sisters" Concert Presented by MPO

Showcasing its exceptional versatility and commitment to present music of all genres, the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) will present a concert themed All That Jazz With WVC Jazz Ensemble & The Shang Sisters on Saturday, 26 April 2025 at 8.00 pm at Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS (DFP), KLCC.

Resident Conductor Gerard Salonga will weave his magic leading the MPO in a programme of eclectic mix of jazz classics, cover versions and originals. Get ready to be beguiled with songs such as Waiting for That Day, Fading Old Town, Samsara, Sea Outside My Window, What Is This Feeling, Crossing the Ocean, Joget Malaysia, Hitam Manis, Nona Nona Zaman Sekarang and Dendang Perantau, all given jazz interpretations and infused with a modern, Asian twist.

The MPO will collaborate with WVC Jazz Ensemble, one of Southeast Asia’s leading jazz bands. Consisting of pianist/leader Tay Cher Siang, drummer Adriel Wong and bassist AJ Popshuvit, the band has released seven albums, won awards at the BOH Cameronian Arts Awards and has toured extensively in the region. It has explored transforming pop, Chinese, Malay and mainstream music into jazz, pushing musical boundaries with innovative collaborations with local and international artists.

The concert will also feature The Shang Sisters, Asia’s leading Chinese female jazz trio comprising Janet Lee, Winnie Ho and Mian Tan. The group is known for the ingenuous fusion of the East and West with a deep sense of Nanyang roots. It has garnered much recognition and has showcased its artistry to audiences in Singapore, Thailand and Hong Kong.

Joining this exciting line-up are saxophonists Eddy Lim and Farid Izwan, and also Junji Delfino, dubbed the First Lady of Jazz, and Izen Kong, an established stage and theatre singer.