Celebrating an Infinitely Innovative Christmas with InfinityLab

Christmas is a timeless occasion filled with joy and happiness. And with it comes the spirit of sharing, which lingers under the bauble-decorated pine tree in the form of presents, large or small. With such a merry celebration just around the corner, the thought of it does give us pause.

We could celebrate Christmas the same way we did last year and the year prior, or perhaps we could bless our loved ones with an unforgettable Christmas, rendered special by the infinite innovation of InfinityLab.

Gifts that keep you close to their hearts

Children, teenagers and adults alike have come to see the handphone as an indispensable device in their lives. Regardless of its usefulness, we can all attest that the advancement of technology has yet to solve the prime problem, which is battery consumption.

Imagine your loved ones unwrapping an InstantGo 10000 wireless charger under the Christmas tree. It fits right into the palm of their hands and comfortably too. Watch as their eyes light up with awe as the InstantGo 10000 wireless charger with its capacity of 10W of Qi quickly channels power into their energy-starved devices with the unique Power Delivery 3.0 feature.

For a better description, an iPhone12 may take up to a record 30 minutes to charge up to 50%, while it is 40 minutes for the Samsung Galaxy S21. Since your loved ones will be charging their phones often, just the sight of the InstantGo 10000 wireless charger puts you into their thoughts, every day.

InstantGo wireless 10000

Being a one-of-a-kind charger, the InstantGo 1000 wireless charger instantly sets itself apart from the generic chargers by eliminating those wires that oftentimes form a tangled mess. Built for style and functionality, its slim build allows it to nestle so snugly in your pocket.

All-new Grilled Butter Chicken Katsu Henshin @ The Chicken Rice Shop

Calling all The Chicken Rice Shop fans, the Grilled Butter Chicken is back on the menu with a new and improved katsu breading!

Introduced for more than 15 years to Malaysians all over, the latest bold flavours of the Grilled Butter Chicken will return to stores nationwide from 7 November 2022 until 8 January 2023.

Packed with rich and savoury flavour in every layer, the all-new Grilled Butter Chicken Katsu Henshin coated with katsu breading is crispy outside and juicy inside. Topped with their signature golden buttery sauce, garnished with curry leaves and red chillies to add a hint of spice that is truly delicious. Once you tried you will longing for more.

Available in three different sets of meals for everyone to enjoy, hurry head to the nearest store to try the latest bold flavours of the Grilled Butter Chicken before 9 January 2023.

New The Olive Tree Holiday 2022 Collection

The festive season is fast approaching. Let's celebrate it with The Olive Tree Holiday 2022 Collection. A ‘Secret Garden’ holds mysteries that keep us enthralled and excited. It brings us into a world of surprises - an intriguing hideaway, a fertile ground for rejuvenation and relaxation, a safe sanctuary that nourishes our souls. Such intriguing place has inspired The Olive Tree to create their new Holiday 2022 Collection.

With breakthrough ingredients rooted in nature, The Olive Tree invites you to reset and repair with a new collection infused with the youthful elixir found in the depth of the ‘Secret Garden’ - SEA BUCKTHORN EXTRACT. “A vegan formulation, this premium damage repair range is perfect for people with dry, flaky, irritated skin and hair. It is suitable to be used on all skin and hair types. A natural alternative to retinol, sea buckthorn extract is rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, K, C, and E, with an array of beneficial bioactive compounds and minerals. Combined with our Australian Ultra Premium Olive Oil as the base, these amazing ingredients will work together to transform our body, mind and soul!” enthused Hong Mei, Founder of The Olive Tree.

Despite the name, sea buckthorn does not come from the sea. It is grown on flowery shrubs found in the mountainous regions of Asia and Europe. Commonly known as SEABERRY, this small but mighty berry is packed with nutrients that help to heal from inside out. It contains 10 times more Vitamin C than an orange, multiple protective antioxidants, moisturizing omegas and unrivalled anti-inflammatory properties.

For skin, not only does sea buckthorn moisturizes while regulating oil, it repairs skin cells, improves skin tone, decreases fine lines, and fights free radicals for younger, glowing skin. It is a dream come true for people experiencing acnes as it drastically reduces breakouts and heals blemishes without ever drying the skin. This powerful plant is just as beneficial for the hair as it is for the skin. Sea buckthorn extract helps strengthen and repair damaged hair. It can be used to cleanse scalps by regulating excess oil without drying the hair out. Its nurturing extract improves hair strand’s elasticity, adds shine and promotes healthy growth. Best of all, it is suitable to treat any hair problems, from dry and frizzy to oily scalp, hair loss and heavy odour!

The Olive Tree Holiday 2022 Collection

Subway Malaysia Refreshes its Iconic Italian B.M.T.™ with New Ingredients to Give Malaysian a ‘Lebih Padu’ Experience

Subway Malaysia is celebrating its legacy of serving delicious, better-for-you Subs by putting a spin on the iconic Italian B.M.T.™ to make it even Bigger, Meatier and Tastier. Bringing the year to a delicious close, Subway is introducing the Italian B.M.T.™ Double Cheese for the cheesy sub lovers, and the Italian B.M.T.™ Plus for those looking to get the most ‘Padu’ Sub.

Originally named after the Brooklyn-Manhattan Transit system, the fan-favourite Italian B.M.T.™ now stands for “Biggest, Meatiest, Tastiest”. An old school staple of Italian-American cuisine, this Sub has been on Subway’s menu since 1975, and has since become an iconic signature menu item across the globe.

Launching from October 26, 2022 and available until 10 January 2023, the Italian B.M.T.™ includes two variations - the Italian B.M.T.™ Double Cheese, and Italian B.M.T.™ Plus which comes just in time for the upcoming festive season. Available at participating Subway restaurants, the new ‘padu’ subs are perfect for those looking to grab a quick bite to fuel their holiday preparations or even those wanting to give their families a fulfilling meal.

Review: Parrot Botanicals Shower Cream & Bar Soap

I like to shower because it makes me feel nice and clean. Recently, I have discovered Parrot Botanicals, a famous and popular brand origins from Thailand. In fact, Parrot Botanicals is the Pride of Thais. They are premium products of Thailand, and their products have won a lot of Award in Beauty and Personal Care Category, given by the ministry of industry in Thailand!

When I check out further, I found out that Parrot Botanicals is the No.1 AUTHENTIC THAI BOTANICALS FRESHNESS, the products has Unique Thai Botanical Fragrance with Traditional Herb Oil for Long Lasting Freshness.

It is really promising, hence I have decided to give Parrot Botanicals Shower Cream & Bar Soap a try. I ordered it online from their Online Shop. The package arrived me promptly in proper packaging, and I can smell the unique scent and long lasing fragrance that cannot imitate even before opening up the product's packaging. So nice!

Once I open up the parcel, I felt in love with the beautiful packaging of Parrot Botanicals. Let's read our further review below.

Parrot Botanicals Shower Cream (500ml pump bottle)

Parrot Botanicals Shower Cream has Signature Natural Flower Scent that smell so good! It comes in a pump bottle made it easy to use. The shower cream provides Long lasting fragrance skin for up to 8 hrs.* 

*Testing result made by connoisseurs of perfume

K-Beauty Brand Glutanex Celebrates Malaysian Launch with Brand Ambassador Song Ji Hyo

Calling all K-Beauty lovers, we can now purchase Glutanex in Malaysia! Glutanex is a pioneer in the field of skin brightening and whitening from South Korea. Celebrating its entry to the Malaysian market, Glutanex brand ambassador and beloved Running Man cast Song Ji Hyo joined in the festivities at Centre Court, CC Floor, Tropicana Gardens Mall.

Song Ji Hyo was spotted passionately supporting the launch of Glutanex Malaysia as fans gathered to celebrate their favorite brand known to give healthy, bright, moisturized and glowing skin results! The launch also had various fun activities for fans and visitors including games like 5 Stones, Hand Wind Machine, Korean game – Ddakji and Spin the Wheel along with an informative aesthetic physician talk.

Previously only available on e-commerce platforms, K-Beauty junkies are now able to get their hands on Glutanex products from the shelves of Malaysian retail pharmacies, starting with participating stores of Watsons.

Set to be a gamechanger in the K-/beauty world, Glutanex’s core ingredient is glutathione, a relatively established but powerful ingredient in skincare products. It is the strongest available antioxidant that promotes skin brightening, anti-aging and overall wellbeing of the skin. By suppressing melanin formation on skin, glutathione provides a bright and glowing complexion.

“True beauty is when you feel confident about yourself. At Glutanex, our mission is to empower people to feel confident in their own skin. Our innovative products are meticulously formulated with medical-grade glutathione to ensure the effectiveness of its skin brightening and whitening properties, and is gentle even on sensitive skin,” said Hyun Yoo-Jin, Director of Global Business and CEO of Nexus Pharma Co., Ltd.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Malaysia Fills This Holiday Season with Togetherness & a “LATTE” Love

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Malaysia welcomes the Holiday season with an exciting series of festive flavours that are both new and familiar. After all, there is no better way to spend time with your loved ones than over a spread of mouthwatering (and eye-catching!) Holiday-themed food, with a comforting mug of festive beverage from us in hand.

“Many of us spend the better part of the year out and about, busy with the bustle of our everyday lives,” said Fiona Rodrigues, Head of Marketing & Innovation, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Malaysia. “As we approach the year-end holidays, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® wants to invite everyone to find comfort and respite in celebrating togetherness with those dear to them. Be it through familiar Holiday favourites or our newly-brewed festive flavours, we hope all who walked through our café will come out excited for the year to come!”

The festive beverages from The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Malaysia this season centre around the comforting flavours of chocolate and peppermint to serve the warmth of “Togetherness in every cup”. In fact, there is a little something for everyone!

Targeted Action for 10 Signs of Ageing with FILORGA Global-Repair Baume

FILORGA is more than a laboratory, since 1978, it has been a French house that draws its inspiration for its formulas from its expertise in designing injectables for the greatest specialists in aesthetic medicine.

The innovative complexes and active ingredients, either derived from biotechnology or at natural origin, are meticulously selected, measured out and combined thanks to the expertise of a master of formulation and the support of an expert scientific committee. Each and every FILORGA cosmetic creation therefore pushes the boundaries of excellence in terms of performance, texture and sensory appeal while always respecting the skin as much as possible. A unique vision of beauty that offers all women the best active ingredients inspired by aesthetic medicine through now cult formulas.

Laboratoires FILORGA are now presenting a new formulatory masterpiece. An exceptional skincare product that combines the right amount of precious botanical active ingredients with the exclusive anti-ageing complex [intensive repairing factors] for a unique revitalising and comforting experience.

Welcome to the world of High-Performance Skincare.

Global-Repair Baume: a blend of advanced anti-ageing active ingredients and precious oils

Exceptional skincare with a targeted action on the 10 signs of ageing: 

• Density +8% 

• Firmness +35% 

• Elasticity +35% 

• Radiance +30% 

• Wrinkles -5% 

• Face Contour +5% 

• Volume +21% 

• Tone +26% 

• Evenness 84% 

• Nutrition +23% 

A true formulatory marvel with comprehensive nutri-youth actions. This complex combines the best cosmetic nutrients with ultra-specialised ingredients with aesthetic medicine-like effects for a targeted action on all the signs of ageing.

Guinness Malaysia’s First Flagship Outlet, Arthur’s Storehouse, is now open in KL

Guinness Malaysia has officially launched its first-ever flagship outlet, Arthur’s Storehouse, in Malaysia at Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur. Arthur’s Storehouse is not just any bar - fans can enjoy the true Guinness experience alongside an impressive Guinness-infused food and cocktail menu, as well as exclusive merchandise imported from the Dublin Storehouse.

At the launch, members of the media were treated to an array of curated experiences by the world’s no. 1 stout to tantalise the senses and were some of the firsts to experience the magic of the flagship outlet. They sampled a unique menu curated and enjoyed live performances by local bands. The flagship outlet with its elevated decor is decked out to give lovers of the brand the experience of the Dublin Storehouse with a history wall, photography corner, a Guinness bar and dining area, as well as a lounge all designed in the distinct colours and feel of the brand.

There, fans can check out the Guinness history wall and learn about the precision of the roasting process that gives Guinness its distinctive taste and ruby-red hue at 232 degrees Celsius. As true Guinness lovers know, perfectly pouring Guinness is important to enjoy its smooth and creamy taste. Special rates are available for fans who want to learn pouring the perfect glass themselves with the guidance of the Guinness Academy, and take home a customised Guinness glass with their name engraved on it. But that’s not all, what makes the flagship outlet so singular is its menu being the first in Malaysia to showcase a variety of exclusive Guinness-infused dishes as the showrunner.

House of Guinness – It’s A Matter of Taste

Guinness Malaysia revolutionised consumer experience with the launch of House of Guinness in July, an avenue for fans to discover the innovation of Guinness Draught in a Can. In conjunction with the International Stout Day celebration this year, the brand is bringing the House of Guinness back, and this time with the concept of #ItIsAMatterOfTaste, highlighting Guinness products and the magic behind them.

Fans who sign up for the experience at www.houseofguinness.my are in for a treat as they get to redeem complimentary Guinness and exclusive merchandise at the festival happening at Piazza, Pavilion Bukit Jalil on the weekends of 5th and 6th November as well as 12th and 13th November.

The fun begins as they step foot at the festival and begin exploring the different zones, uniquely created to depict the features of Guinness that make it the most loved stout brand among drinkers. The sensorial zones – roasted barley, hops, nitrogen, and widget zones - are equipped with various Instagram-worthy experiences highlighting the essence of Guinness in style. Upon finding the QR codes hidden in these zones, fans will get to redeem exclusive Guinness merchandise.

As their journey continues, festival-goers will get to discover the different Guinness products that are available in the Malaysian market – Guinness Foreign Extra Stout, Guinness Draught and the latest entrant, Guinness Draught in a Can. Activities at each station will entitle fans to receive tokens, and all they have to do is complete the experience and collect four tokens to redeem two cans or two glasses of complimentary Guinness at the bar.

UNIQLO Presents Ayam Brand UTme! T-shirts & Tote Bags

Visualize your childhood favourite sandwich or go-to rice dish and Ayam Brand canned sardines would be one of the images that pops into your mind. Celebrating their shared values of rich history and focus on quality, UNIQLO is joining hands with the prepared food brand to bring Malaysians the Taste of Home series of UTme! t-shirts and tote bags featuring Ayam Brand products.

UNIQLO x Ayam Brand collaboration features covetable and rare UTme! sticker designs in vintage nostalgic and modern inspired style. A total of 30 creative designs are available for placement on t-shirts and tote bags.

Ayam Brand Taste of Home series of UTme! stickers are available at UNIQLO Fahrenheit 88 and UNIQLO DA Square starting November 1, 2022. For every purchase of this series, customers will receive a special Ayam Brand Recipe Book containing 30 recipes by Malaysians while supplies last.

UTme! t-shirts are priced at RM79.90 for adults and RM59.90 for kids. Available in several sizes from XS to XL for adults and 110-150 cm for kids. Meanwhile, the tote bag that comes only in one size is priced at RM79.90. Measurement of the tote bag is 41.5cm in width and 39cm in height.

Guardian Malaysia's ‘Beauty Around The World’ (BATW) 2022 Extravaganza Promo Code 'GDNMK670'

RM30 for a hair and face makeover! Not only that, you can receive a valuable goodie bag worth RM80 + A complimentary 360 degree video after that!

Join me at Guardian Malaysia's ‘Beauty Around The World’ (BATW) 2022 extravaganza from 9 November until 13 November 2022 at the Blue Atrium, LG2, Sunway Pyramid Shopping Centre in Subang Jaya.

Use my code GDNMK670 to purchase ticket and enjoy 20% if you buy 2 tickets, buy 3 tickets save 30% - AND get additional RM5 off using the code!

Not only that, enjoy spectacular offers from hundreds of brands and new arrivals that features the latest health and beauty trends from across the world including Japan, South Korea, USA, France, Germany, Spain, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and many more with Guardian’s ‘Beauty Around The World’ (BATW) 2022 extravaganza from now until 28 November 2022.

Enjoy up to 50% off products and many, many other bargains from popular brands from all around the world including exciting contests, free gifts with purchase, free skincare coupons and a free 2023 calendar with coupons worth more than RM140.

King Cole Jazz and Whiskey Lounge at Avante Hotel Bandar Utama

Looking for a laid back, stress-free night out with your mates and also a romantic date night? You shall check out the New King Cole Jazz and Whiskey Lounge at Avante Hotel Bandar Utama then!

Deemed as the largest jazz and whiskey bar in Malaysia, King Cole Jazz & Whiskey Lounge has finally opened its doors. Located on the mezzanine floor of the luxurious Avante Hotel in Bandar Utama Petaling Jaya, King Cole had its soft opening on Oct 22.

Measuring 11,000 sq ft, the premise oozes a cosy and inviting vibe. It boasts of artistic interior in contemporary design, with a stylish bar, plush sofas and a space dedicated to intimate performances.

Here, you can enjoy a cup or two from their wide range of fine whiskeys and wines. To name a few, they are Arran Barrel Reserve, Jura, Mac-Talla Terra, Kavalan and Tamnavulin.

HUAWEI’s King of Flagship, MATE 50 Series Officially Launched in Malaysia

Stepping into the 10th anniversary milestone since the first inception of Mate series in 2012, HUAWEI Malaysia officially announced the launch of its latest member in addition to the flagship Mate product line, HUAWEI Mate 50 Series, priced starting at RM 3,699 onwards on 3 Nov 2022. Available in three variants, HUAWEI Mate50, HUAWEI Mate50 Pro and HUAWEI Mate50 Pro Orange Vegan Leather, the flagship phones are the latest performance-driven smartphones which include breakthrough technology and innovations that are more powerful than ever.

The HUAWEI Mate 50 Series represents a major step forward in smartphone aesthetics, thanks to the symmetrical Space Ring Design and an intricate design. The Mate 50 Series phones pack an Ultra Aperture XMAGE Camera, which boasts the first-ever 10-scale adjustable physical aperture and most versatile photography capabilities ever seen on a Mate smartphone. Thanks to the rock-solid "Kunlun Glass", it boosts the phone’s drop resistance by 10 times1.

These robust features are further enhanced by the EMUI 13 operating system, which debuts on the Mate 50 Series and offers a broad array of seamless smart services. The SuperHub feature, for instance, facilitates effortless data and file transfer between apps and devices, breaking through long standing barriers that had separated different platforms from each other.

Richard Yu, HUAWEI's Executive Director of the board, Consumer BG CEO, and Intelligent Automotive Solution BU CEO, noted the significance of the release, saying: "Over the past decade, the Mate Series has consistently pushed the envelope to make ground-breaking innovations broadly accessible. Each new generation of Mate smartphones has brought together a whole host of state-of-the-art HUAWEI technologies. The HUAWEI Mate 50 Series continues this proud legacy, pioneering ongoing innovations and providing a breath of fresh air."

Amorepacific and BTS Collaborate to Release Limited-edition Set Featuring NEW “Butter” Lip Sleeping Mask Flavor

For the second time, Amorepacific has collaborated with 21st century pop icons BTS, presenting together the limited-edition 3-piece BTS | Amorepacific Lip Sleeping Mask Lip & Pop Edition Set. This partnership follows on the heels of a successful limited-edition release last year. Once again featuring the iconic LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask formula, this new set comes with three flavors, including a never-seen-before “Butter” flavor and the return of the fan-favorite Peach Iced Tea.

The theme for this highly anticipated collaboration is ‘Love Your Lips, Feels Like POP!’, which takes its inspiration from several of BTS’ record-breaking hits including “Butter,” “Permission to Dance,” and “Dynamite.” The Lip Sleeping Mask Lip & Pop Edition packaging features an image of a turntable, and the Lip Sleeping Mask jars are a nod to artwork from BTS album jackets, making them highly coveted collectibles.

Infinix HOT 20 Series Rolls Into The Malaysian Market To Offer A #FastAndFun Lifestyle with Their 50MP Super Nightscape Camera

One of the fastest up and coming international smartphone brands, Infinix, has launched the all-new HOT 20, offering upgraded features and significant performance that exudes an enhanced lifestyle for users. Implemented with a 50MP Super Nightscape, MediaTek Helio G85 upgraded processor for a sublime performance, 6.82-inch Punch Hole Fluid Immersive Display, up to 11GB Extended RAM + 128GB ROM and powered by XOS 12.0 for only RM599 and now available offline across Malaysia.

“Infinix always has their fans' needs and desires at heart when developing new products as we wish to keep up with their ever-evolving lifestyle trends. Hence, the HOT 20 series aims to exceed expectations not just in terms of gaming but in overall performance, and we believe that this phone will cater to all young consumers at a price point that's affordable,” said Richard Tang, Country Manager for Infinix Malaysia.

Infinix HOT 20

1. #FastAndFun Performance

The HOT 20 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85, featuring two powerful Arm Cortex-A75 CPUs clocked up to 2GHz and six Cortex-A55 processors operating up to 1.8GHz, plus a GPU with peak speeds of 1GHz. The G85 is built for smooth sailing browsing as it gives the HOT 20 enhancements for rapid response times, higher frame rates, and reliable networking. The HOT 20 was made to make overall smartphone usage easy and sublime.

The HOT 20’s powerful Extended RAM technology enables the device to unlock extra RAM when required, providing the ability to run multiple applications all at once with ease and thus providing a seamless experience even under heavy load. The HOT 20 (6GB RAM+128GB ROM）offers an extended RAM of 6GB+5GB (equivalent to 11GB) without any additional cost, supporting up to 11 background apps running lag-free at the same time. This storage capacity of up to 11GB RAM+128GB ROM Next-Level Storage allows users to enjoy more storage for large files, games and apps.

The Ultimate Tiger Street Food Festival is Back!

After two years, the Tiger Street Food Festival is back on-ground, and this time with maze-like alleyways and curated experiences for fans to enjoy an elevated street food experience. Tiger has gone all out to provide an authentic but innovative experience leading up to the festival beginning with the launch of the Hottest Hunt microsite in September. Fans came together to recommend the hottest street food spots and contributed to create a directory of bold street food dishes to try with approximately 1,000 pins dropped to date.

Some of the local favourites from the directory will be featured at this year’s Tiger Street Food Festival kicking off on Fri, 28th Oct for two weekends – 28th to 30th October and 4th to 6th November, from 4pm to 12am at Factory 19, Seksyen 19 in Petaling Jaya. Guests will be able to check out four different areas - Wai Sek Kai, Lucky Lok Lane, Spicy Alley, and The Basement - each with its own set of unique street food vibe personalities and activities.

Wai Sek Kai will have a variety of classic street food dishes with an innovative twist. Fans hanging out at the Wai Sek Kai area can also take up dance challenges and stand to win ice-cold Tiger Crystal.

The Lucky Lok Lane is where the iconic Tiger Crystal Fire Truck will be parked alongside various other vendors. Fans will not only get to enjoy lok lok, but also redeem vouchers to sing their hearts out in a private karaoke room.

The Spicy Alley within the venue will feature the hottest street food for fans to sample, and even set their tastebuds on fire by taking up the Spicy Wheel Challenge. Fans will also get to enjoy Tiger with a vintage pouring ritual, served in bowls at the Spicy Alley.

Finally, the Basement will feature a unique vibe with open mic karaoke as well as stand-up comedy, all while fans enjoy Tiger Crystal Somaek.

Lifebuoy's “C Untuk Cuci Tangan: Train the Trainers” Campaign

In line with the goal of Global Handwashing Day (GHD) on 15th October 2022, Lifebuoy, the world’s number one germ protection soap dedicated to promoting healthy hygiene habits, launched a programme “C Untuk Cuci Tangan: Train the Trainers” at The Grounds KL to reinforce good handwashing habits among the school children of Jabatan Kemajuan Masyarakat (KEMAS). The purpose of the “C Untuk Cuci Tangan: Train the Trainers” programme is to not only share the necessary handwashing skills with the teachers of KEMAS but also to enable them to then teach those skills to the students.

Under this programme, Unilever Malaysia through Lifebuoy partnered with Guardian to donate hygiene kits containing essential daily items such as Lifebuoy C Untuk Cuci Tangan Guidebook, Lifebuoy Antibacterial Handwash and Bar Soap, and antibacterial wipes from Guardian to Tabika KEMAS, to promote good hand hygiene and help minimize the risk of infection among school students.

The launch of the programme was officiated by Yang Berusaha Tuan Asri Bin Saleh, Director of KEMAS Wilayah Persekutuan, Ms. Lenny Chuah, Personal Care Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand (MYSGTH) Lead & Head of Malaysia, Unilever Malaysia, and Ms. Jessica Barnabas, Personal Care Head of Department, Guardian Malaysia.

Yang Berusaha Tuan Asri Bin Saleh, Director of KEMAS Wilayah Persekutuan shared, “The Ministry of Rural Development through KEMAS always emphasizes the aspect of personal hygiene and safety among the students of KEMAS. KEMAS is proud to collaborate with the private sector such as Lifebuoy on conducting such a handwashing programme for the first time. For instance, teachers who undergo the training offered by Lifebuoy Malaysia will be able to guide school children on the proper ways to wash their hands more efficiently. Indeed, teachers play crucial roles to encourage the good habit of handwashing among children from an early age.

Rohto Eye Care Raises RM135,000 for Myopia Awareness, Sponsor Prescription Glasses for B40 Students

Rohto Eye Care, World No.11 eye care brand has successfully raised RM135,000 for its “Sending Love & Care: Children with Myopia – Joy of Seeing” CSR campaign. This is done through a month-long fundraising initiative in collaboration with Watsons whereby RM1 from the sales proceeds of all Rohto Eye Care products sold in Watsons from 1st to 31st August 2022 was channelled to the campaign fund.

Group photo: Kiwanis Malaysia District, Rohto Eye Care, and Focus Point Vision Care Group Sdn Bhd with teachers and students at SK Parit Mahang.

Myopia is an increasingly common condition amongst children. According to global trends, it is estimated that by 2050, half of the world’s population could be affected and this condition is highly prevalent in Asia. Although genetics is a key factor in developing myopia, lifestyle also plays an important factor in the onset of myopia such as usage of digital devices for long hours, reading under dim lighting and the lack of sleep.

In this campaign, Rohto Eye Care joined hands with Kiwanis Malaysia District and Focus Point Vision Care Group Sdn Bhd to reach out to the rural schools in creating awareness of Myopia and also to identify B40 students in need of prescriptive glasses.

According to Lim Mei Yuen, General Manager of Rohto-Mentholatum, the main objective of the Rohto Eye Care ‘Sending Love & Care The Joy of Seeing’ campaign is to help increase awareness of Myopia amongst children and to educate them on ways of taking good care of their eyes.

“Through this meaningful campaign, Rohto Eye Care will donate 200 pairs of prescriptive glasses to the B40 children. We hope to help them to improve their vision, which will in turn enhance their learning capabilities”, she said.