The Beauty Junkie - ranechin.com: January 2023

Let's Huat Together @ The Chicken Rice Shop with “Ayam Hot-Ah”!

Huat-ah! The much anticipated CNY is here! To usher in the Year of The Rabbit with an exhilarating celebration, The Chicken Rice Shop (TCRS) revealed its latest hot and spicy menu, the Ayam Hot-Ah, filled with all the flavours of abundance and deliciousness representing Chinese New Year. Available from now till 28 February 2023, this wholesome menu is offered nationwide to entice Malaysians to eat their hearts out with friends and family during reunion gatherings.

Created with a mixture of delicious spicy gravy, paired with fried tofu and topped with spring onions, this dish will undoubtedly make you go “Hot-Ah”! Whether you’re coming in to enjoy a meal alone or to share it with your family and friends, TCRS has catered this menu to suit your preference with three different sets to choose from for varying groups.

Bravo to The Chicken Rice Shop (TCRS) for this new recipe. My family and I had gave it a try last weekend, and we love the crispy chicken covers with special spicy gravy. It pairs really well with their signature fragrant chicken rice!

Ayam Hot-Ah is available in a la carte, or Meal Set A for 1 pax, Meal Set B for 2 pax and Meal Set C for 4 pax at an affordable price. Customers can also add on the Air Power at only RM3.90(Usual Price RM9.90) per cup.

[Review] Infinix HOT 20 Smartphone

Looking for a budget smartphone with good performance? Infinix HOT 20 is your choice! Officially launched in November 2022, Infinix HOT 20 is the latest HOT series launched by Infinix - the fastest upcoming International Smartphone brand.

When I unbox the Infinix Hot 20, I was amazed by it's sleek design with premium feel and touch. I also like that it is lightweight and easy to carry around in my bag. I have been using Infinix HOT 20 for 2 weeks before passing in on to my daughter. I would say that I am pretty impressed with the long battery life and smooth performance. With the price tag of just RM 599, Infinix HOT 20 is really worth to buy.

Comes with Helio G85 Upgraded Processor, it gives a rapid response times and reliable networking to the users. Meanwhile it pumps its Arm Mali-G52 GPU up to a 1GHz peak, blasting performance for avid mobile gamers.

90Hz 6.82" Punch-Hole Fluid Immersive Display that provides remarkable display quality and achieves an 90% screen-to-body ratio.

Netflix's 2023 Kids & Family Films

Netflix is ringing in 2023 with exciting new Kids & Family films and series launching throughout the year. From upcoming films perfect for family viewing like Leo, Nimona, The Monkey King, The Magician’s Elephant, Minions: The Rise of Gru, and Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, to new series My Dad the Bounty Hunter and Princess Power, along with returning favourites with Sweet Tooth, Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight, Sonic Prime, and Spirit Rangers, there is something special for everyone in the family to enjoy!

Get your first look at some of the newly announced Kids & Family titles on Netflix below:

Oddballs Season 2, premiering on 24 February 2023 — Follow James, a bubble-shaped boy, alongside his best friends Max (a talking crocodile) and Echo (a girl who claims to be from the future) on their ridiculous schemes to question norms, which often results in disaster!

Oddballs. Image, courtesy of Netflix.

We Have a Ghost, premiering on 24 February 2023 — Join David Harbour and Jahi Di'Allo Winston in a supernatural adventure.

The Magician’s Elephant, premiering on 17 March 2023 — Based on two-time Newbery Award-winning author Kate DiCamillo's classic novel, the film takes Peter on a journey to find his long-lost sister, Adele, which involves finding a mysterious elephant and the magician.

The Magician’s Elephant. Image, courtesy of Netflix.

We Lost Our Human, premiering on 21 March 2023 — An epic interactive comedy adventure about two pets who wake up one day to discover that every human on Earth has disappeared! Join them in their venture out into the world for the first time ever, and wind up on a wild trip through the universe.

HALAL CNY Set Menus at Golden Valley @ Melawati Mall

Are you planning for a gathering with your Muslim friends or business partner this Chinese New Year festival? Golden Valley is the top choice as it offers authentic and delicious HALAL traditional Chinese food.

Located at the third floor in Melawati Mall, Golden Valley offers affordable and delectable Halal Chinese cuisine. We have visited Golden Valley to check out their CNY set menu recently. The restaurant is huge, bright and clean. We like the great atmosphere dining there.

This lunar New Year of the Water Rabbit, Golden Valley has curated some set menu for diners. Below is the RM 1599 Set for 10 pax;

Snow Pear, Jelly Fish & Salmon Yee Sang

Yee Sang is a must for Chinese New Year to welcome wealth and health. We like that the Snow Pear, Jelly Fish & Salmon Yee Sang is made from fresh ingredients with generous portion. The sauce is not too sweet not too sour, love it!

Fish Maw & Assorted Seafood Broth

Love this collagen rich and healthy Fish Maw & Assorted Seafood Broth by Golden Valley. The hot broth is really good to nourish our body.

Hopping into The Year of The Rabbit with Pavilion REIT Malls

Join Pavilion REIT Malls to usher the new year with vibrant festive decorations across its shopping destinations to embody the luck, prosperity and success that the Year of the Rabbit will bring!

PAVILION KUALA LUMPUR

Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s premier shopping destination, presents its ‘Abundance of Prosperity’ Chinese New Year celebrations to usher in ample luck and prosperity for all shoppers in the coming year. The New Year also marks Pavilion KL’s 15th Anniversary celebrations, where the mall will kick off year-long festivities to reignite the love of the mall’s shopping, dining and urban leisure in the hearts of shoppers to mark the milestone moment.

Until February 5, Pavilion KL’s Centre Court will be transformed into a spectacular oriental garden featuring golden rabbits, vibrant flowers, and hundreds of lanterns – and a centrepiece featuring a pair of giant prosperity rabbits to beckon good luck and fortune. Standing tall at 18-feet, the rabbits are adorned with hundreds of roses, a flower that symbolises longevity and sweetness in Chinese culture.

Be sure to wander around the ‘Abundance of Prosperity’ bazaar to shop for rabbit-themed festive decorations for your home, hampers for gifting, delicious snacks and delicacies. Then stop by BOSS for their playful BOSS X Looney Tunes collaboration, newly opened streetwear fashion label, VTMT, and Les Néréides Paris’ floral jewellery to glam up your Chinese New Year look. After all that shopping, stop by RasaNya for a hearty steamboat or some healthy oven-baked chicken at Oppadak, and quench your thirst with milk teas from OJA or dairy-free drinks from Nuttea & Caffike.

In partnership with Lancôme, the Main Entrance features a ‘Let’s Bloom Together’ display of lush cherry blossom trees, blooming roses, and Chinese lanterns – signalling the abundance of beauty and fortune in the year ahead. Shoppers will also be treated to an exciting pop-up by Hennessy at Connection, featuring a carousel displaying the brand’s signature cognac, an art gallery and photo-worthy displays. Also located at Connection, shoppers can drop-by the Carlsberg pop-up, where they can enjoy Carlsberg-inspired cocktails at the mixologist station and browse the Instagrammable Carlsberg art gallery.

Plenty of entertainment awaits shoppers this Chinese New Year! Get into the festive mood with lively ‘Leap of Prosperity’ Acrobatic Lion Dance Performances at the Centre Court every weekend and public holiday at 1.30pm, as well as Prosperity Rabbits Dance Performances and Walkabout every weekend and public holiday at 2pm. After the dance performances, hang around to catch the God of Prosperity making an appearance at 3pm. Keep your eyes peeled for a magician dressed in Chinese New Year garb every weekend and public holiday — shoppers will be surprised with candies, fortune cookies, chocolates and even vouchers! On top of that, shoppers can watch a high energy ‘Classical New Beginnings’ Drum Performance by Taylor’s College on 15, 29 January and 5 February at 5pm.

Infinix Malaysia's Limited-Time Laptops & Smartphones Deals During LAZADA & SHOPEE Payday Sale

Infinix, a fast growing global smartphone brand, recently has been making waves in the Malaysian market with the launch of the Infinix NOTE 12 2023 and the Infinix HOT 20 series. In conjunction with the upcoming PayDay Sale on Lazada and Shopee, Infinix Malaysia will be offering limited-time smartphones and laptops deals, with discounts up to RM200.

Exclusively on Lazada, consumers nationwide will be able to enjoy free shipping and an additional RM8.88 off voucher with any purchase of Infinix Malaysia’s products on their official e-store on LazMall throughout the promotional period.

While on Shopee, consumers will be able to enjoy free shipping and an additional 10% coins cashback with purchase of any products on Infinix Malaysia’s official e-store on Shopee Mall.

Murad introduces Correct & Protect Serum Broad Spectrum SPF 45 | PA++++ to Counter Discoloration & Prevent Hyperpigmentation

As an Asian, I suffer from skin discolouration and hyperpigmentation, I believe many of us are. They are common skin problems that stem from an increase in melanin -- the pigment that gives our skin, hair and eyes their colour -- caused by sun exposure, hormonal influences, age, skin injuries or inflammation. The older we get, the skin discolouration and hyperpigmentation are getting serious. Hence, prevention from younger age is a neccessary especially for us who are living in hot and humid country.

While made naturally by the skin and when skin cells are damaged or unhealthy, skin cells can produce too much of this melanin, which can clump, causing the affected areas to appear darker.

Once the cause of the problem is found and stopped, getting the discolouration to fade can take time, with skin experts estimating a spot that is a few shades darker than one's natural skin colour only fading in six to 12 months. And if the discolouration has seeped deep into one's skin, the fading can take years.

To help correct the discoloration and prevent hyperpigmentation, Murad Skincare has created the Correct & Protect Serum Broad Spectrum SPF 45 | PA++++, which is available in Malaysia now!

The satiny-smooth serum with 100% mineral SPF has been clinically proven to visibly correct discoloration and prevent the progress of hyperpigmentation.

Auspicious CNY Offers by Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara

The year of the Rabbit is fast approaching, Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara is preparing to welcome diners with a variety of delightful Chinese New Year offers from 3 January until 5 February 2023. Guests are invited to share the festive joy with family and friends and enjoy a sumptuous feast of authentic Cantonese delicacies and auspicious dishes to usher in good fortune, excellent health, prosperity, luck, and happiness. Enjoy a wide selection of Wan Chun Ting’s Yee Sang and festive set menus, afternoon high tea served at Le Bar Cocktail & Stories and buffet lunch or dinner served at Kwee Zeen restaurant. For those who love an extra pampering treat during the festive season, Sofitel Spa brings you its ‘Red’ offer.

At Wan Chun Ting, Executive Chinese Chef Leong Weng Heng who comes with 32 years of experience specialising in Cantonese cuisine is set to turn the festive dining experience into a memorable one showcasing his delicate craftsmanship in every festive dish.

Wan Chun Ting

Chinese New Year auspicious set menu, available from 3 January to 5 February 2023

Prosperity set menu at RM258+ per person

Yee Sang with crispy fish skin and soft shell crab, braised dried scallop soup with sea treasure and crab meat | oven baked boneless chicken marinated with lemon grass | giant grouper stewed with yam and black mushrooms | braised sun dried oyster with bean curd sheet, black mushrooms and broccoli | stir fried baby nai pak topped with crispy enoki mushrooms | fragrant fried rice with waxed meat wrapped in lotus leaf | deep fried Chinese New Year cake with yam | chilled peach resin with longan and red dates | premium Chinese tea.

Fortune set menu at RM288+ per person

Yee Sang with crispy white bait fish | Norwegian salmon and cherry tomatoes | double boiled chicken soup with mini abalone | dried scallop, dried sliced sea whelk and cordycep flower | deep fried Soon Hock fish sliced with homemade ‘asam’ sauce | steamed village chicken served with homemade spicy sauce | wok fried spicy | Hokkaido scallops and served with rice crackers | braised sun dried oyster | black mushroom with bean puff and garden greens | fragrant fried rice and glutinous rice with waxed meat | steamed Chinese New Year cake coated with shredded coconut | almond cream with glutinous rice ball filled with black sesame paste | premium Chinese tea.

Suria KLCC Group Ushers in The Year of The Water Rabbit

The Year of The Water Rabbit is just around the corner. This year, Suria KLCC Mall is outfitted to transport shoppers to the streets of olden China during its Chinese New Year campaign from 2 January to 5 February 2023.

Malaysia’s premier shopping destination will kick-start the Year of the Water Rabbit in a grand way with Malaysia’s Biggest Rabbit Replica Made Of Gold Coins, as certified by the Malaysia Book of Records 2023. This magnificent display can be found at the KLCC Esplanade.

“Suria KLCC celebrates the cultural values and customs that define the Chinese New Year – values such as family togetherness, shared prosperity and tradition. To that end, our team has worked tirelessly to curate an immersive multi-sensory experience that will engage and delight visitors at our mall this festive season.

“Honouring a holiday that is steeped in ancestry and heritage, you will see that the Suria KLCC Centre Court has been transformed into an ancient Chinese town, inspired by the magnificent ancient cities and villages of China such as Pingle, Dali and Lijiang,” said Andrew Brien, CEO of Suria KLCC Sdn Bhd.

Whirls of Happiness @ M Resort & Hotel Kuala Lumpur This Water Rabbit Year

The Water Rabbit Year is fast approaching. It's the season of getting together with relatives, colleagues, friends and family. Let us usher in the Year of the Rabbit with a hearty meal at M Resort & Hotel Kuala Lumpur.

Themed "Whirls of Happiness", the specially curated CNY set menus will dazzle your guests for sure. M Resort Hotel welcomes visitors for reunions at the Grand Ballroom this Chinese New Year.

"Whirls of Happiness" Chinese New Year Set Menus @ M Resort & Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Availability: 2 January to 5 February 2023

Prosperity Yee Sang with Salmon

Guardian Malaysia ‘Leap into Prosperity’ with New Look

Guardian Malaysia has begun the new year with a bountiful ‘Leap into Prosperity’ Chinese New Year promotion to usher in the new lunar year of the Rabbit.

Also in conjunction with the new year, Guardian has introduced a new look to its stores.

Soren Lauridsen, Chief Executive Officer, Health and Beauty, Guardian South East Asia said:
“In this new year, Guardian renews its commitment to its customers which is to help our customers afford a healthy and beautiful life, every day. This relentless promise to our customers includes giving our customers a superior shopping experience which is why we have introduced a modern new look to our Guardian store. This store offers the best health and beauty products in the market, at the best value for our customers.”

“Our new store look represents a brand-new approach in store design and in-store visuals. It reflects the strong active energy and vitality of our Guardian orange colour.”

All-new Mala Sub at Subway Malaysia

Kicking off the Lunar New Year hot and fresh, Subway Malaysia is excited to serve Malaysian Sub fans an all-new addition to its iconic gallery of Subs. With flavours that will refresh your tongue and singe your tastebuds, Subway introduces the blazingly new, numbingly refreshing Mala Sub!

Ready to blow your taste buds away and fill your belly with warmth? Guests can find the all-new Mala Sub at Subway restaurants across the nation starting January 11 to March 21, 2023, just in time for Chinese New Year! The Mala Sub will be available in both beef and chicken protein options for guests to choose from.

Originating from Szechuan, China, Mala has become a favourite taste profile among local foodies’, with Malaysians putting themselves through spice, sweat and tears just for the savoury experience. While in Malaysia Mala is often consumed either in a stir-fry or as a broth in hotpot, Subway’s unique pairing of fresh ingredients and Mala flavours create an all new, spicy but fresh flavour profile for guests to enjoy.

Sunway Putra Mall Presents “Blooming Happiness” This CNY

The Lunar New Year of Water Rabbit is fast approaching. It’s time to shop for new clothes, new shoes and food for the Chinese New Year! In conjunction with the CNY, Sunway Putra Mall has specially curated the theme “Blooming Happiness” CNY event that is held from 5 January – 6 February 2023 at the Main Concourse, Ground Floor.

Sunway Putra Mall is my family’s favourite mall for the convenient location and various choices of tenants. Inspired from the elements of Spring, 'Blooming Happiness' means double the happiness that is closely related to this year's zodiac; the rabbit’s characteristics of spreading love and happiness. Shopping at Sunway Putra Mall will surely bring us happiness and love this CNY festival.

At “Blooming Happiness”, visitors will be amazed by the Spring Forest themed decorations featuring enormous trees & flowers and cute floral bunnies! Visitors also have the opportunity to see the delightful lantern arrangement which is symbolic for Chinese New Year celebration. Not forgetting the plenty of Instagram-able spots around the mall with CNY decorations!

Apart from that, Sunway Putra Mall has prepared many fun activities and performances that will take place on selected weekends and public holidays till 6 February 2023. From 24 Grand Season Drums, Dragon Dance, Rabbit Mascot Walkabout, Traditional Chinese Fan Dance, Silk Dance, Chinese Diabolo, AR Blessing Pond, to many more.

Signature Market Brings Joy to Chinese New Year Celebration as Principal Partner of Malaysia’s Largest F&B Convention, Tastefully Food Expo

This year, Signature Market is joining Malaysia’s leading food and beverage expo, Tastefully Expo Malaysia at the Midvalley Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur from 13-15 January. To celebrate its first time as Tastefully’s principal partner, Signature Market will offer limited edition products, merchandise and exclusive giveaways. This partnership is part of the brand’s effort to further increase its on-ground and online presence in Malaysia, connect with its loyal consumers and introduce more Malaysians to the joys of healthy snacking and holistic wellness products.

In conjunction with the expo, Signature Market has launched the [Signature Market x Tastefully] Blooming Prosperity Gift Box that includes products worth RM60, but will be sold for just RM9.88. The exclusive set will only be available for purchase on the brand’s website with pick-up at the redemption counter at the expo (Appendix 1). At the Tastefully Expo, Signature Market will have three booths – the hero booth in the main hall and two others in adjoining halls. Each booth will offer consumers a chance to view and purchase Signature Market products.

Apart from the exclusive set, expo-goers will also get a Signature Market goodie bag when they register their attendance at the expo’s redemption counter. Attendees will also get a chance to take part in two lucky draws and other stage activities run by Tastefully from 12pm to 3pm, while Signature Market stage activities will be from 1.30pm to 2pm and 7.30pm to 8pm. With a minimum spend of RM100, attendees will stand a chance to participate in Signature Market’s all day on-ground Guess and Win contest with prizes up to RM388,000 that will reward 20 winners a day.

Tiger Chinese New Year 2023 Campaign – ‘Cheers to Bold Beginnings’

Life’s small wins are often left unacknowledged in the daily hustle of chasing after tomorrow. This Chinese New Year (CNY), Tiger inspires fans to take a pause and celebrate past moments to re-energize their inner Tiger for an even bolder tomorrow with the launch of its ‘Cheers to Bold Beginnings’ CNY campaign on 5 Jan 2023. To kick it up a notch amongst Malaysian fans, Tiger introduced ‘Gan Gan Chong’, which means the spirit to breakthrough, as a blessing of boldness this CNY.

L-R Jimmy Ding, National Sales Manager, Willemijn Sneep, Marketing Director, Janina Vriesekoop, Digital and Technology Director, Joyce Lim, Marketing Manager of Tiger Beer MY, Victoria Ang, HR Director, Salima B

Bringing this blessing to life, Tiger partnered with three homegrown artists - Dato Maw, Han Xiiao Ai and Danny Lee - to create a CNY song and music video, entitled ‘The Boldest Chase’. The three artists were chosen to represent the brand as they embody the same courageous spirit to boldly overcome the odds on their journey, as seen in some apt references in the song lyrics. The song is available on the campaign’s microsite, YouTube and Spotify.

‘The Boldest Chase’ is one of a kind that it invites consumers to interact with the content and win exclusive prizes. By tapping on the screen of mobile devices, or pressing the ‘T’ key on the desktop when they spot the lucky Tiger logo, viewers will be able to unlock the rewards. The music video was revealed at the campaign launch event that took place at the concourse area of Tropicana Gardens Mall, which has been transformed to depict the vibrant streets of Chinatown and included various interactive activities for consumers and shoppers to enjoy.

Guests were treated to an energetic performance by the three artists upon checking out the interactive activities such as the ‘Trail of the Tiger’, ‘Roar Challenge’, ‘Gold Bar Challenge’, ‘Gan Gan Chong’ Dance Challenge, and ‘Lou-A-Fortune’ game where they got to take a pause and indulge in the festive spirit. These activities are available from now until 23rd January at Tropicana Gardens Mall, for consumers to experience and win exciting prizes.

Hopping into a Delightful Lunar New Year with The Iconic Golden Phoenix Chinese Pop-Up Restaurant

Lunar New Year is just ten days away, are you ready to great the water rabbit year? It is predicted to be one filled with great hopefulness, as the rabbit is a symbol of peace, prosperity and longevity in Chinese culture.

This 2023, EQ Kuala Lumpur has again curated bountiful, with feasts and gifts for all just for this Chinese New Year celebrations. As has become tradition at EQ Kuala Lumpur, the lunar new year is the time of revival for the Golden Phoenix, once the city’s most famed Chinese restaurant. Each year, EQ brings back the legacy of Golden Phoenix with food from its cherished menu archives.

Golden Phoenix restaurant has long held a reputation for culinary excellence since its inception in 1974. Much like its mythical namesake, the restaurant has gained legendary status for its celebrated Cantonese and Szechuan fare.

Chef Choy Sin Sang has been instrumental in continuing the Golden Phoenix legacy for many years. An alumnus of Selangor Ching Wu School, Chef Choy studied the art of dim sum making at the Taiping Tea House before working at his first hotel in 1957. He joined the original Equatorial Hotel in 1973, where he has since ensured that the food from the Chinese kitchen is of the highest calibre and authenticity. It is with great pride that EQ recreates the Golden Phoenix in all its glory every Lunar New Year.

This year, EQ invite you to savour a magnificent showcase of classic and beloved oriental creations with a unique and contemporary twist.

"We Care, We Love" Campaign by Carina

The lunar new year of Water Rabbit is around the corner, have you stocked up the tissue products for your home and personal use?

This year, I have discovered CARINA brand, a proud Malaysia brand that provides quality tissue products. This year, CARINA plans to move forward with the progress of time and the advancement after the pandemic. Carina produces high-quality products that influence and provides better care and love for your family.

Hence, they have launched a campaign called "We Care, We Love".

The Carina Gift Box is filled with every tissue goodies we need. Pack in very beautiful purple recycled bag and paper box. The purple recycled bag is great to bring for shopping as it's foldable and water resistant. Now, Carina Gift Box comes with lucky angpao, where you will stand a chance to win cash up to RM88 (transfer via TNG) by buying this Carina gift box.

Celebrating Luck and Tùgetherness in the Year of the Rabbit with an Abundance of Exciting Activities @ MyTOWNKL

The year of the Water Rabbit is fast approaching! It's time to visit the shopping mall to buy new clothes and shoes, CNY food, watch movie and gathering with friends and family. This year, MyTOWN Shopping Center (MyTOWNKL) is inviting all city dwellers to celebrate auspicious moment together in ushering in the Year of Rabbit, bond over quality meals and entertainment with families and friends.

Commenting on the theme of Celebrating Luck & ‘Tùgetherness’, General Manager of MyTOWNKL, Mohd Azhan Che Mat said, the word ‘Tù’ means rabbit in Chinese. Therefore, the wordplay of ‘Tùgetherness’ was chosen as the theme in the spirit of fostering warm fellowship among family members and a perfect time to rekindle relationships and friendships.

Spend quality time with your loved ones while shopping by walking down the memory lane at Central Town and be mesmerised by the majestic of the 20-feet lantern in Central Town with blossoming peonies and dazzling cherry blossoms decoration. Dive into the charming festive decoration of 12 Chinese zodiac animals showcase at Town Park, where each animal is associated with a personality trait, making it fun to look up what your sign is according to the year of your birth.

Discover the Lunar New Year Fair at MyTOWNKL, also known as the “Flower Market” in the Chinese culture with an array of exciting merchandises. From a wide selection of luxury and worth-spending hampers by Famous Amos, Hai-O, Jin Ye Ye, or Fu Da Ren for those who are in the mood of gifting, women’s fashion handbags by Christy Ng, to comfortable kids wear by Good Kids, stylish K-Pop accessories by Lady K and a variety of nibbles by Awesome Snacks.