Targeting the Next Trade Breakthrough with Taiwan Expo 2022 in Malaysia

As Malaysia has entered the transition to endemic phase, we are excited to welcome Taiwan Expo 2022 back in Malaysia physically again. Happening at Kuala Lumpur’s Sunway Velocity Mall, we witnessed James C.F. Huang, Chairman of Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), along with the special guests each donned a VR headset to enter the EXPOverse, specially created by HTC, to kick off this year’s event on the lovely afternoon of 2nd Aug 2022.

Taiwan Expo 2022 Metaverse Opening

There were several guests of honour to grace the opening ceremony, including Lee Guann Jyh, Deputy Director General of the Bureau of Foreign Trade, MOEA; Sharon Ho Swee Peng, President of Malaysian Friendship and Trade Centre, Taipei; Anne Hung, Representative of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia; Sharimahton Mat Saleh, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Export Acceleration from Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE); as well as the representatives from 17 Malaysian chambers of commerce and industry.

Taiwan Expo in Malaysia 2022 is held in hybrid mode, meaning that it combines both online and offline elements. The physical exhibition is being held in Kuala Lumpur’s Sunway Velocity mall from the 2nd to 7th of August while the online exhibition is scheduled to run for a month from 2nd of August to 2nd of September.

On the grand launch event, we saw James Huang made an unforgettable entrance as he rolled his way onto the stage on a scooter and highlighted the need to tackle the changing lifestyle in this post-pandemic world through innovation. Huang has shared his speech and emphasized that Malaysia and Taiwan have long enjoyed a solid relationship in many areas such as economics, trades, culture, and the arts, and the ties have only grown stronger over the years. Huang added that the changing trends have major impacts on all industries, from Industry 4.0 to telemedicine, and Taiwan Expo showcases many of the products at the forefront of the changing global landscape. This makes Taiwan Expo the perfect platform for Malaysian businesses looking to explore these business opportunities.

Tokyo Street Celebrates 11th Anniversary in Conjunction with 40 Years of The Look East Policy

Look east and celebrate all things Japanese at Tokyo Street, Pavilion KL’s award-winning themed precinct, as it celebrates its 11th anniversary. In conjunction with 40 years of the Look East Policy (LEP), Tokyo Street’s celebrations this year promises plenty of Japanese activities, culture, shopping and dining, right in the heart of Bukit Bintang!

The stunning ‘Art of Kimono’ exhibition is the main highlight of Tokyo Street’s 11th Anniversary. The inaugural ‘Art of Kimono’ exhibition features more than 100 pieces of Japanese kimonos, yukatas and fusion Japanese dresses that blend pop culture and Malaysian batik elements. A selection of these beautiful pieces are showcased in a spectacular ‘Art of Kimono’ fashion show from Tuesday to Sunday at the Centre Court.

Plenty of authentic Japanese shopping awaits at Centre Court! Indulge yourselves at the specially curated Japanese artisanal pop-up stores. Browse through a variety of intricately handcrafted tableware, decorative items, accessories, bags, towels, skincare and beauty products.

This Anniversary, immerse in Japanese cultural activities with experiential workshops, such as Traditional Japanese Fabric Making, Traditional Japanese Fabric Accessory Making, Japanese Lolita Accessory Making, How to use Furoshiki, and Traditional Japanese Game Katanuki experience. Get made up as Lolita, or try on a traditional Japanese Yukata to take photos while admiring the Japanese décor at Centre Court and Tokyo Street.

ST Durian @ SS19 by Sheng Tai International

Calling all durian lovers, it's time to indulge in yummy durian and win amazing prizes!

Happening at ST Durian @ SS19, PJ by Sheng Tai International, they are having great promotions from 1 Aug to 31 Aug 2022 below;

1. Visit ST Durian and spend RM100 & above per receipt to win amazing prizes from ST Lucky Wheel.
2. Visit ST Durian, take a photo, share and tag them on Facebook. You will stand a chance for a 5-star Staycation at Ames Hotel for two.

Formaly known as Donald Durian, ST Durian was taken over by Sheng Tai International and still the #1 Surian Shop in SS19, Petaling Jaya.

Sheng Tai International, an award-winning property company and property tourism specialist, acquired Donald Durian in 2021 and rebranded it as ST Durian. This new acquisition will bring an extra edge to Sheng Tai International’s existing offerings like property tourism as well as durian investment plan.

"teamLab: Resonating Microcosms" @ LaLaport BUKIT BINTANG CITY CENTRE

My fellow Malaysians, do come and immerse yourselves in the very first teamLab exhibition in Malaysia! The art collective teamLab, “teamLab: Resonating Microcosms“ will be held from 4th August to 30th November 2022 at Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport BUKIT BINTANG CITY CENTRE (hereinafter "LaLaport BBCC").

teamLab, which has held large numbers of exhibitions worldwide, will exhibit its light artworks at LaLaport BBCC. Named “teamLab: Resonating Microcosms,” visitors will be immersed in its transformation by the presence of people and the environment of nature.

■Name of Exhibition
teamLab: Resonating Microcosms

■Title
Resonating Microcosms - Liquified Light Color, Sunrise and Sunset

The Rooftop Garden, which features countless ovoids, is an art space that transforms through changes in the natural environment and the presence of people.

Under the sun, the ovoids reflect the world around them.

As the sun sets, the ovoids begin to shine by themselves. When an ovoid is pushed by a person, blown by the wind, or hit by rain, it shines brightly and emits a sound tone as it rises back up on its own. The ovoids around it also respond one after another, resonating out the same sound tone and light color.

Elevate & Perfect Your Dishes Every Time with Perfect Italiano’s New Range of Cheese

In cooking, whether at home or by the professionals, cheese is a versatile ingredient that enhances a dish’s flavour and texture, making it look more appetizing and taste better. For Malaysians who are known for their love for food especially creamy and savoury ones, cheese is becoming one of the most commonly used ingredients in cooking. Not only does it enhance the flavour of dishes, it also adds nutritional value due to its high protein and calcium content. With so many types to choose from, each one has unique qualities, offering consumers a wide selection of cheesy indulgence.

Perfect Italiano is one of the most popular brands among Malaysian homemakers. Providing a variety of culinary cheeses and ingredients made through traditional Italian cheese-making methods, you can easily add a touch of Italian flair to your meals! With Perfect Italiano, home cooks will enjoy taking their baked goods and dishes to the next level, just like how the professionals do it.

Perfect Italiano recently introduced three new products that bring “gusto perfetto” (perfect taste) to your dishes. Specially-crafted for the meals you love, the new range is made to complement your favourite pizzas, pastas or tacos, and also elevate your everyday Malaysian dishes! For added convenience, they come readily pre-shredded, ready-to-be-used whenever you desire!

Featuring a new packaging size of 150g, the smaller portion is just the right size for a single meal.

Panasonic Committed to Wellness Solution with New Range of Water Purifiers

Clean water is essential for every one. Using a water purifier can clean our water supply from contaminants, lead or pesticides. Living up to its ‘Healthy Everyday with Panasonic’ promise, Panasonic Malaysia has unveiled two of its latest range of water purifiers – the Panasonic Water Purifier, an under-sink type water purifier (TK-CB430-ZMA), and the Faucet Water Purifier (TK-CJ600 and TK-CJ300) at a launch event hosted at the brand’s Panasonic HOME.2.COM Solution Centre on 28 Jul 2022.

As we Malaysians continue to increasingly prioritise good health and well-being, Panasonic Malaysia's latest range of water purifiers comes in handy.

(L-R)

1. Ms. Janice Tan Shin Yin, Marketing Manager, Beauty and Health, E-commerce Department, Panasonic Malaysia,

2. Mr. Hiroshi Kawaguchi, General Manager, Beauty and Personal Care Business Division, Panasonic Corporation

3. Mr. Chew Keng Heng, General Manager, E-commerce Department, Panasonic Malaysia

“Water is the essence of life for every being on this planet so much so that the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) call for clean water and sanitisation for all. As a consumer brand that places high importance on health and wellbeing, it is only natural for us at Panasonic to create innovative water solutions that filters harmful substances and is sustainable for both people and planet. With our newest range of Panasonic Water Purifiers, consumers can be assured that their family is drinking clean and fresh water everytime,” said Keisuke Nishida, Managing Director of Panasonic Malaysia.

Panasonic Malaysia unveiled two of its latest range of water purifiers - an Under-Sink and a Faucet Water Purifier to offer safe and clean water everyday.

Panasonic Under-sink Water Purifier, ultimately pure and safe (TK-CB430)

Form and function are always a crucial consideration when inventing products hence with the Panasonic Water Purifier, the brand designed the purifier as an under-sink type to enable neat installation in the kitchen and keep it away from view. The main unit of the water purifier is installed under the sink, leaving more counter space free from clutter while the tankless design allows fresh purified water to flow directly to the faucet. The purifier is also easy to install without power supply or electrical wiring needed as it is powered by three (3) AAA alkaline batteries.

The Water Purifier is equipped with a 3-cartridge purification system consisting of the melt-blown polypropylene (PP) cartridge, the ultrafiltration cartridge (UF) and the compressed activated carbon block (CB) cartridge. As the water flows through the PP cartridge, the turbidity is reduced to 5um where sediments, rust and other solid impurities are removed. The water then gets further purified by the UF cartridge passing through a newly equipped UF filter membrane where 99.999% of bacteria1 and 99.9% of virus2 (e.g., adenovirus) are filtered; before finally travelling through the CB cartridge where the water is rid of residual chlorine, total trihalomethane/chloroform and other volatile organic compound (VOC) for a taste- and odour-free safe drinking water.