P&G, MYDIN & WOMEN:girls LAUNCHED 2ND SEASON OF IBU NAKHODA HIDUP PROGRAMME

Procter & Gamble (P&G) Malaysia, Mydin Mohamed Holdings Bhd and Pertubuhan Pembangunan Kendiri Wanita dan Gadis (WOMEN:girls) today launched the second season of the Ibu Nakhoda Hidup 2016 programme with a series of roadshows starting from Mydin Mall in USJ Subang Jaya. The roadshows will then make its way to Kelantan, Terengganu, Johor and Penang from 15th April to 15th May. The Ibu Nakhoda Hidup programme was introduced in 2015 under P&G Malaysia and MYDIN’s Hulurkan Harapan Fund to support mothers who are aspiring entrepreneurs who envision expanding their businesses to a larger market.

The search for Ibu Nakhoda Hidup 2016 has reached out to community spaces around the Klang Valley such as Flat Sri Tioman in Taman Melati, Setapak; Pangsapuri Vista Angkasa in Kampung Kerinchi and PPR Seri Pantai in Pantai Dalam. The on-ground outreach sessions focused on engaging in discussions on obstacles, ways, opportunities and potential relating to the participant businesses. This year’s Ibu Nakhoda Hidup submission is open from 15th April until 30th of June 2016.

The Ibu Nakhoda Hidup programme was launched in May 2015 under the P&G and MYDIN’s Hulurkan Harapan Fund. The Hulurkan Harapan Fund was created in 2013 to help support initiatives championed by P&G. For the first two years, funds raised under the Hulurkan Harapan Fund have contributed towards helping children with special needs. In 2015, the Fund focused on supporting mothers who are entrepreneurs in scaling and expanding their businesses. Support given through the Hulurkan Harapan Fund have helped them in terms of providing them with machinery, equipment and business deals to promote their brands to a larger market. Five Ibu Nakhoda Hidup were chosen in 2015 – Ibsatulhaily Ibrahim, Farah Izyan, Ratna Adnan, Tengku Norhaslinda and Roziah Asman.

The launch was attended by Founder and Managing Director of Mydin Mohamed Holdings
Bhd, Dato’ Dr. Haji Ameer Ali Mydin and his wife Datin Wira Dr. Hajjah Siti Hawa Mohd,
Mydin Mohamed Holdings Bhd Director; P&G Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei Sales Director,
Miss Teoh Gaik May, as well as three of the Ibu Nakhoda Hidup 2015 alumni (Farah Izyan Jamel Nasir, Ratna Tini Adnan and Tengku Norhaslinda Tengku Mamat) and fellow entrepreneurs. The Ibu Nakhoda Hidup 2015 alumni members, sat together with WOMEN:girls president, Ms. Low Ngai Yuen, and shared stories of their journeys at the event.

The #IbuNakhodaHidup campaign was also launched in conjunction with Mother’s Day and the public are encouraged to upload a picture of their mothers and share the stories about how their mothers are the navigators of their lives on Instagram to grab the chance to win ten limited edition Ibu Nakhoda Hidup washing machines.

Contest starts on the 15th of April and ends on the 15th of May 2016.
All information in Ibu Nakhoda Hidup entries and contest submissions will be available via social media by following @MydinMalaysia and @WOMENgirls on Instagram.

Pensonic "Raya-Merdeka Cook With Chef Season 3" 2016 Campaign

This year Pensonic "Raya-Merdeka Cook With Chef Season 3" 2016 Campaign comes with triple the thrills and awesomeness as some of the customer may even get to be in the cooking shows together with famous local celebrities and Pensonic Friend Dato's Chef Haji (DCH)Ismail himself! Some of the celebrities joining the show are Zara Zya, Nadiya Nisaa, Faizal Hussein, Sherry Ibrahim, Marsha Milan Londoh, Ungku Ismail, Abam Bocey, Amber Chia, Alan Yun, Sari Yanti, Fendi Balas, Elfira Loy, Chef Florence Tan and the OLA-BOLA Stars, so every episode is a must watch show!

Last year, Pensonic had a very successful cooking demonstration and mass cook along, at the West Boulevard, One City on the 9 August 2015 where 500 people cooked along with DCH Ismail during the cooking demonstration. Everything was provided for the participants, from raw ingredients to cooking utensils, right down to their aprons. The participants not only took home the tasty dishes they cooked, but also a total of RM450.00 worth of goodies including a Pensonic multi-cooker. Yeah it was amazing fun experienced I was one of the participant as my friend invited me to cook with her. 

Again, the time has come for more contests and rewards for Pensonic's customers. After two memorable and amazing years of Pensonic's Chef's Like Campaigns, it is now time for "Raya-Merdeka Cook With Chef Season 3" campaign.

After a very enthusiastic turnout last year's cook along with DCH Ismail, and repeated requests from Pensonic's fans. This time second live cook along with DCH Ismail in Kuala Lumpur again on the 31 July 2016. Winners and participants not only get to participate in this exciting cook along and learn how to make mouthwatering dishes as takeaways from this cooking class, but will also receive Pensonic's Chef's Like Multi-cooker and lots of goodies for their support to Pensonic.

In addition to Facebook contests, cooking demonstrations and cook along, this year they also giving a chance to contest winners to "Cook with Celebrity and Chef DCH Ismail" contest winners to show off their cooking skills in the fun and exciting cooking programme, "Chef Mail Masak Bersama Pensonic" with local celebrities and DCH Ismail.

During the event, at Pensonic "Raya-Merdeka Cook With Chef Season 3" 2016 Campaign Press Conference. 

A recipe book in included in the Pensonic kitchen applicances

Pensonic Raya-Merdeka Cook with Chef Season 3 Press Launch

DCH Ismail distributing bread which made using Bread Maker (PBM-2000)

step by step of cooking that DCH Ismail demonstrate on the day

yummy curry chicken is ready to serve with sliced baked bread.

DCH Ismail has a natural talent for a creating a scintillating melange of dishes from authentic to modern Malay cuisine effortlessly while he charms the audience with his wit and humour. His easy going and extremely likeable personality, his passion for cooking and together with Pensonic appliances, turns his cooking classes into a satisfying and enjoyable experience for the participants.

group photo with the VIPS at ECITY HOTEL

Chef's Like range of lifestyle kitchen appliances with its simple and elegant lines are designed to inspire creativity and made cooking a fulfilling activity, with delightful results that can be savoured by the whole family. 

The appliances in the Chef's Like series include the Bread Maker (PBM-2000), Thermo Flask (PTF-5002), Blender (PB-801), Mixer (PM-214), Multi-cooker (PMC-150G), Induction Cooker (PIC-2000), Steamer (PSM-1603), Rice Cooker (PSR-17N), Electric Oven (AE-19N), Convection Oven (PRO-910), Microave Oven (PMW-2003) and Air Fryer (PDF-2201).

Created with customer's comfort in mind, Pensonic's Chef's Like kitchen appliances complete your home. Enjoy your favourite cup of coffee with freshly boiled water from Thermo Fask (PTF-5002) and slices of warm, baked bread made with Bread Maker (PMB-2000). Don't worry if you don't know the recipe to bake a bread as you can find a recipe book in the box. 

Pensonic "Raya-Merdeka Cook With Chef Season 3" Contests starts on 1 April and ends on 10 July 2016. Just purchase any Chef's Like kitchen appliances, fill in the entry form with the participant's particulars, complete a simple slogan, attach the product warranty card and receipt as proof of purchase, then post them to the mentioned address.

Each winner will receive two tickets to watch Celebrity Chef DCH Ismail prepare authentic as well as modern culinary delights in his entertaining and informative cooking classes. DCH Ismail, who has been Pensonic's Friend since 2005 is a renowned Chef who represents Malaysia in tourism events.

 Pensonic's Chef's Like Campaign Season 3 Cooking Classes 2016 are as follows:

• Kuala Lumpur on 31 July 2016 (Sunday)
• Penang on 7 August 2016 (Sunday)
• Kuching on 14 August 2016 (Sunday)
• Johor Bharu on 20 August 2016 (Saturday)

The 8 episodes will be aired on 2 channels of HyppTV from 19 May to 7 July 2016.

This show can be watched every Thursday 7pm to 7.30pm with repeats every Sunday from 10.30pm to 11pm on HyppSensasi (Channel 116) while HyppInspirasi (Channel 111) will show this programme every Thursday from 9.30pm to 10.00pm. There will be a special episode on both Channel 116 and Channel 111 on 12 May 2016. 

On 16 May onwards, this show will also be on TV3 every Monday from 6pm to 6.30pm with its final episode on 18 July 2016. 

Mark these dates as you watch this "Chef Mail Masak Bersama Pensonic" show stand a chance to grab your share of Pensonic appliances by joining their "Watch & Win" Contest on Pensonic Facebook Page.

Instagram photo contests will be held in selected locations and there will be lucky draws in all the cooking classes, therefore more prizes waits winners and guests. Don't miss out the opportunity to win, your chance win lots of great prizes from Pensonic!

For more detail about Pensonic Malaysia, you can visit

Pensonic Malaysia Facebook page, http://pensonic.com or call Pensonic Careline: 1-800-881-770 for more information.

Mary Kay MelaCEP Plus+ Luminous System Review

Have you discover what you love lately? I wanna share with you mine, it's skin care products 

of Mary Kay MelaCEP Plus+ Luminous System.

Being Asian, it's important to find skin care products that suitable for me. 

Mary Kay has created MelaCEP Plus+ Luminous System, 

a complete regimen to address a whole new level of luminosity benefits including translucency, brightness, purity, even-looking tone, and hydration. To bring skin closer to exquisite clarity.

Packaging of the Mary Kay MelaCEP Plus+ Luminous System

MelaCEP Plus+ Luminous System five products

Designed for and tested on Asian skin, MelaCEP Plus+ Luminous System presents five products -

Ultimate Serum, Foaming Cleanser, Freshener, Mask and Ultimate Cream -

all providing immediate hydration and brightening benefits that retain over time. 

The products are suitable for dry, normal, combination or oily skin types and have been found to be gentle and non-irritating.

Designed for and tested on Asian skin, MelaCEP Plus+ Luminous System presents five products -

Ultimate Serum, Foaming Cleanser, Freshener, Mask and Ultimate Cream

Formulated with edelweiss extract, algae extract, and vegetable amino acids, this proprietary blend of ingredients targets melanin, which may help reduce the appearance of dark spots. 

Eldeweiss extract: has been known to target melanin, helping diminish discoloration on the skin.

Algae extract: target melanin and helps reduce the appearance of discoloration on the skin's surface.

Vegetable amino acids: shown to significantly improve the brightness of skin*, improve the overall evenness of skin tone* and reduce the visible contrast of dark spots on the skin* so they're less noticeable. 

Get to know the additional key ingredients of the latest the MelaCEP Plus+ products 

(Foaming Cleanser, Freshener, Ultimate Cream, and Mask) also contain Shiitake mushroom extract: Certain mushrooms, like shiitake, contain a specific enzyme known for their purification properties. In fact, the paper industry has utilized the discovery of this enzyme from mushrooms to purify the color from tree bark in order to make white paper. 

Mary Kay has helped women discover products that they love: innovative skin care, irresistible makeup and unforgettable fragrances. Now let's get back to the Mary Kay MelaCEP Plus+ Luminous System.

How to use the MelaCEP Plus+ Luminous System the five products? 

                                      Step 1: MelaCEP Plus+ Foaming Cleanser

MelaCEP Plus+ Foaming Cleanser (RM129 / 100ml)

This is gentle, purifying foam looked milky. The purifying foam effectively lifts away impurities without stripping skin. Formulated with the exclusive MelaCEP Plus+ Luminous Complex, it brightens dull skin and improves the look of uneven skin.

Use twice a day, morning and night. 

Put a small amount of Foaming Cleanser in the hand and mix with water to create foam.

Then apply the Foaming Cleanser to the face and neck, avoiding eye area.

Rinse with water. 

Gentle enough for everyday use. 

Step 2: MelaCEP Plus+ Freshener

MelaCEP Plus+ Freshener (RM129 / 100ml)

MelaCEP Plus+Freshener gives skin feels toned and refreshed. 

Step 3: MelaCEP Plus+ Ultimate Serum

  MelaCEP Plus+ Ultimate Serum (RM350 / 30ml)

Brightening products are commonly perceived to be drying to the skin but the Mary Kay MelaCEP Plus+ Luminous System has been specifically developed to include products such as the Ultimate Serum that condition skins without drying it out, so skin feels healthier after use. 

Loving this serum as it quickly absorb to my skin. 

How to use MelaCEP Plus+ Ultimate Serum?

Just pump once is enough, then use fingertips to gently apply over face and neck after cleanser and freshener, morning and evening. 

Step 4: MelaCEP Plus+ Ultimate Cream

MelaCEP Plus+ Ultimate Cream (RM180 / 30ml)

The Ultimate Cream that I love to pamper my skin with this lightweight yet moisturizing cream. 

Infuses skin with the exclusive MelaCEP Plus+ Luminous Complex and carefully selected botanical extracts to significantly improve the brightness of skin.

Apply day and night after serum. 

MelaCEP Plus+ Ultimate Cream leaves skin feeling moisturized and soft. Only use the adequate amount that you need and spread it over your face and neck. 

MelaCEP Plus+ Ultimate Cream, leaving my skin looking luminous and even-toned.
Moisturizes skin at the same time.

Dramatically enhances skin's overall appearance. 

Don't be lazy or skip any steps yeah. It's important to follow each steps above.

Lastly, don't forget that we need to pamper our skin with mask like 2 to 3 times a week.

 MelaCEP Plus+ Mask 

MelaCEP Plus+ Mask (RM169 / 85ml) 

I prefer to use the mask at night before going to bed, it's just 10 to 15 minutes of pampering time.

This is creamy mask refines the skin surface for a more luminous complexion.

Infused with the exclusive MelaCEP Plus+ Luminous Complex, it provides overall brightening while leaving skin softer, smoother and more radiant. 

How to use MelaCEP Plus+ Mask?
Make sure clean and dry the skin face and neck.
Apply a medium layer of mask over face and neck.
Avoid use in the eye and mouth areas.
Leave on for a minimum of 10 to 15 minutes.
Wash away the mask after 15 minutes.
Note: The mask will not be completely dry.
Use 2-3 times a week.
Caution: Do not use on irritated skin.



I have been using the Mary Kay MelaCEP Plus+ Luminous System for two weeks and it didn't irriate my skin. For your information, I have combination skin. It is part of all-in-one whitening system that helps minimize uneven pigmentation to reveal brighter, smoother, lumious skin.

Mary Kay MelaCEP Plus+ Luminous System Formula Attributes

• Specially formulated for and tested on Asian skin 
• Suitable for sensitive skin 
• Dermatologist tested
• Clinically tested for skin irritancy and allergy.

Products made in Korea

PRODUCTS ARE SPECIALLY FORMULATED FOR AND TESTED ON ASIAN SKIN.

Now you know how to immerse your skin in luminous fairness. 

Mary Kay MelaCEP Plus+ Luminous System is available exclusively through your Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant from April 2016. To locate a consultant,

call 03-7711 7500 or visit www.marykay.com.my

NIVEA MEN 3X DRYNESS CHALLENGE 2016

The winners for NIVEA MEN Cool Kick 3X Dryness Challenge 2016

NIVEA MEN has embarked on its Cool Kick - 3X Dryness Challenge - campaign designed to put everyday men to the test be it digitally or on ground battle, which runs from January to March 2016. This extreme game embodies traits of modern NIVEA MEN and is designed to meet every man's needs, which is an avenue to shout their confidence through a fun, thrilling game and NIVEA MEN has decided to make it an annual campaign. The challenge was held in Sunway Pyramid last Sunday.

Participants upon registrations

 The game is a representation of the concerns men face. The game requires 2 teams with members of 3 to attack using balls which represent the most concerned threats; sweats! The dry shield, which is given to each team member, acts as a form of defense. At the end of the game, the team that manages to defend themselves the most using the dry shield wins the game.

NIVEA MEN 3X Dryness Digital Challenge activity

 3X Dryness Challenge was opened for consumer's participation through digital and on-ground batte. The digital game can be played online through NIVEA MEN Malaysia Facebook account at www.apps.facebook.com/niveamendryhield where both on-ground and digital total worth prizes worth of RM90,000 can be won.

Hairul Azreen taking part in NIVEA MEN 3X DRYNESS CHALLENGE

One of the teams that participated in NIVEA MEN 3X DRYNESS CHALLENGE

 The final battle took place at Sunway Pyramid, LG2, Blue Concourse where total prizes worth RM30,000 can be won. Malaysia's most popular radio presenter, Haniff Hamzah and Hairul Azreen an actor and also the champion for Fear Factor Malaysia took part in this year's battle. A total of 64 teams battled through the elimination rounds on the 26th March where Top 16 teams advanced to the semi-finals, which took place on the 27th March. Top 16 teams from the semi-final rounds then battled to be the Top 4 whom qualified for the Grand Finale battle to grab top 3 prizes.

2 teams battle against each other to get to the final round of Nivea Men 3X Dryness Challenge

Haniff Hazam joining the NIVEA MEN 3X Dryness Challenge with members of media

 During the grand finale event, 6 lucky bloggers were also given the opportunity to try the 3X Dryness Challenge Game through a friendly match. The winning team will stand a chance to battle with Haniff Hamzah's team. NIVEA products worth of RM150 will be given to the bloggers that participate in the game.

2nd runner up winner team - Budget Good Good

1st runner up winner team - Suka Suka Main

Grand Prize Winner Team - Storm Jew

The Grand Prize for 3X Dryness Challenge was RM10,000 in cash per team while the second and third prize were RM5,000 and RM3,000 respectively. Each 1 of the winning team also walked away with NIVEA products worth RM250. Once again congratulations to the winning teams.