Panasonic and HATCH Presents Six Inspiring Stories to Commemorate Malaysia’s Six Decades of Independence

Commemorating Malaysia’s 60th National Day, Panasonic Malaysia has partnered with HATCH, a YouTube channel under Media Prima's Studio8, to present “HACTION! Shot on Lumix GH5. HACTION! is a short film competition that brings together six Malaysian filmmakers to relive the journey of Malaysia’s achievements and national pride over the last six decades.


Capitalising on Studio8’s strong track record of creating Malaysian original content that pushed the boundaries of storytelling, HACTION! aims to inspire filmmakers to produce their unique take of Malaysia’s achievement and pride. The collaboration, featuring the new Panasonic LUMIX GH5 camera, was announced during the product launch in Malaysia earlier this year.


Mr. Hiroyuki Muto, Deputy Managing Director of Panasonic Malaysia said, “With over 40 years of local presence in Malaysia, Panasonic is committed to the development of innovative digital cameras to provide a new photo culture in the digital era. Our partnership with Media Prima is a significant platform to be part of the journey in celebrating Malaysia’s 60th National Day by helping to develop local filmmakers and content creators, providing them with the opportunity to showcase the quality of Malaysian original content, powered by LUMIX GH5”.


Through this partnership, Panasonic is confident it will help to strengthen the brand’s presence in the digital single lens mirrorless cameras (DSLM) market and appeal to the wider millennial audiences.

Ahmad Izham Omar, Chief Executive Officer of Primeworks Studios, who was one of the judges at the HACTION! screening said, “Creative content has always been a key component in building brand relevance amongst audiences, and it still plays an important role especially for today’s millennial audiences. Tapping on our country’s decades of independence and diverse culture, there are a lot of inspiring stories that can be relived through this competition”.

Mr. Hiroyuki Muto, Deputy Managing Director of Panasonic Malaysia

(From L to R) ‘HACTION! Shot on LUMIX GH5’ short film competition winner Sherwynn Victor posing with Mr. Hiroyuki Muto, Deputy Managing Director of Panasonic Malaysia, Datuk Ahmad Izham Omar, Chief Executive Officer of Primeworks Studios, and film director-cum-actress Low Ngai Yuen

6 Decades, 6 Stories, 6 Filmmakers
With over 60 years of achievements, Malaysia has grown to be a worldwide example that showcases ethnic diversity, multiculturalism, and home to varied cuisines, culture and languages. To celebrate Malaysia’s 60th Independence, HACTION! brings together six Malaysian filmmakers to capture Malaysia’s best moments through the lenses of their cameras.


Mr. Muto shared, “The digital camera has revolutionized photography, making it accessible to
more people and creating more talents. As the industry reinvents progressively, mirrorless cameras
is now a growing trend in Malaysia, with video production gaining its popularity and the standard for cinematography is getting higher as well.”

(Top: From L to R) Representative for filmmaker Amanda Nell Eu (2^nd runner up), Datuk Ahmad Izham Omar, Chief Executive Officer of Primeworks Studios, filmmaker Sherwynn Victor (winner), Mr. Hiroyuki Muto, Deputy Managing Director of Panasonic Malaysia, film director-cum-actress Low Ngai Yuen and filmmaker Wong Sai Meng (1^st runner up)

– (Bottom: From L to R) Filmmaker Dexter Lo (5^th runner up for HACTION!), filmmaker Zul Luey (4^th runner up) and representative for filmmaker Aliff Zulkifli (3^rd runner up)

“We saw this partnership as a good platform to nurture our local filmmakers in creating visually
and engaging stories, while showcasing the capabilities of the LUMIX GH5”, added Mr Muto.

Hailing from the circles of independent production community, HACTION! shortlisted
filmmakers representing different styles and genres where most of the works produced have been recognised from local and international industry leaders.


Each filmmaker were tasked to produce a maximum of 5-minutes video that highlights the beauty
of Malaysia and the six decades of unity, peace and harmony. All six filmmakers were equipped
with a Panasonic LUMIX GH5 for audio and visual recording, a fund of RM4,000 for production and 30-days to complete the filming and submission of their short film.


Comprising of well-known industry thought leaders, the panel of judges consist of Ahmad Izham Omar, CEO of Primeworks Studios, Mr. Hiroyuki Muto, Deputy Managing Director of Panasonic Malaysia, and Low Ngai Yuen, renowned film director and actress as the guest judge. Each short
film was judged based on 70% of judges’ vote including storytelling, editing and post production,
and cinematography. The remaining 30% were contributed by public voting which was opened
from 1-21 August 2017.


The winning short film received a complete set of the Panasonic LUMIX GH5, accessories and
cash prize of RM8,000. The HACTION! series is available for viewing on Hatch (www.youtube.com/wehatchyou) a YouTube channel under Media Prima’s Studio8 that is created to entertain and inspire the urban millennial audience.

MEIZU Debuts Pro 6 Plus and M5 Note in Malaysia

(Third from left) Joan Hu, Country Manager MEIZU Technology Co., Ltd, Mr. Steven Tan, Managing Director, Dynamics Distribution Sdn Bhd, and Mr. Gary Xu Director of Asia Pacific Region, MEIZU Technology Co., Ltd together with the ambassadors of MEIZU PRO 6 Plus and M5 Note during MEIZU’s launch in Malaysia

Who likes to know about the smartphones in Malaysia? Now there's Meizu, one of world’s best selling smartphone makers, makes it debut to Malaysian market with its M3s and M3 Note. Now Meizu will add Pro 6 Plus and M5 Note to existing product line up for the Malaysian consumer, and will be distributed exclusively by Dynamics Distribution Sdn Bhd.

Founded in 2003, Meizu has become one of the most influential smartphone makers in the world. The brand received US650 million investment from Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. recently, as part of a long-term strategic partnership, Alibaba also provides resources and supports Meizu in areas like e-business, Internet, mobile Internet services, smartphone systems, data analysis, and payments.

Meizu phones are characterized by their light, comfortable design, premium sound quality, high-definition camera, and simple, elegant user interface, combining performance, ease of use and functionality with the durability needed to survive the human experience.

With the enthusiasm for Meizu products, Meizu fans are driven to make the brand an iconic symbol of culture. In 2009, Meizu positioned users as the core value of the brand, leading to the establishment of MY+ (the online and offline community of Meizu fans). Currently, MY+ has around 2 million members in over 50 cities in more than 40 countries.

Malaysia is a new market for Meizu, adding more country to its network of international presence in Europe, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Central Asia and Oceania.

Members of the media trying the latest smartphones from MEIZU at the experience corner during the launch.

The Director for Asia Pacific Region, Meizu Technology, Mr. Gary Xu said that the brand is enthusiastic about the Malaysian market. “The trend shows that Asia is the region that is leading the world in smartphone adoption and usage. To venture into South East Asian market, we select Malaysia,” says Mr. Xu.

“From simply meeting to discovering user needs, Meizu is dedicated to improving user experience, not only fulfills the users’ needs from functional point of view, Meizu presents art and beauty in its every product for our customers, this giant leap forward in refining the using experience of traditional smart phones, which we believe made our brand easy to enter and be introduced to Malaysia market.” says Mr. Xu.

Mr. Steven Tan, Managing Director of Dynamics Distribution Sdn Bhd praised highly for MEIZU smartphones, “We are proud to be selected as the exclusive distributor for MEIZU in Malaysia. Our team is really confident with the unique features of MEIZU such as Flyme and mBack, which we believe would bring a whole new feel to the Malaysian consumer.”

M5 (Retail Price: RM599)	M3 NOTE (Retail Price: RM749)	MX6 (Retail Price: RM1,299)
·     5.2' HD display ·     13 megapixels, ƒ/2.2 ·     mTouch 2.1 Finger print ·     3,070 mAh battery	·     5.5' FHD 2.5D display ·     Helio P10 Processor ·     mTouch 2.1 Finger print ·     4,100 mAh battery	·     5.5' FHD 2.5D display ·     High-performance DECA-core processor ·     mTouch 2.1 Finger print ·     3060 mAh (Fast Charging supported) ·     4GB + 32GB

MEIZU Pro 6 Plus (Retail Price: RM1,999)

Touted as ‘Stronger Than Ever’, the Pro 6 Plus’ rocks a metal unibody with an exquisite micro-arc design and a redesigned body curve that underwent 30 steps and 150 hours of precise craftsmanship. Turn your head too quick, and you’ll miss its unique and fine details such as the CD line camera, its ring flash and the minimalistic antenna design.

Under the metal unibody is the lightning fast Exynos 8 processor with a frequency of 2.0GHz, is combined with efficient SCI Samsung architecture and a powerful GPU to create a perfectly integrated, state-of-the-art flagship chip that can take on any large-scale or demanding applications you’ll throw at it.

In addition to the large 5.7-inch screen, the PRO 6 Plus has a Quad HD 2K resolution to match it. The screen module is only 1.65mm thin, but still thick enough to show its brilliance. Adding Samsung's Super AMOLED display, the screen allows for any viewing angle and displays colours clear and vivid.

Packing a 12 megapixels back-facing camera, it takes stunning pictures and brilliant night time photos with 4-axis optical image stabilization, larger ƒ/2.0 aperture, 10-LED circular flash and 6P lens. The latest generation high-performance ISP image processor also significantly improves colour reproduction, sharpness and noise reduction in photos and videos.

  

Other noticeable innovations from Meizu also include a 3D press innovation, which can show an app preview by pressing the app icon. Its fingerprint accessibility that has been optimized for super speed fingerprint recognition. It also ditched the old micro USB and incorporates the latest USB standards: Type-C and USB 3.1that supports transmission bandwidth of 5Gbps and Meizu’s fast charging technology. mcharge is another latest innovation from Meizu, its fast-charging batteries with a total capacity of 3400mAh, a 30 mins charge can fill 60% battery easily, fast and secure.

 

MEIZU M5 Note (Retail Price: RM849)

Standing by its tagline ‘More Performance, More Beauty’, the MEIZU M5 Note features an all-in-one metal body that comes in Champagne Gold, Gray and Silver. The new antenna lines on the M5 Note make the device look more attractive and stylish than any other M-series device. After 12 steps of double-layer sandblasting, the M5 Note feels great in the hand. The M5 Note’s audio excels as the sound is amplified through unique rectangular outlets that were designed with CNC precision to produce a sound that’s more even and natural.

Equipped with a 5.5-inch Full HD display, it offers a more colourful, vivid and delicate viewing experience, while reducing eyestrain through its eye-protection mode. With its curved edges through the use of 2.5D glass, the M5 Note is a true pleasure to use.

The note also includes the latest-generation 64-bit octa-core processor that delivers peak frequencies of up to 1.8GHz. Featuring 3GB of RAM, and storage of 32GB, there’s more than enough choice for every kind of user.

Though only 8.1mm thin, the M5 Note offers a big 4000mAh battery, equipped with the best battery technology available to achieve performance that is unique in its price class.

The M5 Note is carrying with a new generation of fast charging technology. Backed by 18W of power, it takes just 90 minutes to charge the MEIZU M5 Note, which is 40% faster than the charging times of previous models. The M5 Note also offers a fingerprint sensor, which you can use to unlock your device, as well as completing mobile payments.

Other Smartphones

With the official launch of Meizu in Malaysia, their other predecessing smartphones will also be made available in local retail stores at an amazingly affordable price!

For more information and further specifications on the latest Meizu smartphones, please visit their website at https://www.meizu.com.

DEWS Signature Boutique: Malaysia's first integrative aesthetic spa concept

 Being busy parent to two boys, I took time to attend the launch of DEWS at Kota Damansara by waze. A holistic experience awaits those who seek complete wellness: preventive and restorative therapy and personal aesthetic care with the launch of De Era Wellness Specialist (DEWS), Malaysia's first comprehensive aesthetic spa. Strategically located in Kota Damansara, DEWS Signature Boutique is the brand's first flagship spa, which spans across 5,600 square feet and features fifteen private treatment rooms that can accommodate a total of 25 beds, men and women can both enjoy their treatment as there's men rooms at 1st floor and women room on 2nd floor.

Supported by a team of aesthetic doctors, DEWS Aesthetic Spa brings a unique integrative functional medicine approach where professional counseling and guidance on the areas of wellness & beauty, nutrition and fitness is given to complement to recommend treatments for optimum results.

speech by GMCI Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Calvin Chin

 GMCI Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Calvin Chin explained that the concept behind homegrown aesthetic spa is about providing discerning clients with a total wellness approach, set within an exclusive, comfortable and luxurious environment. The skincare products you can view on my Facebook Album, click on it to view.

"The treatments we offer have been designed by our team of aesthetic doctors who carry out each treatment with the support of skilled specialists, complemented by industry leading technology and world-class facilities," added Chin at the launch of the DEWS Signature Boutique.

speech by Deputy Minister of Urban Wellbeing, Housing & Local Government of Malaysia, Yang Berhormat Datuk Halimah binti Mohd. Sadique

 In line with its mission to improve the wellbeing of the community at large, the launch of DEWS was graced by the Deputy Minister of Urban Wellbeing, Housing & Local Government of Malaysia, Yang Berhormat Datuk Halimah binti Mohd. Sadique, who also officiated the opening of DEWS Signature Boutique in Kota Damansara.

Launch of DEWS with VIPS

 "At DEWS we see every client as a unique individual, with individual needs and desired end results. Following personalized consultation with our professional team, relevant treatments will be prescribed to best suit their needs, whether it is for external results or internal wellbeing. We are the first to offer this integrative functional medicine concept in Malaysia and we hope to be able to set the standard in the medical spa, healthy aging and wellness industry in the region," said DEWS Medical Advisor, Dr. Lim Woo Khai, who is also a certified physician by the European Center of Aging Research and Education.

treatment room for two persons

 With treatments created for men and women alike, DEWS Aesthetic Spa rejuvenates the body from within and encourages a better quality of life through inner booster treatments, while outer booster treatments for face, body and hair brings confidence. DEWS is also the first to introduce the Aqua Bed treatment in Malaysia which provides excellent heat and acupressure effects.

 Client can also benefit from DEWS holistic signature treatments that feature a combination of therapies, boosters and leading technologies for optimum results, where they can choose from hydration, anti-aging, fair skin, scar management, anti-acne, weight management and intimate wellness treatments. They also have an outlet which open last month in Ipoh.

Good news to folk who has interest to try the treatments, the Grand Opening Promotion has started and ends on 30 April 2017. An attractive opening promotion is awaiting you. For more information you can visit following:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/dews2u
Website: www.dews2u.com

informal media Q&A session

Chinese New Year Open House MYDIN- SJ ECHO 2017

 It's a happening night last Friday, it's Chinese New Year Open House MYDIN- SJ ECHO 2017. This year is the 5th year where MYDIN and SJ ECHO has work closely together. SJ ECHO is local Subang Jaya community newspaper. As early as 6pm, many people regardless race come to MYDIN USJ to celebrate the Chinese New Year until 11.30 at night. 11.30pm is the last lucky draw held for the day for lucky shoppers.

20 residents from Old Folks Home Seri Setia, Sungai Way, Petaling Jaya, watching the lion dance performance

Chinese New Year Open House MYDIN- SJ ECHO 2017, has welcome the representatives from local authorities Pihak Berkuasa Tempatan (PBT) namely Majlis Perbandaran Subang Jaya (MPSJ), Police Daerah Subang Jaya, Bomba & Penyelamat Daerah Subang Jaya and other VIPs guests. Special guests 20 residents from Old Folks Home Seri Setia, Sungai Way, Petaling Jaya, watched the lion dance performance.

Group photo of some residents from Old Folks Home Seri Setia and VIPs guests with Datuk Wira (Dr.) Haji Ameer Ali Mydin Pengarah Urusan Mydin Mohamed Holdings Bhd.

 The evening was raining and didn't stop the performance of lion dance. They are performance like dragon dance, wushu performance, fire eater, face mask changing performance. The lucky draw for lucky shoppers held every hour from 9.30pm. Lucky shoppers of Meriah MYDIN card entitled for the lucky draw with minimum spend of RM88 in a single receipt. The receipts of last minute submit was 7pm on 24 February 2017 at Information Counter of MYDIN USJ. It started from 17 February the receipts for submission by shoppers.The lucky draw sessions held in the same night.

Yee Sang tossing with residents of Old Folks Home Seri Setia and VIPs guests with Datuk Wira (Dr.) Haji Ameer Ali Mydin Pengarah Urusan Mydin Mohamed Holdings Bhd.

 It's a happening night, we saw the firecrackers and many people enjoy themselves. There's a stage near the food court where lucky draw held there.

20 residents of Old Folks Home Seri Setia happy received the Angpao and goodie bag from  Datuk Wira (Dr.) Haji Ameer Ali Mydin Pengarah Urusan Mydin Mohamed Holdings Bhd

 Clown, stilt walker and God of Prosperity mingle around the MYDIN USJ from 8pm to 11pm.

Many people happy find food and drinks at Foodstreet, they are total of 21 stalls.

The 21 food street with total of 21 stalls serve variety of food and drinks namely Honey Roasted Chicken, Black Pepper Chicken, Cake, Pastry, Fried Bihun, Chicken Rice, Nasi Lemak, Maggi and popcorn etc.  My son and me spotted the Kungfu Panda at the entrance of MYDIN USJ, thank you MYDIN for having us. You can view more photos from my album Facebook Fan Page, click on the link to view it. I have upload the live videos on my Facebook and updates on instagram @sherrygo.

my son @seanleiys with me

Don't just read here, you can follow the updates, activities and promotion of MYDIN online at:
website: www.mydin.com.my
Facebook: www.facebook.com/mydinmalaysia
Twitter: www.twitter.com/mydinmalaysia
Instagram: www.instagram.com/mydinmalaysia


 

This Chinese New Year- Make It GIANT

GCH Retail (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd announces its Chinese New Year promotion in all Giant stores nationwide. I went to their media event at Giant Hypermarket USJ. The above video is the launching of the campaign at Giant.

In conjunction with the year of the rooster, Giant's Chinese New Year campaign focuses on big discounts, large range of products offerings and meaningful treats to consumers. During the event, Giant's official Chinese New Year TV commercial was shown for the first time on 29 December 2016.

Ms Saki Goh, Marketing Director

"We know that Chinese New Year is a big celebration that focuses on families, hence we are offering big promotions, bigger treats and exciting redemption programmes," said Saki Goh. She adds, "Our campaign is about great discounts, savings and vouchers giveaway for all their Chinese New Year needs."

Good news to VISA cardholders as you can stand the chance to walk away with the lucrative prizes including the Giant Prize of a Hyundai Starex Royale worth more than RM160,000 when you participate in the "BIG WINNER Visa Spend & Win Contest!" from 29 December 2016 to 28 February 2017. There are also 100 Giant Gift voucher consolation prize worth RM200.

Redemption programme for customers starts from 2nd January 2017 to 16 April 2017. Every RM38 spent in a single receipt entitles customers to receive 1 stamp. A collection of 10 stamps will allow customers to purchase a limited edition Bakeware & Serveware at special discounted price. The stamps are also available at Caltex and customers will be able to get additional stamps upon purchasing selected items.

 I have uploaded another video about the traditional Chinese New Year clothing. The five week long This Chinese New Year - Make it GIANT promotion runs from 29 December 2016 to 27 January 2017. For the first time, Giant is introducing special Chinese New Year traditional casual and leisure wear for adults and children. Huge giant items such as Premier Facial Tissues with 8 boxes in a packet, 4 litres Sensez Beauty Shower Cream, 8.5kg Fab Powder Detergent and Downy Fabric Softener at 3.8 litres can be seen displayed at Giant Supermarkets.

Giant will be offering new range of items for this CNY:

• CNY Fuji apple with character
• Pomelo Tambun with Leaf
• Sugarcane, it's only available at selected stores from 2 Feb 2017 (for 8th day prayers only)
• Hampers prices as low as RM38 (free delivery to any location within 30km from Giant Hypermarkets). Free Giant gift vouchers up to RM50 - for selected hamper basket & decoration. 
• Large packaging items for Premier, Fab, Downy, Sensez. Premier Facial Tissue (8boxes in a packet), Sensez Beauty Shower (4L), Fab Powder Detergent (8.5kg), Down Fabric Softener (3.8L) 
• Air fryer priced as low as RM299 and multi cooker priced as low as RM199
• Limited edition chicken design yee sang plate, bowl and paper bag
• The traditional wear for kids and adults. Family-tee over 20 designs. 

Giant is the first retailer to bring in Giant Grouper Fish (weights at least 10kg per Grouper fish), this will be available in selected stores. Photos shown is located at Giant USJ, Subang Jaya.

You can find the campaign details on Giant's website : www.giant.com.my

New Year Countdown Party @CITTA Mall

  Merry Christmas to dear readers and visitors. Where are you going to celebrate today? Talking of Christmas they will be a countdown soon for the New Year. What is your plan for this New Year's Eve? I attended the 16 Going on 17! Media Preview Night at CITTA Mall's Upcoming New Year Countdown Party. As we all know that 2016 came and went by so swiftly that some of us are still struggling to catch our breaths. Looking for fireworks display this year? No worry as you can plan to go CITTA Mall the annual fireworks display on New Years Eve will serve a reminder that despite all the hardships we've endured and obstacles we've faced, there are beautiful moments in life worth pausing for. And there's absolutely no reason why we can't go all out with a bang as we welcome 2017 with our arms high in the air!

Awaiting you on 31 December 2016 at CITTA Mall

The media sneak preview of what's to come for this New Year Countdown Party, themed "16 Going On 17!" Media and bloggers are treated to dinner and great time to chat and opportunity to mingle with local celebrities who will be performing on New Year's Eve, such as Dina Nadzir, Shawn Lee, and the band An Honest Mistake.

food by Mr. Dakgalbi

The media sneak preview night, we get to enjoy the food by Mr. Dakgalbi, and also the light and easy fare offered by another tenant in the mall, Flikers Diners.

Dina Nadzir with the mic, sharing her thoughts for the night

Baki Zainal

Good news to party goers who plan going to CITTA Mall on the 31st December, the festivities will start at 8pm, though performances will not begin til 9pm. It is advisable to go early based on the response from previous years to avoid the large traffic and to secure a better parking sports. There will be a mini-carnival will be set-up within the mall. There will be clowns, unicyclists and magicians prowling around the mall giving delightful surprises to all shoppers. Shoppers will be able to participate in the CITTA Challenge that is available from 30 December 2016 to 1 January 2017. There will be game stations set up and participants will required to complete all the stations before they are able to spin a wheel to win great prizes, including electronic appliances from Harvey Norman.

The main show will begin at 10.00pm, and this is where the headliners will be performing all the way through til midnight. The night will end with the fireworks display lighting up in the night sky. You can find more updates on the events and activities that will take place at CITTA Mall, check out their Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/CITTAMall.

Always Looks Good with Watsons Brand

L-R: Nomad, Lee Yeevone, Sharom Lim, Trading Director, Watsons Malaysia, Caryn Loh, Chief Operating Officer, Watsons Malaysia, Danny Hoh, Head of Marketing Watsons Malaysia, Dayah Bakar, Ikmal Amry and JC Chee.

The Watsons Brand has a long standing legacy of providing affordable, high-quality and value for money products for the household. In conjunction with the Group's 175th Anniversary celebration, Watsons Malaysia celebrates this with a twin occasion to provide its customers an enhance shopping experience.

Watsons Malaysia welcomed 5 top Malaysian celebrities to show their love for Watsons Brand to the media.

Watsons Celebrity Friends and media were selected for a shopping spree activity at the all new Watsons store in Sunway Pyramid.

Celebrated actor and model, JC Chee, beauty queen and host, Lee Yvonne, singer, Nomad, singer and host, Dayah Bakar and TV actor, Ikmal Amry came forward to share their personal testimony during a chit chat session with the media. Each Watsons celebrity friend was introduced to media and together find their favourite personal Watsons brand product which was also showcased through a compilation video already shown on Watsons Malaysia's YouTube and Facebook platform and to date has gained more than 260,000 views online.

It's exciting as I am one of them that teamed up with lovely Lee Yvonne for finding the Watsons brand. We are given time to participate and each of us given a basket to shop. We need to achieve RM888 amount in a receipt. We didn't win as our receipt comes up with about RM540. It's fun shopping spree experience with the celebrity. Indeed fun experience for everyone that took part in this shopping spree. The winning team is JC Chee, they have brought home the whole Watsons Brand products that were snapped during the shopping spree, nearing the amount of RM888. The shopping spree was to showcase that Watsons Brand products are economically valued and quality for all household users.

Watsons Celebrity Friends, members of the media involve in the shopping spree activity with

Caryn Loh, Chief Operating Officer, Watsons Malaysia and Danny Hoh, Head of Marketing, Watsons Malaysia.

Each Celebrity has got their favourite Watsons brand, JC Chee with an active lifestyle through his famous football character on the cinema and he knows heaving healthy body is important. He was spotted having the Vitamin C 1000mg + Zinc 10mg as his favourite Watsons brand product.

TV personality and beauty queen, Yvonne always take care of her outlook appearance because she meets many people every day and as a host, she knows important to portray the healthy looking skin. By having so, it is important to have enough rest for the skin and at the same time the right product that is suitable for your skin. Yvonne showed her love for Water 360 by Watsons sleeping mask, which contains a water droplet technology for better skin absorption.

Singing duo, Nomad and Dayah Bakar, having to sing and host at the same time requires them to stick to a regime that is good for their body needs. Their appearance are important because as public figure, they need to always look good in front on and off camera. Nomad was spotted with Naturals by Watsons Argan Oil Hair Oil while Dayah Bakar had the Antibacterial Shower Gel Pine Scented as their favourite Watsons Brand products.

TV actor, Ikmal Amry who choose Watsons 10 in 1 Mouthwash as his loved Watsons Brand product, he knows the important of personal care.

JC Chee (middle) together with members of the media, Bosco Lim (left) and Angie Tham (right) after announced as the winner of the shopping spree activity with Watsons brand products at Watson store in Sunway Pyramid.

Consequently, Watsons Malaysia continued after the breaking fast with a meet and greet session with top Hong Kong celebrities for Watsons VIP members. The TVB artistes were in town to launch the Wellness On The Go program brought to you by Watsons and will be shown on Astro Chinese channels. More than 30 Watsons VIP members had the opportunity to have a personalized autograph and photo session with their favorite TVB artistes including Moon Lau, Elaine Yiu, Lai Lok Yi and Katy Kung who was witnessed by Caryn and Danny.

If you like to shop for your loved ones or for yourself, you can download Watsons Malaysia Mobile App on Google Play Store and Apple Store. Don’t forget to ‘Like’ the Facebook page and follow Watsons Malaysia official Instagram, WeChat and LINE accounts!

Ceria Raya Bersama F&N Contest Grand Finale‏

Ceria Raya Bersama F&N Contest Grand Finale‏. it was held at Orange Concourse in Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall. 

Hari Raya is synonymous with the spirit of togetherness and a time where we share joy and laughter, thus Malaysia’s largest soft drinks manufacturer and distributor, F&N Beverages & Marketing Sdn. Bhd., made this year’s festivities even more special for Malaysians with a contest to reward consumers; especially for five (5) lucky individuals who is the finalists of the contest.

They are the finalists of Ceria Raya bersama F&N contest, and they have been chosen to compete in the contest grand finale at Sunway Pyramid. The five went through a series of challenges for the contest top prizes as well as the opportunity to walk away with the Ultimate Grand Prize of a RM1 million dream house.

Challenges that five finalist need to take part included

• Compete through a series of challenges in Ceria Raya Bersama F&N Contest Grand Finale. The first challenge “Memori Minda F&N” involves a strong implementation of mental practice.
• Each finalist is required to open up the boards with matching products; only two blocks can be opened up each time. The key to win “Memori Minda F&N” is to have a sturdy memory and an efficient mindset.
• The second challenge “Kiub Minda Cerdas” involves the exercise of both physical and mental activities to excel in the challenge.
• The five finalists are to puzzle up all individual small cubes as per the completed Rubik cube in “Kiub Minda Cerdas” challenge; the fastest to complete the puzzle claims victory.
• In ‘F&N Rebut Mania Challenge”, finalists take turn to be hoisted into a pool of F&N products allocated with score points. Within 20 seconds time frame, they are required to grab as many products as possible.

F&N Rebut Mania Challenge

It was exciting to see the participants, trying their best to collect as many big bottles of the F&N to their bag. The big bottles of F&N has more points than the cans. 

Semi-Final

 In the Semi-Final round, top 3 finalists are competing in a Q&A round to stand a chance to win the Ultimate Grand Prize of Ceria Raya Bersama F&N Contest.
(Left – Right) Nadia Binti Mohamad Nasir, Hidayati Binti Jamil and Fatin Shazwani Binti Hamdan

F&N has a wide range of beverages that caters to the different needs of their consumers especially during festive period. For example, F&N SEASONS NutriSoy that is packed with more soy goodness is suitable for breaking fast during Ramadan period and 100PLUS as an isotonic drink that helps to rehydrate after long hours of fasting. Not forgetting F&N Fun Flavours is a must-have festive drink during Raya celebrations with family and friends for the refreshing enjoyment. Other than that, they also have other selections as well such as F&N SEASONS NutriWell, F&N SEASONS Tea, OISHI, est Cola as well as their latest product – Coco Life.

Group photo of Ceria Raya Bersama F&N contest finalists with F&N representatives.
(Left – Right) Jenny Wong (Head of Brand Marketing for F&N Beverages), Nadia Binti Mohamad Nasir (Second Prize Winner), Hidayati Binti Jamil (First Prize Winner), Fatin Shazwani Binti Hamdan (Third Prize Winner), Chuan Wei Yiaw (Forth Prize Winner), Sumengdiran Boyle A/L Ularkanazan (Forth Prize Winner) and Baskorohadi Sukatmo (General Manager of Marketing for F&N Beverages).

Nadia Binti Mohamad Nasir, 27 years old from Seri Kembangan, Selangor won Second Prize, a Nissan Almera 1.5L E A/T worth RM63,000. Her family always been a fans of F&N beverages and especially for Raya this year, they stocked up various brands of F&N beverages during this festive period so that her relatives and friends who visit them have a good selection of drinks to pick from. She's happy that she took part in this contest and won a the car.

Fatin Shazwani Binti Hamdan, 26 years old, from Ipoh, Perak, who came in third place, brings home a complete state-of-the-art home theatre system comprising of 1 Samsung 65” UHD TV, 1 Samsung Home Theatre System and 1 JBL Sound Bar worth RM30,000. She's excited as her hubby didn't know of the prize she won. She's going to surprise her hubby with this brand new set of home theatre system and she can enjoy it with her family.


Sumengdiran Boyle A/L Ularkanazan, aged 32, from Penang and Chuan Wei Yiaw, aged 30, from Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, both walk away with RM10,000 cash each.

Group photo of Top 3 Winners of Ceria Raya Bersama F&N contest.
(Left – Right) Nadia Binti Mohamad Nasir (Second Prize Winner), Hidayati Binti Jamil (First Prize Winner) and Fatin Shazwani Binti Hamdan (Third Prize Winner).

Hidayati Binti Jamil (Middle), First Prize Winner of Ceria Raya Bersama F&N Contest receives a Toyota Innova 2.0E M/T worth RM97,000 from Jenny Wong, Head of Brand Marketing for F&N Beverages (Left) and Baskorohadi Sukatmo, General Manager of Marketing for F&N Beverages (Right).

Hidayati Binti Jamil is very happy to win the car because it's her dream to have a family car. She is

from Shah Alam, Selangor, she says that the challenges were not easy, but she's glad she completed them! Winning the Innova is a huge bonus for her because she joined this contest not expecting to come this far. She would have loved to win the house, but to be honest she is equally happy with her new set of wheels. 

Hidayati Binti Jamil, First Prize Winner of Ceria Raya Bersama F&N Contest brings home a Toyota Innova 2.0E M/T worth RM97,000.

Participating brands of Ceria Raya bersama F&N contest included 100PLUS, F&N Fun Flavors, F&N SEASONS NutriSoy, F&N SEASONS NutriWell, F&N SEASONS Tea and OISHI.

It's fun to see all happy faces of the finalists on the day. Now if you happen to see some contests, no harm to give it a try, who knows you might be lucky to be one of the winners. 

Ogilvy KL Bloggers' Appreciation Day

I attended the Ogilvy KL Bloggers' Appreciation Day.

Event Details:
Venue: Ogilvy's Obar, Level 10 Menara Milenium, 8 Jalan Damanlela, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur
Time: 7.30PM (registration starts 6.30PM)
Dresscode: A hint of red!

for more photos on the Ogilvy KL Bloggers' Appreciation Day can click on the link. 

Everyone was hungry so we head for buffet, so yummy dinner that everyone go home with full tummy. 

Shah and Nick with the mic, everyone is paying attention.

They are games during the event and some bloggers win awesome prizes namely

Otterbox

Special events just for winners

When Sherry meet Sherry, hehe.. posing time.. 

The certificate that I received in the night. 

 Cute balloon of OGLIVY, golden balloon letter which is big and I wanna bring one home.

thanks Elana for helping me to snap photo. :D 

Thanks to 123Cheese.my for the fun photos and I got myself a mug too if you look above picture.

I chosen a mug which I love most with the police hat and toy gun. 

Awesome night having fun and meeting bloggers at Ogilvy KL Bloggers' Appreciation Day. 

Group photo of the night

Paint the town.. a hint of red.