Studies Identify Nutritional Gaps Among Malaysian Pregnant Women

According to studies, 9 out of 10 Malaysian pregnant mums are not getting sufficient folate, calcium and fibre. This calcium insufficiency from dietary intake could be further worsened as only 25.6% of pregnant mums get enough vitamin D, which is required for the body to absorb calcium. In addition, not all Malaysian pregnant mums are getting adequate amounts of iron to support their pregnancy.

Anmum^TM MATERNA, the No. 1 Pre-natal Milk brand in Malaysia* is scientifically formulated to include key nutrients to support the nutritional needs of Malaysian pregnant women. Nutrients such as Folic acid and Calcium are important to support foetal growth and development while maintaining or developing strong bones and teeth for both mother and foetus. It is crucial to support the eight (8) important aspects of pregnancy.

Pregnant women have higher nutritional requirements. A more convenient way to get nutrients needed to support pregnancy is by consuming maternal milk as part of well-balanced diet. Anmum^TM MATERNA supports 100% of pregnancy nutritional needs. It’s backed by Fonterra’s Research and Development centre in New Zealand which has more than 90 years of science research and expertise.

There are 8 important aspects of pregnancy to be considered. Anmum^TM MATERNA combines DHA, MFGM + Gangliosides (GA), Prebiotic, Probiotic Bifidobacterium lactis HN019 (DR10TM) and other key nutrients, including folate, calcium and iron, all of which are beneficial for expecting mothers and developing foetus. Apart from the addition of prebiotic and probiotic to help support the body’s digestive and defense systems. Anmum^TM MATERNA is also low-fat, low-GI, and the only maternal milk that does not contain any added sugars.

According to Dr Chuah Bee Poh, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist from Sunway Velocity Medical Centre, an adequate intake of nutrients during pregnancy helps to reduce the risk of maternal morbidity, including anaemia, unhealthy gestational weight gain, gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), preeclampsia, preterm delivery and miscarriages. “There is research finding to show that maternal malnutrition may have long-lasting programming effects on the risk of developing non-communicable diseases later in life. “One important micro-nutrient for pregnant women is folic acid. Foetal growth causes an increase in the total number of rapidly dividing cells, leading to higher folate requirements needed for healthy foetal development. Folic acid is important for the foetus’ growth and development including neural tube. Folic acid helps the body break down, use and create new proteins, which are our cells’ building blocks. It also plays an important role in DNA creation and red blood cell formation,” he explained.

Dr Chuah also stressed the importance of adequate calcium intake for expecting mums: “During pregnancy, your body needs to provide calcium to your foetus to aid the development of vital structures like the skeleton, in addition to repair and replenish your bones and teeth. If your calcium intake is insufficient, the calcium given to your foetus would come from your bones and teeth – so if you want your bones and teeth to stay strong during and after pregnancy, you’ll need to achieve adequate calcium intake. Calcium intake from 2 glasses of ordinary fresh milk will only fulfil around 50% of daily pregnant mom requirement. Therefore, it's best to take fortified maternal milk.”

At the same time, prebiotic and probiotic also help to improve overall health and wellbeing, especially for digestion and nutrient absorption. “Scientists have conducted extensive research into the potential of prebiotics and probiotics to help in restoring a well balance of good bacteria in the gut. This, in turn, can help us, including pregnant women, to have a good gastrointestinal environment,” shared Dr Khamsiah Muda, an Obstetrician & Gynaecologist and the founder of ANDORRA Women & Children Hospital.

2 glasses of Anmum^TM MATERNA contains the equivalent level of folate from 17 oranges, calcium from 4 cups of fresh milk and zinc in seven (7) pieces of salmon fillet. On top of that, Anmum^TM MATERNA is also formulated with MFGM, Gangliosides (GA), DHA, prebiotic & probiotic Bifidobacterium lactis HN019 (DR10TM). With the increased nutritional needs during pregnancy, it is crucial to support the 8 important aspects of pregnancy.

Anmum^TM MATERNA is available at major hypermarkets, supermarkets and stores nationwide, as well as online via Anmum^TM MATERNA, Lacta & Essential Official Stores on Lazada or Shopee.

On the Fifteenth Night

As Mid Autumn approaches, it's that time of the year where Malaysia’s #1 Tea Mooncakes make their appearance. Bridging generations of tea lifestyle both young and old, near and far with freshly baked tea infused local traditional delicacy. Curated with less sugar, less oil and no preservatives, Purple Cane Tea Mooncakes are the finest Halal health-tea mooncake choice around!

Embodying traditional texture and flavors, there are up to 12 unique classic tea flavors and 2 NEW flavors to choose From our classic jade green tea baked skin to unique rose tea and nanyang delights, both baked skin and filling are infused with the perfect tea selection. Delicate and delightful with each bite, there is definitely one for both the old and young. Each individual mooncake is packed in Purple Cane’s signature nanyang style design with lantern riddles and Cane’s Tea Bag for the complete Mid-Autumn celebration.

What better way to send your warm wishes of peace and happiness with a kaleidoscope selection of the best tea mooncakes this Mid-Autumn? Send a box or two to your loved ones this year to brighten up their day and fill each and every moment with peace and happiness. Delivering joy to all with the burst of colors, all-natural premium ingredients for the hope of good health too. Looking for mooncake gift sets? This year take your pick between our specially curated 6-in-1. 4-in-1, 3-in-1 and also 2-in-1 Tea Mooncake Gift Boxes with up to 40% savings!

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Best Tea Pairing That You Shouldn’t Miss!

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Our seasonal selection for daily health essentials.Choose between: Huang Jin Gui / Jin Fei Cui / Puer Tea / Green Tea / Lychee Black Tea / Jasmine Green Tea

• PWP Special Tea Deals

Natural beauty boosting flower tea. Grab these hot sellers at a special price! Choose from: Baby Chrysanthemum / Rose / Grape Puer

• Green Tea Pumpkin Seeds Set / 14% OFF

The healthier snack choice. Package includes: 3 cans of special selected pumpkin seeds roasted with green tea powder

• NEW! Snow Jasmine Flower Tea and Orchid Scented Green Tea @ RM99

Watch tea leaves dance this Mid Autumn with these two new tea additions. Elegant and relaxing, both are calming with fragrant aroma that is sure to delight.

• Oolong Tea Bundle: Cha Wang Gan + Zi Zhu Lan / up to 34% OFF

Sweet, mellow and smooth. Bask in the gentle embrace of autumn tea fragrance

Purple Cane Tea Mooncakes are now available until 21 September 2021 online via Purple Cane E-Shop  and in all Purple Cane Tea Art Centres nationwide.

Purple Cane Tea Mooncakes are also available on Shopee! Don’t miss out on Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day Sales for more discounts and exclusive vouchers! Remember to claim your vouchers from Purple Cane Official Shopee Store and enjoy 10% off your purchase with a minimum spend of RM100 too. Additionally, users who checkout with ShopeePay for their Purple Cane orders on www.purplecane.my will receive RM3 cashback daily with minimum spend of RM15. This offer is valid once per day per user. All bonus campaigns will be automatically terminated once fully redeemed. Terms and conditions apply.

Enjoy FREE Shipping within West Malaysia with minimum spend of RM100. For new customers, get FREE Shipping with your 1st purchase (for West Malaysia orders). Place your orders before 1/9/2021 (East Malaysia) & 3/9/2021 (West Malaysia) to receive your mooncakes in time for Mid-Autumn Festival. Hurry now while stocks last!

Dare To Be You On RealMe Fans Festival 2021

Realme Malaysia today announced its annual 828 Fans Festival themed 'Dare to Be You' which will be starting from 27th August 2021 to celebrate with more than 100 million realme fans all over the world. realme’s 'Dare To Be You' campaign is a celebration of the restless spirit of those who dare to live their own truths despite the judgements and obstacles they may face. This celebration offers realme fans exciting deals up to 65% off and prices from as low as RM79. Fans can also grab realme’s latest innovative products like its realme Book in the 2 days’ celebration.

“The 828 Fans Festival is organized to encourage youth to be themselves and become important new forces in changing the world. In conjunction with the celebration, there will be many exciting deals available during the 828 Fans Festival for Malaysian fans where they can experience the best quality devices at an affordable price and be part of realme’s ecosystem. We hope all our fans won’t let those nay-sayers stop you from achieving your dream whether you’re into photography or a professional mobile gamer, go for it and Dare to Be You,” said Tiffany Teh, Brand Director of realme Malaysia.

In conjunction with Shopee’ 9.9 Super Shopping Day, the first sale of the realme Book in the Malaysian market will be taking place on 27 August 2021 via realme’s official store on Shopee. The device comes in two variants, with prices ranging from RM2,499 to RM3,499; each device is assured with a two-year warranty. The realme Book comes in Real Blue and Real Grey, enabling young creators to opt for their desired laptop with trendy and stylish colours.

No	Products	RRP (RM)	Promo Price (RM)
Shopee
1	realme Buds Q2	129	79
2	realme Watch 2	229	149
3	realme Watch S	369	249
4	realme Book i3 (8GB + 256GB)	2,999	2,499

To find out more about realme’s promotions on realme Fan Festival 2021, please visit realme Official Store on Shopee or follow realme Facebook page and Instagram at @realmemalaysia.

#realmeFanFest2021

Jimat Even More With ShopeePay When You Order At KFC Or Pizza Hut

There was a time when salted egg fish skin was all the rage, and there was no stopping anyone from getting their hands on the addictive snack.

Now we get to try the crispy fried chicken skin from KFC (yasssss!) that was launched a few weeks ago! People have been talking about it and the Chicken Skin Snek Jimat Kombo, and the ASMR videos by fellow Malaysians did not make it any easier for our growling tummies.

If you have not tried it yet, don’t worry because it’s not too late!

Plus, here’s how you can jimat even more when you visit KFC. We got to know that there is a RM2 cashback with a minimum spend of RM5 when you pay with ShopeePay at KFC if you buy the KFC ShopeePay Voucher from the Deals Near Me portal.

When we were searching for KFC on Shopee, we also found very interesting deals from Pizza Hut. This is one place we used to hang out with our friends for birthday celebrations or visit with our parents for a nice makan-makan. Ahhh the good ol’ days.

Turns out, you can get RM3 off on Pizza Hut’s new Hand Crafted Crust Pizza. Take a break from all the cooking and treat yourself or the family to a nice, warm pizza and a movie.

If you fancy other pizzas, there is also a RM3 cashback when you spend a minimum of RM6. Make sure to check which outlet nearest to you that is offering these deals!

Get these vouchers for only 1 sen at Shopee’s Deals Near Me portal, and enjoy the cashback when you pay with ShopeePay at the outlet.

Remember to also read the terms and conditions before using it!

Never Compromise with the Trendy & Stylish OPPO A16

Leading global smart device brand OPPO has unveiled the latest entry to its A Series – the OPPO A16. Sticking to the basics of offering a high performance in a sleek package, this smartphone is built for users who love simple, stylish designs and won’t compromise when it comes to their daily needs.

To empower users’ confidence when taking on their days, the OPPO A16 features a contemporary design, sure to help them feel like the star of the day. Weighing just 190g, the OPPO A16 comes in three fashionable colors – Crystal Black, Pearl Blue, and Space Silver. All colors are finished with a premium AG frost matte that prevents fingerprints, always ensuring a clean and premium look. Adding on to that, the OPPO A16 features a side fingerprint unlock feature – designed with ergonomics in mind.

But while it has a multitude of design features that give it a trendy appearance, it’s the classic high-end triple camera setup that makes it look positively premium. Encased in a vacuum plate and a laser-engraved decorative frame with a spectacular finish, OPPO made sure to appropriately show off its camera setup in the most stylish way.

The OPPO A16’s triple camera setup features a 13 MP main camera, a 2 MP depth (bokeh) camera, and a 2 MP macro camera. All lenses work in tandem with one another and excel at taking the kinds of photos users will urgently need throughout their days. On the front, the OPPO A16 features an 8 MP camera that allows users to snap clear, vibrant selfies. And with high-quality camera features and filters, users can rest assured that their pictures will come out studio-ready.

The OPPO A16 is fitted with a large 6.52” 1600 x 720 (HD+) Eye Care Display which ensures that users can watch their favorite entertainment in comfort. Moreover, battery concerns can be put to rest thanks to its long-lasting 5,000mAh battery. In ensuring that the OPPOA16 is a smartphone that facilitates users’ diverse everyday needs, the smartphone comes with an ample 3GB RAM and a 32GB storage that’s expandable to up to 256GB via an external memory card.

Coming equipped with OPPO’s proprietary ColorOS 11.1, the OPPO A16 will be available in Malaysia starting 19th August 2021 via the OPPO Online Store and OPPO’s official Shopee channel, at a recommended retail price of RM549. To celebrate the launch of its latest A Series smartphone, customers who purchase the smartphone from the 19th to 26th August via Shopee will enjoy a first sales price at RM529 and receive a GrabFood Voucher (worth RM20) and an 8”x 8” Hard Cover Photobook Voucher (worth RM119) to display captured memories elegantly!

Not only that, on the 20th of August 2021, OPPO will have a special live giveaway show via Shopee, with 50x RM20 cash vouchers up for grabs. The first 20 customers who purchase the OPPO A16 and leave a review will also receive a complimentary RM5 GrabFood Voucher!

For more information about the new OPPO A16, visit

OPPO Store: https://www.oppo.com/my/store/

Shopee: https://shp.ee/9arwwrk

Shopee Rolls Out Company-wide Staff Vaccination Programme To Protect Employees And Shoppers

In a bid to further its commitment in the fight against Covid-19, Shopee announced today that it is participating in the private sector vaccination programme with the aim to have its employees fully vaccinated against the virus.

Shopee revealed that it has prioritised its frontliners from its logistics arm, Shopee Express, as well as teams working in the warehouses as they face the highest risk and have the most potential interaction with shoppers.

Commenting on this initiative, Terence Pang, Chief Operating Officer at Shopee said, “Our employees are the backbone of the organisation. Their safety, together with that of our users, is our utmost priority especially as the pandemic continues to affect the lives of Malaysians. We seek to safeguard the health and well-being of our people better against Covid-19 through this exercise, whilst contributing to the nation’s goal of achieving herd immunity.”

This measure is also part of Shopee’s reassurance to its users for a better and safer online shopping experience as reliance on e-commerce deepens. Pang shared, “This effort is even more important as we ramp up towards the year-end shopping season, which has always been a highlight for the people and businesses in the country. We want to do our part to help everyone shop with a peace of mind and to help local businesses sell with greater ease and certainty. 9.9 marks the start of the shopping season and I hope that by making buying and selling safer, we can bring smiles to more Malaysians.”

This commitment comes ahead of the e-commerce platform’s flagship 9.9 Super Shopping Day which is the first of its four end-of-year shopping festivals.

The upcoming 9.9 Super Shopping Day, which will take place from 20 August leading up to the peak day on 9 September, also has something in-store for all its users. Shoppers can look forward to claiming Free Shipping and 99% Coins Cashback vouchers, both with no minimum spend. Above all, users can also stand a chance to win a brand new Mercedes-Benz by participating in the Play & Win Mercedes-Benz game by collecting golden tickets daily.

With 25 August just around the corner, Shopee will also be holding its August 25 Payday Sale which will feature RM25 Knockout Deals where shoppers can get items such as Samsung Galaxy A12, Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair, Armaggeddon Shuttle II Premium PU Leather Ultimate Gaming Chair and more for just RM25.

Aside from the employee vaccination programme, Shopee has been championing the fight against the pandemic since the onset of Covid-19.

It allocated 1 million Shopee voucher packs worth RM40 each through the #ShopeeAjakVaksin campaign to reward Covid-19 vaccine recipients at selected vaccination centres across the country to encourage the public to stick to their vaccination appointments. Last year, together with the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA), Shopee raised about RM1 million in a public donation drive to support the nation’s medical frontliners.

On the business community front, Pang stated that the e-commerce platform introduced a RM15 million Shopee Seller Support Package in April 2020 to help traditional businesses who were facing cash flow problems due to the lockdown. “Following which, we introduced a Shopee Marketplace Growth Package providing benefits of up to RM1,600 in store vouchers and advertising credit to help existing Shopee sellers grow on the platform. Both initiatives not only drove digitalisation of local MSMEs but also cushioned the adverse impact of the pandemic on their businesses.”

He added that on top of this, Shopee supported consumers with additional free shipping vouchers through its “Stay Home, Stay Safe” campaign to give Malaysians access to essential items such as fresh and frozen groceries, cooking ingredients, beverages, snacks and cereals, milk formula, diapers, personal care products, household essentials, pet food and work-from-home equipment online.

Shop with confidence this Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day at HERE!

Faber-Castell’s Smoothest Gel Pen – Fast GEL Z Takes Writing Experience To New Peaks

Faber-Castell Malaysia has launched the Fast Gel Z, a new retractable gel pen that offers an unbeatable smooth writing experience, making it the smoothest gel pen in the market.

In engineering the Fast Gel Z, Faber-Castell developed a new and innovative multi-channelled tip that is paired with ultra-low viscosity ink that results in an unrivalled smooth writing performance. This innovative combination results in The Fast Gel Z Pen delivering the smoothest writing performance out of any other pen in the market.

With the new tip technology, there is less friction between the pen and the paper, resulting in a smooth laydown. In laboratory friction tests conducted with other competitor gel pens in the market, the Fast Gel Z pen achieves the lowest friction.

“Faber-Castell always strives to produce innovative products that cater to the demands and needs of consumers. Some of the concerns we noted among consumers when using a gel pen is its inability to glide smoothly coupled with constant ink smudges and slippery especially during a long writing duration, which do not give consumers a good writing experience. This has prompted us to innovate the Fast Gel Z pen that can take users’ writing experience to new peaks,” said Mr Andrew Woon, Managing Director of Faber-Castell Malaysia.

“With the inclusion of the latest technologies, such as the precision tip technology and ultra smooth ink feature, one can now experience pure writing pleasure using the Fast Gel Z Pen as it ensures an effortless, vibrant and intense line; without skips, smudges and lags,” added Andrew.

Andrew said the gel pen is an important business segment for Faber-Castell Malaysia. According to a study by Kantar, the world’s leading data, insights and consulting company, the market size of gel pens in 2019 stands at RM43 million in Malaysia.

Persistence Market Research’s published report in 2020 state that the global writing instruments market is expected to expand 1.5 times by 2030. Students represent the biggest opportunity in terms of end users in the writing instruments market and is on track to expand at a CAGR of around 5 percent through 2030. Among the stationery product types, the pen segment account for a significant share of approximately 60 percent in the global writing instruments market.

The new Fast Gel Z pen includes the following features:

• Ultimate smoothness in writing performance
• Fast-dry ink with no smudges
• Intense, vibrant inks
• Extra-soft grip for superior comfort when writing
• Refillable

Discover the ultimate smoothness of the Fast Gel Z today! This gel pen comes in two variants - 0.5mm and 0.7mm, both of which are available in black, blue and red ink.

Each Fast Gel Z Pen retails at RM5 a pen while its refill retails at RM3.50. They are now available at major stationery stores and hypermarkets nationwide as well as Faber-Castell’s eShop at https://shop.faber-castell.com.my/.