Domino’s Bulgogi Cheese-Baked Pasta and Rice Are All Set To Hit The Market!

Warm, delicious and totally cheesy – the new addition is here and its definitely cheesy. Domino’s newest side item: Bulgogi Cheese-Baked, pairs perfectly with its Korean series range offering a choice of Bulgogi Cheese-Baked Rice and Bulgogi Cheese- Baked Pasta. Customers can now enjoy Domino's newest specialty k-side dishes along with their favourite Korean series  pizzas. These new K-side dishes are all set to hit the market on 23rd August and will definitely excite K-fans and spicy food lovers as they truly complement Domino’s Korean series  pizzas by offering more variants to the much-loved Bulgogi range.

Domino’s Pizza recently came back with its much-awaited Korean series range after a two-year hiatus and it's safe to say K-fans and spicy food lovers couldn’t have been happier. To add to this happiness Domino’s Pizza once again drops the bomb with its new Bulgogi Cheese Baked k-side dishes that are all set to awaken taste buds and set palates on fire.

Super Saranghae Bulgogi Cheese-Baked Rice

Domino’s Bulgogi Cheese-Baked Rice is an absolutely mouth-watering combination of Korean rice mixed with spicy bulgogi sauce, shredded chicken, mushroom, mozzarella cheese, seaweed flakes and roasted white sesame. Let’s not forget the spicy bulgogi sauce that brings it all together for the best Korean feast! Definitely addictive and sure to satisfy that desire for spicy cheesy food. This flavourful k-side dish is one not to miss and sure to make your Korean series pizza meal even more enjoyable.

Bulgogi Cheese- Baked Pasta

Get ready to be pleasantly surprised with this ultimate fusion of east meets west – Domino’s Bulgogi Cheese- Baked Pasta. A true feast awaits as the Italian favourite meets Korean spice in the new Bulgogi Cheese- Baked Pasta that combines rich mozzarella cheese in a bed of springy pasta baked in spicy bulgogi sauce ready to set those taste buds on fire with just one bite. With the perfect combination of pasta, spicy bulgogi sauce, shredded chicken, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, seaweed flakes and roasted white sesame this k-side dish is sure to be an absolute favourite and the perfect side dish to any feast.

The Bulgogi Cheese- Baked range is a perfect addition to the menu and they are a great k-side dish with a cheesy and spicy twist that will surely leave customers wanting more. At Domino’s they constantly strive to give customers the ultimate pizza experience and with the new Bulgogi Cheese- baked items to add on to the Korean series joy and k-love by spicing things up even more.

Domino’s Pizza offers some amazing Everyday Value Buy 1 Free 2 for sharing below RM 9 per person. And now lebih OHSEM is that pizzas are topped with FREE extra cheese! With its latest Bulgogi Cheese Baked range, Domino’s Pizza makes sure to continuously innovate and offer exciting experiences along with delicious, high-quality products at great value to its customers

The Bulgogi Cheese-Baked menu items are available across Domino’s outlets. You can enjoy The Bulgogi Cheese- Baked Rice and Bulgogi Cheese- Baked Pasta with add on for only RM17.90 each with any pizza purchase. Visit Domino’s Pizza stores or order online at https://www.dominos.com.my/

Thai-in Mookata Received Thai SELECT Award

Congratulations to Thai-in Mookata has received the Thai SELECT certification awarded by Thailand’s Department of International Trade promotion. The award certifies the food, hospitality and atmosphere of restaurants, ensuring the preparation of an authentic Thai experience. Whenever you travel, finding the Thai SELECT stamp of approval assures you that delicious Thai cuisine is served in a pleasant environment and charming hospitality the full journey into Thai culture.

There are strict guidelines to be followed to be recognized by Thai SELECT, and there are four categories of certification: Signature, Classic, Casual and Unique. Thai SELECT Signature is granted to restaurants that serve authentic Thai food with a taste of premium quality, refined decoration and excellent service, while Thai SELECT Classic is awarded to Thai Restaurants of excellent quality.

Bring my family to go try this Thai-in Mookata BBQ steamboat at 3, Jalan 14/27b, Desa Setapak, 53300 Kuala Lumpur. We are enjoying grill all the meats slices on the big dome. A fragrant morsel of lard is first hoisted on the top of the dome, then left to swathe the surface with a slick for grilling the meats. The surrounding of the dome is the soup.

Thai IN #Signature Pork Slices is grilled on the dome in the centre while the vegetables and other ingredients, such as fish balls, cook in the soups can be spicy Thai suki soup or chicken soup for kids. The hot pot sits on a trough burning charcoal which grills or steams the ingredients thoroughly to a beautiful sear. This means that it retains maximum flavour without charring. You can just order whatever dishes you want and cook it yourself either grill it or soup.

The local traditional Thai mu kratha uses different types of nam chim, and I love their Thai IN #Signature Homemade Thai dipping sauces. Just dip all the foods with these sauces which is really yummy and delicious. I enjoy so much the foods with my family. It is really a good place to chill with friends, bond with family and have good Thai foods together!

For more details on Thai SELECT, please check out https://www.thaiselect.com/en/page/about-us

There are currently have branches at Setapak, Old Klang Road, Kepong, Subang, Cheras Traders Square & Rawang! Check out more on Thai-in Mookata at :
Website : https://thaiin.my/
Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/ThaiInMookata/
IG : https://www.instagram.com/thaiinmookata/

#ShopeeGivesBack raised RM2.9 million to support underserved families

#ShopeeGivesBack, Shopee’s long-term community initiative, has collectively raised RM2.9 million across two years, through fundraising efforts with over 40 Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to help underprivileged Malaysians in times of need. 

#ShopeeGivesBack which launched on 1 May 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, uses technology to help the underserved in Malaysia across four areas: underprivileged communities development, children and family services, health charities, and environmental charities. The platform provides Malaysians with an online avenue to support their favourite causes in the most convenient way. Shopee ensures that these NGOs have credible track records and are registered with the Registry of Societies.

RM2.1 million came through always-on platform donations as buyers shopped on a daily basis and made informed choices on which causes to donate to via the #ShopeeGivesBack dedicated microsite. 56% of donations raised through this channel went to B40 and community aid NGOs such as Pertubuhan Kasih Neelofa, Islamic Relief Malaysia, and Pusat Jagaan Nurul Jannah. 20% of the funds raised went to NGOs providing medical kits and mobile clinics during floods such as MERCY Malaysia. 14% of the donations assisted partners like UNICEF Malaysia in meeting critical needs of marginalised children and their families in Covid-19. 10% went towards environmental causes such as Zoo Negara, where the funds aid in the annual food, enrichment, and veterinary care of the animals. 

RM800,000 was raised during special e-commerce campaigns helping targeted causes: Zoo Negara ticket sales for example raised over RM400,000 for animal welfare whereas over RM200,000 in flood relief funds (including RM100,000 matching contribution from Shopee) helped 1,300 families rebuild their lives after recent floods in Kedah, Kelantan, Selangor, Pahang, Terengganu, Johor, and Negeri Sembilan. 

Huiyan Pan, Head of Brand Marketing at Shopee Malaysia said, “Based on the estimates from our key community development NGOs, we would have provided food and essential supplies to over 3,000 families in dire need during the pandemic. Shopee is humbled to be able to obtain the support of our NGO partners and galvanise shoppers on our marketplace to contribute towards long-term sustainability of these communities.”

Pertubuhan Kasih Neelofa, Islamic Relief Malaysia, and Pusat Jagaan Nurul Jannah are #ShopeeGivesBack’s longer-term partner NGOs. These three NGOs raised nearly RM400,000 in food aid, essential needs and household products for B40 families and homes in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Perak, Kedah, Sabah and Sarawak.

“Pertubuhan Kasih Neelofa was moved by the kindness of Malaysians to aid the underprivileged communities that have been affected by various unfortunate circumstances. The #ShopeeGivesBack program has provided a platform for generous donors to pledge their support, and we are grateful for the trust Malaysians placed in us to give back to the needy,” said Noor Neelofa Mohd Noor, Founder of Pertubuhan Kasih Neelofa.

Malaysian online fashionistas celebrated endemicity in Boho-inspired style

Malaysians’ fashion purchase driven by the need to switch from casual to office wear post-pandemic? Shopee’s fashion purchase insight tells another story.

The trend shows that colourful Boho appeal which came back in Spring/Summer 2021 made it through Fall/Holiday 2021 and Spring/Summer 2022 on Shopee. However, it may be phasing out soon to make way for fall/holiday 2022 colour blocking.

Shopee’s data¹ revealed that Malaysians were buying 21 per cent more Boho² influenced clothing between 1 June 2021 to 30 June 2022. 

The trend, according to Shopee, gradually took over the more practical athleisure clothing starting from the first half of 2021 when sales for athleisure wear tapered off by 10.2 per cent compared to the same period the year before. This was the beginning point for colourful outerwears, peasant blouses, flowy maxi dresses and skirts, loose and lightweight button-down shirts with retro patterns, denims and slacks.

The height of this trend, according to Shopee users’ purchase insight came in the first quarter of this year when Malaysians were fulfilling their suppressed travel and leisure appetite with vacations, hang outs at cafes, shopping malls and more.

The total number of purchases for boho themed chino pants increased by 114 per cent, dresses 55 per cent and skirts 41 per cent compared to the same period last year.

Conversely, searches for lounge and sleepwear continue to drop.

With boho inspired style reaching its optimum point, Shopee Malaysia users’ purchase trend, in alignment with the global fashion trend, started to show a shift towards colour blocking.

Between March and May this year, as global fashion labels started to give consumers a glimpse into their upcoming fall/holiday 2022 collection which mainly consist of faux leather jackets, tank tops and mason pants, we see users starting to prepare their wardrobes to be on trend for the next half of the year.

Neutral, ivory and peachy beige colour palettes were gradually replacing the colourful boho-chic styles. This purchase pattern, according to Shopee’s consumers’ insight, had its beginning in the second quarter of this year.

Between April and June this year, Shopee users were starting to purchase 13 per cent more blazers and coats from the quarter before and this upward trend is expected to stay until the end of fall/holiday season 2022.

With the rise in demand for blazers and coats, Shopee also saw a 35 per cent increase in sales for undershirts between the first quarter and second quarter this year.

Consequently, demand for trousers – with fitted waists and wide hems — also saw a 10 per cent increase.

With the gradual transition between fashion trends, Malaysians are also seen to be buying new footwear to match.

Malaysians are seen purchasing sandals and mules to match their Boho influenced outfit while  loafers, high and low tops, stilettos and oxfords were purchased to gear themselves up to head back to their offices after a long hiatus. As such, these items saw an increase in demand and are replacing flip flops this year compared to last year.

According to Shopee, the buying behaviour observed is a sign that Malaysian online fashion shoppers are beginning to enjoy dressing on trend again. With Malaysia in the endemic phase, Malaysians are also bracing themselves for the cooler days ahead in their air conditioned offices after fulfilling their suppressed appetite for leisure and travel.  

Antabax and R.E.A.L Kids Partner to Reduce the Spread of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

While Hand, Foot and Mouth Diseases (HFMD) is on the downtrend in Malaysia with 106,477 cases reported as of 18 June 2022, it is still an approximately 39 fold increase compared to the 2,710 cases reported for the same period last year, according to the latest report by the Ministry of Health Malaysia.

Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a very contagious common illness which typically affects children below 5 years of age, although adults and older children can also be infected. HFMD is highly transmissible, and childcare settings are the most common places for HFMD to be contracted because of toilet training, diaper changes, and the fact that children often put their hands into their mouths.

What can we as parents do to keep the little ones safer?

To accompany Malaysian parents in combating HFMD, Antabax, Malaysia's leading Halal anti-bacterial personal care brand is partnering with R.E.A.L Kids, the country’s largest owner-operated kindergarten chain with 45 centres and 3,600 students nationwide by equipping students, teachers and staff with Antabax care kits for on-the-go personal hygiene, and creative education materials to raise understanding of the dos and don’ts of HFMD. 

“As a leading brand in hygiene and sanitation solution for consumers, Antabax is committed to providing regular education and continuous access to strengthen healthy and hygenic habits, and together creating a healthier and cleaner community. Good personal care, good hygiene especially hand hygiene may help prevent the spread of HFMD. Through Antabax product solutions, we trust that parents and teachers play an important role in teaching children to wash or sanitise their hands frequently before and after eating, as well as before and after going to the toilet, after group activities or touching suspect surfaces, and avoid sharing or touching other children, sharing water bottles, food or toys. Provide your child with their own sanitiser and show them how to use it, and when to use it too! Clean hands keep us safe,” says Chua Su Fee, Marketing Manager from Antabax. She further remarked that this activity is only the beginning of Antabax’s long-term commitment to continuously contribute and bring a positive impact on Malaysian families. 

Speaking on the partnership with Antabax, Ng Ming-yan, Operations Manager at R.E.A.L Kids says, “We are glad to partner with Antabax once again, as the brand continues to educate and raise awareness on infectious diseases that affect children in a creative and timely manner. We would also remind parents to reinforce good hygiene behavior at home, and to wipe down their little ones’ belongings to reduce the spread. Always remind your child to keep their hands away from their mouth, and if they are unwell do not send them to school but take them to a clinic or hospital for diagnosis.”

Antabax will be sharing educational materials and tips on reducing the spread of HFMD, which will be distributed to all R.E.A.L Kids students nationwide. Content includes creative discussion and activities sheets for students developed by teachers and caregivers on reducing the risk of HFMD. The brand continues its role as an enabler to encourage parents, students and teachers to get back in action by emphasizing good personal hygiene practices, which is in-line with its #BaxInAction theme.

The brand will be contributing its products including antibacterial sanitizer spray, bar soap and antibacterial wipes which able to kill 99.9% of germs and give parents peace of mind about their child’s hygiene. A promotional voucher that can be used on Antabax products purchase is provided to support parents in making their next Antabax purchase.

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