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Where to Shop for CNY 2017: Sungei Wang Plaza, Kuala Lumpur

It’s less than a month to the Chinese New Year 2017. Have you done your Chinese New Year shopping yet? Well, I’ve been very busy and I haven’t really go for my annual Chinese New Year shopping yet and still sorting out some of my Chinese New Year’s shopping list. There’s plenty of things on my list; new traditional clothes for myself and my boys, new shoes, amd of course, a whole list of Chinese New Year’s goodies. Shopping for Chinese New Year can be quite a challenge for me as I like to shop in places that has everything that I want, value for my money and has good eateries that I can chill at after my shopping spree.

While there are plenty of shopping malls in Kuala Lumpur that is great to shop in, I only have a few favourites. One that tops the list is Sungei Wang Plaza. Why? Well, true to their tagline, ‘ For All Kinds of Everything’, Sungei Wang Plaza really does offers all kinds of things in their mall. The best part? Most of their merchants and tenants offers very reasonable price and I can spend hours and hours browsing around while hunting for good deals.

The entrance to Sungei Wang Plaza

Beautiful lanterns illuminating Sungei Wang Plaza’s sidewalk.

Anyway, Sungei Wang Plaza has launched it’s Chinese New Year’s theme last weekend. The launch was kicked off with an eight feet long Koi Fish Fengshui Live Painting by Master Pang Heng Khan.

Lion Dance Performance CNY 2017 at Sungei Wang Plaza

And an acrobatic lion dance performance by the Malaysia Lion Dance Champion, Kwong Ngai Lion Dance.

Sungei Wang Plaza CNY 2017 Launching: Speech by Ms. Yuan May Chee

The launch were officiated by Ms Yuen May Chee.

The event continued with the first “Love from Kampong” movie promo for a meet and greet session where celebrities interacted with their fans. Some of the scenes were filmed at Sungei Wang Plaza to promote the well-established mall in KL.

Chinese New Year’s bazaar spotted at the concourse area

Stalls selling traditional clothes spotted. Shopping tips: If the clothes doesn’t fit you nicely, you can always bring the clothes to alter at level 3 of Sungei Wang Plaza. There’s plenty of shops up there that provides alteration service. The alteration service is pretty quick, it usually takes a maximum of 3 hours.

Chinese New Year’s cookies on sale.

Apart from great bargains in Sungei Wang Plaza, there are free workshops for your kids too. Drop by and let the children experience learning with fun at their tailor-made workshops with a selection of Art & Craft or Pineapple Tart and Cookie Making workshop on weekends. All you need to do is just register at the Customer Service Counter, LG Floor to join the workshops and if you’re luck enough, you might spot the God of Prosperity as well. He will be handing out lucky treats CNY treats to shoppers.

Collectable Sungei Wang Plaza Ang Pao is also back with four fascinating designs. Just spend a minimum of RM188 in a maximum of two (2) accumulated receipts to receive a Sungei Wang Plaza Collectable Ang Pao packet at four designs from different weeks. For spending above RM588 in a maximum of 2 accumulated receipts, you stand a chance to win yourself a 3-night cruise experience at Star Cruises worth up to RM8,560.00.

For more information, visit their website at www.sungeiwang.com or facebook page at www.facebook.com/sungeiwangplaza.

Resorts World Genting Takes Esport to Literally a Higher Level

Kicking off the new year in a prestigious and sporty way, Resorts World Genting takes Esport literally to a higher level by becoming a host to Dota 2 tournament, from 6-8 January 2017 in the Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting. The USD$250,000 tournament for the world’s top eight Dota 2 teams will definitely see exciting new setting for the region’s largest esports tournament.

Resorts World Genting in particular holds many records of its own to signify growth in Malaysia: not only does the First World Hotel hold the Guinness World Record for ‘world’s largest hotel’, the Resorts World Genting encompasses over 9,000 rooms spread across six hotels, theme parks, entertainment attractions, dining and retail outlets, international showrooms and business convention facilities. Bringing together expertise from numerous previous international ventures, the resort is committed to helping ESL to foster growth in South East Asia.

“Esports is a massive and growing industry globally, and we hope to play a meaningful role in developing the local and regional market,” said Kevin Tann, Vice President of Resorts World Genting. “We are proud to be collaborating with ESL, the world’s biggest professional provider of esports that offers not just tournaments like ESL One but also news, live broadcasts and support in the esports community.”

Leading international games market research firm Newzoo reports that the total esports audience for the South East Asian region is 30 million, out of which approximately 50% tune into esports-related content multiple times a month. Dota 2 is the most popular PC franchise in South East Asia, with 35% of PC gamers having played it in the past 6 months, followed by World of Warcraft (32%) and League of Legends (31%). New data from Newzoo suggests that the PC and MMO games’ revenues in the region will surpass US$765 million in 2016.

Are you a huge fans of Dota 2? Here’s an opportunity to celebrate your favourite team’s win. All you need to do is:

1. Predict who will win in Group A and Group B on day 1 (6 January) and ‘comment’ your predictions here: http://bit.ly/2hWbu9L

2. One lucky winner with correct predictions will be picked each day to walk away with an autographed #ESLOneGenting2017 T-shirt by @fnatic dota

Contest closes on 6th Jan at 2:00pm.

Watch this space for more updates: http://bit.ly/FBEventPage_ESLOneGenting

KFC Cheesy Mushroom Crunch

Cheese lovers are in for another treat – An exciting new cheese sensation has hit KFC stores nationwide! The KFC Cheezy Mushroom Crunch is the latest cheese creation that promises a taste experience that is set to satisfy all cheese and KFC fans.

This limited-time offer is a perfect fusion of flavours and textures.

KFC’s Cheezy Mushroom Crunch is available in a 2-piece as well as a 5-piece combo meal that comes with KFC’s signature sides of coleslaw, whipped potato and a regular carbonated drink from as low as RM13.50*. A delicious combination of rich creamy cheese and sliced button mushrooms, topped over the favorite KFC Hot & Spicy chicken, offers an indulgent sensory experience that is tasty beyond words.

For a burger experience of this latest cheese creation, the Cheezy Mushroom Burger is also available during this promotion period.The Cheezy Mushroom Burger is available ala carte from just RM9.10* and can also be purchased in a combo meal that includes a regular Crispy Fries and a regular carbonated drink.

The KFC Cheezy Mushroom Crunch is available nationwide at all KFC restaurants from today until 20 February 2017 or while stocks last. For more information, please visit www.kfc.com.my

*Prices may vary depending on location.

the Curve Welcomes Chinese New Year with Imperial Grandeur

 Opulence and abundance herald the dawn of the Year of the Golden Rooster, as the Curve ushers in the festive season in a truly magnificent fashion! Hosting The Empress’s Celebration: Return of the Empress, Malaysia’s first pedestrianised lifestyle mall is set to celebrate an auspicious start to the new lunar year with its loyal shoppers and patrons.

From January 7 to 30, 2017, visitors to the mall will take a step back into the imperial days of old as the Curve transforms its Centre Court into an elaborate and spacious throne room, with a luxurious red carpet paving the way through the ceremonial hall. Reminiscent of the grand palaces Ancient China, two mighty guardian statues stand watch at the entrance as silent and noble protectors. Intricately-carved pillars over 14 feet high feature dragons and other oriental motifs, while lavish silken drapes add to the majestic atmosphere. Overlooking the area is the masterpiece of the mall’s décor, an ornamental two-tiered throne set on a raised dais. The setting truly offers an authentic ambience like no other that is sure to leave shoppers captivated.

Set within this spacious court setting, The Empress’s Court Dance Musical welcomes the arrival of the Spring Festival with a live musical performance. Joy and excitement abounds as Empress Huang and her court pay homage to good fortune and new beginnings. The powerful sounds of ancient Chinese instruments accompany a traditional Chinese sleeve dance, popular within imperial courts for centuries. Dressed in bright red and shining gold, with embroidered sleeves over four meters in length, the dancers will leave audiences awestruck as they swirl and flutter gracefully across the stage.

There’s plenty to look out for when visiting the Curve this Chinese New Year. Catch the thrilling Fortune Acrobatic Lion Dance, or the heart-pounding Imperial Celebration Drums. Enjoy the gentle harmonies of the 3-piece, 5-piece or 7-piece Imperial Symphony, featuring traditional Chinese instruments such as the guzheng, erhu and pipa. On top of that, don’t miss the opportunity to meet the God of Prosperity on his walkabouts around the Curve.

Additionally, shoppers can prepare for their festivities with an array of great offers from vendors around the mall, ranging from Chinese New Year apparel and accessories to cookies, hampers and more.

Take home a dash of the Imperial Kingdom! Throughout the campaign, shoppers who spend RM138 and above in a maximum of two receipts at any outlet in the Curve will be able to redeem the Empress’s Imperial Red Packet. Better yet, an elegant Imperial Banquet Set will be redeemable with a minimum spend of RM388, which comes in a variety of four colours, courtesy of the Curve. All redemptions are subject to terms and conditions, and while stocks last.

Eager to learn more about the Curve’s Chinese New Year campaign? Contact the Curve’s Customer Care Officers at 03-7710 6868 or visit the Curve’s website at www.thecurve.com.my or Facebook page at www.facebook.com/theCurveShoppingMall.

A CNY Rendezvous with Datin Ong at eCurve!

 

Get ready for a vibrant, thrilling and fabulous Chinese New Year celebration as eCurve gears up to welcome the Spring Festival with Malaysia’s very own diva extraordinaire, Datin Ong.

From January 7 to 30, 2017, award-winning actor, singer and radio personality KK Wong will play the titular character in eCurve’s festive campaign themed “Datin Ong’s CNY Rendezvous”. Complete with snazzy glasses, big hair and quick-fire wit, Datin Ong will draw in audiences of all ages and backgrounds with a series of hilarious performances, from a stand-up comedy act to ‘expert’ tips on style and fashion. An impromptu concert will add to the entertaining act, featuring highly-animated performers dancing and grooving in a perfect complement to Datin Ong’s energy.

Visitors to eCurve will not want to miss the laughter-filled show, taking place every weekend and Public Holiday throughout the campaign at the mall’s Centre Atrium. With brightly-coloured, custom-made lanterns dangling from above, casting a cheery glow over charming peony plants and festive decorations, the lively atmosphere will certainly showcase the arrival of Datin Ong in style

That’s not all. More exciting activities await, including energetic acrobatic lion dance performances. Visitors will also want to welcome a little good fortune into their lives by catching the God of Prosperity on his walkabouts around eCurve.

For those looking to get a head start on preparing for their festive celebrations, eCurve will leave patrons spoilt for choice at the mall’s Chinese New Year bazaar. Check out the plethora of great offers and deals on CNY merchandise, including apparel, accessories and more!

Can’t get enough of eCurve’s Chinese New Year Campaign? Shoppers who spend RM150 and above in a maximum of two receipts on the same day will be able to redeem lucky Ang Pow packets as well as an exclusive, delicately-designed Floral Ceramic Bowl Set, courtesy of eCurve. All redemptions are subject to terms and conditions, and while stocks last.

Excited to learn more about eCurve’s Chinese New Year campaign? Contact eCurve’s Customer Care officers at 03-7725 0277 or visit www.ecurve.my or eCurve’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/eCurveMall.

Laugh Yourselves Silly with ‘Laugh Die You’ at Resorts World Genting

Feeling all stressed up and need to have a good laugh? Well I know how stress can get to you and people don’t really laugh that much anymore these days. Laughter, as we know is the best medicine for everything, including stress. And here’s a good news for all of you stressed up people out there.

Resorts World Genting,in collaboration with Popcorn Studio Sdn Bhd today unveiled the entertainers of ‘Laugh Die You’ comedy show, in anticipation of a hilarious and amusing night at the Genting International Showroom on 11 February 2017.

Top notch comedians Kuah Jenhan, Mark Lee and Jonathan Atherthon drew the attention of newsman today as they promise the audience of ‘Laugh Die You’ a hearty laugh that will relieve physical tension and stress.

The trio will feature a variety of jokes underpinned by the classic bickering  between Malaysians and Singaporeans. They are expected to bring the house down as they will take a jab at one’s nation albeit all within the parameters of a stand-up comedy.

The title ‘Laugh Die You’ derived its meaning from a literal translation of a popular Cantonese phrase which means ‘laugh til you die’. The trio will deliver rib tickling entertainment in their 150-minute show that is expected to have the audience elated and energized.

Kevin Tann, Vice President of Promotions&Entertainment at Resorts World Genting said that he hope that the stand-up comedy will not only bring cheer during the new year to the audience but hopes that it will help the audiences to escape reality for a little while and relieve their stress.

Tickets for ‘Laugh Die You’ are priced at RM308 (VIP), RM258(PS1) and RM158 (PS2). There’s a 10% discount for FIT and 15%discount for GRC members during the Early Bird promotion that is on til 15th January 2017.

For more information, call +603 2718 118 or visit www.rwgenting.com.

MyCat2Vet Campaign by Royal Canin Provides Free Physical Examination and Consultation for Cats

Did you know that cats, have the ability to tolerate and mask signs of pain? Many cat owners do not realize this and therefore, more often than not, not always aware that the cats under their care are sick.

By the time I usually realize that my cats are suffering, it is already too late to treat and they will usually pass on. Sad, right? But fret not, Royal Canin has launched MyCat2Vet Campaign where free consultations and check up are provided to cat owners.

I’ve sent my cat for a checkup last weekend under the MyCat2Vet Campaign and I’m glad to report that my furkid is in a tiptop condition.

My furkid were even given a goodie pack with treats in it to bring back home.

Sounds cool, right? The MyCat2Vet campaign is part of Royal Canin effort in raising greater awareness on the need for cats to get regular check-ups at the vet.

Royal Canin Malaysia has enlisted the support of 200  veterinarian clinics all over the country where cat owners can take their cats for check-ups. Under this collaboration, Royal Canin Malaysia will pick up the tab for the cat’s check-up.

Routine check-ups are important for a multitude of reasons:

*The older a cat gets, the more likely the owner is to take it to the  veterinarian but only when it is sick. By then, it could be too late.

*Routine wellness exams are vital for giving cats the long, happy and healthy lives that they deserve.

*Cats age much more rapidly than humans.

*Vet visits are an opportunity to let your  veterinarian know about any behaviours changes.

* Preventive care is better than reactive care.

Those who are interested to bring their furkids for a free checkup can log on to mycat2vet.my for full details of the registration and panel clinics that are available.

Alternatively, for those without Internet access, they can call Royal Canin’s Hotline at 016 206 9610 from 9am-5pm Monday-Friday to make the necessary arrangements/appointment.

The Campaign runs from 1 December 2016 – 31 December 2016, so make your appointment with the vet of your choice soon.

Ocean Seafood Restaurant, Bandar Puteri Puchong

Looking for an affordable place to feast on seafood without hurting your savings account?

Well, here’s one restaurant in Klang Valley that’s offering fresh, delicious seafood dishes at a very reasonable price. Located in the bustling town of Bandar Puteri Puchong, Ocean Seafood Restaurant promises nothing but satisfaction for seafood lovers.

Here’s sharing with you what my family and I managed to sample at this quaint Chinese seafood restaurant:

Our host ordered 12 dishes for us to try.

Delicious, Affordable Seafood at Ocean Seafood Restaurant, Puchong

Video of the delicious seafood that we tried

Lala with Soup (RM18) . The meaty lala were poached to perfection with wolfberries and thinly sliced ginger. While the dish has a hint of Chinese herbal taste, it was not overpowering and still enjoyable to the palate.

Chinese Spinach Soup(RM12). The soup was naturally sweet and a must order if you are looking for a nutritious starter. It doesn’t have strong vegetable taste and with egg drops in it, even the fussiest child could stomach this dish.

Claypot Steamed Fish(RM15). The garoupa fish were steamed and drizzled with soya sauce. Pretty ordinary, no? But I can assure you that the dish was quite sensational. Despite the fact that it was not prepared in an elaborated way, the simplicity of it allowed us to enjoy the fish in it’s natural sweetness. For a non fish lover, I had quite a helping of this dish and that alone says something about the dish.

Seafood Noodles(RM19.90). This seafood noodle is definitely a gem and a must order if you love seafood and wants a bit of everything. Served generously with crab, prawns, clams and squid, this delicious dish promises great value for your money.

Spicy Buttermilk Crab (RM50). For just RM50, the dish is quite a steal, I must say. The crabs were bathed in mildly spicy buttermilk gravy and great to be eaten on it’s own or accompanied with a side of fried mantou.

Indonesian Prawns (RM15). Got to love this one. The prawns were not only fresh but were bursting with flavours. Great to go with a plate of piping hot rice.

Scallops with Cheese (RM15). Now, this dish was rather unappealing to me in comparison to the rest at the beginning. Obviously it’s another one of my judging a dish by the way it’s presented moment, but I swear to you that this cheesy scallop is nothing short of divine. Saucy, sweet and savoury at the same time, the cheesy scallops is crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Easily likeable, and children especially will love this dish.

Tea Leaf Chicken (RM20) was all right, I suppose. I’m not exactly a fan of herbal things that much so I just took a little bite and left it alone.

Yam Ring with Chicken(RM28). I’m allergic to yam so I did not touch this dish. But my son had two helpings of the dish and absolutely loved it, so I guess this dish is all right too.

Set Lunch-Marmite Chicken (RM8.90). The set lunch comes with a bowl of soup of the day and a drink. Can be ordered to be eaten at the outlet or takeaway.

Set Lunch-Mantis Prawns (RM9.90). The set lunch comes with a bowl of soup of the day and a drink. Can be ordered to be eaten at the outlet or takeaway.

Total damage for 10pax including drinks? Just RM244.20.Overall the dining experience in Ocean Seafood Restaurant is rather pleasant and with such an affordable price for hige portion of seafood, who can complain? The restaurant is not so crowded during the day at lunch time but they are always almost full house at night during dinner time and if you’re to dine at night with your family or friends, I would recommend you to call in and nake reservations to avoid disappointments.

For more information refer to the information below:

Ocean Seafood Restaurant

21, Jalan Puteri 2/3, Bandar Puteri, 47100 Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia.

Business Hour: 11.30am-3pm;

5.30pm-10.30pm (7 days a week)

Pork Free

Contact: +6010-221 0188 / +6012-220 8898 /+6016-245 1369

Facebook: https://facebook.com/oceanseafoodrestaurant/

Chellenge Yourselves with JSPuzzle

I love traveling. But there’s two things about traveling that I absolutely hate: organizing the luggage and the boredom I had to endure before reaching the destination.While there’s not much things I can do about organizing the lugage, there’s plenty of things I usually do while I’m on the road or in transit to kill time.

One of the favourite thing that I do to kill time is playing puzzles. Yes, you are reading that right. Playing puzzles. But not the traditional kind of puzzles where you assemble it piece by piece on the table. Assembling that kind of puzzles would have not been possible when you’re traveling. It would have been messy and not to mention difficult to accomplish.The kind of puzzles I’m talking about is virtual puzzle from JSPuzzles.

JSPuzzles is a site that offers its users plenty different virtual stock puzzles with options to make gameplay a fairly realistic experience comparable to the traditional physical jigsaw puzzle.

JSPuzzles is free to play. All you need tp do is just register with your user name, email and password. Once you’ve created your account, you can upload the pictures of your choice and turn it into your own jigsaw puzzles.

But if you don’t want to create your oqn puzzle, there are plenty of puzzles on the site that is available for players of all ages, including children.

Once you have choosen the category that you want, select how many puzzle pieces that you want to play with. Double click the “Play This Puzzle” button and just click and drag the puzzle pieces. If it is assembled correctly, it will snap into the grid and stay put. Once you had completed the puzzles, you can see your completion times too. You can challenge yourself to complete it faster at your next challenge.

There’s also competitive mode where you can see your fastest solving time for the puzzle that you have choosen. A bonus? You can save the puzzles to your favourites and share it with your friends too.

JSPuzzles offers new puzzles In their gallery, you could have everything which include miscellaneous, scenery, nature, animals, art, places, transportation and buildings. If you are lookinh for a challenging game to kill time with, I believe this puzzle site is just the thing that you need.

Note: The site runs well in both PC and mobile.

Toy Bank: A Gift of Love 2016 Brings Joy to Young Children

Christmas is always about giving and in this season of hearty giving and receiving, Cheras Leisure Mall has launched its annual community programme – Toy Bank, A Gift of Love.

“Toy Bank” is an annual CSR initiative in line with PPB Group Berhad’s core value to contribute and engage with the communities in which they operate, and with society at large. Since its inception in 1999, the community’s initiative is to connect people to areas of need in thr society and has brightened up smiles of over 3000 underprivileged children. The ‘Toy Bank, A Gift of Love’ programme has grown over the years and taken on a life of its own to become the focal point for shoppers, well-wishers and generous members of the public to express their care and concern for underprivileged children.

Colourful cards bearing three wishes of over 600 children from 18 participating children’s homes and charity houses are being hung up by the arcade of the Whimsical Christmas Garden located at the ground floor concourse from 2nd-27th December 2016. The recipients this year include children from Bodhi Homecare Cheras, Da Ci Jiang Tang, Desa Amal Jireh, Living Hope Global, Malaysia Lotus Charity Care Centre Association, Malaysian Association for the Welfare of Mentally Challenged Children (IQ70plus), Persatuan Kebajikan Kanak-Kanak Cornerstone, Persatuan Penganut San Bao Gong Kl & Sel, Pertubuhan Kebajikan Anak Yatim Mary KL, Pertubuhan Kebajikan Anak-anak Yatim Sayang KL & Selangor, Pusat Penjagaan Kanak-Kanak Cacat Taman Megah, Rainbow Home, Rumah Charis Children’s Home, Rumah Kanak-Kanak Angels, Rumah Kanak-Kanak Tengku Budriah, Rumah Sayangan, San Pedro Orphanage Home and Trinity Community Children’s Home. To date, there are approximately 80 homes that have been the beneficiaries to this programme.

170 children from the participating homes were invited to have a memorable pre-Christmas celebration at the launch of the ‘Toy Bank, A Gift of Love’ 2016 programme held at the mall’s lower ground concourse.

Excited to be the first batch of audience, the children visited Cheras LeisureMall and watched the incredibly cool, Titan the Robot show all the way from UK.

It was a day full of merriment for the children as they were also treated to a special screening of the “Moana” movie by Golden Screen Cinemas, delicious lunch, Santa Claus’s appearance, woodwind, dance and Christmas caroling performances.

Wanna play Santarina or Santa Claus and bring smiles to the underprivileged children too? Well, you can. Members of the public can be a part of this meaningful activity by fulfilling wishes of these children.

Here’s how :

1. Select a wishing card, prepare one or more gifts from the child’s wish list

2. Deposit the gifts together with the wishing card into the Toy Bank.

3. You may include a message on the wishing card, as it is the word of encouragement that never fails to elevate and inspire the children.

4. That’s it! You’re done. The gifts of love will be delivered to the hands of the children by the mall management team after the end of the gift collection period.

Gifts collection will be ongoing from 2nd Dec to 27th Dec 2016 and gifts will be delivered to their designated recipients from 29th Dec 2016 to 3rd Jan 2017. So whatcha waiting for? Pick up a card or two and start granting wishes.

For more information about ‘Toy Bank, A Gift of Love’ programme and upcoming event updates, kindly call 03-9132 2386, visit the Cheras Leisure Mall Facebook page or send them an email at marketing@ppb.com.my.