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Celebrating Travel Retail Excellence at Concessionaires Conference and Awards Night 2025

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Sepang – Industry players from across the travel retail sector converged today for the Concessionaires Conference and Awards Night 2025, an annual platform that recognises concessionaires’ contributions to the airport experience, and sets the commercial direction for the year ahead including upcoming initiatives for Visit Malaysia Year (VMY) 2026. Anchored by the theme, ‘Elevating Performance, Driving Growth’, the conference brought together industry players to exchange forward looking insights, strengthen strategic partnerships and shape the next chapter of commercial growth for Malaysia and the wider region. It also highlighted global travel retail trends and strategies that will drive greater innovation, collaboration and operational excellence across the airport ecosystem. The conference opened with a keynote address by Dato’ Mohd Izani Ghani, Managing Director of Malaysia Airports, who emphasised the central role of retail and service partners in shaping the airport experience, “...

THE WONDERFUL RACE 2025: CELEBRATING THE ALL-STAR CHAMPION, NGIE KOK KIONG

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After a month of competition, Ngie Kok Kiong from Frank’s Bar KL has emerged triumphant as the All-Star Champion of The Wonderful Race 2025. His winning creation,“The Spice That Remembered” captivated judges with its creativity, craftsmanship, and distinctive character — securing the ultimate title in this year’s prestigious showcase of bartending excellence. Ngie Kok Kiong from Frank’s Bar KL  Judged by an esteemed panel of industry luminaries — Evgeny Yashkovich (Brown Forman’s Regional Advocacy Manager), Kiki Moka (Indonesia's top bartender from The Cocktail Club), and Scott Lee (Features and Digital Editor of Noble 名人) — the selection of this year’s winner was no easy feat. Each finalist displayed outstanding technique and innovation, but it was the remarkable harmony of taste, creativity, and storytelling, all while embodying the true essence of Woodford Reserve, that ultimately revealed our All-Star Champion. THE COMPETITION FORMAT  In the first round, the Top 10 finali...

MONOPOLY: KUALA LUMPUR EDITION OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES AT KLIA TO KICKSTART VISIT MALAYSIA 2026

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The world’s favourite board game, MONOPOLY, has launched the Kuala Lumpur Edition, a celebration of Malaysia’s capital city and its most iconic landmarks, neighbourhoods, and cultural touchstones. The launch event at KL International Airport (KLIA) marks one of the first milestones of the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign, positioning the city as a must-visit destination for travelers from around the world. Developed by Winning Moves under license from Hasbro, a leading games, IP and toy company, the new edition features Kuala Lumpur’s most beloved sites. Players can now buy, sell, and trade their way through the Petronas Twin Towers, Merdeka Square, Bukit Bintang, Kampung Baru, Chinatown, Jalan Alor, and more – each square capturing a unique part of the city’s culture and history. YBhg. Datuk Manoharan Periasamy, Director General of Tourism Malaysia said, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Winning Moves on the launch of MONOPOLY: Kuala Lumpur Edition in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 20...

WOODFORD RESERVE UNVEILS THE TOP 10 FINALISTS OF THE WONDERFUL RACE 2025

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The third installation of The Wonderful Race will have its final showdown on 30 November — where the top 10 finalists will compete to craft their All-Star Old Fashioned cocktail. The Wonderful Race 2025 by Woodford Reserve has revealed its Top 10 finalists, spotlighting unique creations from Malaysia’s most-talented bartenders. This year’s competition, themed ‘All-Star Old Fashioned’, attracted a remarkable number of entries, each vying for the coveted title of The Wonderful Race 2025 Malaysia Champion. The winner will also receive an exclusive trip to the Woodford Reserve Distillery in Kentucky and the honour of representing Woodford Reserve at regional events. THE TOP 10 ALL-STAR SHORTLIST  This year’s top 10 finalists were chosen for their creativity, unique drink concepts, and the compelling stories told through their creations. Drawing inspiration from a variety of personal and regional factors, including their backgrounds, cultures, and loved ones, they utilised these diverse...

100PLUS and Netflix Join Forces to Unlock Peak Performance 100PLUS and Netflix’s Physical: Asia unite to celebrate strength shaped by performance, fueled by electrolytes, and driven by the grit that defines Asia.

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100PLUS, Southeast Asia’s leading isotonic beverage brand from Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (“F&NHB”), has announced a regional collaboration with Netflix’s Physical: Asia, spotlighting 100PLUS PRO – a high-performance hydration drink designed to support active lifestyles across Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. This partnership brings together two champions of endurance and resilience, inspiring everyday athletes and achievers to “Unlock their 100” and rise stronger through peak hydration and recovery. “This collaboration is more than a natural fit; it’s a powerful alignment of values,” said Celine Tan, Director, Group Marketing at Fraser and Neave, Limited. “Physical: Asia celebrates resilience, endurance, and the relentless pursuit of excellence — qualities that also embody 100PLUS. As the region’s leading isotonic brand, we are committed to helping individuals ‘Unlock their 100’ by fuelling peak performance and faster recovery. With 100PLUS PRO, we are proud to inspire peop...

A GILDED CHRISTMAS & SPARKLING NEW YEAR AT PARKROYAL COLLECTION KUALA LUMPUR Celebrate the festive season with indulgent feasts and glittering moments.

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This festive season, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur invites you to embrace the splendour of the holidays with a medley of luxurious dining experiences, heart-warming gatherings, and sparkling celebrations. From sumptuous buffets at Thyme to elegant indulgence at Botanist Lounge & Bar, every celebration is designed to bring joy, connection, and festive cheer in the heart of the city. Thyme’s Festive Buffets Celebrate the magic of the season as Thyme transforms into a festive dining space filled with exquisite flavours and delightful aromas. From freshly shucked oysters and premium seafood on ice to traditional Christmas roasts and handcrafted desserts, each buffet is a feast to remember. • Festive Buffet Hi-Tea, Saturdays and Sundays in December 2025 MYR168 nett (Adult) and MYR84 nett (Child)  • Live Kitchen Festive Edition Buffet Dinner, Mondays to Thursdays in December 2025 MYR168 nett (Adult) and MYR84 nett (Child)• Christmas Eve Seafood Buffet Dinner, 24 December 2025 MY...

Simply Japanese Perfection That Sets a New Gold Standard: Sunshine Bakeries Introduces KOMUGI GOLD Dark Rye Wholemeal Loaf A loaf where cloud-soft artistry of Japanese wheat flour meets rich multigrains in every slice.

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Bread is often seen as something ordinary that quietly fills our tables everyday, but as tastes evolve, so too does the brand’s mission to make the everyday feel a little more special. Sunshine Bakeries again proves that the bread we eat daily can be different by blending Japanese artistry with the familiar loaves that have become part of every household.  This 18 September 2025, Sunshine officially introduces the KOMUGI GOLD Dark Rye Wholemeal Loaf to the Malaysian market. This loaf takes inspiration from the artistry of Japanese baking while setting a new gold standard for everyday bread. Made with premium Japanese wheat flour (known as komugi in Japan), balanced with the richness of dark rye and layered with five wholesome grains, this loaf transforms an ordinary routine into something refined. It is simply Japanese perfection, created with care to bring small luxuries into mundane days. Building on the success of the SHOKUPAN GOLD series, a line that brought soft, flavourful lo...

Fuel Real Life with Nature Valley’s New Salted Caramel Nut and Peanut & Chocolate Protein Bars Real Energy. Real Ingredients.

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Nature Valley, the world’s number one granola bar brand, announces its latest innovation in wholesome snacking: Nature Valley Protein, now available in two indulgent flavours – Salted Caramel Nut and Peanut & Chocolate. Crafted for real life and real appetites, Nature Valley Protein brings together wholesome goodness and delicious taste in every bite. Perfect for anyone looking for a satisfying snack, it strikes the ideal balance of flavour, convenience and nutrition – made to fuel every lifestyle. Each gluten-free bar contains 10g of protein, covering 20% of the daily protein needs in one satisfying bar. No artificial colours. No preservatives. Just real ingredients consumers can see and taste. Get your protein refuel with the Salted Caramel Nut bar, a delicious mix of peanuts and almonds wrapped in a lightly salted caramel coating. Or grab the Peanut & Chocolate bar for a classic combination of roasted peanuts and chocolate chips, dipped in rich chocolate. A generous spread o...