Where's the New Normal at Petaling Jaya?

Today marked the last day of May 2020. According to Malaysia's government, the Conditional Movement Control Order will soon be lifted in another 2 weeks. I have seen my friend's post about my favourite restaurant in Petaling Jaya has re-open for dine-in, hence I decided to pay a visit to enjoy some good food.

But, I felt sick with what I seen today. Are we all too comfortable and forgot how to live the new normal?

Let's see, the crowd inside 1 Utama New Wing is really crazy, especially at JD sports, Starbucks, H&M, Baskin Robbins. I don't see social distancing nor sanitiser around the shopping mall. It was really bad and I felt really unsafe.

I was there to collect item that I have reserved since April and today is the last day to collect it hence the visit. I have left the mall as soon as I have done.

[Mask] New! NUViT Instant Restoring & Hydrating Bio-cellulose Mask

One of my favourite me time is to pamper my skin with mask. Even when I am staying at home most of the time now, I am still stick to my skincare routine and apply mask at least once a week.

I believe many of you are having the same problems like me, where my skin becomes dull easily. Hence, I need a really good mask to brighten my skin and hydrate it at the same time.

When I got to know that NUViT will be launching their new premium facial sheet mask - NUViT instant restoring & hydrating Bio-cellulose mask with quintuple hyaluronic acid, I know I have to give it a try.

NUViT instant restoring & hydrating Bio-cellulose mask is a 100% natural mask that has a high affinity, high absorbency and high penetration rate allowing nutrients to effectively penetrate into the skin.

Made in Taiwan, NUViT Bio-Cellulose Mask is a 2 step treatment mask that provides immediate hydration and soothes, restores and brightens tired and dry skin. It is ideal for all skin types, safe and effective.

Ready to Bake Pizza & Baguette Malaysia

I am not good in cooking, so the ready to cook/ready to bake food has helped me a lot especially during MCO. I have came across Pizza & Baguette Malaysia that sells ready to bake Pizza & Baguette for our convenience at home not long ago.

Pizza & Baguette Malaysia offers a wide selections of Pizza & Baguette with affordable price. I have tried their baguette and my girls love them.

It is really easy to prepare, just preheat oven at 220 degree celsius, then bake for 10 mins. No defrosting is required.

The results? Crunchy outside and cheesy fillings!

Most importantly, we can eat with a peace of mind because;
- Preservative/ MSG free.
- Natural Ingredients.
- GMO-free (non genetically modified).
- Premium quality toppings (Farm raised beef/chicken/turkey, authentic cheese).
- Made in Austria 🇦🇹known for the Europe’s “organic farming country no. 1”
- Pork free, Alcohol free, lard free lab tested.

The New Normal Way of Shopping @ Mid Valley Megamall

Hi my fellow readers in Malaysia, we have come to the midst of Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) in May 2020. Many of us are back to work but it is important for us to adapting the new normal life, i.e. Keep social distancing, wear a mask, wash hands frequently, while fighting the COVID-19 pandemic together.

I have not been to a shopping mall since Malaysia government impose MCO back in March. It has been almost 2 months and all the places I went was the grocery and restaurant. Finally I brave myself to visit my favourite shopping mall in KL – Mid Valley Megamall last Thursday.

I reached there around 1pm, which is the lunch time for normal working people. Surprisingly, there was still empty spots at the P2 ladies car park at The Gardens Mall. I parked my car nicely and went inside the shopping mall without any waiting.

Before entering the upper level, customers were asked to wear a mask, measure the temperature, sanitise and scan the QR code to register ourselves. It was quite smooth as there were 2 counters.

Once went up to the LG level, I started to see people shopping around. The crowd was much more lesser than usual though.

When I go into the shops inside the shopping mall, I need to register, check temperature and sanitise again. I had enjoyed my shopping at Lovisa (they are having sales now!), Berhka, Zara, Watsons, Popular bookstore, Smiggle (they are having 25% off now!) that day. I wanted to go JD sports too but the crowd there was crazy.

Best Summer Ever with Kids' Favorite Cartoon Network Pals

The school holiday is here! All families will be looking for fun ways to spend the break together. With social distancing in full effect, why not spend it indoors with Cartoon Network? It will still be the Best Summer Ever when the kids are accompanied by their favorite Cartoon Network pals!

Watch-and-Win Contest

To win some awesome, giant-sized We Bare Bears plushies, Ben 10 and The Powerpuff Girls premiums, kids just need to tune in to Cartoon Nework (Astro Ch 615HD / 635) daily (9am to 12pm) from Monday, 11 May to 28 June, and keep a look out for secret codes that will appear on-screen. Then head over to CartoonNetworkAsia.com/BestSummerEver to submit the codes and tell them why you love watching Cartoon Network.

Best Summer Ever Fan Art Contest

For some hands-on fun, kids can get creative in the Best Summer Ever Fan Art Contest! It's the perfect platform to ignite their imagination and show off their drawing skills. Held from 11 May to 28 June, the best pieces will win amazing goodie bags and be showcased on Cartoon Network for viewers around Asia to enjoy - talk about bragging right!

Don't miss the chance for the Best Summer Ever, all without leaving the comfort of home. For more information about the contests, visit CartoonNetworkAsia.com/BestSummerEver!

In the meantime, be sure to stay tuned to amazing cartoons on Cartoon Network (Astro Ch 615 HD / 635) all summer long!

Weekdays at 9am in May and June

New Premieres on Weekends in May

Starbucks® Premium Instant/Soluble Coffee by Nestlé Malaysia

Attention all coffee lover, we can now stay at home and drink good coffee! Nestlé Malaysia is introducing another compelling segment with the launch of Starbucks® Premium Instant (Soluble) coffee. The new range consists of Medium Roast and Dark Roast coffees, as well as a variety of coffee beverages. Available in multi-serve tins and single-serve formats, the products combine the unrivaled expertise and heritage of Nestlé in the instant coffee segment with the unique signature premium taste of Starbucks®.

We are blessed to be able to enjoy high quality Starbucks® coffees in a convenient instant/soluble format, at home from April 2020. This comes after Nestlé Malaysia introduced Malaysians to the exciting ‘Starbucks® at Home’ coffee last September 2019. The range was made up of 11 products, including whole bean and roast and ground packaged coffees, as well as the first-ever Starbucks® capsules developed using Nescafé Dolce Gusto proprietary coffee and system technologies. The products were the first innovation jointly developed by Nestlé and Starbucks® after the two companies formally created a global alliance allowing Nestlé to expand its coffee portfolio, beyond Nescafé and Nespresso, adding another iconic brand, Starbucks®.

Now, with the launch of the new range, we have more choices to choose from. The Medium Roast is a smooth and balanced Latin American coffee with creamy notes of milk chocolate and nuts, while the Dark Roast is a fuller-bodied, bold Latin American coffee with a sweet roast flavor and notes of delicious dark chocolate.

The new coffee beverages are directly inspired by signature Starbucks® beverages, available in Cappuccino, Caffè Latte, Caffè Mocha and Caramel Latte.

AceMD Personal Hygiene Products Keep You And Your Loved Ones Safe

With the worrying Covid-19 pandemic disrupting lives and causing distress around the world, we can only do our part to flatten the curve by staying safe, being vigilant and maintain hygiene as much as possible.

Here’s a quick recap of how much bacteria and germs we are exposed to every day:
• Lift Buttons – 40X the amount of germs than a public toilet!
• Money – one bill contains 135,000 bacteria!
• Mobile Phone – has 25,000 germs per square inch!
• Desktop Computer – has 21,000 germs per square inch!

That’s why one of the most precious items right now is the hand sanitiser. More and more people are beginning to recognize the importance of keeping their hands clean, but the truth is that not all hand sanitisers are made equal.

Designed and formulated in the UK, and made in Korea, AceMD delivers the importance of safe, high-quality personal care, committed to offering the goodness of life by being your daily hygiene expert. Produced by Acelabs Limited, whose brand portfolio also includes Acelabs Skincare, AceMD focuses on personal hygiene, such as anti-bacterial hand sanitizers and wet wipes.

AceMD Mythbusters: What’s True and What’s Not?

MYTH #1: The higher the alcohol concentration (90% and above), the better its disinfectant properties.
TRUTH: Higher concentrations of alcohol don’t necessarily produce desirable results for protection against bacteria, fungi and viruses. In order to be effective, there has to be a significant enough presence of water in the mixture! The best ratio is 30% water + 70% alcohol. That’s why AceMD formulas contain 60-70% alcohol for the best level of protection you can enjoy anytime, anywhere.

Melano CC Vitamin C Brightening Gel for a Hydrated, Spotless Fair Skin

Do you know that Vitamin C supports the skin to perform vital cellular function and provides a hydrated, spotless fair skin. Melano CC, the popular Japan’s Vitamin C skincare brand by Rohto Mentholaum, with its famous Vit.C Brightening Essence which sustains the NO.1 Whitening Essence in Japan for 4 continuous years, has introduced a new Vitamin C Brightening Gel - a moisturizer formulated with Vitamin C, Fruits extracts and Deep Penetration Technology to brighten dull skin, even out skin tone, fight dark spots, lighten pimple marks and minimize pores while keeping the skin hydrated – all for a radiantly brighter, youthful skin. With the latest vitamin C Brightening Gel that completes the Melano CC skincare range, you are now a step away to achieving spotless fair skin!

The new Melano CC Vitamin C Brightening Gel is infused with Vitamin C and E derivatives that work hand in hand to lighten dark spots, reduce redness and soothe skin for a healthy glowing skin from the inside out. Moreover, its Deep Penetration Technology also includes high-stability and high concentration properties that helps ensure full absorption of its derivatives into the skin. The gel absorbs quickly without leaving behind a sticky or greasy residue.

Other vital extracts contained in the moisturizer are as follows: 

• Alpinia Seed Extract – A ginger extract that helps brighten and even out skin tone 

• Cornus Officinalis (Japanese Cornel) Fruit Extract – Deeply Hydrates and Soothes Skin 

• Lemon Extract – Helps hydrates skin for a significantly soft, smooth and supple skin 

• Citrus – Adds fragrance to the moisturizer

If you are looking for a skincare range that helps revive dullness, even out skin tone and promote healthy skin, look no further than the Melano CC Range, which includes a Face Wash, Lotion, Essence and now the latest Brightening Gel.

The following steps can be included in your daily skincare regimen to achieve desired results.

Step 1: Cleanse with Melano CC Enzyme Face Wash The Melano CC Face Wash is an ultra-fine mousse cleanser with that combines Vitamin C, E, lemon fruit extract and grapefruit extract to deep clean pores and gently polish away blackheads, impurities and dead skin cells to restore skin’s natural, healthy radiance.

Maybank QRPay Offers 20% Cashback When You Shop at PGMall

We all love shopping. During the conditional MCO in Malaysia, Online Shopping has come in handy so that we can shop at the comfort of our home without needed to go out at all. We can shop almost everything Online, from health & beauty, kids & baby, fashion, electronic, home appliances, kitchen & dining, sports & travel, groceries & pets and many more.


It's even better when the online shopping platform provides cashback to their shoppers. Introducing Malaysia No.1 E-commerce platform – PG Mall that is established since 2017. According to Iprice insight report, PG Mall ranked top 3 e-commerce platform in Malaysia. It is the only Local e-commerce platform in Malaysia so let's support local by shopping at PG Mall.

This time, PG Mall has collaborated with Maybank and launched the Maybank QRPay cashback promotion. Shoppers can get 20% off capped at RM20 with minimum spend RM30 at Maybank QRPay cashback promotion. They can also enjoy 2x usage within the campaign period from 4th May 2020 until 26 Jun 2020.



Most excitedly, this is a Durian runtuh promotion! Enjoy 2 times x RM20 = Free RM40 per Maybank account to shop on PGMall. So, let's shop with the e-wallet payment gateway - Maybank QRPay at PGMall now.

[Recipe] Amazing Chocolate Chip Cookie

Everyone loves Chocolate Chip Cookie, from kids to adult. I have baked a few round of Chocolate Chip Cookie during the COVID-19 pandemic lock down period. They taste amazingly delicious! So I wanted to share my recipe with you today.

[Recipe] Amazing Chocolate Chip Cookie (Make Around 120 medium size cookies)

Ingredients
230gram salted butter (Room Temperature)
170gram white (granulated) sugar170gram light brown sugar packed
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs (Room Temperature)
375 gram all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
50gram chocolate chips

Instructions

Protective Face Shield Mask For Sale

Protective Face Shield Mask For Sale!

The New Normal lifestyle is here, we are encourage to wear face mask, face shield, wash hands often, and practice social distance whenever possible to protect ourselves against Covid-19.

Let's Support Local Small Medium Enterprise by purchasing this Protective face shield masks that is Made in Malaysia. It is specially design and suitable for both children and adults.

Protective face shield masks features:

• 100% brand-new, anti-fog & anti-static.
• Adjustable head bands to suit head size (adults / children).
• Headband and shield are washable with alcohol based sanitiser hence can be reusable for multiple times.
• Flexible to move the shield up and down.
• Lightweight & optically clear.
• Replaceable shield are available for purchase too.

Protective face shield masks pricing:

• Price per pc = RM9.90 (postage applicable)
• Get 5 pcs for RM48 (discounted postage applicable)
• Get 10 pcs for RM95 (foc postage for SM/ discounted postage applicable to EM)

To purchase, please contact Rane's FB Page.

To know more about how to assembly, check out this Video below.

#MadeinMalaysia #faceshield #faceshieldmasks

Certified Halal And Wudhu-Friendly Ceramide & Rose Water Products for Ramadhan

Selamat Berpuasa to all my Muslim readers. The holy month of Ramadan is here, marking a month of fasting, prayers and reflection for our Muslim friends. Before performing prayers, Muslims must go through the ritual of ablution or wudhu (the process of washing before prayers). For women, it could be challenging finding halal certified beauty products to suit their skin.

My favourite Korean beauty brand Mamonde has taken into account its different customers’ needs and has gone the extra mile to come up with products that use ingredients without any alcohol or animal substances. This Ramadhan, Mamonde recommends its Ceramide and Rose Water ranges that are compliant with the faith. The products from these ranges are certified halal and wudhu-friendly, which means they can be freely used without having to be removed before prayers. They also contain moisturising properties that are ideal for the skin especially during the fasting month when water consumption is restricted.

Moisture Ceramide Range

For the Ceramide range, Mamonde focuses on the Hibiscus Flower as its research has uncovered the flower’s moisturising properties that can offer hydration benefits to the skin. The popular Ceramide range is formulated with moisturising Hibiscus extract along with ceramide, its key ingredient.

The ideal combination of the Hibiscus extract and Ceramide helps to strengthen the skin’s outer barrier by keeping moisture close to the skin. This range is especially suitable for dry and dehydrated skin. Upon application, skin instantly feels fresh and moisturised without having any sticky residue. The products under the Ceramide range that have been given halal certification are Ceramide Skin Softener, Ceramide Emulsion, Ceramide Light Cream and The Ceramide Intense Cream.

Ceramide Skin Softener (200 ml, RM70)

This intensive moisturising toner helps protect the skin’s moisture barrier that has been damaged by external environment factors and provides a boost of hydration to the skin without leaving any sticky residue. It also contains the moisturising agent Betaine extracted from beet to further moisturise the skin. Suitable for those experiencing flaky/sensitive/rough skin. 

Ceramide Emulsion (150 ml, RM80)

Subway® Malaysia Encourages Malaysians to “Discover and Pay Forward” This Ramadan

My favourite sandwich brand, Subway® Malaysia is launching a community-giving campaign “Discover and Pay Forward” for the month of Ramadan, pledging to donate up to 7,000 meals to frontliners, the homeless and the poor for every Subway sandwich purchased from the 11th of May until the 23rd of May 2020.

Subway Malaysia Country Director Samad Shariff said the community-giving initiative, in partnership with Coca-Cola was the latest in a series of activities to support those most severely impacted by the Covid-19 crisis.

“At Subway we are committed to providing delicious, nutritious food choices for all Malaysians. In keeping with this promise, we will donate up to 7,000 Subway meals to those in our community who have been severely affected by the current Covid-19 outbreak and to the frontliners who are fighting the spread of the virus in Malaysia,” Mr Shariff said.

The campaign comes in conjunction with the launch of Subway Malaysia’s refreshed menu with 12 all-new ingredients and flavours that encourage every Malaysian to “rediscover what you love” at Subway but to also play a part in helping our frontliners and those in need.

Soypresso by TONO Soymilk

The weather is too hot these days, let's cool off with a bottle of TONO Soymilk. TONO Soymilk has a rich and creamy texture, with a healthful nutritional profile, including essential omega-3 fatty acids.

In fact, the Soypresso by Tono is a full-flavored, concentrated form of soymilk that taste creamier, thicker, and richer than the traditional ‘Soya’. In the process, the grinded soybean cooked together with the soy pulp (okara) through pressurized hot water. Thus, the soypresso results in a form of higher density than the traditional soya. It preserves the nutrients (protein, soy lecithin, and isoflavones) of our IP Canada Non-GMO soybean, organically.

Soypresso by Tono has 6 flavours to chose from: Plain Soy Milk, Light Sweet Soy Milk, Black Sesame Soy Milk, Yuri Matcha Soy Milk, Choco Soy Milk, Red Bean Soy Milk. There are 2 sizes for the bottled soymilk, small in 380ml and big in 830ml.

I like that the soymilk is sealed for hygiene purpose. Among all flavour, my favourite is the Light Sweet Soy Milk. It is rich and smooth and with a hint of sweet, very satisfying.

KUNDAL Honey & Macadamia Body Wash - White Musk Review

Annyeonghaseyo, many of us are watching Korean drama during the lock down at home, I have almost turn to a Korean now! As a beauty blogger, I am into Korean beauty care for years. Recently, I have been introduce to a new brand in Malaysia market - KUNDAL.

Originated from Korea, KUNDAL is a NATURAL DAILY TOTAL CARE BRAND, made with its unique know-hows on various natural extracts blended with the rich nutrition and moisturizing properties of macadamia fruit obtained in nature.

KUNDAL products is infused with Natural ingredients that resemble nature. Hence I did not hesitate to give their Honey & Macadamia Body Wash - White Musk a try.

KUNDAL Honey & Macadamia Body Wash - White Musk (500ml | RM 28)

I like that KUNDAL Honey & Macadamia Body Wash contains 23 different natural extracts, including 42% aloe vera leaf extract and patented ingredients (beauty tree CC, biomimetic fluid tears) with anti-aging function. It also contains 3 vegetable oils to moisturize the skin, giving soft and smooth feelings after shower. It helps maintain pH balance because it is pH 5.6, a weakly acidic body wash.

Eat & Drink Well with Guardian tokidoki Thermal series

Hot on the heels of the runaway success of Guardian Malaysia’s Travel Series collaboration with tokidoki, the internationally recognised and iconic lifestyle brand in October of last year, Guardian Malaysia has launched the Guardian Exclusive tokidoki Thermal Series promotion this May.

Anna Ng, Retail Marketing Director, Guardian Malaysia And Singapore said; “We are very excited to launch this purchase-with-purchase promotion for our customers and based on our customers’ response during our last promotion with the Guardian tokidoki travel series, we believe this new collaboration will be an even bigger hit.

“As you know, tokidoki is a brand that has achieved a global cult-like following with its colourful, eye-catching, larger-than-life characters and art-form created and designed by Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer Simone Legno.”

“This promotion, which coincides with the holy month of Ramadhan, is meant to encourage our customers to eat and drink healthily. As the saying goes, ‘Health is Wealth’ and especially when health around the world is constantly threatened by the discovery of new viruses and other diseases, we need to pay attention to what we eat so that we fortify ourselves against illness.”

“With this exclusive Guardian tokidoki Thermal Series, our customers can pack their delicious and healthy home-cooked food and drinks with them when they go to work, or for their loved ones. For parents, they can ensure a healthy meal for their children when they go to school and these thermal ware will keep the food warm or cool as they wish.”