"Elevete” your Hari Raya with Elevete Patisserie’s Ramadan & Raya Collection

Welcoming another festive Ramadan in 2022, where Malaysians are looking forward to celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri. I can already hear the Raya songs playing in the neighborhood, and its exciting to know that a homegrown patisserie brand, Elevete Patisserie is ready to serve with yet another year of their in-demand Hari Raya Collection. This exciting special collection will be available from 2 April onwards till 4 June 2022. Just a little heads up if youre already too excited to browse through the collection, you may check it out on Elevete’s website.

A live presentation of how the Fatcaroons are made by Edwin Chan, founder of Elevete Patisserie

Very well presented. Featuring the Bunga Kantan Macaroon with Kantan bits

I was honored to be invited as one of the invitees for a tasting session where we were given a chance to elevate our tastebuds with patisserie that offers a Malaysian twist. A little background introduction on Elevete Patisserie, they  started off with the ultimate goal of making the most sought-after macarons in town, and that is basically what they ended up being famous for. Not forgetting its roots, the chef has crafted the seasonal Aidilfitri Fatcarons making it the highlight of their Raya collection. Inspired by popular Raya desserts, the festive flavors of coconut sago gula Melaka, pulut tai tai, and sirap bandung are now reinvented to become enticing fatcarons. You can look forward to these all-new flavours, as they will be added to Elevete’s permanent fatcarons collection for you to bring them back home this Raya. YAY!

What's Raya without ketupat am i right? Ketupat ties to the tradition of Hari Raya Aidilfitri and it serves as the all-time staple dish. This Ramadan, Elevete is here to enliven your dessert table with its reformation of the ketupat, named Kenangan Manis. Carrying the meaning of “Sweet Memory”, this ketupat is a fresh pandan chiffon sponge, put together with Elevete’s signature gula Melaka buttercream. You’ll be impressed to taste the best of both worlds of this modernised yet immersive ketupat with the touch up of the coconut buttercream swiss meringue and coconut gula Melaka chocolate truffle in the shape of ondeh-ondeh.

Hari Raya is all about getting together with your family and friends. Besides preparing delicious festive dishes, have the Buah Tangan as a Raya gift to warm your guests’ hearts. “Buah Tangan” means souvenirs in Malay. Comes in a set of three jars, your guests will surely be delighted by this combo of Elevete’s Pineapple Tart, Semperit cookies with cherries, and Almond London. To simplify your thoughts, this would be a great gift to be given out to friends and family that contains the classical favourites.

Sweeten up your dessert table with these lovely Raya delectables during this Ramadan. Meriah Treasure has successfully made its comeback as the Malays say it has really lived up to its name. “Meriah” which brings the meaning of celebrating with happiness, is a treasure platter gathering six flavors of cake bites with six pieces each for your party table. Pro-tip, be aware to start off with the lightest flavors first before digging into the savory rich flavours for a gastronomy experience. Not enough to hype the party up? Get the set at a doubled size for 24 pieces of each flavour! My personal favourite has got to be the cheese cake! 

Next up on the menu, we have Roulade Rasa Sayang, a mid-size sharing plate of light and fresh pandan sponge roll layered with swiss meringue coconut buttercream and gula Melaka syrup. It’s a piece that brings out the familiar flavour of the traditional kuih, ondeh-ondeh. Looking for something new? Try out the Bunga Telang Bar, a cake version of the chef's favourite kuih – Pulut Tai Tai. Inspired by it, this cake bar is layered with modern sous vide kaya, pulut tai tai and light coconut buttercream. It’s either green or blue!

If you are the type who just wants to try every item at a buffet, Elevete has fulfilled you with the Aneka Aidilfitri. Putting together slices of their Raya delicacies including the Roulade Rasa Sayang, Meriah Treasure, Buah Tangan and AidilFitri Fatcarons, this platter is also inclusive of the Bunga Kantan Macaron to bless your taste buds. Speaking of this Bunga Kantan Macaron, it will also be made available this season, to join the Box of 12 Assorted Macarons in Elevete’s permanent menu, named Ramadan Manis Macarons. Additionally, Elevete will be offering an option that has a themed sleeve wrapped around the macaron box to suit the occasion, making it a cherry on top for your loved ones in this spirit of gifting and generosity during Ramadan.

Are you a cupcake lover? Opt for the Eid Mubarak Cupcakes this fiesta, topped with sugar-coated Raya elements on Elevete’s signature cupcake line-ups which are pandan, red velvet, and butterscotch. With so many choices to offer this coming Ramadan, skip the hassle and trust Elevete to literally elevate your Ramadan experience. Elevete Patisserie’s Ramadan and Raya Special is now available online on Elevete Patisserie’s official website. Pre-order your choice of their Hari Raya collection now at https://www.elevete.com.my/collections/ramadan-raya-2022.

Integrative Health Centre offering Alternative Medical Solutions

The Dr Reham and her experienced management team of Healife

When it comes to health, in pretty sure we all have the same worry of the scary sacrifices that we have to take, such as side effects, long term treatments and so much more! With that being said, i discovered a centre offering a first of its kind integrated health centre in Kuala Lumpur called Healife. Now, you must be wondering what makes this different that your commercial health providers? Let me spill the beans for you. 

Offering you more alternative solutions when it comes to health

Hygiene and cleanliness is a priority

Lucky to be one of the media members to explore their services that they had to offer and i must say i was surprised that their alternative medicine actually involves traditional medicine. To just name a few, their services includes knowledge and background consisting from chinese medicine, indian medicine, arabic medicine and modern medicine as a solution to your health concerns. 

The fat freezing and lymphatic drainage room

Lymphatic drainage and physiotherapy room

During the presentation i witness, some popular services when it comes to health involved losing weight, paralysis and even visceral body fat. Im a sole believer that exercise and diet plays a huge role when it comes to losing weight, but what Healife can offer is that they can assist you in speeding up the process with customised treatments catered just for you. Their firth two centers are based in Dubai, but lucky for those in Malaysia, they opened their 3rd centre here in the heart of Kuala Lumpur! 

The exercise room that would involve a coach to assist in losing fat

Also offering EMS (electronic muscle stimulators) for muscle workout movements

Im actually surprised that they managed to combined these contradicting differences of medicine as one, and surprisingly the results of their patients did most of the talking to me. I believe that their centre really upholds their belief in giving people a healthier lifestyle with alternative medicine for those who prefers not to face chemical medications and treatments if possible.  

Based on an actual patients health condition who experienced blood pressure and diabetes, Healife customised a treatment that combines the 4 medicine alternatives to customised the treatment. The goal of these combinations would be find the root-cause of the problem then provide long-lasting solutions to improve the patients quality of life. That being said, hands down, this would be a great alternative solution for those looking for long term solutions to improve their quality of life. 

Healife offers high-standard health and wellness which integrates modern medicine and traditional medicine which works. With a unique process designed by UK trained management with more than 20 years of experience in both fields, you can trust that your health is in good hands. 

Rebirth Program Launch

One of their exciting launches for 2022, would be their Rebirth program which offers easy to follow & long lasting diets, traditional herbs, fat burning and body remodelling, reducing chronic pain and improving fitness and flexibility with a 1:1 guidance of a coach. What makes this program unique is that they customise it for anyone looking to improve their health for the long run. Changing the life's of many, its no wonder that thousands of their patients believe in their solutions. 

In case youre wondering, the price range of their services usually caters between RM1,500 to RM5,000, but really, the final pricing depends on the treatments that youre taking with them. Nevertheless, as a mom, i would say that their treatments are rather convincing when it comes to equating out harmful chemicals from commercial treatments. I mean, traditional medicine did exist before modern medicine existed, and theres definitely a reason why some would still believe in natures produce as a natural solution. 

Rooms are spacious and each session are in private for exclusive privacy

They have about 12 rooms with different purposes and i would say that its spacious enough for a single customer and physiotherapist to provide treatment to the patient. Honestly i love the fact that the ambiance is less stressful compared to a hospital, and it does make me feel like im walking into a beauty centre rather than a scary hospital ambiance. Founded by Dr Reham, i believe that Healife is a great alternative medicine provider that is building bridges to fully utilise the knowledge behind medicine through customised treatments. For a holistic solution for all your health needs, Healife is your first of its kind, integrative health center. 

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Hada Labo Cares | CSR to B40 Entrepreneurs & B40 Communities

Hada Labo supports B40 women bakers

Since Ramadan is all about fasting and giving, I would have to give credit to Hada Labo for doing their part in showing society that they care. Hada Labo in partnership with Women of Will (WoW) and Watsons is in its third year running the ‘We Care For Society’ Campaign. This year, Hada Labo will be supporting both the B40 women tailors as well as the B40 women bakers in their business in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration.

A total of twelve B40 women entrepreneurs in the Community Sewing Centre at People’s Housing Project Lembah Subang will be assigned to sew 1,500 customized face masks while ten B40 women entrepreneurs from People Housing Project Batu Muda will bake 10,000 pieces of cookies for distribution to 500 families living in five different People’s Housing Project around Klang Valley. Just in time for the Raya season, i can't think of a better way that Hada Labo can contribute to society. 

Baked by B40 entreprenuers to supply to 500 families

According to WoW’s Chief Operating Officer Lakshwin Muruga, WoW runs a variety of projects to help improve the lives of underprivileged women by empowering them with skills and teaching them to be self-sufficient.  

“We are grateful to have Hada Labo as a long-term partner in supporting the B40 entrepreneurs. For the past two years, the donation from Hada Labo has assisted 230 B40 women entrepreneurs to sustain their business, which in turn helped them to support their families as well as benefited 300 families from three People’s Housing Projects with the Raya cookie distribution project. This year, the donation will continue to spread cheer to the B40 communities and the women entrepreneurs,” commented WOW Chief Operating Officer Lakshwin Muruga.

Lim Mei Yuen, General Manager of Rohto-Mentholatum (M) Sdn Bhd said that the campaign, held in conjunction with the Hari Raya celebration aims to contribute to the well-being of the B40 women entrepreneurs by empowering them with entrepreneurship skills so that in the long term they would be able to generate a sustainable income to support their families with a better quality of life.

“Through Hada Labo’s ‘We Care for Society Campaign’, we will continue to support the B40 women entrepreneurs with the funds raised. We believe businesses are still affected by Covid-19 and with the current market inflation, it is not easy to sustain a business. So we hope the funds provided will offer some relief,” she said.

You can contribute too! 

RM1 from sales to be donated to the campaign fund for every purchase of the Hada Labo Premium Whitening range.

Small actions goes a really long way and I'm glad that Hada Labo is involved in ensuring that these B40 entrepreneurs are well supported in order to provide their family with better quality of life. If you would like to support this campaign can head over to any Watsons store to purchase any Hada Labo Premium Whitening product. For every purchase from the range, RM1 from the sales proceeds of every Hada Labo  will be donated to the campaign fund from 5th Apr 2022 – 9th May 2022. For more infomation, you can also head on over to their official sites below.

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McDonald’s Malaysia Contributed RM600,000 Business Zakat toSelangor Zakat Board

​​The highest amount of Business Zakat for the state of Selangor, McDonald’s Malaysia helped 50 flood -affected families with donations

On the 28th of March 2022, McDonald's Malaysia contributed a sum of RM600,000 as business zakat to the Selangor Zakat Board (LZS). It is the highest amount paid to LZS since McDonald's Malaysia started paying business zakat six years ago, when the company was taken over by Lionhorn Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of the Reza Group of Saudi Arabia. 

McDonald’s Malaysia menyerahkan zakat perniagaan tahun 2021 berjumlah RM600 ribu kepada Lembaga Zakat Selangor (LZS), jumlah yang tertinggi sejak McDonald’s mula membayar zakat kepada LZS. Sehingga tahun 2021, McDonald’s Malaysia telah membayar zakat perniagaan sebanyak RM9.85 juta untuk negeri-negeri di seluruh Malaysia.

Apart from zakat contribution, McDonald's Malaysia also provided donations worth RM25,000 in the form of cash and vouchers to 50 selected families who were affected by the floods at the end of last year. With this contribution, the company hopes that this would help the victims not give up and also lighten their burden with Ramadan being just around the corner.

To witness this huge contribution, YBhg Dato Seri Utama Diraja Mufti Selangor Sahibus Samahah Dato' Dr. Haji Anhar Bin Haji Opir, was present during the business zakat handover of McDonald's Malaysia by En. Azhar Darbi, Vice President of Human Resources and Chairman of the Internal Halal Committee, McDonald's Malaysia, to En. Mohd Sabirin bin Mohd Sarbini, Head of Distribution Division, Selangor Zakat Board.

Encik Azhar Darbi, Vice President of Human Resources and Chairman of Internal Halal Committee of McDonald's Malaysia mentioned that “'Giving back to the community in need is the value of McDonald’s Malaysia, either through corporate social responsibility programs or through zakat contributions. So our contribution today is very meaningful where we are able to contribute zakat of RM600,000 to help the community greatly in need, especially those affected by the floods in Banting district, Selangor.”'

McDonald’s Malaysia juga telah menyerahkan sumbangan wakalah agihan zakat bernilai RM500 dalam bentuk wang tunai dan baucar kepada setiap keluarga yang terjejas banjir pada penghujung tahun lepas.

“As of 2022, McDonald's Malaysia has paid business zakat with a total sum of RM9.85 million to states throughout Malaysia. McDonald's Malaysia is also among the highest business zakat contributors for the state of Selangor. Throughout the years with huge amounts of business zakat being contributed to Selangor Zakat Board, the institution is very much looking forward to continued contributions from corporate companies out there such as McDonald's Malaysia in order to support the survival of asnaf in Selangor. Not to forget that with the number of asnaf families that are expected to increase as a result of the current economic situation. This means that the need for zakat distribution will also increase in tandem with the increase of asnaf in Selangor,” said Encik Muhd ​​Fikri Naim bin Harun. Head of Collection Division, Selangor Zakat Board.

To further emphasize, McDonald's Malaysia was taken over by Lionhorn Pte. Ltd, a subsidiary of the Reza Group of Saudi Arabia on the 1st of December 2016. Since it has been taken over, the company now has a majority of shareholders who are Muslims. Other than the zakat contribution, McDonald's Malaysia now works very closely with the department of Islamic religious development (JAKIM) to further commit to their halal practice of procedures when it comes to business operations. Furthermore, McDonalds Malaysia is now more involved in Halal programs which includes the International Halal exhibition or also known as Pameran Halal Antarabangsa Malaysia (MIHAS), HALFEST and World Halal Conferences.

To conclude this responsible contribution of zakat payment by McDonald's, McDonald's is running a sincere service to ensure that their services are complemented with good deeds for the nation. They have also provided job opportunities and even educational support for individuals who are interested to further pursuing their careers with McDonald's Malaysia. With their slogan being, I'm Lovin' it, I would say that I’m loving the love that McDonald’s is showing. After all, small actions can go a long way when it comes to setting good examples for other companies to follow.

SKECHERS X We Bare Bears's Exciting Spring Summer and Classic Collection Collaboration

Presenting the latest collection by SKECHERS X We Bare Bears 

Hello everyone! Growing up with a sister who is 8 years apart from me, I would say that she has been a huge part of my life where she brings the inner child out of me (despite my actual age of course). Thus, I kind of grew up watching A LOT of cartoons, just to share all the little moments with my little sister, and one of our favorite shows happens to be 'We Bare Bears' just because I come from a family with siblings of three. We Bare Bears actually features 2 main characters being Grizzly, Panda, and Ice, we kind of submerged ourselves into each of the characters according to the type of individuals we are because, through enough, we could relate to the characters.

With Memory Foam cushion

Being an insider who was lucky enough to witness the exciting collaboration of SKECHER and We Bare Bears, my inner voice is screaming with excitement, and I'm already thinking about getting matching shirts for everyone in the family! What's so special about this collection would be that they are offering a Men's collection, Women's Collection, and even a kid's collection just so that the whole family can enjoy the exciting collaboration.

How cute are these?!

The Street V'Lites

Starting off with the Skechers Women We Bare Bears collection, they offer the Street V’Lites Shoes series which features animated icons, quirky quotes, and roarsome styles from the SKECHERS X We Bare Bears Spring/Summer collection with exclusive designs by Warner Bros which are available in US size 5 to 10. Offering Smooth synthetic and mesh fabric upper in a slip-on fashion sneaker with stitching and overlay detail, and an Air Cooled Memory Foam insole. Personally, i love that they included the Air Cooled Memory Foam insole cause these types of insole have got to be one of the highlights within the collection.

Street V’Lites Shoes

Not to forget the Men's collection, I would have to say that their designs are rather trendy as well despite it being a series of a collaboration with We Bare Bears. Featuring a minimal touch for those who prefers not to be too outstanding with the graphics, it has a personal touch of appearance when it comes to choosing a shoe to match to your favorite character from the show. Very street casual, yet silently hiding a secret feature of the We Bare Bears. 

The Men's Skechers SC Lite

And for the kids, the collection features a unisex collection where boys and girls can choose their favorite design from the collaborated collection. The collection offers the Sports Court 92 for boys at RM259 with sizes US1-5 and 11-13, while the Spring Summer Collection: D'lits 1.0-Girls offers the same sizing and is retailed at RM299. Honestly, if you ask me, both collections can be considered unisex collection since it has a versatile cut and design. They also have slip-ons that are super cute in size US7-12 which retail at RM199 offering a design featuring either one of the 3 main bears from We Bare Bears. Super cute! 

Featuring the Spring Summer Collection: D'lits

Comes in Pink & Purple too!

The Kids Spring Summer Collection: D'lits

The collection also offers apparel for Men, Women, and kids making it the perfect combination for those who are looking to twin with the whole family. I would have to say that the collection of the apparel seems to be very bright and bold that shares a very young and trendy vibe with those wearing it. Offering bold colours such as Red, Yellow, and Blue as a majority first impression appearance, I would have to say that the variety is rather colorful. But for those who prefer minimal color, then you may consider a white shirt that would look just as trendy too. The adult shirts would be priced at RM119 while the kid's t-shirts are priced at RM89. 

Channel your love for the bears in the Skechers Women We Bare Bears BOBS Pop-Ups 2 Sandals. This slide sandal features an all-over bear print design with a synthetic strap and a cushioned Plush Foam footbed. 

The Skechers X We Bare Bears Collection for adults is available at selected Skechers concept stores including Skechers Suria KLCC, 1Utama Shopping Centre, Sunway Pyramid, Pavilion KL, Intermark Mall, Pavilion Bukit Jalil, Mitsui Outlet Park, and BBCC LaLaport. The kid's apparel are available at Skechers 1Utama Shopping Centre, Intermark Mall, IOI city mall and Skechers Suria KLCC Kids store.

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