Malaysians ready to travel this CNY as travel bookings soar, Shopee shares

More Malaysians are confident and optimistic about travelling as Shopee noted a two third increase in travel bookings for bus and flights on its platform in the first two weeks of January 2022 as compared to the same period in December 2021. In particular, an uptick of 10 times was observed for Chinese New Year travel dates from 24 January to 2 February 2022*.

DJI Experience Store Premium Opens at 1Utama

Drone are quickly becoming the next tech to elevating photography and videography to the next level and it's not surprised that DJI is leading the charge in Malaysia. Following the opening of their flagship store in Pavilion KL, DJI recently launched their second outlet at 1Utama, Petaling Jaya. 

Ready to Shake Shack in 2023

 

Guess which other modern burger franchise is coming to Malaysia, ready to shake up the burger scene. Considered as a modern-day 'roadside' burger stand, Shake Shack is known for its all-natural Angus beef burgers, chicken sandwiches, and flat-top Vienna beef dogs (said to have no hormones or antibiotics)

Shake Shack and licensee SPC Group is planning to open 10 Shacks in Malaysia by 2031. 

[REVIEW] Hompton by the Beach, Penang

Penang is one of those destinations where you can choose and pick your accommodation based on what you want to do or eat. Want to be surrounded by food and a UNESCO site, then stay in Georgetown. Want to wake up to isolation from the crowd, then stay around Balik Pulau. If you're looking for a beach side hotel, look no further than Hompton by the Beach, Tanjung Bungah. 

2D1N Itinerary in Ipoh, Perak

It's often a pity that Ipoh was only viewed a foodie pitstop for those heading up to Penang. Only in recent years, thanks to social media, more hidden gems have been unearthed. One being mirror lake (don't confuse it with the Shah Alam lake) and the main objective of my most recent 2D1N trip to Ipoh. 

Of course, as the planning progressed, more attractions around and about in Ipoh were added to the list and we only had 24 hours.

Pepsi Wants You to Disconnect to Connect this Pepsi Blackout Hour

Pepsi launched Pepsi Blackout Hour which challenges you to disconnect from your gadgets to enjoy quality bonding during mealtimes. In line with that, Pepsi is bringing the Pepsi Blackout Hour experience on-ground & digitally from 15th December 2021 to 4th January 2022 to encourage quality mealtime moments with loved ones.



The pandemic has caused many people to become more dependent than ever on their gadgets, resulting in a new normal whereby devices have become the preferred method to establish and maintain social connections, even when dining with our loved ones at home. While gadgets bring ample benefits, it comes at the cost of keeping people from focusing on what’s important during mealtimes – enjoying the food and bonding with loved ones.

Get ready to shine in Triumph's festive classics

Celebrate the festive season in style with Sculpt Clematis and Natural Elegance from Triumph. These expertly designed tailored fits create a luxurious look, ideal for festive celebrations. 

More Than Just Furry Love

The benefits of owning a pet go a lot further than meets the eye. Besides benefitting the pets themselves, owners too stand to benefit from improved physical and mental wellbeing. And two pioneering “pet champions” have joined forces to not only advocate pet adoption, but show just how rewarding it can be…

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Enjoy Dine-in Perks and Discounts with PandaPro

Food delivery services are a godsent during lockdown but let's face it. Some dishes and cuisines are just best experienced in person, fresh from the kitchen. To give you diners better value deals, foodpanda Malaysia has recently launched pandapro with 25% flat discount off your dine-in bill from selected partner restaurants. 

[Cafe Review ] Poppy Kat cafe, Cheras

Cats, coffee and croffle - the three major Cs of Poppy Kat cafe in Cheras. After seeing postings of its orange interior and cats circulating on social media, I just had to check it out. The opportunity came one gloomy morning after a hike to a certain lake that shall not be mentioned (since it's a private property).