WATSONS MOVE YOUR BODY IS BACK WITH THE LARGEST BEACH ZUMBA EVENT!

Asia’s leading health and beauty retailer once again successfully organised the largest Zumba gathering with its Watsons Move Your Body Zumba event. This health initiative presented by Watsons Malaysia, in-line with its Watsons #GETACTIVE campaign. A health and wellness campaign aimed to further promote healthy living and positioning Watsons as the ideal health and beauty shopping destination, this Zumba beach event recorded an achievement of 6,823 participants!!

This time around, Watsons Move Your Body Zumba brought a new level of fun and exciting experience for Zumba enthusiasts with a beach themed event at the Surf Beach of Sunway Lagoon. Capturing over 6,823 participants, this year’s event is the largest Zumba beach party held in Malaysia. Last year, Watsons Move Your Body Zumba was the largest Zumba event in Malaysia with more than 5,360 participating in the glow-in-the-dark theme Zumba. And the year before that, Watsons Move Your Body Zumba created a new record and still is the largest Zumba gathering in Malaysia with more than 7,000 participants held in Penang!!

“This annual Zumba event is one of our main drives to support the recently launched Watsons #GETACTIVE campaign, aim to further promote healthy living and positioning Watsons as the ideal health and beauty shopping destination. We want to offer more of a holistic approach to a healthy lifestyle to all Malaysians aside from offering a variety of some of the best health and wellness products in our stores nationwide.” said Caryn Loh, General Manager and Country Head of Watsons Malaysia.

Caryn Loh, General Manager and Country Head of Watsons Malaysia (Fourth from right), Danny Hoh, Customer Director of Watsons Malaysia (Centre) together with International’s Zumba Education Specialists & local Zumba jammers celebrates the huge success of Watsons Move Your Body Zumba 2017 with a total of 6,823 participants joined the night.

The 2017 edition held at Sunway Lagoon Surf Beach saw the enthusiastic Zumba participants sweating it all out with Zumba routines in collaboration with Zumba Fitness, the governing body for Zumba worldwide with its headquarters in Florida, United States.

“For the fourth year running, Watsons Move Your Body is becoming an iconic event and as such we want to provide our customers the reward of money can’t buy experience with international renowned Zumba instructors and a line-up exciting carnival-like activities to entertain,” added Caryn Loh, General Manager and Country Head of Watsons Malaysia.

Participants are ready to rock the night with 2 hours non-stop Zumba dance.

The thematic Zumba beach party was hosted by Watsons Celebrity Friend, Dennis Yin, who hyped up the night with stage activities and lucky draws.

The Watsons Move Your Body Zumba session began and was led by three international’s top Zumba Education Specialists - Richard Gormley from Canada, Nana from South Korea and Henry Cendeno from USA, including Zumba jammers Deno Au, Alex Phang and Sunny Cheung from Malaysia

The 2 hours non-stop Zumba dance was led by International’s Top Zumba Education Specialists from USA, Canada and South Korea.

Watsons Move Your Body 2017 Sponsors Line Up Include: 

Official Venue - Sunway Lagoon
Official Apparel - Ultron Sport
Official Fitness Partner - Celebrity Fitness
Official Holiday Partner - Packist.com
Official Mobile Games Partner - CheQQme
Official Water Provider - Coway
Official Aqua & Fitness Shoe - Ballop
Official Transport Partner - Grab

Fun games & health check activities by event’s participating brands and partners.

 2017 Move Your Body Zumba Participating Brands: 
Ammeltz                     Yoko Yoko                 Bausch & Lomb                   Berocca
Blackmores                 Blink                          Brands                                Bye Bye Fever
Cebion                        Cetaphil                      Champs                                Ebene
Essentiale                  Flavettes                     Gaviscon                             Horleys
Kinohimitsu                Kordel’s                      McDavid                              Naturalle
NH Detoxlim               NH Nutri Grains                 OptiFree                      Pharmaton
Proviton                     Redoxon                     Salonpas                                Sanctband       
Scott’s                        Total Image                Watsons Brand Vitamin C        Scholl

South India’s Funniest Comedian to Perform in Malaysia for the First Time!!

Alexander The Comic will be performing his musically hilarious show, Alex In Wonderland, to the delight of his fans in Malaysia. Tamil Nadu’s biggest name in comedy, will take to the stage at KLCC Plenary Theatre on the 26^th of November 2017.

From working as a software engineer for 20 years, Alexander Babu Arulanthu went from computers to comedy, and has never looked back. Alex has become a household name thanks to his sold-out shows across India, UK, and Singapore, entertaining his global fan base with comedy specials such as ‘The Yogi and the Bear’ and ‘Orthodoxically Yogi’.

“We are proud to host Alexander The Comic in Malaysia for the very first time. Alex In Wonderland will be a treat for his large following here, and with his unique performance style, it is a show not to be missed,” said Vinodh Menon, CEO of Phoenix PR.

This is Alex’s first solo stand-up special. This 75-minute show will include his typical rib-tickling, knee-slapping brand of comedy accompanied by music and Tamil. Being passionate about music, Alex steals every opportunity to sing and play his musical instruments. Alex draws from his varied life experiences growing up in a village in Tamil Nadu to working in corporate America, and brings unique colors to his acts. In this show, his insane optimism towards life will rub off on to you, and he will connect you with your own Wonderland.

Tickets are on sale on ticketpro.com.my and are priced at RM 158 (Gold) and RM 138 (Silver). Alex In Wonderland is proudly presented by Phoenix PR and Evam Entertainment. For more information, visit ticketpro.com.my or contact 03-7880 7999, and stay tuned for future updates at https://www.facebook.com/PhoenixPRMY/.

[EVENT] MBO Blood Donation Drive 4.0

Hi guys! So what's new on a beautiful weekend? Well, I went to MBO's blood donation & I wanted to share a video of the goodie bag!

Of course, I didn't go just for that. I actually so conveniently went to Citta Mall to buy something & realized that there was a blood drive, so I went.

As we know, each donor contributes 450g of blood, which can save up to 3 lives! So what are you waiting for?

Here's a video of all the goodies from participating sponsors! The drive is still on tomorrow, so please make your way there! (Apologies for the noob video)

Save lives at 25 MBO locations nationwide:

4th - 5th August 2017, 12PM - 6PM (Kedah & Johor)
1. MBO Alor Setar Mall
2. MBO Landmark Central Kulim
3. MBO Central Square
4. MBO Batu Pahat Mall
5. MBO Kluang Mall
6. MBO U Mall Skudai
7. MBO Heritage Mall, Kota Tinggi
8. MBO KSL City Mall, JB

5th - 6th August 2017, 12PM - 6PM (Klang Valley, Perak, Melaka, Sabah, Sarawak, N9)
1. MBO The Starling, Damansara Utama
2. MBO Brem Mall
3. MBO Citta Mall
4. MBO Galaxy Ampang
5. MBO Harbour Place, Klang
6. MBO Kepong Village Mall
7. MBO Desa Petaling SPARK
8. MBO Setapak Central
9. MBO Space UB
10. MBO Subang Parade
11. MBO Viva Home Mall
12. MBO Era Square Mall, Seremban
13. MBO MElaka Mall
14. MBO Cinemas Teluk Intan
15. MBO Taiping Sentral
16. MBO Imago Mall
17. MBO The Spring, Kuching

Carlsberg pays for your trolley!

Well, Chinese New Year is around the corner, & what's a better way to celebrate then celebrate with Carlsberg?

Stand a chance to have all your groceries paid by Carlsberg!! Up to RM800!!

Of course, Terms & Conditions so apply, but it's super easy to join!

All you have to do is visit the participating outlets, spend a minimum of RM200 of participating brands to spin & WIN WIN WIN!

Look at all these customers who have won a fully-paid trolley!

Participating Outlets:

1. Aeon Big Subang

2. Aeon Big Kepong

3. Aeon Bukit Tinggi

4. Aeon Cheras Selatan

5. Aeon Big Batu Pahat

6. Aeon Big Falim

7. Aeon Station 18

8. Aeon Queensbay

Dates:

7 & 8 Jan

14 & 15 Jan

12pm-3pm ONLY

Let's go shopping NOW!

SCHOOL’S OUT! Take a break and Enjoy @ Sunway Lagoon

School’s out and it’s time to enjoy the ‘Best Day Ever’ at Sunway Lagoon!! Forget packed schedules filled with tuition classes, upcoming exams, assignment deadlines, and head down to Asia’s leading family-fun destination to enjoy 8-feet waves, bungee jumping, and a host of thrilling rides.

Captain Kid's Candyland

Carousel

Kalahari Kids

Jungle Fury

Go Kart

G Force X

Little Zimbabwe 

Vuvuzela

Spend the upcoming March school holidays among pirates and sailors at Sunway Lagoon with its promotional packages, FamFUN that includes 2 Adult and 2 Children passes, and 4-To-Go that consists of 4 Adult passes, costing RM 390 and RM 456 respectively.

Visit the newly opened Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon, Asia’s first-ever Nickelodeon themed land and meet the likes of SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star, Dora the Explorer, Boots and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Sunway's Lost Lagoon

Sunway Lagoon’s latest instalment is 10-acres of lush tropical rainforest situated within a jungle previously “lost” to the public. This sanctuary holds a plethora of rides and attractions from geysers, water cannons, waterfalls, multiple water slides, to a magical moment where the park turns green with slime during the magical ‘Slime Deludge’.

From the 12^th of March till the 20^th of March Sunway Lagoon will be renewed to a marvellous pirate city as all performances, parades, and marching bands across the day will take on a ‘Pirates and Sailors’ theme.

Surf Beach

Lie on the sand and enjoy the sound of waves at the World’s Largest Man-made Sandy Surf Beach that offers a wide range of activities from Beach Volleyball to riding waves from 3pm to 3:30pm.  

Bungy Jump

Tall waves aren’t the only challenge in-store for young dare-devils, Sunway Lagoon’s Extreme Park provides the highest, longest, and fastest thrills that leave thrill seekers wanting more. Defy gravity at lightning speeds with Asia’s Highest and Fastest Slingshot Ride, the G-Force X that takes unsuspecting thrill seekers from 0 km to 120 km in a mere 2 seconds to 65 metres in height. Glide through the air with Sunway Lagoon’s Flying Fox, one of Malaysia’s Longest trail at 206 metres and take the ultimate dive with the Bungy Jump.

Education and fun collide at the first and only fully interactive animal-themed attraction in Malaysia, Sunway Lagoon’s Wildlife Park. This serene escape houses more than 150 species from White Lions, Meerkats, Miniature Horses, Sun Bears, Panthers, Sugar Gliders, Civet Cat, Gibbons, Cottontop Tamarin, Otters, Prairie Dog, Eagles, Hornbills, Peacocks, Pythons, to Tigers and many others.

Scream Coaster

Enter a World of Adventure filled with excitement and wonder with fast and thrilling rides such as the Lost City of Gold Scream Coaster, and see the world turned upside down in Malaysia’s first and only 360-degree rotating ship, Pirate’s Revenge. Enjoy a bird’s eye view of Sunway Lagoon Pedestrian Suspension Bridge, one of Malaysia’s Longest Suspension bridges.

Pedestrian Suspension Bridge

Take a walk on the wild side where cowboys patrol the streets at the Wild Wild West. Among the attractions is one featured in the Malaysian Book of Records, the Grand Canyon River Rapids, and others that are not to be missed, such as Alamo, Bush Cassidy Trail, Colorado Splash, and Vultures.

Scream Park

As the day gives way to the night, relive every nightmare at Lynton V Harris’ Scream Park. Experience a terrifying and exhilarating journey as Sunway Lagoon combines audio and visual technology, special effects, different themes, along with a fully trained cast of live actors in cool character costumes, and world class make-up that is sure to bring the deepest fears of visitors to life.

“With the school holidays around the corner, Sunway Lagoon is excited to welcome students and their families to enjoy the many parks we have. The introduction of Asia’s first Nickelodeon themed land, Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon, has made us the perfect tourist destination for all ages. On top of the existing rides and attractions that we currently have within our six signature parks, visitors will definitely be rewarded more for less during this school holidays as there will be a line-up of various fun and entertaining activities for families and friends to spend quality time together throughout the day,” said Sean Choo, General Manager of Sunway Lagoon.

Waterplexx 5D Acventure

This multi-award winning park is a family-fun destination with attractions and rides for all ages. Equipped with over 80 rides and a host of mind-blowing attractions such as the World’s Largest Water Ride, The Vuvuzela, the World’s First Waterplexx 5D Adventure, and six signature parks, the Water Park, Extreme Park, Wildlife Park, Amusement Park, Scream Park and Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon it is the place to be this coming school holidays.

Experience the Best Day Ever at Sunway Lagoon as a family or a group of friends with promotional packages that also include meal and retail vouchers. Purchase the packages online and redeem them during your school holidays from either 12^th to 19^th March, 28^th May to 12^th June, and 10^th to 18^th September. *Prices are inclusive of GST.

For more information on Sunway Lagoon, call 603 5639 0000 or log on to Sunway Lagoon’s website at www.sunwaylagoon.com or its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SunwayLagoonMalaysia.

#YourNutella Campaign is coming to Malaysia!

I'm pretty sure all of you have heard of the infamous hazelnut spread that is bound to brighten up any breakfast, snack, or dessert! When we were young, we would all fight to have a scoop of this delicious piece of heaven & place it on crackers, bread, & even pancakes! Our little fingers would get dirty & we would simply lick them clean.

Now, as we got older, these memories still remain, but the feeling isn't the same. Now, you can share & relive these memories by customizing your own jar of Nutella! Print a name & give it to a loved one!

Each individual name shares a story of how it all began. It is our identity, and a gift given by our parents. And with this, Nutella recognizes that we are all unique & a little bit too crazy for hazelnut.

To celebrate this craze, the #YourNutella campaign was launched to appreciate all the nutty fans!

It all began in Europe & the Middle East, where people would share their stories on what their name means to them, all through the @NutellaSEA instagram handle & the hashtag #YourNutella 

"For many, Nutella has been a huge part of their childhood, as they enjoyed the spread at breakfast. We recognize the role we played in their lives growing up, and thought it would be great for us to say thank you to our fans for their years of support. Everyone's name is unique, just like our friendship with our fans and we hope that our #YourNutella campaign would convey our gratitude for their support," shares Fabian Heymer, Brand Manager for Nutella South East Asia.

#YourNutella will launch in Malaysia on 9th March 2016 in One Utama. Everyone is welcome to join the fun & get their own personalized jar of Nutella with their name on it! Each jar of Nutella (RM15.90) is entitled for a free name printing at the #YourNutella factory onsite. There will also be other activities for friends and family to enjoy!

If you miss out this roadshow, don't worry! From mid-April to the end of May, you may purchase Nutella at participating hypermarkets! All the details will be uploaded on the official website for the campaign www.yournutella.com

What happens if you can't find your name at the hypermarket? Visit the website, customize your own label, and have it emailed to you!

Take a picture to tell your story, then share it to @NutellaSEA instagram account with hashtag #YourNutella!

NICKELODEON FINDS MALAYSIAN HOME IN SUNWAY LAGOON - Malaysia’s first Nickelodeon themed attraction is now open!

Discover a hidden world covering ten acres of lush tropical rainforest within a jungle previously “lost” to the public! This is now a reality as Sunway and Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) announce the opening of the first Nickelodeon themed attraction in Asia, 

Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon in Sunway Lagoon in Malaysia.

(Photo above:  The official launch closed with a daylight fireworks display which added to the excitement for all the guests at Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon.)

Today’s launch was attended by VIPs, media, and invited guests. Attendees at the launch event were privy to a showcase of fireworks and the iconic Nickelodeon green slime that marked the opening of the park to the public. (I apologize  in advance if my photos are not standard in quality; I used several different devices)

(Photo above:  From (L-R): Patrick Star; SpongeBob SquarePants; Y.A.B. Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Bin Ali, Chief Minister Of Selangor; Tan Sri Datuk Seri Razman M.Hashim, Deputy Chairman of Sunway Group; Elizabeth Wong, Selangor Executive Council; Mark Whitehead, Executive Vice President & Managing Director of Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia; Hannah Yeoh, Subang Jaya Assemblywoman; Tan Sri Dr. Jeffrey Cheah, Founder and Chairman of Sunway Group; and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pose for a group photo just after the official launch of Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon.)

Performers!

No stone was left unturned in the creation of the Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon which boasts 14 immersive attractions, some of which are themed with Nickelodeon's hit properties, including SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Visitors to Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon can expect an exhilarating experience thanks to interactive play areas, which use the latest in reactive technology in addition to a daily signature slime event, a variety of waterslide rides, retail shops, games and a myriad of food service establishments and more!

True to its name, Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon promises to be an explorer’s dream right from the start. Climbing “ancient temple” steps, explorers will pass pineapple columns and intricate carvings leading all the way up to a magnificent SpongeBob SquarePants structure. The adventure continues with geysers, sprouting water cannons, walks along cascading falls, and gooey moments with the signature green slime.

Patiently waiting,.....

WHOOSHHH! Imagine gallons of water pouring down! What a breeze!

Running deeper into the forest are suspended bridges over rivers, more thrilling wet and wild activities as well as gravity defying rides that twist around trees and hills. Breath-taking views greet visitors who choose to dine and relax by the Lakeside restaurant. They might even have the chance to meet and greet their favourite Nickelodeon characters. Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon is an attraction suitable for all ages.

“This park is a fantastic addition to Sunway Lagoon and one that will greatly boost the appeal of Selangor as a tourist destination. Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon perfectly complements Selangor’s existing array of attractions and will also be a boon to the nation’s growing tourism industry,” said Yang Amat Berhormat Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Bin Ali, Chief Minister of Selangor.

Built with an investment of more than RM100 million, Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon is the result of a joint initiative between Sunway Group and VIMN, lending yet another layer of top-notch family-based fun to Sunway Lagoon’s five existing parks, which include its Water Park, Amusement Park, Extreme Park, Interactive Wildlife Park and Lynton V Harris Scream Park.

Sunway Lagoon was named Asia’s Best Attraction by International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) four years in a row since 2007.

“Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon will enable kids and families in Malaysia and around Southeast Asia to connect with our brand and Nickelodeon’s iconic characters in a unique and meaningful way that will further deepen their relationship with Nickelodeon,” said Mark Whitehead, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Viacom International Media Networks Asia. “Sunway Lagoon’s expertise has made them an ideal partner and we are delighted to make it Nickelodeon’s Asia debut as we further expand the Nickelodeon brand in the region”, he added.

Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon opens to the public on 3 February 2016. The opening hours will be from 10:00am to 6:00pm every Monday to Sunday. Enjoy the many attractions on offer at RM150 for those aged 12 years and above, and RM120 for those below the age of 12 years.

There is a special promotion now, only RM50! You may find the promotions here: (http://sunwaylagoon.com/promotions/)

Remember to bring your swim wear! But don't worry, shops are available inside in case you forgot to bring something! How convenient!

Thanks for reading!

More information can also be obtained at Sunway Lagoon’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/SunwayLagoonMalaysia  or by calling the park at +603-5639 0000.