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KUALA LUMPUR, 6 May 2020: Heineken Malaysia Berhad (HEINEKEN Malaysia) has launched a new platform to help bars and pubs recover from financial difficulties after the Movement Control Order (MCO) is lifted. The platform, named ‘Raise Our Bars’, allows Malaysian consumers to buy a voucher for a beer, stout or cider from their favourite bar, and receive an additional one free of charge when they redeem it.

This festive season is certainly different from our normal celebration in previous years where family and friends could gather around and enjoy a great time together. Although Malaysians are encouraged to stay at home and celebrate in moderation, TPC Kuala Lumpur will still be open and has prepared a list of amazing treats this festive season. From take-away menus starting from Saturday, 23 May 2020 until 21 June 2020 and Golf promotions until end of this month, we have it all covered for you!

Some of us used to get our dose of culture from travelling, others would head to a local museum or art gallery. With travel completely off the cards and local activities still restricted despite the end of the MCO approaching, we’ve put together a few ways culture vultures can get a virtual immersion without having to leave the house.

Alma, a 196-pavilion and 384-suite resort that commands 74 acres of beachfront, 14 sublime food and beverage outlets and a cascade of 12 beachfront swimming pools, will open in Vietnam’s new “it” destination on May 31.

With travel restrictions still in place, many Malaysians would have to celebrate Hari Raya away from their hometowns this year. However, thanks to HUAWEI’s innovative solutions, you can have your loved ones near you and celebrate Raya together despite the geographical distances. All you need is a HUAWEI P40 Series smartphone.

BANGKOK Pioneering suki hotpot culinary group, COCA Restaurants, is seizing the difficult days that the region is experiencing due to Covid-19 by launching a direct delivery service across the region. The direct service gives 100% of delivery fees to drivers and offers customers a quality choice lacking currently by the delivery aggregators in the market.

Step into Southwestern Selangor where the ultimate towns of Banting, Carey Island, Jugra, Morib as well as Teluk Datok are located. Take this chance to travel around the iconic landmarks in Kuala Langat once you step foot in Selangor! Since it is well-known to be a district that is rich in agricultural produce and multiple cultural and historical attractions, be sure to visit these incredible places that we have included in the itinerary for you!

Hari Raya is just around the corner, and this year’s celebrations will be unlike any other, with the travel restrictions still in place. But despite the unusual circumstances, the Ramadhan festive season remains just as beautiful – a time of reflection, revelation, and restoration.

After nearly 30 years at the helm of a pioneering hotel management group, Hans R. Jenni is retiring today as president and director of GHM. The group’s current CEO, Tommy Lai, will assume responsibility for GHM’s day-to-day operations and management.

A cashless and contactless Raya this ‘new normal’ with Touch’ n Go eWallet brings an abundance of rewards with #lebihbanyakekstra Raya Sempoi 2.0.2.0!

A talented hospitality professional with two decades of diverse experience in sales and marketing and a passion for building strong business relationships has been named five-star Meliá Koh Samui’s director of sales and marketing.

Startup company Carpe Ri Sdn Bhd is set to take on the challenge of offering unique marketing and branding options for companies through its eco-friendly ice cream product, the ‘Float On Cone’.

As travellers are embracing the new normal of travel and hotels are preparing to welcome guests back, Avani Hotels and Resorts is rolling out new health and safety measures across its portfolio. Named AvaniSHIELD, the programme will see all 32 properties in 18 countries gradually adopt a range of heightened hygiene and sanitising standards to ensure the health and safety of guests and team members.

McDonald’s Malaysia launches its annual ‘Discover the World’ campaign with the delicious tastes of Japan, bringing back the ever-popular Samurai Burger and Shogun Burger.

This Ramadhan season may be a little unusual, with the conditional movement control order (CMCO) still in place, but it doesn’t have to be any less festive. Cook incredible feasts for buka puasa, bake mouth-watering Raya cookies, do a little fashion show at home to show-off this year’s Raya outfits, decorate your home with colourful lights – and immortalise every moment with perfection, using HUAWEI’s AI Moment feature on the P40 Series.

Boba lovers rejoice! Wall’s Special Edition Tealive Boba Ice Cream, the latest collaboration between Malaysia’s popular ice cream brand - Wall’s and Malaysian’s favourite bubble milk tea chain - Tealive, is now available nationwide online and offline after two weeks of overwhelming response in the market. Malaysians can all #BobajeLAH with #WallsBobalicious anytime, anywhere!

A seasoned professional with almost two decades’ experience in luxury hospitality in Europe and the Middle East and a passion for teaching and mentoring others has been named Alma Resort’s executive chef.

With travel restrictions sweeping through the world, various public health measures are being undertaken by local authorities safeguard their communities. These measures created different needs where alternatives are required, be it a workspace away from distractions, stylish retreat for self-isolation or comfortable residential environment for travellers waiting to return home.

There is no better time to grow your own fresh vegetables and microgreens than now, whilst staying at home. Avani Pattaya Resort in Thailand is sharing their years of expertise in hydroponic farming with “do-it-yourself” home farming tips.

Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas has launched a new room package to commemorate the resort’s reopening in Q3 2020. A culmination of experiences unique not just to the destination but also exclusively available at this idyllic Indian Ocean retreat, this carefully curated six-night stay package includes three distinct once-in-a-lifetime adventures; snorkelling with manta rays, stargazing at the only over water observatory in the Maldives, and fine dining underwater at SEA, one of the world’s few oceanic restaurants.

Social distancing, quarantine, and self-isolation are all part of a global united effort to curb the spread of COVID-19. But life under lockdown does not have to mean a complete pause on self-care. We are in this together and we want you to stay happy and healthy during this time. To help us through these unusual days, we asked the team at AvaniSpa to share some ideas on fun things to do at home.From digital meditation to DIY beauty treatments, staying in is not the same as doing nothing. Follow these expert tips to find Zen from the comfort of your own home!