Who and what is Yayasan Food Bank Malaysia

YAYASAN FOOD BANK MALAYSIA (YFBM) is a charitable organisation governed by a Board of Trustees spearheaded by Y.A.M Tengku Datin Paduka Setia Zatashah binti Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah (Chairperson)

The foundation is a catalyst for reducing food wastage while addressing the issues of increasing cost of living, especially for the poor or the B40s

Yayasan Food Bank Malaysia aims to rescue surplus food from manufacturers, wholesalers, hypermarkets and hotel industries; and then sort and re-distribute it to the identified targeted B40 communities in higher learning institutions (IPT), charity homes, welfare centres and Program Perumahan Rakyat Termiskin (PPRT)

YAYASAN FOOD BANK MALAYSIA (YFBM) which was established back on the 7 January 2019 is a Non-Profit & Non- Government Organization (NGO) that takes the lead in managing and aligning the Food Bank initiatives as part of the “inisiatif peduli rakyat” (caring nation) by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP).

OBJECTIVE -

To coordinate, plan and carry out the collection of surplus food nationwide.

To collaborate with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) as well as other related industrial players to create and enhance surplus food management system.

To help the underprivileged with easier access to food supplies while reducing cost of living.

MISSION -

Yayasan Food Bank Malaysia targets "Zero Hunger" and "Zero Waste" through the halal and safe food supply in Malaysia…

VISION -

Becoming the Leader of Food Bank domestically and internationally by 2025.

Throughout 2020 and 2021, Malaysians as well as people from all over were plagued by the Covid-19 pandemic…. The protracted situation has made 2021 one of the most difficult years for all Malaysians and the world, with the most affected community being the B40 group. 

Their quality of life was badly affected because of the loss of their source of income to support their families. Many industries and economic activities came to a standstill resulting in a huge of employment opportunities for the people.

Yayasan Food Bank Malaysia operates on a large scale and actively tries to meet the needs of the community assisted and supported by caring corporate companies such as CIMB Foundation, Mi, Dunkin , Nandos, Bank Islam, McDonalds, DRB Hicom, Hogan, Fonterra, Massimo, Village Grocer, Nestle, Mondelez and the list goes on

These continuous contribution helps the yayasan to address the issue of food security for the said affected people... 

Some of the Yayasan Food Bank Malaysia activities are also pretty challenging especially when the flood disaster hits several states of Malaysia… Yayasan Food Bank Malaysia tries their utmost best to assist the victims of the flood so that they can find their footing to continue living…. 

Yayasan Food Bank Malaysia’s assistance is not limited to food items and basic necessities, but also covers home appliances, furniture, clothing, business equipments and more.

Yayasan Food Bank Malaysia operates with full capacity of warehouse and office… Their warehouse has a racking system where donated items are segregated according to expiry dates and their operation follows the First Expiry, First Out rule….

The operation is assisted by equipments like jacking system, trolley, forklifts, chairs, sorting tables and waste management….

Besides ambient temperature food items, Yayasan Food Bank Malaysia also ready to receive chilled or frozen food anytime as they have their own chiller room too….

Yayasan Food Bank Malaysia is moving to their new premises /office beginning December 2022 which will be at :-

15, Jln BA2/1, Bukit Angkat, 43300 Kajang, Selangor

To do your part or offer your services, no matter how little (cos every cent counts), head over to https://www.foodbankmalaysia.org/donate/

Donors may kindly approach any nearest Maybank branch for making their donations or contributions through Cash Transfer or by Online Banking to:

YAYASAN FOOD BANK MALAYSIA

5660 1063 0584

Maybank

SCOTT’S AIMS TO PROMOTE CHILDREN’S HEALTHY GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

Every caring parent worries about the amount of nutrition their children consume daily…

As maintaining the health of their children is usually one of their top priorities, parents most often seek new ways to provide the necessary nutrients needed for healthy growth. Even I still worry about my teenager's health...

Scott’s Gummies with Multivitamin is now available in mango flavour, joining the existing range of Apple and Tropical flavours. Scott's Gummies with Multivitamin (rich in Vitamin A, B6, C, D, E, and Zinc), is specially made for kids aged five and above.

When it comes to food or vitamins, children can be quite picky as they typically have taste preferences. With that in mind, Scott's Gummies with Multivitamin delivers the benefits of key micronutrients at optimum levels for children in delightful flavours to suit their palette…

Scott’s is the number one brand in Peninsular Malaysia for Child Health Supplement and Vitamin C (Child) Category based on IQVIA. Scott’s is a long heritage brand, famous for its emulsion and DHA range.

Scott’s collaborates with Watsons Malaysia in an effort to make Scott’s products easily accessible to consumers located around the country. Consumers will enjoy special discounts when they shop for the new flavour of Scott’s Gummies with Multivitamins from Watsons. Additionally, consumers who make a purchase of RM100 and above will receive a crocodile blanket. This exclusive promotion starts today, 15th September 2022, and will end on 26th October 2022.

In conjunction with the launch, Scott's will channel the contribution to Smile Train, an international cleft-focused organization that provides corrective surgery and support for children born and/or living with cleft lips and palates.

The second half of the event featured the latest seasons of popular reality game shows ‘Generasi Z’ Season 2 and ‘The Z Power’ Season 3, where children between the ages of 11 and 13 compete in various activities that challenge them physically and mentally, ultimately strengthening their foundational skills. ‘Generasi Z’ hosted by Harris Alif will be aired on Sunday, September 18, 2022, at 7:00 PM, and ‘The Z Power’ hosted by Owen Yap and Jordan Sen will air on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 9:00 PM on TV3 and 8TV respectively.

Present at the launch event, which took place at Pavilion Bukit Jalil were Scha Alyahya and participants of reality game shows, Generasi Z and Z Power Kids. Scha shared her views on her preference for Scott’s Gummies with Multivitamin for her daughter, while the cast of Generasi Z Season 2 and Z Power Kids Season 3 participated in fun and competitive activities.

The Scott’s Gummies with Multivitamins in assorted flavours retails at a recommended retail price of RM46.50 for a bottle of 60s or RM12.60 for a pack of 15s and can be obtained at all leading pharmacies.

Misi Bantuan Kemanusian Susur Pulau 2022

Yayasan Food Bank Malaysia (YFBM) amat mengalakkan orang ramai bersama-sama membantu meringankan beban untuk 110 keluarga asnaf yang menetap di tiga buah pulau di Johor supaya mereka juga boleh bersiap sedia untuk menghadapi musim tengkujuh yang dijangka berlaku dalam beberapa bulan….

Menurut YFBM, Misi Bantuan Kemanusian Susur Pulau 2022 mensasarkan keluarga nelayan yang bergantung penuh pada hasil tangkapan laut dan juga pelancongan…

Kawasan edaran yang dikenalpasti adalah kampung-kampung di Pulau Aur, Pulau Pemanggil dan Pulau Tinggi. Kampung-kampung yang berada di pulau ini terkesan akibat industri pelancongan yang terhenti waktu musim tengkujuh…

Penerima bantuan terdiri dari keluarga asnaf yang bermastautin sepanjang musim di pulau-pulau tersebut. Sebahagian besar penduduk kampung adalah para nelayan kecil, bekas pengusaha dan pekerja industri pelancongan…

Memandangkan tempoh musim tengkujuh berpanjangan sehingga Januari setiap tahun, YFBM bercadang untuk menyalurkan bantuan bekalan makanan asas kepada penduduk di pulau-pulau tersebut untuk tempoh tiga bulan.

Antara barangan yang akan disumbangkan ialah pek kebersihan diri dan bekalan makanan keperluan asas seperti beras, minyak, gula, kopi dan makanan dalam tin.

Misi bantuan ini akan dilaksanakan selama dua hari bermula pada 9 dan 10 Oktober 2022. Kami sangat mengalu-alukan kerjasama semua pihak sama ada dari individu, agensi kerajaan, syarikat korporat ataupun pertubuhan bukan kerajaan (NGO) untuk sama-sama menghulurkan bantuan…

Menurutnya lagi, sumbangan wang tunai boleh disalurkan kepada yayasan itu melalui akaun Maybank Yayasan Food Bank Malaysia 5660 1063 0584 dengan meletakkan rujukan sebagai SusurPulau2022.

Selain itu, katanya, orang ramai juga boleh melayari laman sesawang www.foodbankmalaysia.org/donate/

AEON's Crowdsourced #ClassicMalaysianMoments and Commemorates Definitive Malaysian Memories into NFTs

For this year’s Merdeka, AEON Malaysia hosted a crowdsourcing platform to welcome Malaysians’ submissions of what they deem would be their take of classic Malaysian moments that made Malaysians unique. These submissions were then voted on through social media to earn a chance to have them immortalised as digital assets, as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) as a part of AEON’s appreciation for Malaysians’ public spirit and togetherness …

Out of a whopping 500+ submissions for the #ClassicMalaysianMoments, ten (10) were selected and announced at AEON Taman Maluri, with the top (5) winners walking away with RM1,500 in AEON vouchers and five (5) consolation winners receiving RM500 in AEON vouchers. 

The winning designs were also transformed into NFTs that AEON customers may redeem* as keepsakes in the digital world.

From August 15 to August 29, the public were encouraged to upload original visuals (photographs/digital art/traditional art) on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram with the hashtags #AEONxMerdeka65 #ClassicMalaysianMoments as well as #IniKonfemMalaysia with each submission including any of their favourite Malaysian brands and how the brand has influenced how Malaysians have lived over the previous 65 years.

The results were breathtaking with the Malaysians taking great pleasure to participate in highlighting Malaysian moments as a way of life as part of their everyday routine….

Alongside AEON, other brands that were mentioned in most #ClassicMalaysianMoments include Milo, Hup Seng, 100 plus, Maggi, Nescafe, Gardenia, Kellogg’s, Munchy’s, F&N, Naturel and Cap Kipas Udang.

AEON also partnered with Meta Universe (MU), a native enterprise solutions supplier for all things NFT and metaverse, who provided seamless direction and support in its voyage into the current digital trend through the #ClassicMalaysianMoments contest.

AEON’s Chief Merchandise and Marketing Officer Low Ngai Yuen said, "We are thrilled to do this together with our customers as these NFTs are their priceless experiences on what makes Malaysians unique. We will cherish being able to continuously work alongside with our customers and have them share with us their views and thoughts – this is invaluable. In return, we hope to share these digital assets with many more as our way to thank everyone."

Be Inspired by “VersaThai”: Top Thai Fashion Brands 2022

Bangkok, Thailand is one of the most fashionable cities in the world is popular with their own fashion brands!!

With incredible attention placed on design, quality and detail, Thai brands have become highly popular among style enthusiasts in Thailand and the rest of the world. 

Thailand now has a long list of internationally renowned names in the fashion scene. Fashionistas can fill their wardrobes with the most stylish items,

 making every street a runway for everyone.

According to Mr. Worawan Wanwil, Director of DITP, “VersaThai fashion showcase, part of Think Fashion Think THAILAND campaign, will display Top Thai Fashion Brands 2022. The key theme of this event is VersaThai, which derives from the word “Versatile” where “changeable” and “mix and match” fashions are available for different lifestyles.”

The VersaThai fashion showcase, part of Think Fashion Think THAILAND campaign

was was organised and planned by the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) and the Royal Thai Embassy, Malaysia.

The breathtaking show featured 10 Thai fashion brands with over 80 sophisticatedly designed outfits. They were categorized into 3 Signature styles, namely:

The Dawn of PRIDE featuring Contemporary Thai fashion - inspired by Thai culture and fabrics from the past. The designers brought the pride of the past to create inspiration for today's modern fashion suitable for a variety of occasions. This signature style was showcased by designers: Mirah, Vertiaire, and De Quarr Community.

The Shining Happiness featuring Everyday Fashion - designed to boost confidence, joy and happiness when wearing them. To showcase this signature style, we have designers from Mirah, Varithorn, Siri and Shu.

 

The Bright Future features Sustainable Fashion which has been produced with cloths that are designed, manufactured, distributed and used in ways that are environmentally friendly showcased by designers: Bwild Isan and Black Sugar, Yano and SC Grand and Circular

A Business networking session was also scheduled to provide business opportunities to potential importers and investors. 

For close-up view of the designer clothes, please proceed to ByThian Store in Uptown and Central I-City Mall in Shah Alam.

Keng Tachaya Prathumwan from Thailand, the 1st runner-up in the Voice of Thailand contest graced the event. He is an Entertainer, a Performer, Creator and a Fashionista. He has won many awards, including The Coolest Artist of The Year KAZZ Award, Seed Award and Nominee for Best New Artist, and Bang Award.

To know more about VERSATHAI, please contact enquiry@thaitrade.my, hello@eqsolutions.my, or call 03-21424601/012-4866505.

THE GOLDEN TICKET CAMPAIGN RETURNS TO SURIA KLCC WITH A TOTAL OF RM500,000 IN REWARDS FOR THE TAKING

From now until 18 September 2022, two RM5,000 shopping vouchers are up for grabs every day during The Golden Ticket campaign at Suria KLCC.

The campaign is back for the third year after two successful runs in 2020 and 2021. 

Shoppers who spend RM500 and above in two receipts at any specialty stores stand a chance to win a lucky Golden Ticket (worth RM5,000).

This ticket is found in one of the 100 mystery boxes showcased at the Centre Court. The best thing about this draw is even if shoppers do not win the Golden Ticket, they are still rewarded with a Purple Ticket (worth RM50) found in the remaining boxes!

Winners of The Golden Ticket get to celebrate with a photo opportunity at The Wall of Winners. They will also get their share of fame by being featured on a rotating screen in the Centre Court.

Every day, there are two lucky draw sessions — the first is from 10 am to 2 pm and the second is from 5 pm to 9 pm — with each session adding 100 new tickets for shoppers to snag. In addition, any remaining tickets that were not drawn will snowball to the next day.

Each shopper is limited to one draw per day. The draw must also be made on the same day of receipt purchase.

Days leading up to the campaign, Suria KLCC mobile trucks have been bringing the ‘Golden Ticket on the Move’ to people around KL City and Ampang, giving them a sneak peek at what’s to come. The mystery boxes in this mini draw contained Purple Tickets worth RM10 and Golden Tickets worth RM50.

“Following the success of The Golden Ticket campaign in previous years, we take great pleasure in bringing back the joy and excitement of these lucky draws to our loyal customers. This campaign is much loved for its terrific rewards where everyone is guaranteed to walk away a winner!

“With the pandemic easing, we also hope our efforts will greatly benefit our tenants and spur further commercial growth as we enter the last quarter of 2022,” said Andrew Brien, CEO of Suria KLCC Sdn Bhd.