Sempena bulan Ramadahan yang bakal tiba nanti, V E Hotel & Residence (V E Bangsar South) mengalu-alukan kehadiran bulan mulia ini dengan berbagai-bagai jenis hidangan enak dari negara Arab serta tempatan bagi mengetengahkan citarasa unik Malaysia di restoran The Straits Estate bermula pada 29 Mei sehingga 23 Jun 2017.

Di The Straits Estate, anda bakal dihidangkan dengan pelbagai jenis masakan yang meliurkan, hasil pertembungan budaya kedua-dua rantau berkenaan. Sajian menu istimewa ini disediakan oleh pasukan chef yang diketuai Eksekutif Chef Sous Unaver Unabia. Chef Unaver yang berasal dari Sabah akan mempamerkan kepakarannya dalam menyediakan masakan Arab serta kecintaan beliau terhadap masakan tradisional Malaysia dalam aneka sajian bertemakan ‘Straits & Arabian Bazaar’ (Bazar Negeri Selat & Arab) tahun ini. 

Falsafah makanan Chef Unaver berjaya menghasilkan menu yang diatur khas untuk ‘Straits & Arabian Bazaar’ yang memberikan keseimbangan antara hidangan Arab yang popular dengan hidangan istimewa Malaysia yang sentiasa menjadi kegemaran ramai. Para tetamu boleh menikmati jamuan berbuka puasa bersama yang tersayang dengan hidangan pembuka selera seperti Hummus, Babaganoush, Moutabel, Salad Fattoush, Kerabu Pucuk Paku Dengan Udang Kering, Serunding Ayam dan Daging dan banyak lagi. 

Kemudian, rasailah hidangan utama Arab yang padat dengan aroma seperti Lamb Shank Tagine, Ouzi Kambing, Kebab dan Shish Taouk, Shawarma Ayam (makanan jalanan yang klasik), dan Sup Harira yang berkhasiat (sup tomato dan kekacang). Para pengunjung juga boleh menikmati masakan Melayu yang hebat seperti Kambing Golek dan Ayam Golek yang diperap dengan resipi tradisi Kelantan, Kari Kawah Kepala Ikan Ala Melaka dan Ayam Percik Terengganu yang dipanggang hingga sempurna. Tambahan lagi, anda juga boleh memuaskan selera makanan laut yang dibakar seperti Ikan Tenggiri Bakar, Ikan Pari, Ikan Tongkol, Ikan Cencaru dan banyak lagi.

Bagi mengakhiri juadah ini, para tetamu juga boleh menikmati pemanis mulut seperti Pancuran Coklat dengan pelbagai kondimen, Tart Laici Rangup, Kek Mousse Strawberi atau hidangan manis tempatan seperti Bubur Serawa Nangka, Pengat Pisang, aneka kuih-muih Melayu dan berbagai- bagai jenis pemanis mulut yang lain. 

Untuk tidak terlepas promosi Straits & Arabian Bazaar boleh tengok harga seperti berikut : 

1. Bermula pada 29 Mei sehingga 5 Jun, hanya RM98 untuk dewasa bawah promosi “Early Bird Savings”. 
2. Bermula pada 6 Jun dan seterusnya, buat tempahan dan bayar sebelum 15 Mei 2017 bagi menikmati potongan harga sebanyak 20% : 

• Harga biasa RM128 bagi dewasa 
• Set Muhibbah Dome (hidangan untuk 10 orang sahaja) berharga RM1,288 atau RM1,588 semeja 

Bagi yang ingin membuat tempahan, sila hubungi +603 2246 2888 atau emel kepada dine@vehotel.com. 

Love,

Ramadan adalah bulan yang mulia di mana umat Islam berpuasa dan bersyukur dengan nikmat kurniaan, serta menjalankan persiapan bagi menyambut Aidilfitri. Bermula dengan mengemas rumah, membeli baju baru, merancang menu berbuka puasa, sehingga membuat kuih raya, ini sememangnya musim yang sangat sibuk buat semua.

Sempena bulan yang mulia ini, Dettol dan Air Wick mengambil kesempatan untuk memastikan anda kekal bebas dan terlindung daripada kuman sebelum anda sibuk menjalankan persiapan sepanjang musim perayaan ini, dan pada masa yang sama, memastikan rumah anda kekal harum bagi pengunjung dan orang tersayang, terutamanya setelah memasak juadah Ramadan mahupun Aidilfitri!

Bayangkan adanya warna-warna menarik untuk menghidupkan suasana di ruang tamu apabila ada yang berkunjung. Sepanjang bulan Mei dan Jun 2017, anda hanya perlu berbelanja sebanyak RM25 atau lebih bagi produk-produk Dettol dan/atau Air Wick dalam satu resit, dan anda layak mendapat sebuah bekas kuih Raya untuk menyimpan kuih-muih kegemaran anda. Kumpul keempat-empat warna untuk menceriakan rumah anda! Semuanya boleh anda dapati di farmasi utama dan pasar raya di Malaysia.

Bukan itu sahaja! Layari laman Facebook Dettol Malaysia untuk mendapatkan Resepi Koleksi Khas daripada Chef Anis Nabilah, sertai pertandingan dalam talian kami dan anda mungkin berpeluang untuk membuat kuih bersama chef selebriti, Anis Nabilah! Anis dikenali ramai sebagai seorang chef yang versatil dalam masakan Malaysia dan antarabangsa, dan merupakan hos bagi beberapa rancangan masakan yang popular, seperti Eat Clean with Anis di Astro Bella dan 1, 2… Bakar! di TV3.

Dengan pembelian produk-produk Dettol dan/atau Air Wick yang bernilai RM25 itu, hantarkan penyertaan anda di laman Facebook Dettol Malaysia (www.facebook.com/DettolMalaysia) dan siapa tahu – anda mungkin menjadi salah seorang antara 8 pemenang yang dapat membuat kuih bersama Chef Anis Nabilah! Tempoh pertandingan adalah dari 1 hingga 14 hari bulan Mei 2017, jadi jangan lepaskan peluang keemasan ini. Pertandingan dalam talian Dettol ini terbuka kepada rakan runcit terpilih Dettol iaitu Mydin, Econsave, Giant dan Tesco.

Diharap agar Ramadan semua berjalan dengan tenang dan penuh keberkatan dengan perlindungan bebas kuman dari Dettol serta wangian Air Wick di rumah. Untuk maklumat lanjut, layari laman Facebook Dettol Malaysia bermula dari bulan Mei ini.

Salam korang. Ramadhan akan bakal kembali tidak lama lagi, semua umat Islam di seluruh dunia turut merasa gembira dengan kehadiran bulan yang mulia ini. Sempena menyambut bulan Ramadhan yang mulia ini, Kelab Rahman Putra Malaysia amat mengalu-alukan kehadiran orang ramai untuk singgah dan menikmati juadah berbuka puasa dimana tahun ini buffet Ramadhan 2017 bertemakan "SELERA ANEKA RASA".


‘SELERA ANEKA RASA’ yang menyediakan pelbagai hidangan yang menyelerakan di mana terdapat lebih daripada 70 jenis sajian dari masakan Melayu, Cina, India, Timur dan Barat seperti kambing panggang, Nasi Briyani Hyderabad, Ayam Mentega Masala, Ulam-ulaman dan Kerabu. Disamping itu terdapat gerai-gerai yang menyajikan pelbagai jenis pencuci mulut seperti ais kacang, cendol, agar-agar dan aneka kuih muih.




Buffet berbuka di Kelab Rahman Putra Malaysia akan bermula pada 29 hb Mei 2017 sehingga 22 hb Jun 2017. Kepada mereka yang berminat untuk mendapatkan harga promosi (Early Bird) yang bermula daripada harga serendah RM40.00 bersih / Dewasa untuk hari biasa (Isnin hingga Khamis) dan RM60.00 bersih / Dewasa untuk hujung minggu (Jumaat hingga Ahad), sila dapatkannya bermula dari tarikh 13hb April sehingga 15hb Mei 2017, manakala harga untuk warga emas dan kanak-kanak adalah adalah RM29.00 bersih setiap seorang. Hubungi kami di talian 03-6156 6870 sambungan 1303 / 1901 / 1903 untuk sebarang pertanyaan dan tempahan.

Imagine this: it’s blazing hot outside – so much so you could see heat rising from the pavements – and when you escape into what you hope is a cool air-conditioned room, the air conditioner’s just blowing musty, warm air? Ahhh, the frustration! 

This is actually a pretty common scenario that many Malaysians would have encountered some time in their lives. Strangely, though air conditioners do not come cheap, many don’t know how or don’t really think about keeping them clean to ensure they work better and last longer. 

Among those who do think of doing so from time to time, a contractor is often called in for the job. The deal usually costs RM 150 and above per unit. Don’t forget the fuss of having to make sure you’re home when the contractor’s coming, and having to wait for him to get the job done! 

And let's not even talk about how much more tedious it gets if your often-neglected air-conditioner breaks down every now and then for expensive repairs because it's all dirty and clogged up inside! 

So here's the deal: What if you can do some thorough cleaning all on your own, without much fuss, and without having to fork out your hard-earned money, every time? And what if you can do it in just under 20 minutes? 

Well, all you need is a can of 3-IN-ONE ® Professional Air Conditioner Cleaner, which retails at just RM24.50. You can find this in DIY, supermarkets and hardware stores in Malaysia. 

It’s basically a WATER-BASED cleaning agent that dissolves grease, dirt, fungi, mold and other build-ups from the cooling coils of your air conditioners. No rinsing required. 

BUT, how do you actually clean air conditioners with this spray? Here’s a step-by-step guide: 

You can do this every three to nine months. The frequency depends on the recommendations in the user manual for the specific unit, and the amount of allergens or dust in the area. 

Good air-conditioner care will leave you with a unit cools faster – that means less electricity usage! – and one which gives you cleaner and fresher air too. YES, that little bit of Tender Loving Care goes a long way. It even extends the life span of your air-conditioner! 

About 3-IN-ONE® 

The 3-IN-ONE® brand has been famous since 1894, solving problems and making people smile. And that is why WD-40 Company officially acquired the 3-IN-ONE Oil business in 1995 and has been innovating ever since to produce the best product with the best delivery systems around.

Specialising in heavy-duty solutions that are often the product of choice for trade professionals and serious DIY, the 3-IN-ONE ® brand is another quality product from WD-40 Company. Visit our Asia website for more information: https://goo.gl/NiDfNd or http://wd40.asia/products/3-in-one/3-in-one-professional-air-conditioner-cleaner

Love,

Entering its fifth year, the Paddle Pop Young Builders Award was launched today with “Unity for a Greener Future” as its theme. The Paddle Pop Young Builders Award which is an annual national competition targeted at primary school children, promotes environmental awareness as kids design and build creative structures made from used and recyclable materials. 

The Paddle Pop Young Builders Award 2017 is a platform to educate primary school kids on the various materials that can be reused, repurposed and recycled in fun and innovative ways. This year, the participants’ design must exhibit how the chosen structure is enhanced with local elements that promote unity within a school environment while promoting the message that a greener future is vital. 

The award was officially launched by Dato’ P. Kamalanathan, Deputy Minister Education I, Ministry of Education and Mr Shiv Sahgal, Marketing Director, Foods and Refreshment of Unilever (Malaysia) Holdings Sdn Bhd at the National Planetarium, Kuala Lumpur. 

Dato’ P. Kamalanathan, Deputy Minister I, Ministry of Education, said, “By incorporating the message to reuse, repurpose and recycle and motivating kids to nurture their artistic abilities, the Young Builders Award has successfully shaped an inspiring platform for a greener future for our next generation. This initiative with its powerful underlying messages on unity for a greener future will further encourage kids to develop greater environmental awareness in a more holistic manner.” 

Last year, a record-breaking number of 1009 entries were received from schools across Malaysia, which was an increase of 400% as compared to the year before. According to Mr Shiv Sahgal, Marketing Director, Foods and Refreshment, Unilever (Malaysia) Holdings Sdn Bhd, “The Paddle Pop Young Builders Award challenges young minds in the hopes of unleashing their creativity to bring a new lease of life to materials that would otherwise be thrown away thoughtlessly. We hope that this year’s theme where participants have to build a robot with everyday waste materials where the robot’s purpose is to monitor and keep the school environment green in a fun and innovative way. This will help drive the message of a greener future that goes beyond just the immediate participants but to the whole school as well.” 

The Paddle Pop Young Builders Award 2017 seeks to find the most creatively crafted life-size robot structure fully made from used and recyclable materials that also represents local elements of Malaysia and the participant’s respective states in conjunction with the country’s 60 th National Day. 

Materials allowed include plastic bottles, plastic bags, plastic containers, aluminum tins, newspaper, magazines, Paddle Pop ice-cream sticks, ice-cream wrappers, and other materials that can be reused, recycled and repurposed. 

The award is open to all national primary schools for kids in Standard 4 to 6. Schools can submit as many sketches of the robot they would like to build with the national and state’s identity in the design concept by 23 June 2017 to yba@paddlepop.com.my. The sketch must incorporate how the materials will be used. The top 20 designs will be chosen to build their life-size robot at a 3Day/2Night all-expense paid finale to be held in August at a venue to be determined at a later date. 

The main prize is RM6,000 cash to the winning school, 3 Day/2 Night LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort Family Vacation which includes a travel voucher worth RM500, combo admission tickets and hotel arrangement for each of the four participants in the team and a certificate of participation each. The two consolation prizes include RM2,000 cash to the school, and 2 LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort combo admission tickets for each team member. The Paddle Pop Young Builders Award programme is part of the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan (USLP) to make sustainable living more commonplace. USLP aims to remove environmental footprint from its growth and increase positive social impact. This includes addressing consumers’ health and wellbeing by improving nutrition. Paddle Pop ice cream variants are formulated to meet the nutritional criteria and abide by healthy nutritional guidelines specifically for calories, saturated fats and sugar. Through the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan (USLP) it is assured that the Paddle Pop kids ice cream range contain no more than 110kcal per serving, 3g saturated fat per serving and 20g of added sugar per 100g. 

“As an iconic brand that has been a part of many kids’ childhood, Paddle Pop ice cream variants have been formulated to make it a healthier choice for kids today,” added Shiv Sahgal. At the launch event, a life-size robot designed and created by the Art and Design faculty of UiTM team was unveiled to highlight Paddle Pop Young Builders Award 2017’s theme and be an inspiration to interested participants. The structure which was led by Senior Lecturer, Elliza Hashim described that the robot comprises of various used materials of plastics, paper based boards and some discarded fabrics. The robot, named Tuah, is meant to be stationed in schools to monitor the recycling habits of kids. It has a set of multi-terrain wheels which portray a very hardworking robot on a mission to scavenge waste materials and ensure that it is properly recycled. It has almost human-like arm function to pick up things and work productively. Tuah also has a set of gadgets like a blaster gun to recycle waste items brought to him by kids wanting to recycle. He will then reward the kids with Paddle Pop ice cream. Tuah is dedicated to help schools contribute to a greener future. 

For more information or to download the contest form, teachers, kids and parents are encouraged to visit www.paddlepop.com.my.

IJM Land Half Marathon 2017 akan kembali lagi pada tahun ini dan bakal mengegarkan Dataran Centrio Seremban 2 pada 13 Ogos 2017. Untuk acara marathon ini telah memasuki tahun yang ke 6 dan telah dilancarkan pada 31 Mac 2017. Bagi tahun ini pihak IJM Land akan mensasarkan lebih 7000 penyertaan dari seluruh negara. 

Bagi tahun ini, IJM Land Half Marathon akan mengetengahkan gaya hidup sihat serta semangat perpaduan dan disamping keperihatinan membantu pertubuhan amal sebagai sosio-komuniti dan masyarakat. 

Pelancaran IJM Land Half Run Marathon 2017 telah dilancarkan oleh Dato' Hoo Kim See, Pengurus Besar IJM Land Berhad (central region) dan Mr Minoru Osada, Pengarah Jualan dan Pemasaran Yakult (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd. Untuk pengetahuan semua, Yakult merupakan Platinum Sponsor IJM Land Half Marathon 2017. Acara marathon ini semakin mendapat sokongan menggalakkan seluruh masyarakat dan akan menjadi platform "fundraising" amal untuk tahun ke 3dan akan disalurkan kepada 2 pertubuhan kebajikan aiaitu Pertubuhan Hospice Negeri Sembilan (Hospice) dan Malaysia Lysosomal Disease Association (MLDA)

Dengan tagline "Run Together, Bond Stronger" menyediakan kategori larian 21KM (Half Marathon), 10KM untuk lelaki dan wanita (18 tahun ke atas) dan 10KM lelaki dan perempuan (12 tahun ke atas - kategori junior). Pelari yang terpantas akan dianugerahkan "Grand IJM Land Half Marathon Trophy". Selain itu, setiap peserta yang berjaya menamatkan larian akan membawa pulang goodie bag dengan pelbagai cenderahati daripada Yakult dan penaja yang lain serta bersama custom-made Finisher Medal dan sijil penyertaan. Yang paling menarik juga ada hadiah cabutan bertuah bernilai RM10,000 untuk dimenangi.

Bagi memeriahkan acara karnival marathon ini, pihak IJM Land akan menyediakan popcorn, cotton-candy, aiskrim dan belon percuma, badut serta pelbagai acara menarik termasuk photo booth dan peluang bergambar bersama selebriti Malaysia dan duta Yakult, Jack Lim. Selain itu, terdapat juga pemeriksaan kesihatan percuma oleh Columbia Asia Hospital Seremban. 

Marilah beramai-ramai untuk menyertai IJM Land Half Marathon 2017. Pendaftaran dibuka sekarang hingga 31 Mei 2017. Untuk maklumat lanjut dan pendaftaran boleh layari www.ijmlandrun.com.

ZooMoo Networks, the only channel devoted to educating kids about nature and animals is premiering its latest original series – ZooMoo Groove. This fun sing-along series introduces kids to animals in each of the world’s habitats while encouraging kids to get up and sing and dance.

“Children love to be able to express themselves through song and dance, and with ZooMoo Groove, they can also enjoy learning about the world we live in at the same time. We are also excited to introduce our new talent Seth Drury to our audience as our trusted ZooMoo Ranger,” said Catherine Nebauer, General Manager of ZooMoo Networks, Asia Pacific.

“Seth will take ZooMoo fans on fantastical trips to the Oceans, the Mountains, the desert, and other landscapes as he meets our Zoomers and introduce them to their new homes and the animals that live there,” added Catherine.

Concept behind ZooMoo

Groove ZooMoo Groove is themed around exploration and discovery, providing children with an opportunity to visit the eight habitats of the world. The series introduces our fun and quirky Zoomer characters that live on ZooMoo Island. Each character has a distinct personality and ZooMoo Ranger Seth helps them find the habitat they will be most compatible to live in.


Seth Drury is an Australian singer, dancer, and actor. A former Australian Idol contestant, Seth has appeared in various productions in Australia and throughout South East Asia, as well as devised a one-man show at the 2015 Melbourne Fringe Festival to sell out audiences.


To find out more about each Zoomer’s personalities and the habitats that they belong in, tune in to the premiere of ZooMoo Groove on ZooMoo Astro Ch 619, on Wednesday, 5th April at 3.20pm, with repeats at 7.20pm and on Thursdays at 7.20am and 11.20am.

About ZooMoo

ZooMoo Networks is a multi-media company that owns and operates the ZooMoo channel, programming and interactive content for children around the World. ZooMoo is a collaboration between some of the world’s foremost wildlife filmmakers, early childhood educationalists and technology developers. Its programming engages and entertains children with the wonders of animals, to stimulate and develop their innate emotional connection with the natural world. ZooMoo is available in Malaysia on Astro Ch 619. 

Love,

Worldwide premium skincare brand NEUTROGENA ® has recently announced Academy Award-winning actress, activist for women’s cancer research and Goodwill Ambassador of UN Women, Nicole Kidman as its latest Global Brand Ambassador. 

According to Cory Price, General Manager of NEUTROGENA ® at Johnson & Johnson US, “Nicole embodies the true spirit of the women that we are committed to everyday. Their passion, strength and focus are what makes NEUTROGENA ® women so special. Nicole will help us encourage women to embrace their beauty through the lens of skin health and empower women to see what’s possible with NEUTROGENA ®” .  

In Malaysia, NEUTROGENA ® is known for its wide array of skin health-focused products starting from cleansers, hydration serum and masks to sun protection lotions. 

“We are pleased that a Hollywood big name like Nicole Kidman has become our global brand ambassador. Besides keeping the NEUTROGENA ® brand top of mind when it comes to beauty, Nicole will serve as an aspiration for our local consumers who appreciate healthy and beautiful skin,” said Raghu Krishnan, Country Director, Consumer, Johnson & Johnson Malaysia. 

Nicole Kidman, Australian actress and NEUTROGENA ® Ambassador, comments: “The world works in mysterious ways! As you probably know, I grew up in Australia where sun protection is everything – from the time I was a little girl, my mum taught me to protect my skin from the sun. So looking after the health of my skin is something I’ve grown up understanding. But as times passes, I’ve realised that, sun protection has become just part of the story…I’ve learned that your skin needs a lot of attention and support, just like the rest of your body in order to keep it its healthiest.” 

“So when I had the opportunity to partner with NEUTROGENA ® , a brand that has skin health at the core of who they are, it was like the stars were aligning for me.” “Right now I can honestly say I am loving life more than ever, so my overall health, including the health of my skin is a top priority. Look, the reality is, we all know choosing the right anti-ageing product is trial and error, hit or miss, some things work and some don’t. But at this point in my life I am looking for something that simply works, that’s why I am really excited to join this passionate and dedicated team. I am also extremely proud to be joining a strong and inspiring group of NEUTROGENA ® women who are already a part of the family.” 

In January of 2006, Kidman was named, and continues to serve, as Goodwill Ambassador of UN Women, the United Nations Development Fund for Women, whose goals are to foster women’s empowerment and gender equality, to raise awareness of the infringement on women’s human rights around the world and to end violence against women.   

She is also an activist in supporting research of women’s cancer. Along with her husband, Keith Urban, she helped raise nearly half a million dollars for the Women’s Cancer Program, a world-renowned centre for research into the causes, treatment, prevention, and eventual cure of women’s cancer. Presently, Kidman can be seen on the big screen in The Weinstein Company’s Lion for which she has received Critics’ Choice, Golden Globe, SAG Awards and Academy Award nominations. She will next be seen in the upcoming films How to Talk to Girls at Parties and The Beguiled and The Killing of a Sacred Deer. On the small screen, Kidman returns to television this month in the limited series Big Little Lies for HBO as well as the second season of Top of The Lake (SundanceTV/BBC Two). 

Kidman joins NEUTROGENA ® Brand Ambassadors Rachael Taylor, Jennifer Garner, Kerry Washington, Julie Bowen, Kristen Bell, Eiza Gonzalez, Sandra Echeverria, Hayden Panettiere and Olivia Holt. 

NEUTROGENA ® believes that beauty begins with healthy skin so kick- start your healthy beauty journey with us and discover our range of cleansers, moisturizers, skin care and sun care products at www.facebook.com/myneutrogena. 

Among all the electronics products you own at home, the television is that one innovation we live for years before getting an upgrade and with the rapid advancements of technology, TVs can do so much more now than ever before. So if your TV is older than 6 years, perhaps it is time for an upgrade as Samsung Malaysia Electronics brings you the March More’ promotion which offers savings up to RM3,000 and free soundbars on selected Smart TV models! 

“As a brand that innovates to enrich lives, our vision is to bring innovations that offer convenience and value to the people. Our customers have been true blue fans and we want to take this opportunity to reward them for their continuous support by offering continuous deals,” said Jimmy Tan, Head of Consumer Electronics Business Unit of Samsung Malaysia Electronics. 

In the past, purchasing a good TV would mean spending a huge sum. But not anymore as you can now get better quality TVs for the same amount you would have spent years ago. Over the years, the picture quality of Samsung TVs have evolved from standard definition to ultra-high definition with the ability to produce 64 times more colours and is now 30 percent brighter. You can now experience cinematic picture quality all in the comfort of your own home! 

The Samsung Smart TVs also allows you access to unlimited TV entertainment at your fingertips as TVs have upgraded from free-to- air and pay TV to a vast variety of content streaming of today using the Samsung Smart Hub. And to top it all, multiple remote controls cluttering your living room space is now a thing of the past with the Samsung one remote which consolidates all devices to one single remote. You no longer need to struggle to find that one right remote for your TV! 

So what are you waiting for? Running from 1 st March 2017 – 30 th April 2017, Samsung’s ‘March More’ campaign offers great value on selected smart TV models with superior picture quality, unlimited Smart TV content and multi-functional one remote control. Additionally, to compliment it’s immersive cinematic experience, each purchase of the 78-inch KS9000 SUHD TV entitles you a free HW-K950 Atmos soundbar worth RM5,999. 

Don't miss out on the 'March More’ promotion and visit your nearest Samsung authorized retail outlet today to purchase. For more information on the ‘March More’ promotion, please visit http://www.samsung.com/my/offer/march-more/.

Robi, possibly the first ever robot able to speak Manglish, arrived in Malaysia last Friday with the launch of the Robi partwork magazine and online store by DeAgostini. Robi is a fusion of sophisticated design and advanced Japanese technology that was designed to provide interactive bonding experiences for the entire family. Providing an in-depth understanding of how Robi works, an educational magazine along with instructions and model parts, can be collected over the course of 70 issues, or ordered online. Families and robotics enthusiasts can look forward to assembling Robi with their own hands. 

From 10 to 12 March, families can learn more about Robi’s cute and amusing behaviours at a roadshow in One Utama Shopping Centre. Professor Tomotaka Takahashi, the creator of Robi, will be on site to introduce Robi to visitors during the roadshow. To celebrate Robi’s debut in Malaysia, there will be a special performance featuring 100 Robi robots in a synchronized dance. Building on the theme of “ASSEMBLE ROBI, UNITE A FAMILY”, the event will also provide opportunities for families to get acquainted with Robi through hands-on experiences at the interactive stations, and have their photos taken at a Robi-themed photo booth. There will also be various giveaways, competitions with prizes give away including; kids drawing contest, Robi assembly game and an autograph session by Professor Takahashi. 

Speaking at the official launch, Hajime ‘Jimmy’ Murano, Chief Executive Officer of DeAgostini Japan, “We are very happy to be bringing Robi to Malaysia. Robi was first introduced in Taiwan, followed by Hong Kong, China and last year in Singapore. Ever since its launch, it has been very well received and has received a lot of positive feedback. In 2014, it became the top grossing magazine in Taiwan. Today, there are a total of 130,000 assembled Robi robots worldwide, making it the world’s best-selling multilingual humanoid robot.” 

Jimmy continued, “We, at DeAgostini, believe in turning ideas into innovative products and services thus, creating value focusing on the well-being of our family, in this case, our staff. We hope that Robi will bring joy and happiness to everyone and most importantly, in a technology driven world, we can put aside our gadgets and enjoy each other’s company while assembling Robi together.”

Incorporating cutting-edge robotics technology from Japan, Robi has become the bestselling humanoid robot worldwide. He can communicate with users, even expressing emotion through the colour of his eyes. He can talk, sing, dance and control selected household appliances. He has an extensive vocabulary of more than 250 phrases, providing a deep level of interaction between humans and robots. The specially designed Malaysian version of Robi has also been programmed to speak some Manglish phrases, as well as English, Malay and Chinese. 

“I truly believe that artificial intelligence and the creation of responsive robots can bring tremendous benefits to people and society, and I dream of fostering closer relationships between robots and human beings. We’re excited to introduce Robi to Malaysia, and hope to inspire the next generation of Malaysians to harness technology to improve the lives of citizens and build stronger communities.” Professor Tomotaka Takahashi 

Aside from providing assembly instructions, the magazine available weekly at leading retailers, will also include educational materials to teach children more about the field of robotics. Robi has also been designed so that no prior skills is needed by either adult or children to assemble. The only tool required is a screwdriver that comes along with the magazine. As digitization goes mainstream and becomes more advanced, the hands-on learning experience from building Robi will provide children with the opportunity to understand the basics of robotics technology. 

As one of the world’s leading robotics scientists, Professor Takahashi created Robi exclusively for DeAgostini. His keen interest in robotics grew from a young age, when he patented his first invention while he was still a student, and founded Robo Garage – a robotics group based in Kyoto University - upon graduation. Professor Tomotaka is responsible for many key developments in robot design, bringing to life Kirobo, a 3.5m-tall earthquake rescue droid, and he has even put the world’s first humanoid robot astronaut in space in 2013. 

The first issue of Robi is now available at a special rate of RM24.90 and will then retail at RM74.90 per issue at the following retailers; 7Eleven, Borders, Cold Storage, Hamleys, Jason’s Food Hall, Kinokuniya, Mercato, MPH Bookstores, myNEWS.com, Pansing, POPULAR, RadioShack, Times and WHSmith. It is also available for purchase online at http://www.myrobi.my