Friday, August 8, 2025

PARKROYAL COLLECTION KUALA LUMPUR Clinches Four Titles For The 2nd Consecutive Year at Haute Grandeur Global 2025 Awards

Hi Everyone,

PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur proudly celebrates a double-year victory of the prestigious Haute Grandeur Global Awards, solidifying its position as one of Asia’s leading sustainable and design-forward hospitality destinations.

Allan Wong GM and Kim Ong Dir Sales n Marketing with Haute Grandeur Award plaque

For the 2025 awards, the hotel has been honoured with four distinguished titles:

· Best New Hotel (Less than 3 Years) in Asia

· Best Sustainable Lifestyle Hotel in Asia

· Best Eco-Friendly Hotel in Malaysia

· Best Sustainable Hotel in Malaysia

This marks the second consecutive year the hotel has been recognised by Haute Grandeur, having previously won multiple awards in 2024. The repeated recognition highlights PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur’s continued commitment to the brand’s ethos of conscious living and uplifting experiences which are brought to life through biophilic design, eco-wellness spaces and sustainable practices. 


Set in the heart of Bukit Bintang, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur features 527 rooms and suites, an urban farm, and interiors infused with over 13,000 square feet of foliage designed to offer a sense of respite. The hotel champions sustainable practices across its operations, from energy-efficient systems and filtered drinking water taps to locally sourced ingredients and zero single-use plastics.

“We are incredibly proud to receive these accolades once again, which speak volumes about the PARKROYAL COLLECTION brand and what it stands for. As a hotel designed around sustainability and lifestyle, we see these awards as a reflection of our commitment to delivering lifestyle experiences while staying true to our green ethos,” said Alan Wong, Complex General Manager of PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur and Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Kuala Lumpur.



Purrever Healthy: Royal Canin Launches Its First Event In Malaysia At Sunway Pyramid!

Hi Everyone,

Pet lovers, mark your calendars! Royal Canin Malaysia is thrilled to announce the launch of its first-ever public event, Purrever Healthy, taking place from Thursday, 7 August to Sunday, 10 August 2025, at the Orange Concourse, Sunway Pyramid. 


This milestone event is set to welcome all pet parents over the four-day celebration of #LifeLongHealth, dedicated to educating them on the importance of precise nutrition, responsible pet ownership, and preventive care from birth to adulthood.

This event brings Royal Canin’s lifelong mission to strive for A Better World for Pets to life through a fully immersive experience that’s equal parts fun, interactive, and meaningful. From Pick Your breed activity to Instagram-worthy cat-centric installations and a rewarding mission card challenge, this roadshow promises something purr-fect for every pet enthusiast - whether you're a seasoned owner, a curious first-timer, or simply a feline fan!

“As a brand that truly believes in shaping a healthier future for pets, Royal Canin is proud to bring this meaningful initiative to Malaysian pet parents,” said Ms. Teh Meng Li, Market Head of Royal Canin Malaysia. “We designed the “Purrever Healthy” event to spark conversations about the importance of preventive pet care, emphasise on the unique needs of cat breed specifics, and enhance awareness on responsible pet ownership. By inviting the public to take part in this educational experience, we hope to deepen their understanding of how even the smallest early decisions, like choosing the right nutritional diet or creating a safe environment, can impact a pet’s entire life.”

Ms. Teh Meng Li, Market Head of Royal Canin Malaysia.

Upon registering at the event, visitors will receive a Mission Stamp Card – their key to navigating four themed stations filled with discovery, interaction and rewards. 


Once all four stations are completed, the stamp card will form a full mission artwork, doubling as a collectable door gift! Here's what each exciting station has in store:

● Pick Your Breed: 
Explore a beautiful Royal Canin feature wall featuring 26 different cat breeds, where guests can vote for their favourites by placing a sticker, encouraging guests to learn more about each breed’s traits while reflecting on how lifestyle compatibility plays a key role in responsible pet ownership.

● Love Letter To Your Cat: 
A heartfelt stop where visitors can write a personal message or wish for their feline companion onto a cat-silhouetted paper, before hanging it on a charming Royal Canin structured board - a visual reminder of the bond between pets and people.

● Cat Discovery Centre: 
The heart of the roadshow. This multi-sensory walkthrough educates visitors on kitten-safe homes, feline behaviour, and the role of nutrition in building immunity. It features a hallway tunnel, a whimsical Meowseum, and a life-sized living room that mirrors a real home. Across the four days, over 40 cats from more than 10 breeds will be showcased by Royal Canin’s partner breeders, who will share insights into each breed’s traits, temperament, and care needs. From the elegant British Long Hair to the playful Mainecoon, some cats may even roam the centre for light interaction. With engaging infographics, videos, and lifelike props, it’s a must-visit for anyone looking to better understand cats and responsible pet care.

● Photo Check-In Station: 
A picture-purrfect finish! Visitors can strike a pose against adorable Royal Canin-themed photo walls, share their photos online, and tag @royalcaninmalaysia to signal their successful mission completion.


Throughout the weekend, pet parents can also look forward to a variety of activities tailored to support and celebrate every stage of their journey. Free Vet Consultation Sessions will be held twice daily on Saturday and Sunday, where attendees can speak with Royal Canin’s registered veterinarians about topics surrounding pet health and responsible ownership. For those wanting to make a difference, Royal Canin will also be sponsoring an additional 10% of all product sales across the four days to partnering animal shelters.

More than your average pet event, the Royal Canin’s “Purrever Healthy” event offers an engaging, science-backed journey into pet health through nutrition that's both educational and family-friendly. Whether you're a first-time pet owner, a curious cat lover, or a lifelong advocate for pet health, this event offers something for everyone. Visitors will walk away not just with goodies and knowledge, but with a renewed sense of what it means to be a responsible and informed pet parent.

And just in time for the "Purrever Healthy" weekend, Royal Canin will now be available on TikTok Shop! Starting 8 August, pet parents can discover and shop their favourite Royal Canin products directly on TikTok - complete with exclusive deals, livestreams, and doorstep delivery. Follow us at @royalcaninmalaysia to shop smarter and nourish better!

So, why wait? 
Join us this 7 August to 10 August 2025 at Sunway Pyramid’s Orange Concourse and take your first step towards building a healthier future for your furry friend. Because #LifeLongHealth Begins Here!

For more information about Royal Canin Malaysia’s Start of Life initiative and additional product information, please visit https://www.royalcanin.com/my, or call them at +603 7492 0188.


Thursday, August 7, 2025

Astro Raikan Perpaduan Dengan Sambutan Bulan Kemerdekaan dan Hari Malaysia Menerusi Kempen ‘Inilah KITA, Sehati Bersama’

Hi Korang,

Bersempena dengan sambutan Hari Kebangsaan dan Hari Malaysia pada tahun ini, Astro melancarkan kempen ‘Inilah KITA, Sehati Bersama’ bermula 15 Ogos sehingga 16 September 2025. 


Sasaran pelancaran kempen ini adalah untuk meraikan kepelbagaian dan perpaduan yang telah memberikan impak positif dalam masyarakat. Antara inisiatif menarik yang dibawakan menerusi kempen ‘Inilah KITA, Sehati Bersama’ adalah ‘KITA Channel’ (saluran 100), lagu tema ‘Bangkit Malaysia’ yang dinyanyikan oleh Hael Husaini, acara ‘Hello Inilah KITA’, siaran ‘KITA FM’ dan banyak lagi.


Menurut Tai Kam Leong, Ketua Pegawai Jualan dan Pemasaran, Astro, “Kami meneruskan naratif ‘Inilah KITA’ pada tahun ini dengan mengangkat tema ‘Sehati Bersama’, membawakan penceritaan yang mencerminkan perpaduan dalam kepelbagaian. Menerusi ‘Inilah KITA, Sehati Bersama’, kisah kebersamaan yang ditonjolkan seperti berkongsi juadah makanan, menggunakan ruang komuniti yang sama, dan kerjasama seni kreatif, kami membawakan kepada anda semua momen indah yang selama ini telah menghubungkan kita, dan mengingatkan bahawa walaupun kita hidup dalam perbezaan latar budaya, namun perkongsian momen berharga ini menjadikan semua sebagai satu. Sepanjang berlangsung, kami membawakan semangat ‘Sehati Bersama’ kepada rakyat Malaysia menerusi filem-filem dan drama terbaik di ‘KITA Channel’, mendengar lagu tema ‘Inilah KITA’, turun menyertai acara ‘Hello Inilah KITA’ bagi meraikan bakat tempatan, serta mendengar celoteh DJ kegemaran anda di radio menerusi ‘KITA FM’.”

Sebagai siaran jenama Malaysia, Astro dengan bangga mempersembahkan ‘KITA Channel’ (saluran 100) – saluran khas sempena bulan kebangsaan, menghimpunkan program-program terbaik buatan Malaysia dan pilihan rakyat Malaysia. Bermula 15 Ogos hingga 17 September, saksikan lebih daripada 50 rancangan istimewa merangkumi filem, drama, rancangan realiti, dan dokumentari, yang mengangkat kisah rakyat, semangat patriotisme, serta kejayaan kandungan tempatan yang telah mencorak hiburan negara. Nikmati semua ini di ‘KITA Channel’ (saluran 100), On Demand, sooka dan NJOI.



Bagi menyemarakkan lagi semangat perpaduan, para pelanggan berpeluang untuk menonton tayangan perdana bagi telefilem baru Merdeka di ‘KITA Channel’ (saluran 100), seperti Kita Bukan Data, Mariam Meenachi, Rombengan, Wasiat Ayah, dan Daddy Naik Sheikh, dengan menampilkan barisan pelakon tempatan terkenal seperti Nabila Huda, Faizal Hussein, Que Haidar, Yasmin Hani, MK K-Clique, Andy Teh, Lim Mei Fen, Mandy Choong, Irfan Zaini, Malarvili Shanmugam, Myra Afrina, Eugene Song Yi dan ramai lagi. ‘KITA Channel’ turut membawakan konsert-konsert eksklusif daripada barisan penghibur terkemuka tanah air, seperti Slam X Exist: Our Journey, dan Konsert Hael Husaini & The Repertoire, sebagai penghargaan terhadap bakat dan karya anak Malaysia.

Bersempena sambutan bulan Kemerdekaan tahun ini, Astro membawakan kepada anda ‘Kisah Perpaduan Inilah KITA’ sebagai simbol kepada pelancaran rasmi sambutan Merdeka 2025. Membawakan semangat kebersamaan yang sebenar menerusi 3 dokumentari pendek ini, Astro mengangkat kisah-kisah sebenar masyarakat Malaysia yang mencerminkan perpaduan dalam kepelbagaian dengan mengabdikan setiap dari kisah ini dalam bentuk dokumentari.

‘Kisah Perpaduan Inilah KITA’ kini boleh ditonton di platform YouTube Astro Malaysia mulai 7 Ogos 2025, pada jam 9 malam. Dokumentari tersebut mengisahkan:

Famili Ikat Tepi – Sebuah kopitiam berusia lebih 100 tahun yang menjadi simbol perpaduan, bukan sekadar kerana makanannya, tetapi kerana hubungan erat antara pelanggan pelbagai bangsa dan pemiliknya.

Tempat Letak Harmoni – Di Lutong, Sarawak, Masjid al-Naim dan Gereja The Good Shepherd berkongsi kawasan parkir sebagai simbol keharmonian antara penduduk Muslim dan Kristian. Setiap minggu, mereka bergilir menggunakan ruang parkir sebagai tanda saling menghormati.

Seni Berkawan – Tiga artis tempatan dari latar budaya dan gaya berbeza bergabung dalam satu projek seni yang meraikan perpaduan Malaysia. Mereka berkongsi lebih daripada kanvas dan warna — mereka berkongsi cerita, budaya, dan perspektif.

Rakyat Malaysia turut dijemput untuk hadir bersama-sama meraikan bakat tempatan di acara ‘Hello Inilah KITA’ pada 23 dan 24 Ogos 2025. Acara ini menyatukan rakyat Malaysia melalui kuasa penceritaan, muzik dan budaya. Acara ini menampilkan selebriti pelbagai bangsa antaranya Mira Filzah, Hun Haqeem, Ayda Jebat, Uriah, Nicole Lai, Rubini, dan Sara Baskin sebagai simbol perpaduan dan mencerminkan kepelbagaikan dalam hiburan tempatan di Malaysia.

Buat pendengar setia radio, jangan lepaskan peluang untuk mengikuti siaran langsung ‘KITA FM’ dari Putrajaya sempena sambutan Hari Kemerdekaan pada 31 Ogos 2025. Siaran ini menampilkan gabungan penyampai radio popular dari stesen Astro Audio seperti ERA, Sinar, MY FM, HITZ, dan RAAGA, bersama penyampai dari stesen RTM seperti KL FM, Selangor FM, TraXX FM, Ai FM dan Minnal FM. 
Siaran ini diteruskan dengan jelajah ke 13 negeri oleh semua stesen Astro Audio bermula dari 1 September dan akan berakhir di Pulau Pinang pada 16 September sempena Hari Malaysia dengan bas ‘KITA FM Hop On Hop Off’. ‘KITA FM’ menyasarkan untuk mencipta satu lagi rekod dalam “Malaysia Book of Records” melalui kempen bermakna ini, menjadikannya satu perjalanan yang pasti tidak akan dilupakan.

Bagi menyemarakkan lagi semangat perpaduan dan meraikan bakat tempatan, rakyat Malaysia bakal disajikan dengan lagu tema ‘Inilah KITA, Sehati Bersama’. Lagu berjudul ‘Bangkit Malaysia’ ini akan dinyanyikan oleh Hael Husaini dan boleh distrim tidak lama lagi di semua platform kegemaran anda.

Rakyat Malaysia dijemput untuk menyemarakkan lagi perpaduan dengan menyertai ‘KITA Run’ yang akan berlangsung pada 25 Oktober 2025 di Serenia City Central Park, Nilai. Acara inklusif ini menjanjikan hari penuh keseronokan untuk seisi keluarga dengan aktiviti larian sejauh 5KM dan juga 10KM, karnival gerai-gerai yang menarik, dan berhibur di konsert bersama artis-artis terpilih. Maklumat lanjut ‘KITA Run’ akan diumumkan kelak dari semasa ke semasa.

Raikan semangat ‘Inilah KITA, Sehati Bersama’ dengan Astro sepanjang sambutan Hari Kebangsaan dan juga Hari Malaysia ini. Langgan Pek Astro One dengan hanya RM49.99/sebulan. Strim Senang Hati, Hiburan Tanpa Henti Untuk Seisi Keluarga. 

Tingkatkan pengalaman penstriman dengan menaik taraf ke Astro Fibre 500Mbps beserta Pek Hiburan dengan hanya RM139.99/sebulan. Untuk melanggan atau menaik taraf ke Astro One, layari www.astro.com.my atau WhatsApp ke 03-9543 3838. 

Untuk maklumat lanjut mengenai tawaran kempen Inilah KITA sila layari http://www.astro.com.my/InilahKITA