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COMPASS Industrial Park Garners Interest Ahead of January 2022 Launch

  Interest in the 220-acre COMPASS @ Kota Seri Langat (COMPASS) Green industrial park development is gaining traction since its conceptualisation in 2020 as the Project Development Managers, AREA Management Sdn Bhd organise an official launch scheduled for January 2022. The 220-acre master planned green industrial park offers a unique proposal by having two concepts within the development as well as supplying a one stop technical and services solution for businesses planning to move into the park. The two concepts comprise a 161.22-acre site; the COMPASS Industrial & Logistics Hub (“COMPASS Hub”) and a 58.84-acre site designed specifically for SME’s; the COMPASS SME Precinct. COMPASS is a green industrial park and is currently in the process of attaining GreenRE Certification; setting aside at least 5% of its land area for landscaping and green spaces. The COMPASS Hub will be professionally managed by AREA Management, and “end to end” services will be provided to the industrial

Durian Capital Berhad Officially Launches Malaysia’s 1st Licensed Durian Investment Scheme

  Durian Capital Berhad (“the Company”), a homegrown modern agriculture management company, has announced the launch of its Durian Capital Investment Scheme. This makes it Malaysia’s first durian investment scheme to be licensed under the SSM Interest Scheme Act 2016. The company shared its goals of providing investors an accessible entry into the lucrative landscape of agricultural investment. Global demand for durians is projected to remain robust in the near-term, with an estimated global market size of US$18.72 billion in 2019 and expected to reach US$30 billion by 2025. Much of this growth will be driven by strong market demand in China, where the fruit has only recently gained traction. Thus far, an approximate of 1% of the Chinese population have consumed durians. Current trends in this region are already showing a projected 1.11kg consumption per capita by 2030. In 2019, durians actually replaced cherries as the top fruit category imported by China in terms of value. Malaysia

Lagenda Properties Works With State Government Vaccinates Rural Areas Via Mobile Vaccination Clinics

  - According to statistics from the Ministry of Health , 71.2% of Perak’s total population is now fully vaccinated. However, there are those in far reaching localities who are yet to be vaccinated, where outreach programmes such as mobile clinics can be instrumental. “Herd immunity is crucial for us to get back to some sense of normalcy. The vaccination rates are encouraging but we do find that there are many individuals who need accessible healthcare services, such as those in nursing homes and in rural communities. “Which is why we have worked alongside the Perak State Government in rolling out vaccinations to reach outlying and underserved communities through these mobile vaccination clinics,” said Dato Jimmy Doh, Managing Director of Lagenda   Properties. As part of the efforts, the public listed affordable homes developer has been extensively refurbishing buses to be used as mobile vaccination clinics. The buses are transformed to become a conducive and suitable environment t

Good food, good place, and good neighbours at Taman Megah, Petaling Jaya

  Taman Megah ticks all the right boxes for potential homeowners looking for their forever home: a strategically located matured neighbourhood, ample F&B options, and a unique close-knit community within a bustling urban landscape. Taman Megah is well known as a foodie’s haven, surrounded by plentiful choices of cuisines, from coffee shops and restaurants, including favourites like dim sum and the famous Fatty Crab restaurant. A unique sense of camaraderie amongst the local community makes the area a taman where family, friendship and food come together. As the latest mixed development located in the heart of Taman Megah, Megah Rise hopes to revitalize this beloved neighbourhood by opening the doors to over 220 new families. "As the only freehold high rise in the area, Megah Rise brings breathtaking city views, quality fittings and fixtures and spacious layouts, with built-up sizes up to 1,747 sq ft,” said PPB Properties’ Head of Sales and Marketing, Cassendra Chong.

FIVE GUYS makes its debut at Resorts World Genting

Resorts World Genting at Genting Highlands welcomes the first FIVE GUYS's outlet in Malaysia recently Experience the fun of creating your own burgers and milkshakes firsthand with us. Occupying a space of 2600 square feet, our vibrant diner at lifestyle mall Sky Avenue is located at a prime stretch and can accommodate up to 50 guests. The new store will also serve up a no pork & no lard experience to cater to a wider audience. FIVE GUYS has been a Washington D. C. area favorite since 1986 when Jerry and Janie Murrell offered sage advice to three of the Murrell brothers, “Start a business or go to college.” The Murrell brothers chose the business route and opened a carry-out burger joint in Arlington, Virginia.  The little burger joint quickly developed a cult-like following. Customers voted the burger #1 in the D.C. metro area. Steadily, two more brothers joined the team and as the family grew, so did the business. In early 2003, Jerry and Janie, along with the “Five Guys”, beg

MR. DOLLAR opens 50th store at Sunway Pyramid

  MR. DOLLAR, a subsidiary of MR D.I.Y. Group (M) Berhad, today announced the opening of its 50th store at Sunway Pyramid, Selangor, bringing the total number of its stores in the country to 50. Malaysians from all walks of life can shop for their favourite food brands such as Maggi, Oreo and Coca Cola, to name a few. The brand currently offers a wide range of products across 10 categories — chocolates & sweets; snacks & biscuits; cooking ingredients; groceries; drinks; bakery products; chilled & frozen food; household; hardware; and stationery, toys & sports — all priced at either RM2 or RM5. Getting more Malaysians to benefit from reasonably-priced household essentials is what MR. DOLLAR strives to achieve, explained Andy Chin, Vice President of Marketing, MR D.I.Y. Group (M) Berhad , while announcing the new store opening. “The whole aim of MR. DOLLAR is to make affordable F&B and household products more accessible to more people. By fixing prices at "Alwa

Senheng Launches S-Food As Part of the New Super App

  Senheng is launching its new and enhanced Senheng App in stages and S-Food will be launched in November 2021. S-Food is a food delivery platform where PlusOne members can order food delivery from a wide range of food merchants and restaurants while earning high S-Coin cashback. It is a platform for restaurants or food merchants to reach our 3 million PlusOne members. For every S-Food order completed, PlusOne members will earn high S-Coin cashback of up to 20%. The S-Coin cashback is a reward system that PlusOne members earn with every purchase on an eligible lifestyle product or service in the Senheng App. The S-Coin can be redeemed at any Senheng or senQ outlets nationwide. S-Food features multiple payment methods and options for customers to get their food orders, such as delivery, pick-up, drive-thru, and contactless delivery. Senheng hopes that S-Food can help Malaysia F&B SMEs to go digital with a low-cost of entry and provide them with a new channel for food delivery

The Alley strikes again, establishes a new local brand “ALLEY GO”, set to become number one new trendy drink in Malaysia

  Malaysia is hot all year round, drinking a cup of drink to quench thirst has been part of everyday life. Malaysians now have another option to grab their cup of bubble tea other than visiting the store or via delivery as The Alley is now collaborating with petrol stations to launch “ALLEY GO”, becoming the first beverage brand to provide food truck service at the petrol stations.   The Alley has been in the Malaysian market for nearly five years, becoming a household beverage brand with its Brown Sugar Deerioca series. It is now expanding its footprints via the establishment of a new brand, ALLEY GO, aims to give their customers a brand-new experience. Apart from the quality, in order to adapt to the fast-changing market, ALLEY GO will also offer exclusive menu. The Alley Malaysia chief executive officer Ng Zhen Wei said the three core values of ALLEY GO are “fashion”, “creative” and “fast”. “While upholding the principle of providing fast and quality new drinks to our customers, we