My wife and I had a great staycation experience in our weekend co-living getaway at Komune Living & Wellness, a resort in the the city, located in Bandar Tasik Permaisuri, Cheras.
At the lobbySelf-checkin kiosksStudio Queen Park ViewStudio Queen Park View
The service of their staff was exemplary good and friendly. We felt welcomed by their hospitality the moment we stepped in their lobby.
SnookerGames roomArcade gamesGames room
I am amazed that Komune Living & Wellness is the largest integrated co-living & wellness hub in Southeast Asia. Guests of all ages can enjoy so many different facilities & activities here like: 🎱Games room 🎬Theatrette 🎤KTV room ♨️Warm pool & jacuzzi 🏋🏼♂️Gym 🏊🏼♂️Swimming pool 💻Work lounge 🏞️Open deck 🍜Food Court @luckyluckyfoodstore 🀄Calligraphy classes at the Community Living Hall on Saturday (4-5pm) 🕺🏼Aerodance, Saturday (8-9am) ☯️Tai-chi, Sunday (9am-12pm) 🏃🏻Exercise at the park
Outdoor swimming poolOutdoor swimming poolIndoor warm pool & jacuzziIndoor warm pool & jacuzzi
I find this place is also very suitable for families with seniors as it is also equipped with wellness and senior care services like: ☑️Medical + Traditional Chinese ☑️Medicine consultation ☑️Wellness massage and therapies ☑️Senior daycare facilities ☑️Professional care providers ☑️Senior care concierge services ☑️Medical escort ☑️And many more!
GymLoungeLucky Lucky Food CourtKTV room
If you are looking for a one-night staycation with loved ones, a short stay or long stay for business or family matters, do check out @komune.living.wellness as the room rate is very affordable for a resort in the city area with so many facilities.
Calligraphy classTai chi classJogging at the parkThank you, Komune Living & Wellness
Do check out their social media platforms for their latest promotions. *Wellness Getaway package for 2: https://bit.ly/3cV2E9N
Twincity Marathon 2022 flagged off on 23-24 July 2022 in Persiaran Flora, Cyberjaya
I feel so delighted knowing that there so many people participated in the Twincity Marathon 2022 held on 23-24 July 2022 in Persiaran Flora, Cyberjaya. I used to be a long-distance runner too and a proud finisher of three half marathons. Running long distance like any other exercise requires the right food to provide nutrients and energy.
For your information, potatoes are a nutrient-dense vegetable that provides the energy, fiber, potassium and Vitamin C which boost sport performances and help fuel people who do sports or lead an active lifestyle. Recent research findings indicated that potatoes are found to have the nutrients that could benefit fitness buffs, marathoners and sportspersons. Isn’t this great?
U.S. potato products served to the 4,000 runners in both the full and half marathonsU.S. potato products served to the 4,000 runners in both the full and half marathonsU.S. potato products served to the 4,000 runners in both the full and half marathonsU.S. potato products served to the 4,000 runners in both the full and half marathons
Potatoes USA took on the role of a key sponsor of this Twincity Marathon 2022. An outdoor tent was erected, with various personnel serving U.S. potato products to the 4,000 runners in both the full and half marathons.
The U.S. mashed potatoes served are aimed to help runners replenish energy levels and nutrients needed after the marathon. Educational materials on potato power nutrition to improve sports performance were also distributed at the event.
This event was also graced by the participation of His Excellency U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia, Mr. Brian D. McFeeters, 61 years of age, who took part in the half marathon (21km run). “I am delighted to see Potatoes USA as a sponsor of this marathon and glad to have the information that potatoes are healthy, high in potassium, Vitamin C and fiber – which are great for post recovery,” quipped Mr. Brian. “So now, maybe Malaysian can get to enjoy more potatoes like what we do in the U.S.,” he continued.
U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia, Mr. Brian D. McFeeters participated in the Twincity Marathon 2022U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia, Mr. Brian D. McFeeters participated in the Twincity Marathon 2022U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia, Mr. Brian D. McFeeters participated in the Twincity Marathon 2022U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia, Mr. Brian D. McFeeters participated in the Twincity Marathon 2022
Clocking an impressive marathon finishing time of 2.27 hours, Brian showed that with proper diet and fuel, at his age, he could still beat many younger Malaysians in the half marathon. Despite his busy schedule, he exercises regularly and maintains a healthy diet with the help of U.S. potatoes.
Max Lim, 51, a writer in KL loves to run and is a familiar face at most marathons in town. “As a runner, I love U.S. potatoes because they are a nutritional powerhouse that help me stay fueled for my runs. They are quite easy to digest and reduce hunger pangs during a long or intense run. Furthermore, they are tasty and can be prepared in many ways – there are no limit to the versatility of the U.S. potatoes,” enthused Max.
Runner Kelly Chin, 45 years old, said she enjoys eating U.S. Potatoes for her carbo energy, as it is a healthier alternative. “Potatoes are one of the must-haves in my kitchen because they are versatile, nutrient-dense, and energy packed food. This helps to fuel my workouts and runs,” she explained.
Over the past 40-50 years, numerous studies had been conducted and suggested that carbohydrates are a primary macronutrient for sustaining and improving athletic performance. According to Nutrition Today, a US journal, it is suggested that a balanced diet high in natural, quality carbohydrate rich foods like nutrient-densed potatoes may be optimal to improving physical performance among elite endurance athletes.
Here are some key facts about the potato power:
26 grams of carbohydrate – Potatoes are a nutrient-dense quality carbohydrate, important for optimal physical and mental performance as the primary fuel for your brain and a key source of energy for muscles. And, because your body’s own stores of carbohydrate are limited and may be depleted – even in a single session of intense and/or prolonged exercise– it’s important to replenish them.
620 Milligrams of Potassium – A medium-sized (148g) potato, with the skin-on, provides more potassium than a banana, no fat, no sodium, and no cholesterol. Potatoes are perfect for aiding muscle, cardiovascular and nervous system function during long endurance events.
30% of daily value of Vitamin C – Potatoes are an excellent source of Vitamin C which helps to boost the immune system and aids in collagen production, a major muscle tissue component.
3 grams of plan-based protein – Protein is a key component of muscle and an important nutrient for performance.
2 grams of fiber (7% daily value) – Fiber helps regulate blood glucose and increase satiety, making one feel full longer.
110 Calories for Energy – Easily digestible and more energy dense than any other popular vegetable, potatoes are a good choice to fuel the demands of racing a marathon.
I always make sure my nutrients are in check, having a healthy & balanced diet with ngam ngam portion. The newly opened, Ngam Ngam Neighbourhood that is located on the 3rd Floor of Lalaport Bukit Bintang City Centre does just that by serving healthy food with a twist of local flavour.
What’s Ngam Ngam? “Ngam” means “Just right” or “Suitable” in the Cantonese dialect. With this, the founder wishes that everyone can get the right amount of nutrients to fulfill their daily diet necessities to maintain a healthy lifestyle at affordable price. Isn’t this cute?
I was invited to attend its grand opening on 10 July 2022 and boy did I enjoy the party! We started off with a meal. I chose the Salmon Set and Shrimp Set. Delicious healthy meals, great to replenish energy and protein especially after working out. They have other sets too like Chicken Set and Unagi Set. Vegetarian options are available too.
I like the idea of having us to pick our own sauce and condiments at its special counter. There are healthy options like sesame, chia seeds, seaweed, sunflower seeds and special sauces like leicha sauce, garlic sauce and many more to choose from.
It was also my first experience working out on Lalaport’s Central Rooftop Garden. The HIIT exercise session was led by fitness trainer, Joey Tng. It was very nice to get an opportunity to meet some other fellow influencers like Cherish, Ailyne, Cindy, Vernis and Agnes. (Do checkout their IG)
Here I congratulate Ngam Ngam Neighbourhood on their grand opening and wish them good business all year round! For more information about Ngam Ngam Neighbourhood, check out their social media.
MAGGI® is back with its six-episode reality show, Resipi Berani MAGGI® Season 2. From a pool of 2,000 women, 12 mentees made the cut to take on a series of culinary and entrepreneurial challenges for the grand champion title.
One of the culinary challenges during Resipi Berani MAGGI S2Anne Idris & Nana Mahazan guiding one of the mentees on a culinary challenge
The reality show returns with its three prominent MAGGI® Mentors – Food Enthusiast and Brand Ambassador of MAGGI® CukupRasa, Datin Paduka Eina Azman; Director, Producer, Actress and Owner of The Dim Sum Place, Sheila Rusly; and Entrepreneur Icon and Owner of My Mum’s Bakery, Anne Idris – who will nurture the 12 mentees throughout the reality series in various Feedback Mentorship Sessions. For Season 2 which is hosted by Nana Mahazan (also the host for Season 1), the series will feature four celebrity guest judges – Stacy Anam, Betty Rahmad, Aisya J, and Chef Sherson Lian.
“We are excited to showcase the second season of the reality show to help further upskill and empower more women in terms of enhancing their business acumen, whilst providing them with a platform to both shine and achieve their dreams. Watch how the mentees step outside their comfort zones, undergo hurdles, build their self-confidence, and grow guided by MAGGI’s experienced Mentors and our new line-up of celebrity guest judges!”
“The MAGGI reality show aims to showcase and celebrate the mentees’ transformational journey in growing a food business to inspire women to take the leap of faith and embark on something new, ushering in positive change and improvement into their lives. We have witnessed discernible transformation in the mentees who won in the first season, and how they have truly inspired and impacted the lives of many others too,”
said Geetha Balakrishna, Business Executive Officer of MAGGI®, Nestlé (Malaysia) Berhad.
Geetha Balakrishna, Business Executive Officer of MAGGI, Nestlé (Malaysia) Berhad3 Mentors of PMWCBM (L-R: Sheila Rusly, Datin Paduka Eina Azman & Anne Idris)
Besides receiving a seed capital of RM8,000, the grand winner of the Resipi Berani MAGGI® Season 2 will undergo an intensive 8-week mentorship programme with entrepreneur icon, Anne Idris, focusing on upscaling a food business, managing branding strategies and cost efficiencies.
The Second and Third place winners will receive a seed capital of RM5,000 each.
Resipi Berani MAGGI® is a culmination of the Program Mentor Wanita Cukup Berani MAGGI®, which aims to inspire more women to step out of their comfort zones, embracing the ‘Tak Kenal, Tak Cinta’(‘Never Try, Never Know’) spirit. The programme is hosted in partnership between MAGGI® and Google Malaysia, featuring a series of Bengkel Online Wanita Cukup Berani MAGGI®focusing on building self-confidence, improving business skills through digital upskilling and enhancing cooking skills. The 12 finalists of Resipi Berani MAGGI® were selected from a pool of over 2,000 women who participated in the series of upskilling workshops in 2021.
The 12 finalists in the Resipi Berani MAGGI® Season 2 are:
Anastasia Maigi (Sabah)
Kalarani D/O Subramaniam (Putrajaya)
Mellony Anak Stephen (Sarawak)
Nazrina binti Zamani (Selangor)
Noraslinda binti Rusli (Selangor)
Norli binti Mohd Azmi (Selangor)
Kentila D/O Veerayah (Selangor)
Nur Syahidah Aimullah binti Abdul Rahim (Kedah)
Nurul ‘Syaza Shahirah binti A. Samsuddin (Malacca)
Nurul Hajar Ismail (Johor)
Rozana Sari binti Roslan (Pahang)
Suzaimi binti Zahari (Terengganu)
I am very honoured to be invited to attend the Resipi Berani MAGGI® Season 2 – Exclusive Watch Party last Wednesday and I must say I had fun watching Episode 1 with my fellow bloggers. I still remember the hall had a good laugh from the reactions of the mentors especially the witty Sheila Rusly and also some finalists who gave spontaneous and unexpected answers to the questions asked by the mentors. There was one saying that she loves menembak (shooting) and everyone in the watch party laughed so hard at her impetuous answer. Eventually she used to be a military reserve force. Bang! Bang!
Catch the episode for more excitement and see how these ladies learn to build their cooking hobby into a profitable business.
Host, Nana MahazanFellow bloggers
The upcoming Resipi Berani MAGGI® Season 2 reality show will be aired at 4.30 pm on TV3 every Friday for 6 weeks beginning 8 July, with a repeat at 11.30 am on Saturday. Viewers can also stream the episodes through MAGGI®’s YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/maggimalaysia) from 5.00 pm every Friday, 8 July onwards.
Did you know Yoodo is Malaysia’s first truly customisable and 100% digital mobile service that is powered by Celcom, Malaysia’s widest 4G LTE network. Basically users can come up with 2 million combinations of DATA, VOICE MINS and SMS based on their own needs and can ADD-ON data packets to suit their lifestyle. It’s the only telco with CUSTOMISABLE UNLIMITED plans! Paling best is users are not tied up with any contract and can renew their mobile data plan ANYTIME.
On 4 July 2022, I was invited to attend an online briefing – Yoodo Travel Blogger Briefing Session and am really attracted with what Yoodo is offering to us now – ROAM LIKE HOME – extremely beneficial to frequent travellers and those who will be travelling overseas soon!
With the ROAM LIKE HOME package, you get full access to your Data, Voice and SMS at a flat daily rate from as low as RM5/day! This international roaming service that lets you enjoy the same local experience while you’re travelling is available to 53 different countries. The best part is NO SIM card needed. So you’ll never lose your SIM ever again.
So you must be asking, what’s so great about the ROAM LIKE HOME package? Check out the benefits of getting a Yoodo’s ROAM LIKE HOME compared to bringing a pocket wifi or travel SIM below:
ROAM LIKE HOME
POCKET WIFI
TRAVEL SIM
Instant connection
You’re responsible for another device (one more thing you need to charge).
Sourcing out an overseas prepaid SIM can be painful.
Flat daily rate from RM5/day
Have to be within the range of the device to stay connected.
Switch out and register an all new SIM card.
Retain your local number, so you can always receive phone calls and SMS.
Data is usually throttled after hitting your limit.
You’ll miss out on important alerts via SMS or calls on your local number.
Use your local Yoodo plan overseas.
Data pricing is different depending on your location. High chance of it fluctuating too.
No bill shocks!
How to subscribe to Yoodo’s ROAM LIKE HOME package? Just purchase it via the dashboard on the Yoodo app. It only costs you RM5, RM10 or RM20 per day depending on the country zone you are visiting.
Extra Perks for Being A Yoodo User Another perk of being a Yoodo user is you get extra Cashbacks via ShopBack app when you purchase your trip necessities like hotel packages and flight from Booking.com, Agoda, KLOOK and Trip.com. New Shopback users also get a RM10 Sign Up Bonus! For more information visit: https://www.Yoodo.com.my/shopback
Yoodo’s Referral Programme There’s also another perk only for Yoodo users! You stand a chance to win a trip to Seoul, Bangkok or glamping in Malaysia when you refer your family and friends to join Yoodo’s big family! All you need to do is to “Invite Friends” on Yoodo’s app and get them to sign up with your unique referral code. Not only that, your friend whom you’ve invited gets a guaranteed staycation* in Malaysia for 2 pax and will also join in the running to win the trip prizes! Just make sure that they spend a minimum of RM30 on their plans and stay on for at least 31 days. Isn’t that interesting?
