HONOR Malaysia is spreading festive cheer this holiday season with its Magic Snowland event at Elmina Urban Park, Elmina Lakeside Mall, Shah Alam, running daily from 5 December to 28 December between 4PM and 10PM. The month-long celebration coincides with the launch of the HONOR Magic8 Pro, offering visitors an immersive winter wonderland experience filled with stunning photo opportunities, captivating light installations, and festive decorations. At the heart of the event is HONOR’s first-ever Giant Snow Globe, where families and friends can step inside to capture viral-worthy photos, showcasing the Magic8 Pro’s 200MP Ultra Night Telephoto Camera capabilities for exceptional low-light photography. Guests can also take advantage of a complimentary instant photo printing service, allowing them to bring home high-quality memories from the evening.
Adding to the enchantment, snowfall shows will delight visitors every weekend, with special performances on 24 and 25 December. The snowy spectacle features four 15-minute sessions nightly at 6:45PM, 7:30PM, 8:15PM, and 9PM, creating a magical winter atmosphere perfect for holiday photos. In addition, HONOR is encouraging visitors to Snap, Share, and Win, offering smartwatches and earbuds to those who post their most creative festive photos on social media with the hashtags #HONORMagicSnowLand and #HONORMalaysia and set their accounts to public, providing a fun way to engage with the event while sharing the festive spirit online.
Beyond the Snow Globe and photo opportunities, visitors can explore the Elmina Lakeside Festival bazaar, participate in workshops, and enjoy the floating sleigh and other decorative installations throughout the park. With a combination of immersive experiences, interactive activities, and exciting giveaways, HONOR Magic Snowland promises a memorable and joyful festive celebration for families and friends, making it a must-visit destination this holiday season. For more details and participation guidelines for the ‘Snap, Share and Win HONOR Wearables’ contest, visitors are encouraged to follow the official HONOR Malaysia Facebook page.
Suria KLCC, Alamanda Shopping Centre, and Mesra Mall are set to bring the festive spirit alive this holiday season with grand Christmas celebrations that promise enchantment, interactive experiences, and memorable moments for families and shoppers across Malaysia. At the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Suria KLCC is transforming into a magical winter wonderland with its signature ‘A Majestic Christmas’ celebration running from 22 November 2025 to 4 January 2026. The Centre Court is adorned with a stunning multi-tiered Christmas tree, dazzling lights, and festive decorations, creating a captivating backdrop for visitors. A key highlight is the immersive Mirror Room on the first level of the tree, where reflective panels and Lancôme’s elegant scents create a visual and sensory spectacle perfect for photography and social media sharing. The experience is further elevated by the Interactive Music Box, which allows shoppers to select classic holiday tunes that trigger coordinated lights, along with a giant ornament structure and complimentary festive photobooths, ensuring a joyful and interactive festive atmosphere.
Extending the celebration outdoors, Suria KLCC introduces Malaysia’s first outdoor skating rink, recognized by the Malaysian Book of Records, surrounding an 80-foot Christmas tree with the iconic PETRONAS Twin Towers as a backdrop. Open daily from 26 November to 25 December 2025, the rink provides a unique and memorable festive experience. Complementing the visual spectacle, shoppers can participate in a tiered Rewards Programme, offering festive skating experiences and shopping vouchers for qualifying spenders, while additional programs such as Santa Claus meet-and-greets, Christmas carolling performances, and Christmas wreath workshops ensure entertainment for all ages. Francis Tan, Executive Director and CEO of Suria KLCC, emphasized that the initiative is designed to create a world-class holiday experience, combining shopping, interactive festivities, and memorable moments that bring joy and togetherness to visitors.
Meanwhile, Alamanda Shopping Centre in Putrajaya celebrates Christmas from 28 November 2025 to 4 January 2026 with its own magical winter display. The Centre Court features a giant multi-tiered Christmas tree, illuminated arches, cascading lights, and oversized baubles, creating a festive ambiance throughout the mall. Visitors can enjoy weekend festive performances, including Christmas dance shows, children’s ballet, and magic acts. On Christmas Day, Santa Claus will delight families with candy handouts, while children enrolled in the VIKids programme can participate in creative arts and crafts workshops, such as donut decorating sessions. Shoppers are rewarded through a tiered programme offering e-vouchers for qualifying purchases, and Alamanda is also supporting a mental health initiative by selling Green Ribbon Pins, with proceeds going to mental health NGOs.
In Terengganu, Mesra Mall brings festive cheer from 5 December to 31 December 2025 with a charming Centre Court setup featuring Christmas trees and a horse carousel, creating a welcoming holiday environment for families. Mesra Mall hosts hands-on workshops such as a Creative Succulent Workshop and Snowflakes Workshop, allowing participants to create take-home festive crafts. The celebration culminates with the lively VIKids Planet Carnival from 25 to 29 December, where children can engage in themed games and redeem festive treats. Shoppers are also incentivized through a Rewards Programme, with exclusive gifts for early qualifying spenders, including a two-tiered dessert display rack.
Together, these festive activations at Suria KLCC, Alamanda, and Mesra Mall combine immersive decorations, interactive activities, live performances, and rewarding shopping experiences, transforming Malaysia’s leading malls into enchanting holiday destinations. From world-class attractions such as Malaysia’s first outdoor skating rink to engaging children’s workshops and festive performances, the celebrations promise to create lasting memories for families, foster community engagement, and spread the holiday spirit throughout the nation. Shoppers are encouraged to stay updated on the latest festive happenings and promotions by visiting the respective websites and social media pages of the malls, ensuring that the 2025 holiday season is both magical and unforgettable for all.
In Malaysia, online reviews have become a critical part of consumers’ decision-making, with many relying on genuine feedback before clicking “buy,” “book,” or “order.” A study by Universiti Putra Malaysia highlighted that the authenticity of a review strongly influences purchase intention, underscoring the trust Malaysians place in these opinions. However, this trust is under threat as digital platforms are increasingly flooded with AI-generated reviews, paid click-farm content, and coordinated manipulation campaigns using fake accounts. Google alone removed over 240 million reviews in 2024 for violating policies, a 41.18% increase from the previous year, reflecting the scale of the problem. As fake reviews proliferate, genuine feedback loses significance, leaving consumers unsure whether a recommendation is authentic or automated.
The consequences of manipulated reviews extend beyond consumer uncertainty. Bots, throwaway accounts, and sophisticated AI-written reviews now dominate online platforms, temporarily inflating product ratings and misleading buyers. When consumers uncover the truth, they feel deceived and often leave genuine negative feedback, creating a cycle of disappointment that erodes trust in both brands and platforms. Small businesses are particularly vulnerable, with some falling victim to scams where fake reviews are posted on Google Maps or other platforms, followed by extortion attempts to remove them. Honest sellers struggle to compete as authentic feedback is buried beneath manipulated ratings, harming reputations and sales.
The underlying issue lies in outdated verification systems that were designed for a simpler internet. Traditional measures like email verification, phone authentication, and CAPTCHAs are no longer sufficient against modern bots, AI-generated identities, and coordinated fake accounts. While platforms conduct sweeps to remove fraudulent reviews, they are consistently challenged by the speed and scale of synthetic content. Each fake review that bypasses safeguards diminishes platform credibility, leaving consumers skeptical of even genuine feedback and undermining trust in online ratings.
To restore confidence in digital platforms, verifying the presence of a real human behind an account is becoming essential. Privacy-preserving human verification systems, such as World ID, offer a solution by confirming users’ humanness without exposing personal information. Using tools like the Orb, which captures an image of a user’s face and eyes only to verify they are real before immediately deleting it, platforms can establish authenticity while maintaining privacy. Zero-knowledge proofs then allow users to signal “I’m a real human” without revealing any personal details, creating a foundation for trustworthy online interactions.
With Malaysia’s digital economy accelerating—e-commerce revenue reached RM937.5 billion in the first nine months of 2025—the integrity of digital interactions is critical. Privacy-preserving human verification provides a practical path to ensure reviews and other online activities are genuine, supporting both consumer trust and business fairness. As Malaysians increasingly rely on digital platforms for everyday decisions, the ability to prove humanness is emerging as a key factor in safeguarding trust, protecting the digital economy, and ensuring that online recommendations continue to serve their intended purpose.
Jabatan Perangkaan Malaysia (DOSM) telah melancarkan DOSM GEOHUB, sebuah portal data geospatial interaktif yang direka untuk menyatukan maklumat geospatial dengan statistik rasmi negara, bagi memudahkan akses dan analisis data pada peringkat nasional, negeri, dan daerah pentadbiran. Inisiatif ini merupakan langkah strategik dalam mendukung perancangan pembangunan berasaskan bukti serta memperkukuh agenda kerajaan digital yang produktif dan berpusatkan rakyat. Pelancaran yang disempurnakan oleh YBhg. Dato’ Sri Dr. Mohd Uzir Mahidin, Ketua Perangkawan Malaysia, menekankan bahawa DOSM GEOHUB bukan sekadar portal data, tetapi sebuah platform pemetaan digital yang selaras dengan Global Statistical Geospatial Framework (GSGF) yang digariskan oleh Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu, menyediakan maklumat yang lebih luas, tepat, dan mudah diakses oleh semua pihak.
Sebagai platform interaktif spatial, DOSM GEOHUB membolehkan pengguna meneroka pelbagai maklumat statistik berasaskan lokasi, termasuk populasi, jantina, kumpulan umur, ekonomi, dan unjuran penduduk, serta menyediakan peta tematik interaktif dengan keupayaan analisis ruang dan lapisan data geospatial-statistik yang mematuhi piawaian Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC). Portal ini turut menampilkan ciri StoryMap, yang mempersembahkan naratif pembangunan melalui peta, grafik, dan imej, memudahkan pemahaman data oleh pembuat dasar, akademia, penyelidik, pihak industri, dan masyarakat awam. DOSM GEOHUB menghimpunkan lebih daripada 60 layer, variabel, dan indikator di bawah produk utama seperti Web Mapping, Web Apps, StoryMap, dan Dashboard, lengkap dengan reka bentuk UI/UX digital moden, pengurusan kandungan pintar berasaskan Enterprise GIS, dan sistem pengurusan pangkalan data spatial (SDBMS) untuk memastikan data sentiasa dikemas kini, tepat, dan boleh dipercayai.
Menurut Ketua Perangkawan Malaysia, platform ini menandakan transformasi baharu daripada data kepada maklumat, daripada maklumat kepada pemetaan spatial, dan daripada pemetaan kepada keputusan berasaskan bukti, sekali gus menjadi nadi integrasi antara statistik dan geospatial untuk pembangunan negara yang mampan, inklusif, dan berasaskan bukti. Pelancaran DOSM GEOHUB juga menyokong Malaysia mencapai pencapaian global dengan menduduki tangga pertama dalam Open Data Inventory (ODIN) 2024/25, menunjukkan lonjakan ketara berbanding kedudukan ke-67 dalam ODIN 2022/23. DOSM GEOHUB, bersama medium OpenDOSM NextGen, menyediakan katalog data dan visualisasi yang membolehkan pengguna menganalisis pelbagai data dengan lebih mudah melalui portal https://open.dosm.gov.my, menjadikannya alat penting untuk perancangan pembangunan berasaskan bukti dan pengurusan sumber negara yang lebih efisien.
Taylor’s University, through its School of Media and Communication, has officially launched Lumicko, an innovative learning-integrated multimedia streaming platform designed to transform the way students learn, create, and showcase digital content. This platform represents a significant step forward in the university’s commitment to redefining creative education and strengthening the connection between academic learning and industry practice. Lumicko not only allows students to produce and publish their work but also functions as a dynamic discovery ecosystem where emerging talent can be easily seen by directors, producers, and creative agencies, bridging the gap between education and professional opportunities in the media and content production industry.
The launch of Lumicko comes at a time when Malaysia’s digital content and streaming sector is experiencing rapid growth, generating RM 5.31 billion in 2023, with the over-the-top (OTT) market projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of around 18.5% between 2025 and 2031. As audiences increasingly migrate to online streaming and on-demand platforms, there is a rising demand for graduates who understand contemporary streaming conventions, audience engagement strategies, and the development of original content. By providing students with a platform to experiment, iterate, and present their work in a real-world environment, Lumicko equips them with the practical skills, creative confidence, and professional standards necessary to thrive in this evolving landscape.
Professor Dr Neethiahnanthan Ari Ragavan, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Leisure Management at Taylor’s University, emphasized that Lumicko is more than a streaming platform, describing it as a “transformational learning ecosystem.” He noted that by allowing students to produce, publish, and present their work, the platform prepares them to enter the industry with confidence, creativity, and a thorough understanding of professional expectations. Guided by Taylor’s Industry Advisory Panel, which includes leading figures such as Mediha Mahmood, CEO of the Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia, Dato’ Ts Dr Haji Amirudin bin Abdul Wahab, CEO of CyberSecurity Malaysia, and Anissa Maria Anis, media and telecommunications law expert at Christopher & Lee Ong, Lumicko is designed to adhere to high standards in ethics, copyright, and cybersecurity while exposing students to real-world industry best practices.
Mediha Mahmood highlighted that Lumicko provides students with a structured environment to produce and publish content responsibly, building their understanding of industry standards and ensuring they are ready for Malaysia’s professional content ecosystem. Fully embedded across the School of Media and Communication’s programmes—including journalism, public relations, advertising, and digital media production—Lumicko offers students end-to-end experience from ideation to publication, allowing them to gain hands-on exposure to the full content creation process. By integrating education, creativity, and technology, the platform demonstrates Taylor’s University’s dedication to nurturing a new generation of job-ready, tech-savvy professionals who can excel in streaming, content production, and other emerging digital sectors.
Mediha Mahmood, Chief Executive Offer, Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia, delivering her opening speech, sharing insights on the importance of responsible content creation and industry standards.
During the launch event, a panel of industry and academic experts, including Prema Ponnudurai, Founder of Lumicko and Head of the School of General Studies and Languages at Taylor’s University, Datuk P. Kamalanathan, former Deputy Minister of Education and Malaysian Qualification Agency Council Member, Peter Wong, filmmaker and CEO of ACE Pictures Entertainment LLC, and Prem Anand Rajahram, Vice President of Content at Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad, discussed the evolving role of universities in cultivating creative talent. They underscored Lumicko’s importance in addressing the dynamic needs of Malaysia’s and the global media ecosystem. The platform is now available for download on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, providing students, educators, and industry professionals with seamless access to a growing library of original student-produced content, further reinforcing Taylor’s commitment to bridging academic learning and industry practice.
Trip.com Group, a leading global travel service provider, recently hosted its inaugural Trip.Best Roadshow: Southeast Asia Travel Trends Unpacked in Singapore, offering fresh insights into evolving travel behaviors across the region. Drawing on comprehensive data from Trip.Best, the company’s AI- and expert-driven collection of curated travel recommendations, the event highlighted emerging destinations, shifting traveller preferences, and key trends shaping regional travel demand. Southeast Asian travellers are increasingly drawn to East Asian cities such as Shanghai, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Seoul, with experiential travel gaining prominence—searches for activities grew 808% year-on-year, while interest in “cool escape attractions” surged by an astonishing 1,941% year-on-year. China’s emerging cities, particularly Chongqing, are also seeing a spike in popularity, attracting Malaysian travellers with its futuristic architecture, scenic landscapes, historical sites, and rich culinary offerings, recording a 448% increase in Trip.Best views and a 599% rise in bookings.
For Malaysia, Trip.Best data indicates the country remains a top destination for both domestic and regional travellers, especially as it prepares for Visit Malaysia Year 2026. Domestic tourism grew 28% year-on-year, with Kuala Lumpur, Sabah, Penang, Johor, and Sarawak emerging as favourite destinations. Family-oriented travel is on the rise, reflected in over 35% growth in searches for “family activities” and a 28% increase in weekend hotel bookings featuring children-friendly amenities. Aesthetic appeal also plays a key role in traveller choices, with family-friendly hotels leading the preferences, followed by scenic and Instagrammable accommodations. Notably, Malaysians make faster travel decisions, spending just four days researching before booking, compared to the Southeast Asian average of six days.
Edmund Ong, Senior Regional Director, Southeast Asia, Trip.com
Edmund Ong, Senior Regional Director for Southeast Asia at Trip.com, noted that travellers across the region are becoming increasingly experience-driven, seeking authentic and immersive journeys. Among Malaysians, short getaways are increasingly seen as an opportunity to reconnect with family, positioning Malaysia as a key growth market for Trip.com ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026. Trip.com continues to enhance its AI-powered tools, offering real-time, data-backed guidance through Trip.Best to help users discover top hotels, attractions, and eateries. Sunny Sun, Vice President of Trip.com Group, highlighted a 40% year-on-year increase in Net Promoter Scores in Malaysia and Singapore, attributing it to the combination of technology and human insights that simplify travel planning and inspire travellers to explore with confidence.
This event underscores the dynamic shifts in travel behavior in Southeast Asia, emphasizing experiential travel, regional exploration, and family-centric experiences, while positioning Trip.com as a key player in guiding travellers through reliable, real-time, and personalized recommendations.
Durian King TTDI kembali membuka pintunya kepada para pelanggan selepas lebih 14 bulan menghentikan operasi berikutan salah faham berkaitan lesen perniagaan yang membawa kepada penutupan oleh pihak berkuasa. Gerai durian yang telah menjadi ikon sejak 2015 ini, terkenal dengan durian segar serta cendol durian bersaiz besar dan berkualiti premium, kembali beroperasi selepas proses rayuan yang melibatkan Pejabat Ahli Parlimen Segambut, Datuk Bandar Kuala Lumpur, serta sokongan padu daripada Menteri Pertanian, yang menyedari kepentingan industri durian terhadap para petani, pemandu, keselamatan makanan dan peluang pekerjaan tempatan. Keputusan ini sekali lagi menghidupkan tradisi yang dirindui ramai, khususnya warga Lembah Klang yang menjadikan Durian King sebagai lokasi pilihan untuk menikmati durian dalam suasana santai dan mesra keluarga.
Pemilik Durian King TTDI, Erik Ong, menyatakan rasa syukur atas sokongan semua pihak termasuk Menteri Wilayah dan Persatuan Penduduk TTDI yang banyak membantu melancarkan proses pembukaan semula. Dengan reputasi yang dibina sejak sedekad lalu, Durian King TTDI kembali menawarkan pelbagai tarikan utama seperti cendol durian yang menjadi ‘signature dish’, durian segar terus dari ladang termasuk dari Selangor Fruit Valley, serta pilihan durian premium seperti Black Thorn dan Musang King. Sokongan daripada Kerajaan Negeri Selangor turut membantu dalam usaha menjadikan negeri tersebut sebagai hab pengeluar durian utama negara. Di samping menawarkan produk berkualiti, Durian King TTDI mengekalkan prinsip integriti dan ketelusan dalam perkhidmatannya, dengan setiap kakitangan dilatih untuk memberikan pengalaman terbaik kepada pelanggan.
Sejak penubuhannya, Durian King TTDI bukan sahaja menjadi destinasi durian popular, tetapi juga membuka peluang pekerjaan kepada anak muda tempatan, selari dengan peraturan DBKL yang menetapkan hanya rakyat tempatan boleh menjual durian sejak 2020. Walaupun cabaran dihadapi untuk mendapatkan pekerja tempatan, Durian King TTDI bangga dapat menyumbang kepada pembinaan kerjaya belia. Pembukaan semula ini turut hadir pada masa yang penting untuk industri durian negara, yang kini berdepan lambakan hasil serta kesan banjir terhadap pekebun. Dengan harga durian yang lebih rendah, Durian King TTDI membawa semangat untuk terus menyokong petani Malaysia, merancakkan permintaan dan memastikan kelangsungan rantaian bekalan durian tempatan. Kembalinya Durian King TTDI bukan sekadar pembukaan semula sebuah gerai, tetapi simbol sokongan komuniti, ketahanan industri, dan penghargaan terhadap warisan durian tempatan.
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PENUTUP Durian King TTDI mengalu-alukan kehadiran semua pelanggan untuk kembali menikmati suasana meriah dan pilihan durian terbaik kami. Marilah bersama- sama menyokong petani tempatan, industri durian Malaysia, dan sebuah ikon komuniti yang telah bersama anda sejak 2015. “Support local, support durian berkualiti — Support DurianKingTTDI”
FELDA dan FGV menyatakan penghargaan atas pendekatan konstruktif yang ditunjukkan oleh Kerajaan Negeri Terengganu susulan perkembangan rundingan berkaitan tanah-tanah yang diusahakan di negeri tersebut. Kedua-dua organisasi itu mengambil maklum kenyataan yang dikeluarkan oleh Setiausaha Kerajaan Negeri Terengganu dan menyambut baik keputusan kerajaan negeri melanjutkan tempoh remedi sehingga 7 Januari 2026. Keputusan ini membuka ruang kepada perbincangan yang lebih positif dan telah membolehkan FGV memulakan semula operasi ladang sebagaimana dipersetujui. Perkembangan itu membawa kelegaan besar kepada para peneroka yang sebelum ini berdepan ketidakpastian mengenai pendapatan, kesejahteraan keluarga serta kelangsungan hidup mereka. Sejak awal, tumpuan FELDA dan FGV adalah memastikan kebajikan, keselamatan ekonomi dan ketenteraman emosi para peneroka, khususnya anak jati Terengganu, terus terpelihara. Dengan penarikan notis terlibat, FELDA dan FGV kini dapat menumpukan semula usaha kepada peningkatan hasil, pengukuhan pendapatan keluarga peneroka dan pembangunan komuniti di kawasan rancangan, sekali gus memulihkan keyakinan dalam kalangan peneroka serta memastikan kelestarian ekonomi setempat. FELDA dan FGV turut merakamkan penghargaan terhadap komitmen Kerajaan Negeri Terengganu untuk terus berunding secara profesional demi kepentingan bersama, dengan kesejahteraan peneroka kekal menjadi nadi dan keutamaan sejak penubuhan FELDA.
Spritzer Berhad, syarikat air mineral terkemuka di Malaysia, terus mengukuhkan kedudukannya di pentas global dan serantau dengan mencatat dua pencapaian gemilang pada tahun 2025. Syarikat itu dengan bangganya mengumumkan kejayaan meraih Anugerah “Brand of the Year” dalam Kategori Air di World Branding Awards 2025–2026 serta Anugerah “Asia Excellence Brand” 2024, dua pengiktirafan yang membuktikan kekuatan dan ketahanan jenama Spritzer dalam industri minuman. Kedua-dua anugerah ini bukan sahaja menggambarkan komitmen berterusan Spritzer terhadap kecemerlangan, malah menegaskan reputasinya sebagai jenama yang dipercayai, progresif dan sentiasa menjadi pilihan utama pengguna di Malaysia, Asia, dan pasaran antarabangsa. Keyakinan kukuh pengguna dan rakan industri turut mengukuhkan kedudukan Spritzer sebagai simbol kualiti dan inovasi dalam segmen air mineral premium.
Menurut Ketua Perhubungan Awam Spritzer, Winnie Chin, yang mewakili syarikat di kedua-dua majlis anugerah tersebut, kejayaan ini amat bermakna kerana ia seiring dengan usaha syarikat untuk menetapkan standard kualiti yang tinggi serta mengamalkan pengurusan yang bertanggungjawab di semua pasaran global. Beliau turut menzahirkan penghargaan kepada seluruh pasukan Spritzer yang berdedikasi serta rakan kongsi dan pelanggan setia yang menjadi tunjang kekuatan syarikat. Katanya, pengiktirafan ini jelas menunjukkan kepercayaan pengguna terhadap komitmen Spritzer dalam mengekalkan kecemerlangan jenama, memastikan inovasi berterusan, dan memberikan nilai terbaik kepada pelanggan. Kejayaan tersebut juga mendorong Spritzer untuk terus memperkukuh usahanya dalam memberi pengalaman penghidratan semula jadi yang berkualiti tinggi.
Spritzer menerima pengiktirafan “Asia Excellence Brand Award” 2024 di Hong Kong di atas kecemerlangan pengaruh dan kredibilitinya di peringkat serantau.
World Branding Awards, yang berlangsung pada 17 November 2025 di Osaka, Jepun, dianjurkan oleh World Branding Forum (WBF), sebuah organisasi bukan berasaskan keuntungan yang komited mempromosikan kecemerlangan penjenamaan global. Anugerah “Brand of the Year” yang diterima Spritzer merupakan pengiktirafan tertinggi dalam kategorinya, dan lebih membanggakan, Spritzer memenangi gelaran tersebut untuk tahun ke-11 berturut-turut. Kejayaan ini menonjolkan kedudukan kukuh Spritzer dalam industri air mineral, khususnya daripada segi kestabilan pasaran, kualiti konsisten, dan pengaruh yang luas. Pemilihan pemenang melibatkan proses penilaian ketat merangkumi kajian pasaran, penilaian jenama oleh panel pakar, serta undian lebih 91,000 pengguna global, menjadikan penganugerahan ini antara yang paling berprestij dalam dunia penjenamaan.
Selain kejayaan di peringkat global, Spritzer turut membuktikan keunggulannya di Asia apabila dianugerahkan “Asia Excellence Brand” 2024 pada 30 Oktober 2025 di Hong Kong. Anugerah tersebut disampaikan oleh Yazhou Zhoukan (Asia Weekly), sebuah majalah berbahasa Cina terkemuka yang memberi tumpuan kepada pasaran Asia. Pengiktirafan ini diberikan kepada jenama yang menampilkan prestasi mantap, pengaruh serantau yang kuat dan kredibiliti yang kukuh dalam pasaran Asia. Penganugerahan tersebut mengukuhkan kedudukan Spritzer sebagai jenama air mineral yang dipercayai dan menjadi pilihan pengguna di rantau ini, sekali gus membuktikan keupayaan syarikat untuk bersaing dalam pasaran yang semakin kompetitif.
Anugerah “Asia Excellence Brand” 2024 meraikan komitmen Spritzer terhadap kemampanan dan kepercayaan pengguna di seluruh Asia.
Selain ketokohan dalam jenama dan inovasi, Spritzer juga merupakan peneraju dalam inisiatif kemampanan industri air mineral di Malaysia dan Asia. Syarikat ini memperkenalkan pelbagai usaha hijau termasuk pembungkusan 100% boleh dikitar semula, daripada penutup botol sehingga label, serta penggunaan bahan kitar semula dalam produk terpilih. Inisiatif ini selari dengan sasaran syarikat untuk menjadi jenama sirkular sepenuhnya menjelang tahun 2030. Langkah-langkah ini bukan sahaja mengurangkan impak karbon, tetapi juga menunjukkan komitmen Spritzer terhadap penjagaan alam sekitar dan pembangunan lestari, sejajar dengan permintaan global terhadap produk yang lebih mesra alam.
Dengan lebih tiga dekad pengalaman dalam industri, Spritzer bukan sahaja mengekalkan kedudukannya sebagai jenama air mineral paling dikenali di Malaysia, malah terus mengembangkan jangkauan pasaran ke peringkat antarabangsa. Gabungan kecemerlangan produk, inovasi berterusan, komitmen terhadap kemampanan, serta sokongan pengguna setia menjadikan Spritzer kekal teguh sebagai pemimpin industri. Pencapaian berprestij di peringkat global dan serantau ini menjadi bukti bahawa Spritzer bukan sekadar jenama minuman, tetapi satu ikon yang melambangkan kualiti, kepercayaan, dan kemajuan dalam dunia air mineral.
Menjelang Ramadan Al-Mubarak 1447 Hijrah, Menara Kuala Lumpur kembali mempersembahkan bufet tahunan yang dinanti ramai, Citarasa Santapan Desa – “Rasa Asli, Suasana Eksklusif”, yang bakal berlangsung dari 21 Februari hingga 16 Mac 2026 di Sky Mega Hall, sebuah ruang makan premium setinggi 292 meter dari aras bumi. Bufet ini menawarkan pengalaman gastronomi unik yang menggabungkan keaslian hidangan kampung dengan sentuhan moden, sambil membolehkan tetamu menikmati panorama 360° Kuala Lumpur dari senja ke malam. Dengan tema baharu tahun ini, bufet ini membangkitkan nostalgia desa melalui rasa, aroma, tekstur dan suasana yang dirancang secara teliti oleh pasukan kulinari Menara Kuala Lumpur dan Knight Cuisines Sdn. Bhd.
Pengunjung bakal dihidangkan lebih 200 pilihan hidangan desa yang disusun dalam empat set menu rotasi mingguan, termasuk kerabu mangga, sup tulang berempah, rendang tok, ayam percik desa, kari kepala ikan, ikan talapia bakar dan sambal tempoyak daun kayu. Gerai masakan secara langsung menjadi tarikan utama dengan kambing golek manja, char kuey teow kampung, mee kari kuah pekat, sate ayam dan daging serta cucur udang panas dan apam balik rangup. Pencuci mulut tradisi seperti kuih-muih Melayu, pengat pisang dan bubur kacang hijau, disertai minuman klasik seperti air bandung, teh tarik dan sirap limau menambah kesempurnaan pengalaman bufet.
Bagi mengekalkan suasana eksklusif, hanya 220 tetamu dibenarkan setiap hari, memastikan ruang, privasi dan layanan premium terjamin. Tetamu juga berpeluang menikmati pemandangan menakjubkan KLCC dan panorama Kuala Lumpur, dengan pilihan tempat duduk berhampiran tingkap untuk pengalaman terbaik. Kemudahan tambahan termasuk surau, kerusi bayi terhad, ruang menunggu selesa, perkhidmatan shuttle, keselamatan terlatih dan koordinasi pramusaji profesional.
Hari / Tiket
Dewasa
Warga Emas
Kanak-kanak / OKU
Hari Biasa
RM179
RM134
RM107
Early Bird
RM125
RM94
RM75
Hari Minggu
RM199
RM149
RM119
Early Bird
RM139
RM104
RM84
*Harga termasuk 10% caj perkhidmatan dan 6% SST.
Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif LSH Service Master Sdn. Bhd., Encik Khairil Faizal Hj Othman, menekankan bahawa Citarasa Santapan Desa bukan sekadar bufet, tetapi sebuah pengalaman gastronomi yang mengangkat warisan desa ke pentas premium Kuala Lumpur Tower. Dengan promosi Early Bird dari 1 November hingga 31 Disember 2025, pengalaman eksklusif ini dijangka meninggalkan kenangan Ramadan yang indah bagi keluarga, tetamu korporat, dan pelancong antarabangsa.
TEMPAHAN & MAKLUMAT LANJUT – TEMPAT SANGAT TERHAD Tempahan dibuka sekarang dan tertakluk kepada kapasiti. Untuk pertanyaan dan tempahan: +603 2630 3033 Rebut tawaran Early Bird sebelum 31 Disember 2025. Rasa asli desa, suasana eksklusif – hanya di Kuala Lumpur Tower.
