Enjoy Japan’s summer traditional cuisine in Malaysia!
Unagi is a freshwater eel that is usually cooked in glazed-grill style. It’s a common food staple in Japanese cooking. Unagi is often eaten during summer days especially by the end of July. "SUKIYA" in Malaysia has been holding an "eel" food fair for a limited time from July 8th. Please enjoy eel dishes that blows away the heat of summer in Malaysia. As part of its Halal Policy, SUKIYA ensures that all recipes and ingredients used in its food are Halal-certified, making it one of the preferred choices in...
Command Attention with HONDA’s All-New HR-V
The new model of the compact sports utility vehicle (SUV) "HR-V", which Honda Malaysia started accepting reservations in June, has gained popularity, and it seems that waiting for delivery is now over 12 months. Be the centre of attention with these exemplary upgrades and the most advanced engine in it’s class. ・1.5L Sports i-MMD e:HEV Powertrain・HONDA SENSING・HANDS-FREE POWER TAILGATE・FRONT LED SEQUENTIAL TURN SIGNALS・REMOTE ENGINE START
Lucky winners stand a chance to win a month of Yakult supply!
By participating in Yakult Live July 2022 Quiz, lucky winners with the correct answer stand a chance to win a month of Yakult supply! Please access the link below for how to apply.
Exclusive live streaming for Umami Club members via ZOOM
This fun and informative live streaming is exclusive for Umami Club members via the Zoom platform. The program promotes Ajinomoto Group and Ajinomoto (M) Bhd.(aka AJI - halal friendly seasonings at a factory in Malaysia) profile, Umami discovery, low salt information, healthy yet delicious cooking demonstration, quiz session & other interactive programs towards achieving “Eat Well, Live Well.”.
Japan’s largest bookstore Tsutaya officially opens its first Southeast Asian store in Malaysia
Tsutaya Books, a world-renowned Japanese bookstore chain, at the newly-opened Pavilion Bukit Jalil, Malaysia, recently opened its doors to the public on July 7, 2022. About 2,650m2 space includes not only an expansive bookstore but also a café, specialised merchandise, dedicated space for family-friendly activities, a playground and low bookshelves for children to build positive reading habits. There will also be a vast collection of curated gifts and souvenirs from fine writing stationery, art and crafts, interior decorative items, fragrances and more.
Malaysia Airlines and Japan Airlines expand codeshare flights
From 14 August 2022, Japan Airlines (JAL) and Malaysia Airlines (MAS) will expand their codeshare operations on the Haneda-Kuala Lumpur route operated by MAS. (more…)
Senayan City in Jakarta opens Japan-major electronics ‘BEST DENKI’ store
A major Japanese electrical and electronics brand, BEST DENKI, opened its doors in Senayan City, a shopping complex in Jakarta, on 17 June 2022. This marks its first directly managed store in Indonesia. (more…)
Unicharm Indonesia launches sugarcane-based sustainable sanitary pad for limited time
PT UNI-CHARM INDONESIA TBK, the Indonesian subsidiary of Unicharm Corporation, launched CHARM Herbal Ansept+ Bio in time for World Environment Day (5 June 2022). It is formulated with sugarcane-based BIO MATERIAL for the skin-touching top sheet, outer and individual packaging of the CHARM sanitary pad brand. (more…)
Malaysia Airlines new Kuala Lumpur-Tokyo direct flights start this August
The flag carrier of Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines (MH), will start flying on the Kuala Lumpur-Tokyo Haneda route from 14 August onwards. This is MH fourth direct flight to Japan after Kuala Lumpur-Osaka, Kuala Lumpur-Tokyo, and Kota Kinabalu-Tokyo Narita routes. (more…)
Kimono, Ninja, Authentic Japanese culture at EDOKKO Jakarta
EDOKKO is a new kind of indoor playground, combining authentic Japanese-style photo studios, Japanese food and leisure facilities. The first store will open in Jakarta, Indonesia, on 22 January, operated by AEON Fantasy's subsidiary, AEON Fantasy Indonesia. (more…)
Official logo for the 40th anniversary of the Look East Policy
The year 2022 marks the 40th Anniversary of the Look East Policy (LEP). In commemorating this occasion, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) had organised a Logo Design Competition last year. The competition attracted a total of 171 entries, both from Malaysia and Japan. A Judging Committee comprising MITI, Ministry of Foreign Affairs chose the logo designed by MR. KOO KON HEN from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, as the official logo for the 40th Anniversary of the LEP. The logo elegantly captures the robust economic and social connections between...
1st LaLaport mall in Southeast Asia opens at KL, Malaysia
Mitsui Fudosan will open the world's largest LaLaport shopping centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 20 January. (more…)