Top 10 Largest Fast-Food Chains In The World

THINK of fast food and think of brands like McDonalds, KFC, Starbucks and Domino’s Pizza. Here are another six to make the list of the Top 10 largest fast-food chains across the world.

10 Papa John’s. With the slogan “Better Ingredients, Better Pizza” Papa John’s is the 4th largest Pizza delivery service in US. The founder, John Schnatter opened the first restaurant in 1984 in Indiana and today it has more than 5000 outlets in  44 countries. 

9 Dairy Queen was founded by John Fremont McCullough in 1940. The restaurant chain serves burgers, French fries, processed fried chicken, frozen treats and hot dogs. Today, Dairy Queen is available in 6000 locations worldwide – with 600 outlets in Texas alone.

8 Dunkin’ Donuts serves  baked items, hot and iced beverages, sandwiches and soft drinks, and about 12500 restaurants worldwide.

 7 Domino’s pizza is available in 70 countries The pizza comes in a variety of crust and flavours including Aloha Chicken, Beef Pepperoni, Chicken Pepperoni, Ultimate Hawaiian, Tuna Temptation, Seafood Delight and Quattro pizzas.

6. Burger King. This global hamburger chain has 13,000 restaurants in 79 countries. Its signature products is the Whopper sandwich. First introduced in 1957 – it sells more than two million sandwiches daily.

5. Starbucks. Founded in 1971 by Jerry Baldwin, Gordon Bowker and Zev Siegl, the Seattle based Starbucks is the largest coffee company in the world. It serves cold & hot beverages, wines, beer and snacks. 

4 Pizza Hut.  Founded in 1958 by Dan and Frank Carney in Kansas City, Pizza Hut is the largest pizza delivering service in the world – with over 18,000 outlets in 100 countries.

3 Subway. Sandwiches and salads are main products of Subway which now operates in 111 countries worldwide. Some of its most popular sandwiches are the Italian B.M.T., Subway Club, and Subway Melt -- which are loaded with popular ingredients such as chicken teriyaki. roasted chicken and tuna.

2 Kentucky Fried Chicken. Founded by Colonel Harland Sanders in 1930 in Kentucky with its secret recipes of 11 herbs and spices, KFC is the second-largest restaurant chain in the world. Today it serves about 12 million customers daily in the US alone.

1 McDonald’ is the largest fast-food chain in the world – with more than 38,000 restaurants in 100 countries. Founded in 1940 by Richard and Maurice McDonald’s in San Bernadino, California, the Golden Arches logo is one of the most famous symbols worldwide.

INTERVIEW with CEO and President of Phoenix Asia Academy Kenneth Quah

 CONGRATULATIONS to Kenneth Quah Kim Kean, the CEO and President of Phoenix Asia Holding for winning The BrandLaureate BrandLeadership Award 2020.

Currently the founder, CEO, and President of Phoenix Asia Academy of Technology, Quah

is passionate about teaching, training, and managing international students.

With 20 years of experience in the education business, Quah has traveled extensively and has visited more than 100 cities in China.

He has lived in Beijing for 11 years, and he has also worked in Indonesia, Malaysia, Korea, Mongolia, Iran, Africa, the South Asian region, and Middle Eastern countries.

His interesting travels around the world have inspired him to promote student education internationally across Asia.

During the process, he has recruited more than 2500 Chinese students to Malaysia, and managed 80 students through recruitment agencies.

A man of diverse experience and business background, Quah has also successfully built international relations and collaborated with different universities and franchises in Asia.

Here is the list of some of his notable achievements:

• Recruited more than 2500 students from China to Malaysia

• (Dec 2008), invited to be a guest on China’s famous Celebrity Show “DAY DAY UP” on Hunan TV Channel

• (Oct 2010) Appeared as a TV guest on three episodes of The Travel Channel, in China

• Elected as a committee member of Malaysia China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (2009, 2013), by the Malaysian business community in China

• Guest Speaker on 2010’s 3rd Annual Meeting of New Trends in Chinese Real Estate by the China Urban Development and Public Relations Association

• Appeared as a special guest in a media interview in 2009: Sohu Education Channel, and Ciein.com online magazine

• (2011) Appeared in Kwong Wah Jit Poh, Malaysian Chinese Newspaper (twice) and China’s People Century Magazine

• (2011 and 2012) Appeared in Global Kung Fu Magazine and Global Entrepreneur Magazine China

• Trained 42 students in Mandarin Intensive Program and Internship Placement in China, through the Malaysian Education Ministry and Albulkary Foundation

• Hosted the Minister of Education from Rwanda to visit Chengdu and Chongqing and successfully secured more than 20 scholarships/sponsorship to the Rwanda Government

• Recruited 200 students to USM in the last two years.

For more info visit the PhoenixAsia website at: https://phoenixasia.org/

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BRANDING TIPS #4: Becoming a Superhero for Your Target Customers

BRANDING TIPS #4: Becoming a Superhero for Your Target Customers

Have you ever thought about doing a  little bit more for your target customers than what your competitors are doing right now? In fact, knowing this will make a difference why some companies make it and why some companies break it. Here’s why:

• In business and branding, becoming a superhero brand has little to do with wearing a cape. It has more to do with crafting a bespoke luxurious experience for your customers.

• So, whenever your customers interact with your business -- whether online or offline, they should feel good. And that is the basis of any good customer experience strategy. 

• That calls for a good customer service and PR strategy campaign, which is one of the most secure investments you can ever make during the branding phase of your business.

 

Chinese Celebrities Spark Nationalist Firestorm Against Foreign Brands 

Last Thursday, a  large number of Chinese celebrities expressed support on for a nationalistic backlash against foreign-owned consumer goods brands.

At least 40 Chinese stars canceled high-profile, lucrative sponsorship contracts, after expressing concern over the human rights situation in China’s Xinjiang Province. 

Among them were Zhou Dongyu and Jackson Yee, the stars of the best foreign picture Oscar nominee “Better Days,” “Mulan” star Liu Yifei, and the actor Song Dandan, the stepmother of “Nomadland” director, the Chinese-born Academy Award frontrunner Chloe Zhao.

“Mulan” star Liu Yifei was part of a big Chinese New Year promo campaign for Adidas just last month. She has now cut ties with the brand for its concern about Xinjiang labor practices. 

The firestorm broke out after the US, the E.U., Britain and Canada announced a coordinated sanction against Chinese officials over their policies in Xinjiang. Beijing retaliated by imposing even harsher sanctions on the E.U. in return. 

Apparently, they were “deeply concerned” by reports of forced labor and discrimination against ethnoreligious minorities in Xinjiang. 

The controversy plunged China’s entertainment industry into the firestorm over alleged human rights abuses in Xinjiang. Beijing denies it, but U.S. officials and leading figures in other democracies described the activities in Xinjiang as a “genocide.”

The conflict highlights the real and escalating challenges artists must face when straddling the divide between China’s enormous market and the humanitarian expectations of the media and the public.

Read more:

https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2021/03/26/over-30-chinese-stars-cut-ties-with-nike-hm-adidas-and-other-brands-on-xinjiang-cotton-issue

 

 

Top 10 Super Bikes

 IF you want to get from A to B as quickly as possible, a sports bike is probably for you. They achieve this by minimising weight while maximising power with a low aggressive riding position, full aerodynamic fairing, and a lean angle for cornering as low as possible.

Some of the best sport bikes you can buy are aerodynamic with the latest the specs, and state-of-the-art technology to keep you going. However, there are also touring bike and off-road adventure bikes which offers style, power, technology and value for money.

Here are some of the best rides that money can buy.

1.Ducati V4S. No sports bike top ten would be complete without a beautiful Ducati. The new V4 powered Panigale V4 S sets the bar high on looks, power, weight and features all the tech you can expect.

2.BMW S1000RR was game changing when it was launched in 2005, and has been constantly evolving. Three generations later, this bike is fully spec'd up with semi-active electronic suspension and carbon fibre wheels.

3.The Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP is a top of the line superbike. It has a more compact engine, second generation electronic suspension, and 100% track focused with an aggressive seating position.

4.Yamaha YZF-R1M is a limited production run, which builds on the standard R1 with semi-active Ohlins electronic suspension, Carbon bodywork and a range of apps which  tracks the bike’s re-run on Google Maps.

5.The Kawasaki Ninja H2 engine is supercharged with all the modern tech you could want such as the up/down quick shifter, cornering ABS, Ohlins TTX36 shock, Brembo Stylema brakes, a fancy TFT dash, and  self-healing paint.

6.Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R SE is the pinnacle of engineering for team green and developed for those who loves racing – on a budget. It has a new Showa suspension which can electronically adjusts the damping 1,000 times per second.

7.Yamaha YZF-R1. The standard R1 has been around since 2015.  This new model has an upgraded chassis, a sharper front end, new lighter Titanium lower fairing, new multi-level ABS and EBC systems.

8.Suzuki GSX-R1000R has a major re-design which focuses on more power from a Variable Valve Timing (VVT) engine, a more advanced Showa suspension, a bi-directional quick shifter, launch control and a lighter battery.

9. Honda Goldwing is all about storage, range, comfort and gadgets. It has  hill start assist which is useful for a bike weighing in at 365 kg, and even an airbag fitted on top of the fuel tank. It can only also be described as an armchair with a 50 litre boot behind.

10. BMW R1250GSA is one of the best off-road adventure bikes in the world, with a huge following  in the UK. This bike has a BMW options catalogue from keyless start to an SOS button on the handlebar.

 

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INTERVIEW PTTI Group Puan Siti Farhana Abu Osman

 CONGRATULATIONS to the Director of PTTI Group Puan Siti Farhana Abu Osman for receiving The BrandLaureate SMEs e-Branding Awards 2020 -- in the category of Online Education Platform.

Established five years ago, PTTI is an expert in secondary level education for SPM Science Stream students. 

During an interview, Puan Siti Farhana said they have helped more than 5000 students across Malaysia improve their examination results.

"We are committed to helping students unlock their true potential because we believe that every child has the capability to succeed.”

TUITION CENTRE

Established in 2015, Teratak Ilmu Tuition Center located at Bandar Baru Bangi is one of their best tuition centers.

The learning atmosphere here is entertaining and not boring. That is why many students feel happy studying here, and come back often.

Siti Farhana said: “Here we provide special tuition classes for UPSR, PT3 and SPM students. We not only accept students from the Bangi, but from all over the place,.

“The quality of our tuition classes can be measured from the improved performances by our students in their respective schools.”

The center currently has 20 educators consisting of teachers who not only have extensive experience in their respective subjects but have a strong background in education.

For more information, visit their website at https://ptti.my/

INTERVIEW with Award Winning Filmmaker Ray Lee

 CONGRATULATIONS to Malaysian filmmaker and director Ray Lee, whose film Zombie Infection -- Belaban Hidup won the best film in the category of horror/science fiction genre feature film at the World Film Carnival in Singapore recently.

 

Lee is also a recipient of The BrandLaureate BrandLeadership eBranding Award in January 2021 for his outstanding contributions towards developing the local film industry.

 

In a thank-you note last week, Lee said: “Our movie Belaban Hidup-Infeksi Zombie just won the World Film Carnival 2021 Best Feature Film in Singapore! We dedicate this award to all Malaysian filmmakers!”

 

Ray Lee added that he was grateful to The BrandLaureate for recognizing him first, before anybody else. “Thank you to all my supporters, especially DrKKJohan! I appreciate it.”

 

FINAS also posted a congratulatory message to  Lee on his success.

The excitement began when his film Belaban Hidup-Infeksi Zombie was selected by the World Film Carnival – Singapore for their 2021 film festival official selection earlier this year.

 

The World Film Carnival--Singapore honors films from around the world with a vast array of awards in different categories and genres. The list of winners in the Jan'21--Feb'21 season was announced on WFCS's official social media and portals recently.

 

During an interview, Lee said he would like to see more indigenous people become filmmakers in the region. And his ambition is to helm a  Hollywood blockbuster film one day, which is his childhood dream.

 

BACKGROUND

Lee, 44, started his career as a photojournalist with Star Publications from 1999 to 2008. Two years later, he opened a music school called Guitar Empire in Kuala Lumpur which enrolled 300 students, before setting his sights on filmmaking.

 

He holds a  diploma in filmmaking from Asia Metropolitan University and Bachelor's degree in Creative Industry Management from University Utara Malaysia.

 

As a film director, producer, and music entrepreneur based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Lee believes that films can unite people, and bring the world together. He’s not producing movies for money, but he makes money to produce movies.

 

Since then, he has come a long way in his filmmaking career, having produced and directed over 30 short films, two television movies,  and five international music videos.

 

FILMS

In 2017 Ray produced and directed his first feature film, a Borneo Dayak language film entitled ‘Dendam Gadang – Revenge of Gadang’ which showcased Borneo's beautiful flora and fauna, and featured native songs and the culture of the local communities.

 

The film won him the Outstanding Contribution to Sarawak Film and Music Industries award.

 

In 2018, Ray produced and directed his second feature film, Malaysia's first horror-zombie movie entitled ‘Belaban Hidup -Zombie Infection’, about a secret biological experiment led by a mad scientist which the island of Borneo into a zombie-infested dystopic state.

 

 

TELEMOVIES

Within five years, he produced and directed over 20 short films before his first hit - a Malay Television comedy movie ‘Bibikku Maduku’ (My Lover’s Servant) produced for RTM1 in 2014 – watched by 1.2 million viewers throughout Malaysia, Brunei & Singapore.

 

The telemovie was nominated for Best TV Comedy by Anugerah Seri Angkasa, organized by Malaysia Multimedia and Communication Ministry in 2015.

 

In 2017, Lee produced a TV show called ‘Bollywood Express’ which portrayed a  local Malay artist singing Bollywood song for Tara HD, Astro Malaysia, which was well received by local audiences who love Bollywood song.

 

MUSIC VIDEOS

Lee’s experience as a musician-led him to produce several international music videos from United States, Indonesia, and China.

 

One notable highlight was his ambitious joint-production with Shenzen Hagpiel Piano Co Ltd. and his company Hornbill Films, to produce a music video on The Great Wall of China featuring Malaysian piano maestro Dato Mokhzani Ismail performing ‘Getaran Jiwa’. 

 

The feat won the Malaysian Book of Record as the first Malaysian music video shot on The Great Wall of China.

 

In 2017, Ray produced a music video in New York featuring American band “Beat The System” on their first single entitled ‘Be Your Own', which was broadcasted to over 50 countries and gained 1.2 million viewers on the Vevo channel on YouTube.

 

In the same year, Lee produced a music video entitled ‘Kau Yang Terbaik’ for Indonesian singer Tegar, which attracted three million viewers on YouTube.

 

COMMUNITY PROJECTS

Besides films, Ray is also actively involved in Community Social Responsibility projects such as teaching music and filmmaking to the native people of Malaysia and sponsoring musical instruments to charity homes throughout the country.

 

For his success and contributions, send Ray Lee a congratulatory note on his FB page at https://www.facebook.com/raylee.filmproducer.

 

#rayleeproducer #hormbillfilms #belabanhidup #mishaminut #infeksizombie #awardwinningfilmdirector #thebrandlaureate #awards #film #leadership

 

BRANDING TIPS #3: Establish a visual experience for your online customers

 

BRANDING TIPS #3:  Establish a visual experience for your online customers

Your website is your online face, as more and more companies now turn to e-commerce to generate sales since the pandemic.

Today, more than 72% of your customers  interact with your business via your website, and many successful businesses with  online domains, create online stores, or eCommerce platforms for their customers.

·        If your businesses profits rely on your website, the logical thing is to handcraft your website for your target customers depending on their preferences, buying habits, and accessibility.

·        Therefore, it makes sense to upgrade your eCommerce websites for higher attention and retentions as the ROI is directly dependent on user experience (UX).

·        This in turn will help to improve your conversion rate, reduce your bounce rate, and increase your brand visibility on the search engines.

Deepest condolences to the family of the late Tan Sri Datuk Dr Ng Teck Fong (TOMEI)

 

THE BrandLaureate would like to record our deepest condolences and sympathies to the family of the late Tan Sri Datuk Dr Ng Teck Fong,  executive chairman and founder of Tomei Consolidated Bhd who passed away at the age of 84 on Sunday (March 21, 2021).

Dr Ng served as the executive chairman at one of the country's largest listed jewelers Tomei Consolidated Bhd, since April 21,2006. He was instrumental in the growth and development of the company and oversaw the overall strategic business direction of the company.

He was the lifetime honorary president and adviser of the Federation of Chinese Associations Malaysia (Huazong).

In 2013, Dr Ng received the Lifetime Achievement Award by Sin Chew in recognition of his extensive contribution to the business and society. In 2016, Ng won an award for his work on an encyclopedia entitled "A Journey Through History: The Chinese and Nation-Building in Malaysia.”

The late Dr Ng was guided by the principle of giving back to the community and was known as a good leader who was very compassionate, and always ready to assist whenever he could. He was also well known for his generosity and was a respected senior leader and a friend who led by example.

May his soul R.I.P.

HAIL the new Badminton King of All England!

HAIL the new Badminton King of All England!

Congratulations to Lee Zii Jia for winning the All England Open badminton singles finals after a hard-fought battle against Viktor Axelsen from Denmark on March 21, 2021.

The victory brings a much-needed cheer to all Malaysians, amidst the doom and gloom of Covid-19.

It was a challenging match that brought seat gripping excitement to all Malaysians watching the men's singles final "Live" from Arena Birmingham. 

The grueling match with long rallies and neck-to-neck score was a test of character for both players. 

Finally, Zii pushed through with a victory cry to capture the All England crown with an impressive record of 30-29, 20-22, 21-9 win over Denmark's Viktor Axelsen -- who was visibly a spent force by the end of the game. 

As the announcer aptly puts it: "For one player exhilaration and the other devastation."

To the question of who is the next Lee Chong Wei, the answer is obvious. Zii who is the World's No.10 is also the first Malaysian to win the prestigious title after Lee Chong Wei in 2017.

The 23-year-old Kedah-born shuttler joined the likes of Wong Peng Soon, Eddie Choong, Tan Aik Huang, Hafiz Hashim, and Chong Wei to win the All England title.

Thank you once again Zii Jia for your impressive performance, and for making Malaysians proud through your victory at the All England championship.

CONGRATULATIONS to Ray Lee

 CONGRATULATIONS to Malaysian filmmaker and director Ray Lee, whose film Zombie Infection -- Belaban Hidup won the best film in the category of horror/science fiction, genre feature film at the World Film Carnival in Singapore recently.

In a thank you note, Lee said: “Our movie Belaban Hidup-Infeksi Zombie just won the World Film Carnival 2021 Best Feature Film in Singapore! We dedicate this award to all Malaysian filmmakers!” 

Lee added that he was grateful to The BrandLaureate for recognizing and noticing him first, before anybody else, as he received The BrandLaureate BrandLeadership eBranding Award earlier this year.   “Thank you all supporters! Appreciate it,” he added.

The excitement began when the film Belaban Hidup-Infeksi Zombie was selected by World Film Carnival – Singapore for their 2021 film festival official selection. FINAS also posted a congratulatory message to Ray Lee on his success.

The World Film Carnival - Singapore honors films from around the world with a vast array of awards in different categories and genres. The list of winners of the WFCS: Jan'21-Feb'21 season were announced on WFCS official social media and portals.

Send Ray Lee a congratulatory note on his FB page at https://www.facebook.com/raylee.filmproducer

#rayleeproducer #hormbillfilms #belabanhidup #mishaminut #infeksizombie #awardwinningfilmdirector

INTERVIEW WITH SECOND BEAUTY SECRETS

 Congratulations to Joe Kam, the Senior Marketing Manager of Second Beauty Secret Sdn Bhd for receiving The BrandLaureate SMEs e-Branding Awards 2020 in the category of Consumer – Supplement/Health Food.

Founded in June 2010, Second Beauty Secret (SBS), based in Kuala Lumpur, started with a dream to help people achieve a healthier lifestyle, and build a lifelong career.

Today, they have achieved their goals with outstanding success, as thousands of people have benefitted from their products and reward programs which empowers them to take charge of their lives.

During the interview, Kam said: “At SBS, our vision is to help empower people with a second chance to regain their beauty, health, and confidence.

And to achieve that, our mission is to increase our global research and development to come out with even better products and solutions to help people boost their health and vitality.’’

 

NURTURING LIVES WITH HEALTH & WELLNESS

“We believe that everyone can regain their health, beauty, and confidence if given a second chance,” said Kam, adding that cells are the basic units of life, and true wellness radiates from within.

"At SBS, our brand is built on the core concept of Cell Cosmetology which gives our body a total `facelift’ which results in rejuvenation and vitality.”

Kam added although their headquarters is based in Kuala Lumpur, their real marketplace is the world out there because their products are available to everyone who wants to make the best out of their lives."

Kam said research and development play an important role in their business, as “we want to create healthy products using natural ingredients to improve and boost the overall well-being, without putting a strain on their body."

Over the years, SBS’s line of wellness products has received good feedback and response from the public, and some of these best-sellers continue to be in high demand.

This encouraging response has spurred SBS to keep moving forward and develop even better products to benefit the public.

For more info, visit their website at https://www.sbsecret.com.

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TOP 10 Richest People in the World

The Top 10 Richest People in the World

In 2020, there were reportedly 2,095 billionaires on Earth, with an estimated total net worth of $8 trillion. Of this amount, the top 10 wealthiest people in the world account for $1,128.50 billion, or roughly 14.11%, which is impressive when you consider that they represent about 0.48% of billionaires. Below are five of the individuals currently considered the wealthiest at the time of updating this article—Jan. 19, 2021—according to Bloomberg's Billionaires Index.

1.      Elon Musk is the CEO and co-founder of Tesla; CEO, leader designer, and founder of SpaceX; CEO and founder of Neuralink; and founder of The Boring Company. With an estimated net worth of $197 billion, he is the richest man in the world.

2.      Jeff Bezos is the CEO and founder of Amazon, and founder of Blue Origin. Though Amazon.com originally started out selling books, it has morphed into a one-stop-shop and is arguably the world's largest retailer. His estimated net worth is $182 billion.

3.      Bill Gates is the co-founder of Microsoft, the largest software company in the world, which also produces personal computers, publishes books and provides email services. Gates is also the co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. His estimated net worth is $132 billion.

4.      Bernard Arnault is the chairman and CEO of LVMH, the world's largest luxury goods business, and chairman of its holding company, Christian Dior SE. His estimated net worth is $109 billion.

5.      Mark Zuckerberg is the CEO, chairman, and co-founder of Facebook, the world's largest social networking service, as well as co-CEO and co-founder of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. His estimated net worth is $95.6 billion.

6.      Chairman of Berkshire Hathway Warren Buffett remains the sixth richest person in the world with a total net worth of $88.3 billion. Widely known as "The Oracle of Omaha," he made his fortune buying shares from well-established companies such as IBM and Apple. 

7.      Founder and Executive Director of Nongfu Spring, Zhong Shanshan from China has a net worth of $84.7 billion. The bottled water manufacturer is one of the top three producers of tea, coffee and juice in the Chinese market.

8.      Google co-founder Larry Page secured the eighth position in Bloomberg Billionaires index with a total net worth of $81.7 billion. Page is a co-founder of Alphabet, the holding company for Google, the world's largest search-engine operator.

9.      With a net worth of $79.1 billion, Sergey Brin is the 9^th richest man in 2020. He co-founded Alphabet, the holding company that owns Google, with Larry page in 1998. Currently, he is a controller shareholder and board member.

10.   The chairman and co-founder of software giant Oracle, Larry Ellison is the 10th richest man in the world with a net worth of $79.1 billion. He owns a third of the Redwood City in California, has a stake in Tesla, a sailing team, and Hawaii's Lanai island.

 

INTERVIEW with Stemlife Berhad CEO Raymond Wong

 CONGRATULATIONS to Stemlife Berhad CEO Raymond Wong, for receiving The BrandLaureate BestBrands e-Branding Awards 2020 in the category of Innovation -- Stem Cell Solutions.

Stemlife is one of the first and largest Stem Cell Bank in Malaysia. Since 2001, over 60,000 families have kept their baby's cord blood safe and secured at Stemlife’s facility for future therapeutic use.

It has also done multiple successful cord blood transplants since its inception. In 2014, it has facilitated more than 500 stem cell applications -- with cord blood and peripheral blood source, successfully released for treatments.

ABOUT STEMLIFE

Stemlife is a majority-owned subsidiary of Cordlife Group Limited, a Singapore Exchange Mainboard-listed company with a large network of affiliation in Asia -- Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Philippines, Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, Bangladesh and Brunei.

It  is internationally accredited by AABB (American Association of Blood Banks) and licensed by Malaysia Ministry of Health under the Private Healthcare Facilities and Services (PHFS) Act, to process and cryopreserve all cord blood stem cell units.

QUALITY SERVICES

Wong said they believe in giving back to their clients and there is no compromise on the quality of services when it comes to offering end-to-end stem cell services.

“Your stem cells are safe in our hands at any time of the day, month, and year!

Stemlife is involved in ongoing research and development to keep abreast of  global developments and clinical trials -- using advanced technology and lab processing in accordance with international standards.”

“We put in continuous efforts to increase doctors and medical centers to assist with our clients’ stem cells collection and potential therapies, with value-added beneficial services

For more info, visit Stemlife website at: https://www.stemlife.com.

DRKKJOHAN SUCCESS QUOTE -- “Be an Award-Winning Brand.” -

 “Be an Award-Winning Brand.” -- DRKKJOHAN

BEING awarded the BrandLaureate award is an important acknowledgment for Brand success and recognition as it generates trust, confidence, and credibility to the public.

The BrandLaureate award is given to companies that are known for being a leader in their industry. We recognize achievements in business and entrepreneurship across a variety of industries and disciplines. 

Winning this award helps you to stay true to your Brand, and serve your customers with a higher calling.

It is important to receive an award from a prestigious, trustworthy, and reputable company. The BrandLaureate has been in the industry for the past 15 years, and has awarded 1500 companies and 500 International Brand Personalities globally. 

The BrandLaureate Awards are not only for Brand owners, they are for YOU. 

For more information, login to our website at https://www.thebrandlaureate.com.

Google Doodle celebrates Malaysian doctor who invented the surgical mask

On March 10, 2021,  Google Doodle celebrated a Malaysian doctor who invented the surgical mask.

In the homepage Doodle, Google celebrated what would be the 142nd birthday of

Dr. Wu Lien-teh, inventor of an early version of the multi-layered surgical mask we have

all come to rely on.

Born on March 10, 1879 to a Chinese-Malaysian family in Penang, Malaya, Wu was the first

Chinese student to receive a medical degree from Cambridge University.

In 1908, he was appointed vice director for China's Imperial Army Medical College, overseeing medical training for military personnel.

Wu was also tasked with investigating the 1911 Manchurian plague, an epidemic that killed 60,000 people. Wu discovered quickly that the disease was spread through respiratory transmission.

To combat the disease, he constructed an extra-protective surgical mask with layers of cotton and gauze, and advised members of the public as well as medical professionals to adopt the protective mask.

According to a Google blog post about the Doodle launch, Wu also "worked with government officials to establish quarantine stations and hospitals, restrict travel, and apply progressive sterilization techniques."

As a result Wu was able to contain the disease's spread in just four months.

At present, Google worked with Wu's family, including and Ling Woo Liu, to document their great-grandfather's legacy.

 Speaking to Google about her family history, Wu’s great-granddaughters Dr. Shan Woo Liu said: "Growing up, we heard our father’s stories about our great-grandfather — that he was famous for controlling the Manchurian pneumonic plague, a disease that was deadly for nearly everyone who contracted it,"

"His story stirred something in me, and from an early age, I dreamed of becoming a doctor... Today, as an emergency physician treating COVID-19 patients, I appreciate his bravery all the more."

What’s your next Iconic Move?

Read more: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/article/3124972/coronavirus-google-honours-chinese-malaysian-doctor-wu-lien-teh

EVERY Brand needs a visual identity.

 

EVERY Brand needs a visual identity.

Here are a few things you will need to create a unique look for your brand.

1.      A Style Guide – Branding design determines your brand’s logo, font, color palette and the do’s and don’ts of designing.

2.      A Brand Logo – Think of it as the face of your company. Your logo should come before the business cards, letterheads, and websites.

3.      Business Cards – Your business cards must have typefaces and colors that match your logo to maintain consistency.

Invest in your Brand by crafting a visual identity for your business.

TV ALHIJRAH: Interview with CEO Namanzee Harris

 Congratulations to Namanzee Harris, CEO of TV AlHijrah who received The BrandLaureate e-Branding Strategic Business Partner Awards 2020.

TV AlHijrah is a state-owned Malaysian free-to-air Islamic television channel, owned and operated by Al-Hijrah Media Corporation, a company under the purview of Ministry of Religious Affairs Malaysia.

Currently, it broadcasts from its headquarters at the Islamic Centre Complex, Kuala Lumpur.

The station’s management team is headed by CEO Namanzee Harris and supervised by their Board of Directors.

TV AlHijrah began its operations on Nov. 1, 2010 on a trial basis. It was a government initiative to establish a TV channel based on Islam, and to provide an Islamic perspective through its programs.

The station was officially launched on Dec. 7, 2010 (1st Muharram 1432H) in a ceremony by the then Prime Minister, Najib Tun Razak. The event took place at TV AlHijrah’s Digital Broadcasting Centre at the Islamic Centre Complex in Kuala Lumpur.

Today, TV AlHijrah broadcasts 24-hours daily online, and is watched globally for its Muslim content, --- latest news, educational material, Islamic-related entertainment, and political commentaries.

For more info, visit their website at: https://www.tvalhijrah.com.

PENYETPENYET.COM: Interview with CEO & Founder Amran Abdul Hamid.

CONGRATULATIONS to Amran Abdul Hamid, CEO & Founder of PenyetPenyet.com, for receiving The BrandLaureate e-Branding BrandLeadership Award 2020.

Ayam Penyet is Indonesian — more precisely East Javanese cuisine — fried chicken dish consisting of fried chicken that is smashed with pestle against mortar to make it softer, served with sambal, slices of cucumbers, fried tofu and tempeh.

The main ingredients are "Squeezed" or "Smashed" fried chicken served with sambal.

In 2010, the first PenyetPenyet.com outlet opened in Malaysia at Maju Junction Mall, Kuala Lumpur.

PenyetPenyet.com has come a long way.  Today, the restaurant chain has expanded throughout the country with 15 outlets in Penang and Kelantan.

The popularity of their spicy chicken dishes such as: Ayam Penyet Grand, Ayam Belado Keren, Ayam Sambal Ijo, Ayam Bakar Jomblo, and Ayam Bakar Hunny continues to grow with the availability of  online order delivery.

With great success comes great responsibility. Their thriving business model and rapid expansion is a testament to the company’s able leadership in moving their business forward, through great team culture and great synergy.

Therefore, it comes with no surprise when PenyetPenyet.com won an award for Emerging Franchise in 2017.

During an interview, Amran said they are confident that their chicken dishes not only cater to Indonesian and Malay customers, but also appeal to customers of all ethnic background in other markets throughout the region – as proven through the success of their outlets in Malaysia and Brunei.

“Our aim is to expand our restaurant chain to 100 outlets within the next 5 years, and we are confident of achieving our goal.” 

Find out your favourite Ayam Penyet dishes at https://penyetpenyet.com.

UMIDO BAKERY: Interview with founder Nur Zalikha Mohd Rasidi

CONGRATULATIONS to Nur Zalikha Mohd Rasidi, the founder of Ika Baker International Sdn Bhd (Umido Bakery) for winning The BrandLaureate SMEs e-Branding Awards 2020 in the category of Lifestyle - Online Baking Class & Bakery.

A native of Gerik, Perak, Nur Zalikha’s passion for cooking started early, when she helped her mother to make cakes and biscuits during Hari Raya Aidilfitri, and dreamed of opening her own bakery one day.

At the age of 20, Ika got married and migrated to Selangor with her husband Encik Aswai and they started a business together with a capital of RM100 to sell donuts, rice, and cakes, to improve their financial situation.

With talent in cooking, Ika studied awhile in her field of interest before venturing to start her own pastry and bakery business from home, at the age of 27.

After years of hard work and perseverance, it finally paid off.

In 2019, inspired by her mentor Dr. Azizan Osman, Ika decided to open her own bakery studio followed by a mini bakery, which became a runaway success, and created a lot of job opportunities for women to become Umido agents to generate a side income.

Their delicious hand-made signature cakes are made locally by young people to support their families.

Today, Umido has received hundreds of orders each week from wholesalers and agents to sell and distribute their cakes.

Ika's patience and perseverance  finally paid off as Umido recently recorded sales of over RM3 million, and have more than 100,000 members.

Umido Bakery also provides a variety of online cooking classes complete with videos, recipes, and secret techniques to produce delicious, easy, and fast dishes.

Hopefully, this story will inspire others to pursue their dreams and ambition for a total life makeover.

For more info, visit Umido’s website at https://umidobakery.com.

 "Great Leadership is a Result of Patience, Persistence & Perseverance." -- DRKKJOHAN, World President of The BrandLaureate.

PERSEVERANCE  is a trait common among great leaders. Perseverance is steady persistence in a course of action in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement. 

An individual who leads a group of people, colleagues, and followers needs to exhibit perseverance in order to successfully lead the team down the path to achieving its goals.

 

10 of the Coolest Tech Gadgets

Despite the pandemic, over the past year there are new gadgets from the outlandish to the high-concept to the downright handy. Here are 10 of the most interesting gadgets that will make our lives more efficient, safer, and entertaining in some neat way or another. Check it out.

1.Moto Razr 5G

Motorola’s signature classic phone, the Razr returns. This new device uses a foldable screen  to preserve the flip phone style we all missed while still giving us a large, smart touchscreen.

2.Puppy Hachi Infinite M1 Projector

When flipped horizontally, this projector functions normally onto a wall or sheet, but when flipped vertically, it creates a touchscreen tablet made of light on any surface.

3.Alpha 7C Mirrorless Digital Camera

This 24.2-megapixel, full-frame digital camera has the smallest and lightest zoom lens on the planet. -- with  shutter units, a five-axis, and in-body stabilization.

4.Konnect-i Slim Backpack with Jacquard by Google

This  Samsonite bag has a plug-and-play chip, plugged into the backpack, which you can use to skip songs, turn volume up, answer calls, and more with taps.

 5.Dragon's Lair Mini Arcade

The age of analog is back. Get an arcade experience with this RepliCade which is playable and yet smaller than your forearm—with a 4.2-inch screen.

6.Liteboxer Fitness Bundle

Workout can be fun again with this machine which guides you through everything from squats to steps, and of course, actual boxing. And it feels great.

7.Yeti USB Mic

This mic, hits a sweet spot between being affordable and still packing quality. You’ll sound clearer, you won't break up, and your whole video conference crew will thank you for it.

8.CleanPod UVC Sterilizer

With this little handheld sterilizer, you  can direct its UV light to kill germs on nearly anything -- from groceries to luggage to whatever else needs some quick sanitizing.

9. FR FRD Ultimate Dura-Ace Di2

Man and machine become one. Made from the same carbon fiber used in Formula One cars and high-performance aircraft, the bike is incredibly light and supremely responsive.

10. Nanoleaf Shapes: Hexagon Smarter Kit

Light the future with this conversation piece which responds to touch and even work as your smart home controller – with a collection of wall light panels from triangles to squares and  hexagons.

(Article Reference: https://www.esquire.com/lifestyle/g30496931/cool-tech-gadgets-2020/)