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The Star
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Honour thy parents with memorable delicacies
DINERS looking to treat their parents to a special meal might gain a chance to win a trip for two to Chongqing, China, all expenses paid. Grand Imperial Group's Parents' Day promotion runs until June 15 and features three set menus for tables of 10 priced at RM1,488++, RM1,688++ and RM2,688++, with a range of delicacies. The RM1,688++ menu, for example, presents eight courses, beginning with a savoury four-combination appetiser platter featuring foie gras-stuffed prawn ball, crispy fried scallop with salted egg yolk, prawn salad with pineapple chunks, and stuffed fish paste with salted egg yolk and dried oyster. This is followed by a nourishing double-boiled soup made with whole abalone, fish maw, morel mushroom, and chicken. The individually-served clear broth is savoury with umami flavours, thanks to ingredients chosen for taste and texture. Four-combination appetiser platter of foie gras-stuffed prawn balls, crispy scallops with salted egg yolk, prawn salad with pineapple, and fish paste with salted egg yolk. Next is the roasted Silver Hill London Duck, prized for its rich fat content. It is served with chilled sliced chicken and crunchy jellyfish for a mix of hot and cold textures. The fourth course features steamed orange roughy, a deep-sea fish known for its delicate white flesh. The fish's flaky texture, topped with fresh clams and silky fish curd, offers a balanced bite of savoury and sweetness. This is followed by whole abalone with dried scallop and a slab of spinach-infused house-made tofu, with its silky texture and subtle flavour complementing the firm and chewy seafood delicacy. Handmade longevity noodles with black truffle and crabmeat take the stage in the sixth course, combining earthy fragrance with briny sweetness. The meal ends with two dessert servings – a bowl of double-boiled peach gum with dried fig and snow pear, followed by steamed longevity buns filled with silky lotus paste. Roasted Silver Hill London Duck with chilled sliced chicken and crunchy jellyfish. Grand Imperial Sunway Velocity Mall chef Vincent Chio said premium ingredients were sourced from New Zealand, Japan and the UK to blend traditional flavours with modern creativity. 'Many parents have never tried black truffle, so we paired it with crab meat to create something unique and memorable,' said Chio. Each booking during the campaign period is eligible for a lucky draw opportunity to win a four-day trip to Chongqing for two, worth over RM10,000. Tailored for elderly parents, the private travel package avoids large tour groups. 'Winners enjoy a more relaxed experience, visiting carefully selected sites and travelling in comfort with all arrangements made in advance,' said Grand Imperial Group business development manager Maggie Chow. The travel window is tentatively set for September or October, with the winners announced on the group's Facebook page. The Parents' Day promotion is available at seven Grand Imperial restaurants - Bangsar Shopping Centre, Hartamas Shopping Centre, Sunway Velocity Mall, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, The Club @ Bukit Utama, Setia City Mall and Pinnacle Sunway. Grand Imperial Group is also running a promotion where customers purchasing a RM10,000 gift voucher book will receive an additional RM1,000 in dining vouchers or one bottle of Hennessy XO (70cl) worth RM1,205. Limited to 300 books nationwide, the vouchers are valid for dine-in and private banquets of under 10 tables (wedding banquets excluded), and can be used until Oct 31. GRAND IMPERIAL SUNWAY VELOCITY, 5-01, 392, Sunway Velocity Mall, Jalan Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. (Tel: 03-2771 1234). Business hours: 11.30am-3pm, 6pm-10.30pm (Monday-Saturday), 10am-3pm, 6pm-10.30pm (Sunday). Non-halal. This is the writer's personal observation and is not an endorsement by StarMetro.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Why Okta Stock Plunged on Wednesday
Okta stock beat on sales and earnings last night. Guidance was good as well, with Okta forecasting better-than-expected earnings in Q2 and for all of fiscal 2026, too. However, the growth rate is slowing, and investors are nervous. 10 stocks we like better than Okta › Cybersecurity specialist Okta (NASDAQ: OKTA) took a tumble Wednesday, falling 14.6% through noon ET. The crazy thing is, Okta's news looked pretty good. Wall Street anticipated Okta would report fiscal Q1 2026 profits of $0.77 per share, adjusted for one-time items, on sales of $680.1 million. In fact, Okta said it earned $0.86 per share on sales of $688 million. What's not to like about that? Well, there are a few caveats and quibbles. Revenue grew a respectable 12%, which is good. However, while Okta beat on "adjusted" earnings, its actual earnings, as calculated according to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), were a lot less than the adjusted figure -- just $0.35 per share. Still, that number was a lot better than last year's Q1, when Okta lost $0.24 per share. What's more, Okta reported positive free cash flow of $238 million for the quarter, roughly four times its reported "profit," and up 11% year over year, in line with revenue growth. Turning to guidance, Okta told investors its sales will grow about 10% in Q2, and 9% to 10% for fiscal 2026 as a whole. The company didn't give GAAP earnings numbers, couching guidance in "adjusted" terms again. Still, the company's predictions of an $0.83 or $0.84 profit in Q2, and anywhere from $3.23 to $3.28 per share for the year, were all comfortably ahead of analyst estimates. So why are investors selling Okta stock today? I can only imagine it's the valuation that's spooking them. Priced at 24.5 times trailing free cash flow, Okta stock looks a bit rich for low-teens sales and FCF growth. And growth is slowing, too. It's not a great look for a supposed growth stock. Before you buy stock in Okta, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and Okta wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $653,389!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $830,492!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 982% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 171% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join . See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of May 19, 2025 Rich Smith has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Okta. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Why Okta Stock Plunged on Wednesday was originally published by The Motley Fool Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Daily Express
26-05-2025
- Daily Express
First direct charter flight to Hiroshima
Published on: Monday, May 26, 2025 Published on: Mon, May 26, 2025 By: Hayati Dzulkifli Text Size: Dewi (second left, standing) showing the poster of the special tour package with Popular Express Travel and I-World Travel teams. Kota Kinabalu: Popular Express is arranging the first direct B737-800 charter flight from Kota Kinabalu to Hiroshima, Japan. Jointly organised with I-World Travel, the other prefectures are Ehime and Tottori. Popular Express Travel Managing Director Dewi Chen said the special tour package offers a five-day four-night all-inclusive tour from Aug 10 until 14 in which includes round-trip flights, accommodation and a thoughtfully curated itinerary. She said the inaugural flight only takes 4.5 hours to discover the three great Japanese cities departing Aug 10 and returning on Aug 14. 'This is the most value-for-money Japan package ever from here as we are offering wonderful and unforgettable destinations in Japan for Sabahans to visit via the direct charter flight where it is quite difficult for tourists to reach there. We're offering nearly 50 per cent off compared to typical market rates. Advertisement For just RM4,688, you experience authentic Japanese hot spring culture and visit Unesco World Heritage Sites,' Dewi told a press conference. 'Only 178 seats are available, with 122 already booked. Reservations are open on a first-come, first-served basis,' she said and hoped to expand similar offerings to connect Sabahans with the wider world,' she said. She said Sabahans would get to see three iconic castles namely:- Hiroshima Castle – The grand residence of warlord Mōri Terumoto during the Warring States period, showcasing the glory of samurai Japan; Matsuyama Castle – One of only 12 original castles with intact towers, and the pride of Shikoku; and Kurashiki Old Town – A picturesque Edo-period town along the canal, often called 'Little Kyoto of Western Japan. They would also enjoy: Sunrise at the floating torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine; Walking barefoot across the mystical 'Tottori Sand Dunes' where desert meets ocean; Strolling in ''yukata' along Dogo Onsen's century-old hot spring street; Visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park at night and see the Paper Crane Monument; and Try their hand at 'washi paper making.' * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
