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Hype Malaysia
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Stitch x Pavilion KL, Brice x TREASURE, Tealive x KJ & More: Dope Events We Hit Up This Week!
Another week, another whirlwind of totally EXTRA events! We were here, there and everywhere! We were on the scene and vibing like a boss! Just check out our social diary for this past week (don't be jelly!): Disney's Stitch Crash Lands At Pavilion KL Fill your days this school holiday season with tropical vibes with Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and 'Disney's Lilo and Stitch'! From 30th May to 15th June, the iconic KL mall transforms into a seaside paradise for their 'Aloha Summer' campaign. Embark on an enchanting journey with the mischievous blue alien Stitch through adorable installations, exciting activities, special merchandise and unforgettable photo opportunities! Watch what went down at the launch, which we attended: Watch Hype's Exclusive Reel: Brice Truffle Launch Event With TREASURE K-pop boy band TREASURE touched down in Kuala Lumpur to make their special appearance at ecoBrown's Brice Truffle launch event at Sunway Pyramid – and we were front and centre! Fans were screaming with joy the second the members stepped onto the stage. Apart from the official launch, some very lucky winners, who participated in the brand's contest, got to take a group photo with TREASURE! Watch Hype's Exclusive Reel: Tealive x KJ Launch Convenient 3-In-1 Sachets Tealive's new 3-in-1 sachets bring milk tea, coffee, and chocolate drinks straight to your home. Launching 15th June at AEON, Tealive outlets, and online for RM12.90 per box (5–6 sachets), flavours include Signature Milk Tea, Caramel Macchiato, and Dark Chocolate – just add hot water! The launch took place at IOI City Mall with Khairy Jamaluddin praising the brand for showcasing Malaysian lifestyle globally. CEO Bryan Loo emphasised meeting the needs of busy, on-the-go customers. They also unveiled a refreshed menu featuring lighter milk teas, upgraded Bang Bang drinks, and premium options like Da Hong Pao to suit all tastes. Watch Hype's Exclusive Reel: Skechers Foamies® Get A Fresh Tropical Makeover Skechers just dropped nine new colourful Foamies® clogs, perfect for Malaysia's sunny and rainy days. With comfy Max Cushioning® and lightweight EVA material, these shoes are made for all-day wear – whether you're strolling Bukit Bintang or chilling at the beach. The range includes cool features like breathable uppers and convertible heel straps, plus they're 100% vegan! At the launch, guests got creative with cake decorating and mirror painting workshops, all while checking out the latest styles. The event ended with a relaxed outdoor movie screening, showing Foamies® are as much about comfort and style as they are about good vibes. Watch Hype's Exclusive Reel: Gong cha's 14th Birthday Bash At The Exchange TRX We had a fabulous time at the Gong cha outlet at The Exchange TRX recently, to celebrate the brand's 14th birthday! They're currently offering RM7 drinks on 6th June, 13th June, 20th June, and 27th June. Walk in and enjoy your favourite regular-sized beverage (excluding seasonal drinks and smoothies) and upsize it to large for just RM1. Perfect for your end-of-week treat! While you're at it, how about joining in the 14-second challenge? Buy 1 drink for 1 chance to hit the big red button at exactly 14 seconds to win a cash prize! Challenge dates and locations include KLCC, Pavilion KL, TRX, 1 Utama and more – see Gong cha's social channels for the full list. Also, be sure to be on the lookout for their limited plusies coming later this month! Watch Hype's Exclusive Reel: What's your Reaction? +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0
Free Malaysia Today
4 days ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Madani economic reforms earn 50% score from Khairy
The number of people who pay taxes in Malaysia is disproportionately smaller than our peers, said Khairy Jamaluddin. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : Former minister Khairy Jamaluddin has given the Madani government a 50% score for its performance on structural economic reforms since its formation in November 2022. Khairy pointed to three key areas that he believed demanded changes – widening the tax base, rationalising subsidies and pension reforms. He said the unity government has yet to carry out meaningful tax reforms to widen its revenue base, which he added was significantly lower even compared with peers in terms of gross domestic product. 'The number of people that pay taxes in Malaysia is disproportionately smaller than our peers, and that creates a problem for the government because your revenue base is too small. That's why we introduced the GST (goods and services tax),' he said, referring to the tax scheme introduced by the Najib Razak government in 2015. He pointed out that the planned expansion of the sales and service tax has been repeatedly delayed, while maintaining that a consumption tax like the GST was the way to go. (Government figures show that GST raised RM43.8 billion in 2018, while SST for 2024 is estimated at 44.7 billion) On subsidy rationalisation, Khairy said the biggest hurdle was targeting the RON95 petrol subsidies, which cost Putrajaya RM20 billion in 2023. The former Rembau MP said the last major reform needed was pension reforms, which is expected to balloon to around RM30 billion in the next decade. 'And it's going to rise because of the number of civil servants retiring, and life expectancy has also gone up,' he said, adding that the solution was getting rid of pensions for new government hires and shifting to EPF contributions. 'So if out of three big structural reforms, it's one and a half. So it's 50%,' he said in an episode of the Game of Impossible podcast with former minister Idris Jala and his son, Leon. The government is set to implement targeted subsidies for RON95 in the second half of the year, though details have not been released yet. Putrajaya has also announced that new civil servants would no longer get pensions but would contribute to EPF and the Social Security Organisation. Khairy reiterated that these reforms were important to ensure the country had enough funds for public services like health, education, and transport. 'You don't have enough money to make all the changes you want,' he said.
Free Malaysia Today
4 days ago
- Health
- Free Malaysia Today
Ministers shouldn't have to fake it till they make it, says KJ
Former minister Khairy Jamaluddin said people appointed to the Cabinet need time to settle in and cannot be expected to know everything about their jobs from day one. PETALING JAYA : Newly-appointed ministers should be given more time to settle into their jobs after being appointed to the Cabinet, says former minister Khairy Jamaluddin. The ex-health minister said that members of the Cabinet were expected to know everything related to their portfolio from day one, adding that this was unrealistic. 'The moment a minister is announced and appointed, almost the very next day, they see the press, and the press asks them, 'What are your priorities? This guy doesn't even know what day it is. They have to pretend. I mean, fake it till you make it, right?' he said in an episode of the Game of Impossible podcast with former minister Idris Jala and his son, Leon. Khairy said ministers need at least two or three weeks to understand their ministries. The former Rembau MP recounted how he took matters into his own hands when appointed as health minister in 2021, a portfolio which he admitted he was not very familiar with at the time. 'I had some goodwill with one of the big consulting companies because they did work for me before. So I asked them, can you help onboard me; that was my own initiative,' he said. Khairy said the firm then arranged virtual briefings with health experts from around the world as he learned about the portfolio. 'They brought in their partners from all over the world, from healthcare financing, public health, health economics, looking at how other countries transform their hospitals.' Since Malaysia's political system does not appoint specialists to such posts, Khairy said ministers must make the effort to understand their roles. 'You want somebody who's considered, somebody who's measured, somebody who knows what's realistic, rather than somebody just spewing absolute nonsense on day one,' he said. Revamp ministry offices Khairy, who has also served as minister for science, technology and innovation as well as youth and sports, also criticised the way ministerial offices were structured in Putrajaya, saying the layout often separated the minister from key staff. 'You walk into the office and you know this room is the private secretary, this room is the press secretary… That's not being in the trenches with the troops,' he said. The former Umno man said he changed this in the health ministry at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, opting instead to work side-by-side with his officers. He said his room was the same size as that of the ministry's secretary-general, 'same size as the directors of the task force'. 'When the troops see the generals there together, decision-making is easier,' said Khairy.
Malaysiakini
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Malaysiakini
KJ repeats disinterest in rejoining politics
Former Umno politician Khairy Jamaluddin repeated his disinterest in reentering politics, saying he has a good life as a podcaster and radio host. 'I'm enjoying a good life right now, why would I want to leave this?' Harian Metro quoted him as saying at a Tealive event in Putrajaya today. He also...
Rakyat Post
5 days ago
- Business
- Rakyat Post
'I'm Living My Best Life' KJ Dismisses Rumours Of Returning To Politics
Subscribe to our FREE Former youth and sports minister-turned-podcaster Khairy Jamaluddin has dismissed rumours about him returning to government work under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. According to media reports, he said he is content with his current business pursuits and highlighted his enthusiasm for promoting Malaysian products through his podcast Keluar Sekejap which he co-hosts with Shahril Hamdan, a former Economic Director at the Prime Minister's Office from 2021 to 2022. 'I'm living my best life; why would I want to leave this? I enjoy working with brands and promoting Malaysian products,' he said at a product launch event. Khairy was a guest of honour at popular tea brand Tealive's launch of its three-in-one sachets. His presence there spotlights his ongoing commitment to working with local brands through his podcast, where he has actively highlighted Malaysian enterprises. Image: YouTube | Keluar Sekejap Speculation surrounding the political future of the former UMNO Youth chief began circulating following the resignation of Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. Both Rafizi and Nik Nazmi submitted their resignations after failing to defend their posts during the PKR election last month. This triggered speculation suggesting that Khairy was expected to return as a minister. Khairy declined to comment when asked about former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's call for Malays, including members of other parties, to join the Sekretariat Orang Melayu movement, New Straits Times Khairy's political journey gained momentum when he was elected as the Member of Parliament for Rembau in 2008, a position he held until 2022. Khairy at UMNO General Assembly in 2012. Image: Firdaus Latif He served as the Minister of Youth and Sports from 2013 to 2018, where he was known for initiatives aimed at youth development and sports excellence. In 2020, he was appointed as the Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, and later, in 2021, as the Minister of Health. In these roles, Khairy played a pivotal part in Malaysia's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including overseeing the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme. Khairy contested for presidency of UMNO in 2018 but was defeated by Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. His subsequent calls for party reform led to tensions within UMNO, culminating in his expulsion from the party in 2023. Following his departure from UMNO, Khairy co-founded the Keluar Sekejap podcast with Shahril. It has become a platform for candid discussions on Malaysian politics, governance, and societal issues, attracting a diverse audience and reinforcing Khairy's role as a thought leader in the country's political discourse. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
