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Hype Malaysia
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
From Banyan Tree To Mandarin Oriental: 5 Mid-Autumn Mooncake Collection Promos
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional harvest celebration observed across Chinese communities. Marked by family gatherings and moon-gazing, it's a time to give thanks for the autumn harvest and enjoy seasonal treats under the full moon. At the heart of the festivities are mooncakes. Each year, hotels and restaurants unveil inventive new flavours alongside beloved classics, offering something for every palate. Here are some mooncake promotions worth exploring this season: Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur & Pavilion Hotel Kuala Lumpur This Mid-Autumn Festival, Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur and Pavilion Hotel Kuala Lumpur invite you to discover a mooncake collection where tradition meets thoughtful design. Drawing inspiration from nature's quiet beauty and the richness of shared moments, this year's collection presents a harmonious blend of modern elegance and cultural reverence. Celestial Phoenix Epitomising the spirit of this year's collection, Celestial Phoenix rises as a symbol of renewal and grace — a mooncake box that reimagines festive gifting through the lens of conscious craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Designed with a refined bamboo-inspired finish, the box pays homage to nature's quiet strength and resilience. More than a nod to tradition, the use of bamboo reflects a deeper commitment to sustainability, embracing a renewable material known for its minimal environmental impact and versatility. Joyous Blossoms, Moonlit Majesty & Garden of Treasures Beloved by many, three signature designs make a graceful return, timeless favourites that continue to inspire a sense of familiarity and fond remembrance, each offering a unique interpretation of Mid-Autumn's enduring charm. Thoughtfully reimagined for the season, these returning favourites celebrate the art of connection, rekindling memories of warmth, tradition, and shared celebration. Celestial Phoenix: MYR 198 nett Joyous Blossoms: MYR 168 nett Moonlit Majesty: MYR 168 nett Garden of Treasures: MYR 138 nett (Not applicable for Early Bird Special) Enjoy 15% off with the Early Bird Special, available until 31 August 2025 — an exclusive, limited-time offer for those wishing to celebrate the season with meaningful gifts and added value. Order online here. To place bulk orders or confirm your collection date and time, reach out to Jade Pavilion via WhatsApp at +60 10 397 7833. Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur At Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur, this Mid-Autumn Festival is brought to life through its 2025 Collection, a luxurious selection of mooncakes curated by Chinese Executive Chef Keith Yeap. This year's collection draws inspiration from the symbolism of the peony flower, a timeless emblem of prosperity, honour and enduring relationships. Its graceful beauty is echoed in every detail, from the elegant gift boxes to the thoughtfully layered flavours, each one crafted with meaning and refinement. The Mid-Autumn collection will be available from 15th July to 6th October 2025. Imperial Lunar Luxe Gift Set: RM42 per piece Celestial Grace Gift Set: RM538 Limited Edition: 40th Anniversary 'Decade of Harmony' Gift Set: RM338 Moonlit Bloom Gift Set: RM338 Blossom Gift Set: RM318 Celestial Gold Musang King Treasure Gift Set: RM528 Early bird savings of up to 15% are available from 1st to 30th July 2025. Shangri-La Circle members will also enjoy 10% off purchases via Shangri-La Boutique from 31st July to 6th October 2025, using promo code SLCMAF25. Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur is delighted to unveil its 2025 Mooncake Collection, available from 7th July until 6th October 2025. This year's selection introduces exquisite new creations, alongside our signature favourites, beautifully presented in elegant gift boxes perfect for celebrations, gifting, or corporate orders. The collection includes: Baked mooncakes like Assorted Mixed Nuts, Lotus Paste with Single Egg Yolk, Pandan Paste with Salted Egg Yolk, Red Bean Paste, and Low Sugar White Lotus Paste. Chocolate mooncakes featuring Dubai Chocolate, Mixed Berry White Chocolate Caramel, Roasted Hazelnut Milk Chocolate, and Mango-Passion Fruit Rice Crispy Dark Chocolate. Snow skin mooncakes including Musang King Durian, Black Sesame with Dried Fruits and Pandan Lotus Paste, and Milky Pecan Nuts & White Lotus Paste. Prices start at RM45 nett per piece. Gift boxes are offered in sets of two, four, or six, priced from RM120 nett to RM238 nett. Early bird savings of 20% apply on purchases of a box of four or six mooncakes made by 10th August 2025. ParkRoyal Collection Kuala Lumpur From 15th July to 6th October 2025, immerse in a celebration of heritage, indulgence and heartfelt gifting with the Mid-Autumn COLLECTION Mooncake and luxurious hamper gift sets at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur. Each mooncake set is presented in an exquisite, rich gold fabric box, echoing the elegance and glow of the season. The hampers come in 3 distinctive designs, beautifully packed in classic hand-carried bags. The elegant gift sets in luxe presentation are perfect as thoughtful gifts for loved ones, friends and business associates. Mooncake collections: Essence of Tradition – RM198 nett Celestial Indulgence- RM198 nett À la carte Mooncakes – RM30 nett Mid-Autumn Hampers: Hamper 1 – RM688 nett Hamper 2 – RM388 nett Hamper 3 – RM288 nett Corporate and group gifting is made more rewarding with generous bulk purchase savings up to 40% off. Mooncake gift sets and hampers can be collected from the dedicated mooncake counter located in the hotel's elegant lobby from 11 August 2025 onwards. For orders and enquiries, please contact the Dining Desk via WhatsApp: +6010 229 7156 or email: Courtyard by Marriott Setia Alam This Mid-Autumn Festival, Courtyard by Marriott Setia Alam invites you to wander into a world of enchantment with the Autumn Garden Mooncake Collection — a thoughtfully crafted celebration of tradition, taste and nostalgia. Inspired by moonlit picnics and twilight blooms, each box is a portal into an imagined garden where every petal and every flavour tells a tale. Inside, 4 time-honoured flavours await: Single Yolk Lotus – A rich, golden classic with velvety lotus paste and a heart of salted yolk, as comforting as a well-loved tale. Pure Red Bean – Smooth, deep and nostalgic, like dusk settling over autumn leaves. Pure Pandan – Fragrant and green as freshly unfurled vines in a morning garden. Assorted Fruits & Nuts – Earthy and textured, this wholesome flavour is like a basket of fresh harvest. Retail Price: RM 169 per Autumn Garden mooncake box RM 29 per single Autumn Garden mooncake Exclusive Bank Privileges Enjoy exclusive discounts with MAYBANK, RHB, AFFIN, HONG LEONG and UOB credit and debit cards: 20% OFF all mooncake pre-orders now – 24th August 2025 15% OFF all mooncake purchases from 25th August – 6th October 2025 Now available for pre-order at Courtyard Setia Alam Lobby lounge, Level 1. Collection and In-store purchase begins 25th August 2025 – 6th October 2025. For enquiries and purchases, contact WhatsApp: +6012 590 9077. For Bulk purchases, email
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Proton claims early order surge for X50
Malaysia's first national car company, Proton Holdings Bhd, has said it received 5,000 bookings for its all-new Proton X50 within the first ten days after it opened its order book in early July. The automaker launched an 'early bird' promotion campaign, which includes a MYR 1,000 (US$ 236) cash rebate for the first 10,000 buyers. The all-new B-segment X50 SUV, based on the Geely Geely Binyou L, will be officially launched in Malaysia this week, along with full pricing details. Proton claims the new model has 245 new dedicated parts that were developed as a result of more than 400,000 man-hours of R&D in collaboration with Geely. Proton confirmed that production is underway at its Tanjong Malim plant in Malaysia, as the company looks to begin deliveries immediately after the model's official launch, with at least the first 5,000 units expected to be delivered to customers by the end of August. The new X50 is powered by Geely's new i-GT 1.5 TD engine, coupled to a 7-speed DCT gearbox, delivering 133 kW of power and 290 Nm of torque. It also comes with an upgraded ADAS Level 2 system. "Proton claims early order surge for X50" was originally created and published by Just Auto, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Business Insider
17-07-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Wheat Price
Agriculture Name Price % Unit Date Cotton 0.67 0.46 USD per lb. 7/17/25 02:16 PM Oats 3.68 -1.14 USD per Bushel 7/17/25 02:16 PM Lumber 659.00 0.46 USD per 1.000 board feet 7/17/25 04:05 PM Coffee 3.13 9.40 USD per lb. 7/16/25 11:14 AM Cocoa 4,791.00 -8.64 GBP per Ton 7/17/25 11:55 AM Live Cattle 2.24 -0.10 USD per lb. 7/17/25 02:05 PM Lean Hog 1.06 1.34 USD per lb. 7/17/25 02:05 PM Corn 4.02 -1.11 USD per Bushel 7/17/25 02:20 PM Feeder Cattle 3.25 -0.25 USD per lb. 7/17/25 02:05 PM Milk 17.46 0.11 USD per 7/17/25 06:00 PM Orange Juice 3.19 2.66 USD per lb. 7/17/25 02:00 PM Palm Oil 4,138.00 -0.48 MYR per Ton 7/17/25 06:00 AM Rapeseed 478.75 1.54 EUR per Ton 7/17/25 12:30 PM Rice 12.52 -1.03 USD per cwt. 7/17/25 02:20 PM Soybean Meal 268.90 0.41 USD per Ton 7/17/25 02:20 PM Soybeans 10.22 0.94 USD per Bushel 7/17/25 02:20 PM Soybean Oil 0.56 2.63 USD per lb. 7/17/25 02:20 PM Wheat 199.50 0.50 EUR per Ton 7/17/25 12:30 PM Sugar 0.17 1.21 USD per lb. 7/17/25 01:00 PM
Focus Malaysia
16-07-2025
- Business
- Focus Malaysia
Glove exports drop again in May as inventory consolidation drags on
THE prospects of the rubber products sector remain bleak, in our view, due to the unfavourable operating environment caused by a longer-than-expected period of inventory consolidation. That said, competition remains intense in non-US markets due to the hostile pricing strategy adopted by Chinese manufacturers. 'We also expect the commissioning of new plants in Indonesia and Vietnam to pose a threat to Malaysia's rubber product sales to the US by as early as Nov 2025,' said RHB. According to the Department of Statistics Malaysia, the country's glove exports saw month-on-month (MoM) declines of 22% and 6% in April and May. This suggests that customer restocking activities remain sluggish as the industry experiences a longer-than-expected gestation period following the front-loading that occurred in quarter four 2024 (4Q24). Continued weakness of the USD against the MYR has also further eroded glovemakers' profitability, with the USD depreciating by 3% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) and 5.4% year-to-date ( YTD)as of June. The pricing power of Malaysian glove manufacturers has diminished since the entry of Chinese manufacturers, based on our observation. We understand that cost pass-through is now more challenging than during the pre-COVID-19 period, as glovemakers are only able to pass on 50% of any cost increase to customers vs a full cost passthrough previously. With no signs of competition easing, we expect glovemakers' profitability to remain under pressure in the near future. Mandatory EPF contribution for foreign labour is set to kick off by October. We expect this to raise glovemakers' cost of production by 0.8-1% (USD0.15-0.20 per thousand pieces). Meanwhile, the expanded sales & service tax (SST) of 5% applicable to imported natural rubber latex and nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) latex is expected to raise production costs by USD0.25-0.30 (1.3-1.5%). This confluence of factors come at a time when the industry is already grappling with intense competition and limited ability to pass through rising costs to customers. Sector valuation looks attractive, hovering at 0.9x P/B, at 1.2SD below its historical average of 1.2x. However, given the lack of near-term re-rating catalysts, we would not recommend investors to accumulate at this level. As the risk of earnings disappointment in the upcoming August reporting period is high, we think the share price could undergo another round of corrections. The last time the sector was traded at such levels was during 1Q23, where the industry's profit hit a trough level during a period of consolidation. Persistent challenges in cost pass-through, coupled with a rising operating cost environment and a weaker USD are expected to weigh on glovemakers' profitability moving forward. We think cost pass-through will remain challenging, as Malaysia's blended ASPs have hovered between USD19 and USD22 in 1H25, largely unchanged from 4Q24's level. Despite having a competitive edge over Chinese manufacturers – both before and after the announcement of the US reciprocal tariffs – Malaysian glovemakers have been unable to leverage this advantage to raise ASPs. In our view, several factors are at play: i) The pricing formula for gloves primarily comprises raw material prices and FX movements, which means that any price adjustment must be substantiated by those elements (tariff advantages over competitors are not factored in) and ii) customers remain highly price-sensitive, particularly as they continue to manage elevated inventory levels that have yet to be consumed. Natural latex prices last traded at USD1.40 per kg in June vs its average price of USD1.44 per kg in May (-3%). Moving forward, natural latex prices are expected to normalise, thanks to stable supply post the winter season in Thailand (a major latex producing country). Meanwhile, acrylonitrile prices eased 3% MoM in June, averaging at USD1.15 per kg from USD1.18 in May. Moving forward, nitrile prices are expected to ease further due to uneven demand from downstream industries as well as the easing of feedstock prices (ie propylene). The natural gas tariff also spiked 6% MoM in June, averaging at USD3.67 per mmBtu in conjunction with the surge in crude oil prices. Natural gas prices will remain elevated, in our view, primarily driven by the demand-supply mismatch, as supply remains tight. Given the intensifying competition expected in late 4Q25, we hold the view that investor sentiment in the glove industry will remain weak throughout 2H25. In addition, the persistent challenges in cost pass-through, coupled with a rising operating cost environment – due to factors such as the expanded SST and mandatory EPF contribution for foreign workers – and a weakening USD are expected to weigh on glovemakers' profitability moving forward.—July 16, 2025 Main image: The Star
BusinessToday
10-07-2025
- Business
- BusinessToday
Ringgit Opens Firmer As Market Eyes Post-OPR Cut Momentum
The ringgit opened stronger against the US dollar on Thursday, defying expectations after Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) slashed the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 2.75% on Wednesday. At 8am, the local currency appreciated to 4.2350/2570 versus the greenback compared to Wednesday's close of 4.2500/2540. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the move likely reflected an initial reaction from traders locking in gains. 'The OPR decision is seen as timely, given heightened economic uncertainties following the United States' tariff shocks,' he told Bernama. He said the rate cut should be positive for the ringgit from a broader perspective, adding that the USD/MYR pair could retrace towards the RM4.23–RM4.24 range today. 'On that note, the ringgit could see some retracement after depreciating 0.27% at yesterday's close of RM4.2520,' he added. He also noted that the US Dollar Index (DXY) held relatively stable at around 97.555 points, as attention shifted to the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes. The minutes suggested that members were open to interest rate cuts as early as the next meeting on July 29–30, 2025. Afzanizam further noted that the current US policy stance was 'moderately restrictive' and inflation appeared to be easing. At the same time, the ringgit also opened higher against a basket of major currencies, except the Japanese yen. It rose against the British pound to 5.7579/7878 from 5.7787/7842 and improved against the euro to 4.9702/9960 from 4.9780/9827. However, it eased slightly versus the yen to 2.8987/9140 from 2.8983/9012. The local note was also stronger across the board against its ASEAN counterparts. It advanced against the Singapore dollar to 3.3096/3271 from 3.3182/3219, strengthened versus the Thai baht to 12.9796/13.0535 from 12.9946/13.0128, edged up against the Indonesian rupiah to 260.4/262.0 from 261.3/261.8, and firmed against the Philippine peso to 7.48/7.53 from 7.51/7.52. Related
