Kerry-Ann Augustin, Senior Writer at airasia interviews GIG co-founders, Jasmine Low & Nikki Yeo about their podcasting experience. View the published article on airasia’s website. Kerry-Ann Augustin: You’ve been working on three different podcasts – Asia Fitness Today’s Kurang Manis, Move8 … what triggered the idea behind each of them? Jasmine Low: In February 2019, I had won a second prize from the Motion Picture Association International Script-to-Screen Workshop Malaysia for KURANG MANIS (Sugar, Less), a documentary about six Malaysians who bare all about their hopes and dreams about New Malaysia and what it means to be amongst one in two Malaysians who are obese. The prize was a trip to attend the Australian International Documentary Conference in Melbourne in March 2020. We attended this and learnt so much about factual content-making, and it also opened our minds about content distribution. Although Kurang Manis was to be a film project, MCO lockdowns in Malaysia and filming restrictions meant that co-producer Nikki and I had to improvise and to launch the documentary as a podcast first. This is an impact project inspired by our own health, spurred on by national health statistics that show Malaysia’s alarming figures of increasing non-communicable diseases and the objective of the project is to entertain while educating Malaysians about nutrition and sedentary lifestyles. So we buckled down, and self-funded and produced the first season of Help! I’m Prediabetic! The Kurang Manis (Sugar, Less) Podcast which rolled out on 9th February 2021. Our first season includes an impressive list of guests; 2020 Australian of the Year, Ophthalmologist and Chairman of Sight for All Foundation, Dr. James Muecke who champions diabetes awareness to prevent loss of sight and also The World Games Greatest Athlete of All Time (squash) Nicol David among other stellar guests which included scientists and physicians. We’re now in the planning stages of season two. In addition to Kurang Manis, we also produce The Move8 Fit for Good Podcast where we interview fitness professionals who use their fitness for good. Here, we speak about exercise, movement therapy and strength building from a physical and mental standpoint. Thank you, airasia and Kerry-Ann! airasia berhad is a Malaysian multinational low-cost airline. Since 2018, the group’s businesses have include hotels, holidays, activities, online shopping and a robust travel, lifestyle and e-commerce platform delivered via the airasia super app. Most recently, the group has pivoted to offer integrated logistics including last mile deliveries through Teleport and digital financial service via its money app, BigPay. Listen to Talks with Tony, a new podcast by airasia Co-Founder and CEO Tony Fernandes.
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Go International Group Dotcom founder and Chief Experience Officer Jasmine Low was invited to share her experiences at a session among Coach & Grow program cohort companies on PR and integrated marketing. She designed a 45-minute talk on “An Insider’s Hack to an Integrated Marketing Communication campaign”. Here’s the deck in slide share, and feel free to reach out to Jasmine with your comments, feedback or questions.
March 8, 2018 Kuala Lumpur – Modern American restaurant Drop Bar and Lounge Sdn Bhd (Drop KL) opens today in the company of 150 invited guests at The Terraces, TREC on 438 Jalan Tun Razak in Kuala Lumpur. “The American Association of Malaysia aims to bring a feeling of home away from home to our members, with our American Hospitality styled social events. Drop KL does this by offering regional American cuisine, with a modern twist. So no matter where in America you come from, you’ll be sure to find a taste from home,” said Ms. Jill Nanne, President of AAM as she officiated the soft launch. Drop KL is the latest Modern American casual dining restaurant and lounge to open in KL and offers customers the opportunity to Eat, Drink and Drop at a hip destination in TREC. Malaysians are invited to take “A Journey for the Senses” and taste Modern American slow-cooking methods, molecular beverages and international hospitality standards. Brainchild of Hong Kong-based entrepreneur and renowned music DJ Joel Lai, Certified Sommelier Alison Christ and Executive Chef Tim Jay, the trio helm Drop hospitality group with investments of US$850,000 pledged over the next three years in Malaysia. There are three different dining and drinking atmospheres at Drop KL; the main Zen-inspired casual dining room with private booths and high tables, a luxe black marble bar and a tropical alfresco area with views over the Royal Selangor Golf Club and KLCC Tower. An expansive yet-to-be-revealed rooftop bar will launch later in the year as part of Drop KL’s phase two. The ambiance has been created by renowned architect and interior designer Tracey Stoute who worked under the late Zaha Hadid and Sir Norman Foster before setting up his own practice, the award-winning Hong Kong firm EightSixThree. The 3,000 sq.ft. Drop KL marks a first in Malaysia for the firm after laying down plans for Drop Hong Kong, Apple, BMW, Dolce & Gabbana, Cartier and Zegna among other projects. “In building a global brand such as Drop, we chose Malaysia as our first overseas outlet due to its location in the region as a hub for business and leisure travellers. We are also impressed by Malaysia’s desire to raise hospitality and tourism standards and are eager to play a part in fulfilling that vision with our friendly and professional team,” said General Manager Alison Christ. Eat Executive Chef Tim Jay (TJay) presents the art of slow-food cooking and is influenced by European, Asian and Latin American heritage from North America, sourced from the freshest local ingredients from Asia Pacific. “I’ve incorporated flavours from traditional dishes while I was growing up in the US”, said Chef TJay. “The menu is influenced from my travels to the Middle East and Asia with a little homage to my Italian roots.” Chef TJay recommends starting the evening with Drop KL’s house-made flatbreads with toppings such as stewed rabbit, grilled artichokes and Taleggio cheese, or the blue cheese, miso smoked duck and goose foie gras version. Menu highlights include The Real Deal Mac and Cheese – a creamy mainstay with five cheeses, Go Ask Alice – a rabbit stew served with roasted with red peppers in chickpea ‘Sope’ and the Creole Sweet Potato Pie – a medley of seafood in sauce nantua and gratineed sweet potatoes and the Japanese Wagyu strip served with Yuzu pickles. All food served is pork-free. Drink Drop KL offers a comfortable refuge from Jalan Tun Razak’s peak hour. Guests are invited to drop in for a taste of drinks originating from distilleries in all four corners of the globe. The Drop KL Aperitivo Hour from 5pm-8pm offers quality molecular beverages handcrafted by professional barman Tim Clark. For wine connoisseurs, Certified Sommelier Alison Christ has handpicked a selection of natural, biodynamic and organic wines to pair with your dinner. Drop KL will be open for dinner reservations from Tuesdays through to Saturdays from 5pm – late starting 13 March 2018. Pre-bookings ensure high quality standards as every meal is prepared on-site, and made from the freshest ingredients. The restaurant has a capacity for 100 persons standing and 80 persons seated. Drop The owners’ vision is to create a Journey for the Senses that brings together good food, quality drinks and great music in order to create the perfect night out when entertaining clients or partying with co-workers, friends or family. Before midnight, the main dining room transforms to serve chilled out tunes, fantastic voyages back to old school disco, or dancers breaking alongside Detroit deep house beats. Drop KL offers room for discovery and creativity as our music and entertainment component will be curated by founder Joel Lai himself, who has decades of experience as one of Asia’s best DJ’s and promoters of quality music. Start your epic eat.drink.drop. experience at Drop KL. Visit www.dropkl.com or call 03 2110 4343 for table reservations. Note: Photo caption: Drop KL Soft Launch officiated by President of the American Association of Malaysia – Jill Nanne and Drop KL General Manager and Sommelier – Alison Christ in the presence of Dato’ Kee Hua Chee and Tim Jay – Drop KL Executive Chef TJay. (Photo courtesy: DropKL.com Interviews on Modern American cuisine can be arranged with spokespersons Ms. Alison Christ GM / Certified Sommelier and Chef Tim Jay, Executive Chef. More high resolution photos are available here. Kindly photo credit: DropKL.com Media inquiries: Jasmine Low or Tom Myers at 603 22820093 or email press@gointernationalgroup.com This press release was issued by PRNews by Go International Group Dotcom, a press release dissemination service. Email us at prnews@gointernationalgroup.com for more info. Fact Sheet Drop Hong Kong (Drop HK) Founded by by entrepreneur and DJ Joel Lai and the late actress Collete Koo in 2000, Drop Hong Kong has established itself as one of the leading nightlife destinations in Asia. Located in the Lan Kwai Fong entertainment district, Drop Hong Kong has clinched numerous industry awards and offer celebrity names like Sting & Gwyneth Paltrow a place to call home when in Hong Kong. Drop HK is most proud of its reputation as the home of house music in Hong Kong. Visit www.drop.com.hk for details. The Terraces, TREC TREC is Malaysia’s first and only purpose-built, urban F&B, lifestyle and commercial destination. It is the pioneering one-stop integrated entertainment district within Kuala Lumpur’s tourist belt, with a size, design and usability to rival the likes of Hong Kong’s renowned Lan Kwai Fong district, Shanghai’s Xin Tian Di, and Singapore’s Clarke Quay. Built on a 7-acre site located along the bustling Jalan Tun Razak with front-row views of the spectacular greens of the Royal Selangor Golf Club, TREC has an enviable location. The estate has five zones and each has a distinct character, offering an exciting variety of eateries, clubs, bars/pubs, cocktail bars, live music venues and a comedy club. Endorsed by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia as a Designated Entertainment Zone under the NKEA EPP 8 programme, TREC is also part of KL’s Master Tourism Plan 2015-2025. Visit www.trec.com.my. The American Association of Malaysia (AAM) Since 1965, the AAM has served as a community for American families and friends living in and around Kuala Lumpur. At AAM we have two primary goals: to serve as a social support network for our members and to give back to our local community. We organize numerous social, educational and cultural events for families and adults that help us celebrate what makes us uniquely American and to learn more about Malaysia. AAM also organizes charitable events, drives, and volunteering activities. We believe that while it is important to enjoy our time here in Malaysia, we must also use this opportunity to give something back to the local community.
February 28th, 2018 Kuala Lumpur – In celebrating the auspicious Year of the Earth Dog, co-organisers Drop Bar & Lounge Sdn Bhd (Drop KL) and Go International Group Dotcom Sdn Bhd invite contributions from the general public at the last leg in support of the Society for the Prevention of Animals (SPCA) Selangor ‘Stray Free Selangor’ campaign which ends on the last day of Chinese New Year this 2nd of March. RM7500 has been raised so far. Participate in the FundRace by setting up an account at https://www.simplygiving.com/event/dropklforspcaselangor, donate any amount then invite your friends to start donating using your personal link. Donations of RM388 and above will receive one RM100 SPCA voucher^ and one RM100 dining voucher* to dine at the brand new Modern American restaurant and bar, Drop KL The Terraces, TREC. Be the TOP TWO to raise the most amount of money for the SPCA Selangor to win: 1st prize: A drawing of your pet animal by AL Song (clear photo must be submitted by email, allow for one month for delivery of this drawing due to the complexity and detailed drawing by the artist) Dinner for 2 at Modern American restaurant and bar; Drop KL at The Terraces TREC 2nd prize: A drawing of your pet animal by AL Song (clear photo must be submitted by email, allow for one month for delivery of this drawing due to the complexity and detailed drawing by the artist) one RM100 SPCA voucher^; a RM100 dining voucher* at Drop KL “SPCA is extremely grateful and excited by this extraordinarily generous gesture cooked up by Drop KL and Go International Group Dotcom at RUYI & Lyn. We also thank our longtime Board Member, Legal Adviser and superb fundraiser Ms Chan Mo Lin, who constantly comes up with innovative and creative ways to promote the work of SPCA. In 2017 SPCA launched STRAY FREE SELANGOR (SFS), together with our Royal Patron DYMM Tengku Permaisuri Selangor, Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin, with the aim of finding a Home for Every Soul and spay/neuter as many owned and stray animals as possible so to prevent misery from over-breeding. The proceeds of this event will go towards SFS.” – Christine Chin – Radford, Honorary Chairman, SPCA This novel FundRace campaign was inspired by SPCA Legal Advisor Ms. Chan Mo Lin and was conceptualised by Jasmine Low of experiential creative agency, GoInternationalGroup.com. It kicked off on January 10th with a 6-course fundraising dinner that raised RM7500 so far with food and drink sponsored by Modern American restaurant and bar Drop KL (soon to open at The Terraces, TREC) in collaboration with venue host RUYI & Lyn in BSC. Notable guests at the dinner included group managing director / CEO The Star Media Group Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai and Datin Seri Florence Wong, June Wong COO of The Star Media Group, SPCA Chairman Christine Chin-Radford, SPCA Celebrity Ambassador The Platters singer Donne Ray Radford and SPCA Legal Advisor Ms. Chan Mo Lin, Lyn Siew proprietor of RUYI&Lyn and Alison Christ GM of Drop KL. ^* terms and conditions from the respective hosts may apply Ends. SOURCE: DROP KL This press release was issued by PRNews by Go International Group Dotcom, a press release dissemination service. Email us at prnews@gointernationalgroup.com for more info.