Taiwan Excellence @ ARCHIDEX 2022, Hall 1, KL Convention Centre

Taiwan Excellence is back at ARCHIDEX 2022 - bigger and better!

After 2 years of the global pandemic, Taiwan Excellence is returning to ARCHIDEX 2022 at KLCC from 29 June to 2 July 2022 to showcase the latest innovations and technologies in the realm of interior design, building and construction materials. 

This includes 10 award-winning Taiwanese manufacturers featuring the kitchen and sanitary ware, as well as environmentally friendly building material and equipment designed for modern living. Featured products include ventilation fans, non-contact activation devices, energy and environmentally friendly devices, safety devices and other value-added products which are in line with the latest trends in smart living. 

What is Taiwan Excellence?

If you do not already know, Taiwan Excellence is a globally recognised mark of quality that has earned the trust of consumers and businesses around the world. Every product that earned this Taiwan Excellence mark had to undergo a stringent selection process that takes into account various parameters including branding, research and development, design, built quality, as well as sales and marketing.

Now, it is the trusted symbol known for representing the best products out of Taiwan.

Speech from Mr. James Chang,

Director of Economic Division, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia

Mr James Chang mentioned during his speech that Taiwan is actually the world's leader in producing plumbing products and sanitary ware, with continuous upgrading of capabilities through smart manufacturing to further improve product quality and efficiency.

On top of that, the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion is aimed to encourage trade between Taiwan and Malaysia, while brining about multilateral exchanges of ideas, innovations and technologies. 

Sharing of “Project BUMI – Meet The Needs” Taiwan Excellence ESG Campaign

by Mr Fadly Bakhtiar from EcoKnights

Taiwan Excellence is also taking the opportunity to highlight corporate ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance) and is working with Malaysia’s local environmental protection group EcoKnights to revamp the school of the Orang Asli school in Bukit Tadom after the hit of flood last year by:

• Applying 15 gallons of HUA TSAI’s Medusa i-WaterProof liquid type additives;
• Improvement of school facility by installing YZTEK’s e+AutOff kitchen safety device, JYE LI AN’s sensor flush kits; as well as JUSTIME’s three-stage hand shower.

The main goal is to provide affected school community flood relief aid and improve the lives of Malaysians, hoping that the beneficiaries will enjoy the safety and convenience of their improved living spaces. 

Dialogue Session with 3 Taiwan Excellence award-winning brands

by IDr Ooi Boon Seong. Deputy President of Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers (MIID)

The main highlight of the day is the sharing session by the representatives of Taiwan Excellence award-winning brands to discuss and share knowledge and insights on design concepts, philosophy and commercial applications of products:

(1) CAESAR/ Faucet and FFC lavatory

(2) JUSTIME/ Two-handle Wall-mounted Basin Faucet

(3) YZTEK/ e+ AutOff 

Jye Li An Technology - Touch-Free Easy Installation Sensor Flush Kit

Jye Li An Technology specializes in the research and development of bathroom automation products with a focus on ergonomics and quality of life improvements.

• New sensor flush kit - easy to install and DIY-friendly!
• Touch-free - simply wave your hand in front of the sensor and the actuator will activate the flush.
• Can be installed on any types of side pressure toilet.

 

YZTEK - e+AutOff

Stove fire is one of the most common causes of house fires and improving fire safety in the kitchen is the most direct way to protect lives and properties. The e+AutOff is a patented external safety device that can be retrofitted to most gas stoves to improve safety at home.

• e+AutOff automatically launches and turns off the fire for you. 
• Certified by international bodies such as SGS, FCC, and CE, and won the IFIA Award for best invention.
• Instantly transform any stove into a smart stove with timer, alarm, warning and other features.

Hua Tsai Paints – i-WaterProof liquid Type Additives

Taiwan MEDUSA i-WaterProof liquid type additives is a series of water-based, environmentally friendly, and non-toxic faux stone coating and inorganic waterproof coating. 

• The patented product is natural, non-toxic, odourless and safe for use in a wide range of applications.
• Taiwan’s first inorganic long-chain waterproof solution that is proven to prevent water seepage and protect the wall from damage.
• Save up to 50% of time and effort, and prolong the life of the structure.
• Can be used easily with cement.

Sheng Tai Brassware - Hand Shower (Plastic, Three Sprays)

Sheng Tai Brassware is a leader in the faucet manufacturer industry and has earned a global recognition with its JUSTIME brand. It uses the most basic ergonomic elements to bring positive benefits to the bathroom. 

Feel free to check out Taiwan Excellence Pavilion and experience the products yourselves!

For more details of Taiwan Excellence Pavilion in ARCHIDEX 2022, 

please visit the official Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/TaiwanExcellence.MY

[BEAUTY] Review: The Therapy Vegan Skincare by THE FACE SHOP

Going vegan or having a plant-based diet has been a rising trend in the recent years, and now we see more and more vegan movements shifting to include the fashion and beauty scene.

THE FACE SHOP The Therapy Vegan Skincare

Taking the pledge to create cruelty-free vegan beauty that uses 100% plant-based ingredients and extracts, THE FACE SHOP has recently introduced The Therapy Vegan skincare series comprising of the blending toner and blending serum so far. 

Look at the minimalist biodegradable packaging - so pretty!

The duo is not only environmental-friendly, but is  also made from ingredients which are procured ethically and have never been tested on animals throughout the process, from production to purchase.

Another noteworthy point on THE FACE SHOP’s commitment towards vegan beauty is the vegan certification it obtains from the Korean Vegan Certification Union.

What does 100% certified vegan formula mean?

❤ Non-toxic

❤ No harsh chemical

❤ Paraben / alcohol free

❤ No animal testing

❤ No artificial colors

❤ No artificial fragrance

❤ Free from 24 kinds of harmful additives / ingredients 

Why vegan-friendly skincare?

What makes me interested in vegan-friendly skincare is similar to how I start practising clean eating. The "food" that I feed my skin with now contains more vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to help repair and hydrate the skin, while doing good to nature. Who doesn’t love such good guilt-free pampering session that results in gorgeous, glowing skin?

THE FACE SHOP The Therapy Vegan series features the unique combination of their all-time signature Eco-green Switzerland Formula and Marche Anti-aging Formula.

From the Swiss Alps, Thyme Extract is cultivated with eco-clean water to revitalise and moisturise skin, while the Edelweiss Extract is cultivated in eco-green nature to increase moisturization and resilience while soothing skin.

For the anti-aging benefits, the Marche Anti-aging Formula uses bay leaves, calendula and olive for purifying, healing, soothing and anti-aging benefits.

The Therapy Vegan Blending Toner (180ml)

I have been using THE FACE SHOP The Therapy First Serum since 2016 and fallen in love with it since then. My next step after the First Serum is this vegan Blending Toner that contains 3 essential oils (sandalwood, avocado, and Palmarosa) and Marche Anti-aging Formula which form a hydrating shield on skin surface to prevent the evaporation of moisture. 

As the formula is made of oil drops that sparkle like crystal particles, stabilised by the fluid gel made of natural polysaccharides for fast absorption, it is important to shake the bottle well before use. 

Let the unique concoction mix well and seal the skin with moisture. The result? It leaves my skin feeling light and moisturized!

If you need an all-in-one care for maximum hydration, you can’t go wrong with the Blending Toner. 

How to use:

1. After washing your face, take an appropriate amount of the contents in the first step of skincare and absorb it lightly into your face.

2. When using it on a cotton pad, it helps to cleanse your skin and make your skin bright.

The Therapy Vegan Blending Cream (60ml)

And the perfect pair of the Blending Toner is of course the Blending Cream. Similar to the previous The Therapy Booster and Moisture Blending Formula Cream I used, it features The Therapy Cream’s signature two-layer formula: 

❤ Top layer: Oil gel cream containing more than 35% rich moisturizer;

❤ Bottom layer: Hydrating cream containing naturally-derived oils and ceramide that help hydrate skin and fortify skin barriers.

When oil gel cream and hydrating cream are blended using the spatula, the formula develops an airy texture to be applied more softly.

Upon application, it feels like an ultra lightweight gel cream that melts into the skin and seals the skin with moisture. It is proven to improve skin elasticity in just 2 weeks of use. 

How to use:

Blend the two layers (Oil and cream) for 10 seconds, then apply gently on the skin as the last step of skincare.

Overall, THE FACE SHOP’s concept of clean beauty has great potentials of growth. 

Looking forward to the up and coming beauty products under its Vegan Line!

THE FACE SHOP The Therapy Vegan skincare is available at 

all THE FACE SHOP stores and various online platforms now. 

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Shop THE FACE SHOP online:

Official e-store: www.thefaceshop.com.my

Zalora: www.zalora.com.my/the-face-shop/

Shopee: www.shopee.com.my/thefaceshop.os

Lazada: www.lazada.com.my/shop/the-face-shop/

To find out more about THE FACE SHOP please visit:

Website: www.thefaceshop.my

Facebook: fb.com/thefaceshopmalaysia

Instagram: @thefaceshopmalaysia

LOHAS Taiwan Excellence 2022: Jump for Love @ Sunway Velocity Mall, Cheras

Welcome to the LOHAS Taiwan Excellence 2022: Jump for Love charity event! ❤

Happening from 24 June (Friday) to 27 June (Monday) 2022 at the Sunway Velocity Mall, LOHAS Taiwan Excellence 2022: Jump for Love is a charity event sponsored by Taiwan’s Bureau of Foreign Trade and Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), to promote the healthy exercise such as rope jumping to the Malaysian society. 

The event was jointly unveiled by H.E Ms. Anne Hung, Representative of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia, and Mr. Halman Salleh, Deputy Director of Sports Division, Kuala Lumpur Youth and Sports Department.

H.E Ms. Anne Hung was giving her speech during the event.

H.E Ms. Anne Hung said that Taiwan Excellence is the symbol of high-quality production from Taiwan and products bearing the mark have achieved the highest honour and the products will benefits the recipients.

This jump rope charity event has garnered overwhelming responses from the public ranging from 6 years old to 70 years old, and Johor took the spot of the most contestants. Out of a total of 3,773 uploaded videos since the online rope jumping preliminaries began on 16 May, 80 participants successfully made it into the finals in 4 categories, including the double-legged and freestyle jump. The grand finale is held live here on 25 June.  

This charity event not only benefits the disadvantaged children, but the Malaysia Book of Record challenge also benefits Malaysia National Kidney Foundation. At the same time, it is a mission to support smallholder farms from East Malaysia, bridging Taiwanese products and the Malaysian people for long-term collaborations and growth.

 

In this charity event, every jump made by participants are converted into Love Points and the participants successfully exceeded the 800,000-points target set by the organiser. 

Taiwan Excellence is donating a range of products including KARMA wheelchairs, AROMASE shampoo, TATUNG electric cookers, SIMBA feeding bottles, rice, oil and biscuit worth RM 50,000 to the Suriana Welfare Society - a children welfare organization devoted to helping children from low-income families. 

As a gesture of gratitude to the organizers for their donation, the children sang a touching rendition of during the opening event. 

Feel free to visit Sunway Velocity Mall Main Atrium and check out the products from 13 award winning Taiwanese brands on display during the event, so that you can learn more about Taiwanese products. The featured brands include:

❤ Beauty and hair care: AROMASE, Bio-Jourdeness, Derma Angel, and Natural Beauty

❤ Health and leisure: Bionime, :dc, EleClean, GoodARCH, and ible Airvida

❤ Lifestyle products: Acera, Johnson Fitness, TUMÄ, and Vinaera

In addition to the product showcase, you can join the activities held throughout the 4-day event such as home farming workshop, health screening, cooking demonstration and online promotions.

500 sets of early-bird prizes will be given away each day, and there are numerous opportunities to win attractive prizes throughout the event. Come and try the rope jumping on different surfaces including foot reflexology boards, fans and grass turf; or take pictures with the scenic locations in Taiwan!

On 26 June, 15 Malaysian skippers will be attempting to make their mark in the Malaysia Book of Records with the entry “Most Skips Over a Single Rope in One Minute by A Team” (benchmark: 130 skips minimum). The final day activities include free health screening for seniors & LOHAS cooking demonstration.

For more information, please visit Taiwan Excellence Facebook fan page at: 

https://www.facebook.com/TaiwanExcellence.MY

[REVIEW] Lucca Vudor Comfort Shoes - Handcrafted in Italian Traditional Method!

When it comes to shopping for shoes, I always emphasise on comfort and durability over style and price point. I am sure we have all experienced getting that cheap, beautiful pair of heels but end up causing injury and blisters on our feet. In a long run, such footwear even affects our foot health, posture and overall wellbeing. 

As my current job requires me to run around clients’ places on a daily basis, I realise a pair of shoes can make a huge difference in my day-to-day lifestyle and therefore I am more willing to invest in a good pair of footwear. 

So I stumble upon Lucca Vudor - a luxury shoe brand based in Singapore, Malaysia and Australia - and I am totally sold on the wide range of luxurious shoes handcrafted in Italian traditional method. The ladies’ shoes here are specially engineered for comfort without sacrificing an ounce of style. 

Flats - Faizah 366B-3 @ SGD 119.90

While Lucca Vudor offers various styles such as heels, sandals, boots, etc, my favourite pick is this classic pair of beige-apricot flats for my everyday work purposes. The design and colour combination allows it to be a versatile pair of comfort shoes that can be worn all day long, be it for business during the day or for play at night.

Lucca Vudor offers a good balance of comfort and style. Some of the noteworthy points that I really like about this pair of flats include the following.

❤ The shoe (upper, lining and insole) is made of lightweight, finely grained lambskin leather - super soft and comfortable. It snuggles the feet well and moulds to the shape of my feet faster too.

❤ It features the signature Lucca Vudor Pressure Relieving Sole, plus the insole padded with extra cushion for better comfort and reduced pain after prolonged walking. No more sore and tired feet at the end of the day!

❤ Supportive back - no more injury and blisters at the back of the ankle

❤ Widened toe box - to prevent tightness around the feet 

❤ Well balanced shoe form - for overall comfort

Aesthetic wise, Lucca Vudor shoes never lack of timeless design and unique colour combination. As Lucca Vudor’s craftsman makes each pair by hands and painstakingly colors each pair of shoes, every pair of shoes is a piece of art! 

Verdict:

All in all, I am happy with my recent purchase from Lucca Vudor. After wearing it for a week now,  I am pretty satisfied with the level of comfort and versatility that Lucca Vudor shoes offer. No more soreness on the feet even after a long day!

If you are looking for comfort work and lifestyle shoes, feel free to visit Lucca Vudor on:

Website: https://luccavudor.com/

Facebook: fb.com/luccavudorsg

Instagram: @luccavudorsg

Retail stores:

Singapore: Suntec City, Star Vista, Beauty World Centre

Malaysia: Lot G-15, Atria Shopping Gallery