01 February 2016

Changi airport millionaire 2016 winner shopped at DFS Wines & Spirits

Changi airport group 'Be a Changi Millionaire' 2016 Grand Draw winner is Irish traveller Linda Tobin, crowned at Changi Airport Terminal 3 with cheers from more than 330 Changi Airport fans present.


The annual Changi Millionaire campaign with the biggest cash prize to be won in the world attracted almost two million entires from 229 nationalities globally, with top three group from Singapore, Indonesia and China.

Six lucky winners picked from Changi Airport retail stores and 1 winner from iShopChangi.Com, Changi airport online store gathered and play Changi Airport theme games where the final two contestants had to chose the correct boarding pass to open Changi Millionaire Cabin door.



Linda Tobin striked three and hit the jackpot with boarding pass no 3, her new lucky number. It was her third time passing through Changi Airport and the third finalist picked for Changi Grand Draw.

A bottle of Laphtoaig 25 year old Islay single scotch whisky purchased by Linda was her winning ticket to become an instant millionaire.


The 6 other finalists won S$5000 cash and three night stay at Crowned Plaza Changi Airport with airfare provided for non-Singaporean contestants.

With a minimum spending of S$30 in a single receipt at either public or transit areas were eligible for 'Be a Changi Millionaire' draw held from May to December 2015.

Liquor and tobacco, cosmetics and perfumes continued to be the two most popular product categories at Changi Airprit, followed by luxury brands, electronics equipments and chocolate confectionery.


Changi airport group achieved another year of record breaking sales of over S$2.2 billion with the opening of the world first DFS liquor duplex store, Shilla Duty Free beauty duplex stores and numerous first in Changi exciting retail brands in the airport. 


Changi airport group will continue its successful campaign of 'Be a Changi Millionaire' 2016 and picking it's lucky winner in 2017.

10 December 2015

MALAYSIA DEEPAVALI OPEN HOUSE 2015 KEDAH CELEBATION WITH NAJIB,MALAYSIA PRIME MINISTER

Malaysia Prime Minister, Dato’ Seri Mohd. Najib Tun Abdul Razak and wife, Datin Paduka Seri Rosmah Manson officiated Malaysia Deepavali Open House 2015 dinner at Padang Awam Kulim, Kedah to celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights with Malaysia Hindu community after the annual MIC Deepavali open house ceremony at the Batu Caves temple, Gombak in the morning.

 
Malaysia National Open House for Deepavali 2015 was organised by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture and Kedah State Government in the heritage, cultural and eco state of Kedah, renowned for the picturesque  Zahir Mosque in Alor Star, one of the oldest and most beautiful mosque in Malaysia to  Sedim Kulim tree top walks, world's longest canopy walk at 950 metres  and the recently discovered archaeological site Sungai Batu Petani, believed to be the oldest civilisation in Southeast Asia with relic artefacts over 1,900 years old (110 AD).


Prime Minister Najib wished all Malaysia Hindu Community a very Happy Deepavali as local Hindu dancers fronted the Deepavali Open House celebrations with popular Indian artistes, singers and comedians like Datuk David Arumugam, Iwal AF,  MGR Suresh, Rajini Suresh, Sathia, Shamimi, Sivakumar, Vivek Chakrasonic and William entertained  the cheery Malaysians crowd and tourists.


The 152  invited international  media and travel agents from  Australia, Azerbaijan, Brunei, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Korea, Laos, Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand, USA and Vietnam witness the grand celebration and feast of traditional Indian food, curries and snacks like muruki with local Kedah sweets.


The preparation of muruku by Prime Minister Najib and wife Rosmah , together with a strong team of 450 participants for Malaysia Deepavali Open House 2015 was awarded an entry in Malaysia Book of Records.

 
 
Prime Minister  Najib Tun and wife Rosmah Mansor, alongside with Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dr. Ahmad Zahid bin Hamidi; Kedah state Chief Minister, Paduka Hj. Mukhriz Tun Mahathir; Minister of Health, Dr. Subramaniam K.V. Sathasivam; Minister of Tourism and Culture, Mohamed Nazri bin Tan Sri Abdul Aziz; and Deputy Minister of Tourism and Culture, Hajah Mas Ermieyati bin Samsudin graced 1Malaysia Deepavali Open House 2015 and a spectacular    fireworks display ended the Diwali festive night on  a high note.

 
 
Experience Malaysia Open House festive celebrations throughout the year when you travel to Malaysia for holidays. For more information, visit http://www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my,  www.facebook.com/friendofmalaysia; twitter.com/tourismmalaysia and blog.tourism.gov.my for calendar of Malaysia events to make your holidays more memorable.


David Beckham in Singapore for ASEAN Para Games 2015 at Marina Bay Sands

David Beckham was at Marina Bay Sands Singapore, the Official Games Village of the 8th ASEAN Para Games to attend the football five-a-side match between Team Singapore and Team Thailand at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre.

The football legend visited “Nila Suite” – an area at the Games Village where athletes can rest and enjoy recreational activities and delighted hundreds of athletes. Beckham also participated in an origami lesson, placing a folded paper heart on a wall art installation in the suite.



Beckham said: “It is inspiring to see athletes pursue their passion with such great desire. There is no bigger honour than having the opportunity to represent your country. The sporting spirit is very much alive at the Games Village and I am privileged to have the chance to meet these incredible people.” 

Mr Lim Teck Yin, Chairman of SAPGOC Exco said, “The 8th ASEAN Para Games is more than just about competing. It is about connecting individuals, communities and countries to our dreams. It is about celebrating the extraordinary and inspiring people around us. David Beckham’s presence today has been uplifting and certainly rewarding to the athletes and fans at the Games.” 
 
 
Marina Bay Sands lent its support in more ways than one – over 170 Team Members volunteered as caretakers and ushers during the Games, as part of the property’s Sands for Singapore CSR programme.
 
Mr. George Tanasijevich, President and Chief Executive Officer of Marina Bay Sands, said: “Marina Bay Sands is privileged to contribute towards this historic event. Whether it’s through our event hosting capabilities, volunteer outreach programme or inspirational visits by celebrities like David Beckham, we aim to deepen our engagement with the local community and bring the magical touch to events held at Marina Bay Sands.” 


Marina Bay Sands as the Official Games Village, has welcomed more than 2,500 athletes and officials, housing them in 1,300 hotel rooms. For the first time, an entire level of hotel rooms in Tower 3 was converted into 24/7 medical suites.   The Sands Expo and Convention Centre houses competition venues for Goalball, Football five-aside, Powerlifting, as well as a Transport Hub and a Dining Hall. Over 14,000 meals were prepared for the athletes and organisers throughout the whole period. 
 

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