Wednesday, July 10, 2024

RAISING A FINANCIAL-SAVVY GENERATION | “INSURELIT: EARN, SAVE AND PROTECT” SUN LIFE MALAYSIA BOARD GAME

 

Sun Life Malaysia, an insurance and takaful provider, today introduced a new financial literacy board game, “InsureLit: Earn, Save and Protect” which aims to enhance the financial and insurance literacy in Malaysian society, starting with children.



Developed in collaboration with Wealth of Life Children, a financial education group, this board game serves as a tool for parents to nurture financially savvy children from an early age. 



The initiative comes under the company’s InsureLit Campaign whose mission is to build a financially resilient nation by helping people to elevate their insurance and takaful knowledge and fostering positive financial habits.



Raymond Lew, CEO and President/Country Head of Sun Life Malaysia emphasised, “At Sun Life, we are committed to increase the financial security of our Clients and communities. We believe the best way to empower people is by improving their financial literacy and skills. Financial literacy is crucial for children as it lays the foundation for responsible financial management later in life.”



“Our goal with the board game is to make learning about financial literacy engaging, interactive, and fun for children. Through playing the game, we hope children will gain a better understanding of the concepts of Save, Earn and Protect, and financial planning in a relatable and accessible way,” Lew elaborated.



Fostering Insurance Literacy Through Play The InsureLit board game is designed to empower children aged 9 and above with essential principles of earning, saving, and protecting their money, all while instilling values of integrity. 



This game places a special emphasis on teaching about insurance and takaful protection which forms an essential part of financial health.



In this game, players embark on a financial adventure, navigating various financial challenges and dilemmas that mimic real-life scenarios in an interactive and fun way that is easy to understand. From earning, saving, and protecting to doing what’s right, the board game teaches children different ways to earn money, such as through chores, engaging in simple tasks, and saving money in the bank.



They will learn the importance of saving money for future needs and goals, and basic saving strategies like spending wisely and keeping emergency funds. 



The game also introduces the concept of risk management and strategies to protect savings from unexpected events such as theft, accidents, scams, or natural disasters. Additionally, it aims to develop ethical awareness and critical thinking skills as children navigate moral dilemmas and learn to make principled decisions that benefit themselves and their community.



“The concept of this game is inspired by real-life scenarios and experiences both in finance and life. We know that an interactive and engaging tool is needed to teach children about these financial concepts and the importance of making ethical decisions. Through the game, children can also learn about the consequences of the decisions they take during the game in a fun and enriching way,” shared Adeline Ten, Chief Nurturing Officer and Master Trainer of Wealth of Life Children.



The board game is available in two versions – Junior Edition (for players aged 9 and above) and Advanced Edition (for players aged 18 and above). The Junior Edition has also been adapted into a Mini Edition, available to the public to take home at InsureLit Roadshows taking place at two more locations across Malaysia at IOI City Mall Putrajaya (31st July - 4th August) and IOI Mall Puchong (18th - 22nd September).



Empowering Financial Literacy in Children Through Schools To promote financial education among young learners, Sun Life Malaysia is partnering with MyPerintis, a youth-driven non-profit organisation that shares a similar vision to youth empowerment, to make this board game accessible to children in 25 primary schools in the Klang Valley, starting July until December this year.



“Our collaboration with Sun Life Malaysia enables both organisations to combine our strengths and deliver a financial education programme that is targeted, and effectively educates and equips young minds with essential financial skills for a brighter future,” shared Dato’ Lawrence Low, Founding Chairman of MyPerintis.



For more information about Sun Life Malaysia’s InsureLit campaign, 

Website : https://www.sunlifemalaysia.com/campaigns/insurelit/


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Saturday, July 6, 2024

World Chocolate Day Celebration | Let's Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth At Pavilion Bukit Jalil

 

Chocoholics Lovers!!! It’s a pleasure to welcome one of the sweetest days of the year – World Chocolate Day on 7 July 2024! 



On this special day, take your time to celebrate all kinds of chocolate, whether your tastes skew towards dark, white, or nutty.



To satisfy your chocolate curiosities, here are five facts you may not know about one of the earth’s oldest desserts and how you can celebrate this World Chocolate Day.


Chocolate goes back to 1500 B.C.


Chocolate is the one dessert that has truly withstood the test of time. Over 3,000 years ago in 1500 B.C., the Mayans and the Aztecs considered chocolate as a gift from God. The Aztecs, in particular, preferred to drink their chocolate and gave it to victorious warriors after battles. 



ROYCE’s chocolate offerings truly taps into pure, cacao flavours to satisfy a curious sweet tooth – think pistachio, caramel, and berries. Could we say, Mayan and Aztec approved? Paris Baguette honours the Aztec tradition of drinking their desserts with their signature sweet iced chocolate.


Of course, we’re happy to recommend Christine’s Bakery to fully indulge in your chocolate fantasies, where the newly-released ‘Choco-Bliss’ bagel resides. With this much sweetness, we think you’d be battle-ready in no time.  


Locations:

ROYCE’, Level 1 (Orange Zone)

Paris Baguette, Level 3 (Orange Zone)

Christine’s Bakery, Level 3 (Orange Zone)



Astronauts can bring chocolate up to space!

Even in space, astronauts do not miss out on the delights of chocolates, and are allowed to bring chocolates in their “bonus containers”. Unfortunately, their choices have to be space-safe, so most are unable to indulge in the chocolatey goodness of mixed, melted, and even grilled chocolate.



On the ground, we say thanks for our multitude of choices, such as the specialty King Waffle at Asuka Cafe



If you’re feeling a bit more cheeky (and want to be a little bit of a show-off to those NASA astronauts), toss a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar to your chocolate dip when you grab a quick bite at Street Churros




Looking for a place that would truly make an astronaut cry? With choices from chocolate beverages, ice-creams, and fondue, pay a visit to Molten Chocolate Cafe. Can’t get that on the moon, now, can you? 



Locations:

Asuka Cafe, Level 4 (Pink Zone)

Street Churros, Level 1 (Orange Zone)

Molten Chocolate Cafe, Level 5 (Pink Zone)


The largest chocolate bar is approximately 4,125 square feet

Let’s get one thing straight – we’d never encourage you to eat a 4,125ft chocolate bar all by yourself, even though it could be tempting. So, let’s head to the next best thing – the 4,000ft chocolate bar, all broken up into little, decadent pieces. 



If you’re looking for a little taste of heaven (but not too much!), stop by Chez Choux to pick up some of their chocolate eclair cream puffs. 



Or satisfy your taste buds with something a little bit more local, like a slice of Vanilla Mille Crepe’s Choco Pick Me Up crepe cake – though it’s nowhere near able to satisfy how many chocolates we’d actually want to eat, we think that you’d be just as happy. To add on to the theme of something small and satisfying, treat yourself to a packet of crispy chocolate gourmet popcorn from myEureka Snack. Trust us, it’s like 4,000ft of chocolate bars, all in little bite sized shapes! 




Locations:

Chez Choux, Level 1 (Orange Zone)

Vanilla Mille Crepe, Level 1 (Orange Zone)

myEureka Snack, Level 1 (Orange Zone)


The chocolate chip cookie was invented by accident!



To replicate the same crunchy, fudgy goodness that was created accidentally by bed and breakfast owner Ruth  Graves Wakefield in 1930, we recommend none other than Famous Amos, which houses a variety of cookie flavours (our favourite is the classic chocolate chip – also favoured by most of Ruth’s customers when they visited her bed and breakfast). 



Meanwhile, the Belgian chocolate chip cookies from Lavender are to die for, while Zus Coffee’s Dark Chocolate Zus Bites would be a healthier alternative.


Locations:

Famous Amos, Level 1 (Orange Zone)

Lavender, Level 1 (Orange Zone)

Zus Coffee, Level 1 (Pink Zone)


The trend of chocolate-topped ice cream started in the 1920s

Thank you to Harry Burt, the first man that’s ever topped the frozen goodness of ice cream into a warm chocolate mix. From the 1920s, the goodness of an ice cream sundae simply can’t be topped. If you’re looking for the same experience with frozen treats that was started nearly a century ago, make a pitstop at llaollao and enjoy their frozen yoghurt base, coated with rich chocolate syrup and a variety of toppings. 



On that same note, you can also enjoy Baskin Robbins’ famous Chocolate Overload ice cream for a mouthful of rich, fudgy goodness, and for a more affordable option, MIXUE’s ice cream menu is extensive enough, with just the right number of chocolate-based choices – like their classic chocolate sundae, or an indulgent cookie sundae.



Locations:

llaollao, Level 1 (Pink Zone)

Baskin Robbins, Level 3 (Orange Zone)

MIXUE, Level 5 (Orange Zone)



For more information on participating stores visit www.pavilion-bukitjalil.com, check for real-time updates via Facebook, Instagram, or contact Customer Service at 03 8092 8833.



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