RENE FURTERER INSTITUTE Unveiling A New Exceptional Hair Care Experience

Rene Furterer Institute is the latest launch of Alliance Cosmetic Group, the first luxurious hair and scalp treatment centre located at Lot 6.29.00, Level 6, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Rene Furterer, created in 1957 by Mr. Rene Furterer in France, caters to a primarily feminine audience who appreciate high-end expertise in hair care essential oils and plant extracts for a beautiful and healthy scalp.

The Head-Group of Brands at Alliance Cosmetics Group, Lui Wai Ling said “Offering exceptional personalised treatments that caters to the specific hair and scalp conditions of individual women and men is the key position behind Rene Furterer Institute”.

A pioneer in hair treatments consists of essential scalp treatment, specific scalp treatment and hair treatment, Rene Furterer is based on the principle ‘Beautiful hair grows on a healthy scalp like a plant fertile soil’. The complete range of treatment products are made with natural plant extracts and essential oils known for their therapeutic as well as aromatic properties, providing visible effectiveness, quality and multi-sensoriality.

Present at the Rene Furterer event were, Miss Lui Wai Ling, Head-Group of Brands of Alliance Cosmetic Group, Mr. Diego Perez Marin and Miss Lee Ee Vee, Brand Executive of Alliance Cosmetic Group. The Rene Furterer Institute offers scalp and hair treatments with prices ranging from RM60 to RM440, while its products retail from RM50 to RM320.

Rene Furterer product line consists of 12 range-COMPLEXE 5 (essential treatment); TRIPHASIC, RF80 & FORTICEA (anti-hair loss); CURBICIA (oily scalp and hair); CARTHAME (dry scalp and hair); KARITE (very dry scalp and hair); MELALEUCA (anti-dandruff); ASTERA (sensitive, irritated scalp); TONUCIA (fine, limp hair); OKARA (color-treated, highlighted, bleached hair); FIORAVANTI (anti-frizz, shine and volumizing hair); NATURIA (frequent use) and COIFFANT (styling products)

Complexe 5, a generating plant concentrate and the essential treatment at the core of the Rene Furterer Method, it activates the microcirculation of the bllod right to the root of the hair, tones the scalp and brings strength and beauty.

Curbicia is a enhanced with anti-seborrheic properties and is associated with the anti-fungal and balancing properties of essential oils of clove, tyme, rosemary and sweet orange. The scalp regains its natural balance, hair’s volume and its shine.

Carthame is useful for its Mosturizing properties, its ingredient is Safflower (rich in essential fatty acids) recognized for its hydrating and nourishing virtues. Hair regains softness, suppleness and radiance.

Karite is a nourishing properties, and its ingredient is from a sacred tree in West Africa also called “the butter tree”. It has richness in nutritive agents to restructured hair deep-down.

Triphasic is made of three active phases that provides the invigorating, nutritive and stimulating elements to improve the hair structure, promote regrowth and slow down hair loss. RF80 for reactional hair loss (linked to stress fatique, pregnancy etc), is a concentrate of plants extracts and essential oils which, promotes hair growth and visibly slows down hair loss.

Meleleuca extract is also called The Tea Tree which originates from Australia. It boasts powerful anti-fungal and purifying properties. It has 93% effectiveness against dandruff, itchiness and microbs proliferation.

Astera is from a North American plant extract, used by the Dakota Indians for its anti-inflammatory properties. It is combine with cold essential oils of Peppermints, Eucalyptus and camphor for anti-irritant, purifying and refreshing action.

Okara is used to preserve long-lasting vibrant color and regain healthy hair. Its ingredients are from soy protein and Hamamelis extract that contains pigment fixative, antiradicular vitamin E and UV filter. It is effective for CPF:COLOR PROTECTION.

Tonucia acts at the roots over the hair lengths to restore body bounce and resistance to the hair. It contains Cimentrio to strengthens the weakened intercellular cement, and wheat microprotein to provide texture and coats the hair for restoration.

Fioravanti is enhanced with alcohol extract formulated with 15 plants to make hair shiny, light and supple. Naturia shampoo is used to provide softness, lightness and shine to the hair, while balance the scalp. The Coiffant-styling product contains Anatide to protect hair against dehydration and damaging external factors by moisturizing dryness.

For more information on Rene Furterer products, log on to www.renefurterer.com or contact Alliance Cosmetics Malaysia at 603 5569 4588 or email to Lui Wai Ling, Head-Group of Brands at wailing@alliancedc.com.my or Lee Ee Vee, Brand Executive at evlee@alliancedc.com.my

Ahmad Zakii Anwar Introduces “DISCLOSED” At Galeri Petronas, Suria KLCC

Ahmad Zakii Anwar, a very illustrious Malaysian homegrown artist, has introduced his latest remarkable works of art themed “DISCLOSURE” at Galeri Petronas, Suria Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre recently.

The event was graced by Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Raja Muda Perak Darul Ridzuan, Raja Dr. Nazrin Shah ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbudin Shah, who officially opened the exhibition and unveiled the most extensive exhibition publication of Zakii’s works todate, published by GALERI PETRONAS.

Curated by GALERI PETRONAS’ Senior Curator, Anurendra Jegadeva, DISCLOSURE will be the first comprehensive study of Zaki’s career as an artist over the last two decades. Influence by the development of figurative realism within painting in contemporary Malaysian art practice, Ahmad Zakii Anwar or Zakii, has explored a huge range of ideas and style through his works, which includes works from the early Still-Life Series to his monumental Charcoals on paper.

Zakii’s artworks has been consistently outstanding due to his continuation in using Figure when addressing social, religious and political issues while exploring ideas about self and identity through their very different narratives and styles.

Speaking at the event, Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Raja Muda Perak Darul Ridzuan Raja Nazrin Shah, voiced admiration on Zakii’s work by addressing the audience, ” Zakii possesses a unique ability to translate the everyday and the ordinary into extra-ordinary works of art. His creations are pleasure to eye and is careful, meticulous and precise in the art forms he creates. Zakii is not only an artist but an advocate, where his works are powerful and direct, evoking viewer emotions at first glance”.

Also present at the launch of DISCLOSURE, was Y.M Tengku Nasariah Tengku Syed Ibrahim, Director of Galeri Petronas echoed Raja Muda of Perak’s sentiment, by saying, ” the Zakii’s works that are exhibited at Galeri Petronas speak volumes about the artist’s immense skill and his total mastery over his craft”.

The 300-page exhibition publication, also bearing the title “DISCLOSURE”, is considered as the most extensive one ever produced on Ahmad Zakii Anwar, possessing over 100 high resolution images of his most significant works accomplished throughout his career as an artist, is available at GALERI Shop, Suria KLCC and retails at RM190 per copy.

The Ahmad Zakii Anwar’s exhibition will be held at Galeri Petronas until 24th August 2008. However, several public programmes have also been organised like, curatorial walkthroughs for public, led by Anurendra Jegadeva will be on 22nd and 29th July. On 9 August, the artist will hold a MasterClass workshop on drawing with charcoal for art students, follows by an afternoon of Ghazal music from Johor, the home state of Zakii, as part of GALERI’s World Music Series Programme.

Sony Unveils The All New Sony VAIO NR37G/S

Sony Malaysia has unveiled the latest Sony VAIO NR37G/S to complement its present line-up of VAIO series. This elegant notebook has a friendly feature which is perfectly ideal for families and young trendy individuals who prefer luxurious outlook.

The ergonomic design of the latest notebook offers user great comfort to use, due to its natural design of soft rounded corner that complements with soft dimple-finished top which blends stylishly for any home interior. Its connectivity is enhanced with high-speed USB interface and built-in Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b/g to provide a fast,easy and power saving access wherever there is an availability of 2.4GHz wireless LAN access point.

Powered by advanced Intel@ Pentium Dual-Core Processor T2390 @1.86Ghz, NR37G/S (weighing 2.9kg) is equipped with 200GB hard disk drive storage, 1GB SDRAM memory, built-in stereo speakers and a 19mm full-pitched keyboard with Intelligent Touchpad for comfortable ease of use.

Its 15.4-inch wide TFT colour LCD display, also comes with a powerful VGP-BPS 9/B Lithium-ion battery ables to last up to 4 hours. To add into its lists of extra features, the VAIO NR37G/S incorporates the latest Microsoft Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (English version) with Traditional Chinese Language Pack. The home edition offers intuitive operation, advanced search capabilities and a speech recognition functions. It also include Windows Media Center for a total enjoyment of music, video, photo playback and movies.

The luxurious VGN-NR37G/S is available now at all Sony Style and Sony Designated Stores at an affordable retail price of RM2,788.

For further information, kindly log on to www.sony.com.my or contact Connie Goh at 603 2295 0200 extension 8533 or email to connie.goh@ap.sony.com