Author: Tim Chew

Managing Editor and Founder of MHB Digital - http://mhbdigital.com More than 16 years of media, marketing, and management experience with various media owners and publishers.
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Editor’s Note – September 2017

Tim Chew

The Macallan Whisky Tasting at Saujana Hotel & Resort   I haven’t attended a Macallan whisky tasting since last year’s Toast the Macallan at the Ritz Carlton Kuala Lumpur (which you can read here – https://timchew.net/2016/10/08/toast-the-macallan-kuala-lumpur-2016/) so I was quite excited about this rather intimate tasting at Saujana Hotel & Resort.   The Glenrothes Distillery is owned by Edrington (as is The Macallan) however The Glenrothes Single Malt is owned by Berry Bros. & Rudd. Yes a bit confusing but just remember that Edrington is the official importer and master distributor here in Malaysia (as well as The Macallan). I haven’t drank Glenrothes … Continue reading Editor’s Note – September 2017

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Where to Purchase Mooncakes in Kuala Lumpur (2017)

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[Food & Beverage] Dynasty Chinese Restaurant at Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel   Dynasty Chinese Restaurant at Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel celebrates the Mid-Autumn Festival with an array for their handcrafted mooncakes which are available for purchase at Dynasty Restaurant from 29 August to 4 October 2017 and at Mid Valley Megamall from 14 September to 4 October 2017. The restaurant will be offering a selection of 12 types of baked and snowskin mooncakes using pure and natural ingredients, for classics such as the Pandan lotus paste with single salted yolk, low sugar White lotus paste with single salted yolk, Bamboo … Continue reading Where to Purchase Mooncakes in Kuala Lumpur (2017)

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Edox Chronorally Sauber F1 Team Limited Edition

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[Timepieces]   Formula 1 drivers are regarded as the best drivers in the world, not just for their amazing skills and talent, but also for their ability to endure difficult conditions – high G forces, speed, adrenaline, danger and heat on the race tracks. In a sport where every micro-second counts in a race, time is of utmost importance and that’s where EDOX comes in. EDOX is known to build quality timepieces for professional drivers, and has partnered with the Sauber F1® Team as a premium partner since February 2016. The Sauber F1 Team is an established team (which is … Continue reading Edox Chronorally Sauber F1 Team Limited Edition

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Yiruma Live in Kuala Lumpur September 2017

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[Upcoming Event]   World-renowned composer-pianist Yiruma will be back in Kuala Lumpur for a one-night show organised by Creon Asia & Kwave. The incredibly talented pianist has had sold out shows across Asia, Europe, and North America, and will be performing a live concert this September 10th, 2017 at Plenary Hall, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Lee-Ru-Ma or better known as Yiruma which means “I shall achieve” in Korean began playing the piano at the age of five and moved to London when he was 10, to study at the Purcell School of Music which he then completed a Composition major … Continue reading Yiruma Live in Kuala Lumpur September 2017

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Executive Set Lunch at Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill, Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur

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[Restaurants & Hotels]   Mikasa and I recently headed over to Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill, Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur to try their Three (3) course set lunch which is priced at RM59.00* per person for an appetiser, main, and dessert. There’s also the option of a Two (2) course set lunch priced at RM49.00* per person whereby you can choose to have your main with either appetiser or dessert.   Starter (Choice of) Soup of the Day A vegetable soup topped with some truffle oil. Not overly creamy or rich making this a nice and hearty start to the … Continue reading Executive Set Lunch at Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill, Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur

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Maui Jim x Malaya Optical x MHB Influencer Day

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[Special Event]   Malaysia’s Hottest Bloggers (MHB) recently ran a collaborative engagement with renowned sunglasses brand Maui Jim from Hawaii and established eyewear specialist Malaya Optical. The engagement saw over two dozen notable social media influencers, beauty queens, as well as bloggers visit Malaya Optical in Uptown Damansara to check out the new range of Maui Jim sunglasses which landed on our shores not too long ago. Maui Jim started out in 1980 as a small company selling sunglasses on the beach in Lahaina on the island of Maui, which is part of the Hawaiian islands. Maui is one of the … Continue reading Maui Jim x Malaya Optical x MHB Influencer Day

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Hermes Hermèsistible Pop Up Store at The Gardens Mall, Mid Valley

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[Luxury Fashion]   Janet and I headed over to the Hermes Hermèsistible Pop Up Store at The Gardens Mall, Mid Valley City for an exclusive cocktail VIP guests. “Hermèsistible” is a term coined by Hermes to describe the irresistible side of Hermès, which has its jewellery and accessories from its latest collection, currently available on their e-commerce site. Hermèsistible is an illustrated dictionary of moods, encompassing “COMPLICLARITY”, “HYPERSTITION”, “BIJOURMANDISE” – a few more terms coined by the brand to describe their new collection.   COMPLICLARITY n. (com-plea-cla-re-tea) A capacity for adding complexity in the search for a well-ordered life   HYPERSTITION … Continue reading Hermes Hermèsistible Pop Up Store at The Gardens Mall, Mid Valley

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Food Diary – August 2017

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Gobble Gobble Buffet and New A La Carte Menu at TEMPTationS, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel     Headed over to TEMPTationS in Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel to try out the Gobble Gobble value for money buffet as well as some items from the restaurant’s new a la carte menu. The Gobble Gobble lunch and dinner buffets run from 1 August until 30 September 2017, and are priced at only RM60nett per person for lunch while the Dinner Buffet from Thursdays to Saturdays is at RM80nett per person. Additionally, you can also complement your meal with 2 hours free flow of house wine … Continue reading Food Diary – August 2017

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Editor’s Note – August 2017

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[Editor’s Note] Shell Malaysia Launches First Shell Online Store in Malaysia on Lazada   Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn Bhd launched the first official Shell online store on Lazada Malaysia on 3 August 2017, in a move that makes genuine Shell Helix motor oil more easily accessible to car owners across Malaysia.  Consumers get to purchase officially-sourced and original Shell Helix products, while the prices include delivery across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak. Apart from Shell Helix products, the Shell Malaysia Official Online Store also offers value for money engine oil service packages at selected authorised workshops in the Klang Valley and … Continue reading Editor’s Note – August 2017

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DRUK MY NIET Wine Pairing Dinner at Villa Danieli Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur

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[Restaurant]   Mikasa and I headed over to Villa Danieli in the Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur on 5 July 2017 for the 5-course DRUK MY NIET wine pairing dinner. I was actually at Villa Danieli recently for their Sunday brunch (which you can read here – https://timchew.net/2017/06/23/italian-prosecco-brunch-at-villa-danieli-sheraton-imperial-kuala-lumpur/), however it’s nice to keep up my once a year wine pairing dinner tradition there. DRUK MY NIET (http://www.dmnwines.co.za/) originates in the Boland – a region of the Western Cape province of South Africa where there is a small 24ha boutique winery amongst the endangered fynbos and several species of proteas. The winery which is situated in a … Continue reading DRUK MY NIET Wine Pairing Dinner at Villa Danieli Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur