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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EDOX Delfin Fleet 1650 Limited Edition

Tim Chew

[Watches]   Many of the world’s historical shipwrecks are in danger of being lost forever due to looting and unlawful fishing practices. Every wreck tells the tale of a seafaring adventure and yet sadly many wrecks around the busy sea-lanes of Indonesia are especially vulnerable to destruction. In early 2017, EDOX announced it will underwrite a special project, with Arqueonautas (company active in the research of shipwrecks and of archaeological surveys) and Indonesia’s Bureau for the Protection of Cultural Heritage, to research and protect the final resting place of a fleet of five ships that belonged to the famed Dutch … Continue reading EDOX Delfin Fleet 1650 Limited Edition

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Chef Ricky Parlanti Takes Over the Helm of Prego, The Westin Kuala Lumpur

Tim Chew

[Hotel Happenings]   Mikasa and I recently headed over to Prego at The Westin Kuala Lumpur for the introduction of their new Italian Chef de Cuisine – Chef Ricky Parlanti. Italian cuisine is one of my favourites as I find something really comforting about a nice warm plate of delicious pasta. Being someone who loves cheese also meant that I know how to appreciate traditional Italian dishes like burrata and carbonara, while tiramisu with mascarpone cheese soaked with dark rum or brandy is one of the few desserts that I partake off. Chef Ricky comes from a family with culinary background, and … Continue reading Chef Ricky Parlanti Takes Over the Helm of Prego, The Westin Kuala Lumpur

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Bell & Ross BR-X2 Tourbillon Micro Rotor Preview in Kuala Lumpur

Tim Chew

[Luxury Fashion]   Bell & Ross previewed its latest timepiece, the next generation – BR-X2 Tourbillon Micro Rotor at a cocktail and party at the new Element Hotel Kuala Lumpur by Westin on 27 July 2017. The event was an exclusive affair for VIPs, celebrities and media, and was held on Level 39, which offered guests amazing views of the KL skyline.  Guests got a sneak peak of the next generation BR-X2’s automatic mechanical movement  called the caliber BR380 which is developed and manufactured to be square and thin. The BR-X2 is not housed in a traditional watch case, but rather … Continue reading Bell & Ross BR-X2 Tourbillon Micro Rotor Preview in Kuala Lumpur

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Time to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

Tim Chew

[Environmental/ Community Matters] When I was in primary school, my dad brought back a souvenir for me from the USA in the form of a book – 50 Ways to Save the Planet – a children’s book full of creative ideas for recycling. Since then I’ve been quite the advocate for the environment, and finally to my delight, on 1 January 2017 my home state of Selangor imposed a ban on the use of polystyrene containers and while extending the “No Plastic Bag Day” on Saturdays to seven days a week. Essentially, polystyrene containers were banned while a 20 sen … Continue reading Time to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

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Preview of the New Menu at Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur (2017)

Tim Chew

[Hotel Happenings]   My partner in crime and I headed over to Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill in Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur recently for the preview of the restaurant’s latest menu which was created by the new chef – Chef Fun Keng Mun. Chef Fun Keng Mun, Junior Sous Chef who recently took over the helm of the restaurant, has a vast amount of experience with a wide range of grilling methods, complemented by his passion for food and hospitality. One to always balance work and play, he loves playing basketball and online games, and his competitive yet fun nature … Continue reading Preview of the New Menu at Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur (2017)

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Weekday ‘Fantastic Feast’ Menu at Dynasty Restaurant Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel

Tim Chew

[Hotel Happenings]   I for one love dim sum and I can eat it any time of the day unlike certain people who only eat it in the first half of the day. There’s just something about partaking of the variety of dim sum items that excites me every time I go for a dim sum lunch. There’s even more reason for me to go for dim sum as from now until 29 August 2017,  Dynasty Restaurant in Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel is offering their dim sum spread at half price (ie. 50% off!) from Monday to Friday! The restaurant is … Continue reading Weekday ‘Fantastic Feast’ Menu at Dynasty Restaurant Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel

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Honda Launches the 5th Generation Honda CR-V in Malaysia

Tim Chew

[Automotive News]   Honda Malaysia launched the all new 5th Generation Honda CR-V on 12 July 2017, debuting an exciting new SUV with class-leading features, stylish exterior and interior, advanced powertrain and advanced safety technology. Since the CR-V’s global debut in 1995, Honda have racked up sales of over 8.7 million* units sold worldwide. In Malaysia, the CR-V made history by being the first vehicle to roll out of Honda Malaysia’s plant in Melaka in 2003. The CR-V has a total of more than 68,000 units sold locally and sales of the 4th Generation CR-V which was launched in 2013 … Continue reading Honda Launches the 5th Generation Honda CR-V in Malaysia

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Cheese Wheel Pasta at 1940s Nicsmann by Lewre at The Starling Mall

Tim Chew

[ADV]   1940s Nicsmann by Lewre has expanded with the addition of its latest outlet in The Starling in Uptown Damansara, offering Petaling Jaya folks a bistro and bar experience in a stylish atmosphere and most importantly at reasonable prices! The new outlet is already popular with diners as it was full house when I headed over with MHB’s Andy Kho and our friends on a Friday evening (good thing we had a table booked!).     The bar at Nicsmann is very well stocked and serves cocktails, draught and bottled beers, wines, champagne, liquor including single malt whiskies as … Continue reading Cheese Wheel Pasta at 1940s Nicsmann by Lewre at The Starling Mall

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Romantic Dinner with a View of KLCC – THIRTY8, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

Tim Chew

[Romantic Dining Spots]   Some years ago, my partner in crime and I visited the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur for a review for their incredible buffet breakfast (read more about it here – https://timchew.net/2015/02/03/buffet-breakfast-review-at-thirty8-grand-hyatt-kuala-lumpur/) and we were so impressed by it that we were very excited to visit THIRTY8 again – this time for a dinner review of their new menu which was curated by Chef Stefan Beck, THIRTY8’s new Executive Sous Chef. Executive Sous Chef Stefan Beck was born and raised in Germany, and specialises in classic European and Western fine-dining cuisine, which he prepares with a creative modern twist and … Continue reading Romantic Dinner with a View of KLCC – THIRTY8, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

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News – July 2017

Tim Chew

Little Penguin Experience at Melbourne Zoo   The Melbourne Zoo in Australia will be launching a brand new little penguin experience in August 2017. The experience allows visitors to venture behind the scenes of the popular zoo for an intimate encounter with these adorable animals and be introduced to Miss Wing, the special Australian Little Penguin born on 2 January 2015 and hand reared in the zoo. It was not all rainbows and sunshine for Miss Wing though, as when Miss Wing hatched, her sister was getting all the food from mum and dad, so poor Miss Wing was becoming … Continue reading News – July 2017