Chinese New Year Menu at Dynasty Chinese Restaurant, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel

[Review]   Joyce and I headed over to Dynasty Chinese Restaurant at Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel to try out this year’s Chinese New Year festive menu specially prepared by Executive Sous Chef Kok Chee Kin and his team. This festive menu features selected Cantonese cuisine dishes and sets that will only be available from 11 January until 11 February 2017. Celebrate the Lunar New Year with festive delights such as a Dim Sum selection, Treasure Pot or Poon Choi, luxurious Set Menus, Claypot Waxed Meat Rice and a variety of Yee Sang for prosperity.  Dynasty Restaurant offers 6 types of Yee … Continue reading Chinese New Year Menu at Dynasty Chinese Restaurant, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel

Samsung Galaxy A Series (2017) Launched in Malaysia

[Tech & Gadgets]   Headed over to Aloft KL Sentral on 5 January 2017 for Samsung Malaysia Electronics’ launch of two new devices in its latest Galaxy A Series (2017) range, namely the Galaxy A5 (2017) and Galaxy A7 (2017). Samsung revamped its mid-range smartphone range to meet the aspirational desires of the millennials to own a very capable smartphone that will enrich their lifestyle further. “The Galaxy A5 (2017) and Galaxy A7 (2017) are the latest additions to the Malaysian market and they complement the needs of connected millennials who crave spontaneity and seek life’s pleasures in the most … Continue reading Samsung Galaxy A Series (2017) Launched in Malaysia

Chinese New Year Menu at Five Sen5es, The Westin Kuala Lumpur

[Review]   The Westin Kuala Lumpur’s authentic Cantonese restaurant, Five Sen5es, welcome the year of the Fire Rooster with a specially curated menu by award-winning Chinese Chef Tan with his team which aims to engage your Sight, Taste, Scent, Touch and Sound, From 12 January to 11 February 2017, Five Sen5es presents 3 exquisite set menus, a selection of fresh Yee Sang, alluring festive à la carte items and an enhanced dim sum brunch, offering a mix of traditional and modern signature creations. In the special menu, look out for Chef Tan’s Double Boiled Chicken Consommé with Sliced Fish Maw, Trumpet … Continue reading Chinese New Year Menu at Five Sen5es, The Westin Kuala Lumpur

H&M Chinese New Year Campaign Starring Li Chen And Fan Bingbing

[Fashion]   H&M revealed its 2017 Chinese New Year campaign images which features actor and actress, Li Chen and Fan Bingbing.  The images were captured by iconic fashion photographer Chen Man, and combines oriental aesthetics with a contemporary twist, with a campaign that illustrates the celebration of the Spring Festival.  “It’s great that a global brand like H&M has curated a special Chinese New Year collection for fashion lovers in Asia and I am very honoured to shoot and be a part of the creative process of this year’s campaign. The mixed art style of east and west is what … Continue reading H&M Chinese New Year Campaign Starring Li Chen And Fan Bingbing

Carlsberg’s CNY Launch 2017 & PAWS UP! “Woof of PAWS Street” Charity Cocktail

[Event] Carlsberg’s Chinese New Year 2017 Campaign Launch   Headed over to Pavilion Kuala Lumpur on 10 January, 2017 for the launch of Carlsberg Malaysia’s Chinese New Year promotions. This year’s campaign takes inspiration from the Mandarin pronunciation of rooster(鸡 jī), which bears the same pronunciation as ‘Opportunity’(机 jī ),  and Carlsberg seeks to wish all their customers a year filled with golden opportunities! Carlsberg encourages consumers to see opportunities in all directions, striving for the best and never give up to seize all the world can offer. Carlsberg wishes those in the business world to venture into various business … Continue reading Carlsberg’s CNY Launch 2017 & PAWS UP! “Woof of PAWS Street” Charity Cocktail

Soleil Modern European Restaurant Opens in Damansara City Mall Kuala Lumpur

[Review]   I recently attended the media preview of the new Soleil Restaurant & Bar which moved from its previous premises in Section 17, Petaling Jaya. I previously tried their Malaysia International Gourmet Festival which you can read about here – https://timchew.net/2015/10/09/migf-review-soleil-modern-european-restaurant/ thus I was really looking forward to see what Chef Evert and his culinary team had to offer this time! The new premises occupies 4,000 sq feet in the newly opened and still rather unoccupied Damansara City Mall (DC Mall) in Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur. It brings over the familiarity of the old premises by having two (2) private dining … Continue reading Soleil Modern European Restaurant Opens in Damansara City Mall Kuala Lumpur

Editor’s Note – January 2017

[Editor’s Note] First and foremost, I would like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year and I’ve like to wish that you have amazing success and love in 2017! As usual, there were parties galore around the Klang Valley to close off year and celebrate the start of a new one.   Malaysia’s Hottest Bloggers’ Stephanie Lim got a great view of the fireworks at KLCC!   This was a nice video of the fireworks at Desa Park City.   A good shot of the fireworks over at The Curve in Mutiara Damansara.   I like how a lot … Continue reading Editor’s Note – January 2017

The Year that was 2016

[Special Feature] This year has been quite an eventful year. It marks the fifth year of Malaysia’s Hottest Bloggers in operation and honestly I never expected it to reach this point when I first started it years ago. We’ve worked with so many top brands like BALL Watch, Fujifilm, Haagen Dazs, Fitness First, The Macallan, Glen Grant, Johnnie Walker, Nescafe, Cetaphil, atre pop up store, Atria Shopping Gallery, and many more. We assisted some F&B outlets such as Chili’s, Nomi Tomo Sake Bar, and Supperclub KL with some very cost effective publicity. We’ve also been invited to some very exclusive events … Continue reading The Year that was 2016

Malaysia’s Hottest Bloggers’ Christmas Party 2016

[Special Event]   Malaysia’s Hottest Bloggers (https://hottestbloggers.wordpress.com/) had our Christmas Party at Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill at Traders Hotel in an event held in partnership with Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur as well as Calvin Klein fragrances and Kerastase.         A delicious high-tea spread awaited us on the tiered trays as well as a small buffet! View this post on Instagram A post shared by C R Y S T A L S W U N G 👧🏼 (@crystal_swung)           Endless Euphoria Calvin Klein is a feminine, fruity, floral fragrance that is refreshingly … Continue reading Malaysia’s Hottest Bloggers’ Christmas Party 2016