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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Glenlivet Guardians at The Bar Kinugawa

Tim Chew

[Events]   DJ Alexisgrace and I headed over to The Bar Kinugawa, in Empire Damansara, Damansara Perdana on 28 November 2016 for a very special Glenlivet Guardians blind tasting and cocktail session. The Bar Kinugawa though is pretty hard to find but once you find it you’ll be welcomed by the warm and cosy interior as well as whiskies and cocktails galore! For this Glenlivet Guardians session, we were given four (4) different types of whiskies to taste. After tasting all and after much deliberation among ourselves, our hosts finally revealed the variants which included The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve which … Continue reading Glenlivet Guardians at The Bar Kinugawa

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Chaine Des Rotisseurs “An Italian Christmas Affair” Dinner

Tim Chew

[Special Feature]   Evian and I were very honoured to be one of just two media to be invited to join the Chaine Des Rotisseurs “An Italian Christmas Affair” dinner at Villa Danieli in Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur on 10 December 2016. The dinner was a black tie affair and was a collaboration between the association and Villa Danieli which saw members of the association and a few guests partake of the specially designed menu of the night. The Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs is a French association composed of all individuals and legal entities of various nationalities (French and foreign … Continue reading Chaine Des Rotisseurs “An Italian Christmas Affair” Dinner

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Mall Wars: Starling Versus Damansara City

Tim Chew

[Marketing] My post about the state of shopping malls in Malaysia earlier this year (which you can read here – https://timchew.net/2016/08/09/challenges-facing-the-retail-industry-in-malaysia/) ruffled quite a few feathers in the industry particularly the malls with low occupancy which didn’t quite like the fact that I highlighted them. Now it wasn’t my intention to belittle or give a negative impression of any mall. After all, a strong local economy is crucial for my business and the retail sector and malls play an important role in it. I’m merely highlighting the facts and the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research has data to back up … Continue reading Mall Wars: Starling Versus Damansara City

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Braun Büffel Spring/Summer 2017 Collection Presentation

Tim Chew

[Fashion]   Regina and I headed over to Pool Bar & Grill@8, Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur on 7 December 2016 for Braun Büffel’s VIP/ media preview of their Spring/Summer 2017 collection which showcased the brand’s latest leather bag collection as well as the newly launched ‘Made-in-Germany’ timepieces.     There were a whole lot of celebrities present including Nadia Heng, Bernie Chan, Lucas Lau, Carey Ng, Yvonne Lee, Alvin Chong, Sherzod Yusuf, Emily Chan, Chef Zam, Reem Shahwa, Jasmine Suraya Chin Xian Mei, Mark Odea, Kelly Jagan, Khoon Hooi, Celest Thoi, Gary Wong and Evan Siau We were given an exclusive … Continue reading Braun Büffel Spring/Summer 2017 Collection Presentation

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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Tim Chew

[Movies]   After the tremendous success of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens (read about what I thought about it here – https://timchew.net/2015/12/16/star-wars-the-force-awakens-episode-7/) which really reignited the saga, I was looking forward to see what Rogue One: A Star Wars Story would come up with seeing that pretty much everyone knows what happens in Episode IV (ie. Death Star getting blown up and all that…). [Updated at 12.22am, 15 December 2016] Wei Ling and I attended the movie premier on 14 December 2016, a day before the movie opens to public in Malaysia. As expected, there were a whole bunch … Continue reading Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

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Dior Boutique Officially Launched in Suria KLCC

Tim Chew

[Luxury Fashion]   MHB’s Managing Editor Tim Chew and member Nicole Fu headed over to Suria KLCC on 1 December 2016 for the official launch of the new Dior boutique which is the House’s second in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The new boutique, which has a prime location in Kuala Lumpur’s iconic Suria KLCC mall, has been designed to reflect the legendary elegance and modernity of the world of Dior. The boutique takes inspirations from the original Paris flagship on Avenue Montaigne, and provides a sleek and open environment. The store houses women’s ready-to-wear, accessories, shoes, a special area for handbags, and … Continue reading Dior Boutique Officially Launched in Suria KLCC

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Jaguar F-PACE Performance SUV Launched in Malaysia

Tim Chew

[Automotive News]   Jaguar Land Rover (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd has launched the All-New Jaguar F-PACE performance SUV in Malaysia on 30 November 2016. The company is offering two variants of the new premium SUV – Prestige and R-Sport, both equipped with a 340PS 3.0-litre supercharged V6 petrol engine from the F-TYPE mated to an eight-speed electronic automatic transmission with Jaguar Sequential Shift™.  This allows the All-New F-PACE to accelerate from 0-100kph in just 5.8 seconds before reaching an electronically-limited top speed of 250kph. The black Pack R-Sport option comes with gloss black radiator grille and surrounds, body colour door claddings … Continue reading Jaguar F-PACE Performance SUV Launched in Malaysia

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NESCAFE Gold Blend Barista Machine

Tim Chew

[ADV]   I love coffee! I drink at least one a day, sometimes more when I have multiple meetings with clients which are at cafes. However drinking coffee outside can be expensive so my morning cuppa is usually one that I make at home. I first started with powdered instant coffee, flirted with 3-in-1 coffees before I decided they were too sweet, progressed to 2-in-1 coffees, before settling on freeze-dried coffee. I did try drip dry coffees however I found it too tedious and hated the cleaning up after. Hence freeze-dried coffee is was for many years as its flavours, … Continue reading NESCAFE Gold Blend Barista Machine

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Christmas Dinner Reviews – December 2016

Tim Chew

[Special Feature] Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur   Gobo Chit Chat – Level 5 Nicole, Pearl and I headed over to Gobo Chit Chat which is the hotel’s all day dining restaurant for a preview of their Christmas buffet dinner. Gobo Chit Chat features a wide selection of contemporary Western and Asian cuisines and even has a sushi bar.  It can seat 215 guests and is open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. The seafood at Gobo Chit Chat is very fresh and is refilled continuously while the sushi and sashimi bar has more than adequate varieties. The girls of course … Continue reading Christmas Dinner Reviews – December 2016

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Birthday Dinner at ANTE 1 Utama Shopping Centre

Tim Chew

[Special Feature] I decided to have an intimate gathering to celebrate MHB’s November babies’ birthdays which included Choo Mei Sze, Kelly Lee and myself of course, and Ante in 1 Utama Shopping Centre, Petaling Jaya very generously hosted us for a little dinner party. Ante is a really popular addition to the host of food and beverage options at 1 Utama Shopping Centre as they bring modern Western style dining featuring a whole host of pork dishes. The outlet is tremendously popular among the Damansara/ Petaling Jaya folk, and is bustling during dinner and weekends. Glenlivet were nice enough to sponsor some … Continue reading Birthday Dinner at ANTE 1 Utama Shopping Centre