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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Luminox Code Red Survival Course with Captain K.Bala of Malaysia International Search and Rescue

Tim Chew

[Event]   The Luminox Code Red Survival Course was a course that aimed to educate participants about the different scenarios that happened during various emergencies and taught them skills to overcome those situations. It emphasized the importance of teamwork and communication.  It was a gathering of 18 participants from Brunei, Malaysia and Singapore, and was held on 18 June 2019 at the Code Red Academy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Before the course commenced, Luminox previewed their latest collections – ICE SAR Arctic 1200 Series, Navy SEAL 3600 Series, 30th Anniversary Sport Timer 0900 Series Limited Edition, as well as the … Continue reading Luminox Code Red Survival Course with Captain K.Bala of Malaysia International Search and Rescue

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EQ Kuala Lumpur (Hotel) at Equatorial Plaza

Tim Chew

[Luxury Hotels]   When the original Hotel Equatorial opened its doors in Kuala Lumpur back in 1973, it was the talk of the town and quickly gained a reputation as a premier five-star destination. Fast forward to 2012 and the hotel was almost 40 years old was looking dated and thus the owners decided to close it for redevelopment. Well the redevelopment took almost seven years (takes time to safely knock down a building and construct an entirely new one!) and the new Equatorial Plaza reopened its doors (albeit a soft launch) on 1 March 2019. I happened to visit … Continue reading EQ Kuala Lumpur (Hotel) at Equatorial Plaza

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Upcoming Event – St. Petersburg Ballet Theatre’s “Swan Lake” at Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur (2019)

Tim Chew

[Upcoming Event]   Fans of Swan Lake are in for a treat this July 2019 as internationally acclaimed prima ballerina Irina Kolesnikova brings together St. Petersburg Ballet Theatre’s stars in a spell-binding production of Swan Lake which will be held at Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur from 26 July to 28 July 2019. First staged in St Petersburg, 1895, Swan Lake is set to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s immortal score and is one of the most popular ballet productions in the world. With its unrivalled “white acts”, its spectacular and dramatic ballroom scene, sublime music and deeply moving story, this is the … Continue reading Upcoming Event – St. Petersburg Ballet Theatre’s “Swan Lake” at Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur (2019)

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News – June 2019

Tim Chew

[News] RHB Banking Group’s “Art with Heart” 2019    RHB Banking Group (“RHB”) returns with its third edition of Art with Heart (AWH) 2019, themed ‘Diversity & Inclusivity’. The art exhibition features more than 100 artworks by 27 young and emerging Malaysian artists. A Special Preview Night for RHB’s valued customers and business partners was held at Bangsar Shopping Centre on 24 June, 2019, with the exhibition open to the general public from 24 till 30 June, 2019. The preview night was attended by approximately 300 corporate captains, art enthusiasts and guests, and was officiated by the Honourable YB Tuan … Continue reading News – June 2019

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Xiaomi Launches the Mi 9T in Malaysia

Tim Chew

[Tech & Gadgets]     Xiaomi launched the new Mi 9T – the latest smartphone in its highly popular flagship Mi 9 family, on 20 June 2019 at the EQ Kuala Lumpur. The Mi 9T will be available from 25 June 2019 priced from RM 1199. The device sports the latest QualcommTM​ 730 Mobile Platform, a 6.39-inch Full Screen Display, a 20MP pop-up front Snapdragon​ camera and a rear 48MP triple camera setup. The smartphone comes with a​ ​SnapdragonTM ​​730 mobile platform, offering an increase of 35 percent for CPU performance, and of 10 percent for GPU, as well as … Continue reading Xiaomi Launches the Mi 9T in Malaysia

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New Summer 2019 Menu at Meatology by Chef Yenni Law, TTDI (Part 1)

Tim Chew

[Dining]   Denise and I recently headed over to Meatology by Chef Yenni Law – a contemporary Western restaurant located in the trendy and increasingly hipster neighbourhood of Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, to try their new summer 2019 menu as well as some favourites from the existing menu. Chef Yenni has been in the F&B industry for over 20 years, including a stint in England and Spain. In December 2004, she took over the management of Boathouse, a little neighbourhood restaurant located along Lorong Rahim Kajai 14 in Taman Tun Dr Ismail. In July 2016, Yenni made the … Continue reading New Summer 2019 Menu at Meatology by Chef Yenni Law, TTDI (Part 1)

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Howard Park x Roost x Sunrise Wines & Spirits Wine Dinner

Tim Chew

[Dining]   Ruby and I recently attended the Howard Park Wine Dinner at Roost in Bangsar Baru, Kuala Lumpur which was organised by Sunrise Wines & Spirits – the official importer and distributor of the wines in Malaysia. The Howard Park story was borne out of the ambition to craft wine with generational cellaring potential. The first two wines were produced by its founder, John Wade, who left his prestigious posting in the Coonawarra after seeing enormous potential in the budding Great Southern wine region. He crafted a riesling and cabernet sauvignon to stand the test of time. His friend … Continue reading Howard Park x Roost x Sunrise Wines & Spirits Wine Dinner

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F J Benjamin and Baume & Mercier Partnership Announcement and Timepieces Presentation

Tim Chew

[Luxury Timepieces]   In celebration of their new partnership, F J Benjamin and Baume & Mercier co-hosted a launch on 28 May 2019 showcasing the brand’s historical museum timepieces, new Baumatic collection and 2019 novelties. The event was held at … Continue reading F J Benjamin and Baume & Mercier Partnership Announcement and Timepieces Presentation

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Omakase Cocktail Mondays at Ruyi & Lyn, Bangsar Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur

Tim Chew

[Dining]   We recently headed over to Ruyi & Lyn in Bangsar Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur for their Omakase Cocktail Mondays which happens every Monday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm priced at RM50++ per pax. Every Monday, the establishment’s mixologists will conduct a casual cocktail tasting and preview session at the bar for up to 10 persons. It’s a good opportunity for you to gather your friends together to kill those Monday blues over three (3) crafted cocktails from the bar including light bites and snacks from the kitchen!   Whenever I’m at speakeasy bars or proper cocktail bars, I always … Continue reading Omakase Cocktail Mondays at Ruyi & Lyn, Bangsar Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur