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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“Sweet Breads for Christmas” Baking Workshop at Le Cordon Bleu Malaysia

Tim Chew

[Culinary Arts] Conne and I got to experience the “Sweet Breads for Christmas” Baking Workshop (the December 2019 workshop) which was conducted by Chef Thierry Lerallu who is the Boulangerie & Pastry Chef Instructor at Le Cordon Bleu Malaysia. Le Cordon Bleu has helped aspiring cooks realise their dreams of becoming professional chefs for more than a century. Many Le Cordon Bleu students come from different academic fields and professional backgrounds, however many already have some experience in the culinary arts. Some people want to start a new career, while others want to merge their interests with their existing occupation or progress … Continue reading “Sweet Breads for Christmas” Baking Workshop at Le Cordon Bleu Malaysia

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Sunday Champagne Brunch at BABE – Japas Fun Dining

Tim Chew

[Premium Dining]   My partner in crime and I along with some of my MHB Digital influencers and friends recently attended the Sunday Brunch on 9 December 2018 which is priced at RM150++ per pax (for the food only) with an option to add-on RM250 for unlimited flow of Perrier Jouet champagne! Guests are free to have a dip in the pool or lounge on the deck chairs which have a lovely panoramic view of the Kuala Lumpur city skyline. This special brunch only happens once every quarter so do follow BABE on their Facebook page (link at the bottom … Continue reading Sunday Champagne Brunch at BABE – Japas Fun Dining

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Premium Japanese Sake and Whisky at W Wine & Liquor Warehouse

Tim Chew

[In Partnership with W Wine & Liquor Warehouse]   Kassey and I recently headed over to W Wine & Liqour Warehouse for their festive year-end wine, sake, beer and whisky tasting. The establishment recently added a large premium Japanese sake, and whisky section to their extensive selection of wines, champagnes, spirits, liquors, beers and ciders of which there are close to 1,000 variants in total. W Wine & Liqour Warehouse is a family owned business and is rated 5 STAR by Wine Searcher. The establishment is located at One Puchong Business Park, Puchong (facing the LDP highway, and next to … Continue reading Premium Japanese Sake and Whisky at W Wine & Liquor Warehouse

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Christmas Eve Dinner Menu (2018) at Cedar on 15, Impiana KLCC Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Tim Chew

[Christmas Special]    My partner in crime and I recently visited Cedar on 15 at Impiana KLCC Hotel to try their upcoming Christmas Eve 5-Course Western Dinner which will be available only on Monday, 24 December 2018 from 6.30pm – 11.00pm, priced at RM228+ (per person) inclusive of house pouring wine and beer (free flow). We’ve been to Cedar on 15 a couple of times before and we’ve always enjoyed the view of the Kuala Lumpur city skyline (from the 15th floor of the hotel) which includes a view of the Petronas Twin Towers (which would be perfect for the fireworks display there … Continue reading Christmas Eve Dinner Menu (2018) at Cedar on 15, Impiana KLCC Hotel Kuala Lumpur

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Petronas at the Kuala Lumpur International MotorShow (KLIMS) 2018

Tim Chew

[Automotive News] If you’ve been following my social media, you’d know that I visited the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2018 (KLIMS’18), which was held from 23 November to 2 December 2018 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC). The event was organised by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA), with the theme “Beyond Mobility”, and as it’s only held once every 3 to 5 years, I visited the show 3 times over the show duration. Among the concept cars, vehicles launches and previews, car shows, automotive product demonstrations, and activities by the 74 automotive companies participating at KLIMS’18 … Continue reading Petronas at the Kuala Lumpur International MotorShow (KLIMS) 2018

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Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Live in Kuala Lumpur (2019)

Tim Chew

[Upcoming Event]   The world’s most popular musical, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will finally premiere in Kuala Lumpur for a limited season at the Istana Budaya from June 15, 2019. Tickets are now on sale through TicketCharge and are priced from RM200 onwards. The Andrew Lloyd Webber blockbuster has won over 70 major theatre awards, including seven Tony’s on Broadway and four Olivier Awards in the West End. THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA became the longest running show in Broadway history on January 9, 2006 when it celebrated its 7,486th performance, surpassing the previous record holder “Cats”. On January 1, 2018 it celebrated its 13,000th performance and later that month on January 24, … Continue reading Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Live in Kuala Lumpur (2019)

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“Wa! Journey! Wonderful Japanese Culture” by Japan’s San-in Chuo Starring Singaporean TV Celebrity Anita Kapoor and Malaysian Celebrity Photographer Andy Kho to air on Media Prima’s TV3

Tim Chew

[Travel News]   MHB Digital’s (http://mhbdigital.com) principal photographer and co-founder Andy Kho recently starred in the program “Wa! Journey! Wonderful Japanese Culture”, produced by Japanese broadcasting organization San-in Chuo TV from Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture that airs on Media Prima’s TV3 starting 11 December 2019. Singaporean TV Celebrity Anita Kapoor and Malaysian Celebrity Photographer Andy Kho visited the prefectures of Fukuoka, Shimane,            Tottori, and Ishikawa, and experienced Japanese culture, the charms of which can be easily understood when viewed from a more personal perspective. Also, the program featured their experience on a cruise ship sailing around Japan.  The series … Continue reading “Wa! Journey! Wonderful Japanese Culture” by Japan’s San-in Chuo Starring Singaporean TV Celebrity Anita Kapoor and Malaysian Celebrity Photographer Andy Kho to air on Media Prima’s TV3

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Kavalan Launches 10th Anniversary ‘First Growth Bordeaux’ Cask-Aged Limited Edition Whiskies

Tim Chew

[Whisky News]    To mark a decade to the exact day since the release of its inaugural whisky, Kavalan Distillery launched in Taiwan two limited 10th Anniversary special editions, “Kavalan Bordeaux Margaux” and “Kavalan Bordeaux Pauillac.” on 4 December 2018. Each edition is bottled at 57.8% ABV at 1000ml encased in a deluxe gift box set with two Glencairn glasses and limited to only 3,000 bottlings each. Celebrating its quest for excellence, Kavalan has placed First Growth Bordeaux wine casks from the Margaux and Pauillac regions at the heart of its 10th anniversary commemoration as it looks forward another decade. Kavalan CEO … Continue reading Kavalan Launches 10th Anniversary ‘First Growth Bordeaux’ Cask-Aged Limited Edition Whiskies

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Travel News – December 2018 – Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens, Hotel George V, Paris, Jimbaran Bay, & Private Jet Itineraries

Tim Chew

[Travel & Hospitality News] New Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens Scheduled to Open in Spring 2019      Just minutes from the historic city centre of Athens is a pine-clad peninsula jutting into the Aegean Sea, where the new … Continue reading Travel News – December 2018 – Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens, Hotel George V, Paris, Jimbaran Bay, & Private Jet Itineraries

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Festive Set Menus at Cocott’ Taman Tun Dr. Ismail

Tim Chew

[Christmas Special]   Pearl and I recently headed over to Cocott’ in Taman Tun Dr. Ismail to try their festive menu which is on from now till the end of the month. We tried the 6 DISHES SET priced at RM209 (food only), and if you’re in a celebratory mood, you can opt for the 6 dishes set with a bottle of Champagne Laurent Robert Brut, Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru, NV which is priced at RM459. The set comes with a glass of Mulled Wine and an amuse-bouche (Chicken Vol-au-Vent) per guest. The dining concept at Cocott’ is one of … Continue reading Festive Set Menus at Cocott’ Taman Tun Dr. Ismail