A New Height of Luxury at the Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur

[Hotel] View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tim Chew • Digital & Social Media Marketing Consultant (@timchew1311)   Headed over to The Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur for a private preview of the city’s newest luxury hotel which has a prime location right next to KLCC in Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle – the city’s exciting business, shopping and entertainment hub. The hotel is directly adjacent to the Petronas Twin Towers and across the park from the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, and is an immensely noticeable landmark on the city skyline, being one of the tallest buildings in … Continue reading A New Height of Luxury at the Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur

Honor Play Launched in Malaysia

[Tech & Gadgets]    honor officially launched the honor Play on 7 August 2018 at Sunway Pyramid, adding another innovative model that was designed specifically to satisfy every casual and hardcore mobile gamers’ needs, by delivering an optimum, high-end performance at an affordable price point. The launch took place at the honor Play Fair, which was organized in conjunction with the introduction of the latest gaming smartphone. honor Fans and event-goers were pleasantly surprised with special guest appearances by E-sports professionals and popular figures in the gaming industry, as they shared their thoughts on mobile gaming through an engaging gaming … Continue reading Honor Play Launched in Malaysia

Breguet’s “Classic Tour” in Malaysia at The Ritz Carlton, Kuala Lumpur

[Luxury Timepieces]   Ruby and I recently headed over to the Ritz Carlton Kuala Lumpur for Breguet’s “Classic Tour” which made Malaysia its first stop in South East Asia. Following successful campaigns worldwide, Breguet gave a select few VIP guests a peek into its exclusive concept at the cocktail reception in Kuala Lumpur, in partnership with Sincere Fine Watches, a purveyor of Breguet in Peninsula Malaysia. Through this concept, Breguet honours the way of living as a true gentleman. In each city, the “Classic Tour” celebrates the standards of elegance by inviting prestigious names that perpetuate their refined savoir-faire. From … Continue reading Breguet’s “Classic Tour” in Malaysia at The Ritz Carlton, Kuala Lumpur

HUAWEI Nova Superstar Night at KL Fashion Week (KLFW) 2018

[Fashion/ Tech]    Kassey and I headed over to Pavilion KL on 9 August 2018 for the HUAWEI Nova Superstar Night at KL Fashion Week (KLFW) 2018 featuring a line-up of fashion showcases by SeanShila, Jimmy Lim and LANA. The opening act by HUAWEI and KLFW included models and dancers with the bright and trendy colours of HUAWEI nova 3 and nova 3i, namely Pearl White, Black, Iris Purple and the highlight of the night – red! The show was pretty full with over 300 guests, which included celebrities and fashion influencers such as Amber Chia, Tuti Mood Noor, Niena Azman, … Continue reading HUAWEI Nova Superstar Night at KL Fashion Week (KLFW) 2018

Events – Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur’s 12 Anniversary Celebration and the Launch of Red by Sirocco

[Events]   We recently attended a party on 28 July 2018 at SkyBar in conjunction with the 12th anniversary celebration of Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur. Before the party, we enjoyed the delicious Bucked Out Seafood Buffet at Gobo Chit Chat located on the 5th floor of the hotel. The seafood buffet has a very unique concept which is currently one of a kind in the city and you can read more about it here – https://timchew.net/2018/04/25/bucked-out-seafood-market-buffet-at-gobo-chit-chat-traders-hotel-kuala-lumpur/   Executive Sous Chef Amirul personally sent over the cooked bucket of seafood to our table. He also gave us the grand tour of the … Continue reading Events – Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur’s 12 Anniversary Celebration and the Launch of Red by Sirocco

Upcoming Events – The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur Guest Star Chef Dinner with Chef Thomas Buhner and MIGF 2018

{Editor’s Note] The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur Guest Star Chef Dinner with Chef Thomas Buhner   The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur continues its star-studded Guest Star Chef Series – the cities’ most sought after culinary calendar – with a sensorial avant-garde dinner by renowned three-starred Michelin Chef, Thomas Buhner from Germany, this 15 to 18 August 2018 at The Brasserie. Continuing to spearhead the Malaysian dining scene, The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur’s Guest Star Chef Series is in celebration of St. Regis’ Exquisite Experiences, an exquisite collection of unforgettable occasions hosted by renowned tastemakers and artisans designed especially our guests. … Continue reading Upcoming Events – The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur Guest Star Chef Dinner with Chef Thomas Buhner and MIGF 2018

Upcoming Events – Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake by Ballet West UK Live in Genting, Malaysia and Shucked Oyster Festival 2018

[Upcoming Events] Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake by Ballet West UK Live in Genting, Malaysia Fans of ballet, you won’t want to miss the upcoming Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake by Ballet West UK which will be showcased to Malaysian audiences for the very first time in Asia! A widespread and highly technical form of dance, ballet is believed to have originated during the Italian Renaissance and made popular by the King Louis XIV’s court throughout history. Ballet is an artistic dance form performed to music, using precise and highly formalized set steps and gestures. Classical ballet, which originated in Renaissance Italy and established … Continue reading Upcoming Events – Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake by Ballet West UK Live in Genting, Malaysia and Shucked Oyster Festival 2018

French Riviera Ambience and Mediterranean Cuisine at Nizza, Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara

[Review]   We recently headed over to Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara to try the menu at Nizza – the hotel’s new specialty French – Mediterranean restaurant. Nizza is a refined contemporary yet casual French Riviera-inspired restaurant, with modern interior architectural – with light colours playing off in its interiors and a striking blue-and-white flooring. The chic pool deck ambience outside meanwhile is reminiscent of the coastline of Cote d’Azur with modern glass parasol pool bar, comfy beach cabanas, and low modular seating. The restaurant has a show kitchen where you can watch the chefs whip up a variety of specialty items a … Continue reading French Riviera Ambience and Mediterranean Cuisine at Nizza, Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara

Editor’s Note – July 2018

[Editor’s Note] HEINEKEN Malaysia Celebrates Beer and Food at Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2018    Headed over to the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on 12 July 2018 for Heineken Malaysia Berhad’s (HEINEKEN Malaysia) media preview of their special food pairing menu, as well as beer and cider-infused recipes to introduce the public to the world of beer and food. The preview was held in conjunction with Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2018 held at Hall 1, in the convention centre that ran from 12 to 14 July,  Seven (7) years ago, I had the privilege of attending a really special dinner with … Continue reading Editor’s Note – July 2018