New Honda Odyssey with Honda SENSING Launched in Malaysia

[Automotive News]    Honda Malaysia launched the New Odyssey with Honda SENSING in Malaysia on 6 February in Setia Alam, Selangor. The New Odyssey is the third model after the CR-V and new Accord to be equipped with Honda SENSING, the award-winning safety feature of 2016 ASEAN NCAP Grand Prix Award in the “Best Safety Technology” from a carmaker category.  The Honda SENSING (note that the Low Speed Follow is not equipped in the Accord with Honda SENSING/ new Odyssey) in the new Odyssey consists of six (6) features, which are divided into the two categories of Safety and Convenience & … Continue reading New Honda Odyssey with Honda SENSING Launched in Malaysia

Valentine’s Day 2018 Menu at Drift Dining & Bar, Kuala Lumpur

[Valentine’s Day]    Headed over to Drift Dining and Bar in downtown Kuala Lumpur recently to try their Valentine’s Day set dinner. Drift is located along Jalan Bedara which is right behind Hotel Istana KL, and close by (but not too close) the busy Changkat Bukit Bintang. It’s a really cosy location that’s somewhat hidden from the main roads however that’s the appeal of the establishment – it’s unlike those commercialised and noisy outlets along Changkat Bukit Bintang. Drift gets its name from driftwood – a piece of wood that floats with the tide. The establishment provides unpretentious, easy going, friendly, … Continue reading Valentine’s Day 2018 Menu at Drift Dining & Bar, Kuala Lumpur

Flagship Cessna Citation Longitude makes Asia-Pacific debut at Singapore Airshow 2018

[Aviation News]   Textron Aviation Inc. will be debuting its newest and largest aircraft to date to the Asia-Pacific market – the flagship, super-midsize Cessna Citation Longitude business jet, at the Singapore Airshow 2018. For the first time in the … Continue reading Flagship Cessna Citation Longitude makes Asia-Pacific debut at Singapore Airshow 2018

Valentine’s Day 2018 – Romantic Restaurant Dinners and Promotions in Hotels in Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Langkawi

[Special Valentine’s Day Feature] This feature contains the info on the dining promotions and sets in restaurants in hotels, as well as romantic couple spas sessions, and romantic hotel stays in hotels in Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya, Penang and Langkawi. If you’re looking for Valentine’s Day dining sets/ promotions in standalone restaurants, head over here – https://timchew.net/2018/01/04/valentines-day-2018-romantic-dinners-in-kuala-lumpur-klang-valley-langkawi-and-penang/   Lafite at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur   Lafite at Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur is all set to celebrate Valentine’s Day on 14 February with the most romantic dinner. The elegant ambience of Lafite, with its soft lighting and its impeccable service, is so ideal for … Continue reading Valentine’s Day 2018 – Romantic Restaurant Dinners and Promotions in Hotels in Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Langkawi

Valentine’s Day 2018 Menu at Savini Italian Fine Dining Restaurant, The Intermark KL

[Valentine’s Day Special]   Jessy and I recently headed over to Savini Ristorante Italiano in The Intermark, Kuala Lumpur to try their Valentine’s Day 2018 menu. This classy Italian restaurant is tucked away in a corner of The Intermark, Kuala Lumpur but is easily accessible by going to the DoubleTree by Hilton lobby then taking the escalator up to Level 2. The establishment consists of a fully equipped bar, bar lounge, cigar lounge, three (3) private rooms and a dining hall. It seats 80 pax and the restaurant aims to provide diners a contemporary Italian fine dining experience in an exclusive luxury … Continue reading Valentine’s Day 2018 Menu at Savini Italian Fine Dining Restaurant, The Intermark KL

Volvo Launches the New CBU Volvo XC60 T8 Twin Engine in Malaysia

[Automotive News]   Volvo Car Malaysia recently unveiled the long-awaited successor to its renowned XC range (Premium Mid-Sized SUV) with the introduction of the new Volvo XC60 T8 Twin Engine, fully imported from Sweden. The new model will replace the original XC60 which has sold nearly a million units globally and represents 30 per cent of Volvo’s total global sales. Built on the Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) platform, the new XC60 will maintain the beautiful proportions of its larger sibling but comes with a more expressive design on both the exterior and interior. The new XC60 scored 98 per cent … Continue reading Volvo Launches the New CBU Volvo XC60 T8 Twin Engine in Malaysia

Fine Wines at W Wine & Liquor Warehouse Puchong

[Event]   Last Chinese New Year, Kassey and I headed over to W Wine & Liqour Warehouse for their Chinese New Year open house. 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 Best View Hotel), Selangor, and is one of the largest wine shop in Malaysia with more than 3,000 square feet of wine displays that accommodates more than 20,000 bottles of wines from Australia, France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Chile, USA, Argentina, and … Continue reading Fine Wines at W Wine & Liquor Warehouse Puchong

Editor’s Note – February 2018

[Editor’s Note] February has always been one of the most anticipated months in my calendar as Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year (well sometimes it falls in January, but most of the time, part, if not all of CNY will be in February). This year, I have a couple of features with information useful for those of you celebrating Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year in Malaysia, as well as Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts around the region.   Valentine’s Day Standalone restaurants – https://timchew.net/2018/01/04/valentines-day-2018-romantic-dinners-in-kuala-lumpur-klang-valley-langkawi-and-penang/   Restaurants in hotels/ hotel stays – https://timchew.net/2018/02/04/valentines-day-2018-romantic-restaurant-dinners-and-promotions-in-hotels-in-kuala-lumpur-penang-and-langkawi Marina … Continue reading Editor’s Note – February 2018