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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Valentine’s Day 2018 Menu at Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill, Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Tim Chew

[Valentine’s Day]   We recently headed over to Gobo Upstairs Lounge and Grill at Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur to try out their upcoming Valentine’s Day menu which features a 6-course dinner, priced at RM550 nett per couple.     6-course Valentine’s Dinner @ Gobo Upstairs Lounge and Grill, Level 6 Priced at RM550nett per couple which is inclusive of 2 glasses of prosecco Pacific Oysters with caviar, lemon essence You know what they say about oysters and virility… The prosecco which comes with the dinner set went great with this. Oysters and bubbly are a match made in heaven.   Appetizer … Continue reading Valentine’s Day 2018 Menu at Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill, Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur

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Valentine’s Day at Four Seasons Koh Samui and Chiang Mai, Thailand, Singapore, and Jimbaran Bay, Bali

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[Special Feature with Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts] Four Seasons Koh Samui, Thailand    “We’ve never had anyone say ‘no’ to the question ‘will you marry me?’ at our Resort – there must be something in the air,” smiles Worawan Grongthong, Conference Services Manager, Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui. That kind of reputation sure calls for a romantic dinner on the beach this Valentine’s Day, toes tucked into the sand, the crashing waves providing a perfect harmony for the live saxophonist. Limited to a maximum of 10 couples to ensure complete privacy, this soiree at the Beach House is priced … Continue reading Valentine’s Day at Four Seasons Koh Samui and Chiang Mai, Thailand, Singapore, and Jimbaran Bay, Bali

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Valentine’s Day 2018 Set Dinner at Prego, The Westin Kuala Lumpur

Tim Chew

[Hotel Happenings]    Prego Italian restaurant at The Westin Kuala Lumpur will be having the “Truly Madly Deeply” Valentine’s Day Set Dinner on 14 February 2018 from 6.30pm to 10.30pm. Indulge in the Italian 4-course set dinner at Prego which features classic yet modern creations, coupled with the restaurant’s warm and cosy ambience, will surely make it a Valentine’s Day to remember!   The set dinner is priced at: RM175.00nett per person (food only) RM275.00nett per person (Includes free flow of sparkling, red and white wine, draught beer, soft drinks and chilled juices)      Profiterole Ripieni con Tartufi Uova, Spinachi … Continue reading Valentine’s Day 2018 Set Dinner at Prego, The Westin Kuala Lumpur

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Valentine’s Day 2018 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

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[Valentine’s Day at Marina Bay Sands Singapore Special Feature]   For those of you celebrating Valentine’s Day (and Chinese/ Lunar New Year) in Singapore, Marina Bay Sands has an exciting line-up of festive menus at their award-winning restaurants. This year, apart from the myriad of dining options available, visitors can also look forward to a stunning botanical installation located at the Grand Colonnade South of The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands. The special installation features a walkway beneath six golden arches adorned with hanging cherry blossoms, where visitors can view a display of festive picks from leading retailers at The … Continue reading Valentine’s Day 2018 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

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Hermès Pavilion Store Re-Opening Celebration

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[Luxury Fashion]    Mei Sze and I headed over to Pavilion Kuala Lumpur on 16 January 2018 for the Hermès Pavilion Store Re-Opening Celebration with invited guests, top customers and members of the media. This celebration comes a month after the media preview cocktail which you can read about here – https://timchew.net/2017/12/28/hermes-re-opens-its-store-at-pavilion-kuala-lumpur/ (You can also find photos of the store’s interior as well as many of the products available there.)         The Hermes boutique in Pavilion KL is located at: Lot 2.17.00, Level 2, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, 168, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.    Telephone: +603-2142 0048 … Continue reading Hermès Pavilion Store Re-Opening Celebration

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Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018) Launched in Malaysia

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[Tech & Gadgets] Headed over to SkyBar in Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur on 17 January 2018 for Samsung Malaysia Electronics’ launch of its all new Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018) smartphones. The new phones are designed for fun seekers to capture every moment brilliantly, and feature a Dual Front Camera and it is IP68-rated to protect itself from water and dust. A first for Samsung, the Galaxy A8 (2018) and A8+ (2018) feature a Dual Front Camera to snap superior selfies. With the 16MP+8MP F1.9 Dual Front Camera, which is made up of two separate cameras, users … Continue reading Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018) Launched in Malaysia

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Valentine’s Day 2018 Menu at Samplings on the Fourteenth, Berjaya Times Square Hotel

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[Valentine’s Day 2018]   Janet and I recently headed over to Samplings On The Fourteenth Restaurant at Berjaya Times Square Hotel recently to try their (2018) Valentine’s Day menu. The restaurant is located at the East Tower on the 14th floor of Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, and is an award-winning fine-dining restaurant under the stewardship of Chef Val’s, collecting 12 awards thus far; with the most recent being Best Fine-Dining Restaurant, World Gourmet Award (2017) and the prestigious Malaysia International Gourmet Festival, MIGF (2015). This year, the restaurant has two (2) specially crafted menus for Valentine’s Day 2018: … Continue reading Valentine’s Day 2018 Menu at Samplings on the Fourteenth, Berjaya Times Square Hotel

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Events – January 2018

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[Events] New Drinks Menu at Maze Gin Bar    Maze Gin Bar was launched in April 2017 and is a cosy lounge housing over 200 gin labels, mostly exclusive to Maze in Malaysia. The lounge is Malaysia’s first gin focused parlour by night, as well as a coffee and high tea cafe by day. They recently invited me over for the release of the new menu which features some new bespoke cocktails, gin and tonics that includes 70 unique and unusual gins which are now available by the glass. The new drinks menu was specially curated by Adam Westbrook, the Head … Continue reading Events – January 2018

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Chinese New Year (CNY) Dinners, Promotions and Yee Sang in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor 2018

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[Chinese New Year Special Feature]    Five Senses at The Westin Kuala Lumpur    Welcome the year of the Dog with abundance of laughter and prosperity over a sumptuous feast at Five Sen5es, The Westin Kuala Lumpur’s authentic Chinese restaurant. Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, revolves around five blessings, namely Longevity, Riches, Peace, Wisdom and Virtue. In respect of these blessings, award-winning Chinese Chef de Cuisine Tan Tzaan Liing and his team whip up celebratory dishes for this auspicious event and at the same time ushering into a new year of brilliance. … Continue reading Chinese New Year (CNY) Dinners, Promotions and Yee Sang in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor 2018