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Hennessy Very Special Launched in Malaysia

Tim Chew

[Event]   Headed over to Mantra Bar in Bangsar Village 2 for the launch of Hennessy Very Special in Malaysia on 17 August 2017. The exclusive launch party for members of the media, and selected guests introduced Hennessy’s energetic new variation with a line-up of various best known musical acts. Now I’ve been attending many Hennessy VSOP parties (Hennessy Artistry especially which you can read here – https://timchew.net/?s=hennessy+artistry) as well as (a handful of) Hennessy XO events and I have many fond memories throughout the years therefore I was quite excited about this launch. I discovered that I enjoyed the … Continue reading Hennessy Very Special Launched in Malaysia

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Yiruma Live in Kuala Lumpur September 2017

Tim Chew

[Upcoming Event]   World-renowned composer-pianist Yiruma will be back in Kuala Lumpur for a one-night show organised by Creon Asia & Kwave. The incredibly talented pianist has had sold out shows across Asia, Europe, and North America, and will be performing a live concert this September 10th, 2017 at Plenary Hall, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Lee-Ru-Ma or better known as Yiruma which means “I shall achieve” in Korean began playing the piano at the age of five and moved to London when he was 10, to study at the Purcell School of Music which he then completed a Composition major … Continue reading Yiruma Live in Kuala Lumpur September 2017

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Maui Jim x Malaya Optical x MHB Influencer Day

Tim Chew

[Special Event]   Malaysia’s Hottest Bloggers (MHB) recently ran a collaborative engagement with renowned sunglasses brand Maui Jim from Hawaii and established eyewear specialist Malaya Optical. The engagement saw over two dozen notable social media influencers, beauty queens, as well as bloggers visit Malaya Optical in Uptown Damansara to check out the new range of Maui Jim sunglasses which landed on our shores not too long ago. Maui Jim started out in 1980 as a small company selling sunglasses on the beach in Lahaina on the island of Maui, which is part of the Hawaiian islands. Maui is one of the … Continue reading Maui Jim x Malaya Optical x MHB Influencer Day

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Time to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

Tim Chew

[Environmental/ Community Matters] When I was in primary school, my dad brought back a souvenir for me from the USA in the form of a book – 50 Ways to Save the Planet – a children’s book full of creative ideas for recycling. Since then I’ve been quite the advocate for the environment, and finally to my delight, on 1 January 2017 my home state of Selangor imposed a ban on the use of polystyrene containers and while extending the “No Plastic Bag Day” on Saturdays to seven days a week. Essentially, polystyrene containers were banned while a 20 sen … Continue reading Time to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

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News – July 2017

Tim Chew

Little Penguin Experience at Melbourne Zoo   The Melbourne Zoo in Australia will be launching a brand new little penguin experience in August 2017. The experience allows visitors to venture behind the scenes of the popular zoo for an intimate encounter with these adorable animals and be introduced to Miss Wing, the special Australian Little Penguin born on 2 January 2015 and hand reared in the zoo. It was not all rainbows and sunshine for Miss Wing though, as when Miss Wing hatched, her sister was getting all the food from mum and dad, so poor Miss Wing was becoming … Continue reading News – July 2017

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MHB High Tea in Partnership with Claude Bernard Timepieces and Saujana Hotel

Tim Chew

[Special Event]   Malaysia’s Hottest Bloggers (MHB) recently had a special high tea together with out partners Claude Bernard timepieces in an event hosted by Senja Italian Restaurant, The Club Saujana Resort.  Claude Bernard is an innovative watch manufacturer located in the Jura Mountains of Switzerland, which produces Swiss made classic timepieces with an eminent watchmaking heritage of over 40 years since 1973. Claude Bernard timepieces are an affordable luxury item designed for the discerning customer with an eye for high craftsmanship quality and elegance that only a hand-assembled Swiss made timepiece can offer. Today, the brand is available in … Continue reading MHB High Tea in Partnership with Claude Bernard Timepieces and Saujana Hotel

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ERDEM x H&M Designer Collection and MBO Cinemas The Starling Grand Launch

Tim Chew

[Fashion]   H&M announced that the next exclusive designer collaboration will be with ERDEM, the London based designer who’s popular with celebrities and fashion insiders alike. H&M will also engage the visionary film maker Baz Luhrmann to bring the collection to life through his unique storytelling.  For H&M, Erdem has designed a brand-new collection for women and, for the first time ever, a collection for men. Erdem believes in the power of beauty, exploring historical references and personal narratives in every piece he makes. For ERDEM x H&M he’ll reflect and reinterpret the design themes from some of his most … Continue reading ERDEM x H&M Designer Collection and MBO Cinemas The Starling Grand Launch

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Shake n Take at Locker & Loft Damansara Kim

Tim Chew

[Event]   I’ve been wanting to visit Locker & Loft in Damansara Kim, Petaling Jaya since its opening a year plus ago but somehow have not had the chance so when they invited me to go over to try out their new “Shake n Take” cocktail night I decided that no matter what I had to go. Finding it was somewhat interesting as there’s no outlet signage (it’s a speakeasy ie. hidden bar remember?) but once you find the lot number just go up to the first floor and push open the “locker door”. Locker & Loft is a unique … Continue reading Shake n Take at Locker & Loft Damansara Kim

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SkyBar at Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur’s 11th Anniversary Party

Tim Chew

[Event]   We headed over to SkyBar at Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur for its 11th Year Anniversary Party on 8 July 2017. The party featured guest DJs taking turns on the decks, providing various tunes to keep guests entertained – from the chill tunes of DJ KC and Kiddo, to the hard EDM style of DJ Pennie, while DJ Mellissa Jo provided the final set of the night.   Photo credits: Andy Kho Photography (using his hobby cam) . Wine Talk App Launch   The Wine Talk app is an addition to Wine Talk, Malaysia’s largest online wine shopping website. … Continue reading SkyBar at Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur’s 11th Anniversary Party

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H&M Studio x Colette (2017) Collection

Tim Chew

[Fashion]   H&M has teamed up with the iconic Parisian concept store Colette for an exclusive edition of H&M Studio AW17. The nine-piece collection is rooted in the main AW17 designs, and features a special colour palette based on Colette’s signature blue, plus two completely unique designs which includes distinctive details such as hand-painted graffiti and jacquards with frayed edges. The street-meets-sophistication of AW17 was inspired by the creativity and energy of New York City, with strong tailoring combined with feminine silhouettes and punk influences for a hard-edged yet chic look. “We really thought about the modern woman’s wardrobe and what … Continue reading H&M Studio x Colette (2017) Collection