Honda Launches the 5th Generation Honda CR-V in Malaysia
[Automotive News] Honda Malaysia launched the all new 5th Generation Honda CR-V on 12 July 2017, debuting an exciting new SUV with class-leading features, stylish exterior and interior, advanced powertrain and advanced safety technology. Since the CR-V’s global debut in 1995, Honda have racked up sales of over 8.7 million* units sold worldwide. In Malaysia, the CR-V made history by being the first vehicle to roll out of Honda Malaysia’s plant in Melaka in 2003. The CR-V has a total of more than 68,000 units sold locally and sales of the 4th Generation CR-V which was launched in 2013 … Continue reading Honda Launches the 5th Generation Honda CR-V in Malaysia
Cheese Wheel Pasta at 1940s Nicsmann by Lewre at The Starling Mall
[ADV] 1940s Nicsmann by Lewre has expanded with the addition of its latest outlet in The Starling in Uptown Damansara, offering Petaling Jaya folks a bistro and bar experience in a stylish atmosphere and most importantly at reasonable prices! The new outlet is already popular with diners as it was full house when I headed over with MHB’s Andy Kho and our friends on a Friday evening (good thing we had a table booked!). The bar at Nicsmann is very well stocked and serves cocktails, draught and bottled beers, wines, champagne, liquor including single malt whiskies as … Continue reading Cheese Wheel Pasta at 1940s Nicsmann by Lewre at The Starling Mall
Romantic Dinner with a View of KLCC – THIRTY8, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
[Romantic Dining Spots] Some years ago, my partner in crime and I visited the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur for a review for their incredible buffet breakfast (read more about it here – https://timchew.net/2015/02/03/buffet-breakfast-review-at-thirty8-grand-hyatt-kuala-lumpur/) and we were so impressed by it that we were very excited to visit THIRTY8 again – this time for a dinner review of their new menu which was curated by Chef Stefan Beck, THIRTY8’s new Executive Sous Chef. Executive Sous Chef Stefan Beck was born and raised in Germany, and specialises in classic European and Western fine-dining cuisine, which he prepares with a creative modern twist and … Continue reading Romantic Dinner with a View of KLCC – THIRTY8, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
News – July 2017
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
MHB High Tea in Partnership with Claude Bernard Timepieces and Saujana Hotel
[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
ERDEM x H&M Designer Collection and MBO Cinemas The Starling Grand Launch
[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
Shake n Take at Locker & Loft Damansara Kim
[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
Healing Touch and Jungle Gym at Atria Shopping Gallery
[Sponsored Post] The first Healing Touch outlet was opened in Genting Highlands more than 10 years ago. There are currently two (2) Healing Touch outlets in Genting Highlands, located at Genting Hotel and at the First World Hotel Lobby. The … Continue reading Healing Touch and Jungle Gym at Atria Shopping Gallery
New Menu at Urban Restaurant Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur
[Romantic Dining Spots] Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur along Jalan Sultan Ismail/ Jalan Raja Chulan in the city’s “golden triangle” has been a mainstay 5-star hotel for many years now, and is still very popular as a business hotel especially for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions. Unknown to many though, the hotel has a modern European cuisine restaurant named Urban tucked away behind the Sports Bar, which serves up modern European dishes with an Asian influence. The new menu was specially crafted by Chef Buoy and his culinary team, presenting a dining option that is very unlike the other offerings at … Continue reading New Menu at Urban Restaurant Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur
SkyBar at Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur’s 11th Anniversary Party
[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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