Luminox F-22 Raptor Chronograph Watch Series
[Watches/ Timepieces] I was recently invited for a preview of Luminox’s latest Lockheed Martin-licensed Luminox F-22 Raptor Chronograph watch series. The new watch series is inspired by the premier fifth-generation jet fighter and are extremely rugged and features solid titanium cases and slide rule bezels. The F-22 Raptor from Lockheed Martin is currently the most advanced fighter jet ever built, with it and it’s sister the F-35 Lightning the only two (2) fifth-generation fighter jets currently in service. The Raptor’s combination of stealth, aerodynamic performance and situational awareness gives the aircraft unprecedented air combat capabilities, especially in today’s long range … Continue reading Luminox F-22 Raptor Chronograph Watch Series
Gift Ideas for Her – DIOR Runway Bag
[Luxury Fashion] DIOR’s new “Runway” bag made its debut in the ready-to-wear Autumn-Winter 2016-2017 show recently. The new creation from DIOR comes entirely embroidered with beads and sequins, in precious skins, or bearing the emblematic Cannage motif. Its architectural, singular lines makes it a timeless design. Its short and wide strap allows for it to be worn two ways: on the shoulder giving a sense of sophisticated allure, or carried giving a relaxed look. The Runway bag is a product of the 30 Avenue Montaigne Design Studios in Paris and Italian leatherworking savoir-faire, handmade in an atelier located a … Continue reading Gift Ideas for Her – DIOR Runway Bag
“A Shucking Good Time” with Boozeat and Miss Global Intercontinental Malaysia 2016 Finals
[Event] Headed over to BBP in Bandar Utama with Kassey and Denise for “A Shucking Good Time, Fresh Oysters & Wine Pairing” by Boozeat.com on 13 August 2016. The event featured live fresh U.S. oysters paired with Wolf Blass Bilyara Sauvignon Blanc. The wine was a fresh, bright Sauvignon Blanc with lifted, fruity aromas of passionfruit, grapefruit, guava and gooseberry. The palate is light-bodied, clean and crisp, with juicy tropical flavours and a lingering fruit finish, and is best enjoyed while young and fresh. Boozeat.com is an online website where you can purchase genuine wines, liquor and even beers at … Continue reading “A Shucking Good Time” with Boozeat and Miss Global Intercontinental Malaysia 2016 Finals
TUMI Launches New Concept Store at The Gardens Mall, Kuala Lumpur
[Fashion] Elaine, MHB’s Stephanie Lim and I headed over to The Gardens Mall on 28 July 2016 for the reopening of the relocated and new TUMI store in the premium mall. TUMI is a leading name in premium travel, business and lifestyle accessories, and their new 1,639 sq. ft. concept store debuts TUMI’s new Madison Concept Store design created in 2013 by award-winning designer and architect Dror Benshetrit for TUMI’s flagship at 610 Madison Avenue, New York City. TUMI is managed by the Valiram Group, Southeast Asia’s leading luxury goods and specialist retailer, which exclusively manages and operates TUMI in Malaysia and the region. The new store … Continue reading TUMI Launches New Concept Store at The Gardens Mall, Kuala Lumpur
Pause for Le Moment with Kronenbourg 1664
[Event] Life is made up of memorable and precious moments – lying on a beautiful beach watching the sunset, unwrapping your new Chanel bag, that first kiss with your boyfriend or girlfriend, walking down the aisle with your life partner, seeing your baby for the first time. Of course, those are moments in your life that don’t happen often, unless of course you have a wealthy benefactor who constantly brings you for holidays or buys you that branded luxury handbag, the serial marrying type or believe in polygamy, or are very productive in making babies. All jokes aside, there … Continue reading Pause for Le Moment with Kronenbourg 1664
Challenges Facing the Retail Industry in Malaysia
[Marketing] With the current economic climate, it’s no wonder that retail brands and shopping malls in Malaysia are facing a very tough environment. Below is an excerpt from the article on http://www.theedgemarkets.com The weekly’s writer Chua Sue-Ann wrote that the shopping mall business has come under pressure due to a confluence of factors, like oversupply of retail space, lower tourist arrivals, weakness in domestic retail spend, lacklustre consumer sentiment, intense competition for tenants, and changing consumer preferences and behaviour. Retail consultants said they cannot remember a more challenging time for shopping malls in Malaysia. Like Savills Malaysia managing director Allan … Continue reading Challenges Facing the Retail Industry in Malaysia
All-You-Can-Eat Dim Sum at Dynasty Restaurant, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel
[Hotel Happenings] My partner in crime and I headed over to Dynasty Chinese Restaurant at Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel to try out their new All-You-Can-Eat Dim Sum (which FYI is non-halal). The made-to-order all-you-can-eat Dim Sum features a selection of over 30 items (you can refer to the list below) and is priced at RM88nett per person with half price for children aged 6 to 12 years old. Chef Chong Foo Tuck who has over 30 years of culinary experience, makes all the dim sum from scratch daily, using only high quality and fresh ingredients. The choices range from steamed, … Continue reading All-You-Can-Eat Dim Sum at Dynasty Restaurant, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel
Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) Launches the Porsche 718 Boxster in Malaysia
Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP), the official importer of Porsche in Malaysia, introduced the new 718 Boxster on 2 August 2016 at the Glass House, Kuala Lumpur. This exciting new model pays homage to the legendary 718 race car of … Continue reading Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) Launches the Porsche 718 Boxster in Malaysia
Somersby Cider’s 2016 #ThatWeekendFeeling Campaign Launch
[Event] Veron and I headed over to Tavern 13 in Petaling Jaya on 3 August 2016 with MHB’s official photographer Andy Kho for the media launch of Somersby Cider’s 2016 #thatweekendfeeling campaign. The campaign is a series of activations that capture #ThatWeekendFeeling anytime, any day with the refreshing Somersby cider. #ThatWeekendFeeling campaign was launched in 2015, and was well received by consumers, leading to the cider brand which is in Carlsberh’s portfolio of brews in Malaysia enjoying strong double-digit growth over the same period last year. Keeping up the momentum, Somersby launched the second phase of the campaign by unveiling its … Continue reading Somersby Cider’s 2016 #ThatWeekendFeeling Campaign Launch
Gekkeikan Sake Food Pairing Night at Aoki-Tei Japanese Restaurant
[Event] MHB’s Kate Lee, Kelly Lee, Andy Kho and I attended the Gekkeikan sake and food pairing dinner at Aoki-Tei in Sunway Damansara hosted by the principle from Gekkeikan Sake – Masahiro Nagata who hails from Kyoto, Japan. Japan’s tradition of sake making began more than 2,000 years ago shortly after rice cultivation was introduced from China. The first few centuries yielded a beverage quite unlike that of today, however, years of experience perfected brewing techniques and increased sake’s overall appeal and popularity. In 1637, Gekkeikan’s founder, Jiemon Okura established his sake brewery in the town of Fushimi, a location well-known for its high … Continue reading Gekkeikan Sake Food Pairing Night at Aoki-Tei Japanese Restaurant
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