Honda Malaysia Adds the New HR-V Sport Hybrid i-DCD to the HR-V SUV Lineup
[Automotive News] Honda Malaysia added the New HR-V Sport Hybrid i-DCD to their existing HR-V lineup on 16 January 2019, making Malaysia the only country outside Japan to have the intelligent Dual-Clutch Drive (i-DCD) Hybrid system in the Compact Sport Utility Vehicle (thus far). Honda Malaysia was the pioneer in bringing hybrid technology into Malaysia in 2004. The manufacturer was also the first to produce hybrid vehicles locally and the third country among Honda globally after Japan and United States of America to produce the Completely Knocked Down (CKD) Hybrid model since 2012. Malaysia is the only country outside … Continue reading Honda Malaysia Adds the New HR-V Sport Hybrid i-DCD to the HR-V SUV Lineup
Dassault Aviation Launches the Rafale “F4” Standard
[Aviation/ Defence News] Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, received the F4-standard development contract for the Rafale combat aircraft on 14 January 2019 during the visit of the Dassault Aviation Mérignac plant by Florence Parly, French Minister of the Armed Forces. The only totally “omnirole” aircraft in the world, able to operate from a land base or an aircraft carrier, capable of carrying 1.5 times its weight in weapons and fuel, the Rafale has been designed to perform the full spectrum of combat aircraft missions: Interception and air-to-air combat using a 30-mm gun, Mica IR/EM missiles and … Continue reading Dassault Aviation Launches the Rafale “F4” Standard
Valentine’s Day 2019 Dinner at Cedar on 15, Kuala Lumpur – Dine in a Romantic Setting with a View of KLCC
[Valentine’s Day Dining Special] You might recall that I was recently at Cedar on 15, Impiana KLCC Hotel for the launch of their revamped menu by Chef Helmut Lamberger, Corporate Chef (WACS Global Master Chef) which you can read about here – https://timchew.net/2019/01/10/cedar-on-15-at-impiana-klcc-hotel-launches-3-new-menus-midday-specials-social-bites-and-the-cookbook/ I was so impressed that I decided to return to try their upcoming Valentine’s Day menu, this time with Joanne in tow. The Valentine’s Day dinner menu at Cedar on 15 is priced at RM580+ per couple (inclusive of free flow of wine and sparkling wine) and will be available at Cedar on 15 on 14 February 2019 from … Continue reading Valentine’s Day 2019 Dinner at Cedar on 15, Kuala Lumpur – Dine in a Romantic Setting with a View of KLCC
BMW Malaysia Introduces the BMW 330e M Performance Edition and BMW X5 xDrive40e M Performance Edition
[Automotive News] BMW Malaysia introduced the BMW 330e M Performance Edition and BMW X5 xDrive40e M Performance Edition on 18 January 2019. Both models are equipped with the BMW M Performance Accessories, and only 300 units are offered for … Continue reading BMW Malaysia Introduces the BMW 330e M Performance Edition and BMW X5 xDrive40e M Performance Edition
Valentine’s Day Dinner 2019 at Element Kuala Lumpur Hotel
[Valentine’s Day Special] Evonne and I recently headed over to the Element Kuala Lumpur hotel to try their “Be My Valentine” set dinner at TRACE restaurant & bar which will be available on 14 February 2019, from 6:30pm – 10.30pm, priced at RM388nett per couple (add on an additional RM100nett to secure a window seat). The preview that we attended was held during lunchtime hence with the good lighting I just used my Huawei Mate 10 Pro to shoot the photos. However, on the night itself you can expect an evening in a candle-lit, romantic setting at TRACE restaurant & bar … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Dinner 2019 at Element Kuala Lumpur Hotel
Lunar New Year Celebrations at The St. Regis Singapore
[Travel & Dining] Celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year at The St. Regis Singapore, where Cantonese dining establishment Yan Ting presents a selection of ten luxurious dine-in menus, à la carte highlights, and a variety of mouthwatering takeaway delicacies. Lunar New Year À La Carte Selections Start off your reunion dinner with the signature Prosperity Yu Sheng with Norwegian Salmon, which is complemented with pomelo, winter melon, peach, dried mandarin orange peel and yam. There is also a variety of nourishing soups such as Braised Superior Bird’s Nest with Lobster Broth and Double-boiled Abalone Consommé with Maca Root … Continue reading Lunar New Year Celebrations at The St. Regis Singapore
Home and Living – Matratze – Mattress in the Box
[Home & Living] Sleep is very important and I try to get at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night. I recently ordered a Matratze Queen from Matratze (https://mattress2u.my) which has a special promotion price of RM699.00 (instead of the normal price of RM2,050), with free delivery to Peninsular Malaysia (add RM250 for delivery to East Malaysia). The mattress has dimensions of 152cm x 190cm, weighing 35kgs, and was delivered by courier in a box measuring just 33cm x 33cm x 155cm – which to me was pretty amazing! The mattress comes with a 90 night trial … Continue reading Home and Living – Matratze – Mattress in the Box
Chinese New Year 2019 Dinners, Set Menus, and Promotions at Four Seasons Shanghai, Hong Kong and Singapore
[Travel/ Dining] Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong Three Michelin star Lung King Heen at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong introduces two new flavours for their traditional puddings for this year’s Chinese New Year festivities – water chestnut pudding with strawberry fruit tea and Lunar New Year pudding with coconut flower syrup. Steeped in tradition and sophistication, the Lung King Heen puddings make great gifts or better still – have them at your family reunion! For the Year of the Pig, Chinese Executive Chef Chan Yan Tak and team bring a delightful twist to the traditional water chestnut pudding, infusing … Continue reading Chinese New Year 2019 Dinners, Set Menus, and Promotions at Four Seasons Shanghai, Hong Kong and Singapore
Wines by W Wine & Liquor Warehouse Puchong at Momentz Puchong
[Event] Nicholle and I recently visited Momentz Music Restaurant & Bar in Puchong to try some of their dining offerings together with some wine from W Wine Warehouse. Momentz Music Restaurant & Bar is a multi-concept restaurant that combines decent food with a well-designed interior and live music in the evenings. We opted to have the Millaman Condor Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 which was priced at RM130++. The wine originates from Central Valley in Chile. It was a ripe, juicy wine, filled with notes of cassis, ripe plums and fresh berries. Smooth and velvety mouth. We chose this … Continue reading Wines by W Wine & Liquor Warehouse Puchong at Momentz Puchong
MHB Digital Afternoon Tea with NanoMD
[Event] Most of the talents we work with are constantly pursuing a bright and glowing complexion as appearance is an essential aspect of being an influencer these days. Therefore, we were very excited to have an exclusive afternoon tea with NanoMD® Bright – the world’s latest and most advanced supplement for skin protection, nutrition and brightening. NanoMD® Bright is a skin whitening tablet developed in Boston, USA by multi-disciplinary team of world-class researchers and developers. Clinical studies on this new discovery were published in 2018 prestigious clinical research journals. The NanoMD® Bright represents the cutting-edge scientific discovery in nutrition … Continue reading MHB Digital Afternoon Tea with NanoMD
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