Ferrari 812 Superfast Distributed by Naza Italia Unveiled in Malaysia (2017)
[Automotive News] NAZA Italia, official importer and distributor of the Ferrari brand in Malaysia, unveiled the Ferrari 812 Superfast at a launch held at Zebra Square Kuala Lumpur on 24 August 2017. The Ferrari 812 Superfast is the brand’s newest supercar in a long line of front-engined V12s and was first launched at the International Premiere at the Geneva International Motor Show in March of this year. Present at the Ferrari 812 Superfast media premiere in Kuala Lumpur were Datuk Wira Hj SM Faisal Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin, Group Executive Chairman of NAZA World Group of Companies and Mr. … Continue reading Ferrari 812 Superfast Distributed by Naza Italia Unveiled in Malaysia (2017)
New British Restaurant in Bangsar Baru – W1 Dining & Cocktails
[Dining & Restaurants] The Telawi area in Bangsar Baru, Kuala Lumpur is home to many hipster food & beverage joints and the latest to join the scene is W1 Dining & Cocktails. The restaurant’s name is in reference to the W1 postcode which contains some of London’s most prized addresses – from the swanky luxury apartments of Mayfair to the retailers of Regent Street and Oxford Street, and the bustling nightlife of Soho. Instead of the very traditional British dishes, W1 serves up modern fare in the form of small plates (think tapas!) with a couple of big plates … Continue reading New British Restaurant in Bangsar Baru – W1 Dining & Cocktails
Joseristine Product Launch and Lunch with MHB Digital
[MHB Digital] MHB Digital (http://mhbdigital.com) recently organised a product launch and lunch for Joseristine with some of the country’s top beauty and lifestyle social media influencers and bloggers at Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur. Joseristine is a Hong Kong-based skincare brand established since 1995 by Choi Fung Hong. With the launch, the brand is now available in Malaysia and can be purchased online. Their flagship product in Malaysia – the Joseristine Anti-Pollution Whitening Mask, is rich in chitosan – a type of sugar extracted from the outer skeleton of shellfish including crab, lobster and shrimp. Besides the hydrating function, chitosan … Continue reading Joseristine Product Launch and Lunch with MHB Digital
Hennessy Very Special Launched in Malaysia
[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
Editor’s Note – September 2017
The Macallan Whisky Tasting at Saujana Hotel & Resort I haven’t attended a Macallan whisky tasting since last year’s Toast the Macallan at the Ritz Carlton Kuala Lumpur (which you can read here – https://timchew.net/2016/10/08/toast-the-macallan-kuala-lumpur-2016/) so I was quite excited about this rather intimate tasting at Saujana Hotel & Resort. The Glenrothes Distillery is owned by Edrington (as is The Macallan) however The Glenrothes Single Malt is owned by Berry Bros. & Rudd. Yes a bit confusing but just remember that Edrington is the official importer and master distributor here in Malaysia (as well as The Macallan). I haven’t drank Glenrothes … Continue reading Editor’s Note – September 2017
Where to Purchase Mooncakes in Kuala Lumpur (2017)
[Food & Beverage] Dynasty Chinese Restaurant at Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel Dynasty Chinese Restaurant at Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel celebrates the Mid-Autumn Festival with an array for their handcrafted mooncakes which are available for purchase at Dynasty Restaurant from 29 August to 4 October 2017 and at Mid Valley Megamall from 14 September to 4 October 2017. The restaurant will be offering a selection of 12 types of baked and snowskin mooncakes using pure and natural ingredients, for classics such as the Pandan lotus paste with single salted yolk, low sugar White lotus paste with single salted yolk, Bamboo … Continue reading Where to Purchase Mooncakes in Kuala Lumpur (2017)
Edox Chronorally Sauber F1 Team Limited Edition
[Timepieces] Formula 1 drivers are regarded as the best drivers in the world, not just for their amazing skills and talent, but also for their ability to endure difficult conditions – high G forces, speed, adrenaline, danger and heat on the race tracks. In a sport where every micro-second counts in a race, time is of utmost importance and that’s where EDOX comes in. EDOX is known to build quality timepieces for professional drivers, and has partnered with the Sauber F1® Team as a premium partner since February 2016. The Sauber F1 Team is an established team (which is … Continue reading Edox Chronorally Sauber F1 Team Limited Edition
Yiruma Live in Kuala Lumpur September 2017
[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
Executive Set Lunch at Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill, Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur
[Restaurants & Hotels] Mikasa and I recently headed over to Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill, Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur to try their Three (3) course set lunch which is priced at RM59.00* per person for an appetiser, main, and dessert. There’s also the option of a Two (2) course set lunch priced at RM49.00* per person whereby you can choose to have your main with either appetiser or dessert. Starter (Choice of) Soup of the Day A vegetable soup topped with some truffle oil. Not overly creamy or rich making this a nice and hearty start to the … Continue reading Executive Set Lunch at Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill, Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Maui Jim x Malaya Optical x MHB Influencer Day
[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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