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Yannick Bovy Celebrates 100 Years of Nat King Cole Album World Tour Live in Kuala Lumpur 2019

Tim Chew

[Upcoming Event]    Growing up, Yannick Bovy used to be heavily influenced by his grandparents’ taste in music, which led to his love for Nat King Cole. In March 2019, the American Jazz Legend would have turned 100 and Bovy felt it was only natural to honour the founding father of silky ballads and catchy swing with fourteen covers, including ” The Soul of Nat King Cole “- written by Will Tura in his album, Yannick Bovy Celebrates 100 Years of Nat King Cole.   This 4 and 5 October 2019, Yannick Bovy will be bringing Nat King Cole’s music to … Continue reading Yannick Bovy Celebrates 100 Years of Nat King Cole Album World Tour Live in Kuala Lumpur 2019

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New Summer 2019 Menu at Meatology by Chef Yenni Law, TTDI (Part 2)

Tim Chew

[Dining]   Read my first visit to Meatology by Chef Yenni Law first – https://timchew.net/2019/06/14/new-summer-2019-menu-at-meatology-by-chef-yenni-law-ttdi-part-1/ I was so impressed by food at Meatology by Chef Yenni Law that I decided to pay another visit, this time with Ruby, Veron and Andy in tow (unfortunately Denise wasn’t free that evening) to try more items on their extensive meaty menu! To recap – Chef Yenni has been in the F&B industry for over 20 years, including a stint in England and Spain. In December 2004, she took over the management of Boathouse, a little neighbourhood restaurant located along Lorong Rahim Kajai 14 … Continue reading New Summer 2019 Menu at Meatology by Chef Yenni Law, TTDI (Part 2)

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Hong Leong Bank’s Digital Day 2019

Tim Chew

[Finance]   Hong Leong Bank Berhad (‘HLB’) launched of the bank’s third annual Digital Day on 2 July 2018 in Kuala Lumpur. HLB’s Digital Day campaign takes into account the growing customer adoption of its digital platforms by focusing on driving the country’s cashless movement forward by providing convenience as a core value within its entire suite of digital-led cashless ecosystem solutions for consumers and businesses. HLB revealed that 64.4% of its customers are now utilising digital and mobile platforms for banking transactions as of the end of 2018, an increase of more than 20% from the previous year, lending … Continue reading Hong Leong Bank’s Digital Day 2019

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The Wonderarium at BABE by Jeff Ramsay

Tim Chew

[Event]    We headed over to BABE by Jeff Ramsay on 15 June 2019 for “The Wonderarium” which is a series of four cocktail socials that invites guests to uncover new ways to engage with variations of taste through food, drink and sensorial experiences. The first of The Wonderarium cocktail social kicked off with Chef Ramsey’s finely balanced menu of cocktails and tapas that highlight new ways to experience: Umami & Smoke. The idea behind these socials is to offer a multi-sensory, interactive cocktail (instead of a stuffy sit down dinner) through a specially designed array of experimental cocktails and … Continue reading The Wonderarium at BABE by Jeff Ramsay

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Orient Fine Dining by Chef Ee at Sky Palace 天宫 Presented by W Wine & Liquor Warehouse

Tim Chew

[Event] We recently attended the W Wine & Liquor Warehouse x Sky Palace 天宫 “Orient Fine Dining” wine pairing dinner which was supported by G.H. Mumm. Chinese restaurant Sky Palace 天宫 is located within OneCity in USJ25, and merges the traditional Chinese colour palette masterfully with a modern and edge-seeking vibe, creating an elegant backdrop to its authentic Cantonese cuisine. Spanning over 8000 sq ft across two floors, Sky Palace’s elegance interior with modern Chinese décor adorns the main dining area, as well as two (2) VVIP and seven VIP luxurious private dining rooms equipped with karaoke facilities. The culinary … Continue reading Orient Fine Dining by Chef Ee at Sky Palace 天宫 Presented by W Wine & Liquor Warehouse

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Luminox Code Red Survival Course with Captain K.Bala of Malaysia International Search and Rescue

Tim Chew

[Event]   The Luminox Code Red Survival Course was a course that aimed to educate participants about the different scenarios that happened during various emergencies and taught them skills to overcome those situations. It emphasized the importance of teamwork and communication.  It was a gathering of 18 participants from Brunei, Malaysia and Singapore, and was held on 18 June 2019 at the Code Red Academy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Before the course commenced, Luminox previewed their latest collections – ICE SAR Arctic 1200 Series, Navy SEAL 3600 Series, 30th Anniversary Sport Timer 0900 Series Limited Edition, as well as the … Continue reading Luminox Code Red Survival Course with Captain K.Bala of Malaysia International Search and Rescue

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EQ Kuala Lumpur (Hotel) at Equatorial Plaza

Tim Chew

[Luxury Hotels]   When the original Hotel Equatorial opened its doors in Kuala Lumpur back in 1973, it was the talk of the town and quickly gained a reputation as a premier five-star destination. Fast forward to 2012 and the hotel was almost 40 years old was looking dated and thus the owners decided to close it for redevelopment. Well the redevelopment took almost seven years (takes time to safely knock down a building and construct an entirely new one!) and the new Equatorial Plaza reopened its doors (albeit a soft launch) on 1 March 2019. I happened to visit … Continue reading EQ Kuala Lumpur (Hotel) at Equatorial Plaza

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New Summer 2019 Menu at Meatology by Chef Yenni Law, TTDI (Part 1)

Tim Chew

[Dining]   Denise and I recently headed over to Meatology by Chef Yenni Law – a contemporary Western restaurant located in the trendy and increasingly hipster neighbourhood of Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, to try their new summer 2019 menu as well as some favourites from the existing menu. Chef Yenni has been in the F&B industry for over 20 years, including a stint in England and Spain. In December 2004, she took over the management of Boathouse, a little neighbourhood restaurant located along Lorong Rahim Kajai 14 in Taman Tun Dr Ismail. In July 2016, Yenni made the … Continue reading New Summer 2019 Menu at Meatology by Chef Yenni Law, TTDI (Part 1)

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Howard Park x Roost x Sunrise Wines & Spirits Wine Dinner

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[Dining]   Ruby and I recently attended the Howard Park Wine Dinner at Roost in Bangsar Baru, Kuala Lumpur which was organised by Sunrise Wines & Spirits – the official importer and distributor of the wines in Malaysia. The Howard Park story was borne out of the ambition to craft wine with generational cellaring potential. The first two wines were produced by its founder, John Wade, who left his prestigious posting in the Coonawarra after seeing enormous potential in the budding Great Southern wine region. He crafted a riesling and cabernet sauvignon to stand the test of time. His friend … Continue reading Howard Park x Roost x Sunrise Wines & Spirits Wine Dinner