December 2018 Festive Afternoon Tea at Altitude, Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur

[Christmas Special Feature]   Joanne and I headed over to Altitude, which is located on Level 53 of Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur. Altitude is a beautifully designed lounge which offers a calming environment for morning coffee, light lunches, afternoon tea and to enjoy the wine expert’s handpicked wines and craft beers, with a casual menu if you’re feeling peckish. Festive Afternoon Tea at Altitude, Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur, which is available from 1 to 31 December 2018 from 2.30pm to 4.30pm, is priced at RM98 nett per person which includes premium coffee and tea selections. This festive set differs from the … Continue reading December 2018 Festive Afternoon Tea at Altitude, Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur

Burberry Unveils its Autumn/ Winter 2019 Pre-Collection

[Fashion News]    “I wanted this collection to be a continuation of the story I began to tell in September with my debut Burberry collection. I’m focusing on establishing our codes through archive prints, house colours, and iconic outerwear, while cementing the new themes I set out last season including the Thomas Burberry Monogram, eveningwear and tailoring.” – Riccardo Tisci, Burberry Chief Creative Officer Pre-Collection, for men and women, continues to explore the themes set out in Riccardo’s debut runway collection for the house and his introduction of a new set of house codes including the Thomas Burberry Monogram. It’s … Continue reading Burberry Unveils its Autumn/ Winter 2019 Pre-Collection

High Tea Set at TWG Bangsar Shopping Centre and Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur Autograph Collection

[Food & Beverage]] Le Gouter French Afternoon Tea at Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur Autograph Collection    I seriously don’t know why girls like high tea (not the buffet style ones like those at Sheraton Petaling Jaya and Istana Hotel KL that I reviewed earlier this year) so much. My guess is that it’s because of all the desserts that come with the set. Over the past few years, my partner in crime and I attended quite a number of pretty awesome (mostly fine/ or semi-fine/ wine or liquor pairing) dinners and (a couple of) lunches here and there but never … Continue reading High Tea Set at TWG Bangsar Shopping Centre and Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur Autograph Collection

Editor’s Note – November 2018

[Editor’s Note] New Chef at Hemisphere Restaurant & Bar Kuala Lumpur   November is always a special month to me because yes… I was born in November! Kathy and I decided to head over to Hemisphere Restaurant & Bar in Kuala Lumpur to try out the new menu by their new chef Atanu Nath who is an European cuisine chef with more than 18 years of culinary experience with leading luxury hotel chains and restaurants. Now Hemisphere Restaurant & Bar has been around for some years now and remains a popular venue for celebrations such as birthday, anniversaries, etc. etc. … Continue reading Editor’s Note – November 2018

Malaysian Armed Forces Upgrades Air Defence Capabilities with the Thales ForceSHIELD Ground-Based Air Defence System

[Defense News]    Together with its Malaysian partner, Global Komited, a member of the Weststar Group, Thales announces on 8 November 2018 that the ForceSHIELD Ground-Based Air Defence system project has reached its final milestone with Full System Acceptance (FSA) occurring on October 2018. This achievement represents the culmination of a successful tri-party team working together, including programme management, operational and technical staff from the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF), Global Komited and Thales, since September 2015 when the ForceSHIELD contract was signed at the DSEI exhibition in London. In addition to bringing the next generation of SHORAD technology to Malaysia, Thales is a core partner … Continue reading Malaysian Armed Forces Upgrades Air Defence Capabilities with the Thales ForceSHIELD Ground-Based Air Defence System

Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) Launches the New Ford Ranger (2018) XL, XLT, XLT+ Wildtrak, and Ranger Raptor

[Automotive News]   Headed over to the Setia City Convention Centre in Shah Alam on 25 October 2018 for the launch of the new Ford Ranger by the Ford Motor Company, together with its local distribution partner, Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC). The new pick-up is billed to be an even more capable vehicle with a freshened lineup that combines class-leading technology, safety and convenience features. The new ‘Built Ford Tough’ Ranger lineup in Malaysia consists of nine (9) different variants, including the XL, XLT, new XLT+ Wildtrak, and we even got a special preview of the Ranger Raptor – which … Continue reading Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) Launches the New Ford Ranger (2018) XL, XLT, XLT+ Wildtrak, and Ranger Raptor

“Abundance of Oysters” and “Abundance of Champagne” with Veuve Clicquot at Soleil, DC Mall, Kuala Lumpur

[Restaurant/ Premium Dining]   Ruby and I headed over to Soleil Restaurant & Wine Bar in Damansara City Mall (DC Mall) recently to try out the restaurant’s “Abundance of Oysters” and “Abundance of Champagne” promotions which happening in October and November 2018, in collaboration with Veuve Clicquot champagne. Founded in 1772, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin has stayed true to its motto “Only One Quality, The Finest” for over two centuries. Over the years, the Maison has acquired extraordinary know how thanks to an exceptional woman: Barbe Nicole Ponsardin, also known as Madame Veuve Clicquot. With a tradition of export, today Veuve … Continue reading “Abundance of Oysters” and “Abundance of Champagne” with Veuve Clicquot at Soleil, DC Mall, Kuala Lumpur

Protect Your Car with Ceramic Pro Permanent Nano-Ceramic Paint Coating

[Advertorial]   I recently sent my car to Ceramic Pro Malaysia which is located in Glenmarie, Shah Alam for a paint restoration and Ceramic Pro Permanent Nano-Ceramic Paint Coating treatment. My car is nine (9) years old and thus the paintwork was far from new with lots of micro-scratches from all the car washes. However, fortunately, apart from that, the paintwork was still in relatively good condition with no deep scratches and just some minor stone chips in the front end. Ceramic Pro is the global leader in ceramic coatings based on nano-technology, and offers a range of products each formulated … Continue reading Protect Your Car with Ceramic Pro Permanent Nano-Ceramic Paint Coating

October/ November 2018 Dining Offers at J’s Gate Dining, Lot 10 Kuala Lumpur

[In Partnership with J’s Gate Dining]   We recently headed over to J’s Gate Dining at Lot 10 Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur to try their October & November 2018 RM18 Specials at Ichiyutei, Kaisen Don Kinme, Shinanoji, Fuji Sakura, Bonta Bonta and TSUJIRI. This promotion from 20 October until 25 November 2018 and all the aforementioned participating outlets are pork free (no pork and no lard). J’s Gate Dining which is located on Level 4 of Lot 10 Shopping Centre (the top shopping floor), brought together 16 specialty restaurants from Japan, taking up the entire floor! The dining hall provides authentic … Continue reading October/ November 2018 Dining Offers at J’s Gate Dining, Lot 10 Kuala Lumpur