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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Tim Chew

[Movies]   After the tremendous success of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens (read about what I thought about it here – https://timchew.net/2015/12/16/star-wars-the-force-awakens-episode-7/) which really reignited the saga, I was looking forward to see what Rogue One: A Star Wars Story would come up with seeing that pretty much everyone knows what happens in Episode IV (ie. Death Star getting blown up and all that…). [Updated at 12.22am, 15 December 2016] Wei Ling and I attended the movie premier on 14 December 2016, a day before the movie opens to public in Malaysia. As expected, there were a whole bunch … Continue reading Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

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Dior Boutique Officially Launched in Suria KLCC

Tim Chew

[Luxury Fashion]   MHB’s Managing Editor Tim Chew and member Nicole Fu headed over to Suria KLCC on 1 December 2016 for the official launch of the new Dior boutique which is the House’s second in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The new boutique, which has a prime location in Kuala Lumpur’s iconic Suria KLCC mall, has been designed to reflect the legendary elegance and modernity of the world of Dior. The boutique takes inspirations from the original Paris flagship on Avenue Montaigne, and provides a sleek and open environment. The store houses women’s ready-to-wear, accessories, shoes, a special area for handbags, and … Continue reading Dior Boutique Officially Launched in Suria KLCC

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Martell NCF Light Up Party

Tim Chew

[Event]   Done well, secret venue parties can have quite a mysterious allure as the intrigue surrounding the venue often adds to the excitement. I haven’t attended one since the Carlsberg Where’s The Party? parties (click here to read about them) some years back therefore I was pretty excited to receive the invite to the Martell “Light Up!” party on 25 November 2016. The meet up point for this event was in Amcorp Mall in Petaling Jaya and we boarded busses to head over to the “mystery” venue. After about an hour battling the Thursday evening jam, we finally arrived at … Continue reading Martell NCF Light Up Party

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Saito Sake Dinner Featuring Michelin Starred Chef Yuichi Kamimura

Tim Chew

[Special Event]   Lyssa and I headed over to Kogetsu Japanese Restaurant in Saujana Hotel & Resort on 20 October 2016 for the very exclusive launch of Saito Sake featuring a sake pairing dinner by Michelin Starred Chef Yuichi Kamimura. Chef Yuichi is the owner and chef of KAMIMURA – the iconic Michelin-starred French restaurant in Niseko, Japan. There are over 2,000 breweries in Japan and the taste of sake varies as each prefecture or region has its own distinctive characteristics due to the country’s diverse climates. Individual breweries also possess their own traditions and techniques, which contribute to the unique … Continue reading Saito Sake Dinner Featuring Michelin Starred Chef Yuichi Kamimura

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Chivas Whisky Lab, The Whisky Society 2016, Straits Wine Fiesta 2016

Tim Chew

[Event] Chivas Whisky Lab   Pearl and I recently attended the Chivas Whisky Lab at HIDE at The Roof, Bandar Utama for a whisky masterclass that brought me back to my days in chemistry class. I was a science student back in secondary school as I wanted to join most of my classmates who mostly choose the science stream and I certainly had the PMR qualifications to do so. However in hindsight that proved to be quite a wrong decision as I was pretty terrible at Additional Maths, didn’t really like Biology and hated Physics class as the terms were … Continue reading Chivas Whisky Lab, The Whisky Society 2016, Straits Wine Fiesta 2016

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Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve Launched in Malaysia

Tim Chew

[Event]   MHB’s Esther Ng and I attended the launch of The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve in Malaysia on 7 November 2016. The new non age statement expression from Glenlivet is a new, permanent addition to the brand’s core range, featuring the classic fruity flavours of The Glenlivet, and a tribute to its founder George Smith’s original vision to craft the definitive, smooth single malt whisky. The Founder’s Reserve stays true to The Glenlivet’s heritage, and utilises the same distilling methods used in 1824, in unique, wide lantern-shaped copper stills created by Smith himself almost 200 years ago. For this new expression, Master Distiller Alan … Continue reading Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve Launched in Malaysia

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Isetan The Japan Store Preview

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[Event]   Evonne and I headed over to Lot 10 in Kuala Lumpur on 26 October 2016 for the VIP/ media launch of ISETAN The Japan Store Kuala Lumpur.  The store is in collaboration with Cool Japan Fund, Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings and opened to public on Thursday, 27 October 2016. The new specialty store has approximately 11,000 square meters of retail space and aims to deliver Japanese lifestyles and aesthetics to customers outside Japan. The store also incorporates Japanese history, culture, technology, diversity and even lifestyle designs. All of the shops on the six (6) floors feature high-quality product lineups from Japan and … Continue reading Isetan The Japan Store Preview

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Diorsoreal Savoir-Faire Sunglasses

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[Luxury Fashion]   Dior launches DiorSoReal, the House’s iconic sunglasses, with a new campaign visual featuring actress Marion Cotillard – best known for her acting roles in Inception and The Dark Knight Rises.     The DIOR boutique in Kuala Lumpur is located at: G20,21,22,25, 26,27 &28, Indulge Floor, Starhill Gallery, 181, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.   Telephone: 603 21431886   For more info, head over to http://www.dior.com/ Images courtesy of Dior Malaysia. . Continue reading Diorsoreal Savoir-Faire Sunglasses

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Dalmore Whisky Masterclass at Mantra Bar & Lounge, Bangsar Village

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[Event]   My partner in crime and I attended The Dalmore whisky masterclass with Dalmore ambassador Adam Knox on 14 October 2016 at Mantra Bar & Lunge in Bangsar Village, Kuala Lumpur. The exclusive affair was for a number of selected guests of Luen Heng F&B (the distributor of The Dalmore in Malaysia) and customers of Mantra Bar. Leading the masterclass was The Dalmore ambassador Adam Knox who was specially flown in for the occasion. Arriving at the venue early, I managed to have a good discussion with Adam regarding the state of single malt whiskies globally which included the … Continue reading Dalmore Whisky Masterclass at Mantra Bar & Lounge, Bangsar Village

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The Whisky Society 2016 and Somersby #thatweekendfeeling BBQ & Food Truck Party

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[Upcoming Events] The Whisky Society 2016 at Ruyi & Lyn     The Whisky Society makes a comeback this October, this time bigger than before with the widest selection of whisky labels ever at Ruyi & Lyn in Bangsar Shopping Centre on 22 October 2016. The event will feature more than 11 premium single malt & blended whisky labels showcasing more than 26 variants under one roof. You get to sample all the whiskies and enjoy delicious food by Ruyi & Lyn for only RM229.00 The event will take place from 6.00pm to 10.00pm, and whisky connoisseurs can expect to see … Continue reading The Whisky Society 2016 and Somersby #thatweekendfeeling BBQ & Food Truck Party