Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (KLIMS) 2013 Preview

[Preview]

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I attended the media preview yesterday and all the photos in this post and in my albums on Facebook are shot with the recently launched Sony NEX – 5T (more info at http://www.sony.com.my ).
With the theme “Efficiency in Motion”, KLIMS 2013 is the 8th edition (after 1980, 1984, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2010 & 2013), is 30,000 square meters in size and features 78 exhibitors. KLIMS 2013 is organized by the Malaysian Automotive Association and is managed by Interexpo (M) Sdn Bhd.
This would actually be my 6th time attending KLIMS and you can see photos from previous KLIMS by searching for “KLIMS” in my site’s search box.
The show starts today and goes on until 24 November 2013 at the Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur. There is ample parking at the bus station right opposite PWTC.
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Opening Hours:
11:00am to 10:00pm on weekdays
10.00am to 10.00pm on weekends
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KLIMS13 Ticket Prices:
Adults: RM15 (Weekdays) / RM20 (Weekends)
Child (12yrs & below): RM5 (Weekdays & Weekends)
Family Package: RM30 (Weekdays) / RM40 (Weekends)
(parents with up to 5 children 12yrs & below)
Student (with ID/uniform): RM5 (Weekdays) / RM20 (Weekends)
Complimentary entry: Handicapped and disabled visitors + 1 accompanying adult
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You can purchase your tickets at:
• online at http://www.klims.com.my
• Online at http://www.redtix.airasia.com/Events/KLIMS13/
• KLIMS13 ticketing counters at Putra World Trade Centre during show dates
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Exhibition Halls: Tun Razak Hall 1, Tun Razak Hall 2, Tun Razak Hall 3, Tun Razak Hall 4, Merdeka Hall
Vehicle Brand Exhibitor Booths at KLIMS13:
Citroen, Daihatsu, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Lexus, Nissan, Perodua, Peugeot, Toyota, Subaru and Volkswagen
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Major highlights of KLIMS13:
Malaysia International Auto Salon, Tun Razak Hall 3
• The Malaysia International Auto Salon will be held for the first time at KLIMS13 showcasing a collection of 30 aftermarket modified cars and uniquely designed cars
• There will be a competition for the best designed cars based on body kit, interior paint and stickers. Visitors can vote for their favorite car at KLIMS13
• The Malaysia International Auto Salon is a collaboration between the organizer of KLIMS13 and Tom’s Stickers
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Tamiya Remote Controlled (RC) Race, Tun Razak Hall 1 Mezzanine
• The largest ever indoor remote control car race will be held on the entire deck of the Mezzanine floor
• The race will be ran in four categories – the RC Race, the Drift Race, the RC Mini Z Race and the Mini 4WD Race
• Open practice sessions of the race will be held from 15 to 22 November. The qualifying session will take place on 23 November with the finals happening on 24 November.
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FI Grand Prix & Simulators Challenge, Tun Razak Hall 3
• Formula One race car replicas and simulators where visitors will have the opportunity to experience Formula One racing with the simulators
• Visitors can experience the Formula One race driver’s seat with GT Omega simulators geared for adults, ladies and children
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American Classic Cars Showcase, Tun Razak Hall 4
• The American Classic Cars Showcase will display a fleet of twenty-five classic cars ranging from Pontiac, Dodge, Ford and Chevrolet.
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Anyway here are some reasons why you should visit KLIMS 2013.
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Don’t forget to enter the lucky draws:
Grand Prizes – Toyota Prius Luxury 1.8L, Honda CRZ (for adult and family package ticket purchasers)
For Maybank customers visiting KLIMS13 – Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L TSI
Daily lucky Draw prizes – Air Asia tickets, Legoland Tickets, prizes sponsored by exhibitors
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For more info head over to http://www.klims.com.my or http://www.facebook.com/klims13
Photos shot with the Sony NEX-5T. More info at https://timchew.net/2013/10/01/sony-new-camera-2013-launch/ or http://www.sony.com.my

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Jabra Move Wireless

[Tech & Gadgets]

Headed over to the Danish ambassadors residence on 30 September 2014 for the launch of the new Jabra MoveTM Wireless headphones. It’s rather rare for launches to be held at official residences of ambassadors and for a change it was quite nice to be hosted there instead of some hotel function room. I’ve actually met the Danish ambassador and his wife previously and I must say that they are such friendly and warm people!
Jabra MoveTM Wireless is lightweight, simple to use and offers good performance at a reasonable price, and is the product of Jabra’s audio expertise and Scandinavian design, allowing consumers to have both premium sound and style. The headphones are reinforced with a high quality stainless steel band and hinges, thus are tough enough to withstand everyday abuse on the go. The ultra-light headband and cushioned, angled ear cups combine to provide a comfortable listening experience and is a pair of headphones that you can wear for long durations.
The headphones are designed for extended use and come with a battery life of 8 hours. The Jabra Move has voice guidance and automatic pairing with your mobile device, and also comes with an optional cord for analog connection, useful on flights or when the battery is low.
“Jabra MoveTM Wireless is a package of style and superior sound at an amazing value. It is the result of Jabra’s extensive history in technology, design and remarkable engineering, and we are excited to offer Jabra MoveTM Wireless as the perfect mobile companion for today’s savvy, always-on-the-move consumers,” said Jonathan Tang, Vice President of APAC Consumer Solutions during the launch of the product at the Danish Residence in Kuala Lumpur.
“Over the years, Denmark has made many important contributions to the world, notably in the fields of science, technology and design innovation. Jabra is a perfect example of this trailblazing spirit. The brand stands tall on the back of some 140 years of Danish heritage, of which we are extremely proud,” shared His Excellency Nicolai Ruge, Ambassador of the Royal Danish Embassy in Malaysia.
The Jabra move is available in three (3) colours – cobalt, cayenne and coal styling.
 Jabra Move Cobalt
 Jabra Move Cayenne
 Jabra Move Coal Styling

Key Features and Specifications of Jabra MoveTM Wireless :

Jabra’s signature DSP for crisp digital reproduction

Ultra-lightweight and adjustable headband fits all head-types

Control music and calls directly from the headphones

Premium durable design for life on the move:

– Stainless steel headband
– Tested to the max: Drop (1.5 m), bend (10,000x)
– Dirt resistant fabric

Easy to pair – always in pairing mode

High quality call performance in true HD Voice

Connects to all Bluetooth® ready devices – phones, computers, tablets and more

Comes with an optional cord so you can use your headphones on flights.

Up to 8 hours talk time/music time and up to 12 days standby time

The Jabra Move is currently available at selected authorised retailers such as Machines, Connect Store, Harvey Norman and RadioShack at the recommended retail price of RM369.00
More info at http://www.jabra.com/

Jabra, peneraju dalam dunia pengeluaran peranti audio tanpa wayar terbaik kini memperkenalkan produk set alat pendengaran Jabra MoveTM Wireless baharu di Malaysia.
Ringan dan mudah digunakan, Jabra MoveTM Wireless menawarkan prestasi audio terbaik pada harga paling menarik. Rasailah kemantapan audio yang bukan sahaja jelas malah tetap selesa dan bergaya dari segi penampilan. Kini, tiada lagi alasan untuk anda menikmati muzik dengan bebas.
Jabra MoveTM Wireless terhasil daripada gabungan kepakaran audio Jabra dan reka bentuk Scandinavian yang unik bagi menawarkan produk penuh gaya dengan prestasi audio terbaik yang tiada tolok bandingannya.
Diperkukuhkan dengan cekak dan sendi yang diperbuat daripada keluli tahan karat bermutu tinggi, set alat pendengaran ini terbukti tahan lasak biarpun digunakan secara aktif setiap hari. Selain itu, cekak kepala produk ini juga amat ringan dan dilindungi oleh lapisan kusyen, sekali gus menjanjikan keselesaan buat si pemakai. Corong alat pendengarannya juga menawarkan keselesaan bagi membolehkan anda menggunakannya selama berjam-jam. Malah, bateri produk ini boleh bertahan sehingga 8 jam, sekali gus membolehkan anda terus kekal aktif tanpa gangguan. Sesuai untuk semua pengguna, Jabra MoveTM Wireless ini boleh didapati dalam tiga warna – biru kobalt, merah cayenne dan hitam arang.
Dilengkapi panduan suara dan kemudahan padanan peranti mudah alih secara automatik, Jabra MoveTM Wireless membolehkan anda menikmati muzik dengan bebas dan tanpa gangguan. Kini, anda boleh merasai kenikmatan mendengar muzik-muzik indah dan mengasyikkan biarpun ketika melaksanakan tugasan harian ataupun ketika mengharungi perjalanan jauh. Malah, Jabra MoveTM Wireless turut tampil dengan seutas tali tambahan bagi memudahkan penyambungan secara analog, sesuai untuk kegunaan di dalam pesawat ataupun ketika bateri menjadi lemah.
“Jabra MoveTM Wireless menawarkan gabungan prestasi bunyi dan gaya terbaik pada harga yang menarik. Ia terhasil daripada usaha Jabra dalam dunia teknologi, reka bentuk dan kecemerlangan kejuruteraan selama ini. Kami amat gembira untuk menawarkan Jabra MoveTM Wireless sebagai peneman setia untuk mereka sering sibuk dan sentiasa aktif,” kata Naib Presiden (Bahagian Solusi Pengguna – Pemasaran & Jualan) Jabra APAC, Jonathan Tang pada majlis pelancaran produk tersebut di Danish Residence di Kuala Lumpur baru-baru ini.
Majlis tersebut diceriakan dengan persembahan oleh penari tempatan terkemuka, Dennis Yin dan krew tariannya. Persembahan tersebut menggambarkan kelincahan dan kebebasan yang cukup sinonim dengan konsep di sebalik penghasilan Jabra MoveTM Wireless. Turut hadir di majlis tersebut adalah Duta Besar Denmark, Nicolai Ruge.
“Denmark telah sekian lama memberi sumbangan besar kepada manusia sejagat khususnya dalam bidang sains, teknologi dan rekaan inovatif. Jabra adalah contoh terbaik bagi semangat untuk terus maju dan mencari kelainan. Jenama ini telah mendukung warisan Denmark yang berusia sekitar 140 tahun dan kami cukup bangga dengan pencapaian ini,” jelas Duta Besar Denmark, Nicolai Ruge.
Jabra MoveTM Wireless yang menjadi produk terkini dalam rangkaian produk pemenang anugerah Jabra seperti set alat pendengaran tanpa wayar ini menawarkan mutu serta warisan terbaik dari Denmark pada harga mampu milik, RM369..00
Kini, nikmatilah kebebasan bergerak dan kecapi kelainan menerusi Jabra MoveTM Wireless. Dapatkan produk terkini ini dan rangkaian produk Jabra dari pengedar-pengedar sah Jabra terpilih seperti Machines, Connect Store, Harvey Norman and RadioShack.
Ciri-ciri Utama dan Spesifikasi Jabra MoveTM Wireless :

Ciri DSP Jabra utama untuk penghasilan semula bunyi digital yang jelas
Amat ringan dan set alat pendengaran hadir dengan cekak kepala mudah laras, sesuai untuk semua jenis kepala
Muzik dan panggilan mudah dikawal terus dari set alat pendengaran
Reka bentuk penuh gaya dan tahan lasak. Sesuai untuk individu yang bebas bergerak:

– Cekak kepala diperbuat daripada keluli tahan karat
– Terbukti tahan lasak dalam apa jua keadaan ekstrem: Jatuh dari ketinggian 1.5 m, dilentur 10,000 kali
– Fabrik kalis kotoran

Mudah dipadankan. Sentiasa berada dalam mod padanan
Prestasi panggilan yang berkualiti tinggi menerusi teknologi HD Voice
Mudah disambung dengan semua peranti berteknologi Bluetooth® seperti telefon, komputer, tablet dan sebagainya
Tampil dengan tali tambahan bagi membolehkan anda menggunakan set alat pendengaran di dalam pesawat.
Menawarkan tempoh berbual atau menikmati muzik sehingga 8 jam atau selama 12 hari dalam masa tunggu sedia.

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全球领先的无线音响设备品牌Jabra今天在马来西亚推出了全新的Jabra MoveTM Wireless耳机。

Jabra MoveTM Wireless轻盈小巧、简单易用，在同级产品中表现最优秀，价格更是无与伦比。它让你发掘每一首歌的真正深度与清晰度，同时完全保留了舒适感与时尚风格，让你轻易进入无拘无束的音乐国度。
Jabra MoveTM Wireless完美结合了Jabra的音效技术以及精湛的斯堪的纳维亚 (Scandinavian）设计，为大众提供优质的音频和无与伦比的时尚风格。
创新设计，经久耐用
耳机采用优质不锈钢带和铰链制造，经得起奔波忙碌的日常使用量，但这丝毫不影响其舒适感。超轻盈头带结合具有软垫的弧度耳罩，打造出一对你可以戴着长达数小时也舒适无比的耳机。有了8小时的电池寿命，你可以戴着它到任何地方。Jabra MoveTM Wireless拥有钴蓝色、胭脂红和炭灰色三种款式，肯定能满足每个人的喜好。
让忙碌生活更轻松
Jabra MoveTM Wireless设有语音导航功能，还能和你的移动设备自动配对，让你轻松享受无线音乐。少了烦人的线缆，在平凡的工作或长途旅程都能为你提供优质的音乐享受。Jabra MoveTM Wireless也附有可选择性使用的线缆，方便你在乘坐飞机或电池量低的时候使用。
Jabra亚太区消费者方案副主席Jonathan Tang在吉隆坡Danish Residence的产品发表会上表示，“Jabra MoveTM Wireless是时尚与优质音频的结晶品，其价格更是让人惊喜。Jabra在科技、设计和卓越工程方面的悠久历史，造就了这个产品。我们非常高兴能为现今精明与忙碌的消费者带来Jabra MoveTM Wireless，成为他们完美的伙伴。”
本地著名舞者Dennis Yin带着本身的舞蹈员，为媒体人员带来一场特别的舞蹈演出，用肢体语言带出Jabra MoveTM Wireless所代表的流动性与自由。出席发表会的还有尊敬的丹麦驻马来西亚大使尼古拉卢格（Nicolai Ruge）。
尊敬的尼古拉卢格表示，“多年来，丹麦为世界作出许多重要贡献，特别是在科学、科技和设计创新领域，而Jabra就是这种开创性精神的最好例子。140年来，我们都因为这个品牌而引以为荣。”
作为Jabra一系列获奖无数的无线耳机和耳塞的最新产品，Jabra MoveTMWireless延续了Jabra
的品质保证与优良传统，而且价格大众化，售价RM369。
摆脱劣质产品的牵绊，体验无拘无束的自由音乐国度，Jabra MoveTM Wireless以及其他Jabra
产品现已在指定的授权经销商出售：Machines、Connect Store、Harvey Norman以及 Radio Shack.

Jabra MoveTM Wireless的主要功能：

DSP数字音频处理技术，提供清晰的数码播放

可调节角度的软垫耳罩，佩戴时更加舒适自在

直接从耳机控制音乐和通话

持久耐用的优质设计，适合奔波忙碌的生活：

– 不锈钢头带
– 经过测试的耐用性：掉落（1.5公尺）、弯折（1万次）
– 防污布料

简易配对：总是处于配对状态

拥有真正HD Voice的优质通话性能

连接所有蓝牙®设备： 手机、电脑、平板电脑等

附有可选择性使用的线缆，方便在飞机上使用

长达8小时的通话/音乐时间和长达12天的待机时间

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Ko Skin Specialist Launches Fotona’s NightLase® Therapy

[ADV]

When you talk about Skin Specialists in Malaysia, the name Ko Skin Specialist would probably come up as they are well established in the country for almost two (2) decades. From its humble beginnings in 1997, Ko Skin Specialist has grown to become one of Asia’s leading dermatology and laser centers. Ko Skin Specialist was founded by Dr. Ko Chung Beng in 1997, and provides a comprehensive range of in-depth services from dermatology to cosmetic surgery at its many centres throughout the country.
Recently, I was invited to the Ko Skin Specialist HQ in Klang for the launch of the new Fotona’s NightLase® therapy which is a non-invasive, patient-friendly laser treatment for increasing the quality of a patient’s sleep. NightLase reduces the effects of sleep apnea and decreases the amplitude of snoring by means of a gentle, laser-induced tightening effect caused by the contraction of collagen in the oral mucosa tissue.
In simple terms, it is a safe and effective treatment designed to addressed the issue of snoring when you sleep through the use of a medical laser to tighten the muscles in your oral passage allowing more air to move through more freely!
The treatment uses Fotona’s patented Er:YAG laser that optimizes the length of laser pulses, allowing for the safe penetration of heat into the oral mucosa tissue. It is gentle enough to be used on the sensitive tissue inside the mouth, but strong enough to provide clinically efficacious heating. NightLase has a high success rate in producing a positive change in sleep patterns, and research has shown that NightLase reduces and attenuates snoring and provides an effective, non-invasive way to lessen the effects of sleep apnea.

Dr. Ko Chung Beng giving the welcome address

A full course of NightLase consists of three (3) separate treatment sessions over a six week period. The final results of the treatment have been shown to last up to a year, and the therapy can be repeated. Patients find NightLase to be a highly comfortable and satisfying solution that doesn’t require any device to be worn during sleep and involves no chemical treatment.

The NightLase procedure is performed in two simple steps:
STEP 1 : Preconditioning: The laser light preheats the tissue.
STEP 2 : Tissue strengthening: Laser light strengthens the tissue.

Why NightLase Snoring Treatment?
o No surgery or cutting
o Little or no discomfort during or after treatment
o No anaesthesia required
o No downtime
o Safe, quick and comfortable to have done
o Increases the quality of sleep
o Lessens the intensity and duration of snoring
o Highly successful

So I decided to try out a session of this revolutionary new treatment as I do suffer from heavy snoring which sometimes disturbs my sleep at night (and my partners would always complain) resulting in me feeling very tired in the morning after waking up.

First off was a consultation with the doctor who explained the procedur
After which it was off to the treatment room
The session lasts around 30 – 40 minutes although it depends on how fast you can take the 6,000 “shots” of the laser
Of course being a macho guy able to withstand pain I told them to get it done as fast as possible
Starting the treatment

The state of the art Fotona Nightlase machine
The treatment itself doesn’t really hurt, it’s just a warm sensation in your throat. However the tiring bit is to keep your mouth open throughout the session. And every couple of minutes they let me take a rest to close my mouth for a while before continuing.

The treatment ended up taking slightly more than 30 minutes as I rested my mouth a couple of times during the session. It was a bit tiring but hey for the benefit it was giving I didn’t mind at all. I was advised to drink lots of water and avoid spicy foods for the next few days which I did. The lingering sensation in my throat felt like a mild case of sore throat but thankfully (and as expected) it subsided after two days (although I would recommend though that you don’t go for karaoke or to a concert where you’re gonna be shouting your lungs out for a couple of days after) after which I did drink more water anyway just in case.
The result after a single treatment is not huge, although I do find that I sleep more soundly as my air passageways are less blocked, and there are less complains about my snoring ha ha! For a fully effective treatment, you’ll need at least three (3) sessions to see a big effect.

For more info, head over to http://www.koskinspecialist.com/
Telephone: 1800 22 33 22
Lines are open on:
Monday / Thursday / Saturday (10:00am – 6:00pm),
Tuesday / Wednesday / Friday (10:00am – 9:00pm),
Closed on Sunday.

Thanks for having me try this latest treatment Ko Skin Specialist!

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Editor’s Note – August 2022

“Out-Of-Office Retreat” by Monkey Shoulder (Malaysia 2022)

Monkey Shoulder is on a mission to help the hard-working population in Kuala Lumpur escape the routines and stresses of the daily grind, inviting young professionals to #MakeItMonkey and take that much-needed staycation.
Monkey Shoulder’s “Out-Of-Office Retreat” in partnership with The Kuala Lumpur Journal Hotel, is a 2D1N experience that offers a host of perks and Monkey Shoulder quirks to rescue guests from the grind and refresh those tired, overworked minds – whether you choose to sip on playful whisky cocktails while enjoying your favourite beats, let your hair down with a party game or two, or simply take the time to sleep like a baby.
Each Monkey Shoulder Superior Deluxe Suite is decked with a range of amenities that will give you all you need to disconnect from the daily grind and let loose over a cheeky cocktail (or two!).

Test your bartending skills shine with your very own in-room bartending cart. Stocked with mixers, garnishes and of course, Monkey Shoulder, each cart comes equipped with all the essentials to whip up your whisky cocktail of choice from the comfort of your suite.
Take your pick from the refreshing Monkey Splash, made with Monkey Shoulder, soda water and an orange wedge for garnish, or the crowd-pleasing Ginger Monkey, a concoction of Monkey Shoulder and dry ginger ale, garnished with an orange wedge.
Fancy exploring the rest of the hotel? Monkey Shoulder is also giving guests their choice of a complimentary Orange Ginger Monkey, Lazy Old Fashioned or Monkey Splash cocktail at the hotel’s rooftop bar!

Have a cheeky round (or two) of Monkey Twist. A game that will have you flexing that stretch and teaching you perseverance through awkward positions, the Monkey Twist promises nothing short of hours of entertainment and knee-wobbling laughter.
Monkey Shoulder’s Out-Of-Office Retreat is open for booking until 13 August 2021. The 2D1N package is priced from RM580 on weekdays, and RM680 for weekends, inclusive of breakfast for two.
To make a reservation call +603 2110 2211 or for more information about the staycation, head over to www.kljournalhotel.com/latest-offers/out-of-office-retreat-with-monkey-shoulder

Photo credits: Monkey Shoulder
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Events – January 2019

[Events]
Four Lucky Winners Win RM20,000 Each from Shell Malaysia
 Mohd Raffi Ismail (Week 1 Winner), Azniza Abu Bakar (Week 4 Winner), Chung Ai Kee, Head of Retail Marketing, Shairan Huzani Husain, Managing Director of Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn Bhd & Shell Timur Sdn Bhd and Muhd Shukri (Week 3 Winner) (Left – right)

2020 started on a high for four (4) Shell consumers as they were announced as the grand prize winners of Shell Malaysia’s ‘Nak Ekstra RM20,000?’ campaign at a prize ceremony on 8 January 2020 in Shah Alam, Selangor. The campaign is in its fifth week and will continue to reward Malaysians for five (5) more weeks until 9 February 2020.
This campaign rewards one grand prize winner with RM20,000 and 20 consolation prize winners with RM1,000 weekly. A total of 84 winners have been rewarded and there are 126 grand prize and consolation prize winners to be announced until the end of the campaign period.
Shell Malaysia hosted a special celebration for the grand prize winners, namely Mohd Raffi Ismail from Bangi, Muhd Shukri Muhd Deris from Pahang and Azniza Bakar from Negeri Sembilan who attended the event to share their stories on their journey forward with RM20,000.
For week three’s grand prize winner, Muhd Shukri Muhd Deris, the win could not have come at a better time. “My 6-year-old daughter is in pre-school. While I am excited to see her start her schooling years, I was worried about the costs; from her books to school uniform and even school fees. Imagine my relief when I was told I won the RM20,000 grand prize from Shell Malaysia. This unexpected extra cash is a blessing for my wife and I, as it will contribute to our savings for our children’s education. Thank you, Shell, and I hope you will continue to reward Malaysian families in 2020!”
Shairan Huzani Husain, the Managing Director of Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn Bhd and Shell Timur Sdn Bhd expressed, “This is not a Shell story, this is a Malaysian story of lived experiences. We understand that many are faced with life’s hurdles and challenges and my goal is for us to help as many Malaysians as we can and we are doing this through the ‘Nak Ekstra RM20,000?’ campaign by giving Malaysians a platform to go further and do more”.
Gunaraj Murugasan, who is week two’s grand prize winner said, “For me, nothing is more important than my family’s wellbeing and that of fellow Penangites. I am an active member of the rotary club and we are always looking for ways to help communities in need. Now, Shell Malaysia will be part of our efforts to improve the lives of others as I plan to share the RM20,000 with those who truly need it”.
Azniza Abu Bakar, week four’s grand prize winner can finally fulfil her dream of owning a house. “I could not believe I have won! The extra RM20,000 is more than enough for me to buy a house and still have some left for my savings. I am relieved as my prayers have been answered, and I thank Shell for this”.

 Chung Ai Kee, Head of Retail Marketing and Shairan Huzani Husain, Managing Director of Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn Bhd and Shell Timur Sdn Bhd with the grand prize and consolation prize winners (Left to right)

The event was also attended by consolation prize winners who celebrated their winnings that has helped them get one step closer towards their goals for the year ahead.
With five more weeks to go, there is still time for Malaysians to partake in the campaign by following these two simple steps:
Step 1: spend minimum RM40 in one receipt at any Shell stations nationwide
Step 2: submit your details, with a receipt attached, via a physical contest form OR scan a QR code for online submissions.
In conjunction with the campaign, Shell is hosting roadshows at selected cities across Malaysia with fun activities and amazing prizes to be won at these locations:
·         East Coast Mall, Kuantan on 9 January
·         Gurney Plaza, Penang on 10 January
·         Vivacity Mall, Kuching on 17 January, and
·         MyTOWN Cheras, Kuala Lumpur on 17 January
For more information about ‘Nak Ekstra RM20,000?’ campaign, the list of winners and locations of roadshows, head over to http://www.shell.com.my
Photo Credits: Shell Malaysia

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Diorsoreal Savoir-Faire Sunglasses

[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.
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Triumph Previews their #TogetherWeTriumph Campaign at 1 Utama’s Fashion Week “Style At One” 2018

[Event]

Triumph previewed their #TogetherWeTriumph campaign at 1 Utama’s Fashion Week “Style At One” 2018 on 9 April 2018. With me this time round were MHB social media influencers Any Wong, YJ and Nicole Fu. Triumph will be launching a global campaign titled #TogetherWeTriumph, to empower and recognise sisterhood and togetherness, marking a new creative direction for the brand in 2018.
For over 130 years, Triumph has been supporting women through their product, giving the feeling of total confidence and providing fit solutions for all shapes and sizes.  Embedded in the Triumph Brand Values is the support of women who support one another and representing the brand are thousands of employees who excel in service every day, from design and innovation to the fit experts in store. #TogetherWeTriumph is a celebration of women all over the world and will be seen on cinema, digital, social, OOH and at retail worldwide.
To kickstart this campaign that launched globally on 18 April 2018, Triumph Malaysia presented the “Empowering Female with Triumph” Fashion Showcase at One Utama.
In place of the standard sexy lingerie fashion show, Triumph partnered with renowned Fashion and Style director Azza Arif, who has worked with celebrities like Alexandra Daddario & Liv Tyler, to showcase the Spring/Summer 2018 collection with a fashion styling presentation. Azza was asked to style the models who wore various outfits challenging the status quo and stereotypical perception of women, like a pilot, engineer, footballer, MMA fighter, and a corporate look, pairing various pieces of Triumph lingerie with them.
The Triumph Spring/Summer 2018 Magic Wire Lite, which combines the Magic Wire and Magic Spacer technology in the design, was one of the key collections showcased as it moulds to the wearer’s shape and is Triumph’s lightest bra, making it very comfortable to wear in a job which requires a person to constantly be out and about.
On the other hand, the Triumph Triaction range provides maximum support and lightness – suitable for those in more active outdoors types of professions like sportswomen, engineers, etc. etc.
Triumph Managing Partner, Markus Spiesshofer commented, ”It is no secret that behind every women is another woman who inspires and helps her and this is what we want to celebrate. It is also a celebration of our Triumph family. Our employees all over the world who are constantly innovating and crafting lingerie with every woman in mind. Today this message of female empowerment is incredibly relevant and deserves our support.”

 Our influencers Any, Nicole and YJ attended the show

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 With @myhottestbloggers attending the “Empowering Female with Triumph” fashion showcase by @Triumphmalaysia during 1 Utama's Fashion Week "Style At One" 2018. For over 130 years, Triumph has been supporting women through their product, giving the feeling of total confidence and providing fit solutions for all shapes and sizes. #TogetherWeTriumph is a celebration of women all over the world, and Triumph gave us a peek into ‘real life’ moments that challenge cultural stereotypes and redefine social perspectives. 📸 + @miss_any . . . . #1UTAMAFW  #TriumphMalaysia #lingerie #fashionshowcase
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For more info, head over to http://my.triumph.com/

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Photo credits: Triumph Malaysia, Leon Ng, and MHB’s own

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NST Car of the Year 2011

[Event]
Date: 13 November 2011
Venue: Matrade Exhibition and Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur.
The event was organised by the New Straits Times and presented by Maybank. The local and mid-range car manufacturers were all present and offered on-the-spot test drives while a few took the opportunity to show off their concept/ electirc cars. There was also a vintage car display section which drew large portions of the crowd.
Bumped into a few friends working there namely MHB’s Choo Mei Sze who was hosting/ MC-ing the R3 booth, the famous Rose Chin, as well as Evelyn, Rebecca and Elaine Chua. Mei Sze who was off duty was nice enough to accompany me to visit the booths on display.
Spotted the lovely Rose and a colleague upstairs so I made Mei Sze take a photo with them hehehe!
The Peugeot RCZ! What a beauty!
Peugeot 207 - made in Kedah by Naza if I'm not mistaken
Cute Rebecca at the Isuzu booth
Mei Sze and erm...
Spotted the Chevrolet Camaro aka Bumblebee in Transformers
Red!
The sexy Elaine Chua at the Kia booth
Evelyn (R) and her colleagues at the Toyota booth
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Honda Accord Roadshow at 1 Utama

21 April 2011 – The new Honda Accord (facelift) edition is on display and open for bookings at the Honda Accord roadshow at the Centre Concourse, New Wing of 1 Utama Shopping Centre which is on from today until Sunday, 24 April 2011.
Find the roadshow at the Centre Concourse, New Wing, 1 Utama Shopping Centre
Featuring the new Honda Accord (facelift) edition
Heres the new Honda Accord! Ok ok this is the 1st generation Honda Accord. My late paternal granddad had the 2-door hatchback version which came out soon after this one. It was the hot hatch of the day!
This is the new Honda Accord (facelift) edition. No the models are not optional accessories...sadly.
Heres a view of the back
Now the interior - notice how the cruise control and audio controls are embedded into the steering wheel?
Pretty models are an essential part of any credible vehicle roadshow!
More info at www.honda.com.my
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Panasonic New Products Launch 2014

[Gadgets & Tech]

I rarely go up to Genting Highlands to attend events as I’m simply rather lazy to make the journey all the way up, attend the event then come back down however I was quite curious to see what new products Panasonic had in store for 2014 therefore I called up the nice folks at Subaru Malaysia and got a Forester to test drive for a couple of days.
So we headed up to Genting Highlands on 23 April 2014 in the Forester for Panasonic Malaysia’s 2014 Convention and media preview of their latest lineup. Panasonic Malaysia didn’t disappoint and unveiled a range of innovative products under their global brand slogan, “A better life, a better world”, which aims to provide customers with better living solutions for a more enriched lifestyle, and in the process create healthier, more comfortable homes with their sustainable energy solutions which contribute to a more sustainable world. Among some of the highlights of the event was the launch of their new Automatic Bread Maker, the latest range of air-conditioners and VIERA TVs.
“A better life, a better world is Panasonic’s brand slogan, which is a reflection of our global strategy in contributing to a more fulfilled, happier society around the world. As the number one brand in Malaysia, we strive to enrich the lives of Malaysian families through an eco, healthy and comfortable lifestyle,” said Yosuke Matsunaga, Managing Director of Panasonic Malaysia.
“Here at Panasonic Malaysia, we never stop working towards a better life for Malaysians by creating better and more sustainable living solutions through our products, be it at home or industrial spaces,” he adds. “The new models we are introducing today are packed with state-of-the-art technologies that demonstrates our commitment to provide products that each exemplifies our focus on user convenience, comfort and energy efficiency, features that enhances quality of living for our customers.”
First to be unveiled was the Panasonic Bread Maker SD-P104, which is designed with unique preset bread baking programs with inside and outside temperature sensors that helps to achieve consistent loaf quality. The SD-P104 is so simple to use that all you need to do is place all the ingredients in the machine and set the time you want the machine to start baking (ie. taking into account what time you want the bread ready for example at 7.00am just in time for breakfast) and the machine will do the rest. New features like the yeast dispenser automatically drops yeast at optimum timing by detecting room and inside-pan temperature, while the raisin and nut dispenser automatically distributes dried fruit, chopped nuts and seeds evenly for better bread texture.

The star product of the launch
Dato’ Fadzley giving us a little demonstration

We even got to try his breads and they were delicious. No doubt because they were made by a chef.

The SD-P104 has been tested suitable for all levels of expertise by the collaboration between Panasonic Cooking and AEON TOPVALU. TOPVALU will be introducing an Organic Flour, recommended as the most suitable for the Panasonic bread maker, and is currently available at all AEON Outlets by middle of May 2014. This new breadmaker makes it easy for users to bake nutritious and delicious bread with minimum effort.

Panasonic’s new range of air conditioners creates an energy-saving match by combining both the ECONAVI Eco Sensors Technology and Intelligent Inverter Compressor Control Technology which better enhances cooling in the room, keeping customers comfortable while achieving an eco-friendly lifestyle.
The brand also announced the launch of an additional new category, the Semi Deluxe Econavi category, on top of the existing Inverter Deluxe and Deluxe Econavi range. This increases the total ECONAVI models from 10 models to a total 14 models to cater the growing consumer’s need and budget.
The ECONAVI Eco Sensors are divided into two major sensors – Human Activity Sensor and Sunlight Sensor. Upon start-up, it automatically senses the activity and condition of the room’s environment and sends the data to the INVERTER. The INVERTER Technology, which is part of the Outdoor Compressor unit, is responsible to receive data from the ECONAVI sensor, which then varies compressor rotation speed to maintain a comfortable yet eco and precise room temperature.
The ECONAVI + INVERTER works together intelligently to provide cooling comfort while helping consumers to save energy and money. Panasonic claims to be able to help achieve up to 65% of energy savings with optimised cooling so customers can now enjoy uninterrupted cooling comfort without wastage.

On top of the COOL & ECO benefits, Panasonic has also improved the nanoe-G (indoor unit Air Purifying System) to help tackle current air pollution issues, and  can effectively remove haze particles or commonly known as PM 2.5 (Particulate Matter 2.5) helping customers achieve better air quality within their living spaces.

For 2014, Panasonic has announced an entirely new TV category known as Life+ Screen which goes “Beyond Smart TV and introduced 23 TV models including their flagship 65’ and 85’ 4K TVs.

Smart controller (on the left) with a touchpad similar to your laptop versus the normal controller on the right

Conventional Smart TVs increased the variety of available content by connecting to the Internet. However the functions and operations, however the trade-off of this was that the functions were considerably more complicated.
Panasonic’s Life+ Screen solves this problem, by having the TV adjusts itself to fit the user, instead of the user adjusting to suit the TV. “I think TV should be inherently easy to use. Life+Screen was created from the user’s standpoint and goes beyond difficult-to-use smart TVs”, says Matsunaga.
The My Stream feature brings up a wide variety of content, including HDD content, web bookmarks online video, through an intuitive user interface, while the improved my Home Screen feature allows users to register and personalise their favourite apps and content for easy access. For even more personalised browsing, the Home Screen now comes with ‘my Food Screen’ which is a food-related app that comes preset with the Open Rice app, Try Masak and IM Food Lover that offers a directory of local restaurants, recipes and a social platform for users to view and engage with others. This custom Panasonic feature is currently only available in Malaysia.

I was thrilled that there was new Lumix camera previewed during the launch – a new 4K Lumix nonetheless!
The GH-4 was hooked up to a Panasonic 4K TV to show us the quality. Of course since I didn’t use a 4K camera to shoot this photo you can’t really see the difference in this pic but the colours actually looked very natural.
Spotted some eye candy – Panasonic promoter girl

There were also a whole host of other products previewed to us.
AV and Hi-Fi

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High tech smart washing machine
Commercial fridges
Consumer fridge
Commercial freezers

Home lighting solutions using the latest in LED lighting technology

More info at www.panasonic.com.my

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Hermès Men’s Fall-Winter 2021 Collection

[Luxury Fashion]

Hermès launches their Men’s Fall-Winter 2021 Collection – a collection that encourages us to renew the movement of the world. Inside-outside, the clothes leave their framework, offering a palette of games of lines and colours: a source of energy. They bridge different worlds: from the inside to the outside and vice-versa.
Hybrid and practical, the garments are both casual and elegant. Voluptuous or compact materials run headlong into each other in audacious associations that blur the line between formal and informal.
Graphic signatures, distorted pockets, playfully asymmetrical. Borrowed from saddlery, the piqûres étrivière or piqûres filantes are discreetly visible. Graphic lines and geometrical variations design optimistic illusions of movement. An invitation to stroll; energy of journeys.
One wants comfort. The quest for suppleness and relaxation is expressed by reduced dimensions and pants with drawstring waists.
The colours — cumin, glycin, H red, frost blue — are here playfully blended with tones of liquorice, pepper and petroleum blue.
The collection features parkas with hood, biker blousons with high collar, zipped straight blousons with contrasted double stitched pocket, over-shirts with hood or zipped with high collar, zipped straight blousons, over-shirts or zipped tee-shirts with saddle stitching, cardigans with zipped high collar in trompe-l’œil, jogging pants and more.
Materials used notably includes deerskin, lambskin, babylamb, calfskin, wool, cashmere and silk, 180s wool, cotton poplin, water-repellent technical canvas, and wool flannel.

The Hermès boutique in Pavilion KL is located at:
Lot 2.17.00, Level 2, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur,
168, Jalan Bukit Bintang,
Bukit Bintang,
55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Telephone: +603-2142 0048

For more info, head over to http://www.hermes.com

Photo credits: Hermes
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Nokia X Launch, Jumping off Mount Everest, & Huggaz Launch

Nokia X Launch
[Tech]

Nokia joins the affordable smartphone market with the launch of the new Nokia X on 5 March 2013 at Connexion@Nexus, Kuala Lumpur. The Nokia X features Nokia’s quality and design, with the user interface of Nokia’s higher-end Lumia range and comes with Fastlane, a screen which lets people switch between their favorite apps more smoothly.
Consumers will also enjoy Nokia’s HERE Maps – offline maps with integrated turn-by-turn navigation, Nokia MixRadio – free music streaming and downloadable playlists, free cloud storage using OneDrive, and one month of Skype’s Unlimited World Subscription for a limited time (allowing consumers to make international calls to landlines in more than 60 countries and to mobile phones in 8 countries).

Nokia Malaysia’s official account on the LINE platform, NokiaMY, went live on 5 March 2013, and in conjunction with the launch of Nokia X and Nokia Malaysia’s official account on LINE, 50 units of the Nokia X will be given away as prizes. Nokia Malaysia and LINE will also organize a campus outreach program across 10 campuses in Malaysia, where students will be able to experience the Nokia X, and LINE and its character mascots.
Nokia X specs:

4’’ capacitive touchscreen
1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon Dual Core Processor
512MB RAM
3MP camera
Dual SIM
Up to 32GB expandable memory
1500 mAH battery
Satellite GPS
Accelerometer
Available colours: Bright Green, Bright Red, Black and White

The Nokia X will be available from 10 March 2013 in the Klang Valley, and from 17 March 2013 for the rest of Malaysia at a RRP of RM399.
The Nokia X device can be pre-ordered from 5 March 2013 at all Nokia Stores and on StoreKini. Devices preordered from Storekini from now till 31st March will be entitled to a free gift worth over RM50.
For more info, head over to http://www.nokia.com/about-nokia
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Huggaz Launch
[F&B]

I have a pet peeve and that is drinking warm beers. But living in Malaysia that’s quite unavoidable unless you drink you beer in 2 minutes or less after it’s poured from the tap or taken out of the fridge or cooler. huggaz believes they have solved the problem of warm beer by producing decorative and artistic insulation products for beer as well as wine consumers.
“huggaz products aren’t merely very practical ones which improve every drinking experience, but they’re of high-quality, eye-catching and artistic,” said Deepak Gill, huggaz Marketing Director at the poolside launch party.
The products are premium koozies (also known as coolers) for beer cans and beer bottles; and wine carriers, for single or two bottles. All are effective at keeping beverages cold so that drink quality is not affected. While many competitor products are made of foam, huggaz uses only high-quality neoprene, which is the efficient insulation material used for scuba suits. Neoprene is a synthetic rubber compound that’s flexible as well as durable.
To ensure effectiveness, huggaz products have a minimum neoprene thickness of 3.5mm; and up to 5mm for the Road Series. Other product features of huggaz are that they’re machine-washable, stretchable, stylish and even come with a 30-day cash-back quality guarantee if they don’t perform as expected.
There will be a promotion at the Future Music Festival Asia 2014 where you will be able to purchase huggaz there to keep your beers cold. The huggaz can also be customised for corporate orders with Wine Talk Malaysia purchasing a few hundred of customized Wino Series two-bottle carriers for its members.

Huggaz goes through stringent quality checks with Deepak aka The Thirsty Blogger, of Cocktales (http://thristyblogger.my), and founder of Alcon (Alcohol Consumer Rights Group Malaysia) checks all products before they are sold to the public.
In conjunction with the launch, there will be photography competitions on both Facebook and Instagram from March 1 until March 31, where the coolest picture with a huggaz product somewhere in it (with huggaz tagged in the picture, not hash-tagged) will win the entire range of all current huggaz series, which is currently more than a dozen items.
You can buy huggaz at Ales & Lagers (Publika – beer koozies), The Food Company (Taman Tun Dr Ismail – beer koozies), Ben’s Independent Grocer (Publika – wine bags), Shiraz (SS3 PJ – all products), and Village Grocer (Bangsar Village 1 – all products) with prices range between RM10 and RM35 per item.
You can also purchase online at http://www.huggaz.com and enjoy free nationwide for orders of RM50 and above.
For more info, head over to http://facebook.com/huggaz or Instagram: huggaz or follow huggaz on Twitter: @coolhuggaz
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Wingsuit Jumper Joby Ogwyn To Leap Off Summit Of Mount Everest Live On The Discovery Channel
[News]

For most climbers, reaching the summit of Everest is the ultimate dream but for Joby, it’s only the beginning as he attempts the first wing suit flight off the summit of Mount Everest. If you don’t know what a wing suit is, here’s a scene from Transformers: Dark of the Moon where Colonel Lennox (played by Josh Duhamel) and his NEST team wing suits into Chicago from a V22 Osprey after the Decepticons capture the city.

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While there won’t be any Decepticons chasing him on Mount Everest, you can be sure that the cliffs and terrain below him will be just as deadly making this feat a very challenging one indeed!
“This is history in the making,” said Eileen O’Neill, Group President Discovery and TLC Networks. “Discovery Channel continues to bring live broadcast events unlike anything you’ll see on television – from Felix Baumgartner’s world record for the highest space jump to Nik Wallenda’s incredible tightrope walk across the Grand Canyon.”
Discovery will take viewers along the journey with two, one-hour pre-shows revealing Joby’s intense training and preparations for Everest. The special will then culminate with a live 2-hour broadcast – showing Joby as he battles the grueling conditions on the way to Everest’s summit and ultimately takes the final plunge from the top. Joby’s custom-made wingsuit will be equipped with cameras bringing a bird’s eye view as he descends more than 10,000 vertical feet at speeds of over 150 mph.
Joby is no stranger to Everest. He first conquered the world’s highest peak at just 24-years-old, becoming the youngest American to make it to the top. In 2008, Joby set the world record for the fastest ascent of Mt. Everest, climbing from the base of the south side route to the summit in just nine and a half hours (it typically takes 3-4 days). Ever since then, he’s searched for the ultimate way to explore the mountain – and now he’s found it.
“This will be the final piece of my dream. Ever since I was a kid, I’ve imagined what it would be like to fly. I can’t think of a more spectacular backdrop than Everest,” said Joby. “Everything that I’ve ever accomplished in my life has just been practice for what I’m about to do.”
Here’s a little video of one of his practice jumps.

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The event will air live in May 2014 and for more info, head over to http://www.discovery.com/EverestJumpLive or follow the Discovery Channel on Facebook at facebook.com/DiscoverySEAsia
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Ramadan Buffet at Makan Kitchen, Double Tree Hotel Kuala Lumpur

[Ramadan Buffet Special]

This was my very last Ramadan buffet review for 2015 (I forced myself to stop at five reviews this year) and it was also my first visit to Makan Kitchen at the Double Tree in Kuala Lumpur. Makan Kitchen is the hotel’s local food restaurant and serves a variety of local fare including Malay, Chinese, and Indian cuisine as well as other local favourites from all over Malaysia.
Makan Kitchen’s Ramadan buffet aims to bring back your nostalgic childhood memories of home-cooked buka puasa meals with a spread that features traditional favourites and Malay delights such as Kambing Panggang Berempah, Sup Kawah, Laksa Sarawak, Rendang Daging Rusuk, Satay Aneka and more!
Makan Kitchen also has live cooking stations serving popular Ramadhan choices which ensure that your food is prepared fresh before your eyes, while a live band performance who will keep you entertained throughout the dinner. The 350-seat restaurant offers ample locally themed semi private and private rooms, which you can book to have a more private dinner with family members and friends, or perhaps to entertain your business partners and clients.
Traditional band
Drinks like you’d find at pasar Ramadans

Lots of main dishes were in the Malay and local (non-Chinese/ Indian) food section. Look out for the roast lamb which is prepared in the local style, as well as a variety of noodles which are prepared on demand.

There’s also a Chinese section featuring a spread of Chinese dishes. Look out for the yong tau foo and the roast duck!

The Indian section was my favourite. You get to order naan and in this instance we ordered the cheese naan which was one of the best I’ve ever had. I paired it with the butter chicken and I must say that these were my two (2) favourite dishes of the night! There’s also a spread of curries which you can pair with Briyani rice, roti canai or murtabak. The tandoori chicken is also worth a mention.

And for you sweet tooths out there, there is a huge spread of local and Western desserts which includes ais kacang and ice cream! I managed to squeeze a few in before washing down the meal with some hot teh tarik, and coffee to help me stay awake after such a huge meal.

MHB’s Nicole and Jean looking very satisfied indeed!
I must say that I was pretty impressed with this Ramadan buffet. A good number of choices of dishes and the Indian section had food which rivalled those of many curry houses!
The buffet is priced at:
18 June to 24 June 2015 = RM125.00
25 June to 9 July 2015 = RM145.00
10 July to 16 July 2015 = RM125.00

For walk in-guest, enjoy 50% off when you dine in after 9.00pm.
All prices are inclusive of 10% service charge and 6% GST.
Enjoy a 20% discount when you make your reservation two (2) weeks in advance.

Makan Kitchen is located at:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kuala Lumpur
The Intermark
348, Jalan Tun Razak,
50400 Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia.

TEL: +60-3-21727272
Website:  www.makan-kitchen.com
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Photo credits: Andy Kho Photography – http://www.andykho.com

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Fendi Fashion News – February 2018

[Luxury Fashion]
FENDI Colibrì Shoes

FENDI launched their new Colibri collection of shoes from the the Spring/Summer 2018 Collection, introducing a new style, incorporating the Tropical Futurism mood, which perfectly embodies FENDI’s passion for craftsmanship and obsession for innovation. The new Colibri shoes collection is the culmination of the highest savoir-faire with the most innovative technology, designed for a contemporary and elegant woman always looking for a fashionable and cool touch.
“The Colibrì shoes are very interesting as we have used a very innovative technique normally used for sneakers and ready-to-wear, as they are all thermo-heated so they are without no seams. It’s a very technical kind of finishing combined with unique craftsmanship as the heels are complete hand-made in Rattan,” continues Silvia Venturini Fendi.
Their extreme lightness together with the multicolour and pointed front toe inspire their name, Colibrì, taking its characteristics from the homonymous tropical bird. The collection was created in printed mesh with tartan and flower versions or in monocolour with colour contrast combinations, including a sporty feeling given by the detail string on the ankles.
Available as sophisticated over the knee boots, sling back and flats. A unique twist is given by the ankle socks in checks and multicolour lines, that give an additional touch to the flats and sling back shoes, together with the FF logo calf-high stockings and tights.
An extremely high-tech workmanship characterises the Colibrì shoes, the thermo-heated ribbon details, that usually is used in ready-to-wear, applied on the mesh make this shoe very light and unstructured symbolising modernity meeting with traditions and savoir-faire.
Rattan heels in natural color and dark brown give an exclusivity savoir-faire allure to the Colibrì shoes, as they are completely handmade. Each straw and is cut one by one, twisted and positioned on the heels for a unique touch.
The new Colibri collection is currently available in FENDI Boutiques and on http://www.fendi.com

The designer’s sketch of the Colibri shoes

Korean Actress Go Joon Hee with the Fendi FF logo Kan I

Korean Actress Go Joon Hee carrying the FF logo Kan I from the Fendi Spring Summer 18 collection which is retailing at MYR14,990.

The Fendi boutiques in Malaysia are located at:

Fendi KLCC
Lot 39B & 40A, Ground Floor, Suria KLCC,
Kuala Lumpur City Centre,
50088, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Telephone: +603 21660882

Fendi Pavilion
Level 2 & 3 Lot 12.19.00 & 3.21.00, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur,
168, Jalan Bukit Bintang,
55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Telephone: +603 21432576
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Finance News – June 2021

[Finance News]
Ambank Launch a Fully End-To-End Digital On-Boarding for SMEs In Malaysia
AmBank announce on 14 June 2021 Malaysia’s first fully end-to-end electronic business current account opening for SMEs. This is the first truly contactless customer experience for digital on-boarding where it completely eliminates the need for a physical meeting, which is essential during the movement control order (MCO) period.
This new value-added proposition from AmBank will provide an option for business sustainability as well as allow retail SMEs to grow and lookout for new opportunity, even during the movement restriction period as this would allow businesses to continue to operate by leveraging on AmBank’s digital capabilities.
When an application is submitted by a representative of the company, all owners or directors will be triggered to perform digital verification from their mobile phones to reaffirm the intention of the company to open a bank account.
“As part of AmBank’s digital transformation journey, we are continuously curating seamless customer experiences by introducing digital innovations with our customers in mind – to enhance their banking experience with us, making it convenient, fast, secure and truly digital.”Dato’ Sulaiman Mohd Tahir, Group Chief Executive Officer, AmBank Group
“We believe that banking institutions play an important role in supporting the development and growth of the SME segment. Our end-to-end digital on-boarding solution will allow SMEs to fast track their digitisation journey, especially in the wake of the current pandemic. This is fully in line with our government’s effort to digitise SMEs and establishes our commitment to ensure SMEs are equipped to deal with the new normal,” added Datuk Iswaraan Suppiah, Group Chief Operations Officer, AmBank Group.
This seamless approach to on-boarding SMEs also allows instantaneous registration to AmAccess Biz, AmBank’s digital banking channel dedicated to SMEs. The solution is currently in a pilot phase and will soon be available to New Partnerships and Sdn Bhds in the first phase and Sole Proprietorships in the second phase.
Digital account opening for SMEs is part of AmBank’s innovative roadmap to empower SMEs with essential tools to manage their finances, access working capital, grow and digitalise their business models entirely online.
For more info, head over to https://www.ambank.com.my/

AmBank Strengthens Financial Relief for Affected Borrowers with Repayment Assistance in Excess of RM15.2 billion
AmBank has stepped up its ongoing efforts in providing relief to customers, both individuals and SMEs who are affected by the movement control order (MCO) that was recently re-implemented as part of the nation’s efforts to fend off the global COVID-19 pandemic.
AmBank’s efforts are in line with the Government’s Targeted Repayment Assistance initiative, which was announced under the Pemerkasa Plus financial aid package.
Dato’ Sulaiman Mohd Tahir, Group Chief Executive Officer, AmBank Group, said “We welcome the Government’s call for Banks to provide further assistance to those who are severely impacted by the pandemic. AmBank will continue to assist customers through the Repayment Assistance packages and the rescheduling and restructuring plans that meet their respective needs.”
“To this end, as at 31 March 2021, we have extended approximately RM15.2 billion in repayment assistance for loans and financing for all customer segments and have approved close to 100% of these applications. We aim to extend this service further, up to 31 December 2021 and are also conscious of the need to review the potential of granting further extensions, if need be, in light of MCO 3.0.”
AmBank will be proactively engaging with customers via Relationship Managers to extend their trade bills by one cycle in order to further cushion the impact to cash flow.
“We would like to urge customers to reach out to us to discuss repayment assistance and at the same time, the Bank will also continue to engage with our customers especially those in the affected industries,” added Dato’ Sulaiman.
The Repayment Assistance will be extended to all AmBank customers who have experienced loss of employment, B40 who are recipients of the Bantuan Sara Hidup (BSH) or Bantuan Prihatin Rakyat (BPR) and any microenterprise (with approved loan/financing facilities of less than RM150,000) as well as SMEs and microenterprises that are not allowed to operate during the MCO (locked-down sectors), with the choice of a payment deferment for three months or a reduction of monthly instalments by 50% for a period of six months.
In addition to this, all individual loan / financing customers who have suffered a reduction in income will be offered a lower monthly instalment payment plan, which corresponds with the reduction in their income.
For customers who are not eligible for any of the abovementioned schemes or would require other forms of assistance, the Bank is also providing repayment assistance which suits the financial needs and circumstances of these customers, as part of its initiative to help alleviate the financial burden of customers in need.
For more information on the repayment assistance, head over to https://www.ambank.com.my/eng/repaymentassistance.
Individuals and businesses in need of Repayment Assistance may contact AmBank at:
For Individual Customers:
03-2178 8888 (Operational daily from 8.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m.); or03-2054 6688 (Operating hours: Monday to Thursday, from 8.45a.m. to 5.45 p.m. and Friday, from 8.45 a.m. to 4.45 p.m.)
For Business Customers:
03-2178 3188 (Operating hours: Monday to Thursday, from 8.45a.m. to 5.45 p.m. and Friday, from 8.45 a.m. to 4.45 p.m.); or
03-2054 6688 (Operating hours: Monday to Thursday, from 8.45a.m. to 5.45 p.m. and Friday, from 8.45 a.m. to 4.45 p.m.); or
Customers may also reach out to their respective Relationship Manager.

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OPPO Debuts the Reno8 Series 5G in Malaysia

[Tech & Gadgets]

OPPO announced the launch of its latest Reno Series smartphone — the OPPO Reno8 Series 5G — in Malaysia on 21 July 2022. The Reno8 Pro 5G is outfitted with MariSilicon X, OPPO’s first in-house designed, specialised image NPU, and is created to be a Portrait Expert in every way. With MariSilicon X’s potent image processing technology, Reno8 Pro 5G offers a number of cutting-edge camera functions to assist customers in capturing crystal-clear portraits in even the most difficult lighting conditions.
Reno8 Pro 5G raises the bar for ultra-clear portrait shots and videos with its strong hardware and software underpinnings and array of flagship imaging capabilities.
The MariSilicon X, OPPO’s first self-developed image NPU, which offers specialised computational power for the Reno8 Pro 5G’s imaging capabilities while using even less power, is at the heart of this unmatched portrait experience. MariSilicon X’s industry-leading DSA architecture and state-of-the-art 6nm manufacturing technology enables it to produce an astounding 18 TOPS (18 trillion operations per second) of dedicated image processing capability. MariSilicon X can do lossless real-time 4K AI processing and up to 20bit HDR fusion in the RAW domain with its powerful computational capability and fast data throughput, while also reaching up to 8dB signal-to-noise ratio for photos. MariSilicon X provides an unrivalled basis for image processing by directly processing pictures in the lossless RAW domain.

Darren Fan, Retail Director of OPPO Malaysia, presents the new OPPO Reno8 Series 5G at its official launch in Malaysia
To further optimize the shooting experience in lowlight environments, both Reno8 Pro 5G and Reno8 5G feature an upgraded Dual Sony Flagship Sensors — the IMX709 for the front camera and the IMX766 for the rear camera.
The Sony IMX709 is an upgraded RGBW 32MP camera sensor that was customised by OPPO. Compared to conventional RGGB sensors, it ensures a 60% increase in light intake and a 35% improvement in noise reduction. Each selfie, regardless of whether it is taken in low light or backlight, will seem dynamically brilliant and crisp thanks to OPPO’s self-developed Quadra Binning algorithm. The IMX709’s front-facing camera is equipped with DOL-HDR technology, which makes it simple to take stunning, professionally-looking selfies in any situation. Additionally, the front camera’s AutoFocus feature now offers 2x zoom thanks to the IMX709 on the Reno8 Pro 5G. With a minimum focus distance of 15 cm, the front camera of the Reno8 Pro 5G can now take extremely close-up pictures, resulting in crisper selfies.
On the rear camera, the Reno8 Series 5G comes with the SONY IMX766 sensor, delivering an enhanced portrait experience with its large 1/1.56-inch sensor size and features like All Pixel Omni-Directional PDAF and DOL-HDR.
The Reno8 Pro 5G offers a flagship-level portrait photography experience thanks to the MariSlicon X Imaging NPU and the Dual Sony Flagship Sensors. It is also the first time that 4K video recording has been made available on a smartphone in this price range. Users may record ultra-clear portrait movies at night with 4K Ultra Night Video, while portrait videos captured in bright sunshine can be enhanced using 4K Ultra HDR Video. A photograph’s image quality and colour expression may be greatly enhanced by both of these properties, which prevent overexposure in bright regions while preserving the greatest amount of detail in areas of darkness. The AI-enhanced retouching algorithms included into the software make human faces in images and videos look more realistic and vivid.

The Reno8 Series 5G is the first Reno Series device to offer a streamlined unibody design. The rear cover of the phone and the camera case are seamlessly combined using OPPO’s unique high-temperature, high-pressure hot forging method. The phone’s outstanding seamless design keeps dust from collecting around the camera region while also making it aesthetically pleasant and easy to handle.
Unique to the Reno8 Pro 5G’s design is the Prominent Binocular Camera Module and Ring Flash featured in its camera area, which highlighting the phone’s cameras.
The Reno8 5G’s 6.4-inch AMOLED display has a 90.8% screen-to-body ratio and 90Hz refresh rate and offers smooth graphics. The 6.7″ Ultra-Clear AMOLED display on the Reno8 Pro 5G, meanwhile, has a 93.4% screen-to-body ratio, supports 1 billion colours, and has a refresh rate of 120 Hz for a more comfortable and smooth viewing experience with improved interaction. Additionally, its display is HDR10+, SGS Low Motion Blur, SGS Low Blue Light, as well as HD & HDR approved for Netflix and Amazon.
The Reno8 5G has a 7.67mm thickness, weighs 179g, and comes in two trendy colours: Shimmer Gold and Shimmer Black. The Reno8 Pro 5G, on the other hand, is the thinnest Reno Series smartphone to date. It weighs only 183 g and has a 7.34 mm thickness, and comes in Glazed Green and Glazed Black.
The MediaTek Dimensity 1300 5G-integrated SoC powers the Reno8 5G. The octa-core SoC, which was created using the 6nm manufacturing process, has an ARM Cortex-A78 ultra-core that can run at up to 3GHz to provide the highest level of processing speed. 256GB of flash memory and 8GB of RAM are included in the base model.
The MediaTek Dimensity 8100-MAX integrated 5G SoC drives the Reno8 Pro 5G’s fluid performance. The octa-core SoC, built on the industry-standard 5nm CPU, offers more potent performance with even less power consumption. Reno8 Pro 5G has 256GB of ROM storage and 12GB of RAM. The LPDDR5 read and write storage management mechanism makes its debut in the Reno Series.
Both the Reno8 Pro 5G and Reno8 5G come with a range of battery and charging capabilities that are intended to provide a quicker, safer, and more dependable experience. OPPO’s unique 80W SUPERVOOCTM is able to charge the devices’ 4500mAh batteries to 50% in only 11 minutes, and a 5-minute charge is sufficient to provide 2 hours of mobile gaming. Its battery life may be increased by up to 1600 charge/discharge cycles, or nearly four years of average use, when used in conjunction with the Battery Health Engine. This is twice as long as the current industry standard. Additionally, both handsets have received TÜV Rheinland’s Safe Fast-Charge System Certification in recognition of their exceptional all-around safety performance due to the presence of OPPO’s 5-Layer Charging Protection.
Additionally, to improve heat dissipation significantly, Reno8 Pro 5G comes equipped with Ultra-Conductive Cooling System while Reno8 5G comes with Super-Conductive Vapor Chamber (VC) Liquid Cooling System. Both features ensure that the phones can always run smoothly within a comfortable temperature range.
Equipped with several hardware and software optimizations, Reno8 Series 5G’s users can enjoy an all-round smooth experience that has been awarded an A Rating in TÜV SÜD’s 36-Month Fluency test. The Reno8 Series 5G is also jam-packed with system-level gaming enhancements for mobile gamers. In order to prevent consumers from being forced to wait on a downloading screen, OPPO and PUBG collaborated to develop the Background Update function. Users may experience their most frequently played games in a smoother, more immersive manner when combined with professional-level gaming capabilities like 1000Hz Ultra Touch Response. The Reno8 Pro 5G also has a 90Hz high-refresh mode for PUBG Mobile to allow a more immersive gaming experience.
The phones come with OPPO’s ColorOS 12.1 operating system which has Air Gestures and Multi-Screen Connect, among other features, to enable more clever and practical methods of working, which significantly boost productivity. Omoji, which can be completely customised, also offers customers more inventive methods to individualise their phone and operating system. ColorOS 12.1 includes features like Anti-peeping for Notifications, Require Password to Power Off, and Recent Tasks Protection to ensure user privacy and safety.
The Reno8 5G and Reno8 Pro 5G will be priced in Malaysia at RM 2,399 and RM 3,499 respectively.
Pre-orders of the OPPO Reno8 Series 5G will begin from 21 July 2022 until 29 July 2022. Pre-ordered purchases are entitled to free gifts worth up to RM1,486! Free gifts include an exclusive Reno8 Series giftbox worth RM 399, OPPO Care 1-Year Screen Damage Protection worth RM 199 and My OPPO Members Privilege up to RM 888.
On top of that, customers who purchase the Reno8 Series 5G at MY OPPO Space and OPPO Brand Store will receive an extra Reno8 Series Limited Edition Shopping Bag worth RM89 and exclusive PWP offers with either RM150 off the OPPO Pad Air (4GB+128GB) or RM100 off the OPPO Enco Air2 Pro from today until 31 July 2022. Last but not least, with the additional purchase of an OPPO Pad Air, customers will also receive extra gifts worth RM259!
Pre-orders are available at all My OPPO Space, OPPO Brand Stores, OPPO Official Online Store, Telco Partners, E-comm partners and our Chain-store partners.
For more information on OPPO Reno8 Series 5G, head over to https://rb.gy/fgyo1y

Visual and photo credits: OPPO Malaysia
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[Travel/ Dining]
Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi Partners with Renowned Luxury Fashion Brand Jimmy Choo for a Limited-Edition Afternoon Tea

Beginning 16 March 2019, MOTIF RESTAURANT & BAR at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi will be having a special edition afternoon tea in partnership with world-renowned luxury fashion accessories brand Jimmy Choo. This is the first co-branded afternoon tea collaboration for Jimmy Choo in Japan.
MOTIF’s culinary team created imaginative confections and savoury treats inspired by Jimmy Choo’s seasonal fashion collection and signature styles including Jimmy Choo’s iconic ROMY heeled biscuits. Other Jimmy Choo signature details such as star studs, glitter and shoe illustrations are celebrated alongside a collection of thirty tea varieties and coffee.

MOTIF Afternoon Tea Collection with Jimmy Choo

The MOTIF Afternoon Tea Collection with Jimmy Choo will be served daily from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at MOTIF RESTAURANT & BAR from 16 March to 31 May 2019, priced at JPY 6,900* per person with a gift of Jimmy Choo L’Eau de Toilette (4.5ml)
*price includes 8% consumption tax and 15% service charge
Savoury
Mini wagyu Japanese style
Prawn with grated daikon radish
Pie sandwich with anchovies and thyme
Truffle popcorn
White asparagus puree
Sweets
Macaron with caramel miso cream
High heeled shoe sable
White chocolate cake with mandarin orange
Lime cream tart
Red currant pâte de fruits
Milk chocolate yogurt cream
Grapefruit and wasabi sherbet
Scones with clotted cream, plain and matcha/brown sugar

For more info, head over to https://www.fourseasons.com/tokyo/
Photos courtesy of Four Seasons Tokyo.

Chocolate Afternoon Tea at Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui

The Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui recently launched a new Chocolate Afternoon Tea featuring the world’s premium chocolate – Valrhona. Executive Pastry Chef Dustin Baxter used his extensive confectionary skills to combine Valrhona with the fresh flavours of Thai fruits, grown on the island of Samui itself.
Dustin joined Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui in November 2016, from The Patina Hotel, Singapore, where he was set to open the pastry operation of the 156-room hotel, including developing and standardising recipes for the Peruvian restaurant, the gourmet cake shop, and banquet operations. Before that he was executive pastry chef at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai Jumeirah where he was instrumental in opening a new wing adding 148 new rooms to bring the hotel’s total to 296, including a new all day dining restaurant and a beach seafood grill.
Prior to that he spent the early years of his professional career in the USA, developing his expertise and mining his creativity at two Ritz-Carlton properties. The first of these was at Sarasota, Florida, where he started as pastry cook 3 and was later promoted to pastry cook 2. He then relocated to Half Moon Bay, California, as chef de partie, soon thereafter rising to assistant pastry chef. That was followed by almost two years as pastry sous chef, at The Peninsula Chicago, including The Lobby, a Michelin Star restaurant.

“Valrhona is the top choice for pastry chefs around the world – and for good reason,” explains Chef Dustin. “This French chocolate is made with traditional techniques to preserve the original quality, lending it a distinct aroma, texture and richness.”

The Chocolate Afternoon Tea features four (4) varieties of Valrhona, each with a different tropical fruit:

Jivara: This milky chocolate pairs beautifully with local bananas. “Thailand has more than 100 types of bananas, so the tricky part was finding the perfect match,” says Chef Dustin with a smile. Sample the well-balanced combination with Jivara milk chocolate banana crémeux.
Dulcey. Mango and hazelnuts come together with this caramelised white chocolate for a fabulous passion cake. Mangoes are beloved in Samui; in fact, the Resort is home to a number of mango trees.
70% Dark. This moody variety of Valrhona is the starring ingredient in the dark chocolate, Thai basil and pomelo bar. The bitter flavour of the chocolate is offset by the refreshing citrus notes of pomelo, with Thai basil adding a touch of surprise.
Opalys. To bring out the best of this white chocolate, Chef Dustin infuses pineapples with aged barrel rum to create the Opalys Rum Vault infused pineapple profiterole. “We use Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva rum, one of the most-awarded rums in the world,” he says.

Along with these sweet Valrhona delights, guests can enjoy fresh scones with clotted cream and pineapple-lime jam. A selection of savoury bites also awaits, including mushroom quiche with black truffle, beef pastrami and arugula pesto spread, house-made salmon gravlax, and shrimp cocktail.

The Chocolate Afternoon Tea at Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui is available daily at KOH Thai Kitchen & Bar from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm. Priced at THB 1,250++ per person.
For more info, head over to https://www.fourseasons.com/kohsamui/
Photos courtesy of Four Seasons Koh Samui.
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News – October 2020

AmBank Launches New Cash Rebate Credit Card
Aaron Loo, Managing Director, Retail Banking, AmBank, Dato’ Sulaiman Mohd Tahir, Group Chief Executive Officer, AmBank Group and Ng Kong Boon, Visa Country Manager for Malaysia at the official launch of AmBank Cash Rebate Credit Card in partnership with VISA (left to right)
AmBank and Visa officially launched their strategic partnership on 26 October 2020 in Kuala Lumpur, in a bid to elevate its credit card propositions and offerings to the market, the first among local banks in the industry. The first initiative to complement its partnership with VISA is the launch of the new cash rebate credit card.
The AmBank cash rebate credit card is launched to meet the new normal needs of customers, with a unique proposition that rewards cash rebates on groceries, pharmacy and online spends (including eWallet reloads), aimed to address present consumer spending behaviours on essentials. With this credit card customers get up to 8% cash rebate on these categories.
“We are pleased to collaborate with VISA in our quest to provide seamless spending experience and attractive rewards for our customers. With the current spending behaviours, we are launching a card which would suit our cardholders’ needs. Hence the reason why we have specifically chosen these three categories – groceries, pharmacy and online to make essential spend more affordable for our customers,” said Aaron Loo, Managing Director, Retail Banking, AmBank.
Customers can enjoy cash rebate on their necessities when they buy groceries at various prominent grocers such as Jaya Grocer, Giant, Tesco, AEON, Village Grocer, Mercato, Cold Storage and Econsave. As for spend at pharmacies, customers are able to enjoy cash rebate at Caring, Guardian, Watson and Big Pharmacy, among others. In addition, customers will be rewarded with unlimited 0.1% cash back on all other eligible retail spend.
On top of cash rebate on spending, this new card also offers 10% credit card interest rebate. Customers can enjoy all these attractive features at no fee, as the annual fee for this card is waived.
“We are extremely excited to partner AmBank to introduce this new credit card product that reward Visa cardholders cashback for any essential goods and online purchases. The pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digital commerce, and from our data, we see that one in five active Visa cardholders who did not previously make an online purchase last year, did their first online shopping transaction during first half of this year. The top categories of spend include essential goods, which is aligned with the cashback rewards that we are giving our cardholders,” said Ng Kong Boon, Visa Country Manager for Malaysia.
As part of the launch offer, new applicants for this card will be eligible for an additional 30% cashback when they apply, activate and spend a minimum of RM500 from now till 31 December 2020.
To further reward its customers, AmBank cardholders will also enjoy RM30 cashback, RM30 OFF or 30% OFF from Christy Ng, Lazada, Madam Kwan’s,  Shopee, Shell, ZALORA and many more popular merchant stores from AmBank’s Amazing 30 promo campaign which was launched recently.
To apply for the AmBank Cash Rebate Credit Card, head over to ambank.com.my/agr

Amazin’ Graze 2020 Holiday Collection

In the spirit of the festive season, Amazin’ Graze launched its 2020 Holiday Collection, featuring mouthwatering, limited-edition flavours and whimsical merchandise designed by Malaysian artist MayLii Koo, of A Liittle Lamp. The brand has also released a Nut Butter Variety box which features its classic nut butters and the all-natural peanut butters that have just been added to their extensive range of products. These exciting new releases are the latest products launched in line with Amazin’ Graze’s mission to spread joy and share the magic of healthy eating.
This year, Amazin’ Graze has three (3) limited edition products under its Holiday Collection – Cherry Peppermint Brownie Chips, a festive twist on one of the brand’s newest best selling products; White Chocolate Cranberry Granola, an indulgently, zesty version of their classic range; and Chocolate-coated Almonds and Strawberries for a healthy, all-natural treat!
The Cherry Peppermint Brownie Chips features a combination of juicy cherries, refreshing peppermint, cranberry seeds, and fibre-packed coconut shreds on an layer of dark chocolate. The positive response to the launch of Brownie Chips in July spurred the creation of a seasonal version of the best-selling product.
The White Chocolate Cranberry Granola was created from a base of traditional rolled oats, honey, and cranberry seeds, spiced with fresh orange zest and cinnamon, and rounded off perfectly with a medley of cacao nibs, buttery pecans, and creamy cashews.

These two products feature a superfood that has never been used before by a Malaysian brand – cranberry seeds. The seeds of cranberries are exceptionally rich in phenolic phytochemicals which is known as an effective antioxidant, packed with fibre, heart-healthy Omega-3 fatty acids, and contain antibacterial properties that can help prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs).
The final addition to the limited edition Holiday Collection are Chocolate-coated Almonds and Strawberries, which features earthy almonds and tangy freeze-dried strawberries covered with a layer of 67% dark chocolate.
For the second year running, Amazin’ Graze has worked with a local Malaysian artist to design the exclusive Holiday Collection. Since its inception, Amazin’ Graze has championed homegrown businesses in Southeast Asia, and by extension, local artists. Among the local artists the brand has partnered with over the years are illustrators Chan Yee Von of Whimsiwhimsical (Festive Collection, 2019) and TinyType (Spring Collection, 2019).
The Amazin’ Graze 2020 Holiday Collection designed by MayLii Koo of A Liittle Lamp features Grace, a cheerful little girl who works with her forest friends Chi Chi the bird, Atlas the polar bear, Theo the penguin, Miranda the giraffe, Peter the deer, and Tammy the Chipmunk to gather fresh ingredients to create the delightful Holiday Collection products. These endearing animal friends are also featured on stylish mid-length socks with bright colours.
This year, the brand is also partnering with locally celebrated brands for two unique campaigns. The Collect ’Em All contest campaign will feature KLoé Hotel as the official hotel partner and e-commerce platform, Shopee as an official partner. For the Self Love Holiday Kit campaign, Amazin’ Graze will partner with Nom Studio, local curators of bespoke pottery; and The Mineraw, purveyors of handcrafted natural skincare & beauty products using raw, natural & cruelty-free ingredients.
You can purchase the Amazin’ Graze 2020 Holiday Collection online at www.amazingraze.co starting 19 October 2020, and also in selected retail stores and supermarkets.. The Merry Gift Box retails at RM45.90, the Festive Granola Box at RM39.90, while the Festive Nut Butter Variety Box is priced at RM42.90

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Valentine’s Day (2017) Menu at Prego, The Westin Kuala Lumpur

[Valentine’s Day]

I enjoyed my Valentine’s Day dinner at Prego at The Westin Kuala Lumpur so much last year that I was looking forward to this year’s dinner with much anticipation and excitement. (Read about last year’s dinner here – https://timchew.net/2016/02/07/valentines-day-menu-review-2016-at-prego-at-the-westin-kuala-lumpur/)
This year though, Prego at The Westin Kuala Lumpur has a special Valentine’s Semi-Buffet dinner entitled “Head Over Heels” that’s unlike the traditional sit down and course by course dinner like the previous year. This year’s dinner is semi buffet style showcasing a spread of authentic Italian staples which is perfect for big eaters like me! The dinner which is priced at RM168 nett per pax, is only available on 14 February 2017, and encompasses a range of Antipasto, fresh salad selection, seafood on ice, main course to share, a cheese board, as well as a chocolate ravioli and caramelized banana for dessert.

 Prego has won many awards over the years

HEAD OVER HEELS
VALENTINE’S DAY SEMI-BUFFET DINNER
14th FEBRUARY 2017
Antipasto
 As the appetizer section is a buffet, help yourself to as much as you want however I’d advise you to leave space for the soup and mains!

char-grilled asparagus, porcini mushroom emulsion, grated pecorino

roasted pumpkin and risoni salad, feta cheese, balsamic reduction

black angus beef carpaccio
This was the bomb as it was drizzled with a little truffle oil!
slow cooked chicken supreme with salsa tonnata and sicilian capers berries

beetroot salad, arugula, lemon dressing, goat cheese
smoked duck salad with puy lentils, citrus confit
seared tuna venetian style

seafood on ice
oysters (live station)
tiger prawns
flower crab
blue mussel
japanese half-shelled scallop

charcuterie

beef pepperoni, turkey salami, beef salami, beef bresao

salads selection
mesclun, rocket, fresh baby spinach, radicchio
red radish, carrots, cucumber, tomato wedges, french beans
condiments
marinated castelvetrano olives with lemon and thyme
kalamata olive with garlic, chili flake and rosemary
marinated wild mushroom with garlic and herbs
wood oven roasted yellow and red bell pepper with oregano
italian giardiniera pickles, pickled fresh mediterranean anchovies
marinated grilled artichoke, marinated zucchini
slow roasted tomato, cornichons, capers

soup (individual portions)

lobster ravioli, sea urchin roe, crustacean veloute, truffle foam
This was a really delightful soup that’s really flavourful! We ordered some Chardonnay to go with it and it paired perfectly! The truffle foam provided a hint of flavour that did not overpower the soup (truffle must always be used sparingly or risk overpowering the entire dish). The lobster ravioli provided an added touch of luxury to this dish.

main course to share

herbed parmesan crusted black angus tenderloin, wild mushroom pithivier
zucchini flower, natural jus
Cooked to a beautiful medium rare (please don’t let the cow die for nothing by asking for it to be cooked anything more than medium) and was juicy, tender and flavourful. The herbed Parmesan crust on top provided a nice addition to the taste of the steak and even more flavour was provided by the natural jus although I used most of the jus to go with the phitivier (the little heart shaped pastry) as the steak was already so good on its own.

 The reverse angle of the main (above)
seared cod fish, cherry tomato and fregola salsa,
grilled jumbo asparagus, preserved lemon aioli
The cod was beautifully cooked but the component of this dish that impressed me the most was the lemon aioli sauce which really perked up the dish and added a creamy yet piquant dimension that went so well with the cod!

sweet memories

manjari chocolate emulsion, chocolate ravioli and caramelized banana
passion vanilla curd, honey comb ice cream
A pretty dessert that will definitely have the girls taking a photo of to upload to Instagram. The chocolate ravioli sat atop a bed of caramelized banana that went well with it (chocolate and bananas are a great pairing pretty much every time!) while the deep and rich flavours of the dark Manjari chocolate pudding paired well with the sweetish honey comb ice cream. The chocolate coated strawberry was a finishing touch that will surely send the tastebuds of the fairer sex to heaven!

cheese board

gorgonzola, taleggio, parmigiano reggiano, pecorino, goat cheese, brie
Oh yeah! Absolute heaven for a cheese lover like myself and my date for the night loved it too. We choose from a selection of soft and aged cheeses and enjoyed the different flavours and textures with some red wine. Great ending to the meal!

 The interior of the restaurant is warm and cosy
 The restaurant features an open kitchen where you get to watch the chefs in action
 The tables will be decorated with rose petals for the Valentine’s Day dinner
 There’s a fully stocked bar and wine cellar

The romantic “Head Over Heels” dinner at Prego is priced at RM168 nett per person. I would highly recommend that you order a bottle of red wine then enjoy it with your dinner and especially with the cheese from the cheese board.

If you’re more of a meat eater, Qba at The Westin Kuala Lumpur has a special Brazilian Churrascaria buffet on 14 February.

VALENTINE’S DAY BRAZILIAN CHURRASCARIA BUFFET
14TH FEBRUARY 2017
RM148 nett per person
to begin with….
“leafy greens”
arugula, mesclun
“salad bowl”
 caprese salad – tomato, buffalo mozzarella, basil, olive, balsamic reduction, avocado
gaúcho potato salad – potato, carrot, peas, eggs, raisins brazilian salpicão – shredded chicken, peas, corn, apples,
lime, spring onion
brazilian steak salad – beef, pineapple, mango, arugula, spinach, ginger, red pepper forbidden black rice salad – sea salt, garlic, coriander, mango, mint
caprese salad – tomato, buffalo mozzarella, basil, olive, balsamic reduction, avocado
“salad toppings”
 carrots, peas, corn, cocktail onions, gherkin, green beans, capers, tomato, green olives, black olives, kalamata olives, spring onion, coriander, quail eggs, palm hearts, artichoke heart, anchovies, roasted peppers, cucumber, croutons
“dressings”
 balsamic, light ranch,  passionfruit, caesar, thousand island, lemon, cuban mojo, classic vinaigrette
arroz branco – brazilian white rice feijoada – authentic brazilian black bean stew and farofa corn on the cob estrogonofe de frango – chicken stroganoff plantain – banana chips pure de batata – creamy mashed potato
soup copa de camarão – coconut shrimp soup cajun spice bread, dips
‘brazilian rodizio – from the grill..’
servers come to the table with knives and a skewer, on which are speared various kinds of quality cuts of meat, most commonly
cuts of beef, lamb, chicken, sausages and seafood
beef picanha – pea-con-yah
rump cap/sirloin – cap a lean, juicy cut of beef with a mild and tangy and garlicky flavor
brazilian costeláo
 bone in beef ribs slowly roasted for 6 hours with homemade spice rub baste with “barbie” sauce
filet mignon con queso parmesano
slow grilled garlic and parmesan crusted beef filet
lamb cordeiro com pebre – cor-day-doh-khom-peb-ray
 boneless lamb leg roasted with a homemade chilean cilantro rub has a fresh garden taste with none of the
sweet overtones of many marination
picada kebab de cordero minced lamb kebab
poultry sobrecoxa (so-bree co-shah)
 means the upper drumstick, the chicken thigh, wrapped with turkey bacon full with rich smoky flavour
a mouth-watering garlic chicken marinated with lemon, garlic, spices
“piri-piri” chicken wing
 skewered tender juicy pieces of chicken wing soaked with homemade piri piri and glazed it lemon, herb and chile sauce as it comes off the grill
coração de frango temperado – (cor-da-sone)
 coração de frango temperado is one of brazil’s favorite “churrasco” appetizers.
chicken hearts were traditionaly found gracing in the first “churrascarias” in southern brazil. chicken hearts, though different in texture, are very flavorful
camarones – brazilian grilled shrimp
this seafood classic is fresh, mopped with special garlic coriander basting sauce
sausage
cordeiro chorizo
spicy lamb sausage
abacaxi – ah-bakah-shee
 fresh glazed and grilled pineapple
platter to the table
 fish & seafood
concoction of grilled seafood topped with freshly made pico de gallo, cheese sauce and balsamic vinegar  snapper, seabass, turmeric squid, scallop
vegetables
 vegetais variados – ve-ge-tha-is-va-ri-a-dos  grilled medley vegetables with parmesan cheese
sauces:
red chimichurri, homemade “barbie” sauce, homemade piri piri sauce and brazilian pepper sauce
dessert
for her – love
red rose sparkling sherbet, 56% chocolate parfait with red velvet and pop candy
 for him – tuxedo
 strawberry chocolate with ala-minute vanilla ice cream and green tea micro sponge

Discounts
SPG members are entitled to 15% discount on the above restaurant promotions for food only
Beyond Dining members are entitled to 15% discount on the above restaurant promotions for food only

Prego and Qba are located at:
The Westin Kuala Lumpur
199, Jalan Bukit Bintang,
Bukit Bintang,
55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Telephone: +603 2773 8338 (Westin Dining)
Website: http://www.westindining.com.my/
Email: westindining@westin.com
For more info on the hotel, head over to http://www.thewestinkualalumpur.com/

 Thanks for having us Prego!
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Debut of Chevy Colorado in Malaysia at 1 Utama 070611

[Quickie]
7 June 2011 – Chevrolet Malaysia debuted their Chevy Colorado at the 1 Utama Shopping Centre. The preview of the not-yet-in-production vehicle also saw a display of Chevrolet Malaysia’s lineup of consumer vehicles which included the Cruze and the top-of-the-line Camaro. The roadshow was also held in collaboration with UIP, the movie distributors for Transformers – Dark of the Moon therefore a 22 feet tall Optimus Prime proudly stands watch while little mascots of Optimus and Bumblebee run around posing for photos with shoppers. The roadshow runs till Sunday and is located the Oval, LG, New Wing, 1 Utama Shopping Centre.
*The Chevrolet Colorado (pictured below) is only a display unit and is currently NOT for sale in Malaysia.
Chevy Colorado
Bumblebees
The Chevy Camaro, yours for 1/2 a million ringgit
Optimus Prime!
A bigger Optimus Prime!
I want one of these!!!

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Sony Brings Back the Turntable with the New PS-HX500 Premium Turntable

[Tech & Gadgets]

Turntables were basically the audio player before the 8-track tape/ CD era began, and paying homage to these iconic players, Sony announced on 6 February 2017, a new premium turntable that enables vinyl owners to enjoy their favourite tracks in outstanding quality, even when on the move (with any compatible high-resolution audio device). For the first time ever, the new Sony PS-HX500 allows users to convert their vinyl collection into High-Resolution Audio quality digital files (equivalent to DSD quality) to enjoy their collection even on the go.
The PS-HX500 is designed to deliver the best possible sound quality and treat vinyl with the respect it deserves. From a newly developed tone arm to the die-cast platter and the plinth itself; every component has been carefully considered to deliver a great musical performance.
The straight tone arm, designed with the stylus tip located in the central axis of the arm, ensures excellent stereo balance. The arm also features an integrated round head shell that minimises resonance, for pure sound reproduction. An anti-skating device is incorporated into the arm assembly, along with an arm cueing system. A moving magnet cartridge is supplied with tracking force and balance easily adjustable.

The PS-HX500 has an aluminium die-cast platter and is belt driven by a two speed motor. A high density 30mm acoustic plinth is featured, along with a newly designed, 5mm rubber mat and four insulator feet. A classical approach to turntable design, from years of past experience has produced a model which can satisfy the music enthusiast.

Record enthusiasts can sometimes be faced with the prospect of inferior digital files of their analogue records for listening on the move. The PS-HX500 comes with a high quality DSD native converter, which gives the user the option to copy their favourite analogue tracks to a PC as a digital file, up to High-Resolution Audio quality. This allows the user to take their favourite music from their vinyl collection and play it on a compatible PC, mobile, portable music-player, or even in their car. The record player also comes with an integrated phono preamp, allowing direct connection to an external amplifier for high-fidelity home audio playback.
The PS-HX500 is the world’s first turntable to support Double-rate and Single-rate DSD (5.6MHz/1bit, 2.8MHz/1bit), a powerful audio format that will reproduce your music with both accuracy and natural musicality. Furthermore, the AD conversion process can offer a choice of file quality from WAV, to High-Resolution Audio with higher bit rate and sampling frequencies, through to double-rate DSD. Users can therefore not only enjoy their records wherever they go but also appreciate them in superior sound quality.

 Easy recording and editing software

Using the PS-HX500 PC application software, a vinyl can easily be converted to High-Resolution Audio files on the user’s PC and edited in post-production. The compatible software app is simply downloaded and after connecting the computer to the turntable, the recording process is quite simple. Tracks can later be edited, titled, cut, or combined together, allowing users to be truly creative with their music.
The PS-HX500 is priced at RM2,699.00 and is now available at all Sony Store outlets.
For more info, head over to http://www.sony.com.my/

Images courtesy of Sony Malaysia

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