Valentine’s Day Menu Review (2016) at Prego at The Westin Kuala Lumpur

[Valentine’s Day Special Review]

This year, The Westin Kuala Lumpur will be having a luxurious 5-course intimate dinner at Prego which is the hotel’s Italian restaurant. The Executive Chef has prepared some delicate Italian specialties for the romantic occasion – from an elaborate antipasto to a shared hearty main course and a luscious sweet ending.
For this special occasion, I ordered some roses in advance and collected them before I headed over to The Westin Kuala Lumpur for the dinner. Now who says I’m not the romantic type? Well a lovely bouquet of roses always works to get your partner in the right mood no matter how bad a day they had.
Anyway on to the dinner.

Some wine to start off the night. Wine is not part of the set dinner so you’ll have to order this separately. Ask the sommelier to recommend a good choice to go along with the food.
Some delicious house-made bread to start off the meal

Antipasto – Appetizer Zuppa di Pomodorini di Pachino Arrosto con Gambero Rosso di Mazzara del Vallo e Olio al Basilico Sicilian Roasted Cherry Tomatoes Soup with Crispy ‘Mazzara del Vallo’ Red Prawn and Basil Emulsion
Think this has got to be the best tomato soup that I’ve ever eaten! The Executive Chef shared that he got specially imported cherry tomatoes from Sicily for this. No wonder it tasted so good. The prawn was beautifully cooked and really crispy on the outside. In fact, so crispy that I just ate the skin along with the juicy meat inside. The soup also acted as a lovely “sauce” for the prawn.

La Pasta Ravioli al Nero di Seppia con Dentice e Burrata, Salsa Aurora, Porro Croccante e Caviale Home Made Squid Ink Ravioli stuffed with Australian Red Snapper and Italian Burrata Cheese, Aurora Sauce, Dehydrated Leek and Caviar
Oh my! A pasta topped with caviar? Marvellous! I could really taste the burrata cheese when biting into the ravioli which is great for a cheese lover like myself. Lovely creamy raviolis balanced out with the savouriness of the caviar with some piquancy coming from the cream-based tomato “aurora” sauce. This portion is meant to be shared and trust me – if you finished this on your own you’d be too full for the mains.

Secondo – Main Course Aragosta Gratinata con Salsa ai Funghi Porcini Boston Lobster Gratin with Fresh Italian Herbs, Porcini Mushrooms Sauce
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Guancia di Manzo Brasata Slow-Cooked Beef Cheek
SERVED WITH Carciofi Saltati, Purea di Patate al Tartufo, Verza Rossa, Perle di Pera Glassate Sautee Artichokes, Truffle Scented Red Desire Potato Mash, Braised Red Cabbage, Glazed Pear Pearls
Lobster! Lovely lobster smothered in cheese! Don’t forget to break apart the pincer as there’s also lovely meat inside it (and don’t worry, the chef has already cracked the pincer for you). My partner in crime commented how fresh the lobster was and the Executive Chef later mentioned that he got the lobster just that morning. I also loved the slow-cooked beef cheek which was so tender it fell apart in the mouth without much chewing. Also worth mentioning is the velvety smooth truffle mashed potatoes! This dish, like the pasta before, is meant for sharing which is totally fine with me because my partner and I normally share most of our dishes anyway (but I gave her most of the lobster anyway and guys, be a gentleman and give the best parts of a sharing dish to your partner ok!).

Dolce – Dessert Semifreddo al Cioccolato Bianco, Gelatina al Profumo di Magnolia e Confettura di Ciliegia della Cina Semi Frozen White Chocolate Cream, Osmanthus Jelly & Lychee Compote
A pretty little not too sweet but rather creamy dessert to end the meal. I liked how the restaurant decided to make this a fusion dessert with Eastern and Western ingredients.

Prego has an open kitchen concept which is great for you to watch the chefs in action
Book in advance and ask for a nice sofa table for Valentine’s Day dinner

This special Valentine’s Day dinner at Prego is priced at RM298.00 nett per person (food only).

If you prefer to do brunch (as Monday is a working day) you might want to try out the Pink Bubbalicious Brunch also at Prego.
Pink BUBBaLICIOUS Brunch
Start your Valentine’s Day from a lovey-dovey Pink BUBBaLICIOUS brunch and relinquish in epicurean delights with free flow Moet & Chandon champagne.
Price: RM365 nett per person inclusive of free flow of Moët & Chandon champagne, red wine, white     wine, draught beer, soft drinks and chilled juices
RM265 nett per person inclusive of free flow of red wine, white wine, draught beer, soft drinks   and chilled juices
RM165 nett per person – food only

Apart from the special offerings at Prego, there’s also a hearty Brazilian Rodizio Grill Dinner at Qba, and a special Valentine’s Day buffet dinner at The Living Room. The hotel will also be having a special Valentine’s Day room package for the Valentine’s Day weekend.
Qba Bar & Grill
A different Valentine’s Day celebration awaits you at Qba with an all-you-can-eat Brazilian Rodizio Grill dinner with starters and side dishes, grilled premium cuts of beef, lamb, chicken, sausages and seafood speared on large skewers served to the couples’ table.
Price: RM190 nett per person (food only)

…to begin with…
arroz branco – brazilian white rice feijoada – authentic brazilian black bean stew and farofa assado – brazilian beef brisket, potato, onions, carrots and celery estrogonofe de frango – chicken stroganoff plantain – banana chips pure de batata – creamy mashed potato salada de casa – house salad, heart of palm tossed with mixed greens and passion fruit dressing salada com carne – steak salad, arugula, onions, house dressing shrimp ceviche – shrimp with bell peppers, onions, cucumber orange and lime juice salada caesar – caesar salad with brazilian croutons ovo de codorna – marinated quail eggs salada de frango – chicken salad salada de frutas – fruit salad with house vinaigrette mesclun roasted tomato, cucumber, corn kernel, palm heart, artichoke heart, roasted peppers bourquerone anchovies, marinated olives
soup sopa de feijao preto – black bean soup, cumin, garlic, beef bacon and garlic cream or moquequinha de caranguejo – crab meat soup cajun spice bread, dips
…brazilian rodizio – from the grill…
Grilled quality cuts of beef, lamb, chicken, sausages and seafood speared on large skewer and served to your table. BEEF picanha rump cap / sirloin – cap a lean, juicy cut of beef with a mild, tangy and garlicky flavor BRAZILIAN COSTELÁO 6-hour slow roasted beef ribs with homemade spice paste with homemade “barbie” sauce LAMB cordeiro com pebre boneless lamb leg roasted with a homemade chilean cilantro rub with fresh garden taste POULTRY sobrecoxa Chicken thigh wrapped with turkey bacon full of rich smoky flavour marinated with lemon, garlic, spices “PIRI-PIRI” CHICKEN WING skewered tender juicy pieces of chicken wing soaked in homemade piri-piri and glazed with lemon, herb and chile sauce as it comes off the grill CORAÇÃO DE FRANGO TEMPERADO Grilled chicken heart is one of brazil’s favorite “churrasco” appetizers and were traditionally found gracing in the first “churrascarias” in southern brazil. chicken hearts, though different in texture, are very flavorful FISH & SEAFOOD our fish and seafood selection – snapper, seabass, prawn, scallop SAUSAGE cordeiro chorizo spicy lamb sausage VEGETABLES abacaxi grilled pineapple vegetais variados grilled medley vegetables with parmesan cheese SAUCES: red chimichurri, homemade “barbie” sauce, homemade piri piri sauce and brazilian pepper sauce
…SHARING DESSERT… mango and passion fruit sorbet sphere micro pistachio sponge and berries, yoghurt foam cinnamon churros, pepper hot chocolate sweet heart praline
The Living Room
Celebrate Valentines with an exquisite You Make Me Smile… Valentine’s Dinner Buffet featuring a wide variety of fresh seafood, a Japanese bar with sushi and sashimi, a carvery station with Slow-Roasted Prime Ribs and an elaborated dessert station with Pink Chocolate Fountain.
Price: RM168 nett per person (food only)
Valentine’s Room Package
Relax and Rekindle Valentine’s Weekend
Receive complimentary in-room breakfasts for 2 persons in the luxurious Deluxe room at RM499 nett per room per night for check-ins on 13th or 14th of February 2016.
PINK BUBBaLICIOUS Stay Package
Plan a bubbly Valentine’s weekend in The Westin with a Pink BUBBaLICIOUS Brunch (Moët & Chandon champagne package) on the 14th of February 2016 and a romantic stay in the Deluxe room for 2 persons. Check in on 13th or 14th February 2016 for only RM995nett.
Discounts
SPG members are entitled to 15% discount on the above restaurant promotions for food only
Beyond Dining members are entitled to 20% discount on the above restaurant promotions for food only
Children 4 years and below dine for free
Children aged 5 to 12 years receive 50% off

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

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

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Food Review – Takumi Fine Dining Japanese Restaurant

[Fine Dining]
MHB’s Kelly Siew, Jiayeen, Sarah, Andy and I headed over to try the newly opened Takumi Fine Dining Japanese Restaurant in the Grand Millennium Hotel in Kuala Lumpur which is right next to Pavilion KL. I quite rarely do Japanese reviews so I was quite looking forward to this one as on the menu for the night was wagyu beef!
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 Takumi Fine Dining Japanese Restaurant is located in the Grand Millennium Hotel. The restaurant has no links to the previous Japanese restaurant in the hotel which was notoriously pricey.
 MHB’s Jiayeen and Sarah with Andy Kho
 First up to get the engine started was some sake! There’s a whole list for you to choose from so you’ll be spoilt for choice.
 There’s also Sapporo Beer which is a favourite of mine!
 First up was the appetizer platter which consisted of Ika Karaage, Edamame, Koebi Karaage, Shishamo – RM60.00 – this was a specially prepared platter for us. You can order the items individually. I thought the items on this platter went fantastically well with my beer!
 Salmon O-Toro Tai Braised Duck -RM38.00
 Beautiful thick slices of salmon!

 Dragon Maki – RM28.00 – topped with fish roe. Can’t go wrong with this one.
 A5 Grade Wagyu Shabu-Shabu set – RM288.00 for 2 pax – I always regard shabu-shabu as comfort food and so do the Japanese as they mostly have this during winter. It’s nice, hearty and warming. The plate in the middle contains scallops with the star of this dish being the wagyu beef of course.
 Wagyu is classified by grades with A being the highest. This is coupled with a number that indicates the marbling of the beef – the higher the number the more fat.
 Enjoying the fresh ingredients with the clear broth which got more flavourful as more and more ingredients went in.
 Then this little pot appeared and we wondered what was in it
 Kinoko Tamago Toji – RM48.00 – it turned out to be more wagyu beef this time braised together with egg! We didn’t leave the wagyu in for long as we didn’t want it to be overcooked. The beef was flavourful, super tender and absolutely delicious!
 Takumi’s wagyu beef is certified from Japan
 Lobsters! Yes Takumi serves lobsters however you will need to book in advance so that the restaurant can order these in for you.
 Apart from beer there are wines and liquors to go along with your meal. Pictured here is Louis 13 which is the top of the range of Remy Martin cognac!
 A fine whisky by Chivas and a popular XO by Martell.
 Or if you’d like an even higher range of fine liquors you could opt for these.
 There are even a couple of limited edition bottles such as this cognac. Be prepared to fork out some dosh for it though!
 Takumi is a nice place to bring your date for some good Japanese food!
 Watch the chefs in action at the sushi bar
 There are even private rooms where you can enjoy more privacy

Takumi has some affordable lunch sets for those who are looking for a good meal.
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If you’re in the area during lunchtime and don’t want to fight with a 1,000 other people for a spot in a Japanese restaurant you could head over to Takumi for one of their affordable lunch sets.
For dinner I do recommend this restaurant as a place to bring your date for your monthsary or special occasion or simply to have a really good Japanese meal. It’s also good for small gatherings and should you want to use one of the private rooms do call and book in advance.
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Takumi Fine Dining Japanese Restaurant is located in the
Grand Millennium Hotel Kuala Lumpur (next to Pavilion KL)
160, Jalan Bukit Bintang,
55100 Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia.
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More info at https://www.facebook.com/takumi.kl
Telephone: 03-21106226.
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Photo credits: Andy Kho Photography (www.andykho.com) and author’s own

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Chinese New Year 2019 Dinners, Set Menus, and Promotions at Four Seasons Shanghai, Hong Kong and Singapore

[Travel/ Dining]
Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong
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Three Michelin star Lung King Heen at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong introduces two new flavours for their traditional puddings for this year’s Chinese New Year festivities – water chestnut pudding with strawberry fruit tea and Lunar New Year pudding with coconut flower syrup. Steeped in tradition and sophistication, the Lung King Heen puddings make great gifts or better still – have them at your family reunion!
For the Year of the Pig, Chinese Executive Chef Chan Yan Tak and team bring a delightful twist to the traditional water chestnut pudding, infusing it with strawberry-lychee fruit tea. The green tea in the infusion adds a grassy balance to the sweet fruit for a refreshing, innovative dessert.
An alternative to the traditional Lunar New Year pudding, Lung King Heen adds organic coconut flower syrup in the mixture, giving a caramel-like aroma that makes a perfect complement to the steamed chewy rice cake. Coconut flower syrup is an all-natural sweetener, low on the glycemic index giving this classic snack a healthier, tropical twist.

Chinese Executive Chef Chan Yan Tak

A perennial favourite of local guests, Lung King Heen puddings come in two additional flavours, each handmade and produced in small quantities by the star team helmed by Chef Tak.
Chinese New Year Puddings
·        Lunar New Year pudding with coconut flower syrup – HKD 400 per box
·        Water chestnut pudding with strawberry fruit tea – HKD 400 per box
·        Taro pudding with air dried meat – HKD 428 per box
·        Abalone and turnip pudding with conpoy – HKD 488 per box
You can also send well wishes of luck and fortune to friends and families by gifting them with Lung King Heen Chinese New Year hampers. Choose from Lung King Heen Ultimate, Lung King Heen Deluxe and Lung King Heen Gourmet, priced at HKD 13,998, HKD 3,998 and HKD 2,990 respectively. All hampers include a fine selection of gourmet treats that represent good luck, prosperity and health, as well as the highly sought-after Lung King Heen XO sauce, which is produced in limited quantities. The Ultimate Hamper has a large variety of lavish items, including superior dried black moss, five to six heads dried fish maw, six heads South African abalone and more.
Puddings and hampers are available to order from January 10, 2019; hampers will be ready for collection on the same day; puddings are available for pick up from 12:00 noon to 8:00 pm at the Festive Desk, between 28 January 28 and 4 February 2019. Save 15 percent if the puddings are ordered and payment is made before 21 January 2019.
For enquiries, contact 3196 8708 or email shop.hkg@fourseasons.com

Four Seasons Hotel Pudong, Shanghai

Four Seasons Hotel Pudong, Shanghai has Cantonese and Italian menus at Shàng-Xí and Camelia, specially prepared for the Spring Festival.
Shàng-Xí has two set menus, with a highlight being the Lo Hei. “Lo Hei” in Cantonese means “tossing up good fortune”. By saying auspicious phrases before eating it, it is believed that the higher the toss, the better your prospects and fortune in the year ahead.
Joining this fun and healthy dish are spectacular, authentic and flavourful choices: fresh and savoury appetizers, followed by Double-Boiled Fish Maws Soup, Braised Abalone, Sautéed Australian Wagyu Beef, Crispy Roasted Chicken, Steamed Star Garoupa, and more, with desserts including Chilled Bird’s Nest. This feast is priced at RMB 7,888, suitable for 4 to 7 guests. A set menu for 8 to 10 guests is also available at RMB 10,888 during dinner time from 4 February to 7 February 2019.

Over at Camelia, enjoy a lovingly prepared Italian Antipasti selection and soup, surf & turf such as a Grilled Lamb Rack, Spring Chicken, King Prawns, Scallops, and mains of Wagu Beef, Seafood Cartoccio and handmade pizza. The meal is priced at RMB 488 each, for a minimum of six guests, available during dinner time from 4 February to 8 February 2019.
All prices are subject to a 15% service charge. For reservations, call +86 21 2036 8888
For more information on Four Seasons Hotel Pudong, Shanghai, visit fourseasons.com/pudong

Michelin-Starred Jiang-Nan Chun at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore
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Usher in a prosperous and abundant Year of the Earth Boar with delicacies and specialty menus at the award-winning Jiang-Nan Chun 江南春, at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore.
Enjoy festive dining at Jiang-Nan Chun from 21 January to 19 February 2019 in sophisticated ambience made even more special with the celebratory menus crafted by Executive Chinese Chef Tim Lam (林漢添) who has more than 24 years of culinary experience in prestigious Chinese restaurants in Hong Kong and Macau.
With a keen eye for perfection, preference for seasonal ingredients and a taste for the finest quality, Chef Lam is no stranger to accolades, having taken part in a string of culinary competitions around the globe. In 2014, he was awarded a gold medal for creativity by the International Exchange Association of Renowned Chinese Cuisine Chefs. In July 2015, Chef Lam was promoted and transferred to Ying Restaurant at the Altira Macau. Under his leadership and creativity, Ying restaurant was awarded one Michelin star in the 2017 Hong Kong / Macau Michelin Guide.
Born to a family of chefs and raised in Macau, Chef Lam has been following his passion for creative cooking since he was 14 years old. Chef Lam shares, “At a young age, I knew being in the kitchen was my calling as it allows me to convey my passion for food while showcasing my culinary skills. I am especially excited to embark on a new journey with Jiang-Nan Chun as its principle of enjoyment and happiness is exactly what I hope my guests will experience when savouring my dishes.”
The festive menus featuring fresh, seasonal produce are available at SGD 148, SGD 178 and SGD 228 per person for six courses, and range from SGD 1088 per table of either persons to SGD 5,688 per table of ten persons for eight courses.

Toss to prosperity and abundance with fresh Australian lobster and abalone yu sheng (yee sang). Savour the natural textures and flavours of the daily sourced lobster and abalone, complemented by hand-shredded seasonal vegetables and homemade condiments and sauces. You could also opt to augment the lo hei with fresh, raw salmon slices.
Also available is a six-course vegetarian set menu priced at SGD 118 per person and other specials including wok-fried Boston lobster in black bean sauce and braised six-head abalone with dried oyster and black moss.
For dining reservations, contact Jiang-Nan Chun at: (65) 6831 7220 or email: jnc.sin@fourseasons.com

Celebrate with Lo Hei Banquets from 14 January to 19 February 2019 with specially curated set menus enjoyed in the luxury of the hotel’s elegant ballrooms.
The seven-course set lunch menus start from SGD 988 per table of ten persons, while the eight-course set dinner menus start from SGD 1208 per table of ten persons. You also have the option of individually plated seven-course set menus from SGD 123.80 per person for lunch and from SGD 130.80 per person for dinner.
For banquet and catering enquiries, call (65) 6831 7211 or email: Sin.Group.Catering@fourseasons.com

You can also bring home some Lunar New Year Takeaway Treats from 7 January to 1 February 2019. The range includes sweet and savoury Lunar New Year delights, which are great for festive gifting.

The Prosperity Smoked Salmon Yu Sheng 年年有余庆丰收 is the restaurant’s signature yu sheng, and is a bestseller that comprises a mix of interesting ingredients including smoked salmon slices, crispy vermicelli, fried sweet potato strips, preserved papaya, beetroot and shredded radish, complemented with a homemade dressing of plum sauce and pineapple paste. It is available for takeaway at SGD 98 nett (up to six persons), SGD 138 nett (up to ten persons).
Additional accompaniment options include three-head quality abalone (SGD 64 nett per order), bird’s nest (SGD 60 nett per order), Japanese surf clams (SGD 30 nett per order), smoked salmon (SGD 28 nett per order), crispy fish skin (SGD 18 nett per order), crispy silver fish (SGD 18 nett per order) and crackers (SGD 6 nett per order).
Other classic favourites that are available include:
·        Homemade Pineapple Tarts 四季黄梨酥 – SGD 52 nett
·        Coconut Nian Gao 椰汁年糕  – SGD 48 nett
·        Carrot Cake with Chinese Sausage腊味箩卜糕 – SGD 48 nett
·        Pen Cai (for six persons) 盆菜 – SGD 588 nett
·        Pen Cai (for ten persons) 盆菜- SGD 788 nett

To place takeaway orders, contact the Festive Desk at: (65) 6831 7253 or email: festiveseason.sin@fourseasons.com
The hotel recommends that orders are placed one day in advance, with the last pre-order date for takeaways is 1 February 2019.

Visuals courtesy of the respective hotels.
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Reimagining the Foldable Experience for Malaysians on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip

Adrian Tan Li Yen, Head of Retail Digital Business, AmBank, Richard Khor, Head of Business Development, Family Mart, Derek Wong Kah Wai, Head of App Management, Maxis, Jothi Prakash A/L Murugan, Chief Technology Officer, Pay4U, Mr. Venon Tian, Chief Operating Officer, ZUS Coffee, Luke Au, Head of Product Marketing, Mobile eXperience, Samsung Malaysia Electronics, Yoga Nandiwardhana, Android Strategic Partnerships Manager, Google, Paul Cheh, Head of Business Technology, Gigi Coffee, Heng Beng Fatt, Chief Operating Officer, Golden Screen Cinemas, Serena See, Chief Information Officer, TGV Cinemas, Sean Ooi, Head of Marketing Brand Performance & Analytics, Zapp (L-R)
Samsung Malaysia Electronics draws together young talent from colleges and leading local organizations as part of its goal to redefine foldable experiences for Malaysians. This collaboration opens up new possibilities for the Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip as well as for mainstream foldable UI/UX.
The initial group of participants, AmBank, Family Mart, Maxis, Pay4U, and ZUS Coffee, utilized the capabilities of the Samsung and Android platforms to improve user experiences on their local apps. They presented their app optimization showcasing flexible use of screen expansions and multi-angle fold usages. during the recent partner-sharing session “Reimagining Foldables for Malaysians” which was held at The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur recently.
More partners will be added by Samsung in the upcoming months, including Gigi Coffee, Golden Screen Theaters, TGV Theaters, and Zapp. Samsung also plans to work with local universities on a hackathon where students will present their ideas for foldable apps. This is in keeping with its ESG objective to empower and encourage young Malaysian talent to create waves in the tech industry.

“At Samsung, we are passionate about making mobile innovation relevant to consumers. In our bid to mainstream foldable smartphones, we are collaborating with homegrown brands to create unique, local Galaxy Z experiences on their apps that Malaysians use on a daily basis, and bring it closer to their hearts. We invite more local organisations to be a part of this industry collaboration and deliver better experiences to their customers.”
Luke Au, Head of Product Marketing, Mobile eXperience, Samsung Malaysia
Adrian Tan Li Yen, Head of Retail Digital Business, AmBank, Richard Khor, Head of Business Development, Family Mart, Derek Wong Kah Wai, Head of App Management, Maxis, Jothi Prakash A/L Murugan, Chief Technology Officer, Pay4U, Mr. Venon Tian, Chief Operating Officer, ZUS Coffee, Luke Au, Head of Product Marketing, Mobile eXperience, Samsung Malaysia Electronics (left to right)

“Customer experience was always paramount in the development of our AmOnline App. We saw an opportunity in foldables as a category Samsung is championing, and we want to be in the forefront of this new category of devices. This led us to explore how we could leverage app continuity along with the expansive screen provided by the Galaxy Z Fold4 to deliver the best possible experience to our users. The guidance and resources made available by Samsung and Google are comprehensive and shortened the go-to-market timeline.”
Adrian Tan Li Yen, Head of Retail Digital Business, AmBank
Paul Cheh, Head of Business Technology, Gigi Coffee, Heng Beng Fatt, Chief Operating Officer, Golden Screen Cinemas, Luke Au, Head of Product Marketing, Mobile eXperience, Samsung Malaysia Electronics, Serena See, Chief Information Officer, TGV Cinemas, Sean Ooi, Head of Marketing Brand Performance & Analytics, Zapp (left to right)

“Our commitment to innovation and meeting the evolving needs of our users motivates us to optimise our app and deliver exceptional experiences in this exciting space. We see great business potential as foldable phones become more mainstream. By collaborating with Samsung, we can provide customers with a seamless experience that takes full advantage of the distinct capabilities of foldable screens. Samsung has successfully rewritten the mobile experience to meet the current demands and capture the millennials and the Gen Z attention, creating captivating interactions.”
Richard Khor, Head of Business Development, Family Mart
Adrian Tan Li Yen, Head of Retail Digital Business, AmBank, Richard Khor, Head of Business Development, Family Mart, Luke Au, Head of Product Marketing, Mobile eXperience, Samsung Malaysia Electronics, Derek Wong Kah Wai, Head of App Management, Maxis, Jothi Prakash A/L Murugan, Chief Technology Officer, Pay4U, Mr. Venon Tian, Chief Operating Officer, ZUS Coffee (left to right)

“At Maxis, our customers are at the heart of everything we do and we continue to leverage technology to deliver delightful experiences. Foldables offer a unique experience and in optimising our Maxis and Hotlink apps to support it, we can offer a seamless journey to a growing user base, while also expanding our digital channels. Along with our key partner Samsung, we want to continue innovating in the foldable space and maintain our high standards in UIUX for our apps.”
Derek Wong Kah Wai, Head of App Management, Maxis

“With revolutionary features rolling up to provide uncommon but interesting experiences, expectations for what’s next in smartphone innovation have been growing. These new technologies have allowed us to think outside the box to adapt and broaden the horizon of mobile app enhancements.”
Jothi Prakash A/L Murugan, Chief Technology Officer, Pay4U

“At ZUS Coffee, we take great pride in our coffee app and are committed to continuously enhancing it to provide the best possible user experience. When optimising our app, we prioritise three key areas: user experience, performance, and attractive UI design. For the foldables form factor, we have been able to adapt our app to enable multitasking and a rich UI, which lets customers view more details within the same page.”
Venon Tian, Chief Operating Officer, ZUS Coffee

Samsung Introduces New Rugged Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro for Businesses and Frontline Workers

Samsung recently launched the Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro in Malaysia to fulfill the stringent and ever-changing expectations of enterprises and frontline workers across numerous industries and verticals. Its sleek, portable form, durable durability, and enterprise-grade capabilities enable a smooth transition between professional and personal experiences. The device is business-ready out of the box, with end-to-end security and a wide ecosystem of accessories.
With a more potent processor, more memory, and more storage available on the Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro, users may benefit from speedier performance and greater work efficiency. With 5G and WiFi 6, users can easily connect indoors or outdoors for faster speeds, lower latency, dependable access, and more capacity, especially for mission-critical applications.
Frontline workers may work in the field through multiple shifts without needing to recharge thanks to the huge 7,600mAh removable and replaceable battery. When necessary, a POGO cradle for several devices or a USB-C cable can be used to swiftly charge the device on the road. The 10.1″ wide screen’s increased viewing and activity capacity improves multitasking. The portable, sturdy device is lightweight at 10.2mm thick and weighs only 674g.
Users can use Samsung DeX to bring work on the big screen by connecting the tablet to a monitor or TV thereby effectively having two screens. Mirror video conversations or presentations on the larger screen so that the entire team may participate while taking notes or working on other tasks on the tablet.
The tough Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro is MIL-STD-810H certified, passing 23 tests, including ones for altitude, temperature, vibration, dust, humidity, and more. This gives employees piece of mind in challenging circumstances. The S Pen and the tablet both have an IP68 rating, making them resistant to water and dust. Additionally, it is anti-shock and can endure drops of up to 1.2 meters with the protective cover on or 1.0 meters without. Workers may use the touchscreen while wearing gloves thanks to the Touch Sensitivity mode.
The device can also run in No Battery mode, allowing users to plug it in and play for extended periods of time in a car without overheating or in a store without risking battery damage. The device’s Active Key can be customized to open particular apps or functionalities in the meantime. Frontline workers can hear better, even in noisy surroundings, thanks to the Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro’s louder speaker level than before.
The Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro comes with end-to-end security and up to 5 years of security patch updates to ensure business continuity. With the help of a variety of support accessories, including a smart case, charging cradle, keyboard, wearable barcode scanner, and others, the device can be put to use in a variety of industries and use cases.
The Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro has a RRP of RM3,299 and is available through Samsung’s authorized distributors, M-Link System (M) Sdn Bhd, SNS Network (M) Sdn Bhd, and Tri-e Marketing Sdn Bhd.
DistributorMobile NumberEmailM-Link System019-693 0902yuhmin.seng@mlink.com.mySNS Network016-262 6070sunnyloo@sns.com.my Tri-E Marketing012-234 2492 caren.kooc@tri-e.com.my

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Photos and visuals courtesy of Samsung Malaysia

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Marlboro M-Scape VIP Lounge Experience @ Moto GP 2013

[Event]
Andy Kho, Veron, June and I were given the opportunity to experience the Marlboro M-Scape during the Malaysian Moto GP 2013 at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC). The Marlboro M-Scape is a platform for consumers to experience the speed and thrills of Moto GP from the posh Marlboro M-Scape VIP Lounge in the paddock. To win a pass to the M-Scape VIP Lounge, consumers had to participate in games during a series of roadshows at Zouk Club KL and participating locations.
As usual we were given VIP treatment from start to finish and we were picked up by the taxi to the meet up point which was Zouk Club KL to have breakfast and register for the event. Then we boarded the coaches and headed down to SIC. As usual the trip to SIC was rather jammed with lots of people trying to get to the Moto GP but I didn’t mind a bit as it was a chance for me to get some shut-eye.
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 The pretty M-Scape hostesses
 Stephanie on the bike which was a fantastic hit with guests took turns to take pics on it
 My fav spot was right by the open bar which served us pretty much anything we wanted!
 Almost everything in the lounge had my name on it hahaha! Ok ok it’s actually the brand name of an Italian telecom company.
 Ducati rider Nicky Hayden aka the Kentucky Kid came for a special appearance and also signed some merchandise which was given out later through the games.

 MHB’s Stephanie Lim (R) and her sister Erin
 A delicious lunch while waiting for the race to start
 We got to visit the Ducati pits and watch the mechanics prep the bikes for the race
 Veron with event host Henry Golding
 The grandstands were full!
 Then the race began and the action was fast and furious!
 I actually managed to win myself an autographed cap by playing the quiz in the lounge!
          June and I with Anne and her colleague             With Veron outside the lounge             With DJ Nikki and her friend from Korea             With the sweet and bubbly Peggy

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Another memorable experience at the Marlboro M-Scape VIP Lounge!
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Photo credits: Marlboro M-Scape, Andy Kho Photography (www.andykho.com), and author’s own
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Pic with May Shan, Hanli Bubu and Stephanie

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Wiko FEVER, HIGHWAY PURE and LENNY2 Launched in Malaysia

[Tech & Gadgets]

Wiko Mobile officially launched in Malaysia on 28 January 2016. In five years, Wiko has become the No. 2 smartphone vendor in France, and has seven (7) million users over more than 30 countries. The new French smartphone player in the Malaysian market introduced three (3) new devices – the FEVER, HIGHWAY PURE and LENNY2. The smartphones are inspired by the “French touch”, and are designed to provide users universal access to technology and fun in a single device.
“Wiko has been successful in adapting the latest technology trends as desired by mobile users into innovative products,” said Ken Ang, Business Development Director Malaysia, Wiko Mobile. He continued, “Today, we bring Wiko to Malaysia because of the fast-growing smartphone market and ideal demographic.”
With the introduction of the FEVER, HIGHWAY PURE and LENNY2 in Malaysia, Wiko hopes to introduce Malaysian consumers to its beliefs of mobile telephony: to offer quality at the best price and to maintain a close relationship with all its users, anticipating their needs and expectations.

Wiko FEVER
The FEVER has something really unexpected for a smartphone – a glow-in-the-dark effect, which when you come to think of it, is pretty useful! The FEVER’s phosphorescent design absorbs the daylight and reflects it once in the dark, making it the first glow-in-the-dark smartphone in Malaysia (optimized glow effect on white colour version). The FEVER is equipped with a 5.2’’ Full HD display that provides vivid images and IPS technology that allows great visibility from any angle. The slightly rounded lines fit a 2.5D curved glass and the phone has a 5mm visual thickness and a premium look, accented with metal frame and soft touch leather-effect back cover. The screen uses Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 while powering the FEVER is an Octa-Core chipset and an integrated GPU for graphics optimization.
The FEVER comes with a 5-megapixel front camera and 13-megapixel rear camera, for photo enthusiasts to snap 16:9 landscape pictures on Dual View mode.

Wiko HIGHWAY PURE
This 4G smartphone is extremely thin – 5.1 mm to be exact, and weighs a total of 98 grams. The HIGHWAY PURE runs on a 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 410 processor, while its 4.8-inch HD screen uses AMOLED display technology. The aluminium contours of the HIGHWAY PURE emphasize its ultra slim proﬁle and comes embedded with 16 Swarovski Zirconias which would definitely appeal to the fairer sex.
The HIGHWAY PURE has a 8-megapixel rear camera and 5-megapixel front camera.

Wiko LENNY2
The LENNY2 comes with a 1.3 GHz Quad Core processor, 8GB ROM which can be expanded to 64GB with the micro SD card. This entry level 5” device is available in black and white, coral, blue and green, LENNY2’s comes equipped with a 5-megapixel rear camera and 2-megapixel front camera.

All Wiko FEVER, HIGHWAY PURE and LENNY2 devices are packaged with a screen protector and back casing.
Additional accessories are also available:-

Wiko FEVER
·        Fever Slim Case Jetlines
RM59.00 (Available in Black)

·        Fever Folio Back Cover Jetlines
RM79.00 (Available in Black)

Wiko HIGHWAY PURE
·        Highway Folio Back Cover W Vision
RM79.00 (Available in Black and White)

Wiko LENNY2
·        Lenny2 Folio Diamond
RM59.00 (Available in Bleen, Coral, Blue, Black and White)

·        Lenny2 Optional Battery Cover
RM39.00 (Available in Bleen, Coral and Blue colours)

Wiko FEVER, HIGHWAY PURE and LENNY2 are available in Malaysia through authorised retail outlets from 28 January 2016 priced at RM799, RM999, and RM299 respectively.
For more info, head over to http://my-en.wikomobile.com or http://www.facebook.com/wikomy

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Dior HOMME – Sneakers – 2017 Collection

[Luxury Fashion]

Every modern man needs a nice pair of sneakers, and for the modern fashionista who aspires to wear something different, there’s the new spring 2017 sneaker collection by Dior Homme designed by Kris Van Assche. There are seven exceptional shoe styles which are a unique departure for the house of Dior – exhibiting a bold, visual identity that resonates with the rebellious spirit of the runway collection.
A colourful and graphic spirit emerges through a variety of artisan techniques, creating a new proposition of footwear to pair with a casual look, a tuxedo or formal suit. Built on a broad moulded sole first seen in the winter 2016 collection, each sneaker exhibits a robust, masculine edge reflected in coated steel hardware and varnished cotton laces.
“I always like to blur the lines and create contrasts: the idea here was to play with a classical shape and radical techniques.” – Kris Van Assche
In either low or mid-top, slip-on or lace-up styles, each custom leather upper evokes a different facet of the Dior Homme universe, from the monochrome elegance of a matte and brilliant glitter finish to flocked velvet stains applied to a sequin base. One spazzolato mirrored leather features an airbrushed gradient from silver through bright blue and black, whilst another crackles with white paint applied to a black base. Two styles replicate Dior’s iconic ‘Prince of Wales’ check in an embossed grey leather splashed with white or multicoloured paint, inspired by leather goods from the spring 2017 collection.
The Dior homme sneaker collection provides a sense of polished utility and evolves a contemporary vision of formal dressing for the modern man.
This new collection is exclusive to Dior Homme boutiques, and arrives in stores in November 2016.
To illustrate this new sneakers collection, Dior homme and Larry Clark combine their creative talents to give birth to “A Larry Clark Project | Paris Session”. The film directed by Larry Clark presents the Spring 2017 Dior HOMME collection with a special focus on the new sneakers.

The Dior HOMME boutique in Kuala Lumpur is located at:
129 & 130, 1st Floor, Suria KLCC,
Kuala Lumpur City Centre,
50088 Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia.

Telephone: (603) 2161 0010

More info at http://www.dior.com/couture/en_us/mens-fashion
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Valentine’s Day 2018 Menu at Samplings on the Fourteenth, Berjaya Times Square Hotel

[Valentine’s Day 2018]

Janet and I recently headed over to Samplings On The Fourteenth Restaurant at Berjaya Times Square Hotel recently to try their (2018) Valentine’s Day menu. The restaurant is located at the East Tower on the 14th floor of Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, and is an award-winning fine-dining restaurant under the stewardship of Chef Val’s, collecting 12 awards thus far; with the most recent being Best Fine-Dining Restaurant, World Gourmet Award (2017) and the prestigious Malaysia International Gourmet Festival, MIGF (2015).
This year, the restaurant has two (2) specially crafted menus for Valentine’s Day 2018:

Pre-Valentine’s Day Dinner
A 3-course set dinner specially prepared by the restaurant’s award-winning chefs on 13th February 2017 from 6.30pm till 10.30pm and priced at RM98 nett per person; for those who prefer to celebrate Valentine’s Day early.

Valentine’s Day Dinner on 14 February 2018
A 5-course set dinner specially prepared by the restaurant’s award-winning chefs on 14th February 2017 from 6.30pm till 10.30pm and priced at RM388 nett per couple inclusive of sparkling juice / wine.

Samplings on the Fourteenth has won many awards throughout the years including from the Malaysia International Gourmet Festival
The tables are spaced out nicely so you won’t be overhearing the next table’s conversation

If possible, try to get a table by the window which offers a nice view of the KL skyline
The view from Samplings on the Fourteenth which is on the fourteenth floor of Berjaya Times Square Hotel Kuala Lumpur

We got to try the Valentine’s Day dinner which will be available on 14th February 2018, priced at RM388.00 per couple.

Love At First Sight

Salmon Carpaccio
Horseradish Cream with Buffalo Mozzarella and Marinated Pickles
This appetiser was perfect for a salmon lover like myself! The perfectly cured salmon was matched with creamy mozzarella cheese, while the piquant pickles and spice from the horseradish cream added two more dimensions to this dish! Very Instagrammable and a great start to the meal!

Love Blooms

Essence of Green Peas
Infused Lemongrass with Fish Maw
We had a consomme last year and this year even though the soup is cream based, I could tell that the cream was used with a lot of restraint and I was very happy to note that it wasn’t cloyingly rich. The fish maw (an ingredient normally found in traditional Chinese dishes) was somewhat of a surprise but somehow it worked! This is Chef Val’s typical style – bold and unafraid to try a fusion of Eastern and Western ingredients!

Love Palate Cleanser
Rose-Mint Sorbet

Main Course (Choice of)
Romance

Chilean Seabass
Wild Mushroom, Rocket Puree with Saffron Pink Peppercorn Sauce
Janet had this one (I had a small bite) and the very fresh fish was cooked absolutely perfectly! The combination of the accompaniments matched the fish nicely and added some nice variation in taste and texture – earthiness from the mushrooms, a tinge of bitterness from the rocket, and the lovely richness from the saffron sauce. This dish doesn’t really appear to be the most Instagrammable dish, but the combination of ingredients with Chef Val’s technical skills really made this what I would say is the dish of the night!

OR
Endless Summer Night

M7 Wagyu Beef Cheek
Sorghum Rice Spinach, Truffle Shallot Jus
The meat was melt in the mouth tender while still retaining the texture of beef. The truffle shallot jus added even more flavours to the beef and it was so good I soaked up every last drop with the rice!

OR
Heart To Heart

Sous Vide Lamb Rack
Curried Eggplant Puree, Cherry Confit Reduction

Sweetness Forever

Strawberry Charlotte
With Macaroons, Raspberry Jelly
A sweet and creamy end to the very delicious meal. More often than not when I go for fine dining dinners, I find myself having to fight off the urge to take away some supper from McDonald’s or the Ramly Burger stall near my house however with the decent portions here, even a big eater like me was very satisfied and full by the end of this course!

Petite Fours
Coffee or Tea

Janet with Chef Val

I must say that the Valentine’s Day menu at Samplings on the Fourteenth is incredibly good value for money! Also, as the restaurant is located away from the hustle and bustle of the shopping mall, it makes a very good venue ambience wise for a romantic evening with your partner.

Samplings on the Fourteenth is located at:
14th Floor, Berjaya Times Square Hotel,
1, Jalan Imbi,
55100 Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia.

Telephone: +60 (3) 2117 8000 ext. 8131
Website: http://www.berjayahotel.com/kualalumpur
Email: bth.samplings@berjayahotel.com

Thanks for having us!
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Dior Fall 2017 Collection with Jennifer Lawrence

[Luxury Fashion]

Jennifer Lawrence, Hollywood actress who is most popularly known as the lead character in “The Hunger Games” movies, stars in “La Fille. Le Sac.” – a film recalling the new wave cinema aesthetic, where she embodies the Dior Fall 2017 collection by Maria Grazia Chiuri, inspired by the allure of bohemian Paris.
The Dior Fall 2017 collection by Maria Grazia Chiuri campaign was shot by French photographer Brigitte Lacombe, and captures Jennifer Lawrence just as she is. In a series of black and white photographs the actress and house muse appears both elegant and relaxed, unposed and without artifice. The clothes she wears correspond to her own personal style as a young woman of today: a bar jacket over a statement t-shirt, pumps or j’adior ballet flats worn with jeans – a faultless balancing act of comfort with a touch of sophistication.
The star’s natural attitude is enhanced by strong accessories such as multiple rings, good-luck necklaces featuring birds or stars, and, in particular, the season’s emblematic bags, worn cross-body or carried in the hand. Among these is the iconic Lady Dior, which Maria Grazia Chiuri has revisited with new charms and a bohemian-look broad shoulder strap. In addition are the artistic director’s new creations for fall: the vintage allure of the c’est Dior, inspired by a bag held in the house’s archives, and the Dioraddict, a new essential, with its cannage pattern and a clasp borrowed from old trunks.

Here’s a look at the behind the scenes of the shoot.

Here are some first looks 0f the Dior Cruise 2018 collection.

Here are some visuals of the Dior Fall 17 collection shot by renowned Irish photographer Morgan O’Donovan.

Images courtesy of Dior Malaysia.

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

[Food & Beverage]]
Le Gouter French Afternoon Tea at Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur Autograph Collection

I seriously don’t know why girls like high tea (not the buffet style ones like those at Sheraton Petaling Jaya and Istana Hotel KL that I reviewed earlier this year) so much. My guess is that it’s because of all the desserts that come with the set. Over the past few years, my partner in crime and I attended quite a number of pretty awesome (mostly fine/ or semi-fine/ wine or liquor pairing) dinners and (a couple of) lunches here and there but never high tea (mostly due to my resistance to it).
However, I thought it would be nice to mix things up a little so off we went to Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur Autograph Collection for the Le Gouter French afternoon tea which had a 1 for 1 promo, hence it was only RM80 nett for two (2) pax. The high tea included free flow of both savoury and sweet items, with a selection of coffee (cappuccino, latte, long black, etc. etc.) as well as black tea. Actually I was quite surprised that they only served black tea as tea bags are pretty cheap – even the so-called premium ones.

 You get a tray of savoury bites like mini quiche, sausage rolls, curry puffs, fried balls.
 To be honest, these were just average, then again, the high tea wasn’t priced too high so I’m definitely not complaining.
 Selection of desserts that we chose from the desserts tray. These too are refillable.
 Yet again very average to me but hey girls like desserts so these probably appeals more to the fairer sex

This place is suitable for large gatherings as people look to take full advantage of the 1 for 1 promo for the high tea. Next to our booth was a group of ladies having a hens high tea (yeah I know… rather odd to me but to each his own) which was rather cute as I’m more accustomed to seeing the bride to be usually in clubs like Zouk Club KL selling kisses or condoms (or both), while in front of us was a large gathering of 20 adults plus a whole bunch of babies and kids celebrating one of the kid’s birthday.
Hence ambience wise, well it was quite like a market which was rather unlucky for us as we wanted to have a nice quiet tea. We could have sat outside in the al fresco area, away from the noise, but this being Kuala Lumpur, the weather just wasn’t quite conducive for outdoor dining especially during the daytime.
Anyway, we might try to do high tea again soon… I hear Le Meridien KL Sentral has a high tea at reasonable prices (although the parking there is truly exorbitant at RM8 per house).

 We strolled around the area which had some really old heritage buildings after the high tea and snapped this pic at one of the neighbouring establishments
 In the end, it was more about spending some quality time together than the food and beverage or venue.

High Tea Set at TWG, Bangsar Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur
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After the not too impressive and rather underwhelming high tea at Hotel Stripes KL, we decided to have high-tea again, this time at the (rather) new TWG in Bangsar Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur which is located on the ground floor right in front of Dome and Chili’s.
We had the Grand High Tea set which is priced at RM112 and consists of a three (3) tier tray set of both savoury and sweet desserts, together with two (2) pots of tea. You get to select which teas you want from the very extensive list of teas (forever do note that a surcharge applies if you select teas proceed above RM21.00).

 A wide selection of teas which you can purchase to bring home. They also make excellent gifts for tea lovers. Not cheap though!
 The colourful teapots and cups/ saucers could also be purchased
 The selection of dainty desserts and macarons in the dessert case. You can opt to order these a la carte instead of the high-tea set if you so wish.

 The high tea set comes with two (2) pots of tea. You can select which two (2) teas you prefer from the extensive list. However kindly note that there’s a surcharge if you order teas that are priced above RM21
 The teapot was so shiny that I could see my reflection on it!
 The high-tea set comes in three (3) tiers – sweets on the top tier, and savoury treats on the bottom two (2) tiers

Grilled Prawn Burger (R) and Crispy Jerk Lamb (L)

Layer Sandwich, Chicken Schnitzel, and Mushroom Asparagus Quiche on the bottom tier

Rose Lychee Cupcake, Caramel Lollipop, Red Velvet Chocolate, Lemon Tart, and Pistachio Chocolate

I really really enjoyed the savoury items! Now these were actually pretty well put together items, not cheap ones like curry puffs or sausage rolls. To be entirely honest, I wasn’t expecting much in the savoury offerings, as I always only see the colourful macarons each time I pass by a TWG outlet. The sweets/ desserts tasted as good as they looked, and the teas were definitely not the cheap commercial teas you get in the supermarket (even the premium range in the supermarket).
I must say that this high-tea was well worth every Ringgit! Might actually come back and try out some of their other offerings soon. Next up is high-tea at Altitude, Banyan Tree KL which should be interesting as well.

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Hermes Homme Autumn Winter 2017 Ready to Wear Collection

{Luxury Fashion]

Manteau enveloppant ceinturé à boutonnage asymétrique en drap de laine et alpaga brun à détail cuir.
Pull à col roulé en cachemire extra-fin à détail piqué sellier noir.
Pantalon étroit à taille haute en gabardine de coton noire.
Belted wrap-around coat with asymmetrical buttoning in brown alpaca broadcloth and leather detail.
Turtle neck pullover in black extra-fine cashmere with saddle topstitching detail.
Narrow trousers with high waist in black cotton gabardine.

Costume croisé à six boutons en flanelle de laine anthracite.
Chemise à double plastron en popeline de coton ficelle.
Pochette Étrivière en taurillon Cristobal plomb, vache Hunter et mouton noir.
Six-button double-breasted suit in charcoal wool flannel.
Shirt with double shirt-front in string cotton poplin.
Étrivière pouch in lead Cristobal bullskin, black Hunter cowskin and sheepskin.

Pull à col roulé en cachemire 6 fils ficelle.
Pantalon large à un pli en gabardine de coton noire.
Cabas Étrivière en taurillon Cristobal plomb, vache Hunter et mouton noir.
Turtle neck pullover in string 6-ply cashmere.
One-pleat large trousers in black cotton gabardine.
Étrivière cabas bag in lead Cristobal bullskin, black Hunter cowskin and sheepskin.

Blouson à bord-côte en peau lainée à effet torsades lie-de-vin.
Pull à col roulé en cachemire 6 fils lie-de-vin.
Pantalon large à un pli en flanelle de laine noire.
Besace Cityslide en veau Evergrain noir.
Blouson with ribbing in wine-red cable-effect sheepskin.
Turtle neck pullover in wine-red 6-ply cashmere.
One-pleat large trousers in black wool flannel.
Cityslide messenger bag in black Evergrain calfskin.

Parka ceinturée en veau grainé vert-de-gris.
Pull à col montant zippé en cachemire raglan sellier vert-de-gris.
Pantalon étroit à taille haute en laine à rayures tennis fondues anthracite.
Carré en laine et soie imprimé Cent pois ciel, marine et absinthe.
Belted parka in verdigris grained calfskin.
Zipped high neck pullover in verdigris cashmere with saddle raglan.
Narrow trousers with high waist in charcoal wool with blurred pinstripes. Scarf in sky blue, navy and absinthe wool and silk with Cent pois print.

Pull à col boutonné en laine, devant en peau lainée à effet torsades  vert-de-gris.
Pantalon très étroit en laine à rayures tennis fondues lie-de-vin.
Pullover with buttoned collar in verdigris wool with front in cable-effect sheepskin.
Very narrow trousers in wine-red wool with blurred pinstripes.

Auto-coat en double laine et cachemire ficelle. Pull à col roulé en laine noire à détail H.
Pantalon étroit droit en gabardine de coton noire.
Car coat in string double wool and cashmere.
Turtle neck pullover in black wool with H detail.
Straight narrow trousers in black cotton gabardine.

Pull à col rond zippé en peau lainée à effet torsades ficelle. Pantalon très étroit en gabardine de coton stretch noire.
Zipped round neck pullover in string cable-effect sheepskin. Very narrow trousers in black stretch cotton gabardine.

Parka ceinturée en veau grainé noir.
Pull ras du cou en cachemire 6 fils ficelle.
Pantalon très étroit en velours de coton à maxi-côtes ficelle.
Carré en laine et soie imprimé Cent pois noir, lie-de-vin et jaune vif.
Belted parka in black grained calfskin.
Crew neck pullover in string 6-ply cashmere.
Very narrow trousers in string maxi-ribbed cotton corduroy.
Scarf in black, wine-red and bright yellow wool and silk with Cent pois print.

Trench croisé enveloppant en velours de coton côtelé lie-de-vin. Pull ras de cou en cachemire aux H entremêlés ficelle.
Pantalon étroit à taille haute en gabardine de coton noire.
Wrap-around double-breasted trench coat in wine-red corduroy.
Crew neck pullover in string cashmere with intertwined H.
Narrow trousers with high waist in black cotton gabardine.

 Blouson droit en agneau nubuck lie-de-vin.
Pull ras du cou en cachemire et soie patchwork lie-de-vin.
Pantalon large à un pli en gabardine de coton noire.
Carré en laine et soie imprimé Cent pois noir, lie-de-vin et jaune vif.
Sac Haut à Courroies en feutre de laine gris moyen et veau Togo lie-de-vin.
Straight blouson in wine-red nubuck lambskin.
Crew neck pullover in wine-red cashmere and silk patchwork.
One-pleat large trousers in black cotton gabardine.
Scarf in black, wine-red and bright yellow wool and silk with Cent pois print.
Haut à Courroies bag in grey felted wool and wine-red Togo calfskin.

Auto-coat en babylamb étrivière noir.
Sweat-shirt ras du cou en cachemire raglan sellier kaki.
Pantalon étroit à taille haute en gabardine de coton havane.
Carré en laine et soie imprimé Cent pois ciel, marine et absinthe.
Besace Cityslide en veau Evergrain kaki à motif robot.
Car coat in black étrivière babylamb.
Crew neck sweatshirt in khaki cashmere with saddle raglan.
Narrow trousers with high waist in havana cotton gabardine.
Scarf in sky blue, navy and absinthe wool and silk with Cent pois print. Cityslide messenger bag in khaki Evergrain calfskin with robot motif.

Blouson à bord-côte contrasté en double laine et cachemire ficelle.
Pull ras du cou en cachemire et soie patchwork flanelle.
Pantalon large à un pli en gabardine de coton noire.
Carré en laine et soie imprimé Cent pois marine, bleu pilote et orange vif.
Blouson with contrasting ribbing in string double wool and cashmere.
Crew neck pullover in flannel cashmere and silk patchwork.
One-pleat large trousers in black cotton gabardine.
Scarf in navy, pilot blue and bright orange wool and silk with Cent pois print.

 Pull à col roulé en cachemire à maxi-côtes bleu pilote.
Pantalon étroit à taille haute en gabardine de coton havane.
Sac Haut à Courroies en feutre de laine gris moyen et crocodile bleu nuit.
Turtle neck pullover in pilot blue cashmere with maxi-ribbing.
Narrow trousers with high waist in havana cotton gabardine.
Haut à Courroies bag in grey felted wool and midnight blue crocodile.

Manteau enveloppant ceinturé à boutonnage asymétrique en laine macro prince-de-galles ficelle.
Pull à col roulé en cachemire 6 fils ficelle.
Pantalon étroit à taille haute en gabardine de coton noire.
Cabas Étrivière en taurillon Cristobal taupe, vache Hunter ébène et mouton vert-de-gris.
Belted wrap-around coat with asymmetrical buttoning in string macro Prince of Wales wool.
Turtle neck pullover in string 6-ply cashmere.
Narrow trousers with high waist in black cotton gabardine.
Étrivière cabas bag in taupe Cristobal bullskin, ebony Hunter cowskin  and verdigris sheepskin.

 Blouson à bord-côte en agneau gomme noir à large rayure en crocodile.
Pull ras du cou en laine à raglan bolduc cuir ficelle.
Pantalon étroit à taille haute en gabardine de coton noire.
Carré en laine et soie imprimé Cent pois noir, lie-de-vin et jaune vif.
Cabas Étrivière en taurillon Cristobal plomb, vache Hunter et mouton noir. Blouson with ribbing in black rubbery lambskin with large stripe  in crocodile.
Crew neck pullover in string wool with leather ribbon raglan.
Narrow trousers with high waist in black cotton gabardine.
Scarf in black, wine-red and bright yellow wool and silk with Cent pois print.
Étrivière cabas bag in lead Cristobal bullskin, black Hunter cowskin  and sheepskin.

Costume croisé à six boutons en laine à rayures tennis fondues marine. Chemise à col droit en popeline de coton ficelle.
Six-button double-breasted suit in navy wool with blurred pinstripes.
Shirt with straight collar in string cotton poplin.

 Manteau enveloppant à boutonnage asymétrique en double cachemire technique marine à détail cuir.
Sweat-shirt en coton marine à motif robot en cuir.
Pantalon étroit droit en agneau nubuck vert-de-gris à détail piqué sellier. Wrap-around coat with asymmetrical buttoning in navy technical double cashmere and leather detail.
Sweatshirt in navy cotton with leather robot motif.
Straight narrow trousers in verdigris lambskin with saddle topstitching detail.

Trench en Toilovent vert-de-gris.
Blouson à col montant en cachemire et chèvre velours patchwork  vert-de-gris.
Pull ras du cou en cachemire extra-fin à détail piqué sellier bleu pilote.
Pantalon large à un pli en flanelle de laine flanelle.
Besace Cityslide en mouton noir.
Trench coat in verdigris Toilovent.
Blouson with high neck in verdigris cashmere and suede goatskin patchwork.
Crew neck pullover in pilot blue extra-fine cashmere with saddle topstitching detail.
One-pleat large trousers in flannel wool flannel. Cityslide messenger bag in black sheepskin.

 Parka ceinturée en double laine et cachemire vert-de-gris.
Chemise à col souple en popeline de coton imprimé Cercles et carrés  bleu glacier.
Pantalon étroit droit en veau grainé noir.
Belted parka in verdigris double wool and cashmere.
Shirt with supple collar in glacier blue cotton poplin with Cercles et carrés print.
Straight narrow trousers in black grained calfskin.

 Cardigan en cachemire et chèvre velours patchwork marine.
Pull ras du cou en cachemire extra-fin à détail piqué sellier marine.
Pantalon étroit à taille haute en flanelle de laine taupe.
Cardigan in navy cashmere and suede goatskin patchwork.
Crew neck pullover in navy extra-fine cashmere with saddle topstitching detail.
Narrow trousers with high waist in taupe wool flannel.

Biker sans manches en babylamb étrivière bronze foncé. Pull à col roulé en laine vert-de-gris à détail H.
Pantalon étroit à taille haute en serge de laine et coton marine.
Sleeveless biker in dark bronze étrivière babylamb.
Turtle neck pullover in verdigris wool with H detail.
Narrow trousers with high waist in navy cotton and wool serge.

Blouson droit en velours de coton côtelé kaki.
Sweat-shirt en coton anis à motif robot en cuir.
Pantalon étroit droit en veau grainé noir.
Straight blouson in khaki cotton corduroy.
Sweatshirt in anise cotton with leather robot motif. Straight narrow trousers in black grained calfskin.

 Trench ceinturé en velours de coton côtelé marine à col détachable en peau lainée.
Pull ras du cou en laine marine à détail robot contrasté.
Pantalon étroit droit en gabardine de coton noire.
Belted trench coat in navy cotton corduroy with detachable sheepskin collar.
Crew neck pullover in navy wool with contrasting robot detail. Straight narrow trousers in black cotton gabardine.

 Blouson droit en veau grainé bleu pilote.
Pull à col roulé en laine côtelée à losanges vert-de-gris.
Pantalon large à un pli en laine à rayures tennis fondues noire.
Straight blouson in pilot blue grained calfskin.
Turtle neck pullover in verdigris ribbed wool with lozenges.
One-pleat large trousers in black wool with blurred pinstripes.

Veste à trois boutons et poche zippée en laine et néoprène à jeux  de carreaux marine.
Pull ras du cou en cachemire extra-fin à détail piqué sellier flanelle.
Pantalon étroit à taille haute en flanelle de laine flanelle.
Cabas Étrivière en taurillon Cristobal plomb, vache Hunter et mouton noir.
Three-button jacket with zipped pocket in navy checked wool and neoprene. Crew neck pullover in flannel extra-fine cashmere with saddle topstitching detail.
Narrow trousers with high waist in flannel wool flannel.
Étrivière cabas bag in lead Cristobal bullskin, black Hunter cowskin and sheepskin.

Blouson à bord-côte en laine et néoprène à jeux de carreaux marine.
Chemise à col montant contrasté en twill de coton et cachemire ficelle.
Pantalon étroit à taille haute en gabardine de coton havane.
Sac Haut à Courroies en feutre de laine gris moyen et veau Togo bleu nuit.
Blouson with ribbing in navy checked wool and neoprene.
Shirt with contrasting high collar in string cotton and cashmere twill.
Narrow trousers with high waist in havana cotton gabardine.
Haut à Courroies bag in grey felted wool and midnight blue Togo calfskin.

Pull à col roulé en cachemire et laine à macro pied-de-poule ficelle. Pantalon large à un pli en flanelle de laine taupe.
Cabas Étrivière en taurillon Cristobal taupe, vache Hunter ébène et mouton vert-de-gris.
Turtle neck pullover in string cashmere and wool with macrohoundstooth pattern.
One-pleat large trousers in taupe wool flannel.
Étrivière cabas bag in taupe Cristobal bullskin, ebony Hunter cowskin and verdigris sheepskin.

Caban en laine et néoprène à jeux de carreaux marine.
Sweat-shirt ras du cou en cachemire raglan sellier bleu pilote.
Pantalon étroit à taille haute en flanelle de laine flanelle.
Écharpe en cachemire et soie imprimé Carrément pois gris, anthracite et orange.
Pea coat in navy checked wool and neoprene.
Crew neck sweatshirt in pilot blue cashmere with saddle raglan.
Narrow trousers with high waist in flannel wool flannel.
Scarf in grey, charcoal and orange cashmere and silk with Carrément pois print.

Blouson à bord-côte en babylamb étrivière bleu pilote à large rayure  en peau lainée.
Pull ras du cou en cachemire et soie bleu glacier à rayures contrastées.
Pantalon étroit à taille haute en gabardine de coton havane.
Carré en laine et soie imprimé Cent pois ciel, marine et absinthe.
Besace Cityslide en taurillon Cristobal kaki.
Blouson with ribbing in pilot blue étrivière babylamb with large sheepskin stripe.
Crew neck pullover in glacier blue cashmere and silk with contrasting stripes.
Narrow trousers with high waist in havana cotton gabardine.
Scarf in sky blue, navy, and absinthe wool and silk with Cent pois print.
Cityslide messenger bag in khaki Cristobal bullskin.

 Surchemise en babylamb étrivière noir à large rayure en peau lainée.
Pull à col roulé en laine noire à détail H.
Pantalon étroit droit en gabardine de coton havane.
Overshirt in black étrivière babylamb with large sheepskin stripe.
Turtle neck pullover in black wool with H detail.
Straight narrow trousers in havana cotton gabardine.

Blouson à bord-côte en flanelle de laine et froissé technique noir. Pull ras du cou à bord-côte contrasté en laine flanelle.
Pantalon étroit droit en agneau nubuck ficelle à détail piqué sellier.
Écharpe en cachemire et soie imprimé Carrément pois kaki, marine et jaune vif.
Besace Cityslide en mouton noir.
Blouson with ribbing in black wool flannel and technical crinkle.
Crew neck pullover with contrasting ribbing in flannel wool.
Straight narrow trousers in string nubuck lambskin with saddle topstitching detail.
Scarf in khaki, navy and bright yellow cashmere and silk with Carrément pois print.
Cityslide messenger bag in black sheepskin.

 Parka en froissé technique noir.
Pull ras du cou en cachemire extra-fin à détail piqué sellier noir.
Pantalon étroit droit matelassé en gabardine de coton ficelle.
Besace Cityslide en taurillon Cristobal kaki.
Parka in black technical crinkle.
Crew neck pullover in black extra-fine cashmere with saddle topstitching detail.
Padded straight narrow trousers in string cotton gabardine. Cityslide messenger bag in khaki Cristobal bullskin.

Blouson droit en babylamb étrivière ficelle.
Sweat-shirt ras du cou en cachemire raglan sellier vert-de-gris.
Pantalon étroit à taille haute en gabardine de coton noire.
Straight blouson in string étrivière babylamb.
Crew neck sweatshirt in verdigris cashmere with saddle raglan.
Narrow trousers with high waist in black cotton gabardine.

Manteau enveloppant ceinturé à boutonnage asymétrique en double cachemire technique ficelle à détail cuir.
Sweat-shirt en coton vert-de-gris à motif robot en cuir.
Pantalon étroit droit en veau grainé noir.
Belted wrap-around coat with asymmetrical buttoning in string technical double cashmere and leather detail.
Sweatshirt in verdigris cotton with leather robot motif. Straight narrow trousers in black grained calfskin.

Chemise à col souple en popeline de coton ficelle à jeux de surpiqûres ouatinées.
Pantalon large à un pli en flanelle de laine taupe.
Sac Victoria en veau Togo bordeaux.
Shirt with supple collar in string cotton poplin with padded topstitching details.
One-pleat large trousers in taupe wool flannel. Victoria bag in burgundy Togo calfskin.

 Costume à trois boutons en flanelle de laine flanelle à détail cuir. Pull à col montant en laine anis.
Three-button suit in flannel wool flannel with leather detail. High neck pullover in anise wool.
38.   Pull à col roulé en cachemire 6 fils flanelle.
Pantalon étroit à taille haute en gabardine de coton lie-de-vin.
Sac Haut à Courroies en feutre de laine gris moyen et veau Togo noir.
Turtle neck pullover in flannel 6-ply cashmere.
Narrow trousers with high waist in wine-red cotton gabardine.
Haut a Courroies bag in grey felted wool and black Togo calfskin.

Veste croisée à six boutons en laine et coton à pois marine.
Chemise à double plastron en jacquard de coton à pois marine.
Pantalon étroit à taille haute en velours de coton à maxi-côtes noir.
Carré en laine et soie imprimé Cent pois marine, bleu pilote et orange vif.
Six-button double-breasted jacket in navy polka dot wool and cotton.
Shirt with double shirt-front in navy polka dot cotton jacquard.
Narrow trousers with high waist in black maxi-ribbed cotton corduroy. Scarf in navy, pilot blue and bright orange wool and silk with Cent pois print.

Pull à col roulé en cachemire à maxi-côtes noir.
Pantalon étroit à taille haute en gabardine de coton noire.
Besace Cityslide en veau Evergrain bleu indigo à motif robot.
Turtle neck pullover in black cashmere with maxi-ribbing.
Narrow trousers with high waist in black cotton gabardine.
Cityslide messenger bag in indigo blue Evergrain calfskin with robot motif.

Pull à col rond zippé en peau lainée à effet torsades marine.
Pull à col roulé en cachemire extra-fin à détail piqué sellier marine.
Pantalon étroit droit en veau grainé bleu pilote.
Zipped round neck pullover in navy cable-effect sheepskin. Turtle neck pullover in navy extra-fine cashmere with navy saddle topstitching detail.
Straight narrow trousers in pilot blue grained calfskin.

Polo en laine noire à motif robot en satin.
Pantalon très étroit en velours lisse de coton vert-de-gris.
Polo in black wool with satin robot motif.
Very narrow trousers in verdigris smooth cotton velvet.

 Pull à col roulé en laine marine à motif robot en satin.
Pantalon large à un pli en velours lisse de coton lie-de-vin.
Turtle neck pullover in navy wool with satin robot motif.
One-pleat large trousers in wine-red smooth cotton velvet.

Costume à deux boutons en velours lisse de coton lie-de-vin.
Pull à col roulé en cachemire extra-fin à détail piqué sellier lie-de-vin.
Two-button suit in wine-red smooth cotton velvet.
Turtle neck pullover in wine-red extra-fine cashmere with wine-red saddle topstitching detail.

Cardigan en laine marine à détail satin.
Pull à col roulé en laine marine à détail H.
Pantalon très étroit en velours lisse de coton marine.
Cardigan in navy wool with satin detail.
Turtle neck pullover in navy wool with H detail.
Very narrow trousers in navy smooth cotton velvet.

Costume croisé à six boutons en velours lisse de coton vert-de-gris.Col roulé en cachemire extra-fin à détail piqué sellier vert-de-gris.
Six-button double-breasted suit in verdigris smooth cotton velvet. Turtle neck pullover in verdigris extra-fine cashmere with saddle topstitching detail.

Images courtesy of Hermes Malaysia.

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GIMME GIMME ABBA Live in Malaysia, and People’s Choice Award 2016 Gala Dinner

GIMME GIMME ABBA Live in Malaysia 2015

This year is shaping up to be quite a good year for local Malaysian music enthusiasts with big names coming to our shores like Richard Marx and Richard Clayderman recently, and pop girl group Little Mix coming soon. Local fans of ABBA though can rejoice as “GIMME GIMME ABBA” which features four (4) highly acclaimed and established West End performers and session singers who have many years of experience performing at the highest level are set to perform live in Kuala Lumpur from 17 May to 20 May 2016 at The Gardens Theatre in Kuala Lumpur.
The Gimme Gimme Abba band will be featuring some of the greatest rock and roll musicians the UK has to offer, faithfully recreating the sound of ABBA with fantastic stage presence and showmanship. The band will perform all the greatest hits, including Waterloo, Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Voulez-Vous, Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!, Take a Chance on Me, Fernando and many more.
GIMME GIMME ABBA has been seen by more than a MILLION spectators internationally, including London, Monte Carlo, Canada, Beirut, Cuba, Paris and the USA, regularly performing to audiences of 15,000+ at festivals.
The event is organised by HOMME PRODUCTIONS PLT, which is a professional theatre production company incorporated in Malaysia in 2010 and is internationally focused with a strong British connection. In 2012, it tied up with British Theatre Playhouse and Worldwide Entertainment Ltd, in order to work closely with established British playwrights, writers, actors, directors, musical directors, set and costume designers. The company has produced and presented a series of highly successful British productions in Malaysia including Yes Prime Minister – Leo Sayer In Concert – No Sex Please We’re British & The Definitive Rat Pack.
There will also be a Royal Charity Gala Concert on 21 May 2016 held in Kedah, which is a charitable performance organized by Seri Panglima Sdn Bhd & Homme Productions in support of Yayasan Sultanah Bahiyah, an organization, named after the founder and first patron Almarhum Tuanku Sultanah Hajjah Bahiyah Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Abdul Rahman.
The Royal Charity Gala Concert aims to raise in excess of RM250,000 through ticket sales to support Yayasan Sultanah Bahiyah in Kedah. Tickets for the Royal Charity Gala Concert can be purchased directly from Seri Panglima Sdn. Bhd. +604-772 3838 or Hafiz: +6017 460 4731.
The concert at The Gardens Theatre will be a three (3) hour show from 20:00 to 23:00 (including intermission). Tickets are priced between RM300 and RM350 and are currently on sale through the website http://www.ticketcharge.com.my and the Hotline at 03 – 9222 8811

Brand Yourself: People’s Choice Award 2016 Gala Dinner & Award Night

The Brand Yourself People’s Choice Award 2016 gala dinner took place at Le Meridien in Kuala Lumpur on 26 March 2016 and saw the unveiling of the winners of People’s Choice Award 2016, an initiative founded by Brand Yourself to recognize outstanding individuals with prominent achievements in their industries.
The Brand Yourself People’s Choice Award was first introduced in 2015 by Datin Winnie Loo and Steve Wee. The purpose of the award is to recognize outstanding individuals with prominent achievements in their industries. Each year, 14 eligible nominees will be selected to run for the award. They comprise of Malaysian entrepreneurs who are dynamic, charismatic with excellent achievements in their life and career. By creating this award, Datin Winnie and Steve Wee hope it serves as the motivation for more entrepreneurs to soar towards greater heights.
The event was organised by the Brand Yourself Agency a.k.a. School of Fame, which believes everybody should take charge and build a personal brand that is so powerful; you to stand out in the noisy world and be recognised in your area of expertise! Brand Yourself Agency aims to equip individuals with sustainable knowledge and tools to build a strong reputation both online and offline. The agency believes in a result-oriented and edutainment approach to classes, empowering individuals to shine in their field.
The Gala Dinner and Award Ceremony started with the Creators and Master Mentors of The People’s Choice Award, Datin Winnie Loo and Steve Wee making the red carpet appearance together with all the nominees, after which Neil Foo, the CEO of SAME (Secretariat of the Advancement of Malaysian Entrepreneurs), who was also the guest of honour delivered his opening speech to begin the night’s proceedings. His address was followed by an address by Simon Kang, Managing Director of Suriwong, who is the Presenter for the People’s Choice Award 2016.
“No one is perfect, but we believe everyone deserves a chance to be extraordinary,” said Datin Winnie Loo. “Witnessing the nominees’ enthusiasm during the award campaign and how they transformed along the way were truly rewarding. That was the reason why me and Steve created this award for, to recognize only the best, who are passionate in what they do, and always strive to do more in life.”
“Indeed, when we first founded this award, we have no idea where it will lead us. But, here we are today, celebrating the success of these exceptional nominees who have achieved excellent results in their lives and careers. We are extremely proud of them, and we hope serves as the motivation for more entrepreneurs to soar towards greater heights,” Steve Wee added.
During the course of the dinner, Nikki Palikat, a talented Malaysian singer and finalist in the first season of Malaysian Idol, entertained the guest with the song “Gemilang” prepping guests for the announcement of the winners.
Then it was the moment of truth as the winners for the 4 awards were announced. Each of the winners received a trophy and an honorary certificate.

People’s Choice Award 2016 – Prize Winners
People’s Choice Award – Winner
Cyrus Chin, Event Wizard – Founder of Bravo Events & Entertainment Sdn Bhd
Cyrus Chin is the founder of Bravo Events. His company provides innovative and high quality event management services with Creativity, Action and Passion. To date, his company have organized more than 500 events for its clients. For more info about Cyrus, visit http://www.bravoeventz.com

Most Promising Entrepreneur Award – Winner
Sky Ong & Kelvin Ong, 3D Animation Expert – Founders of Architree Design Sdn Bhd
Sky Ong and Kelvin Ong are the 3D Animation Experts. They are also the founders of Architree Design Sdn Bhd, a company that develops 3D digital showroom for property developers such as EcoWorld, SP Setia and Tropicana. In 2015, the Ong Brothers were featured in Shanghai Business Magazine Malaysia. For more info about the Ong Brothers, visit http://www.architree.com

Most Charismatic Award – Winner
Cyrus Chin, Event Wizard – Founder of Bravo Events & Entertainment Sdn Bhd
Cyrus Chin is the founder of Bravo Events. His company provides innovative and high quality event management services with Creativity, Action and Passion. To date, his company have organized more than 500 events for its clients. For more info about Cyrus, visit http://www.bravoeventz.com

Most Stylish Award – Winner
Aw Tai Hau, Optical Stylist – Founder of Pott Glasses
Aw Tai Hau is the Founder of Pott Glasses, pioneer in local glasses brand. His company sells trendy and stylish glasses. He has been featured on BFM89.9 and other printed media such as Oriental Daily and Focus Malaysia.

Steve Wee and Datin Winnie Loo
Wheelcorp Premium Sdn Bhd, the official car sponsor for the event, provided four (4) BMWs to transport the mentors and the nominees in style to the event. Among the cars used were BMW X1 series, 3 series, 5 series and also the premium 7 series which fetched Datin Winnie Loo and Steve Wee.
Angel Wong Chui Ling

Datin Sri Joey Low and Dato Sri Jackie Tor
Datin Sri Joey Low, Steve Wee, Datin Winnie Loo and Dato Sri Jackie Tor
Datin Winnie Loo with Dato Raymond Liew of McMillan Woods and friend

Socialite Corinna Tan with a friend
Steve Wee and Datin Winnie Loo with Angel Wong Chui Ling and partner
Datin Maylene (R) with a friend
Kent Chua with wife Shirley Ding

For more info, head over to http://brandyourself.asia/ or http://www.facebook.com/brandyourselfasia/
Photo credits: Brand Yourself (Foong Chee of Facepics Studio and Like Media)

Boryeong Mud Real Mud Hand Cream

Boryeong Mud, a specialized beauty care line of natural, premium sea mud cosmetics originally from Boryeong City introduced its new range of mud products which included Real Mud Body SPA and Real Mud Hand Cream. Boryeong Mud products use fine sea mud and all Boryeong cosmetics are required to pass stringent test by the Republic of Korea to ensure its reliability and quality of ingredients.
The minerals and microelements contained in the mud provides nutrients to the skin, while strengthening and repairing skin cells at the same time. The product’s main functions are the absorption and rebalancing of sebum while improving the skin quality through the use of minerals. Natural ingredients bentonite and germanium which contained in sea mud, will help reduce inflammatory skin and healthy glowing skin.
The new Boryeong Mud Real Mud Hand Cream offers those with extra-sensitive skin a new solution to gently relieve itchiness and calm their reactive skin quickly and efficiently. The specialized Hand Cream will speed up healing metabolism, while also relieving dry, creaked, or frostbitten hands. The Real Mud Hand Cream contains sea mud powder with high contains of minerals to alleviate skin’s discomfort.
Boryeong Real Mud Hand Cream is formulated with Mango, Shea butter, Macadamia Seed Oil, Rosemary, Chamomile to rejuvenate, soothe, and moisturize hands from the harsh, drying and aging effect of the environmental.  Additional ingredients included peppermint, Bergamot and Freesia which provides relief and comfort for dry and sensitive hands.
Real Mud Hand Cream is available in 100ml size and is priced at RM89.00 and is available at Boryeong Mud outlets at Quill City Mall, KL and Nu Sentral KL.
For more info, head over to http://www.boryeongmudmsia.com.my/
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Lenovo S850 Smartphone Launch

[Tech & Gadgets]

Lenovo launched its new S850 smartphone at The Beer in Publika, Kuala Lumpur on 4 September with a social responsibility campaign aimed at raising funds for the Breast Cancer Welfare Association Malaysia (BCWA).
Lenovo is currently the number one PC maker in the world, and third largest smart connected device maker, having expanded aggressively into the global smartphone market, introducing smartphones in 25 countries over the past two years.
In fact, I’ve been to three (3) of Lenovo’s key smartphone launches this year alone and you can read more about those devices (which includes the flagship Vibe Z) here:
https://timchew.net/2014/05/20/lenovo-a-and-s-series-smartphones-launch/
https://timchew.net/2014/03/15/lenovo-vibe-z-launch-aloft-kl/
https://timchew.net/2014/01/16/lenovo-vibe-x-launch-150114/

The new S850 smartphone combining sleek design elements and equipped with a quad-core MediaTek (MTK) processor, complements Lenovo’s existing portfolio of smartphones coming in at a surprisingly affordable price. This new slim yet feature-packed smartphone by Lenovo which is available in three (3) different colours including pink, dark blue and white, gives consumers greater choices across multiple price points to fit both lifestyle and budget.
Besides running on Android Kit Kat, the smartphone has a host of new features, including sharp image capture functions and Lenovo’s range of DOit apps. The device comes with dual SIM capability as well as a 5MP wide-angle front camera which girls will find great for selfies, and flash-equipped 13MP rear camera to shoot everything else. Other features include a 5″ screen and an all round glass like finishing which adds a more classy look to the phone unlike some of the more plasticky smartphones out there.

 When I sent my bloggers a photos of the pink Lenovo 850S they immediately asked for the price ha ha!
 “The new S850 smartphone perfectly complements the full range of mobile devices available to consumers around the world, letting consumers easily pick the Lenovo smartphone that’s right for them,” said Khoo Hung Chuan, Country General Manager, Lenovo Malaysia. “Customers from around the world told us that they wanted greater user experience without sacrificing performance, so we built this smartphone with style and blazing fast processing speeds to maximise the onboard range of integrated Lenovo apps.”
Lenovo Malaysia will be supporting the Breast Cancer Welfare Association Malaysia (BCWA) as the company believes in giving back to society, and will donate RM10 from each of the first 1,000 Lenovo S850 units sold from 4th September until 30th September 2014.
“We are extremely heartened to partner with an established technological brand such as Lenovo which continues to grow exponentially in the smartphone market. With this additional contribution and support, this partnership allows us to further raise awareness on breast cancer amongst the public,” said Dr. Zahara Ayub, President, Breast Cancer Welfare Association Malaysia.
 The wide angle 5MP front camera will certainly be useful for selfies!

Lenovo S850 Smartphone Technical Specifications
Processor: MTK 6582 1.3 GHz Quad Core
Operating System: Android v4.4 KitKat
Display: 5.0” HD (1280 x 720) IPS, 5-point multitouch
Memory: 1GB RAM, 16GB internal storage
Camera: 13MP auto-focus w/ flash (rear), 5MP fixed-focus wide angle (front)
SIM Slots: Dual, micro SIM
Size: 141mm x 71mm x 8.2mm
Weight: 140g
Battery: Li-Po 2150 mAh, non-removable (Standby Time: Up to 17 days; Talking Time: Up to 25 hours)
Colours: Pink, white and dark blue

Lenovo offers a portfolio of integrated services solutions including warranty extensions, warranty upgrades, premium technical support for all new products, and also accident damage protection for its smartphone range.
The Lenovo S850 is currently available at the Recommended Retail Price: RM729.00
More info at http://shopap.lenovo.com/my/en/

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“Remembering Whitney – The Greatest Love Of All” Live Music Concert from Las Vegas at Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur

[Upcoming Event/ Giveaway]

Fans of Whitney Houston do take note as an evening of exhilarating and gripping performances of her timeless hits will be happening for two nights only this March at Istana Budaya in Kuala Lumpur.
“REMEMBERING WHITNEY – THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL” live music concert direct from Las Vegas starring multi-talented and highly acclaimed songstress, Trina Johnson Finn, and presented by Milestone Productions Sdn Bhd will take to stage on 22 and 23 March 2019.
The late Whitney Houston was one of the most acclaimed and awarded female artists of all time, stealing the spotlight each time she was on stage. Her exceptional talent was evident in her career with many memorable hits such as “I Will Always Love You”, “Saving All My Love”, “I Wanna Dance With Somebody”, and “I Look To You”. She’s also forever immortalised on the silver screen in The Bodyguard and even took the reins as an executive producer for Sparkle.
“REMEMBERING WHITNEY- THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL” is a 90-minute live music concert that celebrates the life and top selling hits of the late Whitney Houston. Trina Johnson Finn, one of the few women who can step into Whitney’s “larger-than-life” role, will enthrall Malaysians with breath-taking renditions of Whitney’s memorable classics, including “Greatest Love of All”, “I’m Every Woman,” “Queen of the Night,” “How Will I Know,” “I Will Always Love You,” “I Have Nothing,” “I Wanna Dance With Somebody.”, and more.
Prior to her work on this live production, Trina has appeared on television’s top awards shows including the Grammy Awards, the MTV Video Music Awards and the American Music Awards. Throughout her career, she has worked with iconic entertainers including Barbra Streisand to MC Hammer, Michael Bolton to Valerie Simpson, Smokey Robinson to Martha Reeves and Marilyn Manson to The Family Stone.
As a Recording Artist, Trina was a featured vocalist on MC Hammer’s “Please Hammer Don’t Hurt’em” album which showcased hits like “You Can’t Touch This” and the project sold over 20 million albums world-wide. Trina was also signed as a solo artist on MC Hammer’s record label and toured the world with him for several years as a backup singer and dancer. As a Songwriter, Trina is currently writing and co-producing her debut album featuring Pop, R&B and Funk-infused tunes like “In Your Face“ and “Delicious“ as well as soulful, smoothed-out ballads like “To Know Love” and “Over Due“.
Trina also has many film, television and theater credits under her belt as well. Appearing in projects like “Anchorman” starring Will Ferrell, “Breakin All The Rules” starring Jamie Foxx, “Bringing Down The House” starring Queen Latifah and Steve Martin, and the Off-Broadway theater productions of “Dreamgirls”, “Ain’t Misbehavin” and “The Wiz”.
On the Las Vegas Strip, Trina was an original cast member of the hit production “Vegas! The Show” and she is frequently a Headliner in her own production shows throughout Las Vegas, the US and Internationally.

According to Grace Lee, Managing Director of Milestone Production Sdn Bhd, “Malaysia never got the chance to stage a full-fledged concert while Whitney was alive. As such, this would be a great opportunity for Malaysian fans to experience what would be “the next best thing” to watching her live here in Malaysia thanks to Trina’s most amazing stage presence and impressive vocals that deliver pitch-perfect renditions of Whitney’s timeless hits.”
Sharing the stage are some of Las Vegas’ hottest musicians along with incredible background vocalists and dynamic dancers.  The stage will be transformed into a night of tribute to Whitney and her golden voice – a showcase of fan-favourite songs alongside snappy dialogues that will provide personal insights about each song.
“In our constant endeavor to introduce world class live entertainment shows in Malaysia, we are proud to be bringing REMEMBERING WHITNEY- THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL to our shores. We believe Malaysians have a growing appetite for quality entertainment and our efforts in bringing internationally recognized shows will help to position Malaysia as an entertainment hub in the region,” adds Grace.

Show & Tickets Sales Information:
Premium – RM480
VIP – RM380
Cat A – RM250
Cat B – RM150
Cat C – RM80
*Ticket prices are subject to a RM4 ticketing fee

For more information on the show and ticketing details , head over to https://www.facebook.com/MilestoneEntertainment.Show/ or www.milestone-entertainment.com

“Early Bird” Discount
Early bird tickets are now on sale. Get 30% off (Premium, VIP, Cat A) and 15% off (Cat B) tickets until 24 February 2019. In addition to witnessing Trina Johnson Finn in action, there will be an open audition to win a spot to perform as the Opening Act for the show.
Follow https://www.facebook.com/MilestoneEntertainment.Show for more information on this.

GIVEAWAY
I’m giving away 2x VIP tickets (worth RM380 each) to the show. Just answer a simple question and tell me why you deserve to win the tickets.
PRIZE: 1x Lucky winner will win one (1) pair of VIP tickets!

Question:
“REMEMBERING WHITNEY – THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL” live music concert direct from Las Vegas and presented by Milestone Productions Sdn Bhd will be showing on 22 and 23 March at Istana Budaya in Kuala Lumpur.
Answer: True or False

Slogan:
I want the VIP tickets to “REMEMBERING WHITNEY – THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL” live in Kuala Lumpur because… (in 30 words or less).

Email your answers to me at editor@mhbdigital.com with your full name (as per NRIC), NRIC and mobile number.
Giveaway runs from now until 11.59pm on 11 March 2019.
Winner will be contacted on 12 March 2019.
Giveaway is open to Malaysian citizens aged above 18 years only.
Judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entertained.
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Honda Malaysia Launches New (2017) Honda Jazz and Honda Jazz Sport Hybrid

[Automotive News]

Honda Malaysia launched the new Honda Jazz (2017) and Jazz Sport Hybrid on 6 June 2017, making Malaysia the only market outside Japan to have access to Honda’s advanced Sport Hybrid i-DCD system. The new Jazz Hybrid is the only Sport Hybrid in Malaysia that is priced below RM90,000 and will be delivered to customers from end July 2017 onwards while the petrol variant is already available.
The New Jazz Hybrid is equipped with a new 1.5L DOHC i-VTEC engine combining 7-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) with Integrated High Power Motor to promote acceleration for a sportier driving experience. The New Hybrid System is powered by a Lithium-Ion battery with 1.5 times its energy capacity which is 50% more powerful compared to its predecessor, the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system although it is -5.6% more compact in size. On the Sport-mode, with a press of the “S” button, the Sport Hybrid i-DCD provides maximum combined output of the engine and electric motor at a horsepower of up to 137PS, which is equivalent to a 1.8L engine. The car’s Electric Power Steering (EPS) has also been enhanced.
The New Jazz Hybrid has an independent positioning and functioning of both electric motor and engine which allows improved fuel consumption and sportier driving experience by sustaining regenerative energy. The fuel-efficiency of the New Jazz Hybrid is recorded at 4.0L/100km (*Based on UN R101 Test Result for New Jazz Hybrid) and it could also be driven on full Electric Vehicle (EV) mode. The air-conditioning system of the Sport Hybrid i-DCD is driven by the Motor compressor compared to IMA which exhibits capability to maintain cabin temperature at idle stops.
The New Jazz Hybrid will be available in one variant and offers enhancements unique to the Hybrid model like the Shift by Wire Gear for smoother and sporty gear exchange for the Sport Hybrid i-DCD system. Another feature is the 3D Speed Meter Design (Multi-Information Display) which displays a variety of information such as Energy Flow, Sport Meter, Fuel Economy, Drive Info, Customization and Eco Display, and the addition of Cruise Control.

Over 47,000 units of the 3rd Generation Jazz have been sold in Malaysia since its launch in 2014. The New Jazz Petrol is powered by the 1.5L i-VTEC engine coupled with Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) which was developed under Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology. The combined powertrain in this “Energy Efficient Vehicle” certified vehicle provides a fuel-efficient drive. The New Jazz Petrol will be available in 3 variants, the S, E and V variant. The New Chrome Front Grille; New Front and Rear Bumper Design; Push Start Button and Smart Entry; and ECON button will be made standard across all variants. Other enhancements include Dual Tone Colour Alloy Wheel for V variant, LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and Reverse Camera for both E and V variants.
The V variant will also be offered with Paddle Shift, Cruise Control and Half-Leather seats, while the E variant will receive an upgrade to Touch Panel Auto Air-Conditioning. Both the E and V variants will carry the new 6.8” Display Audio. The New Jazz retains its ULTRA Seats with 4 modes (Utility, Long, Tall and Refresh) with multi-configuration modes of the seats that allows the car to be configured for short or long distance driving.
Safety wise, the New Jazz carries a 5-Star ASEAN NCAP safety rating with Brake Assist (BA) and Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) are available across all variants. The V variant maintains 6 Airbags while the E variant is upgraded to 4 Airbags. Similar to the E variant, the Sport Hybrid variant will also be receiving 4 Airbags. The Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) and Hill Start Assist (HSA) are made available across the E, V and Sport Hybrid variants.
The New Jazz Petrol will be offered in 5 colours namely Modern Steel Metallic, Lunar Silver Metallic, Carnival Red, Taffeta White and Crystal Black Pearl whereas the New Jazz Hybrid will be available in Lunar Silver Metallic, Modern Steel Metallic and White Orchid Pearl. The warranty for both the New Jazz Petrol and the New Jazz Hybrid is 5 years with unlimited mileage at 10,000km service intervals at any of the 91 authorised Honda dealers nationwide. The New Jazz Hybrid receives an eight (8) year warranty for its Lithium-Ion battery on top of the standard warranty.
The New Jazz Hybrid is priced at RM87,500 (OTR with Insurance). The New Jazz Petrol variants are priced at; RM74,800 (OTR with Insurance) for S variant; RM81,000 (OTR with Insurance) for E variant and RM88,400 (OTR with Insurance) for V variant. Honda Malaysia also showcased the New Jazz Mugen Concept Car with the Mugen accessory package which will be available in October 2017, priced at RM5,670 and comes with Front, Side and Rear Under Spoiler with Tailgate Spoiler. The Urban package will be priced at RM1,580 and the Utility Package will be priced at RM820.
For more info, call Honda’s Toll Free number at 1-800-88-2020 or head over to http://www.honda.com.my
Images courtesy of Honda Malaysia.

Transformers: The Last Knight

Since we’re on the topic of automobiles, I managed to catch the media preview of Transformers: The Last Knight yesterday. The official storyline goes something like this – Humans and Transformers are at war, Optimus Prime is gone.  The key to saving the future of the human race lies buried in the secrets of the past, in the hidden history of Transformers on Earth. The movie sees the return of Mark Wahlberg as Cade Yeager; Josh Duhamel as Colonel William Lennox and Bumblebee; with new characters such as an English Lord played by Sir Anthony Hopkins; and Oxford Professor Vivian Wembley played by Laura Haddock (who looks somewhat like Megan Fox!).

I personally gave up on Michael Bay ever getting the Transformers characters or storyline correct (he messed it up in the very first Transformers movie!) and well… what I can say is don’t watch this one for the storyline. Watch it for the action as there are Transformers flying, bullets flying, and humans falling together with lots of explosions and of course – a car chase!
Transformers: The Last Knight opens in Malaysian cinemas on 22 June 2017.

Visuals courtesy of UIP Malaysia.

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