Valentine’s Day 2020 Dinners in Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya, Selangor

[Special Feature]
My annual Valentine’s Day dining feature is back and includes some of the top romantic restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, and beyond, featuring their Valentine’s Day 2020 romantic dinners and set menus:

BABE by Jeff Ramsay
Enfin by James Won
Troika Sky Dining
Marini’s on 57 (KLCC)
Marble 8 on 56 (KLCC)
Cloud Nine (Pavilion Elite) – read more at https://timchew.net/2020/02/06/valentines-day-2020-menu-at-cloud-nine-pavilion-elite-kuala-lumpur/
Geo Wine Nat (Pavilion Elite)
Expressoul GastroBar
Take Eat Easy Modern Bakery & Cafe
The Geographic Adventure Restaurant & Bar Puchong
Envi Skydining at Menara TA One – read more at https://timchew.net/2020/02/02/valentines-day-2020-menu-at-envi-skydining-menara-ta-one-kuala-lumpur/
Tatto – read more at https://timchew.net/2020/02/11/romantic-italian-restaurant-near-kuala-lumpur-city-centre-klcc-tatto/
YU 御 – read more at https://timchew.net/2020/02/01/editors-note-february-2020/
Meatology by Chef Yenni Law – read more at https://timchew.net/2020/02/01/editors-note-february-2020/
Pietro Ristorante Italiano – read more at https://timchew.net/2020/02/07/romantic-italian-restaurant-in-damansara-heights-pietro-ristorante-italiano/
Signature at The Roof (Bandar Utama) – read more at https://timchew.net/2020/02/08/2020-valentines-day-dinner-menu-reviews/
The Fire Grill TTDI – read more at https://timchew.net/2020/02/08/2020-valentines-day-dinner-menu-reviews/
Samba Brazilian Steak House
Mamamon
Poseidon Reserve at Four Seasons Place Kuala Lumpur

If you’re looking for Valentine’s Day 2020 staycations, spa packages, and dining promotions at the following hotels, head over to https://timchew.net/2020/02/03/valentines-day-2020-kuala-lumpur-and-selangor-dinners-set-menus-romantic-restaurants-promotions/

Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur
Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
St. Regis Kuala Lumpur
The Westin Kuala Lumpur
Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara
Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur
Impiana KLCC Hotel (and Aquaria KLCC)
The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur – read more at https://timchew.net/2020/01/29/valentines-day-2020-menu-at-senja-the-saujana-hotel-kuala-lumpur/
Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral
Hotel Maya Kuala Lumpur
DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Hilton Petaling Jaya
DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru
Hilton Kuching
DoubleTree by Hilton Melaka
DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang

Looking for flowers to present to your partner on Valentine’s Day? Check out the selection of beautiful bouquets by Beautifleurs Florist (https://www.facebook.com/beautifleurs/) that’s sure to captivate and capture your partner’s heart at the bottom of this feature.

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LUXE (> RM500)
Babe by Jeff Ramsay

Babe by Jeff Ramsay is located at Work @ Clearwater, 11th Floor, Changkat Semantan, Damansara Heights, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Telephone: 03-2095 8599
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/babegastro/

Enfin by James Won

Enfin by James Won is located at Lot 2-05, Level 2, Menara Hap Seng 1, Jalan P. Ramlee, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Telephone: 010-288 7920
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enfinbyjameswon/

Troika Sky Dining

Cantaloupe at Troika Sky Dining

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cantaloupeattroikaskydining/
Strato at Troika Sky Dining

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StratoAtTroikaSkyDining/
Fuego at Troika Sky Dining

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FUEGOatTroikaSkyDining/

Troika Sky Dining is located at Level 23a, Tower B, The Troika, 19 Persiaran KLCC, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Telephone: 03-2162 0886
Website: http://www.troikaskydining.com

Marini’s on 57

Marini’s on 57 is located at Level 57, Menara 3, Petronas KLCC, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Telephone: 03-2386 6030
Website: https://marinis57.com/

Marble 8 on 56

Marble 8 is located at Level 56, Menara 3 PETRONAS, Persiaran KLCC, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Telephone: 03-2386 6030
Website: https://www.marble-8.com/

Cloud Nine (Pavilion Elite)
St. Valentine’s Set Dinner 2020
Priced at RM498++ per couple
Optional add ons:

RM 138++ for MONTES classic Malbec red wine (normal price RM188++)
RM 388++ for Moet Chandon Brut (normal price RM618++)

AMUSE BOUCHE
Atlantic crab claw croquettes Potato nest, mentai mayo
STARTER
Freshly shucked pacific oyster
Arenkha caviar, passion fruit juice, fresh lemon
SOUP
Collagen chicken & wild mushroom
Sous-vide “kampung” chicken egg, white truffle oil, porcini mushrooms & parmesan grissini
SORBET
Ambarilla sorbet
In frozen lime on ice
MAINS
Masculine “Tongkat Ali” Australian tenderloin
“Tongkat Ali” brined Australian grain fed tenderloin, flat-ironed foie gras with chocolate & peanut, buttered green peas, charred cipollini, white truffle mashed potatoes, shaved black truffle, au jus
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Feminine “Kacip Fatimah” Black Cod
Cabbage wrapped & poached black cod in “Kacip Fatimah” broth, saffron risotto, cured mullet bottarga, seared eryngii mushroom, salmon roe
DESSERT
Symphony of chocolate
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Cloud Nine is located at Level 9, Pavilion Elite, 166, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Telephone: 03-2110 5799
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cloud9kl/

Geo Wine Nat (Pavilion Elite)
St. Valentine’s Set Dinner 2020
Priced at RM498++ per couple
Optional add ons:

RM 138++ for MONTES classic Malbec red wine (normal price RM188++)
RM 388++ for Moet Chandon Brut (normal price RM618++)

AMUSE BOUCHE
Atlantic crab claw croquettes Potato nest, mentai mayo
STARTER
Freshly shucked pacific oyster
Arenkha caviar, passion fruit juice, fresh lemon
SOUP
Collagen chicken & wild mushroom
Sous-vide “kampung” chicken egg, white truffle oil, porcini mushrooms & parmesan grissini
SORBET
Ambarilla sorbet
In frozen lime on ice
MAINS
Masculine “Tongkat Ali” Australian tenderloin
“Tongkat Ali” brined Australian grain fed tenderloin, flat-ironed foie gras with chocolate & peanut, buttered green peas, charred cipollini, white truffle mashed potatoes, shaved black truffle, au jus
&
Feminine “Kacip Fatimah” Black Cod
Cabbage wrapped & poached black cod in “Kacip Fatimah” broth, saffron risotto, cured mullet bottarga, seared eryngii mushroom, salmon roe
DESSERT
Symphony of chocolate
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Geo Wine Nat is located at Level 9, Pavilion Elite, 166, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Telephone: 013-874 2399
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/geowinenation/

Expressoul GastroBar

St. Valentine’s Set Dinner 2020
Priced at RM298++ per couple
Optional: Add on Legende Bordeaux (red/ white) for RM99 nett per bottle
STARTER
Freshly shucked pacific oyster
Salmon roe, fresh lemon, red tabasco sauce
SOUP
Collagen chicken & wild mushroom
Poached “kampung” chicken egg, white truffle oil, mixed mushrooms & parmesan grissini
SHARING MAINS
Masculine “Tongkat Ali” Australian tenderloin
“Tongkat Ali” brined Australian grain fed tenderloin, flat-ironed foie gras with chocolate & peanut, grilled vegetables, truffle mashed potatoes & pink peppercorn sauce
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Feminine “Kacip Fatimah” octopus paella
Poached Spanish octopus on Spanish rice cooked with saffron, cuttlefish sofrito, “Kacip Fatimah” infused broth, peppers & French peas
DESSERT
Symphony of chocolate cake
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Expressoul GastroBar is located at GF, Pearl Suria Gallery Shopping Mall Old Klang Road, 58200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Telephone: 03-7972 5709
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expressoul.my/

Take Eat Easy Modern Bakery & Cafe

St. Valentine’s Set Dinner 2020
Priced at RM298++ per couple
Optional: Add on Legende Bordeaux (red/ white) for RM99 nett per bottle
STARTER
Freshly shucked pacific oyster
Salmon roe, fresh lemon, red tabasco sauce
SOUP
Collagen chicken & wild mushroom
Poached “kampung” chicken egg, white truffle oil, mixed mushrooms & parmesan grissini
SHARING MAINS
Masculine “Tongkat Ali” Australian tenderloin
“Tongkat Ali” brined Australian grain fed tenderloin, flat-ironed foie gras with chocolate & peanut, grilled vegetables, truffle mashed potatoes & pink peppercorn sauce
&
Feminine “Kacip Fatimah” octopus paella
Poached Spanish octopus on Spanish rice cooked with saffron, cuttlefish sofrito, “Kacip Fatimah” infused broth, peppers & French peas
DESSERT
Symphony of chocolate cake
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Take Eat Easy Modern Bakery & Cafe outlets are located at Wisma Fiamma (No 20 Jalan 7A/62A 52200 Kepong, Kuala Lumpur) & Pearl Shopping Gallery, Old Klang Road, Kuala Lumpur
Telephone: 03-6263 3623
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teec.my/

The Geographic Adventure Restaurant & Bar Puchong

St. Valentine’s Set Dinner 2020
Priced at RM298++ per couple
Optional: Add on Legende Bordeaux (red/ white) for RM99 nett per bottle
STARTER
Freshly shucked pacific oyster
Salmon roe, fresh lemon, red tabasco sauce
SOUP
Collagen chicken & wild mushroom
Poached “kampung” chicken egg, white truffle oil, mixed mushrooms & parmesan grissini
SHARING MAINS
Masculine “Tongkat Ali” Australian tenderloin
“Tongkat Ali” brined Australian grain fed tenderloin, flat-ironed foie gras with chocolate & peanut, grilled vegetables, truffle mashed potatoes & pink peppercorn sauce
&
Feminine “Kacip Fatimah” octopus paella
Poached Spanish octopus on Spanish rice cooked with saffron, cuttlefish sofrito, “Kacip Fatimah” infused broth, peppers & French peas
DESSERT
Symphony of chocolate cake
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The Geographic Adventure Restaurant & Bar Puchong is located at No.1B, Jalan Kenari 7, Bandar Puchong Jaya, 47100 Puchong, Selangor
Telephone: 016-269 5088
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/geo.puchong/

MID-RANGE (RM200 – 500)
Envi Skydining

Valentine’s Dinner Menu
Priced at RM288.00++ Per Couple
Pre-Meal Starter to Share
Assorted Spanish Style Tapas
Choice of First Course
Fresh Seafood in a Tomato Broth with a touch Of Pernod
Or
Fresh & Crispy Garden Greens Tossed with Sesame Dressing
Choice Of Main Course
Chilled Australian Ribeye Drizzled with Garlic Rosemary Butter,
Served with Homemade Reduced Port Wine
Or
Airflown Fresh Atlantic Salmon Served with Honey Dijon Mustard Cream Sauce
Dessert
Chocolate Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream
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Envi Skydining is located at Level 36 (rooftop), Menara TA One, 22, Jalan P Ramlee, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enviskydining/
Telephone: 019-771 7170
Read more at https://timchew.net/2020/02/02/valentines-day-2020-menu-at-envi-skydining-menara-ta-one-kuala-lumpur/

Tatto

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Ed – I was incredibly impressed with the quality of the modern Italian food at Tatto! Incredible value for money and in a very romantic setting, located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur off Jalan Ampang and near KLCC. Definitely a restaurant to consider if you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day in Kuala Lumpur city centre.
Tatto is located at A-G-1 Hampshire Place Office, 157, Hampshire, No 1, Jalan Mayang Sari, Off Jalan Tun Razak, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Telephone: 03-2166 5212
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tattokualalumpur/

YU 御

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YU 御 is located at G-243, The Gardens Mall, Mid Valley City, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Telephone: 03-2202 2602
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yubyruyi/
The menu is also available at RUYI & LYN 如意 at 285 Jalan Maarof, Bukit Damansara, Bangsar Shopping Centre (4th floor), 59000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Telephone: 03-2083 0288
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ruyilyn/

Meatology by Chef Yenni Law

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Meatology by Chef Yenni Law is located at 16, Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Telephone: 011-1603 3558
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeatologyKL/

Pietro Ristorante Italiano

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Both menus are available from 13 February to 16 February 2020.
For bookings or more info, call 03-20936433
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pietroristoranteitaliano/

Signature at The Roof (Bandar Utama)

Treat your loved ones to a wonderful buffet dinner from starter, selected main course and special couple’s dessert at the Award Winning Signature at The Roof restaurant on 13th & 14th February 2020.
Live Band performance, romantic table decor with free entry to Stratosphere and free lantern will make your Valentine’s dinner at #Signature a perfect night for you and your loved one!
The restaurant only has 2 seating slots per day which is at 6.00PM and 9.00PM and seats are limited to first come first served basis. (Ed – Signature at The Roof is a popular Valentine’s Day destination for couples therefore we highly recommend that you place your booking ASAP to avoid disappointment.)

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Make your reservation online at https://www.tableapp.com/partner/signature-theroof
Signature at The Roof is located at Rooftop, 1 First Avenue Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
Telephone: 03-8605 3388
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Signature.TheRoof/

Pampas Steakhouse at Old Malaya

Ladies get a red rose, compliments of the house, while Shazzy and the band will set the mood for the evening.
Pampas Steakhouse at Old Malaya is located at 66-68, Jalan Raja Chulan, 52200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Telephone: 03-2079 5548
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pampasoldmalaya/

The Fire Grill (TTDI)

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The Fire Grill is located at 24, Jalan Datuk Sulaiman, Taman Tun Dr Ismail. 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Telephone: 03-7492 2197
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firegrill/

Samba Brazilian Steak House

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Samba Brazilian Steak House is a chic and authentic Brazilian Churrascaria right in the heart of Kuala Lumpur city.
The Valentine’s Package for 2 pax is priced at RM328++ and includes:

“The last rose”
more then 60 types of spread buffet
unlimited 15 types of BBQ meats
Two glass of red OR white wine/mocktail
(1) special dessert

Samba Brazilian Steak House is located at Avenue K, 156, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Telephone: 03-2711 2911
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sambakualalumpur/

Mamamon

Looking for something special to do rather than just dining or movies to celebrate your Valentine’s Day? Mamamon has just the right thing to colour up your date with your loved one! Mamamon will be having a Valentine’s Dinner + Glass Painting Workshop on 14 February 2020 (Friday) priced at RM380nett for 2 persons with two (2) sessions available – 4.00pm or 6.30pm.
*Limited seats are available and advanced booking and pre-payment is required.
V̳a̳l̳e̳n̳t̳i̳n̳e̳’s̳ D̳i̳n̳n̳e̳r̳ + G̳l̳a̳s̳s̳ P̳a̳i̳n̳t̳i̳n̳g̳ W̳o̳r̳k̳s̳h̳o̳p̳

Painting on a 10 inch tall wine glass, couple may pair up their artwork, comes with a gift box (All material & guidance provided)
3 course dinner meal served after the session with Truffle Mushroom Soup + Seared Duck Breast or Grilled Lamb Rack + Dessert
All for RM380nett for 2 persons

10 inch tall wine glass
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Mamanon is located at 5-0-2, Jalan 2/109F, Taman Danau Desa, 58100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Telephone: 012-6330538
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mamamon-1539181722879614/

Poseidon Reserve

This valentine, POSEIDON brings the bounties of the oceans into the heart of Kuala Lumpur. Take your taste buds on an Adventure with us across the sea with Poseidon Reserve’s specially curated Valentines dinner from the 12th to 22nd of February.
The dinner starts from 5pm onwards, and will include a choice of appetisers & entrees from Poseidon Reserve’s latest gastronomy breakthroughs. From freshly flown Pacific oysters bathed in a golden raspberry & chilly vinegar to pristine white Scallops glistening in sweet basil pesto. While awaiting the Entrée’s of your choice, between a beautifully seared Yellow fin tuna finished with a dual of wasabi or the pan seared Seabass with asparagus & spiced jalapeno cream.

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For any additional information or reservations, head over to https://www.ironwoods.co/
Poseidon Reserve is located at Level B1, Shoppes at Four Seasons Place, 145 Jalan Ampang, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Telephone: +60 17-252 6206
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poseidonreserve/

Beautifleurs Florist
Valentine’s Bear – RM350
Heart Shaped Red Roses Bouquet – RM250
Surprise Me Box – RM350
Angel Box – RM280
Mixed Flower Bouquet – RM350
Only for You – RM200

Telephone: 012-4026405 (Ying)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beautifleurs/

Photo Credits: Respective hotels/ restaurants/ florist, and author’s own
Cover Photo: DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang
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GUESS Summer 2016 Men’s Collection

[Fashion]

This season, the GUESS men’s collection blends together a combination of traditional staple pieces with a selection of fashion focused garments including statement denim and bomber jackets with eye-catching embroidery.  Short and long sleeved button-downs in chambray, denim and linen paired with crisp white denim jeans are a go-to ensemble for any summer day.  Light-weight sweaters and tees with black and white stripes and checks are summer essentials that pair nicely with any summer denim styles.

More info at http://www.guess.com
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Truefitt & Hill, Pandora, and Aloft Live

[Event]
I was privileged to be one of the few males invited to the exclusive “Cut and Shave” experience in collaboration with Maxman TV at Truefitt & Hill, Starhill Gallery on 8 November 2013.
Max Man TV is a free and 100% Legal digital entertainment platform with a channel catering to the Manly Man featuring programmes that are full of action, drama, competitive contact sports, fast cars, sexy babes, killer tunes, fighting, awesome weaponry, and more great manly stuff.
When it comes to grooming, you can’t get more manly than to go to the premier men’s grooming experts in town – Truefitt & Hill which originates from England. Truefitt & Hill, is certified by the Guinness Book of World Records the oldest barbershop in the world, and is also recognised as the finest gentlemen’s hairdresser and perfumer in London. The Kuala Lumpur outlet is the first in South East Asia and provides only the finest in grooming products and services.
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 The outlet in Starhill Gallery is located close to the corridor to the JW Marriot but can be a little hard to find so do ask the info counter.
 A wide array of products for real gentleman to look and feel his very best are available for purchase.

 The main service area. There are also two private rooms where members of the Malaysian and foreign royal families have had their services.
 TV personality and socialite Raj Aria enjoying his shave
 Pampering for men!
 I got myself a “Royal Haircut” which is worth RM95.00

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Max Man pays to license the rights to show the videos — making it free for you to watch and you can watch as many times as you want, where and when you want it.
You only need your existing PC, MAC and mobile device (iPads, iPods, Android devices) to watch video with NO software download required – just go to the website on your computer to watch the videos which are in HD!
Where can you watch Max Man TV?

Computers: Available on any PC or MAC via http://www.maxman.tv
Multi-devices, download the Max Man TV app coming soon for: iOs devices: iPads, iPods, iPhones, Tablets, and Androids
Connected TVs: Samsung Smart TVs, and more coming soon.

More info on Max Man TV at http://maxman.tv/
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More info Truefitt & Hill at https://www.facebook.com/TruefittandHillMalaysia
Truefitt & Hill is located at:
Truefitt & Hill, Bangsar Shopping Centre
Lot S135, 2nd Floor, Bangsar Shopping Centre
285 Jalan Maarof, Bangsar
59000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 603-2011 4321

Truefitt & Hill, Majestic Hotel
Lower Ground, The Smoke House
5 Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin
Tel: 603-2785 8000

Truefitt & Hill, Starhill Gallery
UG23 Stahill Gallery (JW Marriott Entrance)
183 Jalan Bukit Bintang
55100 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 603-2141 0351

Truefitt & Hill Grand Hyatt, Kuala Lumpur
Lot G-01- & G-02, Ground Floor, Menara Darussalam
50450 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 603-2181 4423
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And here’s a video from Maxman TV that caught my attention (yes if you didn’t know I did work for FHM Malaysia a couple of years ago).
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Pandora’s Christmas Collection 2013 Preview

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After the haircut at Truefitt & Hill, I headed next door to the Westin for Pandora’s Christmas collection 2013 preview. The new collection was launched by Dato’ Meer Sadik Habib, Chairman of Pandora Malaysia and Datin Zarida Noordin, Managing Director of Pandora Malaysia, and marked the brand’s 3rd year anniversary of its existence in Malaysia.
With the theme “Sparkling Christmas’, the new season collection is a celebration of the beauty of the winter featuring lustrous gold and shining sterling silver embellished with sparkling pave set stones, and the beauty of ice crystal and snowflakes are immortalised in earrings, pendant and charms, embellished with 61 sparkling pave set cubic zirconia. Sparkling pave set stones in dramatic colours add a dose of glamour to the party season, and traditional yuletide symbols – striped candy canes, Christmas bells and woollen mitten charms – are suitable additions to the new collection.

Pandora expanded its collection of pave charms following last season’s launch of earring barrels, which allow you to wear your favourite pave set cubic zirconia on sterling silver or 14k gold bracelet charms as earrings.

Crafted from sterling silver, dramatic purple cubic zirconia stones are pave set by hand to exacting standards on charms, rings and earrings. Symbolising a flower on the verge of bloom, the elegant cocktail ring’s stunning pod-like centrepiece features 37 glittering purple stones, A ring of undulating waves of sterling silver is embellishes with 8 clusters of 8 pave set purple cubic zirconia. Elegant pave stud earrings hold 14 pave stones and s stunning silver is decorated with 94 sparkling stones.

The new season sterling silver rings feature pave set clusters of either purple cubic zirconia or black crystal stones. The pod-like centrepiece of each ring embellished with 37 glittering hand set stones. Pandora’s new season pave jewellery is also offered in dramatic black.
The collection starts from RM100.00 onwards with 50 new collections to choose from available from 4th November 2013 onwards. There’s also a special promotion where you can get a free limited edition of Pandora white porcelain Santa Claus with gold painting when you spend RM599.00 and above from 12 November till 31 December 2013.
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 The event was hosted by the delicious Nadia Heng
 Local celebrities Sazzy Falak, Tasha Sheila, Lynn Lim and Nadia Heng showcased the new collection while local designer Aniq Safuan Professional Creation provided the evening wear collection worn by the celebrities.
 Popular model Ancy Look

 Lynn Lim was one of the celebrities showcasing the latest collection

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PANDORA boutiques are located at Bangsar Village II, Empire Shopping Gallery, Subang, 1 Mont’ Kiara, Mid Valley Megamall, Tropicana City Mall, Gurney Plaza, Penang, Setia City Mall, Shah Alam, the Paradigm Mall, Kelana Jaya, Alamanda Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur International Airport, and boutique kiosks at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Suria KLCC, Tangs 1 Utama, and Pandora jewellery counters at the Ampang Point Habib showroom.
PANDORA’s East Malaysia boutiques are located at the Spring Shopping Center, Sarawak and Suria Sabah.
More info at http://www.pandora.net/en-my/
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“Live at Aloft Hotels” in Collaboration with MTV Asia
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After the Pandora fashion show it was over to Aloft KL Sentral for the “Live at Aloft Hotels” launch in collaboration with MTV Asia. The event featured the launch of the online platform – http://www.mtvasia.com/aloftlive which helps to promote local up-and-coming music talents who will perform at the “Live at Aloft Hotels” showcases at Aloft Hotels’ W XYZ Bars across Malaysia, China, India, and Thailand.
Besides providing live entertainment for millenial travelers in the hotel, the platform allows users to connect with like-minded individuals in a fun-loving music space, discover local music and talents through write-ups about the events as well as select performers’ interviews. The site will also feature a image and video gallery of past event, bios of artistes, an events calendar, and a platform for travelers to share their videos, and interact via social media.
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 Female duo “The Light Fantastic” gave a good performance singing covers of many hits
 MTV VJ Hanli (L) with MHB’s Kelly Siew (R)
 I think MTV VJ Hanli has a lovely smile!

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More info at http://www.mtvasia.com/aloftlive

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Panasonic VIERA Smart TV Launch 2013

[ADV]
Smart TVs and New Cool Gadgets

Now I always like the first few months of the year because all the tech companies start having their conventions and launching their new products so for once I jumped out of bed early to attend the Panasonic Smart VIERA TV launch in conjunction with their sales convention at the Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre on Wednesday 27 March 2013.
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A TV to suit each home – the new Panasonic Smart VIERA TVs are launched!
My partner in crime for the day was MHB’s Esther Ng pictured here with some of the new Panasonic VIERA Smart Plasma TVs
And here’s Esther with the Panasonic Smart VIERA LED TVs
Now there are two (2) different types of TVs in the Panasonic Smart VIERA range – Plasma and LED. Both have some similar features and both have their own strengths.
For 2013, the Smart VIERA series of TVs was developed based on five pillars of evolution, namely easy operation, networking, better picture quality, eco-friendly (energy saving), and an updated modern design.
The key concept for this new line-up is called “Smart VIERA Made Easy” which emphasizes on smart technology made easy for the regular consumer and not just techies. While ensuring that the smart technology is easy to operate, the new range of Smart VIERA TVs can also be personalized to meet the individual’s needs thereby creating better user experience.
Now here are some features common to both the plasma and LED ranges:
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My Home Screen
Now this screen is unique to different users. Yes you heard me correctly. It uses facial recognition to determine who is using the TV then loads that user’s home screen. Browse the web, watch YouTube, play Facebook and even leave messages for other users using this screen.
Of course to use all this you’ll need to have a broadband connection but nowadays almost everyone is connected so this shouldn’t really be an issue.
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Voice Interaction
Voice control your TV by simply saying a key word (like “home screen” or “internet”) into the Touch Pad Controller or smartphone, and the TV goes to the menu you asked for. If you’re doing a Google search just speak into the controller or phone again and the search result is displayed on-screen and verbally read out. A very cool feature especially if you’re lazy to type or if you have friends over and want to impress them!
BTW to control the VIERA by smartphone you need to download and install the “VIERA remote 2″ app which works on IOS5 and Jellybean.
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The TV was displaying what the tablet’s camera was seeing. Snap a pic and the pic appears on the TV screen!
Swipe & Share 2.0
After linking your smartphone or tablet device to the TV, you can easily share content with your TV. Heck it will even display the image that your camera sees if you are using the camera app.
Ta da! A pic of Esther hehehe!
A white board? Nopes…that’s Esther writing on the Panasonic Smart VIERA TV!
Now I thought this feature is really really cool and I think a lot of advertising agencies will be happy to have one of these in their office while lifestyle brands will find these useful at events.
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Panasonic VIERA Plasma TVs
Panasonic’s new Smart VIERA Plasma TV combines smart functions with high picture quality coupled with a functional and beautiful design.
Now I’m sure you’re asking – why is Panasonic still using plasma displays? Well there are some very good reasons for that.
3000 Focused Field Drive – Crisp, Clear Moving Pictures
When it comes to fast moving pictures nothing beats a plasma. Panasonic’s Smart VIERA plasma TVs feature a combination of original phosphors and drive technologies that enable high motion-image performance.
A sub-field drive control with a short light emission of 1/3,000th of second produces crisp, clear moving pictures with minimal afterimages (aka ghosting which is kinda “potong stim” if you’re watching an action movie).
Didn’t understand a word above? Hahahaha! What it means is that the TV is great for dynamic sports scenes and breathtaking fast-action shots like watching football or action flicks (Transformers, LOTR, etc. etc.).

Infinite Black – Rendering Better Deep Black Shades
The new VIERA boasts improvements to the pre-discharge control, which can cause blocked shadows, and have enabled deeper, jet-black shades. Even in brightly lit living rooms, deep areas and fine textures within dark scenes are rendered with meticulous detail giving you a better picture.

30720 Super Gradations – Smooth, Velvety Gradation
Increasing the number of sub-fields has allowed Panasonic to control the emitted light in 30,720 steps for smoother gradation. The light emission of each individual cell is precisely controlled to achieve highly nuanced gradation. From jet black to brilliant white, customers will get rich textures and smooth gradation.
This means that you get to enjoy truer colour reproduction as subtle variations of a colour are accurately produced. Ie. Dark grey actually looks like dark grey instead of black, pearl looks like pearl instead of white, etc. etc.

DCI 98% Color Space – Realistic Colors from a Wide Color Gamut
The new VIERA range features a dramatic improvement in the colour purity of the red phosphor and this has further expanded the color gamut. It now covers 98% of DCI (Digital Cinema Initiatives) studio standards and 122% of ITU standards. This ensures full reproduction of vivid colors from all sorts of image sources and as a result you the customer get to enjoy more realistic colours closer to the original.

Panasonic’s new VIERA plasma TVs starts from RM2,699.00 for their base 50” model all the way to the top of the line 65”model priced at RM16,999.00.
Panasonic VIERA LED TVs
Panasonic’s new Smart VIERA LED TVs delivers crisp and clear moving pictures by using improved backlight control and IPS (In-Plane Switching) panel technology. In line with it’s Eco-Nation concept of conserving the environment, the new VIERA LED TVs are among the industry’s top energy-saving displays. The design adopts a narrow bezel form to enhance room interiors and make images appear to “float” in space.
Now here are some of the VIERA LED TV features:
VIERA Connect – Cloud- Based Internet Services
VIERA Connect is an internet service for TVs based on the use of cloud servers. It brings you video-on-demand (VOD), catch-up TV, games, educational content, and lots more, through a wide range of apps. Now you don’t need to have a PC lugged into your TV.

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4200 Backlight Scanning – Smooth Reproduction of Fast Motion
A highly precise frame generation and insertion creates smooth flowing images while a fine light-emission control by the 8-Phase Backlight Scanning also minimizes flicker to ensure smooth images without afterimages (ghosting).

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Advanced Wide Viewing Angle – Color, Brightness and Contrast
By combining the IPS Panel, with its excellent viewing angle characteristics, and a phase filter, beautiful images are reproduced with excellent brightness, color, and contrast even when viewed from an angle so now your old seemingly disinterested aunt who’s sitting in the dining room pretending not to watch American Idol can view it clearly.

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Super Clear Resolution – All Image Sources Are Beautifully Expressed
A new image processor detects and corrects all kinds of image signals, including those for web pages and standard-definition broadcasts. This results in excellent image quality. High definition (HD) broadcasts are also reproduced with stunning quality, bringing you high-resolution images from all sources.
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The panels were so thin that my camera had trouble focusing on one!
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Panasonic’s new VIERA LED TVs starts from RM799.00 for the base 24” model while the top of the line 55” model is priced at RM15,999.00.
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Point to note: Certain features are only applicable to certain models. Of course the higher end models will have more features so do check with your retailer before purchasing the unit.
The Smart VIERA 2013 models will be available nationwide at authorized dealers shops, starting on 18 April 2013 onwards.
Apart from the TVs, Panasonic also showcased a wide range of it’s latest products! Take a look.
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Now every TV needs a good home theater system to go with it and Panasonic provides just that with DVD/ Blu-ray players and speakers
There’s a system to suit your living room or TV room
And for relaxing in your room after a long day of work why not hook up your iPod or iPhone or other MP3 player to this set of powerful speakers? In case you were wondering no there are no wires connecting the 2 units.
Water heaters
LED bulbs
Remember my post about the Panasonic LED bulb launch? No? Then read about it here – https://timchew.net/2012/12/08/panasonic-led-bulb-launch-miss-universe-malaysia-2013-pool-party/
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Vacumn cleaners
Cordless phones
Portable external battery for your mobile phones
Electric toothbrushes for you lazy bums
Personal and beauty appliances…a girl’s best friend
Ceiling fans
Alkaline Ionizer Purifiers
Toilet seats cum bidet
Now these babies reallyhad my attention – new Lumix cameras!
The Lumix range comes with a whole range of lens and accessories
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So it looks like there’s a Panasonic product for every room of your house and for different types of consumers.
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Travel News – March 2019

[Travel News]
“Celebrate Australia” at Mode Kitchen and Bar, Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

Mode Kitchen and Bar in Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, has launched a new dining series that celebrates Australia’s rich and vibrant produce and shines a light on the incredible growers and suppliers who deliver it to our plates.
The collaborative series entitled “Celebrate Australia”, was launched on 4 March 2019, with a brand new menu that showcases South Australia’s extraordinary range of food and wine.
With its diverse micro-climates, multi-faceted landscape and distinct regions, the picturesque state grows and nurtures some of Australia’s finest citrus fruits and berries, premium sustainable seafood such as Pacific oysters, mussels and hiramasa kingfish, fresh organic vegetables and high-quality meats including salt bush lamb, beef and kangaroos.
Celebrating South Australia sees Mode Kitchen & Bar’s Executive Chef Francesco Mannelli champion a number of the region’s wonderful producers including Goolwa Pipico, Clean Seas Seafood, Mayura Station wagyu and Woodside Cheese Wrights. Indeed, it is rather fitting that the Italian-born Mannelli is working with these ingredients, given they were produced in the southern state’s Mediterraneanclimate of warm, dry summers and mild winters.
For Mannelli, simplicity is key when working with such incredible produce. He notes that the best way to highlight an ingredient that is already special on its own is to create a dish with a good balance of flavour, a contrast in texture and respecting the produce. Guests dining on the new menu can experience dishes such as sautéed Coorong pipis served with spicy sausages from Calabria, karkalla and grilled focaccia; a grilled hard-to-source cut in the form of a Mayura Station wagyu tri tip MB 9+ with roasted balsamic onions; hiramasa kingfish sashimi with sweet and sour sauce, macadamia and pickled onion; and a South Australian kangaroo loin, crusted with crushed Tasmanian pepper, warrigal greens and beetroot.
“We are so fortunate to live in a country that produces such a wonderful variety of beautiful and top-quality ingredients. The producers we have chosen stand out because they are all unique in their way. They’re not just passionate about quality, consistency and production, but more about the love that every producer puts into their job that makes them so special. It’s the same ethos for me in the kitchen – when you do something that comes from your heart it’s always a stand out.”
“We chose to start our series off with South Australia, a state that has always honoured tradition but has also become a front runner in food innovation. Every region we choose to work with will teach us something new about our country and we look forward to many more collaborations here at Mode.”
The Celebrate Australia series will continue at Mode Kitchen & Bar with further menu takeovers and producer showcases to be announced over the coming months.
The Celebrate Australia menu is available for dinner till 24 May 2019.
Starters

Freshly shucked organic Coffin Bay oysters, finger lime and white soy mignonette
Hiramasa kingfish sashimi, sweet and sour sauce, macadamia and pickled onion
Grilled calamari salad, sweet corn, lemon, coriander and black olives
Sautee Coorong pipis, spicy sausages, karkalla and grilled focaccia

Mains

Grilled Mayura Station wagyu tri tip MB 9+, roasted balsamic onions
Coorong angus t-bone 1 kilogram / 21-day aged
“Heritage” rib eye, Richard Gunner selection, 5 weeks dry aged
Mayura Station wagyu rib eye 600 grams MB 7, 4 weeks dry aged

Cheese

Selection of South Australian cheeses from Woodside Cheese Wrights

For more info, head over to https://www.fourseasons.com/sydney/

New Sunday Brunch at Alto Restaurant and Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta
 The Four Seasons – Baltimore, MD
Alto Restaurant & Bar in Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta, which the hotel claims as Jakarta’s finest Italian restaurant, unveils a new concept for its Sunday Brunch with an all-new and enhanced à la carte menu.
The new menu features delightful creations such as the super fluffy vanilla pancakes, toast francese, eggs benedict e tartufo and Alto wagyu burger complementing the authentic Italian dishes and gourmet selection of cold cuts and cheeses.
“I couldn’t be more thrilled to start the Sunday Brunch again,” says Executive Chef Marco Riva. “After two months of research and carefully developing the new menu, we are ready to serve it to our guests with the promise of an exciting new dining experience that also manages to retain the essence of what has made Alto so popular.”
The liquid selection also gets a revamp featuring an exciting new Campari Corner where guest can pick and mix Campari-based cocktails, and all new Wine Trolley with favourites: from bold reds of the Old World to classics from across the New World, Four Seasons has curated an indulgent selection of wines by the glass, to pair with the gastronomical feast.
Sunday Brunch is available every Sunday from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm. Guest can choose between indoor seating and dining al fresco at Alto’s terrace.

For more info or reservations, call +62-21 2277 1888  or head over to https://www.fourseasons.com/jakarta/dining/restaurants/alto/

The New One-Ninety at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, a Botanical-Inspired Modern Asian Brasserie

One-Ninety, the modern Asian brasserie at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, is now open after a botanical transformation, and now serves wholesome Provençal cuisine with an Asian twist.
The ambience of the restaurant is an extension of the heritage-botanical inspiration that very recently transformed the Hotel’s rooms and suites. The same tropical influences now effortlessly infuse the menus that feature fresh, seasonal and daily-sourced produce.
“The light, natural colours and textures echo our lush surrounds while feature Peranakan tiles celebrate our unique heritage,” says Peter Draminksy, Regional Vice-President and General Manager. “The elevated all-day dining space pairs perfectly with One-Ninety’s exciting menu, designed to introduce new and unique epicurean experiences that delight, furthering our mission to ensure superior dining, exceptional service and, of course, authentic Four Seasons charm.”
Chef Kamarl John leads the culinary brigade and was previously from Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square. Most recently he was with Adrift by celebrity chef David Myers in Singapore. Having spent the last year in the city state and around Asia, Chef Kamarl is constantly fascinated by the vibrant food heritage of Asia and even more so with the Lion City, from the nation’s instrumental role as a key entrepôt on the Spice Route in the 17th century which naturally made it a melting-pot of culture and cuisine, even to this day.
 “My philosophy when it comes to food is to use quality ingredients and let these shine by balancing them with clean fresh flavours. This creates an experience where the guest leaves happy and appreciative of natural, wholesome cuisine that excites and comforts all at once,” shares Chef Kamarl.
Showcasing the culinary craftsmanship driving the cuisine at One-Ninety, every meal begins with artisan sourdough with seaweed butter. Sourced from artisanal mills in Hokkaido, Japan, the flour is only produced upon each order. Ground by hand and blended to One-Ninety’s specifications, each loaf is baked fresh daily in the restaurant’s own ovens.
Expressing his creative flair, love for Provençal cuisine and the kaleidoscope of Asian flavours, Chef Kamarl’s signatures include the ocean-fresh Seasonal Seafood Tower for Two and chargrilled 1.2 kilogram forty days aged rib chop.
Also not to be missed too are:
·        Iberico pork presa and collar with star anise, pineapple chutney and celeriac purée
·        Snapper bouillabaisse, spicy daikon, lemon grass
·        Steamed Atlantic cod, prawns, clams, with mukrat lime leaves
·        Grilled blue lobster and yuzu kosho butter
End your meal with a decadent selection of handmade cakes and desserts by pâtissier Audrey Yee, a Four Seasons veteran and graduate of the renowned Le Cordon Bleu School in London.

Blackboard Specials

Featuring special, seasonal produce available in limited quantities, the Blackboard Specials are sourced by Chef Kamarl to further enhance the dining experience. From rare aged wagyu, wild seabass and sea urchins to white asparagus and winter truffles, fastest reservations for these are a must.

Beverage Program
Begin with an apéritif then heighten the dining pleasure with specially selected red and white pours that pair excellently with the menus. End off with a choice or two of digestifs for the perfect finish.
Should guests prefer, an award-winning wine selection of “100 wines under SGD 100” and wine-by-the-glass is also available for a wider selection spanning 12 countries, vintage ports and rare varietals and growths too.

Semi-Buffet Lunch
A hearty epicurean spread including a buffet of delectable appetisers, premium imported cheeses, and decadent desserts beckon, and are changed daily according to the freshest and finest seasonal produce of the day. This is complemented with a choice of entrées of Provençal cuisine with an Asian twist.
Appetisers include luscious seafood salads with fresh herbs from the Four Seasons organic garden, charcuterie and cold cuts; while sweet delights abound on the dessert spread crafted by Pastry Chef Audrey Yee.
·        Semi-Buffet Lunch – SGD 38
·        Semi-Buffet Lunch with Entrée – SGD 48

Sunday Semi-Buffet Brunch
 Seasonal Seafood Tower
Provençal cuisine with an Asian twist takes centre stage at One-Ninety, a modern Asian brasserie. Relish in the ocean-fresh signature Seasonal Seafood Tower along with entrées and a buffet of daily-sourced produce including fresh salads, premium cheeses, charcuterie and cold cuts. This is accompanied by a choice of entrée featuring wholesome Provençal cuisine with an Asian twist such as the snapper bouillabaisse with spicy daikon and lemon grass, or miso chicken with sesame togarashi, shishito peppers.
Also available are brunch classics with favourites such as organic scrambled eggs topped with cold smoked salmon on toasted brioche, and ricotta cheese pancake with mixed berries and vanilla cream.
You can also opt to add on unlimited Ruffino prosecco or Taittinger Brut Champagne to your Sunday Brunch, while the little ones enjoy the dedicated children’s zone where there will be engaging, fun-filled activities.
·        Semi-Buffet Sunday Brunch with Seasonal Seafood Tower and Entrée –  SGD 78
·        With unlimited Ruffino prosecco – SGD 118
·        With unlimited Taittinger Brut Champagne – SGD 168
Dining Hours
·        Breakfast – 6:30–10:30 am
·        Lunch (Mondays to Saturdays) – 12:00 noon – 2:30 pm
·        Sunday Brunch – 11:45 am – 3:00 pm
·        Dinner – 6:30–10:00 pm
For reservations, call One-Ninety at (65) 6831 7250 or email one-ninety.sin@fourseasons.com
For more info, head over to https://www.fourseasons.com/singapore/

Photo credits: Four Seasons Hotels International.
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Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Debuts the Mercedes-Benz S 580 e

[Automotive News]

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia announced the arrival of its flagship vehicle, the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class, on 15 December 2021 at a glittering launch in Kuala Lumpur.
The S-Class is the centrepiece of the brand, and stands for the fascination of Mercedes-Benz. It follows a long tradition that extends back to the beginnings of the Mercedes brand in the early 20th Century. Well before the official designation S-Class, the models in the executive and luxury class were the mainstay of the Stuttgart-based company’s portfolio and have always stood for luxury, comfort, safety and lifestyle. The continuous ancestry of the S-Class begins with the model 220 (W 187) of 1951. The designation “S-Class” was officially introduced with the 116 series in 1972.
Since its market launch, more than 4 million S-Class limousines have been delivered to customers around the world. Locally, Mercedes-Benz has sold over 18,000 S-Class limousines since its first introduction in the late 1970’s.
“The S-Class is the world’s best-selling luxury limousine and we are also pleased that the new S 580 e will be a locally-assembled variant as its predecessor. This is a testament of our commitment to reinforce our local commitment to expand our local foothold in the country. The vehicle underpins our claim to produce the best automobile in the world. This is where covetable luxury meets the greatest possible safety and highest level of comfort.”Michael Jopp, Vice President, Sales & Marketing Passenger Cars, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia
Michael Jopp, Vice President, Sales & Marketing Passenger Cars, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia
The designers of the S-Class created a luxurious ambience with lounge character marked by elegance, high quality and lightness. The dashboard with its new architecture, modern surface design and ergonomic display arrangement is a particular highlight.
The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class has become more intelligent in many areas. Digital innovations such as in the MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience) are joined by innovations that increase driving enjoyment while making driving even safer.
Following systematic development, the driving assistance systems are a further step towards autonomous driving. Thanks to improved environmental sensors, for example, the parking systems give the driver even better support when manoeuvring at low speed. The integration into MBUX means that the level of visualization has now entered a whole new dimension.
MBUX: a new dimension in personalization and interaction
The S-Class combines artificial intelligence with the experience gained from 135 years of automobile engineering. The MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience) is a game-changing innovation for the brand, and the second generation of this learn-capable system now débuts in the new S-Class.
The vehicle interior is even more digital and intelligent, as both the hardware and software have made advances: brilliant displays on up to five large screens, in part with OLED technology, make the control of vehicle and comfort functions even easier. The system now features fingerprint scanner just below the central display. When you touch the colour-illuminated button, the system unlocks access. This is secure and additionally more straightforward than entering a PIN.
The possibilities for personalization and intuitive operation are more extensive. This certainly applies in the rear, but also to the driver: For example, the new 3D driver display allows a spatial view at the touch of a button for the first time. A real three-dimensional effect is achieved without having to wear 3D glasses.
Also available is the MBUX Augmented Reality Navigation which connects the virtual world with the real world. The technology incorporates graphical navigation instructions and traffic information into live images to ensure drivers will reach safely and stress-free.

The voice assistant “Hey Mercedes” is constantly learning, by activation of online services in the Mercedes me App. Moreover, certain actions can be performed even without the activation keyword “Hey Mercedes”. These include accepting a telephone call. “Hey Mercedes” now also explains vehicle functions and answers general knowledge questions. In the S-Class the voice assistant can also be controlled from the rear.
Using cameras in the overhead control panel and learning algorithms, MBUX Interior Assist recognizes and anticipates the wishes and intentions of the occupants. It does this by interpreting head direction, hand movements and body language, and responds with corresponding vehicle functions. As well as enhancing operating convenience, MBUX Interior Assist improves safety. Even before the journey begins, it notifies the driver if the camera has detected a child seat on the front passenger seat but seat belt is not fastened, for example.
The S-Class has always been a place for comfortable travel and relaxed working. With the new generation, the interior has fully evolved into a “third place”, a refuge between the home and workplace.
The desired harmony between digital and analogue luxury resulted in a revolutionary interior design, including associations with interior architecture and yacht design elements. The sculptured look of the dashboard, centre console and armrests appears to float above an expansive interior landscape. The systematic reduction in the number of controls underscores the minimalist appearance of the interior. A fine divide between the upper section of the dashboard and the large trim element structures the area and creates horizontal breadth.
Alongside five screens, the highlights include the large areas of trim in the dashboard and in the rear. These flow around the passengers and are a systematic further development of the wrap-around effect. The Anthracite open-pore poplar wood trip lends the interior an individual look. It blends harmoniously while creating exciting contrast. New design elements include the flat, four-square centre vents with horizontal nacelles. Two slim, vertical side vents on each side round off the ends of the dashboard.
The driver display and media display offer a comprehensive aesthetic experience. The appearance of the screens can be individualised with a choice of four display styles (Discreet, Sporty, Exclusive, Classic) and three modes (Navigation, Assistance, Service)
Also featured in the new S-class is the class-leading Burmester® 3D surround sound system. The high-quality speakers achieve impressive surround sound and can specifically optimised for the front and rear seats to intensify the listening experience. The unmistakable Burmester® speaker covers also enhance the interior visually.

The seats are inviting, with a flowing, three-dimensional layer design theme that gives an impression of lightness with its nappa leather upholstery. Multiple motors in the front seats make for comfortable seating – that indicates the complexity of the technology installed in the seats.
One new feature is the heat-able additional cushion for the head restraint, which is available for the two electrically adjustable rear seats. The adjustment range and angle of the front passenger seat in the chauffeur configuration and the reclining seat behind it have been improved as well.
In the new S-Class, Mercedes-Benz comes another big step closer to its vision of accident-free driving. The driver is supported by numerous new or extended driving assistance systems. He/she thereby has a reduced workload in day-to-day situations, and is able to drive comfortably and safely. When danger threatens, the assistance systems are able to respond to impending collisions as the situation demands. The operating principle of the systems is made visible by a new display concept in the driver display.
Thanks to improved environmental sensors, the parking systems give the driver even better support when maneuvering at low speed. Operation is faster and more intuitive thanks to integration into MBUX. Emergency braking functions serve to protect other road users, too.
PRE-SAFE® can prepare the occupants for a side-on collision and reduce the risk of injury. Like a bodyguard, it pushes the driver or front passenger away from the danger zone towards the inside. The impulse is created by the movement of the seat side bolsters in the front backrests. Beneath the upholstery there is a balloon which is activated pyrotechnically – similar to an airbag. In the event of an imminent side collision being detected, a gas generator fills the balloon in an extremely short time. As a result the seat side bolster is drawn inwards and transfers the momentum on the occupants towards the middle of the vehicle.
A greater distance is therefore created to the side between the driver or front passenger and the door or trim parts. At the same time the impulse moderately accelerates the occupant’s forwards. This therefore reduces the difference in speed between the other party impacting the side and the occupant: possible contact with the door trim is able to occur later and can be lessened. As part of this, PRE-SAFE® Impulse Side works in conjunction with the other restraint systems such as the seat belts. This also applies to the side impact airbags and window airbags which are deployed in accidents of greater severity.
The new S-Class also features the world’s first rear airbags, which are integrated into the backrests of the front seats and deploy in a severe front impact. They deploy gently and protect strapped-in outer rear seat passengers against contact with the front seats. The loads on the head and neck can thus be reduced significantly.
Intelligent body shell design and innovations in restraint systems provide passive safety. The new aluminum hybrid body shell with an aluminum content exceeding 50 percent meets numerous requirements: A high level of crash safety, lower weight and a highly rigid body shell ensure outstanding handling characteristics accompanied by excellent noise and vibration comfort.

With a short front overhang, a long wheelbase and a balanced rear overhang, the S-Class is designed as a classical saloon with perfect proportions. The wide track and flush-mounted wheels with modern designs give the vehicle a muscular look. The so-called character lines have been greatly reduced along the sides. Cleverly contoured surfaces with a sculptured look create special light effects. The front section impresses with its high-status radiator grille.
The headlamps characterize the front aspect of the car. The dynamic appearance of the car is continued at the rear with precisely designed, highly detailed interior features and certain animated functions, the rear lights contribute to the impression of high quality.
In each headlamp, DIGITAL LIGHT has a light module with three extremely powerful LEDs with light that is refracted and directed by 1.3 million micro-mirrors. The resolution is therefore more than 2.6 million pixels per vehicle. This allows highly precise light distribution. It makes Highbeam Assist over 100 times more precise then 84-pixel light when excluding oncoming traffic or road signs from the light beam. Light/shadow graduations and the light distribution of all the other adaptive light functions are also realised with considerably more precision, optimising illumination by e.g. fog light, motorway light or city light.
Thanks to LED technology, the new S-Class has also taken a leap forward in its interior lighting: Mercedes-Benz has now realised interactive interior lighting for the first time. The active ambient lighting supplements ambient lighting with an additional layer of light. It is integrated into the driving assistance systems, and is able to reinforce alerts visually. This also makes corresponding feedback possible for the comfort systems. This applies to the climate control system or the ‘Hey Mercedes’ voice assistant.
With a Cd figure from 0.22 the S-Class is one of the world’s most aerodynamic cars, and especially so in the luxury sedan segment. Although the frontal area (A) of the new S-Class has increased slightly to 2.5 sq. m., the drag coefficient has been reduced even further compared to the preceding model. The product of Cd and A is 0.56 sq. m., which is 200 sq. cm less than for the previous model after its last facelift. Aerodynamic measures affecting the body, underbody and detachable parts allow a good showing in the wind tunnel and in real operation. Extensive airflow simulations were already carried out using high-performance computer clusters during an early development phase.
The S-Class has also achieved further improvements in aeroacoustics. The previous generation already excelled with a very high level of interior noise comfort. The new model is even quieter. The high rigidity of the body shell provides the basis for outstanding noise and vibration comfort, and this is enhanced with fine-tuning. For example, the apertures for the cable grommets in the firewall have double seals. To achieve an engine sound that is perceived as refined and unobtrusive in the interior, the firewall insulation has been extended into the side areas of the A-pillars and the floor area. Mercedes-Benz is also using acoustic foam in certain body shell sections for the first time.
Owing to road traffic regulations, the availability and functions of these new assistance functions may be restricted on a market-specific basis.
With the 3.0 litre inline-6 engine and 9G-Tronic transmission, the vehicle is capable of performing the century sprint in just 5.2 seconds. Additionally, the S 580 e offers an estimated 100km pure electric driving range, courtesy of its hybrid electric motor.
More than 98 kg of components made from resource-conserving materials are used in the S-Class. The number of components containing recyclates is now 120 – more than twice as many as in the preceding model. Another 40 kg or so are made from renewable raw materials. The process of environmentally compatible development with specific targets is firmly embedded in the overall development process. Environmental aspects are already taken into account in the conceptual phase.
A new, recycled thread is now used for the floor coverings. This thread – brand name ECONYL® – consists of regenerated Nylon. It is manufactured by recovering Nylon waste destined for the landfill, for example old fish nets and fabric remnants from mills and carpets. These are collected and transformed into a new thread having the same properties as nylon from new raw materials. The recycling process used to produce the thread saves CO2 in comparison with new production. It also enables Mercedes-Benz to keep materials in circulation.
The new locally-assembled Mercedes-Benz S-Class model specs:
ModelS 580 eDisplacement (cc)2,999Rated Output (kW[hp]/rpm)270 [367]/5,500 – 6,100Rated Torque (Nm/rpm)500/1,600 – 4,500Rated Output for Electric Motor110 kWRated Torque for Electric Motor440 NmAcceleration 0-100 km/h (sec)5.2Top speed (km/h)250Kerb weight/payload (kg)2,400/670
The Recommended Retail Price (OTR w/o Insurance) is to be announced soon.

Photo credits: Mercedes-Benz Malaysia
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The Golden Gala Premiere of Swan Lake by Ballet West Live in Genting, Malaysia

[Special Event]
Photo by Ryan James Davies

My partner in crime and I headed up to Genting on 23 August 2018 for the Golden Gala Premiere of the much-awaited Swan Lake by Ballet West at the Genting International Showroom, Genting Highlands. The show was staged by The Dance Company in collaboration with Ballet West International Touring Company, and the Golden Gala Premiere, which was an invite only opening night (not open to public), which was graced by DYMM Sultanah Pahang Sultanah Hajjah Kalsom.
Swan Lake by Ballet West is Malaysia’ first professional full-UK-cast, full-length ballet performances that foretold the classical tale of Prince Siegfried who, when celebrating his birthday with a royal party, met the beautiful Swan Princess Odette by a lake when hunting; cursed along with other maidens to become swans by the evil sorcerer Von Rothbart with a spell can only be broken by a true love. The premiere saw a total of 33 world-class ballerinas from the UK bringing to life the Tchaikovsky’s iconic and timeless classic.
“This production is irreplaceable and it cannot be found with any other Swan Lake production in the world. We are excited and proud that we are able to bring in the first ever full length – full UK cast Swan Lake performance in the world; into Malaysia today! It is our dream to put Malaysian Ballet Industry into the global dance map, and with Swan Lake by Ballet West, I’m happy to say that we are definitely heading into the right direction!”, said Shannon Lee, Director of The Dance Company.
We were totally enthralled by the graceful moves and pirouettes executed by the masterful dancers from Ballet West International Touring Company, as led by soloists Jonathan Barton (Prince Siegfried), Natasha Watson (Odette) and Uyu Hiromoto (Odile) together with other ballerinas from the UK. Barton is a Genee medalist coach while Watson is an actress, a budding choreographer, a Genee medallist and the only British dancer to compete at the Prix de Lausanne in 2015 while Hiromoto is a medalist at the South Africa International Ballet Competition, BBC Young Dancer Finalist, Genee Finalist and the recipient of the prestigious Solo Seal Award.

Honestly, I have never watched a ballet performance ever, barring the odd ballet scene in TV shows and movies. I had absolutely no idea what to expect, however I must say that I was pretty transfixed to what was performed on stage, by the dancers accompanied by the classical soundtrack. There is absolutely no dialogue whatsoever, so it’s up to you to translate what you see into the story line.
Gillian Barton; Founder and Director of Ballet West International Touring Company  was quoted saying “This is definitely one of the most technically and emotionally challenging ballet performance and we are glad that we did it and we are grateful to be able to get amazing support from Malaysia to kick-start the Asia Tour!”.
Choreographed by the top ballet master – Daniel Job, the 150 minutes Swan Lake ballet performance (including an intermission between Act 2 and 3) is divided into four (4) key moments comprised of Act 1: The Birthday Celebration, Act 2: Odette’s Story, Act 3: The Matchmaking Party and Act 4: Forgiveness.
The first public show is on 24 August 2018, at 8.00pm at the Genting International Showroom, followed by shows on 25th – 26th August and 31st August – 2nd September 2018. Ticket prices start from PS1 – RM988, PS2 – RM788, PS3 – RM588 and PS4 – RM388, excluding ticket processing fees of RM3.80 and are available for purchase at http://www.rwgenting.com/entertainment/shows/Swan-Lake/.
For ballet students, there is an exclusive Ballet West International Masterclass, conducted by Martin Fenton – a versatile dancer from many disciplines that range from contemporary, ballet and jazz. Fenton, together with ballet mistress Sonia Fajardo, will be at hand to tutor aspiring ballerina longing to turn this art into a lifelong vocation – with helpful tips and showcase to improve your work. Priced at RM585 per masterclass, the masterclasses are now only available on 24th and 30th August at Arena of Stars, Genting.

Photo by Ryan James Davies
Photo by Ryan James Davies
Photo by Ryan James Davies
Photo by Ryan James Davies
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Photo credits: Ryan James Davies for RW Genting/ Milestone Production, and author’s own using the Huawei Mate 10 Pro

The new Volvo S90 at the Grand Ion Delemen Hotel, Genting Highlands

As the gala premiere was at night and I didn’t fancy driving down back to Kuala Lumpur from Genting (which can be somewhat dangerous if there’s heavy mist/ fog), we stayed over at the Grand Ion Delemen which graciously hosted us for a short staycation. The hotel is located about 1+km from the RW Genting hotel (at the peak), however the drive takes about 10 minutes from the peak.
The drive was made more enjoyable with the Volvo S90 which got us there in luxury, comfort and style!
The nice folks at Volvo Car Malaysia passed me their S90 T8 Twin Engine Inscription Plus for a couple of days and I took the opportunity to test it up the windy roads up to Genting Highlands.
Produced in Volvo Cars’ Shah Alam facility, the S90 T8 Twin Engine comes with the Inscription trim level, the most luxurious trim level available for Malaysia, adding a real luxury and premium feel to the car.
The S90 T8 Twin Engine Inscription is Volvo’s expression of luxury, performance and class-leading technologies and with a competitive price that Volvo Malaysia claims is the best offer within the Premium D/ E Segment in Malaysia.
The S90 T8 Twin Engine was designed to deliver uncompromising power, handling and efficiency without sacrificing the characteristics of a premium sedan.
The T8 Twin Engine powertrain outputs a total of 407hp and 640Nm of torque is managed by a silky-smooth 8-speed automatic transmission which results in a 0 to 100 km/h speed of 4.8 seconds.
The front wheels powered by the Internal Combustion Engine, while the rear wheels are independently propelled by an electrical motor, with instant power delivery.
I must say that when they say “instant”, it really is instant! I charged the car’s battery before heading up to Genting Highlands so I had the full 640Nm of torque (combined output) at my disposal, and it really provided an exhilarating (I turned on Sport mode!) yet suprisingly luxurious ride!
I expected the handling to be just moderate seeing that it’s a large D/ E segment vehicle, however I was pleasantly surprised by the very precise handling, even with the superb torque from the twin engines. In fact, I wanted the journey to take longer as we were enjoying the 19 speaker Bowers & Wilkins premium sound audio system with a 1,400W output!
The S90 T8 Twin Engine Inscription Plus is priced at RM348,888 (on-the-road without insurance, inclusive of all applicable taxes).

As we reached at lunchtime, we had lunch at the hotel’s all day dining restaurant – Kembali Kitchen, and tried the Malay, Chinese and Indian fare. The butter chicken is actually made by a chef from Pakistan and was pretty good! The Nasi Lemak in the Clouds (which is the house specialty) and the Prawn Noodles were pretty decent too!

After lunch, we checked into the room to freshen up and rest before dinner and the gala premiere

The hotel room was new (the hotel has only been open for about a year) and decently sized and you didn’t have walk through the bathroom to get to your bed. The bathroom had a separate shower area which was separated by a glass partition, and I was happy to see it equipped with a rain shower system!

In the evening, we made our way to Hugo’s in the Sky which is the hotel’s premium dining outlet that offers Mediterranean as well as Western cuisine, and a wonderful view!
Get a window table if possible then sit back and admire the clouds passing by
Hugo’s in the Sky is an ideal location for a romantic date among the clouds!
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Tried the delicious Mediterranean fusion food at Hugo’s in the Sky including the main from the upcoming MIGF 2018 menu by the restaurant which is the Australian Beef Short Ribs with Brie Polenta Croquette and Roasted Cherry Tomato on Vine.
The short ribs were slow-cooked for many hours, resulting in a melt in the mouth texture! The flavourful sauce also went very well with the rich and creamy Brie polenta, while the roasted cherry tomatoes balanced out the dish – preventing it from becoming too cloying.
For more info on the MIGF 2018 menu at Hugo’s in the Sky, head over to http://www.migf.com/restaurant/hugos-in-the-sky/

Us with Chef Donny Liew Shan Lin of Hugo’s in the Sky

The interesting modern decor that adorns the garden between the pool and dining areas

The Grand Ion Delemen Hotel is located at:
Jalan Ion Delemen 1,
Genting Highlands 6900,
Pahang Darul Makmur,
Malaysia.

For more info, head over to https://www.iondelemenhotels.com/

The photos above were shot with the Huawei Mate 10 Pro (except the selfie which was shot with a Huawei P20 Pro). The rear cameras of the Huawei Mate 10 Pro are a 20 MP Monochrome + 12 MP RGB, with f/1.6 aperture, OIS (Optical image stabilisation), BSI CMOS. Dual-LED flash. PDAF + CAF + Laser + Depth auto focus, 2x Hybrid Zoom.
There was some minor editing/ post-processing done (brightness and contrast adjustment, cropping) to the photos. To be entirely honest, I’m a very lazy person when it comes to editing/ post-processing photos, and with the Huawei Mate 10 Pro, its artificial intelligence (AI) function automatically identifies the scene and adjusts the camera settings to best suit it. Incredibly convenient and it saves me a huge amount of time and effort!
For more info, head over to https://consumer.huawei.com/my/phones/mate10-pro/

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Editor’s Note – December 2021

[Editor’s Note]
Carlsberg Malaysia Debuts the 1664 Rosé in Malaysia
A pic with Carlsberg Malaysia’s Sales Director Gary Tan and the pretty brand ambassadors during the “Pause for a Blue Christmas” event back in 2017!
I’ve had many fond moments with Kronenbourg 1664 ever since it was launched by Carlsberg Malaysia back in December 2010, which was during my early days with the media (https://timchew.net/2010/12/02/kronenbourg-1664-launch-at-the-hill/).
Six months later, Carlsberg Malaysia added another variant with the launch of Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc (which you now know as 1664 Blanc): https://timchew.net/2011/06/30/launch-of-kronenbourg-1664-blanc-290611/
Since then, the brand has organised many memorable events for media and consumers to introduce the French way of life to Malaysians such as:

https://timchew.net/2017/12/11/kronenbourg-1664-launches-their-pause-for-a-blue-christmas-2017-campaign/

https://timchew.net/2017/12/28/italian-omakase-at-butler-chef-and-kronenbourg-1664s-pause-for-a-blue-christmas-party/

https://timchew.net/2012/07/21/kronenbourg-1664-blanc-presents-unmask-the-taste-of-french-summer/

https://timchew.net/2014/05/23/kronenbourg-1664-cinq-a-sept-launch/

https://timchew.net/2014/09/10/kronenbourg-1664s-movie-night-at-gsc-signature-the-gardens-mid-valley/

https://timchew.net/2014/12/22/kronenbourg-1664s-taste-the-french-way-of-life-year-end-bash/

https://timchew.net/2016/08/12/pause-for-le-moment-with-kronenbourg-1664/

A whole slew of fashion-related events:

https://timchew.net/2013/06/25/launch-of-kronenbourg-1664s-laperitif-fashion-2013/

https://timchew.net/2013/03/28/stylo-kronenbourg-1664-laperitif-fashion/

L’Aperitif Fashion by Kronenbourg 1664

https://timchew.net/2012/06/18/kronenbourg-1664s-laperitif-fashion-rootz-130612/

https://timchew.net/2012/11/27/kronenbourg-1664s-laperitif-fashion/

https://timchew.net/2013/11/12/kronenbourg-1664s-laperitif-fashion-2013-finale/

While being somewhat of a foodie, I really enjoyed the dining events:

https://timchew.net/2011/10/20/fine-dine-beer-with-chef-kern-by-kronenbourg-1664/

https://timchew.net/2014/10/30/kronenbourg-1664-taste-the-french-way-of-life-food-marche-at-eau-de-vie-bangsar-south/

https://timchew.net/2014/08/15/kronenbourg-1664s-rooftop-bbq-party-at-stratosphere-the-roof/

https://timchew.net/2012/12/22/kronenbourg-1664-presents-the-french-art-of-culinary-dinner-141212/

Building on the success of the French’s wheat beer in product innovations, Carlsberg Malaysia launches a brand-new variant, 1664 Rosé, a wheat beer with a hint of raspberry, on 3 December 2021 at a launch in Kuala Lumpur.
“1664 Blanc is the leading brand in our premium portfolios and has been growing steadily these years albeit the pandemic. This evening, we are excited to host you over a ‘good taste with a twist’ dinner where you can experience the playfully elegance 1664 Rosé, our French premium wheat beer with a hint of raspberry in a tantalizing delicious pink-amber brew.”Stefano Clini, Carlsberg Malaysia’s Managing Director
Malaysia is the second Asian market after China to launch 1664 Rosé. This product launch, amid the challenging backdrop of pandemic, shows the brewer’s commitment in constantly offering quality innovation and its confidence in driving premiumisation. “We are very encouraged by 1664 Blanc’s performance in the trade, especially in the off-trade, and hence made up our mind to sharing more good taste and giving more choices to wheat beer consumers with a new variant – 1664 Rosé,” Clini added.
Stefano Clini, Carlsberg Malaysia’s Managing Director
Marketing Director Caroline Moreau gave a presentation on the humble beginning of the brand Kronenbourg 1664 born in France in 1664. “Being the only beer in the world named after a date, Kronenbourg 1664 is brewed with the best ingredients like the unique Strisselspalt hops and has created wheat beer range the comes a with playful twist,” said Moreau.
“As a French brand and being a French myself, we always try to drink with elegance. Adding 1664 Rosé to the already popular 1664 Blanc, we promise more good taste can be shared with friends, more moments of true conviviality can be shared, and bringing a little ooh-la-la to the everyday life”, she added.
Caroline Moreau, Marketing Director of Carlsberg Malaysia
From 15 November 2021, consumers can take a virtual trip to France – the home of 1664 Rosé – through an immersive augmented reality brew experience simply by tapping on a link or scanning a QR code on 1664’s social media pages on Instagram and Facebook.
After enjoying the virtual introduction and interactive tasting experience of 1664’s newest brew, users can purchase the product directly from e-commerce partners at an introductory price.
The virtual experience also comes with a special photo filter for users to attempt their best 1664 Rosé selfie, share it through social media, and stand to win a grand prize trip for two to Paris which includes a complimentary stay in a Parisian hotel, in addition to 60 weekly prizes of 1664 Rosé samples to share good taste during this festive season.
Consumers can also enjoy numerous promotions from now until 31 December 2021, with introductory prices at selected supermarkets, hypermarkets, convenience stores, and e-commerce sites.
At selected bars, restaurants and bistros, any purchase of five bottles, three full pints or 6 half-pints of 1664 Blanc will entitle consumers to one free bottle of 1664 Rosé during the campaign period.
1664 Rosé comes in 320ml cans and 325ml bottles and is now available nationwide.
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Photo credits: Carlsberg Malaysia

On a separate note, 2021 has been a very challenging year due to the multiple and prolonged lockdowns in Malaysia which affected many businesses, especially the micro, small and medium enterprise category, as well as the lives and livelihoods of many citizens. This is why proper and competent governance is absolutely crucial for the wellbeing of a nation. Let’s hope that 2022 will be a much better year for everyone.
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for being a reader of my site.
Here’s wishing you a Happy New Year 2022 in advance!

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STYLO Asia Fashion Week – 6 March 2016

[Fashion]

The Mercedes-Benz STYLO AsiaFashionFestival 2016 (MBSTYLOAFF 2016) culminated on 6 March 2016 with a colourful showcase by some of Asia’s leading fashion designers themed “Sin-derella” and friends followed by an awards presentation to honour the best in the fashion industry.
The event kicked off with the opening speech by Mark Raine, Vice President of Sales & Marketing Mercedes-Benz, Malaysia. In his speech, Mr. Raine remarked, “Mercedes-Benz is proud to stand hand-in-hand with STYLO throughout this year’s festival as we continue to support the Malaysian and Asian fashion industry and the creative people who make it all happen. This year, the Mercedes Benz STYLO AsiaFashionFestival, is very timely set to coincide with the unveiling and showcasing of the new generation of Mercedes-Benz A-class vehicles, which has been on display here at Zouk over the past few nights of STYLO”.
Datuk Nancy Yeoh, President and CEO of STYLO International said, “Tonight, right here at the fabulous Zouk Kuala Lumpur, we are very proud to put together a showcase of the creative brilliance of fashion designers throughout Asia as well as the industrious creativity and capabilities of Malaysian footwear designers. We are also very excited to be presenting tonight, the Mercedes-Benz STYLO fashion awards in various categories to a very select group of recipients for their performance and contribution to the Asian fashion industry”.
“Through STYLO’s partnership with Mercedes-Benz, we hope to encourage and promote more undiscovered Asian fashion talent to the global fashion arena. I would like to thank Mercedes-Benz for their continued belief and support of STYLO, and am proud to share that STYLO’s partnership with Mercedes-Benz this year will not end here, but we will continue throughout this year, culminating our joint efforts in November this year with the Malaysia Fashion Week”, added Yeoh.
The Asian designer showcase featured fashion shows by:
·       House of Chimmi Design (Chimmi Choden, Bhutan)
·       ARTINA (Hasianna Lamira Rachel, Indonesia)
·       Keith Kee (Malaysia)
·       Sumate Classic of Models (Sumate Phunkaew, Thailand)
·       Shairose Exclusive Outfits (Shairose, Pakistan)
·       Edric Ong (Malaysia)

This was followed by a creative shoe showcase by the Malaysian Footwear Manufacturers Association (MFMA) as each piece of shoe was displayed by the models on a piece of pillow, culminating with the last model who came out wearing a resplendent shoe table with 17 pieces of shoes on it. Next up was local shoe designer Nelissa Hilman’s turn to wow the crowd with her fabulous shoe designs.

The winners of the Mercedes-Benz STYLO AsiaFashionFestival Awards include:
·       Model of the Year 2016: Male – winner: Shah Efron. Award was presented by Cher Ng, Executive Director, Zouk KL
·       Model of the Year 2016: Female – winner: Gao Min Sun. Award was presented by Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai, Group Managing Director, The Star Publications
·       Best Showcase Designer of the Year 2016: winner: Keith Kee. Award was presented by Mr. Mark Raine, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia
Reigning winner of the 2015 Mercedes Benz STYLO Designer of the Year, Fairus Ramdan presented a tribute the late pop-rock icon, David Bowie with a showcase complete with a flash mob, and a fashion show with models in the David Bowie look as they sashayed away to his most popular hit song “Let’s Dance”.
The last award of the evening was the MBSTYLOAFF Global Fashion Influencer Asia 2016 Award which was presented to a fashion icon who, through his or her involvement in fashion has helped put Malaysia on the international fashion map.  The winner, Edric Ong was presented with his award by Datuk Prof (Dr) Jimmy Choo OBE (Honorary Advisor of STYLO AFF) together with Dr. Claus Weidner, President and CEO, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia.

 Angeline and Nicole with Jimmy Choo
 The gorgeous Hannah Tan and partner with Soren Ravn and Lavinne Yap
 Zoe with Jessy Phang

Partners and sponsors of MBSTYLOAFF 2016 include Mercedes-Benz, Zouk KL@TREC (official venue), A Cut Above Group & Academy (official hairdresser), the Malaysian Hairdressing Association, the Malaysian Footwear Manufacturers Association, Empro Cosmetics and Diva Productions (official make-up).
More info on STYLO at:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Mercedes-Benz-STYLO-Asia-Fashion-Week-594227157282460/
Website: http://mbstyloafw.com/

Photo credits: STYLO and author’s own

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Lenovo AIO N300, C470 and Y, Z & Flex Series Laptops Launch

[Tech & Gadgets]

Headed over to Marmalade in Bangsar Village, Kuala Lumpur on 28 August for the launch of Lenovo’s five (5) new models including their all-in-ones (AIO) desktop computers, and laptops which include the Lenovo Y50-70, Z50-70, and Flex 2 (14 and 15 inch).
The new line-up features high-definition displays and versatility, as the latest models have specs which balance the essentials of entertainment and affordability while offering an enhanced visual and audio experience. We were especially wowed by the new Y50-70 which is really a gaming beast equipped with ultra-sleek and cool looks and premium JBL speakers!
Lenovo’s new range of laptops are powered by Intel’s powerful 4th generation Core processors!
The stand feature is very useful especially when watching movies
“Our latest range of Lenovo devices provides our users with an incredible combination of performance, entertainment and value to help them get the most from their PC,” said Khoo Hung Chuan, Country General Manager, Lenovo Malaysia. “Today we offer devices with different proof-points ranging from slim and sleek all-in-one desktops to a variety of laptops to ensure that we have something that would cater to each individual’s entertainment and media needs.”
Lenovo offers a portfolio of integrated services solutions including warranty extensions, warranty upgrades, premium technical support and accident damage protection for the laptops. All products are currently available in the market.
More info at http://www.lenovo.com/my/en/

Lenovo Y50-70
The Y50-70 laptop is a gaming beast encased in a sleek black shell, and equipped with a selection of technologies including an optional backlit keyboard. This model comes with Windows 8.1 PC experience, full HD display with 1920×1080 native resolution, and discrete graphics with the NVIDIA® GTX-860M, and is paired with JBL® speakers and Dolby® Home Theater® v4 making this a dream machine for gamers who like to be mobile.

Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-4710HQ (2.5GHz with up to 3.5GHz, 6M Cache)
OS: Windows 8.1
Display: 15.6” FHD WLED / 15.6” UHD IPS
Storage: Up to 1TB HDD or Up to 1TB Hybrid SSHD
Memory: Up to 16GB DDR3L-1600MHz
Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX860M DDR5 4G
Audio: JBL® speakers with Dolby® Advanced Audio V2
Keyboard: Backlit AccuType® keyboard
Size: 387 mm x 263 mm x 23.9 mm
Weight: 2.4 kg
Battery: 4 cells, Up to 5 hours (depending on configuration and usage)
Price: Starts from RM3,999.00

Lenovo Z50-70
The Z50-70 is a highly portable laptop that is equipped with performance in mind, and comes equipped with an optional Full HD 1920×1080 screen, up to 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor, optional NVIDIA® GeForce® graphics, Windows 8.1, and Dolby Home Theatre v4.

Processor:

Intel® Core™ i5-4210U (1.7GHz up to 2.7GHz, 3M Cache)
Intel® Core™ i7-4510U (2.0GHz up to 3.1GHz, 4M Cache)

OS: Windows 8.1
Display: 15.6” FHD TN GL
Storage: Up to 1TB HDD
Memory: 4GB, up to 16GB DDR3L
Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX840M DDR3 4G
Audio: Stereo speakers with Dolby® Home Theater®
Size: 384 mm x 265 mm x 25.0 mm
Weight: 2.4 kg
Battery: 4 cells, Up to 4 hours
Price: Starts from RM2,399.00

Lenovo C470 All-in-One
Gone are the days of large PC towers and wires running everywhere as the new 21.5″ Lenovo C470 all-in-one PC changes the ballgame with its space-saving design and affordable pricing. The unit itself is a mere 50mm/2.0″ thin, connects wirelessly to your keyboard and mouse, has a sleek metal stand that allows you to store the keyboard underneath, and has HD power graphics and Dolby® Advanced Audio™ support.

Processor: Intel® Core™ i3-4030U (2-core 1.9 GHz)
OS: Windows 8.1
Display: 21.5″ Full HD, Multi-Touch (1920 X 1080)
Storage: 1TB, 7200 RPM, Up to 2TB HDD storage
Memory: 4GB, Up to 8GB DDR3-1600 MHz
Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® 820A 2GB
Audio: Stereo speakers with Dolby® Advanced Audio™ certification
Size: 530 mm x 57 mm x 437 mm
Weight: 7.6 kg
Price: Starts from RM1,849.00

The Lenovo C470 All-in-One comes with a multi-touch display
Want to upgrade your RAM or HDD? Simply pop open the back panel without the need to unscrew any screws!

Lenovo N300 All-in-One
The Lenovo N300 is a versatile slate/ PC that combines the simplicity of Android with the power and productivity of a home computer. Users can use a variety of Android apps on the big 19.5″ screen, or move this unit around the home or office easily when required. This Android based AIO is equipped with a HD+ display with 2-point multitouch capability that works just as well as in PC or tablet mode.

Processor: Intel® Celeron® J1900 2.0GHz quad-core processor (5732-8435)
OS: Android Jelly Bean 4.2 (upgradable to Windows 7)
Display: 19.5” LED HD+ 2Point Multi-Touch (1600×900)
Storage: 500GB (5400RPM)
Memory: 2GB DDR3
Graphics: Intel® HD Graphics
Audio: Integrated stereo speakers
Battery: 4 cells, Up to 3 hours active usage
Size: 489 mm x 323 mm x 33 mm
Weight: 4.6 kg
Price: RM1,349.00

The Lenovo N300 All-in-One in stand mode
The Lenovo N300 All-in-One in slate mode

Lenovo Flex 2 Series

Lenovo’s Flex 2 laptops are available in 14 and 15.6 inch variants and gives users a 300° flexibility with two modes; ‘Laptop’ and ‘Stand’. The new models provide an overall better user experience over their predecessors thanks to several advancements in processing, storage and memory, and are also equipped with an enhanced visual experience offering a full HD screen and discrete graphics models.

Lenovo Flex 2 14”
Lenovo Flex 2 14”
Processor:
 Intel® Core™ i3-4030U (1.9GHz, 3M Cache)
 Intel® Core™ i5-4210U (1.7GHz up to 2.7GHz, 3M Cache)
 OS: Windows 8.1
 Display: 14.0” HD LED Multi-Touch
 Storage: 500GB, up to 1TB HDD
 Memory: 4GB, up to 16GB DDR3
 Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT840 DDR3 4G
 Audio: Stereo speakers with Dolby® Advanced Audio™
 Size: 343 mm x 255 mm x 22.4 mm
 Weight: 1.89 kg
 Battery: 4 cells, Up to 6 hours
 Price: Starts from RM1,699.00

Lenovo Flex 2 15”

Lenovo Flex 2 15”
Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-4510U (2.0GHz up to 3.1GHz, 4M Cache)
 OS: Windows 8.1
 Display: 15.6” FHD IPS Multi-Touch
 Storage: Hybrid 500G SSHD (8GB)
 Memory: 4GB, up to 16GB DDR3
 Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT840 DDR3 4G
 Audio: Stereo speakers with Dolby® Advanced Audio™
 Size: 382 mm x 276 mm x 25.8 mm
 Weight: 2.5 kg
 Battery: 4 cells, Up to 6 hours
 Price: Starts from RM2,799.00

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Burberry Unveils its Autumn/ Winter 2019 Pre-Collection

[Fashion News]

“I wanted this collection to be a continuation of the story I began to tell in September with my debut Burberry collection. I’m focusing on establishing our codes through archive prints, house colours, and iconic outerwear, while cementing the new themes I set out last season including the Thomas Burberry Monogram, eveningwear and tailoring.” – Riccardo Tisci, Burberry Chief Creative Officer
Pre-Collection, for men and women, continues to explore the themes set out in Riccardo’s debut runway collection for the house and his introduction of a new set of house codes including the Thomas Burberry Monogram.
It’s a collection of contrasts and contradictions, which unpacks the wardrobe of the lady and the girl, the gentleman and the boy, as well as an evolving eveningwear offering through a contemporary British lens. Riccardo continues to reference Burberry’s past through archive prints and explores iconic outerwear styles while at the same time heralding the future of the house.
Outerwear comes in new proportions and fabrications for both men and women. Details include leather and shearling patchwork, ring-snap fastenings, micro metal rings and studs. There is a focus on trench coats, downs and quilts.
The full Pre-Collection will be available from May 2019.

Burberry stores in Malaysia are located at Suria KLCC, The Gardens Mid Valley and in Parkson Pavilion.
More info at http://www.burberry.com/
All images courtesy of Burberry.
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Mercedes-Maybach Debuts the S 580 4MATIC and GLS 600 4MATIC in Malaysia

[Automotive News]

Mercedes-Maybach, the ultimate luxury sub-brand of Mercedes-Benz announced the launch of two highly exclusive models in Malaysia on 1 March 2022, adding to the brand’s luxury portfolio, the new Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, and Mercedes-Maybach GLS.
“Mercedes-Maybach is the pinnacle of automotive excellence at Mercedes-Benz. As we celebrate 100 years of Maybach’s unique heritage at the forefront of luxury experience, we remain passionate about driving the brand forward to set the highest standards in style, comfort and outstanding craftsmanship. These new vehicles today are taking the next step towards exclusive luxury, setting the benchmark in this segment.”Sagree Sardien, President & CEO, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia
“To present the best of the best”: that was the ambition voiced by Karl Maybach and his father Wilhelm when they debuted the Maybach 22/70 HP W3 a century ago in September 1921 – planting the seed for Mercedes-Maybach to become one of the most unique and exclusive automotive brands today. Daimler acquired Maybach Motorenbau GmbH in 1960 and, in 2002, ushered in a new era with the Maybach 62.
The philosophy expressed at Berlin’s motor exhibition that day has remained at the core of the brand ever since. Over the decades, as royalty, world leaders, movie stars and sports champions have travelled in Mercedes-Maybach vehicles, the double M emblem has come to signify the pinnacle of technical innovation and sophisticated luxury.  It is a seal of passion and creative empowerment. Maybach’s words today represent not just the “best” products but the “best” in society.

The new Mercedes-Maybach S 580 4MATIC expresses superlative luxury with a number of exclusive features that are particularly suitable for chauffeured driving.
The engine is powered by an eight-cylinder petrol engine (M176) with an integrated second-generation starter-alternator (ISG) and 48-volt onboard electrical system. The usage of DYNAMIC SELECT allows the driver to individually modify the characteristics of the powertrain, ESP®, suspension and steering. It shows MAYBACH driving mode which focuses entirely on ride comfort.
The word mark MAYBACH is elegantly integrated into the chrome surround of the grille. It features a fixed quarterlight in the C-pillar. The exclusive appearance of the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class can be enhanced by a two-tone paint finish (available as optional equipment, with additional costs) with a dividing line which is applied by hand.
The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class exclusivity is emphasised by the Maybach brand logo on the C-pillar. As standard, it is also equipped with electrically operated comfort rear doors. In combination with the MBUX Interior Assistant in the rear, the comfort doors can be closed by a gesture of the hand, and stopped by extending an arm.
Another new feature is DIGITAL LIGHT technology is now in full series production with the new S-Class generation that allows completely new functions. The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class has an 18-centimetre longer wheelbase than the long variant of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class which adds even more room for passengers in the rear.
The new Mercedes-Maybach offers even more acoustic comfort. With active road noise compensation, the interior of the already very quiet Mercedes-Maybach S-Class becomes even more hushed. The adaptive rear lighting also celebrating its premiere in the Mercedes-Maybach where there is a wide adjustment range between precise working light and relaxing lounge light.
The second generation of MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience), which made its debut in the S-Class, now makes its debut in the Maybach. The unique feature of MBUX is its networking with a wide range of vehicle systems and sensor data. Up to five display screens are available in part with OLED technology, making it even easier to control vehicle and comfort functions. Included is a 12.8-inch OLED central display as a high-tech control centre.
In the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, particular attention has always been paid to safety in the rear section. Passengers in the rear of a saloon car have the benefit of an automatic seat belt extender for the first time. The seat belt extender is integrated into the adjustable backrest of the Executive seat, and therefore always in the right position for the passenger.
There are also new and extended assistance systems to help driver in critical driving situations. In such situations, the PRE-SAFE® positioning function moves the rear seats to a more favourable crash position. The active multicontour seats in the Rear Seat Comfort Package provide additional protection in combination with PRE-SAFE®. This fixes the occupants in a better seating position and reduces whiplash.

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia also introduced a new form of luxury in the SUV segment with the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC.
The unique combination of comfort, technology and luxury, it extends the portfolio of the Mercedes-Maybach brand by combining the body design and technical basis of the GLS with the luxury of a top-class saloon car. For the first time, there is a dedicated Maybach drive program that ensures even more comfort in the rear, with the spacious interior – highest grade materials and extremely effective noise insulation. The V8 engine which was developed exclusively for Maybach provides 410 kW (557 hp) and 730 Nm of torque with the combination of 48-volt system EQ boost.
The headlamps with MULTIBEAM LED technology as standard present the entire front lighting as if in jewellery showcases. As a special, Maybach-specific feature, two-tone paintwork is planned in eight different, elegant colour combinations.
Another eye-catching feature of the Mercedes-Maybach GLS are the electrically extending running boards. They make accessing and leaving the high seating position both convenient and safe, for example – when the doors are opened, the vehicle is lowered slightly, and an illuminated running board quickly and silently emerges on the access or egress side.
The interior of the Mercedes-Maybach uses the generous dimensions of the GLS to offer drivers and passengers comfortable seating on all four or five seats. The Executive Rear can be used both as an office and as a private relaxation zone, including the integration of digital devices.
In the new Mercedes-Maybach GLS, all seats are electrically adjustable, heated, climatised, and equipped with massage functions as standard. The climatised seats and the massage functions are integrated into the ENERGIZING package’s comfort control. All of the rear seats’ comfort functions can be controlled using the MBUX Command Centre Rear.
The Mercedes-Maybach GLS combines the body form and superior, robust technical basis provided by the GLS, with all the technical and material luxury of a top-class saloon car.
The Mercedes-Maybach bears the Mercedes star in the traditional way, upright on the bonnet. Where the Mercedes-Benz GLS sports a large star between two horizontal louvres in the radiator grille, the Mercedes-Maybach grille has a fine, elegant line of vertical chrome pinstripes as a motif. They widen into small oar-blades at the upper edge, blending into the chrome frame bearing the lettering MAYBACH at its top centre.
The assistance systems fitted as standard in the Mercedes-Maybach GLS can assist the driver in many driving tasks and thus enhance comfort and safety. Some of the systems can increase the effectiveness of the car’s protective functions by initiating in some cases reversible measures prior to an accident.
One of the stand-out features of the Executive seat in the Mercedes-Maybach is the cushion airbag in the seat cushion. In the event of a frontal impact, it is designed to stop the rear passenger from sliding under the belt when the seat is in the reclined position. The cushion airbag restrains the passenger as effectively as possible and the seat belt is equipped with inertia-reel tensioners and belt force limiters.
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Photo credits: Mercedes-Maybach

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