Editor’s Note – July 2017

[Hotel Happenings]
Daily Dining Treats in July at TEMPTationS, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel

Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel is giving you added value when you dine at TEMPTationS from 1 to 31 July 2017.
The ‘Daily Specials’ are:-
Mojito Monday: FREE glass of Mojito or a soft drink with any main course for Dinner.
Thirsty Tuesday: FREE glass of cocktail at Mezzo with any main course for Dinner.
Women’s Wednesday: Ladies enjoy 50% OFF on all main courses for Dinner.
Thursday Tipple: Guys get a FREE pint of beer at Mezzo with the Dinner Buffet.
Feel Good Friday: FREE glass of house wine with the Dinner Buffet.
Spiced-up Saturday: FREE glass of house wine with the Dinner Buffet.
Wacky Weekends: FREE glass of Mimosa or a sparkling juice with the Long Lunch Buffet.

In addition to the above, WACS Global Master Chef Helmut Lamberger has crafted a new a la carte dining menu with signature items such as the Renaissance burger, Nasi goreng kampong, Tagliatelle turandot and the American style rendang pizza.
If you prefer more variety, enjoy the Dinner Buffet with a wide selection of dishes spanning from East to West, with live stations dishing out Chicken shawarma, Roasted lamb shoulder with rosemary jus, Freshly grilled chicken and beef satay and Salt crusted baked whole seabass.
TEMPTationS is located at the East Wing Lobby Level, and for more info or to make a reservation, call 03 2771 6692 or email rhi.kulrn.fb@renaissancehotels.com.

SkyBar’s 11th Anniversary Party

SkyBar at Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur turns 11 and is throwing a 11th Year Anniversary Party on Saturday, 8 July 2017 with DJ KC, DJ Kiddo, DJ Pennie and DJ Mellissa Jo on the decks from 6.00pm onwards. In conjunction with their anniversary, there will be Daily Beverage promotions throughout the month of July, from 11.00am to 9.00pm daily featuring selected Wine by glass priced at RM11.00, Twin Bottle Bonanza at RM700.00 and Beer Buckets at RM110.00. If you’re feeling adventurous, there’s even a shooter board of 11 shooters made from 11 different liquors/ liqueurs priced at only RM110.00!
For more info, telephone 603-2332 9888 or head over to http://www.shangri-la.com/kualalumpur/traders/dining/bars-lounges/sky-bar/

July Promotions at The Saujana Hotel

Ti Chen Chinese Restaurant is serving up the “Dim Sum with a Twist” promo with beef and lamb dim sum specialities priced at RM20.00 per dish onwards. This promo runs from 6 to 30 July 2017 from 12.00pm to 3.00pm.
Beef Dumplings

Steamed Beef Balls with Cheese
Stewed Beef Balls in Brown Sauce
Beef Rouge “Xian” Style

Lamb Dumplings

Steamed Lamb Curry “Siew Mai”
Pan fried Lamb Spring Onion Rolls
Deep fried Lamb Roll Chinese Style

For enquiries or reservations, telephone (603) 7840 5502 or email dine@thesaujana.com

For sweet tooths, there the “Two’s a Treat” Two Plus One Promotion where you get one (1) free slice of cake when you purchase any two (2) slices. This promo runs from 1 to 31 July 2017 from 7.00am to 10.00pm at Cook’s Deli at The Saujana Hotel Lobby.
For enquiries or reservations, telephone (603) 7840 5502 or email dine@thesaujana.com

Over at The Club Saujana Resort Kuala Lumpur, Senja Italian Restaurant has “The Longest Pizza in Town” promo which runs from 1 July to 31 August from 6.30pm to 10.30pm.
The “Pizza Al Metro” is made in the wood-fired traditional Neapolitan style with naturally leavened dough base. Simply select how long do you like it then choose your toppings.

0.5 metres long (choose 2 toppings)
RM96.00 for 4 to 6 persons

1.0m metres long (choose 4 toppings)
RM190.00 for 6 to 8 persons

1.5m metres long (choose 6 toppings)
RM240.00 for 6 to 8 persons

Also available are various other pizzas:
Pizza Margherita
Traditional Pizza with Peeled San Marzano Tomatoes and Mozzarella Campana

Pizza Asparagi
Mozzarella Cheese, Green Asparagus, Black Olives and Parmesan Shaving

Pizza Pugliese
Burrata Cheese, Marinated Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Rocket Leaves

Pizza Gorgonzola e Noci
Mozzarella Cheese, Gorgonzola and Walnuts

Pizza Salmone
Fresh Cherry Tomatoes, Cream Cheese, Smoked Salmon, Red Onion and Capers

Pizza Quattro Stagioni
Peeled San Marzano Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Turkey Ham, Artichokes, Mushrooms

Pizza Senja
Peeled San Marzano Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Beef Salami, Pepperoni, Chilli, Olives

Pizza Siciliana
Peeled San Marzano Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Smoked Beef Bacon and Mushrooms

Pizza 4 Formaggi
Peeled San Marzano Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Taleggio, Gorgonzola, Mozzarella, Robiola

For enquiries or reservations, telephone (603) 7806 7000 or email dine@theclubsaujanaresort.com

Escape for the weekend at The Saujana Hotel with the hotel’s Weekend Package which is priced at RM399 per room per night and includes:
∙          Stay in Superior Room with breakfast for 2 Adults and 2 Children below 12 years old
∙          Complimentary WiFi
∙          Complimentary Bicycle Ride in the Garden and by the Swimming Pool
Terms & Conditions: offer valid from now till 31 December 2018 (Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays) ∙ offer is not applicable with other discounts or packages ∙ subject to availability at the time of reservation ∙ other terms and conditions apply
For enquiries or reservations, telephone (603) 7843 1234 or email reservations@thesaujana.com

“A Delicious Weekend” at The Westin Kuala Lumpur

The Westin Kuala Lumpur introduces “A Delicious Weekend” – a weekend package for guests to relax and unwind as well as enjoy delicious meals at the hotel’s F&B establishments, and perhaps even do a spot of shopping at the shopping centres located around the hotel. There will also be additional benefits such as Sunday 3.00pm late check-out, extended breakfast hours, complimentary carpark and WiFi access, and more.
Enjoy a special dinner menu prepared by the Prego culinary team at the hotel’s award-winning Italian restaurant, and a Weekend Hi-Tea Buffet at The Living Room. The Westin Kuala Lumpur is strategically located in the shopping district of Bukit Bintang and close to the nightlife hotspots of TREC and Changkat Bukit Bintang making it an ideal staycation venue for both KL city dwellers looking to break the monotony of the weekend, or guests from out of town.
A Delicious Weekend stay package includes:
·       Italian set dinner at Prego and weekend hi-tea buffet at The Living Room
·       Complimentary breakfasts with extended hours (Saturday and Sunday) at The Living Room
·       Complimentary car park and WiFi access
·       Above stay package is valid for stays from Fridays till Sundays only
·       Rooms and benefits entitlement are subject to availability upon reservation, other terms and conditions apply
For more information or room reservations, contact 603.2731.8333 or visit westin.com/kualalumpur

DPAC Arts Festival 2017 – Convergence
 “Puppets” by Hactic Hide & DPAC_Photo by Jackie Yong

The 3rd edition of DPAC Arts Festival (DAF), themed Convergence, will feature a diverse mix of performances of theatre, dance and music, fantastic site-specific performances and a family-friendly arts bazaar over a ten-day period, from 10th to 19th July 2017 at Damansara Performing Arts Centre (DPAC). Bernard Goh is the new Artistic Director of Damansara Performing Arts Centre as well as the DPAC Arts Festival this year. The festival combines the richness of the arts from both local and international artists.
Indigenous Taiwanese singer, Sangpuy Katatepan Mavaliyw, who won the 24th as well as 28th Golden Melody Awards’ Best Aboriginal Artist with the original backup musicians, will be presenting an indigenous concert “Sangpuy Yaangad Concert”. “Yaangad” is Sangpuy’s second album of his very own compositions that awarded the Best Vocal Recording Album and Album of the Year in this year’s Golden Melody Awards.
A German choreographer, awarded the first prize at the Parisian competition “Danse Élargie“, Paula Rosolen together with her very own dancers from Japan, France and Serbia collaborate with local dancers and musicians to present her latest work, “Puppets”, a new perspective of dance and the perception thereof from the movements of puppets.
A Spanish mask theatre company, Kulunka Theatre Company presents their widely acclaimed theatre production “André & Dorine”, which tells the story of an elderly couple —André with his typewriter, Dorine with her cello— and how they relive and reinvent their love together as  a disease threatens to become a permanent part of their relationship. Three actors portray more than 15 different masked-characters through the play, whereby a story is told through gestures and movements, with no spoken dialogue. “André and Dorine” has toured extensively in 22 countries, and won awards at the Birmingham European Theatre Festival in 2011, and at the La Habana International Theatre Festival 2011 (Cuba).
Malaysia’s National Arts Awards 2006 winner, Zamzuriah Zahari is considered one of the foremost young experts who has revived the legacy of traditional Malay dance and theatre through her own research and practical results. She combines traditional Malay theatre elements with a fresh modern twist in her performance “Section by Stesen”, which relates the pauses and stops that a woman faces in her journey of the vagaries of life, and this brings the festival to a perfect end. Malaysian renowned director-actress Ida Nerina is on board as the collaborating director with Fairuz Sulaiman as the multi-media artist.
This year, there will be a few family-friendly and free events entitled “pARTiii” which stands for performance, art, innovation, inspiration and ideas. The “pARTiii Bazaar” will feature original handcrafted goods, workshops and a mini showcase. The second edition of “Dancing in Place – City Site 2017” presented by MyDance Alliance remains as a dialogue between dance and architecture, from an industrial walkway to a decorative staircase, where audiences are taken out of the theatre to observe the conversation between dance and the environment.
Damansara Performing Arts Centre (DPAC) is located at H-01, DPAC, Empire Damansara, Jalan PJU 8/8, Damansara Perdana, 47820 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
For more info, telephone +60 3 4065 0001, 4065 0002 or head over to www.dpac.com.my / https://www.facebook.com/DPACArtsFestival/

DPAC Arts Festival 2017 · Convergence Schedule

Programme
Presenter
Dates

Sangpuy Yaangad Concert
Katatepan Cultural Studio (Taiwan)
10 – 11 July 2017

Puppets
DPAC & Haptic Hide (Germany)
12 – 13 July 2017

André & Dorine
Kulunka Theatre Company (Spain)
13 – 16 July 2017

Section By Stesen
Zamzuriah Zahari  (Malaysia)
15 – 19 July 2017

pARTiii Bazaar
DPAC & C Plus Culture (Taiwan)
14 – 16 July 2017

Dancing in Place – City Site 2017
MyDance Alliance (Malaysia)
15 – 16 July 2017

Tickets / Programme
Sangpuy Yaangad Concert
Puppets
André & Dorine
Section by Stesen

Early Bird Promotion
 (until 25/06/2017)
RM108
RM50
RM108
RM50

Dcard Members (from 01/06/2017 onwards)
RM 108 /
 RM 88
RM50
RM 108 /
 RM 88
RM50

Normal (from 26/06/2017 onwards)
RM 128 /
 RM 108
RM65
RM 128 /
 RM 108
RM65

Festival Pass*
RM 350 (Normal) / RM 300 (Dcard Members)
 * Festival Pass is good for one ticket for each performance including Sangpuy Yaangad Concert, Puppets, André & Dorine and Section by Stesen. Applies to walk-in purchases or bank transfers only. Contact Box Office for full details.

EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
Workshop 1: Movements Collector Workshop
Conducted by Paula Rosolen (Germany)
Date & Time: 1st July 2017 (Saturday) 11.00am – 3.00pm
Venue: Studio 1, DPAC
Fees: By donation

Workshop 2: Japanese Traditional Dance Meets Contemporary Dance Workshop
Conducted by Atsushi Heki (Japan)
Date & Time: 2nd July 2017 (Sunday) 10.00am – 1.00pm
Venue: Studio 1, DPAC
Fees: By donation

[Marketing Matters]
Tim Ho Wan Closes All Outlets in Malaysia

The Edge reported that Tim Ho Wan has closed down its two (2) outlets in Malaysia after a lost of close to RM900,000 in the last financial year.
Read more at http://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/texchem-shuts-down-tim-ho-wan-restaurant-operator-malaysia
It comes as no surprise to me actually as I’ve noticed their outlets to be empty most of the time. Sure during the first six (6) months there were long queues outside their outlets as many patrons wanted to try their ” Michelin starred” dim sum however that novelty faded away after a while.
Also the brand did absolute no advertising hence they had no share of voice (SOV) and thus it was no surprise that their share of market (SOM) kept on falling until the business was simply unsustainable. This is a concept that I’ve been trying to share with restaurateurs for a while now however most believe that marketing and advertising are simply not an important aspect of running a restaurant (a fact that constantly amazes me).
In this digital age with a high proliferation and usage of social media platforms and digital media among consumers, it’s more cost-effective and affordable than ever to advertise and increase your brand’s SOV which will invariably increase your SOM (unless of course your product/ service is really inferior but for argument’s sake let’s assume that your product/ service is on par with the competition).
If you would like to explore digital content marketing and social media engagement, contact me at timchew@myhotbloggers.com and I’ll share some of our digital media solutions with you.

[Community Matters]
Endemic Lack of Efficiency and Gross Apathy in Malaysia

When I was younger, I used to be quite proud of my country with its various races living and working together, each contributing their own strengths making the country progressive and modern. Then came certain persons in positions of power who abused their authority for their own personal gain. In order to stay in that position of power, they systematically dismantled every body capable of check and balance, resulting in a kleptocracy that’s known throughout the world due to multiple nations investigating the case as well as prosecuting and punishing persons/ parties who assisted in the giant embezzlement of funds stolen from the people.
Needless to say, if the top leadership of a country is corrupt and gets away scot free with it, it sets a dangerous precedent and as such you can see the manifestation of the evil through systemic and institutionalised racial and religious hatred encouraged by the powers that be in an effort to divide the population, pitting citizen against citizen.
As there is no check and balance, the extremely bloated civil service became lazy, inefficient and blatantly abuses power as former Miss World Malaysia Levy Li unfortunately experienced at KLIA 2 earlier today.
Sadly, this is the current horrible culture of the country, where bad practices and lack of ethics/ morals are eating away at the very soul of the country like a cancer. Only a change of the entire leadership can all these issues start to be addressed and remedied. Do your part to affect change. Educate the ignorant about the dangers of a country with no morals or accountability. For if we continue down this dark path, it’s only a matter of time before the country tears itself to bits.
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News – April 2022

{News]
Fatfish Group, Asean Fintech Group Present the Asean Fintech Investment Opportunity in Partnership with Censuria Capital
Ms Stephanie Xavier, Head of Wealth Management of ASEAN Fintech Group (A Member ofFatfish Group), Mr Eugene Khoo, Group COO of Fatfish Group, Mr CS Wong and Mr Lau Chia Ern, bothManaging Partners of Censuria Capital in a partnership/collaborative photo opportunity (L-R)
Fatfish Group Limited (“FFG”) through its financial technology (fintech) arm, ASEAN Fintech Group (“AFG”), presented its suite of ‘ASEAN Fintech Investment Opportunity’ in partnership with Censuria Capital Sdn Bhd (“Censuria”) at a wealth management investor presentation session on 1 April 2022 held at Equatorial Plaza, Kuala Lumpur.
Fatfish Group Limited (ASX:FFG) (“FFG”) is a publicly-traded tech venture builder firm that started out as a Singapore Government incubator partner and has expanded dynamically to Australia, Southeast Asia and Europe.
ASEAN Fintech Group (“AFG”) is the fintech arm of Fatfish Group (FFG) which empowers and creates value for businesses and consumers through its next-gen multi-vertical tech solutions and services in the areas of Payments, Lending/”Buy Now Pay Later” (BNPL), Insurtech and Wealth Management.
“The strategic partnership between FFG and Censuria through its fintech arm, AFG, provides for future-forward investment opportunities in the multi-vertical tech and fintech value chain of FFG. We strongly believe in cultivating best investment practices that contribute not only to the nation and industry’s growth, but also to provide investment accessibility to potential high net worth investors alike.” CS Wong, Managing Partner (Investments) of Censuria.
Censuria Capital (www.censuria.com) is a Malaysian private equity firm with a focus on collaborating with and growing ASEAN businesses that contribute to the nation’s competitiveness and long-term economic growth. Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Censuria is registered with the Securities Commission of Malaysia as a private equity management corporation as stipulated under the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007.
Mr Eugene Khoo, Group COO of Fatfish Group, presented an overview of Fatfish Group, ASEANFintech Group and its suite of tech/fintech solutions and services
The ASEAN Fintech Investment Opportunity allows investors to participate in the invigorating growth and rapid expansion of the fintech segment of FFG, an integrated multi-vertical value chain across five (5) dynamic countries in ASEAN with solutions and services in payments, buy now pay later (BNPL), insurtech and wealth management.
“With the accessibility to the ASEAN Fintech Investment Opportunity made available, it provides an avenue for potential future-forward sophisticated investors to gain wealth exposure in the tech and fintech sectors that are expected to stand the test of time especially in the digitalisation, automation and intelligence era we are in. We are indeed grateful to see how FFG and AFG have accelerated in growth and size in tandem with our mission to build, move and empower tech and fintech businesses under our portfolio.” Lau Kin Wai, CEO & Director of FFG, also the Executive Director of AFG
In the “Pulse of Fintech H1’21” published by KPMG in August 2021, its findings revealed that prominent high-growth sectors, particularly the fintech space, recorded USD98 billion in private investments in the first half of 2021 alone globally, compared with USD121.5 billion for the whole of 2020.
In “Global FinTech Investment Market, 2021-2025” published by Industry Research in August 2021, the global fintech investment market is also expected to grow by USD54.6 billion from 2021 to 2025, progressing at a CAGR of 7.76% during the forecast period.

Samsung Electronics Debuts its 2022 Neo QLED 8K, Soundbars, and Accessories Lineup

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. showcased its 2022 line-up of Neo QLED 8K, Soundbars, Accessories and Sustainability initiatives at its virtual Unbox & Discover event on 30 March 2022 in Seoul, South Korea. With this new line-up, Samsung aims to redefine the role of television by creating beautifully designed, cutting-edge screens that offer more than just entertainment. This year’s products and features take the screen to new heights by providing one central hub to play, connect, work and more.
“We are focused on creating a seamless experience across all of our products, which allows consumers to effortlessly enjoy all their benefits. The 2022 Neo QLED 8K is designed to fulfil the needs and empower the passion of our consumers, and the innovations are sparked by their experiences,” said Jong-Hee (JH) Han, Vice Chairman, CEO and Head of Samsung Electronics’ DX (Device eXperience) Division. “Neo QLED 8K also has the power to unlock new experiences as the most important device at the centre of the home.”
Samsung’s 2022 portfolio was developed from the vision of ‘Screens Everywhere, Screens for All,’ with TVs at the centre of users’ homes and daily lives. In line with this vision, Samsung created devices that seamlessly connect to provide deep personalization and connectivity ensuring there is a screen fit for every occasion and lifestyle. Historically, TVs and screens have been mainly associated with the act of “watching,” but Neo QLED 8K aims to change this by expanding the user experience.
The 2022 Neo QLED 8K is equipped which has 20 independent neural AI networks, each analyzing the content’s characteristics and picture quality for optimal viewing, regardless of the source.
The Neural Quantum Processor 8K also powers a new technological innovation – Real Depth Enhancer that scans the screen and maximizes contrast with the background by enhancing the object while keeping the background unprocessed. It works similarly to the way human eyes perceive images in real life so the object on screen stands out against the background.
The processor, combined with the powerful Quantum Mini LEDs, creates lighting that is precise and controlled so bright areas stay bright and the dark space around it stays dark – a feature names Shape Adaptive Light Control. (Eg. The full moon will stay bright against the black night sky.)
Samsung’s all-new 2022 QLED received the world’s first ‘Pantone Validated’ certification in display from Pantone, the global authority on colour and creator of the Pantone Matching System (PMS) – meaning the models authentically reproduce more than 2,000 colours as well as the newly added 110 skin tone shades found in Pantone’s guidelines. Additionally, these brilliant colours are comfortable to watch with the new EyeComfort Mode. The feature uses AI technology to automatically adjust the brightness and colour temperature of the screen based on how light or dark the room is combined with the sunset/sunrise information to optimize the most comfortable viewing experience.
The Neural Quantum Processor 8K’s AI analyzes what is on screen in real-time so that the Adaptive Sound features can track and move between speakers to precisely match the movement on-screen.
In QN900B, a flagship Neo QLED 8K model, all the sounds come from a 90W 6.2.4 channel audio system, featuring new top channel speakers and Dolby Atmos with Object Tracking Sound Pro. This technology has also been applied to voice recognition with Voice Tracking Sound, so that sound effects and voices truly follow the movement across the screen.

Samsung is also introducing Wireless Dolby Atmos to its Neo QLED 4K and 8K TVs– bringing pristine audio quality without the clutter of HDMI cables. Wireless Dolby Atmos will also be applied to Samsung’s new 2022 Ultra Slim Soundbar, designed for an immersive audio experience with minimal setup.
To ensure the experience is as seamless as possible, the 2022 line-up is outfitted with new and smarter features and user interface, allowing Samsung TVs and screens to become the central hub to watch content, control devices, play games, work out and more.
New Smart Hub: This year, Samsung also unveiled Smart Hub, its new user interface, powered by Tizen. The all-new Samsung Smart Hub brings every aspect of the smart experience into one easy-to-navigate home screen. The new tab classifies features, settings, and content into three categories for a seamless user experience: Media, Gaming Hub, and Ambient.Media: The Media screen organizes users’ entertainment options – including video on demand, streaming, and Samsung TV Plus with 190+ free channels – and learns users’ preferences with machine learning to make smart recommendations across all platforms and services.Gaming Hub: Gaming Hub is a new game streaming discovery platform that bridges hardware and software to provide a seamless player experience that requires no downloads or no storage. Samsung also announced partnerships with leading game streaming services – NVIDIA GeForce NOW, Stadia™ and Utomik, with more to come – to bring their libraries of games to the Gaming Hub. The new platform will be available later this year on select 2022 Samsung Smart TV models.Ambient: The Ambient screen enhances the home’s aesthetic by synchronizing the screen’s display with its surrounding décor or making a statement with eye-catching art.Gaming Experience: In addition to the all-new Gaming Hub, the 2022 line-up comes with specifications and features that are made for gaming. They include four HDMI 2.1 supporting ports, Motion Xcelerator Turbo Pro 4K 144Hz gaming, Super Ultrawide GameView and Game Bar, making gaming more efficient and accessible for a fast-paced and streamlined experience. Samsung will also be introducing an exclusive TV line-up for gaming in 43 and 50 inches in the near future.Samsung Health: Samsung Health offers not only a wide variety of workout and wellness classes but also ways to track progress and routines. Users can easily track their fitness journey and activities on their TV and seamlessly sync with other devices such as Galaxy Watch4 Series to track progress in real-time on the screen.SmartThings: With Samsung’s SmartThings, the screen becomes the central hub to conveniently control other home devices at a single point. This feature, included in Samsung TVs, takes advantage of the large screen to help users discover, view and control devices at-a-glance.NFT Platform: New in 2022 is Samsung’s NFT Platform, partnering with the industry leader, Nifty Gateway. The ambient mode will offer consumers a one-stop NFT platform to explore and display NFT digital arts on 2022 Neo QLED and QLEDs, a new way to collect and present art works.
Samsung also looked for ways to reduce its footprint and impact the Earth’s environment:
Eco-Packaging: Samsung is improving its eco-conscious packaging with 90% less ink while also removing the staples during production. Both improvements reduce waste and make it easier for recycling centres to process.SolarCell Remote: The SolarCell remote also received an upgrade for 2022. It is 88% more efficient than the previous 2020 models. They are now completely battery-free and can now be charged through 2.4GHz Radio Frequency Harvesting – drawing power from spare energy emitted by Wi-Fi routers.Recycled Materials: Samsung’s 2022 TVs, monitors, digital signage, and remote controls use recycled resin. Notably, high-resolution monitors use recycled resin from ocean-bound plastic recovered in coastal areas that would otherwise have become marine hazardous waste.The Carbon Trust certification: Samsung’s Neo QLED 8K/4K has achieved the ‘Reducing CO2’ label from the Carbon Trust, demonstrating that the carbon footprint for the Neo QLED lineup is being reduced year over year.
Samsung created new accessories for its 2022 TVs:
Slim Fit Wall Mount: For those who want to wall mount their screen, the Slim Fit Wall Mount allows the TV to lie flush against the wall while offering swivel up, down, and sideways for the perfect angle no matter where the viewer is seated.Studio Stand: In case the TV stand is preferred, the Studio Stand offers a unique and elegant way to display the Neo QLED 8K in an artistic fashion.Auto Rotation: The new accessory extends the rotating capabilities of The Sero to the Neo QLED 8K. Auto Rotation brings mobile experiences to the big screen, portrait art to the full screen, and MultiView experiences to new layouts. It can be used as a stand or wall mount so that whatever is on, the whole screen is filled to optimize the viewing experience.
For more information, head over to www.samsung.com/

Samsung Debuts the Bespoke CubeTM Air Purifier

Samsung Electronics aims to elevate living spaces with the Bespoke Cube™ Air Purifier which comes packed with intuitive and convenient features. Users can monitor the air quality and manages the air purifier remotely with SmartThings via a smartphone or tablet.
The Bespoke Cube™ Air Purifier features Samsung’s innovative WindFree™ technology which disperses air with less noise and without direct wind by creating a ‘still’ air environment. With 360 Air Purification, the Bespoke Cube™ Air Purifier powerfully draws in air from five directions and distributes clean air rapidly in either one or three directions depending on the indoor air quality.
The multi sterilization system of the Bespoke Cube™ Air Purifier features Electric Field Sterilization where it sterilizes 99% of the bacteria collected by the hybrid dust collecting filter in an electric field using an electrostatic discharger. The deodorization filter removes odours and toxic gases while the UV LED fan sterilizes 99.9% of the areas on the fan prone to gathering germs. This device can precisely detect gas dust and toxic gas thanks to the Micro Air Sensor that measures dust particles of various sizes (PM10/2.5/1.0) in real-time including ultrafine dust as small as 0.3㎛. The gas sensor also detects the degree of gaseous contamination including ammonia and benzene.

Samsung invites consumers to celebrate Raya in style and safety, and are giving a discount of RM200 off (retail recommended price is RM3,399) and free e-wallet credit worth up to RM100 when you purchase it from today until 5 June 2022 (terms and conditions apply).

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Versace Launches a Luxury Collection of Perfumes – Atelier Versace Fragrances

Conceived in 1989 as an “experimental laboratory”, Atelier Versace focuses on innovation and research in design, materials and technology. The entire haute couture collection is created in Versace’s Milanese Atelier – starting from the aesthetic research and visionary design to the hundreds of hours of meticulous workmanship by hand.
Atelier has always represented a celebration of the origins for Versace – a reminder of Gianni and Donatella’s mother, a dressmaker who passed on the family’s sartorial traditions from her studio. The relentless pursuit of only the highest quality materials and exceptional craftsmanship has been translated into the creation of a line of exclusive fragrances in collaboration with EuroItalia, bearing the Atelier Versace name.
The new luxury fragrance line consists of six scents, ranging from fresh, to floral and woody. The Cédrat de Diamante boasts the zest of Italian lemon, more efflorescent than traditional citrus aromas. Inspired by the Mediterranean, the perfume encompasses notes of pink grapefruit and natural woods. Envisioned by perfumer Marie Salamagne, who aims to embody artistry in craftsmanship in her scents, the vibrancy of Cédrat de Diamante is enhanced by aromatic cedarwood and vetiver.
Éclat de Rose boasts the Moroccan Rose Centifolia: the delicate flowers are hand-picked during the early hours of the morning and then rapidly processed. Velvety rose accords are complemented by Ambrox, a signature note that reveals facets of amber, incense, wood, tobacco and musk. The elegant Éclat de Rose was envisaged by pioneering fragrance maker Nathalie Lorson, who was one of the first women to enter the perfumery field. Lorson’s goal is to create fragrances that resonate with both simplicity and high quality.
Another collaboration with Nathalie Lorson, Jasmin au Soleil highlights jasmine flowers from India picked at sunrise to preserve their freshness. Petals are complemented by beeswax from France, containing balsamic and honey notes with hints of hay and tobacco, adding a light, velvety dimension to the perfume. The sensual tones are paired with fresh lemon and cedarwood notes.
Evoking the Mediterranean summer, Figue Blanche encompasses fresh fig notes mixed with the pulp and essential oils of the Italian mandarin. The warm olfactory tones are complemented with zesty hints of bergamot and neroli. The fragrance is enriched with jasmine and rose petals and was concocted by perfume creator Marypierre Julien who strives to reveal something unexpected in the most familiar notes.
The Santal Boisé scent is crafted from Srilankan sandalwood. The milky and balsamic fragrance is obtained from the roots and heart of the wood. Cypriol, a delicate flowering herb, adds a distinctive woody, smoky and slightly oud note to the perfume. Inspired by themes of family, creator Christophe Raynaud enriched the woody notes with luxurious, ambery Gurjun and saffron.
The Vanille Rouge encompasses the Madagascar vanilla, adding a hint of pralines. The sweet tones are accompanied by a powdery musk accord. The powerful fragrance contains an unexpected rose note. Vanille Rouge was designed by Jordi Fernandez, who draws inspiration from the intricacies of Middle Eastern traditional scents.
Evoking the sartorial savoir-faire of the Atelier, the perfumes are kept in entirely hand-made packaging. The lighter, fresher fragrances are stored in clear, transparent glassware, while the more intense scents boast sleek black bottles. Created by an innovative twisting technique, the glass is enriched with the name of the fragrance written in a gold tone. Hand-crafted metal caps boast a three-dimensional Medusa motif. Sculptural bottles are packed into paper boxes embellished by a gold-tone Greek Key border painted by hand. The boxes reveal a mirror that feature the Atelier Versace logo painted in a gold tone.
Evoking the close-knit family atmosphere of the Atelier, campaign imagery and video feature models together with Versace’s own Atelier tailors, capturing the moments behind the scenes of the dressmaking studio. Dressmakers explore the fragrances while some pose with the models, including Angelo, Palmi and embroiderers Anna and Maria. The advertising campaign draws inspiration from the Fall-Winter 1981 imagery captured by Richard Avedon. In the 1981 photographs, models pose together with the seamstresses – Antonia, Lina and Pina.
The six luxury fragrances embody the Atelier’s absolute dedication to excellence, encompassing a studious approach to exceptional quality components, innovative techniques, hand-craftsmanship and the distinct Atelier Versace aesthetic.

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Hotel Review – Prince Hotel & Residence Kuala Lumpur

The nice folks over at Prince Hotel invited Malaysia’s Hottest Bloggers to experience a weekend at their establishment so over went Sarah, Erica and myself. Upon checking in, we were informed that our key cards allows us to access the private carpark for hotel guests! Good start!
We were given two (2) Grand Deluxe rooms with added Premier Executive Room privileges! Cool! Click the links to find out more about the respective rooms and their features.
Let’s see what happened…
Strategic location - Prince Hotel is a stone's throw away from Pavilion, Bukit Bintang and very near KLCC.
The lobby - check out the cool looking chandelier!
So much luggage? Eh hello! We're only staying for a night ok?
We stayed in the Grand Deluxe room which was very spacious at 48 square meters and loaded with everything you could want. Ironing board and iron, bathrobe, to a LCD TV and a fully stocked desk!
Check out the view!
Girls doing what they love doing in the bathroom. Sigh... Didn't help that the hotel provided some really plush bathrobes. It just made them spend more time in the bathroom! Come on girls! Let's go for the evening pre-dinner cocktail already!
The bathroom is fully stocked! Trust me when I say you do not have to bring any toiletries along.
I finally managed to drag them over to the Premier Executive Lounge which offers complimentary evening cocktail drinks and appetizers from 6.00pm to 8.00pm to guests who stay in the Premier Executive (and above) rooms.
Yes any drink you want! Beer, liquor, fruit juices. Great way to start the night!
Then it was down to Tai Zi Heen which is the hotel's Chinese restaurant.
It's not one of those huge Chinese restaurants. It's nice and cosy but I'd suggest you book a table or one of their private rooms in advance.
I snuck into one of the private rooms to shoot the table setting. Perfect for a small family dinner!
Red and white wines to go with our dinner!
This was interesting! The waiter brought over the teapot with a dried flower inside. You expect us to drink a dried flower? He then proceeded to pour hot water inside and the flower began to 'bloom' thus making our tea to go with the meal!
A whole duck? You must be kidding!
Good thing the captain cut it for us and turned it into...
Peking duck!!! Good stuff!!! Traditional Peking Duck with Condiments - RM 108++
Double-boiled Chinese Herbal Soup - RM 22++ a very very healthy soup before the main dishes arrived!
Crispy Soft Shell Crab tossed with Buttered Oats, Garlic, Curry Leaves and Chilli - RM 32++ What can I say? I loved this one! Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. What an awesome dish!
Oven-Baked Black Cod Fillet with Butter and Parmesan Cheese Crust - RM 58++ cheese in a Chinese restaurant? Are you kidding? Yes seriously cheese. And it went beautifully with the cod fish. This is my choice for the best dish of the night! Needless to say, there wasn't a morsel left on this plate after we were done with it.
Ying Yang Prawns - Crispy Prawns tossed with Asian Dressing and Garlic Pepper Sauce - RM 26++ this was pretty good too! Big juicy prawns coated in tasty sauces! I especially like the garlic pepper sauce!
Stir-Fried Hong Kong Kailan with Garlic RM 28++ (S), RM 42++ (M), RM 56++ (L) yes there must always be at least one vege dish. The kailan leafs were fresh while the stalks crispy!
Fried Rice with Seafood, Abalone Sauce and XO sauce RM 32++ (S), RM 48++ (M), RM 64++ (L) this was brimming with seafood! Definitely not your average fried rice!
Guiling Gao. Erica says it's very good for the skin and since she has almost flawless complexion I'll take her word for it.
Jelly with Lemon Sorbet - sour and nice!
Chilled Mango Puree with Ice Cream, Sago and Pomelo - RM 15++ I liked this one! Creamy, sour and sweet all in a single bite!
After dinner it was over to Zouk Club KL which was only a 5 minute drive away. There’s what happened there – CLICK HERE.
The morning after we dragged ourselves out of the comfy beds down for the buffet breakfast at Eccucino which was already bustling at 9.00am
Check out those dark circles kakaka!
Loading up on juices to detox!
Wearing sunnies to hide the eye bags! Lol
The chef will cook the eggs whichever style you want using the ingredients you choose! The array of food available was amazing! From Western to local and even Japanese food! So hard to choose so I had one of everything!
There was a good selection of breads and pastries which I happily combined with the proteins - eggs, beef bacon, sausages, chicken curry, cold cuts, etc. etc.

The Mandara Spa where your worries will be massaged away. Sadly we didn't have time to try it out.
The fully equipped gym which has an amazing view of the surroundings
But we did have time for a quick dip in the pool. And in case you were wondering - no Erica didn't go in with her sunnies on.

In conclusion, our stay was a bit too short to experience everything Prince Hotel had to offer nevertheless we had an enjoyable time there. If you’re from out of KL and are looking for a nice place to stay then Prince Hotel’s location is extremely convenient if you have business (or intend to shop) in KL city. If you live in the Klang Valley, a weekend stay at Prince Hotel with a visit to the Mandara Spa would be a romantic treat for your and your loved one. With good food and lots of amenities, what more could you ask for?
Prince Hotel is located at:
4, Jalan Conlay, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Website: http://www.princehotelkl.com/
Telephone: +603 2170 8888
Email: enquiry@princehotelkl.com.my
Or check out Prince Hotel’s Facebook page for more info.
More photos from our stay in the Malaysia’s Hottest Bloggers album.

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Nokia Lumia 1020 Launch

[Mobile Phone]
{Remarks – This post is not a review]

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When I heard that Nokia was launching a smartphone with a 41 megapixel camera I was very curious indeed since I had just finished reviewing the Nokia Lumia 925 which had an 8 megapixel camera with F2.0 lens (you can read about my review here –  https://timchew.net/2013/09/17/nokia-lumia-925-review/) which produced some pretty good photos especially in low light conditions.
So I made my way over to the official launch at Aloft KL Sentral on 19 September 2013 to see exactly what a smartphone with a 41 megapixel camera could do.
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 Mei Sze with the Lumia 1020
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The Lumia 1020 is Nokia’s latest flagship model and is able to produce some of the sharpest images possible by any digital camera thanks to Nokia’s innovative PureView technology, including a second generation 41 megapixel sensor, ZEISS optics with six lenses and optical image stabilization – allowing people to capture, edit and share photos and videos of professional quality.
Using a new application called Nokia Pro Camera, the Nokia Lumia 1020 reinvents zoom, enabling people to shoot first and then zoom later to discover and re-discover stories that contain more detail than the eye can see. With a beautiful interface that visually demonstrates how settings will affect the final photo or video, Nokia Pro Camera simplifies features usually reserved for professional cameras and teaches people how to take better photos.
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 Mei Sze showing the back of the Lumia 1020 equipped with the camera case.

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“Consumers want to capture and share memorable experiences with their smartphone. We want to take people on a journey from capturing pictures to recording and sharing their lives. The Nokia Lumia 1020 brings new meaning to pictures and continues to strengthen Nokia’s leadership in imaging. The Nokia Lumia 1020 is the first smartphone to exceed many standalone digital cameras in terms of image quality capture ensuring users always have that perfect photo – day or night,” said Gary Chan, Head of Marketing, Pan Asia at Nokia.
The Nokia Lumia 1020 is a versatile digital camera with its unique dual capture feature that simultaneously takes a high resolution 38 megapixel image for endless editing opportunities, and creates a smaller 5 megapixel picture that is easy to share on social networks with Windows Phone 8.
Delivering clear pictures even in low light conditions, the Nokia Lumia 1020 also captures blur-free videos with stereo sound even at the loudest concerts thanks to Nokia Rich Recording, which handles sound pressure levels six times louder than conventional smartphone microphones (if you were recording at a loud concert or rave usually the bass will not be able to be recorded properly and will distort the sound in your video).
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 Popular blogger Kelly (http://www.sunshinekelly.com/) with the Nokia Lumia 1020.

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As with the Lumia 925, the Nokia Lumia 1020 uses the Windows Phone 8 operating system that has over 175,000 apps, and has the ability to showcase live images on the Start screen with the Photos tile, allows quick sharing to social networks, and provides easy access to files across a number of devices (such as your laptop or PC) with SkyDrive.
The Nokia Lumia 1020 also features leading Nokia services. There’s also the leading HERE suite of integrated location services, including HERE Maps with augmented reality featuring LiveSight.
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 My Nokia Lumia 925 (left) versus the Lumia 1020 (right)

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Product Specs

Nokia Lumia 1020

Operating system
Windows Phone 8

HERE location and mapping services
Free global HERE Maps and HERE Drive+; Free HERE Transit available in the Store

Display
4.5″ AMOLED WXGA (1280×768), 2.5 D sculpted Corning Gorilla Glass 3, PureMotion HD+, ClearBlack, high brightness mode, sunlight readability, super sensitive touch, Nokia Glance Screen

Battery
2,000 mAh battery, wireless charging supported via cover

Processor
1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4

Main camera
PureView 41 MP with optical image stabilization, Resolution: 7712 x 5360. Includes Nokia Pro Camera. Xenon flash for still images, LED flash for video

Front facing camera
HD 1.2 MP wide angle

Memory
2 GB RAM, 32 GB internal memory; 7 GB free SkyDrive cloud storage

To show you just how good is the quality of the Lumia 1020’s camera’s video mode here’s a video that was shot entirely with three (3) Nokia Lumia 1020 smartphones.
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 Nokia camera grip

To ensure fun and easy taking of photos, Nokia created the Nokia Camera Grip, an accessory designed to perfectly fit the Nokia Lumia 1020 and make it easier to get the shot you want, especially single-handed. The Camera Grip includes a built-in, rechargeable 1020 mAh battery to capture up to 285 more photos. The versatile Nokia Camera Grip can attach to any standard camera tripod for those moments when you need to take self-portraits or set up the perfect long-exposure shot. Colours are subject to stock availability.
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 The Lumia 1020 features a dedicated camera button on the side for easy and convenient photo-shooting.

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The Nokia Lumia 1020 will be available in Malaysia at the end of September in the Klang Valley and in the beginning of October for the rest of the country. The Nokia Lumia 1020 would also be bundled together with the camera grip accessory and comes with the recommended retail price of RM2,499.00
For more info head over to https://www.facebook.com/NokiaMalaysia
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Samsung Galaxy S3 Launch

[Event]
Headed over to One World Hotel on 24 May 2012 for the media launch of the Samsung Galaxy S3. I have been a Samsung smartphone fan ever since winning a Galaxy S2 during the launch sometime last year and was hoping my luck would repeat itself this year hahaha (wishful thinking)!
MHB’s Jiayeen, Valerie, Michelle Ooi, Mei Sze and Samantha
The product managers gave us a brilliant practical demonstration of some really cool features of the smartphone
The phone is 16% bigger than my Galaxy S2 but weighs only 133 grams and measures only 8.55mm thick
S Voice
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Samsung GALAXY S III’s advanced natural language understanding, listens and responds to a user’s words. Yes my Galaxy S2 has some basic voice controls but the S Voice on the S3 brings it to a whole new level by allowing information search, basic device-user communication, and powerful device control functions like “snooze” for the alarm, playing a favourite song, turning the volume up or down, sending text messages and emails, organising schedules, or automatically launching the camera and capturing photos.
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With the ‘AllShare Play’ function, users can instantly share any files even without wireless connection, between the Samsung GALAXY S III and tablets, PCs, cameras and televisions regardless of distance between the devices.
Real-time sharing is available with ‘Group Cast’, a feature under ‘AllShare Play’ where users can share screens among multiple users on the same Wi-Fi network – allowing users to make comments or draw changes collectively on their own devices.
Yes you read correctly, I can send an image to my colleague and he can edit it ‘live’ with me watching and commenting. The real-life applications of this feature is only limited by one’s imagination.
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The S3 is available in Pebble Blue and Marble White.
the Samsung GALAXY S III emphasizes on human-centric designs, natural interaction and instant sharing. Its comfortable grip, gentle curves, and organic form deliver a rich organic feel and design. Inspired by nature,
With it’s 4.8″ screen, the S3 is bigger than my S2 (4.3″ screen) but smaller than the Galaxy Note (5.3″)
After the product demo, we were ushered into the adjoining room to experience the phone up close and personal
Suddenly I have the urge to get one
Hmmm I wonder if Samsung Mobile would like to sponsor MHB some of these babies…
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Some other cool features of the Samsung Galaxy S3:
Large and vivid viewing experience on the Samsung GALAXY S III’s 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED display, which allows HD multimedia experiences and 16:9 wider viewing angles.
Wi-Fi Channel Bonding, which doubles the Wi-Fi bandwidth to ensure faster content sharing and connectivity.
With the ‘Pop Up Play’ feature, you can multi-task and can play a video anywhere on the Samsung GALAXY S III’s screen while simultaneously checking emails or SMS, without needing to close and restart your videos.
8MP camera features a zero-lag shutter speed and ‘Burst Shot’ function which instantly captures twenty continuous shots, and the ‘Best Photo’ feature selects the best eight photographs.
HD video recorded with the Samsung GALAXY S III’s 1.9MP front-facing camera, – for your camwhores to capture HD videos of yourself
Improved Backside Illumination Sensor (BIS) on the Samsung GALAXY S III takes clear shots in low light conditions.
Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, enabling users to experience the ease and convenience of contactless mobile payments.
Enhanced gaming experience on the Samsung GALAXY S3 with ‘Game Hub’, which provides access to numerous social games
‘Smart Stay’ feature where the Samsung GALAXY S3 recognizes your eye movements – reading an e-book or browsing the web, for instance – by having the front camera identify with your eyes; the phone maintains a bright display for a continued and uninterrupted viewing pleasure. Yes a phone who is watching you (cue creepy music hahahaha!).
‘Direct Call’ – if you want to call someone while reading his/ her message, simply lifting the phone up to the ear will automatically call that person. Ok I think this is a pretty cool feature!
The Samsung GALAXY S3 will vibrate to notify users on missed statuses when picked up after being idle with the ‘Smart Alert’ function, ensuring users catch any missed messages or calls.
‘S Beam’ – instant sharing of files. Users can share files just by touching two Samsung GALAXY S3 phones back to back. Impress your Blackberry/ iPhone using friends with this cool feature and make them feel so inadequate. Make sure your buddy has an S3 though…
‘Buddy Photo Share’ function on the Samsung GALAXY S III allows photos to be easily and simultaneously shared with all friends pictured in an image directly from the camera or photo gallery.
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Product Specs

Network

2.5G (GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE): 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz3G (HSPA+ 21Mbps): 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz
4G (Dependent on market)

Display

4.8 inch HD Super AMOLED (1280×720) display

OS

Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

Camera

Main(Rear): 8 Mega pixel Auto Focus camera with Flash & Zero Shutter Lag, BSI
Sub (Front): 1.9 Mega pixel camera, HD recording @30fps with Zero Shutter Lag, BSI

Video

Codec: MPEG4, H.264, H.263, DivX, DivX3.11, VC-1, VP8, WMV7/8, Sorenson Spark
Recording & Playback: Full HD (1080p)

Audio

Codec: MP3, AMR-NB/WB, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, WMA, OGG, FLAC, AC-3, apt-X

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Features

S Beam, Buddy photo share, Share shot

AllShare Play, AllShare Cast

Smart stay, Social tag, Group tag, Face zoom, Face slide show

Direct call, Smart alert, Tap to top, Camera quick access

Pop up play

S Voice

Burst shot & Best photo, Recording snapshot, HDR

Google™ Mobile Services

Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, Google Latitude
Google Play Store, Google Play Books, Google Play Movies
Google Plus, YouTube, Google Talk,
Google Places, Google Navigation, Google Downloads

Connectivity

WiFi a/b/g/n, WiFi HT40
GPS/GLONASS
NFC
Bluetooth® 4.0(LE)

Sensor

Accelerometer, RGB light, Digital compass, Proximity, Gyro, Barometer

Memory

16/ 32GB User memory (64GB available soon) + microSD slot (up to 64GB)

Dimension

136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm, 133g

Battery

2,100 mAh

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A big improvement over the already good Galaxy S2. Maxis, DiGi and Celcom are all offering packages for the S3 and you can find the info on their respective websites.
More info at www.samsung.com.my
Photo credits: Samsung Malaysia and author’s own

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Kronenbourg 1664 French Fashion Soiree

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MHB attended the Kronenbourg 1664 French Fashion Soiree on 13 April 2011 which was held at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. The runway setup was impressive – with a catwalk that mirrored a Parisian street and the iconic Eiffel Tower in the background. Hosted by Malaysian sweetheart Hannah Lo and graced by supermodel Amber Chia, the fashion showcase featured the new spring summer collection by Morgan de Toi, Celio and Thierry Mugler.
We’d like to thank Kronenbourg 1664 Malaysia for inviting Malaysia’s Hottest Bloggers to their signature event. This was also MHB’s junior photographer Sandy Tan’s first official MHB assignment as MHB co-founder and principal photographer Andy Kho dutifully went back to Kuching to vote in the Sarawak state election.
The stage and catwalk
MHB members Chrystal, Sarah, Mei Sze, Nicole and partners who turned up early
Waiting inside to serve us loads of Kronenbourg 1664 were a bevy of beauties.
Mc-ed by the sweet Hannah Lo
Model wearing a Morgan de Toi outfit
Another model wearing Morgan de Toi while holding my favourite French beer – Kronenbourg 1664!
Model and beauty queen Stefanie Chua with supermodel Amber Chia
MHBs Stephanie Lim (ctr) and sister couldnt resist taking a pic with Amber
Amber happily obliged for a pic with the MHB babes and promptly invited all of them to her academys graduation in May!

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Reebok Classic Party, CNY Promotion at Shangri-La Putrajaya, The Jewel of the Artic Photo Exhibition

[Event]
Reebok Classic Party

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Andy Kho and I attended Reebok’s “Classic Party” on 27 December, 2013, at Black Box, Publika, Kuala Lumpur where the brand introduced their Spring Summer 2014 (SS14) collections with new updates that celebrates the brand’s heritage in fitness, running and basketball.
Reebok believes that the collective energy of community is incredibly powerful, and the Reebok Classic line is a fashion and style brand with authentic heritage in fitness, and is focused on sparking the movement and coming together of like-minded and passionate people who embrace originality and take risks. The Reebok Classic SS14 range delivers a lineup that is characteristic of Reebok Classic since the ‘80s, along with stylized updates to keep the range relevant and desirable to the younger generation of millennials.
2014 is a milestone year for Reebok with the 30th Anniversary of the “Reebok Princess” collection, 25th Anniversary for the groundbreaking “The Pump”, and the 20th Anniversary of the “Pump Fury” collection.
2014 also sees Reebok Classic re-introduce some of its most iconic silhouettes with authentic bring-back colourways (the “OGs”) as well as brand new materials, fabrications and executions.

The main highlight of the party was Reebok’s special collaboration with XU & Joe Chia. Xu is the founder of the “LapSap”, Twilight Action Girl & “Mini Compo” Group and well-known in the music industry, even among the likes of Verbal of Teriyaki Boys and famous music Producer and Grammy Award Winner, Swizz Beatz.
Joe Chia is a fashion designer without boundaries, which has led him to a status of international recognition. Adding to his list of achievements, Joe has collaborated with Shu Emura, G-Shock and Uniqlo. He was also named as “ A pioneer of avant-garde fashion scene in Malaysia” by Esquire Malaysia. And his latest achievement was marked today as one of the Ambassadors for Reebok.
The two have come together in piecing and designing a retro all black Reebok Classic Jacket (pictured above) with their signature embroidery patch at the back. This limited edition jacket will be available as part of the Classic collection by Reebok for 2014.
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2014 marks the 20th Anniversary of one of Reebok Classic’s most recognizable shoes– the Insta Pump Fury. Reebok will celebrate this occasion with the re-release of the original red, yellow and black colourway, the Insta Pump Fury OG – with its futuristic twist and bespoke technology.
In addition to that, 27 global product collaborations have been created through the Reebok Classic Certified Network as part of the celebrations.
More info at https://www.facebook.com/ReebokMalaysia
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[Hotel Happenings]
Putrajaya Shangri-La’s Chinese New Year Promotions

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The Chinese New Year promotions at the Putrajaya Shangri-La sees Chef Shen Yi from China creating some wonderful oriental delicacies to usher in the Year of the Horse. Chef Shen Yi has more than 13 years of five-star hospitality experience in the Shangri-La Group of Hotels. He joined Putrajaya Shangri-in 2013 after stints in Shangri-La Changchun, Shangri-La Dubai, and Shangri-La Qaryat Al-Beri, Abu Dhabi. His culinary skills in Chinese cuisine goes hand in hand with his philosophy of crafting flavourful dishes made with fresh and high quality ingredients.
On Thursday, 30 January 2014, Palm Hill Café will be transformed into a Chinese-style restaurant, serving the special 8-course Reunion Dinner which is priced at RM938++ for a table of 10 persons and comes with free flow of Chinese tea and a complimentary bottle of red or white wine.
Guests also stand a chance of winning one of the 50 lucky draw prizes during the event, with prizes ranging from stays at Shangri-La properties in China and Malaysia, to complimentary dining and spa vouchers and gifts.
Prior reservations are required for both the Yee Sang and the Chinese New Year Reunion Dinner, and can be made by calling 03-88878834.
Salmon Yee Sang – RM138 ++ for 10 persons and RM98 ++ for 5 personsAbalone Yee Sang – RM328 ++ for 10 persons and RM188 ++ for 5 personsSnow Pear (Vegetarian) Yee Sang – RM88 ++ for 10 persons and RM58 ++ for 5 persons
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The three varieties of freshly prepared Yee Sang will be available from 13 January to 8 February 2014.
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CHINESE NEW YEAR REUNION DINNER MENU
风生水起时（七彩鱼生捞起）
Salmon Yee Sang
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财运通四海（发菜海鲜黄金羹）
Braised Pumpkin Soup with Scallop and Sea Moss
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金鸡同贺喜（秘制琵琶鸡）
Crispy Golden Roasted Chicken with Plum Sauce
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常年盈有余（清蒸海鲈鱼）
Steamed Sea Bass with Ginger and Soy Sauce
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福寿耀明珠（避风塘炒虾球）
Deep Fried Crispy Prawn with Golden Garlic
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鲍罗万有（鲍汁扒时蔬）
Braised Seasonal Vegetables with Abalone Sauce
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金银堆满屋（什锦海鲜捞饭）
Braised Mixed Seafood with Fried Rice
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年年步高升（煎年糕）
Pan Fried Nian Gao（Glutinous Rice Cake)
今日满华堂（豆奶银耳炖白果）
Soya Bean with Ginko Nut and Snow Fungus
RM938++ for 10 persons
Inclusive of free flow of Chinese tea and 1 bottle of wine
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Putrajaya Shangri-La is located at:
Taman Putra Perdana,
Presint 1, Putrajaya, 62000,
Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya,
Malaysia.
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Telephone: 603-88878888
Website: http://www.shangri-la.com/putrajaya
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[Upcoming Event]
The Jewel of the Arctic
A Photo Exhibition by Photographer Bonnie Yap

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Malaysian photographer Bonnie Yap, who is one of the top photographers in the country, will be holding a charity photo exhibition held in conjunction with Earth Hour 2014. The exhibition aims to raise awareness on global warming, and is open to the public from 1st to 31st March 2014, at the Ground Floor Lobby of Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

All photographs and merchandise sold during the exhibition period will be channeled towards children who are in need of financial aid for urgent medical procedures and treatment at Assunta Hospital.
More info at http://www.bonnie-yap.com
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Photo credits: Reebok Malaysia, Shangri-La Putrajaya, and Bonnie Yap

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Nicholini’s Offers Special Seasonal Menu in Celebration of the White Truffle Season

[Dining]

The winter season heralds the return of white truffle to premium and luxe kitchens across the world! Only grown in the wild and available for a limited amount and time period, it is an ingredient highly coveted by European nobility for centuries.
Nicholini’s at Conrad Hong Kong is bringing its authentic Italian delicacy to all diners in Hong Kong. The “diamond of the kitchen” will be featured in an array of dishes and a tasting menu devised specially by Chef Riccardo Catarsi.
The white truffle employed by Nicholini’s comes from Alba, Piedmont. This hilly and picturesque town is known for producing white truffle of the finest quality. The aromatic fungus also epitomizes the longstanding lifestyle of the local people, who have been harvesting it using their keen sense of intuition and the animals they train for years.
In the hands of chef Riccardo, the Alba white truffle will be paired with a wide range of other pedigreed ingredients. Most of his recipes are inspired by the sophisticated culinary traditions of Italy.
Chef Riccardo Catarsi
One of the highlighted creations is Lobster with Mediterranean radish, celery root and white truffle. Other than the Boston lobster slow-cooked in butter, the bright spot comes from the sauce, in which Chef Riccardo reinterprets the ‘cacciucco’ seafood stew native to his hometown – Livorno. Shavings of fresh truffle make up the final act of a glorious dish.
Mushroom aficionados would revel in Vitello, Brussel sprouts, mixed wild mushrooms, Tuscan pork cheek and white truffle. The trio of sumptuous porcini, morel and chanterelle mushrooms as well as white truffle perfumes the slow-cooked veal tenderloin with an intoxicating, earthy aroma.

The fungus also adds depths of flavour to Tortelli with ox tail, porcini mushrooms, red wine sauce and white truffle, a typical filled pasta dish from Tuscany; as well as extraordinary Monkfish, Parma ham, chard, pumpkin and white truffle – the fish is first slow-cooked then wrapped in exquisite culatello ham, the most prized of all hams from the Emilia-Romagna region, and pan-fried for a taste of saltiness to embellish the silky fish. The most extravagant of all is Wagyu carpaccio, pan-seared foie gras with chanterelle mushroom and white truffle, as it amasses three gourmet ingredients in one harmonious serving. Sensations of sweetness and umami combine in traditional white chocolate, hazelnut and white truffle parfait with cherries to give diners a unique dessert experience.
Served from now on to the end of the white truffle season, guests can taste the white truffle creative by Chef Riccardo through a four, five, or six-course tasting dinner menu priced from HK$1,788 (subject to a 10% service charge) per diner, or order them separately from the a-la-carte. Also available are purely Italian wine pairings accentuating the fungus’ outstanding fragrance.

Nicholini’s is located at:
Level 8, Conrad Hong Kong,
Pacific Place,
88 Queensway,
Hong Kong.
Tel: (852) 2822 8801

For more info, head over to ConradDining.com

Photo credits: Conrad Hong Kong
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Protect Your Car with Ceramic Pro Permanent Nano-Ceramic Paint Coating

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I recently sent my car to Ceramic Pro Malaysia which is located in Glenmarie, Shah Alam for a paint restoration and Ceramic Pro Permanent Nano-Ceramic Paint Coating treatment. My car is nine (9) years old and thus the paintwork was far from new with lots of micro-scratches from all the car washes. However, fortunately, apart from that, the paintwork was still in relatively good condition with no deep scratches and just some minor stone chips in the front end.
Ceramic Pro is the global leader in ceramic coatings based on nano-technology, and offers a range of products each formulated for specific surfaces. The ceramic coatings are designed for automotive, marine, aviation and industrial applications with formulas that are molecularly designed for various surfaces such as paint, vinyl, polymers, glass and more.
Before we get to the nitty-gritty technical details, in general, the way Ceramic Pro coatings work is that it bonds to surfaces at a molecular level, filling in any nano-pores and creating a hydrophobic surface that is impervious to contamination. This makes the products ideal for critical applications across all industries, including looking after the surface of your baby.

The waiting lounge in the Ceramic Pro centre in Glenmarie is comfy with sofas as well as complimentary coffee. This is where the consultant will explain the whole process to you.

Impressive video right? Well look at the cars in the service area which are undergoing the Ceramic Pro treatment! As I was waiting, a BMW and a Porsche Cayenne pulled into the parking lot, and the owners left their cars there to undergo the treatment.

Anyway I left my car there too as the process takes quite a while (even a few days if you’re looking at an extensive restoration job like my car).

Step 1 – Car Wash & Clay Bar Process
A thorough washing and claying process with a clay bar to remove all impurities before the paint correction.

Step 2 – Paint Correction Stage (3 steps polish)
An extensive paint correction through a three (3) step polishing process to hide all the ugly micro-scratches accumulated through the years. Essential to provide as flawless a base as possible before the application of the Ceramic Pro coating. I actually recommend that you bring your car straight from the car showroom to Ceramic Pro to get your coating done, especially if it’s an expensive car!

Step 3 – Ceramic Pro spray coating application (exterior & interior)
Finally it was time to apply the Ceramic Pro coatings (there are different coatings for the different surfaces – body, rims, dashboard, leather seats, glass, etc. etc.). Do note that Ceramic Pro 9H can only be professionally applied by Approved Applicators.
Ceramic Pro 9H is a Permanent Nano-Ceramic Paint Coating that features a High Gloss finish, unmatched Super Hydrophobic Effect, Chemical Resistance, UV Resistance, Thermal Resistance and Anti-Grafitti. This puts Ceramic Pro in a category by itself, compared to sealants or waxes that degrade quickly.
Both the Super Hydrophobic and Anti-Grafiti effect combined mean the surface coated with 9H will stay cleaner for longer as dirt and grime will not stick to the surface, while the super hydrophobic effect of the coating will cause water to bead up and roll of the surface with any dirt and grime (this effect constantly impresses me when I’m washing the car at home!). The hard ceramic film also offers superior protection from damaging contamination and harsh chemicals AND those pesky bird droppings!
The 9H coating forms a permanent bond to the paint work and will not wash away or break down, and can only be removed by abrasion. The unique formulation of 9H has enabled it to be multi-layered which means the thickness of the coating can be increased with additional layers allowing a thicker/ harder film that will increase its protection. Ceramic Pro Malaysia has three different packages with different levels of coatings to suit your budget/ car.
Ceramic Pro has been officially tested by SGS (www.sgs.com) which is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company.)

Just look at the amazing difference!
Even the rims can be coated! Now dirt washes off easier than before!
The interior looks way newer now!
Seriously – it’s like driving a new car and that’s the advantage Ceramic Pro gives – drive a new car every day!
Now coating the leather seats is very important as they tend to wear out and crack if you don’t look after them properly!

Step 4 – Infrared Curing process
After the application was completed, my car underwent an infrared curing process to permanently bond the coatings to the surface of my car, ensuring that it will last at least five (5) years!
Ceramic Pro once cured, is measured to have hardness above 9H. Your car’s normal clear coat has hardness between 2H and 4H. The increase in the hardness of the coated surface is really huge and Ceramic Pro is the hardest paint coating on the market today. This new glass shield as a sacrificial layer, preserving the original factory paint.
Any surface scratches that happen in the coating are easily removed with light polishing which will not weaken the integrity of the original clear coat. The paint also won’t fade or age due to the UV protection in the glass coating.
OK so exactly how does it work? This pretty amazing nano technology allows the Ceramic nanoparticles to fill the smallest pores in the paint which makes the Ceramic Pro glass shield shiny, smooth and extremely slick or hydrophobic. Ceramic Pro dramatically lowers the surface tension preventing environmental contaminants such as: bird droppings, bugs, dirt, tar and graffiti paint from bonding to the surface. Water easily removes dirt from the surface by encapsulating it while rolling off the surface, hence the “self-cleaning effect”.

Step 5 – Magnus Pro Paint Protection Film (PPF)
I also had the Magnus Pro Paint Protection Film (PPF) applied to my headlights as well as wing mirrors to protect them against stone chips. If you have extra budget, you can even wrap the front of your car or even your whole car with this as it offers an even higher level of protection especially against stone chips and scratches from neighbouring cars in the parking lot.
For more info on the Magnus Pro Paint Protection Film (PPF), head over to https://www.magnuspro.com.my/

I went to collect the car a few days later and I was stunned by the results!
I never imagined that it would turn out as good as it did! Really a very pleasant surprise indeed!
Just look at the gloss! Just beautiful!

Look at this test done on a Porsche Panamera.

BTW I can attest to the bird shit test as I found that it’s much easier to remove bird droppings from the body as compared to before. Also, I don’t have to hurriedly clean it off (bird droppings is acidic and eats through your car’s paint) as the coating protects the paint.
Below is the package that my car underwent. Yes it costs quite a bit and a friend of mine asked why he should spend so much to protect the paintwork which he can respray at less of the cost. He also said that he changes cars every 5 to 6 years hence it would be a waste. Yes you could always respray your car after a few years, however if you don’t coat your car you’ll need to send it for regular waxing every couple of months and polishing every year just to maintain it, not to mention additional costs for the detailing of the interior.
With Ceramic Pro, you just need to wash it with some gentle car shampoo (which you can easily do at home) to maintain it. No waxing, no polishing and no need to respray after a few years! Actually the cost adds up to almost the same, but the difference is that you save the time and effort sending your car for waxing and polishing. Additionally, the car will retain its new look (yes the interior as well as the exterior!) and if you want to sell it after 5 – 6 years you can definitely get a higher price due to its extremely well-maintained appearance/ outer condition!
So there –  you get back your investment, save a ton of time and effort, AND most importantly – get to drive a car that looks brand new each day!

If you have more questions about the Ceramic Pro treatment, you can head over to their FAQ page at Ceramic Pro Malaysia’s website (click here).

Ceramic Pro Malaysia is located at:
10, Jalan Pemberita U1/49,
Temasya Industrial Park,
Glenmarie,
40150 Shah Alam,
Selangor, Malaysia.

Telephone: (+60)18-2000828 or (+60)12-2867997
Email: info@ceramicpro.com.my
For more info, head over to https://www.ceramicpro.com.my/ or https://www.facebook.com/ceramicpromy/

Looking absolutely gorgeous once again thanks to Ceramic Pro!
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Samsung Malaysia Unveils New Neo QLED TVs and BESPOKE Top Mount Freezer Refrigerator

Josh Kim, Business Director of Digital Appliances Business, Denny Kim, President, Luin Tan, Head of Digital Appliances Business and Michele Tan, Head of Digital Appliances Product Marketing (L-R)
Samsung recently unveiled their latest range of 2023 Neo QLED TVs and the BESPOKE Top Mount Freezer Refrigerators in Kuala Lumpur.

“Samsung strives to bring new meaning into the lives of our consumers, whether be it through the latest and greatest display technologies or reimagined home appliances. Our global market leadership with excellence in the Global No. 1 TV category for 17 consecutive years and the Global No. 1 Soundbar category for 9 consecutive years reflects Samsung’s commitment to innovation, consumer-centric designs and enhanced user experiences. Today, we are excited to bring to you our new range of Neo QLED TVs and BESPOKE Refrigerators, technologies designed to elevate your home experience in their own unique ways. The Samsung TVs continue to set a new benchmark for high-end screens by incorporating a wide array of technological advancements designed to deliver superior picture quality, sound performance, and user-friendliness whilst the BESPOKE Refrigerator has become a significant trend for personalization as people recognize the importance of creating spaces that reflect their individuality. What’s more, all our new products reflect Samsung’s commitment towards sustainability, including intelligent energy-saving modes as well as carefully considered product designs using environmentally friendly materials.”
Denny Kim, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics
Calvert Yap, Head of TV & Sound Device Business of Samsung Malaysia Electronic delivering his product presentation on SmartThings
The latest iterations of Samsung’s new Neo QLED TVs were designed for Watch, Play, & Work. The new 2023 range is powered by the Neural Quantum Processor 8K that leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning technology to ensure every detail on the screen pops. The AI-powered 8K experience for Neo QLED 8K TVs provide a greater level of depth and detail thanks to the Auto HDR Remastering, Real Depth Enhancer Pro and Perceptional Color Mapping.
The EyeComfort Mode automatically reduces blue light and brightness levels according to what’s on your screen, protecting your eyes and making viewing more comfortable.
The content is brought to outstanding life with dynamic sound that tracks the action from every angle of the screen, doubling up on the soundscape delivery with the top channel speakers on the TV powered by next-level Dolby Atmos experience. With remastering and intelligent sound processing, the Adaptive Sound Pro also highlights the incredible labour that artists put into creating each sound.
A large selection of games with top performance streaming, accessory compatibility, and AI graphics upscaling are also available on the Neo QLED 8K TV’s Gaming Hub. With 4K resolutions and lightning-fast 144Hz responsiveness, features like the Motion Xcelerator Turbo Pro and FreeSync Premium Pro will also improve the gaming experience by providing visuals and responsiveness that elevate games into true-to-life experiences.

Calvert Yap, Head of TV & Sound Device Business, Denny Kim, President, Sunny Choi, Business Director of TV & Sound Device Business, Lee Kok Seng, Head of TV & Sound Device Product Marketing (L-R)
The Retail Recommended Pricing and Launch Promo for 2023 Neo QLED 8K TVs are:
Model CodeRecommended Retail Price (RRP)Launch Promo85’’ Neo QLED 8K QN900CRM43,699Receive FREE Q-Series Soundbar HW-Q990C worth RM6,49975’’ Neo QLED 8K QN900CRM28,699Receive FREE Q-Series Soundbar HW-Q930C worth RM4,99965’’ Neo QLED 8K QN900CRM21,69985’’ Neo QLED 8K QN800CRM32,699Receive FREE Q-Series Soundbar HW-Q8000C worth RM3,99975’’ Neo QLED 8K QN700CRM18,199Receive FREE Q-Series Soundbar HW-Q700C worth RM2,99965’’ Neo QLED 8K QN700CRM15,199
The Retail Recommended Pricing and Launch Promo for 2023 Neo QLED 4K TVs are:
Model CodeRecommended Retail Price (RRP)Launch Promo85’’ Neo QLED 4K QN95CRM24,199Receive FREE Q-Series Soundbar HW-Q600C worth RM2,59975’’ Neo QLED 4K QN95CRM19,19965’’ Neo QLED 4K QN95CRM13,39955’’ Neo QLED 4K QN95CRM11,19985’’ Neo QLED 4K QN85CRM18,59975’’ Neo QLED 4K QN85CRM13,59965’’ Neo QLED 4K QN85CRM9,59985’’ Neo QLED 4K Q80CRM15,199Receive FREE Q-Series Soundbar HW- HW-B650 worth RM1,49975’’ Neo QLED 4K Q80CRM11,19965’’ Neo QLED 4K Q80CRM7,19955’’ Neo QLED 4K Q80CRM5,999
To enjoy the launch promo deals, be one of the first to purchase at Samsung Malaysia Online Store https://www.samsung.com/my/tvlaunch-2023
For more details on Samsung’s Neo QLED 8K, head over to: https://www.samsung.com/my/tvs/8k-tv/highlights/
Michele Tan, Head of Digital Appliances Product Marketing of Samsung Malaysia Electronics delivering her product presentation on BESPOKE Top Mount Freezer Refrigerator

The new BESPOKE Top Mount Freezer Refrigerator allows users to personalise their living space with digital appliances with a wide range of unique colour combinations and stylish material finishes.
This refrigerator can provide tailored cooling performance to meet every imaginable need. The ideal balance of environmental friendliness, food freshness, and impeccable style is provided by the BESPOKE Top Mount Freezer Refrigerator. Four pre-set temperature modes are available in the Optimal Fresh+ compartment at the top of the refrigerator to prolong the freshness and shelf life of food.
The BESPOKE Top Mount Freezer Refrigerator minimises impact on the environment with the SmartThings AI Energy Mode that allows users to monitor, proactively save energy and make informed choices on energy usage. The refrigerator also comes with a 20-year warranty on its compressor for a worry-free experience.

Easily leave notes for family members/ housemates – Denny Kim, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics wrote a message with a marker pen on the BEPSOKE Top Mount Freezer Refrigerator which can be easily erased
The Retail Recommended Pricing of the BESPOKE Top Mount Freezer Refrigerator with gross capacity ranges from 404L to 476L are:
Product NameModel CodeRRP (RM)BESPOKE Top Mount Freezer Refrigerator476L, RT47CB66448ARM3,399476L, RT47CB66448C476L, RT47CB66448J476L, RT47CB664422427L, RT42CB66443PRM3,199427L, RT42CB664412427L, RT42CB66443V427L, RT42CB6644C3404L, RT38CB66448A
For more details on Samsung’s BESPOKE Top Mount Freezer Refrigerator, head over to: https://www.samsung.com/my/offer/bespoketmflaunch-2023/
The full range of Neo QLED TVs as well as the full suite of colour combos available for the BESPOKE Top Mount Freezer Refrigerator can be viewed at the Senheng x Samsung Premium Experience Store at The Shoppes, Four Seasons Place, Kuala Lumpur.

Galaxy Space is Back at REXKL
Remember the Samsung Galaxy Space which I attended at APW Bangsar earlier this year? I had the opportunity to test the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra in some highly Instagrammable settings (read more here – https://timchew.net/2023/03/04/samsung-galaxy-space-2023-at-apw-bangsar/).
Galaxy Space is back, this time bringing the party to Gen MZ at REXKL, from 9 to 18 June 2023, with an epic experiential adventure, packed with technology, music, and creativity with unique designs and themes based on the latest Gen Z trends.
Borrow a Galaxy S23 smartphone on your way in and try the phone’s camera and video functions in the Photo, Fitness, and Gaming Zones where visitors can play with cool Samsung devices and appliances for a One Samsung Connectivity experience. You can also visit your favourite influencers’ pop-up booths.
Catch live performances at the Good Vibes Festival Pre-Party:

9 June: Bad Habits | Saint Kylo
10 June: Lunadira and Saturday Selects | NYK
11 June: Naufal x MB Yang x Ashley Lau | Mardiana | Yonnyboii

Stand a chance to win a pair of Good Vibes Festival tickets:
Online Participation 3 – 8 June  Register here https://www.samsung.com/my/offer/mobile/galaxy-space-registration/ Follow @samsungmalaysia on InstagramLike and share the Galaxy Space 2.0 postTag a friend and tell us why you deserve to win tickets to the Good Vibes Festival in the comment section.Walk-in Participation 9 – 15 June  Fill in the registration form via walk-in registrationFollow @samsungmalaysia on InstagramLike and share the Galaxy Space 2.0 postPost your best content creation on Instagram. Ensure that your profile is set to public
Head over to the Curators Lab Market from 16 to 18 June 2023 for lifestyle, fashion and food finds, plus live acts.
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de Jouer Launch 011112

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Braved the crazy KL traffic and headed down to Pavilion KL on Thursday, 1 November 2012 with Naomi to meet up with the rest of the girls from Malaysia’s Hottest Bloggers. We were there for the launch of de Jouer (www.dejouer.com) which is a new e-commerce website by Eclatbrands Sdn Bhd.
de Jouer is website where you ladies (or where you men can buy lingerie for your girlfriends without the embarassment of going to a lingerie store) out there can buy your lingerie online! The site is easily navigated and maneuvered while redefining lingerie shopping as an intimate experience that every woman should experience. Hmmm ok…perhaps I’ll try it out before Valentine’s Day.
de Jouer seeks to make women aged 18 and above shine with confidence with its line of sensuous bras and panties and offer a few different brands (info on the brands at the bottom of this post).
“de Jouer means, in French, “to play”. It is synonymous with confidence and self- assurance. Although we use only high quality materials, but we aim not to pinch our customers’ wallet. de Jouer is a mid-market brand and items are priced between RM30 and RM100, making it very affordable. We believe that every woman is gorgeous when she is brimming with self-confidence. Every woman deserves that chance,” said Hew Kok Seng, Group Chief Operating Officer of Eclatbrands.
Wokay enough of all that. Now to the part you really want to see.
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MHB’s Chammaine, Casey, Naomi, Jane, and Povy with our friends Elaine, Mandy and Aivee at the photowall
A more fun pic!
Povy playing with her bears
Bangsar Babe aka Sue Lynn was there too
FHM Girl Next Door 2009 finalist Meay Chan
MHB’s twin towers aka Valerie and Jane Schwan
Hot model and DJ Patricia K provided the tunes for the fashion show
The show was not the usual stuffy and boring show. It was more the fun kind like the Victoria Secret shows where the angels enjoy themselves and are less stiff as you will see later in my video. I think it’s a refreshing change and one that I hope I will see at more fashion shows in KL.

More photos on the Malaysia’s Hottest Bloggers Facebook page

MHB and friends
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Ok here’s the info on the brands available on the site:
beSeductive consists of a range of dazzling push-up bras, curve-hugging panties and thongs. The push-up bras have little eyelets that master the art of subtlety while the super soft padding gives that amazing lift. Designed with super smooth lace fabric and contrast piping, the convertible beSeductive push up bras are one of the infinite ways to garner deserving attention. The curve-hugger panties and thongs are great compliments to the bras!
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Tres Tres Chic is a range of unpadded demi bras that conform to the body curves with incredible comfort. Made with little eyelets, contrasting piping and sexy sheen, the ordinary looking bras that exude extraordinary grace make a perfect pick for attires with low neckline.
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beFlirty is a range of padded bras with soft touch cup lining, padded straps, and brushed fabric for a flirty shine and all-day comfort. Finished with a slight touch of lace, beFlirty range makes a great fit for low-cut necklines and body hugging outfits. The semi-lace thongs in this range are available in both subtle and striking colors.
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OMG!!! is a daring range of multi-way bra’s design with plush padding, giving one that much desired cleavage and lift. This range will soon become an essential compliment for that gorgeous and wild low neckline outfits. The lacy panties with full coverage in the series are equally teasing too.
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deJouer:Basics features a series of daily bras moulded with an inner frame that hugs the body contour’s and gives exceptional support. The only series without underwires, the deJouer:Basics push-up bras still give you that sexy and confident lift. There are also thongs within the series that are made for day-to-day comfort.
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There is a 14-day exchange policy (for bra’s only) in place for shoppers’ peace of mind. Second delivery is provided at no charge for west Malaysia customers. If there is a price difference, de Jouer will credit balance to the customers’ account for the next purchase. de Jouer only uses secure online payment channels.
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It was a fun night out with my girls and loads of champagne, single malt whisky, wines, beers, canapes and of course the EYE-CANDY!
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More info at www.dejouer.com
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Photo credits: andykho.com and author’s own
Lucky bear!
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MHB Digital Visits Malaya Optical Optometrist and Designer Eyewear Boutique (2018)

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MHB Digital recently headed over to the Malaya Optical eyewear boutique and optometrist in Damansara Uptown to check out their latest range of eyewear – from designer frames to branded sunglasses, as well as prescription glasses and contact lenses.
The boutique carries a huge range of eyewear collections such as Swiss flex, Ryan ADDA, Wolfgang Proksch, Mykita, Coppe Sid, Derek Lam, Marc Jacobs, JF Rey, Calvin Klein, Whiteout & Glare, Blackfin, Less Than Human, Unodstrial, Tag Heuer, Oakley, Rayban, Maui Jim, Markus T, Moschino, Lafont, ByWP, Parasite, Boz, Round Frames, Retro Frames, Anitque Frames, Aha, Benetton, Burberry, Bywp, Coach, Emporio Armani, Fendi, Giogio Armani, GF Ferrer, Haus Marke, John Richmond, Max Mara, Miu Miu, Moschino, Nike, Prada, Paris Hilton, Robert Marc, Romeo Gigly, Rudy Project, Sama, Victor Rolf, Vivien Westwood, Zero Rh, Andy Wolf, Bevel, Blackfin, Boz, Byblos, Coppe + Sid, Derapage, Derek Lam, Dun, Dutz, Eco, Envisu, Face Font, Ferragamo, Frank Kids, Free Form Green, Gotti, Hana, Lotto, Metzler, Modo, IC Berlin, Parasite, Noego, Paul Smith, Perfect Number, Plasta, Ultem, Superdry, Staffan Preutz, Synergi, Spvvyi, Salt, Carbon Fiber, Undostrial and many more.
Malaya Optical only hires qualified optometrists who will examine not only examine, but also advise on the condition of patients’ eyes, and are trained to recognise diseases of the eye, such as glaucoma and cataract, as well as general health conditions such as diabetes.
Optometrists in Malaya Optical especially in they HQ Damansara Uptown are aided by many state of the art instruments such as Slit Lamp with Optical Digital Zoom Camera by Nikon (to examine contact lenses fitting and cataract),  Non Contact Relax Tonometer by Reichert (to examine Inter Ocular Pressure, IOP or Glaucoma),  High Definition Digital Retina Imaging by Canon (to examine Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration  or Retina Atrophy), Zeiss iProfiler Occular Wavefront Aberrometer, Autorefractometer, Atlas Corneal Topographer, and Keratometer (to examine Refractive Errors to 0.125 Diopter and also Corneal Curvature for better fit of soft or RGP contact lenses), Zeiss Relax Vision Terminal (to examine pupillary distance and multi-focal precision fitting height) and more.
Malaya Optical also offers specialized service for children’s power control, lazy eyes, orthokeratology (Ortho-K) and many more. For those who prefer specialty lenses, the eyewear boutique provides transitions and color tinting as well.

Checking out the latest range of designer eyewear with the friendly staff assisting to recommend suitable designs

It’s also very important to conduct an eye test periodically

Malaya Optical has the latest instruments for eye checks

The tests will be conducted by qualified optometrists and not your run of the mill optician

Our influencers got a hands on tutorial of how the tests are conducted to give them a better understand. Kai Ling and Simone even got to try out the machines for themselves.

Malaya Optical outlets are located at:

Damansara Uptown
71, SS21/37 Damansara Uptown, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
GPS North 03 8.122 East 101 37.403
Tel: 03-7728 0228/03-7710 8550
Operating Hours: Monday-Saturday: 10.30am – 9pm, Sunday: 10.30am – 7pm

Subang Jaya
B10-G, Jalan SS 15/4D,
47500 Subang Jaya,
Selangor, Malaysia.
Tel +60356313328 / +60126022809
Operating Hours: Monday-Saturday: 10.30am – 9pm, Sunday: 10.30am – 7pm

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/malayaoptical
Website: http://www.malayaoptical.com

Photo credits: Andy Kho Photography (www.andykho.com) and author’s own

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Tech News – July 2022

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Samsung The Freestyle Is Now Officially Available in Malaysia

The Samsung Freestyle is now available for purchase at the Samsung Malaysia Online Store, Lazada, Shopee and participating Samsung authorized dealers nationwide.
The Freestyle is an ultra-portable, smart projector that combines high-quality visuals and 360-degree immersive audio to deliver an entirely breath-taking entertainment experience.
Weighing in at just 0.7kg, The Freestyle is made for convenience and can be easily carried to different locations. Setting up the projector is simple—place it on a flat surface, power up your Freestyle via Micro-HDMI cable and lock in your angle. The Freestyle will then automatically adjust the screen using its Auto Keystone feature and the projector’s processor will self-adjust the lens. The Auto Focus and Auto Leveling features ensure that the picture remains sharp, and the screen always stays horizontal, even if the projector is on a tilted surface.
This product’s capabilities give users the freedom to create an instant audio-visual event anywhere and anytime. The lightweight smart projector that displays crystal-clear images up to about 2.5 meters in size on walls, ceilings – and even floors.The Recommended Retail Price and Promo for The Freestyle:
ModelRecommended Retail Price (RRP)Bundle Gift *SP-LSP3BLAXXMRM4,999The Freestyle Case (Dark Green) & Skin (Forest Green) total worth RM498
*While stocks last. Terms and Conditions apply.
You can purchase The Freestyle at Recommended Retail Price of RM4,999 and enjoy complimentary accessories such as The Freestyle Case (Dark Green) and The Freestyle Skin (Forest Green) worth up to RM498 from now until 31 July 2022.
To enjoy these exclusive deals, be one of the first to purchase at Samsung Malaysia Online Store, Lazada, Shopee and participating Samsung authorized dealers nationwide.

Galaxy Unpacked August 2022: Unfold Your World

This August, Samsung Electronics invites fans to unlock new experiences that transforms daily life for the better. Samsung Electronics will be showcasing meaningful innovations that go beyond the technical and provide a platform upon which everyday lives become richer and more versatile — opening the door to greater possibilities.
Join Samsung Electronics on 10 August 2022 to witness how the company is pushing boundaries, defying conventions and opening doors to new experiences. Galaxy Unpacked will take place at 9.00pm MYT, live streamed on Samsung.com/my and Samsung Malaysia’s YouTube channel.
From now until 10 August 2022, register your interest at www.samsung.com/my/unpacked/ to receive first-hand updates on Samsung’s newest innovations. Plus, receive a RM200 Samsung e-voucher which you can use after you pre-order the next Galaxy (terms and conditions apply).

Visual credits: Samsung Malaysia

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Moto GP 2012 – Marlboro M-Scape VIP Lounge Experience

[Event]
I was given the opportunity to experience the Marlboro M-Scape during the Malaysian Moto GP 2012 at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC). The Marlsboro M-Scape is an opportunity for consumers to experience the speed and thrills of Moto GP from the posh Marlboro M-Scape Lounge in the paddock. Consumers got to participate in games during a series of roadshows whereby the winners were selected by Zouk Club KL.
Anyway I hate hate HATE driving to SIC as it’s rather far out of town but this time I didn’t have to as the meet up location was Zouk Club KL! What’s even better was that there was a taxi to pick us to Zouk! Talk about VIP service woo hoo!
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Povy and Stephanie with Datin Jane who arrived late and had to wolf down her breakfast
We made our way down to SIC in a bus which allowed me to take a quick nap (hate waking up early in the morning) and finally we got to the paddock and made our way up to the M-Scape Lounge! Here’s the lovely Moon Young and her colleague on hand to greet us.
We helped ourselves to food and drinks while watching the practise and qualifying rounds in the comfort of the Marlboro M-Scape Lounge #likeaboss
Valentino Rossi aka ‘The Doctor’ from the Ducati team made an appearance
And the ‘Doctor’ autographed some merchanside which were later given out in a lucky draw
There were also some interactive games for us to play to win some cool keychains
And the X2 2-seater Ducati which is pretty similar to the real one used in the race except that it has 2 seats instead of 1.
All the time there were hot girls looking after us
In between the practise and qualifying sessions we headed down to the pits for a pit walk

The Ducati garage with the mechanics busy getting the bikes ready for qualifying
Back upstairs after the pit walk, the girls were busy doing what they do best

The girls went for the 2-seater ride around the track. Povy looking super cute in her racing suit.
Steph and Povy trackside for the ride of their lives
Briefing before the ride
Then they were off for a flying lap around the track reaching speeds of up to 280km/h
Group picture

After which they got to keep their gloves and more importantly the helmets which were autographed by the riders! *jeles max*
While the girls went on their 2 seater bike ride, I went for a ride in the safety car. And no this is not the safety car. This is the safety bike and that’s the medical car in the background.
Now these are the safety cars! The one closer to me is a BMW M6 while I went in the one behind which is a BMW M5
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Here’s a video of my lap around the circuit. Apologies for the shaking as we were subject to the G forces.
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Marlboro M-Scape was a very exciting experience and one that the girls from Malaysia’s Hottest Bloggers and I will not soon forget!
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Photo credits: Marlboro M-Scape, Povy Teng, Jane Schwan, and author’s own
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Dior Homme Spring Summer 2016 Fashion Show – Menswear

[Fashion – Menswear]

Dior showed off their new designs of the Dior Homme Spring Summer 2016 collection with a fashion show at the contemporary, indoor ‘Jardin à la Française’ which was filled with 2,000 fée des neiges flowering white rosebushes, embedded in wooden parquet flooring.
With the new Spring Summer 2016 collection, the journey of the man of flowers continues, emerging from his winter world of evening formality and the opera house, to the bright sunshine and colour of summer. The Dior man is the contemporary embodiment of a new, haute bourgeois world; a figure who playfully subverts the rules of masculine dress while at the same time upholding their traditions.
“In this collection, the dialogue with Christian Dior continues in a more abstract way,” says Kris Van Assche, Creative Director of Dior Homme. “There is an insistence on the ‘Frenchness’ of Dior, both the man and the house, and what that symbolises. At the same time, the collection could be seen as an exploration of sportswear; from its traditional roots to its contemporary incarnation.”
The approach to silhouette, colour and decoration of this masculine wardrobe is taken from various signs and symbols of contemporary dress, with inspiration also coming from military uniform and the stratified history of sportswear.
From the colouration of military uniforms – the orange interior of the MA1 bomber jacket to khaki camouflage patterning and naval blues – to the more gentlemanly Argyll knits and hunting checks of traditional sporting garments. Dior Homme’s ‘grand maison’ approach to sportswear; sees the contemporary and the traditional playfully mixed and their codes subverted. In this collection, the street, the classic and the couture all become one, metamorphosing and subverting ideas associated to each.

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