Paradigm Mall’s ‘Magic’
[Marketing] Earlier this afternoon something interesting on my Facebook newsfeed caught my attention – Paradigm Mall. Paradigm Mall? The one in Kelana Jaya with the catchy radio ads? I have been planning to go visit it (what’s with us Malaysians and shopping malls anyway) ever since my friend Pearl checked-in during her visit on the … Read more
Hennessy VSOP – New Bottle Launch Party @ Double Tree
[Event] Remember the Hennessy New VSOP Bottle Launch Press Conference that I attend? Well if you don’t you can read about it here – http://timchew.net/2012/05/25/hennessy-vsop-new-bottle-launch/ Well after the press conference I went home for some much needed sleep before returning to Double Tree that night for the PARTY! This time with me were more than … Read more
Food Review – Lavinier Coffee & Bistro
[Review] Headed over to Solaris Dutamas with Malaysia’s Hottest Bloggers to try out some Yugoslavian food. Now I have never really tried Yugoslavian food so I was quite curious. Maze Dips – RM18.00 – plated dips (hummus, ajvar, eggplant, tzatziki) served with hot pita bread Or if you prefer have them individually: Hummus – RM6.00 … Read more
The BrandLaureate Malaysia 2012
[Event] Headed over to Sunway Resort & Spa for the 2012 BrandLaurette awards night together with MHB’s Chelsea. This is the 2nd brand awards that I’ve been invited to this year and I’m thankful for the opportunity to meet and mingle with captains of industry. After all it is by learning from the best that … Read more
Hennessy VSOP – New Bottle Launch
[Special Event] Dragged myself out of bed (was out drinking tequila the night before) and somehow managed to drive down to Double Tree in KL city for the launch of the new Hennessy VSOP bottle on 18 May 2012. Not many brands can get me out of bed to attend an event. Good thing this … Read more
Coming Soon – MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia 2012
[Upcoming Event] It’s back! MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia 2012 is set to return to the Surf Beach @ Sunway Lagoon on 14 July with a line-up featuring Justin Bieber, multi-award winning Korean pop sensations Jay Park and Kara, and our very own singer-songwriter pop princess Mizz Nina. . Yes I admit – I’m … Read more
Peugeot 408 Launched in Malaysia
[Automotive News] Nasim Sdn Bhd, the official distributor of the Peugeot brand in Malaysia, launched the highly-anticipated all-new Peugeot 408 the replacement model for the 407. This replacement model is claimed to set the bar for performance, space, elegance and safety, in Malaysia’s C-segment market. “The all-new 408 is ideal for young professionals with families … Read more
Stage, Jose, Hennessy and Johnnie
[Preview] This week was a really fun week for me. Loads of events… Soft Launch of The Stage at Avenue K on 16 May 2012. . Jose Cuervo Reloaded Party at The Pool, Jalan Ampang on 17 May 2012. . . Hennessy VSOP – New Bottle Launch at Double Tree on 18 May 2012. . … Read more
Soft Launch of The Stage Kuala Lumpur 160512
[Event] Headed down to KL on 16 May 2012 for the soft launch of The Stage at Avenue K (opposite KLCC). The Stage has two (2) levels and has a live band concept which is fast catching on in Kuala Lumpur. Interestingly enough this is the first (big) club I know that is both a … Read more
MHB Visits Erding Aqua Soul
[Event] Ventured out of my normal zones (those of you who know me well would know that I try not to venture out of PJ/ Damansara if I can help it) to visit Erding Aqua Soul at Platinum Victory (yeah weird name for a building right?) along Jalan Genting Klang together with Chloe, Stacey, Adrienne … Read more
Food Review – Pietro Ristorante Italiano
[Food Review] Sometime last October I visited Pietro Ristorante Italiano (http://timchew.net/2011/10/15/launch-of-pietro-italian-restaurant-damansara-heights-141011/) during their launch and got to try their wines, champagne and of course delicious Italian food. I was so impressed that I promised to return for a full food review with the MHB members and I am a man of my word. . … Read more
MHB Visits Tea Chansii
[Event] Now I rarely drink bubble tea but when I do I dream of it for days. Perhaps it’s the high fat and sugar content that makes it so addictive. Anyway I headed over to Tropicana City Mall in Petaling Jaya with Malaysia’s Hottest Bloggers in tow to check out the latest Taiwanese tea trend … Read more
Cinco de Mayo by Corona Extra Parties 2012
[Event] Headed over to Beach Club (yes I know what you’re thinking but we were in a cordoned off area just for us) with MHB’s Samantha and Chelsea on 4 May 2012 for Corona Extra’s Cinco de Mayo party. Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican festival to celebrate the victory of 4,000 poorly armed Mexican … Read more
‘Journey To Zero Emission’ – Nissan Leaf Pilot Programme
[Automotive News] Attended the launch of the ‘Journey To Zero Emission’ featuring the new Nissan Leaf electric vehicle (EV) on 3 May 2012 at the Nissan showroom in Section 13, Petaling Jaya. The program was officially launched by Dato’ Sri Mustapa Mohamed, Minister of International Trade and Industry and demonstrates Tan Chong Motor’s support for … Read more
Mr. Asahi Roadshow at Sunway Giza 050512
[Event] You might recall that I brought some of the MHB (https://www.facebook.com/myhotbloggers) over to Changkat Bukit Bintang last week? Well if you didn’t see that post here it is - http://timchew.net/2012/04/28/mr-asahi-roadshow-at-changkat-bukit-bintang-270412/ This time round I rounded up another 10 MHB members to meet Mr. Asahi this time at Sunway Giza. . More info on the Mr. … Read more
BERSIH 3.0 – My Personal Experience
[Event] Now I promised that this blog will not cover politics and I’m keeping that promise. My BERSIH 3.0 in Kuala Lumpur on 28 April 2012 story reflects my personal opinion, observations and experience and is not to support any political party. In any case BERSIH is a civil society movement not a political one. … Read more
Mr. Asahi Roadshow at Changkat Bukit Bintang 270412
[Event] Sometime last month I attended the Mr. Asahi media preview at the Sunway Lagoon Resort and Spa – http://timchew.net/2012/04/01/mr-asahi-launch-280312/ where I witnessed the fusion precision hi-tech Japanese engineering with Asahi which is billed as Japan’s No.1 beer. The event was the prelude to the Mr. Asahi nationwide tour and I decided to bring along … Read more
Putra Brand Awards 2012
[Event] Had the opportunity to attend the Putra Brand Awards 2012 held on 24 April 2012 at the One World Hotel in Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya. Organised in association with the Malaysia’s Most Valuable Brands (MMVB), the Putra Brand Awards is a recognition and brand valuation exercise initiated by the Association of Accredited Advertising Agents … Read more
Movie – Marvel’s The Avengers
[Movie Review] So it was with great anticipation that I woke up early on Tuesday, 24 April 2012 and headed over to the IMAX hall at TGV Sunway Pyramid together with MHB’s Kate Lee, Michelle Lee, Andy Kho and Ashley Mah for the press screening of Marvel’s The Avengers. Marvel’s The Avengers features a team … Read more
Samsung Smart TV Launch
[Tech] Samsung Malaysia launched a range of futuristic SMART TV 2012 that offers consumers three highly interactive solutions in form of SMART Interaction, SMART Content and SMART Evolution on 19 April 2012 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. . Samsung’s cutting-edge SMART TV technology seeks to redefine home entertainment. SMART Interaction is an intuitive … Read more
