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A new coffee spot in Publika Shopping Gallery just opened recently, with plush purple themed interior and really comfy sofas and cushion. Koosh Koffeez, strategically located along the row of the Thai boat noodles in Publika serve some really nice dishes , on top of very unique coffee creations. I had the chance to drop by early last week, so do check out below on what we had that afternoon.   Koosh Koffeez @ Publika Shopping Gallery

So there I was at Hard Rock Cafe Kuala Lumpur a couple of days back to witness a rather prestigious album launch. Proudly presented by Shazzwan, an up-coming hip-hop artist and producer supported by Y ayasan Raja Muda Selangor (YRMS), debuts his first album titled ‘Titipan Banduan Muda’ . The 28-year-old budding star enrolled under the ‘Talent for the World’ programme, developed his rudiments in the music scene under the guidance of renowned artist and producer Yogeswaran Veerasingam a.k.a. Yogi B. Shazzwan Launches Debut Album 'Titipan Banduan Muda' @ Hard Rock Cafe KL

The prestigious Malaysia International Gourmet Festival (MIGF) 2015 at Taste MIGF 2015 is happening again this year on 5 & 6 September 2015. For the first time, Watsons Malaysia will be participating, in an effort to continuously reward its Watsons VIP members for a lifestyle experience that comes with the card privileges.  Watsons Participates in Malaysia International Gourmet Festival (MIGF) 2015

My ride has been my workhorse for the past 2 years+, 3years exactly this October, now clocking in at over 120,000 km. Ever since my 100k km mark, I've begun servicing my Kia Forte outside the Kia service centres , mainly due to the prohibitive high pricing that Naza charges for servicing and labour. I have modified my ride to the extent that voiding the factory warranty seems pretty reasonable for the huge savings incurred by servicing it outside.  This time around, for my car's 120,000km service I did it at KCM (Korean Car Mates), the Korean Cars Specialist at Glenmarie Shah Alam after hearing lots of recommendations from fellow car club members. Check out my experience, the pricing and what has been changed in my post below.  Korean Car Mates (KCM) - Korean Cars Specialist Service Centre 

This is a continuation from part 1 of  The 9th Tastefully Food & Beverage Expo 2015 @ Midvalley Megamall . If you haven't read my previous writeup then head there now ( Part 1 ). The 9th Tastefully Food & Beverage Expo 2015 was held at Midvalley Megamall on the 31st July to 2nd August, with more than 100 exhibitors and brand joining in including major exhibitors like F&N, Biogrow Oat BG 22, Auric Pacific and more. Save the date for the next one at SPICE Penang from 28th to 30th August 2015.  9th Taste Fully Food & Beverage Expo  Midvalley Megamall Exhibition Centre Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Free admission Tel : 603 9130 2655 FB :  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Taste-Fully-Food-Beverage-Expo/291202534266096 The 9th Tastefully Food & Beverage Expo 2015 @ Midvalley Megamall - Part 2

Now I've always supported and love going to the Tastefully Food & Beverage Expo each time they have it, around three to four times a year. The most recent one,   The 9th Tastefully Food & Beverage Expo 2015 was held at Midvalley Megamall on the 31st July to 2nd August, with more than 100 exhibitors and brand joining in including major exhibitors like F&N, Biogrow Oat BG 22, Auric Pacific and more. Save the date for the next one at SPICE Penang from 28th to 30th August 2015.  The 9th Tastefully Food & Beverage Expo 2015 @ Midvalley Megamall (crowd lining up before it opened)

My first time over at Grand Harbour Chinese Restaurant in Fahrenheit 88 , and it was to sample their mooncakes . On top of getting to try out their delectable mooncake offerings, we also sampled their dishes, which were pretty good. Check out what we had that evening below.  Grand Harbour Chinese Restaurant @ Fahrenheit 88  (Fried Glutinous Rice with Crab)

It is still the season for mooncakes, so wait up for more mooncakes postings at this site for the next couple of weeks or so. I was at Grand Harbour Restaurant over at Fahrenheit 88 recently to try out their food as well as their Mid Autumn Festival mooncakes offerings . This post would be all about their mooncakes while a subsequent post will be done to review the food that we had. Mid Autumn Festival Mooncakes @ Grand Harbour Malaysia (pic credit to foodmsia.com )

Fancy some really good Italian cuisine at a prominent mall in town? Then you must try out the new Olive Garden Italian Kitchen at Midvalley Megamall . Serving a wide selection of sumptuous Italian dishes made with fresh ingredients focusing on flavour and quality, I was there a couple of weeks back. Check out what we had at Olive Garden below. Olive Garden Italian Kitchen @ Midvalley Megamall

It was a morning of fun, where together with fellow Seeties  foodies and bloggers, we gathered at O'Briens Irish Sandwich Cafe in Publika Shopping Gallery to make some sandwiches . O'Briens Irish Sandwich Cafe is a lifestyle chain cafe founded in 1988 by Brody Sweeny in Dublin, Ireland and has since expanded to over 200 stores worldwide. Sandwich Making Workshop @ O’Briens Irish Sandwich Cafe, Publika

So there I was at the press conference for the upcoming Kuala Lumpur International Comedy Festival 2015, together with Harith Iskandar, introducing to us the first ever international comedy festival in Malaysia. The Kuala Lumpur International Comedy Festival (KLICFest) is set to become Asia’s BIGGEST annual comedy event . Over eight consecutive days this coming September, over 60 of the world’s funniest comedians from 14 different countries take to five stages across Kuala Lumpur to entertain an audience of more than 20,000 people. Kuala Lumpur International Comedy Festival 2015 

If you haven't read my previous writeup on Melaka Alive yet, do read it here ( Melaka Alive - Melaka Night Cultural Performance ). This new site-specific theatre show is drawing tourists to the old city of Melaka while celebrating the state’s rich and diverse history. Set in and amongst the glorious heritage buildings of UNESCO Heritage Melaka, Melaka Alive tells the rich 600 year-old story of the state through an innovative and interactive concept theatre that leads the audience through the various stages of Melaka’s evolution, from the arrival of Parameswara, through the periods of Portuguese and Dutch colonization and finally to current day Melaka, where many cultures blend seamlessly in a true modern melting pot. Introducing the new attraction at Melaka Alive - The Pirate Adventure !

So there I was a couple of weeks back at a wine pairing degustation lunch hosted by Cameron Murphy, Cape Mentelle's Estate Director. Cape Mentelle, the leading edge of Australia's best wineries was served, featuring five award winning variants from its portfolio. It was a really good afternoon, good food, great wine, what more can one ask for. An Afternoon With Cameron Murphy & Cape Mentelle

Mooncakes everywhere. This is the season to binge on some yummy mooncake offerings everywhere. Just last week I was at Tao Chinese Cuisine, Intercontinental Kuala Lumpur to try out their Mid-Autumn Festival mooncakes . Handmade, and baked fresh daily from 1st August to 27th September 2015, you must check them out.  Mid-Autumn Festival Mooncakes @ Tao Chinese Cuisine, Intercontinental Kuala Lumpur

Sushi lovers would have heard of Sushi Mentai . Serving affordable and quality Japanese food to the masses, allowing all to enjoy Japanese delicacies against a modern and casual backdrop, Sushi Mentai has many branches naitonwide, with more to come. I was at one of their branch in USJ Subang the other day for lunch to try out some of their noms. Check out what we had that afternoon. Sushi Mentai @ USJ Subang, Selangor

So this piece of news came in my inbox today. As I regale to my youth; I realised I could never really grasp the topics that the teacher taught us during maths, chemistry, or even history. I continually struggled to comprehend all the various concepts and formulas. In fact, when I was in Form 5, I used to sit at my desk for hours on end trying to memorise the significant events that led to our country’s independence during History class– of which resulted in little success. Now, with the help of technology, it’s easier than ever to access a variety of educational resources. Riding the technological wave, the good people at Brickfields Asia College (BAC) have devised  an initiative to help all Malaysian students learn in a fun and new age way . If you’re a Malaysian student seeking additional assistance and support to excel in your studies, fret not! You now have a new resource to turn to, EduNation. BAC Offers Free EduNation Programme For All Malaysian Students 

Having taken a PTPTN loan myself a decade ago for my tertiary education, I really appreciate the fact that we could continue our education with ease without any hiccups thanks to the Malaysian government. It's with great interest then when I heard about the  National Education Savings Scheme (SSPN-i) by PTPTN. Today's post would be to share on the features and benefits as well as their on-going contest. Read on below.  SSPN-i

Newly opened outlet in Empire Damansara, serving some delectable Thai cuisine, I was over at Lobbee Thai Connection a couple of weeks back. Located at the lower ground floor in Empire Damansara, the restaurant isn't too visible to the public, but you should be able to find it once you're on the lower ground floor. Check out what we had that afternoon.  Lobbee Thai Connection @ Empire Damansara, Damansara Perdana

From having french cuisine to modern Italian cuisine recently, life has been pretty interesting for me. Pizzolo Restaurant serves Italian fares ranging from appetisers to desserts and main course in between. Located at the new revamped Atria Shopping Gallery in Damansara Jaya, I've had the opportunity to dine at this Italian eatery last week. Check out what we had below.  PIZZOLO Restaurant Modern Italian Cuisine @ Atria Shopping Gallery, Damansara Jaya 

Vitamins are essential for the growth of our kids. They are an active lot, and we, as parents will always want to provide the best for them. Recently, I was invited to the grand launch of PNKids in Malaysia , the brand behind these range of gummies for children that are fortified with vitamins and minerals. Read up below on what they have to offer. PNKids - Tasty Gummies For Kids Infused with Vitamins & Mineral

More on properties, I went to the recent Bukit Puchong's Foreston Central Park event the other day to check out the launch of their latest units up for sale. The organizer transformed it into a musical ensemble of sorts as part of Bukit Hitam Development’s Ensemble at Foreston soiree that sought to fete registrants of the developer’s up-and-coming exclusive Foreston project. Foreston New Property Development @ Bandar Bukit Puchong, Selangor

Always a fan of mobile devices, I follow OPPO's smartphone developments since they were first launched in Malaysia. This just popped up in my email recently. OPPO Malaysia just announced that the company is bringing another flagship model of its R7 series to Malaysia. Since the recent debut of the R7 Plus and R7 Lite (from the R7 Series) on 7th July 2015 in Malaysia , the local headquarter has been receiving pleasing welcome by loyal OPPO fans.  OPPO R7 To Join Its Flagship Siblings In Malaysia

So I recently dined at the  Royale Songket Restaurant, Grand BlueWave Hotel Shah Alam for a media preview of their Merdeka Hi-Tea Promotion. The special promotion is in conjunction with Malaysia’s 58th year of independence. In commemorating this historical day, Grand BlueWave Hotel Shah Alam wants to spoil you with good deal, starting from RM70++ for adult, RM45++ for senior citizen and RM35++ for children. Available on the 31st August 2015, one can simply indulge with all the delicacies starting from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Merdeka Hi-Tea Promotion @ Royale Songket Restaurant, Grand BlueWave Hotel Shah Alam

Sometimes, good things come in small packages just like the all new LA CREMERIA Mini. I was at their initial regular 75ml LA CREMERIA stick launch, so if you haven't read about it, do read it here ( Nestle La Cremeria Ice Cream Launch @ GSC Pavilion KL ) Coated with 100% imported milk chocolate, LA CREMERIA Mini comes in three decadent flavours – LA CREMERIA Mini Almond Vanilla, LA CREMERIA Mini Chocolate and LA CREMERIA® Mini Delightfully Pecan. The New LA CREMERIA MINI Launched - A Perfect Bite-sized Indulgence

Here, I thought Tongkat Ali is exclusively for us Malaysians to enjoy at kopitiams and mamaks nationwide. Never would I thought it can be infused with red wine for that special concoction. Jia De Bao Group Malaysia launches Domaine Laurent, the first ever red wine infused with Tongkat Ali. Domaine Laurent is the brainchild of renowned Beijing artist, Professor Liu Min, who pioneered and created the ‘3D transforming Chinese painting” technique. Jia De Bao Launch Domaine Laurent, First Ever Red Wine Infused with Tongkat Ali

What are your thoughts on French cuisine? Here at Rendez-Vous French Restaurant, located in Bangsar Kuala Lumpur pride themselves with serving some really authentic french food with a varied menu. Furnished with simple decor and wooden furniture, Rendez-Vous offers diners a relaxing dining environment together with affordable authentic French cuisine. Check out what we had that evening.  Rendez-Vous French Restaurant @ Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur

WAY Modern Chinois , a unique, classy avant-garde modern cuisine restaurant specializing in contemporary Chinese / Asian cuisine located in Clearwater Damansara Heights. The previous time I dined here, it left a lasting impression. I was there again recently to savour their dim sum menu, so do check out what we had below.  Dim Sum Menu @ WAY Modern Chinois Restaurant, Clearwater Damansara Heights

Just yesterday, we had a chance to experience hands-on the latest Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 at a very special media orientation workshop over at Black Box Publika. There, we were brought along three different 'classes' of sorts, namely the 'School of Design', 'Prouctivity 101' and the 'School of Film & Music', to experience the different features and apps built into the tablet. Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Media Orientation Workshop @ Black Box Publika

If you haven't read my 2015 Tai Thong Mooncakes New Flavours Launched @ Tropicana Golf & Country Resort yet, go read it here . During that same night, on top of sampling the new mooncake flavours, we had the chance to try out some of Tai Thong's 2015 Mid-Autumn Ala Carte menu as well. The dishes in that menu is made to complement the new mooncake flavours, which were really unique, to say the least.  Crispy Soft Shell Crab with Mango and Kiwi Sauce - RM43++

Recently I stumbled upon this very interesting and inspiring site, Malaysia's Resume (www.malaysiaresume.com) where one can log in, share and read stories of dreams and triumphs of other fellow Malaysians. Stories that are inspiring in nature celebrating our achievements in various fields. My SuperMOM Story On MalaysiaResume.com 

Another year has passed, and the mooncake feasting has begun. This time around, I was at Tropicana Golf & Country Resort to taste Mooncake Specialist Tai Thong's delectable new range of mooncakes as well as their Mid-Autumn ala-carte menu offerings. From the ever-popular classic Mooncakes to their refreshing new treats, Tai Thong promises a scrumptious experience that preserves the heritage of this age-old tradition. 2015 Tai Thong Mooncake Press Conference @ Tropicana Golf & Country Resort

So there I was again at another one of The Glenlivet's exquisite event, this time around for The Glenlivet Master Distiller’s Reserve Range Pairing Dinner @ Dewakan Restaurant, Shah Alam . I must say, it was a great night of good food, paired with the latest offering from The Glenlivet. Check it out below.  The Glenlivet Master Distiller’s Reserve Range Pairing Dinner @ Dewakan Restaurant, Shah Alam