Eat Well: An Immersive Coastal Culinary Journey at The Westin Desaru Coast Resort

Along the tranquil shores of Desaru Coast, where ocean breezes meet golden sunsets and unhurried moments unfold naturally, The Westin Desaru Coast Resort invites their guests to experience the immersive coastal dining experience.

The resort recently introduces two new immersive coastal culinary experiences designed to transform the way guests gather, dine, and connect. Namely, “Flavors in Motion Dining Adventure” and “Behind the Bar Cocktail Class”, guests are invited into a thoughtfully curated world of vibrant flavors, sensory storytelling, and memorable coastal encounters.

Inspired by the rhythm of travel and the warmth of shared experiences, both offerings celebrate the beauty of discovery through food and drink. Whether moving from one dining destination to another beneath the evening sky or learning the delicate balance behind a handcrafted cocktail, guests are encouraged to slow down, savor each moment, and immerse themselves in experiences that blend creativity, craftsmanship, and the unmistakable charm of coastal living.

Flavors In Motion Dining Adventure

Crafted as a progressive dining journey across the resort’s signature venues, “Flavors in Motion Dining Adventure” unfolds as an evening of movement, flavor, and atmosphere, where every destination introduces a new expression of the coast.

The evening begins at the Beach Bar, where golden sunset hues and the soothing rhythm of the waves create the perfect backdrop for refreshing sea-inspired starters.

Elevate Your Stay: The Westin Desaru Coast Resort Sets a New Benchmark for Wellness Travel in Desaru

Escape the everyday and awaken your senses at The Westin Desaru Coast Resort. Located on the southern tip of peninsular Malaysia, the premium 275-room hotel in Johor is the third Westin-branded hotel in Malaysia. 

With the ocean as an inspiration, the visual design aesthetic of the hotel incorporates elements of the sea throughout, from the wave-like ceiling rippling over the lobby area.

Majority of the rooms feature spacious balconies and terraces with picturesque view of the South China Sea. Thoughtful amenities in the luxuriously-appointed guest rooms include the Westin Heavenly® Bed, high-speed internet access, laptop safe, LED TV and work desk.

The integrated resort is a wellness destination for relaxation and rejuvenation featuring Westin’s signature programming, the Heavenly Spa by Westin. The spa’s signature Heavenly Spa Massage treatment includes a Swedish massage and heated compress applied on the meridian points to release tension and break up muscle “knots” promoting a sense of relaxation and well-being. The hydrothermal pools in the spa has a combination of 38°C temperature and water jets which provides unique benefits including cleansing and detoxification of skin, relieving tired and aching muscles, increasing circulation thus renewing the mind and body. Guests can also keep up with their active lifestyle at the WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studio that is open 24/7.

Hisamitsu Celebrates Salonpas® Day with Strategic Partnerships to Drive Future Growth

Every year on May 18, it's a celebration for something surprisingly universal: relief from everyday aches and pains. Known as Salonpas® Day, a global celebration that reflects the brand’s continued commitment to helping people move more comfortably.

In fact, the date carries special significance in Japan, where “5” is associated with kori (stiffness) and “18” with iyasu (to relieve), together expressing the phrase “Kori wo Iyasu,” or “relieving stiffness.” As Salonpas® celebrates 92 years since its launch in 1934, Salonpas® remain committed to evolving with their consumers by leveraging technology, e-commerce, and digital media to support our ambition of achieving double-digit growth in 2026.

In conjunction with Salonpas® Day, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc., is proud to announce that Salonpas® has been recognized by Euromonitor International as the world’s No. 1 OTC topical analgesic patch brand based on sales for the tenth consecutive year since 2016. Euromonitor International presented Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical with two official certificates, one recognizing Salonpas®’s achievement and one naming Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical as the holder of the worlds largest share in the corresponding marketing category for nine years running.

Following this decade-long milestone, Hisamitsu Malaysia is accelerating its growth strategy through digital transformation, e-commerce expansion, community engagement, and strategic partnerships designed to connect with a new generation of health-conscious and digitally empowered consumers.

My Honest Review of Melange Korea’s Brightening Facial + Red & Blue LED Treatment

If you have sensitive or rosacea-prone skin, you’ll know the struggle: most facials promise “glow,” but can easily leave your skin red, irritated, or worse—flaring up for days. That’s exactly why I was both curious and cautious when I visited Melange Korea for their Brightening Facial paired with Red & Blue LED Light Therapy.

Here’s my full, honest experience—from consultation to results.

✨ First Impressions: A Luxe Korean Skincare Experience

Located in Plaza Arkadia, the space feels polished and aesthetic—very much in line with the K-beauty “glass skin” concept. The environment is calm, bright, and feel like a premium skincare escape.

Melange Korea positions itself as a Korean skincare-focused salon offering advanced facials aimed at rejuvenation, hydration, and brightening.

I went to Melange Korea at Plaza Arkadia, Desa Park City and tried out the services below:

Brightening Facial Treatment

Red & Blue LED Light Therapy add-on

Brightening Facial Treatment - This treatment is designed to target uneven skin tone, dullness, and the appearance of dark spots while restoring a clearer, more luminous complexion. By combining deep cleansing, gentle exfoliation, and targeted brightening ingredients, it helps remove buildup that can make the skin look tired and uneven.

Key Benefits:

• Helps brighten and even out skin tone
• Reduces the appearance of dullness and pigmentation
• Promotes a clearer, more radiant complexion
• Leaves skin smooth, hydrated, and refreshed

What to Expect:

A relaxing treatment that includes deep cleansing, gentle exfoliation, targeted brightening products, and finishing hydration to restore a luminous finish.

The LED therapy: A non-invasive treatment that uses advanced LED light therapy to address multiple skin concerns at a deeper level without causing irritation or downtime. By delivering specific wavelengths of light into the skin, this treatment helps support natural skin repair, improve overall skin condition, and promote a clearer, healthier-looking complexion. It is a gentle yet effective option for those looking to enhance skin clarity, calm sensitivity, and maintain balanced, well-conditioned skin over time.

Fisherman Friday Buffet Dinner @ St.Giles Mid Valley Kuala Lumpur

Seafood lovers in the city have a new reason to celebrate as St. Giles Mid Valley Kuala Lumpur proudly introduces its Fisherman Friday Buffet Dinner, a weekly dining experience that promises an indulgent spread of the freshest ocean catches and irresistible culinary creations.

Held every Friday evening, the Fisherman Friday Buffet Dinner invites guests to embark on a gastronomic journey featuring an extensive selection of premium seafood, international favorites, and local delights.

The extensive seafood buffet features an array of marine delicacies, including chilled delicacies on ice to live grilling & carving.

From fresh & baked oysters, fresh & grilled prawns, mussels, salmon, calamari, scallops, clams, stingray, chili crab, salmon Wellington with rice, curry fish head & more, it is indeed a seafood heaven!

StarDream Cruises Unveils 2026 Asia Experiences and Celebrates Dream Cruises 10th Anniversary

Staying true to its “Knows Asia Best” brand promise, StarDream Cruises — home to StarCruises and Dream Cruises — is bringing the best of Asia closer to Malaysians with an xpanded and exciting line-up of sailings from Port Klang, Singapore and across the region in 2026.

Marking the start of Dream Cruises’ 2026 sailing season from Port Klang, the cruise line’s flagship, Genting Dream, embarks on its first departure on 21 Apr 2026, ushering in a vibrant year of celebrity-led experiences, destination-inspired itineraries and world-class lifestyle entertainment at sea in celebration of Dream Cruises’ 10th anniversary.

Guests can look forward to an exciting line-up of special, star-powered sailings, featuring Chef
Tommie Lee (also known as French Papa) from Culinary Class Wars from 3–5 May 2026, the debut of Forever Broadway in June 2026, Amotti from Netflix’s Physical: 100 from 26–28 July 2026, and rising K-pop group KIIRAS from 25–27 October 2026.

To mark the milestone, Dream Cruises has launched a limited-time anniversary promotion,
offering guests a Buy One Get One Free deal on all Genting Dream sailings, while the 3rd and
4th passengers sharing the same cabin enjoy a special rate of only RM10 per person.

Maybank Mastercard and Visa credit card members will also enjoy an additional 5% off all Dream Cruises and StarCruises sailings, exclusively available on www.StarDreamCruises.com, offering the perfect opportunity for guests to experience the StarDream Cruises fleet at exceptional value.