Celebrate Love & Togethernes with California Raisins This February

February is the month of Valentines. What's better way to celebrate this season of love and togethernesswith California Raisins. We were honoured to attend the "A Taste of Love and Natural Sweetness" event hosted by California Raisins at Artisan's Playground by COOKHOUSE, Jalan Ipoh KL. It was indeed a delightful celebration of love, flavour and natural sweetness.

The event kicked off with an enlightening introduction of California Raisins, tracing their journey from the sun-kissed vineyards of California to becoming staple ingredient in both festive and everyday cuisine.

We witnesses a culinary showcase by the renowned Chef Aison Wong and Celebrity Chef JiaLe. They have demonstrated how California Raisins can elevate bosth sweet and savory dishes with their innovative recipe ideas.

Famous with his artisan pastries, Chef Aison Wong presented the California Raisins Poolish, California Raisins & Blue Cheese Foccacia, and California Raisins Vinaigrette.

The MPO Presents Family Concert Themed ‘Fable And Fugues’ @ DFP

The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) continues to present family-themed concerts that nurture connection with the science of sounds through engaging experiences through its exciting Family Fun Day series. This time around, the MPO will present a concert themed Fable And Fugues on Saturday, 15 March 2025 at 2.30 pm at Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS, KLCC.

Young Malaysian conductor, Jebat Arjuna Kee will weave his magic on the MPO from the podium to present exciting works such as Haydn’s Toy Story; it highlights parts of toy instruments, making it a popular, whimsical music which sparks children’s curiosity.

Also included in the programme are Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite III: Empress of the Pagodas, a work based on classic fairytales, and Dorff’s Three Fun Fables; the latter piques an interest in the young with tales such as The Fox and the Crow and The Tortoise and the Hare delivered through distinctive music instruments.

For a Limited Time Only! Ayam Oren by The Chicken Rice Shop (TCRS)

Welcome more “ONG” this Chinese New Year with the bold new creation, Ayam Oren by The Chicken Rice Shop (TCRS)!

In conjunction with the lunar new year of the Wood Snake, TCRS has launched the Ayam Oren that's truly flavourful.

We took the chance to give it a try. We fell in love with this crispy chicken glazed in a sweet citrus & ginger sauce and topped with toasted sesame seeds. It pairs so well with the rice and vegetables.

The Ayam Oren is available nationwide until 23 February 2025 only, and it comes in three festive set options, catering to solo diners, pairs, and families:

ONG-ly Me (RM24.90+) - Ayam Oren, Pak Choy with Oyster Sauce (small), 1 Bowl of Rice, 1 Soup of the Day

ONG You & Me (RM52.90+) - Ayam Oren, Single Serve Chicken* (Choice of Roast/Steamed/Soy Sauce), Nyonya Pai Tee (regular), Sai To Fish Ball Soup (regular), Pak Choy with Oyster Sauce or Spicy Savoury Ladies’ Fingers (regular), 2 Bowl of Rice, 2 Soup of the Day

ONG Like Us (RM94.90+) - Ayam Oren, 1/4 Chicken*(Choice of Roast/Steamed/Soy Sauce), Nyonya Pai Tee (large), Penang Rojak (large), Penang Famous Chicken Roll (3pcs), Pak Choy with Oyster Sauce or Spicy Savoury Ladies’ Fingers (large), 4 Bowl of Rice, 4 Soup of the Day

Celebrate the Year of the Snake in Grandeur at Imperial Lexis Kuala Lumpur

Usher in the auspicious Year of the Snake with an opulent celebration at Imperial Lexis Kuala Lumpur, where timeless traditions meet modern elegance. From now until 12 February 2025, immerse yourself in a season of joy, prosperity and togetherness with an array of luxurious dining experiences crafted to honour the vibrant spirit of the Lunar New Year.

Three Grand Feasts to Welcome Prosperity

Gather your loved ones for a dining experience steeped in luxury with the Imperial Spring Festival Menus. Available for dine-in at Roselle Coffee House or for banquet orders until the 12 February 2025, the set menus, which starts from RM2,688 nett, offer three distinct gastronomic journeys, featuring a symphony of premium ingredients, traditional flavours and culinary artistry, designed to symbolise abundance and joy.

Imperial Spring Festival Menu Set 1: RM2,688 nett

Delight in a harmonious blend of flavours with highlights such as Salmon Yee Sang with Crispy Pumpkin and Snow Pear; Steamed Live Dragon Grouper with Duo Chili Sauce; Poached “Chen Yuan” Chicken with Ginseng and Claypot Rice with Waxed Duck, Arrowhead, and Foie Gras Sausage. End your meal on a sweet note with Ginger Tea with Glutinous Rice Balls and Fried “Nian Gao” with Yam.

Imperial Spring Festival Set Menu 2 - RM 2,888 nett

VitaHealth Assures Quality with “Pilih Halal, Pilih VitaHealth" with guardian

VitaHealth assured its dedication to halal quality with "Pilih Halal, Pilih VitaHealth" campaign in collaboration with guardian on 21 January 2025 at Jibby by the Park. This campaign highlights its unwavering commitment to offering Halal-certified health products, certified by Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM), to inspire trust and confidence among Muslim consumers.Through this initiative, the brand emphasises inclusivity and cultural sensitivity, reinforcing its dedication to meeting the diverse needs of Malaysian society.

Officiating the event, Dr. KS Beh, CEO of VitaHealth (Malaysia & Singapore) said, “Pilih Halal, Pilih VitaHealth” is a reflection of our commitment to providing Halal products that offer peace of mind, especially to the Muslim community, which forms the largest demographic in Malaysia. VitaHealth’s dedication to quality and compliance ensures that every product not only supports the health of our consumers but also upholds their values and trust in Halal standards."

With more than 70 years of trust, VitaHealth proudly offers an extensive range of JAKIM-certified Halal health products, including dietary supplements, herbal formulas, and nutritional drinks. Halal products are distinguished by their purity, transparency, and adherence to ethical standards. The brand maintains Halal integrity at every stage, from sourcing ingredients to manufacturing, packaging, and storage, upholding the highest standards of quality and compliance.

The collaboration between VitaHealth and guardian plays a crucial role in ensuring that consumers have access to high-quality Halal health supplements. Together, they meet the growing demand for Halal products that are not only effective but also trusted by the community.

Chase Watling, Commercial Director, guardian Malaysia & Brunei, shared his excitement: "As a leading retailer in health and beauty, guardian is committed to providing the best options to our customers. Our collaboration with VitaHealth reflects our dedication to meeting the demand for Halal products that are not only of high quality but also trusted. We are excited to be part of this initiative as it benefits the community."

An Oriental Garden Blooms @ Suria KLCC This Chinese New Year

Suria KLCC, Malaysia’s iconic experiential shopping destination, is thrilled to unveil its Chinese New Year 2025 campaign, promising a unique and immersive festive experience from 3 January to 9 February 2025.

With the theme of a contemporary Chinese Garden, this year’s celebrations feature stunning decorations, shopping rewards, and cultural performances that embody the spirit of heritage and culture.

Step into a captivating monochrome red and gold Chinese Garden at the Centre Court, featuring intricate Chinese paper-cutting motifs. Highlights include a grand arch, a charming Chinese pagoda, and the twelve Chinese zodiacs.

A picturesque bridge spans over an interactive digital koi pond, where shoppers can select their wishes and see them beautifully displayed on the pond. Adding to the enchanting atmosphere, the Gold Blossoming Tree of Prosperity stands proudly in the garden, symbolising abundance and prosperity for all.

Scales of Prosperity This Lunar New Year at Lai Ching Yuen, Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur

Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur is delighted to present a delectable array of auspicious offerings to celebrate the forthcoming Lunar New Year of the Wood Snake at its renowned non-halal Chinese restaurant, Lai Ching Yuen. From 2 January to 12 February 2025, indulge in festive Chinese New Year set menus, traditional Yee Sang, and exclusive a la carte and Dim Sum specials, all carefully crafted to celebrate the season’s joys and traditions.

Exquisite Prosperity Set Menus

Blending timeless Chinese New Year traditions with the finest Cantonese flavours, Executive Chinese Chef Thye Yoon Kong and his team of culinary expert have crafted three exquisite 8-course Prosperity Set Menus, available from 2 January to 12 February 2025. Perfect for corporate gatherings or family reunions, these carefully curated menus offer a lavish feast imbued with auspiciousness, setting the stage for a prosperous year ahead.

The Bejewelled Prosperity Set (珠光宝气宴), priced at RM2,288++ for a table of 10 persons, offers a luxurious feast to celebrate the season. It begins with the vibrant Yee Sang with Jelly Fish and Crispy Fish Skin (海蜇脆鱼皮捞生) symbolising abundance and good fortune. This is followed by a nourishing Double-boiled Black Chicken Soup with Conpoy and Cordyceps Flower (虫草花干贝乌鸡汤), rich in flavours and tradition, before delighting in the delicate Steamed Silver Pomfret in Teochew-Style (潮州蒸兜底鲳鱼). The highlight of the menu is the Signature Crispy Pork Knuckles with Thai Lime Dressing (招牌脆皮德国猪手), a creation from the renowned Barbecue and Roast Chef, Chef Lam. This is followed by the bold flavours of ‘Kam Heong’ Style Slipper Lobster (甘香琵琶虾), and the earthy Braised Sea Cucumber with Black Moss, Mushroom and Broccoli (西兰花发菜焖冬菇扒海 参). A Chinese New Year essential, the Chinese Waxed Meat Rice wrapped in Lotus Leaf (腊味芋 粒荷叶饭) completes the savoury course. The meal ends with a classic sweet treat, the Crispy Yam ‘Nian Gao’ (香芋炸年糕) and the comforting Red Bean Soup with Glutinous Rice Ball (红豆沙汤圆), ensuring a harmonious finish to this opulent set.

Marrybrown ’s Egg-stra Ong is Back!

Calling all Salted egg lovers, it’s time to pamper your taste buds with Marrybrown
’s seasonal favorite, Egg-stra Ong! You don't want to miss this all-time favourite menu for sure!

We love the savoury salted egg flavors with a spicy twist, it taste perfect for all the salted egg lovers out there and anyone looking for something deliciously different!

Marrybrown ’s Egg-stra Ong Menu Highlights including:

Mashed Bowl (RM6.88): Creamy mashed potatoes topped with crispy chicken and rich salted egg sauce. Comfort food, leveled up!

Spicy Burger Combo (RM18.38): A delicious burger with fries and a chilled Minute Maid orange juice. Perfectly balanced!

The MPO & a Colombian Cellist Present Famed Cello Cocerto at DFP

The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) continues to nurture an appreciation towards classical music in an upcoming concert on Saturday, 8 February 2025 at 8.00 pm at Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS (DFP), KLCC.

This concert will present two compositions by Antonín Dvořák, both ranked among the most famous of their kind. They are Cello Concerto in B minor and Symphony No.9 in E minor (known as From The New World). Themed Dvořák Double, the MPO will be led by Junichi Hirokami in his first concert as the orchestra’s Music Director.

The MPO will open the concert with Cello Concerto, a work premiered in 1896 by the London Philharmonic and conducted by Dvořák himself. A concerto that brims with melodic invention of the highest order, its performance will witness the debut of Colombian cello virtuoso Santiago Cañón-Valencia on the DFP stage with the MPO. Born in Bogota in 1995, he has garnered prestigious awards such as BBC Next Generation Artist in 2022 and a Silver Medal at the International Tchaikovsky Competition in 2019.

Ushering In Prosperity With Golden Phoenix @ EQ

The award-winning hotel, EQ, is once again bringing back the legendary dining icon in the form of an annual pop-up for one season in January 2025. Golden Phoenix, once Kuala Lumpur's most famous Chinese restaurant, originally opened in the 1970s at the former Hotel Equatorial. It returns annually for Chinese New Year, and in 2025 reflects the symbolism of transformation and rebirth associated with the Year of the Snake.

Golden Phoenix will serve a menu which draws from its 50-year-old culinary heritage, as well as debuting new dishes for the Year of the Snake. Key among the offerings is a selection of yee sang (festive new year salad comprising shredded vegetables, fresh and preserved fruit, crackers and an element of raw seafood). The yee sang choices this year are Norwegian salmon and jellyfish, fabulous fruit and red dragonfruit sauce, ten-head abalone, and two advance order variants – fresh Canadian geoduck and Austrian lobster. Portions start from RM128 for a small serving for four to six persons, to RM668 for a large portion for six to ten featuring imported Austrian lobster.

DISCOVER TREASURE THIS LUNAR NEW YEAR

A luxury indulgence that seems to have become more prevalent at Chinese New Year is the prosperity or treasure pot dish known as poon choy. Arranged in layers, with multiple flavourful ingredients, the pot is then slow cooked, allowing the essence of prawns, abalone, scallops and assorted meats to produce a rich, aromatic stock. Golden Phoenix’s poon choy features ten-head abalone, sea cucumber, Japanese dried scallops, king prawns, roasted duck, steamed chicken, sea moss, Pipa tofu, dried oysters, fish maw, top shell slices, sea moss, baby cabbage, mushrooms, white radish, yam and money bags. Priced at RM688+, the portion serves between six to ten, making it an extravagant, delicious centrepiece to the lunar feast.

Another key offering is Golden Phoenix’s traditional Peking duck (RM288+) served two ways. The crisp skin is sliced tableside, then served wrapped in a delicate crepe with cucumber, spring onions and sweet bean sauce. The meat is then prepared in the guests’ preferred way: sautéed with spring onions and ginger in oyster sauce, minced and wok-fried with vegetables, stir-fried in kung poh sauce and served with fried oriental buns, or in fried rice or noodles.

Nippon Paint's “SuperGuardian, Who?” Storybook Launched to Inspire Healthier, Safer Homes for Families

As a mother of two girls, I strive to improve wellbeing of myself and my family. I am happy to learn that Nippon Paint Malaysia, along with their partner, Parenthood Media, has successfully launched an exciting new storybook entitled SuperGuardian, who? created in collaboration with Malaysia’s renowned book creator, Wizard Within, at the Kids World Expo on 17 Jan 2025, located at Pavilion Bukit Jalil Exhibition Centre.

This innovative approach uses the power of storytelling to introduce young readers and parents to the concept of indoor air wellness, using an imaginative approach to highlight the importance of maintaining a healthy home environment. The story centers around Ray, a whimsical character who helps children understand the critical role of clean air in keeping their homes safe and healthy.

In 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) updated its Ambient Air Quality Guidelines, reflecting new evidence that air pollution is more harmful to human health than previously thought. This raises particular concern for Malaysia, where ambient air quality standards for many pollutants still exceed both the WHO’s 2005 and 2021 guidelines. Alarmingly, over 60% of Malaysians are exposed to poor indoor air conditions, indicating that only 4 out of 10 homes provide a safe environment for families.

Nippon Paint’s “SuperGuardian, who?” storybook tackles this pressing issue, offering families an engaging way to learn about the importance of indoor air wellness in everyday family life. “Two years ago, we launched the Wellness Outreach Program to raise indoor health awareness among kids nationwide reaching over 150 schools with fun, educational sessions and coloring contests. Today, we're excited to introduce the SuperGuardian, who? storybook that’s more than just a book—it’s a fun and meaningful way to engage families in the conversation around indoor air wellness,” said Ng Leong Kee from the Marketing team of Nippon Paint Malaysia.

Exquisite CNY 2025 Menus @ All Royale Chulan Hotels & Resorts

Usher in the Chinese New Year of the Snake with festive menus specially curated by the talented Chef Danniel & his team at Han Pi Yuen Chinese Restaurant, Royale Chulan Seremban.

Diners are invited to enjoy the finest flavours of Muslim friendly Chinese cuisine featuring delicious dishes such as;

Braised Assorted Dried Seafood with Crab Meat Soup

Chef’s Special Wok Fried Chicken with Claypot

guardian Malaysia Inspires Malaysians to ‘Own Your Year of Togetherness’ This Chinese New Year

Calling all my fellow Malaysians, let us take charge of our health and happiness while embracing the spirit of togetherness with guardian Malaysia this Chinese New Year!

Building on its empowering and inspiring new brand vision, ‘Own your beautiful,’ guardian Malaysia continues to champion empowerment and wellbeing. This Lunar New Year, guardian encourages Malaysians to take charge of their health and happiness while embracing the spirit of togetherness with the theme ‘Own Your Year of Togetherness.’

Priscilla Wu, Managing Director of Guardian Malaysia, shared: “Our brand vision revolves around the empowering phrase ‘Own Your.’ This Lunar New Year, we believe wellness extends beyond self-care routines—it also thrives in the joy and connection found in meaningful relationships. Whether it’s attending reunion dinners or rekindling ties with family and friends, this festive season offers the perfect opportunity to celebrate togetherness and take responsibility for nurturing these bonds. At guardian, we are here to support you every step of the way, helping you achieve good health and wellbeing.”

As part of the celebration, guardian Malaysia has released a heartwarming Lunar New Year brand film, ‘Own Your Year of Togetherness,’ which beautifully captures the essence of unity. The film is more than a festive story—it’s an inspiring call to Malaysians to adopt a spirit of togetherness with your family and loved ones throughout the year. It underscores the strength and joy found in shared moments and reminds viewers that true success is rooted in collective support and meaningful connections.