I’ve just had my reunion dinner and I hope you’ve already had yours or having it still. A few rounds on Chinese New Year won’t hurt! Talking bout that, just received a comment that I’ve gained weight… must be the Chinese New Year cookies! Looks like after this, I will have to work my arse off in gym. Now, who doesn’t know about the heart-warming TVCs by Petronas?! Every year without fail their TVCs will make me tear; this year’s no exception as well, to usher the year of the Golden Dragon.
Titled “Coming Home”, was shot in Malaysia, England, Belgium, China and India – depicts six separate yet intertwining stories of individuals around the world who, no matter how far they have come in life, stay true to their roots and tradition.
In short, the stories revolve around a dentist posted to a rural part of India celebrating the New Year with his family in his home country via Skype, a little boy in China having a simple dinner with his family, and a young girl in London working two jobs to earn a living and yet still able to “celebrate” Chinese New Year with her extended family – her customers.
The “Coming Home” TVC will air from 17th January until 6th February 2012. For more exciting surprises, the public may visit Petronas’ YouTube page (www.youtube.com/user/PETRONASOfficial).
“The TVC is meant to celebrate not just the Year of the Dragon, but the spirit of perseverance, adaptability and determination as captured in each of the stories it depicts. This energy is something that should inspire us all as we navigate through the challenges we face in life,” said Dato Mohammad Medan Abdullah, Petronas’ Senior General Manager of Group Corporate Affairs Division.
“It is this innate spirit of resilience, energy to see opportunity, energy to go on, improve and move on while staying true to our values that we wanted to portray in our TVC. It is this same spirit that forms the core of PETRONAS’ corporate positioning, Reimagining Energy™ which emphasises and celebrates the resilience of the human spirit to excel in whatever we do. ” he added, speaking at a special media preview of the TVC.
Datuk Mohammad Medan Abdullah tossing the Yee Sang with people from Petronas media & advertising agencies.
Apart from the TVC, Petronas is also organising a photography contest themed Reimagining Energy™, in collaboration with Leica Camera AG. Prizes will be awarded to the individuals of the winning photos and these photos will also be displayed and exhibited at Galeri Petronas. In addition, Petronas will also be conducting photography workshops at selected schools and colleges, to help youths express themselves through photography as well as improve their skills.
I’ve submitted a photo of my late grandpa. This photo means a lot to me & my family in every unexplainable ways. Do vote! *fingers crossed*
To participate, all that the members of the public have to do is to capture their Chinese New Year moments that best depict the spirit of Reimagining Energy™, submit their photos via Petronas’ Facebook page (www.facebook.com/petronas1).
“Energy is everywhere, in everything we do, and especially at this time. It could be the excitement and the bonding during the reunion dinner, or it could be the hustle and bustle of shopping for and decorating the home. It could even be a portrait of the wise grandfather of the family, or a picture of the lanterns that light up our cities,” explained Dato Mohammad Medan.
Happy Chinese New Year, readers! Hope that you will receive loads and loads of angpaos this Chinese New Year!
I travelled down all the way to KL on NYE itself and surprisingly, the bus was full. Was wondering why are they as crazy as I am (that’s what I thought- crazy) to be traveling on NYE. Anyway, there was no jam at all on the highway so I to reached in time and even managed to do some shopping in Pavilion. And… no jam at all too on the way to ENCORP Strand.
STELLAR line-up x FANTASTIC ambiance x JAW-DROPPING aerialists x ILLUMINATING laser light show x EXTRAVAGANT fireworks
My BFF- Chee Fei & I, got ourselves settled in at the media area (so many ppl mistaken him as my boyf, SAY WHAT? )
We had Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve (special occasion such as NYE deserves a special drink )
This is how I celebrated my New Year’s Eve- with a (literal) BANG! With 5,000 party-goers from all walks of life on a highly-charged evening of diverse entertainment, street-party style, with fun and frivolity. Mystical Eve 2012 was held at the Red Carpet Avenue, ENCORP Strand which featured some of Malaysia’s top-notch local entertainers, world-class aerialists ala Cirque de Soleil, a “Laserman Experience”, 3-D projection mapping and fireworks.
Mizz Nina got the crowd jumping to her string of hits such as “What You Waiting For”, “Away With You” and her latest hit, “Takeover” featuring international rapper, Flo Rida
Dennis Lau was joined by world-ranked beat boxer, Shawn Lee (my first time watching Shawn Lee perform, all I gotta say is SALUTE!)
Slightly before the clock hit midnight, emcees for the night introduced highlight of the evening: independent rap-rock band, Pop Shuvit
The New Year’s Eve Countdown Party was hosted by well-known TV personalities Julie Woon and Megan Tan, and featured performances by international pop princess Mizz Nina; hip hop doyenne Joe Flizzow; rock band, Pop Shuvit; indie-darling, Reza Salleh; Neo-Soul crooner, Najwa Mahiaddin; violin virtuoso, Dennis Lau and his compatriot, world-ranked beat boxer, Shawn Lee and not forgetting- Barsonic’s resident DJ, Davern Koh aka HypeEmBeats and Jee Hoe of DJ collective Melee Punks.
Aerialists who performed graceful, intricate movements while suspended from the ceiling
Unique performance by the “Laser Men”
This is what happens when I refuse to switch on my flash!
Counting down to 2012, and with the crowd’s energy at an all time high, both Megan and Julie introduced the 3D Projection Countdown, which broadcasted images onto giant screens, highlighting their overall development and architectural mastery. According to Mystical Eve Project Director, Jason Voon, “3D Projection Mapping is the latest interactive building art phenomenon that has taken the world by storm, and ENCORP is among the first bold adopters of this technology in Malaysia.” At the stroke of midnight, skies directly above ENCORP Strand were filled with multi-coloured fireworks, befitting the inaugural launch of ENCORP Strand’s New Year Eve Countdown.
How much can you sleep and surf the web seriously? I don’t know about you but, I honestly rather use all that spare time to spend quality time w my family & friends while I can! That includes… discovering new places! Here’s two this week (I actually made a long list of Places To Dine but I’m left w two weeks ):
Euro Deli, Gurney Plaza
Gebackene Schweins Rippen/Roast Pork Ribs- w special BBQ sauce, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut
Schweins Schnitzel/Breaded Pork Escalope- w mashed potatoes & vegetables
My date & I
Food was disappointing (again!) and this happens every time we try new places! They do have something not too bad to make it up though – buy 1 free 1 beer! After dinner, we discovered this new cafe in the mall itself called Macaron Cafe. Macaron is not too bad and comes in one of a kind flavors such as Lychee, Bandung, Pandan and etc.
Shall read more food review next time before making such a bold move! The next one on the list is what I found online- Behind 50, Love Lane.
Cuisine x Coffee x Art x Antique x Photo Gallery
Behind 50 is the mastermind of 3 buddies who have the love and affection for food, art and photos. It is a small and cosy place to chilled with your friends for drinks and simple meals.
The name of the cafe is aptly called Behind 50 Cafe due to it’s location behind this building “50″. The decor of Behind 50 Cafe consists of items and stuffs from the 60′s to the 80′s, complete with the old radio sounds, an old school record player, an old typewriter & etc.
Yogurt drinks
Cheese balls
It’s more of the place and the ambience instead of meals. Before heading back home, we dropped by at the usual Church Street Cafe for snow beer (highly recommended!)!
I tweeted yesterday saying there was just too many pics hence, the delay! I’ve sorted it out by not uploading individual pics so if you party people need pictures that are not here, please get it from me personally! Wont elaborate much cos I bet you guys are already familiar with these two major events!
Cyndi x Junior x Sharmaine x Jamie x Zoe x Chian x Kai Sing x Danesse
Orange juice!
Friday morning, Leo drove us to Penang for 7aste at night then Saturday morning back to KL for JW at night! It is as tiring as it sounds – two nights in a row! We didn’t really want to go for the second one since we already booked a hotel room but we did drop by for awhile since Leo was celebrating his birthday there.
Peter x Siew Min x Careen x Boon Hock x Bryan x Leonard x Bunny
Jessica x Alicia (Clinique Star Tour 2011 Winner!)
I’m in need of a short break from the 400+ pages long of report, so holla! My goal this week is to finish blogging events from 2011 except Viet & Aus trip because I have this whole month to do that!
Brotzeit German Bier Bar & Restaurant
“Brotzeit” is a typical Bavarian expression – “Brot” being German for bread and “Zeit” for time, referring to a cozy meal complemented by fresh beer.
The well-loved Bavarian dining and drinking hotspot from Singapore has added a novel twist to KL’s effervescent F&B landscape with its contemporary new location along Mid Valley Megamall’s outdoor boulevard, serving up grassroots cuisine from the beautiful south-eastern state of Germany as well as an assortment of beers from Paulaner.
Relax amidst a fun, and welcoming interior with Brotzeit®’s signature mural of Bavarian life offering a touch of nostalgia while wooden benches, and an extensive bar counter cater to private get-togethers or a spot for social networking.
Boasting the widest selection of premium German beers comprising of distinctive drafts and bottled specialties, Brotzeit’s premier outlet in KL will also be serving Paulaner beer exclusively.
German beer x German bread
Mozzarella Salat- mixed salad with mozzarella cheese, vine ripened and semi-dried tomatoes, grilled zucchini, olives, pesto sauce and garlic croutons tossed with house dressing
Brotzeitflade Bayern, RM32- thin crust fladenbrot with tomatoes, black forest ham, leg ham, mild green peppers, cocktail onions, mushrooms and mozzarella cheese
Käsespätzle, RM34- bavarian specialty made of homemade spätzle with assorted melted cheeses
Brozeit Brettl, RM82- fresh cold cuts of black forest ham, hunter sausage, smoked chicken ham, obatzda cheese, mild green peppers and gerkins served on a wooden board
Schweinershaxe, RM85- oven roasted crispy pork knuckle served with Sauerkraut and potato salad
Würstelplatte, RM78- authentic sausage platter with spicy chicken sausages, Nürnberger pork bratwurst, mini pork-beef cheese sausages, weisswurstsausage and garlic sausage with sauerkraut and mustard
Pork Ribs
Schweinemedallions, RM44- grilled pork fillet medallions wrapped in smoked bacon served with fries and sautéed mixed vegetables
Lumberjack Steak, RM13- pork collar steak with fried onions, potato wedges and Bavarian coleslaw
Bavarian Meat Loaf Sandwich, RM12- grilled meat loaf in Ciabatta bread served with Bavarian coleslaw
Boiled Ham Sandwich, RM12- mouth-watering boiled ham slices with 2 fried eggs on multicorn bread served with fries
Chef’s Creation- Brotzeit’s signature dessert; vanilla ice cream drizzled with pumpkin seed oil topped with almond flakes created by Chef Helmut Murmann
Apfelstrudel, RM22- apple strudel with vanilla ice cream
Kaiserschmarrn, RM25- shredded pancake with rum and raisins served with plum sauce on the side
Bayerische Crème, RM12- bavarian vanilla cream with chocolate sauce and almonds
Thong Kai, who was seated next to me (that’s a Sing-a-ma-jig if you’re wondering!)
Ampang Boy, Jason
Wai Yan x myself x Jason
Wai Yan x Ashley x Jason x Michelle
Myself x Bryan x Xiang
Left home w a very happy tummy, thank you Brotzeit & Advertlets!!!
Mathew Mack, Creative Director of The Belfry Salon
Variations of brushes are immense and they meet the different needs of the customers. For instance, that the standard brush you used to comb out your hair every day and every night is not the same one you should be utilizing for a blow-dry.
Acca Kappa has been manufacturing their products for over 140 years. They carry about over 200 different kinds of brushes and is used by the members of the British royal family and American talk show host Oprah Winfrey.
Acca Kappa has launched its new hair brush in June 2011. This new Protection Brush is specifically designed for delicately micro-massaging your scalp to give you a “feel good factor” and great hair, of course. It is made from Reforested Beechwood, with special Nylon Looped bristles, move easily through the hair, effectively detangling the hair without damaging the structure.
The looped bristles also gently massage the scalp, stimulating microcirculation which is beneficial to the hair follicals. The Natural Rubber cushion absorbs and distributes the pressure evenly, ensuring a more delicate brushing action on scalp and hair. Protection Brush Price: RM150.
The Belfry Hair Salon, Tangs Pavilion KL
Melanie!
Free hair analysis & hair wash!
Honestly, by far the best curls anyone has ever done for me!
Before this, I have no idea it is important to pick the right brush for your hair! Not only for styling but also for your scalp’s own good! If I’m not mistaken, Acca Kappa brushes can last up to good ol 15 years- I’m sold!!!
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