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The symbolism of Chinese New Year foods and why we eat them

Chef Tan Tzaan Liing of Five Sen5es, The Westin Kuala Lumpur shares why certain dishes are staples in the lavish course meals served during Chinese New Year. Mention Chinese New Year and there are a few things that come immediately…

Justin Timberlake falls short at Super Bowl half-time show

This year’s comeback performance seems to overcompensate for the 2004 Janet Jackson snafu with a safe snoozefest devoid of exciting material, worthy tributes, or original entertainment. So the Eagles emerged triumphant over the Patriots, but let’s be honest – most…

Whisky Hour: Dewar’s 15 Year Old – The Monarch

The Monarch is made for those who have grown up with Dewar’s whiskies and are now looking for something to further mature their palates into. The oldest blender of scotch whisky in the world – and which today continues to…

7 best features of the Fitbit Ionic, now available in Malaysia

Go for a run carrying nothing but the Ionic on your wrist and you’ll still be able to check your real-time pace, distance and elevation. Since its founding 10 years ago, Fitbit has made a name for itself as the…

24 hours in Emporium & Emquartier Bangkok

Along Sukhumvit’s Phrom Phong BTS station is Bangkok’s premium shopping destination, Emporium & Emquartier of EM District. Here’s what you can get up to in a day. Is it any surprise Bangkok is such a perennial favourite when it comes…

5 ways Master Yun Long Zi turns feng shui into radiant visual art

24K gold, glow-in-the-dark paint, sacred wild herb paper… these are just some of Master Yun’s special touches that bring his feng shui exhibition ‘The Colours of Prosperity and Elegance’ to life. Feng shui was brought to life in the form…

Sorry, there’s no Friends movie – but here’s why you fell for the hype

A few clips thrown together, familiar faces sharing screen time, and that same font are all it took to convince netizens a Friends movie is in the works. Are we really this daft? In retrospect, it’s rather telling that this…

3 cognac craftsmanship mysteries unveiled at Hennessy Declassified

Here’s what we discovered about Hennessy’s distillation and selection process, through a unique sensorial journey comprising valleys, barrels, tasting rooms, and one fine master blend. Vineyards and cellars of Cognac came alive at Platinum Park for Hennessy Declassified, an immersive…

Enter gin heaven with MAZE’s latest addition of 70 rare labels

In addition to that and an existing arsenal of more than 200 imported craft gins, the new menu also includes a mix of classic and bespoke gin cocktails. Gin aficionados, we’ve found the ultimate lair for you to spend drinks…

Finally! Peace of mind and body with Mandarin Oriental KL’s Digital Detox programme

Get ready to unplug and be removed completely from the outside world, beginning first with locking away all mobile devices. Your phone. Your computer. Your smartwatch. Your television. Your radio in the car to and from work. Living in this…