StarCruises launches special voyage featuring celebrity Chef Wan
StarCruises is set to elevate its holiday offerings with a special collaboration that brings Malaysia’s renowned culinary figure, Datuk Chef Wan, aboard the Star Voyager early next year. The celebrated chef will join guests departing from Port Klang on the three-night cruise to Pulau Bintan and Singapore from Jan 30 to Feb 2, 2026, promising a voyage enriched with flavour and entertainment. In a statement, StarCruises said the partnership with Malaysian restaurant group De.Wan 1958 aims to offer guests an immersive dining experience at sea, led by one of the nation’s most recognisable culinary personalities. Throughout the sailing, Chef Wan will host an exclusive live cooking showcase, presenting selected signature…
Zoku Hong Kong brings back winter favourite Sukiyaki Cheese Fondue
Zoku, the contemporary Japanese restaurant at The Hari Hong Kong, is bringing back its signature Sukiyaki Cheese Fondue for the winter season, available from Dec 5 until Jan 31, 2026. The menu features a rich blend of Swiss Emmental, Tokachi cheese and premium sake served in a simmering pot, offered every Thursday to Saturday from 6pm to 9pm at The Terrace, the hotel’s alfresco dining space set amid lush greenery in the heart of Wan Chai. Priced at HK$688 (approximately RM413) for two persons and inclusive of tea or coffee, the fondue set includes vegetarian accompaniments such as toast, shiitake mushrooms, broccolini, asparagus, broiled cherry tomatoes, Japanese sweet potatoes, taro…
Roku Gin, Sun and Moon unveil immersive ‘Come Alive’ experience in KL
Roku Gin, Malaysia’s leading gin brand, has introduced a fresh local interpretation of its ‘Come Alive’ campaign through a collaboration with Sun and Moon, offering an immersive exploration of flavour and craftsmanship throughout December. The campaign, which centres on embracing life at one’s peak, encourages individuals to rediscover everyday moments with renewed curiosity and connection. In Kuala Lumpur, this message is translated into a curated tasting journey at Sun and Moon that invites guests to savour nature-inspired pairings available for a limited time. Adding to the campaign’s narrative, content creator Bella Kuan lends her personal perspective on living with intention and spontaneity. A forthcoming video will present her interpretation of…
7 unique new year experiences in Western Australia for Malaysian travellers
As 2026 dawns, trade the bustle of city countdowns for the wild beauty and wide-open spaces of Western Australia. From barefoot sunrises on golden beaches to vineyard brunches under summer skies, there is no better place to start your year with fresh energy and unforgettable moments. Just a six-hour flight from Malaysia, Western Australia promises a year-start filled with nature, flavour, and adventure. Here are seven unique ways to make your new year one to remember. 1. Catch first light at Bluff Knoll There is no better way to welcome a new year than watching the first light spill across the peaks of the Stirling Range. Rising 1,099 metres above…
Shell Café sweetens Malaysian taste buds with five dreamy new donuts
Shell Café, the name behind those firecracker sausages that took Malaysia by storm, is now here to sweeten your drive in a whole new way. True to its tagline ‘Worth Stopping For’, Shell Café is rolling out a collection of dreamy donuts, crafted with premium ingredients and designed to give Malaysians a taste of indulgence on the go. From quick pit stops to coffee breaks or grabbing a box of treats for a party, Shell Café’s latest lineup promises donuts that are deliciously dreamy. Playful, unapologetically decadent, and ready to turn your everyday drives into moments worth savouring is precisely what these donuts are bringing to the table. Each donut…
