Airlines’ see surge in bookings
Since the announcement of the reopening of borders on April 1, local airlines are recording a surge in daily bookings for overseas trips, especially within the Asian region, as Malaysians get their passports ready and draw up travel plans. AirAsia Malaysia said bookings for international travel have doubled since the announcement that borders are reopening on April 1. Popular destinations include Indonesia (Jakarta, Surabaya and Bali), Singapore, Manila, Thailand (Bangkok and Phuket), Ho Chi Minh City and Dhaka. This has also been supported by the reopening of other countries like Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia, Singapore and Vietnam, and Air Asia expects to return to 100 percent or more of…
Jungle House Officially Launches Brand As First Honey Lifestyle Store In Malaysia And Opens 9TH Outlet
Jungle House has officially launched its brand in Malaysia. Touted as the first honey speciality store in Malaysia, Jungle House stands unique with the tagline “All Things Honey” – advocating appreciation for honey and cultivating a honey culture for health-conscious Malaysians. It also marks the introduction of Jungle House’s 9th outlet – the first with a café concept at Bangsar, Jalan Telawi 3. The quaint-looking Bangsar outlet is a quintessential lifestyle haven with an alfresco and in-door setting where customers can leisurely enjoy a wide repertoire of honey-inspired F&B items including Honey Breakfast Oats, Russian Honey cakes, varieties of Croffles (a cross between croissant and waffle), honey coffee, tea and…
The ASEAN FOOD & TRAVEL Awards 2022
The inaugural edition of the ASEAN Food & Travel (AFT) Awards is all set to dazzle and delight this 31st March. The luncheon cum awards ceremony will be officiated by Yang Berhormat Dato’ Sri Hajah Nancy Shukri, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Malaysia. This awards event seeks to recognise the achievements of outstanding Malaysian SMEs and entrepreneurs in the food and travel industries who have been resilient and excelled in their business endeavours despite the challenging backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. The theme of this year’s awards event is “Honouring Outstanding Malaysian SMEs in the Food & Travel Industry” and a host of inspiring businesses and…
“Apa Khabair? – Peranakan Museum in the Making”: Asian Civilisations Museum Celebrates the Peranakan Way of Life in Pop-Up Exhibition
In collaboration with local Peranakan communities, ACM presents a special throwback to the Peranakan Museum’s past and snippets of Peranakan art and culture with Apa Khabair? – Peranakan Museum in the Making, a pop-up exhibition held at ACM’s Contemporary Gallery. The display represents the museum’s commitment to working with the diverse Peranakan communities to broaden the public’s understanding of this vibrant living culture. It also provides visitors a teaser of what to expect when the much-anticipated reopening of the Peranakan Museum happens in the first half of 2023. In the pop-up display which opened on 25 February, visitors to Apa Khabair? can discover the worlds of our Peranakan communities in…
Eat and Cook in Kuala Lumpur Wins Coveted American Express One to Watch Award from Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants
Eat and Cook in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is the 2022 recipient of the American Express One To Watch Award. The American Express One To Watch Award recognises a restaurant considered to be a rising star of the region and aims to celebrate gastronomic excellence, innovation and potential. Eat and Cook was born out of adversity. During the COVID pandemic, chefs Lee Zhe Xi and Soh Yong Zhi lost their respective jobs as hotel chefs. Turning misfortune into a moment of opportunity, the pair pursued their passion project: to create an omakase-style restaurant serving modern interpretations of classic Malaysian dishes. At Eat and Cook, Lee and Soh present ingredient-driven tasting menus…
