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30/08/2026

Toyota Malaysia bZ4X

29/08/2026

Hennessy VSOP and XO masterclass st The Chamber

26/08/2026

BYD Malaysia Seal Performance

20/08/2026

Hennessy MyWay 2026 has crowned its regional champions, and both are heading to the Global Finals in France.

Congratulations to Ong Qin Yen of The Nest Cocktail Bar, Penang, named Malaysia's national champion, and Hengie Arboleda of The Spirits Library, Philippines, who took the regional title for the Philippines and Vietnam. 🇲🇾 🇵🇭

The pair impressed a judging panel of Jason Cheah, Fabien Levieux, Shawn Chong and Katelyn Tan at Astor Bar, The St Regis Kuala Lumpur, where six of the region's bartenders presented cocktails rooted in personal story, culture and sustainability.

Ong's winning serve, Tang in Silk, turned overlooked parts of salmon into an umami-rich syrup, layered with Hennessy V.S.O.P, passion fruit, Sichuan pepper and a peanut cheese foam, served alongside a homemade salmon jerky canapé.

"Tang in Silk was inspired by one of my favourite dishes, Salmon Fish Soup, and the idea of looking at ingredients differently. Parts of the fish that are usually overlooked can become an unexpected source of flavour and texture when we take the time to explore them." — Ong Qin Yen

Arboleda's Another Side centred on pinipig, pounded and toasted glutinous rice, blended with Hennessy V.S.O.P, pear and Pineau des Charentes, finished with a pear and pinipig meringue.

"Another Side is about curiosity and seeing things from a different perspective. I wanted to bring an element of my culture into the drink while encouraging people to discover something new." — Hengie Arboleda

Both champions now join an international line-up of mixologists at the Global Finals in France, the next chapter of their Hennessy MyWay 2026 journey. More than a competition, MyWay is a platform for bartenders to exchange ideas, celebrate their perspectives and push mixology forward.

The Global Finals will bring together champions from multiple countries to compare their takes on a single spirit, a fitting next step for a competition built on personal storytelling as much as technical skill.

05/08/2026

https://timchew.net/2026/08/03/gwm-malaysia-reports-its-strongest-first-half-points-to-continued-growth-in-second-half-of-2026/

04/08/2026

BYD Malaysia launches the 2026 BYD Sealion 7

https://timchew.net/2026/07/31/byd-sime-motors-introduces-the-enhanced-2026-byd-sealion-7-and-expands-the-line-up-with-new-dynamic-variant/

23/07/2026

Ford launches the new 2026 Ranger Platinum and Sport variants in Malaysia. Test drive them from tomorrow until Sunday at 1 Utama Shopping Centre .

Ford has split the Ranger lineup into three variants, each aimed at a different kind of use.

The Ranger XL is the more work-focused option — built for job sites, deliveries and daily commercial use, with six airbags and a practical cargo bed. The Ranger Sport sits in the middle, offered with a choice of engines and four-wheel-drive setups, meant for drivers who split time between city routes and weekend trips.

The Ranger Platinum is the most equipped of the three, with heated and ventilated front seats, a Bang & Olufsen sound system and Ford's most powerful diesel engine sold here.

All three come with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, dual-zone climate control and multiple USB ports. More than 24,000 Next-Generation Rangers have been on Malaysian roads since 2022, and this expansion gives that range of owners — and anyone comparing options — a clearer sense of which variant fits their needs.

In practice, that split makes the buying decision a bit more straightforward. Instead of weighing which features on one trim are worth paying for, fleet buyers can lean toward the XL, everyday drivers toward the Sport, and those cross-shopping against premium SUVs toward the Platinum — without having to compromise on their main use case to get there.

Separately, a new Ford parts hub is opening in Kota Kinabalu, intended to get genuine parts to East Malaysian workshops faster.

For owners who depend on their trucks for work, that kind of faster turnaround on repairs tends to matter more once the truck is a year or two into daily use than it does on launch day.

The lineup is available for booking at Ford dealerships nationwide.

22/07/2026

Jetour Auto Malaysia launches the all new JETOUR T1 in Malaysia.

The all-new JETOUR T1 was designed with the everyday in mind. Some features that stood out are the ventilated front seats that's pretty essential in Malaysia's tropical climate, and a power tailgate that makes loading more convenient when your hands are full. With two variants available, there's room to choose what matters more to you — the added traction of all-wheel drive, or a more accessible price point without giving up much on comfort or safety.

On safety, the T1 holds a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating, with 6 airbags and Level 2 driver-assistance features built in. It's backed by a 7-year vehicle warranty and a 10-year powertrain warranty, which is longer coverage than many buyers might expect, especially from a brand that only arrived in Malaysia in 2024.

The rest is fairly practical: wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, seven USB ports, and a wireless charger — the kind of things that don't stand out on a spec sheet, but quietly make daily driving a bit easier.

13/07/2026

They say failure is the greatest teacher. But let’s be real: not everyone has the safety net to afford those hard lessons. What if we could tap into the wisdom of successful entrepreneurs to avoid those costly mistakes in the first place, while actively making the Malaysian workplace a better environment?

Leadership Lessons Revealed is a platform for corporate leaders, professionals and entrepreneurs to share their hard-earned insights. Together, we can advance positive business practices, elevate company culture, and turn our social media feeds into hubs of real wisdom rather than just endless sales pitches.

In this episode, we sat down for an incredible 20-course omakase meal and an insightful chat with proprietor Shou Emi of Sushinosuke.

Read the full feature on my site (link in comments).

Photos by Andy Kho.

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