Tag: Malaysia

In Room Dining, The St. Regis Langkawi

In-Room Dining, The St. Regis Langkawi, Malaysia

Arriving our first night to Langkawi, we want a meal without fuss and something we don’t have to change our clothes for. Settling deeper and deeper into the comfort of our pool suite at The St. Regis Langkawi, leaving the room couldn’t be further from our minds. Fort…

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Interview with Xavier Mah, XALF

Tell us more about XALF. What is the inspiration and the background of the brand? XALF is a ladies bespoke footwear label which started December 2012. Our designs, often inspired by the sleek metropolitan vibes of New York City and the bohemian touch that oft…

luxury spa in KL

Energy Day Spa, Organic Facial & Feet Treatment

A few weeks back we visited Energy Day Spa to check out some incredibly good value packages for February. Today I return to try some specialty treatments. Location is convenient. Perched on the fourth floor of Great Eastern Mall, it’s easy to grab a bite of lunch, ru…

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Wellness Retreat Ipoh, Spa, Nature & Healthy Cuisine

Wellness Retreat Ipoh Words: Kirsten Durward     Photos: Monica Tindall If you are aching for a break from the city, but don’t want to travel too far, and want the luxury of a total wellness retreat without having to get on a plane, then a two-hour drive from Kuala L…

luxury accommodation Penang

Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa, Penang

Simply beautiful. Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa is summed up in these two words. Set on (an unheard of these days) 30 acres of beachside land, the magnificent property is encircled by lush verdant grounds. Century old rain trees shade expansive lawns an…

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Best Restaurants (and Bars) in Kuala Lumpur 2015

2015 has been another year deserving much gratitude especially for all of the wonderful food and beverage, chefs and restauranteurs have shared with The Yum List team. Of the places we’ve visited in Kuala Lumpur this year here’s our pick of The Be…

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Private Room TTDI, Wine Speakeasy, Kuala Lumpur

Words: Kirsten Durward   Photos: Monica Tindall Who could resist an invitation to drink wine in an exclusive private room with the attention of not one, but two sommeliers? Not these two wine loving ladies! As we’ve been given the secret directions (you have to r…

social events Kuala Lumpur

Best Wine and Food Social Events in Kuala Lumpur

There sure are a lot of foodies and ‘drinkies’ here in Kuala Lumpur, and some smart businesses are supplying them with a delicious range of opportunities to socialise and learn a little more about their chosen poison over drinks and food.  Here&#8…

Liquid Gifts for the Festive Season

Stuck for ideas on how to show your appreciation for friends, family and colleagues this holiday period?  How about some beverage themed presents for those who don’t mind a little tipple? You might even find some liquid refreshment here that you’ll want to gift yo…

coffee in Melawati

Polecats Coffee, Melawati, Kuala Lumpur

Kristin Cosgrove and Monica TIndall Until recently Melawati was a coffee no-man’s-land where zombies roamed, unable to properly caffeinate in the morning.  Well… in my mind anyway.  But Western style cafés are at last creeping into the sleepy suburb, and The Yum L…