Happy World Oral Health Day! Thanks to Philips Malaysia, this year I had a chance to spend it at The Dental Academy Malaysia with Dr. Bala Saravanan, Director of The Dental Academy. He has given us so many important tips and information on oral healthcare, especially for our kids.

Philips Malaysia is encouraging Malaysians of all ages to develop and maintain good oral healthcare habits. Oral disease affects 3.9 billion people worldwide and untreated tooth decay impacts almost half of the world’s population (44%). Meanwhile, in Malaysia studies found that only 27.8% of the population visited a dentist in the span of one year, while as many as 37.0% of the population had never received oral healthcare.

Tooth decay is on the rise, did you know young children including babies can have them? Early childhood caries or ECC is caused by dietary habits whereby young children aged five years or younger consume high levels of sugary foods and drinks, including frequent feeding with sucrose-containing infant feed, especially at night.


As a parent I understand the challenges and obstacles we face when teaching young kids the significance of oral hygiene, trust me, some days I spend 30 minutes trying to persuade my daughter, Miya to do it, it's not an easy task but it is really important to cultivate good habits like that at a young age.

Here are some tips to follow, this will help protect your kids' teeth, gum and reduce their risk of getting cavities.

Start oral care from young 
Before your babies have teeth you can start by wiping the gum at least twice a day, especially after feeding and before bedtime.
p/s Avoid letting your baby sleep with a feeding bottle in their mouth. 

Brush your kids teeth twice daily 
Brush their teeth for 2 minutes twice daily using small circular motions. This will help reduce the risk of tooth decay and gum disease. Parents should supervise until they learn how to brush their teeth correctly on their own.

Replace the toothbrush 
For the best oral care, your kid's toothbrush should be replaced every 3 months or when the bristles are worn out.

Discourage thumb sucking or pacifier
This bad habit will affect the development of your kid's mouth and teeth so whenever you see your child sucking their thumb, remove it gently or you can get a finger guard from the nearest pharmacy to stop it.

Healthy and balanced diet
Make sure your kids are eating properly and avoid food that has lots of sugar, try to limit intakes of sugar to approximately 3 teaspoons daily and avoid feeding any liquids such as sugar water, fruit juice or soft drinks in the bottle.

Regular Dental check-ups
Schedule regular dental check-ups, it can start as early after their first tooth has pushed through and no later than their first birthday. Early detection and treatment are the keys to ensuring the best outcome and reducing the risk of oral diseases and associated health complications.

Philips is all about enhancing consumer experiences with innovative technology, with the aim of improving the lives of 3 billion people a year by 2025. Toothbrushes, such as their Sonicare DiamondClean, can help you perfect your brushing technique through sensors.


There is also a Sonicare For Kids toothbrush and app, your kids can discover how to brush properly on their own. The app syncs with your kid's sonic toothbrush via Bluetooth to show proper brushing techniques and track performance. Such data-driven technology and insights can help you and your family make the right choices to protect your oral health and give you more of a professional clean in your own home.

Philips Sonicare is a Global Partner of the FDI World Dental Federation and is the official power toothbrush sponsor of World Oral Health Day 2019.

For more information about Philips Sonicare, please visit https://www.philips.com.my/c-m-pe/ohc-platformor become a fan on https://www.facebook.com/PhilipsHomeLiving.my

Whisky is one of the most enjoyed spirited beverage around the world! Last week, I attended a wonderful whisky tasting session by Tomatin Whisky at 61 Monarchy a speakeasy bar that specializes in whiskies. I had a chance to be entertained and educated about the origins Tomatin whisky, how it's made and what makes it a winner of several notable awards.


Founded in the late 1800s, the Tomatin whisky distillery sits at an altitude of 315 meters above sea level just to the west village of the same name and quenches its annual five million liter capacity with the pure waters of the Alt-na-Frith burn. The distillery’s private water source, which runs clear and pure through the Monadhliath Mountains help to create a Highland Malt with delicate flavors, yet rich and mellow style. Although it is one of the largest distilleries around, it is still relatively unknown to the outside world.



It was a truly a enjoyable session, we had Scott, the ambassador who flew all the way in from the distillery to guide us on the taste, smell and describe the different scents starting from Tomatin Legacy, Tomatin 12 year old, Tomatin 14 Year Old, and Tomatin 18 Year Old.

Tomatin 12 Year Old is smooth and silky,
Having been matured in traditional Scotch Whisky, ex-Bourbon and ex-Spanish casks.

A rich, fruity aroma hits the nose first which is a prelude to sweet flavours of ripe apples, pears and a subtle hint of nut before the long, pleasantly oily finish.

On the palate, this is a very pleasant whisky. It’s malt-forward, with plenty of spice. It’s smooth, but not dull; tasty without a hint of peat.

Also award winning, the Tomatin 14 Year Old is soft, smooth and sweet, benefiting from its time spent in Tawny Port casks which previously held port for around 50 years. Rich but balanced aromas of red berries, sweet honey, and rich toffee develop into aspects of light fruits and nuts on the palate and an abiding finish of fruit salad.

The Tomatin 18 Year Old is a truly world class malt. Matured in traditional oak casks and first-fill Oloroso Sherry butts, this is undoubtedly an elegant whisky. The taste of clean sherry is present throughout and it is one of the main highlights of this whisky. Although the nose is rather inviting, it only hints at the magic that is to come. It hits the palate with a firework display of dried fruits, cinnamon, vanilla and oak that develops into a dash of dark chocolate with a citrus bite before a sustained sweet and slightly dry finish.

Then, there is Tomatin distillery's new no-age-statement release, Tomatin Legacy. It is a tribute to its dedicated craftsmen. The time spent in Bourbon barrels and Virgin Oak casks brings a light sweetness to The Tomatin Legacy. It boasts aromas of vanilla, marshmallow, pineapple, and lemon. On the palate gentle flavors of candy, pine, lemon sherbet, apples, and sponge cake emerge ahead of a light, clean finish. The whisky comes ablaze on the tongue. The malts are young albeit, but they’re clean and crisp and under the reigns. As this whisky fades into the sunset the malts go on cruise control, leaving you with some delicate spices on the fade away.

Truly an undiscovered whisky for all Single Malt lovers out there. The Tomatin range brings with it an air of mystery. It delivers a taste of the Scottish Highlands in a glass and will continue to surprise the palate throughout each of its expressions. To enjoy your choice of Tomatin, head over to 61 Monarchy and savour a bit of the highlands for yourself.

Cutting a baby's nails is not an easy task, I know many parents struggle with it, to be honest, I am really scared myself because I'm like the clumsiest person on earth and I've made some mistakes in the past like overcutting my daughter's nail but we've got to trim their nails because they grow so fast and I am worried they might scratch their own face which leads me to choose an easy and safe method to trim Mina's nails - JOYKIDS Nail Trimmer.



JOYKIDS Nail Trimmer is an electric nail trimmer, it makes trimming baby's nail safer and easier. The trimmer comes with six different grinding heads, three for children and three for adults, so it's not just for babies, I would say this product can works for the entire family, for hygiene purposes just remember to clean the grinding heads after using it.

There's also two features I really appreciate which is the LED front light and the quiet technology, If you find it difficult to trim your baby's nails when they are awake, try doing it when they are asleep, these two functions will help you do it quietly without waking up your baby.



Babies fall sick easily, if your baby is stuffed up they wouldn't know how to clear congestion this is where the JOYKIDS Nose Cleaner comes in handy. This electric nasal aspirator generates enough suction to remove stubborn mucus while not harming your baby's delicate sinuses, don't worry the suction is not too strong, I've personally tried it on my hands before using it on my baby.

There are two different nozzles sizes, molded of soft BPA free silicone and it will fit your baby's nose comfortably, all you need to do is insert the tip into your baby teeny nostril and release it to collect mucus. There are also two levels of suction to choose from and if your baby is playful like mine, just turn on the colorful lights and music, these will distract her so you'll get a chance to clean her up.



This product does a great job and your baby will have a better sleep which is important for them to fully recover from a bad cold. I've just tried it on Mina recently since she's having a cold, she feels so much better after having the stubborn mucus sucked out.

The JOYKIDS Bundle Blessing will make the perfect baby shower gift for parents who are expecting, it's currently on sale so go check it out at https://www.joylee.co/products/bundled-blessings

Do you know 9 in 10 Malaysians suffer from one or more sleep problems? This year I had the chance to learn more about World Sleep Day with AmLife which is a total sleep health expert, using holistic ways to improve sleep, as well as address sleep-related matters including health, beauty, and wellness.

Just take a look at the insights on the Sleep Health survey by The Nielsen Company. It seems like Malaysians are not resting properly and sleep is important to let the brain and body get rest, on top of ensuring the hormones are balanced and improving immunity to diseases. Guess it's time we think about our sleeping patterns because it might affect us in the long term if we continue on with such patterns.

Every year, March 15 is observed as World Sleep Day this is the day that highlights the importance of sleep in our lives, back for the fourth year in a row, Amlife returned with its World Sleep Day tribute, co-hosted by the World Sleep Society, AmLife presented a sleep health showcase at the Sunway Resort Hotel.



Incorporating this year's World Sleep Day slogan, "Healthy Sleep, Healthy Aging" Amlife introduced their innovative, sleep health products which included the debut of the AmPower Platinum Blanket, an anti-aging technology from Japan which assures its user not only quality sleep but also to wake up feeling restored, refreshed and rejuvenated.

I had a chance to try out the blanket myself during the showcase and here is a quick intro for AmPower Platinum Blanket.

What is AmPower Platinum Blanket?

AmPower Platinum Blanket is the latest invention in the sleep health industry, it is made of platinum fiber and superior cotton and it has the ability to help resist the room's cool temperature and dampness, promote metabolism and slow down our aging process.

How does it work?

The technology behind is simple, the AmPower Platinum Blanket produces one trillion vibrations per second which helps change the structure of the water molecules in the human body. When the water molecules are smaller, it becomes more active, in return, it helps promote the lymphatic circulation, accelerate toxin removal from the body and strengthen the body defense against wind, cold and dampness.

How much is it and where can I get it?

The AmPower Platinum Blanket comes in two sizes, Single and Double. The single is priced at RM8,600 and Double is priced at RM11,100.

I've got good news for those who are interested to purchase please, contact Evi 012-2160266 and mention this code AL02, you will be able to own the AmPower Platinum Blanket single for only RM6,880 (save RM1,720) or Double for only RM8,880 (save RM2,220)
*this code is only valid until 30th June 2019, so hurry!


Having recently launched their new tagline, “Life, Redefined,” AmLife is advocating Malaysians achieve better health through better sleep, thus redefining their lives. Founder and President of AmLife, Mr. Lew Mun Yee is a firm believer in natural healing through deep sleep. AmLife believes that everyone should have dreams and should chase after them. In our journey to realizing our dreams, we need to have a healthy body to pursue those destinations, and more importantly, enjoy the journey and the fruits of success.

Commemorating to the event, we also got the chance to hear from international speakers cum sleep experts, Dr. David Samson, Assistant Professor in Biological Anthropology at the University of Toronto Mississauga, Canada, and Dr. Koyabu Miki, Integrated Chinese & Western medicine practitioner from Japan.


To recognize AmLife’s effort to promote sleep quality in the international arena and their efforts in sleep education in the region, the World Sleep Society, an international organization founded by the World Sleep Federation and World Association of Sleep Medicine, presented the 2018 Distinguished Sleep Award to AmLife at the event. This is AmLife’s second time winning this award – a testament to their efforts in the sleep-health arena.

AmLife will continue championing the cause of good sleep for healthy aging by continuously bringing more natural sleep-aids that does not require medication or invasive injections into the Malaysian market.

For more information, please visit www.amlife.com.my.

There’s nothing better than being with family, friends and delicious food after a day of fasting. Book a spot at Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral's all-day dining restaurant Nook this holy month of Ramadan and indulge in a glorious Ramadan Buffet with a sensation spread of traditional Indonesian and Malaysian dishes. The Joms Buka @ Nook Selera Indonesia Ramadan Buffet will be served daily starting from 7th May to 3rd June 2019 from 630pm till 1030pm, it's priced at RM138 per adult.




Traditional appetizers and salads showcasing Indonesia’s flavors will be part of the buffet line up with dishes including Gado Gado, Urap Sayur, Rojak Uleg Indonesia, Pecal Kangkung, Cilok with kuah Kacang and a variety of Kerupuk.


Taking centre stage at the carving station is the Daging Sapi Gongso, Nook’s signature this Ramadan. Marinated with an Indonesian sweet soy sauce, red chili and a mixture of Asian spices. The marinated meat is slowly braised for three hours to retain the flavors of the marinade and keep the meat tender.





A selection of Sambal and Indonesian Curry dishes including Sambal Matah, Sambal Cabe Ijo, Sambal Terasi, Sambal Bawang, Gulai Ayam Padang, Gulai Daging Tetel, Gulai Masak Lemak Nangka will be offered along with Indonesian rice dishes, the Nasi Kebuli, Nasi Sagung Madura and Nasi Kuning to complement the meal.





Thirst quenchers to complement the Ramadan spread at Nook will include Air Tebu, Sirap Bandung, Air Kurma, Teh Tarik, Nescafe Tarik and Kopi Hang Tuah.




Don't forget to save room for dessert, a variety of Indonesian, Malaysian and Western desserts will fill the buffet line headlined by a variety of Indonesian specials including Kuih Lapis Bandung, Kolang Kaling, Bubur Sumsum, Sago Air Gula and Kolak Ubi.

My ultimate favorite is the Bubur Sumsum which is a sweet coconut rice porridge, the santan flavor is thick and I topped it with some gula melaka so it was simply a burst of flavors.

The Ramadan Early Bird vouchers for Joms Buka @ Nook Selera Indonesia will be available for sale from 1 April - 3 May 2019. Vouchers are priced at RM105 nett per voucher for purchases of 1 - 35 vouchers and RM95 nett per voucher for purchases of 36 vouchers and more. The voucher validity is only for the Ramadan period from 7 May - 3 June 2019. Diners are encouraged to call ahead for reservations prior to dining at Nook.

For reservations and to know more about these offers, please call 03-27231188 or visit www.aloftkualalumpursentral.com