FAVSTYLE Essentials

There is a quiet kind of luxury that lingers in the ritual of afternoon tea, a pause between the rush of hours, where time softens and every detail matters. At Sheraton Kota Kinabalu , this tradition is reimagined with a graceful balance of vintage charm and contemporary flair. The experience began on a warm late morning as guests, including media representatives and invited personalities, gathered at the venue affectionately known as the “World Gathering Place.” Among them was FAVSTYLE Magazine Editor-in-Chief, Alfred Allen Ginsos , who received an exclusive invitation to witness this refined culinary affair. Tea Master/ Dilmah brand Ambassador for Malaysia,  Hans Lau Before the first cup was poured, Tina Goh , Director of Marketing , welcomed guests with effortless warmth, setting a relaxed yet refined tone. Tables were thoughtfully arranged, adorned with an elegant selection of Dilmah teas and a beautifully bound book on tea, offering a visual prelude to the journey ahead. ...

A table of nine, a bottle of Lihing , and a journey of flavour discovery. The food pairing session turned out to be fun, engaging and full of delicious surprises. A quiet village workshop recently turned into a vibrant cultural classroom, where tradition flowed as richly as the rice wine itself. During a two-hour session held at Kg Pogun Tagazo, participants stepped into the heritage craft of making Lihing, the traditional rice wine of the Kadazan community. The experience was part of the Knowledge Transfer Initiative, a programme dedicated to preserving indigenous knowledge and passing it on to future generations. The evening began with a meaningful sharing about our culture, before diving into the story of Lihing and its cultural significance within the community. For the Kadazan people, Lihing is far more than a drink. It is a cultural heirloom. In earlier times when paddy farming sustained communities and harvests were abundant, surplus rice was transformed into this distinctive wi...