Slowing down has always been a part of the afternoon tea ritual. Cups filled with tea, delicate bites stacked high on tiered stands, and light conversation with the right people. This October, in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur has launched a special pink-themed afternoon tea. One that has a cause and purpose behind it.
Introducing The Pink Hour, a month-long campaign marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month, created together with the National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM). The centrepiece is The Pink Hour Afternoon Tea Set, now being served at the hotel’s signature R Bar.
A Launch Afternoon in Pink
The campaign debuted at R Bar before the month began, with media guests, partners and hotel ambassadors filling the room. Officiating were Mandy Thoo, Deputy Director of Community Engagement and HELPP, NCSM, and Martin Ehlers, Multi-Property General Manager of Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel & Convention Centre and Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, City Centre.
The mood was warm during the afternoon of the launch. Dr. Ng Char Hong, Consultant Breast & Breast Reconstructive Surgeon at Picasso Hospital spoke with guests about spotting the early signs of trouble and why regular screening is important, even amidst busy schedules. A hands-on breast examination clinic gave attendees a practical lesson in self-awareness, and a playful word game kept the afternoon light.
The most memorable moment belonged to Janagi K. Guruswamy, the day’s Guest of Honour and a breast cancer survivor. She shared the story of her own recovery. And her calm, steady telling gave everything else said that afternoon a deeper meaning.
What Is on the Table
Then came the tea itself. The set arrives as a generous spread of handcrafted bites, both savoury and sweet, each one designed around the pink ribbon that has come to symbolise the fight against breast cancer. It is an elegant way to gather friends, a mother, a sister or a colleague for an afternoon that doubles as a gesture of support.
The Details
10% of the proceeds from every set sold goes directly to NCSM. Marriott Bonvoy members receive an extra benefit, a MYR 30 subsidy voucher toward a mammogram at NCSM, a small nudge toward an appointment that is easy to put off.
The Pink Hour Afternoon Tea Set is priced at MYR 178 nett per set and is served daily from 12 PM to 5 PM throughout October 2026.
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