Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2018 i Tatler Malaysia

WHEN IN LONDON 1 COR BLIMEY Treat the family to a casual meal of traditional British fish and chips at Cor Blimey, Damansara Uptown. The eatery is run by a British chef and although it’s a no-brainer to order a side of fish and chips over there, there are other English treats up for grabs, too. corblimeymy.com RAW IS MORE 2 THE FAT FISH Instead of a deli for meats, The Fat Fish is a deli for seafood. Located at Mont Kiara, the restaurant specialises in offering fresh sashimi, oysters and other Japanese-styled delectables. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and advises customers to make a reservation in advance to ensure a spot. thefatfish.com.my TRUST THE JAPANESE 3 YAMAGUCHI FISH MARKET Inspired by famous fish markets from Japan,…

Ross Hamilton. The co-owner and managing director of Asas Engineering, appreciates technological advancements and great design cues—which Mercedes-Benz simply exudes. Ross was truly impressed by the automaker's flagship; "the design and technology that go into it is simply brilliant, I love how Mercedes put so much thought into the minute details, like the choices of ambient lighting... It's the little things that matter, and which make any product, including the S 450 L, a truly luxurious experience," he commented. Performance. "Running your own firm is demanding, there's lot of legwork, you have to travel up and down to close deals, manage things and more," Ross admits.Yet he always delivers, just like the Mercedes-Benz S 450 L, with its powerful engine and host of safety features; it will get you where…

Providing a glimpse into the world of Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris, the rooftop party at Banyan Tree Hotel was easily one of the most well-attended watch events of the year. Starting with food, fun and photo ops at Altitude and ending with drinks and dancing at Vertigo, the event was hosted by Maxence Kinget and Reena Tan, respectively managing director and country manager of Jaeger-LeCoultre in Southeast Asia. THE INSIDER Guests received personalised namecard holders bearing their initials…

Swiss Watch Gallery’s signature watch event kicked off in measured drum beats, thanks to No Noise Percussion, as they created a spectacle of sight and sound using bins and traffic cones. Joining in the performance was Valiram’s executive director Sharan Valiram, as he led the drum cadence for the big finish. Now in its fifth edition, the exhibition’s theme revolved around the world of motorsports, with visual references like chequered flags, runway markings and racing lanes. THE INSIDER Guests got an eyeful of amazing watches by brands like Bell & Ross, Graham, Maurice Lacroix, TAG Heuer, Tissot, Tudor, Oris and Longines…

CROCODILE, ALLIGATOR and snake skins—the most exclusive and luxurious of their kind—are combined with truly impeccable workmanship to deliver bags that are the stuff of bag aficionados’ dreams. Louis Vuitton holds back no expense when it comes to achieving the perfect luxury item for their customers. Selecting only the cream of the crop of skins as soon as they are tanned, the fate of each skin is then determined; from what design best fits the scales’ natural patterns to what colour and finish will soon adorn its surface. From then on it is an adventure, an exhilarating journey of exploration into the ways the skin’s natural beauty can be best showcased though a plethora of hues, treatments and innovations to enchant the senses of its beholder. The permanent palette of…

Sure, stars such as Jason Momoa (à la Khal Drogo in Game of Thrones) and Tom Hanks (circa his Cast Away days) might have pulled it off, but for today’s modern gentleman, who is expected to run the boardroom, work out at the gym and attend a dinner party all in suave style, the unkempt caveman look—in particular, those wild and unruly eyebrows that can spoil an otherwise impeccably groomed face—really has no place. Industry heavyweights certainly agree. To much fanfare, Chanel recently unveiled their first make-up collection for men, Boy de Chanel, featuring a host of products that shape, fill and define the arches, while the season’s biggest shows, from Edward Crutchley to Dsquared2 and Daks, were dominated by full, structured yet well-trimmed brows that accented the models’ chiselled…

NET WORTH: US$5.1 billion, accrued across Branson’s conglomerate of Virgin businesses. MISSION: Suborbital space tourism. Branson wants to take paying customers to the edge of space and back on rocket-powered space planes. For the price of US$250,000, travellers would be taken as far as the Karman line, which lies 100 kilometres above the Earth’s surface and constitutes the boundary between its atmosphere and outer space. The trip there should take just 63 seconds, Branson predicts, and passengers are promised a few minutes of weightlessness as well as glimpses of the edge of the Earth against the blackness of space. His spaceships will also offer the research community a platform for space-based science. All these goals come under Branson’s overarching objective of “democratising space.” HOW IT WORKS: The company’s SpaceShipTwo system…

For most of us who enjoy travelling, flying would be an essential part of getting to some of our favourite holiday places. Not only because it allows us to reach our destination a lot quicker, but also when you choose the right airline, your journey will be smooth sailing and relaxing too. Thus it is always wise to carefully conduct your research to find the right airline to travel with, prior to booking your flight. Enter Thai Airways—a recent winner of a number of Skytrax awards; the UK-based aviation ratings organisation has released its annual Top 10 World’s Best Airlines list (deemed the Oscars of the aviation industry) based on the results of a global passenger satisfaction survey. Thai Airways, having long been an industry leader for its hospitality has…

What are some of the common stressors you notice in workplace scenarios? Workplace stressors tend to stem from one of two broad factors. The first relates to the nature and demands of the work itself, such as role ambiguity (unclear descriptions of expectations of one’s work) and work overload. Most of the time, however, I hear mention of stress resulting from interpersonal relationships—abusive leadership, toxic co-workers, incivility in the workplace and organisational politics, just to name a few. Situational stressors are another one—organisational change events such as mergers and acquisitions, alterations and reassignments are also typical sources of stress. Less mentioned, but also worth highlighting is stress resulting from a lack of growth opportunities. An employee may feel stressed, bored and frustrated when he or she perceives a lack of…

If he were stranded on a desert island, he’d bring... Watermelon so I don’t die of thirst. Then maybe lentils and sweet potatoes. His favourite food is... Chinese. Something like bok choy and black mushrooms in black bean sauce would be perfect. The meal of the day he likes the most is... Dinner, since I can eat with my whole family. A movie he would recommend for someone considering switching to a plant-based diet... The 2011 film Forks Over Knives. It’s a great documentary. Three people he would invite to his ideal dinner party... My three favourite doctors: Preventive Medicine Research Institute founder Dean Ornish, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine founding president Neal Barnard, and Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease author Caldwell Esselstyn Jr.…

FEATURES First Love The endearing relationship of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali is an endless source of fascination to Malaysians. In tribute to their six-decade-strong marriage, we chronicle the couple’s cutest moments together, with priceless photos from the archives. Party in Pink Save these dates! In honour of breast cancer awareness month, we’ve rounded up pink brunches, society get-togethers and other exciting events around town with fundraising efforts that contribute significantly towards this worthy cause. VIDEO Literary Roots Award-winning author and George Town Literary Festival director Bernice Chauly shares about her debut novel, Once We Were There and the imperative role of arts and culture in Malaysia today. DINING Local Hero Malaysia’s culinary food ambassador to the world, Chef Wan, takes us to his…

IN A BID TO SHOW support to end child marriage, members of the public and students turned up for a rally that was jointly organised by The Body Shop, Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO), Sisters In Islam (SIS), and the Association of Women Lawyers (AWL). The event also marked the launch of the group’s petition campaign to urge the government to raise the minimum age of marriage to 18 years. Managing director of The Body Shop Malaysia, Datin Mina Cheah-Foong said, “In the long-term, beyond legal reform, we know that to end child marriage, we need to change public perception, to achieve gender sensitisation, to institute sex education and to empower our youth, both boys and girls, to speak out for their rights.” “The fact that child marriage is rampant here…

THE WISE MAN who said that opposites attract wasn’t wrong; certainly not in the case of Iman Alia Anuar and Sharizuan Md Noor. While the groom’s sporty streak imbues him with a love of badminton, her favourite pastimes are best enjoyed indoors. Likewise, her allegiance lies with Manchester United whereas he supports Arsenal. Nevertheless, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more fitting pair. And it was Malaysia Tatler’s pleasure to witness Iman and Sharizuan’s wedding reception at InterContinental Hotel Kuala Lumpur. Attended by the Sultan of Selangor, HRH Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, and members of the Selangor Council of the Royal Court, the small and elegant affair was short and sweet, but by no means less meaningful. Looking resplendent with her long, flowing hair and a small, stylish tiara, Iman…

The Nexus@Connexion foyer and its ballroom was filled to the brim with representatives from numerous SMEs, all eager for the Golden Bull Awards and gala to begin. The event was held in honour of Malaysian entrepreneurs from both near and far. Performers following the theme of ‘The Greatest Showman’ made the event more colourful as the winners of emerging and outstanding SMEs were announced. THE INSIDER The talent behind The Greatest Showman and The Voice finalist, Loren Allred, was flown in to perform especially for the event…

Autumn may have arrived but fret not, tortoiseshell patterns will never go out of season. With their speckled appearance it’s a surefire win at nailing the vintage look. These Chanel beauties would go oh so well with a pussybow blouse and some chic cigarette pants or even with casual jeans. BUCKETFUL OF SUNSHINE Even if the skies are grey, your style needn't be. Céline’s bucket bags are the perfect fall bag. Just roomy enough to fit in all your belongings and in gorgeous solid-coloured hues to match with every outfit.…

TASTE, NO MATTER how subjective, has always leaned in favour of one trait: symmetry. Whether pertaining to a person’s facial features, the contours of a building, or even in the sphere of culinary arts (@symmetrybreakfast’s 790K followers on Instagram is proof enough), matching halves inexplicably appeal to our human nature. Psychologists surmise that we associate symmetry with order—a comfort in this perplexing world. Deemed the divine proportion, the golden ratio (approx 0.618 to 1.000) takes symmetry a step further by scrutinising recurring even distributions. Respected artists, the likes of Swiss architect Le Corbusier to Spanish painter Salvador Dalí, revered the formula and used it as a launching pad for their projects. Learning from the greats, Patek Philippe did likewise in 1968 with the release of the first Ellipse d’Or. Neither…

NET WORTH: The founder of Tesla and former CEO of Paypal, Musk is worth approximately US$20 billion. CHIEF ACTIVITIES: SpaceX, founded in 2002, designs, manufactures and launches rockets and spacecraft. Its core business is launching satellites and transporting cargo to the ISS for Nasa, and SpaceX is under contract with the government space agency to take astronauts there with its Dragon capsules, although this is still in the works. The US Air Force also continues to award SpaceX hundreds of millions of dollars in launch contracts. But SpaceX has much loftier goals. MISSION: To dramatically reduce the cost of space travel by developing reusable booster rockets and capsules, with the ultimate goal of making us a “multi-planetary species.” Musk wants to colonise Mars to protect the human race from extinction.…

The Parkes Observatory is a surreal sight, looming over a dry, rural basin some 350 kilometres west of Sydney, Australia. The 65-metre bowl of the radio telescope, translucent white over a dark metal fretwork, looks almost too vast to be supported on the cylindrical turret that houses its control room. There the flickering consoles and the tapping of computer keyboards are the only clues to its mission: combing the cosmos in search of a long-awaited signal from beyond. seasons , an alien figure herself, among its banks of dials and monitors. But the observatory is close to her heart: she and her husband, Yuri Milner, are the founders of Breakthrough Listen, a global astronomical programme that searches for evidence of civilisations beyond Earth. Julia is drawn to a great dish…

AT HIGH NOON on the less frequented side of Langkawi, the sun sears with such intensity, but holidaymakers at The Danna Langkawi are oblivious to the heat, lounging by the poolside under their straw hats or dipping in the cool blue waters of what is said to be the island’s biggest infinity pool. The view from the poolside here is très magnifique, and just beyond the infinity pool, is the Andaman Sea. Not your wide-open type, the view is punctuated by a stretch of the man-made Naam Paradise 101 Island, where outdoor activities are the order of the day. The Danna Langkawi’s poolside is probably one of the most photographed spots on the resort—who can resist the different shades of blue that’s perfect for that #photooftheday. I couldn’t. Occupying part…

ARE WE alone in the universe? This is the question that billionaire tech investor Yuri Milner hopes to answer. Asia Tatler had the privilege of getting an exclusive with Yuri and his wife Julia in California, where our chief content officer and Hong Kong Tatler’s managing director Sean Fitzpatrick headed to the 130-year-old Lick Observatory where the photo shoot took place. It was a quick session as Yuri only had a couple of hours to spare before he had to head back for business in Silicon Valley. Yuri and Julia Milner are the founders of the Breakthrough Prize, a foundation that’s co-funded by the who’s who of Silicon Valley—Mark Zuckerberg, Pricilla Chan, Sergey Brin, and Anne Wojcicki. The foundation bestows scientists with awards and hefty cash gifts in recognition of…

KLFW kick-started their sixth year with a lively launch party at The Lido—Alila Bangsar’s rooftop bar—with a spectacular view of the KL city skyline, in anticipation of the hectic week ahead. Hosted by KLFW founder, Andrew Tan, the event had KL’s most fashionable out to party in style. Then it was on to a whirlwind of gowns and dresses as fashionistas paraded and flaunted their looks during the week-long schedule of fashion shows. Featuring favourites such as Melium and FashionValet, this year also welcomed back Dato’ Jovian Mandagie to the line-up. Designers also embraced a diversity of shapes and ages on the catwalk. HUNNY MADU GAVE A SURPRISE PERFORMANCE, SINGING ONE OF HER LATEST SINGLES: TYVM (THANK YOU VERY MUCH) MIN LUNA X FASHIONVALET’S MODELS WERE A CELEBRATION OF THE…

“TO RENDER THE current corrupted humanitarian industry obsolete,” was what Zikry Kholil declared, after I asked about the change he wished to see in the world today. Such strong words came from the man who was famous for ‘inciting’ actions from people worldwide when he first started the Incitement Talks with his co-founder, Daniel de Gruijter. Volunteer-centric Zikry started out as somebody who couldn’t figure out how to help the masses, even if he wanted to. After a stint with the Asean Secretariat and then UNHCR Jordan, Zikry found his starting point right back here in Malaysia. “I found this calling to incite positivity, because many people liked to talk, but they don’t walk the walk. I understood that there is a huge amount of people who can take action…

Dr Max Huber, the founder of La Mer, believed the sea to be a miraculous resource; and sea kelp particularly inspired him.With its potent nourishing properties plus endless ability to regenerate, it held promise and hope. He hand-harvested and fermented kelp gently with simple, pure ingredients, infusing them with light and sound until it became the Miracle Broth—the soul of the cream that renewed and helped restore his skin. Today, the Miracle Broth lies at the heart of every La Mer product. We speak to four different ladies who share their thoughts on skincare, beauty and the sea. “LA MER KEPT MY SKIN HYDRATED. IT WASN’T OILY OR GREASY. I REALLY LIKED IT”– Shireen Kandiah “I HAVE ECZEMA ON MY FACE SOMETIMES, BUT LA MER HAS BEEN VERY GOOD TO…

Hilton Kuching turned 30 with a meaningful charity gala dinner in support of Teratak Kasih Tok Nana one-stop support centre for people living with HIV in Kuching, Sarawak. In partnership with the Malaysian AIDS Foundation, the iconic hotel hosted an evening to remember with live entertainment from Dayang Nurfaizah, Bob Yusof and Joanne Kam. Among notable personalities in attendance were Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah alongside his wife, Datuk Amar Jamilah Anu. The charity event managed to raise more than RM200,000. THE INSIDER The lavish multi-course dinner also featured a bespoke dessert by chef Dato’ Ismail Ahmad…

Hearts on Fire organised an exclusive luncheon at the St Regis Kuala Lumpur for friends of the brand as well as VIP customers. In collaboration with Fugee School Malaysia—whose founder, Deborah Henry is also the Hearts on Fire brand ambassador—the jewellery brand lets one feel beautiful on the outside with its collections, and on the inside by knowing that they’re contributing to a worthy cause too. Guests were shown a heartwarming video showcasing the experiences of the children from Fugee School visiting the Habib Jewels factory. THE INSIDER All proceeds from the month of August were contributed to Fugee School to support the basic education of refugee children…

Quill Automobiles, an authorised dealer of BMW Group Malaysia, invited affluent Affin Bank cardholders and distinguished guests for an evening of bespoke dining, live entertainment and exhilarating offers at the Quill Automobiles PJ showroom in Quill 9. The event was held to celebrate the brands’ premium partnership, and guests were entertained throughout the evening by a three-piece live band.…

WAS IT ROCKY BALBOA, John Rambo or Barney Ross? No matter your favourite Sylvester Stallone character, the same can be said of all three: they shared a do-or-die attitude, inspiring men who live-on-the-edge. A snappy dresser when he’s not wrapping his fists for a fight, staying low in war trenches, and detonating or defusing explosives, Stallone always said, “Clothing is the first step to building a character.” A born actor, Stallone asserts that dressing the part is the first step to assuming a role. Such being the case, those with a thirst for adventure should outfit themselves accordingly. Equal parts fashion accessory and crucial piece of equipment, the new RM 25-01 Tourbillon Adventure Sylvester Stallone is de rigueur for the serious adventurer. SUPREME SPECS Known as ‘Sly’ to his close…

THE NAME Kurt Klaus will forever be linked to IWC Schaffhausen, the Swiss watchmaking maison. A former apprentice of Albert Pellaton, another great IWC watchmaker, Klaus’ biggest claim to fame is the autonomous perpetual calendar that he created in 1985. Its renown is attributed to its ability to set all calendar functions with a single crown, instead of multiple pushers—the first time a perpetual calendar was able to do so. This was a big deal back then, as the innovation came at a time when mechanical Swiss watchmaking was still struggling to find its way back to the top, due to the dominance of quartz watches. “The perpetual calendar was—and perhaps still is—the most talked about IWC invention, not only because it was a new product but also because it…

“We are sitting on the edge of a golden age of space exploration,” declared Jeff Bezos in 2016. The founder of Amazon and Blue Origin, who recently overtook Microsoft mogul Bill Gates as the world’s wealthiest person, was referring to a new chapter in aerospace innovation, a second space race where players are no longer nations but tech billionaires with bold ambitions, fortunes to burn and boyish infatuations with the beyond. In this quest to conquer the cosmos with Blue Origin, Bezos is chiefly competing with British business magnate Richard Branson and his spaceflight company, Virgin Galactic, and the brash, charismatic founder of Tesla, Elon Musk, and his space technology giant, SpaceX. While the scope of their missions differ, their goals align on two key fronts: to reduce the cost…

NET WORTH: About US$150 billion, making the Amazon founder the richest person in the world. Bezos sells US$1 billion a year in Amazon stock to fund Blue Origin. CHIEF ACTIVITIES: Founded in 2000, Blue Origin is an aerospace manufacturer and spaceflight services company. While it has completed work for Nasa on several small development contracts, it has yet to launch anything for a paying customer. However, it has acquired its first clients for orbital satellite runs. MISSION: A kind of hybrid of SpaceX and Virgin Galactic, Blue Origin’s goal is to offer suborbital space tourism to paying customers, and to build larger rockets to deliver payloads into space. Its New Shepherd reusable rocket and capsule is designed to take passengers to just beyond the Karman line and return to Earth.…

WHAT IS IT? The Breakthrough Junior Challenge is making science sexy so young students are inspired to pursue it. Spawned by the Breakthrough Prize, which celebrates the best work in the areas of fundamental physics, life sciences and mathematics, the junior contest encourages students aged 13 to 18 to reflect on challenging concepts or complex theories in the same arenas, and to bring those big ideas to life in short, engaging videos. The annual challenge is a collaboration between the Breakthrough Prize Foundation—which organises the Breakthrough Prizes founded by Yuri and Julia Milner, Sergey Brin and Anne Wojcicki, and Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan—and the Khan Academy, a non-profit organisation that provides free education through online means in various languages to anyone, anywhere, always. HOW DOES IT WORK? Young students…

IN TODAY’S RETAIL LANDSCAPE threatened by the convenience and wide variety offered by online stores, bricks-and-mortar shops and shopping malls are struggling to remain relevant and having to distinguish themselves from their digital competitors. Yet, a stroll around The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands implies otherwise. Indeed, the luxury shopping mall has defied all odds and recently delivered a strong performance in terms of revenue and footfall, while earning industry accolades along the way. According to Global Blue, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands owns “the greatest share of inbound tourist spend in the luxury sector in 2017 and the first half of 2018”, outperforming other local luxury malls. Traffic at the mall has also been healthy with an average daily footfall of about 120,000 along its wide corridors. To…

1 WHY BODYBUILDING? It gives me satisfaction even though it may be a long-term process which needs a lot of patience and determination to succeed. Bodybuilding is also something that can keep you away from bad habits like smoking, as you feel more responsible for the development of yourself. 2 ADVICE TO ASPIRING BODYBUILDERS I say to ‘geek’ out about training, nutrition and the human anatomy as well as continuously be open-minded towards learning new things. 3 FZGEAR MEANS ... FZGEAR is a community of like-minded individuals that strive for growth in every aspect of their lives. We strongly believe in staying humble and hustling hard. 4 MY AIM IS TO ... Instill a belief system and positive perception towards health and fitness among the youth. My philosophy in life…