Malaysia Tatler covers the exclusive & stylish showcases of the very best in life, from smart parties to fine dining, international fashion, luxury travel, world’s most glamorous people, exotic travels & desirable objects.
On the cover is equity trader turned philanthropist Emily Lam-Ho, who talks about how she has succeeded in business on her own terms. Inspired by female mentors, she is now working with non-profit organisations that aim to empower women. The anniversary issue features three impressive entrepreneurs on the cover: Marlienna Suwito, the mastermind behind 7 Stars health drinks, actor and producer Yoshi Sudarso, and Vanessa Ong, CEO and co-founder of Jamu Jamu Co. Taking a cue from our cover star, Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat, an advocate of the slow food movement and ethnic couture, this issue features shapers of the culinary scene in the same breath as initiatives to revive the local fashion industry. TWG Tea co-founders Maranda Barnes and Taha Bouqdib celebrate a decade in Singapore at the helm…
FEATURES From the Art of Paris From France to Hong Kong, and Hong Kong to Kuala Lumpur, Edith Ho of Gallery des Artistes gives us an insider’s view on bringing French contemporary art to the forefront in Malaysia. Union Points Check out our picks of wedding venues across the country, complete with wedding planner tips and other useful at-a-glance facts. We’ve also listed some luxurious spas and treatments for a pampering session for you and your loved one. DINING Eat & Be Merry We’ve earmarked some of the best places in town for a Christmas feast to remember—from succulent roast meat spreads and traditional treats to modern dishes! VIDEO Healthy & Hearty Watch this month’s edition of our Fitness Kickstart series for devilishly good (yet healthy) festive recipes to enjoy…
WHAT A record-shattering year it has been! After six decades, we’ve had a change of government, with the world’s oldest and Malaysia’s fourth and seventh prime minister serving alongside our first female deputy prime minister. And then there’s the unprecedented levels of corruption and kleptocracy officially exposed this year—which would most likely become the textbook case of financial fraud in the modern age. Our hospitality industry is also having a boom, with a good number of luxury hotels opening around the Klang Valley this year; some international brands setting their footprint on Malaysian soil for the very first time. Swanky accommodation and stylish interiors aside, the ante is upped on KL’s F&B scene as well, due to the hotel’s fantastic location (read: the amazing view of the cityscape from Banyan…
“YOU CAN call us Silly and Willy,” says Fariza Sakina with a wink at her best friend Chrystal Tan, while introducing themselves to the Tatler crew during the cover photo shoot. We all burst into laughter at the cheeky introduction and from there, the mood of the day was set. During makeup, young women gossiped and giggled as the styling team bustled around them. “I’m quite nervous. The only photo shoots I have done in the past are for my Instagram’s #OOTD,” admitted Chrystal as she and Fariza positioned themselves in front of the camera. Their nervousness faded once we found the right Spotify playlist filled with technobeats, totally changing the vibe. “Maybe we are just hungry,” Fariza joked halfway through the first set. Sure enough, after we took a…
ANDREA KEE This KL-based fashion stylist accessorises this month’s cover stars in Bvlgari If you were home on a rainy day on a Saturday, what show would you want to watch on the TV? I lost count of the number of times I’ve indulged in my guilty pleasure: Sex and the City—and I’m not ashamed of it. Your all-time favourite meal is…. You can’t go wrong with a nice Japanese meal at Oribe! If you had to pick a new name for yourself, what would you pick? I’d still stick with Andrea, because I’m pretty happy with the name my parents picked for me. VV CHAN WV Hair Makeup Salon’s hairstylist puts the finishing touches to Zena Khan If your home was on fire and you could only take three…
AFTER A SIX-YEAR hiatus, what was formerly known as the Red Ribbon Gala is now renamed as the Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Award, and it has returned to recognise and honour contributors for their courage, commitment and dedication in creating sustainable impact on communities affected by HIV/AIDS. The winner this year, who will be announced at the Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Award Gala Dinner on December 16, at Hilton Kuala Lumpur, will join past honourees such as the Penang Family Health Development Association (2012); Pink Triangle Foundation (2008); staff nurse Jubaidah Bee Nagoor Pitchay (2006); matron Fun Choon Kee (2004) and Michael Chow (2002). Other recipients include Persatuan Pengasih Malaysia (2000); Datuk Dr Christopher Lee (1998) and the students of Limkokwing Institute of Creative Technology (1996). An exclusively designed trophy,…
