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TATLER HONG KONG He raps, acts, makes YouTube videos and runs a T-shirt company: Zain Syed explores Hong Kong’s cultural tropes while himself moving the needle. In an illuminating interview, the trilingual rising star discusses his burgeoning hip-hop profile, the notion of belonging, and why he refuses to be pigeonholed. TATLER INDONESIA Having advised some of the largest international companies in the world, Sonita Lontoh is an accomplished leader in innovation, green technology, digital transformation and the fourth industrial revolution, creating programmes that have positively impacted businesses, consumers, and society. She discusses the future of green technology, and how she empowers Asian women in the US. TATLER MALAYSIA Sarawak-born pianist Hii Mei Lin has performed on stages all over the world. The Kuala Lumpur-based musician is transforming society’s general perception…
One thing that Malaysia should be proud of is its multicultural heritage that makes us so spoiled with the abundance of cuisines, traditions and cultures celebrated by the different tribes and races from the west to the east, not to mention the number of public holidays we have. It’s not uncommon to see an air of muhibbah percolating in the kopitiam where everyone enjoys a breakfast meal of nasi lemak and teh tarik, or congregating together to celebrate a traditional wedding. With August being our Inclusion and Diversity issue, which is apt as we’re celebrating our 65th Merdeka on August 31, our pages are packed with articles that encapsulate the theme. For starters, cover stars and models Vanizha Vasanthanathan and Sonya Danita Charles are breaking the mould to change the…
LARA JADE Lara Jade is a fashion and beauty photographer who finds inspiration in feminine strength, unique beauty and timeless style. She first picked up a camera when she was 14, and growing up alongside social media and digital techniques enabled her to see the bigger picture of an international industry. She began her career in London before moving to New York. Her work has appeared in luxury fashion publications worldwide and her client collaborations include Monique Lhuillier, Bobbi Brown, Estée Lauder, Nars and Graff. For this issue, her work can be seen in Reboot the Rules (p.78). AFFA CHAN Tatler Asia’s senior photographer Affa Chan was born in Hong Kong and raised in the UK. After graduating from Goldsmiths College of Art with master’s degrees in fine art and…
“Happy birthday, mama!” Came the sudden chirps of Roshan Valiram’s sons. Although I couldn’t see them from where I sat, the love and affection the family had for one another was loud and clear in just the way they spoke to each other. This intimate atmosphere persisted at her birthday party held at Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur, as friends and family from all over the globe poured into the hall. Roshan, dressed beautifully in a pink, form-fitting evening gown designed by local label Ivan Young, was beaming from ear-to-ear as she greeted each and every one of her guests. Fast-forward a couple of days after her birthday weekend extravaganza, we were having tea at Huckleberry café when she suddenly spoke to the waiter in fluent Tagalog, ordering a cheesecake to…
While the pandemic was a difficult time for many, there were some positives that came from it. For one, a lot of people had the time to ponder and reflect on situations and people in their lives, and this was true for Tengku Alana Iman Shahirah, who realised that Faiz Dhiyaulhaq was always there for her. “Back then I guess she was distracted a lot, there was so much going on in her life, that she didn’t notice me the right way,” joked Faiz. The joke however had some truth behind it, as Tengku Alana agreed with his point, “Prior to the pandemic, there was just a lot to do, there were many places to be, many faces to see,” she laughingly adds. Having first met way back in 2008…
LIVE PERFORMANCES RexKL From rock ‘n’ roll to disco, August is looking to be real exciting for the local music scene at RexKL; head on over to their Instagram to discover the talented artists showcasing various performances this month. Don’t forget to find further details from their website on the events that are only admissible with tickets, including Rock ‘N’ Roll Sampai Mati and Diskoria. rexkl.com The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra On August 6, experience the queen of Malaysian pop, Aishah, showcase her powerhouse vocals on Aishah & MPO: A Symphonic Rendezvous. Aishah will be performing her beloved tunes together with the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, including Janji Manismu and Camar Yang Pulang. Tickets can be found on their official website, with Meet and Greet tickets also exclusively available through the DFP…
