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.
TATLER HONG KONG In the Weigh-In column, we pitted Yat Siu, chairman of Animoca Brands, and Web3 trailblazer Vivien Khoo—as well as ChatGPT—against each other to debate the extent to which AI should be used for problem-solving. TATLER INDONESIA Mixed martial artist Jeka Saragih has made remarkable strides in UFC’s lightweight division. He etched his name in history by becoming the first Indonesian fighter to reach the final of Road to UFC, after knocking out Ki Won Bin in the semifinals. He spoke to Tatler about the challenges he has overcome and how he hopes to continue along the path to success. TATLER MALAYSIA AMI 2021 honouree Pamela Tan chatted to Tatler about her move from architecture to art, and her desire to represent the diversity of the Malaysian people…
POWER & PURPOSE Four talented female chefs in the local F&B scene emphasise the importance of supporting fellow women in this competitive and ever-changing work environment. HOMES Discover five modern Malaysian homes that make a convincing argument for multigenerational living. STYLE Find out why the kebaya blouse should be included in the Unesco Intangible Cultural Heritage List. Follow us on social media @tatlermalaysia Scan to visit tatlerasia.com…
I have the fondest memories of my public school experience in Australia in the 1980s, when my family stayed in Melbourne for a couple of years then. Compared to the Malaysian school schedule, it felt like I was out of the classroom most of the time, with lessons that didn’t have a square inch of blackboard: it was a daze of excursions, arts and crafting, swimming, and figuring out what cricket was. Suddenly, school life was fun. Just as quickly though, I learnt something uncomfortable—that I was treated differently from everyone else in school. Through exclusion in the seemingly small things (parties, project groups, etc), I felt like an outsider and an “other”. This was par for the course then: I was a foreign implant amongst kids in a time…
LYLA CHENG Taiwan-born fashion stylist Lyla Cheng is based between London and Asia. She specialises in photo shoots with storytelling elements and describes her style as “cool, edgy and feminine” and has worked for publications including Vogue Portugal and Numéro Tokyo. For Tatler, Cheng styled this month’s fashion shoot, which celebrates diversity in fashion. MICKY WONG With more than a decade’s experience in fashion photography, Micky Wong has worked with fashion publications around the region including Harper’s Bazaar in Hong Kong and Singapore, Grazia India as well as Pin Prestige in Singapore and Malaysia. For Tatler, he photographed the cover shoot featuring supermodels from the Eighties and Nineties. NOÉMI OTTILIA SZABO Europe-based Noémi Ottilia Szabo is a fashion photographer with Hungarian roots. In her work, she tries to capture “the…
Already in its second year running, Tatler Sustainability Weekend 2023 has gotten bigger and better. This time around, being brought to you by Sime Darby Property alongside Volvo Car Malaysia. Building on the success from the previous iteration, the event was organised around five main themes: Fashion for the Future (showcasing sustainability and style); Green Glam (sustainable beauty); Eco Eats (an organic food fair); Green Living (sustainable furniture); and Drive for Change starring Volvo’s fleet of electric vehicles. This time around taking place in The International Gallery at KLGCC Resort, this year’s event saw a huge leap in participating vendors as well as guests in attendance. A total of 21 brands participated, featuring champions of sustainability from industries such as fashion and accessories, beauty, living and food, to showcase innovative…
The prestigious Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill in Sunway City Kuala Lumpur marked a significant milestone as it celebrated its first anniversary with a lavish party. Transporting guests back to the Roaring Twenties, the event embraced the iconic Great Gatsby theme, creating an atmosphere of elegance and sophistication. From delectable canapés to captivating performances, the anniversary celebration was a night to remember. The culinary team at Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill showcased their expertise by serving a variety of mouthwatering bites. Mini beef wellingtons, a signature dish of chef Gordon Ramsay himself, took centre stage, offering tender bites of perfectly cooked beef wrapped in buttery pastry. Complementing this was the rich and creamy duck liver parfait, the flavourful scotch quail egg, and the delectable crab cakes, each meticulously crafted to…
