Tropicana Magazine Mar-Apr 2016 #106: The Active Issue

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Road to 

SUCCESS 

Age should not be a barrier, or at least 

that is how Mr Jayden Liew feels 

THE 

ACTIVE 

ISSUE 

Pushing The Limits 

TROPICANA PROPERTY NEWS 

Tropicana donates to furthering education 

KDN No. 1505 (7892) 

Vol. #106 March - April 2016

EDITOR’S NOTE 

ALWAYS 

ON THE 

GO 

‘As mad as a March hare’ is how the saying goes, and our Active issue this 

March will make you want to get up and go wild. 

Our cover personality this issue, Jayden Liew, is the perfect face for the 

Active issue. The Dealer Principal and Executive Director of Wheelcorp 

Premium has big dreams for the future and is only just getting started. 

Let us show you how you can practice your game at home with golf 

simulators that can display the trajectory of the ball’s flight, replicate 

realistic weather conditions and even reproduce famed golf courses. 

Tropicana has spared no effort to provide a top-notch educational 

facility for Tropicana Indah in the St Joseph Institution International 

School, even donating a total of RM3 million to its SJII IB Scholarship 

programme. Some high-profile sales were also made from its portfolio as 

Dijaya Plaza was sold to Kenanga Investment Bank and the Sky Express 

Hotel and surrounding land was sold to Pinnacle Supreme Sdn Bhd. 

If you fancy a trip to the club, why not the Rotorua Golf Club in New 

Zealand? It hosts one of the most unique 18-hole courses in the world 

with stunning sulphuric geysers, steam vents and bubbling mud pools. 

On the subject of must-visit exotic destinations, South Africa’s Cape 

Town has to be up there on your list for its beautiful scenery nestled 

between mountains and azure seas. 

Zooming along, the newest Ferrari California T is a dream on the road, 

combining powerful performance with streamlined aesthetics to exemplify 

the Ferrari image. Electric supercars are not far behind, however – an 

automobile revolution brought about by Elon Musk at the helm of Tesla 

Motors to change up the car game. 

We show you how to bake your own nutrition bars and look at what 

women need to keep their bodies healthy. But if you’re after something 

more exciting on the culinary front, American Michelin-star Chef Jeff 

Ramsey of Babe will be happy to please with his molecular gastronomy. 

As always, we hope you will enjoy this issue and perhaps it will inspire 

you to get yourself up and moving. Whether it be fulfilling a New Year’s 

resolution or simply doing something new, get active! 

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14 THE SCENE 

• Brand New Year, 

Brand New Car 

• Datin Winnie Loo's 

Star-Studded 60th 

Birthday Party 

18 THE LATEST 

• New Opening 

• Fashion 

• Beauty 

• Gadgets & 

Home Living 

• Time Pieces 

• Golf Equipment 

• Books 

• Music 

• Movies 

42 THE DIARY 

48 THE HOME 

A Hole In One 

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53 PROPERTY NEWS 

• Tropicana Drives 

Educational 

Development 

• Tropicana Sells Dijaya 

Plaza to Kenanga 

Investment Bank for 

RM140 Million 

• Tropicana Sells Sky 

Express Hotel and Land 

to Pinnacle Supreme for 

RM55 Million 

• Tropicana Fun Fest 

• Tropicana Sponsors 

Miss Tourism 

International 

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64 AN INTERVIEW WITH 

MR JAYDEN LIEW 

Road To Success 

72 THE VACATION 

Between The Hills & Sea 


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80 THE GAME CHANGER 

Elon Musk 

84 THE DRIVE 

Ferrari California T 

88 THE SWING 

Golfing Amidst Geysers 

94 HEALTH 

What a Girl Wants 

106 THE LOOK 

• Rock The Boat pg 96 

• Style Wave 

pg106 

• Jet Setter 

pg108 

118 THE COOKBOOK 

The Pioneer Chef 

120 THE DISHES 

126 THE RECIPE 

Homemade Nutrition Bars 

128 THE DRINK 

Champagne Celebrations 

130 THE LIST 

132 THE TREND 


THE SCENE 

1 

There are a lot of happenings 

going on around town if you 

know where to look. From 

launches to charity dinners to 

grand openings, strap on your 

fancy dresses and suits and be 

ready to brush shoulders with 

high society as we bring you the 

latest events that everyone 

is buzzing about. 

1 — (from left to right) Mr Lionel P Jaya 

Singhe, General Manager, Naza Euro Motors 

Sdn Bhd and Mr Lionel Faugeres, General 

Director for ASEAN Countries Dongfeng 

PEUGEOT CITROEN International at the 

launch of the All-New Citroen C4 Picasso 

2 — Model stands by the flashy red Picasso 

2 

BRAND NEW YEAR, 

BRAND NEW CAR 

IOI CITY MALL, KUALA LUMPUR 

19 JANUARY 2016 

Naza Euro Motors launched the All-New Citroen C4 Picasso in January, a 

subsidiary to last year’s Citroen Grand C4 Picasso. This is their second model 

since the launch of the Grand C4 Picasso last year. This new-generation 

vehicle is easier to handle and manoeuvre for a more relaxed drive. It is 

available in several exquisite colours: Noir Onyx (Black), Blanc Banquise 

(White), Blue Kyanos (Blue), Gris Aluminium (Grey) and Rouge Rubi (Red). 

“By meeting the daunting demands of today’s consumers, the C4 

Picasso will surely become a leading choice for Malaysians. The 

C4 Picasso is more than practical enough to deal with every lifestyle 

thanks to a very spacious interior, flexible seating and a large boot,” said 

Dato’ Samson Anand George, Group Chief Operating Officer of Naza 

Automotive Group, Naza Corporation Holdings. 

The All-New Citroen C4 Picasso has won numerous awards in Europe, 

including ‘Most Attractive MPV 2013’ in the Autonis and ‘Best MPV’ in 

the Fleet World Honours 2015. 


1 

2 1 — Crystal Lee, Malaysian actress and 

goddaughter to Datin Winnie Loo, serenades the 

Datin and her husband, Dato’ Richard Teo, with 

songs in several languages. 2 — One of the models 

flaunting her mane to showcase the bold and 

vibrant designs from A Cut Above Salon 

DATIN WINNIE LOO’S 

STAR-STUDDED 60TH BIRTHDAY PARTY 

THE OAK ROOM, BANGSAR SOUTH CITY 


Director of A Cut Above Salon & Academy, Datin Winnie Loo, rang 

in her 60th birthday with her family and friends in a Hollywood Glamthemed 

party. About 200 guests were present at the party from family 

members to local celebrities, making the birthday celebration a truly 

star-studded affair. Amongst the familiar faces at the party included 

Chui Ling, Malaysia’s famous TV and radio personality; Steve Wee, 

Founder of Brand Yourself Agency; Crystal Lee, Malaysian actress and 

winner of the Best Actress at the Shanghai International Film Festival; 

and Dennis Lau, electric violinist and songwriter. 

During her birthday celebration, Datin Winnie Loo revealed 

the latest colour collections from A Cut Above, with models 

showcasing the bold and vibrant designs from the salon through a 

15-minute catwalk that captured the attention of everyone in the 

room. “Besides celebrating my 60th birthday, I am also celebrating 

my 40th year in the hair industry and I am happy to share this 

milestone with you today,” said Datin Winnie. 


NEW OPENINGS 

SHOPPING IN LUXURY 

Following the opening of BALENCIAGA’s maiden 

store in Suria KLCC, the European luxury fashion 

brand is now set to open its second boutique in 

the country at The Gardens Mall. The new store 

features a stylish mineral-centric interior designed 

by French architect Joseph Dirand and is the first 

in the city to present both the brand’s women’s and 

men’s collections, which will feature everything 

from leather goods and jewellery to fragrances and 

eyewear. 

www.balenciaga.com/my 

FOR THE LONELY TRAVELLER 

Designed especially for the independent, modern 

day traveller, The Kuala Lumpur Journal (The 

KL Journal) is the newest boutique hotel to open 

in the heart of the city. Located just off Bukit 

Bintang, the hotel’s design exudes a modern 

yet retro vibe that takes inspiration from local 

references. All 112 rooms feature full amenities 

and the KL Journal even has its very own insider 

guide to the city, offering specially picked 

suggestions of Kuala Lumpur experiences. 

www.kljournalhotel.com 

ALL IN A ROW 

The North Block of The Row has recently been 

completed and is now home to six new tenants of 

F&B establishments and retail spaces, their courtyards 

linked to form an outdoor plaza lush with greenery. 

Some of the tenants include casual French bistro 2Ox, 

wine and tapas bar Bacchus, Timbre @ The Row 

from Singapore’s Timbre Group and local skate shop 

Wheel Love Skateshop. Plus, the upper floors have 

been renovated into two lofts and a roof terrace that 

overlooks bustling Jalan Sultan Ismail. 

www.therowkl.com 


ROYCE’ Chocolates, Hokkaido’s Best Kept Secret. 

Beat the heat on hot summer days with frozen Nama Chocolate, the same irresistible 

velvety smooth chocolate, with a delicious ice-cream texture. To enjoy, freeze Nama overnight!

FASHION 

1. 

CHARISTAMIC CHEVRON 

Taking a cue from the 70s, Anya Hindmarch has 

come out with bags that scream for attention with 

vivid chevron lines in contrasting black and white. 

Sizes vary and Anya even experimented with 

different types of straps that range from industrial 

rope to layers of disco-era gold chains. From totes 

to shoulder bags, Anya’s chevron creations will 

step up your accessory game this season. 

www.anyahindmarch.com 

2. 

LACE IT UP 

Burberry has taken a very 

romantic fabric and injected a 

modern sensibility and edge into 

it for a match made in heaven. 

Dainty dresses of sheer lace ooze 

subdued sex appeal to bring out 

the coquette in us. Paired with 

stilettos or basic flats, these 

lace dresses can be worn for 

every occasion. Men, you are 

not forgotten; Burberry’s lace 

button-up shirts bring new life 

to the preppy trend. 

my.burberry.com 

3. 

TRAVEL SIZE 

Emilio Pucci’s latest collection heavily features 

colour blasting as they play with patterns and 

colour to make their bags stand out in a crowd. 

For the jetsetters, this Emilio Pucci creation 

featuring a pattern reminiscent of lipstick 

swatches is the travel companion you did not 

know you needed - it can serve as a wristlet, 

wallet or cute makeup bag. The size is spot on 

for travelling and we cannot take our eyes off the 

purple, orange and sky blue merger. 

www.emiliopucci.com 


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FASHION 

4. 

BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY 

The muse and partner for Sergio Rossi’s latest summer 

collection is the gorgeous Italian socialite, Bianca 

Brandolini d’Adda, who gives her take on 70s bohemian 

chic. Sky-high platforms, now all the rage this year, get 

hand-wrapped wooden marquetry with unique patterns 

while the colourful embroidered lace-up shoes are just 

waiting to be paired with cropped jeans. 

www.sergiorossi.com 

6. 

WHITE WASH 

Menswear in 2016 takes a minimalistic route 

with severe lines and soft fabrics. Ermenegildo 

Zegna took that aesthetic but used white as 

the base colour for a cleaner look. Detailing 

like oversized pockets and invisible button 

shirts lend a touch of quirkiness that makes the 

collection look almost nautical, as if you were 

attending a party at the Hamptons. 

www.zegna.com 

5. 

NOD 

TO PUNK 

Take a stroll down memory lane and embrace the 

styles of 80s London fashion scene, which was 

dominated by the punk subculture. MCQ’s 2016 

spring summer collection puts a luxurious spin on 

that era, as seen in their take on the blouson. Leather 

is used for the solid colour blouson in cool navy or off 

white, but it’s the panelled grey blouson with zipper 

accents that takes the spotlight. 

www.mcq.com 


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8 - 10 APRIL 2016 

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22 - 24 APRIL 2016 

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29 APRIL - 2 MAY 2016 

PERSADA, JOHOR BAHRU 

29 - 31 JULY 2016 

homedec.exhibition 

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• Industry Recognition Award 2013 

HOMEDEC 

• Outstanding Consumer Exhibition 2015 

HOMEDEC 

• Best Consumer Exhibition 2011 

C.I.S NETWORK SDN BHD 

• Malaysian SME Recognition Award 

for Brand Excellence 2014 

C.I.S NETWORK SDN BHD 

• Exhibition Organiser Award for Excellence 2015

BEAUTY 

1. 

POP OF COLOUR 

Guerlain introduces a new line of 

lipsticks under their La Petite Robe 

Noire collection to add a dash of 

colour to your lips. The lipstick has 

a buildable colour effect where one 

layer provides a natural finish, two 

gives that everyday saturation and 

three produces a more dramatic 

evening look. Get that shiny lacquer 

effect in luscious shades of fuchsia 

with ‘Pink Tie’ and orange red with 

‘Red Heels’. 

www.guerlain.com 

2. 

GLOW AWAY 

Now here is a compact that 

protects and rejuvenates 

while giving you that coveted 

dewy glow. The Bobbi Brown 

Skin Foundation Cushion 

Compact SPF 50 PA++ is your 

everyday compact with an 

extra boost like Pink Silk Tree 

Extract for protection against 

environmental factors and 

harmful rays, while the new 

airtight packaging creates the 

best liquid-to-go compact for 

everything from full coverage 

to quick touch-ups. 

www.bobbibrown.com.my 

3. 

RECONSTRUCTION COCKTAIL 

Clinique’s Even Better 

Clinical Dark Spot Corrector 

now comes with an 

optimising serum on top 

of the corrector serum. 

Where the corrector serum 

contains CL-302 complex to 

diminish dark spots, the new 

optimising serum features a 

cocktail of ingredients from 

green tea to algae extract, 

which prevents irritation that 

can cause uneven skin tone 

and dark spots. So correct 

your current skin problems 

while impeding future 

damage - all in one bottle. 

www.clinique.com.my 


BEAUTY 

4. 

15-YEAR 

BLISS 

The miracle that was launched 15 years ago 

by Lancome is back and better than ever as we 

are re-introduced to the spiced peony scent 

that is Miracle. The fresh, floral fragrance has 

a mischievous, flirty side that emulates the 

femininity and joyful nature of Lancome. Peony 

and Rosa Damascena essence bond with pink 

peppercorns to create a scent that is as youthful 

as it is fresh. 

www.lancome.com.my 

5. 

MULTI-PURPOSE CREAM 

The ultimate complexion treatment comes in the form 

of The Perfecting Treatment by La Mer. A multipurpose 

cream, one bottle can be used in a variety of 

ways. Apply before your moisturising routine for a 

luminous glow or create the perfect canvas by using it 

as a primer for a flawless makeup application. 

The cream has a unique soft Focus Filter Technology 

that optically blurs the appearance of pores and 

imperfections. 

www.lamer.com.my 

6. 

ONE-STOP WASH 

Percy & Reed is changing the way women take care 

of their hair by introducing an all-in-one shampoo 

and conditioner called the Wonder Cleanse & 

Nourish. The product itself is 97 per cent natural 

with nourishing ingredients like avocado oil, wheat 

proteins and essential oils like Rose Geranium and 

lavender. This no-lather cleansing wonder acts to 

soothe the scalp and cleanse away the dirt without 

stripping your hair’s natural oils. Get yours now at 

Sephora outlets. 

www.percyandreed.com 


GADGETS & HOME LIVING 

1. 

FLAWLESS FROM THE INSIDE OUT 

Jotun recently launched a couple of premium 

paints to coat your home through and through, 

with Majestic Perfect Beauty and Care for the 

interior and Jotashield Colour Extreme for the 

exterior. Don’t worry about toddlers running 

around with crayons indoors as the paint is 

easy to clean, while Jotashield Colour Extreme 

protects your facade from the sun and rain as 

well as algae and fungus. 

www.jotun.com 

BEDROO 

2. 

SLEEP ON IT 

How many times have you stored spare bedsheets 

in a dusty corner of the cupboard, only to find them 

missing when it’s time to change the sheets? With 

the Dante bed by NestNordic.com, you can keep 

the sheets in a secret space right below the mattress 

for easy retrieval. Plus, you can keep bedsheets and 

throws there too. 

www.nestnordic.com BEDROOM 

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SIT BACK AND RELAX 

After a long day at work, sit yourself down in the 

Tom Dixon Wingback Chair and rest your legs on 

its matching ottoman. This 17th-century English 

model has been updated to furnish the contemporarylooking 

home, now available in a variety of different 

colours and fabrics. Whether you want to unwind 

with a good book or indulge in your favourite 

television series, this is the chair for you to do so in 

comfort and style. 

www.gudanghome.com 

DANTE BED 

The concept of bedroom nowadays wasn’t 

for sleep time only, also serve the purpose 

of reading and other activities. To allow the 

bedroom have extra space and look clean, 

Dante Bed has the secret space to store 

goods like bedsheets or throws. 

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MOKE LOUNGE CHAIR 

Having a lounge chair in 

the bedroom simply create 

a leisure corner , not only 

serve as decoration also 

allow you to enjoy your 

book during the day time . 

MOKE LOUNGE CHAIR 

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GADGETS & HOME LIVING 

5. 

CAPTURING BRILLIANCE 

Photographing sports players, hyperactive kids 

or excited pets will never be a hassle any more 

with the brand new Nikon D5, which comes 

with a 153-point autofocus (AF) system that 

allows the viewfinder to track moving subjects 

effortlessly. In another photography triumph, 

sub-standard lighting conditions will also cease 

to be a worry as the camera produces the highest 

standard of ISO sensitivity in Nikon history with 

up to an ISO of 102400! Plus, this DSLR also 

supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System 

functions, Radio-controlled Advanced Wireless 

Lighting (AWL) and Unified Flash Control. 

www.nikon.com 

4. 

VENICE SLUMBERLAND 

Furnish your bedroom with this majestic four-poster 

Venezia I bed, made from 100 per cent certified 

Forest Stewardship Council-reclaimed teakwood. 

Available in both queen and king sizes, the unique 

design of the bed incorporates old Venetian 

woodturning processes with clean, refined lines, 

ensuring that this bed will become a statement piece 

in your sleeping space. 

thinandbold.com 

6. 

SIMPLE ELEGANCE 

Italian furniture company Meridiani has 

just launched a range of new products to 

spruce up your home, one of which is the 

elegantly quirky LOLA chair. Designed 

by art director Andrea Parisio, the chair 

is assembled with frames in moulded 

polyurethane foam with metal inserts 

and a 57cm by 57cm seat. The four sturdy 

legs are made with smart black stained 

wood and removable covers allow you 

to change things up (except the leather 

version). Colours include grey, black, red 

and maroon. 

www.meridiani.it 


TIME PIECES 

1. 

PILOT BUSINESS 

The successor of the IWC Big Pilot’s watch 

from 1940 is here and is given a modern twist 

with a 55-millimetre case diameter. A definite 

eye-catcher, this is a classic pilot watch with 

propeller-like hands and calf leather straps. 

The modern element is not only limited to size 

but material as well, with stainless steel being 

replaced by titanium. The 192-hour power 

reserve ensures that you always know the time 

regardless of the conditions. 

www.iwc.com 

3. 

MODERNLY RETRO 

Subtle, light and distinguished by its essential lines 

and maximum clarity of reading and setting, the new 

Radiomir 1940 3 Days Automatic is a direct nod to 

the practical styling of the 1940s housed within an 

absolutely contemporary facade. For the first time 

in the Radiomir 1940 collection, the dial of the new 

Radiomir 1940 3 Days Automatic is offered in white. 

Its graphic design maximises the dial’s clarity and 

legibility, with the large black figures corresponding 

to the hour markers and the small seconds dial at 

nine o’clock - a characteristic of Panerai watches of 

the 1940s. 

www.panerai.com 

2. 

OUTSIDE THE BUBBLE 

Corum is taking art lovers on a visual journey 

with their revival of the Bubble timepiece. The 

Bubble Op Art features the larger-than-life 

sapphire crystal face, filled with 3D designs by 

industrial designer Nicolas Le Moigne. Whether 

it is the illusion of a sphere within a sphere or 

the shadow effects that imitate moving water, 

Corum’s newest designs give the artsy aesthetic a 

21st century appeal. 

www.corum.ch/en 


GOLF EQUIPMENT 

1. 

HIGH VELOCITY 

Fly far with your Velocity golf balls driven by 

explosive initial velocity thanks to Titleist. 

The high velocity comes from the LSX core 

technology that delivers more speed and 

distance for full swing shots. Its cutting edge 

aerodynamics ensure a low spin with soaring 

trajectory so golfers can have better control over 

their golf balls. 

www.titleist.com.sg 

2. 

A FAMILY OF WEDGES 

Bob Vokey is back with some meticulously 

crafted wedges that up the ante when it comes 

to performance. The Vokey Design Spin Milled 

6 wedge is designed to target the three key areas 

of wedge play which are shot versatility, spin 

control and distance gapping. It also gets an 

upgrade with the Progressive Centre of Gravity 

to give an exceptional feel while producing 

precise distance and trajectory. 

www.titleist.com.sg 


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BOOKS 

1. 

THE YEAR OF THE RUNAWAYS 

SUNJEEV SAHOTA 

[RM65.00] 

‘The Year Of The Runaways’ tells a beautiful tale 

of dignity in the face of adversity and the condition 

of the human spirit as it follows the lives of 13 men 

living in Sheffield, England, desperate to make a life 

for themselves after escaping India. An unforgettable 

journey of emotions, Sunjeev brilliantly narrates the 

difficulties within the broken group, taking us across 

the globe between India and England and back and 

forth through the past and present. 

2.THE LIFE PROJECT: HOW THE STUDY OF SIX GENERATIONS 

SHOWED US WHO WE ARE 

HELEN PEARSON 

[RM150.00] 

A fascinating book examining the evolution of life, ‘The Life 

Project’ is a complete publication of one of the longest-running 

studies of human development in the world, spanning a 

remarkable six generations of children and encompassing some 

150,000 people. ‘The Life Project’ is one of Britain’s best studies 

on the human condition and makes for an incredibly thoughtprovoking 

read. 

3. 

COUNTING THYME 

MELANIE CONKLIN 

[RM50.00] 

Melanie Conklin provides a heart-wrenching tale in 

her latest novel ‘Counting Thyme’. Thyme Owen is 

an 11-year-old girl who is uprooted when her little 

brother is offered a second chance at life in a cancer 

drug trial, and her parents relocate to New York to 

take it. Thyme, of course, is torn between wanting 

the best for her little brother and missing her old 

home. With little control over her own life, all 

Thyme can do is wait and watch the hours pass by. 

4. 

THE 

BLADE ARTIST 

IRVINE WELSH 

[RM85.00] 

Jim Francis is an artist with a dark past who has 

finally found the perfect life, with his only problem 

being the ongoing argument between critics as to 

whether he is a fake or a visionary genius. Things 

start to take a turn for the worse when he is called 

away from his new life in California to confront his 

old life in Scotland and attend the funeral of a son he 

barely knew. As his relatives call for revenge and his 

wife starts digging into his family history, Jim’s world 

starts to come apart at the seams. 


MUSIC 

1. 

CHAOSMOSIS 

PRIMAL SCREAM 

Cult British band Primal Scream is back once again with 

their highly anticipated new album ‘Chaosmosis’. As with 

all of their albums, the band’s 11th studio release takes 

on another musical element. The six-second YouTube 

trailer released to promote the album seems to suggest a 

more dance floor indie-rock sound with a driving beat 

and catchy guitar loop. With Primal Scream revealing 

no secrets yet, buying the album would be the best way 

to find out, but one thing that’s guaranteed is an album 

packed with the band’s signature brilliance. 

2. 

THE WHITE ALBUM 

WEEZER 

Weezer is back with the self-titled and eagerly anticipated 

‘White Album’, their 10th studio album. Inspired by the 

band’s experiences with living in the west side of Los 

Angeles, frontman Rivers Cuomo has promised a more Beach 

Boys-like sound with all the quirky stylings the band has 

come to been known for. Album single ‘King Of The World’ 

is an instant classic hit with their signature upbeat guitar riffs 

and anthemic choruses. 

3. 

SURRENDER 

HURTS 

One of the most exciting new albums to come out 

recently, ‘Surrender’ is the newest offering from British 

synthpop duo Hurts. Packed with moving hooks and 

poetic lyrics, Theo Hutchcraft and Adam Anderson 

are at their absolute finest. Their third studio album 

beautifully touches on the darker topics the group tends 

to gravitate towards; however, in this skyscraper of a 

record, they manage to maintain a sense of optimism by 

highlighting the silver linings in their narratives. 

4. 

LIVE AND ACOUSTIC AT THE PALACE 

THE USED 

One of the alternative scene’s most successful bands, 

The Used has recently announced the release of their 

latest album, a live recording of their sold-out acoustic 

performances at the iconic Palace in Downtown, LA 

to celebrate their 15th anniversary. Backed by an 

accompanying orchestra, this impressive set includes 

some of their greatest hits, including ‘The Taste Of Ink’, 

‘All That I’ve Got’ and ‘The Bird And The Worm’. 


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MOVIES 

1. 

ZOOTOPIA 

Welcome to Zootopia! In a world 

inhabited by anthropomorphised animals 

instead of humans, life is peaceful and 

anyone can be anything they want. 

Take Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin), 

the city’s first bunny cop, for example; 

she is excited about her job until a 

discovery takes her on a terrifying case, 

where she teams up with a witness 

fox (Jason Bateman) to uncover why 

certain predators are turning savage and 

attacking their fellow citizens. 

Release date: 4 March 2016 

Genre: Family/Animated 

Cast: Jason Bateman, Ginnifer Goodwin, 

Idris Elba, J.K. Simmons 

2. 

BATMAN VS SUPERMAN 

Two of DC’s biggest superheroes go headto-head 

in one of the most highly anticipated 

superhero movies of the year. Directed by 

Zack Snyder, Henry Cavill reprises his role of 

Superman from ‘Man Of Steel’ while Ben Affleck 

takes on the role of Batman after Christian Bale 

announced that he would no longer be involved 

in any future Batman films. Get ready for an epic 

battle as man and god collide to shake the city of 

Gotham. 

3. 

THE JUNGLE BOOK 

This classic tale adapted from Rudyard Kipling’s 

collection of stories is back to the big screen once 

again - this time in live action! A huge cast comes 

together to bring this childhood favourite to life 

with Scarlet Johansson voicing Kaa, Ben Kingsley 

playing Bagheera, Idris Elba bringing the terrifying 

Shere Khan to life and Bill Murray voicing the 

loveable Baloo. A family favourite, this film will be 

one to look out for this April. 

Release date: 15 April 2016 

Genre: Family/Adventure 

Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Bill Murray, Ben Kingsley, 

Idris Elba 

Release date: 25 March 2016 

Genre: Adventure/SciFi 

Cast: Henry Cavill, Ben Affleck, Amy Adams, 

Jesse Eisenberg 

4. 

THE HUNTSMAN: WINTER’S WAR 

Following on from the successful ‘Snow White and the 

Huntsman’ movie comes the tale of the Huntsman and his 

struggles against the forces of evil. With Ravenna vanquished, all 

is believed to be well in the land until Freya the Ice Queen hears 

news of her sister’s passing. Enraged, she sets out to destroy all 

who oppose her as she attempts to resurrect her sibling using the 

magic mirror. 

Release date: 22 April 2016 

Genre: Fantasy/Adventure 

Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Charlize Theron, Emily Blunt, Nick Frost 


EDDIE THE EAGLE 

Complimentary Preview Screening 

An underdog story based on true events, Eddie the Eagle 

follows the rise of Eddie Edward, a British skier who became 

the first competitor to represent Great Britain in the 1988 

Olympics. An unlikely candidate to be an Olympian due to 

lack of training, Eddie convinces a disgraced ski jumping 

champion to teach him the sport. Watch as Eddie rises to 

compete in the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics and win over 

the hearts of sports fans with his perseverance. 

Be one of the first to witness this heartfelt underdog 

story thanks to Tropicana who is giving away 100 tickets to 

the preview screening of EDDIE THE EAGLE, supported by 

20th Century Fox Malaysia. 

Date: 29 March 2016 

Venue: GSC 1 Utama 

Time: 9.00pm 

Tickets redemption: 

◊ Email your full name, NRIC number, home address and 

mobile contact number to winnie.ooi@tropicanacorp.com.my 

before 29 March 2016, subject: Eddie the Eagle 

◊ Each NRIC number is entitled to TWO complimentary 

preview passes 

◊ Movie passes are on a first-come, first-serve basis 

◊ You will be then be notified via phone for 

tickets collection.

THE DIARY 

2 March 2016 

5 SECONDS OF SUMMER 

LIVE IN KUALA LUMPUR 

Summer’s on its way – 5 Seconds of Summer, that 

is! This Australian pop punk sensation, who made 

their name from posting song covers on YouTube, 

will be heading to Kuala Lumpur for their ‘Sounds 

Live Feels Live’ tour as they prepare to promote 

their brand new album ‘Sounds Good Feels Good’. 

Expect to hear radio hits such as ‘She’s Kinda Hot’ 

and ‘Hey Everybody’ on set. 

Hall 4 & 5, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala 

Lumpur 

Tel: 03-7493 3010 

www.prworldwidelive.com/5-seconds-of-summer-live-inkuala-lumpur-2 

9 March 2016 

RICHARD MARX IN ASIA 2016 

If you’ve been ‘Right Here Waiting’ for Richard Marx to 

come to Malaysia, the wait is over! The Chicago crooner 

will be coming to Malaysia to entertain you with a 

stunning performance that will combine the best of his 

evergreen hits and newer material from his 2014 album, 

‘Beautiful Goodbye’. 

Plenary Hall, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala 

Lumpur 

Tel: 03-6205 2670 

www.ticketpro.com.my 

11 – 12 March 2016 

DISNEY PIXAR: RATATOUILLE 

IN CONCERT 

Remy has big dreams for himself and decides that he wants 

to be a successful chef; the only problem is, he’s a rat. Bring 

the whole family along for a showing of Disney Pixar’s 

‘Ratatouille’, now enhanced with a live performance by the 

Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra of the film’s Grammywinning 

score by Michael Giacchino. 

Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS, Kuala Lumpur 

Tel: 03-2331 7008 

mpo.com.my 


THE DIARY 

11 – 13 March 2016 

8TH PUTRAJAYA HOT AIR 

BALLOON FESTIVAL 

Watch giant, colourful hot air balloons take to the skies over 

Putrajaya as the eighth edition of this festival comes to town. 

You can meet and greet international balloonists, see acrobatic 

paramotor performances, take tethered balloon rides and enjoy 

a Night Glow finale featuring lit-up balloons and fireworks. 

Precinct 2, Putrajaya 

Tel: 03-9044 0002 

myballoonfiesta.com 

16 – 17 April 2016 

JOSH KUA [RELENTLESS] 

CONCERT MALAYSIA 2016 

Malaysian-born model and violinist Josh Kua will be 

serenading local audiences with his first-ever concert in 

the country. Watch him flaunt his excellent skills on the 

violin as he plays covers and pieces from his EP, supported 

by performances from other singers, beatboxers and 

contemporary dancers. 

Pentas 1, KLPAC Kuala Lumpur, Sentul Park 

Tel: 012-398 2279 

www.ticketpro.com.my 

23 April 2016 

URBANSCAPES 2016: TAME 

IMPALA 

Perth psychedelic rock band Tame Impala are heading to 

Kuala Lumpur for their debut performance, which is set 

to be a highlight of one of the longest-running creative 

arts festivals in the country – Urbanscapes. Listen to them 

showcase their creativity and vocal prowess as they perform 

songs from ‘Currents’, their third and newest album. 

KL Live, Kuala Lumpur 

Tel: 03-7880 7999 

www.facebook.com/urbanscapes 


Advertorial 

With every car that rolls out of Regal 

Valet’s new flagship detailing studio on 

Jalan Damansara, Kuala Lumpur’s streets 

become just that more sleek. The huge 

comprehensive centre opened in February 

2015 and replaces its TTDI and Bangsar 

locations, becoming the single destination in 

the city for all your vehicle aesthetics needs. 

Regal Valet’s founders and childhood 

friends Ng Soo Jin, Jerrod Ong and Kwong 

Wai Loon set out on a mission: to provide 

quality car upgrades with top tools and 

specialist-grade materials. The three 

developed an interest for car detailing whilst 

retooling their own cars on weekends, 

which blossomed into a passion for offering 

a truly unique service – premium and highgrade 

vehicle detailing. 

So what kinds of things can you expect 

to see improved in your car after a visit to 

Regal Valet? Common aesthetic problems 

include peeling or faded paint, scratches 

or dents on the body, stubborn dirt or other 

stains, unsavoury smells in the interior or 

even missing parts. If none of these apply, 

perhaps you simply want to spruce up your 

car or restore an old clunker to its pristine 

best? Good news – Regal Valet can help 

with all of those and more. 

When do you need the services of 

Regal Valet? Let’s start with the basics: 

a deep clean. Cars accumulate dust and 

grime over the years and the paint loses 

its lustre and shine. However, regaining 

its new-car look and feel takes more than 

just a quick vacuum or some soap on the 

hood, as Regal Valet well knows, which 

is why they use specialist products and 

thorough procedures on both the outside 

and the inside to get rid of stubborn stains, 

marks and other flaws, making it look and 

feel brand new.

Left to right: Jerrod Ong, Ng Soo Jin and Kwong Wai Loon 

BEFORE 

AFTER 

But there are some things that even the 

most thorough cleaning cannot fix, such 

as patchy paintjobs or faded paintwork, 

particularly in a humid climate like ours. Regal 

Valet’s specialist offsite paints and bodyworks 

facility, RV Sprayworks, is the perfect solution 

for all your paintjob reworking needs – the 

detail-oriented process and on-site Master 

Painter expertise ensures nothing is missed, 

while their prized protection system, GYEON 

Quartz, is a ceramic coating that keeps new 

paintjobs looking freshly vibrant and shining by 

seamlessly sealing the paint in to preserve its 

lustre for years to come. 

With Regal Valet being the official detailer 

in Malaysia for names such as Honda, Lotus 

and Quill Automobile (local car dealer for BMW 

& Rolls Royce), you know that your car is in 

expert hands here. They are uncompromising 

on quality and will go above and beyond the 

industry standard to revive and rejuvenate 

your beloved cars to look good as new. Visit 

their website www.regalvalet.my to find out 

more about their services.


HOME & INTERIOR 

A HOLE IN ONE 

WORDS JUSTIN HEYES 

PHOTOGRAPHS FULL SWING GOLF SIMULATOR 

WITH GOLF SIMULATORS CONTINUING TO BECOME A TREND 

IN THE HOMES OF THE RICH AND FAMOUS, WE TAKE A LOOK 

AT WHY MORE AND MORE PEOPLE ARE CHOOSING TO PLAY A 

ROUND FROM THE COMFORT OF THEIR LIVING ROOMS. 

As virtual technology continues to improve, a growing 

number of people are starting to explore the seemingly 

endless possibilities of simulators inside their own homes. 

One of the most popular applications for this technology 

comes in the form of golf simulators: installed projectors 

and sensors that allow the owner to experience the joys 

of the world’s best golf courses without stepping out of 

your front door. 

golf in the home 

A status piece showcasing the ultimate in home leisure 

systems, the golf simulator works by using a combination 

of hardware and software components to track your 

movements and relay the projected club and ball launch 

as well as flight conditions to a projector, which then 

simulates what the ball would have done in the real 

world in a virtual golf environment. 

In simple terms, golf simulators, such as the Full Swing 

Golf Simulator, use a set space and area for you to swing 

your golf club and show you how your shot would have 

carried on a real course. One of the benefits of a golf 

simulator is that now, with the development of golf 

course software, the Full Swing Golf Simulators enable 

you to choose from 93 championship courses to ‘play’ 

on, including 30 of Golf Digest’s and Golfweek’s ‘Greatest 

Courses’, allowing you to experience course conditions 

around the world without the incurred travel costs. 

13 holes in your living room 

Surprisingly, installing an entire golf course in your 

home doesn’t take up as much space as you would think, 

thanks to the innovative design of the simulators. The 

projector hangs from the ceiling with the touchscreen 

attached to a wall, while dual tracking systems are 

placed on either side of you and wirelessly feed back to 

the programme on the computer. 

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Both the Full Swing Golf S4 and S8 are less than 13 feet 

in width, meaning that virtually any spare wall space in 

your house can be turned into a round on the greens 

almost instantly. Both simulators come with optional 

side walls for a more engaging virtual experience, 

and the simulators themselves come with remarkable 

software which significantly upgrades the look of each 

golf course for a more lifelike feel, including effects such 

as trees that blow in the wind, crashing waves, running 

streams and rippling lakes. 

the feather in your handicap 

Asides from being an impressive piece of technology, 

golf simulators now have remarkable applications to 

your own game. Irrespective of the weather, you will 

always have a place to practice your drives, chip shots 

and putting with accurate feedback. The programme also 

comes with a teaching option in which golfers from the 

PGA tour share their tips on how to improve your game. 

Many of these PGA players also own a simulator 

themselves, as Rory McIlroy recently explained in an 

interview with Golfer’s Digest; golf simulators are a 

fantastic way to refresh your memory of unfamiliar 

courses before tournaments. For those that don’t play 

golf, like famous rapper 50 Cent, the simulator is more 

of a luxury item which provides him and his friends with 

a way to blow off steam and challenge each other in a 

sport they have no experience in whenever they want at 

no extra cost. 

For golf enthusiasts who want to introduce others to 

the game, a golf simulator is the best weapon in their 

arsenal. Conveniently allowing friends to come over 

and try out a game whenever they’re free, the Full Swing 

Simulator also helps parents to introduce children to the 

game. While playing a full game at the club may seem 

like too much effort for a child, the opportunity to try 

the game in a virtual world at home is highly appealing. 

driving the point home 

Perhaps a golf simulator sounds like a dream come true, 

but you’re not sure if your partner would agree? Fear 

not. The Full Golf Swing Simulator’s projector, screen 

and interface are also fully compatible with television 

sets, computer displays and game systems like the Xbox, 

Playstation and Wii, meaning that an investment in a 

simulator is also an investment in a large screen projector 

system for the entire family. 

With exceptional picture quality and an easy-toconnect 

link for sound systems, your simulator can 

be transformed into a home entertainment system not 

dissimilar to the private home theatres now on sale, 

allowing you to host parties for sporting events such as 

the World Cup, PGA Tour events, Superbowl and so on 

as well as nights in with friends to watch the latest films 

and television series. 

“The simulators themselves come 

with remarkable software which 

significantly upgrades the look 

of each golf course for a more 

lifelike feel” 


PR 

OP 

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T 

Y 

N E W S 

TROPICANA DRIVES EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 

TROPICANA SELLS DIJAYA PLAZA TO KENANGA INVESTMENT BANK FOR RM140 MILLION 

Prestigious. Award-winning. Quality. Innovative. High capital appreciation. These are just some of the 

signatures of the property projects undertaken by Tropicana Corporation Berhad. The following pages 

showcase some novel and stunning residential and commercial developments as further testament to the 

organisation’s flair in this industry. Tropicana Corporation hopes to create a more compassionate and 

supportive community, especially within its circles of influence. As a responsible developer, Tropicana 

Corporation continues to deliver on its responsibility to give back to society by supporting various 

charitable causes and participating in celebrations and community events. 

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Tropicana 

DRIVES EDUCATIONAL 

DEVELOPMENT 

FURTHERING THEIR COMMITMENT TO DEVELOPING VIBRANT AND HOLISTIC TOWNSHIPS, 

TROPICANA ANNOUNCES THE COMPLETION OF TROPICANA AVENUE IN TROPICANA INDAH 

AS WELL AS A RM1.5 MILLION DONATION TO THE TOWNSHIP’S INTEGRATED SCHOOL, 

ST JOSEPH INSTITUTION INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, IN RECOGNITION OF 

THE INTRODUCTION OF ITS FIRST INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE 

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME. 



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Pictured below: The St Jospeh's Institution International School Malaysia under construction now 

Part of Tropicana’s ongoing commitment to their 

developments has always been their dedication towards 

introducing educational facilities to create more wellrounded 

and matured townships. One such example of this 

would be the St Joseph Institution International School, 

built by Tropicana to provide a local school for families 

living in Tropicana Indah. 

A brother school to Singapore's esteemed St Joseph’s 

Institution and SJI International, St Joseph’s Institution 

International School Malaysia will provide Lasallian holistic 

education for three to 18-year-olds, offering an International 

Primary Curriculum, Singapore Maths Curriculum and a 

strong Mandarin Programme as well as the International 

General Certificate of Secondary Education and 

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. 

The 333,000 sq ft Tropicana PJ campus is earmarked to be 

completed by March 2016, with its first intake expected 

in August 2016. A remarkable educational facility, the 

campus will offer wide-ranging facilities such as an indoor 

sports hall, swimming pool, auditorium and performing 

arts centre, separate elementary and high school libraries, 

soccer field, tennis court and nurse's station. To ensure 

a safe environment for the students, Tropicana has also 

equipped the school with a campus-wide security system. 

Yet another milestone for St Joseph’s Institution 

International School Malaysia was recently announced as 

the school unveiled its first International Baccalaureate 

Scholarship Programme (SJII IB Scholarship) in Malaysia. 

This scholarship programme aims to provide further 

opportunities for talented and capable students by offering 

fee waivers of up to 100 per cent to 12 qualified applicants 

entering Year 12 International Baccalaureate Diploma 

Programme in August 2016. 

The scholarship will also provide full board and lodging 

and some basic expenses for students living outside 

the Klang Valley. Applicants are expected to be able to 

provide evidence of good academic performance and 

demonstrate active participation and leadership in cocurricular 

activities. 

Held at the Tropicana Golf & Country Club, the SJII IB 

Scholarship Launch received two generous donations of 

RM1.5 million respectively from the Tropicana Foundation 

– a charity organisation formed by Tropicana and the 

Lasallian Asian Partnerships for International Schools 

(LAPIS), meaning that the SJII IB Scholarship would have 

a total fund of RM3 million in its founding year. 


“Building a school with SJII Malaysia is a 

sign of our commitment in not just creating 

harmonious partnerships for the benefit of 

our customers, but ultimately to also create an 

ideal and vibrant township that is strategic and 

holistic in nature” 

YBhg Tan Sri Dato’ Danny Tan, Founder & Advisor of 

Tropicana Foundation and Tropicana Corporation Berhad 

presented the mock cheque to Brother Thomas Lavin, the 

Brother President of SJII Malaysia in recognition of this 

significant moment for access to education, whilst LAPIS 

was represented by Mr Michael Sng, Director of LAPIS 

and Chairman & Board of Governors of SJII Malaysia. 

Also present to witness the cheque presentation ceremony 

were the senior management of Tropicana, Board of 

Governors of SJII Malaysia, the Senior Leadership Team 

of SJII Malaysia and Scholarship Fund Contributing 

Directors from LAPIS. 

Speaking at the event, YBhg Tan Sri Dato’ Danny Tan, 

Founder & Advisor of Tropicana said that Tropicana has 

always been working in sync with the pulse of the local 

communities and Tropicana home owners. 

“Building a school with SJII Malaysia is a sign of our 

commitment in not just creating harmonious partnerships 

for the benefit of our customers, but ultimately to also create 

an ideal and vibrant township that is strategic and holistic 

in nature. We have always believed in the importance 

of reaching out and ensuring that quality education 

is provided to everyone. With our contributions, the 

scholarships will go towards helping students to increase 

their knowledge and enrich their educational experience, 

thus giving these young minds the opportunity to excel 

further. Going forward, Tropicana plans to build a school 

in each of its townships.” 

Mr Michael Sng, Director of LAPIS and Chairman & Board 

of Governors of SJII Malaysia also took the opportunity 

to thank Tropicana for joining LAPIS in contributing to 

the Scholarship Fund: “Tropicana strongly believes in the 

school’s mission and values. Its contribution to the SJII IB 

Scholarship Programme will help alleviate opportunities 

to deserving students to join SJII Malaysia. Tropicana is 

also a corporate partner of SJII Malaysia and has been 

instrumental in the construction of the campus.” 

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YBhg Tan Sri Dato’ Danny Tan, Founder & Advisor of Tropicana (six from left) presenting the mock cheque to Brother Thomas Lavin, the Brother President of SJII 

Malaysia (seven from left) whilst LAPIS was represented by Mr Michael Sng, Director of LAPIS and Chairman & Board of Governors of SJII Malaysia (eight from left) 

The ceremony was witnessed by the senior management of Tropicana (from far left to right) Mr Dion Tan, Mr Daniel Teh, Datuk Michael Tang, Dato’ Yau Kok Seng, 

Dato’ Dickson Tan. Meanwhile, LAPIS and SJII was represented by Brother Paul Ho, Mr Dennis Tang, Ms Loong Mei-Yin, Mr Derek Loh and Brother Ambrose Loke 


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Sealing the deal (from left to right): Dato’ Bruce Kho, Senior Executive Director of K&N Kenanga Holdings Berhad; Datuk Chay Wai Leong, Group Managing Director 

of K&N Kenanga Holdings Berhad; Tengku Dato' Paduka Noor Zakiah Bt Tengku Ismail, Chairman of K&N Kenanga Holdings Berhad; Dato' Yau Kok Seng, Group Chief 

Executive Officer of Tropicana Corporation Berhad and Dato' Dickson Tan, Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer of Tropicana Corporation Berhad 

TROPICANA SELLS DIJAYA PLAZA TO KENANGA 

INVESTMENT BANK FOR RM140 MILLION 

Tropicana Plaza (formerly known as Dijaya Plaza), a 

wholly-owned subsidiary of Tropicana, has been entered 

into an agreement with Kenanga Investment Bank to 

sell its Dijaya Plaza tower in Kuala Lumpur for a cash 

consideration of RM140 million. 

The sale comprises a piece of freehold land measuring 

approximately 3,674 sqm, together with an en-bloc 

19-storey office tower with two levels of basement car 

park containing 322 parking bays. Strategically located 

in the heart of Kuala Lumpur City Centre, the building 

is approximately four years old and is a recognisable 

landmark in the city skyline. 

Established for more than 40 years, Kenanga is a financial 

group in Malaysia and is the largest independent 

investment bank by equity trading volume and value, as 

well as one of the top three brokerage houses with the 

largest network of remisiers in the country. 

TROPICANA SELLS SKY EXPRESS HOTEL AND 

LAND TO PINNACLE SUPREME FOR RM55 

MILLION 

Tropicana’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Advent Nexus Sdn 

Bhd, will be selling a parcel of land with the 10-storey Sky 

Express Hotel in an agreement with Pinnacle Supreme Sdn 

Bhd for a cash consideration of RM55 million. 

The four-and-a-half year old hotel and land has been sold 

with the intention of realising more gain so that the Group 

may continue to reduce its total borrowings further. The 

agreement is under the condition that Pinnacle complete 

the purchase agreement by paying 10 per cent in advance, 

with the remaining sum paid over the next two months, 

with an eight per cent late payment interest (per annum) 

calculated on a daily basis. 

Arising from the sale of Dijaya Plaza, the cash inflow 

is expected to improve the Group’s financial position 

by freeing up net proceeds of approximately RM51.6 

million. Based on Tropicana unaudited results as of 30 

September 2015, the Group’s total borrowings will reduce 

from RM1,746.7 million to RM1,660.0 million, resulting 

in further improvements in the net gearing position 

of Tropicana. 


TROPICANA FUN FEST 

On 31 January 2016, Tropicana hosted its 

Fun Fest at the Tropicana Golf & Country 

Resort, serving up party food while vendors 

were invited to sell goods from clothes to 

cupcakes. Families who attended the event 

had a wonderful time, enjoyed shopping 

for bargains and indulging in good food 

while the children were able to participate 

in games like the gladiator dome, zorb ball 

in the pool area, water dunking, colouring 

contest and lucky draws. 

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Top to bottom: Families attending the fun fest throughtly enjoyed the day; A girl laughing from within a Zorb ball on the water 


TROPICANA SPONSORS MISS TOURISM 

INTERNATIONAL 

One of Malaysia’s most prestigious pageants, the Miss 

Tourism International 2016 saw a lineup of some of 

Malaysia’s most eligible women compete for the crown 

and title. This year, Tropicana was one of the main 

sponsors of the pageant, with one of the contestants even 

winning the title Miss Tropicana Lifestyle. The pageant 

was a showcase of beauty and substance and was marked 

with guest appearances, including international beauty 

Tanje Yrastporsoddir, also known as Miss Iceland, who 

was delighted to don her 'Miss Tropicana Lifestyle' sash 

throughout the event. 

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Top: Miss Iceland Tanje Yrastporstoddir proudly wearing her 'Miss 

Tropicana Lifestyle' sash 


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New Year 

GOLF TROPHY 

TROPICANA GOLF & COUNTRY RESORT 


The first monthly medal of the year, The New Year Trophy, went off 

with a bang in hot conditions, a lengthy course set up, terrifying pin 

positions and a green speed of 10.5 on the stimpmeter, which were all 

reflected in the high scores for the day. Nonetheless, everyone was in 

a joyful mood to usher in the New Year and the Chinese New Year. 

1 - Mens Gross category, Jimmy Chia with Justin Tan from Triven 

2 - Mens Nett category, Fazel Naghshineh with Steven Tan (TGCR DGM) 

3 - Ladies Gross category, Ireen Teng with Justin Tan from Triven 

4 - Ladies Nett category, Han Ji Sun with Steven Tan (TGCR DGM) 


Lion Dance 

PERFORMANCE 


13 FEBRUARY 2016 

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The Lion Dance has always been a Chinese tradition - a symbol to 

bring in good luck and fortune. This year's Lion Dance was full of 

jaw-dropping acrobatic movements, thoroughly entertaining members 

and guests alike. The day would not have been complete without a visit 

from "Choi Sun Yeh", the God of Wealth, and he did not disappoint by 

appearing to give out lucky red Angpows to members of the crowd. 

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3 

1 - Taking a family group photo with "Choi Sun Yeh" - God of Wealth 

2 - Steven Tan (TGCR DGM) with the lion dancers before the performance 

3 - The impressive acrobatic lion dance performance on stilts 

Chinese New Year 

KINDYLAND VISIT 

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15 FEBRUARY 2016 

Children never fail to bring joy and laughter. The Management of 

TGCR recently got the chance to receive a visit from the children of 

Kindyland - the kids even performed a Chinese New Year song for 

the TGCR Management in the Administration office! Angpows and 

goodies for the children were given out by TGCR Management staff. 

1 - Steven Tan (TGCR DGM) receives a gift from Ms. Serena of Kindyland 

2 - Angpows and candies giveaways by the Management staff 


AN INTERVIEW WITH MR JAYDEN LIEW 

Road To Success 

A BRIGHT YOUNG TALENT THAT MADE HIS WAY TO THE TOP FROM THE BOTTOM 

UP, JAYDEN LIEW, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF WHEELCORP PREMIUM, KNOWS ALL 

ABOUT LIVING LIFE IN THE FAST LANE. 

AN INTERVIEW BY KAVITHA SEHERAN PHOTOGRAPHS BRIAN FANG / M8 STUDIO 

ART DIRECTION NOR HAMIMAH ABDULLAH HAIR & MAKE-UP GAVIN SOH 

How did you get into this industry? 

I started at the age of 18 right after high school as my 

father practiced a ‘Chinaman’ style of approach to life. He 

felt Generation Y collegegoers were wasting time loitering 

around, so he made me work and study at the same time. 

He made me start from the bottom – as a general worker. 

I’ve done everything from sales administration and even 

been a salesman. Only once he felt I was more mature did 

he decide that it was time for me to grow with the business. 

I am glad he made me go through the whole thing as I now 

understand everything from the top to the bottom. If you 

think about it, even if you are the managing director of a 

company, at the end of the day, you’re still a salesperson. 

You’re always selling your brand, whether it’s to higher 

corporate businesses to convince them to do business with 

you or current acquaintances. 




“We aim to provide a one-stop 

automotive ecosystem experience 

for our customers which can meet 

all their needs and serve them 

through generations’’ 

Why the automotive line? 

Wheelcorp Group has been in the industry 

for the past 34 years, which is when my father 

started the business. We did not come from 

a well-to-do family; in fact, we were a rather 

poor family. My father told me that he loved 

cars at a very young age. He used to go around 

checking out cars in the neighbourhood. 

Everything started after he saved up enough 

money to buy his first used car. Wheelcorp 

started off as a used car trading business. He 

would cycle around and look at newspapers 

for advertisements. At his peak, he sold 200 

cars in a month. 

As a used car trader, we face a challenge: to 

find stock. As the demand grows, you have 

to find used cars, so he had to meet new car 

retailers and sales advisors to ask if they were 

open to the idea of trading their customers’ 

used cars in when they purchased a new one. 

After a while, he started to wonder how he 

could further develop his business and it hit 

him – why not sell new cars to complement 

his used car business? That is when my 

father ventured into the authorised new 

car dealership industry. By selling new cars, 

we naturally had stocks of old cars from the 

former owners, which ended up helping the 

used car business as well. 

Back in the 80s and 90s, I would say he was 

quite a pioneer in the sense that he was one 

of the very few used car business owners to 

venture into the authorised new car dealership 

industry. As the new car business is more 

‘corporate’, most used car business owners 

were too intimidated to try it out as they 

weren’t that well educated. Thankfully, my 

father took a chance and made that leap, which 

is a dream come true for used car business 

owners. He tried many brands out, challenging 

himself, and managed to get a breakthrough 

with Toyota and Mazda dealerships. 

If you can run a successful retail automotive 

business, you can run any retail business. 

This is one of the biggest industries and the 

car manufacturers think in a very all-rounded 

way. They think of selling your car, financing 

it, maintenance, warranty, a buy-back 

programme for your car, as well as coming 

up with new products to suit that lifestyle. 

There’s a life cycle and it’s very sustainable. 

What are your plans for the future? Will 

you be sticking to the same line of work or 

venturing out? 

To be honest, I may be considered young agewise 

but I’ve been in this line of business for 

nine years. What we fought for and thought 

of five years ago is what this is (referring to the 

impressive new BMW Premium outlet) and 

I would say this is just the very beginning of 

my future. Over the past few years, we’ve been 

winning several awards in the industry. 

As I gain more experience in the automotive line 

and matured as a person, I am inspired by my 

father’s initiative to change and continuously 

improve ourselves for better growth and 

development. I aim to create a one-stop 

automotive eco-system experience that offers 

various brands for our customers. We want to 

provide everything in the life cycle of a car - sales, 

servicing and maintenance, upgrading volume 

brands to premium brands like BMW, trading 

used vehicles, and even accident repair centres. 

In the automotive business, when you sell a 

vehicle to a customer, you naturally create a bond 

with your customer. They rely on you for their 

vehicle needs. So instead of recommending them 

to another outlet or business, it would be nice if 

we could provide them with those services. 


Our core business has always been in the automotive 

industry, but development could be something we might 

be looking into next. After years of being in the same 

line of work, you feel the love for what you do and cars 

in general – men and cars just somehow click, after all. 

So I do not see myself moving out of the industry per se, 

but I believe there definitely will be more exciting things 

coming out in the future. We are one of the only SME 

businesses to venture into the premium brands in the 

Klang Valley. 

I can’t begin to imagine what I’ll be doing at 35 if this 

is where I am at 26. I believe life is very short, so you 

should use every moment of your life to create something 

impactful and what you are proud of achieving – money is 

a good thing, but it surely isn’t everything. 

You mentioned that cars and men somehow seem to 

connect. Are you a big fan of racing and all things 

car-related? 

I’m not really into racing. It’s more about the mechanics 

of the car itself and trading. Making money is the whole 

point of selling cars, but how you do it is important. Every 

time we sell cars to customers, we sell an emotion – a 

lifestyle. As a person, not every car will fit your fancy. But 

as a businessman, we see beauty in every aspect of a car, 

and when we see a customer whose lifestyle fits a specific 

car, we sell that to them. Basically, selling them something 

we know they will love. You have to really understand 

your products and have them at your fingertips. 

What’s your advice on people who want to start 

up their own business, especially in the current 

economy, since both your father and you had to start 

from the bottom up? 

Be absolutely positive, especially in bad times. My 

philosophy is to ignore external factors. I definitely believe 

you set your own visions and you put your heart and soul 

into them. External factors are simply bonuses, or they 

might slow you down a little bit, but you always have to 

strive to find your direction or the right ladder to climb. 

Having the mindset of ‘Do or Die’ will eventually bring 

success knocking on your door. In Malaysia, 600,000 new 

cars are sold every year. So even if the economy drops 50 

per cent, you still have 300,000 new owners to tap. Sure it 

gets tougher, but find a way to get those customers. 

If you have the passion for the set targets that you want to 

achieve, you can do it. It’s a lot of hard work, but success 

does not simply fall at your feet. At my age, I always 

believe age is not a factor. However, when I was in my 

late teens, I noticed that people might not always believe 

in you. So what you need to do is work twice as hard and 

prove your worth. Build your inner confidence by learning 

every detail in your line of work so that the barrier and 

misconceptions of age is broken. 


“I believe life is very short, so you should use every moment of your life 

to create something impactful and what you are proud of achieving – 

money is a good thing, but it surely isn’t everything’’ 


What’s your advice for the millennial on working 

life? 

Always find a balance between work and life. Remember 

to spend time with the ones you love while you’re trying to 

achieve what you want. Personally, I don’t believe in taking 

a day off in between as I feel it breaks the rhythm of your 

work. So instead, I prefer giving my full concentration for 

a period of time and taking a long leave when you feel like 

you need a break. But when you take off, really try and 

enjoy your life to the fullest because you deserve it. 

What’s your take on the Tropicana properties and 

developments as a whole? 

My very first purchase was when I was 19 at Casa. I’ve 

been living in Tropicana for 10 years, currently residing 

in Tropicana Indah. I really love the environment and find 

the security is really good. The residential area feels safe – 

it’s quiet and green – it just feels very secure. At the same 

time, it’s strategically located for me as it is at the centre 

of everything. For instance, it only takes me 15 minutes 

to get to work here (in Setia Alam) using the NKVE, or 

15 minutes to Old Klang Road (where my Toyota outlet 

is located) if there is no jam, that is. So it’s easy for me to 

head to KL or head south. 

Do you have more than one Tropicana property? 

We have quite a few as we believe in the developer and 

area. I think we have invested in most of the projects that 

they have developed. We have properties in the same 

area currently – Tropicana Grande, Tropicana Gardens, 

Casa Tropicana, Tropicana Golf and Country Resort. Five 

years ago, my father invested in the property located next 

to Tropicana City Mall, which turned out to be a really 

good investment. 

‘‘The residential area 

feels safe – it’s quiet 

and green – it just 

feels very secure’’ 



THE VACATION 

Between 

The Hills & Sea 

WORDS AISHAH AZALI 

PHOTOGRAPHS CAPE ROYALE HOTEL & ISTOCKPHOTO 

FACING THE MAJESTIC ATLANTIC AND FLANKED BY LUSH HILLS, 

CAPE TOWN IS A VISION OF A CITY. WE INDULGE IN THE CASUAL 

LUXURY OF THE CAPE ROYALE HOTEL AS WE STROLL THROUGH 

THE STREETS OF THIS COLOURFUL CITY. 


The downtown streets of Cape Town are decorated with 

brightly coloured buildings; many still retain their Dutch 

architecture without eliminating the South African spirit with 

their neon walls. As the pull of the ocean breeze takes you 

towards the water, you fall in love with the varied blue hues 

splashing across the city’s brim. But there is an edge with Cape 

Town. You see it when you turn back from standing on the 

water’s fringes towards the majestic mountains and hills that 

cocoon this city. 

To get the five-star treatment and an all-round luxury experience 

in Cape Town, the Cape Royale Hotel is one of the places to 

stay. Its location between downtown and the waterfront makes 

it an ideal place to get the best of Cape Town. Plus, the view of 

the mountain ranges from its suites is just the cherry on top of 

the cake. Note that the Cape Royale Hotel is an all-suite hotel, so 

be ready to get the comfiest and most spacious of travel living. 

Choose between sea or hill views as the suites come with Juliette 

balconies that overlook the beauty of Cape Town, whether it be 

the crystal waters of the Atlantic or the lush scenery of Table 

Mountain. Luxury comes in the little things, like their silk 

duvets with Egyptian cotton percale linen sheets for you to roll 

around in after a day out on the town. Their deep bathtubs call 

for a soaking session filled with aromatics and candles, or just 

bask in the waterfall from their extra-large shower heads to 

wash away your stress. 

From top to bottom — The stunning dining view from the Cape Royale Hotel; spacious 

suites with multiple bedrooms; elegant living spaces with Juliette balconies 




If you are feeling like you deserve extra, the penthouse rooftop 

suites are fit for a king. The best feature of the penthouse is 

that one does not have to choose between the hills and the 

sea because the garden deck on the rooftop gives an enviable 

360 degree view. While lounging on your private deck, if you 

suddenly feel parched, just call in your personal butler (it comes 

with the penthouse) to brew you a refreshing beverage. Fancy 

a South African meal on your doorstep? Your personal chef can 

whip up some frikkadels (South African meatballs) or any other 

dish you crave. 

Speaking of food, the Cape Royale Hotel plays host to an array 

of eateries. The quaint Cafe Royale serves French cuisine at its 

best - we recommend the savoury waffles topped with smoked 

salmon. Meanwhile, the outside terrace of the Italian-inspired 

Rustica is a fantastic place to soak up the sun while you indulge 

in handmade pasta from their kitchen. Plus, signature cocktails 

can be enjoyed at the Zenith Sky Bar, where visitors can lounge 

and watch the sun set in scenic fashion over the sprawling town 

and harbour. 

Clockwise from left — Cape Town Victoria and Albert Waterfront; chilling by the 

rooftop pool; creamy fresh seafood served at the hotel 


“Celebrities like Christina Aguilera 

have been spotted wearing 

diamonds from the ‘Platinum 

Kings’ of South Africa’’ 

To take full advantage of the sea just a stone’s throw away, the 

waterfront at Green Point is a funky, energetic part of town 

with a slew of shops, bars and restaurants. The Victoria & 

Alfred Waterfront - or V&A Waterfront - at Green Point is the 

local entertainment hub that sports restaurants, such as the fine 

dining Beluga, which are known to attract celebrity clientele like 

Samuel L. Jackson and Kevin Spacey. Another notable mention 

is Baia, which serves some of the freshest seafood in town and 

hosts scenic views of the harbour; supposedly glitterati of the 

likes of Paris Hilton have dined here. 

Africa is known for its diamonds, so a trip to Cape Town 

without bringing back some sparkling stones is nearly unheard 

of. South Africa’s premier jeweller, Shimansky, is also located 

at the V&A Waterfront. Celebrities like Lionel Ritchie and 

Christina Aguilera have been spotted wearing diamonds from 

the ‘Platinum Kings’ of South Africa. There is also the Cape 

Town Diamond Museum, built by the people of Shimansky, 

which displays stunning replicas of famous jewels of history. 

No one can go to Cape Town without experiencing the wonders 

that Mother Nature has moulded in this world-renowned 

location. Table Mountain is a rocky boulder with a flat top 

that acts as the centre of the city and is definitely the centre of 

attention here. Watch pillowy clouds float by above the blue 

seas and be wowed by every shade of orange imaginable as you 

take in the breathtaking sunset from the top of Table Mountain. 

Take the cableway up for the best view in town, and you can 

even dine at the Table Mountain Cafe, which serves gourmet 

deli favourites. 

No matter how you explore Cape Town - be it through its food, 

people or history, you will depart with a sense of amazement. 

The way Mother Nature has created a green haven bordered by 

crystal waters, blended with the rich culture and casual luxury, 

makes Cape Town deserving of a spot on your travel list. 


Luxury Waterfront Living 

FREEHOLD 

*Artist’s impression, subject to change. 

Phase 1 - Tropez Residences. Completed & Occupied 

Tropicana Danga Bay is an ambitious and exciting 

development by premier developer Tropicana 

Corporation Berhad, jointly developed with 

Iskandar Waterfront Holding. Its lofty aim is to 

help transform the 450-acre Danga Bay into a 

dazzling waterfront city within the burgeoning 

Iskandar Malaysia region in Johor. 

Tropicana Danga Bay is proud to present Tropez 

Residences, the first tallest tower completed in Danga 

Bay in 2014. The upcoming Bora Residences which will 

be completed in Q4 2017, will bring you an exclusive 

urban living by the waterfront. 

Sales Hotline 

+607 234 1585 | +607 382 3355 

www.tropicanadangabay.com.my 

GPS Coordinates 

1.479 , 103.723 

Developer License No.: 11712-2/10-2016-02482(L) . Validity Period: 23/10/2015-22/10-2016 . Advertising Permit No.: 11712-2/10-2016/02482(P) . Validity Period: 23/10/2015 – 22/10/2016 . Approving Authority: Majid Bandaraya Johor Bahru (MBJB) . Building Plan 

Reference No.: MBJB/U/2013/14/BGN/104(10) . Land Tenure: Freehold . Land Encumbrance: Maybank Investment Bank Berhad . Expected Completion Data: October 2017 . Type of Property: Serviced Apartment . Total Unit: Tower A - 396 units . Build-up: Tower 

A 694 sf – 3,443 sf . Selling Price: Tower A – RM1,065,900 (Min), RM 6,089,900 (Max) . 15 % Bumiputera Discount // All information and specifications are current at the time of going to press and are subject to changes as may be required and cannot form part 

of the contract. All plans are subject to any amendment or may be approved by the relevant authority. Rendering pictures and illustrations are artist’s impression only, which are subject to change and photographs are only decor suggestions and none can be 

regarded as representation of fact.

“Musk thought a 

lot about electric 

cars – so much so 

that he would bore 

his dates talking 

about them” 


THE GAME CHANGER 

Elon Musk 

THE ENTREPRENEUR & THE VISIONARY 

WORDS ROHAN JONATHAN 

PHOTOGRAPHS GETTY IMAGES AND ISTOCKPHOTO 

AS CHAIRMAN, PRODUCT ARCHITECT AND CEO OF TESLA MOTORS, 

ELON MUSK HAS PLAYED A PIVOTAL ROLE IN STEERING THE COMPANY 

THAT HAS CHALLENGED CONVENTIONAL CONCEPTIONS OF ELECTRIC 

VEHICLES AND ARGUABLY REJUVENATED INTEREST IN THEIR PURSUIT. 

Elon Musk has a history of bright ideas; at age 12, he taught himself how to code to a 

level of proficiency that enabled him to design his very own video game – ‘Blastar’ – 

that he sold to a magazine for a few hundred dollars. Fast-forward to university and 

instead of video games, he had become occupied with a more sobering topic: what 

would most affect the future of humanity. 

Among other things, Musk thought a lot about electric cars – so much so that he 

would bore his dates talking about them. But after an itching to enter the Internet 

business in the 90s, Musk put his electric car dreams on hold while he established two 

multimillion dollar companies (including one which would become PayPal) and even 

founded a company to make rockets. 

His long-standing automotive interest was reignited when he climbed into the AC 

Propulsion tzero – a small electric sports car with perfect torque and incredible 

acceleration. After seeing what the car was capable of, Musk tried to convince its 

developers, AC Propulsion, to work towards creating a commercial version of the 

car – even offering to fund the project – but was ultimately unsuccessful. His wish 

would be granted, though, when Martin Eberhard, who had gone as far as investing 

in the company to make the dream a reality, approached Musk with business partner 

Marc Tarpenning to invest in a new company they had incorporated in 2003 called 

Tesla Motors. 

Even though low production, relatively successful electric vehicles had been made in 

the past, there was still great doubt about whether or not electric vehicles would ever 

break free of their ugly (and slow, low-range, long recharging) duckling label, one 

that had existed since before Henry Ford’s time. A California law enacted at the start 

of the 1990s had mandated that companies sell a small percentage of electric vehicles, 

giving rise to cars like the GM EV1 and Toyota EV RAV4. Musk had originally 

thought that the industry would naturally shift to electric vehicles and was shocked 

when companies went as far as recalling and crushing their electric vehicles once the 

California law was relaxed. In the wake of these events, the electric vehicle industry 

waned. 


Enter Elon Musk and Tesla Motors. Musk decided to put 

up his own money and join this ambitious company, all the 

while heading his own recently established and precariously 

positioned company – space exploration startup SpaceX. He 

was splitting his time but had a strong vision of expediting a 

complete industry shift in automobiles. Musk knew that the 

company didn’t have the funds nor the technology able to 

create a compelling mass production electric vehicle – yet – 

but that wasn’t the immediate goal. Instead, inspired by the 

AC Propulsion tzero, Musk and Tesla Motors were going to 

first show everyone that you could make an exciting, high 

quality, long range, all-electric sports car. 

And they did just that. In 2008, Tesla Motors released the 

Tesla Roadster, the first all-electric commercial vehicle 

to use lithium-ion batteries (like the ones in your laptop 

and mobile phone), breaking several records - including 

distance travelled - on one charge. The Tesla Roadster 

quickly changed minds in and out of the industry. Following 

the release, Musk took full charge of the company as CEO 

and renewed the focus on fulfilling the mission statement 

of Tesla Motors, which was and still is, “to accelerate the 

advent of sustainable transport by bringing compelling 

mass market electric cars to market as soon as possible”. The 

small-volume sports car was step one, not the end game. 

Following the release of the Tesla Roadster, as Musk hoped, 

major companies were producing competitive electric 

vehicles again with models like the Nissan Leaf, BMW 

i3 and Chevrolet Volt arriving soon after. The industry 

appeared to be shifting, but there was work left to be done. 

Four years after releasing their first vehicle, the Tesla 

Roadster, Tesla Motors released the Tesla Model S in 2012 

– a sedan – which continued the company trend of recordsetting 

cars. Among its greatest achievements was receiving 

the highest safety rating for any commercial car, electric or 

not, in history. It would become the first electric car ever to 

be the highest-selling vehicle within a month in any country 

and remains today the second highest selling all-electric car 

in history. But the last fact likely wouldn’t trouble Musk too 

much, who has continually advocated for other automakers 

to develop and sell electric vehicles – even going so far as to 

make Tesla Motor’s patents available for free usage. 

Clockwise from top left − Tesla Roadster parked on a street in Hamilton, Ontario; 

Elon Musk at a Tesla Model X launch in Fremont, California; Tesla Model S charging 

at a supercharger station in Zevenaar, The Netherlands; An LCD touchscreen in the 

cockpit of a Tesla Model S 

Tesla Motors followed up the Tesla Model S release with 

the Tesla Model X – an SUV – and plans to roll out the Tesla 

Model 3, the highly anticipated mass market car Musk has 

been envisioning since the beginning, within the next few 

years. Musk himself has stated in the past that in order to 

have a large effect on the industry, the cars must be affordable 

to most people. Indeed, Musk hopes to assist companies in 

making electric vehicles so that total adoption will increase. 

Make no mistake, Musk still wants Tesla Motors to make 

the best electric cars – but not at the sacrifice of the electric 

vehicle industry as a whole. While Musk certainly hasn’t 

done it alone, it was his capital that made this pipe dream 

of a Californian startup car company a possibility. Though 

once plagued by a muddled history, electric cars are seeing 

their greatest renaissance yet and a lot of that is due to the 

determination and sacrifice of one man – Elon Musk. 




THE DRIVE 

Ferrari 

CALIFORNIA T 

THE LATEST STEED IN THE FERRARI STABLES IS A THING OF BEAUTY 

TO BEHOLD - BOTH IN FRONT OF AND BEHIND THE WHEEL. 

WORDS ANTOINE COMMARE PHOTOGRAPHS FERRARI 

A synonym of luxury and power, Ferrari has, for most of us, always been an 

inaccessible dream. The California T won’t change that situation; however, for 

those who can, it is an incredible car to lay eyes on - and drive. 

If the Ferrari California T had to be summarised in a couple of words, they 

would be: sublime elegance, sportiness, versatility and of course, exclusivity. 

Since the 1950s and the launch of the California line, Ferrari has constantly 

been upgrading its models, and the latest result is this new innovation. 

The California T is an amazing articulation of Ferrari’s sporty DNA, while its 

retractable hard top and 2+2 configuration make it extremely versatile. 

Maranello’s engineers have created a car which is remarkable not only because 

of its design and power, but also a slew of unprecedented achievements 

that have set a new benchmark in the industry when it comes to blistering 

performances and efficient fuel consumption. 

As a result of the everlasting collaboration with Pininfarina, the Ferrari 

California T appears as a sophisticated, untamed horse that can be used as a 

tourer with a fantastic, ergonomic handcrafted design. 


When it comes to the driving experience, the 

California T is a true Ferrari. With a pure and raspy 

engine, it has a venomous response. The first three 

gears were made with an incredible torque so that 

you get the full surge only when hitting the high revs. 

Once you reach the upper ratios, it becomes a bit more 

relaxing, and this is where the California T is amazing. One 

moment it can be a supercar, and the next it can immediately 

transform into a relaxed cruiser. It all depends on your mood. 

We were lucky enough to be able to take this amazing 

piece of engineering to the winding roads of Bukit Tinggi 

and Genting Highlands. On the highway, the double 

turbo will leave you speechless and wanting more. But 

the true nature of the V8 engine becomes obvious once 

you hit the mountainous asphalt. Take the top down, let 

the wind hit you, and it becomes an amazing experience. 

Icing on the cake? The noise - or should I say music? - of the 

engine is fabulous. The California T is certainly an attentiongrabber 

and an eye catcher. Be prepared to make heads turn 

by look or by sound. The sleek yet aggressive design combines 

all the effects one can expect from such a car. 

I am a motorbike rider. If I had to summarise this entire 

experience, I would say that the Ferrari California T is a bike 

with four wheels. Power, acceleration, the feeling of freedom 

with the roof is down, and a massive engine sound. All within 

the comfort of a fantastic interior. 

"One moment it can be a supercar, 

and the next it can immediately 

transform into a relaxed cruiser" 

From top — The V8 engine beneath the hood is as beautiful as it is powerful; The elegant dashboard features sophisticated 

controls; The California T's interior is stylish yet comfortable for long drives 


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WORDS SHEELA VIJAY PHOTOGRAPHS ISTOCKPHOTO & ROTORUA GOLF CLUB 

SULFUR MOUNDS AND GEOTHERMIC CRATERS GALORE AT ONE OF 

NEW ZEALAND’S ODDEST COURSES. 



New Zealand is not all about sheep, men with tattooed faces 

or Lord of the Rings. It is also the land where glaciers and 

volcanoes rule the region with a slew of epic selfie spots 

that you will remember to the end of Middle Earth. Top 

that with ponds of sulfur featuring magnificent geysers due 

to geothermal activity, which is what you will discover at 

‘Te Rotorua-nui-a-kahumatamomoe’ or, in easier terms, 

Rotorua, located three hours away by car from Auckland. 

Here lies the ‘Arikikapakapa’ Rotorua Golf Club, which is 

touted to give you a unique geothermal golfing experience. 

Sitting prettily in the picturesque Whakarewarewa 

geothermal village inside the city itself, the Rotorua Golf 

Club is a full 18-hole, par 70 course that provides variety 

and challenge with many holes played over and around both 

dormant and active thermal areas. This is an all-weather, 

links-style course with easy walking and an excellent 

golfing layout where you may just come across hearing the 

sound after which it was named, Arikikapakapa – meaning 

‘the gentle sound of popping mud’. 

The club was established in 1906 and had three homes 

before finally settling on the Arikikapakapa Reserve in 

1912. The Reserve, especially set aside for recreational and 

medicinal use for its hot springs, was gifted to the British 

Crown by the representative of Ngati Whakaue – the local 

Maori clan that belongs in Rotorua. 

On the course, golfers can test their skills using four different 

colored tees: red, yellow, white and blue. The course’s 

variety of sui generis playing features is highly protected 

and well-maintained by its members with a strong sense of 

pride, making it one of the most well-known international 

golfing destinations south of the world. 

This would be one of the courses where the caddie would 

tell you that at the left of the 9th hole green, there are a 

number of bubbling mud pools and steam vents that should 

be avoided, while it would take a bit of skill to maneuver 

the odd-looking sulfur mound located on the right. Widely 

written about by golf writers around the world, it has even 

been featured on New Zealand’s postage stamp. 

The spectacular 14th hole brings a bigger surprise, guarded 

by a monster geothermal crater - one that is forbidden to 

descent into. Opened in February 2001, golfers love to 

view it as a signature hole and a par here will be a pleasing 

story you can brag about back home. 



This magnificent course is set on pumice ground which 

allows for rapid drainage after rain, so golfers are very 

rarely deprived of play while greens recover in a matter 

of minutes after rainstorms. A warm water stream that 

attracts a lot of stray balls is what you will find at holes 3, 

4 and 5, reinforcing the view that accuracy is much more 

important than length on most holes on this course. Holes 

6, 9, 14 and 17 are testing par threes and danger lurks 

surreptitiously - except on the greens. 

The 7 and 10, both par five holes, present special challenges; 

the 7th has a blind tee shot with out of bounds down the 

right and the 10th is across a sulfur dome with trees tight to 

the fairway and a busy road behind an elevated green with 

an invisible borrow to the north. 

The 13th is an acute dog-leg right that gives the strong 

hitter a chance to drive across the trees guarding the elbow 

while giving an easy pitch to the green. Holes 14, 15 and 

16 are played across or alongside a lake and apart from the 

added danger of water, the chilly winter’s morning steam 

rising from the lake is a sight to behold. Accuracy is the 

operating word here as these three holes, known as Amen 

Corner by locals, are a real threat. Many matches were won 

or lost by the smallest errors here as they are classic risk 

and reward holes. 

Arikikapapa’s 18th boasts great views from an elevated tee 

across to the Whakarewarewa geothermal reserve and the 

forested hills beyond to a connivingly tricky second shot 

between two big trees to a well-guarded green. Making 

its mark as one of the favourites on the course, a par here 

might be a well-earned one. 

Lo and behold, the bunkerless 5th is the most feared hole in 

these parts where out of bounds down the right, a monster 

tree on the left and a warm steaming creek just in front 

of the tee call for good, straight shots. The shallow green 

is easier to hold with a wedge than with a 5-iron, so it’s a 

good test for the nerves too. 

The entire golf course was rebuilt in 1996 with new 

bunkers and large undulating greens as part of its ongoing 

development. These developments are essential to make it 

a sought-after golf course and the apparent shortness of the 

layout is deceiving as it will not surrender to par unless 

every fairway and green is hit upon in regulation play. 

The Rotorua Golf Course is an easy walking course with 

good paths and the pro shop has golf carts for hire and as 

well as other golfing equipment. It is a soft spike course and 

the reduced wear on the greens has been a big bonus since 

soft spikes came into force. 


HEALTH 

What A Girl 

WANTS 

WORDS SHEREEN KHOO PHOTOGRAPHS ISTOCKPHOTO 

LADIES HAVE DIFFERENT NUTRITIONAL NEEDS TO MEN, SO WE TAKE 

A LOOK AT WHAT WOMEN SHOULD BE EATING TO STAY HEALTHY. 

In conjunction with the International Women’s Day which 

is celebrated globally on March 8 every year, let’s focus 

on women’s nutritional health, which is vitally important 

in relation to women’s quality of life as well as their 

reproductive health and pregnancy outcomes. 

CALCIUM 

Women are at a greater risk of developing osteoporosis 

than men. According to the World Health Organization’s 

(WHO) report, osteoporosis is estimated to affect 200 

million women worldwide – approximately one-tenth of 

women aged 60, one-fifth of women aged 70, two-fifths of 

women aged 80 and two-thirds of women aged 90. 

An individual generally achieves peak bone mass by 18-20 

years of age. After hitting the mid-20s, young adults with 

low bone density are unlikely to catch up with good peak 

bone mass at all. Therefore, it is crucial to have sufficient 

calcium intake in the first 20 years of life. 

Milk is still the best source of calcium. One cup of milk 

(250ml) provides approximately 20-30 per cent of your 

daily calcium and the amount varies depending on 

brands. Therefore, the best way to choose the brand is 

by comparing the amount of calcium that each 100ml of 

milk provides and simply pick the one with the highest 

amount. Take two to three cups of milk a day to fulfil your 

calcium requirement but choose low-fat milk to minimise 

unnecessary weight gain. 

For those who are lactose intolerant, calcium-fortified 

soymilk is a good alternative, or consider taking calcium 

supplements. Other food sources of calcium include 

yoghurt and cheese. 

IRON 

The human body needs iron to make the oxygen-carrying 

proteins haemoglobin and myoglobin. Many women, 

especially those who do not consume a lot of red meat, do 

not get enough iron in their diet. On top of that, women 

generally suffer more iron loss compared to men. These 

may be a result of pathological losses due to excessive 

menstruation or loss of iron during the reproductive life, 

especially during pregnancy. 

Iron can be found in both animal and plant foods. Animal 

sources, which are mainly haem iron, include meat, fish 

and poultry. Plant sources, which are non-haem iron, 

include dried beans, peas and lentils as well as some fruits 

and vegetables. 

The Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) for iron 

typically reflects the iron requirements for non-vegetarians. 

According to the National Institutes of Health in the U.S., 

the RDA for vegetarians are 1.8 times higher than for 

people who eat meat because haem iron from meat is more 

bioavailable than non-haem iron from plant-based foods. 

To overcome the problem of bioavailability, non-haem 

iron is better absorbed by our bodies when it is taken 

along with meat, chicken, fish or with a source of vitamin 

C. So having a cup of citrus fruits and juices, cantaloupe, 

strawberries, broccoli, tomatoes or peppers will be helpful 

when consuming a vegetarian source of iron. 

FOLIC ACID 

Folic acid is a nutrient required by everyone but 

requirements are notably increased during pregnancy. 

This nutrient is vital for the development of a healthy 

foetus as it can significantly reduce the risk of neural tube 

defects such as spina bifida. The neural tube closes at days 

24-28 after conception and the extra folate must be taken 

before this, notably at a time even before the woman may 

be aware or certain of her pregnancy. Therefore, as a 

preparation to conceive, healthcare professionals advise 

every woman of childbearing age to consume a daily 

supplement of 400 micrograms of folic acid while they 

are trying to conceive, and should continue taking this 

dose during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. If folic acid 

supplements was not consumed before pregnancy, it should 

be taken as soon as you find out you’re pregnant. 


PHYTOCHEMICALS 

Detoxification, also known as ‘detox diets’, is typically 

characterised by a period of fasting which is then followed 

by a strict diet of raw vegetables, fruit and fruit juices. This 

is gaining much popularity amongst women; however, the 

evidence of the effectiveness of such diets in eliminating 

toxins from the body remains questionable. Instead of 

relying on unproven fad diets, eating to detoxify should be 

based on a system of choosing foods to protect, maintain 

and renew the body. 

LEAN PROTEIN 

Women who are watching their weight sometimes cut 

back on protein foods to avoid fat. However, weight 

management is more effective if lean protein is included 

in every meal because eating the right amount of protein 

helps to balance blood sugar, which in turn avoids energy 

fluctuations and keeps you fuller for a longer time. The key 

is not to eliminate protein altogether but to choose optimal 

sources of lean protein such as low-fat dairy foods, eggs, 

lean meats, poultry, seafood, nuts and beans. 

Eating To Detoxify 

Foods with phytochemicals that boost detoxification include: 

• At least 1 cup of cruciferous vegetables (cabbage, broccoli, collards, kale, Brussels sprouts) daily 

• A few cloves of garlic 

• Decaffeinated green tea in the morning 

• Fresh vegetable juices including carrots, celery, cilantro, beets, parsley and ginger 

• Herbal teas containing a mixture of burdock root, dandelion root, ginger root, licorice root, sarsaparilla root, cardamom 

seed and cinnamon bark 

• High-quality, sulfur-containing foods – eggs or whey protein, garlic, onions 

• Bioflavonoids in grapes, berries and citrus fruits 

• Dandelion greens 

• Rosemary 

• Curcuminoids (turmeric and curry) 

• Chlorophyll in dark green leafy vegetables and in wheat grass 

L. Kathleen Mahan. ‘’FOCUS ON: Eating To Detoxify.’’ Krausse’s Food and the Nutrition Care Process. 13th ed. United States of 

America: Elsevier, 2012. 438. Print. 



The boat life is the stylish life 

Photographs by Brian Fang/M8 Studio Art Direction by Nor Hamimah Abdullah 

Coordination by Aishah Azali Styling by Voon Wei @ The Style Animal 

Make-up by Sze Mun @ Artist at Work Hair by Gavin Soh 

Models Kris/Wu Models, Anastasia/Tangerine Models 

Location Avillion Admiral Cove, Port Dickson 

ON KRIS Canali suit & shirt 

ON ANASTASIA Salvatore Ferragamo halter dress 


ON KRIS Salvatore Ferragamo tee; 

Canali pants; Oroton watch; 

Carrera sunglasses 

ON ANASTASIA Salvatore Ferragamo 

necklace; Oroton top & skirt 




ON KRIS Canali suit & shirt 

ON ANASTASIA Michael Michael Kors 

dress & handbag; Dior sunglasses 



ON KRIS Coach bomber jacket; 

La Martina shirt & shorts 

ON ANASTASIA Michael Michael Kors 

top & pants; Oroton watch; Fendi 

sunglasses; Blancheur scarf 


ON KRIS La Martina blazer, shirt & 

pants; BOSS Orange sunglasses 

ON ANASTASIA Kate Spade New 

York dress & handbag; Michael 

Michael Kors blazer; Jimmy Choo 

sunglasses 



STYLE WAVE 

by Aishah Azali 

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PATCHY PATTERNS – A combination of patterns in a splash of colours is in this season to liven up your wardrobe. Whether you take the retro 

route or decide to go romantic, patterns are the easiest way to make a statement. 

1. Valentino 2. Loewe 3. Coach 4. M Missoni 5. Versace 6. Coach 7. Moschino 


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PASTEL POWER – Spring is here for the men with soft colours infused into the menswear collection, notably beige and violet. Traditional 

garments and hip accesssories balance out this trend to cater to both the classic and the modern man. 

1. Burberry 2. Versace 3. Versace 4. Prada 5. Sergio Rossi 6. Ermenegildo Zegna 7. Versace 


The frequent globetrotters have their travel essentials on standby 

and rest assured: it's a stylish variety 

Photographs by Xerxes Lee/Awesome Image 

Art direction Nor Hamimah Abdullah 

Coordination by Aishah Azali 

Styling by Voon Wei @ The Style Animal 

SHARP EXECUTIVE 

CLOCKWISE Samsonite INOVA 

hard case luggage; Samsonite 

Cubix soft case luggage; 

Melissa ballerina flats; Love 

Moschino dress; Moschino 

dress; Ermenegildo Zegna belt; 

Z Zegna leather sneakers; Dior 

sunglasses; Ermenegildo Zegna 

envelope pouch 




SAND GODDESS 

CLOCKWISE Michael 

Michael Kors handbag; 

Oroton bracelet; Oroton 

scarf; Bottega Veneta 

sunglasses; Swarovski 

pendant necklace; Jimmy 

Choo sunglasses; Kate 

Spade New York sandals 


JUNGLE TREKKERS 

CLOCKWISE Melissa sandals; Jimmy Choo 

sunglasses; Michael Michael Kors suede tote; 

Oroton belt; Michael Michael Kors watch; 

Z Zegna sneakers; Dior sunglasses; 

Oroton gloves 



CITY LOVERS 

CLOCKWISE Coach leather 

sneakers; Michael Michael 

Kors watch; Swarovski ring; 

Tory Burch bangle; Coach 

kitten heels; Swarovski watch; 

Kate Spade New York clutch; 

Ermenegildo Zegna pouch 



THE Pioneer CHEF 

BABE, MALAYSIA’S FIRST PERMANENT RESTAURANT BY A MICHELIN-STARRED CHEF, ISN’T JUST 

ABOUT FINE DINING. AMERICAN CHEF JEFF RAMSEY AND CO. ARE CALLING IT ‘FUN DINING’ – A 

RELAXED AND LAUGH-FILLED WAY TO ENJOY THE BEST OF MODERN COOKING. 

WORDS ROHAN JONATHAN 

PHOTOGRAPHS SOO PHYE 

“We agreed that 

we could really 

build something 

wonderful here 

and that the 

people deserved to 

have something 

different to talk 

about’’ 

Chef Jeff Ramsey is a man filled with 

ideas, and his latest one is currently 

sitting near the top of Damansara 

Height’s Work@Clearwater building. 

Babe is a new restaurant whose selfprofessed 

maxim is ‘Fun Dining’, 

a concept that seeks to shake up 

traditional notions of how one should 

enjoy fine cuisine. As for the food itself, 

well, he’s happy to let you be the judge. 

So what exactly is ‘Fun Dining’? 

“When I enjoy a fancy meal, I want 

to be able to laugh and enjoy myself 

comfortably. That’s what it’s about,” 

said Chef Ramsey. The design of the 

restaurant complements its motto – 

aside from a complex ceiling fixture, the 

rest is simple and conveys refinement 

without the pressure of having to put 

on your best face or be on your best 

behaviour just to eat there. “I see it as 

a place to gather with friends and have 

a ‘wow’ experience - one that they will 

remember with their friends for years 

to come,” he continued. 

In terms of cuisine, Babe serves 

‘Japas’ (a portmanteau of ‘Japanese’ 

and ‘Tapas’), which is a wide variety of 

small plates containing modern dishes 

mainly inspired by (but not limited to) 

Japanese cuisine and ingredients. Such 

is his level of commitment to flavour 

complexity and preciseness that Chef 

Ramsey has even decided to grow a 

rooftop garden to supply his kitchen 

with unique herbs he needs that he can 

find nowhere else. 

As with any interesting concept, 

you become curious to learn more 

about the mind behind it and it was 

with this curiosity that I approached 

my meeting with Chef Ramsey. He 

greeted me with a warm handshake 

and a smile; genuinely friendly with 


none of the pretension or loftiness you 

might think would come with being 

awarded a Michelin star. It wasn’t 

his charming manner that struck 

me, however, but his understated 

confidence – resembling the focus and 

resolve of artists or craftsmen whose 

belief in their work – and themselves – 

resonates from within. 

Chef Ramsey grew up in Maryland, 

USA after being born in Japan to a 

Japanese mother and American father. 

His path to the kitchen began as a 

dishwasher in a sushi restaurant, where 

he rose to the rank of sushi chef. From 

there, he started to enjoy the feeling 

cooking gave him. “The immediate 

gratification of having them taste 

something tasty that I prepared makes 

me happy,” he said. 

He went on to work with some 

tremendous chefs, such as Japan’s 

official sushi ambassador Masayoshi 

Kazato and Spanish-American chef 

José Andrés (who himself was the 

protégé to Catalonian chef – and 

legend – Ferran Adrià of elBu), picking 

up plenty of valuable knowledge and 

experience along the way and becoming 

well-versed in different cuisines. 

But it was iconic Japanese chef 

Hide Yamamoto’s choice to have Chef 

Ramsey head the Molecular Tapas 

Bar at the Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo 

which opened up his passage to Kuala 

Lumpur. That was also the restaurant 

that received a Michelin star under his 

watch, something that he said “means 

a lot of creative freedom. People trust 

the Michelin Guide, and that trust is 

extended to me”. 

The birth of Babe is the story of 

like-minded people discovering that 

they share in a vision. Datuk Jared Lim 

and his wife Datin Dian Lee met him 

at a pop-up restaurant he did with the 

Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur and 

bonded over an exciting vision they 

envisioned. “We agreed that we could 

really build something wonderful here 

and that the people deserved to have 

something different to talk about,” he 

said. It was with these partners that he 

found the backing and belief to open 

up a permanent restaurant in Kuala 

Lumpur. 

A justifiable impression indeed, 

if the dish he prepared for us was 

anything to go by – Smoked Oysters 

with 7 Citrus Mignonette. The oysters 

were carefully placed upon a bed of 

ice, decorated with floral elements and 

finished with a drizzle of sauce into the 

shell - a swift yet precise performance 

that exemplified his creativity and 

attention to detail. 

It captured Chef Ramsey’s vision 

for Babe: delicious food which sparks a 

conversation. Menu items with names 

like ‘1000 Year Old Cypress Smoked 

Yellowtail Nigiri’ and ‘Virtual Truffle 

Steak’ are bound to be conversation 

starters for now, though the menu 

changes frequently to keep things fresh. 

The selection is the culinary 

culmination of – and homage to – 

all of Chef Ramsey’s illustrious past 

and is like nothing else in the city (or 

anywhere else for that matter). In true 

intrepid fashion, he is carving out his 

own path; innovating, changing and 

pioneering the future of dining right 

here and now. 



47410 Petaling Jaya, Selangor 

MYEONG DEONG 

Teok Bo Kki - Teok Bo Kki 

here looks very similar to 

the Malaysian rojak or chee 

cheong fun with a mixture of 

egg, rice cakes and fried bean 

curd skin. Smothered in spicy 

sauce and dressed with sesame 

seeds, the dish is a colourful 

mix that will add some playful 

flavour to your dinner course. 

The chewy texture of the 

rice cakes takes some getting 

used to, but if you’re craving 

something spicy for your 

meal, this is a dish that will 

excite the tastebuds. 

Clubhouse - T. 03-7805 3935 - Business hours: 11.30am to 3.00pm and 5.00pm to 10.30pm 

Operating hours - Monday to Sunday - Lunch - 11.30am to 3.00pm 

- Dinner - 5.00pm to 10.00pm 




J ITALIAN 

RESTAURANT 

Salted Scallop and 

Mushrooms - With 

chewy scallops and tasty 

mushrooms, this colourful 

dish is spruced up with 

cherry tomatoes and olives. 

What’s great about it is how 

delicately balanced the subtle 

flavours are, making this 

dish particularly delectable 

with plain white rice. The 

slight sharpness of garlic is 

unmistakeable within the 

sauce to further accentuate 

the flavours. Best served with 

plain noodles or white rice. 

Clubhouse - T. 03-7805 3935 - www.jojoitalianrestaurant.com 

Operating hours - Monday to Thursday - 11.00am to 11.00pm 

- Friday to Sunday - 11.00am to 1.00pm 




THE PALM 

COFFEE HOUSE 

Grilled Tenderloin with 

Cauliflower Puree and 

Tomato Confit - A generous 

chunk of beef tenderloin 

is served atop a bed of 

cauliflower puree and tomato 

confit on the side, tastefully 

plated for diners who want 

to indulge their carnivorous 

side. The creamy cauliflower 

puree cuts through the robust 

taste of the hearty beef to help 

balance the flavours, and the 

vegetables on the side provide 

a refreshing complement. 

We recommend that you 

pace yourself while eating to 

prevent filling up too quickly. 

Clubhouse - T. 03-7804 8888 (ext 306/309) - www.tropicanagolf.com 

Operating hours - Monday to Friday - 7.00am to 12.00am 

- Saturday to Sunday - 7.00am to 8.00pm 




GIN SHUI TEI 

Shake Butter Shoyu Yaki 

- Delve into tender salmon 

flesh, cooked with butter 

and soy sauce, then topped 

with chilli and carrot for 

garnish and flavour alike. 

Served with a glass of white 

wine, the buttery, savoury 

fish is completely bone-free 

and is a great option for a 

lighter meal, plus it provides 

a healthy dose of protein. If 

stuck on dinner options here, 

this is a safe option. 

Clubhouse - T. 03-7804 8888 - www.facebook.com /ginshuitei 

Operating hours - Monday to Sunday - Lunch - 12.00pm to 3.00pm 

- Dinner - 6.30pm to 10.30pm 


SURIA KLCC 

50088 Kuala Lumpur 

SPRING GARDEN 

Chicken Bun Nyonya-style 

- With pulut rice and chicken 

meat stuffed within, this 

hearty bun is definitely made 

for two. 

Charcoal Bun with Durian 

and Salted Egg - Charcoal 

dough and durian together 

may seem overwhelming, 

but we encourage you to be 

adventurous and give this 

ebony creation a try. 

Baked Curry Polo Bun - 

Our favourite of the four, this 

bun packs chicken meat in 

freshly baked buns. A bitesized 

meal great for brunch. 

Salted Fish Bun 

- Surprisingly, the 

distinctive taste of salted 

fish complements the 

moist bun instead of being 

overpowering. Best eaten 

alongside a cup of hot tea. 

Lot 413, 4th floor, Suria KLCC , 50088 Kuala Lumpur 

T. 03-2166 9881- www.taithong.com.my 

Operating hours - Monday to Saturday: 11.30am to 10.30pm 

- Sunday and Public Holidays: 10.30am to 10.30pm 


THE RECIPE 

Homemade 

NUTRITION BARS 

INTO HEALTHY LIVING? TRY THIS VERSATILE RECIPE FOR A 

FILLING SNACK THAT CAN BE MODIFIED TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS. 

PHOTOGRAPHS ISTOCKPHOTO 

With a focus on healthy living going mainstream, people have started to look into cooking their own healthy dishes to 

improve their diet. However, many of these people run into problems when they feel the need to snack. One simple, 

delicious solution is nutrition bars, and here we teach you how to make your own. 

Bursting Granola Bars 

One of the simplest, most versatile nutrition bar recipes around, this recipe makes 12 bars and can be adjusted to suit 

your needs. As long as the portions are similar, the dried fruits and nuts in this recipe can be switched for any other types 

of fruits and nuts and the sugar and butter can be replaced with lighter options, depending on how clean you are eating. 

Enjoy baking yourself a wonderful, fully-customised treat. 

RECIPE 

Ingredients 

• 2 1/2 cups Old Fashioned Rolled Oats 

• 1/2 cup Whole Natural Almonds (coarsely chopped) 

• 1/3 cup Honey 

• 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter 

• 1/4 cup Dark Brown Sugar 

• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 

• 1 tsp Chia Seeds 

• 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt 

• 1/4 cup Dried Cranberries (coarsely chopped) 

• 1/4 cup Dried Golden Raisins (coarsely chopped) 

• 1/4 cup Mini Chocolate Chips, plus extra as needed 

Preparation Method 

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. 

2. Line bottom of a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper. 

Then lightly spray the parchment with cooking spray. 

3. Combine the oats and roughly chopped almonds on a small 

baking sheet, then bake 7-10 minutes until lightly toasted. 

Transfer to a large bowl. 

4. While the oats are toasting, combine the butter, honey, brown 

sugar, vanilla extract seeds, chia seeds and salt in a small 

saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the butter melts and 

the sugar all dissolves, making sure to stir occasionally. 

5. Pour the butter mixture over the toasted oats and almonds and 

add the cranberries and golden raisins. Mix well. Let cool about 

5 minutes, then add the mini chocolate chips. Stir to combine. 

6. Transfer the oat mixture to the prepared pan. Using a rubber 

spatula, firmly press the mixture into the pan until the mixture 

is in a uniform layer. 

7. Scatter the remaining few tablespoons of mini chocolate chips 

over the granola bars and use the same rubber spatula to 

gently press them into the granola so they stick. Transfer the 

entire pan to the refrigerator and chill for 2 hours. 

8. After the granola has chilled completely, gently lift it out of the 

pan, using the parchment paper as handles, and cut it into 12 

bars. Serve as needed. 

9. If you’re waiting to use these, wrap them individually in more 

parchment paper until ready to eat. 


Champagne 

CELEBRATIONS 

PHOTOGRAPHS ISTOCKPHOTO 

THE DRINK 

IT'S TIME TO PARTY, AND HOW BETTER TO DO SO IN STYLE 

THAN WITH THE MOST CLASSY OF ALL BUBBLIES? 

To the winner of the race goes the champagne bottle - but besides drenching the podium in it and gulping 

it straight from the bottle, what else can you do with champagne? We’ve found some fun champagne 

cocktails you can try out whenever you feel like celebrating. Pop the cork and let’s get mixing! 


The Classic Mimosa 

Anyone who’s ever had champagne 

will be familiar with the Mimosa; 

it’s like the poster boy of champagne 

cocktails. However, people often do 

not get the mix right and ruin the 

taste as a result. Here's our perfect 

ratio for the Classic Mimosa; again, 

be sure to use a champagne flute for 

best results. 

Ingredients: 

• 2 ounces of orange juice 

• 4 ounces of Brut champagne 

• 1 teaspoon Grand Marnier 

(optional) 

• Orange bitters (optional) 

Method 

Fill 1/3 of a champagne flute with 

fresh-squeezed orange juice and top 

up with Brut champagne. 

Optionally, for a true Mimosa, add 

a teaspoon or so of Grand Marnier. 

A dash of orange bitters, if you have 

them, will add a little complexity to 

this simple yet elegant drink. 

Barbotage 

The Barbotage is a truly indulgent 

champagne cocktail, mixing cognac and 

Brut champagne; the pricier the bottles 

you use, the greater the enjoyment this 

combination provides. Be sure to serve 

in a champagne flute for best results. 

Ingredients 

• 1/2 ounce cognac 

• 1 teaspoon Grand Marnier 

• 4 ounces Brut champagne 

Method 

Pour cognac and Grand Marnier into a 

champagne flute, then top up with Brut 

champagne. 

Black Velvet 

The Black Velvet is certainly the 

more macho champagne cocktail. 

A powerful drink with quite a 

kick, the trick is to combine the 

stout and champagne in a Collins 

glass to allow the two to properly 

mix. Fortunately, this cocktail is 

remarkably easy to make. 

Ingredients 

• Stout 

• Brut champagne 

Preparation 

Fill a Collins glass halfway with 

stout and top up slowly with 

champagne. 

Stir gently with glass or plastic rod. 


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SPORTS WING 

41 42 

43 

44 

40 

Carpark 

Lake 

45 

LEGEND 

Lower Ground 

Ground 

46 

47 

Carpark 

Level 1 

With a gross built-up area of over 380,000 

square feet (35,303 square metres), Malaysia’s 

largest and award-winning Clubhouse 

at Tropicana Golf & Country Resort is 

truly impressive. This is a listing of all the 

facilities and amenities that are built for 

the convenience of all Tropicana members, 

residents and their guests 

Golf / Sports Membership 03-7804 To Basement 8888 Carpark 

Vivian ext 208 

Membership Email membership1@tropicanacorp.com.my 

Golf Email 

golf@tropicanacorp.com.my 

Sports Department 03-7804 2087 

Operating Hours 9.00 am – 6.00 pm (Monday to Friday) 

Email 

gm@tropicanagolf.com 

Website 

www.tropicanagolf.com 


ANGE 

7 

Practice Green 

Buggy Track 

9th Green 

EASTERN COURSE 

FOOD AND BEVERAGE 

Main Wing 

7 Golfers’ Terrace 03-7804 8888 

(Ext 326) 

15 Gin Shui Tei Japanese Restaurant 03-7886 9168 

36 Poolside Café 03-7804 8888 

(Ext 327) 

9 Spring Garden Tropicana 

Chinese Restaurant 03-7880 7226 

11 The Palms Coffee House 03-7804 8888 

(Ext 306) 

The Palms Wing 

8 Royce 017-322 3668 

26 J Italian Restaurant 03-7805 3925/3935 

25 Myeung Dong Korean BBQ 016-3684500 

Landscape 

ain 

obby 

8 

Car Porch 

12 

IN WING 

11 

10 

9 

asd 

Main Kitchen 

6 

GOLF WING 

1 

2 

5 

Golf 

Counter 

4 

3 

Buggy Station 

1st Tee 

SPORTS AND RECREATION 

Sports Wing 

46 Outdoor tennis court 

43 2 indoor tennis courts 

45 4 indoor badminton courts 

31 12-lane computerised bowling alley 

33-34 2 play pools with water slides and waterfall 

42 3 squash courts 

23 Multipurpose studio 

38 Japanese bath and Jacuzzi 

3-4 Male changing rooms with 

360 private lockers 

35 Resort-style larger-than-Olympic-size 

swimming pool 

41 Sauna and steam bath 

24 Snooker room 

39 2 table tennis courts 

40 Well-equipped gymnasium 

44 1 VIP badminton hall 

47 1 futsal court 

Fountain 

Buggy Pick-up Area 

LEISURE AND ENTERTAINMENT 

24 Havana Lounge 017-885 4188 

27 Thai Odyssey Spa & Massage 03-7803 1233/ 

03-7804 1129 

29 Trocadero Bowling & Café 03-7804 8888 

16 Gaming room 

37 Library 

22 Spine & Joint Tropicana 03-78042072 

Carpark 

Carpark 

FUNCTION AREAS 

6 Greens I 

10 Greens II 

30 Greens III 

32 Poolside Terrace 

28 Spanish Courtyard 

12-14 The Grand Ballroom (First floor) 

arpark 

Carpark 

Sales & Marketing (Banquet Function) 03-7804 8888 

Liza ext 141 

Shah ext 517 

Sandy ext 142 

Siti Fairuz ext 155 

Lian Yan Wai ext 162 

Mas Suria ext 517 

Email 

salesmarketing@tropicanacorp.com.my 

Toll Free 1800 88 8128 

Lake 

GOLFING FACILITIES 

Golf at Tropicana 03-7804 8888 

(Ext 211/212/200) 

Tropicana Driving Range 016-243 4801/ 

012-278 3172 

Buggies and turf mates 

56-bay driving range 

27-hole championship golf course 

18-hole putting greens 

5 Female changing rooms 

with 60 private lockers 

AMENITIES 

20 Alam Convenience Store 03-7804 3095 

1 De Manshop Tailoring 03-7880 4063 

21 Eco Hair Saloon 03-7804 9316 

2 Pro-Shop Golf Shop 03-7804 6348 

17 Kain 017-200 8142 

18 Kindyland Tropicana 017-314 6754 

48 Klinik Tropicana 03-7805 5461 

19 The Green House Florist 03-7880 1388 

3-4 Prayer room 


THE TREND 

WORDS AISHAH AZALI 

Beard Oils 

With the ever-growing trend of 

facial hair becoming a fashion 

statement, grooming it is as 

important as keeping it. Beard oils 

moisturise and keep that facial 

mane of yours soft and neat. A vast 

market for beard oils has popped 

up recently, but traditional brands 

like Penhaligon’s have been trusted 

over the years. The concoction of 

sunflower and grape seed in their 

Bayolea beard oil is one of the best 

in the market for gentlemen that 

take great care of their facial hair. 

www.penhaligons.com 

Photo courtesy of Percy & Reed 

Adam Reed & Blue Hair 

Hairstylist to A-List celebrities 

including Ellie Goulding and 

Jessica Simpson, Adam Reed 

recently travelled to Malaysia 

to launch the newest hair 

products from Percy & Reed. 

He talked about the amazing 

hair texture Malaysians are 

lucky to inherit and that 

ink-black hair with cool blue 

highlights are making a splash 

in the world of hair. With 

celebrities like Kylie Jenner 

and Demi Lovato already 

leading the trend, Asia will not 

fall behind. 

www.percyandreed.com 

Photo courtesy of Penhaligon’s 

Game of Thrones Tour 

The Game of Thrones books and 

television series have been a massive hit 

these past couple of years. To recreate 

the vision of author George R. R. 

Martin, the series was shot in many 

spectacular locations from Croatia to 

Spain. Tenon Tours takes hardcore 

fans around actual shooting locations 

in Ireland and Wales where they can 

explore the iconic stone castles and the 

forested countryside that formed the 

setting for their beloved series. 

www.tenontours.com 

Photo courtesy of Tenon Tours 

Photo courtesy of istockphoto 

Aerial Shots 

With the success of GoPro as a camera to 

capture all your special moments while 

travelling, especially if it is the adventurous 

kind, it is no surprise that GoPro is taking 

it a step further and building their own 

drone or quadcopter. The device is slated to 

come out sometime in 2016 and promises 

to be a hit with budding filmmakers and 

photography enthusiasts. For now, there is 

the DJI Phantom quadcopter to mount your 

GoPro with and record away. 

www.dronegopro.org 


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