Tropicana Magazine Jul-Aug 2017 #114: Bold & Beautiful

Vivid 

Vignettes 

Turn up the colour 

in your living space 

Ricky 

Tjandra 

Gaming The System 

Flex 

Effect 

The evolution of 

muscle cars

EDITOR’S NOTE 

Bold & Beautiful 

This issue of Tropicana is chockful of colour befitting the 

season. Cover personality, Ricky Tjandra epitomises that 

ethos. Fun and with an infectious sense of joie de vivre, this 

young entrepreneur exudes confidence and charm. 

The ardent traveller will surely be taken places. From 

wandering the vibrant food markets of Barcelona, and the 

glamourous American Bar at Savoy London, to exploring the 

undulating lava fields of Hawaii, we 

take you on a myriad of adventures 

with each turn of the page. 

While classics are the cornerstone 

of any wardrobe, there’s something 

to be said for the fun and fanciful. 

Whether to adorn or to bask in, the 

offerings featured here ooze luxury at 

every turn, and watches and jewelry 

add a pop of colour to any ensemble. 

On the home front, a treasure 

trove of audacious decor from 

flamboyant designers will appeal to 

those with a discerning taste. Find 

out how vivid vignettes detract from 

boring beige and breathe life into any 

living space. 

It’s mid year and time to take stock 

of what you had set out to achieve 

for the year 2017. If the list is still as 

long as when you first started out in 

January, time to throw out the dull 

and drab, and embrace the bold and 

the beautiful! 

photograph by Lukas Roth

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SOON LAU 

Photographer 

Soon Lau is a photographer 

whose pictures are 

an intriguingly and 

meticulously composed 

visual narrative. With over 

15 years of experience in 

photography before setting 

up Awesome Image, he 

has developed an ability to 

capture his subjects from 

unique perspectives. He 

has a sharp eye for flawless 

and detailed compositions, 

and a knack for predicting 

lighting and surface effects. 

His love for 70's pop and 

local culture inspires his 

work, creating images that 

tell an interesting story 

with a hint of humour, 

with great finesse. 

Next Bold move: 

To publish a book on 

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edition) 

Shiyo Joo 

Make Up Artist 

With seven years of 

experience in the makeup 

and beauty industry, Shiyo 

loves that his passion 

allows him to present his 

artistry to the public. 


Looking to establish his 

own make up brand. 

Jennifer Choo 

Feature Writer/Stylist 

Jennifer never wanted to 

be a writer, she wanted 

to be a reader. Librarian 

was her first ambition as 

a child but fate conspired 

to lead her down a 

different path. Desperate 

to escape the world of 

law, she began writing 

about interior design 

for a local magazine, 

which led to a career in 

publication - including 

the editorship of a couple 

of design magazines. She 

now freelances and writes 

about design, fashion, 

food and travel. 


I will be doing more work 

in Singapore so I am 

bracing myself for more 

challenges. 

Cody Chua 

Feature Writer 

Cody's six years of 

experience in the 

industry have made 

him a regular feature 

in high-end editorial 

such as ELLE Malaysia, 

FEMALE Malaysia and 

L'Officiel. Graduating 

from Miko Galère, Cody 

has achieved more than 

just editorial fame. He has 

also worked with various 

designers including 

renowned local designer, 

Bernard Chandran. 


Go on a one month solo 

backpacking trip. 

Joey Yap 

Make Up Artist 

Joey has been doing 

makeup and hair for over 

20 years concentrating 

mostly on the publishing 

industry. She's a regular 

on titles such as Nuyou, 

Prestige, Harpers Bazaar, 

Esquire amongst many 

others. Her creative 

work also extends to 

commercials and events 

such as the MTV World 

Stage Asia. 


I am now experimenting 

with new techniques 

that will push me to the 

forefront of this industry, 

where when people see 

makeup in the magazines 

they will think of me. 

Additional credit to... 

Brian Fang, Edward H Jubang, Fanny Bucheli-Rotter, Shereen Khoo, Timothy Yap 

TM | July/AUGUST 2017 

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VOLUME 

#114 

ON THE COVER 

18 An Interview With Ricky Tjandra 

THE SCENE 

16 ‘Property for Everyone’ Talk Series 

17 Home Fire Awareness Program 

property news 

47 Clean Sweep for Tropicana at Property 

Insight Prestigious Developers Awards 2017 

CULTURE 

14 The Diary 

24 Books 

26 Music 

28 Movies 

THE HOME 

30 Here Comes The Bright 

32 Vivid Vignettes 

36 Audacious Auteurs 

The swing 

56 Perfect Pairings 

58 Fire Up On Lava Fields 

The TIME 

64 Crazy Over Colour 

Health 

88 Skin Food 

The cookbook 

96 Making The Most Of The 

Food Market 

the drinks 

104 American Spirit 

The game changer 

110 Will Power 

Ricky Tjandra is wearing Dior Homme 

The look 

70 Creative And Eclectic 

72 Quirky & Kitschy 

74 Hot Off The Runway 

77 Set The Stage 

78 Beauty Within The Beast 

The drive 

116 Flex Effect 

the vacation 

124 Miami Heat 

101 the dishes 

133 the list 

134 The END 


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THE DIARY 

The 

Happening... 

Mark your social calendars. 

14/07 - 16/07 

Rainforest World Music Festival 

The 20th edition of Borneo’s largest music festival 

will feature three days of international and indigenous 

music amidst fun activities and delectable food. 

Enjoy the unique sounds of the world as musicians 

from across the globe perform on the main stage. 

Participate in workshops, cultural talks, exhibitions, 

and meditation sessions. Fuel up with scrumptious 

local and foreign food at the Asia Food Kitchen and 

head on to the Rainforest World Crafts Bazaar to buy 

handmade souvenirs. 

Sarawak Cultural Village 

Pantai Damai, Santubong, 

Kuching 

Tel: 082-423 600 

rwmf.net 

Curated by Avinash sagran 


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07/07 - 16/07 

Rainforest Fringe Festival 

Intended as the prelude to the Rainforest 

World Music Festival, the inaugural 

edition of this festival showcases the best of 

Sarawak’s art, crafts, music, fashion, food, 

film and photography. Immerse yourself 

in the culture as you learn more about 

Malaysia’s largest state. 

Various locations, including 

The Old Court House 

Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg, Kuching 

Tel: 082-417 601 

www.rainforestfringe.com 

06/07 - 13/08 

International Arts Carnival Hong Kong 

Held yearly during summer, the International Arts Carnival offers families an 

opportunity to explore diverse arts from a global perspective. The performances 

include multimedia theatre, puppetry, music and dance, interactive theatre for 

children, clown theatre, music theatre and magic. 

Stage 1, Performing Arts Centre of Penang 

Various venues 

Tel:+852 2370 1044 

www.hkiac.gov.hk 

THE DIARY 

22/07 

Bon Odori 

Deck out in cosplay outfits and indulge 

in a variety of Japanese snacks at the 

41st edition of the Bon Odori festival in 

Malaysia. The event honours 60 years of 

diplomatic relations between Malaysia and 

Japan with delightful drum performances, 

traditional Bon Odori dances and a special 

fireworks display. 

National Sports Complex 

Jalan Barat, Bukit Jalil 

Tel: 03-2274 2274 

www.jckl.org.my 

19/08 - 30/08 

29th SEA Games 

(Kuala Lumpur 2017) 

Kuala Lumpur plays host to the biggest 

Southeast Asia multi-sport event. The 

2-week games will hold 405 events from 

38 sports discipline. Cheer on your 

favourite athlete and witness records being 

broken in an electric atmosphere. 

National Sports Complex (main venue) 

Jalan Barat, Bukit Jalil 

www.kualalumpur2017.com.my 

17/08 - 20/08 

Beerfest Asia 2017 

The region’s biggest beer festival is back, promising a fun-filled experience with some of the 

best brews from around the world. Beer lovers would not want to miss out on enjoying live 

performances, delicious cuisines, loads of fun and games whilst enjoying cold pints of lager. 

Marina Bay Cruise Centre 

61 Marina Coastal Drive 

Singapore 

www.beerfestasia.com 

15 July/AUGUST 2017 | TM

THE SCENE 

The Scene 

The hottest events to have set society abuzz. 

‘Property for Everyone’ 

Talk Series 

Tropicana Metropark, SubanG Jaya 

11-12 March 2017 

Tropicana Corporation Berhad has always been 

a pioneer in creating a sustainable property 

for the market. The group launched a talk 

series titled “Property for Everyone” to address 

designated target groups separately to ensure 

thorough comprehension of the property 

market for key buyers. The targeted group 

includes millennials, executives, investors and 

homeowners. The inaugural talk featured an 

all-star lineup of prominent property speakers, 

investors, entrepreneurs, celebrities and 

educators who can relate to the millennial and 

executive group. The first of many talks in the 

series, the group aims to share valuable insights 

to guarantee the buyers a perfect house to call 

home. 

inaugural talk series “Property for Everyone” at Tropicana Metropark. 

‘Urban & Chic’ Luncheon 

Tropicana Metropark, 

Subang Jaya 

18 March 2017 

guests from Big Orange Media. 

Tropicana Metropark nestled in an exclusive 

enclave in Subang Jaya hosted the ‘urban&chi’ 

sit down luncheon with Big Orange Media. 

Guests were treated to discover the newly 

completed 9.2-acre Central Park with its 

750-metre canal complete while learning 

more about the 88-acre mixed development 

including the latest residential phase and 

Paisley Serviced Residences. 


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THE SCENE 

participants for the 16km bike ride event. 

‘Walk & Ride 

Yellow Event’ 

Tropicana Aman, 

Kota Kemuning 

26 March 2017 

Tropicana Corporation 

Berhad is committed to 

providing sustainable 

greens by constructing 

developments that 

would encourage 

people to reduce their 

carbon footprint by 

altering their lifestyle 

through the implementation of eco-friendly 

infrastructures. ‘Walk & Ride Yellow 

Event’ drew more participants with over 

800 people partaking in this noble effort to 

encourage walking and cycling. Amidst the 

luscious setting of the 85-acre Central Park, 

clad in yellow t-shirts, participants began 

with a Zumba session. Then they continued 

with a 2km fun walk and 16km bike ride. 

The event included a HelloGIF interactive 

digital booth and lucky draws, where a total 

of 70 prizes were given away, including five 

grand prizes of yellow bicycles. Everyone left 

feeling good as guests were given goodies 

bags which included finishers’ medals. 

Santapan Malam 29 

Tropicana Golf & Country Resort 

27 May – 24 June 2017 

Home Fire Awareness Program 

Tropicana Golf & Country Resort 

21 May 2017 

Home Fire Awareness Program is jointly 

organised by TGCR, Tropicana Resident 

Association (TRA) & Petaling Jaya Bomba. 

The event was attended by 150 residents of 

Tropicana, and the program was aimed at 

creating a step-by-step awareness on fire 

prevention and safety to meet the specific 

needs of the community through development 

or enhancement of one’s fire safety routines. 

Talks by Herman Tan – Executive Director, 

Dato’ Manjit Singh – TRA President, Wong 

Yuet Leng – MBPJ Councilor, Jaswant Singh 

– Damansara Fire Officer and Jeffry Soo – Fire 

Fighter Company enlighten the audience with 

adequate information to ensure their safety 

and wellbeing. 

For the 13th consecutive year, Tropicana Golf 

& Country Resort is hosting the Santapan 29 

Malam. The dishes were prepared fresh daily 

and included Nasi Kerabu, Laksa Utara, Ayam 

Panggang Kuah Percik, Ikan Jenahak Tumis 

Cili Hijau, Udang Segar Marjerin Masak 

Nestum and Daging Salai Masak Kuah Lemak 

Cili Api. While popular star dishes like Nasi 

Arab Kabsa Kambing Bakar, Lamb Masala 

Berempah, Aneka Soup Tropicana continued 

to be crowd pleasers as guests simply couldn’t 

resist having seconds. To ensure everyone 

had a pleasant visit up to 600 free secured 

parking lots were made available and a ‘Surau 

for ablution and prayers. Buggy shuttle service 

from the parking lot to the clubhouse was also 

available to ease the commute further. 


RICKY TJANDRA 

Checked jacket, white 

shirt and pocket 

square by Sacoor 

Brothers. 


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RICKY TJANDRA 

Gaming 

The System 

Avid gamer, Ricky Tjandra, replicates the key principles of gaming when 

managing his business and making life decisions. 

INTERVIEW Sharmini M.Rethinasamy 

photography Brian Fang, M8 studio 

ART DIRECTION PENN EY, CHEE assisted by ellyn yeo 

make up and hair joey yap 


RICKY TJANDRA 

hen you watch someone playing 

WWarcraft, Clash of Clans or League 

of Legends, you find them totally 

immersed in the game. They can 

become completely absorbed in 

achieving a personal best with every 

new level they reach. 

Now, imagine if you could derive 

this same level of engagement in the 

work place and apply it to problem-solving, innovating 

new products and tools, and honing new skills. 

Gamification is defined as taking the main attributes of 

gaming—such as engagement, transparency, teamwork 

and strategising—and applying them to real-world 

processes inside an organisation such as developing areas 

of marketing and leadership. 

Young entrepreneur, Ricky Tjandra (pronounced 

Chandra) strongly believes the skills he has honed 

from years of gaming complement his work ethic, and 

contribute towards achieving his goals. 

Ricky, a Malaysian permanent resident, of Indonesian- 

Chinese and Taiwanese parentage, is an avid virtual 

gamer and paintballer. Hitting his stride at 30 years of 

age, he has been on a paint splattering haunt for the last 4 

years – and loving it! 

“Initially it did hurt and I came back quite sore,” laughs 

the middle child of Hendrik Tjandra and Josephine Tien 

Chin Hsiang. “I am used to it now. Once the adrenaline is 

pumping, you don’t really feel the force of the paint balls.” 

Ricky plays an average of once every fortnight and 

regularly takes part in tournaments. Currently, Ricky is 

attached to Team Kamikaze. 

Ricky’s foray into the realm of gaming was mooted 

by his father, who bought a Nintendo for himself and 

introduced the world of Mario to Ricky as a child. 

“Personally I am into Lord’s Mobile, which is similar to 

Clash Of Clans,” explains Ricky of his gaming preferences. 

“I have been an avid gamer since college, when the days 

seemed so long and the nights where when sleep was 

almost non-existent.” 

“I get my gaming cue from my father,” laughs Ricky. 

“His commitment towards his gaming hobby never ceases 

to amaze me. Since going into semi-retirement, my father 

has had more time on his hands, and more ‘hands’ to 

manage multiple gaming devices at a time. Seeing him 

with five phones laid out in front of him, playing one 

game using different identities, is a common sight. You 

can tell that he takes his gaming seriously because he 

would postpone dinner just to accommodate his precious 

game time!” 

Whilst Ricky isn’t on his gaming consul 24-7, he does 

afford some time to venturing into virtual realms. 

“I cannot partake in such luxuries over long durations 

when I have to run my own business,” he divulges. “As a 

managing partner of VIZ Interactive Sdn Bhd, a relatively 

new startup that provides Smart Home systems to 

property developers and home owners, much of my time 

is centred around developing the business.” 

These smart home solutions include appliances and 

digital systems such as air conditioning, motorised 

curtains, alarms, CCTV, digital doorlocks and lighting, all 

of which can be controlled remotely via voice-control. 

Given the competitive nature of his business, Ricky knows 

all too well the importance of staying ahead of the game. 


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RICKY TJANDRA 

Light blue shirt by 

Tommy Hilfiger. 

Navy blue jacket & 

pocket square by 

Sacoor Brothers. 


RICKY TJANDRA 

“The tenets of managing a business are similar to that 

of gaming,” explains Ricky, who graduated in Business 

Management from RMIT University in Melbourne. “In 

some subconscious manner, I have been honing skills in key 

management areas and have been able to apply them to my 

business.” 

It’s the ‘I-don’t-want-to-lose’ attitude that drives gamers 

like Ricky to succeed, and in a competitive and fast-moving 

market, it’s imperative to deploy the right skill set and make 

your mark. 

“Negotiation skills are crucial,” he shares. “In gaming, there 

is usually a trading system where you can trade items, sell or 

even buy them. You learn about the value of the items from 

the point of supply and demand, as well as how desperate the 

other player is. If all goes your way, you can sell at a higher 

price than what’s out there in the market. You can even 

negotiate peace terms with other guilds or clans during a war. 

It’s a good platform to understand the diversity of players 

from different races, geographical locations, ages and genders. 

Likewise, on the business platform, managing a diverse group 

of employees or dealing with a diverse set of clientele, calls for 

different negotiation skills.” 

“Communications is key when managing a guild or 

kingdom during wars,” Ricky explains. “Having to coordinate 

between 100 members is difficult. It would involve 

strategising different groups, in smaller numbers to target 

certain locations and to achieve the results you want. Giving 

correct instructions and relaying it effectively and efficiently 

will help the kingdom or guild achieve success. There are 

also real time reports and updates on the status of the guild. 

This is another trait similar to the corporate world, where 

proper communications amongst the team, and strategies 

which are communicated well can garner success. Market 

reports and competitor analysis would also help in strategy 

planning, as well as indicating market position to your 

clients.” 

Another tenet is time management. The process of 

planning and having conscious control over how much 

time one spends on events or work activities may increase 

the level of effectiveness and productivity. “There are a lot 

of events inside a game,” divulges Ricky. “These keep you 

occupied, thus you would have to prioritise which of these 

events would benefit you the most and you would in turn, 

focus on that.” 

“You would not be able to play a game around the clock as 

you would need to factor in rest, work and hobbies amongst 

“The tenets of managing 

a business are similar to 

that of gaming. In some 

subconscious manner, 

I have been honing skills 

in key management areas 

and have been able to apply 

them to my business.” 

other things. You would need to manage your personal time 

efficiently in order to join the event. There are also troops 

with different skill levels to train. You would need to manage 

your time in a manner whereby you maximise efficiency and 

utilise the time available. It’s no different from the corporate 

world where you would need to plan your time to manage 

deadlines with what you can currently work on.” 

“Problems do not discriminate. They hit all of us at some 

point. Even in games, there is a fair amount of problemsolving 

such as disputes between members, resource 

management and strategies. To top that off, games usually 

have bugs, especially those in its beta stage. I used to be a 

beta tester before the official launch of a game. I would test 

the games out and report on bugs or issues I encounter and 

give recommendations on how to fix those issues, or even 

improve the game itself. This is similar to how we would 

manage problem-solving in the work place.” 

Like any organisation, management styles differ, and in 

the virtual world, it is no different. “Different people manage 

their guilds or wars differently. They come from different 

cultures. They approach and strategise by weighing the pros 

and cons of each situation with the person assigned to the 

task.” 

From the realms of guilds and wars to the corporate world, 

Ricky knows too well that all work and no play, a dull boy 

makes, and reaping the diverse knowledge and experience 

the former brings, makes gaming all the more attractive. 


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RICKY TJANDRA 

Checked shirt, 

jacket and pants by 

Dior Homme. 


NEWS | BOOKS 

Inspirational Tales 

Celebrate strong women who have changed the perception of societal structures. 

Curated by Avinash sagran & MPH BOOKSTOREs 

I Know Why the Caged 

Bird Sings 

Maya Angelou 

The book is a candid portrayal 

of the issues plaguing black 

women growing up in the 

south. Angelou’s depiction 

of substantial issues such as 

rape, racism and identity was 

revolutionary at the time of its 

release in 1969. Penning down 

her experience through wit 

and wisdom, she challenges the 

constructs of social hierarchy 

and soothes the tension by 

placing emphasis on the 

healing process. 

Our Pick... 

The Diary of a Young 

Girl 

Anne Frank 

Anne Frank receives a diary 

on her 13th birthday, and she 

narrates her life in Frankfurt 

with her family who are to 

go into hiding during the 

Nazi occupation of Germany 

during the Second World War. 

The narration of the right to 

live regardless of religion or 

race is depicted through the 

reflections of Anne’s daily 

interactions. 

Empress Dowager Cixi: 

The Concubine Who 

Launched Modern China 

Jung Chang 

Jung Chang disagrees with 

her fellow compatriots and 

historians on the role of 

Empress Dowager Cixi. The 

book delves in the depth of a 

remarkable woman behind 

her significant contribution 

to the nation. Chang 

acknowledges Cixi flaws 

but does not portray her as 

a ruthless iron-fisted leader. 

She instead identifies Cixi’s 

perseverance as a woman and 

all the modernisation brought 

in during her reign. 

Totto-Chan: The Little Girl at the Window 

Tetsuko Kuroyanagi 

Kuroyanagi recounts her childhood as a schoolgirl which 

played a pivotal role in shaping her future. She explores 

the notion of freedom of expression through the actions 

of headmaster Sosaku Kobayashi, who gave children 

free reign to explore and understand values that shape a 

holistic individual. Her story serves as an inspiration to 

many educators and reminds children not to be afraid 

and seek out their destiny. 

Eleanor Roosevelt, 

Vol. 1: 1884-1933 

Blanche Wiesen Cook 

Blanche Wiesen Cook captures 

the spirit of Eleanor Roosevelt 

through a fresh perspective 

between her private and public 

self. Her journey of overcoming 

prejudice and injustice to 

advancing the rights of women 

and her genuine friendships 

with strong, powerful men 

and women reevaluate the 

influence of one of the most 

prominent and pertinent 

figures in American politics. 

“[Totto-chan] has 

reminded millions 

of Japanese what 

children think 

education should be.” 

International Herald Tribune 

TM | July/August 2017 

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NEWS | MUSIC 

Changing Tunes 

Making bold moves, these crossover musicians proved that taking the risk paid off. 

“Bob Dylan’s “Bringing It All Back Home,” 

has as strong a claim as any album 

of its day to be called the spark that 

ignited the music of the 1960s” 

- Richard B. Woodward, The Wall Street Journal 

Curated by Tania jayatilaka 

Bringing it All 

Back Home 

Bob Dylan 

1965 was an iconic year 

for then folk and country 

singer, Bob Dylan. Despite 

his roaring success with 

1960’s protest movement 

folk songs like ‘Blowing in 

the Wind’ and ‘The Times 

They Are A Changin’’’, 

Dylan shocked his fans with 

the release of his 1965 album 

Bringing It All Back Home. 

With this offering, he puts 

his songwriting skills to 

work with electric rock and 

stumbling upon a new genre 

of folk rock. This album 

was the first of many to 

come in which Dylan would 

continually reinvent his 

music style as an artist. 

She’s So Unusual 

Cyndi Lauper 

Cyndi Lauper’s distinct 

high-pitched voice and 

party-girl persona first hit 

listeners with the rockabilly 

tunes of Blue Angel, the 

band she co-founded in 1978. 

The one album released by 

Blue Angel in 1980 tanked, 

only reinforcing Lauper’s 

determination to ditch 

rockabilly and make her 

winning transition over 

to pop music. With her 

1983 solo album She’s So 

Unusual she became the first 

female artist to have four 

Top 5 singles in one album, 

including unforgettably 

catchy hits like ‘Girls Just 

Wanna Have Fun’ and 

‘Time After Time’. 

Jagged Little Pill 

Alanis Morissette 

In her 1991 debut album 

Alanis, Canadian artist 

Alanis Morissette had 

churned out plenty of 

feel-good dance pop songs 

before she even graduated 

from high-school. 

Come 1995, Morissette 

released her third album, 

Jagged Little Pill, going 

international with a 

totally different vibe that 

set the stage for her angsttinged 

alternative rock 

voice. With this album, she 

took home four Grammy 

awards - including one for 

Album of the Year in 1996, 

topped the Billboard 200 

and sold over 30 million 

copies worldwide. 

Our Pick... 

Love Lifted Me 

Kenny Rogers 

In his early days, 

Kenny Rogers tried 

everything from rock 

to jazz- even mixing 

folk, rock and country 

into the trippy hit 

‘Just Dropped In’ with 

his band, the New Christy Minstrels in 1966. After 

going solo, he released his first studio album with 

United Artists Records in 1976, entitled Love Lifted 

Me. The title track made it to the Top 20 Country 

Hits in 1975, when it was first released as a single. 

Subsequent albums won him Grammy awards and 

more, but this one marks his official decision to 

stick with country music. 


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NEWS | MOVIES 

Hollywood’s Shape-Shifters 

Revisit the jaw-dropping transformations of four actors for their on-screen 

roles in award-winning films. 

Charlize Theron in 

Monster 

Charlize Theron 

temporarily traded in 

her stunning beauty for 

a blotchy, eyebrow-less 

appearance in her role 

as Aileen Wuornos in 

the 2003 film “Monster”. 

Theron gained over 13kg 

and wore prosthetic teeth 

to get a closer resemblance 

to the real-life Aileen 

Wuornos, a prostitute 

who became a convicted 

serial murderer. Theron 

wore contact lenses for 

the part and had her skin 

airbrushed with a thin 

layer of tattoo ink for a 

haggard, sun-scorched 

appearance. 

Jared Leto in Chapter 27 

Jared Leto was famous for his decidedly feminine appearance as a 

transgender woman in the 2013 film “Dallas Buyer’s Club” and was nearly 

unrecognisable as the Joker in “Suicide Squad” in 2016. Nine years earlier, 

the actor and singer-songwriter gained around 30kg to play Mark David 

Chapman in the 2007 film “Chapter 27”, an eerie dramatisation of John 

Lennon’s murderer in the days leading up to the assassination. 

Genre: Drama, Crime 

Also starring: Lindsay Lohan, Chuck Cooper, Victor Verhaeghe 

Genre: Drama, Crime 

Also starring: Christina 

Ricci and Bruce Dern 

Curated by Tania jayatilaka 

Halle Berry in Cloud Atlas 

In the 2012 movie “Cloud Atlas”, Halle Barry plays six incredibly 

different characters. The ingenious work of hair and makeup artists 

Daniel Parker, Jeremy Woodland and others transformed Barry 

for character roles like the blonde Jewish-German woman Jocasta 

Ayrs, and Korean man, Dr. Ovid, complete with a moustache and 

frightful-looking teeth. The larger-than-life storyline of Cloud 

Atlas takes place over several centuries, following characters and 

stories linked across past, present and future. 

Genre: Fantasy, Science Fiction 

Also Starring: Tom Hanks, Hugh Grant, Jim Broadbent 

Tom Hardy in Bronson 

The normally slender-bodied 

and boyish-looking Tom Hardy 

worked with an ex-marine 

fitness trainer to gain 19kg of 

weight to play the infamous 

British prisoner Charles Bronson 

in the 2008 biopic “Bronson”, 

the story of a man kept in 

solitary confinement for more 

than 30 years after a change in 

his prison sentence for crime 

he committed as a young man. 

Following Hardy’s five-week 

transformation, even the actual 

Charles Bronson was admittedly 

impressed with the actor’s 

resemblance and portrayal of 

him. 

Genre: Biography, Drama, Action 

Also Starring: Kelly Adams, 

Luing Andrews 


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Here Comes 

The Bright 

Although Millennial Pink dominated the Instagram feeds 

of this year’s Milan Fair attendees, for those with an 

appetite for colour other than that shade of blush, there 

were equally fine pickings. Here are six of the brightest: 

The playful, amusing and surprising 

work of Prague-born designer Boris 

Klimek is characterised by its capacity 

to delight and his Lollipop lighting 

collection for Lasvit no different. Its 

unusual organic shape and the platelike 

surface is a result of Klimek’s 

fascination with transparency and 

perception and was achieved after 

much experimentation with slumped 

glass to get just the right colouring, 

glint and internal structure. 

Illuminated by an internal light 

source held together by a metal holder, 

the table and stand-alone lamps, as 

well as pendant lights are reminiscent 

of beloved childhood sweets. 

www.lasvit.com 

Curated by JEnnifer Choo 

Outdoor furniture has come a 

long way from generic plastic deck 

chairs, and Pedrali’s charming 

vignette of cacti and a glowing 

sun set the scene for Sunset, an 

outdoor collection by Alessandro 

Busana. What is, in essence, an 

outdoor sofa set, the angular lines 

of the polyethene are softened with 

rounded corners to make for a less 

severe profile. Available in various 

modular setting, seat dimensions 

are suitably generous and perfect 

for slouching languidly on while 

sipping on sundowners (there’s even 

a small attachment to rest your 

cocktail glasses). Outside casings 

come in white, beige and sand while 

cushions in tranquil shades of blue 

are available although the burnt 

orange is best for maximum impact. 

www.pedrali.it 


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Every year, fair attendees weary from the 

claustrophobia of the fairgrounds and the sardinelike 

showrooms of Via Tortona make the trek to 

Paola Lenti’s installation which is always presented 

in the grounds of a beautiful hidden garden. This 

year, the renowned Italian textile innovator 

opted for something a bit grittier, showing at 

the Fabbrica Orobia 15 industrial site, a cool 

cavernous early 20th-century building close to 

the Fondazione Prada. Lush green trees and plants 

added greenery to a collection whose core theme 

was a transition towards more flexible spaces, where 

indoor and outdoor are connected in a permanent 

balance between accuracy and style. Colours were 

typically vibrant (a Paola Lenti signature), and 

rug techniques ranged from the intricate motifs of 

Crochet to the woven linearity of Parallelo. 

www.paolalenti.it 

Gebruder Thonet Vienna’s continues to 

explore new idioms in its vocabulary, 

evolving from its classic Thonet café 

chairs to this year’s intriguing proposal 

by design duo, LucidiPevere. Named the 

Chignon chair, this unapologetically 

feminine chair with a generously padded 

backrest and two beech wood curls 

secure the seat – GTV’s formal stylistic 

element par excellence – precisely like 

the hairstyle from which it gets its name. 

Both modern and retro at the same time, 

this curvilinear chair makes its presence 

felt and is not some slip of a girl but a 

formidable woman to be reckoned with. 

Gebruder Thonet Vienna is available at 

Space Furniture 

www.spacefurniture.com.sg 

Hailed as one of the most original 

designs of the 21st century, 

Chair_One was Konstantin Grcic’ 

s first design for Magis back in 

2003 and set the tone for a fruitful 

creative partnership spanning 15 

years. This year as Magis celebrates 

its 40th Anniversary, Chair_One’s 

now iconic die-cast aluminium 

shell made up of many small, 

perforated and triangular faces 

was refreshed with new standard 

colours. Contrasting the newly shiny 

aluminium seats, which reference 

the triangular construction of 

football, are eye-catching neon 

stripes encircling the spiral concrete 

base - proof that even perfection can 

be improved on. 

Magis is available at Linds Furniture 

www.lindsfurniture.com 

Reflecting an Italian aesthetic that’s more 

Moschino than Armani, altreforme’s 

funky new Galactica collection is inspired 

by the world of metal and cyber reality. 

Designed by Antonio Aricò, these new 

propositions are not for the wallflower 

and adorned with glittering and metallic 

colours, eccentric finishing and futuristic 

details. Outrageous hues and sparkly 

materials reinforce the unique sculptural 

shapes, which one would imagine the 

likes of Jeff Koons would love to have 

in his home. altreforme is a company 

which made its name producing refined 

aluminium furniture, and the Galactica 

collection lived up to this, fashioned from 

said metal which is also 100% recyclable. 

www.altreforme.com 


THE HOME 

Vivid 

Why live your life among beige when you 

can be bold and beautiful? 

Vignettes 

Styling by Jennifer Choo 

Photographs by Soon lau, awesome image 

FOSCARINI Fields Wall Lamps by 

Vicente Garcia Jimenez 

FOSCARINI 

Colibri 

Floor Lamp 

by Odoardo 

Fioravanti 

MAGIS Flux Chair by 

Jerszy Seymour 

All available at Linds Furniture 

ME TOO 

Puppy 

(Small) by 

Eero Aarnio 

VONDOM 

Brooklyn By 

Eugeni Quitllet 


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String Series Screen 

String Series 

Table Lamp 

All available at Kedai Bikin 

Carry Mat PVC 

Picnic Mat 

Ms Gray 

armchair 

upholstered 

in Nala Design 

fabric by 

Farah Azizan 


THE HOME 

PIN Candle Stands 

Handmade 

Yellow basket 

by Cita Bhutan 

Handwoven green 

table runner by 

special adults 

@ ACS 

Thirty3eleven 

Plating Dish And 

Cup By Lee Ee Vee 

Concrete Chintz Console 

by Farah Azizan 

Perch Stool Upholstered 

in Bikin Batik Canvas by 

Adela Askanda 

All available at Kedai Bikin 


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YAMIGAWA Mayuhana 

II Arch Floor Lamp by 

Toyo Ito 

ME TOO Le Chien 

Savant Chair/Desk 

by Philippe Starck 

GANDIA BLASCO 

Sahara 1 Planter 

by PABLO GIRONES 

All available at Linds Furniture 

STELLAR WORKS Chillax 

Highback Chair by Nick 

Graham 

ME TOO Trotter 

Chair by Rogier 

Martens 



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THE HOME 

Audacious Auteurs 

Forget minimalism, eschew understatement, meet the four 

flamboyant designers whose fearless work make you wonder why 

you ever thought less is more. 

WORDS by Jennifer Choo 

Starck Contrast 

The original enfant terrible of design, Philippe 

Starck rose to rock star status in the 1980s on 

a tsunami of glossy magazine articles about 

how he flunked college, roared around Paris 

on his motorcycle, locked himself away for 

weeks to work, and tormented manufacturers 

by tweaking designs at the very last minute. 

Since then, the French designer has gone from 

industry bad boy to its best-known rainmaker, 

turning his hand at designing everything from 

luxury yachts and a mineral water bottle to 

François Mitterrand’s presidential apartments 

at the Elysée Palace and squiggly pasta shapes. 

Starck was the first “brand” designer, where 

the fact that he WAS the brand was enough to 

sell the product even though some of his more 

infamous designs like the Juicy Salif lemon 

squeezer for Alessi (1990), an object that became 

an indispensable totem in the late 20th-century 

interior, was utterly useless for its intended 

function. Nonetheless, while public opinion 

about him and his work may have waxed and 

waned through the three decades, today Starck 

is design’s elder statesman and his Midas touch 

still highly sought after by high and low brow 

clients alike. His designs, while still prolific 

and thought to provoke, have also mellowed 

with the environment being at the forefront 

of his obsessions. Starck’s countless hotels and 

restaurants around the world ranging from Le 

Meurice in Paris, Mama Shelter in Lyon, AMO 

in Venice and recently M Social in Singapore 

continue to look like complete showcases of his 

all-encompassing portfolio as Starck designs 

the total environment from layout to furniture 

to linens. Ironically for a man who’s designed 

everything including the late Steve Job’s boat, 

Starck does not own a computer and has no 

e-mail address, but then as the most celebrated 

and commercially successful designer in the 

world, he probably doesn’t need it. 

Novembre Reign 

“The important thing, in the end, is to make 

people smile - it’s what objects should do,” 

Fabio Novembre declared in an interview with 

CNN. This conviction has served him well 

in a boundary-pushing yet successful career 

built on Novembre’s confident, creative style 

and persona. During his ‘90s debut, Novembre 

was hailed as a design prodigy as this trained 

architect bucked the prevailing minimalist 

trend by proposing flamboyant furniture in 

an explosion of colour. This flashiness can be 

ascribed to Novembre’s roots, the city of Lecce, 

Puglia, South Italy, renowned for its stunning 

baroque architecture. His eccentric, charismatic 

personality also helped, and he was one of the 

first designers to be featured on the cover of 

design magazines (unheard of at that time), 

although Novembre was also notorious for 

his willingness to be shot naked. The Italian 

designer’s frankly sexual work frequently 

celebrates the nude form like the notorious 

Him & Her chairs for Casamania which were 

modelled after the iconic Panton chairs except 

with a suggestive twist. His tenure as an art 

director at Biasazza in the early noughties 

catapulted the luxury glass mosaic company 

into the design big leagues with voluptuous 

showrooms in New York, Milan, Barcelona and 

Berlin where the spaces were selling tools in 

themselves. To date, his work continues to teeter 

between provocation and poetry, contemporary 

art and design. His masterful command of 

space, evident in everything from his ambitious 

solo exhibitions to his contemporary stylings 

for restaurants, nightclubs and shops like UNA 

Hotel Vittoria, HIT Gallery, Stuart Weitzman 

and the W Brera, Milan, make it abundantly 

clear that Novembre is as irrepressible as his 

exuberant designs. 


THE HOME 

photograph by Lukas Roth 

Karim of the crop 

Dubbed the Prince and/or Poet of Plastic, 

it’s impossible to ignore Karim Rashid and 

his work – the man himself is 6’4”, dressed 

completely in pink or white (he carries a Tide 

To Go stain stick to touch up his white suits 

although he’s recently taken to experimenting 

with lime green) and his designs are ubiquitous 

and unmistakably him – futuristic, sensually 

minimalistic and in glorious Technicolor. 

Born in Egypt, raised in England, educated in 

Canada, and worked in Italy for a few years 

before opening his own studio in New York in 

1993 (where he is still based), this half-Egyptian, 

half-English designer is one of the most 

prolific designers of his generation with over 

3000 designs in production, over 300 awards 

and having worked in over 40 countries. He 

has made an art of bringing new ideas and 

innovation to the widest-possible audience 

with designs for brands which run the gamut 

from high-end (Veuve Clicquot, Kenzo and 

Christofle) to the everyday (Method, Umbra, 

Starbucks) and is committed to beautifying 

even the most quotidian objects like manhole 

covers, baby bottles and even sex toys. His 

forays into architecture and interior design 

have resulted in mischievous, optimistic spaces 

which invite the user to play like Magik Hotel 

Norway, NHow Hotel Berlin and Prizeotel 

Germany. And while the designer is emphatic 

he has no favourites while shuttling effortlessly 

between disciplines, he admits he loves the 

immediate impact an interior can have on 

people’s lives: “With hospitality design or 

public space, I know that masses of people 

have access to my designs, and they aren’t just 

looking at it, they are physically immersing 

themselves inside of the design. I have the 

power to affect them on a social level, whether 

it is to provide relaxing solitude, community, 

or a pleasurable vacation.” 


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THE HOME 

“With hospitality design or public 

space, I know that masses of people 

have access to my designs, and they 

aren’t just looking at it, they are 

physically immersing themselves 

inside of the design.” 


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THE HOME 

All Who Wanders Are Not Lost 

Dutch, dashing and very, very daring, Marcel 

Wanders is a man of grand statements and 

has this to say about being boring: “There’s 

enough of that in life as it is. I’m interested 

in designing things that will excite people 

and make them feel alive.” Indeed alive, 

unsettled and at least a little amused is the 

typical reaction to Wanders’ outré oeuvre. 

Wanders grew up in Boxtel, the Netherlands, 

graduated cum laude from the School of the 

Arts Arnhem in 1988 and shot to fame with his 

now iconic Knotted Chair produced for Droog 

Design in 1996. Since then, the provocative 

and philosophical Dutch designer has created 

home furnishings and accessories for dozens 

of international firms, completed fantastical 

hotel and retail interiors around the world. In 

parallel to his studio, he is the owner and art 

director of Moooi, whose groundbreaking yet 

edgy products have made the brand a darling 

of the design cognoscenti. His hospitality 

projects like IBEROSTAR Grand Hotel Portals 

Nous (Spain), Mira Moon (Hong Kong), 

Mondrian DOHA, Mondrian South Beach, 

Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht among 

others, manage to marry functionality with 

surprise, wit and boldness. Although at his 

essence, Wanders is more romantic than 

renegade as his mission statement states: “Here 

to create an environment of love, live with 

passion, and make our most exciting dreams 

come true.” Ultimately while Wanders’ work 

excites, provokes, and polarises, it never 

fails to surprise for its ingenuity, daring and 

singular quest to uplift the human spirit, 

and entertain, which for the designer, who 

the New York Times called the Lady Gaga of 

design, is certainly his greatest achievement. 


THE HOME SPECIAL 

Space 

Masters 

A treasure trove of furnishings with smart space-saving features 

add to the overall aesthetics of your home. 

Titan series 

Nano Shield Anti-Bacterial series 

INNOVATIVE & DURABLE FLOORING 

Inovar Flooring is a locally owned brand that has made inroads to India, 

Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Taiwan and Australia. Established in 1996, 

Inovar Flooring has been in the market for over 20 years providing better 

floor coverings solutions, meeting the stringent demands of discerning 

home owners. The Titan series has wider and longer plank size of 12mm 

thickness and suitable for large areas. With minimum joints on every 

plank, it makes your space look exceptionally wide. Available in six 

colours, the Titan Series is coated with Inovar Flooring’s special AtroGuard 

Technology and super water resistant formula. It is also fade, stain and 

scratch resistance. 

Another option available at Inovar is the Nano Shield Anti-Bacterial 

series which is coated in an anti-bacterial water based Nano solution. 

The engineered antibacterial protection breaks the organic pollutant into 

harmless CO2 & H2O. Available in four different shades, the NANO Shield 

Anti Bacterial series gives a natural feel to your home aesthetics. 

www.inovarfloor.com.my 

IN-SINK DISPOSAL THE KLEENGARD WAY 

Wet food waste accumulation, whether it is from the garbage bin, on your streets or at 

your home, is a breeding ground for rodents, insects and diseases. All these present a 

serious health hazard to you and your family as well as the environment. After years 

of innovation, KleenGard introduces the Food Waste Disposers to reduce further 

destruction to the planet and to continuously avoid food wastage in our society. 

Supported by a recent study, the use of a food waste disposal unit is the key component in 

helping households to manage their waste. If space is one of your main concerns and you 

are not a fan of bulky food disposal machineries at home, fear not. KleenGard is compact 

and definitely one of the least expensive kitchen appliances you can have at home. To 

provide a cleaner and healthier way to dispose your organic food waste, KleenGard is 

equipped with six unavoidable reasons to be your top selection, making it the most 

economical, environmental- friendly and a worthy selection for you and your family. 

www.kleengard.com 


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orzo queen 

Functional space 

At MOCOF, every inch of space available in 

urban dwellings are utilised with aesthetic and 

functional furniture. MOCOF believes that 

everyone deserves to own the furniture they 

love regardless of the amount of space available. 

OrzO Queen 

The stylish Orzo Queen is the perfect choice 

for maximum comfort and functionality 

in a modern ambience. With a completely 

detachable and washable cover, simply 

rotate to convert the Orzo into a delightful, 

comfortable bed with a 160cm mattress 

that will definitely make any space tidy 

and opulent. 

Murano Sofa 

The sophisticated Murano Sofa is artfully 

designed as an integrated sofa system for a 

tranquil and spacious living area. With a 

vertical queen size bed hidden behind the wall, 

the sofa disappears when the bed folds down. 

The Murano Sofa is absolutely minimal, and 

certainly not dull. 

Gioco Bunk Beds 

The Gioco bunk beds maximize every square 

foot in any space — perfect for kids, teens and 

adults. By day, these hidden bunk wall bed 

systems can feature comfortable desks: at night, 

they seamlessly transform into fine, European 

bunk beds. These transformable wall beds are 

designed with the latest European technology 

and innovation, and are far superior in quality, 

function and style to traditional Murphy 

Beds. Our bunk bed comes with inner shelves 

and also integrates seamlessly with any 

cabinet system. 

www.mocof.com.my 

Murano SOfa 

gioco bunk bed 



KEEP COOL IN STYLE 

Fanco Fan has a versatile range of fans that 

suit your every need and space. With creative 

designs and aesthetic features, Fanco Fan 

presents quality and functionality for a price. 

FIORE F1 LED 

The dazzling FIORE F1 LED ceiling fan will be 

a striking inclusion to your home. Available 

in 4 different dazzling colours, the 52” ceiling 

fan comes with a very stylish 3D Double Angle 

ABS 

FIORE F1 LED 

Fanco helicopter H66 

The tough rotorcraft design of the Fanco 

helicopter H66 will make a statement in any 

house. To be greeted by the mannish 66’’ 

ceiling fan would be a mesmerising sight for 

your visitors. With 6 resin blades to provide 

ample breeze, the helicopter H66 has energy 

saving of up to 30W too. 

CIRCOLO C52 

Circolo C52 is the conventional 52’’ ceiling fan 

with a little hint of edginess for the authentic 

yet modern cravers. The distinctive 3D double 

angled ABD base with a super 1888mm motor 

comes with double functions and with two 

lighting bulbs to ensure the best benefits to 

its owner. 

www.fanco.com.sg 

Fanco helicopter H66 

CIRCOLO C52 


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air bed 

double extendable dining table 

frame pc console 

characterised by strong and sturdy double legs 

to withhold the weight of the unmistakable 

solid surface. Keep the extra tables away for the 

party as the Double Dining Table now comes in 

an extendable version that could comfortably 

fit up to 12 people in one sitting! 

square root sofa 

Square Root Sofa 

Looking to grace your home with some vintage 

touches, the range of Square Root Sofa by 

Ethnicraft is an eccentric vintage design for 

a mix and match with almost any furniture. 

The sled base armrest inspired by the master 

designers of the last century is constructed 

with solid teak wood finishing. Upholstered in 

100% Belgian Linen, the Turkish Coffee colour 

Square Root Sofa is bizarrely magnificent. 

mozaic rack 

knockdown dresser with 3 

sliding doors 

Durable quality, masterfully 

designed 

Masterfully crafted by Ethnicraft, furniture 

are meticulously worked on from the initial 

idea to becoming durable, statement pieces in 

the home. 

Air Bed 

With the reclined bedhead, Air Bed makes 

a perfect place to just crawl into bed after a 

long day to just relax and read a book. The 

slim frame and rounded legs make them 

visually light without losing the touch of the 

minimalist European style. Matching perfectly 

with its nightstand, Air Bed is designed to look 

and feel as light as air. Mattress is not included 

with the bed; we highly recommend a mattress 

with a maximum thickness of 12 inches 

(30.5 cm) for this bed frame. 

Double Extendable Dining Table 

Stimulated by the idea of having a closeknit 

gathering for a large crowd, the double 

collection, is here to grace your space. It is 

Mozaic Rack 

Experience the finest in the room with 

Ethnicraft’s newest addition to the rack 

collection, the Mozaic Rack. The Mozaic Rack 

oozes the warmth and naturalness to the room. 

Made with exquisite solid wood as its core 

material, the Mozaic Rack is whimsical enough 

for the children’s room yet functionally 

appealing to the book collector. 

Knockdown Dresser with 3 sliding 

doors 

This clean and simple looking dresser comes 

with plenty of storage space for all your daily 

apparels. The shelves can easily be removable 

and repositioned and doors shut tight with a 

magnetic closure. It also comes with choices for 

2 or 3 sliding doors. 

Frame PC Console 

The Frame PIC console is ingeniously practical 

yet classy. Exceptionally suitable for limited 

spaces and minimalists, the Frame PC console 

comes with drawers that provide convenient 

storage for essential documents and stationary. 

Equipped with Blumotion soft closing on 

the drawers itself, it definitely ensures long 

lasting usage. 

www.ethnicraft-online.com.my 


PROPERTY 

NEWS 

Clean Sweep for Tropicana at 

Property Insight Prestigious 

Developers Awards 2017 

Prestigious. Award-winning. 

Quality. Innovative. High 

capital appreciation. 

These are just some of the 

signatures of the property 

projects undertaken by 


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, 


continues to deliver on its 

responsibility to give back 

to society by supporting 

various charitable 

causes and participating 

in celebrations and 

community events.

PROPERTY NEWS | NEWS 

Clean Sweep for 

Tropicana at Property 

Insight Prestigious 

Developers Awards 

2017 

It was a clean sweep for Tropicana 

Corporation Berhad as it bagged 

the development awards at the 

recent Property Insight Prestigious 

Developers Awards 2017. Recognised 

for innovative and outstanding 

achievement across the property 

industry, Tropicana’s signature developments 

were awarded during the grand gala dinner. 

Tropicana Corporation Berhad won the 

coveted first place in the Top 10 Developers 

category. Tropicana Metropark won for 

Best Urban Lifestyle Development while the 

Best Distinctive Lifestyle Development was 

awarded to Tropicana Aman. Best Transit- 

Oriented Development was awarded to 

Tropicana Gardens, and the best Township 

award was presented to Tropicana Heights. 

It was all smiles at the award ceremony as 

such accolades further lent credence to an 

astounding developer such as Tropicana, 

making it a brand to be reckoned with. 

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NEWS | PROPERTY NEWS 

tropicana gardens 



tropicana aman 

cheria residences 

Tropicana Aman Bags Two Awards at 

The International Property Awards 

The International Property Awards has 

bestowed Tropicana Corporation Berhad 

with two prestigious accolades for its 

Tropicana Aman development: Best 

Residential Development Malaysia (5 Star) 

and Best Residential Development. The 

awards demarcated the best development 

in its category and selected as the highest 

scoring winner from the Asia Pacific 

region. It then goes on to compete against 

other winning companies from Europe, 

Africa, Canada, USA, Central and South 

America, the Caribbean and Arabia to 

find the ultimate winner. The awards 

celebrate the diversity, uniqueness and the 

high standards maintained by Tropicana 

Corporation Berhad in all its development 

projects. Judged by highly experienced 

professionals, Tropicana Aman was 

recognised for its excellence in architecture 

and interior design. 


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On Top Ranks On BCI Asia 

Tropicana Corporation Berhad has once 

again been ranked in the Top 10 Developers 

list in the construction sector across 

Southeast Asia. With a portfolio of awardwinning 

developments and townships, 

Tropicana is rewarded for its excellence in 

project delivery, design and construction. 

The British Construction Industry Asia 

Awards is a coveted industry award that is 

much anticipated and bestowed to companies 

that shape the building industry as well as the 

impact the projects have both socially and 

environmentally. 

(7th from left) Dion Tan, Executive Director of 

Tropicana receives the award on behalf of the 

Group Corporate along with the Tropicana team. 



Frost & Sullivan honours Tropicana 

At the recent 13th annual Malaysia 

Excellence Awards ceremony, Tropicana 

Corporation Berhad was honoured for 

demonstrating outstanding achievement as 

the 2017 Malaysia Property Development 

New Product Innovation Award. In his 

speech at the awards ceremony, Senior Vice 

President and Malaysia Managing Director 

of Frost & Sullivan, Mr Hazmi Yusof said 

that the award recipients had demonstrated 

a unique approach to doing business in 

the local market. Frost & Sullivan is proud 

to recognise these companies for their 

strategic ideas that drive corporate growth, 

he added. The awards recognise companies 

like Tropicana Corporation Berhad for 

demonstrating outstanding achievement 

and superior performance in areas such 

as leadership, technological innovation, 

customer service and strategic product 

development. 


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penang world city 

Success at the MLAA Awards 2017 

Tropicana Innovative Landscape Sdn Bhd 

was given due recognition by winning 

the Honour Award for the Landscape 

Construction (Contractor Category) for its 

astounding landscaping work at Tropicana 

Avenue as well as at The Rafflesia@Hill Park. 

The 9th Malaysian Landscape Architects 

(MLAA) 2017 awards ceremony hosted 

by the Institute of Landscape Architects 

Malaysia (ILAM) was in conjunction 

with the World Landscape Architecture 

celebration in April. 



Tropicana announces record 

quarter with Q1 2016 

Tropicana Corporation Berhad ‘s first 

quarter unaudited financial results saw a 

jump at 33% to RM381.9million compared 

with RM286.9 million in the corresponding 

quarter last year. Also, Tropicana’s profit 

before tax surged to 55.7% to RM46.6 

million from RM29.8 million in Q1 2016 

while its net profit surged 102.4% to RM34.0 

million compared to RM16.8 million in the 

corresponding quarter last year. Its basic 

earnings per share increased to 2.27 sen from 

1.05 sen previously. With its residential 

developments progressing with successful 

launches and purchase rates, Tropicana’s 

financials are primed to move up at a healthy 

rate for FY2017. 

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Polo Shirt 

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Curated by Sharmini M.Rethinasamy 

CALVIN KLEIN 

High Impact Cross Back Bra 

www.calvinklein.com 

UNDER ARMOUR 

Sports Cap 

www.underarmour.com 

TITLeiST 

Players 4 Bag in Sea Glass, 

Charcoal and Papaya 

www.titleist.com 


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THE SWING 

Fire Up On 

Lava Fields 

PHOTOgraphS by Aidan Bradley, Dave Sansom Photography, Riddle, Don 

Golfing is made perfect by the warm and gentle trade winds, mild 

temperatures and sunny skies of Hawaii. 

WORDS by Edward H Jubang 


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THE SWING 

GOLFING is beautiful in Hawaii 

with courses that come with 

magnificent scenery, lush 

tropical vegetation, dramatic 

cliff-top locations and 

spectacular views of the Pacific 

Ocean. 

Most parts of Hawaii have only two seasons – 

summer from May to October, and winter from 

November to April. The temperature hovers 

between 29-32°C in the summer, and it gets 

gentler in winter with readings of 26-28°C. 

Even in winter months, rain and cloud cover 

are intermittent. Golfers should get ample tee 

time in the sun. With the best climate for golf 

and 110 courses to choose from, Hawaii is indeed 

a golfing paradise. 

Golfers will be spoilt for choice as it is home 

to challenging as well as friendly golf courses 

that won’t hurt the ego of a high-handicapper. 

Teeing off oceanfront greens into scenic 

fairways on courses carved out of sprawling 

volcanic black lava fields is without a doubt a 

golfing experience to cherish. 

We take a look at five of Hawaii’s most 

inviting and playable courses: 

Manele Golf Course in Lanai 

There is a lot of visual drama here with 

the course perched on top 60-metre cliffs, 

ensuring a panoramic view of the ocean on 

all 18 holes. The fairways are lined by black 

lava outcroppings. 

Beautiful colours come into play in this 

magnificent palette of golf as the red cliffs 

plunge to the blue of the sea as you stand in 

green fairways dotted with white sand traps, 

and surrounded by a myriad of shades and 

hues of the blossoms from fissures in the 

black lavarock. 

Designed by Jack Nicklaus, this 6,436m 

par-72 championship course can fool you into 

thinking that you can return a scorecard free 

from blemish. Beware as hazards are aplenty to 

punish wayward shots. 

In fact, it has one of the most unforgiving 

water hazards in the world at Hole No. 12. With 

the pacific waters surging below, golfers need 

to clear 180m of churning waves to avoid a bad 

score on this testing hole. 

More challenges await as there are other 

gaping ravines to swallow hooks and slices on 

this course. Fret not, since its five-tee concept 

— with courses of shorter yardage mapped 

in red, white, blue, gold and “Nicklaus” — 

allows golfers of all levels a fighting chance to 

emerge unscathed. 

It’s interesting variety of short par-4s, 

testing par-5s, and nine doglegs make the 

Manele Course a beautiful test of golf. 

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Manele Golf Course In Lanai by Riddle, Don

THE SWING 

“The greens can be 

approached with aerial or 

bump-and-run shots.” 

Kukui’ula by Aidan Bradley 


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THE SWING 

The Club at Hokuli’a 

Kukui’ula Golf Course in Koloa 

This course is situated in Hawaii’s most 

luxurious club, and as such, it is designed to 

be friendly and to appeal to players of all ages 

and skill levels. The picturesque par-72 course 

features paspalum-turf, sand-plated fairways 

and a landscape filled with native flora. 

Designed by British Open winner Tom 

Weiskopf, this slice of golf paradise has 18 

holes of ocean views and eye-popping beauty. 

Bunkers with white sand add to the visual 

experience at Kukui’ula. The greens can be 

approached with aerial or bump-and-run shots. 

Play on this course starts with a stout 

opening hole, with the shot into the prevailing 

winds. Grassy swale slithers down the 

entire left side of the golf hole from tee to 

green, which is the largest on the course at 

2,773 metres. 

A birdie is possible after a two-on 

regulation, but golfers need to pay attention 

to the subtleties in this green so as not to blow 

the hole. 

Hole 16 is the most scenic as a well as 

challenging. It is a risk-reward par-4 hole since 

golfers can opt for the tiger line by cutting the 

corner on the left. If not executed well, the ball 

will be out of bounds in the native area right of 

the fairway. 

The Club at Hokuli’a on The Big Island 

If life is measured by moments that take your 

breath away, be prepared to be blown away by 

this majestic Jack Nicklaus Signature Course 

on the west side of Hawaii’s Big Island. The fun 

starts with its stunning setting that provides 

ocean views throughout the course. 

Sitting atop a terrain that slopes 120m to 

sea level, Hokuli’a may appear to be windswept. 

However, its unique sheltered location cuts out the 

strong winds that punish golfers, allowing passage 

only to gentle breezes. 

Its golfing drama starts at the first tee where 

a breathtaking downhill shot that enables 

significant hang time. It is always a wonderful sight 

to see the ball in flight as it descends to the fairway. 

This course is generous off the tee, but the test is 

the approach shots where accuracy with your irons 

will make you a happy golfer. To throw in more 

challenges, there are several water hazards and a 

handful of bunkers on each hole. Good iron play is a 

must on the 18 holes here. 

The signature hole at Hokuli’a is its 445m par-4 

Hole 15, which is as much a visual treat as it is a test 

of golfing skill. This tee box treats golfers with a 

view of colours, ranging from black lava and white 

bunkers to green grass and sparkling blue waters. 

Palm trees stand magnificently along the 

fairway that doglegs left as well as behind the 

green. A long drive will set you up with a short-iron 

approach. It is no wonder that many golfers end up 

talking about Hole 15 after a round at Hokuli’a. 


THE SWING 

Mauna Kea Golf Course in Kamuela 

This multiple award-winning 6,739m par-72 

layout has set the standards for beauty and design 

since 1964, making it one of Hawaii’s most scenic 

and favoured courses. Designed by Robert Trent 

Jones Sr, the 18-hole championship course can be a 

handful on blustery days. 

There are 120 well-placed bunkers on the 

course that is rounded by seaside cliffs that offer 

views of the beautiful Kohala Coast. As charming 

as it looks, it comes with elevated, undulating 

greens and coastal winds that demand accuracy. 

Not all the holes are oceanfront, but the 

course meanders through the terrain and features 

picture postcard fairway views. 

It spectacular signature hole is its Hole No. 

3, where surging inlet water races to meet the 

rocky shoreline. The hole requires a dramatic 

carry across a rocky shoreline, where nooks and 

crannies host the Pacific as well as hundreds of 

lost golf balls. 

Its 309m par-4 Hole No. 6 is another exciting 

challenge. The elevated tee box makes it a 

driveable par four. But to be prudent, most golfers 

would opt for a long iron to the wide portion of its 

fairway. Its saucer green is pretty deep which will 

reward good lofted approach hits. 

Kapalua Golf by Dave Sansom Photography 

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THE SWING 

Kapalua Golf in Maui 

Last but certainly not least, we look at Hawaii’s 

arguably most talked-about course. It is 

challenging, but it is fun as well. This is one of 

the most beautiful courses in the world. 

Kapalua Golf is home to an awe-inspiring 

golfing spectacle. With holes that are set like 

jewels by the sea, on turquoise lagoons, on the 

slopes of old volcanoes, and by lush rain forests, 

it is unmatched in many ways. 

It offers golfers a unique opportunity to tee 

off to the immense ocean blue, take on fairways 

that are wrapped around a dormant volcano, and 

putt under tropical rainbows. 

The Plantation Course, which was designed 

by famed golf architects Ben Crenshaw and Bill 

Coore, stretches out across natural geographic 

formations and pineapple plantation fields. 

Do bear in mind that this beauty is also a 

beast. Its lengthy 7,411 yard par-73 layout may 

be imposing as that distance challenges even the 

more- accomplished players. Fear not, as its wide 

fairways, and generous greens render the course 

more playable for the average golfer. 

With dramatic elevation changes, Kapalua 

offers plenty of downhill tee shots. Hole 18 is a 

bomber’s paradise, where long hitters can let 

loose. With the help of the aggressive slope of the 

18th fairway, golfers could be in for one of the 

longest drives of their lives. 


THE TIME 

PHOTOgraphS by Chopard, Fendi Timepieces, Gucci Timepieces & Victorinox. 


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THE TIME 

Crazy 

Over 

Colour 

We celebrate those exuberant timepieces whose bright colours 

jump out from the middle of the spectrum between serious dark 

colours and demure pastels 

WORDS by Tania Jayatilaka 

Some of the most iconic wrist-watches 

emerged from dark and intense 

colour palettes of indigo, black or 

grey. If they didn’t bear the sheen of 

stainless steel, rose gold or a different 

type of precious metal, they took on a soft white 

or some pastel shade that suited a neutral lighttoned 

outfit. In a respectful detour from the two 

extremes, we’re turning our sights this summer 

to watch collections that have thrown neutral 

out the window (at least for now) to make room 

for the flamboyant. 

Famous like Fendi 

Straps are a unique detail that can enhance the 

look of an outfit or sandal. The same goes for 

watches, as is illustrated in Fendi’s undeniably 

fun Selleria ‘Strap You’ 36mm piece. The watch 

boasts of interchangeable double-tour straps 

that are made from calf-skin leather, attached 

to an exquisite mother-of-pearl Astuccio dial 

designed by Karl Lagerfeld. 

The whole look is inspired by Fendi’s famous 

Selleria ‘Strap You’ shoulder strap collection, 

replicating onto the watch strap the row of 

multi-coloured flowers and Lucite studs that 

have been carefully worked into the leather 

by Fendi ateliers in Italy. Wearers can choose 

from seven strap versions of various colours to 

match different accessories- or even the actual 

Selleria shoulder straps for loyal patrons of the 

namesake collection. The anthracite dial bears 

silver hand-stitched Roman numeral indexes, 

but another dial option of yellow gold is also 

available. 

All you have to do to change the strap is 

to rotate the stainless steel case-back, and the 

patented interchangeable strap system will 

proof how easy it is to switch watch straps 

whenever you’re in desperate need of a dash of 

colour for the day. 

www.fendi.com 


THE TIME 

“The classic shades 

of black, indigo 

and Victorinox red 

welcomed a fourth 

colour to the mix, 

with a bright yellow 

version.” 

See In the Deep 

Divers’ watches have been synonymous 

with intense jet black or stainless 

steel pieces whose giant 

luminescent dials maintain 

visibility in the darkest 

conditions. It just makes sense 

that Victorinox’s 2016 I.N.O.X 

Professional Diver amped up 

the visibility factor with a few 

colour-popping options of its own. 

The 45mm divers’ watch is shock-proof, 

anti-magnetic, and resistant to vibration, 

high pressure and extreme variation in 

temperature. 

The classic shades of black, indigo and 

Victorinox red welcomed a fourth colour to 

the mix, with a bright yellow version. Easily 

worn over a diver’s suit, the watch’s gadrooned 

rubber straps are extendable by 8mm. This 

certified diving watch does not only give the 

feel of a fun and hardy sports accessory, but 

one that has met the rigorous NIHS 92-11 Swiss 

watch-making standards. The Professional Diver 

complies with the ISO 6425 standard, making it 

resistant to thermal shock, high water pressure 

and condensation. 

A 2017 release by Victorinox is the I.N.O.X. 

V, a watch for the multi-tasking woman who’s 

always on the go. Just like the Professional Diver, 

this ladies’ watch has undergone 130 durability 

tests, making it as useful an accessory for an 

active lifestyle as for work or play. Two pieces in 

the collection come with a Naimakka paracord 

attachment, offering of hot pink-grey or bluered 

colour pairings for just a hint of brightness 

without overpowering your style. 

www.victorinox.com 

Keeping it Timeless 

Gucci’s G-Timeless latest collection is ablaze 

with new colours and gorgeous dial textures 

that seem to come alive on the wearer’s wrist. 

The latest line-up is the handiwork of creative 

director Alessandro Michele, and it plays with 

silhouettes, quirky little motifs and bold colours 

without going overboard. The stand-out pieces 

in this colour-splashed entourage are the new 

29mm and 36mm models of the G-Timeless Slim 

watch for women. 

Strap on this vibrant piece and you’ll feel 

like you’ve just walked out of a bustling fashion 

show in Italy that’s rife with the colours of the 

rainbow. The watch’s mother-of-pearl dial in 

vivid colours of green, cherry red or pink make 

up the backdrop to pyramidal indexes shaped in 

Gucci’s signature honeybee motif, with stars and 

hearts thrown in for good measure. If you love 

this look but want to take the playroom-inspired 

colour palette down a notch, try the version with 

a white mother-of-pearl dial fitted with a marine 

blue lizard skin strap. 

Another attractive piece in the collection 

is the Quartz Moonphase 36mm or 40mm 

watch with its kaleidoscopic star-spangled 

lacquered dial and eye-catching colour gradient 

moonphase disc. A version of this watch comes 

with a bright pink lizard strap and a matching 

pink moonphase disc against a black dial with 

white stars and planets interspersed throughout. 

www.gucci.com 


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THE TIME 

Other Colourful 

Collections of 2017 

GUESS Watches 

‘Hello Summer’ 

Chopard 

Happy Ocean, from the 

‘Happy Sport’ Collection 

Bijoumontre 

‘Around the World’ 

Cvstos 

‘Re-Belle’ 

Rado 

‘True Thinline Colour’ 


THE TIME | NEWS 

Throwback Chronograph 

Notice anything familiar about the Portugieser 

Chronograph Classic Ref. 3903? If you’re a 

fan of the Portugieser’s old world aesthetic - 

from its 1930’s inception through to the 2013 

unveiling of the third chronograph in the 

Portugieser family, the Ref. 3904 - then this 

latest release by IWC Schaffhausen will catch 

your eye from afar. The new model doesn’t 

leave out the subtle details of its predecessor: 

the railway-track chapter ring (now without 

the subdivision of the seconds) and the 

appliquéd Arabic numerals, to name a 

few. Powered by the IWC-made 89361 

calibre, this version comes in three 

new colours, each with a transparent 

sapphire glass case back that displays 

the movement and the rotor bearing 

the Geneva stripes design. 

www.iwc.com/en 

www.guesswatches.com 

www.valentinorudy.com 

www.rado.com 

Keep up with the times 

From slim lines to thick straps with bold 

strips of colour; minimalist grey to deep 

sky blue, check out these recent releases 

for men and women’s timepieces from 

the vibrant collections of your favourite 

international watch brands. 


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THE LOOK | NEWS 

Creative 

And Eclectic 

Designs that display individuality for 

the little ones, yet not compromise 

the comfort levels. 

Breezy & Billowy 

Baby Dior’s Summer 2017 collection paints pictures of 

memorable, fun moments laced with laughter and music. 

Monsieur Dior steps out in colours and an interesting match 

of materials. Cotton poplin shirts and gabardine trousers 

make up most of the collection for the boys, with cuts that 

allow for a lot of movement but yet maintaining unmatched 

style for the summer holidays. The girls’ collection consists 

of billowing pleats, shimmering jacquard and delicate 

embroidery, bringing to mind endless, breezy, summer walks 

by the beach with the wind in their hair. 

Please visit www.dior.com. 

Curated by SHARMINI M.Rethinasamy 

Call of the sea 

The sea-inspired collection washes up seahorses, fish, 

jellyfish and a rudder float amidst brightly coloured 

Missoni zigzags. White and gold lamé knitwear 

features prominently in both beachwear and elegant 

pieces. Kicky little skirts and ruffled dresses complete 

the collection for special occasions. The MiniMiss 

capsule collection dresses little girls in kiddy versions 

of their mothers’ outfits from a range of fringed, 

patchwork or space-dyed lace dresses and lamé lace 

kaftans to let their inner fashionista shine. 

Please visit: www.missoni.com. 

TM | JULY/august 2017 

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Retro mash up 

Replicating the adult lines’ popular motifs and eclectic 

art school retro mash-up, the Gucci Kids fashion 

summer collection is style with a difference. With a 

huge focus on back detailing, stunning embroideries 

and metallic accents make floaty dresses, sharp 

suits and cool street style bomber jackets scream for 

attention. Completing the looks is a wide range of hats, 

bags and shoes in quirky designs. From grass green 

coloured dresses, tiger embroidered trench coats to 

sequined bomber jackets; Gucci doesn’t disappoint the 

kids with a discerning taste for fashion! 

Please visit www.gucci.com. 

Roaring with style 

The Ferrari Junior Collection exudes preppy 

chic and class with blazers and playful, 

pixelated patterns. Also, dynamic blocks 

in lively colours bring a touch of classic 

elegance to the little gentlemen. Stitch 

detailing on the iconic short sleeve shirt in 

vivid Ferrari Red paired with cotton satin 

shorts in stripes of red and blue complete the 

sporty look for summer. Complementing 

the collection is the checked patterned 

sneakers for some added coolness this 

season. For a bold touch, opt for the classic 

Ferrari Red loafers made from exquisite 

fabric and suitable for summer adventures. 

Please visit www.ferrarijuniorcollection.asia. 

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JEWELRY & ACCESSORIES | NEWS 

TORY BURCH 

Multicoloured Pom Pom 

Statement Necklace 

www.toryburch.com 

Quirky & 

Kitschy 

Fun add-ons that give you a 

special dose of pizzazz 

ASOS 

Lobster and Cocktail Jewel 

Drop Earrings 

www.asos.com 

LOEWE 

Calla Lily Key Ring 

www.loewe.com 

LES NEREIDES 

Atlantide Fish, Pearl 

and Coral Earrings 

www.lesnereides.com 

JUDITH LEIBER 

Penelope Rocking Horse Clutch 

www.judithlieber.com 

LES NEREIDES 

Atlantide Crab's 

Pincers Bracelet 

www.lesnereides.com 

GIVENCHY 

Eye and Marble Earring 

www.givenchy.com 

MARC JACOBS 

Lips In Lips Ring 

www.marcjacobs.com 


MARNI 

Floral Mismatched 

Earrings 

www.farfetch.com 

DOLCE & GABBANA 

Drum Bag 

www.dolcegabbana.com 


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THE LOOK | HOT OFF THE RUNWAY 

FENDI 

Blue and Pink 

Bag Bug Cufflinks 

www.fendi.com 

EMPORIO ARMANI 

www.armani.com 

PRADA 

Squared Sunglasses 

www.prada.com 

LACOSTE 

Zip Pouch 

www.lacoste.com 

HUGO BOSS 

Slim Fit Pants 

www.hugoboss.com 


LA MARTINA 

Leather Dress Shoes 

www.lamartina.com 

Dress For Success 

Staple work wear fused with interesting 

elements for some character. 

GUCCI 

Messenger Bag 

www.loewe.com 

LORDS 1974 

www.lords.com.my 


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THE LOOK | HOT OFF THE RUNWAY 

BRUTA 

Baby-pink Venus Cap 

www.bruta.eu 

CHANEL 

Round Runway Sunglasses 

www.chanel.com 

FLEUR DU MAL 

Contrast Back 

Pajama Trousers 

www.fleurdumal.com 

CAROLINA HERERA 

www.carolinaherrera.com 


MANOLO BLAHNIK 

Armida Baby Pink Tweed heels 

www.manoloblahnik.com 

Pretty in Pink 

Whether it’s baby pink, 

bubblegum pink or electric pink, 

the colour symbolises happiness. 

Salvatore Ferragamo 

www.ferragamo.com 

BALENCIAGA 

Ruffles Glove 

www.balenciaga.com 


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Set the Stage 

Who says bright colours are only for the 

stage’s spotlight? Bust the monotony of 

everyday nudes and pastels with these 

stand-out shades. 


Smashbox 

Eye Shadow Palette In Bold 

www.smashbox.com 

Urban Decay 

Basquiat Blush Palette 

www.urbandecay.com.my 

Yves Saint Laurent 

Le Cushion Encre De Peau 

Foundation 

www.shiseido.com.my 

Yves Saint Laurent 

Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick in N 1 

www.yslbeauty.com 

Charlotte Gainsbourg for NARS 

Nuit D'Encre Kohliner 

www.narscosmetics.com 

Lancome 

Matte Shaker From Left: 

186 Magic Orange, 378 Pink Power 

www.lancome.com.my 

Amouage 

Bracken Woman 

100ml EDP Fragrance 

www.amouage.com 

Bobbi Brown 

Skin Foundation Sticks 

www.bobbibrown.com.my 

Curated by Tania Jayatilaka 

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THE LOOK 

White mesh tee, 

embroidered trouser 

all by Brian khoo. 

White leather sneaker 

by coach. 

TM | July/august 2017 

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THE LOOK 

Beauty 

Within The 

Beast 

PHOTOGRAPHS SOON LAU/AWESOME IMAGE 

ART DIRECTION PENN EY, CHEE 

STYLING PENNCAKES & BOBBLYN 

MAKEUP SHIYO JOO 

HAIR CODY CHUA 

MODELS BOGDAN T./WU MODEL, VIOLA/ANDREWS MODEL 

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THE LOOK 

Red velvet long coat 

by Brian Khoo. 

Black leather sneaker 

by coach. Trouser, 

stylist own. 


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THE LOOK 

Leather top handle bag by Gucci. 


THE LOOK 

Green hued sequin 

top and shorts, all by 

MANCHIEN. Studded 

platform pumps by 

GUCCI. 


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THE LOOK 

Sequin top by 

MANCHIEN. Goldfish 

embroidered cotton 

shorts by GUCCI. Black 

leather sneaker by 

coach 


THE LOOK 


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THE LOOK 

Viscose Patchwork set of top and skirt with textile wedges 

all by Tommy Hilfiger x Gigi Hadid. 


THE LOOK 

Painted dress by Manchien. 


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THE LOOK 

Dragon satin mid-heel knee boot by Gucci. 


HEALTH 

photographs by istockphoto 


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HEALTH 

Skin Food 

It’s never too early to adopt an anti-ageing 

diet. Find out how what you eat links to the 

overall wellbeing of your skin 

WORDS by SHEREEN KHOO 

Our skin health is dictated by the 

nutritional status of the body, 

amongst other factors. Skin 

comprises of two main layers: the 

epidermis and the dermis. It receives 

nutrients from a topical application as well as 

from nutrients supplied from the blood vessels. 

As part of the natural process of ageing, 

loss of collagen and elastin fibres are associated 

with wrinkles or structural changes in the skin. 

Other avoidable factors such as smoking and 

UV exposure contribute to free radicals and 

exacerbate skin ageing. Antioxidant nutrients 

such as vitamin A (beta-carotene), vitamin 

C, vitamin E and plant polyphenols play a 

fundamental role in maintaining healthy 

skin and repair damaged skin. Minerals, 

zinc and selenium are also found in skin and 

are important to establish good skin health. 

Additionally, the essential fatty acids, omega-6 

and omega-3 are necessary to maintain 

structural integrity, and barrier function of 

the skin and deficiencies can contribute to 

dry skin. 

Looking for beauty foods for natural 

radiance and great looking skin? These foods 

are worth adding to your grocery cart: 

“Antioxidant 

nutrients such 

as vitamin A (betacarotene), 

vitamin C, 

vitamin E and plant 

polyphenols play a 

fundamental role in 

maintaining healthy 

skin and repair 

damaged skin.” 


Red Sweet Pepper 

Red peppers are a delicious accompaniment to 

various dishes because they have a mild, sweet 

flavour and crisp, juicy flesh. Use them in stirfries 

or try something more exciting like baked 

peppers stuffed with eggs. 

Skin nutrients: 

•• 

Excellent source of vtamin A and vitamin C 

Kale 

Want to beat the mid-afternoon snack attack? 

With just a little oil, salt and cinnamon, you 

can make delicious baked kale as a healthier 

alternative to crisps. 


•• 

Excellent source of vtamin A and vitamin C 

Spinach 

We should adore spinach as much as Popeye 

does for all the right nutrients that this 

inexpensive vegetable can offer to us! 


•• 

Excellent source of vitamin A and vitamin C 

•• 

Good source of vitamin E 

Pumpkin 

Fancy something to warm your tummy? 

Have a bowl of delicious pumpkin soup as an 

appetiser before digging into the main course. 


•• 

Excellent source of vitamin A 

Carrots 

It is easy to sneak veggies, mainly carrots into 

any meals to boost your daily fibre intake. 

Add sliced carrots into your vegetable stir-fry 

or shred them into the mix while making 

muffins, cakes or pies. 


•• 

Excellent source of vitamin A 

Sweet Potato 

Baked or steamed sweet potatoes are easy to 

prepare and taste good even when eaten on its 

own, without the need for extra calories from 

fat-laden dressings. 


•• 

Excellent source of vitamin A

HEALTH 

Avocado 

In search of a healthier bread spread alternative 

to the commonly used high saturated-fat 

butter? Make a sumptuous creamy spread by 

using ripe avocados to make guacamole in place 

of butter. 


•• 

Good source of vitamin E 

Edamame 

Looking for a snack that is low in fat, low in 

carbohydrate and high in protein? Edamame, 

the Japanese favourite snack is the answer! 

Lightly steamed and salted, both adults and 

kids can enjoy this nutritious snack. 


•• 

Contains genistein, a photoprotective 

flavonoid which is also involved in 

collagen synthesis 

Guava 

The vitamin C per gram in guava tops the list 

and is higher than many other fruits, including 

kiwi, orange and berries. 


•• 

Excellent source of vitamin C 

Orange 

Orange is a versatile fruit. You can eat it on 

its own or drink it in the form of freshly 

squeezed juices. 


•• 


Kiwifruit 

The simplest way to enjoy kiwifruit is to cut 

the fruit in half and use a spoon to scoop out 

the flesh. 


•• 


Cantaloupe 

Cantaloupe, also known as rock melon is often 

chosen to add colours and nutrients to a bowl of 

mixed fruits salad. 


•• 

Excellent source of vitamin A and vitamin C 

Strawberries 

Strawberries are among the most popular 

berries consumed worldwide, but one setback 

is that they are also prone to contain pesticide 

residues, therefore, try to purchase organically 

certified strawberries as much as possible. 


•• 


•• 

Contains a collection of polyphenol 

antioxidants 


HEALTH 

Grapes 

Studies have shown protective effects of 

resveratrol against ultraviolet radiation 

mediated skin damage. In grapes, the natural 

antioxidant resveratrol is found only in the 

skins, so don’t remove the skin but do give 

them a thorough wash. 


•• 

Contains resveratrol, a polyphenolic 

antioxidant 

Salmon 

Eating omega-3 rich fish such as salmon can 

help improve skin dryness and reduce overall 

itching and scaling of the skin. 


•• 

Excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids 

Tuna Light 

Bluefin tuna, yellowfin tuna and Albacore tuna 

are high in mercury and should infrequently 

be eaten, if at all. Canned tuna in chunks and 

the light variety, on the other hand, is the safer 

choice containing much lower mercury levels. 


•• 

Excellent source of selenium 

Almond Nuts 

Include it in your desserts or sprinkle chopped 

almonds over your salad. 


•• 

Excellent source of vitamin E 

Cashew Nuts 

What better way to add cashew nuts into your 

diet than in a delectable dish of Kung Pao 

chicken, a tangy and delicious Chinese dish. 


•• 

Good source of zinc 

Sunflower Seeds 

Fancy a snack? Nibble on a handful of roasted 

sunflower seeds. 


•• 

Excellent source of vitamin E 

Green Tea 

There are now even better reasons to 

swap coffee time with (green) tea time! 

Green tea polyphenols induce DNA repair 

pathways in the skin to combat UV-induced 

cellular damage. 


•• 

Contains green tea polyphenols 


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HEALTH & WELLNESS | NEWS 

Tokyo Oasis 

Organic wellness brand Pañpuri celebrated the opening of its first 

signature store in Tokyo’s prestigious Ginza Six commercial complex, 

bringing with it the first Pañpuri Oasis spa services outlet 

in Japan. Pañpuri Oasis is a spa treatment room that’s designed to 

be a haven of rejuvenation from the hectic pace of metropolitan 

Tokyo. It offers aromatherapy massages, body treatments, and 

even express treatments for office workers, locals and tourists. All 

treatments use organic Pañpuri products that have been formulated 

without harmful chemicals. 

www.panpuri.com 


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London to Kuala Lumpur 

Patrons of Jo Malone London no 

longer have to travel long-distance for 

an exquisite bottle of Lime Basil and 

Mandarin fragrance and other bespoke 

creations from the brand. Jo Malone 

London has now opened its first boutique 

in Malaysia at Pavilion shopping centre 

in Kuala Lumpur. Customers can expect 

to be well and truly pampered at the new 

store, getting everything from advice 

on styling to a soothing hand and arm 

massage at the Tasting Bar, and even a 

chance to get creative with Fragrance 

Combining, among other treats. 

www.jomalone.com.my 

Art Escape 

Now anyone with an appreciation for art can relax with 

friends to a casual afternoon of oil painting or other 

‘art jam’ sessions at Artesque, an art retreat and shared 

creative space that’s just opened in Kuala Lumpur. The 

sessions offered here suit every skill level, from firsttimers 

to advanced, facilitated by local artists who 

provide basic guidance in a non-competitive atmosphere. 

This peaceful hobbyist space offers artistic expression as 

a relaxing escape from the bustle of city life. 

www.artesquemy.com 


THE COOKBOOK 

Making the 

Most of 

the Market 

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THE COOKBOOK 

Picture bars, restaurants and delis 

interspersed across colourful rows 

of stalls selling fresh produce: you 

won’t be far off from the all-round 

foodie paradise that is Barcelona’s 

effervescent food market scene. 

WORDS by Tania Jayatilaka 


THE COOKBOOK 

Distractions are everywhere: colours, 

sounds, aromas. That’s why you’ll 

be hopelessly preoccupied if you 

visit one of Barcelona’s bustling 

food markets and expect to spare 

only a glance here and there. Not only are these 

historic marketplaces huge, extremely popular, 

and bursting with every colour imaginable, 

they’re also home to several small bars and 

eateries that are just waiting to be discovered 

by travellers undeterred by the crowds and the 

Barcelona summer heat. 


Santa Caterina Market 

Open from 7.30am to 3.30pm on Mondays, 

Wednesdays and Saturdays, Mercat de Santa 

Caterina stays open till 8.30pm on Tuesdays, 

Thursdays and F http://media.istockphoto. 

com/photos/cheese-market-pictureid800372680 

ridays. Recent renovations to this 

huge market space included a gorgeous mosaic 

roof made of 325,000 ceramic pieces, designed 

to recreate the colours and arrangements of 

vegetable stalls. Packed with delis, bakeries, 

fruit and vegetable counters, canned goods and 

more, the marketplace is also home to several 

bars and restaurants of varying cuisine. 

The bar at Cuines Santa Caterina is 

open every day from 9am to 11pm (open till 

11.30pm on Fridays and Saturdays), while the 

restaurant opens during lunch and dinner 

hours. The highlight of coming here is the 

promise of eating various meals cooked with 

the freshest produce while enjoying the 

spacious surroundings. The menu isn’t limited 

to Catalan cuisine, with unique items like Thai 

chicken curry and tuna tataki finding a place 

beside local favourites of grilled artichokes, 

Spanish omelette brochette and Cod canapé 

with Samfaina (a tasty vegetable sauce not 

unlike the French ratatouille). 

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Mercat Del Born Cultural Centre 

The Mercat Del Born structure in Plaça 

Comercial was the first iron-covered market 

in the city at its inauguration, long before it 

fell into disrepair around 2002. Neglected for a 

while, Mercat Del Born got a major facelift in 

2013 making it the bustling cultural centre that 

it is today. Around the centre you’ll find shops 

selling various foodstuffs; but it’s the number 

of bars and restaurants available in these 

quarters that will make the whole experience of 

this former marketplace truly unique. 

Unlike the other restaurants, EL 300 del Born 

restaurant and bar is located in Plaça Comercial 

itself, open from 10am to midnight (closed on 

Mondays). The cuisine here is a mixture of classic 

Catalan recipes merged with newer recipes 

using fresh ingredients. Loved by locals for its 

signature beers and tapas, it’s a modern-looking 

gastronomic wonder that fits surprisingly 

well against its gothic-style neighbourhood 

surroundings. For a more rustic setting offering 

fresh fish, lobster, velvet crabs, and other seafood 

delights cooked in a traditional Mediterranean 

style, the nearby La Gambeta restaurant on Carrer 

de la Fusina is another must-try.

THE COOKBOOK 

La Boqueria Market 

La Boqueria Market or Mercat de Sant Josep 

de la Boqueria is one of the most famous food 

markets in Europe. The market opens from 

8am to 8.30pm on Mondays to Saturdays, luring 

the crowds with stacks upon stacks of fresh 

vegetables, fruits, meats, seafood, dried spices, 

candies and a variety of other items for cooking 

or for snacking on the spot. Years of renovations 

and touch-ups to the overall structure of the 

market allowed for the installation of more 

vendors and farmers from all around Catalonia, 

as well as a few unique tapas bars in more 

recent times. 

Pinotxo Bar is a highly sought-after breakfast 

spot in the area, situated to the right of the market 

entrance. Hungry visitors gather here even earlier 

than 8am to savour a Spanish omelette, bratwurst 

sausages or grilled green peppers (Pimpientos 

del Padrón) with a frothy cup of cappuccino. El 

Quim restaurant is further inside, famous for 

its fried eggs with baby squid and homemade 

croquettes. Bar Central, located just past the fish 

section, is another great spot to rest while enjoying 

a meal of grilled fish and paella among a spread of 

treats displayed on the counter under the warm, 

inviting lights. 

photographs by istockphotos 

“It was soon 

apparent that 

the restaurant’s 

spacious interior 

with its crisp, 

colonial aesthetics 

would also make an 

ideal brunch spot 

for club members.” 


THE COOKBOOK 

La Boqueria Market Eateries 

El Quim: 

www.elquimdelaboqueria.com 

Pinotx: 

www.pinotxobar.com 

Bar Central: 

www.boqueria.info 

Santa Caterina and Mercat Del 

Born Eateries 

Cuines Santa Caterina: 

www.grupotragaluz.com 

EL 300 del Born: 

www.mercatdelborn.org 

Surrounding restaurants 

www.mercatdelborn.org 

La Gembeta Restaurant: 

www.lagambeta.cat 

More Market Dining in Barcelona 

Café Galvany 

Mercat de Galvany in Sant Gervasi 

Perelló 1898 

Mercat del Ninot in Esquerra de l’Eixample 

El tast de Joan Noi 

Mercat de la Llibertat in Gràcia 

Caballa Canalla 

Mercat de la Barceloneta in Barceloneta 


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Lot 413, 4th floor, 

Suria KLCC , 

50088 Kuala Lumpur 

Tel: 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 

Jade Custard 

The Jade Mooncake collection is a delightful 

mixture of fragrant pandan paste and creamy 

custard famously known for being divinely 

delicious. The sweet, harmonious flavours will 

crumble and melt in your mouth, leaving a 

fragrant and creamy essence; this is an all-time 

favourite that can’t be missed at Tai Thong. 

TM | may/June 2017 


THE DISHES 

Clubhouse 

Tel: 03-7805 3935 

www.jojoitalianrestaurant.com 


Monday to Thursday 

11.00am to 11.00pm 

Friday to Sunday 

11.00am to 1.00pm 

Baked Apple in Red Wine Sauce 

This healthy dessert full of antioxidants is a 

good way to indulge your sweet tooth without 

feeling guilty. The tender and tasty apple filling 

complemented with buttery sweet crumble crunch, 

is the perfect accompaniment after a satisfying 

Italian lunch. The dish is served warm with vanilla 

ice-cream on the side, if desired. 


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THE DISHES 

Kinako Mochi 

Mochi is one of Japan’s most enjoyed treats. The 

Japanese rice cake is made of mochigome, a shortgrain 

japonica glutinous rice and served with 

generous toppings of crunchy peanuts. These soft 

and chewy rice cakes are gluten and cholesterol 

free and provide a healthy, satisfying dessert for 

the family. 

Clubhouse 

Tel: 03-7804 8888 

www.facebook.com /ginshuitei 


Monday to Sunday 

Lunch 

12.00pm to 3.00pm 

Dinner 

6.30pm to 10.30pm 


THE DRINKS 

American 

Spirit 

photographS by The savoy london 

American Bar at Savoy London 

serves new age cocktails, jazz 

and glamour. 

WORDS by Avinash Sagran 

C 

lassic cocktails like the Sazerac, 

Manhattan, Old Fashioned and 

Jack Rose remain in the popular 

consciousness largely due to the 

drink’s indefinite association 

with personality. With the charming and 

dapper Don Drapper and his Old Fashioned in 

MadMen, James Bond’s Vesper Martini from 

Casino Royale or the iconic fashionista, Carrie 

Bradshaw’s Cosmopolitan from Sex in the City, 

the cocktail scene is thriving similarly to the 

golden-age of American cocktail between 1850 

and Prohibition. 

Signature cocktails from many television 

and film character’s drinks have slowly 

invigorated an interest in American heritage 

spirits. The revitalised vigor in the art of 

mixology has captured the heart of bar 

patrons while summertime is synonymous 

with indulging in a refreshing cocktail on 

luminous starlit nights. As the new dawn arises 

in mixology, bartenders have begun fusing old 

techniques to their arsenal to create both classic 

cocktails and new creations. 

Bartending has become a craft, a way of life 

while the days of fancy trickeries producing 

multiple drinks in successive minutes are 

behind us ! And mixologists are rated for 

how well they make one drink. Patrons are 

experiencing the advancement in cocktail 

culture through flavours that many have 

probably never experienced. 

The Savoy’s American Bar sets itself apart 

among London bars as the amalgamation of its 

regal ivory colour pallet, glitz and glamorous 

portraits of iconic stars, glistening baby 

grand piano, the flawless jazz and the gracious 

welcome from tuxedo-suited waiters ultimately 

recreates the ambiance of retro glamour 

symbolic to the American Jazz era. 

Don’t be quick to judge the American Bar 

retro interior and expect classic drinks; similar 

to the Golden Era of Cocktails, as the bartenders 

here have built a reputation to push the 

boundaries with new concepts. Cocktail culture 

is truly an expression through the creativity of 

the bartender, as does the head bartender Erik 

Lorincz at the American Bar who expresses 

his passion through fresh ideas both visually 

simulating and impeccable in taste. 

On April 2017, American Bar manager 

Declan McGurk and Erik Lorincz collaborated 

in launching a new cocktail menu named ‘Coast 

to Coast’ illustrating a journey across Britain 

from the South to North. The menu details 

inspiration from each location beginning 

with the Garden of England and finishing at 

Castle Rock. Celebrating and respecting each 

location and its people, the menu showcases 

the vibrant reflection of the island’s lush 

landscapes, eternal folklore, illustrious history 

and idiosyncratic appeals represented through 

showstopper serves, experimental ingredients 

and a plethora of flavours. 


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The carefully curated menu begins its 

journey from the Garden of England, Kent. 

The South East highlands covered in lush 

greenery offers Kentish ingredients such as 

cobnuts, hops and apples, inspiring long drinks 

served in beautiful bespoke glass terrariums. 

The drink, light and fresh, pays homage to the 

flourishing and copious growth of this plush 

green pocket. 

The journey continues through swanky 

and elegant London with the opulent Art Deco 

era and decadent sophistication serving as 

inspiration. Classic and heady, each cocktail 

will be served in an elongated coupe on a silver 

Art Deco tray. The allure of the Sherwood 

Forest is next as the woodland ingredients and 

ancient myth result in drinks served in a silver 

goblet with a wooden base. 

The boom of the industrial revolution is 

attributed to the population of Yorkshire and 

Lancashire (the Pennines). The mushrooming 

of the era brought forward numerous changes 

as trade opened up borders around the world. 

Representing the new exploration, this section 

features teas and exotic ingredients, and drinks 

served in an intricately cut glass in a cog design 

holding garnishes. 

The journey ends up north at Castle Rock, 

on the peak of Scotland’s Fortress, Edinburgh 

Castle. The focus is on whiskies, Scottish 

legends and wild flavours. This rock glass is 

served perched high on shards of slate. The 

‘Coast to Coast’ journey is acknowledging and 

affirming the beautiful history of the island 

and its people through a sensory experience 

based on native ingredients 

Each cocktail has a story to tell from its 

unique mix of ingredients to the heart and 

passion put in by the bartenders. Perhaps it’s 

the old school charm coupled with the creative 

menu that leaves you intrigued at American 

Bar but one thing is certain that cocktail 

culture is well on it way to its heyday. 


THE DRINKS 

from the menu: 

Kentish Cob – The Garden 

Of England 

Bacardi 8-year-old rum, Potash 

Farm roasted hazelnut soda, berry 

syrup and falernum 

Basil Ionides – The Art 

Deco American Bar 

Ron Zacapa rum, smoky whisky, 

mastiha, salted cacao liqueur, 

cocoa infused Cocchi Vermouth Di 

Torino and Peychaud’s Bitters 

A Frosty Reception – 

Sherwood Forest 

Mezcal, birch liqueur, pink 

peppercorn honey, egg white, fresh 

lime, eucalyptus and an acorn 


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GAME CHANGER 

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Will 

Power 

Everyone’s favourite Hollywood A-lister extols the virtues of goodness on 

and off the screen. Will Smith provides insight into his new Netflix movie 

“Bright” as well as how he handles fame. 

interview by 

Suzy Maloy / The interview people 

Mr. Smith, you have saved the 

world several times already 

throughout your career. Now 

you are doing it again in your new 

movie “Bright”. Are some people 

born to be heroes? 

A good question, but I don’t really have a 

good answer. Normally I don’t walk around 

protecting elfs, as I do in this movie. But I 

do like the idea that some people are born 

to be heroes. We sure need them! 

Does our world need new 

superheroes? 

I think so. It’s such a saturated superhero 

world out there, it’s nice to throw in some 

guys that think a little differently. I think 

a new “twist” always makes it fun. 

Is that what you need to stay 

interested, to want more 

movie roles and to stay in this 

business? 

Absolutely. Without any doubt. I don’t 

want to get bored, I want to face new 

challenges. That’s important for me. It 

keeps my engine running. 

You are known to be Mr. 

Charming all the time. Never a 

mean word, never a cuss word 

even. Is that fake or is that the 

real Will Smith? 

No, that’s real. Every person has a choice 

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I just realized that I don’t think I have a 

crazy secret, and that’s what makes it 

crazy, right? – I guess I am very generous 

with my friends. My kids say to me all the 

time to bring it down a little. 

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gAME CHANGER 

when he wakes up in the morning. You 

can go through the day with a positive 

attitude and you can to be constructive 

and problem solving, or you can be 

negative and in a bad mood. I chose the 

first option. And so far, I can’t complain 

too much. It’s been a pretty good 

ride for me. 

But it’s not like you are going 

out there to get your “street 

cred” up. Is it true that your 

co-star Margot Robbie tried to 

tattoo you? 

Yes, her trailer became It became “Robbie’s 

tattoo parlor”. Not everybody got a tattoo 

though. I don’t have any ink on me, so I 

am in my 40s, I felt it wasn’t right. I need 

to ask my wife first. Getting a tattoo at my 

age is like starting to do crack at 60. It just 

doesn’t feel right anymore. 

How do you prepare these days 

for a pretty intense role? 

I’ll take a week or something like that where 

I don’t break character. I do it at home with 

my family. They understand what I am 

doing and don’t call me crazy (laughs). After 

a week or so I usually got it, and then I let it 

go. Then I usually get out of it. 

What has changed in Hollywood 

since you started your career? 

We are experiencing the destruction of the 

middle class in Hollywood right now. We 

are dealing with that right now. It’s the 

consumption, the way the next generation 

consumes entertainment is very different. 

I do believe those smaller films will come 

back. But for now they are gone. 

But movies with huge budgets are 

still being produced, right? 

There was a time when you spent USD100 

million on a movie, you couldn’t lose. 

Today they go way over the top by spending 

over USD200 million. But the middle 

ground is missing. I do believe they middle 

ground will return. 

Everybody has a crazy secret, 

what’s yours? 

I just realized that I don’t think I have a 

crazy secret, and that’s what makes it crazy, 

right? – I guess I am very generous with my 

friends. My kids say to me all the time to 

bring it down a little. 

Your whole family is working in 

entertainment. How does that 

make you feel? 

My wife and I never pushed our kids into 

entertainment. But it’s always been around 

us. Movies, TV, scripts, music. I guess it was 

just a natural progression for my kids to get 

into what we are doing. 

Normally you play the nice guy. 

But lately you have tried other 

parts where you are not always 

Mr. Nice Guy. Why? 

That is true. It wasn’t easy in the beginning. It 

does not come natural for me to do something 

mean when you have the opportunity to do 

something good. I think I want to do some 

other stuff that is a little darker. 

Does fame enhance who you are? 

I think it depends on what kind of person 

you are. Fame is like altitude. If you go up a 

mountain there is less oxygen. Some people 

can acclimate and breathe and move up 

gradually. And other can’t handle it. They 

can’t breathe anymore, and you start seeing 

strange behavior. 

But how was it for you? 

I had time to acclimate. Fame came 

gradually for me. The slower pace helped 

me to keep breathing, and to stay normal, 

basically. The kids that rise to fame today 

don’t have that time of gradual fame 

anymore. Due to social media they just shoot 

up to fame and have to deal with it. I call it 

altitude sickness that kicks in a lot faster. 

Is fame pressure? 

Oh, absolutely. Lots of pressure. And you 

have to be able to enjoy it in this business. 

Otherwise you are doomed. And by the way, 

fame and money are two separate things. 

There are a lot of people with money that 

are not famous. The worst of it though is to 

be famous and have no money. That’s just 

wrong (laughs). 

So, you are saying fame is difficult 

to handle for people? 

Fame burns everything in your life. It puts 

heat on your family, on your friends, your 

relationship. It’s difficult to handle at times. 

People look at you, and things become more 

dangerous than they were in the past. 


‘I can’t complain 

too much. It’s been a 

pretty good ride 

for me’ 

You have achieved so much in life, 

what do you still want to achieve? 

To be able to grow as an actor, you have to 

try new things. That’s what I want. Every 

role you play you add something to yourself. 

That’s good for you personal development. 

The farther away it is from you the more you 

learn about the nature of men. 

How do you deal with defeats? 

I am fortunate, I can leave a lot out there on 

the set. A while back I lost my dad, and I was 

shooting a movie at the same time. In that 

movie I played a guy that was really sad. I 

didn’t have to play that part, I was sad, really 

sad. I thought about death a lot. It’s part of 

our journey 

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Are you afraid of getting older? 

No, I am not afraid. For over 30 years I’ve 

been in the center of the storm. It’s time for 

others to get the attention. That’s fine. It’s 

nice to reach a point in your life where you 

feel a certain satisfaction for what you have 

accomplished. I think I reached that point. 

And it feels good. 


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THE DRIVE 

FLEX 

EFFECT 

Muscle cars have evolved a great deal since their 

humble beginnings. The only problem is that 

people can’t agree on what a muscle car is. 

WORDS BY TIMOTHY yap 

photographS BY autowp.ru 


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THE DRIVE 

There’s a man out in Ohio. His 

name is Jack Baruth, and he’s 

one of the greatest automotive 

writers of our time- well travelled 

and in love with everything from 

the old and obscure to full-on modern-day 

race-cars. He’s also a man of controversy, 

and perhaps one of the latest pieces he has 

written to spark yet another argument is the 

idea that the Honda Accord V6 Coupe is the 

last real American muscle car. 

In certain respects he’s correct, given 

the very specific criteria he’s stated (a lot 

of American cars are not produced in 

America). But the rest of the world has had 

a somewhat different view of what a muscle 

car is or what it should be, and maybe it’s 

time to clarify a few things and set the 

record straight. 

The formula for a muscle car, by 

Baruth’s definition, is one-part family car 

platform and one-part huge engine with a 

tremendous amount of power. But perhaps 

just as important as these two core principles 

are the list of things a muscle car should not 

be, simply as a matter of tradition. It is also 

tradition and history that obfuscates which 

cars are truly muscle cars, to begin with. 

One might argue that the Ford Mustang 

and the Chevrolet Camaro, two big names 

and highly traditional American cars, are 

both of the muscle nature. Unfortunately, 

history tells us that neither of these cars 

was categorised as muscle cars when they 

began. For some, the term “pony car” may 

be unfamiliar, but this is what both of these 

cars were initially defined as when they were 

launched many, many decades ago. 

“Pony car” itself refers to the class of 

cars created when the Ford Mustang was 

introduced as a result of its popularity. That 

the Chevrolet Camaro was also regarded 

as a pony car is simply because it has been 

the greatest and most consistent rival to the 

Ford Mustang, so it’s merely a case of who 

got there first. The Mustang which was in a 

class of its own when it was first launched, is 

a sporty and relatively compact car that was 

mostly aimed at a younger crowd. 

Real muscle cars of the era wouldn’t be 

described as any of those things, nor were 

they aimed at any particular crowd- which 

further drives home the idea that neither 

Mustang nor Camaro are truly muscle cars. 

But what makes matters even worse is how 

these cars have evolved over their numerous 

generations to become the cars they are 

today. 

It can almost be said that both modern 

Mustang and Camaro are borderline 

sports cars, given the way they drive and 

handle. From the way they’re designed, 

both inside and out, to the level of options 

and customisability; both of these cars 

have become full blown sporty machines. 

Unfortunately, a sports car is a little 

antithetical to the muscle car form. 

Muscle cars are not meant to be 

particularly good at carving corners on a 

Sunday morning or flying around a tight 

race track. Their primary focus is powerand 

a lot of it- in a relatively innocuous 

family-car based body style. That’s not to say 

that a muscle car cannot be made to handle 

well, but this is where tradition is important 

in maintaining the distinction between a 

muscle car and a sports car. 


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“The formula for a muscle car, by 

Baruth’s definition, is one-part 

family car platform and one-part 

huge engine with a tremendous 

amount of power.’' 


THE DRIVE 

So if these two American icons don’t 

represent the muscle car segment, what 

does? One of the cars that stand tall and 

proud is the Dodge Challenger, whether you 

want it in the incredibly powerful Hellcat 

form or the even more ludicrous Demon 

form. Dodge is not a brand that’s big in our 

little corner of the world, but they are one 

of the remaining American automotive 

brands that dare to build a proper muscle 

car in this day and age. 

The Challenger is not a car that likes 

corners, and in Demon form, it even comes 

with tyres that make it highly difficult to 

control if you try to drive it in any direction 

other than dead straight ahead. That sounds 

like a muscle car if we’ve ever heard of 

one, and it fulfils the simple requirements 

of being based on a family car (the Dodge 

Charger) and having ludicrous amounts of 

power. A sports car, it is not. 

If any of this nit-picking makes you 

upset, there’s no need to fret. There are 

times when being pedantic is a lot less 

important than coming to terms with 

what people believe, and while it may be 

factually and historically incorrect, people 

derive immense amounts of joy from these 

concepts. While the Mustang and the 

Camaro may not be muscle cars (and never 

have been, by definition), it’s alright to think 

of them as they are. 

Because the truth is that the automotive 

world is constantly changing and evolving. 

That pony car term that was mentioned 

much earlier has its roots specifically in 

cars that appeared (key word) sporty and 

appealed to a younger crowd, and in this 

day and age, the Volkswagen Golf GTI and 

Mercedes-AMG A 45 would be pony cars by 

that very definition. It’s a confusing world 

that we live in, and to quote Shakespearethat 

which we call a rose // by any other 

name would smell as sweet- so call them 

what you want and enjoy them while 

you can. 


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ADVERTORIAL 

The Avant-Garde Spirit New 

Flagship DS 5 

DS has finally been officially launched as a go-it-alone brand with the unveiling of the new DS 5. 

With its avant-garde style, dynamic performance, refinement, attention 

to detail and array of advanced technologies, New DS 5 perfectly 

characterises the DS Automobiles brand. Superior and ultra-high tech, 

the high-powered DS 5 provides highly advanced aerodynamics. DS 

5's avant-garde styling is the ultimate expression of timeless elegance 

with a premium blend of technology, style, comfort and workmanship. 

Style Icon 

DS 5 looks like nothing else on the road with sabre design cues 

including the new chrome hexagonal frame grille with the DS 5 

monogrammed in the centre, stunning front end referred as DS Wings 

and the integrated ‘flame thrower’ tailpipes at the rear fashioning a 

signature style of the future. The stylish features seamlessly connect 

into the xenon headlights while the LED feature pioneered by DS, 

follows the steering, to light up corners providing a wide, white light 

beam. 

Ultimate Performance 

A 1.6-litre turbo high-powered engine with direct petrol injection that 

supplies 165ps at 6,000rpm and 240 NM of torque and fitted with a 

six-speed automatic gearbox powers the DS 5. Its fuel consumption 

over a combined cycle, has improved to 5.9litres/100km with CO2 

emissions of 135g/km. 

Form with Function 

The aviation-inspired cockpit style layout depicting first class travel 

compliments the regal exterior of DS 5. A nod to the classy world of 

aviation, the driver’s station wraparound dashboard, broad central 

console and toggle switches is designed to transform your driving 

experience. The button and toggle switches are in two groups: one 

around the gear selector, one overhead and all the switches and 

buttons are placed exactly where it should. The intuitive design 

amalgamates perfectly with supportive leather seats and three 

glass roof panels with electric sunshades for the effortless drive in a 

luxurious ambience. 

Technology of the Future 

Combining innovative high-tech elements, the DS 5 is equipped with 

a 7-inch colour, touch-driven interface. The system works with any 

smart mobile device and improves driving conveniences by keeping 

you connected when you are on the go. The same screen serves as 

a navigation system, DAB radio and even acts as the monitor for the 

reversing camera. Entertain yourself and stay connected with your 

favourite music through USB/iPod with Bluetooth connectivity with 

the built-in Denon Hi-Fi audio system with six speakers and a bootmounted 

subwoofer for the perfect sound. 

Premium Safety 

The DS 5 encompasses the highest standards in safety that include 

six airbags, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Anti-Lock Braking 

System (ABS), Emergency Brake Assist (EBA), Electronic Brake 

Distribution (EBD) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC). 

The bespoke services offered by DS 5 include a five-year Peace 

of Mind warranty or 120,000km (whichever comes first), 24-hour 

Roadside Assistance service and exclusive access to the Sky Lounge 

by Naza at Subang Airport. Available in five stylish colours 

of Artense Grey, Noir Perla Nera, Bleu Encre, Pearl White and 

Whisper Purple, the DS 5 is priced at RM193,290.21 (on-the-road 

price without insurance). 

Contact DS Automobiles Malaysia: 1800-222-808 

for your sales and services inquiries.

THE DRIVE 

2017 Cavalcade Classiche: 

Ferrari Masterpieces 

The 2017 Ferrari Cavalcade Classiche featured 

70 Ferraris iconic to the brand from over 

20 countries. Cavalcade Classiche is part 

of Ferrari’s 70th anniversary celebrations. 

Participants began their journey from Forte 

dei Marmi to explore some of the loveliest 

roads through places of incredible beauty, 

villages and cities of art. Participating Ferrari 

models included significant specimens like 

the 340 Mille Miglia, the 250 SWB, the 250 

Le Mans, the 250 Tour de France, the 500 

TR, and the 860 Monza. It was a one-of-akind 

"travelling exhibition" providing an 

opportunity to showcase Ferrari’s exceptional 

accomplishments over the last 70 years. 


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THE DRIVE 

Special Edition Polo ALLSTAR 

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) 

announces the special edition ALLSTAR 

range, consisting of specially customised Polo, 

Vento and Jetta models. For those with a 

discerning taste in cars, the all ALLSTAR is 

sportier with new cosmetic upgrades. The Polo 

ALLSTAR, for example, comes with exclusive 

accessories that comprise of aluminum pedals, 

rear spoiler, black door strips and leather 

seats, ALLSTAR scuff plates, emblems and 

carpet mats for the ultimate pleasurable drive. 

The ALLSTAR range kicks-off with the Polo 

ALLSTAR, which is priced at RM72,888+++ 

Ride the New BMW K 1600 GT 

Gear up to ride on the new BMW K 1600 GT, 

a powerful and luxurious motorcycle created 

as the ultimate sports tourer. The upgrades 

featuring improved touring capabilities, 

optimised ergonomics for the footrests, seating 

areas, and handlebar positions, produce an 

active seating position with great comfort. 

The improvement mirrors the spirit of BMW 

Motorrad DNA of Making Life a Ride. The 

recommended retail price for the New BMW 

K 1600 GT (without on-the-road expenses and 

inclusive of GST) is RM 159,900.00. 


THE VACATION 

LesLIe Hotel 

photographS by Courtyard Cadillac & istockphoto 


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THE VACATION 

MIAMI 

HEAT 

Whimsical pastel, gleaming chrome, methodical structures and 

resplendent neon lights invite the Art Deco lover to relish in Miami’s 

South Beach District. 

WORDS by Fanny Bucheli-Rotter 


THE VACATION 

“To best experience 

the marriage of 

this sometimes 

contradictory, but 

always aesthetic, 

glamorous yet 

charming building 

style, take a 

stroll along Miami 

Beach between 5th 

Street and 23rd 

Street. ” 

Art Deco, the architectural style 

forever linked to the exuberant 

savoir-vivre of the roaring 20’s, 

has left its mark on countless 

structures, on ocean liners, 

trains, furniture, jewellery, as well as graphic 

and industrial design. It is even present in 

literature, in our perception of the rise and fall 

of one notorious 

but fictional Jay 

Gatsby. Nowhere 

else is Art Deco 

better celebrated 

than in Miami’s 

famous 

South Beach 

neighbourhood. 

According 

to the American 

National Register 

of Historic 

Buildings, 

the stretch of 

Miami’s South 

Beach between 

Ocean Drive and 

Collins Avenue 

hosts more than 

800 Art Deco 

buildings, a 

concentration of 

the fascinating style of this bygone era that is 

unrivalled in the world today. 

Historically, Art Deco had seen its 

beginnings in the Exposition Internationale 

des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes 

in Paris in 1925. Coincidentally, a deadly 

hurricane, which razed most of Miami in 

September 1926, left the city in dire need of 

rebuilding. A construction boom ensued, and 

luckily the predominant architectural style de 

rigueur in the city’s southern district was that 

of fascinating pastels, bold geometric Cubism, 

fine craftsmanship and rich materials that 

denote Art Deco. 

While the Great Gatsby was a figment of 

F. Scott Fitzgerald’s imagination, early 20thcentury 

celebrities like Clark Gable, Carole 

Lombard and Rita Hayworth were all too real, 

and regularly seen in some of Miami’s Art Deco 

Historic District’s most popular nightspots. 

Along South Beach today, Art Deco goes 

hand in hand with archetypical, bright neon 

illuminations. To best experience, the marriage 

of this sometimes contradictory, but always 

aesthetic, glamorous yet charming building 

style, take a stroll along Miami Beach between 

5th Street and 23rd Street. 

You will find scores of low-rise buildings 

and fabulous hotels that invite you to spend 

some time to admire the outside and delight in 

the inside and forget the hustle and bustle of 

21st century Miami. 

On Ocean 

Drive, admire 

The Carlyle, 

one of the most 

iconic Art Deco 

buildings on this 

stretch. The hotel 

first opened in 

1941 and still 

features all the 

enchanting 

attributes of 

pastel colours, 

neon lights 

and rigid 

modernist lines 

of last century’s 

celebrated 

architecture. 

The Carlyle has 

also famously 

lent its front to 

film settings for 

Scarface, Bad Boys 2 and 1996’s Birdcage. 

Further along, the Breakwater Hotel 

lights up at night in bright neon blue, orange 

and white like a radioactive beacon of neomodernist 

design. This 1936 resort enclave 

combines all the archetypical Art Deco 

features of symmetric lines, towering central 

piece and unapologetic penchant for luxury 

and glamour. 

The McAlpin, still on Ocean Drive, 

is another prominent example of South 

Beach’s exquisite landscape. Although not 

as exuberant in its apparition as some of 

its contemporaries, this pretty structure 

embodies the Art Deco style in its maybe 

purest form. Take note of the perfectly 

symmetrical lines as well as the shades of 

turquoise and pink. Observing the hotel’s 

lovely facade, you will see the building’s 

‘face’, consisting of three central windows and 

some dividing lines, smile back at you. The 

McAlpin received the Barbara Bear Capitman 

Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation 

in 1993. 


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THE VACATION 


THE VACATION 

Before leaving Ocean Drive for Collins 

Avenue, your eye will catch the bright 

yellow façade of one of South Beach’s 

smallest, yet most iconic boutique hotels, the 

Leslie. Only recently refurbished, this little 

jewel has been returned to its former glory 

by carefully adhering to every last detail 

ordered by the city’s Historic Preservation 

Board. The signage typeface as well as the 

building’s colour seem to have jumped 

straight out of the earlier mentioned F. 

Scott Fitzgerald novel, the aficionados 

will be delighted. The streamlined design 

showcases a well-preserved example of 

Miami’s Art Deco District, and the newly 

added rooftop pool invites you to sunbathe 

beneath curtains gently flowing in the late 

afternoon breeze. 

Strolling to the very end of South Beach 

proper, you will encounter the Cadillac 

Hotel, notorious for having been built to 

resemble a car. Some critics condemn the 

Art Deco style for being modernist for 

modernism’s sake. The Cadillac might not 

be the most extravagant example of early 

20’s century architecture, but it does sport 

all the emblematic lines and structures of 

its time. Its silver blue neon signage over 

the driveway, however, couldn’t be more 

characteristic. 

Last but by no means least, do stroll by 

the Webster. This 1939 former hotel has 

been refurbished to host a high-end fashion 

boutique. The Webster combines all the most 

flamboyant yet strict elements of authentic 

Art Deco. The structural division is known 

as the rule of thirds, featuring three front 

section units, its rigorous symmetry, the 

incised façade details made of exquisite 

craftsmanship and the distinctive blue and 

pink hues of the neon illumination, all bear 

witness to the grand epoch of pre-world 

war exuberance. 

Whether you choose to take up residence 

in one of the many iconic Art Deco hotels 

like the early stars of the silver screen 

did, or party the night away on the bright 

neon lit terrace of its most renowned night 

spots, rest assured that South Beach’s Art 

Deco Historic District will offer you an 

unforgettable experience. 

Courtyard Cadillac 


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THE VACATION 

Restored Jewel of Phu Quoc 

World acclaimed architect Bill Bensley has drawn inspiration 

from the culinary and cultural traditions of this tropical beachside 

destination in Vietnam for the JW Marriott Phu Quoc. This chic 

resort features 244 room, suites and villas and features over 5,000 

original antiques and furnishings from Europe. The whimsical 

design reflects French colonial architecture while the view over the 

sea will make you wish you never had to leave. 

www.marriott.com 


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NEWS | THE VACATION 

Pure Indulgence 

The Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain, located 

near the UNESCO World Heritage and Natural 

Cultural site of Dujiangyan, has recently 

launched its Presidential Villa. It comprises 

four suites, kitchen, private pool and 24hour 

butler service. If you want to get away from 

it all and enjoy a truly relaxing luxurious 

holiday with friends and family, this could be 

the ticket. 

www.sixsenses.com 

Make A Date With The Slate 

This newly re-launched resort is offering 

a deal where you stay four nights for the 

price of three. Apart from guaranteed late 

check-out at 2pm, this fantastic offer also 

includes daily breakfast, airport transfers and 

a complimentary Muay Thai, boxing, tennis 

or paddle board lesson for two. Receive 30% 

off the standard rate if you choose to extend 

your stay for all room types except the D-Buk 

Suites. Valid for stays from now until 31 July 

and 1 September until 30 November 2017. 

www.theslatephuket.com 

Go LUXE! 

Global destination experts LUXE City 

Guides relaunched their destination 

portfolio. Print and digital content will 

now be innovatively paired together 

encompassing 30 destinations, catering 

for the latest travel tastes and needs. 

The revamped premium print guides 

include a complimentary 6- month 

subscription to their corresponding 

digital guides (retailed at US$14.99). 

The digital guides offer a range of 

features and content that is 100% 

offline as well as maps, easy-tonavigate 

and customisable itineraries, 

a currency converter plus a weather 

forecast amongst other handy extras. 

www.luxecityguides.com 


THE LIST 

FACILITIES AND TENANTS AT 

TROPICANA GOLF AND COUNTRY RESORT 

TROPICANA GOLF AND COUNTRY RESORT 

SITE LAYOUT PLAN 

N 

Buggy Track 

DRIVING R 

WESTERN COURSE 

Practice Green 

Children’s 

Playground 

Landscape 

18th Green 

18 

14 

Tai Thong 

13 

32 

Children’s 

Playground 

21 

48 

19 

20 

17 

22 

15 

16 

M 

L 

17 

33 

Landscape 

30 

31 

29 

Administration 

Office 

24 23 

25 

26 

MA 

C 

34 

35 

36 

Landscape 

28 

27 

Poolside 

Cafe 

38 

37 

39 

SPORTS WING 

41 42 

43 

44 

40 

Carpark 

Lake 

45 

46 

LEGEND 

Lower Ground 

Ground 

Level 1 

47 

To Basement 

C 

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 8888 

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 


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THE LIST 

VING RANGE 

Practice Green 

Buggy Track 

9th Green 

Food and Beverage 

Main Wing 

7 Twenty7 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 

13 

Main 

Lobby 

Landscape 

8 

Car Porch 

12 

MAIN WING 

11 

10 

9 

7 

asd 

Main Kitchen 

6 

GOLF WING 

1 

2 

5 

Golf 

Counter 

4 

3 

Buggy Station 

EASTERN COURSE 

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 Bowling & Café 03-7804 8888 

16 Gaming room 

37 Library 

22 Spine & Joint Tropicana 03-78042072 

rk 

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) 

Carpark 

asement Carpark 

Sales & Marketing (Banquet Function) 03-7804 8888 

Liza ext 141 

Sandy ext 142 

Siti Fairuz ext 155 

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 END | Kapalua Bay Beach, HAWAII 

photographs BY ISTOCKPHOTO 

“Most obstacles melt away 

when we make up our minds to 

walk boldly through them.” 

- Orison Swett Marden 


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Medalla serviced suites is the perfect reward for 

this generation’s professionals. Built with smart 

practical touches, it’s a joy to come home to : 

Located on prime FREEHOLD land 

Low density development with only 198 units 

Penthouses with options of fully furnished 

Within walking distance to F&B ,retail and 

lifestyle centre 

Configurations of 3+1 bedrooms with sizes up 

to 5,245 sq.ft. inclusive of roof garden 

Over 2,500 parking bays throughout the 

development 

Convenient links via major highways 

. .

Tropicana Magazine Jul-Aug 2017 #114: Bold & Beautiful

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