Tropicana Magazine Sep-Oct 2017: Fortune Favours The Brave

Living In A
Material
World
Working metal, glass and
timber into your décor
Fortune
Favours
the
Brave
Michelle Goh on taking risks
and her new venture
WILD
STYLE
On holiday with
the Big Five

EDITOR’S NOTE
FORTUNE
FAVOURS
THE BRAVE
It’s another issue full of inspirational
reads. This month we pay tribute to those
brave amongst us, who have taken risks
and reaped the benefits. These strongwilled
individuals have gone against the
norm to do things and have come out
winning.
Take our charming cover personality,
Michelle Goh for starters. She’s proved
the naysayers wrong by leaving a stable
corporate life to start a business that’s
not just lucrative but also fast gaining
popularity and growing in numbers.
Above all the benefits she has gained from
venturing out of a cushy life, the one that
stands out the most and gives her utmost
satisfaction is the call to help others.
The road to success may not have been
an easy one, but Michelle nevertheless
braved the long, hard days before she saw
her hard work turn into money. Like her,
there are many out in the world that move
to the beat of their own drum and prove
that altering the tempo can bring out the
winner in us. Take the architects of renowned creations, who have
taken abandoned buildings and breathed new life into them. They
saw potential in fixing something broken and making it anew.
In the wake of technological advances, the time is ripe to grab
the bull by its horns and take formidable steps to making ideas
come to fruition. Throw a little caution to the wind, and move
forward with that nagging idea that’s just begging to be brought
out to the forefront. You’ll never know what fortune awaits unless
you try!

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Brian fang
Photographer
Having arrived in Kuala
Lumpur to pursue his
photography dreams at
the tender age of 19, this
Sandakan native is now
the founder of the awardwinning
M8 Studio, and
is regularly sought after
by international brands
and celebrities for his
impeccable work.
Biggest risk taken:
"Using a sky lift on
the 15th floor for a
photography shoot. I am
afraid of heights!"
Fanny Bucheli
Feature Writer
Born and raised in
Switzerland, Fanny has
been travelling the world
in search of human
stories. Seventeen years
in Malaysia has given her
a special appreciation for
her host country.
Biggest risk taken:
"Leave my job, family,
friends, and home to
follow my then boyfriend
(now husband) to the
other end of the world –
from Switzerland to Asia,
a place I had never been
to."
Joey Yap
Make Up Artist
Joey has been doing
makeup and hair for
20 years, concentrating
mostly on the publishing
industry. She is a regular
on titles such as Nuyou,
Prestige, Harper’s Bazaar,
and Esquire. Her creative
work also extends to
commercials and events
such as MTV World
Stage Asia.
Biggest risk taken:
"Sometimes I take on
more than one job a
day, and some days the
photo shoots finish later
than expected. I have to
rush from one place to
another. Hence, I take the
risk not just in the jobs I
take on but also driving
fast to get from one place
to another in order not to
be late."
Jennifer Choo
Hair 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
media – including the
editorship of a couple of
design magazines. She
now freelances and writes
about design, fashion,
food and travel.
Biggest risk taken:
"Quitting a stable job and
becoming a freelancer."
shereen khoo
Feature Writer
An alumni of King’s
College London
majoring in nutrition,
Shereen has handled
weight management
programmes, conducted
sports nutrition talks
for Nike’s Run Clinic,
featured articles in a
local cycling magazine
and contributed
nutritional insights as a
guest panellist in Shape
magazine.
Biggest risk taken:
"Entering uncharted
territory by taking a leap
into the exploration of a
new career direction for
advancement."
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Yusof Ruzaimi, Scott Aziz, Soon Lau and Ivan & Nathalie (Andrews Models)
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VOLUME
#115
ON THE COVER
18 An Interview With Michelle Goh
THE SCENE
16 Celebrating 70 Years of Heritage
17 Naza launches the new Vespa S125 I-GET
17 Ferragamo puts its best shoes forward
property news
49 Cheria Launch Off To A Happy Start
52 Paisley Serviced Residences Unveiled
53 Exceptional Value For Homeowners
54 SJIIM Official Open Day
56 Taking On The Edge Rat Race
57 Tropicana's Footprints Across Asia
CULTURE
14 The Diary
24 Books
26 Music
28 Film
Michelle Goh is wearing Shirt,
short sleeve knit sweater and oversized
jacket, all from Michael Kors Collection.
The look
72 Family Products
74 Boot-itful!
75 Talismanic Trinkets
76 The Urban Commando
78 Making a Statement
79 Autumn Rush
100 the dishes
132 the list
134 The END
THE HOME
30 Life Is Sweet
32 Material World
38 I Came, I Saw, I Conquered
The swing
59 Turf Treasures
60 Perilous Play
The TIME
66 Into The Wild
Health
90 Moveable Feast
The cookbook
94 Staying True To Peru
the drinks
106 Whiskey Business
The game changer
110 Roger Federer
The drive
116 Speed And Other Things
the vacation
124 The Big Five
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THE DIARY
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THE DIARY
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THE SCENE
The Scene
The hottest events to have set society abuzz.
Cheque presentation to the three charity homes
Ferraris at Eastern & Oriental
Hotel, Penang
Celebrating 70 Years of Heritage
Georgetown, Penang.
22 JULY 2017
Ferrari’s 70th Anniversary celebrations in
Malaysia recently concluded with a grand
gala dinner at the historical Fort Cornwallis
in Georgetown, Penang. In alignment with
the brand’s global festivities, Naza Italia,
the sole official importer and distributor of
Ferrari in Malaysia, organised an exclusive
schedule of events.
It began with a grand rally of Ferraris
travelling in unison from the Naza Italia
Showroom in Kuala Lumpur to Penang’s
UNESCO World Heritage site. As one of
the largest of its kind held locally, the rally
provided an unforgettable driving experience
for participating Ferraristi. The 50 Ferraris
then lined up in an impressive formation
along Jalan Padang Kota Lama, just in front
of the Penang City Hall.
Datuk Wira Hj. SM Faisal Tan Sri SM
Nasimuddin, NAZA World Group Executive
Chairman, said, “With the Pearl of the
Orient being such a historical gem and a
city where heritage is both highly regarded
and celebrated by local and international
visitors alike, it made the ideal setting in
which to gather and reflect on Ferrari’s many
accomplishments.”
Naza Italia offered a glimpse of that during
an elegant gala dinner at Fort Cornwallis,
where it introduced the limited edition
LaFerrari Aperta - the special series model
launched to mark Ferrari’s 70th Anniversary.
The gala dinner hosted by Datuk Wira
Hj. SM Faisal was graced by Y.Bhg Dato’
Maimunah binti Mohd Sharif, Penang Mayor
and YB Danny Law Heng Kiang, EXCO
Penang State Tourism Development &
Culture.
Several cars of Ferrari’s yesteryears,
including the Ferrari 328 GTB, Ferrari Mondial
& Ferrari 348 were displayed on the grounds, as
a nod to the Cavallino Rampante’s past.
As part of its corporate social
responsibility programme and through its
charitable foundation, Yayasan Tan Sri SM
Nasimuddin, Naza Italia presented cheques
for a total donation of RM105,000 to three
homes in Penang – Pusat Jagaan Permata
Kasih, St. Joseph’s Home and The Salvation
Army Penang Children’s Home.
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THE SCENE
Amy Search on a Vespa
En Farouk Faisal, Vice President 1, Naza Premira Sdn Bhd Mr David Ting, Chief
Operating Officer, Naza World Group of Companies En Usman Ali, Chief Finance
Officer, Naza World Group of Companies with Amy Search
The colourful Vespa Collection
Naza launches the new Vespa
S125 I-GET
NAZA Automall, Petaling Jaya
10 AUGUST 2017
Taking advantage of the start of the NAZA
Merdeka Autofair 2017, Naza Premira Sdn
Bhd, the official distributor of Vespa scooters
in Malaysia, is proud to announce that the
popular Vespa S125 model now comes with
an I-GET engine.
“We are proud to launch the new S125
I-GET at the start of our NAZA Merdeka
Autofair 2017. The I-GET engine, which
stands for Italian Green Experience
Technology, is said to be a new approach
to the powertrain design and development,
with aims to increase the efficiency of
each element and improving performance
overall,” said Datuk Wira SM Faisal Tan
Sri SM Nasimuddin, Group Executive
Chairman, Naza World Group of
Companies.
The new powerplant is the result of a
design philosophy that sets new and more
advanced quality and reliability levels as
its primary objectives. Every aspect of the
design process was aimed at increasing the
efficiency of each individual component,
thereby working together to maximise
performance and, at the same time,
minimise consumption and emissions.
Ferragamo puts its best shoes
forward
Suria KLCC boutique
April 2017
Salvatore Ferragamo celebrates a new chapter
in its shoemaking history with the debut
of the Pre-Fall 2017/18 women’s footwear
collection - the first created by newly
appointed design director Paul Andrew.
The Italian luxury house held an exclusive
preview at its newly expanded Suria KLCC
boutique to introduce the collection to Kuala
Lumpur’s societal and fashion elite. More
than 270 guests graced the evening. Notable
personalities included Marion Caunter, Juliana
Evans, Diana Dianelle, Jojo Goh, Tengku
Chanela Jamidah, Juwei Teoh, Cathryn Lee,
Shir Chong, and Lynn Lim – all were dressed
in Salvatore Ferragamo.
A collage of Florence’s abstract architectural
images and a turning kaleidoscope shoe
installation perfectly showcased Salvatore
Ferragamo’s new collection of wardrobe-
Paul Cadman, CS Fan and Andrew Brien Marion Caunter Tengku Chanela
Jamidah
essential shoes like masterpiece of
contemporary art.
Inspired by Salvatore Ferragamo’s most
iconic creations, Paul Andrew redefines
contemporary style with column heels and
high-tech materials like ruthenium and
copper, setting the bar higher for state of
the art in shoemaking, technology and the
savoir-faire of Italy’s finest artisans.
shir chong, juwei teoh and Lynn lim
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RICKY TJANDRA
Shirt dress and long blazer,
both from Paul Smith.
Pearl earring, Kate Spade
New York.
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Michelle Goh
TheBrave
Fortune Favours
Michelle Goh, a woman whose unfailing drive to succeed on her terms left
naysayers in her wake.
INTERVIEW Sharmini M.Rethinasamy
photography Brian Fang, M8 studio
ART DIRECTION Yaya nasaruddin
stylist voon wei
make up and hair joey yap
Deciding to quit the stable offerings of corporate life to venture into the unknown was not
a decision to be taken lightly. After 20 years in IT and Telecommunications as a marketer
and commercial project manager, 45-year-old Michelle Goh Seok Imm decided to call it
quits and pay heed to a greater calling – network marketing.
“The 9 to 6 pm rigid work platform started to feel stifling and I needed a break,” explains the married
Terengganu-born. “Joining Young Living as a distributor was truly by chance. I merely wanted to break
away from the conventional work platform.”
According to Michelle, the company did not have an office in Malaysia at the time she started out.
“I wish I could say I knew what I was doing when I joined,” she divulges. “Honestly, I did not realise the
impact Young Living would have on my life till much later.”
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Michelle Goh
See through dress, Kate Spade New York. Watch, Michelle’s own
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Michelle Goh
The idea of a product line that empowered Michelle to better
her health and wellness seemed captivating. “I believed that if I
liked the idea of being in control of my health and helping myself
get better when I’m down with daily ailments, then the people
around me would want this as well.”
Malaysia, Michelle felt, was ripe for the picking. With
unhealthy dietary habits and poor health issues, she realised ours
was a society that appreciated helping ourselves whether through
Internet research or sharing opinions with friends and family.
“I took my health for granted in my early years, much the
same as everyone else, but with age, little ailments become more
frequent,” she explains. “My low immunity, frequent down days
and my husband’s lack of quality sleep, got me to try a Young
Living starter kit and I fell madly in love with Frankincense! It
worked wonderfully for my husband and me, and I knew I had to
share this!”
“Two and half years later, I’m still sharing the goodness of the
oils. It is completely gratifying to have people come back to me
and tell me that the oils worked for them and that their health or
their family’s health has improved so much since using the oils.”
“This was the primary driver for the boom in my Young
Living business,” explains Michelle, an avid animal lover with
three rescued cats. “As the business grew exponentially, I decided
to focus on this full time.”
Michelle started out with Young Living at the end of
2014, and by 2015, she reached her first notable rank at Silver
and progressed to Gold in 2016 and Platinum early this year.
“Currently, I am a Platinum ranked distributor with a team
of almost 3000 people, and I spend most of my time managing
and leading the group with the help of my 19 Silver, Gold and
Platinum leaders. In two years, we have grown so much that the
numbers still astound me, and I am excited to see what 2018 has
in store for us.”
Much as any leader of a large business group structure, the
day involves operational issues, projections, planning, strategies,
brainstorming sessions and plenty of people management, since
she is in the business of people and networking!
“Today, I have achieved my highest income in my career to
date,” she shares enthusiastically. “I have no bosses above me, and
I lead my team with what I firmly believe is best for the business.”
“Today, I have achieved my
highest income in my career
to date. I have no bosses
above me, and I lead my team
with what I firmly believe is
best for the business.”
DOING IT DIY STYLE
While driving her business is the mainstay of her daily life, in
the backroom of all the bustling activity is a DIY queen.
“I have always been in love with DIY, and with Young Living,
it opened up a whole new hobby for me,” she enthuses. “I now get to
DIY my skincare, with the same ingredients as the over the counter
skincare products, but without harsh chemicals and using more of
the right ingredients, and at a fraction of what you pay elsewhere!”
“My mum has always been creative, and I inherited her genes
for sure,” she laughs. “She was always into crochet, macrame and
can be deliciously creative in her cooking as well, sometimes
despite the lack of ingredients!”
Michelle feels creativity nourishes her soul and makes her
happy. “With DIY skin care, there is that added satisfaction that
the completed project is a product that is great for the skin, makes
me beautiful and is cost-saving. Now, what is there not to like?”
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Michelle Goh
DIY feeds Michelle’s creative side, and according to her, it’s
simple and fun to do. “You do not have to invest in a lot for this
hobby as it is mostly things that you already have at home and
the result can be satisfying and using it can be very gratifying.”
Michelle does a broad range of DIY products such as home
care, self-care, skin care and cosmetics. The range is diverse from
products such as hand wash, body wash, body oil shower, soaps,
scrubs, masks, mascaras, lip balms, lip tints, foot soaks, hair
serums, face serums, face moisturisers, facial toners, hydrating
face mist, cuticle oils, body lotion, body balms, medicated balms
to fragrance stones, mosquito repellents and bug sprays.
“There are plenty of simple DIY projects that I have replaced
in my home instead of buying from the
store,” Michelle shares. “For example,
foot and body scrubs that only require
table salt or sugar, cooking oil and
essential oils. These are ingredients
readily available at home, it takes only
two minutes to mix them all, and you can
easily make more when you need a top
up, without much fuss or needing to go to
the store. On top of that, cost-savings can
be substantial.”
According to Michelle, people are
savvier these days. It is not so much
about spending less than it is about
whether something is worth paying
for. “DIY is a great way for people to
find this out. When you know how to
do things yourself, you understand the
details of what makes a high priced
product costlier than others, and once I found out that I have
paid that much for a product that is using fewer alternative
ingredients, I feel much better making my own. My skin has
reaped the benefits. This is also the best way to ensure that my
skin keeps healthy and beautiful since I know exactly what is
inside.”
“Malaysians are becoming more discerning crowd; they
understand the importance of wellness and health at a much
younger age than the generations before. Malaysian women take
more care in ensuring that their health and beauty products
have none or minimal chemicals, preferring to either DIY their
skincare or purchase from small, private vendors.”
“Two areas that have seen a huge boom are artisanal skin
care and artisanal homemade gifts,” she says. “Many women
have hobby businesses that sell artisanal skin care ranging
from natural face wash, toners and serums to medicated balms
for children and this has been successful for them. The other
category is homemade gifts for occasions and festivities such
as Christmas, New Year, birthdays and Mother’s Day our days
are so busy that store-bought presents are easy to get, but come
across as impersonal. People are growing to love personalised,
hand crafted presents, either bought from an artisan or even
better, made by the giver.”
Requests to sell her DIY products are many, but Michelle
says that’s not her focus. “I spend my time teaching DIY to my
team and have them train their teams. In turn, it’s ultimately
“I believe that
forcefully willing
an aim or a goal which
might not be your
destiny might backfire,
so the best thing to do
is to keep calm and be
focused, taking things
as they come.”
satisfying to see artisan products selling in bazaars, markets or
online.”
Having said that, Michelle has this advice, “Time is money,
if the project takes too long, it is not worth saving that money.”
The work-life balance
Balancing anything in life is always a struggle, according to
Michelle. “I believe it is easier to put your everything into
something than to have to balance between the two because it
splits your focus and your time. Balancing work and personal life
and a third category, self-care, is tough! I have to set a schedule
for personal (family and friends) and self-care to fulfil that
balance. Otherwise, it would all lean
towards work. It may seem odd, but I
do schedule in my lunches with family,
coffee time with friends, cooking
dinners and allocate time for me-time
activities.”
Michelle credits her Young Living
oils to keeping her zen. “Essential oils
have small molecules that easily absorb
through our nasal skin into our limbic
system, which controls and recognises
our emotions. So I often use essential oils
to help myself feel good. When you feel
good, your thoughts are more centred,
and your overall being can remain zen
and stress-free.”
At 45, Michelle has learnt to go
with the flow. “I believe that forcefully
willing an aim or a goal which might
not be your destiny might backfire, so the best thing to do is
to keep calm and be focused, taking things as they come. A
Chinese proverb says, ‘Women should flow like the river.’ So,
instead of worrying and planning too much, my time is better
spent sharpening my skill learning to navigate the waters.”
Today, Michelle thrives on her focus on leadership and
support of her team, continuously adapting and growing with
the business demands, which is an ongoing process.
Outside of that, she has set her intentions to re-evaluate
her priorities now that her team has 19 capable leaders, each
of them strong enough to spin-off on their own to lead and
manage their groups. “It is time to enjoy the fruits of my
2-years non-stop hard work. I want to spend more time reading,
learning, travelling and appreciating the simple things in life
and yes, to stop and smell the roses!”
Michelle travels a couple of times a year, half of the time for
work and the other half for leisure. “Last year, it was London,
Salt Lake City and New York, and the usual yearly trips to
Singapore and Bangkok. This year was France and Amsterdam
with upcoming trips to possibly Taiwan and China and the
usual Bangkok, and Singapore repeats.”
“I still have a bucket list of things to do, which I have
started on. I am excited moving forward and a driven person;
the sort who needs to focus on building something. What starts,
must end. As impatient as it sounds, I try not to show it. I am
an entrepreneur at heart and enjoying life at the moment.”
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Knit turtleneck,
Michael Kors
Collection. Bangle and
earring, Kate Spade
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NEWS | BOOKS
Stayin’ Alive
Commanding and inspiring reads on how to survive anything life throws at you.
Zombies, Run! Keeping
Fit and Living Well in
the Current Zombie
Emergency
Naomi Alderman
Naomi Alderman, co-creator
of the 2012 fitness-oriented
mobile game ‘Zombies, Run!’,
authored this humorous
fitness guide, covering
topics from healthy eating
to strength-building indoor
exercises, to helpful routines
for swimming, cycling, and
running. The playfully absurd
humour of this book will
keep you entertained while
giving you practical advice on
staying fit and healthy- so you
can outrun those zombies, of
course.
Roll With It: Life Lessons
in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Nova Renata
Brazilian jiu-jitsu hobbyist
Nova Renata shares motivation
for this unique sport, narrating
her training into relatable
stories and offering practical
ways to apply Brazilian jiu-jitsu
concepts in common situations.
Beneficial for readers with little
to no fighting experience, the
book serves as a dose of simple
inspiration for anyone thinking
of taking on Brazilian jiu-jitsu,
more than a purely technical
guide to the sport.
DK The Survival
Handbook
Colin Towell
This illustrated outdoor
survival guide will teach
you to survive with only the
bare essentials when out in
the wilderness. While basic
camping practices like starting
a campfire and fishing are
covered, the book also details
the best course of action in
extreme situations like being
stranded in the unknown or
worse. It’s an interesting read,
and may just answer some of
your burning questions on
outdoor survival.
Prepare for Anything:
338 Essential Skills
Tim Macwelch
Yes, 338 is a lot to take in.
But how much of your
current skillset can get
you out of an emergency
or a lethal situation, if it
were to surface? While you
won’t transform into TV’s
MacGyver overnight, this is
one of those books that will
prove to be handy in your
home library, providing tips
on basic first aid, what to do in
various natural disasters, and
several helpful preparation
techniques that could one day
do a world of good.
Curated by Tania Jayatilaka & MPH BOOKSTOREs
Our Pick...
The Swiss Army Knife Book:
63 Outdoor Projects
Felix Immler
Learn to build a waterproof shelter, chairs, a bed and
other unexpectedly DIY -essentials with one trusty swiss
army knife and natural materials. Expert woodsman
Felix Immler shares tips to put readers in the know -
how on how to use the trusty pocket knife to its fullest,
whether by building a sturdy camp place in the woods or
even carving spoons, bowls, a table and a makeshift oven
in true huntsman likeness.
“The book gives you
step by step photo
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to complete these
projects. I had an
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this forest camp, and I’m
sure you will too.”
Felix Immler
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NEWS | MUSIC
Mavericks of Music
In celebration of the risk-takers who have side-stepped conventions.
“…It’s a surprisingly diverse collection of
sounds and rhythms, everything from hiphop
beats to psychedelic electro, Chemical
Brother-esque spaciness, disco beats, weird
classical-tinged experiments… It’s different
than the usual, and it’s really, really good.”
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stuff i used to do
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Deadmau5, a famed-name
in EDM is also known
as sound engineer and
producer Joel Zimmerman,
who was said to churn
out albums with the same
kind of crowd-pleasing
sounds that shot him to
acclaim. But that isn’t so
with his latest album, stuff
i used to do. Crafted with
a kind of raw energy that
at some point will sound
completely foreign, the new
album sports an edgy take
compared to his previous
EDM work. It experiments
with all-out arrangements
and beats that are fearlessly
different, defying
expectations with each track
in a surprising, yet absurdly
sophisticated way.
Fin
Sydney Bennett
Syd Bennett, the outspoken
singer and songwriter from
the R&B musical collective
The Internet, released her
debut solo album, Fin early
this year, which grabs
hold of the inherent hetero
sensuality of R&B and
repurpose it through the
lens of her own personal
struggles with love and
social issues. With powerpacked
singles like ‘Shake
Em Off’ to more mournful
tracks like ‘Insecurities’, Fin
displays Bennett’s ability
to shift between the soulful
undertones of R&B, the
confident voice of hip hop
and the saccharine vibes
of electronic, all in one
astonishingly insightful
album.
Solar
Maceo Plex
Barcelona native Maceo
Plex- also known as Eric
Estornel- wanted his fans
to look beyond the club
style dance floor music that
was his trademark style,
transforming it with the
complex influences of rock
in his album Solar, named
after his two-year old
son. Estornel mentioned
that this latest album was
meant to communicate
greater depth, to be
deliberately more
narrative than the easygoing
vibes of previous
techno albums. Two years
after the announcement
of this passion project, fans
finally got a taste of dance
music that was reworked
into a visibly experimental
and complex form.
Our Pick...
Loco
Band data
Bang Data’s summer
2017 album Loco
came boldly and
perhaps quite timely
amidst the increasing
xenophobia faced by
Latin Americans across
the US. The band’s genre-bending, bilingual album
mixes dancehall beats with Latin surf rock; with
lyrics emerging somewhere in the curious range
between honesty and soul-tugging disappointment.
The album’s opening single ‘Galáctica’ offers an
upbeat story of rejection and struggle in Spanish and
makes no apologies for its uniquely Latin identity
and inspiration.
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NEWS | FILM
Tough Luck
Watch these stalwart characters react in the face of their worst fears
and disappointments.
47 Meters Down
Siblings Kate and Lisa are on
vacation in Mexico, where
they try cage diving to see the
great white sharks up close.
In a sudden horrific moment,
their cage gets detached from
the boat and sinks to the ocean
floor. The sisters struggle to
survive with less than an hour
of oxygen left in their tanks
and several ferocious sharks
that seem to quash their hope
of returning to safety.
Dangal
Based on a true story, former wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat almost gave
up his dream of winning a gold medal for India in international wrestling
and also abandoning hopes that he’ll have a son to carry the torch for
him after his fourth daughter is born. Following an incident, Phogat
realised that his two daughters have the same talent and decide to train
them to wrestle, who eventually won Commonwealth medals despite the
mounting odds.
Language: Hindi
Genre: Drama, Biography
Starring: Aamir Khan, Sakshi Tanwar, Fatima Sana Shaikh
Language: English
Genre: Adventure, Horror
Starring: Mandy Moore,
Claire Holt, Matthew Modine
Curated by Tania jayatilaka
A Day
Two men - a doctor desperately trying to save his daughter’s life,
and a paramedic doing the same for his wife - lose both their loved
ones in the same car crash. Their frantic attempts to rescue their
loved ones are strangely repeated as they find themselves reliving
that same horrific day over and over. They decide to work together
to prevent the crash from happening and discover the secret behind
this confounding time warping mystery.
Language: Korean
Genre: Thriller
Kim Myung-Min, Byun Yo-Han, Shin Hye-Sun, Jo Eun-Hyung
Beautiful Pain (Redha)
A couple finds themselves in
turmoil when they discover
that their only son, Danial,
is autistic. As Danial’s father
shifts between denial and
frustration, they both struggle
to cope with the challenging
needs for their son’s condition.
Danial’s mother finds an
unexpected source of support
from her sister, who lives in
the city.
Language: Malay & English
Genre: Drama
Starring: Harith Haziq, Izzy
Reef, Namron
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MIXED DOUBLES
Ping-pong has come a long way from its
kitschy connotations so it would make sense
that its equipment has evolved too. The You
and Me ping-pong table designed by Barcelona
based Antoni Pallejà Office and manufactured
by Spanish furniture manufacturer RS
Barcelona is a cool example that form and
function need not be mutually exclusive. This
standard sized ping-pong table is anything but
standard. For example, it eschews the usual
blue surface and black metal supports that
are found on a standard table tennis setup for
a white top with wooden legs. In fact, it can
also be converted into a large dining table or
conference table when you put way the net,
bats, and balls in the side drawer.
www.rs-barcelona.com
Life Is Sweat
Good design for active lives.
CHILL PILL
There’s nothing quite like an ice-cold
drink after a workout and the Thermos
1.5L Hydration Sport Bottle equipped
with Thermos® double wall vacuum
insulation keeps your drink as cold as
it did fresh out of the fridge. Its durable
stainless steel interior and exterior
ensures it’ll withstand even the most
rigorous of outdoor activities and
the hygienic push button sipper lid
with locking ring safeguards against
leaking. You can even swig your drink
one-handed courtesy of the one touch
opening mechanism and its wide mouth
makes loading it up with ice cubes as
easy as pie. Toting it around is also fuss
free with its accompanying pouch and
shoulder strap. The pouch even has a
rigid base for extra protection during
outdoor activities.
www.thermosmalaysia.com
CHISELLED AND CHIC
A regular at the prestigious Red Dot Design awards,
Technogym’s ARTIS range is dedicated to sculpting your
body into a stunning shape while looking good doing
it. Covering all your fitness needs, this first ever fully
integrated collection is designed to redefine the way you
work out in the space around you. Developed by the
Technogym Village Scientific Research Department,
the ergonomics reproduce natural body movements
and recreate the euphoria that comes with exercising.
It is also the first united system in the fitness industry
comprising of equipment, services, and programmes that
connect to an overall platform called mywellness cloud.
www.technogym.com
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WHEELY GOOD
World-renowned for creating sexy cars servicing the ultra-high end spectrum
of the automotive industry, Pininfarina embodies the quintessential aesthetic
values of Italian design. While they usually lend their mark on limited runs
of Ferraris or Maseratis, their first electric bike created with bicycle makers
Diavelo is an elegant piece of design and engineering. Named the E-voluzione,
Paolo Pininfarina, chairman of the Group declares that it “represents a perfect
synthesis of our spirit - sporty character and eco-friendly soul.” At a mere 16
kilogrammes, its carbon frame makes it lighter than many other electric bikes on
the market, while integrating its main components within the bike frame makes
for better balance and performance.
www.pininfarina.it
WEIGHT AND SEE
Tired of plastic dumbbells and loudly hued
workout gear? Not if they’re Swedish
brand Tingest’s home training equipment
which looks like objet d’art that probably
wouldn’t look out of place in Tom Ford’s
penthouse. Monolithic marble dumbbells, a
graceful bamboo hula hoop, and sculptural
slimline kettlebells, the collection serves
more than just an aesthetic function, they are
designed to sit on display in the home so the
owner never has to dig them out of storage
before they can start training. They’re
also targeted at people who live in limited
spaces so the equipment can be displayed
prominently even when they’re not in use.
www.tingest.se
TOO POOL FOR SCHOOL
An insta-pool which can be up and running within minutes of
its arrival may sound too good to be true but Canadian company
Modpools have cracked it by converting standard, metal cargo
containers into pools and jacuzzis that can be installed above or below
ground.
Founded by husband-and-wife team Paul and Denise Rathnam, who
has worked in the modified shipping container industry for years, the
couple were inspired to make their first prototype after noticing that
pools were becoming more compact during a vacation to Palm Springs.
The now patented pools are repurposed from used containers once
they are modified to be strong enough to hold in 4,800 gallons of water.
www.modpools.com
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MaterialMetal, timber, glass - see materials in their best light.
World
Styling by Jennifer Choo
Photographs by Soon lau, awesome image
Pool Small in
Linden Green
Les Heritiers
HAYASHI KOUGEI
– Nobitsutsu 5
Pool Medium in White
Les Heritiers
HAYASHI KOUGEI
– Nobitsutsu 4
HK Onion
Georg Jensen
Carafe/Cheval
Les Heritiers
KARIMOKU –
Colour Wood
Dining 95
Special All available thanks to @ ISETAN Studio The 216 Japan Store
Resting on Rondo 2 sideboard Porada
KARIMOKU –
Colour Wood
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MORETREE – Tsumiki
Giolo Mirror
Porada
TAKANOCHIKKO x graf –
Pot with Lid
TAKANOCHIKKO x graf –
Container
Coil 32 in Clear
Les Heritiers
TAKANOCHIKKO x graf –
Container with Lid
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ARITA JAPAN – S&B Tea Pot
GU-PA – Heap Box
4201 Pendant;
Victo 4250 Pendant;
Octo 4240 Pendant
Secto Lights
KARIMOKU – Colour
Platter (Sand)
Guscioalto soft with
headrest cushion in
Pelle & fabric
Flexform
Kadabra 100 in Cream
21st Living Art
KARIMOKU – S&B Tea Pot
Legacy Bonbonniere
(Small);
HK Oak Bonbonniere
Georg Jensen
Feel Good Ottoman
Wooden Base
in Cashmere
Flexform
All available at Flexform Malaysia
Brig Small table
40 in Calacatta
gold/Walnut
Flexform
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Jiff Table 40 in
Walnut Flexform
SIMAMA – SIMAMA Season
(s) Bamboo matt
Cobra Charger Plate,
Dinner Plate and Bowl;
Ilse Bowl Georg Jensen
WASARA -
Square Plate
(S M L)
Cobra Tumbler; Wine
and Bar Coasters
Georg Jensen
Jiff Table 57
in Moka
Flexform
WASARA –
Spoon & Fork
NUNO –
Coaster
Cafu Vase Extra Small
Georg Jensen
MOKUNEJI –
Salt & Pepper
FRESCO –
Kasumi Plate
HK Pitcher
Georg Jensen
Arne Jacobsen Candle
Holder with Georg Jensen-
Candles Georg Jensen
All available at Flexform Malaysia
Trumpet Stool
Pols Potten
Fly Small Round
table in Marble
Flexform
MARUNAO -
Spoon (s) &
Fork (s)

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Brass Gold Coffee
Table Rivet
Grey Ceramic Stool
Solid Wood Stool
Paulownia
Brass Copper Side
Table Rivet
All available at Neiviv
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I came
I saw
Courtesy of tourism australia
I conquered
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Inauspicious beginnings need
not be life sentences as these
iconic buildings show.
Text by Jennifer Choo
The Sydney Opera house may be one of the
world’s most recognisable buildings, but is less
well-known for its architect. Its Danish architect,
the late Jørn Utzon resigned from the job and
left Australia in disgust in 1966, seven years before
the opera house was completed, out of frustration
due to cost overruns, construction delays, looming
political tensions and merciless criticism. Utzon
neither saw the final product in person nor did
he ever return to Australia. The Parliament of
New South Wales issued a special motion of
condolence to honour Utzon’s life and work
posthumously. While Utzon’s tale was a perfect
storm of unfortunate events, it is not necessarily
an isolated case in the world of architecture
where buildings with unusual beginnings like the
Tropicana Aman Sales Gallery which used to be
an unused factory building or have split opinions
when they are completed have defied the odds
to become architectural landmarks. We take an
architectural tour through some of the world’s
most polarising buildings that were reviled for its
controversial designs but soon become a landmark
when completed.
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‘La Maison du Fada’
Known locally as ‘La Maison du Fada’, or the
‘House of the Crazy’, Unité d’Habitation in Marseille was
designed by Swiss-French architect, Le Corbusier who is
considered by many as the father of modern architecture.
However, he is also referred by many as “the man who
ruined a century of cities” with his uncompromising
belief that the house should be “a machine for living [in]”
as immortalized in his radical polemic, Towards a New
Architecture.
Unité d’Habitation was intended to function as a
vertical city, a type of high-rise structure that expresses
Le Corbusier’s visions on urbanism, architecture, and
landscaping. It was an experiment in collective housing
and this austere concrete block is often considered the
founding work of Brutalism. Elevated on sculptural
pilotti (reinforced concrete columns) and topped by a
roof garden, the structure had 337 apartments in various
sizes – catering for studios to homes for families with up
to eight children. During the building’s opening in 1952,
Le Corbusier described it as “the first manifestation of an
environment suited to modern life” and UNESCO agreed to
this last year when the buiding along with 16 others built by
Le Corbusier was added to the World Heritage List.
Brazil’s most famous architect Oscar Niemeyer has
been credited as giving modernism a samba flair – and
one need only to look at the fluid swirling forms and
curving lines of any of his buildings to be convinced at
how through his filter, the rigor of European modernism
became as smooth as Brazilian jazz. However, not all his
designs were greeted with this universal acclaim and a
church in the Pampulha Architectural Complex is one of
them. Within the declaration of new works Heritage of
Humanity, it was declared a world heritage site by Unesco
in July 2016. The complex was built in the early 1940s on
the banks of an artificial lake in Belo Horizonte, featuring
one of the first modernist complexes and comprises of a
cultural and leisure centre, a yacht club and the Church
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Pampulha Architectural Complex
Pampulha Brazilian
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of St. Francis of Assisi. The wavy-topped church was
the centerpiece of the whole project that was completed
in 1942. However, it took the Catholic diocese 16 years
to resign itself to the design and finally consecrate the
building as a church.
Once dubbed Britain’s ugliest building, the
Trellick Tower in North Kensington was designed by
Ernö Goldfinger, the modernist Hungarian architect.
The 31-storey council block was built in 1972 with
utopian dreams and a faith in community spirit was
designed in the Brutalist style. It however, quickly
turned into the ‘Tower of Terror’ due to a combination
of bad management and over-optimistically planned
communal spaces that invited muggers, drug gangs,
and junkies. Nonetheless, its grim grey-brown concrete
towers have become a sort of emblem of Brutalist
bleakness and appeared in music videos by The
Verve, Blur, Tricky and Depeche Mode and several
TV programmes. It is also most likely an inspiration
for High-Rise, the dystopian 1975 novel by JG Ballard,
and features in Martin Amis’ black comedy London
Fields. In recent years, this Grade II listed block has
become an icon of London, appearing on T-shirts,
featuring in songs, films, and adverts, and attracting
visitors from far and wide. They’ve even had the
dubious honour of being turned into a trendy ‘high-rise
for hipsters’ with young designers and entrepreneurs
queuing up to make Trellick their new headquarter.
Most people who’ve visited Paris have
made a trip to the Louvre or the Musee d’Orsay but
with the troubling events besieging the city of lights
of late, attendances for 2016 were down with the
main absentees being sightseers from abroad. Yet at
the Centre Pompidou, which is celebrating its 40th
Trellick Tower
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Centre Pompidou
anniversary this year, the number increased last year due
to a rise in local visitors - an ironic bit of information
considering that it was denounced as a blight on the
skyline when it was first unveiled in 1977. Designed by
Richard Rogers and Renzo Piano, these architects are
now celebrated as national treasures and Pritzker Prize
laureates, but back then they were just young architects
starting out. Because they thought they had no chance
of winning such an immense commission, they worked
with complete freedom, creating a futuristic scaffold
frame with all the functional mechanics (like the lifts
and escalators) on the outside, rather than hidden
away behind a conventional facade. While this was
aesthetically daring, it was also supremely practical as
it freed up exhibition and performance space inside.
Its unconventional design was seen as a deliberate
affront to Haussmann’s symmetrical paradigm and
caused an uproar amongst the locals. Nonetheless,
with time, Parisians have taken the quirky Pompidou
to their hearts, and as the number of visitors show, it
has become as much a part of Paris as the Eiffel Tower
(another avant-garde structure which caused shock and
outrage in its day).
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THE HOME SPECIAL
Keeping Safe
For safety measures heightened security, LOCKS N’ MORE has an array
of that covers various areas of your living space.
Kale Kilit High-Security Lock
Enhance your home’s security with
the sturdiest heavy duty rotating
bolt with Kale Kilit High-Security
Lock. Manufactured in Turkey, this
high-security lock comes with three
45-degree rotatable steel bars with
a galvanised steel case that ensures
maximum security is provided to
any of your space.
Kovix Alarm Padlock
Securing your home with super padlock is
significantly important, especially in Malaysia.
The Kovix Alarm Padlock is the first ever
shackle padlock with a 120dB alarm system in
the market. Built with a sharp alarm sound
to heighten security, Kovix Alarm Padlock
can be used in many different ways, such as
for motorcycles, warehouses, retail shops,
households and much more. With its extended
functionality, the fully stainless-steel body
with built-in electronics is robust enough
to withstand any weather, in addition to
providing greater protection to your property
with minimal cost and effort.
The Igloohome Bluetooth lock
Have you experienced the frustration of
accidental lock-outs? Or the hassle of fumbling
for keys? Now, with the Igloohome Bluetooth
lock fuss-free living is possible. Compact in size
and price, it comes with features strong enough
to rival the big boys. With the Igloohome
mobile app, you are able to remotely grant
access to your home, you can create PIN codes
with ease or Bluetooth keys for your guests,
tenants or relatives. The app enables you to
select the duration for the codes to be valid, and
that makes it absolutely suitable for rental and
homestay properties. The Igloohome Bluetooth
lock is certainly an essential for every home.
www.locksnmore.com.my
Yale YMF40
Fingerprint Digital
Lock
There is no better way
to secure your home and
keep your family safe
than the biometric lock by
Yale. The Yale YMF40 is
integrated with the finest
access modes like one touch
fingerprint verification,
or pin code, and a mechanical override key
which is available in case of emergencies. In
the event you forget to lock up before leaving
your house, the Yale YMF40 is engineered with
auto locking function with break-in alarm and
night latch function, allowing you and your
family to leave and enter your home safely,
stylishly, and effortlessly.
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THE HOME SPECIAL
NATURAL STONE CREATIONS UNDER
ONE ROOF
Enhance your living space with natural stone
which brings timeless beauty through colour,
texture, and durability. Maxi Stone offers
a treasure trove of building stones, landscape
stones, stone-care products, slate, basalt,
sandstone, cobblestone, granite, pebbles and
also river stones.
THE HIGH-END
COLLECTIONS-ONYX,
MARBLE, GRANITE
and QUARTZ
THE HIGH-END COLLECTIONS - ONYX,
MARBLE, GRANITE and QUARTZ
Maxi Stone, being the largest importers of
quality natural stone has a comprehensive
range of high-end collections - Onyx, Marble,
Granite, and Quartz. In a mission to provide
natural stone to the ‘concrete’ lifestyle of city
folks, Maxi Stone introduces this special range to
give city living a touch of natural beauty at home.
Dimentional Stone
Transform a dull looking wall into a
masterpiece of design with Dimentional Stone.
Available in a diverse range of surfaces and
colours, be mesmerised by the beauty of the
decorative natural stone appearance.
Sourced from quarries in China, Indonesia,
Philippines, Germany, India and other
countries, Maxi Stone has the largest range
of Dimentional Stone in Malaysia. This is
so far one of the best innovations in today’s
landscaping industry. With its superior
durability and captivating choices of colours,
it is suitable to be used for both indoor and
outdoor walls.
Dimentional Stone
Granite Paver
Manufactured through the three main
characteristics of granite rock, its durability,
sturdiness and aesthetic beauty are the
primary reasons that make Granite Pavers the
best choice for architectural landscaping and
pavement applications.
Pebble Washed
Being one of the biggest pebble stone suppliers
in Malaysia, there is a multitude of colours and
stability of sizing to choose from. Its durability
and breath taking colours have gone through
a thorough firing process to ensure eternal
durability and quality. Pebble stones are widely
used in outdoor areas.
www.maxistone.com.my
Pebble Washed
Granite Paver
Ready stock vailable with a in warehouse, variety of materials for selection. Customization
available. Warehouse address: 5, Jalan Industri PBP 3, Taman Industri Pusat Bandar Puchong,
47100 Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia.
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Carbon Steel
RM 238
Carbon Steel +Wood
RM 249
LIGHT UP
Illuminate your house with the collections of
Tong Ging Lighting, the imported lighting
one stop center that brings the best design and
quality lighting to you, all in one place.
Tong Ging carries an exceptionally
different image ompared to other lighting
distributors as it allows customers to customise
their lighting based on their requirements.
Looking to find lighting that shouts your
character? Visit Tong Ging to find a well-fitted
lighting that gives your home character of its
own.
www.tongging.com.my
Facebook: Tong Ging Lighting Ateliers
Carbon Steel + Glass
RM 99
Carbon Steel + Wood
RM 199
Carbon Steel
RM 235
Carbon Steel
RM 245
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NIRO GRANITE
Cementum Series
NIRO GRANITE
Rastik 2.0 Series
ROCA Inspira
Round Semi
InseRt Basin
ROCA Meridian-N Close Coupled WC
OUT ON THE TILES
If you are considering renovating or
remodeling your home, look no further than
Gahing because they have all the home
improvement materials you require. Aimed at
assisting home improvements and renovations,
Gahing provides durable tiling materials that
are designed to keep your home looking fresh
and new.
NIRO GRANITE Cementum Series
The trend of minimalism is here to grace every
home and office, beginning with flooring
and the fundamentals of durable materials
that withstand the tests of time. Available in
30cmx60cm and 60cmx60cm, draw upon the
essence of its natural beauty with Cementum
minimalist designs that define the
stunning facets of modern homes and
interior decorations.
NIRO GRANITE Rastik 2.0 Series
The great manifestation of serenity’s
exquisiteness, Rastik resembles the
atmosphere of tranquility in the
countryside. Surrounded by natural
peacefulness, it brings harmony to your
living space. Rastik comes in four stunning
colours of Ivory, Brown, Grey, and Black,
and are available in the size of 30cmx60cm.
ROCA Meridian-N Close
Coupled WC
Designed for comfort and durability, the
close coupled WC from Roca Meridian-N
comes with 4.5 liters or 3 liters water
saving push-button reservoir. Created
from excellent quality ceramic, the seat
and cover with soft close system are easily
removable for cleaning to ensure a longer
lifespan of the WC lid.
ROCA Inspira Round Semi Insert
Basin
Made of fine ceramic with some of the
thinnest edges seen, the Roca Inspira Round
Semi Insert Basin is a beautiful round basin
40% lighter in weight and 30% more robust
in quality compared to a normal basin.
www.gahing.com
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POWERPLAY
Introducing the Eubiq System, the world’s
first-of-its-kind electrical power outlet system
that is practical, safe and simply beautiful! Its
innovative track capable system allows adding,
removing and repositioning power outlets
anytime, and anywhere – with a simple twist.
The extensive range of architecturally versatile
tracks are designed for use in a wide range of
applications – residential use includes kitchens,
living rooms, study rooms, floor skirtings and
many more; while the commercial use includes
system furniture, workstations, conference
rooms, server rooms, display counters, test
labs and many more. Free yourself from the
limitations of a conventional system and
pick Eubiq for the flexibility of having power
wherever you want, whenever you need.
www.eubiq.com.my
FIRE UP
Hyprex Portable fire extinguisher proves to be
effective in putting out fire within seconds, reducing
the heat rapidly and preventing fire from spreading
and further damages. Besides, it is also easy to use,
regardless the age. Its key features include:
- Easy to use – no training required
- Lightweight
- Easy to store
- 100% environmental friendly & safe
- Made from biodegradable organic compound
- Long shelf life (Maintenance free up to 3 years)
- Fast heat reduction & no recombustion
- Tested to withstand high heat level for up to
100 ° Celsius
Be prepared for emergencies and place Hyprex
strategically at fire-prone areas such as:
- Kitchens
- Automobiles / cars
- Factories
- Hotel rooms
- Hostel dormitories
- Public transportation (eg. trains, buses, taxis)
- Large commercial buildings (eg. shopping malls,
airport)
- Yachts
- Offices and shoplot
www.hyprex.com.my
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PROPERTY
NEWS
CHERIA LAUNCH OFF TO A HAPPY START
Prestigious. Award-winning.
Quality. Innovative. High
capital appreciation.
These are just some of the
signatures of the property
projects undertaken by
Tropicana Corporation
Berhad. The following pages
showcase some novel and
stunning residential and
commercial developments
as further testament to
the organisation’s flair in
this industry. Tropicana
Corporation hopes to create
a more compassionate and
supportive community,
especially within its
circles of influence. As
a responsible developer,
Tropicana Corporation
continues to deliver on its
responsibility to give back
to society by supporting
various charitable
causes and participating
in celebrations and
community events.

PROPERTY NEWS | NEWS
CHERIA LAUNCH OFF TO
A HAPPY START
Tropicana Corporation Bhd
unveiled two brand new show
houses for its latest residential
phase, Cheria Residences,
located at the desirable
Tropicana Aman in Kota Kemuning.
This 863-acre township has experienced
a successful take-up rate for its first two
residential linked house phases - Arahsia
Residences and Bayan Residences. Sited
on 38.5 acres of land, Cheria Residences
comprises of spacious double-storey semidetached
homes.
Ranging from 3,200 to 3,670 square feet,
this phase has wider porches that can fit
three cars parked side-by-side. In addition,
residents of this gated and guarded precinct
will also enjoy extensive facilities such as
the 4.73 acres linear garden, a three-km
pedestrian jogging track and dedicated
community hall.
“Cheria Residences comes with builtin
air ventilation which filters up to more
than 95% of harmful air particles and heat
insulation technology that supplies effective
flow and circulation of natural cool air,
making the houses very comfortable for
home owners. We also understand that
safety and security are top priorities to our
homebuyers, thus the houses are integrated
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with home network and security system for
residents’ convenience and peace of mind,”
said Ung Lay Ting, Tropicana Executive
Director of Marketing & Sales.
According to Ung, the grandiose Type A
which is a 40’ x 85’ units are complemented by
sweeping lines and glamorous metallic for a
luxurious interior whilst the Type B 38’ x 80’
units have earthy tones with vibrant coloured
furnishings for that tropical oasis ambience.
Designed as a walking and biking
community, residents can also enjoy the
nature around the 85 acres Central Park. The
park will have a seven-km walking and biking
trail with accessibility via 10 link bridges and
17 beautiful pavilions surrounding the lake.
Tropicana Executive Director of
Marketing & Sales, Ung Lay Ting
welcomes the media members to
the new show houses
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PAISLEY SERVICED RESIDENCES
UNVEILED
Tropicana Metropark, Subang Jaya dubbed
as one of the best neighbourhoods to live,
work and play, unveiled two brand new show
units for its third and latest residential phase,
Paisley Serviced Residences. Amidst an
East-Meets-West themed event, Tropicana
Executive Director of Marketing & Sales,
Ung Lay Ting announced that the first two
residential phases, the Pandora and Paloma
Serviced Residences were almost sold out.
“The overall integrated master plan of
Tropicana Metropark has attracted many
young executives and families across Klang
Valley and other areas who are looking for
an upgrade to a better quality of life,” Ung
explained.
Tropicana Metropark with a total gross
development value (GDV) of RM 7.2
billion, is inspired by the world’s most liveable
city, Melbourne and its Yarra River. In
this distinctive mixed development, private
homes exist in harmony with retail hotspots,
business spaces, an international school and
a medical centre anchored by a beautiful 9.2
acres Central Park.
Potential home buyers had the
opportunity to go on an exclusive site tour
during the official opening of the show
units. Viewing the 9.2 acres Central Park at
the heart of the development, visitors could
envision calming strolls in the park or admire
the waterways flowing within it.
The current residential phase, Paisley
Serviced Residences consists of two iconic
towers with a total of 587 units with built-ups
ranging from 601 to 1491 sq ft. With Paisley
being sited at the centre and most prime
location of Tropicana Metropark, residents
will enjoy panoramic views of the water and
greenery of the Central Park.
Priced from RM528,000, one could choose
between the 1+1, 2+1 and 3+1 bedroom units
with layouts designed to maximise views and
natural lighting. Speaking passionately about
Paisley, Ung enthused, “Paisley introduces
a lifestyle of relaxation where retreat-like
surroundings make it an ideal home for
the urbanite. At Paisley, residents enjoy
over 40 resort-themed facilities including
three private sky terraces, multi-storey
gymnasium and an Olympic length pool.”
The Tropicana Metropark Property
Gallery and the newly opened Paisley
Serviced Residences Show Units are open
daily from 9.30am to 6.30pm. For further
information on Tropicana Metropark, visit
www.tropicanametropark.com.my or contact
1700 81 8887.
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The Tropicana Urban Homes official launch
saw much fanfare and support from the
Group’s VIP attendees.
Exceptional Value For
Homeowners
The Tropicana Urban Homes
was recently launched to meet the
underlying needs of the middle-income
community. Using the Industrialised
Building System (IBS), Tropicana is set
to leverage in building quality homes
that will promote environmental
sustainability for better quality homes
and faster turnaround time.
During the launch, Dato’ Yau Kok
Seng, group chief executive officer
of Tropicana said, “In line with our
government’s initiative to increase
the affordable housing supply and
homeownership in the country, we
have targeted to build around 15,000
units of quality homes in strategic
urban areas of their existing and new
landbanks in the next five years.@
“This is to help our government
to reach its target of 1 million units by
2020,” he added.
The launch also marks a new
milestone for the Group as it creates
a new revenue stream enabling
the it to expand its expertise into
property management services, onestop
service centres, including other
renovations and fit out services with
its premier partners. Essentially, these
new home owners will obtain the same
value-added enhancements as those
in the high-end segments, consistent
with the Group’s strategy to deliver
exceptional values to its customers.
Speaking on the prospects of
Tropicana Urban Homes, Yau
commented, “We are thrilled to offer
first-time homebuyers, middle-income
professionals, young homebuyers and
new families, who aspire for modern
lifestyle, but requires a little extra help
to get on the property ladder. Under
this new collection, our homes are not
only cost effective, but also built on
our unique DNA.”
Priced between RM300,000 and
RM500,000, the Tropicana Urban
Homes units range between 650 and
1,000 sq ft. For further information
on Tropicana Urban Homes, please
visit www.tropicanaurbanhomes.com or
contact 03-7713 8888.
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SJIIM Official Open Day
St. Joseph’s Institution International School
Malaysia (Tropicana PJ Campus) (“SJIIM”),
a Lasallian educational institution and
brother school of St. Joseph’s Institution
International Singapore celebrated its first
year of school on May 15, 2017, with an
official opening ceremony at the school’s
auditorium in Petaling Jaya.
Held in conjunction with the Founder’s
Day celebration at the school, the
auspicious event was graced by the Minister
of Education, Dato’ Seri Mahdzir Khalid.
The event was also attended by Tropicana
Corporation Bhd founder & advisor,
Tan Sri Dato’ Danny Tan Chee Sing, and
Brother Visitor of the Lasallian East Asia
District, Br. Edmundo Fernandez.
It was a truly significant occasion for the
school’s Board of Governors comprising
of senior representatives from Tropicana
Corporation Bhd, the Lasallian Asia
Partnership for International Schools
(LAPIS), and Lasallian East Asia District
(LEAD) as well as for staff, students, parents
and the Lasallian Family of Malaysia.
The joyous occasion kicked off with
various activities including a wonderful
rendition of the Malaysian national anthem
by the SJIIM High School Orchestra followed
Signing of the commemorative
plaque for SJII’s momentous
occasion by Tan Sri Dato’ Danny
Tan Chee Sing
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Tan Sri Dato’ Danny Tan Chee Sing
with Minister of Education YB
Dato’ Seri Mahdzir bin Khalid
by Blessing Prayers by SJIIM students.
“Establishing SJII in Malaysia was an
important step for us in the expansion of
our school beyond the shores of Singapore,”
expressed a delighted Michael Sng, SJIIM’s
chairman of the Board of Governors. He
further said: “As the proud alumni of the
Lasallian education system, we are confident
of the public’s recognition for the values that
a Lasallian education gives to a child. The
school now has almost 500 students in classes
from nursery to Year 12. We are grateful
to our founding parents for believing in
our ethos and are proud to be the newest
international edition in the long line of
esteemed Lasallian institutions in Malaysia.”
In a statement, Tan, that Tropicana
Corporation Bhd is honoured to be able to
play an instrumental role in partnering with
LAPIS to establish St. Joseph’s Institution
International School Malaysia in their
flagship township in Tropicana, Petaling
Jaya.
“Education is a critical component of
today’s nation building. In recognising
this, we decided to have strategic tie-ups
with established education brands such
as St Joseph’s Institution International to
ensure that our community in Tropicana
would have access to top quality education
in schools with state-of-the-art facilities
right at their doorstep. Going forward,
Tropicana Corporation Bhd plans to build
a school in each of its townships,” he said.
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Fellowship and fun at the Edge
Rat Race Run.
tropicana aman
TAKING ON THE EDGE RAT RACE
Tropicana has always been enthusiastic
about participating in the Edge Rat Race.
In an attempt to promote a healthy lifestyle
as part of the corporation’s CSR efforts,
Tropicana continued its participation in this
annual event.
It was no different this year. “Tropicana
has always enjoyed taking part in the Rat
Race because not only is it a good way to
create a strong sense of teamwork among
the runners, but the preparation builds
desired characteristics such as persistence,
determination and resilience” a spokesman
tells The Edge.
Strong camaraderie enabled the team to
clinch second place in the Team Spirit Squad
category from 2009 to 2011. “Running requires
self-discipline, commitment, vigour and hard
work, which are good attributes to instill in
our valued employees,” the spokesman says.
This year, Tropicana’s team experienced
the race at the new venue in Padang Merbok
and its surroundings. The staff participants
also received new corporate sponsored
sports shoes for the event.
Seeing this as an opportunity to enhance
positive relationships and teamwork between
staff in a social environment, Tropicana
continues its stance on building a foundation
to promote a brighter future for the current
and future generations. Therefore, with this
in mind, Tropicana has set up the Tropicana
Foundation which drives the group’s
corporate social responsibility activities.
The foundation is dedicated to improving
the lives of underprivileged communities
through the provision of funding and
implementation of charitable initiatives.
“Guided by Tropicana’s strong belief in
giving back to the community, we were
attracted by The Edge Kuala Lumpur Rat
Race’s objective of using the funds raised
to support projects or programmes for
disadvantaged members of society.”We
have consistently participated in this annual
event because we firmly support its noble
intention of enhancing the lives of the less
fortunate,” the spokesman says.
The Tropicana team was lauded for their
efforts and participation. Having trained and
familiarized themselves with the new route,
they anticipate a successful attempt next
year. To top off the day’s events, Tropicana’s
very own Business Development Manager,
Jason Wee Kim Teong, walked away with
the Lucky Draw Grand Prize of a Bell & Ross
watch worth RM15,500.
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TROPICANA'S FOOTPRINTS ACROSS
ASIA
Tropicana Corporation Berhad has made
indelible inroads across major cities
in Southeast Asia. It has expanded its
brand presence overseas, cementing an
impressive status as a top international
property developer in the industry.
Tropicana has held an info sessions
with Hua Shang Institution in Wuhan,
China, Shanghai and Beijing focusing
on TropicanaThe Residences Project.
Apart from this, Tropicana also made
headways at the Hong Kong Exhibition on
Tropicana The Residences Project as well.
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Mens Champion, Mr. Jimmy Chia (right), Ladies
Champion, Ms. Mychelle Tai (2nd from right),
being escorted by TGCR Executive Director,
Mr. Herman Tan (4th from left) and Captain
Dharan from FAS Flying Udara Club (3rd
from right) after landing on the East 1
putting green.
TGCR'S CLOSED CHAMPIONSHIP 2017
The 23rd Tropicana Club Closed
Championship 2017, a 3-day event which
is the penultimate golf event of the year
for Tropicana Golf & Country Resort
(TGCR) arrived with great anticipation
by all members filling all 120 spots. This
year is the first time in the club’s history
to host the tournament with play starting
from the all 3 courses starting from the
West, East 1 and East 2.
Many members practiced weeks
on end to catch a glimpse of glory
and be named club champion. They
compete not just for the prizes, but to
be immortalised in Tropicana Golf and
Country Club’s history. The event was
opened by last year’s runner up Jimmy
Chia kicking off the tournament by
hitting the first tee shot. This year the
course set another challenge for the
player with greens speed up to 13 feet on
the stimpmeter on the first day setting
the speed the highest in the club’s history
of the usual tournament greens speed of
12 feet.
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TITLEIST
Scotty Cameron Futura 5.5 Putter
www.titleist.com
FOOTJOY
Stretch Lisle Gingham
Print T-Shirt
www.footjoy.com
Turf
Treasures
Taking every shot in style.
GALVIN GREEN
Wesley Barolo Red Belt
www.galvingreen.com
PUMA
6 Pocket Pants
www.cobragolf.com
PROQUIP
Zephyr Wind Top
www.proquip.com
OAKLEY
Radar Pace TM Prizm TM Road Voice
Activated Coaching System
www.oakley.com
PUMA
Titan Tour Ignite Disc Golf Shoes
www.cobragolf.com
OGIO
Stinger Golf Cart Bag
www.ogio.com
OAKLEY
Tincan Golf Cap
www.oakley.com
Curated by Sharmini M.Rethinasamy
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10 golf courses that can kill you
Golfing is made perfect by the warm and gentle trade winds, mild
temperatures and sunny skies of Hawaii.
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PERILOUS
PLAY
Playing a round at these courses is as much
a potentially deadly adventure as it is a test of
golfing skills. For those who are brave enough
to take on such challenges, we hazard a list of
10 most dangerous courses for you.
Words by
Edward H. Jubang
Ocean Course Golf
Course, Kiawah Island,
S. Carolina, USA
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COURSE
hazards on a golf course are common,
as these usually are the difficult
obstacles, but a hazardous golf
course? Often carved out of the
forest, many courses lie on the
fringe of the backwoods. These places are also
home to crocodiles, venomous snakes, and
other deadly critters. Yet, the danger that
lurks in such places comes not only from
these creatures. There are also golf courses
built at the foothills of live volcanoes, near
geysers and close to minefields.
For those willing to raise their adrenaline
level while playing a round of golf, we put
together a list of the top 10 most hazardous
golf courses in the world:
1. Ocean Course Golf Course,
Kiawah Island, S. Carolina, USA
With the course perched on a bluff high above
the roaring Pacific Ocean, Mother Nature is
the biggest challenge and the greatest threat to
golfers here.
It was the venue of the 1991 Ryder Cup,
where the fight went down the wire with the
final putt deciding the winners. More unnerving
than that close battle is the conditions and
nature of the course.
The course is exposed to gusty or even
whipping ocean winds that stretch a typical
round to five-and-a-half or even six hours.
Besides, there are creatures waiting for you
to come searching for your windblown and
off-course ball. It could be an alligator, a
copperhead, rattlesnake or a water moccasin.
2. Merapi Golf Course,
Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Playing a round of golf at the foothills of Mount
Merapi is an adventure as much as a test of
your golfing skills. This public course on the
outskirts of the ancient city of Yogyakarta
offers stunning views on a clear day and almost
mystic feeling almost every day.
The Merapi Golf Club is nestled right at
the base of Mount Merapi, which is an active
volcano. Smoke can be seen billowing from the
top of the cone nearly 300 days a year and it
erupts fairly regularly.
The volcano last erupted in December
2010, sending waves of ash that blew over the
course and the surrounding area. It had golfers
scurrying for safety. Just keep an ear out for
the emergency warning alarms if you plan to
hazard a game there.
3. Lost City Golf Course, Sun City,
South Africa
Far deadlier animal encounters are possible at
the Lost City Golf Course in Sun City, South
Africa. Golfers have reported seeing elephants
and impalas, but the danger lies in a crocodile
pit near the 13th hole.
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The question “What could be more
enjoyable than playing a round of golf at
an 18-hole desert-style golf course surrounded
by spectacular views across South Africa’s
wilderness?” was posted on the golf course’s
website. It further stated: “I’ll tell you what, not
getting eaten by Nile Crocodiles, that’s what.
The 13th hole is filled with them.
“You’ll want to take at least one extra club
to help defend yourself from the cold-blooded
hazards that await you around that green. But
hey, like your caddy or your mother, I can only
make suggestions.”
Apart from the spectators, the Lost City Golf
Course showcases the desert, the mountains, the
parklands and 28,000 square metres of water
features. This Gary Player-designed course
offers more than a relaxing round of golf in the
wild beauty of South Africa. It gives you a taste
of wild Africa.
4. Camp Bonifas, Panmunjom,
South Korea
US Army Camp Bonifas in Panmunjom, South
Korea, is home to one of the world’s most unique
golf courses. The ‘course’ consists of a single 192-
yard, a par-3 hole that sits 440 metres from the
Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) which separates the
South Korea from the North.
The green is made of artificial turf. The tee
box is 50 feet above the fairway and sits on top
of an empty machine gun nest.
Heavy barbed wire marks out of bounds on
the left, while a six-foot-deep military trench
runs along the right. It is lined by an 18-foot
security fence and unexploded mines that can
be triggered by errant shots.
It can never be mistaken for a country club,
as it was built for soldiers stationed at Camp
Bonifas, and it is a functional golf hole in their
own backyard.
5. Singapore Island Country
Club, Singapore
We periodically hear of animal attacks on golf
courses. There have been casualties reported
due to the crocodiles that lurk near the pond or
snakes slithering in the grass. Like Malaysia,
Singapore is also the home to more than
100 varieties of snakes, with several being
venomous, except that the situation there is
worsened by the diminishing natural habitat
for these creatures.
The Singapore Island Country Club is
located within the state’s Central Catchment
Nature Reserve, associating the golf course with
wild animal encounters, especially after the
LOST CITY GOLF
COURSE, SUN CITY,
SOUTH AFRICA
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Six of the holes wind their way
along the edge of an 183-metre drop
into the sea. The 15th hole is known
as the ‘Pirate’s Plank’. There are no
safety barriers.
CAPE
KIDNAPPERS
GOLF COURSE
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infamous 1982 Singapore Open event where Jim
Stewart came face to face with a 10-foot cobra.
He killed it, only to watch in horror as another
snake emerged from its mouth.
While much has changed since 1982, the
incident refused to die and the club continues
be known for that notoriety. Now, golfers are
reminded of the serpent hazards and to be
mindful of wild boar encounters. The official
‘local’ rules of the course include a free lift
in areas damaged by digging from wild boar,
monkeys or other non-burrowing animals. These
are considered GUR or ‘ground under repair’.
6. Carbrook Golf Club, Brisbane,
Australia
This course gives the phrase water hazard a
whole new meaning. The Carbrook Golf Club
in Brisbane proudly calls itself the home of the
bull sharks; and for a good reason too.
Shark sightings on the Great Barrier
Reef are common, but spotting them in a
lake at the golf course? Golfers have reported
frequent sightings of these marine predators
some 15km inland from the 15th fairway at
Carbrook Golf Club.
The sharks got onto the golf course in
Queensland following a flood in the early 90s after
a river broke its banks. The predators became
stranded when the water receded, but now they
are thriving and even breeding.
7. World Ice Golf Championship,
Uummannaq, Greenland
The trying conditions of golfing in
temperatures well below freezing are a
challenge even some extreme golfers can’t
refuse.
Since 1999, Uummannaq, Greenland
has hosted the Drambuie World Ice Golf
Championship in late March and early April.
Located 600 km north of the Arctic Circle
in Greenland, Uummannaq’s tournament
involves a two-day, 36-hole tournament
between 36 players.
The nine holes are sculpted over the frozen
sea into which seven glaciers have released
enormous icebergs. As such, this Greenland
golf course changes annually, depending on the
moods of nature and the shape of ice.
With ice as the ‘greens’, red balls are used.
Players are allowed to scrape the surface to
smoothen the putting line. While enjoying a
game of golf, players would have to keep an eye
out for polar bears as it is their territory.
8. Prison View Golf Course,
Angola, Louisiana, USA
This golfing venue gives a new meaning to the
phrase ‘shank the ball’. The nine-hole Prison
View Golf Course is situated within the Louisiana
State Penitentiary compound, which is the largest
maximum-security prison in the United States.
The golf course has been open to the public
since 2004. Security here is tighter than any
other golf club manned by security guards. The
tee markers are in the shape of white handcuffs,
welded shut, and there are watch towers with
armed guards overlooking the course.
Tee times are booked 48 hours ahead to
enable background checks. Players must also
agree to the possibility of a body search and a
thorough inspection of their cars.
Since the course is on the grounds of the
penitentiary, security measures are enforced.
Golfers are unable to have a six-pack to go with
their rounds. Nor can there be weapons of any
sort on the players, except your golf clubs.
Understandably, play can be suspended in
the event of a riot or an attempted jailbreak.
And that is the real danger of playing at the
Prison View Golf Course.
9. Skukuza Golf Course, Kruger
National Park, South Africa
This is a safari and a round of golf rolled into
one. It is next up to the Kruger National Park,
which is one of the largest game reserves
in Africa. With no fences, lions, elephants,
leopards, warthogs, buffalo and more wander
onto the course regularly.
This is not a sale pitch by the club. It urges
players to read the information sheet and forces
them to sign the indemnity form before teeing off.
Players are also advised what to do when they
come across these animals. Players are to stay clear
of the water as it has hippopotamus that are big, fast,
lethal and not scared of a golfer of any handicap.
10. Cape Kidnapper’s Golf Course,
Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand
This is not a course for those who are scared of
heights. Its 180-degree view of the Pacific Ocean
and the miles of coastline may be breathtaking,
but throw caution to the wind at your own peril.
Six of the holes wind their way along the
edge of an 183-metre drop into the sea. The
15th hole is known as the ‘Pirate’s Plank’.
There are no safety barriers. Walking backward
to line up your putt can be your last mistake in
your round of golf here — a fatal one.
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Into the
Wild
While we aren’t relinquishing our love for
decadent dress watches anytime soon, there’s
no denying that these tough-as-nails timepieces
have a Spartan-like appeal that’s bound to thrill
the most extreme of adventurers.
Words by
Tania Jayatilaka
Bell and Ross: BR03-92 Black Camo
Camouflage: A symbolic element of stealth
and physical dexterity traditionally associated
with military personnel (and their inherently
intimidating attire). Watchmaker Bell and
Ross is no stranger to creative collaboration
with the military, having worked with the
Special Operations Unit of the French National
Gendarmerie and the French National Police
Force. Bell and Ross’s 2007 Phantom collection
and 2009 Commando collection were the first
timepieces in the brand to use a camouflage
coating- and the new BR03-92 Black Camo is a
stunning new arrival to these exciting collections.
Cased in matte black ceramic, this selfwinding
mechanical watch was built as tough as
it looks: housing a Swiss BR-CAL.302 calibre, it’s
water-resistant, scratch-resistant, and absorbs
very little heat, making it an ideal choice for
treks and bike rides in hot weather. So how
does this masterpiece pull off legibility and
camouflage in the same breath?
The dial is made up of two superposed inserts
sandwiched together, the lower one bears the
numerals and indices and is painted with a black
Superluminova coating. The upper one wears the
camouflage coating. The straps are made of black
rubber and highly-resilient black synthetic
fabric to hold its own against the beating of
your next intense training regime or outdoor
adventure.
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Victorinox Swiss Army I.N.O.X
Carbon
From the people who brought you the
original Swiss Army Knife -and a range
of rustic outdoor gear - comes the I.N.O.X
Carbon wrist watch. Its 43mm case is
made from a carbon resin composite, a
material typically used to protect space
shuttles from temperatures higher
than 1,260°C. Scratch-resistant and
hypoallergenic, the watch comes in either
a black rubber strap or a black nylon
Naimakka Paracord strap which boasts
a breaking strength of 250kg (it’s the
same gutsy material used in parachute
suspension lines). Powered by a Swissmade
quartz movement, this watch is
water-resistant to 200 metres and ready to
endure the toughest physical challenges
you can imagine.
www.victorinox.com
Edox Delfin The Original
Chronograph
Swiss watchmaker Edox first released
the Delfin sports watch collection more
than 50 years ago. It was called the Water
Champion - its patented double caseback,
double O’ring crown construction
and pushers gave it superb underwater
endurance up to 200 metres. This year’s
Delfin - The Original was built to the
same incredible standards, housing
an EDOX Calibre 101 in its stainless
steel case and bearing a tachymeter scale,
chronograph sub-dials, and luminescent
markers, hands and indices on its handsome
looking dial. Secured to your wrist with a
black rubber strap and a Delfin buckle, this
isn’t a bad choice for your next sailing or
kayaking trip.
www.edox.ch/baselworld2017
IWC Schaffhausen Aquatimer
Automatic 2000 Limited Edition
This special diver’s watch was made in
conjunction with the 35th anniversary
of the original Aquatimer Ocean 2000,
designed in 1982 by Ferdinand A. Porsche
(yes, the same German engineer who
designed the original Porsche 911 sports
car). It’s no coincidence that the engineering
and design prowess that contributed to the
creation of this iconic watch undoubtedly
made it a stand-out piece for its time. The
new special edition Aquatimer Automatic
offers minimal case weight, with a thickness
of only 14.5 millimetres and water resistance
up to 2,000 metres and pressure-resistant up
to 200bar.
www.iwc.com
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Breitling Avenger Hurricane
Military
Laying aside its imposing exterior, the
Avenger Hurricane Military’s Manufacture
Breitling Calibre B12 demands some acclaim
- it’s a self-winding chronograph movement
that’s been chronometer-certified by
the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing
Institute. If those 24 stencil-font numerals
don’t get the bad-boy message across, the
watch strap will help with its sturdy khaki
military textile fibre and black rubber
lining and sides. Its 50mm case is made of a
high-strength material, Breitlight, making
it lighter than titanium and steel, but harder
than both. Scratch-resistant and waterresistant
(100 metres) with anti-magnetic
properties, the nonslip pushers and crown on
the watch bezel ensure easy gripping, even
with gloves.
www.breitling.com
Garmin Fenix 5
Garmin’s Fenix 5 multisport GPS watch
is an ideal fitness tracker for a stunning
variety of rigorous outdoor exercises. The
Fenix 5 series offers GPS and GLONASS
satellite reception, allowing functionality
in those challenging areas. Featuring
advanced wrist-heart rate technology, the
watch also boasts a three-axis compass,
an internal gyroscope for added accuracy,
a barometer to predict weather patterns,
and an altimeter to monitor ascent and
descent. The Fenix 5 tracks in great detail
the wearer’s performance in activities like
swimming, paddling or rowing, skiing
and golf. Its battery life has been known to
endure valiantly, allowing up to 24 hours
in GPS mode or 60 hours in battery-saver
mode. www.garmin.com
Tissot T-Touch Expert Solar II
The T-Touch Expert Solar II acts as
a compass, chronograph, altimeter,
perpetual calendar, logbook and more,
proving it can hold its own against the
exacting demands of the forest or jungle
camping environment. The T-Touch
Expert Solar II is powered by a solar quartz
movement, with a solar panel applied to its
dial, gathering up to a year of battery lifeeither
under the sun or an artificial light
source. Sporting an ultra-light titanium
case fitted with a scratch-resistant ceramic
bezel, the watch is water-resistant to 100
metres with a comfortable silicon bracelet
that’s easy to clean. All in all, it’s a happy
match for the ultimate outdoorsman.
www.tissotwatches.com
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Time and Space
Swiss avant-garde watchmaker TAG
Heuer has been chosen as the strategic
partner and official timekeeper of China’s
Lunar Exploration Programme, making
it the first international brand to partner
with China’s prolific aerospace industry.
Branching off from a partnership with
China’s Mars Exploration Programme
in 2016, the brand’s press conference in
Xichang saw TAG Heuer general manager
of Greater China, Mr. Leo Poon and
Chang’E Aerospace Technology (Beijing)
LLC general manager, Mr. Xu Xingli
meeting to witness a satellite launch,
marking another milestone in the watch
brand’s historic association with space
exploration, following the 2012 partnership
with Swiss Space Systems ZeroG aerospace
program.
www.tagheuer.com
Romain Jerome
Steampunk Urban Safari
Collection
In a nod to the 70’s style and la SAPE – a
dandy-esque fashion movement originating
in the Congo which stands for the "Society of
Ambiance-Makers and Elegant People" – RJ-
Romain Jerome pays tribute to provocative
fashion. This limited edition jeweled model
is enhanced with a bezel in red gold and set
with 286 diamonds.
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www.hublot.com
Into the Blue
Crafted in powerful tones of deep or
bright hues of blue, these unforgettable
timepieces forge their own mark
on time in remarkably endearing
ways, like the Montblanc’s Heritage
Spirit Orbis Terrarum UNICEF,
which is a limited-edition world time
chronograph available in either Latin or
Chinese characters; Maurice Lacroix’s
Masterpiece Chronograph Skeleton,
that reveals the very heart and soul
of the watch, or Hublot’s bewitching
Classic Fushion Power Reserve
Titanium Blue.
www.mauricelacroix.com
www.montblanc.com
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Sicilian Swag
This season, the young lads get a taste of
La Dolce Vita. The traditional Sicilian
majolica ceramics linked with the deep blue
Mediterranean Sea are replicated in the
prints of this collection. From T-shirts and
jackets to matching pairs, is the uber cool
look, the Sicilian way! The little girls are
not forgotten. Their looks evoke romantic
English gardens in Sicily. The hydrangea
makes for a delightful pattern as colourful
petals decorate both ready-to-wear and
accessories with a charming Sicilian touch.
Patterned for Perfection
Strong prints and bright colours to lift
the winter gloom. Lacoste’s collection
is a mix and match of patterns such
as stripes, colour blocks, checks,
camouflage and an all-over print. The
boys’ collection is livened up by the
energy of primary colours in stripes,
camouflage and colour blocks. Two
powerful motifs with a dashing effect – a
crocodile and ‘LACOSTE Fair Play’ – are
displayed on a heather grey sweatshirt or
a navy blue T-shirt.
For girls, the pretty shades of pink,
blue, yellow, red, and navy blue are the
dominant colours in this theme. The
range consists of essentials redesigned
with new shapes and a new V-shaped
print. Reminiscent of the iconic cotton
petit piqué, this pattern is printed all
over a zip-up hooded cardigan and a
new-look polo top with three-quarterlength
sleeves and contrasting collar.
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Colour Me Cool
Who says kids can’t look dapper too? The United
Colors of Benetton has produced a broad colour
palette for the juniors, and like the brand suggests,
you know it’ll be broad! In stretch or pique cotton,
the polo has become an icon, even for the kids. With
zip-up sweatshirts and maxi pockets, it’s perfect
for afternoons spent playing with friends. This
season, girls opt for a mixture of stripes – maxi, mini,
horizontal or diagonal. Blue, purple and green are
mixed on pullovers, cardigans and shiny-coated
cotton skirts. College style is the main look for boys,
who wear colourful hoodies with contrasting cuffs,
sweaters and sweatshirts with tone on tone digital
slogans, tartan shirts and non-ripped jeans.
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THE LOOK | HOT OFF THE RUNWAY
Boot-iful!
Add a little va-voom to any outfit
with this pointy wrap boot.
CELINE
Folded Leather Boot
www.celine.com
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HOT OFF THE RUNWAY | THE LOOK
Louis Vuitton
Gold Petal Necklace
www.louisvuitton.com
LANVIN
Silver Ring
www.lanvin.com
Talismanic
Trinkets
CELINE
Hand-hammered
Medallion Necklace
www.celine.com
GUCCI
Hand Bracelet with Rings
www.gucci.com
Jewellery that lends a hint of magic
to any ensemble.
VERSACE
Loop Earring
www.versace.com
DIOR
D Noir Ring
www.dior.com
VALENTINO
Red Beaded Necklace
www.valentino.com
Curated by Sharmini M.Rethinasamy
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Moschino
www.moschino.com
Prada
Leather Beret
www.prada.com
MontBlanc
Urban Spirit Helmet
www.montblanc.com
Giuseppe Zanotti
Comb-Bike Shearling Boots
www.giuseppezanottidesign.com
Prada
Sunglasses
www.prada.com
Givenchy
www.givenchy.com
Curated by Sharmini M.Rethinasamy
The Urban
Commando
Functionality and style for adventures in
the great outdoors.
Superdry
D3 Black Edition Windcheater
www.superdry.com
Bally
Artic Bag
www.bally.com
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moschino
www.moschino.com
Rebecca Minkoff
Grey Sweatshirt
www.rebeccaminkoff.com
Asos
Velvet Green Sleeveless
Hoodie Mini Dress
www.asos.com
Versace
Beanie
www.versace.com
Bershka
Embellished White T-shirt
www.bershka.com
Curated by Sharmini M.Rethinasamy
Gucci
Red Drawstring Bag
www.gucci.com
Making a
Statement
Speak your mind and the rest will follow.
christian siriano
www.christiansiriano.com
Versace
Long Gloves
www.versace.com
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DIOR
Metalizer Eyes & Lips in Copper
Power (548)
www.dior.com
L'Occitane
Immortelle Divine Eye Balm 15ml
OR Divine Youth Oil 30ml
my.loccitane.com
L'Occitane
Verbena Fresh
Body Mist 50ml
my.loccitane.com
Shiseido
Inkstroke Eyeliner in
Shinrin Green OR Nasubi
Purple 4.5g
www.shiseido.com.my
Kester Black
Nail Polish in Atonic, Forest, Frizzy
Logic OR Paradise Punch 15ml
www.kesterblack.com
Autumn Rush
Get swept up by the inviting shades of
bronze, orange and warm brown from
these shimmery, sun-kissed collections.
DIOR
Couleurs Eye Shadow in
Hypnotize (677)
www.dior.com
Laneige
Watery Sun Cream SPF50+
www.laneige.com
Lunasol
Lunasol Sheer Aqua Stick Lips
in Fresh Orange (01)
www.lunasol-net.com
Jo Malone
English Oak
& Redcurrant
Cologne 100ml
www.jomalone.com/
Laneige
Marshmallow Sun
Cushion SPF50+
www.laneige.com
Blithe
Patting Splash Mask Energy in Yellow
Citrus & Honey 200ml
www.blithecosmetic.com
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PHOTOGRAPHY SOON LAU/AWESOME IMAGE
ART DIRECTION SURAYA NASARUDDIN AND HAMIMAH ABDULLAH
STYLING Valen @ Wonder People assisted by Sasha Ivan
MAKEUP Scott
HAIR Yusof Ruzaimi
MODELS Natalie & Ivan @ Andrew Models
White mesh tee,
embroidered trouser
all by Brian khoo.
White leather sneaker
by coach.
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Sleeveless dress
with mix prints
and heelless suede
ankle boots, all
from Salvatore
Ferragamo; bag
from Mulberry
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Striped sweater and
wide pants, both
from Emporio
Armani; shoes
from Salvatore
Ferragamo
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Statement printed shirt from Love Moschino
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Sleeveless dress
with gold studs and
handbag, all from
Michael Kors; paper
scarf, stylist's own
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On Ivan
Embroidered
bomber jacket from
Blackbarret; wide
pants from Zakwan
Anuar; shoes
from Salvatore
Ferragamo
On Nathalie
Printed knit jumpsuit
from Gucci; leather
biker jacket and ankle
boots, both from
Michael Kors
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Dragon satin mid-heel knee boot by Gucci.
On Nathalie
Tweed jacket from
Michael Kors; gloves
from Salvatore
Ferragamo; beret -
Emporio Armani
On Ivan
Suit from Salvatore
Ferragamo
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Energy On-The-Go
Fuel up with nourishing food for those adrenaline
packed outdoor adventures.
Words by
shereen khoo
Getaways to explore new places are a
good way to break the monotony of your
work life and to keep in touch with the
person you actually are. Some people look
forward to leisure getaways where they
can experience the historical, cultural and
religious significance of different countries
through sight-seeing tours while others
have an appetite for adrenaline-packed
outdoor adventure experiences. Whether it
is a leisure vacation or an adventure travel,
supplying the body with adequate and
appropriate fuel is very important because
making better dietary choices will have a
positive impact on your holiday time.
Pre-adventure Meal - Kick-start
the Day with the Right Fuel
Chances are, your adventure will start
early in the morning to make the most
out of the day. It is very tempting to stock
up our body’s energy reserves with sweet
and fattening drinks or food. After all, we
reasoned that we are going to burn it once
we hit the road. So, what better time to
indulge in our favourite butter cookies,
doughnut, cakes or pastries than now?
However, it is often too late to regret
when we are hit by the adverse effects of
reactive hypoglycaemia, characterized by
a rapid drop in blood sugar level with an
accompanying feeling of fatigue, which
typically occurs after a sugar-laden meal.
Candies, sodas and even fruit juices are all
high in sugar and should be avoided.
A well-balanced breakfast meal which
includes a mixture of lean protein and
high-fiber foods such as whole grains,
fruits and vegetables provides an excellent
source of fuel to kick-start your day with
sustained-hours of energy.
Examples:
Wholemeal tuna or grilled chicken
sandwich with avocado, lettuce and
tomatoes. Spinach omelette with
wholemeal toast.
Fuel Up During the Adventure
Access to food at regular intervals might
be a challenge for certain travel activities,
such as going out of the city for an island
visit or having to complete a certain
distance of hike to reach the peak in
time for a glorious view. To sustain your
energy levels, pack healthy snacks in the
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car, bus or your backpack. Good choices
of mess-free snacks are almonds, trail
mix, granola bars or raw vegetables with
hummus. If perishable food (e.g. sandwiches)
is preferred, make sure you have a cold
source such as an ice pack to keep foods
properly chilled to prevent food poisoning
which will make your journey memorable in
the wrong way!
Always remember to rehydrate
throughout the day. Drinking water
helps with the regulation of your body
temperature, especially during hot weather.
If you are travelling to cold countries, make
it a point to drink water even when you
are not thirsty. Drinking plenty of water
will flush out toxins from your body, keep
your skin fresh and help prevent unhealthy
cravings that one would normally experience
on the road.
Post-adventure Meal - Replenish
Your Body with the Right Nutrients
A good meal to replenish your body
nutrients should be one that is rich in
carbohydrate and lean protein. Give yourself
a pat on the back. After an eventful day, you
can allow yourself to indulge a little to fulfil
the sweet tooth craving that you have as the
body can afford to take in high glycaemic
index food to replenish your glycogen
(energy) stores. If you have engaged in
strenuous or adventurous activities and have
been sweating profusely, it is necessary to
include a source of fluid and electrolytes to
rehydrate effectively. Sports drinks, which
typically include the electrolytes sodium
and potassium can do the trick. Otherwise,
natural foods such as cantaloupe, honeydew,
bananas, spinach, tomato juice, carrot juice,
sweet potatoes or low-fat milk are also good
sources of potassium.
Being in a foreign country with
unfamiliar surroundings sometimes limit
your access to healthy food and the ability
to obtain a balanced diet. It is a good idea to
pack your multivitamins to supplement your
diet during this time.
Stay Hydrated Up in the Air
Are you flying to your holiday destination?
Aircraft cabins are generally very dry and
dehydration can occur easily. To combat
dehydration, drink lots of water but do it
slowly and regularly because drinking
too much water suddenly will cause you
the inconvenience of having to visit the
lavatory frequently. Always bear in mind
that coffee and alcohol have a diuretic
effect, which will cause the body to
produce an increased amount of urine. Try
to keep coffee and alcohol consumption to
a minimum level.
You Can Have Fun and Stay Healthy
at the Same Time
When it comes to a holiday, most people
are excited to plan their vacation and
pack their bags, but very few give much
thought to how to stay healthy throughout
the holiday. The right choice of food
and plenty of fluid help to sustain your
energy levels, fuel your muscles, boost
your immune system and help you recover
quickly.
A well-balanced breakfast meal which
includes a mixture of lean protein and highfiber
foods such as whole grains, fruits and
vegetables provides an excellent source of
fuel to kick-start your day with sustainedhours
of energy
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Once Upon A Tree
Perfecting the luxury travel experience around growing health and wellness
demands, Banyan Tree Chongqing Beibei offers an exciting nature-inspired
travel package, right at the serene foothills of the Jinyun Mountain Natural
Reserve. Guests will get to experience the majesty of Jinyun Mountain and bask
in the rich history of temples and pavilions built during the Qing and Ming
Dynasties. Back at the resort, a relaxing soak in a personal hot spring in the hotel
room will make the perfect end to an adventurous day.
www.banyantree.com/en/em-mexico-mayakoba
The Clay of Life
Renowned French hair colourist
Christophe Robin has brought an
age-old Moroccan hair treatment
to the limelight today with a new
cleansing and volume - increasing
hair paste made of rose extract and
pure rassoul, an extremely rare type
of mineral clay extracted from the
Atlas Mountains of Morocco. When
applied to the hair with water, the
paste turns into a light foam, adding
noticeable volume to the hair that
intensifies with each use.
www.christophe-robin.com
WORDS by TANIA JAYATILAKA
Wellness Comes To You
London’s leading boutique hotel - St. James’s
Hotel and Club’s ‘Wellness On The Move’
package covers everything from spa and
massage treatments to healthy meals, all in
the comfort of a luxurious hotel suite. This
unique package is a collaboration between the
hotel, mobile beauty service Perfect 10 Black
Label, and Michelin-starred restaurant Seven
Park Place’s executive chef, William Drabble.
The highlights include an exclusive Connock
London full body treatment and a wholesome
breakfast consisting of three dishes and a
green smoothie that was first created by Chef
Drabble for Dita Von Teese during her stay at
the St. James’s Hotel and Club.
www.stjameshotelandclub.com
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photographs by Astrid y Gastón
The Octopus Grill: Pachamanca´s aroma, Loche puree, Summer chalaca.
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Staying True To
PERU
Chef Gastón’s life and achievements are a fearless display of how a
home can be a source of culinary pride and how a passion project can
revolutionise a country’s fine dining scene.
Words by Tania Jayatilaka
Good things should be shared;
if anyone believes in this
adage enough to make it a life
philosophy, it’s Chef Gastón
Acurio. A venerated name in
the Peruvian dining industry,
he is one half of the husband-wife duo
behind Astrid y Gastón, a fine-dining Lima
restaurant with a rich history, strategically
located in the pastoral San Isidro estate. It’s
no coincidence that this area houses a 17th
century plantation house that’s rife with its
own historical richness ever in silent praise
of Peruvian pride and culture.
Casa Moreyra and French Cooking
The former colonial plantation house,
Casa Moreyra, was declared a historical
monument in 1972. More recently, it’s the
spot to which the Astrid y Gastón restaurant
relocated in 2014. It was around the same
time that Chef Gastón returned from
retirement to take the helm of operations
again, after leaving an impressive trail of
more than 40 Peruvian restaurants across
the globe.
Together with his German wife, Chef
Astrid Gutsche, he initially set up Astrid y
Gastón in 1994 in Lima’s Miraflores district,
Chef Gastón
the first of many bold moves following his
decision to become a chef despite his family’s
wishes for him to enter the legal profession.
Having worked in Paris at Michelin-star
restaurants such as the Tour d’ Argent,
Chefs Gastón and Astrid returned to Peru
from Europe, with the intent on continuing
the tradition of French fine dining at Astrid
y Gastón.
It was after a year that Chef Gastón
began to question the decision to serve
traditional French cuisine in a country
whose gastronomic heritage was in itself so
spectaculars even if the people didn’t realise it.
From France to Peru
In a 2014 interview with the Telegraph,
Chef Gastón explained the dilemma he
faced some 20 years ago when deciding to
switch from French cuisine to Peruvian―
Peruvian cooking was generally considered
less refined compared to French cooking,
something best left to the confines of the
home rather than an upscale eatery.
Taking a risk, Chef Gastón and Chef
Astrid began experimenting with more
Peruvian ingredients in their menus. This
boldness and sheer determination to bring
the Peruvian cuisine to haute culinary
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Astrid y Gaston’s Bread selection
Chef Gaston with Lima farmers
Astrid y Gaston private dining room
photographs by Astrid y Gastón
standards were rewarded as the restaurant
bagged a spot in San Pellegrino’s World’s
Best 50 restaurants in 2012 and 2013.
Sharing is Caring
Chef Gastón’s contribution to his
profession seemed to extend beyond it; he
was honoured with the ‘Prince Claus of
Holland’ international award in 2009 for
his contribution to the Peruvian culture
and development. He was also hailed by the
Madrid Fusión panel for defending Peru’s
biodiversity. Chef Gastón was the driving
force behind Mistura, a massive food festival
in Lima that till today celebrates Peruvian
cuisine with explosive enthusiasm from
participants. On the philanthropic front, he
supports the Pachacutec School of Cuisine,
a culinary institute where the industry’s
leading professionals teach underprivileged
students from the poorest parts of Lima.
Taking yet another risk, Chef Gastón’s
decision to move Astrid y Gastón to the
peaceful Casa Moreyra was hinged on a
desire for more Peruvians to eat there - a
desire which he knew would translate to a
Chef Gastóon began
to question the
decision to serve
traditional French
cuisine in a country
whose gastronomic
heritage was
in itself so
spectacular- even if
the people didn’t yet
realise it.
loss of money, but he had said that his other
restaurants can make up the difference.
Dinnertime at Casa Moreyra
So, what is this unique experience that he’s
created at the fair grounds of San Isidro’s
Casa Moreyra? Astrid y Gastón’s interior is
grand but with a strangely simple ambience
to it, hosting a lavish bar, stunning private
salons for small group events, three kitchens,
a patio and a wonderfully kept herb garden
which frequently furnishes the kitchen’s
pantry. In fact, every ingredient featured in
the menu at Astrid y Gastón has been grown
or sourced from the wider Lima area.
The 2017 winter menu pays tribute to the
history and culture of Lima, making use of
the bountiful fish, potatoes, yellow chillies,
corn and other produce grown locally. The
summer menu doesn’t ignore the influence
of other cultures on Peruvian cuisine - little
surprises like the Nikkei (Japanese-Peruvian
fusion) stewed beef with vegetables and
miso soup can be spotted alongside classics
like scallops from Peru’s west coast town of
Paracas, served with chestnuts and lucuma
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Casa Moreyra in San Isidro
(a type of Peruvian fruit resembling the
avocado) in Amazonian sauce.
Other distinct Peruvian ingredients may
warrant dubious looks from some diners,
who might be surprised at menu items like
guinea pig prepared in the crunchy-fried
skin style of Peking duck, or strips of tomato
cooked in tiger’s milk with parmesan cheese.
To some, it’s a whole new world, but it’s one
that the Peruvians have known and loved
for ages.
Astrid y Gaston Salon
The Wheels of the Machine
Before Chef Gastón’s return, the restaurant
was under the capable hands of head chef
Diego Muñoz who helped it rise to fame on
the World’s Best 50 restaurants list. Chef
Diego left Astrid y Gastón just last year
and has since opened a Latin American
restaurant in Copenhagen and Miami with
some of the top chefs in Peru. Virgilio
Martinez, another former employee of
Astrid y Gastón, later opened a Michelin
star restaurant in London and won the
Best Restaurant award in the 2014 Latin
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American Awards’ 50 Best Restaurants for
the one he opened in Lima.
Astrid y Gastón’s current kitchen team also
includes members of the Pachacutec Culinary
Institute, ensuring that young, aspiring
culinary talents who are cut from the same
cloth will always have access to the creative
camaraderie at this industrious casa.
Peruvian National Dishes
Did you know that Peru has over
400 national dishes? Each is made of
ingredients and cooking techniques
unique to this country.
Ceviche
Raw fish marinated with salt, lime, spices;
served with vegetables
Lomo Saltado
Stir-fried beef, a dish typical of Chinese-
Peruvian fusion cooking
Cuy
Guinea pig cooked in chilli and other spices
Chupe de Camarones
Creamy prawn chowder served with
poached egg
Three Ceviches Tasting Platter: 19th Century with sour orange, 20th Century with
lemon and chilli and 21st Century Carretilla style
Pekinese Guinea Pig
Tomatoes Tiradito with parmesan tigermilk.
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KAISEN KIMUCHI NABE
Assorted vegetables and seafood complement
each other beautifully in this tangy hotpot dish.
The enticing aromas of scallops, fish chunks,
mushrooms, tofu and a generous helping of
vegetables are enhanced by the sweet-sour spiciness
of the broth. The delicious hints of seafood and
subtle spices make it a great dish to dig into at the
end of the day; but if you’re looking to discover the
‘hot’ in this hotpot, add in a little wasabi and dried
chilli flakes to each bite for an extra kick of flavour.
Clubhouse
Tel: 03-7804 8888
www.facebook.com/ginshuitei
Operating hours
Monday to Sunday
Lunch
12.00pm to 3.00pm
Dinner
6.30pm to 10.30pm
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DU BU KIMCHI
If you’re an all-round chilli lover, do your taste buds a
favour and try Myeong Dong’s stir-fried Kimchi with
tofu, served on a bed of fresh coral lettuce. Kimchi
is known as an incredibly simple yet wildly popular
Korean dish - fermented Napa cabbage that’s been
marinated with salt, garlic, ginger and of course, red
pepper powder and chilli powder to give it that fiery-red
appearance. Balancing the kimchi’s pungent flavour is
the lightness of the tofu slices and the crunchiness of
the lettuce.
Clubhouse
Tel: 03-7805 3935
Business hours
11.30am to 3.00pm
5.00pm to 10.30pm
Operating hours
Monday to Sunday
Lunch
11.30am to 3.00pm
Dinner
5.00pm to 10.00pm
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NASI LEMAK WITH AYAM MASAK MERAH
The nasi lemak dish is a small powerhouse of
various flavours - the spiciness of the sambal, the
fragrance of the coconut rice, the coolness of the
cucumber slices, the salty crunch of anchovies
and fried peanuts. In this version, this delicious
combination of ingredients only gets better with
the addition of a Malay-style chicken curry,
featuring golden-brown chicken leg doused in red
thick tomato sauce base. Served with a hard-boiled
egg and curried vegetables on the side, this makes
for a breakfast, brunch or lunch worth to look
forward to.
Clubhouse
Tel: 03-7804 8888 (ext 306/309)
www.tropicanagolf.com
Operating hours
Monday to Friday
7.00am to 12.00am
Saturday to Sunday
7.00am to 8.00pm
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RAVIOLI SALMON
Taking a mouthful of this homemade ravioli pasta with
its savoury salmon filling- covered in a creamy tomato
sauce and lightly seasoned with dried herbs and pepperwill
add a dash of flavour to even the dullest afternoon.
It’s a great dish to share with someone, but if you have
it all to yourself, take it a step further by throwing in
some cracked black peppercorns and dried chilli flakes
to spice up those rich undertones.
Clubhouse
Tel: 03-7805 3935
www.jojoitalianrestaurant.com
Operating hours
Monday to Thursday
11.00am to 11.00pm
Friday to Sunday
11.00am to 1.00pm
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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
BLACK PEPPER FRESH WATER PRAWN WITH GLASS NOODLES & HUNAN STIR-FRIED
GREENS IN YAM RING
Undoubtedly, pepper and prawns are the stars in
this mouth-watering noodle dish by Tai Thong.
The peppery broth is slowly soaked up by those
silky glass noodles as the fresh water prawn is
halved and delicately garnished with shreds of
garlic and green peppers. Not to be outdone, the
pepper-sprinkled Hunan vegetables that have been
stir-fried and laid in a crispy yam ring will also earn
a spot on the table at your next family dinner.
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Whiskey
Business
Jet-setting cocktail connoisseur on the hunt for a solid dram, or fan of single malt, there’s no shortage
of Stateside whiskey bars to slake your thirst.
WORDS by Avinash Sagran
There are few spirits around that get the blood pumping
as much as whiskey. The spirit choice of the bold, there’s no messing
around once you crack open a bottle. Purists often appreciate the
different scents that are present in single malt whiskey while
newcomers are intrigued by its taste and appearance. Whatever the
case, single malt, bourbon, rye or scotch, we’re immediately drawn to
the brown stuff they call the water of life.
One of the US’s beloved spirits, over the past year, worldwide sales
of American-made whiskey have been racking up. Cultural trends
have also played a role in whiskey’s rising popularity and stirred up
a renewed appreciation for the ever-present spirit, with hit US TVseries
“Mad Men” reigniting the cool in whiskey.
As alcohol consumers crave for new flavours, brands have begun
responding by launching innovative offerings. Creating hybrids by
combining flavours from distilleries across the world is what people
have come to expect and is no longer the exception.
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Signature Whiskey
drinks:
The Separatist:
Bourbon, Amaro Cio Ciaro,
Blood Orange, Fresh Lemon
Juice, Sugar. Shaken, and served
on crushed ice.
Bar Clacson, Los Angeles
Bar Clacson offers an all-day dining menu of
European fare for both dine-in and grab to go items.
Located next to Grand Central Market in downtown
Los Angeles, the bar has a charming neighbourhood
persona and provides a respite from the hustle and
bustle of the business district with signature service to
complement their laid-back vibe. There’s foozball and
indoor petanque for the competitive and its resident
mixologists are able to accommodate every spirit
preference. Come for that great Italian tradition of
aperitivo daily between 5pm and 7pm. Bar Clacson’s
cocktail menu boast specialty drinks of variety of
spirits and Lambrusco on tap, but we’re partial to
their masterfully crafted whiskey cocktails.
Garibaldi:
Rye Whiskey, Campari, Fresh
Lime Juice, Sugar, Grapes.
Shaken, and served down
(over a rock).
Bar Clacson 351 South
Broadway, Los Angeles,
California CA 90013, USA.
T: 1 213 265 SIPS
W: barclacson.com
Open: Tue-Sun: 5pm-2am
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Signature Whiskey
drinks:
Made in the Shade:
Bullet Bourbon, Velvet
Falernum, Fernet Francisco,
Jerry Thomas Bitters.
Julep di Amari:
Dickel Rye, J. Riegers Caffe
Amaro, Amaro di
Angostura, Mint.
Bagpipe Bouy:
Glenmorangie 10 year Scotch,
Mango-Lemongrass Shrub,
Ardbeg 10 year Scotch Float.
Jack Rose Dining Saloon
2007, 18th Street, Washington
DC, USA. T: +1 202 588 7388
W: jackrosediningsaloon.com
Open: Sun-Thu: 5pm-2am;
Fri & Sat: 5pm-3am
Jack Rose Dining Saloon, Washington DC
Legendary DC whiskey bar, Jack Rose, boasts one of
the largest selections of whiskey around, with over
2000 bottles of exquisite single malt and blended,
international and domestic bottles. Highlights include
the rare Black Bowmore 1964 1st Edition Sherry Cask,
the full selection of Pappy Van Winkle, rare single
barrel Willett bourbons and the largest Scotch Malt
Whisky Society collection of single cask scotches in the
US. Imbibe in the cellar or open air terrace or like us
take a seat at the bar. The bartenders at Jack Rose are all
“whiskey enthusiasts” – always a good sign – and will
gladly run through the amazing selection should you
need enlightened.
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Rob Roy, Seattle
Named after the cocktail rather than the
kilt wearing Scottish outlaw-slash-folk hero,
this Belltown Seattle lounge, serves up classic
cocktails in a vintage 60s style watering hole
that wouldn’t look out of place in an episode
of Mad Men or Masters of Sex. There’s a
small but impressively executed selection of
globally minded bar snacks but its libations
of the liquid kind that this respected pioneer
of the city’s craft cocktail scene has gained
plaudits for. Like Emerald City’s foliage,
the menu is extensive and changes with the
seasons but whiskeys of all permutation are
shaken and stirred here. Have yours in one of
the leather booths as taxidermy animals fix
you with a glassy eyed stare and the sounds of
Hendrix drifts through the establishment. It’s
Seattle after all.
Signature whiskey
cocktails:
Prince Edward:
Scotch, Lillet, Drambuie,
Orange Zest.
Sharpie Mustache:
Rittenhouse 100 Rye, Gin,
Meletti, Bonal, Tiki Bitters,
Orange Oil.
Rob Roy 2332 2nd Avenue,
Seattle, Washington, USA.
T: 1 206 956 8423
W: robroyseattle.com
Open: Mon-Sun: 4pm-2am
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GAME CHANGER
Roger
Jolly
Roger Federer speaks about the support
he has from his wife and family, his
ambitions for the future and what he
thinks has made him one of the most
successful tennis players ever.
interview by
Vicky Dearden / The interview people
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Roger Federer has been celebrating winning an unprecedented
eighth Wimbledon title. The Swiss tennis champ beat Marin
Cilic in straight sets to get his hands on the prestigious golden
trophy and make sporting history. Watching from Player’s Box
was Roger’s wife Mirka and the couple’s fourchildren - Charlene, Myla,
Lenny and Leo.
Also present were the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who were
watching from the Royal Box on Centre Court. Kate was wearing a floral
Catherine Walker midi dress. Among the famous faces watching the game
were Hollywood stars Uma Thurman, Eddie Redmayne, Sienna Miller and
Andrew Garfield.. Speaking after his win, Roger – who took six months off
after losing in the Wimbledon semi-finals last year – said: “I put in a lot of
work and it paid off.” He also spoke about the support he has from his wife
and family, his ambitions for the future and what he thinks has made him
one of the most successful tennis players ever...
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CONGRATULATIONS ON WINNING YOUR EIGHTH
WIMBLEDON TITLE. WHEN YOU FIRST BEAT YOUR
IDOL PETE SAMPRAS IN 2001 DID YOU EVER IMAGINE
GETTING to THIS FAR??
ROGER FEDERER: Yeah no, I didn’t think I was going to be
this successful after beating Pete [Sampras]here. I hoped to
have a chance maybe one day to be in a Wimbledon Finals
and have a chance to win the tournament so winning eight
is not something you can ever aim for in my opinion and
if you do, I don’t know, you must have so much talent and
parents and coaches who push you from the age of three
on, who think that you are like a project. I was not that kid.
I was just a normal guy growing up in Basel and hoping to
make a career on the tennis tour. And I guess I dreamed, I
believed and really hoped that maybe I could actually do it,
to make it real. So I put in a lot of work and it paid off.
AFTER LEAVING THE TOURNAMENT IN THE SEMI-
FINALS LAST YEAR AND TAKING SOME TIME OFF, DID
YOU BELIEVE YOU WOULD BE BACK AND COULD WIN IT?
ROGER FEDERER: I mean, honestly, it was all based on
health. It wasn’t about the game itself or how I should play
when I came back to Wimbledon this year. It was all about
ensuring I am in a good physical condition so that I could
compete with the best and play
seven times, five sets, that was
my goal and I achieved that.
So when I showed up here in
Wimbledon, I was actually
already very happy.
DO YOU INTEND TO COME
BACK NEXT YEAR OR NEXT
YEAR OR WILL YOU GET TO
THE END OF THIS YEAR AND
DECIDE WHETHER TO DO
ANOTHER WHOLE YEAR ON
THE TOUR?
ROGER FEDERER: I mean, honestly, ever since I had the
year I had last year, I do think probably a year ahead of
time, with my schedule, fitness schedule and tournaments
I would like to play. So I totally see myself playing here this
time next year but because it is far away and because of what
happened last year, I just like to take the opportunity
to thank the people in the very moment and just make them
understand that yes, I hope that I am back but there is never
a guarantee, especially not at 35/36. But the goal is definitely
to be here again next year to try and defend.
YOU OFTEN HAVE SPOKEN ABOUT NOT WORRYING
ABOUT RECORDS, THAT’S NOT WHAT MOTIVATES YOU…
ROGER FEDERER: Well, I didn’t quite say that, like I don’t
care! [laughs] I said it was a great extra motivator. It was.
IS THERE SOMETHING PARTICULARLY SPECIAL ABOUT
GETTING TO EIGHT WINS AT WIMBLEDON, WHERE IT
WAS YOUR FIRST, AND NO ONE HAS EVER ACHIEVED
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
THAT FOR THE MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP?
ROGER FEDERER: Yes, it is very special. Wimbledon was
always my favourite tournament and will always be my
favourite tournament. My heroes walked the grounds here
and walked the courts here and because of them, I think
I became a better player too. So to mark history here at
Wimbledon really means a lot to me, just because of all of
that really. It’s that simple. So funny enough, I didn’t think
of it that much throughout the day or throughout the
trophy ceremony, I was more just so happy that I was able to
win because it’s been a long road, it’s been an exciting road.
It’s been tough it’s been tough at times but that’s how it’s
supposed to be. So to be Wimbledon champion for an entire
year now is something I can’t wait to savour and just enjoy.
So it was super special and number eight obviously means
a lot to me because at that level to be part of Wimbledon
history is truly amazing.
WILL YOU NOW REASSESS YOUR GOALS IN A
DIFFERENT WAY?
ROGER FEDERER: Not really. I was always going to play
more in the second part of the season. I wasn’t going to skip
entire swings, you know, I wasn’t going to skip Asia or the
American tour or the European indoors. I was always going
to play as much as I possibly could. So I
think I’m going to stay true to that and
now we have to sit down and decide
what we’re going to do with Canada
or not but most likely I’ll definitely
play Cincinnati and the US Open and
Shanghai and then go back to the
indoors. So, that’s the plan for now.
DID YOU BELIEVE THAT YOU WOULD
GET ANOTHER GRAND SLAM TITLE?
ROGER FEDERER: I truly believed,
you know, and for me it was also
important that my team believed it
as well. So it wasn’t just like me trying to carry the team, I
need the team to carry me most of the time because that’s
the few percent that the team makes a difference. Maybe
when you’re doubting yourself, they reassure you, if you’re
feeling too good, they make sure you come back to planet
Earth and put you in your place. So that’s where I think
I have a wonderful team and I did ask them the question
sincerely to everybody on my team if they thought I could
win majors again or if I could win the biggest tournaments
or if I could win against the best on a regular basis.
Basically, the answer was always the same from them, that
they thought if you’re 100 per cent healthy and you’re wellprepared
and you’re eager to play then anything’s possible.
But if those components are not working then it’s going to
be extremely difficult. And that’s how it also played out
so that we’re all right and I believed them and I had the
same feeling so that’s why I think the break last year was
really necessary to reassess and just get back to 100 per cent
physically.
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WHY DO YOU THINK YOU HAVE HAD SO MUCH
SUCCESS IN YOUR CAREER, WHAT ARE THE PHYSICAL
AND MENTAL ABILITIES THAT HELPED YOU TO
ACHIEVE THESE GREAT RECORDS?
ROGER FEDERER: I think at this stage it is really
consistency, not shying away from the big stage, I’ve always
been a big stage player, I’ve always felt like I’ve played my best
on the biggest courts. I struggled on Court 18, to be honest,
because of whatever reason it was, I just didn’t feel I hit the
ball as good there as on Centre Court. So that was always going
to be a good thing if I played the best players in the bigger
matches that that would serve me well. I felt like I dreamed
pretty big as a kid, I felt maybe things were possible that
maybe others thought were never going to be achievable. That
helped me. And I just think I trained really hard and really
well and very clever over the years. If I go back to my first
coach, to my coaches today, and the same thing with fitness
all the way to today, I think every step of the way I had the
right people. I have amazing people around me. My wife, my
parents, who have always kept me very grounded and kept me
the person that I am still today. And then the game, I guess,
yes, I was blessed with a lot of talent but also I had to work for
it. Talent only gets you that far really.
YOU ALWAYS HAVE VERY HIGH STANDARDS AND YOU
SAID AT 15 YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO PLAY THE PREFECT
MATCH, WHICH IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ACHIEVE…
ROGER FEDERER: Not at 15 anyway! And also not at 35.
BUT JUST TALK ABOUT WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING
THIS YEAR AND THIS TOURNAMENT, WHERE
YOU DIDN’T LOSE A SET. THERE’S A LEVEL OF
EXCELLENCE THAT’S JUST INCREDIBLE?
ROGER FEDERER: Honestly, I’m incredibly surprised and
how well I’m feeling as well and how things are turning out
to be on the courts, how I’m managing tougher situations
where my level of play is on a daily basis. I am surprised that
it’s this good. I knew I could do great again maybe one day
but not at this level. And I guess you would have laughed
too if I told you I was going to win two Slams this year.
People wouldn’t believe me if I said that. And I also didn’t
believe that I was going to win two this year but, yeah, it’s
incredible. I don’t know how much longer it’s going to last.
I have no idea but I’ve just got to always remind myself that
health comes first at this point and if I do that then maybe
things are actually possible I didn’t think were.
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YOU TURN 36 SOON…
ROGER FEDERER: Thanks for the reminder again!
[laughs] It’s all good. No problem.
AS YOU SAID, HEALTH PERMITTING, IS IT
POSSIBLE THAT YOU COULD STILL BE PLAYING AT
WIMBLEDON WHEN YOU’RE 40?
ROGER FEDERER: I mean you would think so! If health
permitting and, like you say, everything’s OK and you
could take 300 days off beforehand and just prepare for
Wimbledon and put yourself in a freeze box and then
you come out and you train a bit and you know you’re
not going to be injured. Yeah, playing Wimbledon and
winning Wimbledon are two separate
things as well and don’t forget that so...
And the problem by not playing is you
take a chance on your health too in
some ways because matches actually
are the real measuring stick. You can
practise as good as you want, you can
feel as good as you want in practise. But
when the pressure comes during the
matches and the nerves of the stomach
and how you feel it, everything that
happens like before the match, you
can’t recreate that in a practise and you
don’t know how your body is going
to react to that kind of pressure when
you’re moving and you’re not free and
you’re tense. That’s why you always
need to have the right balance between
practise and matches and vacation. So at some stage you
have to play a minimum of matches otherwise you’re
just not going to be successful anymore and that’s going
to be the interesting thing moving forward, how I’m
going to be able to manage that.
WAS THIS WIMBLEDON FINAL A SLIGHTLY
STRANGE ATMOSPHERE BECAUSE OF THE
STRUGGLES ON MARIN’S PART? AND DID YOU
CHANGE YOUR PLAY OR MENTALITY BECAUSE OF
WHAT WAS HAPPENING ON HIS SIDE OF THE NET?
ROGER FEDERER: I couldn’t tell you right now and I
didn’t know what his problem was really, to be honest,
so I couldn’t tell you if he was struggling moving to his
forehand or to his backhand. Because he was serving big
and he was serve and volleying, so I guess movement for
that reason wasn’t the biggest problem. I thought when
he called the doctor first I thought maybe he was dizzy
or something. So because I couldn’t tell what it was, it
I just realised 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
actually made things easier. If I saw him limping around
or if I saw him pull up hurt in some place, I would have
started to think, OK maybe I’ll throw in a drop shot to
really check him out [laughs]. Because that’s what you do.
You need to hurt him where it hurts already. So because
I didn’t know and I couldn’t tell I just said, well, I’ll focus
on your game and focus on your match and keep playing,
The good thing is I was already in the lead. But yes, the
atmosphere of course is not a five-set thriller so people
want to see a tighter match, I totally get it, but I’ve had
those so I’m happy it was different today. [laughs]
FINALLY, WHAT KEEPS YOU GOING AND WHAT
WOULD BE YOUR ADVICE TO ANDY
MURRAY IN RESTING A BIT MORE?
ROGER FEDERER: Well look, he’s
younger and he has a different practise
regime than I have, I’m sure. It doesn’t
mean he’s practising more or less,
it’s just different, he’s had a different
upbringing, everything’s different.
And it doesn’t mean because I took a
break that everybody should take that
break. To be quite honest, some players
just need to play and they need to play
every other day, otherwise they feel like
they completely lose touch with the
racket and the ball and the body goes
all funny on them. So I think it’s only
himself with his team who knows best.
I can’t give any advice in this regard.
But, for me, the break really worked wonders. I’m still
surprised it did as much as it did and I had to take some
tough decisions along the way, like pulling out of the
French and pulling out of the clay court season. Now,
in hindsight, it looks so simple. You just do that to win
Wimbledon. But it’s not. I’m sure he’s going to take the
right decisions moving forward and he’s still got a lot of
years left to play if he’s in the mood for and we’ll see a
great Andy Murray moving forward.
AND WHAT KEEPS YOU GOING?
ROGER FEDERER: I don’t know. I love to play. I have
a wonderful team. My wife is totally fine with me still
playing, she’s my No 1 supporter, she’s amazing. Yeah,
I love playing the big stages still and I don’t mind the
practise, I don’t mind the travel and because I’m playing
a little less actually I get more time in return. I feel like
I’m working part-time these days almost, sometimes,
which is a great feeling [laughs].
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speed
and other things
One man, and his vision of a motorsports event that accommodated all.
Words by
Aswan Yap
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THE DRIVE
OF
all the motorsport events that occur
annually, perhaps the most all-encompassing
and arguably the must go show for any
petrolheadwould be the Goodwood Festival
of Speed. It is just one of the many events that
Goodwood hosts or organizes, but it is the one
that has the largest draw and is the most involving.
Spanning four days and drawing massive crowds, it’s a
spectacle and not merely for the cars alone.
For those who are not in the know, the Goodwood
Festival of Speed is centred on a single twisty strip of
tarmac, roughly 1.9 kilometres in length. The road
just happens to run through the Goodwood estate
that features a number of challenging corners and
elevation changes to make it as exciting as any sprint
or hill-climb course. The Goodwood name has had a
long history with motorsports, but it was in the early
1990s when Lord March, heir apparent to the Goodwood
estate and at the time, decided it was time for a return.
Unfortunately, he did not have the necessary
permits and access to hold a race or festival on the
actual Goodwood Circuit, so he chose instead to hold it
on the Goodwood grounds itself. In 1993, the Goodwood
estate opened its doors to over 25,000 people who came
to watch cars rocket up and down the track, which was
essentially a driveway. The event evolved with each
passing year, expanding first to become a weekend
affair, and eventually becoming the four-day event you
see today.
Just 10 years in, the show hit its peak attendance
of over 158,000 people and it was decided from then
that attendees are required to purchase their tickets
in advance. Despite this, there has been no drop in
attendance, with the tickets regularly being sold out for
each day.
But what is it that makes the Goodwood Festival of
Speed so special? In one way, it provides people with a sense
of belonging, similar to what one would find at a music
festival or a Broadway musical. It’s the spectacle of the
main event, the sound and fury, and the proximity to the
action that keeps people excited. Unlike contemporary
motorsport events where there’s a large crash barrier and
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catch fence separating you from the action, the only thing
between attendees and the cars at the Goodwood Festival
of Speed are a number of straw bales.
Despite the rather exclusive sounding name, the
Goodwood Festival of Speed has always maintained a
more progressive view and become all-encompassing.
The common denominator between the participants
is ‘speed’, as the name implies, and the hosts aren’t
particular about whether that speed comes from the
West or the East, whether it’s traditional or modern.
In the last few years, drifting has found a permanent
spot on the event schedule, along with time attack cars
and of course, it’s always interesting to see how top-tier
backyard builders fare against professional race teams
with factory backing.
This is in stark contrast to the more traditional
motorsport events that are a little stuck in their
ways, elitist and uninvolving at times. Perhaps a
large testament to this is the centrepiece of the show,
which changes each year to celebrate a particular
manufacturer’s achievement or anniversary. This year’s
show saw a tribute to Bernie Ecclestone, especially after
leaving his post at the helm of Formula 1.
the goodwood festival of spedd
traditional motorsport events
that are a little stuck in their ways,
elitist and uninvolving at times.
Complementing the hill climb event is a rally stage
and the moving motor show, both of which appeal to
a slightly different crowd. The rally is especially big
in the United Kingdom, and while it isn’t as highly
contested as the hill climb event, it still draws a pretty
serious crowd that comes to support their favourite
teams or to simply see how the up-and-coming teams
are faring. The moving motor show is more for those
who appreciate cars on a superficial level, that is,
without delving too deep into the technical details or
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It pays to remember that none of
this could have happened if one
man hadn’t decided to forge his
own path, hadn’t been so bold as
to hold a full motorsports event
on his own driveway.
developing an appreciation for the obscure. With a
parade of supercars running up and down the track, it’s
easy for anyone to appreciate.
Despite the apparent lack of safety, the Goodwood
Festival of Speed has seen only two incidents in
the course of over two decades in operation. This is
also partly because the focus of the event is more on
demonstration and a celebration of motorsports than
it is about all-out driving and claiming the top spot.
While the fastest cars and drivers at the event do go
down in history, they are only a small portion of what
happens on the whole.
It pays to remember that none of this could have
happened if one man hadn’t decided to forge his own
path, hadn’t been so bold as to hold a full motorsports
event on his own driveway. With continuous support
from both fans and manufacturers, the event has grown
in size and complexity becoming a proper world-class
event and a destination for many every year. While it
may not be on the Goodwood Motor Racing Circuit as
Lord March originally intended, it has far exceeded what
would have been possible in a traditional venue.
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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
MY18 Granturismo & Grancabrio
Star at Goodwood Festival of
Speed
Maserati has chosen the most prestigious car culture
event in the world to unveil the MY18 GranTurismo
and GranCabrio. Maserati tells the story of ‘70 years of
GranTurismo’ by displaying a collection of iconic GT
Maserati cars at the Maserati stand at the Goodwood
Festival of Speed, from 29 June to 2 July, this year. The
iconic four-seater coupé makes its European premiere
two days after it was revealed at the NYSE (New York
Stock Exchange), while the GranCabrio makes its
world debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
WORDS by Avinash Sagran
BMW Group Malaysia Introduces the All-
New BMW 740Le xDrive.
The all-new BMW 7 Series hybrid with eDrive
technology brings the revolutionary technology
from the Mobility of the Future to the luxury class.
With leading innovations from exceptional efficiency
combined with holistic safety and on-the-road
companions it will certainly be an elevated driving
experience. The new 740Le xDrive comes with
the customised Driving Experience Control with
ADAPTIVE mode and BMW xDrive for the first
time in a sedan, promising luxurious smooth driving
pleasure.
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VPCM Launches the new Beetle, Vento
ALLSTAR and Vento GT
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM)
unveiled an array of exhilarating models—the
new Beetle, Vento Allstar and Vento GT to the
Malaysian market. The new Beetle is priced from
RM136,888, with updates that include a 2-Zone
Climatronic air-conditioning system, composition
media with touch screen display with App-Connect,
leather trim ‘Vienna’ seats with front seat lumbar
support, bi-xenon headlamps and LED daytime
running lights. The Vento Allstar is the second
Allstar edition introduced by VPCM. Priced from
RM78,888 the Vento Allstar comes with RM7,000
worth of exclusive accessories. The rugged Vento
GT is priced from RM89,888 and comes with a total
of RM9,000 worth of exclusive accessories. The
Vento 1.2l was awarded the Compact Car of the
Year at the 2016 Malaysia Car of the Year ceremony.
Go on an adventure with the All-New Mini
Countryman
MINI Malaysia introduces the MINI Countryman,
the second generation of the successful premium
sports activity vehicle (SAV). As one of the
most versatile models in MINI’s 57-year history,
the MINI Countryman has been developed to
reflect considerable advancements in the areas of
space, functionality, athletic flair and premium
characteristics. Adding to the car’s off-road
character are versatile roof rails that accommodate
extra cargo such as a roof rack, a roof box or a
bicycle rack, perfect for the adventurer.
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THE VACATION
the
Big Five
Novice or veteran to the African plains, the call of the
wild is simply irresistible. Press your khakis, pack your
trunk and charge your camera. A well-planned safari
will leave you with impressions and memories, unlike
any other holiday destination.
WORDS by
Fanny Bucheli-Rotter
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THE VACATION
t
oday, a safari is synonymous with wildlife, adventure,
tents and romance. However, the word originates
from the Arabic verb ‘safar’ which means ‘to take a
journey’. The Swahili term safari that coins today’s
notion of luxurious private photo expeditions started
out as large-scale operations involving caravans with
huge contingents of staff and crew carrying supplies
and weapons along treacherous trade routes and vast
expanses of African landscapes. If skilful bartering
and negotiating played a crucial role then, careful planning is
instrumental to a memorable trip today.
Modern-day safaris are mainly on offer in five African
countries - Kenya, Tanzania, Namibia, Botswana and South
Africa. These nations have managed to build a solid economy
based on ecologically responsible tourism despite the immense
number of visitors they cater for every year.
Each one of these nations lays claim to being the last, the
true Eden on Earth. While all five feature breathtakingly
beautiful vistas, most destinations can more or less guarantee
regular viewings of the famous ‘Big Five’, namely elephants,
lions, buffaloes, rhinos and leopards.
A successful safari holiday will depend on many aspects,
such as time of year, group size, the standard of accommodation,
mode of transportation and whether one aims at a family
vacation or a romantic honeymoon getaway.
Kenya’s Maasai Mara Nature Reserve offers one of the
most astounding wildlife spectacles on earth when millions
of wildebeests traverse the plains of the Serengeti towards
the Mara ecosystem on their annual great migration. It also
rewards the intrepid visitor with exceptionally knowledgeable
private guides, personal butlers and uncompromisingly
luxurious accommodation in the remote parts of the parks.
Hemingways Ol Seki Mara (www.hemingways-collection.
com/mara) is a private camp featuring exclusive tents amidst
one of the largest lion populations in Africa, as well as elephants,
giraffes and the elusive wild dogs.
Mara Plains Camp (www.relaischateaux.com/us/kenya/
maraplains-nairobi), also inside Maasai Mara Nature Reserve,
offers vast tented suites. Securely tucked inside this extravagant
canvas accommodation, from the comfort of his brass bathtub the
lucky guest might well spot some feline predators strolling by.
Sitting on the banks of the Mara River, Sanctuary Olonana
provides unrivalled views of the great waterways as well as large
numbers of predators lying in wait to snatch up unsuspecting prey.
The Maasai Mara luxury camps take pride in tailoring
every detail to their guests’ liking, including day trips, food
preferences and amenities.
Tanzania, has such an abundance of wildlife to offer that
repeat ‘safarians’ complain that spotting the ‘Big Five’ is made all
too easy.
The Serengeti, famous starting point of the Great Migration
of wildebeest, zebra and topi, lends itself beautifully to a
morning game viewing adventure from above, in the serenity of
a hot air balloon.
The true connoisseur of luxury travel will find his
temporary home at the Four Seasons Safari Lodge, Serengeti.
Here, freestanding villas feature stunning views from the
private pool as well as a dedicated butler service.
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The Dark Continent is probably
the most versatile landform on
the planet, featuring beautifully
desolate deserts, enormous
waterfalls and lakes, endless
spreads of grasslands and
savannah, as well as splendid
beaches and coastlines.
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Singita Sasakwa Lodge, Singita Grumeti, yet another top
choice of accommodation, commands majestic views across
the Serengeti plains. The manor house and private villas are
imbued with old-world charm and elegance.
One of the most condensed wildlife sites in Africa,
Tanzania's Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area offers one of
the best opportunities to view wildlife in its pristine habitat.
The brocade sofas and beaded chandeliers at &beyond
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge might appear somewhat exotic
amidst the untamed wilderness surrounding it. But the
selective voyager will revel in the dramatic contrast between
the stunning indoor and equally breathtaking outdoor vistas.
The ‘glamping’ aficionado will appreciate the tailored services
provided by private chefs, butlers and tent attendants at the
luxurious Intimate Camp (www.intimate-places.com). Tents will be
erected at the guests’ discretion, as isolated or accessible as desired.
Namibia, on the southwestern coast of the continent, is home
to the baking hot plains of Etosha National Park. The hypnotic,
white expanse provides food and shelter for wildlife moving to
the pan’s many water holes.
Onguma Game Reserve, one of Africa’s best-kept secrets boasts
herds of giraffe, impala and oryx, as well as lions, leopards and even
black rhinos. Onguma The Fort’s one and only Sultan Suite invites
the lover of the finer things in life to gaze upon the unique spectacle
of the Namibian sunset and reflect on the day’s adventures.
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omantically secluded private suite awaits the discerning honeymoon
couple with a heated splash pool and full views of the game reserve.
Little Mombo Camp is a small but sumptuous camp in close
proximity to some of the most astounding hunting grounds for
large prides of lions and star-struck leopards.
The last, but by no means least of the big five safari countries,
South Africa, hardly needs further introduction. Its
renowned Kruger National Park is the most accessible and best
equipped of Africa's great game parks. Lavish spa treatments and
fine wines complement the breathtaking wildlife sightings.
The unapologetic seeker of ultimate luxury will be delighted
to find Singita Boulders Lodge in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve,
where wildlife is abundant and people are few. This small lodge
offers stunning outdoor viewing platforms to spot an unrivalled
variety of wild animals.
The Lion Sands Game Reserve within Sabi Sands Reserve
offers various uber-luxurious lodges for the most demanding
of travellers and is the perfect destination for lavish wedding
celebrations and romantic honeymoon adventures.
Deluxe mobile and tented structures at Onguma Tented Camp
and Mushara Outpost Camp (www.mushara-lodge.com) welcomes
small groups with traditional hospitality and personalised service.
To the East, Botswana is one of the few sub-Saharan
countries to have enjoyed political stability since its
independence in 1966. Surrounded by rivers, the land keeps its
wildlife all year round, a true treasure trove for the avid safari
goer. As one of the top luxury safari hotspots, it features some
of the most lavish lodges and camps in all of Africa.
Belmond Khwai River Lodge in the Moremi Game
Reserve of the Okavango Delta offers exclusive night time safaris. Its
The Dark Continent is probably the most versatile landform
on the planet, featuring beautifully desolate deserts, enormous
waterfalls and lakes, endless spreads of grasslands and savannah, as
well as splendid beaches and coastlines. An African luxury safari is,
therefore, the ultimate destination for extravagant expeditions.
www.sanctuaryretreats.com/kenya-camps-olonana
www.fourseasons.com/serengeti
www.fourseasons.com/serengeti
www.andBeyond.com/tanzania-places-to-stay
www.onguma.com/onguma-the-fort.html
www.belmondsafaris.com/web/safaris/khwai_river_lodge.jsp
www.onguma.com/onguma-tented-camp.html
www.wilderness-safaris.com/camps/little-mombo
singita.com/lodge/singita-boulders-lodge/
www.lionsands.com
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THE VACATION | NEWS
Bawah Island ‘Naturally
Lux’ Retreat
Bawah Island is a marine conservation area
stretching across five pristine islands, three
crystal clear lagoons and 13 beaches. Guests
can be reacquainted with nature as they
immerse themselves in colourful species of
corals, turtles and shimmery schools of fish,
or step foot in Bawah’s primary forest. The
oasis is set amidst 35 eco-designed suites
and overwater bungalows enriched with
Bawah’s holistic and personalised services.
With only a maximum of 70 guests at any
one time, enjoy a respite inspired by nature
in a luxurious escape.
www.bawahisland.com
WORDS by Avinash Sagran
Designer Decadence at Le
Pavillon de la Reine, Paris
Le Pavillon de la Reine unveils two
new suites designed by Pavillon de
la Reine’s original designer Didier
Benderli, who masterfully curated
Suite de la Reine and Suite Madame
de Sévigné. Evoking high-end
sophistication through sleek, modern
interiors with rich colour palettes
that are finished with antiques, and
paintings, the handcrafted chandeliers
by French artisans and doors finished
with gold leaf further complements
the impossibly chic nature of Pavillon
de la Reine.
www.pavillon-de-la-reine.com/en/
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Mr & Mrs White New Style Hotel:
Paros, Greece
Mr & Mrs White New Style Hotel is
set against the picturesque traditional
Greek village of Náoussa where curved,
whitewashed stone walls arch over
winding, polygonal-paved streets. The
amalgamation of Cycladic designs and
cool contemporary touches of white-onwhite
minimalism and driftwood-style
beds creates a relaxing sanctuary. Besides
the spectacular views and two tranquil
freshwater pools, guests can enjoy the
powdery white sandy shores, Venetian
Port and 15th Century Castle in this
charming quaint village.
mrandmrswhitehotel.com/en/
Little Tai Hang Where Modern Hong
Kong Cultural Experience Meets
Neighbourhood Charm
Little Tai Hang hotel and serviced
apartment residence offers magnificent
views of lush greenery and temple to the
south and the Victoria Harbour to the
north. The ‘hidden sweet spot’ between
Causeway Bay and North Point, Little Tai
Hang is a mecca for many local eateries,
charming alleyways and cul-de-sacs,
hidden parks, and famed Lin Fa Kung
temple. The neighbourhood surroundings
set the tone for a truly unique hospitality
experience with timeless style along with
real personality and extraordinary charm.
Experience the heart of Hong Kong through
the lenses of a local while enjoying worldclass
amenities and services.
www.littletaihang.com/
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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
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THE END | Kapalua olanana Bay CAMP, Beach, KENYA HAWAII
“The biggest adventure you
can take is to live the life of
your dreams.”
–Oprah Winfrey–
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