Tropicana Magazine Mar-Apr 2019 #123: Celebration of Beginnings

Vol. #123 March / April 2019 

CELEBRATION OF 

NEW BEGINNINGS 

THE 

STUFF OF 

SUBSTANCE 

Starting off as a carpenter’s 

apprentice more than 30 years ago, 

Hatch’s founder Chan Kong Chuen 

shares his philosophy on this home 

grown company to an internationally 

recognised brand. 

SIHH 

2019 

The best timepieces of this year’s 

Salon International De Le Haute 

Horlogerie are put on display. 

FEELING 

LIKE FALL 

Travel to Sydney, Australia for 

a taste of autumn leaves in April 

at some of the most 

gorgeous sightseeing spots. 

THE GAMING 

INDUSTRY BOOM 

2019 is a great year for the gaming 

industry as it takes centre stage 

as being the world’s favourite 

form of entertainment.

HAPPINESS IS NOT SOMETHING 

YOU POSTPONE FOR THE FUTURE; 

IT IS SOMETHING 

YOU DESIGN FOR THE PRESENT. 

- TM ROTH 

1 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019 | TM

EDITOR’S NOTE 

The back-to-back festive celebrations, from 

New Year’s Eve to Chinese New Year (CNY) 

in Feb 2019, indeed marked the celebration 

of new beginnings for many. The fifteenth 

and last day of CNY is known as Chap Goh Mei. In 

Hokkien, it simply means ‘the 15th night of CNY’. It is 

also known as the Chinese Valentine’s Day. 

One of the fun activities on this auspicious night includes 

the throwing of oranges into the sea by young maidens. 

It is believed that by throwing oranges into the sea, 

these young girls will be able to find themselves a good 

husband. For many, the act of throwing oranges into 

the sea also signifies that these girls are available for 

marriage. It is also said that if someone sees a floating 

orange in the water and picks it up, that generally means 

that the single who threw it will be able to find a good 

spouse. 

Fun Fact: Do you know that while many of us may think 

that such a tradition originates from China, that is not 

the case? This interesting practice originated from a 

little island known as Penang sometime towards the end 

of the 19th century. Every year, a large crowd would 

flock to the Esplanade to take part in this tradition. 

This issue, we take a hard look at a new age digital 

sensation that is taking the market by storm. “Gaming 

Industry Boom – The Rise of the Next Entertainment 

Market” is a glimpse into how the gaming industry, 

whether played through a console, mobile or computer, 

has evolved from simple arcade machines into an 

industry in its own right. This is evident especially 

when you’re waiting for a train, standing in a bank 

queue, waiting for a meeting to start or even during 

lunch break. 

You will see people hunched over their mobile phones, 

gaining points or killing monsters to go to the next level. 

Statistics show that gaming is now even more popular 

than television. With the rise of gaming’s popularity, 

some have even become professionals and participated 

in mega competitions where they can win big cash 

prizes. (Read more on page 108.) 

We salute HATCH HOME CONCEPT with the highest 

honour as they are one of Malaysia’s leaders in the 

manufacturing of contemporary furniture for every 

home. From humble carpentry beginnings to making a 

bold move towards research and development, Mr Chan 

Kong Chuen, the founder has transformed Hatch Home 

Concept into an Italian-inspired, sophisticated furniture 

manufacturer that is sought-after worldwide. One of 

their winning formulae is the stain-resistant leather 

material that allows homeowners to remove stubborn 

stains such as pen markers, coffee and wine. 

Happy reading. 

Tropicana Magazine Editorial Team 

TM | MARCH/APRIL 2019 

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VOLUME 

#123 

ON THE COVER 

24 The Stuff of Substance 

THE DIARY 

8 What’s New 

THE SWING 

56 Must Play 

THE SCENE 

12 Happenings and Events 

THE TIME 

64 SIHH 2019 

68 Ticking Treasures 

CULTURE 

18 Books, Movies & Music 

THE HOME 

30 A Home in Paradise 

36 A Manufactured Masterpiece 

42 An 18th Century Parisian Home 

THE LOOK 

74 Bold in Blush 

75 In Solidarity 

76 Vivacious Vintage 

THE VACATION 

88 Feeling Like Fall 

PROPERTY NEWS 

49 Auspicious Start For Tropicana 

Group Flagship Property 

Galleries 

HEALTH AND WELLNESS 

98 A Yoga Retreat 

101 Signature Scents 

BEAUTY 

96 All For Glow 

THE DISHES 

102 Guilty Pleasures 

THE GAME CHANGER 

108 The Gaming Industry Boom 

THE DRIVE 

112 Introducing the Lamborghini 

Aventador S 

118 Charm the Sea 


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THE DIARY 

Score Marathon 2019: Run the Night/Run the Day 

13 April - 28 July 2019 

For the fifth year running, the Score Marathon 

returns this year with the stakes raised higher. 

The route of the marathon explores various 

historical sites, modern skyscrapers and the 

wondrous sight of Kuala Lumpur just as the city 

wakes up. Guaranteed to test limits, this year’s 

night run which happens on 13 April 2019 

debuts the additional 42km route. The day run 

maintains its 5km, 10km and 21km route. The 

night marathon takes place at Dataran Putrajaya 

and the day marathon will take place at KL 

Sports City, Bukit Jalil. 

www.score.my 

Chess-The Musical 

25 June - 29 June 2019 

The Bentley Music Academy is holding auditions for their 

latest venture, Chess- the Musical. Written by ‘Bjorn and 

Benny’ from ABBA and lyrics by Tim Rice, this musical 

is the second collaboration between BMA and the Central 

Queensland Conservatorium of Music. Those passionate 

about musicals and acting should definitely be involved 

in this spectacular opportunity. Peter Cousens, who once 

played the Phantom in London’s West End production of 

the Phantom of The Opera, will direct this musical. 

www.bma.com.my 

Alnwick Culture Exchange 

17 June - 22 June 2019 

The Alnwick Culture Exchange exists to generate cross 

cultural awareness mainly through the love and joy of music. 

This program will encourage participants to collaborate with 

each other leading to an exciting performance at the end of 

the event. Each activity will integrate talented musicians 

with other visual or performance artists as a way to promote 

social and cultural awareness while developing a unique 

performing experience for the participants. Registration for 

the Alnwick Culture Exchange 2019 is now open. 

spectrumculturexchange.comy 


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The AkzoNobel Startup Challenge 

Let’s Paint the Future Together 

and Go Even Further 

1 March - 16 May 2019 

AkzoNobel invites all startups, scale-ups, entrepreneurs and innovators 

to take part in Paint the Future, the AkzoNobel Startup Challenge. 

This challenge aims to connect bright minds and promising solutions 

from all over the world with AkzoNobel’s expertise, global scale and 

resources. The challenge, launched in partnership with KPMG, focuses 

on five key areas which are smart application, enhanced functionality, 

circular solutions, life science infusion and predictable performance. 

Register at letspaintthefuture.com before the 1 March 2019 to join the 

platform, submit solutions and contribute industry expertise as part of 

the community. Select finalists will participate at the finals event in 

Amsterdam this coming May 2019 and the winners will work with the 

company on sustainable business opportunities. 

letspaintthefuture.com 

OrphanCare Superheroes 

Charity Run 

5 May 2019 

Organised to create awareness on the foundation’s 

services, the OrphanCare SuperHeroes Charity Run will 

be held on the 5 May 2019 at Dataran DBKL, Kuala 

Lumpur. The OrphanCare foundation serves to give 

institutionalised children as well as abandoned babies 

in Malaysia the love, care and security of a family. 

The Superhero theme indicates OrphanCare’s gratitude 

to everyone involved in the run and foundation. The 

closing date for registration is on the 5 April with a fee 

of RM60 per person. 

orphancare.org.my 

Design Shanghai Celebrates 

Chinese Design 

6 March - 9 March 2019 

Asia’s largest design event, Design Shanghai returns this March 

to the Shanghai Exhibition Centre for the sixth year in a row. 

Contemporary Chinese furniture brands, HC28 and Hightline 

will present a joint show at the event. Design Shanghai attracts 

over 400 international brands from 32 countries all over the 

world to provide them with a platform to present their latest 

products to almost 70,000 architects, interior designers, 

developers, retailers and design enthusiasts. This year’s Design 

Shanghai Forum in association with Kohler will explore the 

theme of the relationship between technology, craftsmanship 

and creativity. Some of the best names in design such as Daan 

Roosegaarde, Paola Navone, Frank Chou, Aldo Cibic, Tony 

Chi, Dirk Wynants, Steve Leaung, Ed Ng, Liang Jianguo and 

Jamy Yang will be at this event. 

www.designshanghai.com 

9 MARCH/APRIL 2019 | TM

THE DIARY 

Stars of The West End Sing The Rock Musicals in KL 

28 April 2019 

Kuala Lumpur will welcome the leading 

stars of West End in the latest musical 

called ‘Stars of The West End Sing The 

Rock Musicals’. This new show is produced 

and presented by the British Theatre 

Playhouse in association with Worldwide 

Entertainment. Guests will get to enjoy 

smash hit songs such as We Will Rock You 

by Queen, Thriller by Michael Jackson, I 

will always love you by Whitney Houston 

and other legendary songs. The musical 

runs for one night only at the Sunway Hotel 

Resort & Spa, Subang Jaya. 

britishtheatreplayhouse.com 

Snark Park Announces Inaugural 

Exhibition ‘Lost and Found’ 

15 March 2019 

In conjunction with their new permanent exhibition space in 

Hudson Yards, Snarkitecture has announced their inaugural 

exhibition; Lost and Found. Visitors can now purchase tickets for 

this immersive exhibition happening on 15 March at New York 

City. The immersive installations will encourage visitors to lose 

themselves in a labyrinth of massive, inhabitable columns that 

offer unique audible, visual and tactile experiences. The exhibition 

resembles a modern day enchanted forest that encourages visitors 

to engage with the surroundings. Typical to Snarkitecture’s 

expertise, Lost and Found challenges viewer’s perceptions of 

the world by rethinking the way one engages with art as well as 

architecture. 

www.snarkitecture.com 

Malaya Relived: The Fall of Singapore 


A tale of black magic, betrayal and the British occupation, this play tells the 

story of a young family with Bugis ancestry living in Singapore under the 

British Empire. Audiences will be enchanted with a multisensory experience 

as they visually experience the lives of Zubaida and Zabir. Starring Zickry 

Yusoff as Zabir and Putrina Rafie as Zubaida, The Fall of Singapore is 

brought to you by Shafeeq Shajahan. Liver and Lung is a critically acclaimed 

and award winning international theatre company that has created plays in 

London, Edinburgh and Malaysia. 

malayarelived.peatix.com 


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Thailand’s Inaugural Elephant 

Boat Race & River Festival 


Thailand’s first charity ‘Elephant Boat Race & River Festival’ 

is happening this March in celebration of Thailand’s national 

animal. This three day charitable event takes place on the banks of 

Chaopraya River next to the Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort. 

It will feature dragon boat race competitions involving 12 teams 

including international teams from China, the Philippines and 

Malaysia. Early bird VIP tickets are available at 2500 Baht for 

a short period of time but normal VIP tickets are priced at 3000 

Baht per person, per day. 

www.bangkokriverfestival.com 

Remembering Whitney: 

The Greatest Love of All 


Remembering Whitney brings back the light to Whitney Houston, 

one of the most awarded female artists of all time. Highly 

acclaimed, Trina Johnson Finn will perform a 90-minute high 

energy show commemorating the late Whitney Houston’s hit 

songs. This live music concert from Las Vegas is presented by 

Milestone Productions to take the stage at Istana Budaya for two 

nights only. Hit singles such as ‘I Will Always Love You’, ‘I Wanna 

Dance With Somebody’ and ‘I Look To You’ will grace the stage 

yet once again. 

www.milestone-entertainment.com 

Rasa Melaka: 

The Musical 

15 April 2019 - 15 October 2020 

Produced by MUKA Space and Panggung 

Bangsawan Melaka, this musical is the 

very first production of the series. It’s 

a 60-minute musical that incorporates 

beautiful folkloric music that will help 

narrate the tale of Melaka. The play will 

take audiences through a time tunnel 

back to Melaka 60 years ago. It depicts 

the story of the people of Melaka and 

guarantees to convey tears, laughter and 

visual enjoyment. 

www.rasamelaka.com 


THE SCENE 

Better with Beauty 

4 January 2019 

Professional hairdressing and beauty 

care programme sees 22 of their young 

disadvantaged participants graduate 

20th Graduation Ceremony group photo of the 22 certified 

L’Oréal Malaysia Beauty for a Better Life programme trainees 

along with [seated left to right] Joanne Yeoh, President of 

YWCA, June Yeoh, Co-Chairpersions Board of Governors VTOC 

and Yang Berhormat Hannah Yeoh, Deputy Minister, Ministry of 

Women, Family & Community Development as well as Zaireen 

Ibrahim, Corporate Communications Director, L’Oreal Malaysia. 

Since 2016, the L’Oréal Malaysia Beauty for a Better Life 

programme has been providing disadvantaged young women 

with the opportunity for professional hairdressing and 

beauty care training without any cost. This year, 22 young 

disadvantaged women graduated from this program with a 

recognised hairdressing and beauty care certificate. After 12 

months of intensive training, these women who previously had 

no access to education have been provided with the chance to 

build their own path towards a better life. 

The course is taught by highly-qualified beauty professionals 

and enables trainees to gain the relevant skills from industry 

professionals. This program was conducted in collaboration 

with the National Council of Women’s Organization (NCWO) 

and its affiliate, Y.W.C.A Vocational Training Oppurtunity 

Centre. The L’Oréal Foundation has always had an ambition 

to educate girls with no access to education with a recognised 

beauty and hairdressing certification course that can help 

them start their careers. This program has now spanned over 

20 countries worldwide with more than 30 key partners that 

have benefited over 4,300 beneficiaries worldwide. 

Yang Berhormat Hannah Yeoh, Deputy Minister, Ministry of 

Women, Family & Community Development presenting the Top 

Student Award to recipient Slyvia Lyn Francis along with June 

Yeoh, Co-Chairpersions Board of Governors VTOC and Zaireen 

Ibrahim, Corporate Communications Director, L’Oreal Malaysia. 

www.loreal.my 

Infinite Possibilities 


UOB Malaysia launches exclusive credit card 

catered for elite Malaysians’ taste for travel 

The United Overseas Bank (UOB) Malaysia has recently launched 

their UOB Visa Infinite Metal Card for their upscale customers. 

This premium credit card offers travel-related rewards and 

benefits that meet the exacting luxury travel needs as well as 

expectations of their affluent customers. The UOB Visa Infinite 

Metal Card is only available to customers on an invitation-only 

basis under certain qualifications such as a minimum annual 

income of RM300,000 and investable assets of above RM3 

million with UOB Malaysia. 

UOB Malaysia’s data found that travel-related expenditure among 

affluent cardholders has grown 35% since 2016. Additionally, 

travel-related spending cultivated the highest growth against all 

the spending categories in 2018, followed by insurance, retail 

and medical. Given this information, the UOB Visa Infinite Metal 

Card includes many benefits such as first class travel privileges, 

accelerated reward points for overseas expenditure and 24-hour 

worldwide concierge service. 

Head executives at the United Overseas Bank (UOB) 

Malaysia holding out the all new UOB Visa Infinite 

Metal Card 

The card offers the best air miles conversion rate at 4,500 

UNIRinggit for 1,000 miles with selected airlines. They also 

get to enjoy unlimited access to airport lounges worldwide 

and complimentary limousine rides to KLIA and KLIA 2. 

Lastly, the UOB Visa Infinite Metal Card has complimentary 

travel insurance coverage of up to RM1 million and access to 

the Visa Concierge service. 

pib.uob.com.my 


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Fashion Theatricality 

1 February 2019 

Gucci Reveals Its Spring Summer 2019 Campaign in Style 

Gucci’s latest Spring Summer 2019 collection was revealed by 

celebrating the beginnings of celebrity culture and the golden age 

of Hollywood musicals with a campaign that was vibrant, energetic 

and colourful. The campaign was shot and directed by Glen Luchford 

who took inspiration for this unique campaign video from classic 

films such as An American in Paris (1951), The Band Wagon(1953), 

Cover Girl(1944), There’s No Business Like Show Business (1954) 

and Singin’ in the Rain (1952). The video revisits the technicolour 

and on-screen theatricality of song with dance numbers that was once 

made famous by classic films in a modern, eccentric Gucci way. The 

mood of the video is playful, paying homage to the musical films 

from the 40s and 50s. 

One of a Kind 


Panerai opens its first boutique in 

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 

Through photography, Gucci shares the campaign with highly stylised 

monochrome stills. Numerous characters from Gucci’s musicals 

were shot in black and white with dramatic lighting, in the style of 

many famous movie star portraits of the past. The visual aesthetics 

of the overall campaign video was exuding elegance, glamour and 

extravagance. At the very end, characters of the campaign were 

interviewed about themselves and their Gucci outfits as they made 

their way into the premier of the musical that they had just shot. 

The campaign video shows all the aspects of a musical, from the 

dance sequence, behind the scenes within a musical, cast interactions 

and most importantly, costume design to cleverly reveal the latest 

collection. 

www.gucci.com 

81 boutiques in the world, four in Southeast Asia including 

the first one ever in Malaysia, the Panerai stand-alone 

boutique has finally opened in Kuala Lumpur. The 

Florentine high-end luxury watchmaker in close partnership 

with Swiss Watch Gallery, Malaysia’s leading luxury watch 

retailer opened the boutique in Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur. 

Spanish designer, Patricia Urquiola designed the boutique. 

Conceptualising tradition and the future, the stand-alone 

boutique invites clients to experience Panerai’s heritage, 

craftsmanship and technical expertise. The space’s 

concept mimics the brand’s design with walnut wood and 

brass. The Mafalda chairs were purposefully selected to 

reflect the philosophy of the Florentine brand. All of these 

elements bring together the perfect blend between Panerai 

and Patricia Urquiola; the love of design, meticulous 

execution and the homage to heritage. 

Clients can expect the latest Panerai collections at the 

boutique. All the key collection timepieces are showcased 

such as the latest Luminor Submersible 1950 Amagnetic 3 

days Automatic Titanio PAM01389. Panerai describes this 

watch as the first mechanical watch case made of BMG- 

TECH, a material made from a special glass-like alloy 

which is highly shock and corrosion resistant. 

The tap dancing portion of the Gucci Musical showcasing the 

new shoe designs 

Characters from the 

Gucci Musical in 

the Gucci Spring 

Summer 2019 

collection 

www.panerai.com 


THE SCENE 

Italian Excellence 

23 - 24 January 2019 

The Italian cosmetic exhibition, Made in Italy graced Kuala Lumpur for the first time 

Other than renaissance art and cars, Italy excels in their fashionable 

products such as cosmetics and personal care items. Italian cosmetic 

products are recognised all around the world for their quality, innovation 

and ‘Made in Italy’ excellence. The Beauty Made in Italy exhibition 

creates awareness about the excellence and availability of Italian beauty 

products as well as brands to the world. 

The Italian Trade Agency in Kuala Lumpur in collaboration with 

Cosmetica Italia organised the Italian Cosmetic exhibition in Kuala 

Lumpur for the first time. The two day exhibition featured 15 beauty 

and cosmetic Italian manufacturing companies. These companies took 

the opportunity to showcase their cosmetic products ranging from hair 

care, colour cosmetics, fragrances, skin care and sun care. 

The first day of the exhibition was dedicated to foreign buyers from 15 

ASEAN delegations, including Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore 

and Brunei. The second day saw an influx of Malaysian prime players 

attending the exhibition which resulted in 22 local companies attending 

and over 100 Business to Business transactions. 

www.ice.it 

H.E Cristiano Maggipinto at one of the booths in the 

exhibition 

(Left to Right) Fabio Berchi, H.E Cristiano Maggipinto, Dr 

Baskaran Kosthi and Dr Samuele Porsia at the Italian Cosmetics 

exhibition. 

The Art of Living 


8 Conlay by KSK Land celebrated the love of 

art and design with a branded experience 

Conlay Sales gallery hosted invited guests from all across 

Southeast Asia for to a special preview of the third edition 

of the Dior Lady Art project. Inspired and named in 

honour of Princess Diana, the Lady Dior handbag was first 

released in 1995. Since 2016, the fashion house welcomes 

artists to create their own interpretations of the bag for the 

Dior Lady Art project. 

KSK Land Managing 

Director Joanne Kua with 

the third edition Dior Lady 

Art Handbags by artists Lee 

Bul(L) and Pae White (R) 

This year, the third edition of the Dior Lady Art project 

celebrates women in Art by featuring an all-female line up 

of artists. The female artists chosen by Creative Director 

Maria Grazia Chiuri come from all walks of art including 

visual artists, contemporary artists, photographers, painters 

and sculptors. This year’s collection features 45 handbags 

that were the individual artist’s special rendition of Dior’s 

aesthetic. The selected handbags were created from artists 

such as Polly Apfelbaum (USA), Burçak Bingöl (Turkey), 

Lee Bul (Korea) and Pae White (USA). 

www.kskland.my 


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A Starry Night 


The 23rd Annual Asian Television Awards 

graced Malaysia for the first time 

It was a night of many firsts as top Asian celebrities attended the 23rd 

Annual Asian Television Awards which happened at Borneo Convention 

Centre Kuching (BCCK), Sarawak for the first time. Apart from the 

event being hosted in Malaysia, it was also expanded from the usual two 

days to three days showcasing two prestigious evenings of television 

award ceremonies. Additionally, the televised award ceremony was 

accompanied by an exciting music concert by the various Asian artists 

that attracted over 2000 visitors and more than 500 million television 

viewers. Some of the celebrities that attend the Asian Television 

Awards Live Show was Ananda Everingham (Thai Actor), Ade Wang 

(Singaporean Actress) and Malaysia’s very own Nad Zainal as well as 

Diana Danielle. 

The Live Awards and Concert Show had a remarkable line-up of Top Asian 

Celebrities that performed namely SF9 from Korea, Gary Valenciano 

from the Philippines and local sensation, Alvin Chong. Receiving more 

than 1300 entries from broadcasters annually, the Awards comprises of 

42 categories. 28 of the categories were announced on the first day of 

the Gala Awards Dinner while the remaining 14 awards categories were 

aired during the Live Awards. The winners were chosen from an expert 

panel of over 50 judges from all across the region. The big winners for 

the night were Cheng Rexen and Kim Nam Joo were awarded the Best 

Actors in a Leading Role and Best Actress in a Leading Role awards 

respectively. 

www.asiantvawards.com 

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“Notification” Winner of ATA Best Digital Fiction Programme Series 

- BECi Corporation (Thailand) award received by Patha, Director; 

Vachiravit Paisarnkulwong, Actor; Punching, Producer 

Dorothy M. Hung (Taiwan), President of Formosa Media (Winner of 

ATA Terrestrial Broadcaster of the Year) receiving an award, presented 

by Chief Minister of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul 

Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg & Larissa Ping Liew, Miss 

World Malaysia 2018 

Derek Chun (Singapore), Model; James Kumar (Singapore), Actor; 

Walace Ang (Singapore), TV Host; Ase Wang (Singapore), Actress; 

Adrian Jalaludin (Malaysia), TV Host 

Qu Wanting, Singer (Taiwan) performing at the 23rd Asian Television 

Awards 

SF9 (Korea) K-Pop Group 


THE SCENE 

From Left: Chan Hon Leong, Marketing Head of Department, Daikin Malaysia Sales & Service, Ching Kim Huat, Deputy Regional 

General Manager, Daikin Malaysia Sales & Service, Shinji Miyata, Manager of Japan Global Operations Divisions, Ooi Cheng Suan, 

Chief Operating Officer, Daikin Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Lawrence Song, General Manager, Daikin Malaysia Sales & Service. 

Leading the Industry 


Daikin stays ahead with the launch 

of their latest R32 Inverter Air 

Conditioning Series 

The first Daikin Business Partners Convention 2019 

was held at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre with 

Daikin announcing their new line of R32 inverter air 

conditioners. The Daikin R32 invertor product line 

was designed to effectively control the speed of the 

air-conditioners as well as increase its efficiency. 

Some of the other features include hybrid cooling, 

humidity control, smart airfow with thermal sensors, 

3D airflow and smart clean functions. These designs 

were created to benefit users of various lifestyles and 

ensure the seamless use of the functions. 

This latest innovation from Daikin really showcases 

how smart an air conditioner can be when catering 

to the different needs of consumers. The combination 

of the Smart Powerful (thermal sensor), Smart Clean 

(air purification) and Smart Control (WiFi control) 

features ensure that users can enjoy the cooling 

comforts of a home more sensibly as well as with a 

peace of mind. Products like this are revolutionising 

the future of the air conditioning industry by aiming 

to normalise the use of advanced inverter airconditioners 

in the market. 

www.daikin.com.my 

From Left: Chan Hon Leong, Marketing Head of Department, Daikin Malaysia 

Sales & Service, Ching Kim Huat, Deputy Regional General Manager, Daikin 

Malaysia Sales & Service, Ooi Cheng Suan, Chief Operating Officer, Daikin 

Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Lawrence Song, General Manager, Daikin Malaysia Sales & 

Service, Shinji Miyata, Manager of Japan Global Operations Divisions 


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The Creative Business 


Steelcase redefines the workspace with technologyenabled 

spaces that boost creative work 

One of the industry leaders in office furniture, Steelcase, officially 

launched their revamped Steelcase Business Centre in Kuala 

Lumpur. The renovated space was designed to drive more mobile, 

agile and innovative company culture. It features Steelcase’s latest 

workspace furniture and applications such as their new innovative 

office chairs, the Steelcase Series 1 and SILQ. This is the first 

and only centre in the Asian Pacific to introduce Creative Spaces, 

a collection of technology-enabled workspace that is specifically 

designed to help organisations foster creative thinking and better 

collaboration. 

The Brody Design-The specially designed focus area of the 

Steelcase Business Centre 

The Steelcase Business Centre in Kuala Lumpur is comprised of 

five distinct spaces, each is intentionally designed to support the 

needs of individuals and teams as they progress to the different 

stages of the creative process. These sections were developed in 

response to Steelcase’s ‘Engagement and the Global Workspace’ 

research that dived into employee attitudes and engagement at 

work across the globe. One of the research points found that only 

13% of global workers are highly engaged and highly satisfied with 

their workspace. Steelcase recommends that the workplace can be 

designed as a catalyst for change that helps foster the efficiency and 

creativity of employees to unleash their potential. 

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From Left: Cherry Wan, Director of Brand Communications 

for Steelcase Asia Pacific, Toby Rakison, Regional Director 

for Steelcase South East Asia & Asia Pacific and Joe Chan, 

Managing Director for Steelcase Kuala Lumpur Business Centre 

are seated at the more casual work café space at the new spac 

The Best of the Best 


The Galaxy Watch wins big at the Mobile World 

Congress 2019 

Samsung’s Galaxy 

Watch combines the 

looks of a traditional 

timepiece with the 

functionality of a 

smartwatch to create a 

better user experience. 

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch was recently awarded the ‘Best Wearable 

Mobile Technology Award’ during the annual Global Mobile 

Awards at the Mobile World Congress 2019. It is the largest mobile 

event to exist that gathers the latest innovations and leadingedge 

technology from all over the world. More than 2400 leading 

companies assemble in this highly rated conference programme to 

explore the latest topics that influence the industry. 

The Galaxy Watch was a strong contender in the category being 

a powerful smartwatch. Its advanced wellness features and fitness 

tracking abilities help users achieve their health goals. It also 

includes Samsung’s signature rotating bezel. The Galaxy Watch 

line includes numerous style options that are suitable for anyone 

including three new watch colour finishes in Silver, Midnight Black 

and Rose Gold. With the looks of a traditional timepiece and the 

functionality of a smartwatch, the Samsung Galaxy Watch partners 

the best of Samsung’s Galaxy ecosystem with its long-lasting battery 

life and LTE connectivity for a powerful connected experience. 

The Best Wearable Mobile Technology award received 

by Samsung for their Galaxy Watch 

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CULTURE | BOOK 

Made in Malaysia 

A collection of books made by local authors that range from poetry to 

guidance and beloved fiction 

30 Days and 

30 Years 

by Azran Osman-Rani 

A fresh and unorthodoxed take on 

creating an entrepreneurial culture, 

Azran Osman-Rani takes readers 

through his 30 Days of Curiosity and 

30 Years of Purposefulness strategy 

that helped transform how his 

businesses operate. The book narrates 

a different take to approaching the 

common troubles that occur when 

venturing into business even if one is 

a CEO, a startup entrepreneur or just 

a person with a big dream. 

Daylight 

Dialogues 

by Charissa Ong Tse Ying 

Taking the Malaysian poetry scene by 

storm, Charissa Ong returns with her 

second poetry and short stories book. 

Daylight Dialogues re-explores the 

heartbreak, deep aspirations of love, 

self-actualisation and fictional short 

stories. This book incorporates much 

more technical poetry and mature 

writing from the young author, giving 

readers a chance to have a deeper 

connection with the author. 

S.O.S Surfing Out 

Stuff: A Book of 

Growth & 

Guidance 

by Zhariff Afandi 

Zhariff Afandi, who was born without both 

his hands, tells the many anecdotes of his life 

in this autobiographical book. It tastefully 

shares the useful tools that he has gathered 

to help him thrive through life including 

knowledge of the inner self, ikigai, selfactualisation, 

spirituality, meditation and 

visualisation. Inspiring, motivational and 

engaging, this book notes all the wisdom 

Zhariff has cultivated in his lifetime into one 

source. 

The Unique 

Adventurous 

Tycoon 

by Prof Tan Sri Dato’ 

Paduka Dr Fng Ah Seng, JP 

From taking a swim in the ice filled waters 

of the Arctic Ocean to traversing the blazing 

hot Sahara Desert, rafting through the speeding 

torrents of Nepal’s Trishuli river, trekking 

a Himalayan Trail to Mount Everest and 

even exploring the Amazon jungle, this 

book recounts the thrilling adventures of 

Prof Tan Sri Dato’ Paduka Dr Fng Ah Seng. 

The book shares rare insights as he fulfils 

his globetrotting adventures to test himself 

against the elements in a motivational way. 

OUR PICK 

We, The Survivors 

by Tash Aw 

Follow Ah Hock, an ordinary, uneducated man born in a Malaysian fishing village and now trying to 

change his life in a country that promises riches but only delivers them to a certain few. As the Asian 

society around him changes rapidly, he remains trapped in a world of poorly paid jobs that just barely 

keep him surviving. These events ultimately lead him to murder a migrant worker from Bangladesh. 

Tash Aw brings readers on a compelling read that keeps readers hooked all the way to the end. 


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CULTURE | MUSIC 

Music For The Soul 

These artists put their muse and message on display 

Velvet - JMSN 

The moniker of music polymath Christian Berishaj, Detroit 

raised, LA based singer-songwriter and sound engineer just 

released Velvet, his sixth studio album. The album consists of 

groovy, soulful instruments as well as reminisces back to the 

smooth R&B of old. Neo-soul is supposedly to be dead and gone, 

but a track as celestial as ‘Talk is cheap’ calls for resurgence. 

Speaking on smooth, this could be seen in his ‘So badly’ track, 

where he intrigues listeners with his silky smooth falsetto. With 

a Prince style guitar rhythm and some Michael Jackson elements, 

it’s crystal clear that his album has the 80’s influence. 

This Is America - Childish Gambino 

Gambino originally found mainstream success with the P-Funk 

Pastiche of his 2016 album ‘Awaken, My love!’. Although, the 

‘This is America’ single is a bit of a reset, where even if you don’t 

watch the extraordinary video directed by Hiro Murai which was 

clicked upon over 10 million views, the abrupt juxtaposition can 

also be heard in the music itself displaying the chaos of black 

people living in America. Built on the sharp contrast between 

jolly, syncretic melodies and menacing trap cadences, the song 

presents Childish Gambino as confident and cutting. ‘This 

is America’ brought back 5 wins from the Grammy’s for Best 

Record, Best Song, Best Rap and Best Music Video of the year. 

OUR PICK 

Lady Lady - Masego 

This Virginia musician is known for the richness of jazzy 

saxophone riffs, hip-hop’s infectious bounce, R&B’s soft 

smoothness, and the swing of House. He is remembered for 

his hit song ‘Tadow’ with over 93 million views with his close 

collaborator FKJ. The release of his new album ‘Lady Lady’ 

celebrates diversity in music but also independent women. As 

we unravel the album, it unleashes the arrangements of piano 

and harmonic instrumentation on his track ‘I Had A Vision’. The 

track ‘Lavish Lullaby’ is a modernized R&B song with elements 

of a subtle trap record. All throughout, Masego makes the sound 

on each track by himself playing multiple instruments such as the 

saxophone, drums and casual beat machine. 

Volume 1 - H.E.R 

H.E.R songs was streamed in the millions and adored by 

Janet Jackson too. The 21 year old songwriter earned five 

Grammy nominations and brought back two wins under 

her belt. She won for Best R&B Performance for ‘Best 

Part’ featuring Daniel Caeser and Best R&B Album for 

H.E.R. Volume 1 of H.E.R engages listeners with her 

distinct vocal style while touching on self-love. With 

‘Focus’, there’s a delicate repetition buoying over the 

flutter of romantic keys. While on tracks like ‘Facts’ and 

‘Pigment’, there is a sense of honest emotional unloading 

delivered through hazy and melodic instrumentals. 


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CULTURE | FILM 

Coming Soon 

Action packed, mysterious and dramatic, these films will guarantee to take 

you on an emotional and visual roller coaster 

John Wick: 

Chapter 3 

Parabellum 

16th of May 2019 

Milly & Mamet 

(Ini Bukan Cinta 

& Rangga) 

7th of March 2019 

Keanu Reeves returns in this 

neo-noir action thriller film as 

the main character in the third 

instalment of the John Wick film 

series which follows John Wick 

(2014) and John Wick: Chapter 

2 (2017). Directed by Chad 

Stahelski and written by Derek 

Kolstad, the film also stars Halle 

Berry, Laurence Fishburne, Mark Dacascos, Asia Kate Dillon and Ian 

McShane. The film follows John Wick (Keanu Reeves) who is banned 

from every Continental service after his assassination of Santino 

D’Antonio in The Continental and a $14million global contract on 

him. He gets help from a hitwoman (Halle Berry) to fight his way out 

of New York City. 

Bringing back the original 

cast, Sissy Prescillia and 

Dennis Adhiswara reprise 

their roles as Milly and Mamet 

in this sequel set 17 years later. 

The second instalment after 

‘Ada Apa Dengan Cinta’, this 

film continues with Milly and 

Mamet taking care of their 

babies. Mamet who has a passion for cooking has now taken over 

his father-in-law’s factory. One day, Mamet meets Alexandra, a 

close friend at college. Enthusiastically, Alexandra informs Mamet 

that she has found an investor to finance the restaurant that they have 

once imagined together. 

Five Feet Apart 

21st of March 2019 

Bikers Kental 2 


Based on the novel by Rachael 

Lippincott, Five Feet Apart tells 

the tale of teenagers Stella and 

Will who meet at the hospital 

which they both live in. The 

pair quickly fall in love with 

each other but due to their cystic 

fibrosis; they must always stand 

five feet apart from each other. 

This romantic drama is directed 

by Justin Baldoni who previously directed the docuseries, ‘My Last 

Days’. The film stars Haley Lu Richardson and Cole Sprouse in the 

leading roles. 

Comedic duo Awie and Zizan 

Razak return once again with 

director Helmi Yusof, reprising 

their roles in Bikers Kental 2. 

The film is a direct sequel but 

this time it narrates Bidin’s 

plans to visit his girlfriend, 

Cherry in Hat Yai. Trouble 

ensues when Bidin collides 

with Al Buqerk who has 

tracked him since Bidin took money from his group. This film brings 

all the things viewers loved in the first movie with a lot more drama, 

laughter and bikes. 

OUR PICK 

Captive State 


This upcoming American science fiction crime thriller film is directed by Rupert Wyatt. 

The film stars John Goodman, Ashton Sanders, Jonathan Majors, Colson Baker and 

Vera Farmiga. It tells the story of a world occupied by an extraterrestrial force that 

enslaves humanity, under the pretence of peacekeeping. The film dwells into the lives of 

a Chicago neighbourhood that are on both sides of the conflict. Chicago Police Officer 

Mulligan is tasked to unite the world against the extraterrestrial enemy. He recruits 

Gabriel who is from a rebel group called Pheonix. 


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COVER STORY 

The Stuff of 

Substance 

With graceful Italian design, stain-resistant 

sofas, and contemporary colours, Hatch Home 

Concept’s furniture are bound to spark envy in 

the hearts of neighbours and friends alike. 

Words by Zoey Moo 

Images by Brian & M8 Studio 

The hatching of an 

egg is a mesmerising 

process, signifying 

the start of new life. 

It is this concept of beginnings 

that inspired the name of Hatch 

Home Concept. After all, the 

home is the start to many things 

in life, it’s where relationships 

are strengthened, families 

are built and it is essentially 

where people start their day. 

The importance of the home is 

further established when home 

owners want to make a perfect living space. 

This is why furnishing a house with suitable 

furniture can be a tedious process. Most people 

stay in their homes for the long run, which means 

finding long lasting, stylistic furniture pieces 

that are of excellent quality. 

Hatch was created for longevity. 

The home-grown upholstered 

furniture brand aspires to offer 

worry-free products that fill the 

home with warmth and beauty, 

creating a launch pad for other 

stories in its customers’ lives. 

Hatch positions itself as the 

lead manufacturer in developing 

modern and futuristic furniture 

pieces, the company consistently 

innovates, designs and carefully 

selects high quality raw material. This practice 

has led their research and development team to 

create more than 300 designs of quality sofa sets 

as well as upholstery products. 

Today, Hatch’s products are acknowledged in 


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Stylist: Kenneth Lo 

Makeup: Cindy Chin 

Photographer: Ryan Chiu (studio R19) 

Fashion: Calvin Klein & Hugo Boss, 

Robinsons Kuala Lumpur 


COVER STORY 

more than 25 different countries in the world. 

They can be found not just in Malaysia, but 

in countries like Australia, Vietnam and the 

United Kingdom. Additionally, Hatch has 

been featured in several recognised exhibitions 

all over Malaysia. Since 2012, they have 

participated in over 20 exhibitions to showcase 

their craftsmanship. Currently, the company has 

over 20 years of experience in designing and 

innovating distinguished products. 

Yet, a company is only as good as the person who 

has established it. Founder Chan Kong Chuen 

started out as a carpenter’s apprentice more than 

30 years ago, steadily learning the ins and outs 

of furniture-making. With a penchant for fashion 

design and abundant creativity, it was not long 

before he established Hatch. 

Carefully considering every question asked 

before answering, Chan’s humility and diligence 

are evident. These values are reflected in the 

philosophy of Hatch itself, whereby substance, 

Italian-inspired sophistication and good service 

are priorities. It is in the area of research and 

development that the company truly shines, 

producing products with quality and practicality. 

For instance, all sofas use a special stain-resistant 

fabric material from Spain, allowing the furniture 

to be resistant to stains from markers, coffee and 

wine. 

These values 

are reflected in 

the philosophy 

of Hatch 

itself, whereby 

substance, 

Italian-inspired 

sophistication and 

good service are 

priorities. 


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They also come with an impressive six-year 

warranty, demonstrating the company’s 

confidence in their quality. 

While online shopping is becoming more 

prevalent and some furniture brands market 

their products solely digitally, Hatch is intent to 

improve in-showroom experiences for customers, 

to complement online product information. 

“Buying an upholstered sofa or chair is an 

emotional, tactile process. It’s important to get a 

feel of the product’s dimensions, design and fabric 

in person,” Chan explains. 

Nevertheless, under Chan’s leadership the 

company is keen to incorporate technology into 

its products. Potential buyers and brand followers 

can look forward to innovations in the form of 

new materials explored, or even app-controlled 

furniture. TM 

“Buying an 

upholstered sofa or 

chair is an emotional, 

tactile process. It’s 

important to get a 

feel of the product’s 

dimensions, design 

and fabric in person.” 


THE HOME 

A Home 

in Paradise 

The Palit House by Roth and Čerina is 

everything a holiday house should be 

Words by Swathe Shanmugaraj 

Images by Marko Mihaljević 


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The Island of Rab in Croatia isn’t only rich 

with culture, history and heritage but is 

also surrounded by crystal blue waters 

as well as beaches galore. Settled by 

Illyrians in 350BC, Rab became an ancient Roman 

municipality in the 1st century BC and was later 

sold to Venice in the 15th century. Now as an island 

of Croatia with rich culture and scenic views, it is 

no wonder that it is constantly flocked with tourists 

and locals alike. The beauty of Rab has captured 

hearts to the extent that it became the place for this 

young family to build their holiday home despite the 

challenging conditions faced by the architects and 

developers. 

The plot allocated for the Palit House had overgrown 

shrubs, a sandy valley but it overlooked a gorgeous 

bay and was wedged between tourist settlement and 

a forest. It was the perfect opportunity for this young 

family to embark in this adventure of building their 

holiday home with the hope for plenty of future 

visits and usage. The plot had already contained a 

small house with a large covered terrace, a shed and 

tall stone walls that separated the plot from the road 

whilst supporting the terraced gardens. 

The new volume created by Roth and Čerina 

brought the edge of the plot, providing the house 

with the view behind whilst still cleverly framing 


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the islands in front. The new house was designed 

as an extension to the original house as well as 

incorporating the various characteristics of the 

original structures into the new composition. 

Brilliantly designed in a wedge-shaped volume, 

the Palit House envelops the existing content of the 

place. 

The ground floor of the house hosts all the typical 

areas such as the kitchen, dining room and living 

room. These common rooms open up to the south 

west terrace that faces the swimming pool and 

summer kitchen. This open concept allows for the 

space to appear big and vibrant, not to forget, it 

describes an amicable place for children to play 

whilst embracing Summer. This is ultimately cooled 

by the narrow North-East section of the house which 

caters for the resting areas of the house. 

The rooms all have their own specific framed view of 

the surrounding environment. The rooms also occupy 

the upper floors as well as connect the galleries 

and stairways. The black coloured railings for the 

stairways provide a touch of modern to this holiday 

home without taking away from the Greek-like 

ambience that it shows from the outside. The central 

void celebrates an open study that overlooks a 

skylight that can double as a solar chimney for heat. 


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A perfect intersection is placed in the kitchen and 

open workshop to truly embrace the spirit of living 

life in the open. Similarly, the energy was re-enacted 

in creating a three-story void over the dining table; a 

vertical space that would connect the family through 

acoustics. The use of the large glazed surface on 

the ground floor fades the lines between the indoor 

and outdoor space inviting a sense of adventure with 

the pool and stairways to lower gardens as well as 

olive orchards. The outdoor terrace commemorates 

the existing stone- wall edges by having them 

reconstructed. They are now an integral addition to 

the overall design of the Palit House. TM 

www.rothcerina.com 


THE HOME 

A Manufactured 

Masterpiece 

With its eye-catching combination of grey burnt cement surfaces, 

black coating and ornamental pieces and hardwood flooring, ‘The 

Industrial Loft II’ is a shining example of industrial chic at its finest. 

Words by Xin Ying 

Images by Alain Brugier 


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Viewed by locals as a sophisticated address and one of the wealthiest 

neighbourhoods in the city, the district of Morumbi in the city of São 

Paulo, Brazil has successfully remained one of the hottest locations 

in regard to real estate launches. It is hard not to see why, considering 

factors like it being home to several important buildings such as the Palácio dos 

Bandeirantes, the seat of the São Paulo state government and its close proximity 

to other key areas of the city. Because of this, the district is home to its fair share 

of outstanding properties which capture minds and hearts with their stunning 

architecture and interior designs. 

Images by Alain Brugier 


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“The architecture I do is 

transformation. Bringing beauty 

into people’s lives and making 

the space around me beautiful 

– this is what I like. It does me 

good, and I believe that many of 

my clients see my work the very 

same way.” 

Diego Revollo 

Diego Revollo Arquitetura 


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Hidden away in one of Morumbi’s neighbourhoods 

by the name of Vila Progredior is one such project 

which downplays the brilliance of its design with 

an understated name like Industrial Loft II. Said 

brilliance and design must be duly credited to 

internationally-acclaimed local architect Diego 

Revollo of Diego Revollo Arquitetura whose driving 

forces where his work is concerned are aesthetic 

rigour and the search for balance. 

Working off the owner’s expressed desire for 

the aesthetic appeal of New York sheds that 

were converted into housing in the 1970s, Diego 

prioritised functionality and the use of good 

materials in his efforts to deliver this very visual 

style within this 100-square-metre loft. As what was 

handed to him was nearly the equivalent of a blank 

canvas in the form of a space already featuring a 

mezzanine floor but almost without walls, he saw no 

need for any major remodelling work. However, he 

did take the extra step of incorporating some of the 

owner’s characteristics into the design by integrating 

the areas and using colours such as black and grey. 

Because of this, the project was able to achieve that 

ideal blend of comfort and modernity while still 

retaining the building’s industrial look. 


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The focus on integration is particularly evident 

on the ground floor where the kitchen, living and 

dining areas are located. Where there was once 

an L-shaped kitchen workbench, a dining table 

with a pine wood top now exists so that nothing 

resembling a wall or barrier remains. A similar 

lack of division between rooms can be found 

when it comes to the rooms, bathrooms and 

closet on the mezzanine floor. With the ceilings 

and walls brushed with grey burnt cement to 

highlight the loft’s black metallic skeleton and 

visible electrical pipes, the end visual of the loft 

is that it is one giant box. 

When it came to the loft’s décor, Diego invested 

in elegant finishes and original solutions which 

furthered his goal of warming the property’s 

dark and sober palette while still highlighting 

its industrial atmosphere. This was primarily 

achieved through the use of Brazilian oak to 

cover the entire floor and numerous other lighter- 


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THE HOME 

An 18 th Century 

Parisian Home 

John Coury and Florent Maillard are the creative heads 

behind this 18th century reinterpretation of a 70s home 


Images by CM Studio Paris 


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coloured materials and objects which added even 

more colour to the space. Two excellent examples 

are the hanging board made of ebonised Brazilian 

chestnut wood that takes the place of the bathroom 

cabinet and the television shelf which is the main 

attraction of the living room. Designed by Diego 

himself, it resembles a pile of crates and is crafted 

in such a way that the texture of the wall behind it 

is visible. TM 

www.diegorevollo.com.br 


There is a sense of tastefulness in wanting 

to preserve classic design in today’s 

world. Majority of people rush towards 

the latest designs, trends and styles. Yet, 

there is the few that embrace classic design like fine 

wine; the older, the better. This Louis XV period 

flat on a charming street in the Marais had been 

previously decorated with the 1970s in mind. 

The wooden floors, fireplaces, trumeaus and vintage 

doors were all replaced with carpets, sliding doors 

as well as being decorated in rose or gold tones. The 

reinterpretation of this 1970s space into a poetic 

18th century home by John Coury and Florent 

Maillard have paid creative respect to that period of 

time while still preserving the essence of the 1970s 

house. 

The 1970s flat was completely restructured to 

return it to its mid 18th century style. However, the 

designers did incorporate many modern day comforts 

and conveniences to ensure usability. In terms of 

design, the staircase of the building integrates into 

the flat beautifully. This links the two floors subtly 

while maintaining the 18th century style. 

For the first floor, the designers added old Versailles 

parquet floors and installed a Louis XV period 

fireplace. This compliments the beautiful old doors, 

used to replace the sliding doors, taken from the 


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Bibliothèque Polonaise in Ile Saint Louis. The 17th 

century marble ottoman basin installed in the guest 

room ignites a contemporary style, often reused in 

today’s trends. 

The living room has various textures and elements 

that all cohesively work together to create the 18th 

century view. The use of the mixed fabric upholstery 

with the furniture and the gold detailing in decorative 

pieces subtly acknowledges the purpose of the 

design without overwhelming the space. Similarly, 

other spaces in the flat have their own focal points 

and purpose such as the red elements in the living 

room. 

All the decorative elements in this flat were all 

handpicked by the designers. They have combined 

antique pieces that were meticulously sourced from 

around the world with some eclectic decorative 

pieces. The attention to detail is what makes this flat 

pay the perfect homage to match the era and the style 

of the time. 


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Next, the second floor’s interiors draw inspiration 

from Peter I of Russia’s summer residence. It creates 

a unique loft style atmosphere with the 18th century 

terracotta stone floor and the old oak floors installed 

on the ceiling. The luxurious master bedroom was 

paradoxically recreated from the old servant’s 

quarters. 

John Coury’s passion towards history and 

believing that it can illuminate the future with 

Florent Maillard’s creative thinking has created 

this spectacular display of 18th century elegance 

in a modern day setting. These two creators have 

complementary differences in their taste which has 

become their charm towards their effortless design. TM 

www.cmstudioparis.com 


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PROPERTY 

NEWS 

Prestigious. Award-winning. Quality. Innovative. 

High capital appreciation. Good return investments. 

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. 

AUSPICIOUS START FOR TROPICANA GROUP 

FLAGSHIP PROPERTY GALLERIES 

49 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019 | TM

PROPERTY NEWS 

Tan Sri Dato’ Danny Tan Chee Sing 

Group Executive Vice Chairman, Tropicana Corporation Berhad 

Tan Sri Lim Wee Chai 

Non-Executive Chairman of Tropicana Group 

Auspicious Start for Tropicana Group 

Flagship Property Galleries 

Early this year, Tropicana Corporation Berhad entered 

into 12 conditional share purchase agreements in regards 

to the proposed acquisitions of target companies including 

companies from GP Group, DL Group and TK Group. 

This initiative has increased Tropicana’s potential Gross 

Development Value (GDV) to RM78.18 billion through 

the injection of strategic lank banks and joint partnerships. 

These land banks from the companies that are located in 

Klang Valley and Johor amount to a total of 111.6 acres 

which have a potential GDV of RM24.82 billion. 

On this same day, the redesignation of Tan Sri Dr Lim 

Wee Chai was announced from his previous post of Non- 

Executive Deputy Chairman to Non-Executive Chairman 

of Tropicana Group. Excitingly, founder, Tan Sri Dato’ Tan 

Chee Sing (Tan Sri Dato’ Danny Tan) announced his return 

as Group Executive Vice Chairman. “Through the corporate 

exercises, we have added strategic land banks into the 

Group making it a total of 2243.93 acres with the combined 

GDV potential of RM71.42 billion. Additionally, through 

Proposed Collaborations, Tropicana has access to a further 

1,328.76 acres with a GDV of RM6.76 billion. Thus, January 

2019 will be the right time for me to return and pursue a fulltime 

role.” Tan Sri Dato’ Danny Tan stated. 


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Events and Promotion Manager, Mr Dino, entertaining guests at 

the Prosperity Food Preview 

The Prosperity Food Preview was opened with an 

amazing Lion Dance performance 

However, the auspicious start to the year for Tropicana Group had already been 

celebrated to an extent with the annual Prosperity Food Review. As a way to mark 

the beginning of celebrations for the Lunar New Year, the Tropicana Golf & Country 

Resort’s Executive Chef and his team hosted the Prosperity Food Preview on 17 

January 2019. The festive promotion included dishes such as the must-have Yee Sang 

which was delicately prepared by the Chef using fresh ingredients. 

The guests’ palates were not only satisfied taste-wise but also with the promise of 

abundance and prosperity. There was also the BIG Prosperity Pot Luck which is a 

superior broth steamboat served with a variety of seafood, vegetables, choice noodles 

as well as premium side dishes such as Sabah Lobster, King Prawn and Abalone. 

Guests gathered around the table as 

they wait to start tossing the Yee Sang 

A delicious array of food served during the Tropicana Golf & 

Country Resort Chinese New Year Prosperity Food Preview 


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Tropicana Group Staff posed with the ‘lions’ at the entrance of the Tropicana City Office Tower 

Additionally, Chinese New Year was also celebrated with a 

bang at the Tropicana City Mall and Tropicana City Office 

Tower. On 15 February 2019, all the office floors of Tropicana 

City Mall & Tropicana City Office Tower were enchanted by a 

performance from the Kun Seng Keng Lion and Dragon Dance 

Association. The traditional lion dance is usually held to bless 

the space or occasion with good luck and fortune. During the 

festivities, each table displayed a red packet placed with a 

mandarin as a token of appreciation to the ‘lions’ for blessing 

Tropicana City Mall & Tropicana City Office Tower with 

prosperity and fortune. 

Tropicana Group Staff presenting the offerings to the’lions’ 

Tropicana Group Staff posed with the ‘lions’ at the office cublicles 


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Similarly, Tropicana Metropark had a double celebration on Valentine’s Day 

which coincided with Day 10 of the Chinese Lunar celebrations. On this 

day, the Jade Emperor’s birthday is celebrated in a fun and exciting way. 

To mark this special occasion, a 24-Seasons Festive Drum performance 

was held at the Property Gallery which is located at Subang Jaya Hi-Tech 

Industrial Park. 

Lion Dance troupe members take a ‘wefie’ with God 

of Fortune at Tropicana Metropark Property Gallery, 

Subang Jaya 

Festive Seasonal Drums ‘wake’ the auspicious year at Tropicana Metropark 

Property Gallery, Subang Jaya 

Fortune giveaway for the visitors at Tropicana 

Metropark Property Gallery, Subang Jaya 

Tropicana Group rounded off the festivities for the month of February with 

the Tropicana Heights Property Gallery hosting their Ice Cream Making 

Fest on 24 February 2019. Guests were treated to a laughter-filled weekend 

that included a meet & greet with a Mr Bean impersonator. The event was 

held on the former greenscape of Kajang Hill Golf Club. People of all ages 

beat the heat with the instant ‘Cyro-Cream’ ice cream that was made using 

Nitrogen to instantly freeze the dessert. 

Ice Cream Fest at T.Heights, Kajang Property Gallery 

Lion Dance at T.Heights, Kajang Property Gallery 

Mr Bean Impersonator entertains crowd at T.Heights, 

Kajang Property Gallery 

Traditional Lion Dance at T.Heights, 

Kajang Property Gallery 


ADVERTORIAL 

The Secret to 

Performance 

Sleep 

Having a good night’s rest lies on 

having the perfect mattress 

Performance sleep is the key to many things life including being 

focused, maintaining good health and retaining beauty. With a 

restful sleep cycle, the human body regenerates itself to provide 

sufficient energy for the next day. However, sleeping for long 

hours does not equate to a restful sleep cycle. This is why is it 

fundamental to recognise that there is a major difference between 

the quantity of sleep and quality of sleep. The quality of sleep can 

be agitated for many reasons but one of the most common sleep 

disruptors is the mattress. 

A good mattress should not only be comfortable but also be designed 

to adequately support the spine, utilise high quality materials and 

be durable to provide the same level of comfort over years of use. 

The Beautyrest ® series by Simmons ® amalgamates all the important 

factors that a quality mattress requires. Simmons mattresses are all 

equipped with the Signature Simmons ® Pocketed Coil ® system. 

This spring system effectively responds to the different weights 

and contours of the human body for optimum comfort and support. 

Additionally, the mattresses include a Non-flip system that eliminates 

the chore to flip the mattress for maintenance. 

The Beautyrest ® series has recently launched the new Ace collection 

which includes the Beautyrest Ace ® , Beautyrest Ace Plus ® and 

Beautyrest Ace Premier ® . Apart from the standard fittings of the 

Simmons ® Pocketed Coil ® system and the Non-flip technology, the 

mattresses are all differentiated by their comfort tops and speciality 

foams used. Such sleep technologies play an important role in the 

comfort of the mattress. 

The Beautyrest Ace ® mattress is equipped with a plush top. The plush 

top is a deep quilted top panel with larger patterns that provide a 

firmer feel compared to the other two mattresses in the Ace collection. 

The Beautyrest Ace Plus ® mattress has a pillow top with memory 

foam which moulds to the body shape to reduce pressure points. 

Next, the Beautyrest Ace Premier ® is fitted with the super pillow top 

with latex that regulates body temperature whilst maintaining support 

for the body. All three of the mattresses in the Ace collection have a 

foam encasement. This encasement ensures that the mattress shape is 

maintained and the sides do not sag which makes it more durable. TM 

simmons.com.my 

Images by Sleep Suite 


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THE SWING 

Must 

Play 

3 Golf Courses That 

Promise Magnificent 

Beach Views 

Images by Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Doonbeg Ireland 

Straying away from the traditional layout of a 

typical golf course, these three courses offer more 

than excellent plays with their Oceanside views. 

The Trump International Doonbeg, Pebble Beach 

Golf Links and Banbougle Golf are the golf courses to 

visit or better yet, play in 2019. Designed by some of the 

best, these golf resorts are luxurious, adventurous and just 

breathtakingly beautiful. 


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Trump International Golf Doonbeg, Ireland 

The Trump International Doonbeg Golf Links is acclaimed to be the 

only true links course in Ireland or Great Britain even. This golf resort 

is Ireland’s only five star luxury resort that has views of the Atlantic 

Ocean. The resort itself is equipped with a links course, 185 suites 

and cottages, the White Horses Spa and two restaurants run by the 

award winning Chef Greg Budzyn. It is stretched along the 1.5 miles 

of the crescent-shaped Doughmore Bay, has dunes with ocean views 

from 16 of the 18 holes. 

This course heavily embraces nature with native grasses such as fine 

fescues, bent grass and ryegrass on the 14 greens and 12 fairways. 

The entire course was designed by acclaimed links golf designer, Dr 

Martin Hawtree. The variation in the wind speed provides excitement 

and assures that the course plays differently almost every day. Most 

of the holes feature five or more tee locations to allow for a range of 

conditions and abilities. 

This golf resort also is completed with a practise facility that includes 

amenities such as a driving range, putting green and chipping area 

as well as an exceptional Caddy Program. Additionally, the resort 

offers private or group lessons throughout the year. The Head Golf 

Professional at Trump International Doonbeg is Brian Shaw. 

He used to be a Class PGA professional while playing golf at La 

Salle University in America and has organised several tournaments 

such as the Ladies World Cup Golf. Exclusive membership with the 

Trump International Doonbeg includes unlimited access to the links 

course, choice of Suites and Links Cottages for purchase, members 

only locker rooms, private pubs, personal concierge and plenty more. 

www.trumpirelandhotel.com 


THE SWING 

Spyglass Hill Golf Course at Pebble Beach Golf Links, United States of America 

2019 is an excellent year to play at the Pebble Beach Golf Resort as 

they are preparing to host the 119th U.S. Open Championship from 

the 10th of June to the 16th of June which is during the Pebble Beach 

Centennial Celebration. As a way to celebrate, the resort is offering 

guests a unique opportunity to be a part of the U.S. Open history with 

the Championship Experience package. 

The high-priced package includes a week’s stay at The Inn, at Spanish 

Bay, two premier tickets for Championship Week, access to exclusive 

on course hospitality, one USD500 U.S. Open Merchandise Gift 

Card, a personal event concierge, VIP on-site parking and tee times 

for seven days for two at Spyglass Hill Golf Course among other 

benefits. 

The Spyglass Hill Course is deemed as one of the toughest and most 

respected courses in the world. It has one of the greatest opening 

stretches in golf with five sand splashed holes that takes players 

up and down a sea of dunes as the course showcases the gorgeous 

oceanfront scenery. However, the most exciting aspect of the Spyglass 

Hill Course is how the first five holes juxtapose the rest of the round. 

The course then takes the players through the naturally understated 

beauty of the Del Monte Forest as the last 13 holes test the game 

further with a litany of bunkers, ponds and uphill challenges. Spyglass 

Hill has been a demanding yet fair test for the pros and guests alike 

since its opening in 1966. 

www.pebblebeach.com 


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59 MARCH/APRIL 2019 | TM 

Images by Pebble Beach Golf Links

THE SWING 

Images by Barnbougle Golf 


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Barnbougle Golf: The Dunes, Australia 

Located at the North East Coast of Tasmania, the Dunes at Barnbougle 

Golf is where gorgeous scenery meets thrilling golf. Being the original 

and older Barnbougle golf course, it was designed by U.S Golf visionary 

Tom Doak and Mike Clayton to channel a more traditional links course 

which was typical in Scotland or Ireland. Playing golf at the Dunes can 

be exciting as it is a game of strategy where every shot requires tactical 

thought and some creativity. 

The course embraces its coastal environment which flourishes in 

fescue and bent grasses. The greens at the Barnbougle Dunes run at 

speeds that resemble closely to the original greens at the Great Britain 

links. They roll naturally with the undulation of the dunes and the 4th 

hole boasts the largest bunker in the southern hemisphere. 

The outward nine of this course takes players through a series of saddles 

that both shelter and direct play lines. The last nine are more open but is 

striking with the numerous views of the course that adjoins the bay and 

Bridport. The fairways are wider than most traditional golf courses. 

The true lines to the flags are from the corners of the fairways and the 

perfect position is always changing due to the direction or strength of 

the winds. The 4th and 12th holes are less than 275m from the back tee. 

These holes are complemented by the par four 8th and the two par fives 

in the back nine that compensate those with powerful yet measured 

strokes. This course rewards strategic thinking and was created for the 

pure enjoyment of golf. TM 

barnbougle.com.au 


ADVERTORIAL 

The 

Perfect 

Fit 

Balance aesthetics and efficiency for 

the ideal kitchen space 

If the sofa set is the heart of a living room, the kitchen cabinets are the 

soul of the kitchen. Classic, modern or contemporary, there are so many 

different styles and inspirations that are viable for the dream kitchen. 

One thing that all these styles have in common is the need for cabinetry 

systems. The whole look of the kitchen is dependent on the cabinetry 

systems. 

There are so many designs applicable to creating a cabinet system that 

fits the ultimate kitchen dream. However, these styles should not affect 

the overall efficiency of a kitchen space. It is important to remember that 

the kitchen is an active area of the house. As the main storage area of 

the space, it is vital to have cabinetry systems that does not only fit the 

aesthetics of the kitchen but is also efficiently made. 

Xinmis is the leading craftsmen of providing sleek yet practical 

aluminium kitchen or wardrobe cabinets. Their products are madeto-order 

which means that each product is highly personalised to the 

homeowner’s kitchen space. Additionally, the attention given during 

the process of consultation, design, production and fitting absolutely 

represents their love for details in lifestyle. 

Their aluminium craftsmanship is completely top notch ensuring that 

any functional design, be it classic, modern or contemporary, will live up 

to the owner’s expectations. Completely understanding the importance 

of the natural flow of kitchen work whilst prioritising design, Xinmis’s 

products are tailor made creations that can transform living spaces. TM 

www.xinmis.com.my 

Images by Xinmis 


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THE TIME 

SIHH 2019 

The Best of the Salon International 

De Le Haute Horlogerie 

28 years since its inaugural début, 

the Salon International De Le Haute 

Horlogerie (SIHH) has made its mark 

as one of the most anticipated Fine 

Watchmaking events. This year, major brands 

took this opportunity to display their best 

timepieces at Geneva, Switzerland. Since 1991, 

SIHH has been held to preserve the art of making 

timepieces as well as giving light to watchmaking 

techniques. Here are some of this year’s stand out 

pieces from the luxurious exhibitors including 

brands such as Panerai, Girard-Perregaux and 

Christophe Claret. 

Angelico | 

Christophe Claret 

The Angelico model, named after Italian Renaissance ‘painter 

of angels’ Fra Angelico, is Christophe Claret’s contemporary 

tribute that embodies the 18th century marine chronometer. The 

watchmaker has challenged traditional systems by combining 

a tourbillon and a long detent escapement with a cable-type 

fuse transmission system. This is complemented with an instant 

jump, dual time display, complete with day/night modes and 

a 72 hour power reserve indication. Visually, this special 

timepiece has 62 jewels and a domed crystal in the 45.50mm 

5N red-gold or titanium case. 

www.christopheclaret.com 

Images by Christophe Claret 


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THE TIME 

Marina Militare 

Carbotech | Panerai 

Describing this timepiece as a real instrument for 

survival, Panerai introduced this watch at the SIHH as 

a special edition just limited to 33 product examples. 

This is a partnership between Panerai and the 

commandos of the Italian Navy. In a stylish military 

green, the watch operates in an automatic mechanical 

system with the Panerai P.9010 calibre. Apart from 

the usual functions, this watch is also equipped with 

the ability to calculate immersion time. It has a 300m 

water-resistance capability and reserves power for 72 

hours. 


Submersible Luna 

Rossa | Panerai 

Inspired by the partnership between Panerai and the 

Challenger of Record of the 36th America’s Cup, the 

Submersible Luna Rossa is one of the first watches 

created out of the collaboration. The matte black 47mm 

case, designed from an arrangement of carbon fibres, 

gives this timepiece a distinctive sporty appearance. 

This watch has the P.9010/GMT Calibre Manufacture 

movement, calculates immersion time and has a power 

reserve of 72 hours. The indications of the dial are 

visible under any condition, including underwater. 

The watch has a light, durable and waterproof black 

rubber strap that is equipped with a brushed titanium 

buckle. 


Images by Panerai 


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1966 ‘Earth to Sky’ Edition | 

Girard-Perregaux 

This watch embodies Girard-Perregaux’s Universe themed watches 

with its ‘blue as the Earth, black as the cosmos’ colour palette. The 

DLC treated, bead blasted 40mm steel case complements the dark 

alligator leather strap. The 1966 ‘Earth to Sky’ Edition timepiece 

has an automatic mechanical system with Manufacture Calibre 

GP03300. It can reserve power up to 46 hours and is water-resistant 

to 30m. This watch is only available in 149 pieces, as inspired by 

the 149 million kilometres it would take to journey from the earth 

to the sky. 

Bridges Cosmos | 


Created by Girard-Perregaux for 2019, this masterpiece watch 

revolves around the theme of the Cosmos. The face of this unique 

timepiece has four segments, Order and Beauty, Earth to Sky, a 

Celestial map that is customisable and a scale model of the Earth. 

The Cosmos case in its 48mm diameter presents itself as a world. 

The Cosmos timepiece is tourbillion and has a second time zone 

with day/night indicators as well as a constellation indicator. The 

power reserve lasts for 60 hours. Ornamented with 52 jewels and 

hand-sewn blue alligator leather straps, the Cosmos watch is a 

part of the fundamental collection from Girard-Perregaux that 

explores the essence of time. 

Laureato Absolute | 


Bringing Laureato back into the spotlight, Girard-Perregaux 

showcases this latest rendition of the iconic watch in a more 

powerful state. The new Laureato has a broader case with 

tauter lines. The structure of this watch comes in a black 

PVD treated 44mm titanium case and is now water resistant 

to 300m. The dials have two superimposed hallowed plates. 

The top plate in gradated shades of blue has a sunburst 

finish. The hour markers and hands of this timepiece are 

made in baton type with Super-LumiNova. In an essence, 

the Laureato Absolute reprises its fundamental principles 

and yet has an urban quirk to it. 

Images by the Hour Glass 

www.girard-perregaux.com 


Freak X | 

Ulysse Nardin 

The sizing of the Freak X is tighter at 43mm instead of 

the usual 45mm. This watch also has a crown for time 

correction which is a change in design concept within 

the Freak collection. Visually, the watch is simple, 

bold and has few wheels. The central bridge acts as the 

minute hand and one of the wheels indicates the hours. 

The movement of the watch is in the new UN-230 

which is a fusion of the Manufacture calibres UN-118 

and Freak Vision UN-250. The Freak X is available 

in titanium, rose gold, black DLC and in Carbonium. 

www.ulysse-nardin.com 

Skeleton X | 

Ulysse Nardin 

This new rendition of the Skeleton X is reshaped to 

a small 42mm casing which is more angular and less 

round, projecting a masculine aesthetic. Additionally, 

the new Manufacture movement of this watch is the 

UN-371 that is based on the UN-171 movement 

but is entirely redesigned. This watch has an 

impressive 96 hour power reserve which is readable 

through the back. The Skeleton X is produced in 

four different satin finishes including the titanium 

blue, titanium black, rose gold or the latest, matte 

finish Carbonium® GOLD. The Carbonium® is an 

incredibly high-performance material that has a 40% 

less environmental impact than any other carbon 

composites. TM 

www.ulysse-nardin.com 

Images by Ulysse Nardin 


THE TIME 

Ticking 

Treasures 

Designed for the best by the best 

Academia Hour Planet | 

DeWitt 

The perfect union between modern aesthetics and 

technicality, this timepiece fuses subtle colours, 

materials and finishes. The 46mm case is beautified with 

a black alligator skin strap with large scales. The watch 

implements the latest design codes of the DeWitt micromanufacture 

and has a 55-hour power reserve. 

www.dewitt.ch 

Panolnverse XL | 

Glashütte Original 

Glashütte Original honours the 10 year 

anniversary of the Panolnverse XL by 

celebrating all its innovations. Over the 

years, this loved timepiece has come with 

many developments including incorporating a 

newly developed 91-02 automatic movement 

that features a 42 hour power reserve for the 

2014 PanoMaticInverse. The elegance in style 

and technology makes this watch timeless. 

www.glashuette-original.com 

Images by DeWitt, Glashütte Original, Speake-Marin, Longines & Rebellion 


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Predator S, Three Hands | 

Rebellion 

This watch features the characteristics of the automotive 

world with its multilayered dial, honeycomb base and the 

bezel attached eight distinctive logo branded screws. Similar 

to its predecessor, the Predator S Three Hands is powered by 

an automatic Swiss made engine that is robust and precise. 

Its 42mm case is made of titanium and has a power reserve 

of up 48 hours. 

www.rebellion-timepieces.com 

London Chronograph | 

Speake-Marin 

Fitted with the Valjoux 92 calibre, the movement of this 

watch is the heart of it all. These calibres are very rare, 

making this timepiece special. The 42mm titanium case 

with three dimensional white dials houses the watch. 

This also is the first time for Speake-Marin to replace the 

traditional indexes with letters that spell out Speake. 

www.speake-marin.com 

The Longines 

Master Collection | 

Longines 

This iconic model combines classic looks 

with extravagant technology. The watch 

houses the new L897 automatic calibre 

within its 40mm diameter rose gold case. It 

has a 64 hour power reserve and displays an 

annual calendar at three o’clock. The hidden 

gem of this timepiece is the commemorative 

inscription on the transparent back casing of 

the watch. TM 

www.longines.com 

Images by DeWitt, Glashütte Original, Speake-Marin, Longines & Rebellion 


THE JEWELLERY 

Animal 

Instincts 

Embrace your spirit animal with these rings 

Parrot 

Made in rose and black 

gold, this ring incorporates 

diamonds, orange, blue, pink 

and yellow sapphires, natural 

green garnet and rubies 

Falcon 

A bangle made in rose and black 

gold with white, brown, black 

diamonds and onyx 

Fashion is ever evolving, and yet there are elements in fashion 

that make a comeback every once in a while. Animal motifs 

are once again a popular inspiration in the jewellery scene. 

Jewellers have found innovative ways to create intricate 

animal jewellery that are beautiful and unique. Animal shaped rings 

are a subtle way to include this trend into a fashion look. These pieces 

exude beauty, individuality and glamour in a stylish way. TM 

en.robertocoin.com 

Horse 

Rose Gold, yellow and white gold 

rings that are adorned in white and 

black diamonds. The white and 

rose gold wrap bracelet comes with 

white and black diamonds 

Scorpion 

A white gold bracelet with black 

and colourless diamonds 

Images by Roberto Coin 


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Bracelet with Square 

G Cube in silver 

Necklace with 

Square G cross 

Silver studded ring 

with classic Gucci 

emblem 

The Silver Age 

Fit for anyone at any occasion 

Contrary to typical Gucci fashion and style, 

the Italian fashion label released the G 

Cube Silver Jewellery line that combines 

classic style with a contemporary attitude. 

The line is completely versatile in all aspects and can 

easily upgrade fashion looks. The intricate arabesque 

pattern engraved on the surface of the cube shaped G 

logo is the predominant feature of this new collection. 

The pieces in this collection explore a variety of styles 

and functions that suit different personalities. 

G Cube engraved 

silver earrings 

There is also a touch of colour peppered into the line 

as several of the pieces feature tiny cubes set with 

white or coloured gemstones and garden patterns. 

Some of the more modern pieces include two cross 

pendant necklaces, one long sautoir-style necklace, 

two pendant necklaces and two bracelets with the new 

G Cube embellishment. The chains of the necklaces 

and bracelets are engraved which adds a layer of 

texture as well as depth to these designs. TM 

Bracelet with Square 

G Cube in purple and 

yellow crystals 

www.gucci.com 

Necklace with Square G 

Cube detailing in purple 

and yellow crystals 

Cuff bracelet with 

Square G motif 

Engraved silver G 

Cube ring 

Images by Gucci 


THE JEWELLERY 

A Touch 

of Glam 

Only Necklace in 

rose gold plating by 

Swarovski 

Delicate jewellery is the 

perfect way to add some 

elegance to simple looks 

Rose gold plated 

long earrings by 

Swarovski 

Minnie charm 

bracelet by Pandora 

Layered rose gold plated 

rings by Swarovski 

Loved multicoloured 

necklace 

Loved charm multi-coloured 


Minimalist,-barely-there 

jewellery is the perfect 

way to make any outfit 

look composed and 

effortless. These elegant albeit delicate 

pieces make a bold statement. There 

are so many ways to style minimalist 

jewellery pieces, either on its own or 

layered for a more sophisticated look. TM 

Luminous 

Ice ring in 

rose gold by 

Pandora 

Crown ring layered with 

Luminous Ice ring by Pandora 

Loved charm 


Images by the Pandora Group & Swarovski 


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THE LOOK 

bold in blush 

Associated with compassion, love and peace, there is no other 

colour that embraces the spring season like pink. The following 

pieces all grasp the essence of pink that will flatter anyone. 

Havaianas 

Brow bar sunglasses 

Jimmy Choo 

Leather drawstring 

backpack with stars 

Anya Hindmarch 

Python skin, teeth coin purse 

Jimmy Choo 

Ankle strap suede heels 

Alia Bastamam for KLFW 

Jimmy Choo 

Purse with flower 

embellishments 

Images by Alia Bastamam, Jimmy Choo and Havaianas 


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In Solidarity 

Taking colours that are opposites on the colour 

wheel and pairing them together in an outfit 

makes a solid fashion statement. 

Guess 

Colour-blocked denim jacket 

Jimmy Choo 

Pointed suede heels 

Jimmy Choo 

Golden yellow chained bag 

Polaroid 

Cat eye thick framed sunglasses 

Alia Bastamam for KLFW 

Versace 

Red leather tote bag 

Images by Alia Bastamam, Guess, Jimmy Choo, Versace, Hugo Boss 


THE LOOK 

Givenchy 

Brow bar brown tinted sunglasses 

Fendi 

Round framed peach sunglasses 

DiorClan 

Teal panelled brow bar sunglasses 

Kate Spade 

Square framed pink sunglasses 

Marc Jacobs 

Cat eye magenta sunglasses 

Havaianas 

Thick round framed sunglasses 

Max Mara 

Oval framed basic black sunglasses 

DiorClan 

Powdered blue visors 

Vivacious Vintage 

Blessed with the sun all year long, sunglasses are a staple fashion piece for every 

Malaysian. Sunglasses add a layer of elegance, sophistication and just are another way 

to add personality to any outfit. As fashion takes inspiration from the past, this season’s 

looks are emphasising vintage presence. Colour blocking, big frames, visors and shield 

glasses are all back in trend. TM 

Images by Max Mara, Dior, Fendi, Givenchy, Kate Spade, Marc Jacobs and Havaianas 


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THE LOOK 

Uptown, 

Downtown 

Own your style and express individuality with 

these clothes that make a statement with their 

combination of urban and edgy designs with the 

help of Thai Odyssey’s aesthetics as the backdrop. 


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Headpiece from 

BREMEN WONG MILLINERY 

Gown from 

KEITH LEE COUTURE 

Stylist: Kenneth Lo 

Makeup: Cindy Chin 

Photographer: Ryan Chiu (studio R19) 

Model: Icon Model Management 

Location: Thai Odyssey, 

Mid Valley Megamall (3rd Floor) 

massage & spa outlet. 


THE LOOK 

Earring from 


Black top and pants from 

SILAS LIEW 


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Earring from 


Oversized jacket from 

KIT WOO 


THE LOOK 


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Earring from 


Black Swimsuit top from 

MICHAEL OOI 

Brown holder neck piece from 

SILAS LIEW 


THE LOOK 



Earring from 


White Lycra top from 

MICHAEL OOI 

White long tail skirt from 

KEITH KEE COUTURE 


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Earring from 


Top from 

SILAS LIEW 

Black long mermaid skirt from 

KENNETH LO 


THE LOOK 


BRMEN WONG MILLINERY 

Gown from 



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Short dress from 



THE VACATION 

Feeling 

like Fall 

These are the best places to see autumn leaves in Sydney 

Images by Destination New South Wales 


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Even if most European countries are settling 

into spring, for Australia it’s the autumnal 

season. Celebrated for being the perfect 

season to drink hot chocolate, wear comfy 

sweaters and catch amazing views, autumn is one of the 

best seasons to visit Sydney. It’s when the warm days 

are greeted by chilly nights and all you need is a light 

sweater. Here are some of the top places in Sydney to 

experience the essence of autumn that have gorgeous 

views and are simply picture perfect. 

Orange 

Acclaimed as the colour city due to the vibrant sights 

and golden poplars, Orange is peppered with ash, oak 

and maple trees which ensure the autumn leaves drop in 

all hues. Every year, ample of gold and bronze poplars 

line the streets making it one of the best places to enjoy 

autumn leaves in Sydney. The Orange area also thrives 

on its excellent food and wine scene. Visitors can enjoy 

exclusive custom tours that include extravagant lunch 

options, private tours and personal guides. 

Orchard in Orange, Central NSW 


THE VACATION 

Family enjoying a visit to the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden in Mount Tomah, Blue Mountains. 


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Autumn colours on display on a tree-lined road in Narrandera. 

Royal Botanic Gardens 

As Australia’s oldest botanic garden, visitors flock to the 

Royal Botanic Gardens throughout the year to experience 

the guided seasonal tours. This botanic garden is exceptional 

during the autumn season as it is often flooded in red, orange 

and yellow leafy pathways. The Royal Botanic Gardens even 

offer aboriginal heritage tours that narrate the stories of the 

Cardigal people and is easily accessible via buses or trains 

from the city centre. 

Blue Mountains Botanic 

Gardens 

The Blue Mountains are such a great place to experience 

autumn foliage. It dubbed as one of the best spots to soak 

in all the maples. It offers amazing sights of maple hues that 

should only be experienced in person. Visitors should also 

take the opportunity to visit Leura, the Wentworth Falls and 

Mount Wilson. This place is just a mere 1.5 hour drive away 

from Sydney. The autumn leaves are best viewed during the 

peak month of May. 

The Auburn Botanic 

Gardens 

Just 20 minutes from the Central Business District, the Auburn 

Botanic Gardens have a lovely hideout that is full of wonder. 

This botanic garden is well celebrated here with the Autumn 

Colours Festival which happens typically at the end of May. 

Visitors can enjoy the enchanted mazes, fairy face painters 

and a guided walking tour through the Japanese gardens. 

Families are spoilt for choice with the amount of activities 

available in the gardens. 


Centennial Park 

Once declared as one of the grandest adornments of 

Australia by Sir Henry Parkes, this park was truly inspired 

by the Victorian era. The vast open gardens, broad parklands 

and statues dotting the greenery are one of kind. The park 

has numerous benches that overlook the lake providing the 

perfect sun set spots. For the more adventurous visitors, 

the Centennial Parklands Equestrian Centre gives visitors a 

chance to try horse riding through the park. TM 

www.destinationnsw.com.au 


THE VACATION 

Blue Mountains Botanic Garden in Mount Tomah, Blue Mountains. 


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ADVERTORIAL 

A Contemporary 

Look 

The best way to achieve a 

contemporary look for the 

modern home 

Contemporary styles nowadays are no longer just 

minimalist but both comforting and welcoming. 

Incorporating contemporary aesthetics into the living 

room is essentially adding layers of subtle sophistication 

with visual texture, clean lines and focusing on the 

space to look sleek. One way to achieve the look of a 

contemporary home is to focus on the important pieces 

such as sofa sets that are evidently the centrepiece to 

any home. 

The sofa set should make a bold statement in the living 

space without being too extravagant or cluttered. The 

kind of sofa’s that are perfect for contemporary spaces 

often have neutral or earthy shades, utilise fabrics to add 

textural appeal and are simple. Hatch Home Concept 

offers homeowners a perfect selection of sofas and 

sofa fabrics in contemporary styles that are elegant, 

comfortable and functional. Moreover, their sectionals 

and recliner sofa sets are excellent for small lofts. 

Their latest imported Spanish sofa fabric is ideal for a 

modern home. The Efficiency fabric collection has a high 

standard of workmanship and is specially handpicked by 

designers to give that chic contemporary look to the living 

room. The fabric collection comes in six contemporary 

themes that mirror the beauty of nature and have really 

soft textures that are easy to maintain. Lastly, the fabrics 

have lifelong protection against soiling and are machinewashable. 

TM 

www.hatch.my 

Images by Hatch Home Concept 


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BEAUTY 

All for 

Glow 

Incorporate these makeup 

necessities to achieve a more 

youthful and radiant look 

The glowy makeup look has taken the 

beauty world by storm as people are 

starting to embrace radiant, dewy 

looking skin. It’s no surprise as this look 

does give a more youthful and healthy appeal to the 

skin. Even then, there is a fine line between looking 

greasy or looking glowy. The key to achieving 

the glowy look is the right products. Fortunately, 

there are numerous products out there just catered 

to helping women highlight their natural radiance 

be it on their cheekbones, lips or even eyes. These 

are our beauty necessities to conquering the glowy 

look. 

Baume Essentiel by Chanel 

This moisturising, glow-enhancing balm for the 

face, eyes and lips is the best solution for an onthe-go 

glow. The Balm Essentiel has a silky smooth 

texture that glides onto the skin for a glowy finish. 

It can be used on natural skin or over makeup but 

this product is absolutely perfect for those who wish 

for a more natural dewy look without committing to 

numerous make up products. 

www.chanel.com 

Flawless Lumière Radiance 

Perfecting Foundation by 

Laura Mercier 

The key to any glowy look is the base. This 

foundation provides a naturally luminous finish as 

the vitamin C in the foundation boosts the skin’s 

luminosity that reveals brighter, clearer and even 

toned skin over time. The formulation provides 15 

hours of moisture to visibly smoothen and soften the 

skin creating a radiant finish. 

www.lauramercier.com 

4D Plus Eye Palette S by Three 

Highlighting the eyes is a big aspect of the glowy look. This 

eye shadow palette comes with limited-edition colours that 

are all individually impressive but can also be layered for a 

more striking appeal. The rosy tones and shimmer in the eye 

palette highlight the eyes for a more subtle glow. TM 

www.threecosmetics.com.my 

Images by Three, Chanel, Laura Mercier 

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HEALTH & WELLNESS 

A Yoga Retreat 

Find your peace of mind at the Prana del Mar 

Images by Prana del Mar 

Lie in the sun, take in the fresh air and 

breathe in the serenity of the Prana del 

Mar, located at the southern tip of Baja, 

Mexico. This popular wellness and retreat 

centre offers up to 40 different health retreats, curated 

by internationally acclaimed teachers who visit each 

week to offer twice-daily classes. 

Other than specifying on yoga, some of the other 

classes offered include meditation, Pilates as well as 

the occasional fitness ‘boot camp’ and other wellness 

modalities. Guests are welcomed for a week to enjoy 

the luxurious accommodation, delicious healthy 

meals and the option to tour the local area of Baja. 

These retreats are the perfect getaway for anyone who 

needs to refresh, reset and rejuvenate. 

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The yoga retreats vary from teacher to teacher. Some 

of the upcoming retreats include the Vinyasa Yoga 

Retreat by Kristin Bilella which focuses on exploring 

chakras throughout the week with a 90-minute 

Vinyasa class in the morning and a 60 minute 

restorative class in the afternoon. This retreat consists 

of six nights of accommodation in the deluxe rooms, 

three vegetarian meals each day (fish and seafood are 

also served), daily Vinyasa yoga classes, full use of 

resort amenities and roundtrip airport transportation. 

Other retreats focus on different reasons but have 

similar premises such as the Yoga & Self-Care 

Retreat by Jenni Rawlings and Emily Benaron 

focuses on improving self-care. Additionally, the 

Sacred Spaces Baja Yoga Retreat by Erika Ramberg 

spotlights alignment & technique, Prayanama, Mantra 

& Sanskrit, yogic philosophy and a few excursions. 


HEALTH & WELLNESS 

This retreat centre is a unique and special place for 

anyone looking for a completely off-grid retreat. Just 

an hour drive from the Los Cabos International airport 

and 15 minutes from the edge of Cabo San Lucas, this 

centre embodies tranquillity and makes good use of 

its spaciousness making it ideal for self-reflection or 

exploration. 

Additionally, Baja is one of the longest peninsulas in 

the world making it an ideal place to explore. The Baja 

peninsula has numerous opportunities for adventure 

with the ocean, mountains and desert. The retreat 

centre offers plenty of other activities apart from the 

wellness or yoga retreats such as surfing, horseback 

riding, whale watching, kayak & snorkelling tours, 

sea turtle hatchings, ATV tours and plenty of other 

exciting excursion options. TM 

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Signature 

Scents 

These scents will 

spruce up your home 

Cemellia: 

Evoke the feeling 

of love 

This scent unifies two types of 

Camellias which are the Camellia 

sinensis and Camellia japonica. The 

fragrance has a strong floral imprint, 

enriched with a spicy tone perfect 

for warm feelings of comfort. 

Your home should embody 

comfort, personality and 

positive aura. After all, 

the home is where the day 

starts and ends. A big part of maintaining 

overall health is to balance physical 

health and mental health. A good home 

ensures that the mind has a place of 

comfort to retract to. One of the many 

ways to spruce up a house to become a 

home is to use scents that will always 

bring tranquillity and put the mind to 

ease. L’Erbolario offers a wide selection 

of home perfume, inspired entirely by 

Nature’s bounty. There are more than 15 

lines available; each line has its blended 

scent that is ethically and sustainably 

sourced. 

www.erbolario.com 

Black Juniper: 

Revitalize & fortify 

the spirit 

Perfectly neutral in scent, this has a 

sharp aroma that is strong and stoic. 

It is perfect for those who love 

woody scents. The splash of citrus 

adds on a refreshing element to the 

overall smell. 

Similarly, Amouage’s Midnight Flower Collection of candles 

and room sprays are perfect for a dose of fragrance around the 

house. Their signature scent, Truly, is inspired by a weekend in 

the countryside. The top notes of lily remind the mind of a floral 

bouquet. The scent also has a blend of benzoin and a deep spice of 

clove layer that effortlessly recreates a fireplace’s cosy warmth. 

The very base of this scent is the sandalwood that charms the 

senses with its musk. The scents are carefully crafted with the 

best mineral wax, can last up to 40 hours and are presented in a 

deep coral glass holder with a gold scripture. Blending ensures its 

maximum effectiveness and that the fragrance lingers for hours 

after the fact. TM 

www.amouage.com 

Images by L’Erbolario & Amouage 


THE DISHES 

Guilty Pleasures 

It’s time to indulge in these 

enticing dishes 

Stinco d’Agnello 

This exquisite lamb dish is perfectly tender, soft and tasty. 

The meat falls off the bones in a delectable bite. The tomato 

sauce for the lamb has just enough acidity to balance the lamb’s 

sweetness. The roasted mixed vegetable s are rightfully seasoned 

and a good complement to the overall dish. 

Jojo’s Italian Restaurant 

Clubhouse 

Tel. 03-7805 3935 

www.jojoitalianrestaurant.com 

Operating Hours 

Monday to Thursday 

11.00am to 1.00pm 


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Ika 

Maruyaki 

The smokiness 

in this dish is 

flavourful and not 

overpowering. 

The squid is soft, 

perfectly cooked 

and tasty. The sweet 

sauce binds the 

whole dish together 

as the sweetness 

balances the savoury 

flavour retained in 

the squid. 

Gin Shui Tei 

Clubhouse 

Tel. 03-7804 8888 

www.facebook.com/ 

ginshuitei 


Monday to Sunday 

Lunch 12.00pm to 3.00pm 

Dinner 6.30 to 10.30pm 


THE DISHES 

Portobello 

Mushroom Salad 

Crunchy and fresh, this salad has all the components of 

a delicious salad. The Portobello mushrooms are earthy, 

savoury and add texture to the salad. Additionally, the mixed 

greens are all well coated with the zesty salad dressing that 

ties the whole dish together. 

Restaurant 27 

Clubhouse 

Tel: 03-7804 8888 


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THE DISHES 

Mango Bingsoo 

Perfect for a hot day, this bingsoo is amicably authentic 

in taste and texture. The fresh mango chunks in this 

dessert add flavour to this 100% milk bingsoo. It brings 

in just the right amount of aroma and sweetness. This 

dessert is creamy, refreshing and sweet. 

Myeong Dong 

Clubhouse 

Tel. 03-7805 3935 


Monday to Sunday 

Lunch 11.30am to 3.00pm 

Dinner 5.00pm to 10.00pm 


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Prosperity 

Sirloin Steak 

Cooked to perfection, this steak is well seasoned and flavoured. The 

potato gratin, crisp salad and infused au jus with the mustard sauce 

all come together to create one harmonious, delicious bite. 

Restaurant 27 

Clubhouse 

Tel: 03-7804 8888 


Signature 

Peking Duck 

This signature dish from Spring Garden 

is simply exquisite and indulgent. There 

are so many layers of flavours and 

textures that will guarantee to tickle the 

taste buds. Each bite introduces different 

levels of seasoning towards the succulent 

duck meat that is cooked well. 

Spring Garden Chinese Restaurant 

Clubhouse 

Tel. 03-7880 7226 


Monday to Saturday 

11.30 am to 2.30pm 

6.30pm to 10.30pm 

Sunday and Public Holidays 

10.30am to 10.30 pm 


GAME CHANGER 

Gaming Industry Boom – 

The Rise Of 

The Next 

Entertainment Market 

According to Reuters, gaming is now the world’s favorite form 

of entertainment, when compared to TV, movies and music. 


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While TV is experiencing significant decline – TV 

revenues fell by 8% last year – the gaming sector’s 

sales are increasing at an annual rate of 10.7%. In 

China, game sales are climbing 14% per year, an alltime 

high from a single growth market. Games are being played by 

millions of people every day on their mobile, computers and consoles. 

One of the reasons why gaming is so popular is the millennials, 

i.e. those born between 1981 to 2000. Although gaming started 

more than 25 years ago, with Nintendo games on Atari and later 

on PlayStation, millennials find that gaming is more exciting, 

especially with the introduction of a powerful laptop with gaminggrade 

graphics and peripherals. The rise in the popularity of gaming 

is creating opportunities on a few fronts: game developers, game 

device suppliers, semiconductor companies, merchandisers and 

many more. 

“As video game engagement continues to grow, it could mean big 

returns for investors interested in the space,” quoted Samantha 

Greenberg, Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner of 

Margate Capital Management on CNBC. As technology expands, so 

will gaming content, products, virtual reality (VR), special events 

and video game tournaments. These are just some of the ways the 

industry is turning into a ‘recurring revenue model’ and capitalizing 

on great demand. Gamers around the world would likely spend 

USD138 billion on games in 2018, according to Newzoo’s Global 

Games Market Report. The market research firm tracks usage and 

trends of video games, mobile and eSports. The figure represents a 

13.3% increase year-to-year or an extra USD16.2 billion. 

Competitive eSports events are increasing as well. PGI 2018 or 

Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds, a gaming tournament, brought 

competitors from all over the world to Berlin for a grand prize of 

USD2million, the largest in the tournament’s history. One of the 

main reasons for the popularity of the industry is that it is cheaper 

than going to the movies or subscribing to cable TV, as some of the 

games are free online. The dominance of gaming in our culture is 

evident in the reversal of the past relationships between the gaming 

industry and Hollywood and publishers. It used to be that games 

were developed from popular movies and books. Now it is often 


GAME CHANGER 

the other way around. In 2017, both Angry Birds and Assassin’s 

Creed were released as movies, years after they were launched as 

successful games. 

Closer to home in Malaysia, we have major eSports competitions, 

notably the ESL One Genting 2018 and The Kuala Lumpur Major 

2018. The Asia Pacific Predator League, which recently concluded 

its second edition in Bangkok (DOTA 2 and PUBG) in February 

2019, involved 16 countries across the region with 3,530 eSports 

teams and a total prize pool of USD400,000. One of the dedicated 

brands in providing hardware that lives up to gaming demand 

standards is Predator by Acer, which is highly recognized among 

pro gamers, gaming enthusiasts and the various stakeholders in 

the gaming industry. Acer continuously engages with the gaming 

communities to obtain feedback, and then incorporate these desired 

features and performance into the new devices to partner gamers to 

achieve the next level performance. The Predator line is designed 

for such purpose, to complement gamers, to bring gaming to new 

heights. 

Hazman Hassan, CEO and Co-Founder of KITAMEN Malaysia 

states that “Gaming is a lifestyle.” Together with his COO, Fahmi 

“Moshi” Sairuz, they are now collaborating with Media Prima 

Digital to develop the first Campus eSports Championship in 

Malaysia. The Campus eSports Championship encourages colleges 

and universities to participate with a grand prize of RM180,000. 

Organized by MyGameOn and sponsored by Media Prima Digital, 

Celcom Axiata Berhad and Predator, the tournament will be played 

in 5 zones throughout the country. The grand prize can be won by 

participation in any of the 3 categories: Mobile Legends Bang Bang, 

Pro Evolution Soccer 2019 and DOTA 2. 

Asia Pacific Predator League 2019 - Malaysian Champion for 

DOTA2 with Acer Malaysia Director of Consumer Business 

and Product Johnson Seet 

“Malaysia has one of the more dynamic ecosystems in Southeast Asia 

for gaming,” says Johnson Seet, Director of Consumer Business and 

Product, Acer Malaysia. “According to MDEC, worldwide gaming 

itself is worth USD180.1billion and growing. Currently, Malaysia 

ranked in the 21st position in terms of global game revenue in 2017, 

at an estimated value of USD587million.” 

eSports has gained recognition worldwide to the extent that it has 

received official recognition as a medal sport in SEA GAMES 2019 


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and a full-medal event in the 2022 Asia Games. Paris 

2024 Olympics organizers are keen to explore eSports 

as a demonstration sport and the International Olympic 

Committee is open to explore the inclusion of eSports 

into the Olympics. In Malaysia, there is an estimated 

2.4 million eSports athletes and a total of 9.5 million 

in Southeast Asia; this number is predicted to increase 

by two-fold this year. Positively, the entire ecosystem 

has created plenty of job opportunities and demand for 

gaming coaches, team managers, eSports organizers and 

managers who understand the technicalities, cosplayers 

and their costume makers, castors, not forgetting the new 

game developers, testers and reviewers as well as graphic 

designers. Looking at the recent allocation of RM10million 

in the Malaysia Budget 2019 for eSports, the future for the 

gaming industry in Malaysia is looking bright. TM 


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Introducing 

the Lamborghini 

Aventador S 

The bench mark for super 

sports cars everywhere 


Images by Automobili Lamborghini 


THE DRIVE 

Visionary, powerful, sleek and dynamic; 

there are not enough adjectives to describe 

the beauty of the latest Lamborghini 

Aventador S. It has a new aerodynamic 

design, redeveloped suspension, increased power and 

new driving dynamics. The ‘S’ acts as the suffix of the 

previously enhanced Lamborghini thus defining a new 

benchmark for the V12 Lamborghini. 

Six years since the original Aventador, this new sports car 

had been introduced at the Lamborghini Kuala Lumpur 

Showroom by Mr Davide Sfrecola, the Area Sales 

Manager for the Asia Pacific Region for Automobili 

Lamborghini and Mr Marcus Chye, Chief Operations 

Officer of Lamborghini Kuala Lumpur. 

The design of the new Aventador S is the face of the 

new Aventador generation. It features a few exterior 

developments, especially in the front and rear. However, 

the profile still has that dynamic Aventador look. 

The Lamborghini Centro Stile has modified several 

components of the car to meet the maximum aerodynamic 

efficiency. 

Additionally, the car pays perfect homage with the 

iconic elements integrated such as the arched rear 

wheel reminiscent of the original Countach. The front 

downforce improved by more than 130% compared to 

the previous Aventador coupé. Additionally, when the 

wing is in its optimum position, the overall efficiency at 

high downforce improves over 50% and in low drag by 

more than 400% compared to the earlier models. 


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The Aventador S maintains the Aventador’s extremely 

rigid and one of a kind, lightweight carbon fibre 

monocoque with attached aluminium frames ensuring 

a dry weight of just 1575kg. The biggest evolution 

of the Aventador S is the four wheel drive, active 

suspension, four wheel steering system and EGO 

driving mode. 

Developed around a ‘total control concept’, the Aventador 

S provides a superior drive, ride and performance. The 

enhanced lateral control comes from the new four wheel 

steering that was adopted for the first time on a series 

production Lamborghini. It ensures improved agility at 

low and medium speeds as well as more stability at high 

speeds. 

There are four different modes for the drive to choose 

from including the STRADA, SPORT, CORSA and the 

new, EGO mode. These modes have been recalibrated 

to improve the ESC integration with all-wheel drive 

and the interface between engine torque management 

system as well as traction control reaction. The EGO 

driving mode option allows several additional or 

individual set up profiles that are customizable by 

the drive. This enables them to select their preferred 

criteria for traction, steering and suspension. 


THE DRIVE 

The 12 cylinder, 6.5 litre engine outputs an additional 40hp compared to its 

predecessor to a maximum of 740hp and 690Nm of torque at 5500 rpm. This 

super sports car can accelerate from 0-100km.h in just 2.9 seconds and has a top 

speed of 350km/h. The transmission is by Lamborghini’s lightweight Independent 

Shifting Rod (ISR) seven speed shifting system that gives robotised gear shifts in 

up to 50 milliseconds. 

Finally, the cockpit of the Aventador S comes with new functions and refinement. 

The TFT digital dashboard is customisable, with the standard AppleCarPlay 

system. The Lamborghini telemetry system is an optional specification that 

can record lap times and track driving performance, perfect for the owner who 

wants to keep their car on track. TM 

www.lamborghini.com 


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THE CRUISE 

Charm 

the Sea 

All you need to know about the Aquila 44 

Words by Swathe Swathe Shanmugaraj 

Images by Simpson Marine 


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Exquisite, charming and luxurious, the Aquila 44 was designed 

for cruising that will exceed all expectations. The yacht 

was created for remarkably comfortable cruising and places 

technological advancements as one of its main priorities. It 

joins the incredible Aquila power catamaran line up, becoming one of the 

pedigree continuations of the Aquila 48. 

Named as the ‘Best New Multihull 40’-49’’ in the 2014, AIM Media 

Editor’s Choice Awards, this yacht has one of the most innovative 

interior layouts. It features a master cabin which spans the full width of 

its 21foot/6.6m beam, an aspect not utilised before on a boat that is 44 

feet long. 


THE CRUISE 

Additionally, the saloon and galley offers a 360° 

opportunity for gorgeous scenic views that can comfortably 

accommodate six people. They also feature a large seating 

area, hidden TV stowage and numerous storage spots to 

make living aboard simple. The Galley comes with Corian 

countertops, an electric fridge, freezer, stove and double 

stainless steel sink. 

The large staterooms have their en-suite head with separate 

showers and large windows that provide the best view. The 

rooms also have fresh water flush systems and teak flooring 

that flatters the entire yacht’s design. The oversized 

flybridge incorporates Aquila’s signature multiple access 

points to and from the deck. Plus, the design includes an 

added enclosure, electric grill and sun pad seating on either 

side of the central helm station. The aft cockpit bar area has 

a 2×316 stainless steel bar stools and expansive hinging 

window as well as door openings to the galley with a large 

U-shaped settee. 

Lastly, the standard Aquila 44 has three cabins with ensuite 

heads. The Aquila 44 currently located in Thailand, 

which is also available for viewing with Simpson Marine, 

is in the three cabins, three heads layout with upgrades such 

as the water-maker and induction stove top. 


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THE CRUISE 

However, customisation options are available for those 

interested to create the perfect catamaran that caters to 

their individual boating lifestyle. The Aquila 44 is built 

to EC Certification in Category A which is the recognised 

international standard for recreational boats. It is very 

easy to manoeuvre and is recommended for private use 

or charter investments. TM 

www.simpsonmarine.com 


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THE LIST 

DINING OUTLETS & SHOPS 


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THE LIST 

MAIN CONTACT NUMBERS 

Head Office 

+603 77101018 

Customer Care Support & 

Tropicana Privilege Card Services 

+60377138888 

customercare@tropicanacorp.com.my 

CORPORATE OFFICES 

TROPICANA CORPORATION BERHAD 

Head Office 

Level 2,7,9,10,11,&12 

Tropicana City Office Tower 

No 3, Jalan SS20/27 

47400 Petaling Jaya 

Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia 

Tel: +603 7710 1018 

Fax: +603 77253035 

corpcomm@tropicanacorp.com.my 

www.tropicanacorp.com.my 

Office Hours: 

9am - 6pm (Monday - Friday) 

Closed (Saturday & Sunday) 

TROPICANA GOLF & COUNTRY RESORT BERHAD 

Clubhouse 

Jalan Kelab Tropicana 

Tropicana Golf & Country Resort 



Tel: +603 7804 8888 

Fax: +603 7804 3688 

gm@tropicanagolf.com 

www.tropicanagolf.com 

Office Hours: 


9am - 1pm (Saturday) 

Closed (Sunday) 

PROPERTY GALLERIES 

TROPICANA AMAN (SHAH ALAM) 

Property Gallery 

Tropicana Aman Property Gallery 

No. 2, Persiaran Aman Perdana 3, 

Bandar Tropicana Aman 42500, 

Telok Panglima Grarang, 


Tel: +6010 252 6668 

enquiry@tropicanacorp.com.my 

www.tropicanaamna.com.my 

Operating hours: 9.30am - 6.30pm 

(Monday - Sunday & Public Holidays) 

TROPICANA GARDENS 

(KOTA DAMANSARA) 

Property Gallery & Show Unit 

Lot 52581, Jalan PJU 3/21 

Tropicana Indah Resort Homes 

Kota Damansara, 47410 Petaling Jaya 


Tel: +6012 252 6688 


www.tropicanagardens.com.my 

Operating hours: 9.30am - 6.30pm 

(Monday - Sunday) 

TROPICANA 218 MACALISTER (PENANG) 


16, Jalan Anson, 10400 Penang, Malaysia 

Tel: +604 2105 888 


www.tropicana218macalister.com.my 

Operating hours: 9:30 - 6:30pm 

(Monday - Sunday) 

TROPICANA DANGA COVE (JOHOR) 


Lot PTB 28892, Taman Cahaya, 

Kota Puteri Plentong, 81750 Masari, Johor 

Tel: +607 382 3355 

tdb@tropicanadangabay.com.my 

www.tropicanadangacorp.com 

Operating hours: 


10am - 6pm (Saturday, Sunday & Public Holiday) 

TROPICANA DANGA BAY (JOHOR) 


Tropicana Danga Bay Sdn Bhd 

Lot PTB 22902, Teluk Danga 

Jalan Persiaran Abu Bakar Sultan 

80200 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia 

Tel: +607 234 1585 

Fax:+ 607 237 4898 

tdb@tropicanadangabay.com.my 

www.tropicanadangabay.com.my 

Operating Hours: 

9am - 6pm (Monday- Friday) 

10am - 6pm (Saturday, Sunday& Public Holiday) 

TROPICANA METROPARK (SUBANG) 


Lot 38515, Jalan Delima 1/1 

Taman Perindustian Teknologi Tinggi Subang 

40000 Subang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia 

Tel: +603 5636 6888 


www.tropicanametropark.com.my 


9.30am - 6.30pm (Monday - Sunday) 

TROPICANA HEIGHTS (KAJANG) 


Tropicana Heights Management Office 

Off Jalan P6/2, 43500, Semenyih, Kajang 


Tel: +6013-2020746 


www.tropicanaheights.com.my 


9.00am - 5:30pm (Monday - Friday) 

9.00am - 5.30 pm (Saturday) 

Closed (Sunday & Public Holidays) 


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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT OFFICES 

TROPICANA MANAGEMENT 

SERVICES SDN BHD (TMS) 

Property Management Office 





Tel: +603 7804 1533 

(Direct Line) 

+603 7804 8888 

(General line) 

Fax: + 603 7806 5044 

tms@tropicanagolf.com 

Office hours: 




CASA INDAH 1 

CONDOMINIUMS 


B-G-05, Casa Indah 1 

Condominiums 

No 2A, Persiaran Surian 

Tropicana Indah, 

PJU 3 Kota Damansara 


Sleangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia 

Tel: +603 6140 9194/6140 9166 

Fax: +60361409168 

casaindahcondo@yahoo.com 

Office hours: 

9am - 5:30pm (Monday - Friday) 



MERCHANT SQUARE 

BUSINESS PARK 


No 1, Jalan Tropicana 

Selatan 1, PJU 3 


Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malyasia 

Tel: +603 7883 0886 

Fax: +603 7883 0966 

merchantsquare@tropicanacorp.com.my 

Office hours: 

9am - 5:30pm (Monday - Friday) 



CASA KIARA 2 

CONDOMINIUM 


Dicasa Management 

Services Sdn Bhd 

Lobby Level 

No 14, Jalan Kiara 5, Bukit Kiara 

50480 Kuala Lumpur 

Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia 

Tel: +603 62-3 9229 

Fax: +603 6203 9339 

casakiara2@tropicanacorp.com.my 

Office Hours: 




CASA TROPICANA 

CONDOMINIUMS 


B-5-17, Block B 

Casa Tropicana 

No 5, Jalan Persiaran Tropicana 

PJU 3 Tropicana Golf & Country 

Resort 47410 Petaling Jaya 


Tel: +603 7883 0982 

Fax: +603 7883 0292 

casatropicana@tropicanacorp.com.my 

Office hours: 

9am - 5:30 pm (Monday - Friday) 



CASA INDAH 2 

CONDOMINIUMS 


A-02-01, Management Office 

Casa Indah 2 Condominiums 

No 2B, Persiaran Surian 

Tropicana Indah Resort Homes 

PJU3, Kota Damansara 

47410 Petaling Jaya, 

Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia. 

Tel: +603 61426288/6388 

Fax: +603 6142 6788 

casaindah2@tropicanacorp.com.my 

Office Hours: 

9am - 5.30pm (Monday to Friday) 



ARENA MENTARI 

BUSINESS PARK 


Block C, Wisma TT 

No 1, Jalan PJS 8/15 

Dataran Mentari 



Tel:+603 5621 1979 

Fax:+603 5621 1980 

istimabudi@gmail.com 

Office Hours: 




TROPICANA INDAH SDN BHD 




47410 Petaling Jaya Selangor 

Darul Ehsan, Malaysia 

Tel:+603 7804 4722 

+603 7805 5855 

Fax:+603 7806 5044 

tisb@tropicanacorp.com.my 

Office Hours: 




TROPICANA GRANDE 


Level1, Management Office 

Block A, Tropicana Grande 

Condominiums 

No.3 Persiaran Tropicana 



Tel:+603 7610 0965 

Fax:+603 7610 0968 

stephaniechua@tropicanacorp.com.my 

Office Hours: 




TROPICANA CHERAS 


To be ready soon 

For more information, please 

contact Sales& Marketing 

Department at: 

Tel: +603 7710 1018 

DAMANSARA INTAN 

E-BUSINESS PARK 


A328, Block A 

Damansara Intan 

No 1, Jalan SS20/27 



Tel:+603 7118 3111 

Fax:+603 7118 3222 

gracewong@tropicanacorp.com.my 

Office Hours: 

9am - 5.30pm 

(Monday to Friday) 



FORTUNE PARK 

APARTMENTS 


A-5, Pangsapuri Suria Perdana 

(Fortune Park Apartments) 

Taman Serdang Perdana 

Seksyen 4 

433300 Seri Kembagan 


Tel: +603 8944 9331 

Fax:+603 8944 9332 

fortunepark@tropicanacorp.com.my 

Office Hours: 

9am - 5.30pm 

(Monday to Friday) 



TROPICANA HEIGHTS 


Off Jalan P6/2, 43500 

Semenyih, Kajang 


Tel:+6013 2020746 

Fax:+603 7806 5044 

tisb@tropicanacorp.com.my 

Office Hours: 

9.00am - 5.30pm (Monday - Friday) 

9.00am - 5.30pm (Saturday) 

Closed (Sunday & Public Holidays ) 

TROPICANA CHERAS 

Admin Office 

6, Jalan Tropicana Cheras 1, Taman 

Tropicana Cheras, 43000 Kajang, 

Selangor. 

Tel:+6013 2020746 

Fax:+603 7610 0968 

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Tropicana Magazine Mar-Apr 2019 #123: Celebration of Beginnings

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