Tropicana Sep-Oct 2019 #126 The Wellbeing Issue

EDITOR’S NOTE 

“Travel brings power and love back to your 

life”, so goes a famous quote by a Persian 

poet, Rumi and at no time does this feel 

more true than with this month’s issue of 

finding wellness. From the azure waters 

of Mauritius, to a historic hotel with 

a contemporary interior in Tokyo; in this issue, we 

celebrate the trying of new things, of going to places 

we’ve never been before. If Stockholm wasn’t on your 

list before, it certainly will be soon! 

Wellness, after all, is about the mind, body and soul 

and sometimes a good dose of a new experience 

is enough to awaken a part of ourselves we hadn’t 

known existed. 

Our cover personality, Landy Yeam, leads the charge, 

as this visionary businesswoman talks about what 

sparked her yachting business and her hopes for 

creating memorable experiences for her customers. 

Meanwhile, we dive deep into what makes Sir James 

Dyson, the man who has transformed the way we 

look at products and technology create products that 

are elegant and easy to use by every household. We 

also feature talented architect and designer, Mac 

Stopa who was in Malaysia recently, to share his story 

behind his award - winning River collection that was 

inspired by mother nature herself. 

This season’s fashion takes a minimalist approach 

to your wardrobe with elegant essentials, while 

embracing the season’s chic silhouettes, heavy fabrics 

and sleek cuts. Complete the look by combining the 

coolest accessory - the Acer Swift 7 to satisfy your 

every desire. 

Finally, reaping the simple pleasures of the season, we 

tried out five delicious and hearty vegetarian meals at 

Tropicana Golf & Country Resort that is inherently 

nutritious and satisfying. By taking charge of your 

health and wellness, you can improve your mind and 

soul wherever you go. 

Cheers to your wellness! 

Tropicana Magazine Editorial Team 

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VOLUME 

#126 

The Diary 

6 What’s New 

The Scene 

12 Happenings About Town 

Culture 

15 Books, Movies and Music 

The Home 

28 Bold And Innovative Designs 

Property News 

36 BCI Awards 2019 

38 Stay & Save Campaign: 

Lucky Draw Finale 

40 Tropicana in Support of 

Ministry of Education’s Initiative 

ON THE COVER 

20 Memory Maker 

The Vacation 

78 A Regal Stay 

84 Island Spirit 

The Dishes 

88 Fresh And Vibrant 

94 Take Your Pick 

100 Go For A Tipple 

The Game Changer 

106 Accidental Inventor 

The Drive 

112 A Timeless Masterpiece 

116 For The Love Of A Classic 

118 Pure Adrenaline 

The Swing 

42 Swing And Stay In Bangkok 

The Time 

46 Perfect Partners 

50 A Watch Icon 

53 Inspiration From The Past 

The Beauty 

56 OWAY is the 

Way to Go 

60 A Bespoke Scent 

The Look 

66 The Minimalist Approach 

Health And 

Wellness 

74 Stay Energised 


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THE DIARY 

Tiffin Food Court 

September 1, 2019 

The Gasket Alley, PJ 

www.tiffin.com 

Discover up and coming eateries and the movers and shakers of the 

culinary scene at this year’s Tiffin Food Court. If you have always 

wanted to eat everything in the Valley but haven’t been able to, 

now is your chance. Happening over the course of a few weekends 

at The Gasket Alley, this event sees several of the best restaurants 

and bars in KL set up shop like a food court offering their signature 

items. The roster of vendors is updated regularly, so keep an eye on 

the website and social media for the weekly line-up. 

‘Dust and Silence 

In The Sun’ Exhibition 

August 21 - September 22, 2019 

Wei-Ling Contemporary, The Gardens Mall 

Anima Mundi: 

Soul of The World 


Central Embassy, Bangkok 

Catch ‘Dust and the Silence in the Sun’, Cheong Kiet Cheng’s 

third solo exhibition with the Wei-Ling Contemporary gallery. 

In her most recent series, she touches on the question of how 

the spirits in our world relate to the rest of the universe. Cheong 

also explores the idea of the future by taking inspiration from 

space travel to Mars, while continuing her ongoing interest 

in showcasing a spiritual realm that is based on the nature of 

our own world. She is also the recipient of the Fukuoka Art 

Museum Residency where she will be presenting her works in 

an upcoming exhibition in October 2019. 

Central Embassy brings Indonesian environmental artist Mulyana to 

Bangkok for his first ever immersive art exhibition in the city, Anima 

Mundi: Soul of the World. The artist aims to raise awareness in saving 

the environment through his interpretation of life under the sea and his 

masterpieces made from discarded metal, fabrics and materials. Anima 

Mundi: Soul of the World features a massive 12-meter long whale skeleton, 

a 5-meter tall Mogus, four whales, 5,000 fish mobiles, and coral reefs. 

Gallery Children’s 

Biennale 2019: Embracing 

Wonder 

Ongoing until December 29, 2019 

Various locations at National Gallery Singapore 

www.childrensbiennale.com 

The Gallery Children’s Biennale returns for its second bi-yearly edition with the 

theme “Embracing Wonder”. Designed for the young and young-at-heart to 

explore their imaginative sides, visitors can look forward to 11 interactive artworks 

by Singapore and Southeast Asian artists that provide meaningful insights 

into art. The Gallery Children’s Biennale furthers the Gallery’s commitment 

to empower children in their development by sparking their imagination and 

creativity through art. 


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THE DIARY 

Guo Pei: 

Chinese Art and 

Couture 

Ongoing until September 15, 2019 

Time: 10am – 7pm daily | Fridays, 10am – 9pm 

Special Exhibition Gallery, Asian Civilisations Museum 

www.acm.org.sg 

Awakenings: 

Art in Society in Asia 

1960s-1990s 

Ongoing until September 15, 2019 

Singtel Special Exhibition Gallery, Level 3, 

City Hall Wing, National Gallery Singapore 

www.nationalgallery.sg 

A dialogue between historical and contemporary Chinese 

design, juxtaposing embroidered masterworks by China’s 

foremost couturière with Chinese artworks from the Asian 

Civilisations Museum. Guo Pei’s dramatic, sculptural gowns 

reflect influences from growing up in Beijing surrounded by 

Chinese imperial art and mythology. Her creations express 

her personal take on contemporary fashion and aesthetics. 

Exploring her impact on everyday lives beyond the runway, 

the exhibition presents several of Guo Pei’s intricate Chinese 

bridal gowns – including two directly inspired by artworks in 

the Asian Civilisations Museum collection. 

The 1960s - 1990s mark a critical turning point in Asia’s post-war history. 

The three decades saw radical changes in society, such as ideological 

confrontations, rise in capitalism, rapid modernisation, and democratic 

movements. In partnership with the Museum of Modern Art Tokyo 

(MOMAT) and the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Korea 

(MMCA), this travelling exhibition spotlights a crucial time where 

artists and publics understood and asserted their identities through 

art. Awakenings continues National Gallery Singapore’s trajectory in 

broadening and deepening the scholarship that critically situates Asia in 

global art history. 

The Bear By Gardner & 

Wife Theatre 

September 30 - October 20, 2019 

PJ Live Arts 

Ever wondered what it would be like to sit on a polar bear’s 

lap? Or ride on it’s back? Looking after a bear is exhausting 

stuff! And now you can find out with this fun theatre 

production that the whole family can enjoy. With dazzling 

puppetry, delicious music, dreamy storytelling and dozens of 

laugh, The Bear is an unforgettable experience and a perfect 

introduction to theatre for little people. 


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THE SCENE 

Attention To Detail 

8 August 2019 

www.seikowatches.com 

With over 130 years of milestones, Seiko recently 

showcased several new exciting additions to its Prospex and 

Presage range of timepieces to celebrate the official launch 

of its new boutique in Mid Valley Megamall. Committed 

to continuously preserve the marine environment, the 

dive watch Prospex collaborated with esteemed ocean 

explorer and marine conservationist Fabien Cousteau 

to produce three special editions of “Save the Ocean” 

timepieces. With a water resistance of 200m, they are 

the Solar Chronograph SSC741P1, Turtle SRPD21K1 

and Samurai SRPD23K1. The showcase also unleashed 

the newest string to the Prospex family — the LX line; 

consisting of six timepieces that are boutique exclusives 

only. The LX line was developed in collaboration with Ken 

Okuyama, a legendary Japanese industrial designer. 

Over 

The Moon 

1 August 2019 till 

12 September 2019 

www.whotels.com/kualalumpur 

With an aim to return to Mid- 

Autumn Festival traditions 

through her own traditions, 

fashion designer Melinda Looi 

and W Kuala Lumpur has 

collaborated together for a 

wonderfully funky mooncake campaign. Melinda’s mooncake set represents 

her story and the traditional values she upholds. It also represents W Kuala 

Lumpur’s story as a trendy, urban and edgy hotel that similarly respects 

tradition and culture. Each set includes four flavourful mooncakes packed 

in a portable square pouch plus matching opalescent tote bags. Box of 4 

with limited edition Melinda Looi tote bag, RM198. 

Freedom To Play 

2 August 2019 

www.acer.com.my 

From gaming to lightweight devices that are perfect for students or premium 

ultra light, ultra thin laptops for professionals on the go, there was no better 

time than at the recent Acer Day to get the device that they had been 

eyeing all this while. Held over several days at Mid Valley Megamall in 

August, the event also saw the launch of new additions to the Aspire series 

as well as the introduction of a portable monitor to enhance entertainment 

without limitations. 

Show Your Style 

4 July 2019 

www.binawarehouse.com 

One of the country’s most luxurious range of sanitaryware, fittings and 

kitchen cabinetry installations, Bina Warehouse together with RuMa, Geberit, 

Claybrook and MEIR played host to Malaysia’s celebrated architects, interior 

designers, developers and socialites. The highlight of the evening was an 

insightful “tour d’ elegance” organised by RuMa’s hospitality team, treating 

guests to an exclusive preview of the exuberant, defining interior settings in the 

various bathroom suite offerings inspired by trending bathroom innovations. 


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THE SCENE 

Horology Art Collaboration 


www.bellross.com 

Watchmaker Bell & Ross turned a new chapter when they recently 

launched Jalaini Abu Hassan’s GHOST art exhibition. With the aim of 

spurring curiosity and appreciation for local arts and culture, the event 

marked the first time the Swiss watchmaker engaging with the Malaysian 

art scene. Artist Jalaini Abu Hassan, popularly referred to as “Jai”, and 

one of Malaysia’s best-known names on the art circuit, presented his 

collection of five original artworks called Ghost, of which the fifth and 

final piece was completed live on launch night. The apex of the evening 

was when the ambient lighting was abruptly replaced with UV lights to 

bring the ghost-themed paintings to spectacularly spectral life, pulsating 

with the rhythm spun by celebrated deejay-about-town, Blink. 

TechThrill-seekers 

26 June 2019 

www.acer.com.my 

Fans of Predator in Malaysia were presented with an array 

of mouth-watering gaming laptops with the introduction of 

the award-winning Predator Triton 900, new-looking and 

battle-proven Predator Helios 300, and entertainment as 

well as game-ready Acer Nitro 5 and Nitro 7 recently. These 

new products are expected to strengthen Acer’s position in 

the Malaysian gaming industry. Taking the thrill of Predator 

Launch a notch higher, the brand also unveiled the awardwinning, 

ultra-slim, ultra-sleek and ultra light Acer Swift 

7 (2019) as well as the updated Acer Spin 3. Designed for 

professionals on the go, the new Swift 7 has a modern, sleek 

and minimalist chassis design. Weighing an unbelievable 

890g, the Swift 7 is even smaller than its predecessor. 

Aviation Inspired Timepieces 


www.icw.com 

Watch aficionados had an opportunity to get up close and personal with the 

rich legacy of timepieces by internationally acclaimed IWC Schaffhausen 

at the IWC Pilot’s Watches Exhibition in Malaysia recently. Along with a 

remarkable selection of watches from the Swiss brand’s latest line of pilot’s 

watches, the exhibit also featured 12 historical pieces that have gained iconic 

status in the horological universe. The grand unveiling of the exhibition was in conjunction with the opening of the newly redesigned IWC 

boutique at Pavilion — third in Southeast Asia after Bangkok and Manila to implement the Swiss watchmaker’s latest global boutique design 

concept. The evening cocktail was attended by some 250 guests including industry captains, A-list celebrities and socialites. 

Love In Spades 


www.katespade.com 

Kate Spade New York celebrated the grand opening of their new Suria KLCC store 

with more than 100 distinguished guests attending the opening event, including Oh 

Yeon Seo, South Korean actress and Malaysian Actress Scha Alyahya. 

Guests were invited to view the new brand vision under Creative Director Nicola 

Glass, and enjoyed mocktails and canapés, followed by in-store activities including 

personalising their own luggage tag with the new embossing machine while listening 

to DJ Irama’s upbeat music. Following the in-store event, guests were treated to an 

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CULTURE | MOVIES 

Ready, Set, Action! 

Here are our current picks to thrill you and 

get your adrenaline pumping 

IT Chapter Two 


In the sleepy town of Derry, the evil clown Pennywise returns 27 years 

later to torment the grown-up members of the Losers’ Club, who have 

long since drifted apart from one another. But a phone call brings 

them back to the town as the evil It has returned. They reunite to fulfil 

their childhood promise of taking It down once and for all, unaware 

that It is now stronger and has been waiting for their return. 

Joker 

October 3, 2019 

Set in the 1980s, the movie tells 

the origin story of the Joker. 

Failed comedian Arthur Fleck 

encounters violent thugs while 

wandering the streets of Gotham 

City dressed as a clown. The 

Clown Prince of Crime starts 

causing chaos and mayhem in 

the city after slowly descending 

into madness and transforming 

into the criminal mastermind 

known as the Joker. With flamboyant actor Joaquin Phoenix in the title 

role, expect a totally new version of the Dark Knight’s greatest nemesis. 

Gemini Man 


Watch Will Smith battle himself 

in this new action- thriller 

where he plays Henry Brogan, 

an elite assassin who becomes 

the target of a mysterious 

operative who can seemingly 

predict his every move. To his 

horror, he soon learns that the 

man who’s trying to kill him is 

his own much more capable 

clone 25 years younger than 

he is. Director Ang Lee, the acclaimed filmmaker of “Brokeback 

Mountain” and “Life of Pi,” directed Gemini Man which includes 

Mary Elizabeth Winstead, and Benedict Wong in the cast. 

Rambo 

Last Blood 


Sylvester Stallone has 

returned as his brooding 

and indestructible - John 

Rambo character in the latest 

Lionsgate movie, Rambo: Last 

Blood. This time the Vietnam 

War veteran teams up with a 

reporter to save a girl that has 

been kidnapped by a vicious 

Mexican drug cartel. This 

fourth action movie will open 

nearly 20 years after the 1988 

launch of Rambo III. 

Terminator: 

Dark Fate 


The Terminator first said “I’ll 

be back” in 1984. He was 

right, several times over, but 

no one expected him to still 

be back 35 years later. Turns 

out, Arnold Schwarzenegger, 

Linda Hamilton, and franchise 

co-creator James Cameron are 

all returning for Terminator 

6, also known as Terminator: 

Dark Fate, a direct sequel to their Terminator 2: Judgment Day. In 

February 2019, Cameron revealed that Terminator: Dark Fate will 

deal with how time and dealing with “tragic futures” has changed 

Sarah (Linda Hamilton’s character) and show her passing the torch 

of knowledge for all this imminent doom to new characters. 


CULTURE | BOOK 

Positive Reads 

To help solve problems we struggle with and also motivate and inspire us with new ideas, 

here are good reads to help you start living a happy life 

Stop Doing That Sh*t: 

End Self-Sabotage and Demand Your Life Back 

By Gary John Bishop 

In a dynamic, compelling and aha-filled journey, Stop Doing That Sh*t helps you connect the dots of your “stuff” 

all the way from your past to the present. You’ll make sense of yourself as you uncover how to interrupt those 

destructive cycles of yours and make the kind of profound shift needed to get your life on track. 

If you can’t save money, if you keep ending up in the same types of toxic relationships, if you feel unloved, 

don’t fit in, not enough or any one of the myriad of ways that a human being trashes an otherwise good life, this 

is the book for you. 

Be Happy, Always 

By Xandria OoI 

Nobody teaches you how to be happy. We 

learn how to be successful in our careers, but 

are expected to navigate through everything 

that life throws at us. Often we make 

mistakes trying to understand how to be 

happy with ourselves, how to be happy with 

someone else, and how to be happy with 

our life. Be Happy, Always spots the pitfalls 

of life and shares the wisdom and courage 

to navigate through everyday issues. Over 

five illuminating chapters, Xandria Ooi 

speaks to you with honesty and empathy, 

like someone who knows what you need and 

offers you perspectives that can help you 

figure out what to do to lift yourself up and 

be happy even when life is challenging. 

How to Ikigai : 

Lessons for Finding 

Happiness and Living 

Your Life’s Purpose 

By Tim Tamashiro 

Ikigai is a concept that comes from 

Okinawa, Japan. A simple but abstract 

map for living a meaningful life that 

focuses on four directions: Do what you 

love, Do what you’re good at, Do what 

the world needs and Do what you can 

be rewarded for. Seem simple enough 

but deceivingly difficult to do. This book 

will transform ikigai from its abstract 

form into a simple practice that is within 

reach for anyone. The key is to start with 

part-time ikigai. 

Everything Is F*cked : 

A Book About Hope 

By Mark Manson 

This new book from Mark Manson is a 

counterintuitive guide to the problems of 

hope. Materially, everything is the best it’s 

ever been - we are more free, healthier 

and wealthier than any people in human 

history. Yet, somehow everything seems 

to be irreparably wrong, despite having 

access to technology, education and 

communication our ancestors couldn’t 

even dream of, so many of us have an 

overriding feeling of hopelessness. With 

his usual mix of wittiness, Mark challenges 

us to be more honest with ourselves and 

connected with the world in ways we 

probably haven’t considered before. 

Girl, Stop Apologizing 

By Rachel Hollis 

In Girl, Stop Apologizing, the New 

York Times bestselling author and 

founder of a multimillion-dollar media 

company, Rachel Hollis sounds a wakeup 

call. She knows that many women 

have been taught to define themselves 

in light of other people - whether as 

wife, mother, daughter, or employee - 

instead of learning how to own who 

they are and what they want. With a 

challenge to women everywhere to stop 

talking themselves out of their dreams, 

Rachel talks about the excuses to let 

go of, the behaviors to adopt, and the 

skills to acquire on the path to growth, 

confidence, and believing in yourself. 


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Best Seats In The House 

Find your new favourite music, from heartwarming adaptations and 

award-winning scores, to must-see ballet shows 

Yannick Bovy: 

Celebrate 100 years of 

Nat King Cole 

4 - 5 October 2019 

Istana Budaya 

Raiders Of The Lost Ark 

Screening 

21 - 22 September 2019 

Dewan Filharmonik Petronas 

As a celebration of Nat King Cole’s unparalleled repertoire, 

book a seat at Istana Budaya for an unforgettable musical 

celebration with Yannick Bovy. Malaysia is one of the stops 

for the Yannick Bovy Celebrates 100 Years of Nat King 

Cole album world tour. For two nights only, be treated to 

renditions of some of your favourites from all phases of 

Nat King Cole’s career including “Unforgettable”, “L-O- 

V-E”, “Let There Be Love”, “Mona Lisa” and “The Very 

Thought of You”. 

Ballet 

Illuminations 2019 

6 - 8 September 2019 

KL Performing Arts Centre 

Immerse yourself in the best of ballets at Ballet 

Illuminations 2019! Singapore Dance Theatre 

returns to Kuala Lumpur this September at 

klpac, where you will be mesmerised by two 

world renowned works by George Balanchine, 

Serenade and Theme and Variations, as well 

as Timothy Harbour’s Linea Adora which 

was created for SDT’s 30th Anniversary. 

Sit back and relive your favourite moment of the action 

-packed adventure movie, Raiders of The Lost Ark as the 

Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) performs the 

Oscar nominated soundtrack of the blockbuster movie to 

accompany its screening. Resident Conductor Gerard Salonga 

will lead the MPO for an unforgettable experience. Don’t 

forget to come to the DFP ‘cinema’ on Saturday, 21 September 

2019 at 8.30 pm and Sunday, 22 September 2019 at 3pm. 

Trisha Yearwood 

Every Girl 

On her first new country album in 12 years, singer, author 

and entrepreneur Trisha Yearwood recently shared with 

her fans the first taste of her forthcoming album with the 

new single “Every Girl in This Town.” A slow-building 

power ballad that soars with Trisha’s powerhouse vocals 

at its centre, the tune offers a message of empowerment 

and solidarity to young girls and women everywhere. The 

Georgia native, whose 1991 breakthrough single “She’s in 

Love With the Boy” topped the country charts, signaling 

the arrival of a dynamic vocal powerhouse. Since that time, 

Trisha has earned a trio of Grammys, two CMA Female 

Vocalist of the Year honours and a Daytime Emmy Award 

for her Food Network series, Trisha’s Southern Kitchen. 

Sheryl Crow 

Threads 

Threads is a collaborative album featuring many 

of American singer -songwriter Sheryl Crow’s 

musical friends, heroes and newer artists. The 

17-song affair is an all-star duets album featuring 

Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Sting, Joe Walsh, 

James Taylor, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson 

St. Vincent and more. Sheryl has been vocal 

about how this might be her last album, even if 

it isn’t her last recording. This is only her third 

record that has been issued on vinyl, after 2017’s 

Be Myself and the RSD/Black Friday red vinyl 

version of Tuesday Night Music Club. 


ADVERTORIAL 

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COVER STORY 

The Memory 

Maker 

Yachting entrepreneur Landy Yeam wants more Malaysians to experience 

how refreshing and memorable holidaying at sea can be 

Styling: Nigel Lee 

Makeup: Joey Yap 

Hair: Angeline Low 

Photographer: Brian Fang @ M8 Studio 

Location: Dalia Residences @ Tropicana Aman 


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Cruising into the sunset on a luxury yacht 

seems only a dream for most people, even 

for many among the wealthy and affluent. 

It’s just an idea that not many would even 

think of when it comes to holidays, or even 

special celebrations. However, for Landy 

Yeam this is a dream that she wants more Malaysians to have 

and wants to help Malaysians achieve that dream. 

Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ediracle Sdn 

Bhd, Landy sees her business of leasing yachts for hourly, 

daily and short-term rentals, events and special occassions as 

the gateway to creating happy memories and good feelings. 

This is what Landy feels every time she vacations on a yacht 

in one of her favourite places in the world, Halong Bay in 

Vietnam. 

“I’ll always get the VIP package and extend for a few 

more days up to a week when I’m there,” she shares. “The 

moment I stay on a boat, I experience a different level of 

thinking. I really feel at peace, and enjoy every moment on 

deck.” Landy says that staying on a boat is how she recharges 

herself, “Our worklife is often busy, with no time to relax,” she 

explains, “Staying on a boat is a release for me, and refreshes 

my body and mindset.” 

Sleeveless top by Dior 

Maxi skirt by Salvatore Ferragamo 


COVER STORY 

Geometric print shirt by Michael Kors 

Everyone should try this 

experience (being on a yacht) 

at least once in their life. 

I can’t describe the amazing 

feeling one gets. 

From her boating holidays, this got 

Landy to thinking on how she can share 

the experience with more people. It doesn’t 

necessarily have to be to Halong Bay either; 

she could find a way to bring it to other 

countries. 

This was how Ediracle started. Believing 

in the power of recharging the mind, body and 

soul through unique, relaxing experiences, 

the name of the company comes from the 

word ‘miracle’ combined with the letters ‘E’ 

representing “Excellence in service” and ‘D’ 

for “Dedication” as well as “Diligence” in 

doing their best for their clients. 

An IT graduate, Landy had been running 

her own IT services company since 2014, 

but decided to start Ediracle in 2017 to offer 

this unique service – a new way to holiday 

for most Malaysians in the country. Initially, 

the business distributed French jet capsule 

watercrafts in Malaysia, but Landy came to 

realise that there weren’t as many buyers for 

the boat to keep the business sustainable and 

decided to widen her reach by bringing more 

variety to her product offerings so that more 

people could enjoy their services. 


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Sleeveless top by Dior 

Maxi skirt by Salvatore Ferragamo 


COVER STORY 

Jacket and maxi skirt, 

both from Salvatore Ferragamo 


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Dress, from Michael Kors 

Believing in the power of recharging the mind, 

body and soul through unique experiences, 

the name of the company derives from the 

word ‘miracle’ combined with the letters ‘E’ 

representing “Excellence in service” and ‘D’ for 

“Dedication” as well as “Diligence” 

“What we do is provide the watercraft 

as well as services for whatever event or 

occasion you’d like to do onboard,” Landy 

explains. “But we focus on quality, instead of 

quantity, so it’s nothing like the major mega 

cruises. Think of a holiday or a private event 

with only your closest family members or 

best friends, allowing you to fully enjoy the 

moment.” In the past, a yachting holiday 

would usually be too expensive for the 

typical Malaysian, given the high price of 

such luxury watercrafts. However, Ediracle’s 

business model of managing short-term 

rentals for boat owners willing to let their 

yachts out allows the experience to be a 

more democratic holiday, offering all-in 

holiday packages at more attainable prices. 

Networking with overseas partners, the 

company is able to offer packages to holiday 

in more than 60 destinations worldwide, 

providing everything the client might need 

from food and beverage onboard, to water 

activity setups, even accommodation on land 

should the client need so after disembarking 

the boat. 

“Basically, we tailor the package to the 

needs of the client,” says Landy. This could 

be a two days, one night package for a 

10-person wedding party that includes meals 

and a wedding photoshoot, or supplying 

water jet skis for the enjoyment of clients 

and their guests while sailing on the seas. 

For Landy, the most important aspect of the 

business is ensuring that clients come away 

from the experience with a great experience 

and memories – circling back to why she 

wanted to start the business in the first place. 


COVER STORY 

Dress by Stylist’s own 

“I believe everyone should try this 

experience at least once in their lifetime,” says 

Landy. “It’s just a feeling that I can’t describe 

for anyone until you try it out for yourself, 

because this memory is all yours and unique 

to you and your loved ones.” 

“In fact, our slogan is “Connect 

Everyone’s Feelings” because during the time 

you are at sea, or even on the beach, only you 

and your family or friends know that exact 

feeling – creating memories over a shared 

bond,” Landy further explains. 

Looking back on when she started 

Ediracle, Landy remarks how she never 

thought she would be running such a business. 

I have dreams, and for me, 

you have two choices - either 

continue to dream on a bed or go 

out and make it a reality 

The fourth of eight siblings growing up on a 

fruit orchard somewhere in Selangor, where 

she is now is a far cry from her beginnings. 

Looking forward, Landy definitely has plans 

to offer more services, including a private 

jet version of her current business, but she’s 

really taking it one step at a time. 

“Honestly, I have no idea what lies ahead 

for me,” says Landy. “But I have my dreams, 

and for me you have two choices: continue to 

dream your dream in bed, or go and make 

your dream come true.” 


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THE HOME 

Bold And 

Innovative Design 

Luxurious comfort takes centrestage with the introduction of award -winning designer, 

Mac Stopa’s exclusive River Collection for Tonon 

Text: Eliza Ali 

Photos: Courtesy of Chesters Collection 


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The River Chair is weatherproof and designed with a built-in water 

drainage system that makes it ideal for outdoor use. 

With furniture design and 

architectural projects in various 

parts of the world, Mac Stopa 

has built a body of work 

that beautifully incorporates 

mathematics and geometry in 

every piece. An award-winning architect and designer, Mac’s 

passion for modularity, sculptural shapes and digital arts 

drives him to create modular art that introduces innovation 

to a space and allows users to interact with the piece. 

His work spans various disciplines – architecture, interior 

design, industrial design, graphic design, art and fashion – 

with multinational corporations a big part of his clientele. 

Visitors to Warsaw, the capital city of Poland can view some 

of his architectural projects including the futuristic building 

housing the Genesis restaurant, and Art Walk, an organicshaped 

open-air art gallery. Both are part of the European 

Square located in downtown Warsaw, which also includes 

the Warsaw Spire office complex for which Mac designed the 

buildings’ modern lobby interiors. 

He is also behind the design of the Warsaw Hub, 

a transportation centre – connected to subway stations, 

restaurants and offices – that is still under construction. 

The sculptural shape and organic curved lines on the 

River Chairs resemble the pattern of waves in the sand, 

sculptured by wind and water. 


THE HOME 

The Riverside Chair was first presented in 2016 at the Salone del Mobile Milano 

and has since then been awarded 7 design awards. 

Inspired By Nature 

Interior design enthusiasts in Malaysia had a chance to meet 

the man himself in Kuala Lumpur during the exclusive 

launch of Mac’s River collection under the leading Italian 

furniture brand, Tonon. The launch – both Tonon and the 

River Collection - was organised by Chesters Collection, a 

prominent interior home and office furnishing enterprise, 

which coincided with the grand opening of its new sprawling 

showroom in Bangsar. 

Conceptualised in 2015, the River collection denotes an 

organic design that pays homage to nature. According to Mac, 

its clean sculptural shapes look like an undulating pattern of 

waves left in the sand, scraped over time by wind and water. 

The collection’s modular and functional attributes also amp 

up its versatility for both outdoor and indoor applications. 

In an interview, Mac explains, “The lines on the pieces 

are set in different dimensions and flowing, because nature is 

never static. And on the inside of the chair, where we sit, the 

geometry is reversed because we have to balance comfort and 

aesthetics.” 

The River Stone pouf which looks like a stone, 

gives a pleasant sensation of softness and comfort. 


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Create your own design with the Riversnake poufs as it 

can be used singularly or joined together for an unlimited 

number of combinations. 

This collection encompasses, among others, Riverside, 

River Snake, River Stone and River Stone Table. Riverside 

is an armchair which boasts a 3D geometric exterior made of 

polyurethane skin and comes equipped with a built-in water 

drainage system while River Snake is a pouf that can be used 

as a single entity or as modules with an infinite number of 

combinations. The diverse use of River Stone as a seat, pouf 

or a stool makes it suitable for private and public settings. Its 

counterpart, River Stone Table caters for all living spaces and 

doubles up as a seat as well. 

Mac has incorporated into the core of each design piece 

a material called “Soft Touch Plus”, constructed from bicomponent 

moulded polyurethane. This technology produces 

a soft and comfortable finish that is beyond compare. 

What is more important is that the entire collection is 

lightweight, fire-retardant, water-resistant, non-toxic and 100 

per cent hygienic. 

The modular River Stone poufs come in two sizes and 

is durable, comfortable and waterproof. 


THE HOME 

The versatile River Stone designs can be placed in the living room or even the children’s playden! 


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With the Riversnake you can create a wavy line, a flower or a circle as 

an aluminium linking system presents new creations from unfastening. 

Light and easy to move, Riverside chairs can be placed anywhere in the home. 

Design Philosophy 

So how does this innovative designer gets inspiration? Mac 

had shared in a previous interview that he tries not to limit 

himself when it comes to furniture or interior design. “I try 

to use the experience I gather from being involved in interior 

design to connect with other experiences like furniture design. 

Then I use both these experiences in architecture, graphics 

or fashion design because you can learn and try new creative 

ways to connect between small and large scale works. When 

you make all these connections, there is no limit, and you can 

open new avenues.” 

And with the emergence of 3D printing technology, Mac 

believes that that will solve a lot of manufacturing difficulties 

and make the impossible, possible. “ Several years from now, 

this technology will not be exclusive or expensive. And what 

is good about 3D printing is that the technology will be more 

green as it reduces waste material and also more energy 

efficient,” he shares. 

Well known designer Mac Stopa is known 

for creating products that combine 

essential lines, unique shapes and 

functional design. 


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 the 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. 

BCI Asia Awards 2019 

Stay & Save Campaign: 

Lucky Draw Finale 

Tropicana In Support Of 

Ministry Of Education’s Initiative

PROPERTY NEWS 

BCI Asia Awards 2019 


BCI Asia Awards has established itself as a pioneer of the most anticipated and coveted award 

the construction sector across Southeast Asia. The awards are bestowed to companies that 

are shaping the built environment of tomorrow, enabling the market to better understand 

the important roles these firms play and their impact, both socially and on the environment. 

Held in seven Asian territories—Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, 

Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam—the BCI Asia Awards is an annual gala industry event 

for domestic and international companies to network and collaborate with elite architecture firms, property 

developers, manufacturers and building services providers. 

Several awards are presented at the ceremony, including the BCI Asia Top Ten Architects and Developers 

Awards. 

This year, leading Malaysian property developer, Tropicana Corporation was conferred a Top 10 

Developer Awards - Malaysia at the BCI Asia Awards 2019. This will spur Tropicana Corporation to continue 

its efforts in providing quality, modern and innovative developments. 

6 th & 7 th from left : Kelvin Choo, Managing Director (Region, Central 1) of Project and 

Ngian Siew Siong, Managing Director of Special Projects together with the winning team from Tropicana Corporation Berhad. 


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8 th from left : Kelvin Choo, Managing Director (Region, Central 1) of Project together 

with all the winners of the Top 10 Developers Awards - Malaysia 

From left : Kenny Bi, Jotun Decorative Sales General Manager together with Kelvin Choo, Managing Director 

(Region, Central 1) of Project receiving the Top 10 Developers Award and Dr Matthias Krups, BCI Media Group 

Chief Executive Officer 

The winning team from Tropicana Corporation Berhad 


PROPERTY NEWS 

Tropicana 

Stay & Save 


Tropicana Corporation is a pioneer in 

resort-style home concepts with a strong 

track record in residential and commercial 

developments. So on top of buying your 

ideal home at Tropicana, why not grab a 

chance to win some amazing lucky draw 

prizes? Tropicana’s Stay and Save campaign was held recently 

where homeowners could win up to 36 months free instalment 

with a purchase of any participating Tropicana Property. 

Hopeful participants had to register via Tropicana Stay 

and Save campaign website, purchase any participating 

Tropicana property during the campaign period, sign the Sale 

& Purchase Agreement (SPA) within 60 days and they will 

automatically enjoy a guaranteed 3 months free instalment 

period! 

The lucky draw finale was held at the showroom in 

Tropicana Aman where homeowners were treated to some 

exclusive activities and delicious buffet spread. Winners of 

the Grand Prize (36 months), 2nd Prize (12 months) and 3rd 

Prize (6 months) free instalment were announced at the event. 

The properties involved included Ridgefield Residences, 

Dianthus Serviced Residences, Paisley Serviced Residences, 

Paloma Courtyard Villas,Dalia Residences Tropicana Cheras 

Link Villas, Aman 1 Modern Apartments, Cheria Residences 

and Sinaria Shop Offices. 


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PROPERTY NEWS 

Dato’ Kamel Bin Mohamad, Deputy Secretary 

General Strategic Planning, Ministry of Education 

Malaysia giving a speech 

Tropicana In Support 

Of Ministry Of 

Education’s Initiative 


From Left : Technologist Dr Mohammad Naim Bin Yaakub, Deputy Director General, Acting Director General, 

Department of Polytechnic and Community College Education, Ministry of Education Malaysia; Azrul Reza 

Aziz, Chief Strategy Officer of Naza Group; Dato’ Kamel Mohamad, Education Ministry Deputy Director- 

General for Strategic Planning; Dato’ Sri Robin Tan Yeong Ching, Chief Executive Officer, Berjaya Corporation 

Bherhad; Dato’ Dr Ir Andy Seo, Advisor, Manufacturing & Operation, Top Glove Corporation Berhad; Ung 

Lay Ting, Managing Director, Marketing & Sales and Business Development, Tropicana Corporation Berhad 

Minister of Education, Dr. Maszlee 

Malik has indicated that technical 

and vocational education and 

training (TVET) is the key to drive 

the country’s development, yet only 

5.6% of students, which is around 

22,000, are enrolled in TVET programs in 2018. Hence, the 

ministry is committed to increase the quality of the courses so 

that it becomes the primary choice for students. 

The Ministry of Education recently signed a certificate 

of collaboration (CoC) with Berjaya Corp. Bhd., Top Glove 

Corp. Bhd., Tropicana Corp. Bhd. and Naza Group to 

upgrade TVET. Other than that, four oil and gas companies 

from Johor and Perak as well as several financial and banking 

institutions have expressed interest to collaborate with the 

Ministry of Education. 

Dr Maszlee also said TVET is important in alleviating 

the mismatch in supply and demand of skills, future-proofing 

of students towards the Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR4.0). 

This include collaboration with Malaysia Digital Economy 

Corporation (MDEC) and ME.REKA Makerspace to provide 

learning experience compatible with IR 4.0, as well as the 

introduction of cybersecurity courses in three art universities. 

The collaboration would emphasise the provision of training, 

facilities, workshops, career opportunities and networks for 

TVET students. 

Ung Lay Ting, Managing Director, Marketing & Sales and Business 

Development, Tropicana Corporation Berhad receiving memento from 

Dato’ Kamel Mohamad, Education Ministry Deputy Director-General for 

Strategic Planning while Technologist Dr Mohammad Naim Bin Yaakub, 

Deputy Director General, Acting Director General, Department of 

Polytechnic and Community College Education, Ministry of Education 

Malaysia looks on 

Tropicana Team at the Signing Ceremony 


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A Joint Venture Project Between

THE SWING 

The lush surroundings of Le Meridien 

Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Golf Resort & Spa. 

Swing And Stay 

In Bangkok 

If you need to get away to the greens, explore Le Méridien 

Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Golf Resort & Spa to play and 

stay in real luxury 

Photos: Courtesy of Le Méridien Suvarnabhumi Bangkok 


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Natural beauty and challenging designs depict this golf course. 

The resort is tucked discreetly between the 

airport and city centre. 

A contemporary retreat for the whole family. 

Tucked into the delightful lush surroundings 

between Suvarnabhumi International 

Airport and the city centre, Le Méridien 

Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok Golf Resort & 

Spa is an inspired starting point for an 

exciting stay. From Bangkok’s intoxicating 

nightlife to its ancient temples and palaces, the area invites full 

cultural immersion. 

Sensory experiences can be found throughout the resort, 

from visionary meeting rooms that encourage innovation 

to restaurants that delight the palate. Explore Spa, a fully 

equipped fitness center, and the Summit Windmill Golf 

Course—designed by Nick Faldo—are ideal destinations for 

leisurely pursuits. Families with children will likewise find no 

shortage of fun and interesting things to do, from the saltwater 

infinity pool to activities at the Kids Club. 

Delicious buffet spreads for guests. 

A Contemporary Retreat 

Each of the 223 guest rooms and suites is a contemporary, 

chic retreat that affords lush views of the golf course. Natural 

light flows through floor-to-ceiling glass doors that connect 

to a private balcony, offering a change in perspective. From 

the ultra-comfortable LM BED to the sleek bathrooms with 

freestanding bathtubs and rainforest showers, you’ll discover 

uncommon details that make your time at the resort even 

more extraordinary. 


THE SWING 

The golf course has a series of lakes, 

overlapping hills and sand bunkers. 

Spend an invigorating day or night on the fairway. 


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All 223 rooms has a view of the course. 

Satisfy the urge to discover new perspectives on familiar 

flavours. Latest Recipe offers indoor and outdoor dining in 

a casual setting animated by a show kitchen, where chefs 

prepare savory Asian and European dishes. With its wine 

cellar and brick oven pizza, Favola strikes a chord with Italian 

food enthusiasts both big and small. You can stop by Latitude 

13º 39’ for a dark roast coffee or a pastry in the morning, then 

return in the evening to see the coffee bar transformed into a 

chic bar serving sparkling wine and cocktails as well as other 

effervescent beverages. 

Breathtaking Scenery 

Be ready to be mesmerised by a series of scenic lakes, 

overlapping hills and sand bunkers strategically placed 

throughout the fairways. A shining example of golf ’s two most 

important virtues, natural beauty and challenging design, Le 

Méridien’s Suvarnabbhumi’s Summit Windmill Golf Club 

promises an invigorating day or night on the fairway. The 

par 72, 6,964 yards of breathtaking course covers 160 acres 

which consist of an 18-hole and 40% of man-made lakes and 

landscaped gardens that adds to the beauty and difficulty 

throughout the course. 

One of the signature hole is the par-four sixteenth hole, 

with curvy white sand bunker along the lake from tee-off till 

putting green. It becomes more challenging as you progress 

and it will be a tough finish to the opening half because of 

the four bunkers standing on the right at 150 yards. It defies 

even the best player strategic plans before hitting the golf ball! 


THE TIME 

Perfect 

Partners 

Chopard celebrates its new partnership with Zagato with a 

chronograph worthy of Mille Miglia, the Italian vintage endurance race. 


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Alove of fine mechanics, a passion for 

design, respect for tradition, and an 

attraction to racing and performance are 

all common denominators that brought 

Chopard and Zagato together. Both first 

crossed paths during Mille Miglia rallies 

and there was bound to be a perfect understanding between 

the watchmaker and the Italian car designer. 

Chopard has created some extraordinary timepieces 

inspired by the classic car rally. As a tribute to the 100th 

anniversary of Zagato, the last independent Italian car 

designer and initiator of the Total Design Studio concept for 

brands such as Porsche, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Lamborghini, 

Alfa Romeo and Bentley, the maison introduced a new 

100-piece limited edition timepiece called the Mille Miglia 

Classic Chronograph Zagato 100th Anniversary Edition. 

It’s worth noting that this limited release isn’t the maiden 

collaborative effort by both houses. In 2013, Chopard 

introduced the Mille Miglia Zagato Chronograph collection 

with the pragmatic GMT complication. This year’s collection, 

however, has shifted away from the rugged look of DLCcoated 

stainless steel in favour of a classic mirror polished 

finish. The placement of subdials has also been adjusted with 

seconds now occupying 3 o’clock, minutes at 9 o’clock and 

hours at 6 o’clock. 

The Zagato aesthetic has nevertheless cascaded onto 

the new limited-to-100-piece chronograph. Especially eyecatching 

is the red-lacquered dial with the Z motif repeated 

throughout, striking a distinctive contrast between the deeper 

shade of the Z motif and the brighter tone of the red dial. 

The 12 o’clock Arabic numeral frequently seen on the Mille 

Miglia collection is replaced by a rhodium-plated Zagato 

logo, while the watchmaker’s logo and the red Mille Miglia 

logo reside below. 


THE TIME 

Andrea Zagato & Karl-Friedrich Scheufele 

Given the 42mm piece centres around automotive, 

the crown has maintained its unique Mille Miglia design 

reminiscent of a vintage three-spoke steering wheel. The 

pushers that activate the chronograph are inspired by the 

piston found within internal combustion engines. 

Like many Chopard watches that have been 

independently tested for their accuracy, the automatic 

movement of the Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph Zagato 

100th Anniversary Edition is on par with the stringent 

standards set by the COSC. Hence, it can proudly declare so 

on its dial: chronometer. The strap too is given a makeover as 

the customary tyre tread rubber and perforated leather straps 

give way to a grained black calfskin leather strap. 

On top of that, Chopard has also included a bund strap 

for an added sporty appeal that harks back to the olden days 

where a bund strap was worn on top of a leather jacket to 

enhance the traction between the watch and the garment in 

order to prevent the watch from sliding loosely on the wrist 

when cornering at high speeds. Turning the caseback over, 

the wearer is greeted by a transparent sapphire crystal that is 

laser engraved with the Zagato 100th Anniversary logo. The 

rear bezel also indicates that the watch is a numbered piece. 

Chopard has been a partner of the Mille Miglia race 

for over three decades. The relationship was born out of 

the watchmaker’s co-president Karl-Friedrich Scheufele’s 

passion for classic cars. It was during one such gruelling 

1,600km loop race (mille miglia means 1,000 miles in Italian) 


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originating from Brescia to Rome and back that Scheufele 

acquainted with Andrea Zagato, grandson of the founding 

family of the Milan-based coachbuilder. Sharing a perpetual 

interest in motorsport, mechanical excellence and luxury, the 

duo’s friendship blossomed and eventually led to Chopard 

becoming the official sponsor of the Scuderia Sports Zagato, 

a racing team competing in historic vehicles which was 

founded in 2009. 

The Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph Zagato 100th 

Anniversary Edition is as much a testament to their friendship 

as it is an encapsulation of both houses’ spirit devoted to 

attention to detail, mechanical ingenuity and aesthetic 

elegance evident in their watches and automobiles. With Mille 

Miglia’s pedigree firmly rooted in classic motor racing, it is 

thus an apt horological canvas for a few brushes of Zagato’s 

coup de maître. 


THE TIME 

A Watch Icon 

In homage to Gérald Genta, Bulgari releases an anniversary timepiece 

that brings one of his classic designs back to life 

This story first appeared in Augustman magazine 

Panthère de Cartier Manchette 

THE LATE GÉRALD Genta 

never liked wearing watches. “For 

me, watches are the antithesis of 

liberty. I am an artist, a painter. 

I hate having to adhere to the 

constraints of time. It irritates me,” 

he once said in an interview. It’s ironic, considering that 

the designer was directly responsible for some of the 

most iconic timepieces of all time. His portfolio boasts 

such classics as the Royal Oak, the Nautilus, and of 

course the Bulgari Bulgari, which has its logotype 

boldly engraved on its bezel, almost like a declaration. 

Bulgari’s relationship with the designer and his 

namesake brand went beyond design. About two 

decades ago, Bulgari acquired the Gérald Genta 

brand from Singapore’s luxury watch retailer The 

Hour Glass. As part of the deal, the Italian house also 

purchased the manufacture that produced Genta’s 

watches. To say the acquisition has helped Bulgari’s 

watchmaking division would be an understatement. 

As well, the watchmaking spirit of Vallée de Joux has 

thrived in Bulgari, resulting in many advances for 

the brand in the realm of fine watchmaking, one of 

which we will get to later in this story. 

But first, this: 2019 marks the 50th anniversary 

of the founding of the Gérald Genta brand, and to 

celebrate this milestone, Bulgari unveiled the Gérald 

Genta 50 th Anniversary Watch. 


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Baignoire Allongée with diamonds set dial 

When Past And Present Meet 

The watch itself is an eye-catching piece of 

work. The designer might not have invented 

the jumping hour mechanism but he was 

definitely enamoured by it, considering the 

number of watches designed by him that 

bore this complication. The Mickey Mouse 

watches spring to mind. It was only right, 

then, that Bulgari used it with the retrograde 

minutes complication – another Gérald 

Genta signature. There’s no denying the 

pleasure of seeing the hand jump back to 

the 00 numeral at the start of every hour. 

The cerulean blue dial is also pleasing to the 

eye and a clever homage to Gérald Genta’s 

design language, while still retaining Bulgari’s 

essence with its understated look. Enthusiasts 

of the late watchmaker’s work will also 

recognise the case and crown design, both 

rendered in platinum this time. 

The crowning piece on this elegant 

timepiece? A retrograde date that runs 

parallel to the minutes display. The watch is 

powered by Bulgari’s workhorse calibre BVL 

300 beating at a standard 28,800vph, with a 

fairly nominal 42-hour power reserve. 

A Solid Addition 

Beyond the Gerald Genta name and the 

cachet that it comes with, the acquisition 

also gave Bulgari the push it needed to take 

its watchmaking efforts to the next level. 

This is most apparent in its Octo collection. 

First launched in 2012, the range represents 

Bulgari’s finest and most advanced work in 

haute horlogerie. Most folks will recognise the 

watchmaker’s continuous efforts in pushing the 

envelope of thinness. One of them, the Octo 

Finissimo Tourbillon Automatic, held two 

simultaneous world records – world’s thinnest 

automatic and thinnest tourbillon. This year, 

the brand took the same watch and cased it in 

black carbon fibre. The result is a timepiece 

that weighs an incredibly light 48 grams. Only 

50 pieces are available. If black carbon isn’t 

your style but you’re still enamoured by the 

sculptural case of the Octo range, Bulgari has 

also released new editions of the Roma and 

L’Originale Solotempo, each a solid addition 

to the brand’s portfolio of timepieces that 

offer a decidedly Italian take on watchmaking. 

For now, you can look forward to the Italian 

watchmaker’s next record breaker. 


Panthère de Cartier Manchette 

Inspiration 

From The Past 

Behold the beauty of Cartier’s Panthère de Cartier bejewelled watch range 

This story first appeared in Prestige Malaysia 

What makes a timepiece 

iconic? Not many designs 

can boast this accolade, 

but Cartier wrist watches 

– are easily worthy 

of this title. Firstly, it 

resonates with the women it was created for – from 

Princess Orlov of Russia’s diamond-encrusted dial 

in 1912 to the Duchess of Cambridge’s. Secondly 

as a specialist in exquisite reinterpretations of classic 

designs, Cartier is turning back the hands of time on 

the revamped Baignoire collection and Panthère de 

Cartier. With the resurrection, Cartier reminds us 

that timepieces can be as intriguing, impressive and 

elusive as jewels. 

Expressions Of The Time 

The Panthère de Cartier was first introduced during 

the heyday of ‘80s opulence, in 1983 at the ferocious 

speed of a real panther and became highly sought 

after amongst the crème de la crème of society. 

Aesthetically, the Panthère de Cartier is a true style 

icon for women who wish to never to go unnoticed. 

A watch and also a piece of jewellery, the Panthère 

de Cartier timepiece is one of the most distinctive 

Cartier designs. 

An ever-evolving idea, Cartier is reactivating the 

creative theme and founding energy of this iconic 

and radiant design with two new interpretations, 

the manchette watch and the mini watch. Cartier 

accentuates the flowing, silky bracelet in the 


THE TIME 

Baignoire Allongée 

manchette watch. While the exaggerated 

jewels spread to gain the upper hand, the dial 

of the original watch is off-centred. 

A partly open-worked chain reveals a 

glimpse of the skin and lightens the material 

to create a casual yet stylish piece. Truly 

imbued with the essence of the Panthère 

de Cartier watch, in the mini watch, the 

stylistic exercise concentrates on proportion. 

This delicate jewel lends itself to pairings or 

accumulations of several bracelets. A replica 

of the original model, it takes its forms to new 

heights of elegance. Faithful to the aesthetic 

of the original model, this iconic piece is as 

glamorous as ever, yet resolutely modern in its 

design. These two faces of the timeless watch 

express the indelible symbol’s ever freer, 

more daring and triumphant elegance that 

pushes to its very extremes through jewellery, 

a celebratory, hedonistic and ultra-feminine 

spirit. 

A Lasting Legacy 

Cartier has been creating wrist watches since 

1904 and has carved a name for itself as a 

daring and innovative brand that doesn’t 

shy away from shapes. Transforming objects 

and embracing beauty are key elements 

of Cartier’s stylistic vocabulary and this 

combined approach resulted in the birth of 

Baignoire Allongée with diamonds set dial 

the Baignoire watch. Streamlined, authentic 

and sophisticated, it combines the very best 

of Cartier designs. 

The 1912 design of the watch that 

would later be christened the Baignoire 

demonstrated Cartier’s prowess in crafting 

watchmaking forms when Louis Cartier 

took the traditional round watch shape 

and stretched it out. His stylistic research 

culminated in two straight parallel lines 

closed by two curves, which formed the shape 

of a baignoire – bathtub in French. Paying 

homage to the cult 1958 model, its design 

remains unchanged, yet the piece itself has 

evolved to offer a narrower bracelet and 

redesigned Roman numerals on a silvered 

sand-blasted background. 

Like a fixation, the Baignoire watch 

brings forth new desires, such as the yearning 

to give its exuberant elegance texture and 

relief in the Baignoire Allongée, an oversized 

watch that stretched along women’s wrists, 

combining excessive chic with supreme 

simplicity. With a unique ability to twist a 

classic and still keep the distinctly elegant 

vibe that has characterised the French 

maison since its founding in 1847, today, 

the Baignoire watch asserts its own eternal 

essence. An elegant ellipse uniquely forged 

in a single line, the Baignoire watch is the 

essence of Cartier. For women who have 

their sights set high, who forsake trends and 

fashions but opt for a timeless French chic – 

it’s the signature piece. 

Panthère de Cartier mini 


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THE BEAUTY 

OWAY is the 

Way to Go 

The new multi-sensorial hair and scalp treatments at Number76 may 

just ease your hair and scalp concerns far, far “oway” 

This story first appeared in Augustmen Malaysia | Photo by Number76 


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Earlier this year, I accidentally found myself 

caught between a rock and a hard place in 

signing up for a complete hair treatment 

program that would set me back for more 

than RM5,000; and by “accidentally”, I 

meant “I had enough rewards points to 

redeem a free two-hour scalp treatment so I did, not knowing 

one hour of that included sitting through a persistent sale pitch 

by the hair consultant to get me to sign up for the package to 

meet her KPI.” 

Needless to say, it was an unfruitful session for both 

myself and the consultant; I was just as persistent in saying 

no, but had to fork out close to RM700 anyway just to get 

her to shut up and let me leave, which I am still paying by 

instalment six months after, long after the session’s treatment 

has lost its effects. 

That being said, I did take away something from the 

consultation session: besides the fact that nothing in the 

world is free, and, perhaps not as serious and urgent as the 

consultant puts it, the hair does need certain treatment and 

care that goes beyond washing and conditioning the hair with 

the right shampoo. (The facility I went to was for the more 

serious hair and scalp cases that may be unsalvageable). 

So, it was perfect timing when Number76 launched its 

curated hair and scalp treatments using OWAY products: 

treatments that not only help with a healthier regrowth of the 

hair catered to the type of hair, but more importantly, one that 

relaxes the sense without a “consultant” breathing down your 

neck to sign a RM5,000 package. 

OWAY (or Organic Way) began its journey in 1948, 

when it established itself in producing quality cosmetics, using 

biodynamic, zero-mile, organic and fair trade ingredients. 

Today, the Bologna-based company is renowned in over 70 

countries, the latest being Malaysia itself, when the Tokyobased 

hair salon Number76 introduced a couple of OWAY’s 

treatments, a head spa concept that encourages an aromatic 

ambiance bursting with natural and holistic wellbeing, amidst 

the traditional hair salon with quick turnovers, as customers 

sit back and enjoy purifying and restorative hair treatments. 

OWAY Multi-sensory Head Spa 

The OWAY Head Spa is a curated head spa program that 

regenerates the mind and revitalises the scalp and hair in 

three steps. A Number76 hair specialist attends and begins the 

two-hour long session with a quick consultation, who will then 

advise on the treatment most suitable with the hair and scalp 

concern at hand: an ultra-delicate soothing treatment for 

red and sensitive scalp; a purifying and regulating treatment 

for the oily or dry dandruff scaling scalp; a detoxifying and 

restorative treatment for the oily scalp; or a micro-stimulating 

treatment for thinning hair. 

The session will begin with an OWAY Herbs and Clay 

Peeling Cleanser prelude, dedicated to individuals with intense 

daily lifestyle, and which could be experienced through a 

separate 90-minute session on its own. 

Customers are advised to put away their mobile devices as 

the specialist starts with a simple Ayurveda neck and shoulder 

massage to regenerate an experience that frees one from 

stress and toxins. Vitality to the hair and scalp is then restored 


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“OWAY established 

itself in producing 

quality cosmetics, 

using biodynamic, 

zero-mile, organic 

and fair trade 

ingredients” 

through three blends to choose from: the Strengthening blend 

stimulates microcirculation in the scalp using extracts from 

biodynamic mint, rosemary thyme and lemon, favouring 

the growth of strong and healthy hair while restoring shine 

to each hair strand; the Relaxing blend calms sensitive scalps 

from impurities and toxins, promoting a natural detox of 

the hair and scalp through the purest essential oils extracted 

from biodynamic fennel, sage, lavender and cedar; or the 

Antioxidant blend that utilises the biodynamic blood orange, 

basil, lemon balm and bergamot essential oils, acting as a 

natural barrier against dehydration, while deeply nourishes 

hair fibre and revives dull scalp condition with the richness 

of Vitamin C. 

Based on the predetermined hair and scalp treatment, 

customers will get to experience first-hand the specific 

treatment OWAY products during the heart of the head 

spa session. For example, providing an immediate relief to 

the scalp with the delicate curated treatment steps whilst 

improving natural defence for the scalp against external 

stimulant, the detoxifying and restorative treatment peruses 

OWAY’s Rebalancing range – consisting of the Amazonian 

Control Clay, Pure Biodynamic Sage and Sebum Balance 

Hair Bath – that works to normalise and rebalance the 

scalp of oily secretion; whereas the purifying and regulating 

treatment peruses the OWAY Purifying range to regulate 

scalp peeling and prevent dandruff from reappearance over 

time, with products such as the Purifying Hair Bath, Dandruff 

Remedy, Pure Biodynamic Thyme and Purifying Rice Wax. 

The OWAY head spa will then conclude in a manner 

of grandeur with the Anti-aging Flowerfall, a hydro-dhara 

experience of cascading floral water that reactivates the 

youthfulness and positive energy of the scalp, hair and mind. 

The anti-aging and aroma therapeutic distillation is made up 

of biodynamic rose, lavender and rosemary hydrolats, with 

fair trade Araza and pure essential oils – a formulation that 

reinforces and formats a protective shield against oxidative 

stress for both the hair and scalp, before the specialist sends 

you off on your merry way. 

OWAY Rebuilding Hair Treatment 

From a personal perspective, with hair that has been through 

multiple bleaching sessions, colour dyes, re-bleaching and the 

occasional use of heating instruments, the hair has gone dull, 

rough, porous and lacks elasticity; it requires action beyond 

just nourishing the surface of the hair. 

The other OWAY hair treatment is a customised 

program in restoring vitality of damaged tresses with the 

intensive regenerative treatment, a method to reconstruct 

damaged hair resulting from repeated chemical treatments, 

thermal instruments, mechanical stresses or environmental 

aggressions. The rebuilding method offers eight benefits to fix 

damaged hair: shine, elasticity, hydration, remineralisation, 


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ody and structure, cuticle repair, strength and resistance 

to breakage. The treatment begins with a diagnosis of the 

scalp by means of video technology Tricho-analyser with 

an adjustable magnification of up to 200x, displayed upon a 

high-resolution LCD monitor for a more accurate customised 

treatment for the client. 

The session is followed by an intensive treatment with a 

rebuilding serum, a protein fluid base which contains a mix 

with concentrates of hyalo minerals and/or ceramides F for 

its repairing purposes and moisturising properties in restoring 

the hair lipid components, and increasing structure, elasticity, 

and resistance. Depending on the personal diagnosis, the 

volume of the contents within the serum mixture is applied to 

the hair with a brush, hand-massaged in upwards movements 

for better absorption, and left for 10 minutes for the serum 

to repair the keratin chains inside the hair fibre, and supply 

amino acids to the cuticle and cortex. 

Next, the infrared hair remedy comes into play. At this 

phase, the innovative ultrasound and infrared iron are used 

to treat the damaged hair tissue: the ultrasounds and heat 

produced by the electromagnetic vibrations of the harmless 

infrared rays are exceptional in carrying agents that optimise 

any treatment. 

The 90-minute OWAY hair rebuilding treatment 

concludes with a rebuilding hair bath and rebuilding hair 

mask to preserve moisture and softness. 


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A Bespoke 

Scent 

Considered to be one of France’s most respected perfumeries, you can now 

explore the luxurious fragrance collection of Henry Jacques here in KL. 


Nothing is more evocative of time and 

place than scent. Our sense of smell is 

one of the most powerful we have — 

the merest hint of something familiar 

can trigger a cherished recollection or 

wonderful moment in our lives. Scent is 

a very personal thing and often we don’t always give enough 

attention to the business of choosing and buying one. For 

that reason, the perfume we opt for is an incredibly personal 

accessory that often becomes one’s signature. 

With its rich history as the bespoke perfume brand 

to royalty and high society, one of France’s most respected 

perfumeries Henry Jacques recently opened its doors at 

Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, promising to bring with it nearly half 

a century of excellence and creativity in serving the world’s 

greatest. 

Born on the outskirts of Grasse in 1975, Henry Jacques 

breathes the very essence of founder Henry Cremona. 

Steeped in the family’s culture, from his encounter with one 

of the last great noses of the old French perfume tradition, 

Henry Jacques embodies nearly half a century of excellence 

and creativity and under the charm of the rich artistic 

sphere surrounding the family, the number of creations each 


THE BEAUTY 

uniquely made upon request kept growing with each passing 

year. It all began from a world traveller who drew on his 

childhood, wanderlust and dreams of faraway lands to feed 

his inexhaustible passion for perfumery perfection. 

For centuries, kings and queens have revelled in the 

sumptuousness of courts perfumed in the most precious of 

essences. A personal perfume collection was no less important 

to a refined society than an elegant wardrobe. Composed 

of only premium natural essences from all over the world, 

rigorously selected and at once brought to the crafting atelier, 

the practice is the pride of Henry Jacques. The noblest blend 

of natural absolutes and perfumed oil nectars are then housed 

in intricately designed crystal flacons or exquisite customised 


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jewel-toned flasks. Everything is made in-house, from perfume 

where no traces of alcohol are used to the bottles, marrying 

olfactory finesse and artistic beauty. 

Precious Creations 

It takes a creative genius to be able to dream up a timeless 

perfume that speaks of beauty, complexity, and delicacy 

hence the Les Classiques collection. This collection of 50 

unique fragrances, is diverse in the portrayal of the Henry 

Jacques legacy in its entirety. A universal appeal seems to 

have been written into the formulas as each nectar enhances 

the personality of the person wearing it. The nuances of 

the collection are beautifully set off by the sleek lines of the 

specially designed crystal bottle. Each Les Classiques, available 

in 15ml and 30ml, is presented in a case that expresses the 

same philosophy of sheer refinement that is free from fad and 

ostentation. Embellished with gold leaf, the varnished wooden 

case opens up to reveal the bottle delicately resting on a silk 

cushion that befits the prestige of royalty. 

Bold And Beautiful 

Henry Jacques exclusive offerings of noteworthy scents 

continues with its elegant Les Toupies, composed of Mr. H 

and Mrs. Y. As part of its rare collection of Masterpieces, they 

are the first couple fragrance in the collection, each containing 

its own unique and exclusive fragrance. Symmetrical but 

with no central point and yet stable to hold these precious 

scents, the multifaceted crystal bottles are an extraordinary 

creation of French craftsmanship, a result of over three years 

in development. With the silhouette of a great fresco, Les 

Toupies is a portrayal of a couple deep in love, turning to the 

rhythm of an endless waltz. 


THE BEAUTY 

With the silhouette of a 

great fresco, Les Toupies 

is a portrayal of a couple 

deep in love, turning to the 

rhythm of an endless waltz. 

A Noble Blend 

Creating your own bespoke perfume is a delicate and refined 

process. The adventure begins with a consultation usually 

held in one of the boutiques. Decades of experience and 

a fine sensitivity to listening shaped each dialogue with a 

clientele, fundamental to the creative process. A symbol of 

identity, each exclusive fragrance will be safeguarded in its 

precious library. A brand that has been very private in its retail 

presence, the bespoke service amongst other collections will 

be offered at the newly debuted Henry Jacques boutique in 

Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. 

Perfume embodies the most precious and intimate of 

adornments. The art of applying perfume to one’s skin is 

an elegant gesture that has been forgotten far too long. With 

the wide choice of fragrances and bespoke services offered 

by Henry Jacques fragrances, embarking on this journey will 

yield the most beautiful expression of your personality. A lost 

emotion to be awakened, a new memory to be reminisced. 


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THE LOOK 

White shirt and double breasted trench coat, both by Dolce & Gabbana 


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Take The 

Minimalist 

Approach 

Elevated pieces for the modern wardrobe paired 

with the new Acer Swift 7. Elegant and compact, 

this incredibly thin laptop offer just the right balance 

to this season’s must haves. 

Stylist: Nigel Lee 

Hair & Makeup: Su Ann 

Photographer: Brian Fang 

Model: Slwia.P @ Icon Model management 

Location: M8 Studio 


THE LOOK 

Long sleeve dress and leather belt, both by Bottega Veneta 


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Striped jacket, midi skirt and bold pumps, all by Salvatore Ferragamo 


THE LOOK 


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Wide lapel blazer by Dolce & Gabbana 


THE LOOK 

Turtleneck top and ribbon heels, both by Gucci 


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Wool dress by Dolce & Gabbana 


HEALTH & WELLNESS 

Stay 

Energised 

See a big difference in how well rested you feel by making these easy 

and small changes to your lifestyle 

Doing moderate-intensity fitness session 

can significantly boost energy levels. 


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Avoiding the morning madness is key to 

staying energised throughout the day. 

Rest is incredibly important 

to staying energised and 

productive through the day, but 

we often don’t get enough due to 

our hectic schedules. Often we 

feel drained during the middle 

of the day and while having that third or fourth cup 

of java may seem like the best solution, here are some 

simple steps you can do at work or at home to keep 

you pumped all day. 

Avoid The Snooze Button 

The short bursts of sleep you get in between grappling 

with the snooze button fragments your REM sleep— 

the most restorative period. This disrupts your body 

clock so you feel drowsy during the day and have a 

hard time nodding off at night, resulting in a cycle of 

sleepiness. 

If you’re not ready to bound out of bed, hit the 

snooze button just once and use those few minutes to 

wake yourself up slowly with a few gentle stretches. 

Another solution is to move your alarm clock. Place 

it so you have to get out of bed (and even walk across 

the room) to turn off the alarm. And once you’re up, 

don’t lie down again. Write a note and leave it by your 

alarm reminding yourself to stay up. 

Have Your Morning Coffee Later 

It can be hard to do but try delaying your coffee ritual 

for about 1½ to 2 hours after you wake up. If you start 

any earlier, it might actually weaken the caffeine’s 

effect. That can linked to cortisol—you may know it 

as the stress hormone, but it’s also a natural stimulant. 

Cortisol levels are highest in the early morning, so 

if you consume caffeine when you don’t need it as 

much, your body may end up producing less cortisol 

and attempting to lean more on the java to make up 

the difference. 

Wake Up With More Energy 

Avoiding the morning madness is key to staying 

energised throughout the day. If you wake up in a 

panicked state, you use up a hormone called cortisol, 

which is released throughout the day to help give 

you energy. This means you’ll have less to keep you 

energised for the rest of the day and should consider 

a smarter and softer wake up call. Some alarm clocks 

use soft sounds or music so you’re not awaken in a 

frenzy. 

Jot Your To-Dos In the Afternoon 

Avoid writing down your to-do list before sleeping at 

night as it will send your mind racing when it really 

should be powering down. Instead, allocate 10 or 15 

minutes after your midday meal to make a list of what 

you need to get done, write out any concerns and 

create action plans. This will allow you to have better 

quality sleep (thanks to fewer nighttime worries), so 

you can feel more alert during the day. 

Set A Sleep-Time Alarm. 

It is important to stick to a schedule when it comes 

to your sleeping time. Turn in at the same time every 

night, wind down an hour beforehand, and wake up 

within an hour of the same time every day - even on 

weekends. Set your alarm to ring about 30 minutes 

before you plan to sleep to give yourself time to start 

winding down, turning off your electronics and getting 

ready for bed. This will help get your biological clock 

in sync. 


HEALTH & WELLNESS 

Allocate some time after your midday meal to make a list 

of what you need to get done. 

For night time, munch on peanut butter on toast with a 

sprinkle of cinnamon instead of cookies. 

Deep Breathing Exercises 

Clear your mind by meditating for 5 to 10 minutes to help you 

get to a restful place. Inhale and exhale slowly through your 

nostrils, then focus on different parts of your body from head 

to toe, becoming aware of tension and releasing it. 

Snack on veggies and protein to give 

you a mood lift. 

Do Simple Fitness Activities 

You might assume that working out on low energy will further 

drain your batteries, but the opposite is true: Research has 

found that a single, moderate-intensity session (such as a 

20-minute bike ride or a brisk walk) can significantly boost 

energy levels in about 90% of people. What’s more, the effect 

is usually immediate and lasts at least an hour. But this isn’t the 

time to overdo it - longer or more intense workouts can leave 

you feeling exhausted, so keep it short and simple. 

Eat Energy Boosting Food 

Here is an easy snack menu to follow: 

BREAKFAST: Use yogurt instead of milk in whole-grain 

cereal. Top your bowl with fiber-filled berries, which also help 

deliver sustained energy. 

AFTERNOON: Highly processed snack foods cause blood 

sugar to spike, then crash, leaving you more sluggish. Veggies 

and protein give you a lift minus the drop. 

NIGHT: Try peanut butter on toast with a sprinkle of 

cinnamon instead of cookies. Opt for carbohydrates and 

protein, not saturated fat and sugar, which are linked to more 

disturbed sleep. 


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THE VACATION 

A Regal Stay 

Check in to Tokyo’s renowned Palace Hotel Tokyo 

for a stopover you’ll never forget 


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Known for its amalgamation 

of ancient traditions and 

culture juxtaposed with 

modernity and technology, 

Japan’s old and new 

elements coexist in 

harmony, drawing in crowds of visitors every 

year. The business district of Marunouchi 

in Tokyo is no different, as sleek office 

skyscrapers tower over the scenic stone moats 

and lush greenery of the Imperial Palace East 

Gardens. 

Embodying this vast contrast of old and 

new is the Palace Hotel Tokyo, which sits 

comfortably in the heart of the Marunouchi 

district next to the Imperial Palace, its moatside 

setting cleverly ensconced away from 

the hustle of the city. A classic hotel with 

impeccable service and magnificent views 

right over the Imperial Palace. 

The Palace’s modern façade belies its 

deep-rooted history, as the building is an 

iconic fixture in the luxury hotel scene ever 

since it made its official debut to the public in 

1961. After a three-year facelift in 2009, the 

Palace Hotel Tokyo emerged as a new luxury 

hotel icon in 2012, revered for its practice of 

omotenashi (Japanese hospitality). 

Today, the hotel’s historic roots remains 

deeply entrenched throughout the building 

such as the 1.6 million Shigaraki tiles which 

originally shielded its outer walls have been 

repurposed. Relics from the hotel’s longstanding 

history that have survived the 

modern times include a restored bar counter 

from the original Royal Bar which served as a 

hidden alcove for gentlemen accompanied by 

the finest cigars and top-shelf liquors. 

Though the business district of 

Marunouchi may boast a more serious façade 

housing numerous top corporations, the 

area turns into a peaceful sanctuary come 


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It’s a known fact that the 

rooms at the Palace boast one 

of the largest in the city. More 

than half of the 290 spacious 

guestrooms feature a private 

balcony with a view – a true 

luxury especially in a metropolis 

such as Tokyo. 


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nightfall, offering an unparalleled view of 

the moat’s glistening waters and tree-lined 

boulevard. Billboards are banned in the 

district to preserve the peacefulness of the 

area. Active joggers flock to the neighbouring 

park come weekends, injecting a sense of 

homeliness to any weary traveller. 

It’s a known fact that the rooms at 

the Palace boast one of the largest in the 

city. More than half of the 290 spacious 

guestrooms feature a private balcony 

with a view – a true luxury especially in a 

metropolis such as Tokyo. Contemporary 

fixtures complement the modern palette 

of white, brown and green in the rooms, 

with plenty of natural sunlight streaming in 

through the windows. The rooms are also 

well equipped with tech amenities to cater to 

the modern traveller as you will find an array 

of international power sockets, DVD/CD 

players and LCD television. A well-stocked 

mini bar complete with Nespresso capsules to 

power through early mornings come in handy. 

Quintessential Japanese details showcasing 

the highest level of craftsmanship can be 

found around the room such as lacquered 

tea cup and saucers originating from Sabae, 

plush bath linens made in Imabari, Nambutekki 

cast iron teapots and Jugetsudo teas by 

Maruyama Nori. 

But the Palace does not benchmark 

against the conventional five-star hotel 

category where 700 thread count sheets and 

immaculate service is enough to get through 

with flying colours. The wholly-Japaneseowned-and-managed 

hotel is imbued with 

the spirit of omotenashi, a distinctive art that 

truly distinguishes Japanese hospitality from 

the rest of the world. The mere act of offering 

the best service without expecting any reward 


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in return stems from a deep-rooted culture 

that is practised on a daily basis. 

As the city awarded with the most 

Michelin stars, dining out in Tokyo is a 

rewarding gastronomic experience that will 

require a reservation in advance on your 

part. It is a known fact that the services of a 

venerable and well-connected hotel concierge 

will ease the load. Ahead of your stay at the 

Palace, you can email the hotel concierge to 

secure a reservation at a restaurant of your 

choice. 

However, there are days when dining out 

may prove to be too much of a hassle. Wander 

down the halls of the Palace to Wadakura on 

a cold winter night, while you warm up to 

a sip of sake and a full-blown kaiseki meal. 

Fresh seasonal produce of local vegetables, 

fish and pickles are presented beautifully with 

origami artwork and dusted with a layer of 

gold flakes. Other Japanese favourites served 

at the hotel include teppanyaki at GO, crispy 

golden battered tempura at Tatsumi and topflight 

sushi at Sushi Kanesaka. Revel in the 

serene, glittering nightscape at the Lounge 

Bar Privé post dinner with a glass of bubbly 

in hand or if you’re in the mood for jazz 

music, the Palace Lounge offers a cosy haven 

to people-watch. 

A day’s worth of excursions at 

neighbouring districts Ginza and 

Omotesando warrants a session at the 

1,200sqm space that houses the Evian Spa 

Tokyo. French savoir-faire and Asian therapy 

treatments are offered here and it is not long 

before you will find yourself dozing off in the 

midst of a vitalising signature treatment. 

But if there’s one thing you’re not 

leaving without, it’s the Palace’s selection of 

sweets and pastries which will be worth the 

journey home. 


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THE VACATION 


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Island Spirit 

Mauritius, the best African destination you must visit this year 

Text and photos: Shah Shamshiri 

Located in the middle of the turquoise 

Indian Ocean, this tropical island 

2,000 miles off the southeast coast of 

Africa is indeed a model African travel 

destination. Long deemed as one of the 

best options for romantic getaways, the 

pint-sized nation of Mauritius (also known as Maurice in 

French), has so much to offer! 

Situated about 2,000 kilometers off the southeast 

coast of the African continent, this Indian Ocean jewel 

is a melting pot of cultures, thanks to its very colourful 

history. The once uninhabited island is now home to a 

population made up of people from nearby regions of 

India, Africa, China as well as the more distant corners 

of Europe. And with such an eclectic mix, it is no surprise 

that Mauritius continues to enthrall visitors from all over 

the world. 

Your Holiday Begins Here 

For a quick preview of the people and the cuisine, start 

at Port Louis, the biggest city and also the capital of the 

island. Located on the Northwest Coast of the island, it 

boasts a plethora of sights and sounds which visitors can 

witness most prominently at the central market place. 

The market sells a variety of things such as fresh food 

items, local dishes, as well as handcrafted handcrafted 

souvenirs for family and friends. 

Like most markets around the world, buyers must 

be ready to bargain for every potential purchase. The 

market is also one of the best spots for local street food. 

With a huge portion of the island’s population originating 

from India, the more popular street delicacies are also 

very similar to those found in India. Among them are 

Dholl Puri (a type of pea flour pancake) as well as the 

Roti (a flatbread made with regular wheat flour) that has 

delicious (usually vegetarian) fillings and complimented 

with chilli sauce. 

After checking out the market, take a stroll down the 

famous Port Louis waterfront where shops and boutiques 

become a favourite haunt for the trendy Mauritian 

youngsters. The waterfront is also home to the popular 

‘Umbrella Walk’ where a string of umbrellas in different 

colours are hung as decorations and shades along the 

interior area of the waterfront. 


THE VACATION 

Another attraction that must not be missed is the muchtalked 

about “Seven Coloured Earth” dunes at the Chamarel. 

The dunes which can reach up to 15 metres thick, contain 

traces of ancient activity of geo-climatic events. The iron 

and aluminium oxides left by these events repel each other 

and gather spontaneously in colourful stripes. This makes the 

Seven Coloured Earth dunes a truly unique natural wonder 

that can only be found in Mauritius and is a must-visit for 

everyone to believe. 

From the Chamarel, make sure to pay a visit to the 

animals at the Casela World of Adventures located on the 

same western part of the island. It is one of the few places 

where visitors can have interactions with lions and indulge in 

a safari tour. The Casela is also home to 1,500 birds, giant 

tortoises, Bengal tigers, cheetahs, lions and many other 

species. There is also an area where children can partake in 

feeding certain animals such as giraffes and giant tortoises. 

To get a clear bird’s-eye view of Port Louis, head up to 

Fort Adelaide (Citadel of Port Louis). It is located on a hill 

overlooking the city and harbour, and was built between 1834 

to 1840 to guard the city against riots during the abolition of 

slavery. Now it is a famous venue for international concerts 

and performances. From the citadel, visitors can witness the 

many quarters of Port Louis and breathtaking vistas of some 

other parts of Mauritius which must not be missed. 

One of the well-known spots would be the famous 

botanical garden of Pamplemousses, to enjoy some seriously 

beautiful greenery. Still within the vicinity of Port Louis, 

the Mauritius National Botanical garden is populated with 

a variety of plants including the famous Giant Water Lilies. 

The area is quite big thus making it a suitable place to have 

long walks and take gorgeous pictures. 

To learn a bit more about the history of Mauritius, 

head down to the country’s interactive sugar museum 

known as L’Aventure du Sucre which is not very far from 

the Pamplemousses Botanical Park. It is truly an interesting 

experience as many outsiders are not in the know that sugar 

was one of the main the reasons why Mauritius has become the 

multi-cultural society it is today. 

The Azure Waters 

Naturally, a visit to Mauritius would not be complete without 

stepping into the azure waters of the surrounding ocean and 

that is what most visitors look forward to. Apart from the usual 

snorkelling and diving exercises, be sure to take part in one of 

the ‘must-do’ activities in Mauritius which is swimming with 

the dolphins! There are several tour companies that provide 

this service for tourists and can easily be found online. It is 

safe and truly marvellous when guests get to swim up-close 

with wild dolphins who venture closer to the ocean shores in 

the mornings. 

For more fun with nature, try a catamaran ride to the 

world famous islet of Ile Aux Cerfs, where everyone can just 

spend the day doing literally nothing and enjoy the calm 

surroundings of this little island by having a nice siesta or even 

a picnic after a short swim. 

Clearly, Mauritius has so much to offer for the uninitiated 

and these are just some of the interesting things you can do 

while you’re there. So if you have the time to spare and are in 

search of some island excitement away from your usual south 

east Asian spots, give a Mauritius a shot. We assure you, the 

magic won’t go away! 


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Romantic Getaways: 

These are some of the best resorts on the 

island for a romantic getaway: 

1. The Shangri-La Le Touessrok 

Apart from the hotel brand, the hotel also 

offers boat transfers to the magnificent 

Ile Aux Cerfs for some great waterskiing, 

windsurfing and sailing activities. 

2. The Trou Aux Biches by Beachcomber 

It is nestled along the most beautiful beach 

in Mauritius and is sheltered from the 

trade winds. And as it faces the sunset, 

guests can get the best sunset views from 

this mind-blowing beach resort. 

3. Constance Le Prince Maurice 

With suites built on stilts, this resort is also 

home to the gorgeous Barachois, a floating 

restaurant in their mangrove area which 

serves exquisite seafood and has their 

own reef shark named Johnny swimming 

around just below the restaurant’s waters! 


THE DISHES 

Fresh and 

Vibrant 

These delicious vegetarian dishes are a collection of easy midweek 

dinners, quick lunches and showstopper meals that will leave you 

wanting more! 

Food Styling: Luke Jing Yau 

Text: Rina Ahmad Sapiuddin 

Photographer: Brian Fang @ M8 Studio 


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Fresh Durian 

Cendol 

When two quintessential Malaysian treats are 

put together, you will get a refreshing bowl of 

cendol dessert topped with pure D24 durian 

flesh, freshly made cendol, imported Adzuki 

red bean paste and gula melaka syrup that is 

made fresh. 

Restaurant 27 

Tropicana Clubhouse 

Tel: 03-7804 8888 


THE DISHES 

Kimchi Jjigae 

Served hot with a bowl of warm rice, this 

robust soup is just the right amount of spicy, 

sour and sweet. It is rich in flavour with a 

generous serving of tofu yet has a clean finish 

on the palate. 

Myeong Dong 


Tel. 03-7805 3935 

Operating Hours 

Monday to Sunday 

Lunch 11.30am to 3.00pm 

Dinner 5.00pm to 10.00pm 


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Tofu Suteki 

If you love bold flavours then this simple yet 

delicious dish is for you. Tofu pieces with 

a crispy golden crust and silky soft interior 

sits prettily in a thick onion soup that can be 

eaten as an appetiser or a main meal. 

Gin Shui Tei 


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 

Spaghetti Con Verdure 

A quick and easy vegetable spaghetti that tastes 

so good, you won’t even realise it’s loaded with 

nutritious fresh vegetables served with a light 

creamy tomato sauce. 

Jojo’s Italian Restaurant 


Tel. 03-7805 3935 

www.jojoitalianrestaurant.com 


Monday to Thursday 

11.00am to 1.00pm 


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Bamboo Fungus with 

Assorted Mushrooms 

Fabulous funghi is the star of this dish. A plate of Bamboo 

fungus with assorted mushrooms accompanied with pumpkin 

sauce is set to liven up your table. 

Spring Garden Chinese Restaurant 


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 


THE DINING 

Reindeer with buckwheat 

and three variations of 

zucchini from Oaxen Krog 

Take Your Pick 

Clean, simple yet sophisticated cooking are the elements that 

define Swedish culinary style 


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Natural fermented moose heart 

Magnus Ek and Agneta Green 

Stockholm offers the culinary connoisseur a 

surprising variety of traditional and modern 

cuisine. Expect delectable interpretations of the 

region’s freshest ingredients while seafood being 

a special delicacy in this Nordic capital where its 

impossible to ignore the fruits of the Baltic Sea. 

Stockholm – one of the world leaders in Nordic cuisine, 

has a number of Michelin-starred restaurants, and Bib 

Gourmands (for excellent affordable eating), and a host of 

local Swedish classics attracting international headlines and 

food lovers. 

The city is simmering as a harvest field and playground 

for talented chefs and attracting food lovers to try fresh 

seasonal plates brimming with rich flavours and served with 

a contemporary and experimental flair. Bolstered by a fertile 

Nordic hinterland that gives everything from the sweetest 

vegetables to the freshest seafood and poultry, Stockholm is 

now positioning itself as the “Capital of Scandinavia” with 

local chefs championing locavore and sustainability not 

only through dishes that tantalise the tastebuds, but also its 

community of craftsmen and small producers. And it is not 

white-linen and stiff-suited settings that distinguish these gems; 

it is the passion for preserving the land’s geography, history 

and culture that warms the heart as much as the stomach. 

Oaxen Krog 

For many years Oaxen Krog – one of the top 50 restaurants 

in the world, according to Restaurant magazine – and its 

sister restaurant, Slip, were located on the remote island of 

Oaxen, an hour outside Stockholm. The founders, Magnus 

Ek and Agneta Green, have now moved them to a much 

more accessible waterfront location in the city at the new 

Djurgården shipyard marina. Sustainability, history and 

craftsmanship have been the two-Michelin starred Oaxen’s 

ethos since Magnus and Agneta first opened the restaurant in 

1994. The restaurant emphasises Nordic cuisine using locallysourced 

and seasonal flavours. Raw ingredients are prepared 

in a modern way, while old and traditional techniques are the 

foundation of the restaurant’s approach. 

Diners can dig into its 16-course degustation menu 

paired with excellent European old world wines and served 

on handcrafted wooden crockery made by Chef Magnus, 

from dainty spoons made from elder wood roasted in the oven 

to organic-shaped bowls hollowed out from tree branches. 

The beautifully presented dishes resonate with nature and the 

seasons while offering a real depth of flavour. 

Besides working with producers from all over 

Scandinavia, Magnus and Agneta have their own vegetable 

plot, which yielded about 30 different crops last year including 

mustard sprouts, Jerusalem artichoke, green and black kale, 


THE DINING 

and carrots (“The crooked ones usually outdo the straight 

ones when it comes to taste,” says Magnus.) 

Quality, taste, sustainable agriculture and humanelyraised 

animals are important to the couple, resulting in 

nuanced flavours in dishes such as hay-baked beetroot with 

leek, cream of lovage and celeriac; scallop with fermented 

pear, gooseberry, horseradish and green juniper; and a thinly 

sliced strips of beef from a retired dairy cow basking in a 

broth of Alkvettern ham that was matured for three years. 

Next door is casual bistro Oaxen Slip, with sharing plates 

bursting with the same natural goodness, and the best place to 

enjoy a relaxing Sunday brunch with a house-made Swedish 

grog infused with ingredients such as sea buckthorn, lemon, 

ginger and burnt honey cola. 

Ekstedt 

Well-known chef Niklas Ekstedt has created a kitchen in 

which food is prepared using the original methods over an 

open flame with his restaurant, Ekstedt. After stints at famed 

restaurants El Bulli in Spain and The Fat Duck in the United 

Kingdom, Niklas decided to go back to his forest roots. An 

epiphanic moment cooking over an open flame at his family’s 

summer cottage led him to open Ekstedt in November 2011, 

which harkens back to the days of traditional wood-fired 

techniques and natural smoky flavours. In place of electric 

griddles and gas ovens are cast iron pots and pans over open 

flames in this one-Michelin-starred dining room, which is 

decked out with dangling bulbs, steel and copper panels, and 

chefs fire up a storm in blacksmith-style leather aprons. By 

burning a variety of different Scandinavian wood as fuel, 

Ekstedt achieves different flavours and nuances in the food. 

The superb quality and artisanal excellence are familiar 

from Ekstedt’s other restaurants, along with awareness of 

the sources of the ingredients and elements of Scandinavian 

cuisine. The ambiance is warm, welcoming, and rustic, 

expressed in natural materials. Ekstedt only has dinner service 

and you can enjoy a “small” menu that includes dried deer 

in the form of a crispy floss with smooth charcoal cream; an 

oyster roasted in beef fat dripping from a flaming conical 

funnel; a juniper-smoked pike in rich fish bone broth; and a 

hay-flamed beef with kohlrabi (German turnip). Round off the 

smouldering meal with a dessert of salted apple and caramel 

with an “ice cream” of cream cheese flavoured with baked 

apple. Its full menu includes the full works of fiery methods, 

such as blackened langoustine and birch-flamed greens. 


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Oysters seared with dripping beef fat from a red-hot flambado 


THE DINING 

Sushi Sho 

You can easily miss this nondescript sushi bar located in the 

mostly residential neighbourhood of Vasastan where its pared 

down interiors belie its one-Michelin star status that has been 

held since 2016. This intimate Tokyo-inspired sushi bar has 

made a huge impact on Stockholm’s food scene since opening 

its doors five years ago. Chef Carl Ishizaki and his team serve 

an omakase menu of small dishes, and Edomae-style sushi, 

where fresh raw fish and cooked rice seasoned with vinegar 

are combined together with a dash of wasabi, and placed in 

your hands straight away. Each meal sitting is two hours with 

twelves seats at the L-shaped bar and four at a sofa next to 

the bar’s shorter end. Here, customers are offered the chance 

to experience 15 of his signature dishes in one sitting via a 

seasonal tasting menu, scribbled up on a giant chalkboard. 

The interior is made up of floor-to-ceiling white square tiles 

and perfectly sanded wooden benches, and the atmosphere is 

relaxed and friendly. 

No prizes for guessing the best seats in the house for 

front-row action. Sushi Sho recreates a wholly authentic 

experience with mostly Nordic produce. The freshness of 

the ingredients shines through in every course, such as squid 

caught off the Swedish west coast, French abalone, Greek sea 

bass, and Norwegian monkfish liver cured in soy and citrus. 

The signature dish is an egg yolk cured in soy for five to six 

hours, and served in a bowl with sliced okra, toasted rice, 

scallions and cubes of raw Spanish tuna. Mix them together 

for a satisfying umami punch with crunch. 


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Restaurang AG 

Despite its seemingly anonymous exterior Restaurang AG 

is widely acknowledged as one of the best restaurants in 

Stockholm, catering to the city’s many steak lovers. Step 

into a former silver factory (hence the chemical symbol AG 

in the name) transformed into an industrially chic lair with 

dry aged meat in refrigerated display by the entrance and 

meat sculptures sprouting in random spaces between dining 

tables. “We have the best porterhouse, clubsteak, entrecôte in 

Sweden,” says executive chef and co-owner Johan Jureskog 

proudly of his steaks, which include local cuts such as an 

Östergötland sirloin that had been dry aged for two months 

and a 45-day dry aged Angus entrecôte that has been grassand 

herb-fed on a family farm in Bohuslän, alongside cuts 

from Portugal, Scotland, the United States and Japan. 

Working with partners that are mostly family farms that 

are big on natural feed and ethical practices means a provision 

of rich and full-bodied meat that are naturally tender. The 

menu changes with the seasons, with offerings of lamb in 

spring time and game meat in winter. “Out of 50 cuts, we 

end up with maybe 10 on our list after tasting. Its origins are 

important, and we dry age and tenderise the meat ourselves to 

get the flavour and quality we want.” 

Work up the appetite with a preprandial drink at the 

bar followed by appetisers such as juicy wagyu sliders and 

vendance roe (Sweden’s first food product to be granted 

Protected Designation of Origin status by the European 

Union) before the final trophy of a steak. 


COCKTAIL RITZ 

Go For 

A Tipple 

Elevate your cocktail experience to new heights at the world’s highest bar, 

Ozone Bar of Ritz Carlton Hong Kong 

Photos courtesy of Ritz Carlton Hong Kong 


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Ozone Bar Manager, Oscar Mena 

showing off his cocktail skills 

Cocktail lovers can rejoice 

as Ozone Bar Manager 

Oscar Mena of Ritz 

Carlton Hong Kong 

recently debuted his Five 

Elements Cocktail Menu 

amongst other time-honoured cocktails 

already on offer. 

“I have always been fascinated by 

how each element has its own place in this 

world, while interacting and complementing 

each other,” says Oscar, the Mexican-born 

mixology maestro. His five new creations are 

named after the five most essential elements 

of life – Metal, Wood, Water, Fire and Earth. 

Each of them resembles the essence, colour 

or even flavour of its represented element. 

Water, for example, is decorated with 

pearl-like yogurt bubbles in an oyster shell. 

You will not only be reminded of the ocean 

visually by its eye-catching blue hue, but also 

by its savoury hint of umami bitters. Coconut 

water is added to this vodka and sake-based 

cocktail to strike a balance. 


COCKTAIL RITZ 

Wood cocktail 


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Metal cocktail 

Made with a base of Alipus Mezcal that’s 

aged in wooden barrels for a month before 

being served, Wood promises to impress with 

its smoky overtones. Stirred with dashes of 

chocolate bitters and Fernet Hunter, a bitter 

liqueur with aromas of lavender and citrus, 

this powerful cocktail of amazing complexity 

is Oscar’s personal favourite. 

Reminiscing the earthy scent of the forest 

after the rain in Oscar’s childhood memories, 

Earth is another must-try item on the menu. 

Shiitake mushroom-infused rum creates the 

essence of Earth, while non-alcoholic spirit, 

Seedlip Garden, and pandan syrup give floral 

notes to Oscar’s very own garden housed in a 

ceramic mug. 

“I have always been fascinated by 

how each element has its own place 

in this world, while interacting and 

complementing each other” 


COCKTAIL RITZ 

Earth cocktail 

“If you taste the cocktails in 

the order of Water, Metal, Fire, 

Wood and Earth, you are going 

to have a taste of how these five 

distinct cocktails strike a perfect 

flavour balance,” 

Water cocktail 


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Beautifully presented in a metallic vessel, 

gin-based Metal demonstrates a harmonic 

symphony of flavours comprising the citrus 

notes from fizzy kombucha and lemon juice, 

and the delightful sweetness of Italicus and 

umeshu. Featuring carrot, blood orange 

and the pleasant fragrance of St~Germain 

Elderflower, whisky-based Fire, spiced up 

with Thai chili tincture, tastes and looks as 

hot as its name suggests. 

“If you taste the cocktails in the order of 

Water, Metal, Fire, Wood and Earth, you are 

going to have a taste of how these five distinct 

cocktails strike a perfect flavour balance,” 

suggests Oscar. 

A savoury start with Water or refreshing 

kick-off with Metal helps get the palate ready 

for the powerful Wood and fierce Fire, while 

Earth wraps up your flavourful journey like 

desserts do. 

Fire cocktail 


GAME CHANGER 

The 

Accidental 

Engineer 

James Dyson never thought he would go into the world of 

engineering and technology but it’s a good thing he did 

Text: Reza Zurien 

Photos: Courtesy of Dyson 


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Dyson machines are sold in more than 75 countries. 

It’s a name that evokes awe, esteem, 

veneration, admiration, and often 

associated with prestige, class, and 

distinction. Its mere mention hints 

at the very image of modernity, 

state-of-the-art technology and 

homes of the future. When one hears the 

name Dyson, it is an assurance of quality 

as well as efficiency. Looking at the Dyson 

brand today, with its assemblage of high-tech 

appliances, no one would have thought that 

the founder of the company never formally 

studied engineering. 

In fact, James Dyson himself never 

imagined that he would one day become an 

engineer or inventor. 

“At school I opted for arts, put off by all 

the formulae in science. There was nothing 

that combined the two like design engineering 

does. I only stumbled on engineering by 

accident and immediately decided what I 

wanted to do – make things that work better.” 

These are his exact words proudly 

proclaimed on the James Dyson Foundation 

website. If necessity is the mother of 

invention, then James Dyson is the father of 

innovation. 

James Dyson has designed everything from vacuum cleaners to 

high-speed watercraft. 


GAME CHANGER 

More than 6,000 people are employed with the company 

worldwide, a third of whom are engineers. 

Where It All Started 

Born in Cromer, Norfolk on 2 May 1947, 

Dyson is the youngest of three children. 

Getting his early education at Gresham’s 

School, where his father taught, Dyson went 

on to study art at the Byam Shaw School of 

Art, and then the Royal College of Art. It was 

here that he delved into industrial design, and 

helped design the Mark 3 of the Sea Truck, 

a landing craft manufactured by Rotork 

Marine. He then reinvented the wheelbarrow 

by replacing the wheel with a ball for better 

maneuverability, and called it the Ballbarrow. 

Continuing work related to water crafts, 

Dyson also invented the Trolleyball to launch 

boats, and the amphibious Wheelboat. 

Sometime in 1978, Dyson was becoming 

very frustrated with the vacuum cleaner 

that he was using. Its dust bag had become 

irreparably clogged and seemed to be losing 

suction power. Inspired by a local sawmill that 

used cyclone technology to separate sawdust 

particles from the air, Dyson got to work on a 

vacuum cleaner that operated the same way. 


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Groundbreaking Invention 

Dyson’s crude first prototype basically 

worked, and proved his theory, but it 

would take five years, going through 5,127 

prototypes, before the G-Force - the world’s 

first bagless vacuum cleaner, was perfected 

and ready for the public. It was launched in 

Japan, as UK retailers were not ready for a 

replacement to their profitable vacuum bag 

replacement business. The G-Force was a 

success and afforded Dyson enough money to 

start his own manufacturing company. 

As a company, the Dyson philosophy is 

to always to find a better way to do things. 

He faced much admonition and rebuke from 

high price point of these products but it’s the 

price he is willing to pay to ensure that his 

vision is perfected. Dyson products were not 

only meant to be game changers, but also life 

savers at home and there was no way this was 

going to be, just to say. 

Dyson has committed to a £1.5bn investment 

in future technology. 

Perhaps this is what attracted top talents 

and dedicated staff to work at Dyson. Over 

the years, the Dyson company has gone from 

being a one man show to employing more 

than 12,000 personnel all over the world. 

From the first research centre and factory 

in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, Dyson now has 

their second UK site in Hullavington, a 

Technology Centre in Singapore, as well as 

an Advanced Manufacturing Centre there, 

and a Development Centre in Johor Bahru, 

Malaysia. 


GAME CHANGER 

Dyson is a global technology company with engineering and testing operations in Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and the UK. 


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The fundamental belief at Dyson is to develop technology to solve a problem. 

At The Forefront of Technology 

In fact, the company has not just expanded 

operations, but also product offerings as well. 

From the bright pink G-Force vacuum James 

Dyson first started selling in 1983, Dyson is 

now known for their many vacuum models, 

air purifiers, bladeless fans and heaters, hair 

dryers and public restroom hand dryers. The 

Dyson Air Multiplier, which works like a 

stand fan but without rotating blades, remains 

a prime example of how Dyson disrupted 

conventional machines by developing and 

applying his patented core technology onto 

his inventions and new products. 

It’s this disruptive technology that puts 

Dyson at the forefront of modern appliances 

and development, and his accolades are 

not just limited to household products. The 

company’s - and founder’s - most ambitious 

project to date is the development of their 

very own electric vehicle, with £200 million 

being invested into this endeavour, currently 

ongoing on their site at Hullavington, UK. 

Of course, expect to pay a pretty penny 

for it, but with a Dyson, you can be sure 

to also expect it to be perfect, efficient and 

revolutionary… and you’ll wonder how you 

ever lived without it. 

After decades of starting his company and countless inventions, James 

Dyson is still very much passionate about the work that he does. 


THE DRIVE 

A Timeless 

Masterpiece 

Very rarely, there is a chance for collectors of luxury to obtain an item 

that is truly at its apex. In the context of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, these 

rare moments present themselves approximately once every ten years. 

Photos courtesy of Rolls Royce 


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Be prepared to be stunned with 

the ultimate craftsmanship 

and perfection that is 

synonymous with Rolls- 

Royce. And when better to 

do so than when celebrating 

the success and global adoration that has 

been lavished on one of the world’s most 

luxurious motor cars during its life cycle. 

It is in this vein that, as Ghost approaches 

the end of its remarkable ten year tenure, 

the marque offers to collectors an extremely 

limited Zenith Collector’s Edition of Rolls- 

Royce Ghost. The collection of just 50 

Zeniths will celebrate the timeless elegance of 

a nameplate that has become the cornerstone 

of contemporary Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. In 

true keeping with its name, the Ghost Zenith 

Collection will feature the highest levels of 

Bespoke ever seen on a Ghost Collection car. 

A Luxury Icon 

Ghost is a luxury icon that carries with it a 

rich and extraordinary past. From the Silver 

Ghost, the motor car that established the 

moniker of ‘The Best Car in the World’ over 

100 years ago, to 200EX, the experimental 

car that introduced the concept of a 

contemporary expression of this nameplate 

at the Geneva Motor Show in 2009, Ghost 

has offered patrons of the marque a modern, 

lithe and driver-focused Rolls-Royce. 

When production of Ghost began in 

2009, patrons across the world were drawn 

to its elegant lines and dynamic offering and 

it quickly became, and remains to this day, 

the most successful Rolls-Royce motor car 

ever to be built, attracting a new group of 

young entrepreneurs to the marque. Indeed, 

the reduction in average age of a Rolls-Royce 

customer to around 43 is in part testament to 

Ghost’s global success. 


THE DRIVE 

Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief 

Executive Officer, Rolls-Royce Motor 

Cars, commented, “The Ghost Zenith 

Collection presents an entirely forwardlooking 

study of the unique characteristics 

that have seen Ghost ascend to the status 

of the most progressive super-luxury saloon 

ever conceived. This unique Collection 

provides patrons of the marque with a 

rare opportunity to own a motor car truly 

evocative of our time. Ghost is the most 

successful Rolls-Royce ever created and 

the Zenith Collection marks an important 

milestone in our modern history.” 

When shown at Geneva in 2009, 200EX 

introduced a concept that was both driver 

and passenger focused. The Ghost Zenith 

Collection draws many references from 

200EX, with perhaps the most significant 

being the inclusion of a commemorative 

ingot, made from the original 200EX Spirit of 

Ecstasy, melted down and set in to the centre 

console of each of the 50 Zeniths. Engraved 

with the three key design lines of Ghost, the 

plaque details its significant origins. The 

Collection’s own Spirit of Ecstasy and clock 

are engraved with the name of this highly 

anticipated collection. 

Furthermore, 200EX is immortalised in 

a complex engraving on the centre console of 

Ghost Zenith. A blueprint inspired artwork 

enlarged to a point of abstraction has been 

divided into 50 distinct parts, allowing each 

Ghost Zenith customer their own personal 

and individual work of art, while at the same 

time uniting the collection as a group homage 

to Ghost. 

One’s eye is naturally drawn to the 

interior of the Collection’s doors, owing 

to the illuminated door pockets. Ambient 

light emits through perforated leather while 

enhancing the architectural elegance of 

Ghost’s interior. You will also encounter 

a complex piece of marquetry, created by 

the master craftsmen and women in the 

marque’s legendary woodshop. Available in 

either wood, Technical fibre or piano finished 

veneer, the door marquetry transitions 

from the driver’s suite to passenger suite, 

emphasizing the dual nature to Ghost. 


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Perfecting An Art 

Members of the Bespoke Collective from 

the Home of Rolls-Royce’s Leathershop too 

have been perfecting their art. The rear seats 

feature embroidery that takes its inspiration 

from the seat details of the original 1907 Silver 

Ghost. This embroidery elegantly transitions 

from the rear to the front of the cabin, and in 

the case of the Extended Wheelbase Zenith, 

the headliner thrusts purposefully forward 

into the poised silhouette of the Spirit of 

Ecstasy. The seats themselves are accentuated 

in a contrasting leather, accenting Ghost as 

the ultimate four seat limousine. 

Occupants of the Ghost Zenith 

Standard Wheelbase will experience an 

extraordinary phenomenon. The famed 

starlight headliner is presented in a unique 

Shooting Star configuration. Shooting stars 

fire at random across the cabin roof, adding 

an extraordinary sense of theatre. This 

surprise and delight feature consists of over 

1,340 individually mapped and hand-woven 

fibre optic lights. 

Reminiscent of its Phantom counterpart, 

The Ghost Zenith Collection’s exterior 

styling takes on a new interpretation of its 

own – a special two-tone application with 

a gloss-contrast paint finish. Patrons may 

select three different colour-ways, Iguazu 

Blue with Andalusian White, Premiere Silver 

with Arctic White or a daring Bohemian Red 

with Black Diamond, with multiple variants 

available highlighting the flexibility of the 

model. The Silver Satin bonnet was first seen 

on 200EX. 

These extraordinary motor cars, which 

represent the final opportunity to acquire this 

landmark, transformative luxury product, 

are currently being hand-crafted at The 

Home of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood, West 

Sussex, an establishment recognised as the 

world’s premiere Global Centre of Luxury 

Manufacturing Excellence. 


THE DRIVE 

For The Love 

Of A Classic 

Discover the dedicated craft in making one of 

Aston Martin’s iconic sports cars 

This story first appeared in Augustman magazine 


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It’s probably best known as James Bond’s car of choice 

but Aston Martin has a rich history beyond the silver 

screen. The iconic DB5 first driven by Agent 007 

in Goldfinger is far from the only great car Aston 

has produced during its more than a hundred years 

in the business. And because of the spy movies, no 

one would fault you in thinking that the champagne cooler 

concealed under the centre armrest was a standard feature in 

all Aston Martin vehicles. 

Car enthusiasts around the world feel a strong passion 

for this British marque and it remains strong, fuelled in 

equal parts by 007’s vehicular exploits and the luxury 

brand’s heritage. While the DB5 may be the most iconic 

model in Aston Martin’s automotive stable thanks to James 

Bond, its predecessor the DB4 was the one that cemented 

the automaker’s motorsport legacy. Prior to the DB4’s 

introduction, Aston Martin engineers were hard at work on 

a GT variant that was meant to be unleashed on racetracks. 

A prototype, badged as the DB4 GT and driven by British 

race car driver Stirling Moss, won the Fordwater Trophy back 

in 1960. It was just one of the many racing accomplishments 

that Aston Martin had been racking up in that period, with 

the most notable being its 24 Hours of Le Mans victory the 

year before. 

The DB4 GT was then the fastest road legal production 

car. Just 75 examples were built between 1959 and 1963, 

and many are still around in a testament to Aston Martin’s 

exemplary engineering; one will fetch over £3 million on the 

open market today. In late 2016, Aston Martin announced 

that it was faithfully recreating the DB4 GT with the same 

techniques used to build the original, which included 

beating the aluminium body by hand and even using the 

same component suppliers. But there are modern safety 

accoutrements of course, including a roll cage, racing-grade 

bucket seats and a fire extinguisher. 

Dubbed the DB4 GT Continuation, each car requires 

4,500 man hours to build and is a throwback to the days of 

yore before electronic aids and slick tyres were introduced, 

back when racing was more an art than a science. A 4.2-litre 

straight-six sits at the front of the car, mated to a four-speed 

manual gearbox. There are neither traction control nor antilock 

braking systems here; the driver must count on his own 

skills at the steering wheel to tame and unleash the behemoth 

at appropriate moments. Aston Martin has built 25 of these 

beauties – an ambitious undertaking considering that the car 

is only made for the track, yet every single one of these £1.5 

million beauties has already been spoken for. Incidentally, 

two of them are bound for Singapore, for an order by a 

local vintage car collector. Unfortunately, there is still no 

champagne cooler. 


THE DRIVE 

Pure 

Adrenaline 

With a high-performance sports cars like Porsche, driving 

it in icy cold conditions makes for a unique experience 



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In a freezing place about a thousand kilometres north 

of Beijing, close to China’s borders with Russian 

Siberia and Mongolia, there is a vast area of prairie 

known as the Hulunbuir grasslands. For much of 

the year it’s cold up here: average temperatures 

dip below zero in late October and won’t return to 

positive numbers until May. 

It is here that Porsche China’s Snowforce customer 

programme is set. Just as car and tyre companies do in 

other cold corners of the world, such as Arctic Sweden and 

Finland, the German manufacturer has leased a couple of 

small lakes outside Yakeshi in Inner Mongolia, two tracts of 

water that should remain reliably frozen until at least the end 

of April. It’s on these icy surfaces that a variety of cars from 

the Porsche range would be put to the test: mid-engine 718 

Boxsters and Caymans, and rear-engine 911 Carreras, but 

also a few all-wheel-drive Cayenne SUVs and even a large 

Panamera saloon thrown in for comparison. 

During the programme, drivers strapped in, and then, 

with traction control fully engaged, motor slowly out on to the 

ice in a convoy of Carreras for the first of the day’s exercises. 

The instructors work the drivers hard, car after car after car, 

and with a driver change after every three or four attempts at 

each exercise. 

Beginning with a couple of short slalom courses, traction 

control now fully turned off and with drive mode set to Track, 

where drivers learn how the Carrera’s rear- mounted engine 

results in a propensity to oversteer (in other words, to turn 

in far more sharply than intended), and how to counteract 

that by counter-steering (in other words, with the wheel held 

roughly at half a turn the opposite direction). 

On Day Two, after a second morning in which the drivers 

have alternated between 911s and 718s, the instructors are 

hectoring less and even handing out the occasional plaudit. 

The drivers are then sent out on to the longest and trickiest 

course of all, a three-kilometre serpentine of ice and snow 

containing a seemingly endless curve that they are supposed 

to negotiate sideways, from start to finish. 

Just as it should do, the programme ends with some lighthearted 

fun. The drivers still haven’t driven the Cayenne, 

so as a kind of finale they motor out to the far side of the 

lakes and a course they’d never seen till now. They’d assumed 

Porsche’s high and heavy SUV would be more than a handful 

– but how wrong they were. In no time at all they’re cavorting 

joyously on the slippery surface like a small colony of elephant 

seals, the cars looking bizarre and ungainly on the ice, yet in 

spite of their bulk proving easily, safely and even gracefully 

controllable – and hugely, laughably enjoyable into the 

bargain. Indeed, the big 4x4’s unexpected ice-driving abilities 

come as a revelation – so that when the drivers were headed 

back to the airport and was asked to name the high point of 

the Snowforce programme, the answer is unequivocal. “The 

Cayenne,” says everyone without hesitation. “Definitely the 

Cayenne.” 


THE LIST 

DINING OUTLETS & SHOPS 

Function Areas 

3 Greens I 

23 Greens III 

25 Poolside Terrace 

First Floor 

5 Greens II 

8 Ballroom I 

9 Ballroom II 

10 Ballroom III 

Outlets 

1 MST Golf Pro Shop 

2 De Manshop 

4 Twenty 7 Restaurant 

6 Spring Garden Chinese Restaurant 

7 The Palm Coffee House 

11 Gin Shui Tei Japanese Restaurant 

12 Kindyland Tropicana 

14 The Green House Florist 

Outlets 

15 Alam Convenient Store 

16 Tropicana Clinic 

17 Eco Hair Salon 

18 Havana Lounge & Havana Cozy 

20 Myeong Dong Korean BBQ Restaurant 

21 J Italian Restaurant 

22 Thai Odyssey Spa & Massage 

24 Bowling Alley 

MST Golf Pro Shop 

Ground Floor, Golf Wing 

Tel: 03-7804 6348 

Open Daily: 7.00am - 7.00pm 

De Manshop 

Ground Floor, Golf Wing 

Tel: 03-7880 4063 

012-331 8063 (KK Wong) 

(Call mobile for appointment) 


Twenty 7 Restaurant 

Ground Floor, Golfers’ Lounge 

Tel: 03-7804 8888 ext. 325 

Open Daily: 

Mon to Sun: 6.30am - 11.00pm 

Spring Garden 

Chinese Restaurant 

Ground Floor, Main Wing 

Tel: 03-7880 7226 

Mon to Sat: 

11.30am - 2.30pm | 6.30pm - 10.30pm 

Sun to Public Holidays 

10.30am - 2.30pm | 6.30pm - 10.30pm 


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The Palm Coffee House 


Tel: 03-7804 8888 ext. 306 


Gin Shui Tei 

Japanese Restaurant 


Tel: 03-7886 9168 

Open Daily: 

Lunch: 12.00noon - 3.00pm 

Dinner: 6.30pm - 10.30pm 

Kindyland Tropicana 


Tel: 03-7804 8888 ext. 318 

Mon to Fri: 8.00am - 3.00pm 

Closed on Weekends and Public 

Holidays 

The Green House Florist 

Ground Floor, Walkway 

Tel: 012-370 7303 / 

03-7880 1388 


Sat: 9.00am - 5.00pm 

Closed on Sunday 

Alam General Store 


Tel: 03-7804 3095 


Tropicana Clinic 


Tel: 03-7805 5461 (Dr. Molly) 


Sat: 9.00am - 4.30pm 

Closed on Sun and Public Holidays 

Eco Hair Salon 


Tel: 03-7804 9316 

Tues to Sat: 10.30am - 7.30pm 

Sun: 10.30am - 6.00pm 

Closed every Mon and Public 

Holidays 

Havana Lounge & 

Havana Cozy 

Lower Ground Floor, Palms Wing 

Tel: 03-7804 8888 ext. 514 

Open Daily: 

Mon to Thurs: 5.00pm - 1.00am 

Fri to Sat: 5.00pm - 2.00am 

Closed on Sunday 

Myeong Dong Korean BBQ 

Restaurant 

Ground Floor, Palms Wing 

Tel: 03-7802 8917 / 016-368 4500 

Open Daily: 

11.30am - 3.00pm 

5.00pm - 10.30pm 

J Italian Restaurant 

Ground Floor, Palms Wing 

Tel: 03-7805 3935 

Mon to Thurs: 11.00am - 11.00pm 

Fri to Sun: 11.00am -1.00am 

Thai Odyssey 

Sports Wing Entrance 

Tel: 03-7803 1233 


Driving Range 

West Course 

Tel: 03-7880 6164 


Mon: 2.00pm - 11.00pm 

Bowling Cafe 

Poolside Cafe 

Lower Ground Floor, Sports Wing 

Tel: 03-7804 8888 ext. 327 

Lower Ground Floor, Sports Wing 

Tel: 03-7804 8888 ext. 327 

Mon to Fri: 3.00pm - 11.00pm 

Sat to Sun: 10.00am - 11.00pm 

Tues to Fri: 4.00pm - 7.00pm 

Sat, Sun and Public Holidays: 

7.00am - 8.00pm 

Closed on Mon 


THE LIST 

MAIN CONTACT NUMBERS 

Head Office 

+603 7710 1018 

Customer Care Support & Tropicana 

Privilege Card Services 

+603 7713 8888 

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 SS 20/27 

47400 Petaling Jaya 

Selangor Darul Ehsan 

Tel: +603 7710 1018 

Fax: +603 7725 3035 

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 

47410 Petaling Jaya 

Selangor Darul Ehsan 

Tel: +603 7804 8888 

Fax: +603 7804 3688 

gm@tropicanagolf.com 

www.tropicanagolf.com 

Office Hours: 

9am - 6pm (Monday - Friday) 

9am - 1pm (Saturday) 

Closed (Sunday) 

PROPERTY GALLERIES 

TROPICANA AMAN (KOTA KEMUNING) 

Property Gallery & Show Unit 

No 2, Persiaran Aman Perdana 3 

Bandar Tropicana Aman 

42500 Telok Panglima a, Selangor 

Tel: 1700 81 8868 

enquiry@tropicanacorp.com.my 

www.tropicanaaman.com.my 

Office Hours: 9:30am - 6:30pm 

(Monday - Sunday) 

TROPICANA HEIGHTS (KAJANG) 


Tropicana Heights Show Village 

Off Jalan P6/2 

43500 Semenyih, Kajang, Selangor 

Tel: +603 7453 2328 / +6016 239 7565 


www.tropicanaheights.com.my 



TROPICANA DANGA BAY 

(ISKANDAR MALAYSIA) 


Lot PTB 22902, Teluk Danga 

Jalan Persiaran Abu Bakar Sultan 

80200 Johor Bahru, Johor 

Tel: +607 2341 585 


www.tropicanadangabay.com.my 



TROPICANA GARDENS (KOTA DAMANSARA) 


Lot 52581, Jalan PJU 3/21 

Tropicana Indah Resort Homes 

Kota Damansara 

47410 Petaling Jaya, Selangor 

Tel : +603 7880 0989 


www.tropicanagardens.com.my 



THE RESIDENCES (KL CITY CENTRE) 

Property Gallery 

4th Floor, South Block 

Wisma Selangor Dredging 

142A, Jalan Ampang 

50450 Kuala Lumpur 

Tel: +603 2166 1188 


www.tropicanatheresidences.com.my 



TROPICANA DANGA COVE 

(ISKANDAR MALAYSIA) 


Lot PTD 28845-28892 

Taman Cahaya Kota Puteri, Plentong 

81750 Masai, Johor 

Tel: +607 3823 355 


www.tropicanadangacove.com.my 



TROPICANA METROPARK (SUBANG JAYA) 


Lot 38515, Jalan Delima 1/1 

Subang Hi-Tech 

40000 Subang Jaya, Selangor 

Tel: +603 5636 6888 / +603 5637 3018 


www.tropicanametropark.com.my 



TROPICANA 218 MACALISTER (PENANG) 

Property Gallery 

No 16, Jalan Anson 

10400 Penang 

Tel: +604 2105 888 


www.tropicana218macalister.com.my 




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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT OFFICES 

TROPICANA MANAGEMENT 

SERVICES (TMS) 


Tropicana Golf & 

Country Resort 


Tel: +603 7804 8888 

ext : 513/557 

Fax: +603 7806 5044 

tms@tropicanacorp.com.my 

Office Hours: 

9:00am - 6:00pm 

(Monday - Friday) 

9:00am - 1:00pm (Saturday) 


TROPICANA GRANDE 

Level 1, Management Office 

Block A, Tropicana Grande 

Condominium, No 3, 

Persiaran Tropicana, PJU 3 


Tel: +603 7610 0968 

Fax: +603 7610 0966 

tropicanagrande@ 

tropicanacorp.com.my 

Office Hours: 

9:00am - 5:30pm 




TROPICANA INDAH 





Tel: +603 7804 8888 

ext : 154/557 

Fax: +603 7806 5044 

tisb@tropicanacorp.com.my 

Office Hours: 

9:00am - 6:00pm 




CASA TROPICANA 

B-5-17, Block B, Casa 

Tropicana, No 5, Jalan 

Persiaran Tropicana, PJU 3, 




Tel: +603 7883 0982 

Fax: +603 7883 0292 

casatropicana@ 


Office Hours: 

9:00am - 5:30pm 




TROPICANA CHERAS 

No 6, Jalan Tropicana Cheras 1 

Taman Tropicana Cheras 

43000 Kajang, Selangor 

Tel: +6013 202 0746 

tropicanacheras@ 


TROPICANA HEIGHTS 

(FAIRFIELD/PARKFIELD) 

Off Jalan P6/2, Bandar 

Teknologi Kajang 43500 

Semenyih, Kajang, Selangor 

Tel: +603 8725 9800 

fairfield@tropicanacorp.com.my 

parkfield@tropicanacorp.com.my 

Office Hours: 

9:00am - 5:30pm 




TROPICANA HEIGHTS 

(RIDGEFIELD) 

Jalan Tropicana Heights 2/1 

42000 Kajang, Selangor 

Tel: +6013 2020 746 

ridgefield@tropicanacorp.com.my 

Office Hours: 

9:00am - 5:30pm 




THE RESIDENCES 

Basement 1, Menara TR 

No 121, Jalan Ampang 

50450 Kuala Lumpur 

Tel: +603 2770 6338 

Fax: +603 2270 6343 

theresidences@ 


Office Hours: 

9:00am - 5:30pm 




TROPICANA GARDENS 

(ARNICA & BAYBERRY) 

Level 5, Residensi A, 

Tropicana Gardens, 

No 2A, Persiaran Surian, 

Tropican Indah 


Tel: +603 2714 6172 

Fax: +603 2714 6173 

Office Hours: 

9:00am - 5:30pm 




TROPICANA GARDENS 

(CYPERUS & DIANTHUS) 

Level 6, Residensi C, 

Tropicana Gardens 


Tropican Indah 


Tel: +603 2714 6175 

Office Hours: 

9:00am - 5:30pm 




TROPICANA AVENUE 

P-LG-01, Lower Ground 

Floor 

Tropicana Avenue 

No 12, Persiaran Tropicana 

Tropicana Golf & Country 

Resort, PJU 3, 47410 Petaling 

Jaya, Selangor 

Tel: +603 8605 3608 / 

+603 8605 3609 

Fax: +603 8605 3618 

trop.avenue@tropicanacorp.com.my 

Office Hours: 

9:00am - 5:30pm 




TROPICANA 

AMAN (ARAHSIA) 

Arahsia Tropicana Aman 

Jalan Aman Arahsia 2 


42500 Telok Panglima 

Garang, Selangor 

Tel: +603 8687 5512 

arahsia@tropicanacorp.com.my 

Office Hours: 

9:00am - 5:30pm 




TROPICANA 

AMAN (BAYAN) 

Bayan Tropicana Aman 

Jalan Aman Bayan 1 


42500 Telok Panglima 

Garang, Selangor 

Tel: +603 8687 5525 

Fax: +603 8687 5530 

bayan@tropicanacorp.com.my 

Office Hours: 

9:00am - 5:30pm 


9:00am – 1:00pm (Saturday) 


TROPICANA 

METROPARK (PANDORA) 

Level P4, Menara A, 

Pandora Residensi 

Jalan MP1, Tropicana 

Metropark 


Tel: +603 5036 2088 

Fax: +603 5036 2089 

pandora@tropicanacorp.com.my 

Office Hours: 

9:00am - 5:30pm 




TROPICANA 

METROPARK (PALOMA) 

Tower B, Level 4, 

Paloma Residensi 

Jalan MP1, Tropicana 

Metropark 


Tel: +603 5022 9099 

Fax: +603 5022 9097 

paloma@tropicanacorp.com.my 

Office Hours: 

9:00am - 5:30pm 




CASA INDAH 1 

CONDOMINIUMS 

B-G-05, Casa Indah 1 

Condominiums 


Tropicana Indah PJU3, 

Kota Damansara 47410 

Petaling Jaya, Selangor 

Tel: +603 6140 9194 / 

+603 6140 9166 

Fax: +603 6140 9168 

casaindahcondo@yahoo.com 

Office Hours: 

9:00am - 5:30pm 




CASA INDAH 2 

CONDOMINIUMS 

A-02-01, Management Office 

Casa Indah 2 Condominiums 

No 2B, Persiaran Surian 

Tropicana Indah Resort 

Homes 

PJU3, Kota Damansara 


Tel: +603 6142 6288 / 

+603 6142 6388 

Fax: +603 6142 6788 

casaindah2@tropicanacorp.com.my 

Office Hours: 

9:00am - 5:30pm 




TROPICANA 

DANGA BAY (BORA) 

No 01-01, Residensi Bora 

Jalan Danga 1/1, Teluk 

Danga 

80200 Johor Bahru, Johor 

Tel: +607 2374 188 

Fax: +607 2374 088 

boraresidences@gmail.com 

Office Hours: 

9:00am - 5:30pm 




TROPICANA LANDMARK 

Level 5, Tropicana Landmark 

Lorong Kondo Bundusan 

Off Jalan Bundusan 

88300 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 

Tel: +6088 742 052 

tropicanalandmark@gmail.com 

Office Hours: 

8:30am - 5:00pm 





THE END 

“ 

When you get these jobs that you have 

been so brilliantly trained for, just 

remember that your real job is that if you 

are free, you need to free somebody else. 

If you have some power, then your job is 

to empower somebody else 

“ 

- Toni Morrison, Novelist and Nobel Laureate 


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