Tropicana May-Jun 2020 #130 The Art & Design Issue

EDITOR’S NOTE
Learned
Lessons
Recent months have been challenging for us here in Malaysia and for the rest of the world
as we navigate a new normal amid the Covid-19 pandemic. To stop the spread of the virus
we have had to radically change almost everything we do: how we work, exercise, socialise,
shop, manage our health, educate our kids and take care of family members.
We all want things to go back to the way it was before but what most of us have
probably not yet realised is that things won’t go back to normal, not in a few weeks or even
a few months. Some things never will.
In an interview with LinkedIn recently, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates shared that it will be a while before
many things get back to normal and a lot about everyday life has probably been changed forever. “Will people
want to go travel?” asked Bill. “Will they want to go to restaurants? So, even once the government is saying
these activities are OK, we can’t expect the demand side to re-emerge overnight.”
From having to constantly practice social distancing and getting used to life without the outdoors to
continually washing our hands and wearing masks, this is what life looks like for us. It is important for us to
step back and revisit the situation from a bird’s eye view. We are not in this alone as communities pull together
to make things better.
As our days continue to look different, we are resilient and we will come out of this stronger. This forced
change in our “used to be” everyday life will permit us time to slow down and appreciate just how lucky we
really are as a society.
Though life and work during this pandemic is unusual, uncertain and unpredictable, it is now more
apparent than ever that we must work together to get through it. Because very likely the new normal is here to
stay and the quicker we adjust to that fact, the greater our chance to survive, and possibly thrive.
Tropicana Magazine Editorial Team
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VOLUME
#130
ON THE COVER
16 Going Beyond Teaching
The Diary
6 A Cultured Life
The Scene
10 Happenings About Town
Culture
13 Books, Movies and Music
The Home
24 A Love Affair With Leather
28 Inspired By Nature
30 Feel Good At Work
The Art
34 Gift Of The Lens
Property News
44 Tropicana Gardens Mall
– Now Open!
46 Tropicana Golf & Country Resort
Selera Muhibbah Food Review
48 Tropicana Corporation Berhad
Face Mask Donation
Property
Investment
52 Make A Smart Investment
The Game Changer
88 Refresh And Reinvigorate
The Experience
92 United To Inspire
The Dishes
96 Classics Reimagined
98 Retox At Dusk
100 Sip And Savour
The Drive
104 The Other Side Of Dawn
Birds
108 Nature’s Wonders
The Vacation
114 On A Spiritual Journey
118 A Slice Of Paradise
The Gadget
38 Tech Effect
The Swing
54 Superior Performance
56 Tradition Lives On
The Time
60 The Wonders of Time
The Look
64 Floral Takeover
76 Elevate The Everyday
78 Get Dressed In Style
80 A Touch Of Glamour
The Beauty
82 The Joy Of Beauty
86 Hints Of Luxury
Health And
Wellness
94 The True Heroes
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THE DIARY
A Cultured Life
Soak up the latest contemporary art, exhibitions and performances
that the region has to offer.
Text from Rina Ahmad / Photos courtesy of Destination NSW and National Heritage Board
Istana Open House
1 May 2020 (9am – 3pm)
Singapore
www.istana.gov.sg
On your next stop to the island, go on a 45-minute guided tour of
the Istana building led by the Preservation of Sites and Monuments
(PSM) Division’s Volunteers Guides Plan. This well-loved National
Monument has witnessed Singapore’s colonial past, tumultuous years
and independence in 1965. The building tour will interweave human
interest stories as well as cover selected architectural details of the neo-
Palladian style building. You will get to visit stately function rooms
which have welcomed royalty, presidents and other VIPs throughout
its history. You will also receive a special Istana souvenir brochure.
The World Of Penderecki
3 May 2020
Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra
www.mpo.com.my
Join the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) in a musical
journey and discover the vibrant, visceral world of the great Polish
composer, Penderecki in a concert themed The World of Penderecki.
The MPO will be led by the composer himself, Krzystof Penderecki in
a rare performance of his later works such as Polonaise for Orchestra,
Adagio for Strings and his lively baroque-inspired horn concerto, to
be performed by Croatian horn player Radovan Vlatkovic.
Virtual NYC
www.nycgo.com
As travel grinds to a halt during Covid-19, NYC & Company
encourages people from around the world to explore virtually the
vibrant city of New York. With resources from museums, galleries,
comedy clubs, theaters and other venues in the city, you can
experience the best of New York City - all for free and from the
comfort of your home. One of the site’s best features are the virtual
tours of the city’s top museums. You’ll be able to view images from
various collections, listen to audio of curators weighing in on the
exhibitions on display and, in some cases, walkabouts through parts
of the museum via street view.
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THE DIARY
Crowning Organ Masterpieces
9 May 2020
Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra
www.mpo.com.my
Truly the king of instruments, the Klais pipe organ possesses an
unequalled range of sound – its thunderous, earth-shaking bass
ascends to eerily birdlike tones with its 2,977 pipes that range in
height from just over an inch to a towering 32ft. Get ready to
be amazed with this beautiful instrument at MPO’s Crowning
Organ Masterpieces concert led by Japanese conductor Junichi
Hirokami and featuring organist Michael Schönheit. Together
with the orchestra, he will be performing organ works by Jongen
and Saint-Saëns.
Matilda The Musical
2 to 14 June 2020
Istana Budaya
www.matilda-kl.com
From the presenters of The Phantom of the Opera in Kuala Lumpur
last year, here comes an original London West End production of
Matilda The Musical for a limited season. Featuring a smart and
witty original score by Tim Minchin, Matilda is the story of an
extraordinary little girl who dares to take a stand and make a change.
The timeless story, combined with Roald Dahl’s signature wit and
naughtiness, makes this an irresistible musical. With an outstanding
cast of performances, Matilda inspires and delights the young and old.
22 nd Biennale of Sydney
From now till 8 June 2020
Sydney
www.biennaleofsydney.art
An international festival of contemporary art held every two years
in Sydney, this is the largest contemporary visual arts event in
Australia. The 22 nd Biennale of Sydney: NIRIN will demonstrate
that artists and creatives have the power to resolve, heal and
imagine transformation for a future world. At the moment due
to the global health crisis, the Biennale has moved to a digital
program. Working with long-time Biennale partner Google - and
in a first for the Biennale of Sydney - audiences around the world
will be able to engage with NIRIN on the Google Arts & Culture
platform. Creating a virtual Biennale will bring the exhibition
and programs to life through live content, virtual walkthroughs,
podcasts, interactive Q&As, curated tours and artist takeovers.
From The Coromandel Coast To The
Straits - Revisiting Our Tamil Heritage
Now till 30 June 2020
Indian Heritage Centre, Singapore
www.indianheritage.org.sg
From the Coromandel Coast to the Straits: Revisiting Our Tamil
Heritage is an exhibition that will explore ancient trade, religious,
political, and cultural contact between the Tamils of the Coromandel
Coast and Southeast Asia from the early years of the Common Era.
Tracing a two-way flow of culture, this will be the centre’s fourth
special exhibition. The exhibition will also highlight the history of 19 th
century Tamils in Singapore, culture and contributions.
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THE SCENE
Happenings About Town
The hottest events to have set society abuzz.
Cooling Performance
A unique Wind-Free cooling technology in the new Samsung
AR9500T air conditioner is revolutionising the market as the first stillair
unit with adaptive cooling and AI capabilities. Recently launched,
the AR9500T demonstrates Samsung’s industry leadership with
an innovative and hassle-free way to refresh indoor air and keep it
cool. The unit combines an advanced airflow mechanism with the
intelligence of AI Auto Cooling to maintain optimal room conditions.
You can enjoy the ultimate cooling experience without having to deal
with direct, cold drafts with Samsung’s Wind-Free technology and
its automated 3-Step cooling mode (Fast Cooling, Dehumidifying and
Wind Free).
Swing It Right
It was a delightful evening for golf enthusiasts at the introduction of
PXG’s new GEN3 0311 Irons. Hosted by MST Golf, PXG’s Distributor
for Malaysia, Singapore and Philippines at the flagship MST Golf Tech
Shop PJ, the event saw PXG fans and golfers alike eagerly testing out the
GEN3 irons. With the introduction of the new GEN3 0311 Irons, PXG
also released their new wedges to replace the first generation that has been
around for close to 5 years in the market. The new wedges are offered in
two categories, the 0311 Forged and 0311 Milled Wedges. “MST Golf is
pleased with the growth of the brand in the short period we have been their
distributor and only see an increase in demand of the luxury performance
brand in the market.” said Ng Yap, MST Golf ’s Chief Executive.
The Sleep Expert
In order for Malaysians to achieve better health through better
sleep, AmLife International Sdn Bhd returned with its World
Sleep Day tribute for the fifth year in a row recently. Co-hosted
by the World Sleep Society, AmLife presented a sleep health
showcase at Palace of the Golden Horses to reinforce its tagline,
“Life, Redefined,”. AmLife is spearheading a movement to
enable Malaysians achieve better health through better sleep,
thus redefining their lives. According to Lew Mun Yee, Founder
and President of AmLife, sleep education is not only close
to their hearts and business philosophy, but it is increasingly
important as sleep disorders are escalating in the region.
Family Fun
Celebrating its 8th anniversary this year, award-winning indoor family
centre, KidZania Kuala Lumpur is committed to making the city a place
of infinite possibilities, one that will inspire and challenge children to
dream big. Children and their families had fun with an exciting selection of
infinite-themed activities, edutaining workshops, entertaining performances
and parade. Said Shahrul Nizar Ahmad, Mayor of KidZania Kuala
Lumpur, “We’ve seen increased visitors year on year, making us a much
sought-after family destination in the country. We have also been certified
as a co-curricular partner with the Ministry of Education and worked with
numerous industry partners and collaborators over the years, for only one
goal – to ultimately equip children with an understanding of the real world
while empowering them.”
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THE SCENE
Into The Frame
Safilo Malaysia hosted an exclusive launch party in Pavilion
Kuala Lumpur to showcase the latest SS2020 Levi’s Eyewear
Collection. The event showcased the new partnership between
heritage eyewear manufacturer Safilo and Levi’s, bringing to
life the inspirations and creative behind the brand. The new
collection features contemporary designs and modern colour
combinations, and is masterfully curated with a wide range
and selection. Designed with the fashion forward consumer
in mind, the new Levi’s eyewear features a wide range of
functional yet stylish styles, evoking the effortless appeal of the
California lifestyle.
The Making Of An Aikon
Renowned luxury watchmaker Maurice Lacroix recently
unveiled its latest Aikon Collection in Thailand, marking the
first time these new designs are being shown in Asia. The
event, called ‘The Aikonic Novelties of 2020 collection’ offered
guests a first glimpse at the new watches in store, including five
all-new, signature designs. Along with the new collection, there
was also a mini exhibition by friends of the brand, featuring
work that has been carefully selected based on exquisite
craftsmanship. Stéphane Waser, managing director of Maurice
Lacroix and sales director Marcel Gut both from Switzerland
attended the special event which took place at the rooftop on
the 29 th floor of SO Sofitel Bangkok.
Family Chronicles
Luxury retail group Valiram launched a coffee table book that
charts the history of the company since its founding in 1935. Titled
Valiram: The First Hundred Years, the book is a passion project led
by Valiram executive directors and brothers Sharan, Ashvin and
Mukesh Valiram, alongside their mother Datin Champa Valiram.
The book showcases the family’s beginning in Malaya in the 1930s
to its success today as a thriving retail business that spans across
Asia. To celebrate the publication, more than 500 prominent
guests gathered for high tea at the Grand Ballroom of the St Regis
Kuala Lumpur. The event was officiated by the Sultan of Selangor
Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah. His consort Tengku Permaisuri of
Selangor Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin was also in attendance.
A Timely Debut
Held at the Bvlgari Resort Dubai early of this year in January, the
LVMH Watch Week Dubai 2020 was created to showcase the
exceptional strength, creativity and innovation of the Group’s
watchmaking brands: Bvlgari, Hublot, TAG Heuer and Zenith.
Together for three days, these four Maisons delivered a unique brand
experience in a new format — one that is testament to the unparalleled
sense of expertise and savoir faire of the LVMH Manufactures. The
event kicked off with a welcome press conference held in the garden of
the Bvlgari Hotel Yacht Club. In attendance were Stéphane Bianchi,
CEO of the LVMH Watchmaking Division and CEO of TAG Heuer;
Jean-Christophe Babin, CEO of Bulgari; Ricardo Guadalupe, CEO
of Hublot and Julien Tornare, CEO of Zenith.
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Flick Picks
New movies that you can watch at the cinemas or view in the
comfort of your home.
CULTURE | MOVIES
Top Gun: Maverick
25 June 2020
This sequel to the 1986 movie Top Gun sees Tom Cruise returning as
Pete “Maverick” Mitchell. Maverick has spent the past three decades as
one of the Navy’s top aviators. He’s now set to pass his wisdom onto a
new batch of Top Gun recruits for a specialised mission that nobody has
seen before. In recently released trailers, Maverick appears to be a handson
teacher, inviting students to practice dogfighting by taking him on
two at a time. As you might expect, the recruits are shocked out of their
amusement fairly quickly as Maverick shows why he’s so highly regarded.
The sequel will also star Jennifer Connelly as the movie’s female lead,
playing a single mother who runs a local bar near the Navy base. She’ll
be joined by Jon Hamm and Ed Harris, the latter as a so far unnamed
rear admiral and Maverick’s direct superior.
Candyman
18 June 2020
Jordan Peele’s contemporary
incarnation of the cult classic,
Candyman, will be unleashed
by rising filmmaker Nia
DaCosta. The sequel to the
1992 film, the story starts a
decade after the last of the
Cabrini towers were torn down.
Here, visual artist Anthony
McCoy has a chance encounter
with a Cabrini Green old-timer that shares the tragic story behind
Candyman. Anthony begins to explore these macabre details in
his studio, as his sanity unravels and unleashes a terrifying wave of
violence.
Artemis Fowl
Digitally available on Disney Plus
Adapted from the 2001 novel of
the same name by Eoin Colfer,
Artemis Fowl is an exciting
science fantasy adventure film,
helmed by legendary actor and
director Kenneth Branagh. The
movie follows the journey of a
twelve-year-old boy mastermind
named Artemis Fowl who is
a descendant of a long line of
criminal masterminds, as he finds himself in a battle of strength
and cunning against a powerful, hidden race of fairies who may be
behind his father’s disappearance.
Emma
Digitally available on iTUnes,
Google Play or Amazon Prime
Based on Jane Austen’s novel
of the same name, this latest
movie adaptation follows a
young woman named Emma
Woodhouse. Directed by
photographer and music video
director, Autumn de Wilde,
the movie features a delightful
Anya Taylor-Joy in the title
role. Rich, smart and beautiful, Emma is the restless queen bee
that has no rivals in the sleepy little town she lives in. She occupies
herself with matchmaking and goes through romantic missteps and
misguided matches to find the love that has been so close all along.
The Invisible Man
Digitally available on iTUnes,
Google Play or Amazon Prime
Emmy award winning actress
Elisabeth Moss stars in this
terrifying modern tale of
obsession. Trapped in a
violent, controlling relationship
with a wealthy and brilliant
scientist, Cecilia Kass played
by Elizabeth escapes in the
dead of night and disappears
into hiding. After her abusive ex commits suicide, a series of eerie
coincidences turns lethal and begins to threaten the lives of those
she loves. Cecilia’s sanity begins to unravel as she desperately tries
to prove that she is being hunted by someone nobody can see.
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CULTURE | BOOK
Change By Design
Looking for design inspiration? Start
your own collection with these essential books.
Text by Azalea A / Photos courtesy of MPH Bookstore
The Magnolia
Story
Chip And Joanna Gaines
By renovating homes in Waco,
Texas, and changing lives in such a
winsome and engaging way, Chip and
Joanna have become more than just
the stars of Fixer Upper; they have
become America’s new best friends.
The Magnolia Story is the first book from Chip and Joanna, offering
fans a detailed look at their life together. From the very first
renovation project they ever tackled together, to the project that
nearly cost them everything; from the childhood memories that
shaped them, to the twists and turns that led them to the life they
share on the farm today.
Recent Malaysian
Architecture Vol 2
Lee Chor Wah, Aw Siew Bee
and Tan Loke Mun
Have Malaysian architects become
more articulate, sophisticated,
adventurous and theoretical? Is
Malaysian architecture culture
moving towards more globalised
directions while retaining recognisable traits of Malaysianness?
These and more questions are raised in this book and it is a sequel to
the first volume in 2006, which captured much of the mega projects
of the 1990s, including the Petronas Twin Towers, KLIA and the
KL Convention Centre. It features more than 100 projects mainly
sourced from PAM’s yearly awards.
A Spotter’s Guide To
Amazing Architecture
Lonely Planet
If you are interested in learning about many of the world’s greatest architectural sites then
this Lonely Planet’s Spotter’s Guide is for you. It is packed with 120 of the world’s most
amazing constructions and where you can find them. Each represent things of beauty,
symbols of their age and emblems of human endeavour like the Taj Mahal, the Leaning
Tower of Pisa, the Eiffel Tower, Bilbao’s Guggenheim, Cambodia’s Angkor Wat temple
complex, the old district of Pelourinho in Salvador, Brazil and the majestic Hagia Sophia
in Istanbul, Turkey. You’ll find a brief introduction, who designed it and when it was built,
plus a map to help you plan a visit.
The Tropical
Malaysian House
Robert Powell
A luxurious showcase of 25 houses
featured in this book illustrate some
of the most innovative and engaging
residential projects by architects and
designers in Malaysia covering the
decade between 2009 and 2018.
Carefully selected to illustrate contemporary life in the tropics, the
chosen homes are sustainable and take the grave issue of climate change
into consideration. Natural ventilation, ability to harvest rainwater, wide
overhanging eaves, and air-conditioning on selected areas in the house,
are some of the attributes to be possessed by the houses curated in the
book. It also serves as a guide for anyone embarking on building an
ecologically-friendly home.
Welcome To Your
World: How The Built
Environment Shapes
Our Lives
Sarah Williams Goldhagen
As she takes us on a fascinating
journey through some of the world’s
best and worst landscapes, buildings
and cityscapes, author Sarah Williams
Goldhagen draws from recent research in cognitive neuroscience and
psychology to demonstrate how people’s experiences of the places
they build are central to their well-being, their physical health, their
communal and social lives, and even their very sense of themselves.
Hence, societies must use this knowledge to rethink what and how
they build: the world needs better-designed, healthier environments
that address the complex range of human individual and social needs.
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Keep Live Music Alive
In times like these, many of us turn to music to feel a sense of
CULTURE | MOVIES
Text by Azalea A / Photos courtesy of the respective brands
Bang & Olufsen’s
Music Matters
@bangolufsen
With a belief that music connects
and inspires us all, luxury
Danish audio brand Bang &
Olufsen has introduced Music
Matters, a series of live online
performances via their social
media. These performances
feature a selection of artists
working across genres and approaches, united in the communal
and celebratory power of music. Artists that have performed include
award winning jazz saxophonist, Benjamin Koppel and Danish
singer and composer, Oh Land.
The UnCancelled
Music Festival
www.uncancelledmusicfestival.com
The UnCancelled Music Festival
brings together musicians, fans
and venues affected by the
COVID-19 crisis for a virtual concert
experience to help sustain the music industry during this trying and
unprecedented time. UnCancelled will feature artists from round
the globe for an on-going, world-wide music event that will help
musicians and venues cover missed revenue during the shutdown.
The virtual festival will host multiple digital “stages” simultaneously,
and artists will livestream their sets from home - this will continue
every day until the crisis subsides.
Live With Carnegie Hall
www.carnegiehall.org/Explore/Watch-and-Listen/Live-with-Carnegie-Hall
Music has the undeniable power to comfort, uplift, connect and inspire. In response
to this unprecedented time, Carnegie Hall is creating an entirely new original online
series : Live with Carnegie Hall. Tune in for unforgettable episodes that feature some
of the world’s finest artists as they share behind-the-scenes stories, excerpts from
past performances, and live musical moments. This week, as part of the Voices of
Hope: Artists in Times of Oppression Festival, chanteuse Ute Lemper honors the
75 th anniversary of the liberation of concentration camps with songs of rebellion,
hope, defiance and life-affirming resilience written during the Holocaust.
Levi’s ® Launches ‘5:01
Live’ Online Concert Series
@levis
As you do your part to stay at home, Levi’s is sharing some musical joy
through its virtual musical festival, the Instagram #501live concert
series where each day at 5:01pm Pacific Daylight Time, music artists
will stream live performances from their homes on Instagram Live.
The initiative intends to connect and entertain people forced to
distance themselves socially as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
The series has already featured artists DaniLeigh, Snoop Dogg, Kali
Uchis, and Taboo Nawasha of the Black Eyed Peas.
The NY Phil Plays On
www.nyphil.org/playson
Founded in 1842, the New York Philharmonic is the oldest symphony
orchestra in the United States. To keep you listening and entertained
while their hall remains dark, the New York Philharmonic is making
150 hours of performances free to stream at home. Under a new portal
called NY Phil Plays On, millions of classical music fans worldwide
can visit this site for free digital content. In hopes of providing comfort
and connection, NY Phil Plays On will be releasing new content
weekly, including performance footage both past and new, to keep
you entertained and your home filled with beautiful music!
15 MAY/JUNE 2020 | TM

COVER STORY
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Going
Beyond
Teaching
From national footballer to an educationist,
Brando Pillai shares a glimpse on what
drives him and his belief in ensuring children
receive the best education.
Text: Rina Ahmad Sapiuddin
Art Direction: Luke Jing Yau
Photographer: Brian Fang @ M8 Studio
Makeup: Cindy Hor
There has not been much change to
the way that we teach our children in
schools for years. Large number of
students crowd a room during classes
as teachers lecture on as stressful
standardised exams are dished out at
the end of the year, sometimes twice a year! So does this
still work? Brando Pillai says probably not.
As Principal at Grace Homeschooling Resource
Centre (GHRC) and former national footballer, Brando is
of the opinion that if he had the opportunity to change
one thing about the education system it would be reducing
standardised testing. “I don’t think standardised testing is
a fair scale to determine if you’re smart or not. Teachers
may be forced to teach students how to take the test instead
of the subjects itself. It is designed for you to either blend
into society or be excluded, not enabling you to create any
sort of impact or change to society.”
The human mind is one of the most if not the most
powerful things on earth and its ability to think outside the
box and imagination is what Brando believes will lead a
positive change and impact on society. Confining the mind
into small spaces such as standardised testing may have an
adverse effect on producing future visionaries.
It has been one of GHRC tenets to instill values
and character education that prepares young men and
women to be contributing members of society amidst
the challenges of an ever-changing world. Every child
is important, shares Brando, hence the school’s small
classroom settings that aims to meet the needs of each
child whatever that need may be.
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COVER STORY
“I had moved to Tropicana before I made my
first trip abroad and found this neighbourhood
developing everytime I came home to visit. I find
it hard to relocate or to even entertain that idea!
It is a place I can safely call home. It’s peaceful
and trendy, and over the years of development
it has managed to keep that homey feel to the
neighbourhood. My family and I love it and we’ll
be here for quite some time.”
As one of the first homeschooling centres in the country
when it first started in 1998, GHRC was a homeschooling
centre that was an extension of the home in assisting parents
to fulfill a solid foundation with the use of a holistic approach
to education.
Today, with more than 150 students enrolled, the school
is currently transitioning into being an international school
as GHRC equip and provide children with what is required
to succeed in both their primary and secondary years of
education.
From Field To Classroom
So how did this teen star footballer (he was one of the youngest
contracted players in the Malaysian Premier League and the
Omani Professional Football League) immersed himself in
the education line as an adult? Growing up in Malaysia as
a child, Brando soon left the country for Brazil at the age of
12 to pursue his dream of becoming a pro footballer. As fate
would have it he returned to Malaysia a few years later before
spreading his wings to different parts of the world and finally
settling down in the US.
During his time abroad, Brando immersed himself
amongst the locals to experience the many different cultures
where he had to change and adapt to many different
environments all over again. It was during his student days
in New York that Brando got interested in education. As a
foreign student in America, he was prohibited from working
beyond the university campus. Not one to be daunted by such
a challenge, he soon applied to be a Graduate Assistant to
one of his professors at the Robert B. Willumstad School of
Business in Adelphi University.
What started off with just assisting in organising
paperwork, Brando found himself tasked with marking
papers, mentoring students, lecturing, developing case studies,
curriculum research and development and organising primary
events for the business school. Coupled with his experience
and dedication, he soon made his way back to Malaysia in
2016 to join GHRC.
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Sleeveless top by Dior
Maxi skirt by Salvatore Ferragamo
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“Our job as educators is not
only to teach what is ‘2+2’ but
to assist in social and character
development. If these issues
are not dealt with, it has a
negative impact on the child’s
development, disrupting their
ability to learn or to concentrate
on what is important.”
To stay connected to the latest in education, Brando
continues to stay in touch with his former colleagues in New
York. “Technology is an important teaching aid where visual
illustration is concerned, reducing paperwork, communicating
with students outside the classrooms, access to information
and when integrated properly, improve the school’s overall
efficiency,” he says.
“I believe nothing can beat the human touch, because
technology is just as good as the people using them. In today’s
world, technology is something unavoidable. It’s everywhere
as kids love it, it appeals to them and can spark an interest
in learning among the younger kids, more specifically, selflearning.
It allows for learning to continue beyond the physical
presence of a teacher and classroom setting.”
More Than Just A Teacher
Having been in the education line for several years now,
Brando admits that it hasn’t been without its own set of
challenges. One of it has been dealing with social issues such
as drugs, alcohol, sex, physical and cyber bullying as well as
peer pressure among young students. “Our job as educators
is not only to teach what is ‘2+2’ but to assist in social and
character development. If these issues are not dealt with, it
has a negative impact on the child’s development, disrupting
their ability to learn or to concentrate on what is important,”
he shares.
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COVER STORY
It’s these very social issues that led him to open Gracie
Barra Malaysia, a world renowned Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
School that uses the sport to address these social issues,
specifically bullying. “Eight out of ten Malaysian children
have encountered bullying in their respective schools and this
sport can be used as a tool to reach out and teach adolescents
to respect one’s body and instill a form of self-worth and
confidence. Gracie Barra Malaysia teaches students to defend
themselves against physical and mental bullying or attacks.”
Seeing how much he juggles on a daily basis, Brando
reveals that his family keeps him grounded and motivated.
He names his parents and his siblings as his biggest supporters
and has also set a very high standard for himself through their
professional accomplishments that he admires.
With his years of travelling and living abroad, it is no
surprise that Brando finds comfort in having close ties to the
community that he lives in. He and his family have called
Tropicana home for close to 20 years.
“I had moved to Tropicana before I made my first trip
abroad and found this neighbourhood developing everytime
I came home to visit. I find it hard to relocate or to even
entertain that idea! It’s peaceful and trendy, and over the years
of development it has managed to keep that homey feel to
the neighbourhood. My family and I love it and here and its
where we call home.”
“Technology is an important
teaching aid where visual illustration
is concerned, reducing paperwork,
communicating with students outside
the classrooms, access to information
and when integrated properly, improve
the school’s overall efficiency.”
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THE HOME
A Love Affair
With Leather
The heritage of the iconic Italian furniture brand, Poltrona Frau has been
handed down through time and continues to make a lasting impact in the
world of interior design.
Text from Rina Ahmad Sapiuddin / Photos courtesy of Xtra Furniture and Poltrona Frau
The epitome of home furniture luxury.
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With over 100 years of artisanal and industrial experience,
Poltrona Frau furniture embodies a rich design history
while setting gorgeous trends for the future.
If you want to know how one luxury furniture
brand became the face and feel of some of
the world’s most iconic institutions, you’ll
have to go back a few decades to 1912. It
was in this year that Renzo Frau first started
Poltrona Frau in Turin, and in doing so
began a tale of love, luxury and leather that will last
till today.
The turn of the 20th century brought with it
the shedding of stiff Victorian sensibilities. Sensing
a shift in direction, Renzo, an ambitious upholster,
was ready and waiting with a new language of luxury.
The home of the future would be supple and strong,
smooth yet luxurious - qualities that only a true leather
artisan could bring into fruition.
Poltrona Frau was soon appointed supplier of the
Italian Royal Family, the Savoia dynasty in 1926 and
was furnishing all the most important houses, grand
hotels, the interiors for the 1928 Expo Turin, and the
lavish transatlantic Rex, pride of the Italian Navy. By
the 1930s, Poltrona Frau had become a status symbol.
Quality Comes First
From the beginning, it has always been about the
details. Renzo started producing voluptuous armchairs,
featuring plush capitonné details and pleated armrests.
Every aspect is lovingly crafted by hand, from the
delicate stitching to the positioning of the deep biconical
springs. These new armchairs revealed leather as an
ornate and decorative material, updating the boxy club
chair with a new sense of style. They were an instant
hit with Italy’s fashionable classes, and marked the start
of Poltrona Frau’s love affair with leather.
Over the years each collection of the brand begins
with a meticulous selection of the finest materials to
ensure lifelong quality and comfort. Poltrona Frau has
boldly reinvented classical designs for the modern era
and their exciting collection of designer sofas, chairs,
tables and complements promise to revitalise any
modern living setting. With over 100 years of artisanal
and industrial experience, Poltrona Frau furniture
embodies a rich design history while setting gorgeous
trends for the future.
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THE HOME
The Come Together sofa’s design aims to bring families and friends closer together through a selection of stunning modular configurations.
Each Poltrona Frau furniture is designed for lifelong quality and comfort.
In Pursuit Of Design Perfection
Recently the brand worked with prominent Italian architect
and designer, Ludovica and Roberto Palomba in creating
three successful sofa collections. The collection, inspired
by the Beatles, first introduced the Let It Be sofa. This was
dedicated to young people who want to lounge on it and
have a relaxed talk with friends. The modular sofas can be
completed with shelves and storage units that expand their
functions. The structure and the soft down cushions appear to
be suspended on saddle-leather straps. The foot, unexpectedly
set back compared with the corner, exalts the sensation that
the seats are floating in space.
Next Ludovica and Roberto designed The Come
Together sofa. This sofa design has one clear aim - to bring
families and friends closer together through a selection of
stunning modular configurations. You can also customise the
sofa with various accessories that are versatile and functional.
These different elements are designed to connect with the
seats and create even more liveable relaxing areas where you
can read, work or share a coffee or pre-dinner drink.
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The terminal module, with a large double surface, is the
perfect place for your favourite books or a lamp. The unit
that joins the seats comes equipped with a hidden storage
compartment where the items you wish to keep close at hand
can be tidily stored out of sight. And for added storage, there
is a storage unit behind the backrest with a central push-pull
drawer that has a very spacious compartment that can also be
used to hide the wires of a lamp positioned on the shelf.
The third sofa design, Get Back, represents a return to
comfort, to a welcoming tailor-made space where you can
really feel at home. It features open lines, reclined backrests
that encourage relaxation, two types of armrest, numerous
modular elements to combine freely in lots of different
compositions. A very light overall effect created by the
suspended frame, supported by simple aluminium feet, the
sofa appears very light but at the same time, relaxing, with
wonderful comfort and has a super contemporary appeal.
A Distinctive Mark
The success of these sofas with Poltrona Frau bear Roberto’s
signature design of simple sophistication in providing a place
where people can meet, sit, and relax. In a recent interview,
Roberto said, “I study the evolution of human behaviour: on
one hand, we are isolating ourselves with mobile phones. On
the other hand, we try to recreate the connection with family
life. So I try to design a place where people can express this
way of life to have the perfect tool to do it. Not all simple
things are chic, but all chic things are simple.”
When the dynamic duo design for Poltrona Frau, they
aim to create something that is long-lasting and to bring the
nature of the brand into their design. Creating disassembleable
products is something they try to achieve with each
Poltrona Frau sofa where if one part of the sofa is damaged,
that part can be restored and substituted instead of replacing
the entire sofa.
It is this new consciousness in design and durability that
Poltrona Frau champions, looking beyond great craftsmanship
and aesthetic, quality and innovative materials to carry these
pieces across generations.
Only the finest materials
are selected to produce a
Poltrona Frau design.
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THE HOME
Inspired By
Nature
Look for inspiration from mother nature to create a
home that is a sanctuary and retreat for you.
Text from Azalea A / Photos from Ruma House, Freepik, Pexels, Pinterest and the respective brands
The epitome of home furniture luxury.
As many of us have been staying home
these past few weeks, it is a good time to
inject some travel -inspired style into your
interiors. Here are some top decor trends
with easy styling tips on how to adopt
them into your living or working space.
Pina Colada lamp from Goodnight Light.
Tropical Paradise
This time around this decor trend appears in a more grown
up and subdued manner. Think of a more subtle palette,
tactile materials and the overall effect is one of tasteful luxury
- a retreat that you can come home to. Palm-leaf print is the
main motif of this soft tropical look, and the simplest way to
get this look is to add a statement item: a wallpapered accent
wall, shapely lamp or fresh bedding in palm-leaf print.
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Sweetpea and Willow.
Make A Splash
Add a touch of glamour to your home with
seashell shapes. This playful yet sophisticated
decor trend is just as popular with landlocked
residents as it is for those with beach
houses. When incorporating this trend into
your home look at ways to elegantly include
seashell accents, like a pillow or mirror, to add
character, as opposed to using it as a theme
for an entire room.
Moire armchair with
embroidered butterfly
from Gucci.
French
Connection
Andrew Martin x
National Gallery
wallpaper from
Andrew Martin.
Global Citizen
Let your home reflect your personality and
create spaces that tell your story. Often this
can be done through authentic handcrafted
homeware products that take influence from
around the globe. Look for pieces in warm,
spicy and earthy tones that instinctively work
with raw, unfinished surfaces across a range
of natural materials. Just switch out a few
accessories, adding in a handwoven kilim rug,
a few ikat print cushions, a rattan basket or a
tribal wall hanging.
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THE HOME
Feel Good
At Work
When modern-day ergonomics and innovation create comfortable, ergonomic
furniture and chairs that changes the way we stay inspired at work.
Text from Azalea A / Photos from Okamura Furniture and Humanscale
The Freedom chair is considered the gold standard in office seating.
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The sophisticated and elegant Contessa chair from Okamura.
As work environments change in this new
normal, furniture design needs to evolve
to meet these new ways of working. People
and organisations have unique cultures, and
office space should bring this uniqueness
to life so people are inspired, creative and
engaged at work.
In the past couple of years, there has been a lot of research
done on the science of ergonomics, or the study of people’s
efficiency in their work environment. Scientists have been
studying the human body and how our office culture is affecting
the way it functions. Current research on seating recognises there
is no correct posture and no one right way to sit.
In fact, it’s been found that each of us has an individual
and personalised correct way to sit depending on a lot of factors
including the work that we do, the structure of our body, and
genetic makeup.
The ergonomic office furniture available today already
includes state of the art technology and innovative designs, and
is filled with exciting possibilities and creative innovations that
could drastically change the way we think about office furniture.
One such brand that has been blazing the trail is Okamura.
Got Your Back
For over 60 years, Okamura Corporation has been Japan’s
leading office furniture manufacturer and a benchmark for the
industry. Since its inception, Okamura’s motto has been ‘Quality
pays for itself.’ The company applies this philosophy throughout
the development of every Okamura product, including furniture
for offices.
In addition, Okamura has established a company-wide quality
control management system (all production offices throughout
Japan are ISO9001 certified) and an environmental management
system (Okamura Corporation is fully ISO14001 certified) in
order to ensure high quality products that are environmentally
friendly and comply with international standards.
As the “solutions company creating comfortable spaces”,
Okamura Corporation aims to continue to create and develop
new markets for its advanced product concepts. Together with
providing ideas for new work styles associated with the progress
of technology, and in addition to its e-business initiatives which
include alliances with other companies, Okamura is actively
working to expand into and establish bases in overseas markets.
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THE HOME
The Freedom chair automatically adapts to the sitter, allowing them to move freely
from posture to posture.
The Freedom
chair is designed
by designer Niels
Diffrient.
It’s no secret that changing posture throughout the day
is essential to wellbeing in the office. What’s more, adapting a
posture that is appropriate for the task at hand relieves stress placed
upon the body. This is evident by the creation of its ergonomic
mesh chair, Contessa, which was developed in collaboration with
Giugiaro Design. Since 2002, Contessa has set the standard for
seating in office spaces around the world.
Now, she is reborn as Contessa Seconda where the flowing,
organic lines and charm of the original is united with new
engineering and functionality. With more colour options for the
mesh, fabric, and frame, this new design meets the demands of
the modern work style.
Okamura understands that people are shaped differently. To
accommodate different body types, the brand also developed a
unique and easily adjustable seat curve that supports a wide range
of back sizes. The back curve adjustment helps a chair like Sylphy
achieve personalised seating comfort for the whole office.
As the Back Curve Adjustment equips Sylphy to
accommodate any body type, you can pull down the levers on
both sides of the seat back where the curve becomes gentler to
fit a large build. Pulling the levers up creates a narrow curve to
support a smaller stature.
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The stylish Contessa chair is extraordinarily comfortable due to its soft mesh and smart operation ergonomics.
A Chair Redefined
A piece of office furniture should be able to support the body,
support activity, promote movement, enable performance, be easy
to use, and do no harm to the user. Since everyone is different,
this means that every chair will have to be different. And this is
why the Freedom chair is unique.
Designed to complement any space and integrate effortlessly
into the modern office, the Freedom task chair offers comfort,
style and complete ease of use. Created by Niels Diffrient and
winner of more than 10 design awards, the Freedom task chair
epitomises Humanscale’s philosophy of simplicity, beauty and
ease-of-use.
It revolutionises task seating by using the laws of physics to
replace bulky and complex mechanisms to automatically adapt to
the body of each person who uses it. The unique weight sensitive
recline continuously adjusts the backrest resistance to your exact
body weight for a perfect custom fit. Whether you’re tall or small,
the Freedom Chair supports you at any recline. It also lets you
spontaneously change positions and postures throughout the day,
which is vital to long-term health and safety.
Meanwhile its refined and sculpted cushions are designed to
mimic the body’s natural contours and decrease pressure point
loads for premium comfort. Like all Humanscale chairs, the
Freedom chair was designed to look and function like new after
years of consistent use.
Okamura and Humanscale furniture are available at Xtra Furniture.
The Contessa meets the demands
of the modern work style.
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THE ART
Gift Of
The Lens
National Gallery Singapore’s first photographic exhibition charts the career of
Singapore’s pioneer photographer to deepen the understanding of the craft in the
country’s art history.
Info and photos courtesy of National Gallery Singapore
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Experience the world through the lens of
Singapore’s pioneer photographer and
Cultural Medallion recipient, Chua Soo
Bin, in a retrospective exhibition, Chua
Soo Bin: Truths & Legends at National
Gallery Singapore. Featuring close to
100 photographic works alongside archival materials, the
exhibition features Chua’s remarkable decades-long career.
Chua is known for his ability to capture definitive portraits
and sensitive images, built on his mastery of the craft and
understanding of his subjects.
It gives prominence to some of these pivotal works in the
development of photography in Singapore, a history which
is traditionally overlooked, and explores the timelessness and
intricacy of his portraiture against the backdrop of a thriving
social media photography scene today.
“Spotlighting the works of such artists and educating
the public of their artistic practices continue to be a priority
for the Gallery. While photography has traditionally been
under-researched in Singapore, it has played a significant
role in our art history. The iconic works of Chua Soo Bin
are excellent examples of the potential of photography as
an art form. It has been exactly three decades since Legends
was completed. We hope that this retrospective will raise
awareness of Chua’s significant contributions to Singapore’s
art scene as a photographer, a gallerist, art dealer and art
patron. At the same time, visitors will be inspired to learn
more about Singapore’s very own photographers and reflect
on the changing role of photography,” says Dr Eugene Tan,
Director of National Gallery Singapore.
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THE ART
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Observe Iconic Portraits
The exhibition is anchored by Chua’s Legends series, which
comprises iconic portraits of 14 established Chinese ink
masters, offering a rare insight into the nuances of their daily
lives. It also includes his earlier pictorial and commercial
photographs to trace the development of his artistic practice.
The exhibition is made up of three thematic sections.
The first and largest part of the exhibition features the
Legends photographs. Exhibiting alongside the portraits of
the ink masters is a selection of ink paintings by these artists,
and notes by renowned Chinese art historian Liu Xilin, who
knew these men personally. Collectively, they add a new
dimension to the stories revealed in the portraits to enrich the
viewing experience.
The second section delves into the candid and informal
portraits taken by Chua of modern Chinese ink artist Wu
Guanzhong, over two decades. These photographs reveal
different aspects of Wu’s life, from his constant sketching to
his vivacious personality and love for his family, as well as the
rapport between artist and photographer.
The final section examines Chua’s life, from his early years
in advertising to the many ways in which he has contributed to
the art scene in Singapore. In addition to his earlier pictorial
and commercial photographs alongside archival materials,
visitors can also view a short 1989 documentary about Chua
to trace the development of his art practice and learn more
about his artistic process.
A Legend Is Born
Chua’s interest in arts and photography started from a young
age. He first took up weekend art classes at the Nanyang
Academy of Fine Arts in the 1950s under the tutelage of
Singapore artist Cheong Soo Pieng. Driven by his growing
interest in photography, the self-taught photographer
participated actively in the Photographic Society of Singapore
during the 1950s and 1960s, from organising exhibitions to
judging at various open-call competitions.
His photographs even earned him an Associateship of the
Royal Photographic Society in Great Britain in 1955, making
him the youngest associate in Singapore at the time! Chua’s
photographic practice was not always in fine arts. Instead, he
started out as a layout artist in the advertising industry in 1957
before rising through the ranks to become an Art Director and
worked on major international advertising campaigns.
He then started his own photography studio after
leaving advertising, and served both local and international
companies such as Singapore Airlines and Lanvin. Some of
the most enduring images of the Singapore Girl were taken
by him in the 1980s, and his works on the brand also won him
the top PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association) Award.
It was during a visit to China, then a newly opened-up
tourist destination, in the early 80s to photograph the land,
its people and culture to produce promotional material that
made an impact on Chua. By then an art collector, Chua
noticed the lack of proper photographic documentation of
the Chinese ink masters whose work he greatly admired. This
was when he conceived the plan to capture in photographs the
most senior and influential living artists of Chinese painting
and immortalise them in a book.
Chua then took these portraits to 15 cities across Asia,
including Beijing, Hangzhou and Hong Kong, giving the
global audience a deeper insight into these masters through
a Singaporean lens.
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THE GADGETS
Tech Effect
Time to upgrade your tech gadgets with these favourites, designed for the
ultimate experience in the comfort of your home.
Text from Azalea A/ Photos courtesy of respective brands
If capturing every moment of your life on your
phone is important to you then you’ll enjoy trying
out the newly launched Huawei P40 phone that
boasts an incredible next-generation Ultra Vision
Leica Quad Camera and Multi-Spectrum Colour
Temperature Sensor. You are able to shoot any day
or night, or whether your subject is up close or at a
distance. Supporting 4-in-1 pixel binning and Octa
PD Autofocus, the 50 MP main camera redefines
super clarity shooting with precise details regardless
of the scene complexity and light conditions. Get
ready to have fun with effortless shots and videos of
the family as all the amazing details and texture are
incredibly captured!
The flip phone was much loved during its heyday and you can
now relive those glory days with the groundbreaking, foldable
smartphone - Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. It is the world’s first foldable
glass smartphone featuring the brand’s proprietary bendable
Ultra Thin Glass (UTG). You’ll be at awe of its Hideaway Hinge
and innovative Freestop Folding system that lets the device stay
open at a range of angles. The compact smartphone can be
opened up all the way so you can see how the infinity Flex
Display transforms into an immersive multimedia hub with a
21.9:9 aspect ratio that offers seamless multitasking proficiency.
While the device is free-standing, its display automatically splits
into two 4-inch screens so you can view content on the top half
of the display and control them on the bottom half.
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There’s nothing like having quality headphones when
you need to listen to your favourite tunes. Montblanc’s
first Smart Headphones are designed for optimal
comfort, enhanced functionality and uncompromising
quality. Foldable and compact, this sleek travel
companion completes your tech travel needs for a
more seamless, productive and enjoyable journey. It
comes in three different combinations: black leather
with chrome metal finishes, brown leather with gold
coloured metal finishes and light grey leather with
polished metal finishes. Each pair of headphones
comes in a fine fabric pouch with a USB-C charging
cable, audio jack cable and an airplane adaptor.
The NAD M10 represents a new kind of high-end audio system that is
luxurious yet discreet. This integrated amplifier and media consolidator
is able to perform the same functions that once required a rack full
of components and in many ways is superior. The compact amplifier
uses the Hypex nCore Class D amplifier modules, which NAD uses
in other Masters Series components, that allows for the compact size
while still delivering a continuous 100 watts per channel into 4-ohm
or 8-ohm loads. The front panel design is elegant and sleek, featuring
a full colour, touch-screen display that shows album art and more,
encouraging you to place the M10 front and centre.
Bose Soundlink Revolve+
Listen to music and more with this powerhouse. The Bose SoundLink
Revolve+ Bluetooth Speaker delivers 360-degree angle sound for
consistent and uniform coverage which allows you to place it in the
centre of the room and give everyone the same experience. Or you
can try setting the speaker up near a wall to let the sound radiate
and reflect. Your favourite playlist will never be far from you as this
wireless speaker is durable, water-resistant and easy to grab and go -
with a rechargeable battery that plays up to 16 hours.
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THE GADGETS
Simplehuman Eight Inch Sensor
Makeup Mirror With Brightness Control
See yourself in the best possible light with the help of the Simplehuman
Eight Inch Sensor Makeup Mirror With Brightness Control. This nifty
device offers a warm and welcoming light, illuminating as you approach.
At 800 lux and with a colour rendering index (CRI) of 95, the tru-lux light
system is more than twice as bright and more closely simulates natural
sunlight. This allows you to see the subtle variations in your makeup colour
so you’ll always know when your makeup is colour-correct and flawless
before heading out the door.
iRobot Braava Jet 240
If you hate mopping your floors, then you’ll want to give a robot
mop like the iRobot Braava Jet 240 a try. The device is able to
tackle dirt and stains in hard-to-reach places, like under your kitchen
cabinets and around toilets. All you need to do is to attach a Braava
jet Cleaning Pad and the robot automatically selects wet mopping,
damp sweeping, or dry sweeping. It has a sturdy handle built into
the top that conceals the water tank access and the cleaning pad
eject button. Take comfort that it will even clean your floors when
you’re not around, so you have nothing to worry about later!
Dyson Corrale
After almost a decade researching into the science of
straightening, Dyson has finally unveiled the Dyson Corrale
straightener - the only hair straightener with flexing plates that
shape to gather hair. For enhanced styling with less heat, the
Dyson Corrale straightener delivers elevated styling results
from straight finishes to perfect curls and plenty of styles in
between with less reliance on heat. Use it corded or cord-free.
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Brother VC-500W Label and
Photo Printer
Many of us have hundreds, even thousands of images in our
smartphone gallery. Now you can easily print those images
directly from your device to the Brother VC-500W Label and
Photo Printer. This compact printer with wireless networking
features ZINK ® Zero Ink Technology that allows you to print
amazing full colour labels, photos, stickers and more up to 17
inches long in a single pass without the need for ink cartridges,
ribbons or toners! The wireless interface offers easy connectivity
and lets you print from virtually anywhere or share on a network.
Bang & Olufsen Beovision Harmony
Honouring the proud heritage of Danish design, the Bang &
Olufsen Beovision Harmony is inspired by past designs of midcentury
entertainment cabinets that hide the TV behind delicate
blinds to fully integrate with the living room. Comprising a
77-inch OLED and integrated sound system, the Beovision
Harmony offers an opulent, transforming sound system as part
of its package. With a belief that aesthetics are just as important
as the experience, you can customise with two new front cover
colour options for all screen sizes with the speakers being made
of thin oak and aluminum strips that cover up the front of the TV
while it’s turned off or just playing music.
Anker Nebula Capsule Projector
Sleek and compact, the Anker Nebula Capsule Projector lets
you enjoy a range of entertainment possibilities. You can take
this portable projector out and arrange for a movie night in
your garden, outdoors or even at the beach. It has a powerful
omnidirectional speaker that captures every beat of the action
while its 100 ANSI lumen bulb is capable of projecting a picture
of gigantic proportions - 100 inches to be exact. You’ll also have
a 4-hour video playtime that lets you watch pretty much any film
in its entirety with your loved ones.
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PROPERTY
NEWS
Prestigious. Award-winning. Quality.
Innovative. High capital appreciation.
Good return investments. These are just
some of the signatures of the property
projects undertaken by Tropicana
Corporation Berhad. The following
pages showcase some novel and stunning residential
and commercial developments as further testament
to the organisation’s flair in this industry. Tropicana
Corporation hopes to create a more compassionate
and supportive community, especially within 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.
Tropicana Gardens Mall – Now Open!
Tropicana Golf & Country Resort Selera
Muhibbah Food Review
Tropicana Corporation Berhad Face
Mask Donation

PROPERTY NEWS
The Tropicana Gardens Mall management team
Tropicana
Gardens Mall –
Now Open!
5 March 2020
The new 1.0 million square feet of retail space Tropicana Gardens
Mall opened its doors to the public on 5 March 2020. Conveniently
located along Persiaran Surian and nestled in the affluent Tropicana
Indah neighbourhood, multiple access points make the mall easily accessible
from either Persiaran Surian or through Persiaran Tropicana. The mall is also
directly connected to the Surian MRT station for convenience of commuters.
Positioned as a mid-sized neighbourhood mall targeting the middle-upper
shopper profile, Tropicana Gardens Mall offers a Unique Lifestyle, Dining,
Entertainment and Leisure Experience. The 7-storey mall consists of 400
stores with concepts centred around tenancy mix themes such as All & Sundry,
Gourmet Paradise, Lifestyle & Fashion, Living & Pamper Zone, Kids, Leisure
& Entertainment, Education, Fitness, Restaurants Park and Food Hall. There
is also a 50,000 square feet Convention Centre that will surely be a favourite
location for event organisers.
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PROPERTY NEWS
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Tropicana Golf &
Country Resort
Selera Muhibbah
Food Review
12 March 2020
Tropicana Golf & Country Resort is a favourite place for buka puasa where family
and friends come together for great food and great dining experience. A sumptuous
food preview of its Selera Muhibbah Buffet was organised at the Main Wing of
the Clubhouse recently. Guests had a chance to taste an array of delicious delicacies while
traditional ghazal entertainers and picturesque decorations added to the festive mood. With
special dishes like Patin Asam Pedas & Patin Tempoyak, Sup Kambing Seekor Sitiawan, Gulai
Kawah Daging Cincang, Apam Balik, Nasi Dagang, Tortilla Chicken Wrap and Roti John
Cheese that had guests asking for seconds.
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PROPERTY NEWS
From right : Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari, Chief Minister of Selangor receiving the mask donation from Tan Sri Dato’ Tan Chee Sing, Group Executive Vice Chairman of
Tropicana Corporation Berhad and witnessed by Mr Jared Ang, Executive Director of Tropicana Corporation Berhad
Tropicana
Corporation
Berhad Face
Mask Donation
28 April 2020
As the nation continues its fight with the Covid-19
pandemic, Tropicana Corporation Berhad played an
important part in donating 200,000 face masks to the
frontliners in the state of Selangor. The much needed donation
was personally handed to Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari, Chief
Minister of Selangor at the Chief Minister’s residence by Tan
Sri Dato’ Tan Chee Sing, Group Executive Vice Chairman
of Tropicana Corporation Berhad. The face masks will be
distributed to the frontliners who have remained dedicated to
helping treat Covid-19 patients.
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SHOPPING | TROPICANA GARDENS MALL
New Mall In Town
Elegantly designed, the new Tropicana Gardens Mall features a wide range of
retailers for a unique shopping experience.
Text: Azalea A
F & B
Famous Amos
CC-K05, Concourse level
www.famousamos.com.my
Who doesn’t love the Original Famous Amos ® freshly baked cookie.
Available in a variety of sizes and packed for your convenience, in
either gift boxes or on-the-go packs, you can now enjoy the Famous
Amos Exclusive Raya Twin Pack that comes with free cookies with
every purchase. Promotion valid until 30 June 2020.
SCAN
QR CODE
for Famous Amos
Raya Hamper
Catague 2020
ENJOY
10%
Discount
FREE Delivery
Enjoy layers of crunchy and delicious sandwiches from Liang Sandwich
Bar that have a golden crispy outer-layer and fluffy inner-layer with the
fragrance smell of scallion oil. The inside of the sandwich is filled with
delicious ingredients like egg crepe, chicken patty and vegetables. All
Tropicana Gardens residents receive a 10% discount and free delivery.
Only applicable at Liang Crispy Roll at Tropicana Gardens Mall.
Terms and conditions apply.
F & B
Roti Bakery &
Cafe
CC-05, Concourse Level
016-697 0147
F & B
Liang Sandwich bar
CC-K52
017 699 2330 WhatsApps Available
Buy 3
FREE 1
Promo
Limited Time
At Roti Bakery & Cafe only natural ingredients and imported
flour are used for all their bakery products. You’ll be spoilt for
choice with bread and pastries that are not only deliciously
nutritious but also consistent in quality and value for money.
Opening promotion valid for limited time only.
SERVICE
iCare Dental
LG-04, LG
603- 7660 4428 / 011-6199 0991
www.icaredental.com.my
Besides general dental treatments such as
scaling, fillings, extractions, dentures, crowns,
bridges and root canal treatments; iCare
Dental also provides specialised treatments
such as teeth whitening, braces, invisalign,
myobraces and implants.
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SHOPPING | TROPICANA GARDENS MALL
SERVICE
Curvena
Lot 1F-35 & 36
603-76604787
www.curvena.com
If you have been looking for long-term
beauty solutions, look no further than at
Curvena. Offering a holistic approach
to beauty, Curvena offers personalised
treatments based on your personal needs
in achieving your dream body. Experience
a complimentary INSTANT RE: CURVE
BODY CONTOUR PROGRAM worth
RM988 (120 Min Treatment + 45 Min
Consultation) by scanning the QR Code to
redeem. Terms and conditions apply.
SERVICE
Venusde
Lot 1F-33 & 34
www.venusde.com
Pamper your skin with the right treatment that
will leave you rejuvenated and ready to take
on the world. Experience a complimentary
SUNNY SKIN RADIANT IVORY FACIAL
Treatment worth RM738 (90 Min Treatment
+ 30 Min Consultation) by scanning the QR
Code to redeem. Terms and conditions apply.
SERVICE
i-alter
LG-10, LG
012-351 2969
ENJOY
15%
Discount
Are your clothes too loose? Looking for the
prefect fit? Alter your clothes at i-alter today
and get 15% off your total bill, when you
spend a minimum of RM20! (PROMO valid
from 13/6/2020 - 31/7/2020). Terms and
conditions apply.
WELLNESS
Skinz Sanctuary
L2-45, 46, 2F
012 677 2368
www.skinzsanctuary.com
Skinz Sanctuary is the place to go to beautify yourself to a whole
new level. Enjoy a special grand opening promotion that includes
Skinz Sanctuary’s Korean Bright & White Treatment with RF Lifting
(NP RM580) + Rejuvenating Optimal Pulsed (NP RM580) + Cash
Voucher of RM500 for only RM188 (NP RM1660). Terms and
conditions apply.
SERVICE
Brown Sugar
Hair Salon
2F - 49 Second Floor
03-7660 5078
www.brownsugarhairsalon.com.my
Love relaxing in a hair salon but feel it may be too expensive?
You can now enjoy monthly free pampering sessions that includes
haircuts, scalp peeling as well as regular BS signature wash and blow
when you become VVIP members of Brown Sugar Hair Salon at
only RM499. Terms and conditions apply.
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PROPERTY INVESTMENT
Make
A Smart
Investment
Are you intending to invest in property during this trying time?
Here is how you can do so online!
Text from Azalea A / Photos from Pexels
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Reading the news right now
is like walking through a
gloomy storm. There are
constant reports about
the increasing number
of COVID-19 cases
globally, as well as how it will impact the
economy. And this in turn affects the property
industry. Traditionally this is an industry that
has been seen as a physical transaction where
investors tend to visit showrooms, attend live
seminars, and speak physically to the parties
they deal with. However, the COVID-19
pandemic has caused this trend to go out
of favour as more people observe social
distancing rules.
Be Online Savvy
So how can property seekers stay safe while
proceeding with their property investment
plans? One way is to use proptech and
technological solutions, says Sheldon
Fernandez, Country Manager, PropertyGuru
Malaysia. Developers have already invested
in proptech solutions prior to the COVID-19
outbreak such as partnerships with online
sales platforms, virtual galleries and
augmented reality (AR) show units.
This allows property seekers to
“experience” them from the comfort of their
own homes via virtual tours. Innovations in
aerial technology such as drones have also
made it possible for property seekers to see
the view from a given unit, years before a
project is completed.
At Tropicana, consumers have the
opportunity to discover signature Tropicana
properties that includes spacious landed
homes, urban high rise abodes and
investment-grade commercial properties with
just a few clicks online.
They can browse online for the property
type that best suits them, find out more
about the project via e-brochure function
and videos, experience the show units and
properties virtually and register their interest
with their preferred project. A Tropicana
representative is always at hand to assist
consumers in making the right choice!
Property ownership is now easier, more
affordable and future-proof with 10 special
offers to help homebuyers own a Tropicana
property. This ongoing Tropicana 10-Ten
Campaign with more than 10 signature
Tropicana properties to choose from will
certainly be a perfect match for homebuyers!
A Hidden Opportunity
As necessary measures to stem the spread of
the pandemic were put into effect towards
the end of the first quarter of this year, the
property market expectedly saw a sharp drop
in activity across the board, adds Sheldon.
However, the moderation of price growth,
as well as transaction volumes and values in
recent years, may have had a buffering impact
on the market. An upswing in asking prices
in major metropolitan areas can also be seen
in the first quarter, pointing towards a rise in
interest in these areas as Malaysia takes a ‘softlanding’
approach post-MCO.
Thankfully, moves such as Bank
Negara Malaysia’s (BNM’s) reduction of
the Statutory Reserve Requirement Ratio to
2.00%, moratorium on financing payments
and OPR revision as well as the government’s
revision to voluntary EPF contribution
guidelines have eased financing concerns for
property seekers to a large degree.
With all these steps in place, we will soon
see a speedy recovery for the property industry
as people will be more confident to invest.
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GOLF LUXE ACCESSORIES
Superior Performance
Take your golfing experience to the next level with
these new accessories.
Text from Azalea A / Photos courtesy of the respective brands
Bettinardi BB Series and INOVAI Series
Refined with a measure of distinct elegance, the brand-new Bettinardi BB Series includes distinguished classics, such as
Tour-inspired BB1-Flow, new BB8-Wide and new BB45 mallet. Each BB Series putter is crafted from the finest Soft Carbon
Steel, precision-milled to 350 grams, and given an optimised Super-Fly Face Milling for the finest, most responsive face
milling, without the use of inserts. The BB Series is completed in an all-new, super durable Glacier Black finish for a more
traditional black appearance from the previous generation, with the company’s signature red, white, and blue paint scheme.
Meanwhile the 2020 INOVAI 6.0 series of putters is engineered to promote greater feel benefits while still retaining high
M.O.I. numbers. By reversing the 303 Stainless Steel rear piece to the front contact area, and using the 6061 Military Grade
Aluminum cutout to act as a key alignment guide, the INOVAI 6.0 feels and swings better than ever. Complemented with
newly sculpted contours and a new two-tone Platinum face finish with stunning Cobalt Blue anodised body.
Garmin Approach S62
Here comes a sleek GPS golf watch that integrates
critical course information and full-colour mapping,
right on your wrist. With its sunlight readable 1.3-
inch color touchscreen – 17 percent larger than
the previous model – and scratch resistant ceramic
bezel, Garmin’s Approach S62 delivers an easierto-read,
larger display and an elegant design.
Boasting an array of features to help enhance a
golfer’s game, the Approach S62 offers options such
as PlaysLike Distance, Hazard View and introduces
a Virtual Caddie to analyse critical factors such as
wind speed, course layout, and a golfer’s past swings
to select the best suited club for each shot.
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Wilson DUO Soft+ Golf Balls
The world’s softest and longest premium golf ball now features
VelocitiCOR for supercharged performance. Advanced
materials in the core of the ball extract and amplify every ounce
of power from your swing, for more consistency and greater
distance. The new DUO Soft+ golf balls have been engineered
to deliver the distance you need, the feel you love and the
consistency you demand.
TaylorMade Truss
The design of this innovative Truss putter creates
multiple contact points on the topline and reduces
the amount of unsupported mass which is intended
to improve the stability of the putter face at impact.
While traditionally shaped putters with a single
contact point on the heel are susceptible to twisting
at impact, Truss putters provide exceptional
torsional stability and computer modeling shows
Truss twisting less on off-centre strikes (as compared
to previous generation blade). Having dual contact
points on the topline provides greater integrity on
strikes across the face, delivering the performance
of a high-MOI putter with the look of a blade or
traditional mallet.
TaylorMade Spider S
This uniquely shaped putter family provides the ultimate in stability through
high-MOI mallet designs. TaylorMade’s new Spider S is manufactured from
high-grade 6061 aluminium and 100-percent machine milled for precision
shaping. The square-frame putter head is outfitted with two 48g tungsten
sole weights that are strategically placed on the toe and the heel to help
stabilise the putter. A heavy tungsten backbar is used to further customise
swing weight based on the length of the putter. Coming in at 65g, the
backbar at the rear of the putter is designed to influence head weight, feel
and performance. With an MOI of 6,000-plus, Spider S offers the most
forgiving performance of any model in the Spider franchise.
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THE SWING
Tradition
Lives On
Discover a modern sanctuary of golf filled with gracious Southern charm and
attentiveness at the Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa.
Text by Azalea A / Photos courtesy of The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa
The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa has two meticulously maintained
championship courses guests can play on
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The Lakewood Club started its humble beginnings in 1944, debuting 18 holes of golf
Imagine luxurious accommodation complete
with an amazing view and a designer golf
course a few steps away. Let that dream
become a reality as you discover a unique
golfing experience at the Grand Hotel Golf
Resort & Spa that will leave you with a severe
case of wanderlust. This iconic resort is located near
Fairhope, Alabama in the picturesque beach hamlet
of Point Clear.
As you drive into the grounds in what many
consider the favourite resort in the Southeast for
generations, get ready to immerse yourself in
historical magnificence.
A Historic Past
First opened in 1847, the Grand Hotel Golf Resort &
Spa has been known as the Queen of Southern Resorts
for years. What makes the Grand Hotel so unique is its
heritage of military service and as a gracious host to
American presidents, world leaders and generations
of families. The charming, 405-room resort is known
for exceptional service, Southern charm, majestic
oaks and beautiful sunsets over Mobile Bay.
Part of the Resort Collection on Alabama’s
Robert Trent Jones (RTJ) Golf Trail, the Grand
Hotel has been praised by visitors since its stunning
transformation in 2018 when it officially became
an Autograph Collection member of Marriott
International Inc.
According to Tony Davis, president of the
Robert Trent Jones Resort Collection, “Here, as it
has for over 170 years, the Grand Life beckons with
hospitality and warmth flowing through the resort
in cheerful abundance. With our Historic Hotels of
America designation, the affiliation with the Robert
Trent Jones Golf Trail and Autograph Collection
signature, the Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa will
appeal even more to leisure guests.”
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Relax at The Lakewood bar after an exciting game
The luxurious rooms and suites have been completely
made over, but still retains their character
The large fireplace at The Lakewood Club creates a
warm and welcoming ambience for guests
A New, Improved Look
Owned by the Retirement Systems of Alabama, the Grand
Hotel Golf Resort & Spa’s transformation was designed by
Goodwyn Mills & Cawood and implemented by JESCO
Construction, both Alabama companies. The Grand Hotel’s
transformation blends the best of the resort’s Southern charm
and traditions with the modern amenities and technology
today’s guests demand. The resort’s iconic fireplace lobby, live
oaks and Bucky’s Lounge remain while new cabanas, splash
pad and restaurants were added. The design mix honours the
Grand Hotel’s history, traditions and sense of place.
Designed as an all-in-one destination, the Grand Hotel
Golf Resort & Spa features a full-service spa, two Robert
Trent Jones Golf Trail courses, seven restaurants and lounges,
two beaches, multiple pools and 37,000 square feet of
renovated meeting space on 550 lush acres along Mobile Bay.
The Grand Hotel’s cannon firing each afternoon honours the
resort’s history and salutes past and present military.
Rolling Fairways
The Grand Hotel presents a golf experience unlike any
other. Tight greens, spring-fed lakes, meandering streams,
and stands of mature trees make the 36 holes of Lakewood
both beautiful and challenging. The Lakewood Club had its
beginnings in 1944 when Perry Maxwell, designer of the
Tulsa Southern Hills Country Club and site of the 2001 U.S.
Open, brought his extraordinary skills to Lakewood, debuting
18 holes of golf, the first professional course to grace the area.
Under the direction of the Robert Trent Jones Trail team,
arguably the premier golf course architects in the world, 36
holes have emerged, partaking of their natural topography,
and offering genuine championship layouts designed to pose
major tests of golf for years to come.
Additional improvements have been made to the course
while staying within the corridor of the original design; the
Lakewood Club returning with improved putting conditions,
enhanced bunker play, and world-class updates centered
on making the game fun and exciting for both better and
beginner golfers. Throughout it all, the rich history of
Lakewood remains - a celebration of the game in all its glory.
Visit www.grand1847.com or www.autographcollection.com for
more information.
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Shaped by 170 years of proud heritage and elevated by southern hospitality, there is an unforgettable quality to the Grand Hotel
The resort sits on 550 lush acres along Mobile Bay in Alabama
“The Grand Hotel
presents a golf
experience unlike any
other with tight greens,
spring-fed lakes,
meandering streams,
and stands of mature
trees that make the 36
holes of Lakewood
both beautiful and
challenging.”
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THE TIME
The Wonders Of Time
Discover the latest in the world of watches as we celebrate
watchmaking excellence.
Text: Azalea A / Photos courtesy of the respective brands
Vintage Flair
Paying tribute to historical and classic Minerva
wristwatches from the 1940s and 1950s, Montblanc’s
Heritage timepieces combine the elegance of
watchmaking past with today’s bold design codes.
The new models feature fully polished 40mm and
42mm cases, curved horns and are fitted with boxstyled
sapphire crystal. for an elegant vintage look.
Reminiscent of the neo-dandy style, special attention
has been paid to dials with distinctive colours, such as
salmon, tobacco-brown, British-racing-green and they
include finishes such as a two-tone and slightly domed
dial and a Sfumato alligator leather strap. Like with all
the Heritage timepieces, these wristwatches are water
resistant to 50 meters.
An Elegant Icon
To epitomise daring creativity, here comes a watch known for its sensual curves,
the Piaget Limelight Gala. First created back in 1973, the watch has become
a symbol of elegance and fine craftsmanship. This year, Piaget introduced the
Limelight Gala Precious where the white gold bracelet featured on this modern
interpretation has been hand-engraved in the Palace Décor style, one of the
brand’s most iconic motifs. Only a few master artisans, who work in Piaget’s
“Workshop of Extraordinary Creations”, have the expertise to create this highly
regarded pattern. The dial is also made of white gold and is engraved using
the same Palace Décor technique. It takes due time to complete the engraving
on the dial and it is always carried out by the same engraver who decorates the
bracelet to ensure a uniform design.
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Mission Ready
You can catch glimpses of this new watch on screen in the
upcoming Bond movie, No Time To Die. The new Omega
Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition has been built with
military needs in mind and was designed with input from
actor Daniel Craig himself. The 42mm timepiece has been
crafted from Grade 2 Titanium, which is used for the case
and titanium mesh bracelet with its innovative adjustable
buckle. To further decrease the weight of the watch, Omega
used “tropical” brown aluminium for the dial and bezel
ring. These elements have been given a classic look, thanks
to the vintage Super-LumiNova, which fills the diving
scale, blackened hands and indexes. On the caseback,
you’ll find a series of numbers, which follow the format for
genuine military-issue watches. “0552” is the code-number
specified for Navy personnel, with “923 7697” being the
number for a divers’ watch. The letter “A” is a code used to
signify a watch with a screw-in crown, while “007” is James
Bond’s iconic agent number. Finally, the number “62” is
the year of the very first James Bond film.
A Marvel Of Sophistication
Bell & Ross has partnered with the Renault F1 Team
since 2016 and has been studying the world of Formula
1 ever since. This coming together of two French brands,
united by their shared values of high performance and
high tech has led to the newly released watches with
a “Formula 1 of the Future” theme. The collection is
composed of four sports chronographs including this
exceptional Haute Horlogerie Tourbillon, the BR-X1
Tourbillon R.S.20. Available in a limited edition of just
20 pieces, the watch features a case cut from titanium,
a lightweight and resistant material used in Formula 1.
Protected by ceramic elements, a high-density rubber
insert improves handling while the fixed bezel houses
the minute track, and the rotating ring features a “stopstart”
indication. Its large calibre is regulated by a flying
tourbillon with a variable inertia balance. The barrel
spring, with manual winding, provides it with a power
reserve of 100 hours (hand indicator). The chronograph
function, clearly visible on the dial side, is driven by
a mono-pusher that activates a column wheel and the
watch also features a 30-minute instantaneous counter.
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A True Smartwatch
Here is a watch that comes equipped with a heart rate monitor and GPS functionality so you can monitor your health daily. The Casio
GBD-H1000 is packed with five-sensor functions. It also has an optical sensor that can measure heart rate by detecting the blood flow
under the skin, a triple sensor that measures altitude/barometric pressure, compass bearing and temperature, and an acceleration sensor
that measures step count and distance traveled. This watch also comes with GPS functionality that acquires location information. You
can connect your watch with a dedicated app on your smartphone to manage measurement data history such as calories burned and
logged travel. The watch itself features a high-definition, memory-in-pixel (MIP) LCD with high-contrast, a bezel configuration that
is easy to operate even without looking at the buttons, large non-slip buttons, a curved back cover that carefully considers the back of
the hand, and a soft urethane band.
Be Bold
A reinterpretation of the art of tattoo for women, the Hublot Big Bang
One Click Sang Bleu adopted the codes of its male alter ego, the Big
Bang Sang Bleu which was launched in 2016. To add to its versatility,
the strap features the “One Click” system – a patented attachment
system to easily change the strap that matches your style, be it for day
or night. This bedazzled 39mm case is available in polished 18K King
Gold or polished stainless steel, with an engraved design by Maxime
Plescia-Büchi. The bezel is set with 48 diamonds and 6H-shaped
Titanium screws. The elegant timepiece also features the HUB1710
self-winding movement driven by 166 components and 27 jewels, at a
frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, with a 50-hour power reserve.
Available in feminine shades of light pink and medium grey, made of
shiny calf strap with black rubber, with an 18K King Gold and blackplated
stainless steel or stainless steel deployant buckle clasp.
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A Modern Twist
Drawing on all the great elements that made the 1962
original a roaring success, and using signature materials
that make a Rado timepiece unique comes the new
Captain Cook collection. Tradition meets innovation with
the Rado Captain Cook Automatic Bronze 42mm
timepiece in a green dial and bronze case combo. The
technical specifications of the watch are also updated to
modern standards to guarantee improved accuracy and
reliability. The watch sunburst dials and matching bezels
come in high-tech ceramic while the oversized indexes
and arrow-shaped hands are treated with white Super-
LumiNova.
Go On A Journey
The 46mm Big Pilot’s Watch Edition “Le Petit Prince”
features the characteristic blue dial which has become the
signature trademark of IWC’s special editions in tribute
of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s most famous literary
work. The watch is powered by the IWC-manufactured
52110-calibre movement and features an efficient Pellaton
automatic winding system with parts made from black or
white ceramic. With the help of two barrels, it builds up a
reserve of 7 days. The display at “3 o’clock” provides an
indication of the remaining power reserve. The Big Pilot’s
Watch has a date display at “6 o’clock” and the central
seconds essential in any watch used for flying. With its
soft-iron inner case, it is optimally shielded against the
influence of magnetic fields. This Pilot’s Watch has an
engraving on the rear of the little prince with his cape
and sword.
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THE LOOK
The Wrap Deal
Meet your new best friend in your
closet. Effortless and feminine,
this floaty dress is cut in a wrap
silhouette and complemented
by ruched sleeves and an
asymmetric hem.
Tage Evolution Floral Print High/Low Wrap Dress In
Black from Allsaints
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Floral
Takeover
One thing we’ll always adore all year long: flowers. And this season’s floral
print trend promises many-petaled motifs in distinct colour palettes, lighter
fabrics and stylish curves.
Text: Rina Ahmad Sapiuddin
Photography: Brian Fang @ M8 Studio
Art Direction: Luke Jing Yau
Stylist: Alphex T
Hair & Makeup: Cindy Hor
Model: Kate E @ WU Models
Shot on location at Tropicana Gardens Mall
For more details, visit www.tropicanagardensmall.com.my
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THE LOOK
Charming Choice
This beautiful painterly dress and matching
coat is a fresh take on the floral print.
To toughen up the look, just pair them
with hardware-heavy boots for a serious
statement.
Bow-trimmed floral-print taffeta mini dress with trench coat from MSGM
Black suede brass buckle ankle boots from Manolo Blahnik
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THE LOOK
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Simple Sophistication
Make an entrance at your next
event with a dress that is absolutely
romantic just like this knee-length
dress. Made from an elegant silk
fabric, the dress features ruffle
detailings and a belted waist for a
touch of drama.
Floral print wrap dress from Tory Burch
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THE LOOK
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Luxe Design
Equal parts easy and feminine, this
stunning slip dress is enlivened with
a vibrant motif depicting Florence’s
Neptune fountain. The lightweight semisheer
design features dainty shoulder
straps and a high-cut side slit at the hem
for an extra dose of sophistication.
Devoré velvet dress from Salvatore Ferragamo
Location BAAN KUN YA, Tropicana Gardens Mall
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THE LOOK
Refined Accents
Floral embroidery emulates lush
blooms in a dreamy garden aptly
describes this flattering A-line dress
with floral appliques. The voluminous
balloon sleeves and prominent design
on the bodice enhance the polished
feel of this piece.
Powder long dress from Longchamp
Location BAAN KUN YA, Tropicana Gardens Mall
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Loud And Clear
This dress exudes a can’t-miss it
energy that takes abstract floral prints
and ups the ante with primary brights.
It’s a real favourite way to wear florals
that deserves to sit front and centre
of your wardrobe.
Robe Manteau dress in Duchesse from Moschino
Top-handle miniature Longchamp Roseau tote
made with calf leather from Longchamp
Location BAAN KUN YA, Tropicana Gardens Mall
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THE LOOK
Be A Standout
This orient print midi shirt dress
captures the vibrant mood of this
trend. Its classic collar, full long
sleeves with buttoned cuffs and lace
to tie at the waist to gather volume,
makes this an eye catching piece.
Midi orient print shirt dress from Pinko
Yellow striped cotton slingback pumps from Manolo Blahnik
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THE LOOK | RUNWAY
Elevate The Everyday
Add vibrancy to your wardrobe this season with bold colours while
cleverly combining contrasting hues.
Text By Azalea A / Photos courtesy of the respective brands and Net A Porter
GV Ray
sunglasses
from Givenchy
Bi-coloured cotton poplin dress
with tied sleeves from Marni
Hutton shoulder bag in
colourblock from Coach
Mix It Up
Wearing colours without clashing can be a bit intimidating.
So stay sophisticated with the current colour-block trend
when you put mood-lifting pastel colours like chic pink,
buttery yellow and soft tangerine together.
Akris
Cotton poplin with
contrast puckered
fabric dress from Marni
Camila 70 leather sandals
from Malone Souliers X
Roksanda Ilincic
Balat cashmere
and silk blend
scarf from
Loro Piana
Colour blocked ribbed
knit skirt from Kenzo
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Cong Tri
Neon printed silk twill
scarf from Valentino
Tie-neck silk crepe de chine
midi dress from Tibi
Faille mini dress from
Carolina Herrera
Neon Lights
Stand out in the crowd when you step out in this
punchy and bright colour. Fluorescent green is not
for the faint hearted so if a full neon look is too
overwhelming, start by including one neon item to
your outfit like a skirt, bag or shoes.
Mini rockstud spike fluo
calfskin leather bag from
Valentino
Belted crushed velvet blazer
from Balenciaga
Neon yellow
pencil skirt
from COS
Quirino chartreuse green satin
mules from Manolo Blahnik
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THE LOOK | RUNWAY
Get Dressed In Style
Here is a visual snapshot of this season’s must-have colour trends
and key pieces!
Text from Azalea A / Photos courtesy of the respective brands and Mr Porter
Panthère de Cartier
cufflinks from
Cartier
Melange silk jacquard tie
from Tom Ford
Pastel-coloured front button
fastening jacket from Kenzo
Set of three silk bracelets
from Rubinacci
Berluti
Light The Way
There is nothing more challenging than wearing pastels
and still look like a stylish adult. The soothing colour
palette of this season lends a tenderness to the clothes but
make no mistake, when worn head-to-toe, pastels still pack
a punch. Just keep the silhouette sleek and opt for more
vibrant shades.
Daisies jacquard viscose shirt
from Gucci
Trimmed leather and suede
sneakers from Gucci
Printed silk twill pocket
square from Turnbull & Asser
Striped cotton polo
shirt from Mr P
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DB10001/S sunglasses
from DB Eyewear by
David Beckham
Embroidered teddy logo
loft bucket denim hat
from Polo Ralph Lauren
Leather trimmed colour
block denim backpack
from Loewe
Denim vest with anchor
embroidery from Gucci
Slim fit button down collared denim
shirt from Polo Ralph Lauren
Denim jeans decorated with
metal triangle logo on the
back pocket by Prada
Denim espadrilles with natural
rubber sole from Mulo
Loewe
Denim On
Denim
A tricky trend to pull off, but when done correctly it
can be one of the most flattering and stylish menswear
staples you can wear. Start with different shades of denim
together, like white jeans and a blue denim jacket, or black
jeans and a chambray shirt. You’ll never go wrong with
this combo!
Blue marble washed denim
jeans from Gucci
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THE LOOK | JEWELERY
A Touch Of Glamour
Add some glitter to your neckline as you adorn it with delicate lariat
chains and dramatic statement-making necklaces.
Text from Azalea A / Photos from the respective brands
Graceful bloom
detachable necklace in
brown and gold-tone
plated from Atelier
Swarovski
Rose gold tone
crystal necklace
from Alexis Bittar
Cosmos gold plated
sterling silver pearl
necklace from Iris & Ink
Bamboo panda Y
necklace in green and
gold-tone plated from
Atelier Swarovski
Celine
Let It Drop
This is one jewellery trend we have not seen for a
while and it’s back in a major way. Choose from a
wide range of options as these sexy long Y-necklaces
dips and drapes over your neckline. The modern
design adds chic sophistication to your overall look.
Elsa Peretti open
heart lariat necklace
from Tiffany & Co
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Butterfly choker with
crystals from Gucci
Nocturnal sky necklace in
multi-coloured mixed metal
finish from Swarovski
Panthère de Cartier
necklace from Cartier
Panthère de Cartier
High Jewelry
Necklace from
Cartier
Gold-tone eucalyptus
leaf choker necklace
from Oscar de la Renta
Metal necklace with crystals
from Gucci
Gucci
Sparkling Finish
Add sparkle and shine to your outfit with a statement
necklace. For a bold and dramatic touch, go for ones
that are bejeweled and bedazzled. These captivating
baubles are certainly worthy treasures to have in
your wardrobe.
Gold-tone, bead, stone
and crystal necklace
from Iosselliani
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THE BEAUTY
The Joy Of Beauty
As the world gets ready for a new normal, here are the skincare and
makeup products that are dedicated to giving you small comforts.
Text from Azalea A / Photos courtesy of the respective brands
Rouge Hermès
The first beauty collection from Hermès is a
range of lipsticks that are available in 24 shades
and come in matte or satin finishes. Each lipstick
shade was specifically chosen from the brand’s
impressive archive of leather shades and silk
swatches. The tri-coloured cases, designed by
creative director of Hermès jewellery and shoes,
Pierre Hardy, will not only make a chic statement
on your dressing table but they are designed to
be environmentally-friendly as they contain no
plastic and are also refillable.
NuFace Trinity Toning Kit
Here comes a non-invasive, easy-to-use tool from NuFace that
lets you enjoy microcurrent technology at home. Toning the face
and stimulating the creation of collagen and elastin, the NuFace
Trinity Toning Kit is an ingenious device that minimises wrinkles,
lifts facial contour and results in a more radiant, youthful skin.
This award-winning skin care device comes with the NuFace
Trinity Facial Trainer, a microcurrent treatment attachment that
is FDA-cleared for facial stimulation to gently stimulate the larger
surface areas of the face.
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Clarins Beauty Milkshake Collection
With delicious formulas of light, creamy and airy textures, Clarins
Beauty Milkshake collection features two new products this season -
Milky Boost Foundation and Milky Mousse Lips. The Milky Boost is
a milk foundation formulated with micro pearls enhanced with microencapsulation
technology, which makes them change colour upon
contact with the skin. This lotion foundation smooths and evens out
your complexion, making it luminous and radiant. Meanwhile the Milky
Mousse Lips helps to keep your lips moisturised, has a tinted effect to
infuse your lips with colour and a velvety satin finish.
Benefit Cosmetics Cheek
Stars Reunion Tour Palette
Time to let your cheeks take centre stage with a cheek palette
that is easy to use and in your favourite shades. The Benefit
Cosmetics Cheek Stars Reunion Tour cheek palette features
some of the bestselling favourites such as the Hoola matte
bronzer, Cookie golden pearl highlighter, and newly updated
shades of Georgia, Dallas and Sugarbomb. This new sensational
palette comes complete with a super-soft cheek brush and tips to
help you hit all the high notes!
Dermalogica Biolumin-C
Vitamin C Eye Serum
Have you ever been obsessed with finding the right treatment for the
dark circles under your eyes? The Dermalogica Biolumin-C Vitamin
C Eye Serum could be a winner. This supercharged Vitamin C eye
serum helps combat visible premature skin ageing caused by daily eye
movements and environmental stress. The lightweight serum delivers
a highly-bioavailable Vitamin C complex to dramatically brighten and
visibly firm up the skin around the eyes.
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THE BEAUTY
Diptyque Do Son Hair Mist
Getting the perfect hair perfume to keep your hair smooth while still
enjoying a nice scent is important. With Diptyque Do Son Hair Mist,
you’ll get just that. The light and delicate hair mist leaves your hair with
an invisible yet intensely scented veil of fragrance. It is enriched with
nourishing camellia oil that fortifies and perfumes the hair to bring out
the freshness of the tuberoses. To increase the hair mist’s longevity, try
giving your hair a cold water rinse after washing and conditioning your
hair to strengthen the capillary fibers.
Herbivore Botanicals Rose Quartz
Facial Roller Collection
Made from ethically mined Aventurine Jade, this Rose
Quartz facial roller from Herbivore Botanicals utilises
ancient Chinese methodology to stimulate lymphatic
drainage while massaging skin and toning underlying
muscles. A perfect way to supplement your daily skin care
ritual, not only does the texture of the stone feel infinitely
cool and soothing but the rolling motion helps eliminate
accumulated toxins, ‘lifts’ your face and neck muscles and
helps to bring relief from headaches. Use from forehead
to décolleté and you’ll soon see a difference in the texture,
tone and clarity of your complexion. Place in the fridge to
provide extra cooling and depuffing effects to the skin and
then press a couple of drops of your favourite facial oil
onto the targeted area to help the roller glide across skin
even more fluidly.
Tatcha The Essence Plumping
Skin Softener
This might be the skin essence that your skin needs. The clear, lightweight
fluid of Tatcha The Essence Plumping Skin Softener honours the
traditional Japanese practice of using an essence to lay the foundation
for your skincare. It has a formula that’s 98.7 percent pure fermented,
anti-ageing superfoods which is the proprietary Hadasei-3, a powerful
trifecta of green tea, rice, and algae. The natural fermentation process
produces lactic acid to smooth and resurface, so the essence softens skin
as it hydrates and sets the stage for serums and moisturisers to come.
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Decorté Sun Shelter
Multi Protection
Using sunscreen on your face helps to keep your complexion
even, as sun damage is one of the many causes of uneven
skin tones and by using sun cream daily it will help to prevent
those effects. To ensure that your skin is thoroughly protected
from UV rays and environmental stressors, comes the new
range of UV protection sunscreen by Decorté to the rescue.
It features the Sun Shelter Multi Protection Water Resistant
and Sun Shelter Tone Up CC where the Sun Shelter Multi
Protection Water Resistant has a waterproof formulation,
pollution protection and is resistant to sweat and rubbing,
which makes it ideal for active outdoor activities. In the
meantime the Sun Shelter Tone Up CC works as a great
makeup base as it brightens skin tone and blurs out pores.
L’Occitane Immortelle
Overnight Reset Eye Serum
Nature offers your skin extra hours of sleep with the
brand new L’Occitane Immortelle Overnight Reset
Eye Serum as it works to reduce all visible signs
of fatigue. Just like its sister, the Immortelle Reset
Oil-in-serum, this eye serum boasts a surprising oilin-serum
texture enriched with Immortelle essential
oil to leave your eyes looking fresh and rested
every morning.
Erno Laszlo White Marble Dual
Phase Vitamin C Peel Exfoliator
Having a consistent skincare ritual is the key to a glowing
and radiant skin. This two-step clarifying peel with vitamin
C is a powerful force against dull and uneven tone as
it gently polishes your skin and fades dark spots and
discolouration. It leaves your complexion feeling instantly
new with a smooth, even tone and illuminated glow. The
potent blend of antioxidants and collagen boosters, lactic
acid and carrot seed oil helps to renew and refine skin
while helping to fight age spots and sun damage.
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THE BEAUTY
Hints Of Luxury
Let these stunning fragrances in equally opulent bottles
lift your spirits.
Text: Rina Ahmad Sapiuddin / Photos courtesy of the respective brands
Diptyque Eau Rose Eau De Toilette
Limited Edition
Here comes a perfume that pays tribute to the queen of flowers, the rose.
Diptyque’s Eau Rose Eau De Toilette celebrates the multiple aromas of
the flower in its natural state, as it blossoms over time. Infused with rosy
delicateness, fruity accents and green notes, this limited edition fragrance
comes in a beautiful bottle with pink-accented illustrations of trellisclimbing
roses designed by digital floral artist Bas Meeuws.
Monique Lhuillier
Eau de Parfum
Monique Lhuillier is a designer
known for her glamorous and
elegant red carpet gowns worn by
Hollywood A-listers. So it comes as
no surprise that her first fragrance,
Monique Lhuillier Eau de Parfum, is
as sophisticated as her designs. Notes
of bergamot, freesia, rose, and lily of
the valley are mixed together for an
intoxicating floral scent that leaves
you wanting more.
Carolina Herrera Bad Boy
Just like the lightning-bolt-shaped bottle it
comes in, this perfume is a fragrant expression
of duality, representing the bold nature of
the modern man. Carolina Herrera Bad Boy
is a certainly bold perfume that showcases
the perfect combination of black pepper,
cedarwood, and tonka bean with a subtle,
chocolatey scent.
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Chloé Nomade Absolu De Parfum
If floral or fruity fragrances are not your thing, then
perhaps the woodsy and warm Chloé Nomade Absolu De
Parfum is for you. The intense mix of crisp cherry plum,
enriched by the fruity facets of davana and warm sensual
oak moss leaves you with an earthy scent that soothingly
envelops your skin.
YSL Black Opium Eau
de Parfum Neon
Not for the faint hearted, YSL Black Opium
Neon is a new twist to the classic Eau de
Parfum. With a bold mix of coffee, sparkling
orange blossom, and mesmerising dragon
fruit notes, this is a vibrant perfume that is
equal parts spicy and sexy. Get ready to be
noticed when you spritz on at your wrists and
neck before a night out.
Cartier Le Panthère Eau de
Parfum Limited Edition
The Le Panthère Eau de Parfum from Cartier is a captivating
perfume made from a blend of delicate, feminine gardenia
and ultra-soft musk, for a radiant and passionate floral
bouquet. This limited edition fragrance is housed in an iconic
bottle, which is sculpted to show off the regal face of Cartier’s
famous panther, gilded in gold from top to bottom.
Chanel Chance Crayons de Parfum
This limited edition solid perfume crayons feature the sweet
scents of different Chanel Chance fragrances. You will find
it a delight to wear as the crayon glides on the skin smoothly
and has a surprisingly long-lasting staying power. Available
in a playful set of four travel-friendly sizes, you can take it
wherever you go!
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GAME CHANGER
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Refresh And
Reinvigorate
While Thai Odyssey is all about rest and relaxation, the business itself is the product
of hard work. Founder and Group Managing Director, Dr Leon Chuah explains how
he got his unique business idea off the ground.
Text: Rina Ahmad Sapiuddin
Art Direction: Luke Jing Yau
Photographer: Brian Fang @ M8 Studio
Hair and makeup: Cindy Hor
Location: Thai Odyssey Suria KLCC
Stress has nowadays become a part of
our lives. To relieve this stress, many of
us have greater than ever expectations
from the personal care services that we
get. We now consider our visit to the spa
as not just a beautification process but a
spiritual getaway, to uplift our soul and feel good about
ourselves.
To ensure a truly serene experience, the spa
needs to connect with you; a connection where every
miniscule detail matters. The experience starts from
the moment you enter the spa door. How the staff
greets you, ambience of the waiting room, how well
the spa understands your requirements, and then
precisely delivering what you wanted, everything is an
experience. And that has been the cornerstone of Thai
Odyssey’s success.
Founder and Group Managing Director of Thai
Odyssey, Dr Leon Chuah ventured into the spa and
wellness industry 16 years ago, a road less travelled by
others to establish an enterprise which has now grown to
become one of Malaysia’s biggest chain of massage spas.
A Winning Formula
It all started when Dr Leon was first introduced to
Thai massage services. “At a Thai expo, Thai massage
services were offered at one of the booths as part of
the event activities. That was the time when I was
exposed to Thai massage and good Thai therapists. It
totally changed my life and my business career. After
the expo, the six therapists came to my office and asked
if I could help them establish themselves in Malaysia. I
said ‘yes’,” shares Dr Leon looking back.
He quickly opened a mobile kiosk with only 200 sq/
ft of service space at the corridor of a shopping centre.
Surprisingly, the response to the massage therapies
was so good he had to utilised a numbered system to
manage patrons. That was when Dr Leon realised that
Thai massage services could be a viable business.
However, Dr Leon said that despite having
challenges coming across from all corners, with many
thinking he was mad for venturing into this business
and the bad rep that the industry faced at the time,
he was determined to make it work. Six months later,
he moved into a proper shoplot and the business has
experienced growth ever since.
“We want our customers to feel that they have
entered into a sanctuary that is peaceful, calm and
restful, as if they have left the world of chaos and
stress behind for a brief journey into tranquility. Apart
from indulging in an authentic Thai massage, at Thai
Odyssey, we emphasise on Thai friendly hospitality,
cordial service culture, aesthetic arts and a serene
environment - a desired total wellbeing respite package,
only Thai Odyssey can offer,” says Dr Leon.
Today, Thai Odyssey has more than 70 outlets in
Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia and China,
and very soon in Taiwan and Vietnam, changing along
the way the concept and perception of a wholesome
massage experience. Over the years, thanks to Thai
Odyssey’s hard working colleagues, the brand has won
more than 30 local and international awards.
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GAME CHANGER
Thai Odyssey is serious about changing the
subservient image that plague many spa therapists. To
help elevate the image of the industry, Dr Leon has
taken the lead to form a committee which comprises of
Thai Odyssey members and key people from the IPEC
Certification Bureau to work on the spa industry’s
first ever ISO Certification effort catered to Thai Spa
therapists. With this accreditation, the therapists will
be recognised and valued. This will assure customers
of quality and safety, increasing their confidence with
the spa services. At the same time, be able to raise the
standard of all spa brands in ASEAN and beyond.
“When Thai Odyssey was recognised in the
Malaysia Book of Records to be the largest Thai Spa
operator in Malaysia, I knew we had successfully
transformed the image of the massage service industry
to be a genuine business for all to enjoy,” says Dr Leon
proudly.
The Road Ahead
Early this year, Thai Odyssey went through a brand
vision revamp. It now positions itself to play the
pivotal role as a leader in Thai Traditional Massage
that is recognised widely. Their massage therapies
enhanced with traditional methods and combined with
new scientific-based products with new stress-busting
relaxation techniques, specially caters to the satisfaction
of discerning patrons.
According to Dr Leon, Thai Odyssey has also
been advancing their spa products with efficacious
ingredients and products from South East Asia to sales
online and at their outlets. The most talked about
progress and excitement is Thai Odyssey’s IPO launch
in the very near future.
To stay current on spa and wellness trends and
customer behaviour, Dr Leon shares that the advent
of a global network system has helped the brand
tremendously. With a presence in the cyber world,
the brand is constantly kept up-to-date with the latest
development. Says Dr Leon, “I am also very fond of
traveling and enjoy myself at various spa destinations
when visiting different countries. While traveling, I get
to meet many travellers from different backgrounds and
am able to learn about their spa preferences. It is this
first-hand knowledge that has also helped us to enhance
our understanding of the spa and wellness trend, at the
same time, learning about customers’ expectations.”
Since starting Thai Odyssey, Dr Leon has won
many awards for the company and himself. Some of his
proudest moments have included receiving the awards
for Best Spa Entrepreneurship Award, Best Leadership
Award and one year ago, he finally received his
Honorary Doctorate degree in Innovation and Spa
Entrepreneurship.
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Growing up in an ordinary family, Dr Leon
faced a lot of hardships. However, he was fortunate
to have mentors in his life that helped him along the
way including his mentor, Tropicana’s founder Tan
Sri Dato’ Danny Tan. “I am forever indebted and
grateful to him for constantly ingraining in me all the
possibilities that life could offer. That could be one of
the reasons why I remained steadfast and committed till
this day,” says Dr Leon humbly.
Armed with the belief of always striving for
excellence, this dynamic entrepreneur has now
set his sights on the arts and culture of the East.
“Since we opened Thai Odyssey in China in the last
couple of years, I’ve had the opportunity to learn
more about our rich Eastern cultures, especially its
art and its healthy living and wellness ways. Now,
I spend a considerable amount of time learning
this age-old health inspiring information so that in
the near future, we can bring forth a valuable and
new concept to our next dream business venture -
Oriental Wellness Art Spa.”
“Apart from indulging in an authentic
Thai massage, at Thai Odyssey, we
emphasise on Thai friendly hospitality,
cordial service culture, aesthetic arts
and a serene environment - a desired
total wellbeing respite package, only
Thai Odyssey can offer.”
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THE EXPERIENCE
United To
Inspire
In this period of uncertainty and isolation, a special initiative to support
and entertain people is keeping them connected and engaged.
Text from Azalea A / Photos courtesy of IWC Schaffhausen
As the world faces a health crisis, the
global IWC Schaffhausen family stands
together with a meaningful initiative
called Time Well Shared. Through
this initiative, IWC employees, brand
ambassadors and partners share their
time, knowledge, experience and passion through digital
channels.
“In these extraordinary times, we would like to
reach out to people with a message of solidarity, hope
and positivity. Through our spontaneous initiative, we
want to offer a new way of staying in touch with the IWC
family. We aim to encourage and inspire everybody to
make good use of the time, to be here for one another,
and to develop and grow stronger,” says Christoph
Grainger-Herr, CEO of IWC Schaffhausen.
Virtual Get Together
Time Well Shared encompasses online lectures, speeches
and webinars and includes contributions from IWC
brand ambassadors like Tom Brady, Fabian Cancellara,
David Coulthard and Maro Engel and partners such
as Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1, Tottenham
Hotspur, Laureus Sport for Good, Antoine de Saint
Exupéry Youth Foundation, Solaris Yachts and Orlebar
Brown.
Viewers even had the opportunity to follow Esben
Holmboe Bang, a Norwegian Michelin three-star chef
and IWC brand ambassador into the kitchen as he
prepared a spring-inspired dish. The video, available
at IWC’s global Instagram TV channel showcased
the chef sharing the recipe so followers can cook the
dish themselves. Esben recently re-opened the three-
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Sonam Kapoor, IWC brand ambassador
star Michelin restaurant Maaemo in Oslo, and has for
many years collaborated with IWC, connecting haute
horlogerie with haute cuisine. Quality craftsmanship and
exceptional materials are key terms both in cooking and
in the manufacture of IWC watches.
A Novel Read
Another of the Time Well Shared activities included
a reading project of The Little Prince by Antoine de
Saint-Exupéry. No other novel has been translated into
as many languages and read by as many people from
different countries and cultural backgrounds as “The
Little Prince”. This famous literary work follows a young
prince on his journey to different planets, addressing
themes such as loneliness, isolation, friendship, and love.
During these challenging times, the story is a powerful
reminder that the best things in life are the simplest ones
and that real wealth is caring for and giving to others.
Channelling this spirit, IWC brand ambassadors
came together to read from the book. The series was
kicked off by Indian actress Sonam Kapoor and joined
by Lebanese-British TV presenter Raya Abirached,
Tunisian actress Hend Sabri, Italian actor Pierfrancesco
Favino, and Chinese actor Zhang Ruo Yun. The original
illustrations from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, including
some never-before-shown works, accompanied the
readings.
All contributions are accompanied by a button
to make voluntary donations in support of Save The
Children, which aims to strengthen its programmes that
protect children and families in countries that are hit by
the virus, increase support for national health systems,
and raise awareness among parents and caregivers on
how to provide psychosocial support to children.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
The True Heroes
We salute and appreciate every one of the country’s health frontliners
as they work tirelessly to help keep us safe. We thank you all for your
unwavering dedication.
Photos from Ministry of Health
In just a matter of weeks, our world has started to look like
a vastly different place. Something that may have seemed
like a faraway problem is now on our Malaysian shores
as rising coronavirus infections lead to indefinite school
closures, mandates to work from home, travel restrictions,
cancellation of major sports and entertainment events to
empty shopping malls and streets.
Malaysia’s health experts and government officials have taken
tremendous steps and initiatives to ensure that we practice social
distancing in order to flatten the curve of the outbreak. This is
to prevent a surge of infected patients that might overwhelm our
hospitals. In other words, that means we stay at home and limit
nearly all in-person social interactions.
As we fight the COVID-19 outbreak; doctors, nurses and
healthcare personnel have become the unwitting heroes of this
global pandemic. More than 5.9 million people worldwide, from
Singapore to Mauritius to New York, have been infected with this
pandemic and have claimed more than 377, 600 lives. On a positive
side, more than 2.9 million people worldwide have also recovered.
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At The Frontlines
Working round the clock to curb the spread of this
pandemic, healthcare frontliners are dealing with a huge
influx of patients, while also facing a lack of equipment in
many cases and the fear of becoming infected themselves.
Often, they face heartbreaking decisions while treating
their patients.
Many of these health frontliners have left their
loved ones at home and have given up time and comfort
to be at the frontlines. The sincere dedication shown by
every member of the health workforce in the face of this
overwhelming pandemic is nothing short of amazing.
Those at Malaysia’s Ministry of Health also
continue to do everything they can to ensure the safety of
all Malaysians. In turn, every Malaysian has a role to play
in battling this pandemic, that is to help flatten the curve
by staying at home and limiting social interactions.
By flattening the curve, we avoid overwhelming our
medical professionals with a surge of cases, buying time
for researchers to seek treatments and develop vaccines,
and for hospitals and health facilities to build up testing
procedures and treatment capacity to be in place.
Cough and sneeze
into a tissue or
elbow.
A National Hero
The nation calls him a national hero, but for Health
Ministry director-general Datuk Seri Dr Noor Hisham
Abdullah, the honour goes to all the healthcare workers
and frontliners battling COVID-19 in the country, noting
they have been “nothing short of amazing”. The health
workforce and frontliners, both in the public and private
sector, have stepped up and are giving their all in trying
to combat COVID-19, he shared during the ministry’s
daily press briefings.
Recently China Global TV Network listed Datuk
Dr Noor as one of the three leading doctors in the
world leading the fight to stop the spread of COVID-19,
alongside America’s Dr Anthony Fauci and New
Zealand’s Dr Ashley Bloomfield. These three medical
professionals have received heaps of praise over the past
weeks and months for being a “calming” and “trustable”
source of information and facts during the pandemic to
their countrymen.
Thank you to our health frontliners!
Protecting yourself and others from the spread of COVID-19
Wash your hands
thoroughly and
regularly.
Keep your distance.
Stand 1 metre or
3 feet apart.
Stay at home
if you feel ill.
Be kind,
avoid stigma.
Avoid shaking
hands.
Total number of infection and recovery are as of 31 May 2020

THE DISHES
Potato Salad
Gin Shui Tei
Potato salad is incredibly versatile and can complement
various Japanese dishes. It usually consists of bite-sized
potato chunks that are coated in a flavourful mayonnaise
based dressing. This appetising version is made from
mashed potato with Japanese cucumber, carrot, and
eggs. It’s a seemingly simple dish that is delicious as a
little meal on its own or even as a side dish.
Pizza Capricciosa
JOJO Italian Restaurant
Crispy and delectable, this all-time favourite Pizza
Capricciosa is made with a twist! Made up of a thin crust
base to which mozzarella cheese, turkey ham, mushrooms,
red onion, marinated artichokes, olives and fresh basil leaves
are added. Pizza Capricciosa is the most classic Italian of all
pizzas and the ingredients normally varies from region to
region in Italy. Here at Jojo, this version always manages to
please all who eats it!
Dakgangjeong (Crispy
and crunchy Korean fried
chicken)
Qinghegu Korean Restaurant
Dakgangjeong is a deep-fried crispy chicken dish glazed in
a sticky, sweet, and spicy sauce. It’s traditionally made with
bite sized boneless chicken pieces that has become a recent
food craze in Korea. Dak means chicken in Korean while
Gangjeong is a type of traditional Korean confectionery. It’s
made by deep-frying sweet rice batter into crackers, coated with
syrup, and finally covering with various flavours of sauces (such
as cheese, spicy, soy) and nuts. This 3 flavour crispy chicken dish
is complemented with a serving of radish pickles and goes well
with either a carbonated drink or even beer.
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Siakap Tiga Rasa
Palm Coffee House
The distinctive flavours of this Siakap Tiga Rasa dish at Palm
Coffee House will have you reaching for a second helping of
rice. This crispy whole fried fish comes with a spicy, sweet sour
sauce and a hint of lemongrass, kafir lime and coriander leaves.
The vibrant colours the pineapple cubes, cucumber, onions and
tomatoes adds to the attractiveness of the dish.
Jojo’s Italian Restaurant
Tropicana Clubhouse
Tel. 03-7805 3935
www.jojoitalianrestaurant.com
Operating Hours
Monday to Thursday
11.00am to 3.00pm
6.00pm to 11.00pm
Fish Burger
Twenty 7
A burger that is healthy, packed with flavour, and makes
for a great, lighter alternative is what you’ll find with
this tasty Fish Burger. Accompanied with charcoal buns,
the crispy fish fillet is topped with fresh mango salad
and guacamole together with onion rings and pickle on
the side. The activated charcoal used to create the black
burger buns has detoxifying properties, to make your
burger a little more guilt-free!
Lamb Chop
You don’t need to wait for a holiday to enjoy a flavourful
plate of lamb chop, especially one that is perfectly
cooked with a side of roasted vegetables and mashed
potatoes. Complete your meat fest with a selection of
sauces of either mushroom, black pepper, spicy smoke
BBQ, basil pesto or béarnaise sauce.
Gin Shui Tei
Tropicana Clubhouse
Tel. 03-7804 8888
www.facebook.com/ginshuitei
Operating Hours
Monday to Sunday
12.00pm to 3.00pm
6.30 to 10.30pm
QingHeGu
Tropicana Clubhouse
Tel. 03-7802 8917
Operating Hours
Monday to Sunday
11.30am to 3.00pm |
6.00pm to 10.00pm
Weekends and Public Holidays
11.30am to 10.00pm
“Lo Han” Mixed
Vegetarian Dish
Spring Garden Restaurant
There is much to love about this popular Chinese mixed
vegetable dish : succulent braised shiitake mushrooms,
crunchy broccoli, sweet carrots, and silky dougan is paired
with a tasty gravy. Serve along with fried rice or noodles to
make a complete and satisfying main course meal.
Restaurant 27
Tropicana Clubhouse
Tel: 03-7804 8888
Spring Garden Chinese
Restaurant
Tropicana Clubhouse
Tel. 03-7880 7226
Classics
Reimagined
Operating Hours
Monday to Saturday
11.30 am to 2.30pm |
6.30pm to 10.30pm
Sunday and Public Holidays
10.30am to 10.30pm
When a craving strikes, nothing beats
a classic dish that would certainly
please your palate.
Text: Rina Ahmad Sapiuddin
Food Styling: Luke Jing Yau
Photographer:
Brian Fang @ M8 Studio
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THE DISHES | DINING
Retox
At Dusk
Get dressed to the nines and relish in revelry with a
semi-buffet dinner to kickstart your weekend
Photos by Rina Ahmad Sapiuddin and W Hotel Kuala Lumpur
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Going out for a meal can often prove
more of a challenge than it’s worth,
with a plethora of good restaurants to
choose from in the city. Whether it’s for a
warm family reunion or a romantic date
location, there is no better way than to
experience a feast that satisfies all your culinary desires.
Put on your finest outfit and saunter over to Flock at
W Hotel Kuala Lumpur every second and the fourth Friday
of the month for a satisfying feed during its Retox at Dusk
session. The restaurant’s setting is a compelling mix of
informal elegance, courtesy and good taste, while the kitchen
delivers precise, hearty cooked-to-order table menu with
fusion undertones.
Feast To Your Heart’s Desire
Start off with a lavish cold seafood spread fresh from the sea,
featuring Alaskan king crab legs, freshly shucked oysters,
chilled tiger prawns and Hokkaido scallops. An assortment
of artisanal homemade cheese from local cheesemaker Milky
Whey will satisfy all your cheese cravings as you take your
pick from Amber Blue, Ebony Ashed Goats Cheese, Smoked
Reblochon and Sarawak Pepper Goat’s Cheese.
Get your carb fix at the artisanal bakery display where
you can get your hands on a selection of breads including
olive ciabatta, champagne bread and French baguettes. Get
your sugar rush at the dessert station where you’ll be spoilt
for choice, from macarons, lamingtons and assorted bonbons
featuring cocoa from local chocolatier Chocolate Concierge,
to a chocolate fountain.
An Elevated Cuisine Affair
As you take a seat and place your orders with the everready
Flock talents, make sure to take a minute to enjoy the
remarkable scenery of the KL skyline at night. Once you’ve
taken in the view, indulge in ala-minute offerings that will
certainly appease your tastebuds. Make your selection from
a specially curated menu featuring the Chef ’s bests, such as
Miso White Cod, Edamame, Sous Vide Lamb Rack, Potato
Puree, Red Wine Sauce, Char-grilled Wagyu Tri Tip Steak,
Foie Gras, Fig Jam, Sea Urchin Butter, Confit Tomato and
Lobster Ravioli, Butter Poached Lobster, Sauce Vierge and
Kale. Not to fret, everything on the menu is all-you-can-eat so
you can feast to your heart’s desires!
And, in typical W Hotel Kuala Lumpur fashion, imbibe
in a cheeky tipple or two, or three, or even four. Retoxing
means always having a healthy mix of the nice and the
naughty as bubbles, wine and cocktails await. Looking to host
a vibrant fun-filled soiree? Retox at Dusk is right up your alley
with funky beats, fantastic food, tantalising cocktails, and a
laid-back yet trendy atmosphere.
Available from 7pm to 10.30pm at Flock, Level 8 W Hotel Kuala
Lumpur. For bookings, email bf.wkualalumpur@whotels.com or contact
012 347 9088.
Unlucky Irish
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THE DISHES | DRINKS
Sip And
Savour
Designed with an elegant and contemporary look, Copper Restaurant
and Bar offers the perfect spot for an ultimate cocktail experience in
the heart of Penang’s historical and cultural hub.
Text from Azalea A / Photos courtesy of Copper Restaurant
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Gin and tonic with dragon fruit ice ball
Hidden away within the premises of
88 Armenian Hotel in the centre of
George Town's UNESCO heritage site
lies Copper Bar and Restaurant, a quiet
spot where you can sip on a cocktail
away from all that city noise. The casual
upscale restaurant is flooded with natural lighting and features
a high airwell with spectacular central hanging copper lights.
After opening its doors officially in May 2019, Copper
Restaurant and Bar has been ushering guests through a
gastronomic journey of unique and creative dishes utilising the
freshest and highest quality of produce available in Malaysia.
The restaurant’s interpretative cuisine champions the use of
local ingredients, and is unique with its bold reinterpretation
of traditional flavours and classic dishes.
Complementing the full table service restaurant, Copper
Bar and Restaurant also offers a wide range of specially
crafted cocktails, niche spirits, specially curated boutique
wines and a range of non-alcoholic beverages. It's the perfect
place for drink aficionados to unwind and spend a relaxing
night in.
Princess Hang Li Unlucky Po Irish
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THE DISHES | DRINKS
Virgo Trinidad Sour
Monday Not-so-blue
Modern Innovations
Following the unique touch of the restaurant’s cuisine, each
cocktail incorporates local elements and are specially created
in-house by Quay Kar Ve, General Manager of 88 Armenian
Hotel and Head Bartender at Copper Bar and Restaurant.
One unique drink on the menu is Princess Hang Li
Po. Created in honour of the namesake, a Chinese princess
who was given in marriage to the Sultan of Malacca in the
15th century, it’s spirit-forward with an attractive sour finish.
Served in a delicate China teacup, the elegant presentation
belies its strength with Rittenhouse rye whisky, soursop, honey
flower tea and passion fruit foam providing quite a punch.
“At Copper, we take pride in crafting our cocktails using
only the best range of spirits. We aim to offer our guests a
unique experience through our careful selection of wine, beer
and spirits. Copper Bar and Restaurant is located at the heart
of George Town – a UNESCO heritage site that is full of
history and culture. To give our guests a full experience of the
locality and heritage site of our bar, I like to infuse and mix in
local flavours into my cocktails,” shares Kar Ve.
Copper Bar was placed Top 4 for Bar of the Year, Penang
category in DRiNK Magazine’s The Bar Awards Kuala
Lumpur and Penang last year. Kar Ve was also nominated
and placed in the Top 4 for Bartender of the Year, Penang.
“Being new to the scene, we are constantly improving our
recipes to offer our guests better. We have worked hard to
ensure the quality and uniqueness of our menu, for both the
bar and the restaurant,” says Kar Ve.
Home infused gin and tonic
Find Copper Bar and Restaurant at 88, Lebuh Armenian, 10200
George Town, Pulau Pinang.
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THE DRIVE
The Other
Side Of Dawn
Meet what is considered to be the world’s most seductive open-top
motoring experience - the Rolls Royce Dawn Aero Cowling.
Text and photos courtesy of Rolls Royce
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Not simply a luxurious
convertible, the 2020
Rolls Royce Dawn Aero
Cowling is perhaps the
ultimate in open-top
motoring. Named after
the ultra-rare 1950s Silver Dawn, its current
contemporary aesthetic appeals to a niche
group of successful and dynamic individuals
of the world.
To add yet more stunning aspects and
exclusivity to this already remarkable motor
car, the Rolls-Royce Bespoke Collective of
designers, engineers and craftspeople created
a removable Aero Cowling. This modern and
meticulously constructed piece converts the
aesthetic of Dawn into a two-seat roadsterstyle
motor car with an extended tonneau
cover sitting atop the two rear seats. This
alters the Dawn’s person by creating a highershouldered
silhouette and heightens its sense
of dynamic intent.
You’ll be happy to note that the Aero
Cowling, which can be fitted and removed
at your discretion, encloses the rear seats
beneath a beautifully hand-made cover, with
two cowls rising from the leading edge of the
tonneau area, to a point just behind each front
seat headrest. The form of the cowls were
precisely sculpted to funnel air gracefully over
the cabin, so to enhance driver comfort.
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Each cowl is equipped with a pair of
lockable leather-lined storage compartments
for personal effects, while the cover itself is
made of carbon fibre and aluminium. This
choice of materials makes Aero Cowling
incredibly light yet strong. The lids of the
cowls are swathed in the finest Rolls-Royce
leather, perfectly matching the interior of the
car as commissioned by the owner.
Luxury Refined
The Aero Cowling is not designed to simply
transform the appearance of the Dawn,
but to complement it. Bespoke canvases for
colour and detail atop the cowl lids allow for
a harmonious flow of colour between motor
car and tonneau.
Originally presented at the 2018 Geneva
Motor Show, the first Dawn Aero Cowling
was matched perfectly with the Cassiopeia
Silver and Casden Tan colour scheme of the
motor car it adorned. The central spine was
finished in exposed carbon fibre, showcasing
its lightweight structure, with a weave bookmatched
to a contemporary chevron graphic.
This intricately detailed spine harmoniously
ran down the centre of the car, through the
centre console and onto the dashboard.
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Since its launch, Aero Cowling has
enhanced many Bespoke commissions. One
of the first was the Bayside Dawn Aero
Cowling, commissioned by a customer in
Yokohama, Japan, to pay tribute to his
seafaring home city. It matched cutting-edge
technical fibre with open-pore teak Canadel
panelling, drawing inspiration from yacht
decking. The Aero Cowling’s colourway
evoked blue seas and white sails in the finest
traditions of Yokohama Bay.
Most recently, Aero Cowling adorned
Dawn Silver Bullet, revealed earlier this
year. Inspired by rare, glamorous and rakish
roadsters of the 1920s, this motor car’s
tonneau was finished with an ultra-metallic
silver-painted central spine and a vapourblasted
titanium windbreak, etched with the
Silver Bullet nameplate and silhouette.
Aero Cowling is able to amplify a more
striking aesthetic as well as elegantly contribute
to its form. Arguably, its boldest appearance
was part of the marque’s 2019 Pebble Beach
Collection where it was incorporated into a
Dawn Black Badge finished in striking coral.
This new pastel colour carried over to the
Aero Cowling itself, creating an appearance
reminiscent of the Speedster two-seater
body style so closely associated with the US’s
western seaboard.
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THE EXPERIENCE
Nature’s
A White-throated Kingfisher looking over the fairway at East 2 Hole 15 near Tee Box
An elegant golf course, Tropicana Golf
& Country Resort is filled with flora and
fauna along with an abundance of water
features that offers a constant challenge
and hours of fun for avid golfers.
Text from Azalea A
Photos and caption courtesy of Datuk Chung Hon Cheong and
Tropicana Golf & Country Resort
Situated in a lush natural setting, A White-throated
Kingfisher looking over the fairway at East 2 Hole 15 near
Tee Box Tropicana Golf & Country Resort (TGCR) is a
world-class golf course that is designed to bring out the
best in any player. The 27-hole golf course is in harmony
with nature, blending seamlessly with its scenic landscape.
Playing golf here is a feast for the senses with well-maintained fairways
and greens, against natural settings of trees, , lakes and fruit trees.
To maintain this harmony between the golf club and natural
surroundings, TGCR works hard to maintain and promote the
surrounding sustainability by constantly upgrading and improving the
landscape to cater to both the avid golfers and the local flora and fauna.
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An Asian Openbill Stork flexing its wings
at East 1 Hole 5
"Pretty birds in a row"
A flock of Asian Openbill Stork nesting on a red flame tree at East 1 Hole 4
An Asian Openbill Stork posing for the camera at
West 3 Hole 14
Any golfer at TGCR will tell you that they would have chanced upon
some interesting birds or animals that they don’t usually see anywhere
else while playing golf. This is because the golf club is home to a variety
of birds and mammals such as the Asian Glossy Starling, Brahminy
Kite, Brown Shrike and Forest Kingfisher to name a few. Long Tailed
Macaque, Asian Water Monitor Lizard, Common Tree Shrew are also
a common sight here. All of these resident animals help to balance the
ecosystem around the golf course where they co-exist with the natural
surroundings.
Further marvels of birds that can be found at TGCR are the Asian
Openbill Storks. These birds get their name from the natural open space
between the curved inner surfaces of the mandibles in adults where the gap
between the mandibles increases with age. Openbills are migratory birds
which generally move between South Asian countries (India, Sri Lanka,
Bangladesh) and Southeast Asian countries (Myanmar and Thailand).
Asian Glossy Starling, the black beauty on a palm tree leaf
at East 1 Hole 3 fairway
A Javan Myna having a "bad hair day"
spotted at East 1 Hole 3
Spotted the majestic Brahminy Kite on
a tree at East 1 Hole 4 near the pond
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THE EXPERIENCE
A Yellow-vented Bulbul perched on a tree at West 3 Hole 16
A Purple Heron roaming around the lake area at
West 3 Hole 15
"I am as light as a feather" says the Brown Shrike on a tall grass
at West 3 Hole 14 near the lake
Meanwhile golfers can sometimes catch sight of the Painted Storks with their distinctive feathers in their natural habitat. Predominately
non-migratory and making only local movements, Painted Storks forage in flocks in shallow waters along rivers or lakes. They immerse their
half open beaks in water and sweep them from side to side and snap up their prey of small fish that they sense by touch. As they wade along
they also stir the water with their feet to flush hiding fish. They nest colonially in trees, often along with other water birds.
This course also includes a number of water features as a part of the hazards golfers have to negotiate. These water features are
often fringed by areas of wet grassland and it attracts a variety of animals and other water birds. Birds will breed in the vegetation along
the edges of these features, which support rich insect assemblages fed on by the birds. Characteristic birds found in such areas include
Storks and Kingfishers.
An Oriental Magpie-Robin on resident's fencing overlooking
the fairway at East 1 Hole 4
A Painted Stork spotted on a light pole An aerial at West 3 Hole 15
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A Tree Shrew foraging for food spotted at East 2 Hole 16
An Asian Water Monitor spotted at West 3 Hole 17
A Long-tailed Macaque spotted resting on a branch at East 2 Hole 11
As the landscape of TGCR is surrounded by greenery, it is not surprising to see an array of colours from flowering trees and shrubs
spread across the clubhouse and greens. Potted Bougainvillea and Frangipani plants are strategically placed around the club to provide
an aesthetic pleasure for all to enjoy. There are also coconut trees which provide coconuts to thirsty golfers at the club’s coffee house as
well as the majestic flowering trees such as Red Flames, Yellow Flames, Yellow Bell and Thalia that provide splash of colour and shelter
for animals.
An aerial view of the fish planting beds in the wetlands near West 3 Hole 12
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Willow trees at East 1 Hole 4
A dragonfly camouflaged among the Bougainvillea flowers
Hanguana Malayana at West 3 Hole 13 lake
Echinodorus Parviflorus at West 3 Hole 13
Water lily at East 1 Hole 3
Eurycles Amboinensis at West 3 Hole 13
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A variety of Bougainvillea, Yellow Bells, Frangipani, Golden Chain, Cassandra Orange, Purple Ruellia and coconut trees adorn the Sports Wing entrance.
Yellow Bell flowers near the greens of East 1 Hole 8 Purple Jacaranda flowers at West 3 Hole 16
Frangipani trees at East 1 Hole 5
Bougainvillea, Vinca Rosea and Cassandra Orange along East 1 Hole 8
TGCR has started a Wetland Environment project in the golf course recently and according to Herman Tan, Executive Director of
TGCR, “The project started in the resort at the 3 rd Lake at the East Course 1, 3 rd Lake at the East Course 2 and 2 nd Lake at the West Course
3 since early May and this will be replicated throughout the 27-hole golf course. These wetlands will help control floods and they are vital to
the ecosystems providing a habitat for animals and plants. We also have a variety of water plants comprising of Typha Angustifolia, Scirpus
Validus, Hanguana Malayana and Lepironia Articulata incorporated into the ponds together with fishes such as Tilapia, Haruan and Grass
Carp to nurture the biodiversity of the ponds. Other than the wetlands, we are also planning to construct and erect bird houses at strategic
locations to attract more birds to the golf course. These bird houses will provide nesting and roosting opportunity for various types of birds
and in a way, it is also an environmentally sound way to lower the insect population which will benefit everyone in the area.”
At TGCR, the aim is to exist with nature and provide a safe haven for the habitats while preserving the harmony of its surroundings.
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THE VACATION
On A Spiritual
Journey
Avoiding large crowds are on everyone’s travel agenda at the moment so here
is your chance to embark on an eye-opening journey of self-discovery this year,
away from the hordes of tourists.
Photos courtesy of the respective destinations
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Alongside the increase in demand
for authentic and immersive
experiences, the search for
spiritual travel is also growing
exponentially in this day and age.
Focusing on inner exploration
which provides the space for travellers to examine
themselves, spiritual travel experiences have become
a form of personal investment.
Spiritual means different things to different
people. For some, it’s embarking on a getaway like
Scott Dunn’s Bhutan tour, discovering awe-inspiring
sights of an unspoilt country like Bhutan. For others
it’s the opposite; it’s escaping the crowds such as going
into mention Gaia and Billabong only.
Rediscover Peace Of Mind
Set against the breathtaking Bundjalung Country
hinterland of Byron Bay, also known as the healing
heartland of Australia, Gaia Retreat & Spa invites
you to revitalise your mind, body and soul within its
endless vistas and unsurpassed natural sustainable
design. Co-founded by Australian icon Olivia
Newton-John, this most-awarded boutique lifestyle
pamper Retreat offers holistic experiences from spa
treatments to art therapy to sound healing for the
ultimate wellness getaway.
Focusing on pampering and relaxation, you can
personalise each experience during your stay. There is
a wide range of holistic specialised Day Spa treatments
from the large team of wellness professionals that help
guests create a place to refocus, rebalance and restore.
The day spa at the retreat also takes advantage of the
enormous amount of local healers in the area.
Rediscover peace of mind at the start of each day
with gentle restorative morning yoga along with two
or more daily activities. From the aptly titled ‘Let’s
get Physical – Fitness and Boxing’, to Meditation
and Clay Sculpture, the retreat offers a wide variety
of activities. Organic Cooking Classes, Health and
Wellbeing presentations or sleeping in the large
outdoor daybeds, it is truly a retreat to let yourself go.
You’ll also enjoy the variety of fresh organic
produce prepared by the chefs at the retreat. Picked
from local farms as well as the retreat’s own organic
garden, you’ll be spoilt for choice with a balanced diet
that includes seafood, chicken and vegetarian options.
www.gaiaretreat.com.au
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THE VACATION
Reconnect With Nature
Nestled in a stunning natural setting, just 45 minutes drive
from Sydney, lies Billabong Retreat, the award-winning
wellness retreat that provides solace and serenity. Along with
its tranquil setting, the retreat offers a variety of programs
of different durations at Billabong, from yoga to meditation,
wellness and mindfulness, inspired by ancient wisdom and
grounded in modern science.
Immersion in nature is an important part of Billabong’s
holistic approach to health and wellbeing. Centred around
an ethereal, lotus-filled natural billabong, the 4.8 hectare
resort sleeps 30 in a series of treetop cabins, and shared
accommodation are also available in the original homestead
overlooking a magnesium-infused swimming pool. The main
pavilion consists of two yurt-inspired structures linked by an
open-air living space, plus a stunning glass-walled yoga room
with a bird’s-eye view overlooking the treetops.
The ultimate destination for an unwind, this fully
certified eco-retreat offers everything you need to recharge
over the weekend.
www.billabongretreat.com.au
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An Authentic Getaway
As a Himalayan Kingdom of stunning natural beauty, you will
discover awe-inspiring sights - from lush-green rice paddies
running alongside fast-flowing glacial rivers to the endless
forested-mountains and the snow-capped peaks beyond.
Scott Dunn’s private off-the-beaten track tour to Bhutan
captures the pure energy and spirituality of one of the last
true unspoilt countries on earth. This comprehensive tour
showcases all the major highlights but also delves deeper into
Bhutan’s alluring interior where you will see Bhutan at its
most captivating. The more time you spend in Bhutan, the
better the overall experience gets.
Bhutan carefully manages the numbers of tourists to the
country in order to preserve its unique culture and traditions,
and so a trip to Bhutan ensures a remarkable vacation with a
first-hand, intimate look into the secrets of this extraordinary
country. A Week in Bhutan tour introduces the spiritual and
cultural highlights, from experiencing the fascinating capital
of Thimphu, home to Bhutan’s national animal in the
Motithang Takin Preserve, to trekking towards Taktshang
Goemba or the Tiger’s Nest Monastery in Paro. Tailored
to travellers who wish to be accompanied, all itineraries in
Bhutan are escorted by a driver and specialist guide.
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THE VACATION
A Slice Of
Paradise
Stay at an intimate luxury resort with private villas featuring unique and
original artworks from one of Indonesia’s most respected art collectors.
Text By Shah Shamshiri / Photos courtesy of Tanah Gajah
Wake up to breathtaking views
inside and out of Tanah Gajah
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Of all the islands in Asia, Bali has
to be one of the most popular
destinations for tourists from
all over the world. This famous
Indonesian island boasts some
of the most pristine beaches,
beautiful green landscapes and thousands (yes
thousands) of hotels to choose from.
Like picking a star from the never-ending night
sky, Bali’s list of hotels go on forever and is home
to hundreds of villas and bungalow-like lodgings
where guests can opt to have a whole ‘house’ of
sorts all to themselves!
And among the countless villa resorts on this
island, there is one five-star accommodation which
may just stand out from the rest. Nicely tucked
away in the luscious greenery, lies the beautiful
Tanah Gajah, a Resort by Hadiprana (formerly
known as The Chedi) which is home to only 20
units of exclusive luxurious villas and suites.
These private lodgings are truly ideal for romantic
getaways as they are nicely secluded from the
hustle and bustle of the main city area.
On Peaceful Grounds
With a truly breathtaking landscape inside and
out of the property, the villas and suites of Tanah
Gajah have been nicely designed to bring out
the romantic side of its guests. It consists of onebedroom
suites and villas as well as two-bedroom
family villas and the celebrated Hadiprana Estate.
Apart from the extremely cosy bedrooms and
spacious bathrooms found in suites, the villas are
equipped with its very own private swimming pool,
outdoor shower, and living area! They also come
complete with unlimited internet wi-fi connection
and the most advanced amenities like a flat-screen
TV, satellite TV channels and many more.
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Staying true to its luxurious branding, guests are treated
like royals and attended to by their respective butlers whenever
they require assistance. Breakfast is meticulously done to the
time specified by guests.
As there are only 20 units of accommodation, the staff
prepare them a-la-minute in the morning at their Tempayan
Restaurant. This ensures a freshly cooked and convenient
breakfast. Alternatively, breakfast can also be savoured at the
Bird Lounge or even prepared specially on a boat-like float
at the common swimming pool or even at the private pool of
each villa!
Stays here can also include an afternoon picnic by
the paddy fields where guests can choose from a variety of
traditional and modern pastries to pass the hours. Guests can
also relax and enjoy the gorgeous green scenery while sipping
a myriad of concoctions at the Panen Padi lounge.
Enjoy dramatic performances of Bali’s most famous dance, the Kecak dance
Culture Rich Highlands
However, the highlight of Tanah Gajah is the hot air balloon
ride which guests can choose to have in the evening before
dark. This private hot air balloon ride allows guests to fly
up high and witness the surrounding natural beauty which
consists of beautiful paddy fields stretching as far as the eye
can see. Alternatively, if you have a fear of heights you can
also go on a paddy-tracking tour in the morning accompanied
by a guide to kick-start your day.
Go on a private hot air balloon ride in the evening
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Go for a swim in the resort’s 25 metre pool
For a dose of culture, the luxurious, yet rustic,
five-hectare hotel offers an authentic backdrop
to one of Bali’s most dramatic performances, the
Kecak dance, performed at the resort’s very own
amphitheatre every Tuesday and Friday night.
Aside from functions and events, guests can also
pamper themselves at The Spa at Tanah Gajah.
Providing an elegant blend of effortless calm and
modern facilities inside their two paddy-facing Spa
Suites, guests can view Ubud’s iconic rice paddies,
which calm the mind as talented therapists stroke
stress away from the body. Views onto those same
fertile fields inspire and distract from The Health
Club within the yoga studio.
Giving unlimited complimentary use of the
villa’s drop-off car and driver, including airport
transfers and any other special request imaginable,
the Tanah Gajah is a slice of paradise just waiting
to be experienced and enjoyed. With the hospitality
industry being more and more competitive, the Tanah
Gajah by Hadiprana in Bali may just be the next
evolution in the luxurious service industry for those
who seek a purely regal and personal touch!
Visit www.tanahgajahubud.com for info.
Sip on cocktails at the Panen Padi Lounge
The luxury one bedroom club suite has a semi outdoor bathroom
Go for a relaxing dip in your very own indoor bath tub
Be treated like royals when you arrive at the reception lobby
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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 General Store
16 Tropicana Clinic
17 Eco Salon
18 Havana Lounge & Havana Cozy
20 QingHeGu Korean Traditional 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)
Open Daily: 11.00am - 7.00pm
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
Ground Floor, Main Wing
Tel: 03-7804 8888 ext. 306
Weekdays: 11.30am - 3.00pm
6.00pm - 10.30pm
Weekends & Public Holidays:
11.00am - 10.30pm
Gin Shui Tei
Japanese Restaurant
Ground Floor, Main Wing
Tel: 03-7886 9168
Open Daily:
Lunch: 12.00noon - 3.00pm
Dinner: 6.30pm - 10.30pm
Kindyland Tropicana
Lower Ground Floor, Main Wing
Tel: 03-7804 8888 ext. 318
Mon to Fri: 8.00am - 3.00pm
Closed on Weekends and Public
Holidays
QingHeGu Korean
Traditional Restaurant
Ground Floor, Palms Wing
Tel: 03-7802 8917
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 3.00pm
6.00pm – 10.00pm
Weekends & Public Holidays:
11.30am – 10.00pm
The Green House Florist
Alam General Store
Tropicana Clinic
Eco Salon
Ground Floor, Walkway
Tel: 012-370 7303 /
03-7880 1388
Mon to Fri: 9.00am - 6.00pm
Sat: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Closed on Sunday
Ground Floor, Walkway
Tel: 03-7804 3095
Open Daily: 10.45am - 9.00pm
Ground Floor, Walkway
Tel: 03-7805 5461 (Dr. Molly)
Mon to Fri: 9.00am - 7.00pm
Sat: 9.00am - 4.30pm
Closed on Sun and Public Holidays
Ground Floor, Walkway
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
J Italian Restaurant
Ground Floor, Palms Wing
Tel: 03-7805 3935
Mon to Thurs: 11.00am - 3.00pm |
6.00pm - 11.00pm
Fri to Sun: 11.00am -1.00am
Thai Odyssey
Sports Wing Entrance
Tel: 03-7803 1233
Open Daily: 10.00am - 10.00pm
Driving Range
West Course
Tel: 03-7880 6164
Open Daily: 7.00am - 11.00pm
Mon: 2.00pm - 11.00pm
Bowling Cafe
Poolside Café
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:
8.00am - 7.00pm
Closed on Mon
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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)
Property Gallery & Show Unit
Tropicana Heights Show Village
Off Jalan P6/2
43500 Semenyih, Kajang, Selangor
Tel: +603 7453 2328 / +6016 239 7565
enquiry@tropicanacorp.com.my
www.tropicanaheights.com.my
Office Hours: 9:30am – 6:30pm
(Monday – Sunday)
TROPICANA DANGA BAY
(ISKANDAR MALAYSIA)
Property Gallery & Show Unit
Lot PTB 22902, Teluk Danga
Jalan Persiaran Abu Bakar Sultan
80200 Johor Bahru, Johor
Tel: +607 2341 585
enquiry@tropicanacorp.com.my
www.tropicanadangabay.com.my
Office Hours: 9:00am – 6:00pm
(Monday – Sunday)
TROPICANA GARDENS (KOTA DAMANSARA)
Property Gallery & Show Unit
Lot 52581, Jalan PJU 3/21
Tropicana Indah Resort Homes
Kota Damansara
47410 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Tel : +603 7880 0989
enquiry@tropicanacorp.com.my
www.tropicanagardens.com.my
Office Hours: 9:30am – 6:30pm
(Monday – Sunday)
THE RESIDENCES (KL CITY CENTRE)
Property Gallery
4th Floor, South Block
Wisma Selangor Dredging
142A, Jalan Ampang
50450 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +603 2166 1188
enquiry@tropicanacorp.com.my
www.tropicanatheresidences.com.my
Office Hours: 10:00am – 6:00pm
(Monday – Sunday)
TROPICANA DANGA COVE
(ISKANDAR MALAYSIA)
Property Gallery & Show Unit
Lot PTD 28845-28892
Taman Cahaya Kota Puteri, Plentong
81750 Masai, Johor
Tel: +607 3823 355
enquiry@tropicanacorp.com.my
www.tropicanadangacove.com.my
Office Hours: 9:00am – 6:00pm
(Monday – Sunday)
TROPICANA METROPARK (SUBANG JAYA)
Property Gallery & Show Unit
Lot 38515, Jalan Delima 1/1
Subang Hi-Tech
40000 Subang Jaya, Selangor
Tel: +603 5636 6888 / +603 5637 3018
enquiry@tropicanacorp.com.my
www.tropicanametropark.com.my
Office Hours: 9:30am – 6:30pm
(Monday – Sunday)
TROPICANA 218 MACALISTER (PENANG)
Property Gallery
No 16, Jalan Anson
10400 Penang
Tel: +604 2105 888
enquiry@tropicanacorp.com.my
www.tropicana218macalister.com.my
Office Hours: 9:30am – 6:30pm
(Monday – Sunday)
TROPICANA GRANDHILL (GENTING)
Property Gallery & Show Unit
Jalan Permai 2, Genting Permai,
69000 Genting Highlands, Pahang
Tel: +603-6106 0688 / +6018-390 9988
enquiry@tropicanacorp.com.my
www.tropicanagrandhill.com
Office Hours:
9:00am – 6:00pm
(Monday – Sunday)
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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT OFFICES
TROPICANA
MANAGEMENT SERVICES
(TMS)
Jalan Kelab Tropicana
Tropicana Golf &
Country Resort
47410 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
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)
Closed (Sunday & Public Holiday)
TROPICANA GRANDE
Level 1, Management Office
Block A, Tropicana Grande
Condominium, No 3, Persiaran
Tropicana, PJU 3
47410 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Tel: +603 7610 0968
Fax: +603 7610 0966
tropicanagrande@
tropicanacorp.com.my
Office Hours:
9:00am – 5:30pm
(Monday – Friday)
9:00am – 1:00pm (Saturday)
Closed (Sunday & Public Holiday)
TROPICANA INDAH
Jalan Kelab Tropicana
Tropicana Golf &
Country Resort
47410 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Tel: +603 7804 8888
ext : 154/557
Fax: +603 7806 5044
tisb@tropicanacorp.com.my
Office Hours:
9:00am – 6:00pm
(Monday – Friday)
9:00am – 1:00pm (Saturday)
Closed (Sunday & Public Holiday)
CASA TROPICANA
B-5-17, Block B, Casa Tropicana,
No 5, Jalan Persiaran Tropicana,
PJU 3, Tropicana Golf &
Country Resort
47410 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Tel: +603 7883 0982
Fax: +603 7883 0292
casatropicana@
tropicanacorp.com.my
Office Hours:
9:00am – 5:30pm
(Monday – Friday)
9:00am – 1:00pm (Saturday)
Closed (Sunday & Public Holiday)
TROPICANA CHERAS
No 6, Jalan Tropicana Cheras 1
Taman Tropicana Cheras
43000 Kajang, Selangor
Tel: +6013 202 0746
tropicanacheras@
tropicanacorp.com.my
Office Hours:
9:00am – 5:30pm
(Monday – Friday)
9:00am – 1:00pm (Saturday)
Closed (Sunday & Public Holiday)
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
(Monday – Friday)
9:00am – 1:00pm (Saturday)
Closed (Sunday & Public Holiday)
TROPICANA HEIGHTS
(RIDGEFIELD)
Jalan Tropicana Heights 2/1
42000 Kajang, Selangor
Tel: +603 8723 5191
ridgefield@tropicanacorp.com.my
Office Hours:
9:00am – 5:30pm
(Monday – Friday)
9:00am – 1:00pm (Saturday)
Closed (Sunday & Public Holiday)
THE RESIDENCES
Basement 1, Menara TR
No 121, Jalan Ampang
50450 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +603 2770 6338
Fax: +603 2270 6343
theresidences@
tropicanacorp.com.my
Office Hours:
9:00am – 5:30pm
(Monday – Friday)
9:00am – 1:00pm (Saturday)
Closed (Sunday & Public Holiday)
TROPICANA GARDENS
(ARNICA & BAYBERRY)
Level 5, Residensi A,
Tropicana Gardens,
No 2A, Persiaran Surian,
Tropican Indah
47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Tel: +603 2714 6172
trop.gardens@
tropicanacorp.com.my
Office Hours:
9:00am – 5:30pm
(Monday – Friday)
9:00am – 1:00pm (Saturday)
Closed (Sunday & Public Holiday)
TROPICANA GARDENS
(CYPERUS & DIANTHUS)
Level 6, Residensi C,
Tropicana Gardens
No 2A, Persiaran Surian,
Tropican Indah
47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Tel: +603 2714 6175
trop.gardens@
tropicanacorp.com.my
Office Hours:
9:00am – 5:30pm
(Monday – Friday)
9:00am – 1:00pm (Saturday)
Closed (Sunday & Public Holiday)
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
(Monday – Friday)
9:00am – 1:00pm (Saturday)
Closed (Sunday & Public Holiday)
TROPICANA
AMAN (ARAHSIA)
Arahsia Tropicana Aman
Jalan Aman Arahsia 2
Bandar Tropicana Aman
42500 Telok Panglima Garang,
Selangor
Tel: +603 8687 5512
arahsia@tropicanacorp.com.my
Office Hours:
9:00am – 5:30pm
(Monday – Friday)
9:00am – 1:00pm (Saturday)
Closed (Sunday & Public Holiday)
TROPICANA
AMAN (BAYAN)
Bayan Tropicana Aman
Jalan Aman Bayan 1
Bandar Tropicana Aman
42500 Telok Panglima Garang,
Selangor
Tel: +603 8687 5525
Fax: +603 8687 5530
bayan@tropicanacorp.com.my
Office Hours:
9:00am – 5:30pm
(Monday – Friday)
9:00am – 1:00pm (Saturday)
Closed (Sunday & Public Holiday)
TROPICANA
AMAN (CHERIA)
No.1 Jalan Aman Chria, Bandar
Tropicana Aman, 42500 Telok
Panglima Garang, Selangor
Darul Ehsan Malaysia
Tel: +603 8686 1088
Fax: +603 8686 1087
cheria@tropicanacorp.com.my
Office Hours:
9:00am – 5:30pm
(Monday – Friday)
9:00am – 1:00pm (Saturday)
Closed (Sunday & Public Holiday)
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
(Monday – Friday)
8:30am – 12:30pm (Saturday)
Closed (Sunday & Public Holiday)
TROPICANA
METROPARK (PANDORA)
Level P4, Menara A,
Pandora Residensi
Jalan MP1, Tropicana Metropark
47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor
Tel: +603 5036 2088
Fax: +603 5036 2089
pandora@tropicanacorp.com.my
Office Hours:
9:00am – 5:30pm
(Monday – Friday)
9:00am – 1:00pm (Saturday)
Closed (Sunday & Public Holiday)
TROPICANA
METROPARK (PALOMA)
Tower B, Level 4,
Paloma Residensi
Jalan MP1, Tropicana Metropark
47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor
Tel: +603 5022 9099
Fax: +603 5022 9097
paloma@tropicanacorp.com.my
Office Hours:
9:00am – 5:30pm
(Monday – Friday)
9:00am – 1:00pm (Saturday)
Closed (Sunday & Public Holiday)
TROPICANA
DANGA BAY (BORA)
No 01-01, Residensi Bora
Jalan Danga 1/1, Teluk Danga
80200 Johor Bahru, Johor
Tel: +607 2074 234
boraresidences@gmail.com
Office Hours:
9:00am – 5:30pm
(Monday – Friday)
9:00am – 1:00pm (Saturday)
Closed (Sunday & Public Holiday)
TROPICANA
DANGA BAY (TROPEZ)
G-03, Blok B, Tropez Residen,
Persiaran Danga Perdana,
80200 Johor Bahru, Johor
Tel: +607 2446 559
Fax: +607 2374 088
tropezmanagement@gmail.com
Office Hours:
9:00am – 5:30pm
(Monday – Friday)
9:00am – 1:00pm (Saturday)
Closed (Sunday & Public Holiday)
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THE END
“
A time of crisis is not just a time of
anxiety and worry. It gives us a chance, an
opportunity, to choose well or to choose badly.
- Desmond Tutu, South African Anglican cleric and theologian
“
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