Tropicana Mar-Apr 2021 #135 The Femme Issue
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THE FEMME ISSUE<br />
THE FEMME ISSUE KDN No. PP19435-01-2019 (035031) | Vol. <strong>#135</strong> <strong>Mar</strong>ch / <strong>Apr</strong>il <strong>2021</strong><br />
<strong>The</strong> Art of<br />
Equality<br />
Edith Ho shares<br />
her life & art at<br />
<strong>Tropicana</strong>
JAN/FEB <strong>2021</strong> EDITOR’S NOTE<br />
OUR TRIBUTE TO WOMEN<br />
EDITOR’S NOTE<br />
2<br />
<strong>The</strong> fight for women’s rights is today a global one, 46 years<br />
after the first proclamation of International Women’s Day<br />
made by the United Nations on 8 <strong>Mar</strong>ch 1975. Whether<br />
it be economic, political or social arenas, this fight for<br />
equality persists in every region of the world.<br />
Women healthcare workers have been on the forefront of<br />
this battle against this virus. On the home front, wives and<br />
mothers have adapted quickly to the new paradigm of<br />
working from home. Some find themselves juggling their<br />
children’s online classes as well as taking care of meals<br />
and other household chores.<br />
This issue, we at <strong>Tropicana</strong> celebrate International<br />
Women’s Day with their stories, from our cover story<br />
on Edith Ho, hailing from Denmark, exhibiting her<br />
home turned art gallery in the tropical surrounds of the<br />
<strong>Tropicana</strong> Golf and Country Resort with her husband, to a<br />
homegrown cooking and baking talent and social media<br />
influencer, Samantha Lee.<br />
In our fashion spread, we feature the creations of five<br />
leading Malaysian women designers who balance<br />
motherhood and business, craving their own niche in<br />
the heady, competitive world of fashion. Photographed<br />
at the <strong>Tropicana</strong>’s Experiential Hall in the new <strong>Tropicana</strong><br />
Garden’s Office Tower, this issue’s model, Rekha Kumar<br />
does their clothes justice.<br />
Also don’t forget that at <strong>Tropicana</strong>, we believe that home<br />
is where the art is. <strong>The</strong> art of living, learning, experiencing<br />
and sharing moments, you’ll find our locales and latest<br />
offerings in the Property section featuring homes, hotels,<br />
international schools and more.<br />
Happy International Women’s Day to everyone!<br />
<strong>Tropicana</strong> Magazine Editorial Team
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THE FEMME ISSUE<br />
Vol.<br />
<strong>#135</strong><br />
TROPICANA SHARED SERVICES<br />
BOARD OF DIRECTORS<br />
Tan Sri Dato’ Tan Chee Sing<br />
Dato’ Dickson Tan Yong Loong<br />
Dion Tan Yong Chien<br />
Lee Han Ming<br />
Din Tan Yong Chia<br />
Jared Ang Tzer Shen<br />
Jeffrey Tan Siew Yang<br />
DIRECTORS<br />
TROPICANA GOLF & COUNTRY<br />
RESORT BOARD OF DIRECTORS<br />
Dato’ Dickson Tan Yong Loong (Chairman)<br />
Tan Sri Dato’ Nik Hashim Bin Nik Ab Rahman<br />
(Deputy Chairman)<br />
Tan Sri Dato’ Tan Chee Sing<br />
Dato’ Gan Nyap Liou @ Gan Nyap Liow<br />
Datuk Hj. Md Afendi Bin Hamdan<br />
Dato’ Seri Dr Chan Chaw Min<br />
Dion Tan Yong Chien<br />
Dillon Tan Yong Chin<br />
Diana Tan Sheik Ni<br />
Din Tan Yong Chia<br />
Jared Ang Tzer Shen<br />
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ON THE COVER<br />
44 Home Is Where Her Art Is<br />
Seasons<br />
8 Bold New World<br />
Property<br />
13 Redefining <strong>The</strong> Art Of Living<br />
D.I.Y<br />
48 Grow Your Own Green Corner<br />
Education<br />
50 Life At Home For SJIIM Students<br />
Tech<br />
52 Do More With <strong>The</strong> <strong>Tropicana</strong> 360 App<br />
Lifehacks<br />
54 You’ve Been Scammed!<br />
Space<br />
56 Parks & Lakes At <strong>Tropicana</strong><br />
Townships<br />
60 7 Things To Do At Langkawi<br />
64 7 Things To Do At Genting Highlands<br />
Sojourn<br />
68 Hip Fix. Hipster Cafe In Kuala Lumpur<br />
74 Hip, Hip Hooray! Hipster Cafe In Penang<br />
Tee-Off<br />
80 Golf By <strong>The</strong> Sea<br />
Swing Tools<br />
82 Accrssorising To A Tee<br />
Nature<br />
84 Birds In Paradise At <strong>Tropicana</strong> Golf &<br />
Country Resort<br />
Savour+<br />
90 Scrumptious Spread<br />
Showcase<br />
94 Mobile Matters<br />
95 Royce Chocolates<br />
96 Pet Adoption<br />
Fashion<br />
98 Tropic Towers<br />
Jewels<br />
104 Jewel Box<br />
Chronometer<br />
106 Timeless Luxury<br />
Trailblazer<br />
110 Her Cute Kitchen Creations<br />
Wheel<br />
118 <strong>The</strong> New Bentley Bentayga V8<br />
Savour<br />
122 Savour <strong>The</strong>se Delights At <strong>Tropicana</strong><br />
Gardens Mall<br />
Savour Drinks<br />
126 Liquid Gold<br />
Listing<br />
118 Corporate<br />
120 <strong>Tropicana</strong> Golf & Country Resort<br />
<strong>Tropicana</strong> Gardens Mall
MAC/FEB <strong>2021</strong> SEASONS<br />
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT<br />
HARI RAYA<br />
1<br />
Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan is an<br />
act of atonement and repentance as well as an<br />
expression of appreciation for what the All Mighty<br />
Allah has bestowed.<br />
2<br />
It's compulsory to pay taxes or 'zakat' during the<br />
holy month of Ramadan to help the needy.<br />
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4<br />
5<br />
Lighting of oil Lamps known as 'pelita' is a symbolic<br />
gesture to call on angels as well as to bring light and<br />
blessings into people’s homes.<br />
Wearing colour co-ordinated traditional outfits<br />
during Hari Raya is a way of showing familial love<br />
and bonding with one another. Men usually wear a<br />
songkok and samping while women dress in baju<br />
kebaya or kurung.<br />
What would Raya be without Duit Raya? Youngsters<br />
look forward to visiting relatives and friends to collect<br />
this gift of money which is offered by older people<br />
after the youngsters seek forgiveness from them.<br />
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As part of the festivities, delicious dishes<br />
food such as ketupat and lemang are served<br />
as traditional Hari Raya staples, eaten with<br />
delicious curry and rending or dipped in satay<br />
sauce.<br />
When Chinese New Year and Hari Raya Aidilfitri<br />
fell on the same week from 1996 to 1998, the<br />
merger of the two major festivities resulted in<br />
‘Kongsi Raya’ the amalgam of two words to<br />
recognise two celebrations.<br />
A visit to the mosque is the first thing Muslims<br />
do on Hari Raya to pray for forgiveness and<br />
offer special Eid prayers to commemorate the<br />
end of the Holy month. This is followed by a visit<br />
to the grave of their dearly departed to pay their<br />
respects followed by visiting family and friends.
TROPICANA MAGAZINE<br />
WEARING COLOUR<br />
CO-ORDINATED<br />
OUTFITS<br />
is a way of showing familial love and<br />
bonding with one another<br />
9<br />
A VISIT TO THE MOSQUE IS<br />
THE FIRST THING MUSLIMS<br />
DO ON HARI RAYA TO PRAY<br />
FOR FORGIVENESS
MAC/FEB <strong>2021</strong> SEASONS<br />
INTERNATIONAL<br />
WOMEN’S DAY<br />
#EachForEqual<br />
International Women's Day <strong>2021</strong><br />
10<br />
Today more than ever, the fight for gender equality<br />
has reached a precipitous point whereby women who<br />
contribute so much to the world economy as well as in<br />
the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, have chosen<br />
to challenge outdated practices and existing biases<br />
against them. It started in the USA back in 1909, when<br />
the Socialist Party of America took to the streets to<br />
acknowledge and honour garment workers who had<br />
protested against inhumane working conditions in<br />
the previous year. Over the years more countries in<br />
Europe celebrated this special day dedicated to women<br />
by attending rallies which focused on issues such as<br />
suffrage, representation, education and worker’s rights.<br />
It was only in in 1975 when the United Nations declared<br />
<strong>Mar</strong>ch 8 as an official holiday did International Women’s<br />
day get the international recognition it deserves.<br />
As the first woman as well as the first African American<br />
and the first South Asian American to become the Vice<br />
President of the USA, Kamala Harris put it succinctly<br />
when she said, “If we do not lift up women and families,<br />
everyone will fall short.” Closer to home, eight-time<br />
world squash champion Nicole David is an undeniable<br />
role model for many Malaysians, especially young<br />
girls who look up to her, especially having recently<br />
been named as the Greatest Athlete of All Time by the<br />
International World Games Association.
MAR/APR <strong>2021</strong> PROPERTY<br />
14<br />
We have expanded across Malaysia. We’ll be launching<br />
our first integrated master-planned development<br />
at <strong>Tropicana</strong> Grandhill in Genting Highlands
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MAR/APR <strong>2021</strong> PROPERTY<br />
LIFE ON<br />
THE GREENS<br />
Location and landmarks<br />
Set in Ara Damansara near the Seri Selangor<br />
Golf Course<br />
18<br />
<strong>Tropicana</strong>'s prestigious Golf and Country Resort is a township<br />
with the best courses available for residents and public guests<br />
alike. <strong>The</strong> choices of linked houses, bungalows and condominium<br />
living provides residents with ample variety and a conducive<br />
neighbourhood that enjoys luxurious facilities to rival any resort.<br />
Our 27-hole course is known as one of the best in the country and is<br />
a very popular destination for golfers from all over the world. With<br />
three challenging dream nines complete with rolling slopes and<br />
sweeping valleys, this course is as picturesque as it is challenging,<br />
making it very popular amongst golfers of any handicap level.<br />
Features<br />
• 450,000 sq ft clubhouse<br />
• Award winning 27-hole golf course<br />
• Function rooms and grand ballroom<br />
• Larger-than-Olympic-sized swimming<br />
pool<br />
• 4 indoor badminton courts & a VIP<br />
badminton hall<br />
• 12-lane computerized bowling alley<br />
• Well-equipped gymnasium<br />
• Aerobics/dancing studio<br />
• 2 indoor & 4 outdoor tennis courts<br />
• Japanese bath, jacuzzi, sauna, steam bath<br />
• 3 squash courts<br />
• Futsal outdoor court<br />
+603 7804 8888 tropicanagolf.com
TROPICANA MAGAZINE<br />
VIBRANT<br />
SHOPPING HAVEN<br />
At <strong>Tropicana</strong> Gardens Mall, we have built 1 million square feet of retail<br />
space that anchors, binds and brings the neighbourhood together.<br />
Featuring a host of shopping, entertainment and leisure outlets as<br />
well as wide indoor and alfresco F&B areas, the multitude of delicious<br />
dining options are sure to whet your appetites. Explore the walkways<br />
and discover hidden gems at every corner you turn.<br />
<strong>The</strong> mall has 7 floors, hundreds of stores, a wide tenant mix and a<br />
50,000 square-foot convention center. Serving the affluent <strong>Tropicana</strong><br />
Indah community, this mall comes with a full suite of amenities for<br />
the residents of the serviced apartments above and serves to meld<br />
the hustle and bustle of a vibrant commercial zone with the chic<br />
tranquility of a leisure and entertainment nexus.<br />
Taking the Persiaran Surian road or going through Persiaran<br />
<strong>Tropicana</strong>, you can access the mall by road or if travelling by train, it<br />
is conveniently directly connected to the Surian MRT station.<br />
Location and landmarks<br />
Seri Selangor Golf Course<br />
Features<br />
• A unique mix of lifestyle, dining and<br />
entertainment brands<br />
• Linked directly to Surian MRT station<br />
• Surrounded by matured commercial<br />
hubs<br />
• Accessible via NKVE, LDP, SPRINT<br />
highway and Penchala link<br />
• Retail, hypermarkets, educational and<br />
medical centres nearby<br />
• Weaves nature into the development<br />
• Modern layouts with harmonious designs<br />
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+603 7763 8988 www.tropicanagardensmall.com.my
MAR/APR <strong>2021</strong> PROPERTY<br />
A GARDEN<br />
HAVEN<br />
20<br />
<strong>Tropicana</strong> Gardens development, at the heart of <strong>Tropicana</strong> Indah in<br />
Kota Damansara is home to a dazzling array of modern, metropolitan<br />
buildings with its many popular eateries, shopping venues and<br />
residences for the contemporary urban citizen. Every corner and<br />
pavilion of the inclusive development is infused with harmony. With<br />
luxury condominiums and serviced apartments, residents can enjoy<br />
all of the modern convenience it affords as well as banks, clinics,<br />
colleges and golf courses nearby. Getting around is easy with its<br />
close proximity to the major highways like the NKVE, LDP, SPRINT<br />
highway and Penchala link, and the <strong>Tropicana</strong> Gardens Mall itself has<br />
a direct link to an elevated MRT station. <strong>The</strong>re are so many things to<br />
do and places to go from here, you’ll never feel left out of the loop.<br />
For luxurious and dynamic residences look no further than our latest<br />
phase, Edelweiss. This final block is blessed with gorgeous views<br />
overlooking the golf course and wide, open spaces to frolic in. For<br />
more information call 03-7663 6600.<br />
Location and landmarks<br />
Sunway Giza Mall, Selangor Golf Club<br />
Features<br />
• Affluent neighbourhood of <strong>Tropicana</strong><br />
Indah<br />
• Close proximity to amenities<br />
• Directly linked to Surian MRT Station<br />
• Next to <strong>Tropicana</strong> Gardens Mall<br />
• Easy access to 4 major highways:<br />
NKVE, LDP, SPRINT Highway and<br />
Penchala Link<br />
• Spectacular view of the lake and golf<br />
club<br />
+603 7663 6600
TROPICANA MAGAZINE<br />
ARNICA<br />
Serviced Residences<br />
DIANTHUS<br />
Serviced Residences<br />
BAYBERRY<br />
Serviced Residences<br />
EDELWEISS<br />
SOFO & Serviced Residences<br />
CYPERUS<br />
Serviced Residences<br />
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Our latest phase, Edelweiss<br />
www.tropicanagardens.com.my
MAR/APR <strong>2021</strong> PROPERTY<br />
22<br />
GOING<br />
METROPOLITAN<br />
At the lush new premises of <strong>Tropicana</strong> Metropark, you can find<br />
exciting new eateries, retailers and services. <strong>The</strong>re’s something<br />
special about the energy and charm of a space created for naturelovers<br />
with a verdant 9.2-acre central park in Subang Jaya. With an<br />
88-acre master plan to bring even more residential and commercial<br />
areas around it, <strong>Tropicana</strong> Metropark is close to Empire Subang Jaya<br />
and is set for a host of companion developments in the future.<br />
Location and landmarks<br />
Located in Subang Jaya, close to<br />
Empire Subang, INTI College<br />
Features<br />
• 9.2-acre urban park<br />
• Neighbouring the established<br />
neighbourhood of USJ<br />
Heights and Subang Jaya<br />
• Located within a range<br />
of excellent and modern<br />
amenities<br />
• Matured business hub in<br />
Subang Jaya within close<br />
proximity<br />
• Direct access from Federal<br />
Highway<br />
• GEMS International School<br />
1700 81 8887 tropicanametropark.com.my
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PEACEFUL<br />
TRANQUILITY<br />
Enjoy a lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Located<br />
next to Kota Kemuning, <strong>Tropicana</strong> Aman is close to a rich and<br />
diverse selection of amenities as well as an 85-acre central park,<br />
making it an ideal home to rest and rebalance in. Emphasizing a<br />
“Green, Sustainable Architecture and Township”, it encapsulates a<br />
“Walk and Bike-friendly” philosophy that embodies the concept of a<br />
healthy way of living amongst its residents.<br />
Location and landmarks<br />
Located in Bandar <strong>Tropicana</strong> Aman,<br />
close to Kota Kemuning<br />
Bike through the wooded trails, head down for a bite at the<br />
restaurants or enrich your mind at the international and public schools<br />
nearby. Its close proximity to highways like the KESAS and ELITE<br />
ensures that you are always connected to your workplace. <strong>The</strong> latest<br />
phases within the township boasts 3-bedroom modern apartments,<br />
investment-grade shop offces, lakeside superlinked homes, smart<br />
semi-detached homes, zero-lot bungalows and bungalows.<br />
Features<br />
• 7km walking and biking community<br />
trail<br />
• Beautiful 85-acre central park<br />
• Recreational hub<br />
• Tenby International School<br />
• Gated & guarded community<br />
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1700 81 8868 tropicanaaman.com.my
MAR/APR <strong>2021</strong> PROPERTY<br />
AT THE HEIGHT<br />
OF LUXURY<br />
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<strong>The</strong> exclusive Lakefield Residences at <strong>Tropicana</strong> Heights, Kajang<br />
features a calm and tranquil atmosphere. As a wholesome township<br />
community built around a lake, you’ll be treated to a one-of-akind<br />
waterfront view and a tree-lined expanse of shady walkways<br />
throughout the neighbourhood. <strong>The</strong> surrounding residences of<br />
Fairfield, Parkfield and Ridgefield are sister developments that<br />
encompass similar design philosophies and provide a sense of<br />
continuity and harmony to this beautiful 199-acre freehold estate.<br />
As part of an extensive township project in development, there is<br />
much to look forward to at <strong>Tropicana</strong> Heights. Located 15 minutes<br />
from Kajang Town and accessible via Persiaran Bangi, Jalan Semenyih,<br />
and KTM/MRT station, there are education centres like Nottingham<br />
University and amenities such as supermarkets, hospitals, banks and<br />
resorts like the Bangi Golf Resort nearby.<br />
Location and landmarks<br />
In the heart of Kajang, close to<br />
Rafflesia International School<br />
Features<br />
• 5 mins to Bangi<br />
• 30 mins to KL City Centre<br />
• Accessible via SILK Highway,<br />
Cheras-Kajang Expressway,<br />
North South Highway and<br />
more<br />
• 16-acre central park<br />
• 2-acre recreational hub<br />
• 750-meter linear park<br />
• Jogging/bicycle track<br />
• 24-hour security<br />
1700 81 9566 tropicanaheights.com
TROPICANA MAGAZINE<br />
A TROPICAL<br />
ISLAND<br />
PARADISE<br />
<strong>The</strong>re's nothing more rejuvenating than the ocean breeze, and<br />
that's what awaits at <strong>Tropicana</strong> Cenang, Langkawi. A beachfront<br />
resort-styled condominium that features hotel-grade services, this<br />
will surely top the list of our prime addresses to long for. With all<br />
of the fun, food, shopping and excitement of Langkawi at your<br />
doorstep, this freehold property is right on Cenang beach. With fully<br />
integrated facilities and amenities, a professional management team<br />
and all your daily essentials and conveniences in one place, you'll<br />
find that life here is good. Sun, sea, and the most happening beach<br />
in Langkawi is awaiting your call!<br />
Location and landmarks<br />
Set on Cenang beach<br />
Features<br />
• Freehold title<br />
• Only 9km from Langkawi<br />
International Airport<br />
• Strategically located at Pantai<br />
Cenang,<br />
• Fun, food, relaxation,<br />
adventure & shopping at your<br />
doorstep<br />
• Enjoy direct access to Pantai<br />
Cenang<br />
• Great variety of family fun<br />
activities<br />
• Premium seafront integrated<br />
development with serviced<br />
suites, hotel & retail shops<br />
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+604 952 3939 tropicanacenang.com.my
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THE TIMBER & GOLD<br />
STANDARD<br />
Location and landmarks<br />
KDU International College, Jaya<br />
One, Atria<br />
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Taking the philosophy of harmony to heart, the <strong>Tropicana</strong> Miyu<br />
residence is a place where everything is built with purpose and<br />
synergy. Accessible by Jalan Harapan, this Petaling Jaya property<br />
has all the amenities and trappings of modern life nearby that we’ve<br />
come to love.<br />
Equipped with sophisticated features like car-charging bays and<br />
digital door locks, a 40m infinity pool, floating gymnasium and<br />
various leisure lounges, this domain of gold, wood and water has<br />
a unique architecture and stylised design that is sure to make your<br />
home here a memorable one.<br />
Features<br />
• Freehold title <br />
• Full residential title with lower<br />
utilities charge/rate <br />
• Low-density condominium (only<br />
271 units) <br />
• All units are North-South Facing <br />
• North Facing – Bukit Kiara view <br />
South Facing – Seksyen 17 view <br />
• Dedicated entrance from Jalan<br />
Harapan <br />
• Exclusive entry statement with<br />
grand lobby drop-off<br />
• Infinity Pool<br />
1700 81 6113 tropicanamiyu.com.my
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THE GRAND<br />
EXPERIENCE<br />
Location and landmarks<br />
Between the boundary of Selangor<br />
and Pahang<br />
Imagine a residence among the clouds, 3000 ft above sea level.<br />
Located at Genting Highlands, <strong>Tropicana</strong> Grandhill is the perfect<br />
getaway when you need a change of pace from the city. A resortstyled<br />
refuge with all the amenities you need, excitement is only<br />
a stone’s throw away with golf courses and the casino at Genting<br />
Highlands.<br />
Discover a cool and calm 112-acre township designed to soothe the<br />
soul. Green parks and partnerships with various private medical and<br />
wellness services make this a popular destination for retirees. Yet<br />
there’s no shortage of younger residents here thanks to the various<br />
institutes of higher education that also call this location home.<br />
Features<br />
• Mixed-integrated development<br />
with education, healthcare &<br />
wellness facilities<br />
• Dedicated road for entire master<br />
plan<br />
• High-catchment area<br />
• Built by top-10 developer<br />
• Low entry price for an<br />
investment with high rental yield<br />
• Holistic living enveloped by<br />
nature’s beauty<br />
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Location and landmarks<br />
Strategically located within the<br />
golden triangle of Kuala Lumpur<br />
City Centre<br />
Features<br />
• Breathtaking views of Kuala<br />
Lumpur city skyline<br />
• Readily-available facilities and<br />
amenities<br />
• 24-hour multi-tiered security<br />
• Saltwater infinity pool<br />
• Gymnasium<br />
• Aqua gym<br />
• Sky room<br />
• Privilege residential services<br />
A RESIDENCE YOU'LL<br />
CALL HOME<br />
Exciting glamour and luxury is in the heart of the bustling capital city<br />
of Malaysia. Completed in 2018, <strong>Tropicana</strong> <strong>The</strong> Residences and W Hotel<br />
Kuala Lumpur are built on a 1.28-acre freehold commercial land. <strong>The</strong><br />
development consists of 353 serviced residences and 150 hotel suites.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Residences are operated by <strong>Tropicana</strong> Corporation Berhad, close to<br />
the Petronas Twin Towers, and is one of the most desirable addresses in<br />
the city. <strong>The</strong> prized locale known as the Golden Triangle is the financial<br />
and commercial hub of the city of Kuala Lumpur. This development is<br />
an iconic landmark in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s city centre. With an<br />
internationally-branded hotel on the lower floors and pure, unadulterated<br />
vibrancy on the upper levels, this urban venue is the centre of attraction in<br />
a burgeoning metropolitan city.<br />
+603 7663 6888 tropicanacorp.com.my
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Location and landmarks<br />
Strategically located right at the<br />
centre of Georgetown business<br />
district<br />
DAZZLING<br />
HIGH STREET<br />
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Features<br />
• Sea view or city view<br />
• Multi-tier security<br />
• Dedicated facilities and<br />
amenities for hotel or Neo<br />
Suites and serviced residences<br />
• Swimming pool, aqua gym<br />
Located in the heart of Penang, this mixed development<br />
features Neo Suites, Serviced Residences, retail shops, an<br />
international-brand hotel, as well as a refurbished mansion<br />
that commemorates the annals of Penang’s history. Poised<br />
to revive downtown Penang, <strong>Tropicana</strong> 218 Macalister is<br />
destined to add colour, culture and vibrancy to George Town.<br />
+603 7663 6888 tropicanacorp.com.my
MAR/APR <strong>2021</strong> PROPERTY<br />
THE NEW HUB<br />
BESIDE THE BAY<br />
Location and landmarks<br />
Set in Iskandar Malaysia, Johor near<br />
the JB City Centre<br />
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Strategically located on 37 acres of freehold land in Iskandar<br />
Malaysia, Johor, <strong>Tropicana</strong> Danga Bay is a development that offers<br />
residents a holistic blend of lifestyle properties including office,<br />
commercial blocks, a luxurious hotel and convention centre. It is<br />
easily accessible via several major highways, as it is just an 8km<br />
drive from the Singapore causeway.<br />
Bora Residences offers cosy and spacious homes, with sizes ranging<br />
from 694 sq ft to 1,550 sq ft. Some unique designs include a<br />
1-bedroom duplex, a dual-key concept unit where your young ones<br />
can have privacy while staying close to the folks. <strong>The</strong>re are also<br />
limited duplex penthouse units with private pools, with a luxurious<br />
built-up of 3,443 sq ft.<br />
Features<br />
• Multi-tier security features<br />
• Controlled access welcomed<br />
by graceful landscaping<br />
• Urban living for all walks of<br />
life<br />
• Luxury residences with<br />
waterfront views<br />
• Recreational facilities with<br />
lush greenery & waterscapes<br />
• Elevated podium<br />
encompassing over 40<br />
recreational facilities within a<br />
lush setting<br />
+607 234 1585 tropicanadangabay.com.my
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A GREEN<br />
GROWING<br />
TOWN<br />
An exclusive urban enclave within the 227-acre <strong>Tropicana</strong> Danga<br />
Cove township development, it is poised to be one of the most<br />
successful developments within its vicinity. Located strategically<br />
between Flagships A and D of Iskandar Malaysia, Ayera Residences is<br />
surrounded by matured townships like Bandar Baru Permas Jaya and<br />
Bandar Seri Alam. It is also barely 10 minutes away from Johor Bahru<br />
city centre via Eastern Dispersal Link and JB East Coast Highway,<br />
plus to other parts of Johor Bahru via Pasir Gudang highway.<br />
Oasis 3 is the latest and final phase of its series, adding to the<br />
vibrancy of the buzzing commercial district. Its features spacious<br />
contemporary 3 & 4-storey shop offices with ample parking space,<br />
whereas Ayera Residences is the first landed residential freehold<br />
project. Every unit has its own individual pocket garden and is also<br />
carefully designed to maximise functionality and versatility of space.<br />
Furthermore, home owners can have peace of mind living within the<br />
guarded neighbourhood nestled within pristine green nature.<br />
Location and landmarks<br />
Strategically located between the two economic<br />
backbones of Iskandar - Johor Bahru City and Eastern<br />
Gate Development<br />
Features<br />
Oasis 3<br />
• Wide frontage from 24ft<br />
• High ground floor ceiling height of 15ft<br />
• Spacious 7-feet shop front walkways<br />
• Vast window display visibility<br />
• Private lifts for 4-storey units<br />
Ayera Residences<br />
• Guarded neighbourhood<br />
• Pocket garden<br />
• Matured township<br />
• Functionality of space<br />
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+607 382 3355 tropicanadangacove.com.my
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AT THE HEART<br />
OF COMMERCE<br />
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A vision for the future that is quickly becoming a reality, the Summit<br />
Commercial Hub at <strong>Tropicana</strong> Uplands, Gelang Patah Johor is on track<br />
to carve a new route to success. Spreading out from the Iskandar<br />
Malaysia hub, this new location has the potential to serve a population<br />
of up to 50,000 just from the surrounding developments.Only 15<br />
minutes from Legoland and Educity Iskandar and 30 minutes from JB, it<br />
is in the middle of a high growth area and at a key junction of multiple<br />
developments, making it a prime location that will receive plenty of<br />
traffc not only from the massive residential areas it is adjacent to, but<br />
also those coming from nearby Singapore and JB. This new business<br />
hub stands to capitalise on the great inflow of patrons and other<br />
businesses that will make this a center for commerce.<br />
Location and landmarks<br />
Excellent connectivity through<br />
Skudai-Pontian Highway and<br />
Malaysia-Singapore Second Link<br />
Features<br />
• High ceiling heights of 3.5m<br />
• Private lifts for 4-storey units<br />
• Built-in CCTV points<br />
+607 234 1585 tropicanauplands.com.my
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A LANDMARK<br />
ACHIEVEMENT<br />
Location and landmarks<br />
Set in Bundusan, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, near<br />
Tun Fuad Stephen Park, Sabah Golf Club<br />
<strong>Tropicana</strong> Landmark encompasses 1.314 acres of land within<br />
the urban township of Bundusan, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Enjoy<br />
spectacular views of the prestigious Sabah Golf & Country Club,<br />
the magnificient Mount Kinabalu and the rolling greens of Tun<br />
Fuad Stephen Leisure Park. Comprising of only 149 exclusive suites<br />
with a built-up area starting from 1,214 square feet, the low density<br />
development also features modern facilities on the fifth-level sky<br />
deck that is sure to win the hearts of residents. Each unit comes<br />
with a built-in kitchen cabinet, air conditioner, water heater and is<br />
broadband ready. Enjoy resort-style facilities, low density living and<br />
a comprehensive 24-hour 3-tier security system. Accessible and<br />
convenient, it's only a 15-minute drive away from the Kota Kinabalu<br />
city center and enjoys numerous commercial facilities nearby.<br />
Features<br />
• Low density with only 149 units<br />
• Resort-style facilities<br />
• Spectacular views of Sabah Golf &<br />
Country Club, the magnificent Mount<br />
Kinabalu and the rolling greens of Tun<br />
Fuad Stephen Leisure Park<br />
• 15-minute drive to Kota Kinabalu City<br />
• Easy accessibility to nearby amenities<br />
• Wading pool<br />
• Gymnasium<br />
• Recreational hub<br />
• Swimming pool<br />
• 16-acre central park with lake<br />
• <strong>Mar</strong>ket square<br />
• Feature garden<br />
• Pre-function area<br />
• Multipurpose hall<br />
• Tennis courts<br />
• BBQ corners<br />
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+603 7663 6888 tropicanacorp.com.my
MAR/APR <strong>2021</strong> PROPERTY<br />
A GEM OF<br />
A SCHOOL<br />
<strong>The</strong> prestigious GEMS educational group offers a British<br />
curriculum worldwide, with 250 schools in 13 countries.<br />
At GEMS International School in <strong>Tropicana</strong> Metropark,<br />
the understanding that each child's development is<br />
unique and intrinsically valuable shapes their credo;<br />
that every child is capable of greatness and success.<br />
Accredited by various universities and ministries, this<br />
school covers education all the way to pre-university.<br />
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+603 5036 8900 metropark.gems.edu.my
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THE ST JOSEPH'S<br />
EXCELLENCE<br />
Located in Kota Kemuning, the prestigious international school is a joint effort by <strong>Tropicana</strong> and the Lasallian Asian Partnership for<br />
International Schools. <strong>The</strong> school focuses on producing well-rounded learners at all levels. SJIIM boasts an extensive network of<br />
schools with a history of educational excellence and initiates collaborative learning platforms to encourage sharing of knowledge<br />
and resources between the institutions.<br />
03-8605 3605 sji-international.edu.my<br />
TENBY<br />
TAKES TO<br />
THE TOP<br />
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Tenby International School in <strong>Tropicana</strong> Aman is a<br />
spacious 10-acre campus in the established suburb<br />
of Kota Kemuning. Designed to meet the educational<br />
needs of the 21st century learners, drawing on the<br />
latest knowledge is what makes Tenby a great school.<br />
<strong>The</strong> campus provides an environment that is highly<br />
conducive to their students’ learning.<br />
+603 7499 7666 tenby.edu.my
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"Following the success of our <strong>Tropicana</strong> 10-TEN<br />
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Benefits offered include furnishing incentives and easy<br />
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Customers can also choose their preferred property<br />
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Participating Properties:<br />
• <strong>Tropicana</strong> Aman in Kota Kemuning<br />
• <strong>Tropicana</strong> Gardens in <strong>Tropicana</strong> Indah, Kota<br />
Damansara<br />
• <strong>Tropicana</strong> Metropark in Subang Jaya<br />
• <strong>Tropicana</strong> Miyu in Petaling Jaya<br />
• <strong>Tropicana</strong> Grandhill in Genting Highlands<br />
• <strong>Tropicana</strong> Heights in Kajang<br />
• <strong>Tropicana</strong> <strong>The</strong> Residences in KLCC<br />
• <strong>Tropicana</strong> Landmark in Kota Kinabalu<br />
• <strong>Tropicana</strong> Uplands in Gelang Patah<br />
• <strong>Tropicana</strong> Danga Cove in Johor<br />
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MAR/APR <strong>2021</strong> PROPERTY<br />
TROPICANA DELIVERS<br />
6,500 HOT MEALS<br />
TO 28 HOMES<br />
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<strong>Tropicana</strong> Golf & Country Resort (“TGCR”), a subsidiary of <strong>Tropicana</strong><br />
Corporation Berhad prepared and delivered over 6,500 fresh,<br />
hot meals by the truckload to 28 needy homes – orphanages,<br />
old folk’s and special needs – over the 34-day MCO period from<br />
16 January to 18 February <strong>2021</strong>. <strong>The</strong> event was put together by<br />
<strong>Tropicana</strong> Foundation, a charity arm of the <strong>Tropicana</strong> Group in its<br />
aim to raise spirits, spread festive cheers and provide relief to the<br />
underprivileged communities during this MCO period. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Tropicana</strong><br />
Group also united its 50 divisions to raise funds and purchased<br />
dry canned food, sanitary products, essential supplies and other<br />
necessities for these underprivileged homes.<br />
Reaching out (from left): Puan Sri Datin<br />
Ivy Tan and Dion Tan donating hot meal<br />
packs as well as necessity items to Chris<br />
Ng from Pertubuhan Kebajikan Anak-<br />
Anak Yatim & OKU Mesra Petaling Jaya.<br />
Witnessed by Joanne Lee (far right) and<br />
TGCR Executive Chef Zaihari (second<br />
from right). <strong>The</strong> Group practised strict<br />
social distancing and assembled a team<br />
to donate the hot food packs and dry<br />
goods to 28 homes.
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<strong>Tropicana</strong> Corporation Berhad’s Group Managing<br />
Director, Dion Tan spoke about joining the efforts of<br />
its subsidiary to come together in times of need to<br />
help those who are living at the margins of society.<br />
“This MCO 2.0 will have more a dire effect on<br />
everyone, especially the underprivileged community,<br />
so it is important to unite and support them. As a<br />
community builder, it is our mission to redefine the<br />
art of living as well as the art of caring. <strong>The</strong>refore,<br />
during the MCO 2.0 period, our <strong>Tropicana</strong> Foundation<br />
committee members worked closely with our TGCR<br />
chefs to plan, prepare and pack fresh, hot lunch and<br />
dinner every day. Our packed meals were delivered to<br />
28 underprivileged homes, from orphanages, special<br />
needs to old folk’s homes” he said.<br />
Meanwhile, at <strong>Tropicana</strong> Corporation Berhad’s<br />
Headquarters, an internal fundraising drive was<br />
initiated to raise donations from employees across 50<br />
divisions, who wanted to contribute. Cash donations<br />
were collected to purchase food and supplies for<br />
the 28 charity homes. Staff was also encouraged<br />
to donate dry foods in a charity food drive, where<br />
canned goods, rice and other types of dry goods were<br />
collected for distribution to the charities. This charity<br />
drive was organised by the <strong>Tropicana</strong> Foundation,<br />
the Group’s recently reactivated CSR initiative that<br />
overviews all the Group’s charitable internal and<br />
external CSR initiatives.<br />
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TROPICANA REWARDS<br />
CARE PACK TO<br />
EMPLOYEES<br />
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<strong>Tropicana</strong> recently prepared and distributed 1,300 care packages to<br />
frontline staff with hand sanitisers, customised <strong>Tropicana</strong> reusable<br />
fabric face masks and personal stainless steel cutlery sets. <strong>The</strong> care<br />
pack also doubled as a festive set that included special ang pow<br />
packets in preparation for the Chinese New Year celebrations. This<br />
year will see continued precautions and care taken by <strong>Tropicana</strong> to<br />
curb the spread of the virus.<br />
1,300 <strong>Tropicana</strong> care packs were<br />
distributed to <strong>Tropicana</strong> staff<br />
spread out across Malaysia.<br />
Dion Tan, <strong>Tropicana</strong>’s Group Managing Director reminded everyone<br />
to stay safe during the holidays.<br />
“At <strong>Tropicana</strong> while we would usually be preparing to celebrate an<br />
auspicious time during Chinese New Year, we are also responsible<br />
for each other’s health and safety. So along with our well wishes we<br />
would also like to take this opportunity to reward and equip our staff<br />
with these care packages. We want to wish everyone a Happy Chinese<br />
New Year and to stay safe, healthy and in good spirits” he shared.
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HELPING THE<br />
FLOOD-STRICKEN<br />
Floods hit many parts of Malaysia in the early months of <strong>2021</strong>. At<br />
the height of the monsoon season, thousands of people in various<br />
states were affected. <strong>Tropicana</strong> reacted swiftly by sending its senior<br />
management team to purchase and send necessities such as rice,<br />
noodles, mineral water, sanitary items and canned foods to provide<br />
immediate relief to flood victims.<br />
Providing relief to flood victims:<br />
Lee Han Ming, Group CEO of<br />
<strong>Tropicana</strong> (third from left), Mohd<br />
Zapi (second from left) and team<br />
took time off to send necessities to<br />
the centre.<br />
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Lee Han Ming, Group CEO of <strong>Tropicana</strong> Corporation Berhad shared,<br />
"We worked fast as a team, representing <strong>Tropicana</strong> Foundation, the<br />
charity arm of the group. On 9 January <strong>2021</strong>, we went all the way to<br />
Pahang and delivered the necessities to support the ongoing relief<br />
efforts in cooperation with the state and government authorities."<br />
"We hope and pray for the safety and wellbeing of all those affected<br />
and the foundation will continue to support charitable efforts to do<br />
our part especially during times of unfortunate events in ensuring<br />
that no one is left behind in the community."
MAR/APR <strong>2021</strong> PROPERTY<br />
TROPICANA & THAI ODYSSEY<br />
UNITES FOR CHARITY<br />
<strong>Tropicana</strong> Golf & Country Resort, a subsidiary of <strong>Tropicana</strong> Corporation<br />
Berhad recently joined forces with Thai Odyssey to give back to<br />
society. <strong>The</strong> event started from 19 January to 10 February <strong>2021</strong>, was<br />
put together by <strong>Tropicana</strong> Foundation, a charity arm of the <strong>Tropicana</strong><br />
Group in its aim to sell goods, raise funds and provide relief to the<br />
underprivileged communities during this MCO period.<br />
Providing relief: Observing social<br />
distancing rules, Din Tan, Thai<br />
Odyssey Managing Director<br />
(second from left) took time off to<br />
deliver basic necessities and food<br />
packs to various homes.<br />
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<strong>Tropicana</strong>’s Group Managing Director, Dion Tan and Thai Odyssey<br />
Managing Director, Din Tan echoed sentiments about reaching out to<br />
help the communities.<br />
“As a community builder, it is our mission to redefine the art of living – to<br />
innovate, create and improve the life of our community. This MCO 2.0 will<br />
have more a dire effect on everyone so it is important to unite and support<br />
the underprivileged society. Our TGCR team took turns to bake over 1,600<br />
jars of cookies and healthy snacks to sell within our neighbourhood. Profits<br />
will be channelled to 28 selected homes such as orphanages, old folks<br />
and special needs homes.” Dion explained.<br />
“At Thai Odyssey, we are pleased to collaborate with <strong>Tropicana</strong> to<br />
spread cheer and uplift people’s spirits. This year, we put together our<br />
team of masseurs to make over 300 authentic Thai Herbal Poultices<br />
and Herbal Pouches. We are aiming to raise funds through our charity<br />
sales so that the collected funds can be used to help make the lives<br />
of the underprivileged more joyful and comfortable during such<br />
challenging times.” Din elaborated.
MAC/APR <strong>2021</strong> COVER STORY<br />
HOME<br />
IS WHERE HER ART IS<br />
Edith Ho’s sprawling three-storey home in <strong>Tropicana</strong><br />
Golf and Country Resort is testament that work, play<br />
and passion can all coexist harmoniously under one roof.<br />
As an import from Denmark, via Macau, Edith arrived<br />
in Malaysia with her husband and three children on a<br />
Malaysia My Second Home Visa back in 2007.<br />
She initially lived in a penthouse apartment but her<br />
desire for something furry and friendly got the better of<br />
her. She explains: “Our penthouse was lovely but my kids<br />
and I wanted to have a dog. <strong>The</strong> condominium we were<br />
living in didn’t allow you to have a pet so my husband<br />
and I decided to move into a house.”<br />
Edith and her husband, Edwin Ho then began an arduous<br />
search for the right home to buy in <strong>Tropicana</strong> but after<br />
looking at over 20 houses, they still didn’t find anything<br />
suitable. “We realised that the only way to get a home of<br />
our liking was to build one of our own.”<br />
Luckily for them, they chanced upon an empty piece of<br />
land bordering the <strong>Tropicana</strong> Golf course. According to<br />
Edith, there were only two empty plots of land available<br />
and the one they chose was triangular in shape. “I was<br />
very anxious during the process of building this house,”<br />
Edith confesses, adding that she was also pregnant with<br />
her youngest son then.<br />
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Just then Pasha, her affectionate black Labrador sidles<br />
up to her, nudging her for a cuddle. Edith’s main reason<br />
for moving into a home has obviously been validated. So<br />
how did she end up living in this stunning 10,000 square<br />
feet modernist designed home? “My daughter went to a<br />
birthday party of her friend who lived in <strong>Tropicana</strong> one<br />
day,” she recalls, adding that she never stepped foot this<br />
this part of town before.<br />
Having a “good connection” with their architect helped<br />
greatly and Edith and her family managed to move in<br />
just two and a half years after buying the land.<br />
Today, Edith ‘s home has become not just her sanctuary<br />
but also the place where her passion takes residence.<br />
Gallery des Artistes, the gallery Edith founded in 2018 is<br />
also located in her home.
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Having lived all around the world,<br />
gallerist Edith Ho couldn’t imagine<br />
living anywhere else other than in<br />
her dream home in <strong>Tropicana</strong><br />
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“As a gallerist, I believe the space where you exhibit your<br />
art is vitally important,” Edith says, her eyes lighting up.<br />
“Having my gallery in a home setting allows my customers<br />
to imagine how the art would look like in their own home,”<br />
she says. Glancing at a series of circular paintings hung<br />
high on her living room walls she talks about an upcoming<br />
exhibition she’s collaborating with W Hotel Kuala Lumpur.<br />
“We are planning on holding an exhibition at the W<br />
Hotel Kuala Lumpur in <strong>Mar</strong>ch, subject to any MCO<br />
regulations” she says excitedly. “It’s called ‘Crazy Asians’<br />
and it is created by our Gung Ho collective.” <strong>The</strong> Gung<br />
Ho Collective she is talking about is an art initiative<br />
she formed in 2019 with British pop artist Jonny Xerox<br />
and contemporary Malaysian artist Lim Kok Hong. This<br />
follows on from the previous collaboration with W Kuala<br />
Lumpur called ‘Pop Orient’ which now forms part of the<br />
permanent collection at Yen restaurant at the W Kuala<br />
Lumpur.<br />
Ensconced on her comfy white sofa, surrounded by<br />
colourful paintings and masterful sculpture and looking<br />
out through her sliding doors to the luscious golf course<br />
beyond, Edith drifts into a reverie, contentment radiating<br />
from her every pore. She snaps back to the present<br />
moment but only to reveal her current sentiment. “I feel<br />
very lucky to have found <strong>Tropicana</strong> and building our<br />
dream home here…the security and facilities, especially<br />
at the Club House is just amazing. I can’t imagine myself<br />
living in a better place.” While the idea of paradise on<br />
earth might be a remote concept for some, for Edith and<br />
her family, it has become a reality.<br />
Gallery des Artistes is a private gallery and viewing is by<br />
appointment only. For further information, please visit<br />
www.gallerydesartistes.com<br />
EDITS FROM<br />
EDITH<br />
TIME SPENT DURING THE<br />
LOCKDOWN<br />
“I kept myself busy by<br />
studying Danish and German<br />
and experimenting with<br />
dishes such as paella with<br />
my son.”<br />
FAVOURITE SHOW ON<br />
NETFLIX<br />
“I loved Vikings as I was born<br />
in Denmark and my mother<br />
is Danish. (her father is<br />
Brazilian) I really didn’t know<br />
much about Nordic history<br />
and culture as I moved to<br />
France when I was 10 years<br />
old so it was fascinating to<br />
learn it.<br />
FAVOURITE ARTIST<br />
“Without a doubt it’s Henri<br />
Matisse. I love his use of<br />
colours.”<br />
FAVOURITE MUSEUM<br />
“<strong>The</strong> Tate Modern in London.<br />
I enjoy looking at their<br />
collection of contemporary<br />
art and also I like its<br />
architecture.”<br />
FAVOURITE ART MOVEMENT<br />
“It has to be the Pop Art<br />
movement which was born in<br />
New York City in the 1960’s.<br />
Andy Warhol whom I admire<br />
greatly was the first to use<br />
everyday objects as an art<br />
subject. It was revolutionary.”<br />
FAVOURITE MALAYSIAN<br />
ARTIST<br />
“Azman Hilmi because he is<br />
the tropical Matisse!”<br />
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GROW YOUR OWN<br />
GREEN CORNER<br />
<strong>Tropicana</strong> Aman, Kota Kemuning
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Everyone’s stuck at home these days. Some of us are<br />
so bored that we are learning to appreciate house<br />
chores that we never had the time for. But there’s one<br />
activity that many city-folk are finding a passion for<br />
once more: gardening.<br />
Some have tiny balcony gardens. Some grow vegetables<br />
and micro-greens. Others have large fruit trees. <strong>The</strong>re<br />
are flower-growers and orchid-lovers. But what helpful<br />
creeping plants to climb up on. Finally, you can top it all<br />
off with some decorations that suit your mood. Birdbaths,<br />
garden gnomes or pink flamingos, it’s your call!<br />
Make sure to remove dry leaves and pests<br />
Maintaining your plants can help them grow better.<br />
Pruning dead branches and dry leaves not only keeps<br />
your plants looking fresh and healthy, it actually helps<br />
the plant by redirecting nutrients to new growth.<br />
Frequently checking your plant and removing any pests<br />
<strong>Tropicana</strong> Innovative Landscapes minimalist Zen Garden designs<br />
hints could everyone benefit from? We ask an expert at<br />
<strong>Tropicana</strong> Innovative Landscapes for general tips about<br />
gardening that anyone can apply.<br />
Design your green corner wisely<br />
Flowering plants need more sunlight; green, leafy plants<br />
can often thrive in the shade. Ensure plants have good<br />
draining soil and pots that provide drainage to avoid<br />
getting your plant’s roots soaked in water, as this can<br />
cause root rot. When it comes to designing your green<br />
corner, arranging your plants by the colour of their<br />
foliage and by large and small leafed plants for different<br />
textures and shapes makes all the difference. Try your<br />
hand at creating your own designs!<br />
Accent with garden lights and décor<br />
A bit of lighting goes a long way in making your garden<br />
come to life at night. Just a few solar-powered lights<br />
placed in strategic spots can allow you to enjoy your<br />
green corner even after sundown. Also, adding a nice<br />
background is great to accentuate your plants beauty,<br />
like having a nice wooden wall or a lattice to help your<br />
Create your ideal garden haven with a variety of plants and décor<br />
is also recommended for any budding gardener. Pests<br />
such as aphids, spider mites and scale insects (those<br />
powdery white bugs you sometimes find on plant stems)<br />
can spell trouble, so be sure to use an organic repellent<br />
such as neem oil or manually remove them.<br />
Love your plant like you love your pets<br />
Plants are living things that need food and water, so<br />
shower them with a bit of each, but also remember to<br />
give them sunlight. But there’s one other thing that we<br />
lavish on our pets, and that’s love. Some studies show the<br />
benefits of talking to your plants in a loving fashion, so try<br />
giving them a compliment or two the next time you’re in<br />
your garden! You just might grow the next prize-winning<br />
roses, and who knows, spreading that positivity to your<br />
plants could actually do wonders for you too.<br />
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MAR/APR <strong>2021</strong> EDUCATION<br />
LIFE AT HOME FOR<br />
SJIIM STUDENTS<br />
School days are filled with lots of learning experiences, not just in the classroom but in all the other activities that<br />
students participate in. With the MCO 2.0 in effect we asked students at St Joseph’s Institution International School<br />
about their daily routines. With lessons being taught online, they had more time for activities at home. We asked<br />
Scarlet what her life at home during the MCO is like.<br />
1. How does your daily schedule look like during the MCO period?<br />
Virtual school lessons were conducted systematically and were not very different from face-to-face lessons,<br />
so my overall routine was similar to what it looked like before the MCO period. One difference was that I could<br />
prepare and revise for lessons using the time I would have used to walk to school.<br />
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2. How do you like your study experience at SJIIM?<br />
<strong>The</strong> compassionate surrounding environment and the unique experiences that SJIIM<br />
offered made me feel much more confident about my learning and engaging in new<br />
challenges. I am grateful to be part of the SJIIM community, and I wish to contribute even<br />
more to it.<br />
3. Do you miss school, and why?<br />
I miss school and its vibrant atmosphere. Although the virtual school experience has<br />
been amazing, I feel more a part of the school community if I met people face-to-face<br />
and studied in classrooms with my peers. I also miss what we could do when we were<br />
physically present in school, such as conducting science experiments in lab and spending<br />
break time and lunchtime together with friends. I hope that MCO gets lifted as soon as<br />
possible and allows us to return to school.<br />
Name : Kim Kyu-Ri (Scarlet)<br />
Age : 16<br />
Total of years at SJIIM : less than<br />
1 year (joined in August 2020)<br />
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MAR/APR <strong>2021</strong> TECH<br />
DO MORE WITH THE<br />
TROPICANA 360<br />
APP<br />
It’s easy to do everything at the touch of your fingertips with the<br />
app for all things <strong>Tropicana</strong>. From golfing at the <strong>Tropicana</strong> Golf &<br />
Country Resort (TGCR) to dining, check out these features on the<br />
<strong>Tropicana</strong> 360 app.<br />
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Facility Booking<br />
Members can book the facilities at the<br />
golf club from this tab on the app with<br />
this simple, user-friendly feature.<br />
Statement<br />
Check billing statements for your<br />
clubhouse memberships or your<br />
property maintenance and other<br />
miscellaneous fees easily here.<br />
Event & Promotion<br />
Discover the latest deals and events<br />
here, from food to sports and everything<br />
in between.<br />
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Weather Forecast<br />
If you’re planning to play a round of golf<br />
at the club, you can view the weather<br />
forecast and a real-time weather cam<br />
here.<br />
Membership<br />
Get the most out of your experience at<br />
TGCR. You can sign up for a range of<br />
membership options including corporate<br />
memberships.<br />
Golf<br />
View the courses at the <strong>Tropicana</strong> Golf<br />
& Country Resort courses and book your<br />
tee-off from the app if you’re a member.<br />
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Sport<br />
Check out the details on TGCR’s<br />
badminton courts, tennis courts and<br />
squash courts or swimming pool and<br />
contacts here.<br />
Banquet & Seminar<br />
Find rooms for Banquets and Seminars<br />
here and view room details from<br />
the Grand Ballroom to the Spanish<br />
Courtyard.*<br />
Directory<br />
Make reservations for F&B or massages,<br />
healthcare or beauty, and various other<br />
services offered by <strong>Tropicana</strong> here.
MAC/APR <strong>2021</strong> LIFE HACKS<br />
YOU’VE BEEN<br />
SCAMMED!<br />
Here is some simple actionable advice that you can put into practise right<br />
away to safeguard yourself from becoming another scam statistic.<br />
In this age of mobile phones and the Internet, we seem<br />
to be bombarded by spam calls, and our privacy is being<br />
infringed upon more and more each day.<br />
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You’ve probably received tonnes of WhatsApp or text<br />
messages luring you into online gambling, and a bunch<br />
of phishing emails that is clogging up your account.<br />
Technology is changing so rapidly and sadly this has<br />
empowered criminals to find new ways to tempt, cheat<br />
and steal.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Macau Scam for example, which starts with a phone<br />
call from someone pretending to be an officer from<br />
a bank or a debt collector, has been the No.1 scam in<br />
Malaysia for the last couple of years.<br />
You may think that only senior citizens get duped this<br />
way, but the truth is scammers are preying on everyone.<br />
Even a manager of a banking agency lost more than<br />
RM1.97mil when tricked by a such a syndicate last May!<br />
Why do people still fall for these tricks? Scams usually<br />
succeed because they sound like the real thing.<br />
Scammers create believable stories that convince you to<br />
give them your money or personal details.<br />
But a key thing to remember is that scams will not work<br />
without your participation! <strong>The</strong> best way to safeguard<br />
yourself from falling prey is to start educating yourself.<br />
Here are some tips to get started:<br />
Be alert! Scams are rampant, so keep up to date with<br />
the news on how scammers are operating. Always be<br />
on your guard when you’re dealing with someone you<br />
do not know, whether it’s over the phone, by email, on a<br />
social network or in person.<br />
If you do get scammed, be sure to lodge a report<br />
with the police as well as the relevant agency (eg for<br />
cybersecurity issues, you can go to www.cybersecurity.<br />
my or call 1-300-88-2999; if it’s a matter related to<br />
Bank Negara, you can call 1300-88-5465 or email<br />
bnmtelelink@bnm.gov.my). Remember as many details as<br />
you can, including dates and times that calls or messages<br />
were received, and details of the key persons that you<br />
dealt with. To file a police report, you can contact the<br />
Commercial Crime Investigation Department Bukit Aman<br />
Police Station (rmp@rmp.gov.my) or go to the nearest<br />
police station.
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BEWARE<br />
SCAM<br />
ALERT!<br />
GOOGLE IT<br />
Check to see that who you’re dealing with is<br />
a legitimate entity. Be cautious of companies<br />
that only use yahoo or Gmail etc. as email<br />
addresses. Never click on suspicious texts, popup<br />
windows or attachments in emails if they<br />
come from a strange source.<br />
NEVER SHARE PERSONAL DETAILS<br />
Keep passwords and PIN numbers in a safe place. Try memorising<br />
them and use phrases that are not common or easy to guess. Change<br />
your passwords frequently. Be very careful about how much personal<br />
information you share on social media sites; for example, children’s and<br />
parent’s names, or what school you studied at. Scammers can use this<br />
information to create a fake identity or to target you with a scam.<br />
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CALL BACK<br />
If you receive a call from a bank, police station, phone<br />
company or tax department, say you’ll call back.<br />
Companies that only disclose a cell phone number (or an<br />
overseas number) are often associated with fraud. Look<br />
up the contact yourself and call to check if the call was<br />
bona fide. If the person on the line tries to dissuade you<br />
from doing this, chances are it’s a scam!<br />
GET AN APP<br />
<strong>The</strong>re are various apps that can help you<br />
identify potential fraudsters, such as Truecaller, a<br />
smartphone application that has features of calleridentification<br />
and call-blocking. Choose a credible<br />
antivirus for your computer too, one that has basic<br />
security solutions but is also capable of protecting<br />
against hacker attacks and fraud.
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PARKS & LAKES @<br />
TROPICANA<br />
TOWNSHIPS<br />
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<strong>Tropicana</strong> Aman, Kota Kemuning
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<strong>The</strong>re’s an inseparable connection that we all have with<br />
nature. We feel rejuvenated when there’s an abundance<br />
of greenery around us. Now, close your eyes and picture<br />
a peaceful place to live. Did you see a lush landscape?<br />
Perhaps somewhere with wide open spaces, gentle<br />
breezes and shady trees?<br />
At many of <strong>Tropicana</strong>’s residential developments, life<br />
revolves around nature. Our townships are built around<br />
sprawling central parks and tree-lined boulevards. Home<br />
is meant to be a haven, and that’s how we’re redefining<br />
the art of living.<br />
<strong>Tropicana</strong> Aman<br />
Built in Kota Kemuning, this is a biking and walking<br />
community where residents can jog along the paths or<br />
shop at the outlets within the 863-acre, self-contained<br />
township. <strong>The</strong> 85-acre central park has a large central<br />
lake as well as multiple playgrounds so you have lots<br />
of potential for fun family activities.<br />
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<strong>Tropicana</strong> Heights<br />
Live in a lush garden community in Kajang that’s lined with mature trees with a 16-acre central park and a lake<br />
to boot. Some of the trees were the original ones there, making for a lush and shady living environment that<br />
feels established and truly refreshing to live in.
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<strong>Tropicana</strong> Metropark<br />
Subang Jaya has a bevy of beautiful buildings and this is definitely one of them, featuring luxurious residential<br />
towers with a 9.2-acre central park and wide walkways where students traverse to the GEMS International<br />
School nearby. <strong>The</strong> large lake and landscaped gardens give this urban address a breath of fresh air.<br />
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<strong>Tropicana</strong> Danga Bay<br />
Stay by the bay and enjoy the breeze here at the heart of Iskandar Malaysia, Johor. This massive 450-<br />
acre development takes waterfront living to the next level, transforming the landscape into a thriving city<br />
surrounded with greenery and sparkling lake views.
MAR/APR <strong>2021</strong> SPACE<br />
7 THINGS TO DO AT<br />
LANGKAWI<br />
Paradise is often synonymous with the idyllic lifestyles on tropical<br />
islands. As a tropical nation, Malaysia boasts a slew of island<br />
destinations that fit the bill for exotic Shangri-Las. Amongst<br />
those, Langkawi is arguably the best-known. As the third largest<br />
island in Malaysia, it features diverse biomes including pristine<br />
beaches, mangrove swamps, misty rainforests and gorgeous<br />
waterfalls. Here are some of our favourite things to do and places<br />
to see on the beautiful island of Langkawi.<br />
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Breathtaking views from the cable<br />
cars greet you with an exuberant,<br />
"Welcome to Langkawi!"
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Counter-clockwise<br />
from left:<br />
Views from the<br />
sky bridge, eagles<br />
of Langkawi, an<br />
octopus waves,<br />
chillax at <strong>Tropicana</strong><br />
Cenang, the Seven<br />
Wells, Mount Raya's<br />
wild beauty<br />
Cable Car Rides<br />
Langkawi’s cable car rides are<br />
especially breath-taking as the views<br />
of deep valleys and mountainous<br />
regions will leave you awestruck.<br />
For those who are acrophobic, this<br />
experience may either scar you for life<br />
or cure your phobia, as the beauty of<br />
the vistas overcomes your fears.<br />
Climb the Sky Bridge<br />
Ascend the staircase from the last<br />
stop of the Langkawi Cable Car ride<br />
and you’ll get to the 125 metre-long<br />
Sky Bridge, a steel and glass hanging<br />
walkway 700 metres above sea-level.<br />
A dazzling view of the island beyond<br />
awaits you. Just be sure to take a<br />
‘flying’ selfie, sitting on the glass<br />
floors!<br />
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Feed the Eagles<br />
Langkawi is named after the ubiquitous<br />
‘helang’ or white bellied fish eagles<br />
that colonised the island long before<br />
we did. And you won’t get a better<br />
view of them than on a boat ride<br />
around the island where tour guides<br />
chum the waters with bait, giving you<br />
magnificent views of the birds of prey.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Underwater World<br />
Sea life abounds at the Underwater<br />
World Aquarium where over 500<br />
species of marine animals such as<br />
harbour seals and sharks live. Walk<br />
along the sea bed while giant manta<br />
rays glide overhead, or watch the<br />
antics of rock hopper penguins and be<br />
amazed at the diverse forms life takes<br />
under water.
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Hike Mount Raya<br />
Legends tell of a giant that once<br />
lived here and when he fell, his body<br />
became the mountain range known<br />
as Mount Raya. Standing 881 meters<br />
above sea level, it is the highest point<br />
on Langkawi and is a natural habitat<br />
of various eagles and other flora and<br />
fauna found in abundance here.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Seven Wells<br />
Telaga Tujuh or the Seven Wells is<br />
a natural waterfall formation that is<br />
said to be inhabited by faeries and<br />
other mystical creatures. <strong>The</strong> seven<br />
connected pools are fed by seven<br />
waterfalls, and as you climb to the top<br />
of the hill, you’ll spot hornbills and<br />
macaques living naturally in the wild.<br />
Party on Cenang Beach at<br />
<strong>Tropicana</strong> Cenang<br />
<strong>The</strong> party never stops at Cenang<br />
Beach, where you’ll find fire-jugglers,<br />
beachside caravans selling cocktails,<br />
and thousands of revellers who throng<br />
at night to party under the starry sky.<br />
Stay at one of <strong>Tropicana</strong> Cenang’s<br />
resort units for a luxurious getaway<br />
directly on Cenang beach itself.<br />
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Scan the QR code below for more<br />
information on <strong>Tropicana</strong> Cenang:
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Relax in luxury surrounded by nature.<br />
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7 THINGS TO DO AT<br />
GENTING<br />
HIGHLANDS<br />
<strong>The</strong> misty, lofty peaks of Genting Highlands are renowned for its<br />
casinos and theme parks, but did you know that you can enter the<br />
realms of sci-fi or have a snowball fight at our favourite mountain<br />
retreat? Here are a few of our top picks of cool things to do at<br />
Genting Highlands.<br />
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Enter <strong>The</strong> Void<br />
<strong>The</strong> highly-rated VR experience at the Void plunges you<br />
into the boots of a Stormtrooper, Ghostbuster, or any<br />
other new character they have available. Fight on the<br />
frontlines with up to 4 friends in incredible Sci-Fi virtual<br />
worlds you’ll explore in unnerving realism.<br />
Visit A Snow World<br />
<strong>The</strong> Genting Highlands weather is cool (for us Malaysians)<br />
as it is, but most of us may want to experience what a<br />
true winter atmosphere feels like. At Snow World, they<br />
have a specially-created biome that you can play in to<br />
your hearts content. Just watch out for Timmy. He throws<br />
a mean snowball.<br />
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photo credit to www.klook.com<br />
Skytropolis <strong>The</strong>me Park<br />
<strong>The</strong> Skytropolis Funland indoor theme park at Genting Highlands brings to mind a<br />
colourful, steampunk fantasy land. With airborne-themed rides and a delightfully<br />
whimsical atmosphere, you’ll find it hard to say no to your kids as they beg you to<br />
bring them there for some playtime.
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Enjoy Strawberry Farms<br />
Visiting Genting Highlands usually means<br />
excitement, but there’s actually a really<br />
serene scene going on quietly at the<br />
fringes. Take a trip to the Strawberry<br />
Leisure Farm nearby to pick succulent fruit<br />
and get loads of ‘berry’ delicious strawberry<br />
products like jams, snacks and more.<br />
Shop At Premium Outlets<br />
<strong>The</strong> premium outlet mall at Genting<br />
Highlands is full of quality international<br />
brands that will definitely scratch your<br />
shopping itch. Explore the generous open<br />
pavilions and browse the luxurious goods<br />
of the outlets here, or grab a bite at the<br />
many eateries found throughout the mall.<br />
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Explore Cave Temples<br />
Another popular attraction here is the<br />
Cave temple perched on a scenic overhang<br />
in Genting Highlands, where you can rest<br />
and recharge your spiritual energies.<br />
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<strong>Tropicana</strong> Grandhill Resort (2025)<br />
Soon, you can also retreat to <strong>Tropicana</strong><br />
Grandhill in Genting Highlands to rest and<br />
recharge your body as well, as the resort<br />
will be well-suited to cater to it. Featuring<br />
a variety of wellness and beauty centres<br />
and spa facilities, you’ll want to pamper<br />
yourself and stay at this tranquil getaway<br />
once it’s completed.
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HIP FIX<br />
HIPSTER CAFES IN<br />
KUALA LUMPUR<br />
Have an hour between meetings? Need a<br />
quick caffeine boost in the middle of the<br />
day? Visit these hipster cafes around the W<br />
Kuala Lumpur to get your caffeine fix.<br />
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If Only<br />
Inspired by those instagrammable cafes in Canggu, If<br />
Only lives up to its name because once you are there,<br />
sipping a fresh watermelon Lychee Cooler and savouring<br />
one of their Superfood Smoothie Bowls, you would<br />
definitely say to yourself. “If Only I was in Bali now…”<br />
With their wicker and rattan furniture, vibrantly painted<br />
walls and Macrame wall hangings, this would be the<br />
nearest you could get to Bali in the heart of KL.<br />
Ground Floor, Regal House, 1, Jalan U-Thant, Taman<br />
U-Thant, 55000 Kuala Lumpur. Operating Hours:<br />
9am-5pm daily.
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Concubine<br />
No debauchery ever happens at Concubine of late even<br />
though its walls may echo its sordid past – a former<br />
opium den, gambling parlor and brothel. Characterised<br />
by its colourful exterior, think bright yellow walls<br />
with turquoise doors and shutters, seductive murals<br />
of models and actresses lure you in to try their array<br />
of thirst-quenching cocktails and inventive dishes.<br />
Definitely a place not to be missed!<br />
Lot 2, Jalan Panggong, 50000 Kuala Lumpur<br />
Operating Hours: Tues to Thurs & Sun – 5pm to 1am<br />
Fri to Sat 5pm-2am<br />
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Wizards<br />
Located along the main thoroughfare of Jalan Imbi,<br />
Wizards is a welcomed addition to this popular and<br />
frequently visited area of KL. Sleek and modern,<br />
Wizards has an extensive menu which proves popular<br />
at breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. Buttermilk Fried<br />
Chicken Burger and Pulled Beef Tagliatelle compete<br />
with its Tree-Hugger Vegetarian Pizza and its Foie Gras<br />
Brioche. A separate dinner menu has dishes like High<br />
Steaks and Hail Halibut to satisfy any growling tummy.<br />
215, Jalan Imbi, Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur. Operating<br />
Hours: 10am-10pm daily.<br />
Leaf & Co.<br />
Chockful of character, no one can accuse Leaf & Co<br />
of being another sterile and minimalist hipster café.<br />
Located in a bustling street in KL’s Chinatown, this<br />
former pharmacy now serves noteworthy fare like their<br />
signature Chicken Chop, Nasi Lemak Chicken Satay,<br />
Tomyam Prawn Spaghetti and Vietnamese Banh Mi<br />
(Baguette). A shot of Double Expresso or refreshing<br />
Lemongrass Soda will make you raring to go and face<br />
whatever challenges that come your way.<br />
53, Jalan Sultan, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur.<br />
Operating Hours: Mon-Fri 10:30am-10pm. Sat&Sun 10am<br />
-10pm.<br />
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Lim Kee Café<br />
Nostalgia rules at Lim Kee so if you are a fan of the<br />
sixties or seventies, this is the place to indulge your<br />
senses. A cosy little nook along Jalan Sultan, this is the<br />
place to retreat to after an afternoon of shopping or<br />
meetings. Specialising in ice-cream – perfect for those<br />
scorching afternoons – one is spoilt for choice from all<br />
the flavours available. From coconut and Kalamansi to<br />
Teh Tarik and Pandan, a pit stop here would put a smile<br />
on anyone’s lips.<br />
66-68, Jalan Sultan, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur,<br />
Operating Hours: 9:30am-6pm daily.<br />
VCR Café<br />
At the corner of a row of pre-war shop houses lies this<br />
gem of a place. Serving a Big Breakfast consisting of<br />
Chipolata Sausages, Lamb Bolognese, Truss Tomatoes,<br />
Mushroom Fricasse, Turkey Ham and Free-range eggs<br />
of any style on Sourdough toast, it would be hard-put<br />
to stay on for lunch if everything is consumed. But the<br />
other items on its menu like its Soft Shell Crab Burger<br />
and VCR House Salad is worthy of another visit. With an<br />
all-black exterior and occupying two floors, VCR is a nice<br />
place to retreat to in the midst of a frenetic day.<br />
2, Jalan Galloway Kuala Lumpur. Opening Hours: 8am<br />
-11pm daily.<br />
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Apart from Piu Piu Piu Café, which is about a 15-min car<br />
ride away, all the cafes featured here are located within a<br />
3km radius from the W Kuala Lumpur.
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<strong>The</strong> W Hotel Kuala Lumpur is operated and managed<br />
by <strong>Mar</strong>riott International Inc. This affords it the<br />
prestigious levels of service and state-of-the-art<br />
hotel management procedures that makes every<br />
stay a memorable one. <strong>The</strong> 150-suite hotel is<br />
positioned on the lower floors of the building<br />
while the residences rise above them, providing<br />
the guests prompt access to the city that<br />
beckons.<br />
For more information please log on to www.<br />
marriott.com/hotels/travel/kulwh-w-kualalumpur<br />
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HIP, HIP HOORAY!<br />
HIPSTER CAFES IN PENANG<br />
Any visit to George Town isn’t<br />
complete until you visit one of<br />
these quaint and cosy or<br />
modern and streamlined<br />
cafés a stone’s throw<br />
away from Courtyard<br />
by <strong>Mar</strong>riott.<br />
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Norm Micro Roastery<br />
Being popular with instagrammers and influencers<br />
who flock here to snap their industrial-chic minimalist<br />
décor isn’t the only reason why you should pay Norm<br />
Micro Roastery a visit. With an east meets west fusion<br />
menu comprising inventive dishes such as Barley and<br />
Mushroom Stew with chicken cauliflower polenta and<br />
their Baked Rainbow Trout with braised cannelini<br />
beans, kale and pickled fennel and pumpkin puree, this<br />
warehouse turned café has definitely turned the heads<br />
and filled the stomachs of many of its fans.<br />
No.13 Gat Lebuh Gereja, 10300 George Town, Penang<br />
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Norm Café<br />
Bright and light, Norm café is an oasis of pure delight in<br />
the heart of George Town. With specialities like the <strong>The</strong><br />
Angry Shakshuka + Waffles, Spaghetti Aglio e Olio and<br />
Tiramisu, its coffee-based cocktails such as Cold Brew<br />
and Midnight Mocha really takes the cake for ingenuity.<br />
No. 260C Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town 10100 Penang.
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Ome by Spacebar Coffee<br />
Low-key and humble, this coffee spot is quietly located<br />
in a non-descript alley with wooden beams and<br />
rough-hewn brick walls giving its interior a raw vibe.<br />
Specialising in cakes such as their best-selling Sea Salt-<br />
Dusted Zucchini Olive Oil Loaf Cake and their speciality<br />
coffees, this is the perfect place to hideaway from the<br />
chaotic world with a good book.<br />
No.1 Lorong Toh Aka, 10100 Penang<br />
Matcho Café<br />
With matcha hailed as the new superfood, chockful of<br />
anti-oxidants and health-giving properties, Matcho Café<br />
is poised to be the next hot spot in George Town.<br />
From the classic Matcha Latte to the cooling Matcha<br />
Frappe and everything in between, don’t just go to<br />
this pink walled and potted plant haven for snacks and<br />
tea. Try their food menu because dishes such as the<br />
Tom Yam Chicken Wrap and pasta dishes will leave you<br />
craving for more.<br />
No. 99B Lebuh Noordin, George Town, Penang
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Constant Gardener Café<br />
If exotic coffee is your thing, then do drop by the<br />
Constant Gardener Café as they’ve strived to make the<br />
perfect cup of coffee ever since they opened their doors.<br />
With imported coffee beans from far flung places such<br />
as Bolivia and Ethiopia, you’ll be challenged to find<br />
another café with the varieties Constant Gardener Café<br />
serves up. Do also try their Triple Chocolate Cake made<br />
from Hondurian single origin chocolate. We assure you<br />
it’s really out of this world!<br />
No. 9 Lebuh Light, Ground Floor, Chinese Chamber of<br />
Commerce Building, George Town, Penang<br />
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Urban Daybreak<br />
Graffiti on the wall isn’t the only thing that stands out at<br />
Urban Daybreak. <strong>The</strong>ir Fried Chicken Waffle, Cinnamon<br />
French Toast and BBQ Glazed Meatloaf have been<br />
wowing foodies for some time now. But if you return to<br />
KL and still crave the food there the good news is they<br />
have a branch in Bangsar. <strong>The</strong> friendly staff adds to the<br />
appeal of the place.<br />
No.338 Lebuh Pantai, George Town, 10300 Penang<br />
All the cafes featured here are located within the vicinity<br />
of the Courtyard by <strong>Mar</strong>riott Penang.
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<strong>Mar</strong>riott’s first Courtyard concept hotel is surrounded<br />
by the arts, history, culture and revelry here in Penang.<br />
Bringing together the best in class from the worldrenowned<br />
hotelier, the urban landmark boasts 199<br />
rooms and suites and a host of facilities. Its strategic<br />
location provides sights and experiences that will<br />
dazzle guests visiting the UNESCO world heritagelisted<br />
George Town, Penang.<br />
For more information please log on to<br />
courtyard.marriott.com<br />
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GOLF BY<br />
THE SEA<br />
<strong>The</strong>re's nothing better than enjoying<br />
the sea breeze with a club in your<br />
gloved hand and a vast fairway before<br />
you. Discover the joys of teeing off<br />
while you're vacationing at Langkawi<br />
at these top golf courses.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Els Club Teluk Datai - Rainforest Course<br />
This picturesque 47-hectare golf course greets you<br />
with the imposing sights of the mighty Mount Mat<br />
Chinchang and sparkling Andaman sea, making it<br />
an epicentre for high swingers looking to enjoy a<br />
luxurious weekend retreat.<br />
99 East Golf Club<br />
This Ross Watson golf course design has received<br />
many plaudits and will undoubtedly be one of the<br />
premier resort courses in the region once upgrading<br />
works are complete.<br />
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Gunung Raya Golf Resort<br />
Designed by the renowned American golf architect,<br />
Max Wexler, which sprawls over 300 acres of former<br />
rubber plantation land, this international 18-holes golf<br />
course showcases impeccable fairways, magnificently<br />
contoured sand traps and water hazards.
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MAC/APR <strong>2021</strong> SWING TOOLS<br />
ACCESSORISING<br />
TO A TEE<br />
You know what they say about accessorising, so add these items<br />
to your game arsenal and stand out in the fairway.<br />
LYSOL® DISINFECTING<br />
WIPES - TO GO PAC<br />
Keep your golf gears clean and<br />
sanitised with Lysol’s Disinfecting<br />
Wipes - To Go Pack. Not only<br />
does it kill 99.9% of bacteria and<br />
viruses, including flu viruses but<br />
you can also use these wipes on<br />
any hard, non-porous surfaces<br />
as well. Lemon scented and<br />
conveniently sized, you can stash<br />
them discreetly in your golf bag or<br />
in your pockets.<br />
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WALKER TROLLEY ‘CAPE’<br />
PUSHCART<br />
If you’re feeling like burning extra<br />
calories on the course, why don’t<br />
you get your hands on this premium<br />
pushcart? <strong>The</strong> Walker Trolley ‘Cape’<br />
Pushcart is constructed from highgrade<br />
aluminium and a leatherwrapped<br />
handle that is attached<br />
with a carryall pocket for all the extra<br />
golf balls and paraphernalia that you<br />
need. <strong>The</strong> thoughtful and refined<br />
design also extends to the folding<br />
mechanism, which is the one-fold<br />
handle that enables the pushcart to<br />
unfold and collapse quickly. Easily<br />
one of the must-haves for golf purists<br />
out there!
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CALLAWAY 4-IN-1 DIVOT REPAIR<br />
TOOL<br />
As implied by the name, this nifty<br />
tool is an all-in-one magnetic<br />
ball marker, metal groove cleaner<br />
for removing tough stains, nylon<br />
bristle brush for light cleaning and<br />
of course, a reliable divot tool for<br />
your golfing needs. <strong>The</strong> repair tool<br />
is constructed from durable zinc<br />
alloy, giving you peace of mind as it<br />
will last many rounds to come. <strong>The</strong><br />
utilitarian design of this divot repair<br />
tool makes it extremely easy for<br />
you to use it without much hassle,<br />
and the touch of lime colour adds<br />
personality to this tool, too.<br />
FOOTJOY STASOF GOLF GLOVE<br />
Every skilled linksman needs a<br />
perfectly tailored golf glove to<br />
conquer the course. Enter Footjoy<br />
StaSof Golf Glove, the premier choice<br />
for golf glove that trumps other<br />
options in the market. Made from<br />
exceptionally soft, Cabretta leather,<br />
Footjoy StaSof Golf Glove promises<br />
a reassuring feeling of quality and<br />
performance for you to tee off with<br />
confidence. Apart from that, the single<br />
stitch PowerNet knuckle minimises<br />
seam contact on the hand, making it<br />
comfortable and lightweight. Micro<br />
perforations on the front and rear of<br />
the fingers aid in keeping your hands<br />
cool too, especially in the hot climate.<br />
TITLEIST STADRY PERFORMANCE<br />
TOWEL<br />
Don’t underestimate the power of<br />
a good golf towel. Titleist Stadry<br />
Performance Towel not only serves<br />
its purpose of keeping you dry, but<br />
it also doubles as a rain hood that<br />
will fit snugly over any bag top.<br />
<strong>The</strong> all-new multi-material StaDry<br />
construction makes this towel<br />
suitable for either rain or shine.<br />
Believe it or not, the materials used<br />
on this towel are ‘bleed free’, which<br />
means that you can throw it in the<br />
washing machine without the risk of<br />
ruining it. For added convenience, the<br />
towel comes with a carabiner clip for<br />
when you want to attach it to your<br />
golf bag.<br />
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BIRDS IN<br />
PARADISE<br />
AT TROPICANA GOLF & COUNTRY RESORT<br />
Photos courtesy of Datuk Chung Hon Cheong and <strong>Tropicana</strong> Golf & Country Resort<br />
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From left<br />
Halcyon spotted<br />
from afar, <strong>The</strong> idyllic<br />
waterways of the<br />
<strong>Tropicana</strong> Golf &<br />
Country Resort,<br />
A perched white<br />
throated kingfisher<br />
<strong>Tropicana</strong> Golf & Country Resort is known for its rolling hills and<br />
tree-lined fairways. Golfers flock to these idyllic meadows with the<br />
short, fine grass, and hunt for birdies, eagles and the rarest of them<br />
all, the mythical hole-in-one. But golf isn’t the only thing on some<br />
people’s minds; some watch the greens and the roughs, spying for<br />
actual avians, spotted in abundance here. Today, we explore a few<br />
of our flying, feathered friends found frolicking freely at the TGCR.<br />
<strong>The</strong> white throated kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis)<br />
Sporting a bright blue streak on its brown and red coat with a<br />
white throat and breast, it is a beautiful visitor to the greens,<br />
flashing its bright red beak and darting across the foliage. However,<br />
beautiful as it is, this bird is a prolific hunter, preying on small fish,<br />
lizards, rodents and even other birds. You’ll occasionally spot it<br />
diving into the water hazards to poach some fish from our ponds!<br />
<strong>The</strong> kingfishers mating ritual<br />
<strong>The</strong> females are slightly less colourful, having a brown coat but still<br />
retaining the white throat and a smaller red beak. Males flash their<br />
white throats during the mating ritual, and flick out their wings for<br />
a couple of seconds, revealing the white markings inside.<br />
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Kingfisher couples make their nests underground in burrows, laying<br />
anywhere from 4-7 white eggs, with their chicks hatching after 20<br />
days, and ready to fly 19 days later, so these birds are quick to<br />
fledge and get into action.<br />
<strong>The</strong> call of this kingfisher is a chuckling “chake-ake-ake-ake-ake”.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y are particularly noisy in the breeding season. Not considered<br />
endangered, they are commonly found on the plains throughout<br />
Asia and as high up as the Himalayas.
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A muster of storks<br />
congregates<br />
together in a colony.<br />
Asian Openbill Stork (Anastomus oscitans)<br />
This small stork species stands around 68cm tall<br />
and has a curved upper beak structure with a small<br />
gap in between the mandibles presumably to better<br />
grip the snails and shellfish it eats, thus giving it the<br />
name Openbill Stork. It’s mainly whitish grey with<br />
black feathers under its mantle and young storks are<br />
brownish grey.<br />
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<strong>The</strong>y’re usually found in wetlands and marshes where<br />
they hunt for snails and molluscs, cracking the shells<br />
with their specialised beaks. Occasionally they will<br />
also eat small snakes, frogs, insects, and anything<br />
else they can catch while wading through the water.<br />
Breeding season for these storks is typically after<br />
the rainy season, varying by location, and will form<br />
colonies ranging in size from 5-150 nests! <strong>The</strong>y build<br />
stick nests in trees and both parents will take turns<br />
incubating the eggs.Laying an average of 4 eggs that<br />
hatch in about 25 days, these storks are a common<br />
sight on the treelines and by the lakes. <strong>The</strong> storks are<br />
mostly silent, but may produce a “honk” sounding call.<br />
Scan here to view<br />
full video of birds<br />
at <strong>Tropicana</strong> Golf<br />
& Country Resort
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Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea)<br />
A slender, stalking bird, the Purple Heron has grey and<br />
brown plumage with a striking silhouette and a dark<br />
stripe streaking down its neck. Standing still, it is often<br />
seen hunting for snakes, fish, rodents, amphibians and<br />
other small critters. <strong>The</strong> bird typically ambushes its<br />
prey or chases it down over short distances, using its<br />
long neck to dart out and spear anything it can reach.<br />
Building large nests out of sticks and dead branches<br />
farther away from busy areas, this secretive bird<br />
species can nonetheless form small groups when<br />
it comes to nesting. Laying up to 8 blue or green<br />
eggs at a time, they take about 28 days to hatch and<br />
chicks are fed with regurgitated or live food by both<br />
parents.<br />
<strong>The</strong>se herons prefer to stalk the tall grass and reeds<br />
along the water's edge, and are quiet birds, only<br />
emitting low guttural sounds.<strong>The</strong> call is a harsh<br />
"frarnk" sound.<br />
From top<br />
<strong>The</strong> purple heron<br />
extends its long<br />
neck for good<br />
vantage; catching<br />
its prey for lunch.
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From top<br />
<strong>The</strong> Brahminy kite;<br />
keen eyes spy the<br />
territory.<br />
Brahminy Kite (Haliastur indus)<br />
This majestic bird of prey is the Brahminy Kite, easily<br />
identified by its bright white head and chest feathers<br />
contrasting the brown plumage and black tips of its<br />
wings. This beautiful visitor to the TGCR greens is<br />
sometimes spotted stealing tasty morsels from the<br />
storks and herons, as this species of kite is typically a<br />
scavenger, preferring to eat dead fish or crabs along<br />
the riverbeds.<br />
Brahminy kites are social birds, with incidences of<br />
kites working together to take on larger birds of<br />
prey such as eagles and defend their nests. Young<br />
kite chicks are known to be extremely playful as<br />
well, throwing leaves into the air to catch them, and<br />
exhibit a keen intelligence. <strong>The</strong> call of the Brahminy<br />
kite is a high pitched “kee-yew” sound.<br />
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SCRUMPTIOUS<br />
SPREAD<br />
You’ll be spoilt for choice if you head down to the ‘Buka Puasa’<br />
Buffet at the Palm Coffee House in <strong>Tropicana</strong> Golf & Country<br />
Resort from 13th <strong>Apr</strong>il to 13th May to celebrate the holy month<br />
of Ramadan.<br />
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LEMANG<br />
Ubiquitous during the<br />
holy month, Lemang is the<br />
perfect accompaniment<br />
for any pungent and<br />
flavourful curry or<br />
rendang dish and at <strong>The</strong><br />
Palm Coffee House, this<br />
popular side order is<br />
baked to perfection using<br />
traditional wood fire and<br />
wrapped appetizingly in<br />
banana leaf.<br />
HOMEMADE BAHULU<br />
KEMBOJA<br />
With the just the right<br />
amount of sweetness,<br />
this satisfying dessert<br />
will leave you craving<br />
for more with its subtle<br />
Pandan flavour and<br />
delicate balance of sweet<br />
and savoury flavours. Its<br />
crunchy caramelized crust<br />
provides a nice contrast<br />
to its and sticky and soft<br />
centre.<br />
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SPICY THREE FLAVOUR<br />
THAI FRIED FISH<br />
Sweet, sour and spicy<br />
flavours all collide in<br />
your mouth in the most<br />
harmonious way in this<br />
fish dish. Fresh Seabass<br />
is deep-fired, making it<br />
crunch on the outside<br />
while juicy on the inside<br />
and then slathered with<br />
delicious three flavoured<br />
sauce. It ideal with a plate<br />
of fragrant white rice.
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ROASTED LEG OF LAMB<br />
<strong>Mar</strong>inated to perfection<br />
with spices such as<br />
coriander, cumin and<br />
Selata Hara sauce, the<br />
Roasted Leg of Lamb at<br />
<strong>The</strong> Palm Coffee House<br />
must be the highlight<br />
for any meat lovers.<br />
Roasted at 160˚ for<br />
almost two hours, this<br />
mouth-watering dish will<br />
satisfy any ravenous diner,<br />
especially someone who<br />
has been fasting<br />
SATAY<br />
<strong>The</strong> bar is set high for a<br />
popular dish like Satay<br />
and in <strong>The</strong> Palm Coffee<br />
House’s case, the chicken<br />
and beef satay doesn’t<br />
disappoint in the slightest.<br />
Succulent pieces of<br />
meat is seasoned and<br />
grilled flawlessly and the<br />
sauce accompanying it<br />
possessing just the right<br />
consistency and tangy<br />
taste.<br />
CHICKEN RENDANG<br />
A classic Malay dish which<br />
is given a tasty twist in<br />
the deft hands of the<br />
chefs at <strong>The</strong> Palm Coffee<br />
House. Sautéed with red<br />
onions, tumeric, garlic and<br />
lemongrass among other<br />
spices, this dish ticks all<br />
the right taste bud boxes.<br />
Definitely one not to be<br />
missed!<br />
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MOBILE MATTERS<br />
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Whether you are an iPhone fanatic or a Samsung devotee, you cannot<br />
argue with the amazing features and performances of the latest<br />
versions of both. While the iPhone 12 Pro Max is more compact and<br />
uses better material than the Samsung Galaxy S21, the Samsung’s<br />
latest offering has a longer battery life than the iPhone’s. In terms of<br />
the display, the Galaxy S12 has a 6.8-inch panel which is slightly larger<br />
than the iPhone and its refresh rate of 120 Hz is one of the best in the<br />
market. Performances are equally good in both with Apple’s A14 Bionic<br />
chipset powering the iPhone 12 Pro Max while Samsung’s is fuelled<br />
by the Snapdragon 888. For the camera however, Samsung steals the<br />
show with superior quality for their zooming in their photos as well as<br />
videos.
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ROYCE'<br />
CHOCOLATES<br />
Founded in Sapporo in 1983, Royce' Chocolates has been gaining<br />
plenty of fans both in Japan and around the world ever since its<br />
launch. Crafted in Hokkaido, a region well-known for its high quality<br />
farm produce and fresh dairy products, chocoholics just cannot get<br />
enough of this mouth-watering treat which emphasizes on using<br />
unique recipes and high quality ingredients with the very best in<br />
Japanese innovation. With the upcoming Hari Raya festivities, Royce'<br />
has prepared numerous limited edition seasonal specials which debut<br />
in the month of <strong>Mar</strong>ch during the Coffee Fair and in the month of<br />
<strong>Apr</strong>il during the Pistachio Fair both suitable for gift-giving or to<br />
satisfy your sweet tooth. Please check out Royce' latest offerings at<br />
www.royce.com.my<br />
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MAC/APR <strong>2021</strong> SHOWCASE<br />
List of animal adoption centres in KL & Selangor<br />
PETADOPTION<br />
It heart-breaking to hear of people abandoning their<br />
pets of late because of the loss of jobs as a result of<br />
the economic fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic. If<br />
you are capable of adopting pet, now is a good a time<br />
as any to do so. Pet shelters like PAWS, SPCA Selangor<br />
and Malaysia Dogs Deserver Better (MDDB), are places<br />
where you can go and adopt a pet. Giving an animal a<br />
second chance in life by adopting it, not just costs less<br />
but it’ll also make you feel good knowing that you have<br />
saved one of God’s creatures and it’ll also provide a<br />
boost to your psychological well-being.<br />
1. KL Pooch Resort and Rescue (KLPR&R)<br />
Address: Kalumpang, 44100 Selangor.<br />
Tel: 016-2333647<br />
2. Second Chance Animal Society<br />
Address: Pekan Batu 14, Hulu Langat, Selangor<br />
Tel: 012-9192263<br />
3. Allergic Rescuers<br />
www.facebook.com/allergicrescuerskl<br />
4. My Pets Haven<br />
Address: No. 11-1, Jalan Setia Prima, S U13/S, Setia<br />
Alam, Shah Alam, Selangor<br />
Tel: 019-6632828<br />
5. PAWS: Paws Animal Welfare Society<br />
Tel: 03-7846-1087<br />
www.facebook.com/PawsPJ<br />
6. SPCA Selangor<br />
Address: Jalan Kerja Ayer Lama, 68000 Ampang<br />
Jaya, Selangor<br />
Tel: 03-42565312<br />
7. Malaysia Independent Animal Rescue<br />
Address: Jalan MU 1/6R, Seksyen 7, Taman<br />
Perindustrian Meranti Utama<br />
Tel: 016-7129364/016-9975301<br />
8. Furry Friends Farm<br />
Address: Kundang, Selangor<br />
Tel: 016-3717692<br />
9. Lucky Dogs Home<br />
Address: Bukit Broga, Semenyih<br />
Tel: 019-3023311<br />
10. Lost Animal Souls Shelter<br />
Address: Bestari Jaya, Kuala Selangor<br />
Tel: 016-3119637<br />
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TROPIC<br />
TOWERS<br />
Fantasising about<br />
travelling again? No<br />
worries because these<br />
five leading Malaysian<br />
women designers will<br />
have you stitched up<br />
in a jiffy.<br />
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Designed by<br />
ALIA<br />
BASTAMAM<br />
Ethereal and<br />
floaty, Alia<br />
Bastamam’s<br />
Cruise<br />
Collection<br />
whispers about<br />
the infinite<br />
sky and sea<br />
horizons.
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Michelle Soong’s<br />
baby doll dress<br />
has extra flounce<br />
for extra oomph!<br />
Designed by<br />
MICHELLE<br />
SOONG<br />
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Friendship plays<br />
a big part in<br />
Melinda Looi’s<br />
separates from her<br />
Cruise ‘Péngyŏu’<br />
Collection.<br />
Designed by<br />
MELINDA<br />
LOOI<br />
Rekha looking<br />
demure in Celest<br />
Thoi’s two-piece.<br />
Designed by<br />
CELEST<br />
THOI
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Designed by<br />
SHALEEN<br />
CHEAH<br />
Want to steal<br />
the show? No<br />
problem as this<br />
tiered dress<br />
from Shaleen<br />
Cheah’s Bespoke<br />
Festive collection<br />
will let you do it<br />
effortlessly
MAC/APR <strong>2021</strong> JEWELS<br />
ATLAS X<br />
RING IN ROSE<br />
GOLD AND<br />
DIAMONDS<br />
NECKLACE IN<br />
PLATINUM WITH<br />
DIAMONDS,<br />
SAPPHIRES AND<br />
AN EMERALD.<br />
NECKLACE<br />
IN PLATINUM<br />
WITH PINK<br />
TOURMALINES<br />
AND DIAMONDS.<br />
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JEWEL BOX<br />
<strong>The</strong>re’s nothing quite like Tiffany & Co to add some<br />
much needed razzle and dazzle during Hari Raya.
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DIAMOND AND<br />
PLATINUM<br />
NECKLACE WITH<br />
CENTER 9 CARATS<br />
PEAR-SHAPED<br />
DIAMOND<br />
TIFFANY T1<br />
DIAMOND AND<br />
WHITE GOLD<br />
PENDANT.<br />
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TIFFANY T1<br />
DIAMOND<br />
AND GOLD<br />
BANGLE.<br />
EARRINGS IN<br />
YELLOW GOLD<br />
AND PLATINUM<br />
WITH DIAMONDS.
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TIMELESS<br />
LUXURY<br />
<strong>The</strong>se eight horological masterpieces are dripping<br />
with panache, marrying sublime artistry with<br />
unparalleled craftsmanship.<br />
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BVLGARI, SERPENTI SPIGA HIGH<br />
JEWELLERY<br />
How do you refresh an icon? Bvlgari’s<br />
answer to that is their latest high jewellery<br />
all-diamond Serpenti Spiga, adorned<br />
with more than 800 diamonds and a<br />
cabochon-cut blue sapphire on the<br />
crown. <strong>The</strong> gorgeous bracelet watch uses<br />
white gold to show off its mesmerising<br />
repeating motif, a touchstone of the<br />
brand’s jewellery since the 1980s. It<br />
also features an ingenious modular<br />
construction technique to create a flexible<br />
band that sensuously and comfortably<br />
wraps around the arm.
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PIAGET, POLO SKELETON<br />
One of the most anticipated watches of<br />
year is the Piaget Polo Skeleton, a fully<br />
skeletonised version of the iconic sports<br />
watches created by the maison in 1979.<br />
Available in two styles – either a Piaget<br />
Blue PVD movement or a slate gray finish<br />
– the watch has an incredibly thin 6.5mm<br />
case, a clear sapphire crystal case back<br />
to admire the impressive Piaget 1200S<br />
self-winding skeleton movement, and a<br />
44-hour power reserve.<br />
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ROGER DUBUIS, EXCALIBUR SKELETON<br />
DOUBLE FLYING TOURBILLON<br />
Roger Dubuis reveals a stunning<br />
timepiece that exemplifies excess<br />
and extravagance without comprising<br />
elegance. This timepiece continues<br />
the maison’s obsession with pushing<br />
watchmaking to its limits – reinventing<br />
its signature double tourbillon to give it<br />
an up-to-the-minute edge, boasting a<br />
72-hour power reserve, and incorporating<br />
titanium and mirror-polished cobalt<br />
chrome for its weight reduction and antimagnetism<br />
properties. Extremely limited,<br />
this watch is available in white and pink<br />
gold editions with just eight pieces each,<br />
as well as an even rarer version with fullset<br />
baguette-cut diamonds.
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JAEGER-LECOULTRE, REVERSO TRIBUTE<br />
DUOFACE FAGLIANO<br />
<strong>The</strong> Reverso celebrates its 90th<br />
anniversary in <strong>2021</strong> and Jaeger-LeCoultre<br />
is releasing a stunning 190-piece limited<br />
edition to mark the occasion. <strong>The</strong> Reverso<br />
Tribute Duoface Fagliano pays homage<br />
to the watch’s design longevity, one<br />
born at the Art Deco period’s height and<br />
quickly becoming one of the world’s most<br />
recognisable horological icons. Available<br />
in a burgundy red dial and 18-carat<br />
pink gold case, an original hand-crafted<br />
strap specially made by Casa Fagliano,<br />
the renowned Argentinian maker of<br />
polo boots, completes this impressive<br />
timepiece.<br />
HUBLOT, BIG BANG TOURBILLON<br />
AUTOMATIC ORANGE SAPPHIRE<br />
Hublot makes a splash with the latest<br />
addition to its through-tinted sapphire<br />
family. Only available in 50 pieces, this<br />
watch features an entirely new tourbillon<br />
movement capable of self-winding with<br />
a reinvented architecture that sports a<br />
visible micro-rotor. <strong>The</strong> orange sapphire<br />
is a world first, achieved by masterfully<br />
incorporating titanium and chromium in a<br />
unique manufacturing process that pushes<br />
the boundary for the use of sapphire in<br />
horology.<br />
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L.U.C, XP URUSHI YEAR OF THE OX<br />
A tradition that watch enthusiasts<br />
have come to expect every year since<br />
2013, Chopard has released its latest<br />
L.U.C Haute Horlogerie timepiece to<br />
the concurrent Chinese zodiac symbol.<br />
Limited to just 88 pieces, Japanese master<br />
lacquer artisans have meticulously created<br />
a lacquered dial dedicated to the ox this<br />
year, depicting a scene evoking ancestral<br />
toil, humble prosperity, and enduring<br />
elegance. <strong>The</strong> watch’s sophisticated<br />
profile is accentuated by its slimness,<br />
thanks to the small but powerful 3.30<br />
mm thick L.U.C 96.17-L in-house calibre<br />
capable of automatic winding via a<br />
micro-rotor.<br />
ZENITH, CHRONOMASTER SPORT<br />
THE NEXT GENERATION OF ZENITH’S<br />
HIGH-Performance Chronomaster Sport<br />
arrives to wow. Capable of measurements<br />
accurate to one-tenth of a second, the<br />
new watch is available in two references,<br />
either a black or white dial, and features<br />
the watch’s signature El Primero tri-colour<br />
chronograph registers in blue, anthracite,<br />
and light grey. Modern yet timeless, the<br />
new version of the manufacture’s El<br />
Primero calibre is the crowning glory,<br />
visible through a sapphire display back<br />
revealing a blue column wheel and open<br />
rotor market with the five-pointed Zenith<br />
star.
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GIRARD-PERREGAUX, FREE BRIDGE<br />
INFINITY EDITION<br />
A timepiece representing the maison’s<br />
creativity without comprising its past,<br />
the 88-piece only Free Bridge Infinity<br />
Edition features a striking arrow-shaped<br />
Neo Bridge that spans the base of the<br />
mainplate. A sapphire crystal box with a<br />
distinctive dome shape further highlights<br />
the watch’s use of onyx for the hour<br />
bridge and the diamond-like carbon<br />
44mm case, giving the timepiece an uber<br />
stealthy flair.
MAC/APR <strong>2021</strong> TRAILBLAZER<br />
SAMANTHA LEE<br />
GENIUS FOOD ARTIST<br />
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Food artist and influencer Samantha Lee reveals the most<br />
common request she gets from her 600K followers and the<br />
cuisine she cannot cook to save her life.<br />
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Samantha Lee<br />
For Samantha Lee, it all started when she got creative in<br />
her food preparations for her daughter to eat healthily.<br />
That was back in 2011 when Instagram was just in its<br />
infancy. Fast forward today and Samantha has become<br />
a worldwide sensation with each food post highly<br />
anticipated by her ravenous followers. She sits down with<br />
<strong>Tropicana</strong> Magazine in the midst of her usually hectic day<br />
to answer a few questions.<br />
What sparked your interest in cooking and baking?<br />
I’ve always enjoyed food since I was a child. My mom<br />
taught me basic cooking when I was about seven. Food<br />
is also memory for me. <strong>The</strong> art of cooking and baking<br />
and when family and friends take the first bite and<br />
loving it has the ability to motivate me to cook and<br />
bake more.<br />
Were you self-taught or did you attend a cooking and<br />
baking course?<br />
I’ve always loved cooking and I polished my culinary<br />
skills at Le Cordon Bleu when I obtained a certification in<br />
2018.<br />
You describe yourself as an artist in your Instagram<br />
account, how would you describe the art you create?<br />
<strong>The</strong> moniker of food artist was given to me by the<br />
media. <strong>The</strong> food art I create is practical, edible and tells a<br />
story…a bit like pop culture on a plate!<br />
What is your favourite dish or cake to cook or bake for<br />
yourself and your family?<br />
It’s a traditional Chinese dish called Chicken in glutinous<br />
rice wine.<br />
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Is there anything which you cannot cook?<br />
Yes! Indian cuisine.<br />
How did you start on Instagram with your food?<br />
I started food art dishes in 2008 to get my eldest<br />
daughter to eat healthily and independently. In 2011, I<br />
posted my food art on Instagram which garnered a viral<br />
storm on social media.<br />
When did you realise you became a social media<br />
influencer?<br />
When my creations went viral and became a trend for<br />
many people around the world to create the same.<br />
Is there any pressure on you now that you have over<br />
600K followers on Instagram?<br />
No pressure because the number dropped from almost<br />
a million down to 600k. I’ve never created my dishes for<br />
fame.<br />
Do you share your recipes on your social media<br />
platform?<br />
Yes, I do that on Instagram.<br />
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What is the most common request you get from your<br />
followers?<br />
How can I order burnt cheesecake from you?<br />
What’s next for you? Have you got any new or exciting<br />
projects in the pipeline?<br />
I’ve been toying with the idea of doing cooking videos on<br />
YouTube so I’ll most probably create a YouTube channel<br />
in <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
A gallery of<br />
Samantha's<br />
creative food<br />
designs.
ADVERTORIAL<br />
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Visit us today and go on a sensorial odyssey you won’t forget!<br />
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Find out more at qiodyssey.com.my and make a reservation with us today.
<strong>The</strong> art of reflexology has been a Chinese practice for<br />
many thousands of years, developed to soothe the<br />
body and rejuvenate aching muscles, restoring blood<br />
circulation to the extremities and stimulating ‘Qi’ energy<br />
flow through the meridian points. It was traditionally as<br />
much a healing modality as a social activity, drawing<br />
customers from every station and status to have a<br />
massage and relax afterwards with a cup of tea.<br />
Qi Odyssey has a variety of seating arrangements<br />
that are perfect for individuals, couples and even VIP<br />
rooms for guests who need some privacy. We also<br />
offer a circular, designated massage area that faces<br />
one another for group seating arrangements, which<br />
allows gatherings of up to six people to strike engaging<br />
conversations and socialise during massages, to relax<br />
and stimulate both mind and body.<br />
Our name harkens to the odyssey of senses experienced<br />
from our Qi ‘ 氣 ’ massage technique.<br />
We combine our reflexology with bath-bombs infused<br />
with natural essential oils or herbal foot soaks that<br />
are known to help release tension from one’s body.<br />
We believe in a holistic system, as the benefits of<br />
having tea after the massage are also well understood<br />
to boost one’s immune system, fight off inflammation<br />
and have a lasting impact on a person’s wellness, to<br />
bring a wealth of health to the body and joy to one’s<br />
mood.<br />
Rebalance your Qi with our list of services including<br />
reflexology and a wide range of F&B for boosting one's<br />
wellness. We have four services to choose from that<br />
caters to your needs.<br />
1) Silver Cloud Massage where you get a half body<br />
massage that relieves tension in the head, neck,<br />
shoulder and back.<br />
2) Golden Cloud Massage where you get a hot foot<br />
soak that relaxes your feet muscles whilst a massage<br />
that relieves tension in the head, neck, shoulder and<br />
back.<br />
3) Monk’s Feet Massage where you get a hot foot soak<br />
with pressure points on your feet targeted to relieve<br />
muscle tension and improve blood circulation.<br />
4) Triple Treasure Massage, our signature and most<br />
complete service, which includes a hot foot soak,<br />
reflexology and upper body massage.<br />
Qi Odyssey is strategically placed in <strong>Tropicana</strong> Gardens<br />
Mall, the newest mall in town that has become among<br />
the most popular shopping centres in Selangor such as<br />
1 Utama, <strong>The</strong> Curve, IPC, Ikea Damansara and Sunway<br />
Giza Mall. It is easily accessible via MRT Surian or Bus<br />
780, with lots of parking spaces available for customers.<br />
Many intricate details have been carefully crafted<br />
together in creating a modern oriental environment<br />
when inspiration drawn from the bamboo forest, Chinese<br />
calligraphy, and a renowned local artist's collection of<br />
art pieces decorated around the premises. It is perfect<br />
for customers from all walks of life to get together<br />
and interact when they come for their body and mind<br />
relaxation therapies. Along with our wide range of<br />
premium teas and some light snacks that change along<br />
with the seasons, you’ll enjoy the opportunity to socialise<br />
together in a warm and inviting establishment.
MAC/APR <strong>2021</strong> WHEELS<br />
THE NEW BENTLEY<br />
BENTAYGA V8<br />
RAISING THE BAR ON LUXURY SUVS<br />
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Sleek and sophisticated, the Bentley Bentayga V8<br />
2020 reboot not only eliminates the setbacks of the<br />
first version but it also improves on the overall features<br />
of this stunning SUV plus its appearance is enhanced<br />
further to make a handsome vehicle which would<br />
undoubtedly steal admiring glances on the road.<br />
A supercar performance balanced with practical<br />
usability, Bentley redefined the concept of the luxury<br />
SUV when it first unveiled the first Bentayga back in<br />
2016. Combining the qualities of a performance grand<br />
tourer, a luxury limousine, a spacious family car and an<br />
off-roader, the Bentayga earned a place in the hearts of<br />
luxury car lovers and the minds of motorheads.<br />
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As the first truly luxury SUV in the world, the Bentayga<br />
set a high benchmark for this vastly popular car<br />
category. Many have since followed suit but have yet to<br />
achieve the popularity of the Bentayga. With 20,000<br />
Bentaygas already sold around the world – more than<br />
any of its competitors – the Bentayga however doesn’t<br />
rest on its laurels.
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<strong>The</strong> new version has a bold styling and imposing<br />
presence, with the front of the marque looking cleaner<br />
and more modern. <strong>The</strong> assertive matrix grille is larger<br />
and more upright than its predecessor while the new<br />
LED matrix headlamp incorporates the Signature Bentley<br />
design which is inspired by cut crystal glassware. Heated<br />
wet-arm windscreen wipers shoots water from 22<br />
washer jets located in each arm.<br />
<strong>The</strong> rear of the new Bentayga V8ob the other hand<br />
had had a complete facelift. A full width tailgate with<br />
encapsulated lamps gives it a contemporary visage<br />
while a 20 mm increase to the rear track width gives<br />
it a steady look, making the new design wheels more<br />
outstanding.<br />
For its interior, many new changes can be noted. Among<br />
them, a new centre fascia, steering wheel, door trims<br />
and seats. Rear passenger also have more legroom<br />
with ventilation in their seating. A state-of-the-art<br />
infotainment system is contained in the handcrafted<br />
dashboard with a 10.9-inch screen with edge-to-edge<br />
graphics.<br />
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Wireless Apple CarPlay<br />
is available for the first<br />
time as is an all-new<br />
navigation with satellite<br />
maps, online searches<br />
and high-resolution<br />
graphics. Passengers<br />
at the rear now benefit<br />
from a new, large<br />
touchscreen remote<br />
control tablet not unlike<br />
the one introduced in<br />
the all-new Flying Spur.
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Wireless Apple CarPlay is available for the first time<br />
as is an all-new navigation with satellite maps, online<br />
searches and high-resolution graphics. Passengers at the<br />
rear now benefit from a new, large touchscreen remote<br />
control tablet not unlike the one introduced in the allnew<br />
Flying Spur. With USB-C data ports and a wireless<br />
phone charger, connectivity in the new Bentayga has<br />
been improved significantly. An embedded SIM also no<br />
longer requires passengers to provide their own data<br />
connection.<br />
A dark tint diamond brushed aluminium trim appears for<br />
the first time as well as two straight-grain veneers while<br />
a new quilting design and micro piping detailing is an<br />
option for the seats. Powered by Bentley’s impressive<br />
4.0-litre, 32-valve dual-scroll turbocharged V8 petrol<br />
engine which supplies tremendous power as well an fuel<br />
economy, the Bentayga offers super car performance,<br />
developing 542 bhp (550 PS) and 568 lb.ft (770 Nm) of<br />
torque, resulting in top speed of 180 mph (290 km/h)<br />
and 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds (100km/h in 4.5 seconds).<br />
With a sturdy and solid chassis, the Bentayga remains<br />
stable during twists and turns, so passengers are not<br />
shifted from left to right while it manoeuvres sharp<br />
corners.<br />
And for those who are environmentally conscious, brace<br />
yourself because Bentley will soon release the W12<br />
hybrid model, an efficient plug-in which will be Bentley’s<br />
first step toward electrification.<br />
For further information please visit<br />
Lot 1.1, Ground Floor, Tower 2 Etiqa Twins<br />
11 Jalan Pinang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur<br />
www.kualalumpur.bentleymotors.com<br />
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SAVOUR THESE DELIGHTS AT<br />
TROPICANA<br />
GARDENS MALL<br />
Foodies rejoice! After a spell of home-bound life, many of us are longing to dine out once again. Fortunately,<br />
there are many restaurants that will tickle your taste buds at <strong>Tropicana</strong> Gardens Mall and today, we’re<br />
bringing you on a makan-makan tour to eight of our eateries.<br />
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Rakuzen<br />
This cosy, authentic Japanese<br />
restaurant serves a wide<br />
selection of sushi, sashimi and<br />
seasonal dishes, as well as<br />
the exclusive Omakase menu<br />
all at affordable prices. With<br />
dishes that patrons of all tastes<br />
and ages can enjoy, you’ll feel<br />
immediately comforted, dining<br />
in a warm, friendly, welcoming<br />
& homely environment.<br />
Located at 3rd Floor, 3F-17<br />
Tel: 012-236 2110<br />
Gula Cakery:<br />
Gula cakery is a home grown Malaysian bakery from devoted,<br />
self-taught teenage baker Arieni Adriena in 2013, who relentlessly<br />
polished her skills from ad hoc markets and family functions.<br />
Gula Cakery offers gorgeously fluffy and decadently luxurious<br />
cakes with over 200 original flavours as well as freshly prepared<br />
hot meals. You simply must try their Biscoff Burnt Cheesecake,<br />
Double Chocolate Nutella Cake, Victoria Sandwich Cake and of<br />
course, their signature Pandan Gula Melaka Cake.<br />
Located at Concourse Floor, CC-47 Tel: 011-2763 7083
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<strong>The</strong> Fire Korean Restaurant<br />
This popular Korean fusion eatery serves a seriously<br />
mouth-watering menu of tasty delights from Bulgogi<br />
to the whimsical UFO fried rice. We tried and<br />
absolutely loved the fully-loaded Roasted Chicken<br />
platter cooked up at <strong>The</strong> Fire. <strong>The</strong> deliciously<br />
tender chicken has a flavourful cumin marinade<br />
and is roasted slowly over a hot stone fire, served<br />
with Sodduck-sodduck sausage and dumpling<br />
skewers, seaweed-rolled rice balls prepared fresh<br />
at your table, kimchi and salad complemented<br />
with three home-styled dipping sauces. <strong>The</strong> dish is<br />
elevated from a traditional Korean street food into a<br />
delectable main course that’s perfect for sharing with<br />
a few friends. Manh-i Deuseyo!<br />
Located at 3rd Floor, 3F-18<br />
Tel: 017-649 3582<br />
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Maison Des Pains<br />
Take a step into Maison Des Pains, and you will be transported<br />
right into the heart of a Parisian bakery, with the aroma of freshly<br />
made coffee and baked pastries. Indulge in freshly baked bread and<br />
pastries, particularly French delicacies such as croissants, caneles,<br />
Madeleines, Danishes and flans with special offerings that fuse<br />
traditional French flavours with an Asian twist. Bon appétit!<br />
Located at Concourse Floor, CC-76 & 77<br />
Tel: 012-260 3918
MAR/APR <strong>2021</strong> SAVOUR<br />
Extra Super Tanker<br />
A banquet restaurant by tradition, the name Extra<br />
Super Tanker has been synonymous with quality<br />
ingredients and exquisite flavours for several years<br />
now. Established in 2004, by Chef Chin or more fondly<br />
known as ‘Ah Wah Gor’, Extra Super Tanker takes its<br />
inspiration from the culinary culture of Mainland China<br />
offering authentic Cantonese cuisine with a twist of<br />
Hakka flavours. Chef Chin has been lovingly creating his<br />
own unique dishes for over 30 years now. This visit was<br />
highly anticipated, as everyone has been raving about<br />
the food We had to try their extremely popular Baked<br />
Spanish Iberico Ribs, imported all the way from Spain.<br />
And it... Was... INCREDIBLE! Juicy and tender, the<br />
flavours of the pork were subtly different from our local<br />
variety. <strong>The</strong>ir secret, a specialty spiced marinade with<br />
hints of chili oil, that greatly raised the bar on every<br />
other barbequed rib I had ever tasted. Simply amazing!<br />
I now understand the hype, and long for my next taste<br />
of the culinary wonders at Extra Super Tanker.<br />
Located at 3rd Floor, 3F-20 & 3F-21<br />
Tel: 03-7620 8877<br />
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SPECIAL DEAL: <strong>The</strong> Baked Spanish Iberico Ribs are<br />
normally priced at RM180 Nett (Half) but for readers<br />
of <strong>Tropicana</strong> Magazine, bring this magazine or snap a<br />
picture of this article and show it as proof of promotion<br />
at Extra Super Tanker (<strong>Tropicana</strong> Gardens Mall) and<br />
you can get a massive discount: only RM138 Nett (Half),<br />
valid from 1 <strong>Mar</strong>ch <strong>2021</strong> until the end of <strong>Apr</strong>il <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
Don’t miss this!<br />
Cargo<br />
It’s time to zonk yourself out with Cargo’s<br />
mouth-watering pork burgers! Freshly made<br />
from scratch with juicy pork patties and<br />
served with craft beer, we can guarantee<br />
that a quick stop at this quaintly stylish<br />
pop-up container bar can make your day<br />
that much brighter.<br />
Located at Pitstop K25 & K25a<br />
Tel: 012-451 0458
TROPICANA MAGAZINE<br />
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Park’s Bagels<br />
Grab a bite at Park’s Bagels for a taste of<br />
the quintessential New York snack. We<br />
tried the onion bagels, spread thick with a<br />
nice spring onion cream cheese that was<br />
satisfyingly savoury, along with a latte that<br />
really captured the feeling of having a quick<br />
breakfast in the bustling big apple.<br />
Located at Concourse Floor, CC-41<br />
Tel: 016-336 4380<br />
Delay No More<br />
If you love a table full of gigantic crabs, fresh lobster and other<br />
lip-smacking ocean delights, Delay No More Crab Seafood<br />
Restaurant is the place where your dreams come to life. With<br />
generous portions and appetizing aromas, patrons are always<br />
happy to come back for more. Everything is freshly caught,<br />
beautifully presented and perfectly seasoned with a nice<br />
balance of flavours for each dish. Definitely worth every penny!<br />
Located at Concourse Floor, CC-22 & 23<br />
Tel: 014-679 2419
MAC/APR <strong>2021</strong> SAVOUR DRINKS<br />
GOLD<br />
LIQUID<br />
Exclusive and elusive, these limited and<br />
special edition Cognacs and Whiskies will<br />
ensure you have a one-of-a-kind experience<br />
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DIAGEO 2020 SPECIAL<br />
RELEASES INSPIRED BY<br />
‘RARE IN NATURE’<br />
Available exclusively in a<br />
pack of eight, whisky lovers<br />
will be in cloud nine<br />
as far as this special<br />
release is concerned. Eight<br />
cask strength Single Malt<br />
Whiskies drawn from<br />
Scotland’s most beloved<br />
distilleries, some of them no<br />
longer in production. From<br />
8 Year Old Talisker with<br />
its warm pepper-lashed<br />
maritime character and<br />
finished in Caribbean Rum<br />
casks to the 30 Year Old<br />
Pittyvaich, a ‘ghost’ malt<br />
from a closed distillery in<br />
Speyside and the only one<br />
ever released to have been<br />
finished in ex-bourbon<br />
casks, this one-of-a-kind<br />
collection is the result of<br />
Diageo’s Master Blenders<br />
experience and expertise<br />
which showcases the<br />
inimitable taste of Scottish<br />
single malt whiskies, each<br />
boasting a unique cask<br />
strength.
TROPICANA MAGAZINE<br />
LOUIS XIII LIMITED<br />
EDITION CELEBRATING<br />
PARIS IN 1900<br />
With an exquisite blend<br />
of 1,200 eaux-de-vie from<br />
Grande Champagne, the<br />
first cru of the Cognac<br />
region, Louis XIII is the<br />
ultimate when it comes<br />
to luxury cognac, setting<br />
the highest standards<br />
for cognacs bar none.<br />
Partnering with Monnaie de<br />
Paris and <strong>The</strong> Cristallerie of<br />
Saint-Louis to pay homage<br />
to the City of Light in 1900,<br />
a time when Louis XIII<br />
was literally the toast of<br />
Paris. A limited edition of<br />
2,000 numbered decanters<br />
commemorating this<br />
historical year when Paris<br />
hosted the World Fair. It’s<br />
the Belle Époque, a period<br />
in history when the arts and<br />
fashion was at its zenith.<br />
Beauty and optimism filed<br />
the air and Paris showed<br />
the world what luxury and<br />
refinement was all about.<br />
JOHN WALKER & SONS<br />
XR21<br />
Inspired by Sir Alexander<br />
Walker II’s own handwritten<br />
notes and crafted with the<br />
legacy he created as well<br />
as the traditions inherent<br />
in the Walker family, John<br />
Walker & Sons XR21 was<br />
born from celebratory<br />
circumstances – in this case<br />
to celebrate Alexander<br />
Walker II’s knighthood from<br />
King George V. Alexander<br />
Walker II was of course the<br />
younger grandson Johnnie<br />
Walker who, together with<br />
his brother George took<br />
control of the company<br />
after the death of his father.<br />
Employing a three-step<br />
blending process, this very<br />
special blend is made from<br />
extremely rare Johnnie<br />
Walker reserve whiskies<br />
which have been aged for<br />
21 years.<br />
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MAC/APR <strong>2021</strong> SAVOUR DRINKS<br />
MARTELL NOBLIGE ANGEL<br />
CHEN EDITION<br />
Noble and dignified,<br />
<strong>Mar</strong>tell’s stellar cognac<br />
offering in the form of<br />
Noblige – its very name<br />
referencing the French<br />
saying “Noblesse Oblige”<br />
meaning nobility carries<br />
obligation certainly<br />
obliges the well-honed<br />
palate with its smooth and<br />
sophisticated notes. Scents<br />
of luscious pears and prune,<br />
aromas of vanilla pods and<br />
caramelised grapes and<br />
traces of myrrh, cedar and<br />
fine-grained oak gives a<br />
long and smooth finish.<br />
A special edition with its<br />
modern shaped bottle<br />
designed by China’s rising<br />
fashion star, Angel Chen<br />
sees a colourful depiction of<br />
a mythical ocean carrying<br />
a dragon boat, a fantastical<br />
journey your senses will<br />
experience with one sip of<br />
this golden liquid.<br />
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SINGLETON OF GLEN ORD<br />
18 YEARS OLD<br />
Malaysia’s No.1 single malt<br />
whisky brand is number<br />
one for good reason – rich<br />
and smooth, this single malt<br />
whisky exudes complex<br />
flavours with a less spicy<br />
and more mature, darker<br />
and deeper flavours that<br />
the 12 Year Old. With whiffs<br />
of cherries and apples on<br />
the nose, this aromatic elixir<br />
develops into dried summer<br />
fruits, raisins and apricots<br />
on the palate first before<br />
exploding into a smooth,<br />
rich chocolate finish. Its<br />
pure luxury in every single<br />
golden drop.
CORPORATE<br />
LISTINGS<br />
MAIN CONTACT NUMBERS<br />
Head Office<br />
+603 7710 1018<br />
CORPORATE OFFICES<br />
TROPICANA CORPORATION BERHAD<br />
Head Office<br />
Level 2, 7, 9, 10, 11 & 12<br />
<strong>Tropicana</strong> City Office Tower<br />
No 3, Jalan SS 20/27<br />
47400 Petaling Jaya<br />
Selangor Darul Ehsan<br />
Tel: +603 7710 1018<br />
Fax: +603 7725 3035<br />
corpcomm@tropicanacorp.com.my<br />
www.tropicanacorp.com.my<br />
Office Hours:<br />
9am - 6pm (Monday - Friday)<br />
Closed (Saturday & Sunday)<br />
Customer Care Support & <strong>Tropicana</strong><br />
Privilege Card Services<br />
+603 7713 8888<br />
customercare@tropicanacorp.com.my<br />
TROPICANA GOLF &<br />
COUNTRY RESORT BERHAD<br />
Clubhouse<br />
Jalan Kelab <strong>Tropicana</strong><br />
<strong>Tropicana</strong> Golf & Country Resort<br />
47410 Petaling Jaya<br />
Selangor Darul Ehsan<br />
Tel: +603 7804 8888<br />
Fax: +603 7804 3688<br />
gm@tropicanagolf.com<br />
www.tropicanagolf.com<br />
Office Hours:<br />
9am - 6pm (Monday - Friday)<br />
9am - 1pm (Saturday)<br />
Closed (Sunday)<br />
www.tropicanacorp.com.my<br />
PROPERTY GALLERIES<br />
TROPICANA GARDENS (KOTA DAMANSARA)<br />
Property Gallery & Show Unit<br />
Lot 52581, Jalan PJU 3/21<br />
<strong>Tropicana</strong> Indah Resort Homes<br />
Kota Damansara<br />
47410 Petaling Jaya, Selangor<br />
Tel : +603 7880 0989<br />
enquiry@tropicanacorp.com.my<br />
www.tropicanagardens.com.my<br />
Office Hours: 9:30am – 6:30pm<br />
(Monday – Sunday)<br />
TROPICANA MIYU<br />
Property Gallery<br />
<strong>The</strong> Hub, A-G-01 & A-M-01,<br />
19 Sentral Jalan Harapan, Seksyen 19,<br />
46300, Petaling Jaya, Selangor<br />
Tel: 1700 81 6113<br />
info@tropicanamiyu.com.my<br />
www.tropicanamiyu.com.my<br />
Office Hours: 9:30am – 6:30pm<br />
(Monday – Sunday)<br />
TROPICANA METROPARK (SUBANG JAYA)<br />
Property Gallery & Show Unit<br />
Lot 38515, Jalan Delima 1/1<br />
Subang Hi-Tech<br />
40000 Subang Jaya, Selangor<br />
Tel: +603 5636 6888 / +603 5637 3018<br />
enquiry@tropicanacorp.com.my<br />
www.tropicanametropark.com.my<br />
Office Hours: 9:30am – 6:30pm<br />
(Monday – Sunday)<br />
TROPICANA HEIGHTS (KAJANG)<br />
Property Gallery & Show Unit<br />
<strong>Tropicana</strong> Heights Show Village<br />
Off Jalan P6/2<br />
43500 Semenyih, Kajang, Selangor<br />
Tel: +603 7453 2328 / +6016 239 7565<br />
enquiry@tropicanacorp.com.my<br />
www.tropicanaheights.com.my<br />
Office Hours: 9:30am – 6:30pm<br />
(Monday – Sunday)<br />
TROPICANA AMAN (KOTA KEMUNING)<br />
Property Gallery & Show Unit<br />
No 2, Persiaran Aman Perdana 3<br />
Bandar <strong>Tropicana</strong> Aman<br />
42500 Telok Panglima Garang, Selangor<br />
Tel: 1700 81 8868<br />
enquiry@tropicanacorp.com.my<br />
www.tropicanaaman.com.my<br />
Office Hours: 9:30am – 6:30pm<br />
(Monday – Sunday)<br />
TROPICANA DANGA BAY<br />
(ISKANDAR MALAYSIA)<br />
Property Gallery & Show Unit<br />
Lot PTB 22902, Teluk Danga<br />
Jalan Persiaran Abu Bakar Sultan<br />
80200 Johor Bahru, Johor<br />
Tel: +607 2341 585<br />
enquiry@tropicanacorp.com.my<br />
www.tropicanadangabay.com.my<br />
Office Hours: 9:00am – 6:00pm<br />
(Monday – Sunday)<br />
TROPICANA DANGA COVE<br />
(ISKANDAR MALAYSIA)<br />
Property Gallery & Show Unit<br />
Lot PTD 28845-28892<br />
Taman Cahaya Kota Puteri, Plentong<br />
81750 Masai, Johor<br />
Tel: +607 3823 355<br />
enquiry@tropicanacorp.com.my<br />
www.tropicanadangacove.com.my<br />
Office Hours: 9:00am – 6:00pm<br />
(Monday – Sunday)<br />
TROPICANA UPLANDS<br />
Sales Gallery<br />
Lot PTD 15346<br />
Jalan Tanjung Kupang<br />
81150 Gelang Patah, Johor<br />
Tel: +607-234 1585<br />
customercarejb@tropicanacorp.com.my<br />
www.tropicanauplands.com.my<br />
Monday – Friday 9:00am – 6:00pm<br />
Saturday – Sunday 10:00am – 6:00pm<br />
TROPICANA GRANDHILL (GENTING)<br />
Property Gallery & Show Unit<br />
Jalan Permai 2, Genting Permai<br />
69000 Genting Highlands, Pahang<br />
Tel: +603-6106 0688 / +6018-390 9988<br />
enquiry@tropicanacorp.com.my<br />
www.tropicanagrandhill.com<br />
Office Hours:<br />
9:00am – 6:00pm<br />
(Monday – Sunday)<br />
TROPICANA CENANG (LANGKAWI)<br />
Property Gallery<br />
Lot 60177, Jalan Pantai Cenang<br />
07000 Langkawi, Kedah<br />
Tel: +6016-363 0900 / +604-952 3939<br />
enquiry@tropicanacenang.com.my<br />
www.tropicanacenang.com.my<br />
Office Hours:<br />
9:00am – 6:00pm<br />
(Monday – Sunday)
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT OFFICES<br />
TROPICANA<br />
MANAGEMENT SERVICES<br />
(TMS)<br />
Jalan Kelab <strong>Tropicana</strong><br />
<strong>Tropicana</strong> Golf &<br />
Country Resort<br />
47410 Petaling Jaya, Selangor<br />
Tel: +603 7804 8888<br />
ext : 513/557<br />
Fax: +603 7806 5044<br />
tms@tropicanacorp.com.my<br />
Office Hours:<br />
9:00am – 6:00pm (Monday – Friday)<br />
9:00am – 1:00pm (Saturday)<br />
Closed (Sunday & Public Holiday)<br />
TROPICANA HEIGHTS<br />
(FAIRFIELD/PARKFIELD)<br />
Off Jalan P6/2, Bandar<br />
Teknologi Kajang 43500<br />
Semenyih, Kajang, Selangor<br />
Tel: +603 8725 9800<br />
fairfield@tropicanacorp.com.my<br />
parkfield@tropicanacorp.com.my<br />
Office Hours:<br />
9:00am – 5:30pm (Monday – Friday)<br />
9:00am – 1:00pm (Saturday)<br />
Closed (Sunday & Public Holiday)<br />
TROPICANA AVENUE<br />
P-LG-01, Lower Ground Floor<br />
<strong>Tropicana</strong> Avenue<br />
No 12, Persiaran <strong>Tropicana</strong><br />
<strong>Tropicana</strong> Golf & Country<br />
Resort, PJU 3, 47410 Petaling<br />
Jaya, Selangor<br />
Tel: +603 8605 3608 /<br />
+603 8605 3609<br />
Fax: +603 8605 3618<br />
trop.avenue@tropicanacorp.com.my<br />
Office Hours:<br />
9:00am – 5:30pm (Monday – Friday)<br />
9:00am – 1:00pm (Saturday)<br />
Closed (Sunday & Public Holiday)<br />
TROPICANA<br />
METROPARK (PANDORA)<br />
Level P4, Menara A,<br />
Pandora Residensi<br />
Jalan MP1, <strong>Tropicana</strong> Metropark<br />
47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor<br />
Tel: +603 5036 2088<br />
Fax: +603 5036 2089<br />
pandora@tropicanacorp.com.my<br />
Office Hours:<br />
9:00am – 5:30pm (Monday – Friday)<br />
9:00am – 1:00pm (Saturday)<br />
Closed (Sunday & Public Holiday)<br />
TROPICANA GRANDE<br />
Level 1, Management Office<br />
Block A, <strong>Tropicana</strong> Grande<br />
Condominium, No 3, Persiaran<br />
<strong>Tropicana</strong>, PJU 3<br />
47410 Petaling Jaya, Selangor<br />
Tel: +603 7610 0968<br />
Fax: +603 7610 0966<br />
tropicanagrande@<br />
tropicanacorp.com.my<br />
Office Hours:<br />
9:00am – 5:30pm (Monday – Friday)<br />
9:00am – 1:00pm (Saturday)<br />
Closed (Sunday & Public Holiday)<br />
TROPICANA HEIGHTS<br />
(RIDGEFIELD)<br />
Jalan <strong>Tropicana</strong> Heights 2/1<br />
42000 Kajang, Selangor<br />
Tel: +603 8723 5191<br />
ridgefield@tropicanacorp.com.my<br />
Office Hours:<br />
9:00am – 5:30pm<br />
(Monday – Friday)<br />
9:00am – 1:00pm (Saturday)<br />
Closed (Sunday & Public Holiday)<br />
TROPICANA<br />
AMAN (ARAHSIA)<br />
Arahsia <strong>Tropicana</strong> Aman<br />
Jalan Aman Arahsia 2<br />
Bandar <strong>Tropicana</strong> Aman<br />
42500 Telok Panglima Garang,<br />
Selangor<br />
Tel: +603 8687 5512<br />
arahsia@tropicanacorp.com.my<br />
Office Hours:<br />
9:00am – 5:30pm<br />
(Monday – Friday)<br />
9:00am – 1:00pm (Saturday)<br />
Closed (Sunday & Public Holiday)<br />
TROPICANA<br />
METROPARK (PALOMA)<br />
Tower B, Level 4,<br />
Paloma Residensi<br />
Jalan MP1, <strong>Tropicana</strong> Metropark<br />
47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor<br />
Tel: +603 5022 9099<br />
Fax: +603 5022 9097<br />
paloma@tropicanacorp.com.my<br />
Office Hours:<br />
9:00am – 5:30pm<br />
(Monday – Friday)<br />
9:00am – 1:00pm (Saturday)<br />
Closed (Sunday & Public Holiday)<br />
TROPICANA INDAH<br />
Jalan Kelab <strong>Tropicana</strong><br />
<strong>Tropicana</strong> Golf &<br />
Country Resort<br />
47410 Petaling Jaya, Selangor<br />
Tel: +603 7804 8888<br />
ext : 154/557<br />
Fax: +603 7806 5044<br />
tisb@tropicanacorp.com.my<br />
Office Hours:<br />
9:00am – 6:00pm<br />
(Monday – Friday)<br />
9:00am – 1:00pm (Saturday)<br />
Closed (Sunday & Public Holiday)<br />
THE RESIDENCES<br />
Basement 1, Menara TR<br />
No 121, Jalan Ampang<br />
50450 Kuala Lumpur<br />
Tel: +603 2770 6338<br />
Fax: +603 2270 6343<br />
theresidences@<br />
tropicanacorp.com.my<br />
Office Hours:<br />
9:00am – 5:30pm<br />
(Monday – Friday)<br />
9:00am – 1:00pm (Saturday)<br />
Closed (Sunday & Public Holiday)<br />
TROPICANA<br />
AMAN (BAYAN)<br />
Bayan <strong>Tropicana</strong> Aman<br />
Jalan Aman Bayan 1<br />
Bandar <strong>Tropicana</strong> Aman<br />
42500 Telok Panglima Garang,<br />
Selangor<br />
Tel: +603 8687 5525<br />
Fax: +603 8687 5530<br />
bayan@tropicanacorp.com.my<br />
Office Hours:<br />
9:00am – 5:30pm<br />
(Monday – Friday)<br />
9:00am – 1:00pm (Saturday)<br />
Closed (Sunday & Public Holiday)<br />
TROPICANA<br />
DANGA BAY (BORA)<br />
No 01-01, Residensi Bora<br />
Jalan Danga 1/1, Teluk Danga<br />
80200 Johor Bahru, Johor<br />
Tel: +607 2074 234<br />
boraresidences@gmail.com<br />
Office Hours:<br />
9:00am – 5:30pm<br />
(Monday – Friday)<br />
9:00am – 1:00pm (Saturday)<br />
Closed (Sunday & Public Holiday)<br />
CASA TROPICANA<br />
B-5-17, Block B, Casa <strong>Tropicana</strong>,<br />
No 5, Jalan Persiaran <strong>Tropicana</strong>,<br />
PJU 3, <strong>Tropicana</strong> Golf &<br />
Country Resort<br />
47410 Petaling Jaya, Selangor<br />
Tel: +603 7883 0982<br />
Fax: +603 7883 0292<br />
casatropicana@<br />
tropicanacorp.com.my<br />
Office Hours:<br />
9:00am – 5:30pm (Monday – Friday)<br />
9:00am – 1:00pm (Saturday)<br />
Closed (Sunday & Public Holiday)<br />
TROPICANA GARDENS<br />
(ARNICA & BAYBERRY)<br />
Level 5, Residensi A<br />
<strong>Tropicana</strong> Gardens<br />
No 2A, Persiaran Surian<br />
Tropican Indah<br />
47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor<br />
Tel: +603 2714 6172<br />
trop.gardens@<br />
tropicanacorp.com.my<br />
Office Hours:<br />
9:00am – 5:30pm (Monday – Friday)<br />
9:00am – 1:00pm (Saturday)<br />
Closed (Sunday & Public Holiday)<br />
TROPICANA<br />
AMAN (CHERIA)<br />
No.1 Jalan Aman Chria, Bandar<br />
<strong>Tropicana</strong> Aman, 42500 Telok<br />
Panglima Garang, Selangor<br />
Darul Ehsan Malaysia<br />
Tel: +603 8686 1088<br />
Fax: +603 8686 1087<br />
cheria@tropicanacorp.com.my<br />
Office Hours:<br />
9:00am – 5:30pm<br />
(Monday – Friday)<br />
9:00am – 1:00pm (Saturday)<br />
Closed (Sunday & Public Holiday)<br />
TROPICANA<br />
DANGA BAY (TROPEZ)<br />
G-03, Blok B, Tropez Residences<br />
Persiaran Danga Perdana<br />
80200 Johor Bahru, Johor<br />
Tel: +607 2446 559<br />
Fax: +607 2374 088<br />
tropezmanagement@gmail.com<br />
Office Hours:<br />
9:00am – 5:30pm<br />
(Monday – Friday)<br />
9:00am – 1:00pm (Saturday)<br />
Closed (Sunday & Public Holiday)<br />
TROPICANA CHERAS<br />
No 6, Jalan <strong>Tropicana</strong> Cheras 1<br />
Taman <strong>Tropicana</strong> Cheras<br />
43000 Kajang, Selangor<br />
Tel: +6013 202 0746<br />
tropicanacheras@<br />
tropicanacorp.com.my<br />
Office Hours:<br />
9:00am – 5:30pm<br />
(Monday – Friday)<br />
9:00am – 1:00pm (Saturday)<br />
Closed (Sunday & Public Holiday)<br />
TROPICANA GARDENS<br />
(CYPERUS & DIANTHUS)<br />
Level 6, Residensi C<br />
<strong>Tropicana</strong> Gardens<br />
No 2A, Persiaran Surian<br />
Tropican Indah<br />
47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor<br />
Tel: +603 2714 6175<br />
trop.gardens@<br />
tropicanacorp.com.my<br />
Office Hours:<br />
9:00am – 5:30pm<br />
(Monday – Friday)<br />
9:00am – 1:00pm (Saturday)<br />
Closed (Sunday & Public Holiday)<br />
TROPICANA LANDMARK<br />
Level 5, <strong>Tropicana</strong> Landmark<br />
Lorong Kondo Bundusan<br />
Off Jalan Bundusan<br />
88300 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah<br />
Tel: +6088 742 052<br />
tropicanalandmark@gmail.com<br />
Office Hours:<br />
8:30am – 5:00pm<br />
(Monday – Friday)<br />
8:30am – 12:30pm (Saturday)<br />
Closed (Sunday & Public Holiday)<br />
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT OFFICES<br />
TROPICANA GARDENS MALL<br />
(TROPICANA INDAH)<br />
Level 3A, <strong>Tropicana</strong> Gardens Mall<br />
No. 2A, Persiaran Surian, <strong>Tropicana</strong><br />
Indah<br />
47810 Petaling Jaya<br />
Selangor Darul Ehsan<br />
Tel : +603 7763 8988<br />
customerservice@<br />
tropicanagardensmall.com.my<br />
www.tropicanagardensmall.com.my<br />
Office Hours: 9:00am – 6:00pm<br />
(Monday – Friday)
TROPICANA GOLF & COUNTRY RESORT<br />
FOOD & BEVERAGES<br />
Twenty 7 Restaurant<br />
<strong>The</strong> Palm Coffee House<br />
Gin Shui Tei Japanese Restaurant<br />
Spring Garden Chinese Restaurant<br />
QingHeGu Korean Traditional<br />
Restaurant<br />
J Italian Restaurant<br />
Bowling Cafe<br />
Poolside Cafe<br />
BEAUTY & WELLNESS<br />
Thai Odyssey Spa & Massage<br />
Eco Hair Salon<br />
RETAIL SHOPS<br />
MST Golf Pro Shop<br />
De Manshop<br />
OTHERS<br />
<strong>The</strong> Green House Florist<br />
Alam Convenient Store<br />
<strong>Tropicana</strong> Clinic<br />
Kindyland <strong>Tropicana</strong><br />
Banquet & Seminar Facilities<br />
<strong>Tropicana</strong> Sales Gallery<br />
Havana & Glamour<br />
SPORTS<br />
Bowling Alley<br />
Driving Range<br />
Tennis<br />
Table Tennis<br />
Squash<br />
Badminton<br />
Golf<br />
tropicanagolf.com<br />
Tel: 603 7804 8888<br />
Email: gm@tropicanagolf.com<br />
Jalan Kelab <strong>Tropicana</strong>, 47410 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan<br />
TROPICANA GARDENS MALL<br />
GROCER & DEPARTMENTAL<br />
STORE<br />
Village Grocer<br />
JONETZ by Don Don Donki *<br />
FOOD & BEVERAGE<br />
Ah Yip Herbal Soup *<br />
Ainul Cookies & Co *<br />
Alice Kitchen *<br />
Asam Pedas Premier<br />
Auntie Anne’s<br />
Ayam Penyet D’Kota<br />
Baan Kun Ya<br />
Bankara Ramen<br />
Beard Papa’s<br />
Beauty In <strong>The</strong> Pot *<br />
Bee Cheng Hiang<br />
Big Food Street *<br />
Boost Juice *<br />
Burger King<br />
Chillax<br />
Chizu *<br />
Cottle Coffee<br />
Dai Pai Dong *<br />
Delay No More<br />
D’Italiane *<br />
Dodo Dim Sum and Bowls<br />
Dubuyo<br />
Dunkin’ Donuts<br />
Eng’s Wantan Noodle *<br />
Esquire Kitchen *<br />
Famous Amos<br />
Fei Fan Hot Pot<br />
Fire Korean Restaurant<br />
Go Street Noodle<br />
Gong Cha<br />
Gula Cakery<br />
Hazukido *<br />
Herb Valley<br />
Hong Kong Sheng Kee<br />
Ilao Ilao<br />
Joybean<br />
Juice Works<br />
Kenny Rogers Roasters<br />
Koong Woh Tong<br />
Kopi Box *<br />
Krispy Kreme<br />
Lao Huo Tang *<br />
Liang Sandwich Bar<br />
Little Penang Kafé<br />
Maison Des Pains<br />
Mr. Chizu *<br />
Nando’s *<br />
Nyonya Cendol Café<br />
Pandan *<br />
Park’s Bagels<br />
Rakuzen<br />
Restaurant Extra Super Tanker<br />
Roti Bakery & Café<br />
Royce’<br />
Salad Atelier *<br />
Secret Recipe<br />
Shang Guan Chi Tse<br />
Shihlin Taiwan Street Snacks *<br />
Shinmapo Korean BBQ *<br />
Shojikiya<br />
Shu Guo Yin Xiang Hot Pot *<br />
Simple Life<br />
Siong Tong Gai Restaurant<br />
Sopoong *<br />
Squid Boy<br />
Starbucks Reserve<br />
Sukishi<br />
Sushi Jiro & Yakitora<br />
Sushi King<br />
Sushi Zanmai<br />
Taco Bell *<br />
Tealive<br />
Tendon Kohaku<br />
<strong>The</strong> Chicken Rice Shop<br />
<strong>The</strong> Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf<br />
Truedan<br />
Whisk Coffee*<br />
Xiao Man’s Dumpling<br />
Yakitori Ebisu<br />
Yuan Lao Si Hot Pot<br />
Yummy Yummy Chocolate Café *<br />
Zok Noodle House *<br />
FASHION<br />
6ixty8ight<br />
Adidas<br />
Bebebutterfly<br />
d.d Collective<br />
DeFacto<br />
Dr. Specs<br />
Extreme<br />
H&M<br />
HLA<br />
IO One Jeans *<br />
Jac’s Optometry<br />
Joey’L<br />
Levi’s<br />
Mimu<br />
Mirrocle<br />
Mothercare,Gingersnaps&ELC *<br />
Ms. Read<br />
Puma<br />
Skechers<br />
Sox World *<br />
Sports Paragon *<br />
SportsDirect.com<br />
<strong>The</strong> Entertainer *<br />
Vans<br />
Xixili<br />
OWN *<br />
Ichi-Do *<br />
HEALTH, BEAUTY & PERSONAL<br />
CARE<br />
Ascen+ Pharmacy<br />
Brown Sugar Hair Salon<br />
Celmonze <strong>The</strong> Signature *<br />
Curvena<br />
Fitness Concept<br />
Gintell *<br />
GNC Live Well<br />
Guardian<br />
ENT, O’Care, D’Natural Beauty House,<br />
Organic Hair Professional<br />
Life Hot Yoga<br />
Missy Nail<br />
Mum & Baby Skincare Club<br />
Nailed It Spa Services<br />
Qi Odyssey<br />
Restyle<br />
Sasa<br />
Skinz Sanctuary & Hair Over<br />
Sothys<br />
Soul Hairologist<br />
Thai Odyssey<br />
<strong>The</strong> Face Shop<br />
Top Passion *<br />
Venusde<br />
Vogue Galare<br />
Watsons<br />
HOME & IT<br />
Celcome Service Centre *<br />
Cuckoo<br />
Daiso *<br />
HOCO<br />
IT World<br />
Mr. DIY, Mr. Dollar & Mr. Toy *<br />
Serta Mattress<br />
TBM<br />
Vivo Concept Store *<br />
LEISURE, EDUTAINMENT &<br />
ENTERTAINMENT<br />
BookXcess<br />
Bricks Smart *<br />
Co-labs Coworking<br />
EnerZ Extreme Park & Xctive Kidz<br />
Flow Academy *<br />
Good Times Baking Studio *<br />
Kidzooona & Molly Fantasy<br />
Kindyland<br />
Laser Battle *<br />
Loud Speaker<br />
MBO Cinemas<br />
Palo<br />
Party Wonderland *<br />
Times Bookstore<br />
Toy World *<br />
Tribe Boxing Studio<br />
SERVICES<br />
7-Eleven<br />
Garden Scents Florist<br />
Global Rate Money Changer<br />
i-Alter<br />
iCare Dental<br />
Mail Boxes Etc.<br />
Mama Jo Launderette<br />
My Clinic *<br />
News Now<br />
Pet Lovers Centre<br />
Plant Meets Art<br />
TF Barber Shop<br />
* Opening soon<br />
www.tropicanagardensmall.com.my<br />
Tel: 6012–715 8988<br />
Email: customerservice@tropicanagardensmall.com.my<br />
No. 2A, Persiaran Surian, <strong>Tropicana</strong> Indah, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
SPECIALISED SERVICE CENTRE EXCLUSIVELY FOR<br />
MERCEDES-BENZ, BMW AND AUDI CAR OWNERS<br />
AT KOTA DAMANSARA<br />
We provide a full range of fixed-price services, each performed in a structured series<br />
of operating procedures to ensure faster and more efficient performance servicing;<br />
especially for Mercedes-Benz, BMW and AUDI car owners whose car warranties have expired<br />
LIST OF SERVICES<br />
Lubrication & Maintenance Service<br />
Air Cond Service and Maintenance<br />
Programming and Adaptation using latest STAR Diagnostic Compact 4 and BMW<br />
ISID Diagnostic Tester<br />
Computer and Electronic Programming complete with SCN Coding<br />
Suspension System<br />
Engine and Automatic Transmission Overhauling<br />
Braking System ABS/ETS/ASR/SBC/ABR<br />
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Suspension System<br />
Prominent Autotech Sdn Bhd<br />
No 8-E, Jalan Teknologi, Pusat Teknologi Sunsuria<br />
Kota Damansara PJU 5, 47810 Petaling Jaya Selangor<br />
Tel: +603-6151 5369 / +603-6151 8369<br />
Fax: +603-6150 5369<br />
Email: enquiry@prominentautotech.com.my<br />
OPERATING HOURS<br />
Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm<br />
Saturday, 8.30am - 3pm<br />
Closed on Sunday and Public Holidays<br />
www.prominentautotech.com.my
JAN/FEB <strong>2021</strong> EDITOR’S NOTE<br />
*Artist Impression Only<br />
FREEHOLD<br />
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