Tropicana January-February 2021 #134 The Love Issue

THE LOVE ISSUE

Art of

Living

Marsha Milan

shares her

Tropicana lifestyle

Redefining

The Art of Living

TROPICANA MAGAZINE

LOVE

HOPE

RESILIENCE

EDITOR’S NOTE

The year 2020 has brought with it many surprises.

However it’s become a symbol of our courage in

braving the storms in life. It is now more pertinent than

ever to have hope, love and resilience to share that

spark of humanity with the people in our hearts, and

the people on the street.

It is with this mindset that we are calling this the Love

Issue. Our cover subject Marsha Milan Londoh talks

about the importance of family love; she calls her

Tropicana home a sanctuary where she can find bliss

after a long day at work.

That’s why we’re also featuring a splash of Tropicana

havens, from the urban jungles of KL to the warm sands

of Langkawi. These exclusive glimpses at the luxurious

homes and vacation spots will take you on a journey of

discovery with every location dear to our hearts.

This year’s Valentine’s Day is so closely intertwined

with Chinese New Year, it is literally the best of both

worlds. To put you in the mood for all things Oriental,

we shot an exclusive fashion spread featuring Amber

Chia modelling the best of Malaysian designers. We

also put together a handy Chinese horoscope guide for

you to peruse and live by.

When you flip through the pages, you’ll also notice

changes in terms of how we present our stories. We

hope that our new content and layout will prove to be

more engaging, relevant and dynamic for you, dear

reader. Ultimately, it is a labour of love from us to you.

Happy Valentine’s Day and Gong Xi Fa Cai! Take care,

stay safe and see you next time.

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Tropicana Magazine Editorial Team

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#134

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ON THE COVER

42 Home Is Her Haven

CNY Predictions

8 Bold New World

Property

13 Redefining The Art Of Living

D.I.Y

46 GOH-ing D.I.Y

Education

48 Life At Home For SJIIM Students

Tech

52 The Best Apps Are Here To Stay

Lifehacks

54 5 Easy Life Hacks For Your Home

Space

56 Paradise Is Nearby At Langkawi

Island

58 Highland Living Above The Clouds

Sojourn

60 W Is For Wonderful

Tee-Off

64 Lost In Nature

Swing Tools

68 Tee-Off To A Great Start

Savour+

70 Love In Every Bite

Showcase

74 Tech Up!

76 Every Object Has A Story

77 Perfect For Sharing

78 Bridge To Romance

79 In The Mood For Love

Fashion

80 Chinoiserie Chic

Trailblazer

86 Glamourous Game Changer

The Time

58 Wonders On The Wrist

Jewels

92 Keep On Shining

Chronometer

94 Reflecting The Finest Craftmanship

Wheel

98 Aston Martin’s First Ever Full-Size

5-Seat Model

Savour CNY

106 Feast With The Family At Tropicana

Gardens Mall

Savour Drinks

108 Best To Quench Your Thirst

Promo

112 The Place To Be

Listing

118 Corporate

120 Tropicana Golf & Country Resort

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JAN/FEB 2021 PREDICTIONS

BOLD

NEW WORLD

The arrival of the Ox Year signifies that

the time for rebuilding has come.

RAT

90% Career

70% Wealth

90% Love

30% Health

(1936, 1948, 1960, 1972,

RABBIT

30% Career

50% Wealth

90% Love

60% Health

(1939, 1951, 1963, 1975,

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1984, 1996, 2008)

Has a promising year

ahead, with excellent

success and the Rat is

notorious for being able to

eke out a living whatever

the circumstances. The

Rat in an Ox Year benefits

from it being the year of

your astrological secret

friend and soul mate.

ALL Rats in 2021 benefit

from having the image of

the Rat and Ox together.

Your biggest success

this year will stem from

receiving help from others,

and knowing the right

people can open big doors

for you. Do not let your

ego be your worst enemy.

The more humble you are,

the more you stand to

gain!

OX

80% Career

70% Wealth

50% Love

60% Health

(1937, 1949, 1961, 1973,

1985, 1997, 2009)

Ox is the ruling sign

of the year and has

the backing of the

God of the Year – the

Tai Sui. Your home

sector plays host to

the Future Prosperity

Star, indicating that for

you, this is a good time

to build for the future.

Always think long term.

Do not forgo long term

gains for short term

pleasures. Persistence

will be your biggest

asset, and luckily for

you, staying power is an

inherent character trait

for the Ox!

TIGER

70% Career

50% Wealth

50% Love

60% Health

(1938, 1950, 1962, 1974,

1986, 1998, 2010)

The Tiger has plenty of

potential hidden wealth

this year, so others will

benefit from hooking

up with you in projects,

partnerships and anything

else of this nature. Passion

epitomises your being,

so finding things you are

passionate about is what

drives you. Do not expect

immediate success, but dig

for what really makes you

tick; and when you find it,

give it your all!

1987, 1999, 2011)

Rabbit enjoys romance

and relationship luck!

Those of you seeking love

find it easily and readily,

and if you are looking

to get married, this is an

auspicious year to do so!

The Rabbit also sees the

arrival of many helpful

people able and willing

to help you. Do not turn

away overtures from

others as allying yourself

with the right people will

fast-track your route to

success. There are some

afflictions to overcome,

but your inner power

is strong, which helps

you to weather minor

disappointments that

surface. Stay resolute

and do not let temporary

setbacks cause you to give

up.

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DRAGON

90% Career

60% Wealth

60% Love

60% Health

(1940, 1952, 1964, 1976,

1988, 2000, 2012)

A year when you can go

after the really big dreams

as you have big potential.

While you will encounter

some challenges and

obstacles, you will be able

to overcome them with

the right attitude. Many of

you will meet up with new

opportunities – and while

you may feel enthusiastic

about many of them, do

not spread yourself too

thin. Focusing on a few

bring better outcomes

than trying to take on too

much.

SNAKE

60% Career

70% Wealth

80% Love

70% Health

(1941, 1953, 1965, 1977,

1989, 2001, 2013)

Snake is in for a much

better year! You have

lucky stars, and your

strength this year will

come from your creativity

and resourcefulness. Keep

striving to think outside

of the box. Continuing the

tread the well-trodden

path will unfortunately

not allow you to unlock

your full potential. So be

brave and try new things!

Do not allow yourself

to be discouraged by

past experiences or the

opinions of others. This

is a year when you are

strong and when every

cloud has a silver lining.

Carry amulets to transform

obstacles into outstanding

opportunities.

HORSE

60% Career

60% Wealth

70% Love

60% Health

(1942, 1954, 1966, 1978,

1990, 2002, 2014)

This is really your year!

Various lucky stars visits,

and help magically

arrives whenever you

need it. Do not turn away

opportunities that come

your way, because some

will hold the key to those

big breaks you have been

hoping for. There is no

need to be overly fixated

on certain ideas; learn to

go with the flow. What

you considered important

in the past may no longer

hold so much significance

now. Allow yourself to

adapt, in the comfort

that the unknown holds

the promise of a lot of

success, and happiness.

SHEEP

50% Career

60% Wealth

40% Love

70% Health

(1943, 1955, 1967, 1979,

1991, 2003, 2015)

While there are some

lucky stars in your chart,

there are elements of

quarrelsomeness that

you will need to keep

under control. Do not

let your temper get the

better of you – you do

not need to win every

fight. In fact, losing can

be a kind of winning this

year. Maintaining the

peace and keeping strong

relationships is far more

important than any form

of verbal or proverbial

victory.

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MONKEY

90% Career

70% Wealth

50% Love

60% Health

(1944, 1956, 1968, 1980,

DOG

40% Career

60% Wealth

60% Love

60% Health

(1946, 1958, 1970, 1982,

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1992, 2004, 2016)

You have excellent

element luck, which

allows you to reach new

frontiers and gain notable

recognition. This is a year

when you can achieve

success at the very highest

levels, so do not think

small! The bigger you

dream, the more you can

achieve. Your strong life

force and inner confidence

gives you the edge in

everything you pursue,

and the more you involve

yourself in projects related

to your personal goals,

the more success you

will achieve. You have

plenty of energy, so doing

“too” much will not be

a problem; in fact, it will

only help you!

ROOSTER

70% Career

70% Wealth

70% Love

60% Health

(1945, 1957, 1969, 1981,

1993, 2005, 2017)

One of the luckiest signs

of the year, you enjoy

fabulous element luck

which gives you the

impetus to go after really

big success. Do not let

temporary setbacks make

you lose steam. Positive

stars visit this year,

bringing both money and

leadership luck, so those in

managerial or leadership

roles can inspire great

loyalty and achievements

among your subordinates.

1994, 2006, 2018)

Find a noble cause and

you can move mountains!

This is not a year to

complain or focus on

negativity, as success

will come to those who

stays focused on the task

at hand. If you believe

in something, do not let

anyone talk you out of

it. Sometimes it benefits

to “go with the flow” but

this year you need to

occasionally stand your

ground. As long as you

do not allow yourself to

become too laid back,

there is ample success to

be found.

BOAR

40% Career

40% Wealth

60% Love

60% Health

(1947, 1959, 1971, 1983,

1995, 2007, 2019)

Keep a positive attitude

towards life and keep

focused on getting the

job done. While the

year brings you some

unfortunate stars, there

will be periods of good

luck that will help you

make this a memorable

year. This is not a year for

you to take any sort of

risks so do refrain from

gambling, or speculating

in the stock market. Do

not take big risks when it

comes to money!

Text by Uncle Lim from World of Feng Shui. For more, get your copy of Lillian Too & Jennifer Too’s Fortune & Feng Shui 2021.

The

Redefining

of

JAN/FEB 2021 PROPERTY

CELEBRATING 42 YEARS OF

EXTRAORDINARY

ACHIEVEMENTS

Tropicana Corporation Berhad

Since its rebranding exercise in 2013, Tropicana continued to build its legacy with

a host of prestigious developments. Spurred on by the needs of today, we recall

our history.

Incorporated in 1979, Tropicana Group also successfully manages a realm of

businesses that includes property and resort development, property investments,

manufacturing and investment holding. These large scale and successful ventures

propelled the Group onto the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia in 1992. Since then,

the Company has consistently explored new frontiers with significant growth

potential such as retail and office space, hotel and education sectors. Since the

debut of the Tropicana Golf & Country Resort and Tropicana Indah Resort Homes

over two decades ago, we established a unique DNA that sets us apart. This DNA

focuses on accessibility, connectivity, innovative concepts and redefining the art

of living through the creation of living, thriving townships that are strategically

connected.

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TROPICANA

BY THE NUMBERS

2,344

acres of prime landbank

across Malaysia.

Top 9

ranked 9th in the Top 10

Property Developers 2020

by The Edge Malaysia.

RM80 billion

total potential gross

development value.

1,300

strong and talented

workforce across Malaysia.

50

completed developments

with 6 ongoing townships.

RM1 billion

achieved more than RM1

billion revenue in FY 2019

and FY 2020.

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TROPICANA

to unlock the value

of its landbank in

strategic locations

across Malaysia

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ENGAGE YOUR

EXCITEMENT

Tropicana's prestigious Golf and Country Resort is a township

with the best courses available for residents and public guests

alike. The choices of linked houses, bungalows and

condominium living provides residents with ample variety and

a conducive neighbourhood that enjoys luxurious facilities to

rival any resort. Our 27-hole course is known as one of the

best in the country and is a very popular destination for

golfers from all over the world. With three challenging dream

nines complete with rolling slopes and sweeping valleys, this

course is as picturesque as it is challenging, making it very

popular amongst golfers of any handicap level.

Location and landmarks

Set within Tropicana Indah near the

Seri Selangor Golf Course

Features

• 450,000 sq ft clubhouse

• Award winning 27- hole golf

course

• Function rooms and grand

ballroom

• Larger-than-Olympic-sized

swimming pool

• 4 indoor badminton courts & a

VIP badminton hall

• 12-Lane computerized bowling

alley

• Well-equipped gymnasium

• Aerobics / dancing studio

• 2 indoor & 4 outdoor tennis

courts

• Japanese bath, jacuzzi, sauna,

steam bath

• 3 squash courts

• Futsal outdoor court

03-7804 8888

tropicanagolf.com

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A TROPICAL

SHOPPING HAVEN

At Tropicana Gardens Mall, we have built 1 million square feet of retail

space that anchors, binds and brings the neighbourhood together.

Featuring a host of shopping, entertainment and leisure outlets as

well as wide indoor and alfresco F&B areas, the multitude of delicious

dining options are sure to whet your appetites. Explore the walkways

and discover hidden gems at every corner you turn.

The mall has 7 floors, hundreds of stores, a wide tenant mix and a

50,000 square-foot convention center. Serving the affluent Tropicana

Indah community, this mall comes with a full suite of amenities for

the residents of the serviced apartments above and serves to meld

the hustle and bustle of a vibrant commercial zone with the chic

tranquility of a leisure and entertainment nexus.

Taking the Persiaran Surian road or going through Persiaran

Tropicana, you can access the mall by road or if travelling by train,

it is conveniently directly connected to the Surian MRT station.


Seri Selangor Golf Course

Features

• A unique mix of lifestyle, dining

and entertainment brands

• Linked directly to Surian

MRT station

• Surrounded by matured

commercial hubs

• Accessible via NKVE, LDP, SPRINT

highway and Penchala link

• Retail, hypermarkets, educational

and medical centres nearby

• Weaves nature into the

development

• Modern layouts with harmonious

designs

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03-7663 6600

www.tropicanagardensmall.com.my


LIFE IN FULL

BLOOM

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Tropicana Gardens development, at the heart of Tropicana

Indah in Kota Damansara is home to a dazzling array of

modern, metropolitan buildings with it’s many popular

eateries, shopping venues and residences for the

contemporary urban citizen.

Every corner and pavilion of the inclusive development is

infused with harmony, With luxury condominiums and

serviced apartments, residents can enjoy all of the modern

convenience it affords as well as banks, clinics, colleges and

golf courses nearby.

Getting around is easy with it’s close proximity to the major

highways like the NKVE, LDP, SPRINT highway and Penchala

link, and the Tropicana Gardens Mall itself has a direct link to

an elevated MRT station. There are so many things to do and

places to go from here, you’ll never feel left out of the loop.


Sunway Giza Mall, Selangor Golf Club

Features

• Linked to Surian MRT station

• Swimming pool

• Game room

• Pool deck

• Gymnasium

• Basketball court

• Jacuzzi

• Leisure lounge

• Jogging track

• Landscaped garden

• Kids playground / Play garden

• Reading room

• Sauna

• 24-hour security

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For luxurious and dynamic residences look no further, Edelweiss is blessed with gorgeous views overlooking the golf course and

wide, open spaces to frolic in. For more information call 03-7663 6600.


The Arnica residence offers modern spaces that flow with purposeful design. Walking the line between vibrancy and serenity,

expect to enjoy shopping, golfing and a lot more.

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The Bayberry presents modern extravagance in urban lifestyles, featuring creature comforts like infinity pools and a jacuzzi, lounge

decks and more at an address to aspire to.

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Life at the Cyperus offers a wealth of

joys as spaces with urban gardens

and exciting facilities built with green

sustainability in mind takes urban

living to new heights.

Dianthus is blessed with gorgeous views

overlooking the golf course and wide,

open spaces to frolic in.

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03-7663 6600

www.tropicanagardens.com.my


BREATHING LIFE

INTO THE

CITY

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At the lush new premises of Tropicana Metropark, you can find exciting

new eateries, retailers and services. There’s something special about

the energy and charm of a space created for nature-lovers with a

verdant 9.2-acre central park in Subang Jaya.

With an 88-acre master plan to bring even more residential and

commercial areas around it, Tropicana Metropark is close to Empire

Subang Jaya and is set for a host of companion developments in the

future.


Located in Subang Jaya, close to

Empire Subang, INTI College

Features

• Direct link to Federal highway

• Jogging track

• Fitness corners

• Lake view and water features

• GEMS International School

• Reflexology path

• A lush 9.2 acre urban park

The prestigious GEMS educational group offers a British

curriculum worldwide, with 250 schools in 13 countries. At

GEMS International School in Tropicana Metropark, the

understanding that each child's development is unique and

intrinsically valuable shapes their credo; that every child is

capable of greatness and success. Accredited by various

universities and ministries, this school covers education all

the way to pre-university.

1700 81 8887

tropicanametropark.com.my

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A NEW LIVING

SPACE EMERGES

Enjoy a lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Located in Kota Kemuning, Tropicana Aman is close to a rich and

diverse selection of amenities as well as an 85-acre central park,

making it an ideal home to rest and rebalance in. Emphasizing a

“Green, Sustainable Architecture and Township”, it encapsulates a

“Walk and Bike-friendly” philosophy that embodies the concept

of a healthy way of life amongst its residents.

Bike through the wooded trails, head down for a bite at the

restaurants or enrich your mind at the international and public

schools nearby. Its close proximity to highways like the KESAS

and ELITE ensures that you are always connected to your

workplace. The latest phases within the township boasts

3-bedroom modern apartments, investment-grade shop

offices, lakeside superlinked homes, smart semi-detached

homes, zero-lot bungalows and bungalows.


Located in Kota Kemuning, Selangor

close to Bandar Saujana Putra

Features

• Walkable community

• Beautiful 85-acre park

• 7km walking and biking trail

• 10-acre Tenby International School


• Recreational hub

• Kids playground / Play garden

• Feature gardens

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1700 81 8868

tropicanaaman.com.my


PEACEFUL LIVING

AT THE LAKE

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The exclusive Lakefield Residences at Tropicana Heights,

Kajang features a calm and tranquil atmosphere. As a

wholesome township community built around a lake, you’ll be

treated to one-of-a-kind waterfront views and a tree-lined

expanse of shady walkways throughout the neighbourhood.

The surrounding residences of Ridgefield and Parkfield are

sister developments that encompass similar design

philosophies and provide a sense of continuity and harmony to

this beautiful 199-acre freehold estate.

As part of an extensive township project in development, there

is much to look forward to at Tropicana Heights. Located 15

minutes from Kajang Town and accessed by Persiaran Bangi

and Jalan Semenyih and a KTM station, there are education

centres like Nottingham University and amenities such as

supermarkets, hospitals, banks and resorts like the Saujana

Golf and Country club nearby.


In the heart of Kajang, close to

Rafflesia International School

Features

• 5 Mins to Bangi

• 35km to KL City

• Access by SILK highway

• 6km to Kajang town

• Half basketball court

• Wading pool

• Swimming pool

• Leisure lounge

• Tennis court

• Jacuzzi

• 16-acre central park

• Feature garden


1700 81 9566

tropicanaheights.com

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SOAK IN THE GOOD

VIBES AT

LANGKAWI

There's nothing more rejuvenating than the ocean breeze,

and that's what awaits at Tropicana Cenang, Langkawi. A

beachfront resort-styled condominium that features

hotel-grade services, this will surely top the list of our prime

addresses to long for. With all of the fun, food, shopping and

excitement of Langkawi at your doorstep, this freehold

property is right on Cenang beach. With fully integrated

facilities and amenities, a professional management team

and all your daily essentials and conveniences in one place,

you'll find that life here is good. Sun, sea, and the most

happening beach in Langkawi is awaiting your call!


Set on Cenang beach

Features

• 19 mins to Langkawi town

• Resort-styled facilities

• Freehold

• Fully furnished

• Daily amenities nearby

• Swimming pool

• Beachfront property

• Wading pool

• Hotel-quality services

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04-952 3939

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EMBRACE THE

GOOD LIFE

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KDU International College, Jaya

One, Atria

Features

• Near to TTDI MRT station

• Infinity pool (40m)

• Shallow lounge

• Pool deck

• Outdoor showers

• Floating gymnasium

• Wading pool

• Toilet & changing rooms

• Leisure lounge

• Zen water feature


• Kids playground / play garden

• Feature garden

• Pre-function area

• Multipurpose hall

• Cabana

• BBQ corners

Taking the philosophy of harmony to heart, the Tropicana

Miyu residence is a place where everything is built with

purpose and synergy. Accessible by Jalan Harapan, this

Petaling Jaya property has all the amenities and

trappings of modern life nearby that we’ve come to love.

Equipped with sophisticated features like car-charging

bays and digital door locks, a 40m infinity pool, floating

gymnasium and various leisure lounges, this domain of

gold, wood and water has a unique architecture and

stylised design that is sure to make your home here a

memorable one.

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METROPOLITAN

LIVING

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Exciting glamour and luxury is in the heart of the bustling

capital city of Malaysia. Completed in 2018, Tropicana The

Residences and W Hotel Kuala Lumpur are built on a

1.28-acre freehold commercial land. The development

consists of 353 serviced residences and 150 hotel suites. The

Residences are operated by Tropicana Corporation Berhad,

close to the Petronas Twin Towers, and is one of the most

desirable addresses in the city. The prized locale known as

the Golden Triangle is the financial and commercial hub of

the city of Kuala Lumpur. This development is an iconic

landmark in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s city centre. With an

internationally branded hotel on the lower floors and pure,

unadulterated vibrancy on the upper levels, this urban venue

is the centre of attraction in a burgeoning metropolitan city.


Set in KL city centre, near Sungei

Wang, Petronas Twin Towers

Features

• Saltwater pool

• Jacuzzi

• Forest lounge

• Chillout deck

• Gourmet loft

• Misty walk

• Leisure lounge

• Sports bar

• Yoga athletica

• Sweat club

• Sky gym

• Sky stream

• Aquarobics zone

• Steam cube

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The W Hotel Kuala Lumpur is

operated and managed by Marriott

International Inc. This affords it the

prestigious levels of service and

state-of-the-art hotel management

that makes every stay a memorable

one. The 150-suite hotel is positioned

on the lower floors of the building

while the residences rise above them,

providing the guests prompt access

to the city that beckons.

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CULTURE AND

CONVIVIALITY

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Set in Penang Island near Komtar

and Penang Hawker Centre

Features

• Lift lobby

• Infinity pool (40m)

• Shallow lounge

• Pool deck

• Sky lounge

• Wading pool

• Jacuzzi

• Leisure lounge

• Drop off point


• 24 hours security

• Feature garden

• Gymnasium room


• BBQ corners

Located in the heart of Penang, this mixed development

features Neo Suites, Serviced Residences, retail shops, an

international brand hotel, as well as a refurbished mansion

that commemorates the annals of Penang’s history. Poised to

revive downtown Penang, Tropicana 218 Macalister is

destined to add colour, culture and vibrancy to George Town.

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LIFE ABOVE

THE CLOUDS

Imagine a residence among the clouds, 3000 ft above sea

level. Located at Genting Highlands, Tropicana Grandhill is

the perfect getaway when you need a change of pace from

the city. A resort-styled refuge with all the amenities you

need, excitement is only a stone’s throw away with golf

courses and the casino at Genting Highlands.

Discover a cool and calm 112-acre township designed to

soothe the soul. Green parks and partnerships with various

private medical and wellness services make this a popular

destination for retirees. Yet there’s no shortage of younger

residents here thanks to the various institutes of higher

education that also call this location home.


Set in Genting Highlands, near

Genting Resorts & Casino

Features

• Multi-tiered security

• Heated swimming pool

• Gymnasium

• Wading pool

• Blossom garden

• Gazebo/cabana

• Wellness centre

• Residential and commercial hub


• Gourmet kitchen

• Silver hair programme-focused

• Putting green

• Educational hub

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URBAN CONVENIENCE,

IDYLLIC PARADISE

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Set in Iskandar Malaysia, Johor near

the JB City Centre

Features

• Basketball court

• Swimming pool

• Game room

• Pool deck

• Gymnasium room

• Jacuzzi

• Wading pool

• Toilet & changing rooms

• Tennis courts

• 24 hours security

• Squash court


• Sauna

• Barbeque area

Tropicana Danga Bay is an ambitious and exciting township

jointly developed with Iskandar Waterfront Sdn Bhd. Its lofty

aim is to help transform the 450-acre Danga Bay into a

dazzling waterfront city within the burgeoning Iskandar

Malaysia region in Johor. Invest in a future bustling with

eco-friendly businesses, as the internationally-certified green

zone has all the makings of a tech and commercial hub.

Oasis3 is now open for sale to support the influx and

demands of the sophisticated clientele this business nexus

receives internationally from Singapore and other regions as

growing numbers of people come from all over to live and

work in the Iskandar Malaysia economic zone.

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EXCLUSIVE

URBAN ENCLAVE


Set in Iskandar Malaysia, Johor near the JB city center

Features

• 15 minutes drive to CIQ and JB city centre

• Accessible via Eastern Dispersal Link (EDL)

• 5 mins to Permas Jaya

• 13 mins to Pasir Gudang

• 15 mins to customs checkpoint (CIQ)

• 15 mins to Johor city centre

• 33 mins to Nusajaya

• 34 mins to EduCity

• 35 mins to Senai International Airport

• 38 mins to Legoland


• Gated community

.• Parks and gardens

• Nearby amenities

Experience the luxurious comfort of Tropicana Danga Cove in

the heart of Iskandar Malaysia, a green economic zone

abundant with amenities. With the straits of Johor in the

south, the landscaped and gated community of 2-storey park

homes offers a balance of modernity and nature. A home

that’s just a skip away from the city that is beckoning with a

nearby sports complex, schools and commercial areas, all

accessed by the JB East Coast Highway. This will be a highly

sought-after residence with a prime location that has

everything you need to raise a family in comfort and style.

Tropicana Danga Cove's close proximity to the North-South

Expressway makes it easily accessible to other parts of

Malaysia as well as Singapore.

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THE NEXUS OF

VIBRANT BUSINESS

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A vision for the future that is quickly becoming a reality, the

Summit Commercial Hub at Tropicana Uplands, Gelang Patah

Johor is on track to carve a new route to success. Spreading

out from the Iskandar Malaysia hub, this new location has the

potential to serve a population of up to 50,000 just from the

surrounding developments.

Only 15 minutes from Legoland and Educity Iskandar and 30

minutes from JB, it is in the middle of a high growth area and

at a key junction of multiple developments, making it a prime

location that will receive plenty of traffic not only from the

massive residential areas it is adjacent to, but also those

coming from nearby Singapore and JB. This new business

hub stands to capitalise on the great inflow of patrons and

other businesses that will make this a center for commerce.


Set in Gelang Patah, Johor, near

Legoland, Iskandar Educity

Features

• High Ceiling 3.5m

• Private lifts for 4-storey units

• 12 mins to Gelang Patah

• Built-in CCTV points

• 15 mins to Educity Iskandar

• 20 mins to Port Tanjung Pelepas

• 56 mins to Singapore

• Surrounded by mature

residences

• Excellent connectivity

• Accessible by highways

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THE PINNACLE OF

MAJESTIC LIVING

Tropicana Landmark encompasses 1.314 acres of land within

the urban township of Bundusan, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

Enjoy spectacular views of the prestigious Sabah Golf &

Country Club, the magnificient Mount Kinabalu and the

rolling greens of Tun Fuad Stephen Leisure Park. Comprising

of only 149 exclusive suites with a built-up area starting from

1,214 square feet, the low density development also features

modern facilities on the fifth-level sky deck that is sure to

win the hearts of residents. Each unit comes with a built-in

kitchen cabinet, air conditioner, water heater and is

broadband ready. Enjoy resort-style facilities, low density

living and a comprehensive 24-hour 3-tier security system.

Accessible and convenient, it's only a 15-minute drive away

from the Kota Kinabalu city center and enjoys numerous

commercial facilities nearby.


Set in Bundusan, Kota Kinabalu,

Sabah, near Tun Fuad Stephen Park,

Sabah Golf Club

Features

• Low density with only 149 units

• Resort-style facilities

• Kitchen cabinet, air conditioner

• Water heater and broadband

ready

• 15-minute drive to Kota Kinabalu

City

• Easy accessibility to nearby

amenities

• Wading pool

• Gymnasium


• Swimming pool

• 16-acre central park with lake

• Market square

• Feature garden

• Pre-function area


• Tennis courts

• BBQ corners

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A DOUBLE AWARDS TRIUMPH

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Tropicana Corporation Berhad recently wrapped up the past

year with a symbolic victory with not one, but two awards of

excellence in property development, marking a positive

affirmation of their triumphs over the challenges of the past

year. The awards were given by the prestigious The Edge

Malaysia Top Property Developer Awards and The

StarProperty Awards for the year of 2020.

Dion Tan, Tropicana’s Group Managing Director attributed

the company’s success to their integrated developments and

customer-focused approach, and credited the double win to

the group.

“We are truly honoured to receive these prestigious awards

from The Edge and The Star. Our success at these awards

demonstrates that Tropicana is committed to delivering

quality and innovative developments. Big thanks go to our

Tropicana Team; we couldn’t have done it without you!

Moving forward, we will continue to engage with our

customers through various platforms, specially on the digital

front, and roll out more customer-centric developments in

the future.” he shared.

The prestigious Edge Malaysia Top Property Developer

Awards 2020 judged the country’s best developers

holistically on the grounds of their qualitative and

quantitative achievements to decide on the top 10 ranking

for the nation’s Top Property Developers. Tropicana landed

the 9th spot in the coveted awards, lending more credence

to the company’s belief in creating developments that

redefine the art of living.

The StarProperty National Awards 2020 have also

announced the big win for Tropicana Corporation Berhad for

Best Overall Champion in the StarProperty All-Stars Awards

category, judged by the company’s yearly performance as

well as The Business Estate Excellence Award for

outstanding commercial development to Tropicana Gardens,

the integrated mixed development offering residential

towers and an office tower seated atop the largest

neighbourhood mall at Kota Damansara.

Moving forward, Tropicana continues to be agile, heeding the

paradigm shift. The group is now emphasising on digital

marketing initiatives and virtual events to engage its

broad-based customers. Tropicana started its digitalisation

journey years ago and will continue their digital

transformation drive. Their total land bank stood at 2,344.0

acres, with a total potential GDV of RM80.0 billion, placing

the Group in a good position to unlock the value of its

strategic landbank and deliver sustainable earnings in the

next few years.

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Tropicana Group Managing Director, Dion Tan (right) accepts The Edge Top 10 Developer Awards 2020 from The Edge Group CEO, Dato’ Ho Kay Tat

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Tropicana Managing Director (Marketing & Sales) Joanne Lee (left) accepts the The StarProperty All-Stars Awards 2020 from Star Media Group chairman Datuk Fu Ah Kiow


CHRISTMAS REVELRY

FOR CHILDREN

The senior management of Tropicana took time off to host a festive celebration for 35 children from the Light House Welfare Home Association. Seen here, Dion Tan

(fourth from right), Jared Ethan Ang (seventh from right), and Joanne Lee (second from right) distributing gifts to the children while practicing social distancing

The festive season this year might be more subdued, but

Tropicana did not let its spirit of caring and giving dim.

Practicing social distancing, Tropicana hosted a small yet

festive celebration for 35 children from the Light House

Welfare Home Association.

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Tropicana spread joy and cheer by hosting lunch complemented

by lively entertainment from Santa Claus and his

dancers. On top of these, Tropicana also donated essential

groceries for the home and new books, toys, and school bags

for the children.

Dion Tan, Tropicana’s Group Managing Director underlined

the importance of spreading Christmas cheers especially to

those affected by the pandemic this year. More so to the

underprivileged communities that are badly hit.

“If there is a time to show the true meaning of Christmas –

the spirit of giving, caring, and spreading joy – it’s this year.

For many years, we have championed our charity drive and

the spirit of giving is always close to our hearts. This year is

no exception, albeit a smaller group to adhere to the social

distancing guidelines. Led by our charity arm, the Tropicana

Foundation, our mission is to support the underprivileged

community. We believe that even a small act has a big impact.

Looking at the happy faces of the children, we are glad to

host this event,” he said.

Present at the event to give away Christmas presents to the

children were Dion Tan, accompanied by Jared Ethan Ang,

Group Executive Director of Tropicana and Joanne Lee,

Managing Director of Tropicana Marketing & Sales division.

The event was held at Tropicana Gardens Mall, the biggest

neighbourhood mall nestled at the heart of Kota Damansara

and flanked by the popular Tropicana Golf & Country Resort

and Tropicana Indah Resort Homes.

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HAVEN

HOME IS HER

Away from the hectic schedule of showbiz, Marsha Milan Londoh finds

bliss in her heavenly abode at Tropicana.

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MARSHA AT A

GLANCE

NEW YEAR RESOLUTION:

“This new year has

infused me with renewed

determination. I want to love

myself more and be better

and stronger in every aspect

of my life.”

FAVOURITE MUSIC: “I’ve

always loved 90s R&B

music! I am a bit old school

… growing up listening

to that particular genre

has influenced my music

direction.”

DREAM ROLE: “I already

snagged my dream role,

which was to play a hantu

(ghost)! It was challenging

as it was my first time trying

out heavy make-up and being

rigged up (for flying scenes).

There were times I felt like

giving up because of the

long hours but I persevered.

That experience taught me

to be matured not only in my

acting career

but life as a whole.”

HER SENSE OF STYLE: “I

would describe my fashion

sense as classy yet simple.

Although I may be dolled up

during shows or events, it’s

always denim and white shirt

on casual days. I love timeless

fashion that is still relevant

after a decade or more.”

ADVICE TO YOUNG PEOPLE

KEEN ON SHOWBIZ: “They

have to figure out whether

this is what they really want.

It’s an exciting journey, filled

with many ups and downs.

There will be times when they

question their self-worth but

as long as they’re doing their

best, they should not be hard

on themselves. Experiences

gained are part of life’s

lessons.”

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As a popular actress-singer, Marsha Milan Londoh often

works long hours on movie and TV sets. Once filming is

wrapped, she looks forward to returning to Tropicana

Golf & Country Resort, where she can finally retreat to

a sanctuary of her own. “After a long day of shooting, I

love coming home to a quiet and peaceful environment,”

muses Marsha. “The view is absolutely stunning; I

especially like the scenery from my bedroom where I can

see the lake and golf course.”

Married to businessman Mohamed Shaiful Nizam Ismail

since 2015, Marsha moved to Tropicana with her in-laws

in 2018. Their property is spacious and luxurious yet

cosy, with Moroccan and European touches evident in

the interior. Marsha considers the living room as her

favourite section of the house, as this is where a grand

piano sits. “I bought this piano with my pay cheque

and it has continued to serve me well. When inspiration

strikes, this is where I will be, composing new songs.”

Marsha also enjoys spending time in the kitchen. “I love

baking and cooking and trying out new recipes. It makes

me reminiscent of the times I spent with my mum in the

kitchen. I may not have much time to cook since I am

constantly away from home for work but whenever I do

try something new, my husband will definitely be the

first ‘victim’,” she says with a laugh.

For Marsha, singing has always been her first love. “I

started singing in public since I was three or four years

old but never took it seriously until I joined Akademi

Fantasia in 2005.

Besides her showbiz endeavours, Marsha is passionate

about giving back to society. Every year, Marsha and her

best friend Velvet Aduk collaborates on CSR projects

in the month of May. In the past, they have released

singles Sumandak Sabah and Oi Gaman to promote their

Sabahan culture.

“When Velvet and I were in the midst of producing our

new song Insan Tadau (which means One Day), we

found out about the ‘IKHLAS for Sabah’ digital donation

drive,” explains Marsha. Through the song, Marsha hopes

to encourage more people to donate to the campaign

at ikhlas.com. The initiative aims to help communities in

Sabah, which was at one point the state with the highest

cases of Covid-19 infection in the country.

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Marsha, who is Sabahan, rose to fame after coming in

fourth in Astro’s popular reality show Akademi Fantasia

(Season 3) in 2005. She delved into acting that same

year, starring in a string of TV series including K.I.T.A,

Hotel Mania, Berita Hangit, Duri Di Hati and Benci VS

Cinta. She was also in movies like Magika (2009), 4

Madu (2009), Cun (2011) and Jwanita (2015). Marsha

was the voice of Elsa in the local version of Disney’s

Frozen and sang the blockbuster track Bebaskan (Malay

version of Let It Go).

Speaking of the pandemic, Marsha is self-reflective on

the challenging year that was 2020. “It has impacted

all of us and pushed me out of my comfort zone; I am

always learning new things online. The biggest lesson for

me is to not take things for granted and to appreciate

what we have. It’s been a year since I last saw my

parents who are in Sabah. We are constantly in touch via

WhatsApp and video calls but it’s not the same as hugs

and kisses in real life.”

Like the rest of us, Marsha has high hopes for the year

ahead. “I acted in horror thriller Rahsia which was held

back because of the pandemic; hopefully it will finally be

released in 2021. I am currently shooting drama series

Rindu Awak Separuh Nyawa which will be completed in

February. I am also hosting a new exercise programme

titled Diari Fit. So, yes, it will be a very busy year for me!

Work fulfils me and at the end of the day, I get to return

to this home which I call my haven.”

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GOH-ING D.I.Y

This issue, we spoke to Tropicana homeowner Mr Goh Tien Hock on his

passion for upgrading his homes with a personal touch.

What inspires you to do these home improvements and how long does it take to complete a project?

In the beginning, I had downloaded the Pinterest App on my phone, browsing through the app I had gotten many many ideas,

actually far too many that I eventually deleted the app. For inspiration, and if it was something that I was not familiar with,

Youtube came to the rescue. I would say that 80% of what I have learned recently is from Youtube. And I’m fortunate to live in

Kuantan where land is abundant and I have a large enough car porch to play around with my woodworking. But to me, it is not

a hobby but a means to an end. If I need a bench, then I make one myself.

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This is how it all started, a few years back when my wife was

bingeing on Korean dramas when we got the keys to our

units at Arnica, the first block at Tropicana Gardens. She had

suggested that we do a “Korean Styled” apartment, whatever

that means...... So we had engaged an interior designer to

come up with the designs. Incorporated with the design was

wainscotting as feature walls. But the price quoted by the

carpenter was over RM10,000.00 to Wainscott just four walls.

So one fine day I went on Youtube and searched on the subject.

Watched a few videos and thought to myself, I could do this

too. Over the next few days, I went sourcing for the materials

and tools needed. Paint, Glue, Wood Trim, Compressor, Circular

Saw, Pneumatic Nail Gun, Acrylic Gap Filler and Laser Level

just for this one project. The Wood Trim alone cost me about

RM1,200.00 and the rest about RM2000.00. And the bulk of

that RM2,000.00 consisted of tools that I could use for future

projects. And remember, I was quoted RM10k for just four

feature walls. What I ended up doing for my unit was six feature

walls for far less than half what I had been quoted.

I did the measuring and cutting of the Wood Trim here in

Kuantan, which took about one day, then drove it down

to Tropicana Gardens in Kota Damansara to be glued and

nailed onto the walls and then painted which took me

two days to complete, working from morning till well past

midnight alone. I had enjoyed doing it so much that I did

the same for another one of my units two weeks after that

and also for a friends unit in the same building another few

weeks after that.

And that was the start of me playing around with

woodworking. Since then I have made many other things

from wooden wall panels, jewellery boxes, valet trays, toy

chests, shoe racks, tables and chairs even. Most projects I try

to complete within one day or a maximum of three. As the

wood would be strewn all over my car porch and there would

be sawdust everywhere, so I try to complete each piece as

quickly as I can, so that I can clean the mess up after.

As a Tropicana homeowner, what elements do you wish to

see in our future properties?

From my first Tropicana property at TR1/1 to Tropics,

Tropicana Avenue, Tropicana Metropark and Tropicana

Gardens. I can see the evolution of their products. They have

not disappointed me yet and I am very happy to continue

to support Tropicana Bhd in their future projects as well. So,

for this question, I find myself having to keep up with this

evolution and innovation. And I hope to see Tropicana Bhd

continues to churn out better products with each new launch.

But to give specific points on what I hope to see, I find it

difficult as I am a satisfied customer over and over again,

with what had been given for what I have paid.

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From left

Mr Goh in his

workshop; his wall

panelling work; the

amazing finished

results

JAN/FEB 2021 EDUCATION

LIFE AT HOME FOR

SJIIM STUDENTS

In 2020, the Covid pandemic has affected life for everyone all over the world. With the lockdowns

and movement controls in place, students at the St Joseph’s Institution International School

Malaysia have their classes remotely from home. We asked our student, James what he thought

about his lessons and daily life during this new normal.

1. What’s your daily routine during the MCO period, and any new hobbies?

My typical routine consists of getting up and going jogging with my sister and my mom. Then, I have

my shower, get some breakfast and get ready to start Zooming. I have two lessons, and then I have

a break at 10:00 am. I tend to play in my house for a bit and then I get ready for PE. After PE, I have

another Mandarin lesson. During lunch, I like to listen to audiobooks or read my book or practise

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some maths while I eat. My afternoon lessons are usually IPC, and then a short PE lesson. At about

4:30, I play on my bike or my scooter with my condo neighbour friends. I really enjoyed getting to

know them. I also had some tennis lessons, which is a new sport for me. During the MCO my family

and I spent two days painting a picture of the view from our balcony at Tropicana Grande.

2. How do you like your study experience at SJIIM?

At SJIIM, I like how the teachers treat everyone equally and make us feel like we should try

our best for them. I really appreciate all of the opportunities I have had while at school - doing

Singapore Maths competitions, going on the Penang Sports trip and singing on stage in our

production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Name : James Fedorowicz

Age : 11

Total of years at SJIIM : 4 years

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I miss school! I can’t see all of my friends

and interact with them socially like I used

to before. Also, lessons at school are even

more fun than virtual school, because

at school there is more cool equipment

(like for PE, Art and Science lessons) and

not everyone has access to all of those

materials at home.

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During the MCO James and his family spent two days painting a picture of the view from their balcony at Tropicana Grande

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JAN/FEB 2021 TECH

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THE BEST

APPS

ARE HERE

TO STAY

THE Google Play Store and App Store contains more

than 4.8 million apps. Some apps are a work of genius

and others are real duds. Let’s not waste your precious

time trying to sort through all of them on your own.

We made life easier by compiling a mixture of the most

recommended apps for you. Check out our roundup of

the Top 5 Useful Mobile Apps:

1. Family Link

Not all apps are right for all children. With Family

Link, you can filter apps in the Google Play Store

to allow your child to browse only apps with a

rating you think is appropriate. You can also get a

notification on your device that lets you approve or

block the apps your child wants to download from

the Google Play Store.

2. COD Mobile

Call of Duty: Mobile had the biggest game launch in

mobile gaming history. It’s a fairly standard online

FPS shooter with regular Player vs Player (PvP) as

well as a 100-player battle royale mode. The regular

PvP includes the standard deathmatch along with

some iterations. Players can also customize their

gear and unlock more stuff.

3. SafeTrek

At certain moments in your life, you may feel like

your life is at risk. It can be walking to your car late

at night, or even just being in the wrong part of

town at the wrong time. With SafeTrek all you have

to do is press a button that says, “Hold until safe”

and if something happens just let go of your phone

and it will call the police automatically and notify

them where you are. This app is better than pepper

spray and it has been receiving 5 stars across the

board. It’s considered one of the best safety apps.

4. Room Planner: Home Interior & Floorplan Design 3D

Decorate your house or apartment and furnish it

with the best floor plan creator and homestyler

app. Get inspiration from predesigned layouts for

your bedroom, bathroom, living room, etc. See

why millions of users trust our room design app as

a styler and interior decorator to find home interior

design ideas and for remodelling, renovation,

decoration, house design, room planning, and

furniture planning projects.

5. Tropicana 360 App

Convenience is at your fingertips when it comes to

all things Tropicana. With the new Tropicana 360

app designed for homeowners and patrons, you

can enjoy a one-stop app that provides ease of

access to the various facilities onsite such as golf

club bookings, maintainence fee payments, defect

reporting and even finding out the latest Tropicana

news, offers, F&B promotions and property

launches by browsing property-related material

in the Library. Available in the App Store and on

Google Play.

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5 EASY

LIFE HACKS

FOR YOUR HOME

HOW about learning some quick and easy life hacks

that are practical, minimal cost and saves you time?

By tweaking the smallest things in our daily life, it can

make life much more convenient!

We scoured the world wide web and social media to

compile this list of the most practical life hacks so you

can try any of them right away!

Clean the showerhead

To clean your shower head or bathroom faucets, simply

fill a plastic bag with white vinegar and secure it to the

showerhead with a rubber band. Allow the showerhead to

soak in the vinegar overnight, and remove the bag. Now you

can have a clean showerhead looking as good as new.

Removing fridge smell

Soak a few cotton balls in lemon juice and use these to

wipe down the interior of your refrigerator. The lemon

juice will create a pleasant fragrance. Every so often,

place a few slices of lemon on a plate and leave them

to sit inside your fridge. They will soak up unpleasant

scents and keep your fridge smelling great.

Smelly shoe solution

Getting rid of bad-smelling shoes can never be any

easier. Place a few dry tea bags inside each shoe to

absorb the smell. If your shoes are not just smelly but

also wet, fill them with a mixture of rice and baking

soda and leave it in your shoes for a few days.

Brighten your floors.

Get rid of grime easily by using half a cup of baking

soda in a bucket of warm water. Mop and rinse clean

for a shiny new floor. This also helps with scuff marks.

Natural Shoe Polish

Believe it or not, banana peels are great for making

your shoes look shiny and new again! Here’s how:

Step 1: Peel the banana, set the peel aside.

Step 2: Rub the inside of the peel on your shoes and

watch as the scuffs disappear.

Step 3: Use a soft cloth to remove any residue.

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PARADISE IS NEARBY AT

LANGKAWI ISLAND

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Recently, the spread of the coronavirus around the world has put a halt on all our travel plans internationally

since there is no clear indication of when we can safely pack our bags and head on to our next adventure.

While many of us are dreaming of paradise, we’ve decided to compile the top 3 island beach resorts that we

can travel to after the COVID-19 pandemic with social-distancing in mind, and there is still a place we can

visit that’s still available to those of us who can travel locally!

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Maldives

Located in the middle of the Indian Ocean, the Maldives

is a chain of 1,000 islands (200 are inhabited, and only 5

have any substantial population). These little coral islands

are surrounded by excellent diving, snorkelling, and white

sand beaches, and are filled with friendly locals.

The Islands of Tahiti

So many destination weddings, honeymoons and

milestone celebrations were put on hold in 2020, so 2021

will be a year overdue for celebrations. And what better

place than French Polynesia? The Islands of Tahiti are a

natural choice for any traveller seeking carefree vacation

options. Exotic overwater bungalows and fantastic water

activities offer up the perfect recipe for embracing the

simple joys in life with family and friends.

Closer to home - Tropicana Cenang Beach, Langkawi

One such place to fulfil your beach-life dreams locally

is in Langkawi Island. At Tropicana Cenang, you’ll

find a beautifully designed and fully furnished luxury

development located in the popular beach town. Enjoy

the beachfront luxury at Tropicana Cenang’s detached

low-rise houses, or choose to live the beach life with

two stunning 40 floors towers with 825 serviced private

residences with breathtaking ocean views. At Tropicana

Cenang, you’ll be pampered with similar product

offerings from serviced apartments, hotel and retail.

Find out more on how you can own a unit today at

www.tropicanacenang.com.my

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From left

A vision of our future development of Tropicana Pantai Kok;

Tropicana Cenang’s luxury residence; go native at The Tahiti

Islands

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HIGHLAND LIVING

ABOVE THE

CLOUDS

Whether you’re skiing or enjoying the cool weather, there is

nothing quite like the sight of a vast horizon viewed from a

mountain resort. With the refreshing breeze in the highlands,

it’s tempting to simply drive up a mountain to have a coffee

with some friends.

As the Covid restrictions make it impossible to visit peaks

in distant countries, our top 3 mountain destinations for the

vacationer includes one very attainable height; Tropicana

Grandhill in Genting Highlands will be perfect for your lofty

travel aspirations!

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Gasthof Post (Lech am Arlberg, Austria)

If you’ve ever wanted to hobnob with the royals in Europe,

you might occasionally find them sipping wine and finedining

at the Gasthof Post in Lech am Arlberg, Austria.

This swanky boutique hotel and gourmet restaurant also

features soothing spa services, a high-end beauty parlour

with collagen and hydrodermabrasion treatments and

world-class skiing facilities. It’s a place for epicureans,

elegance and excitement.

From left

The misty vista at

Tropicana Grandhill;

Genting Resort

Secret Garden’s

ski facilities; The

Austrian Alps; a

vision of the master

development of

Tropicana Grandhill

Genting Resort Secret Garden (Hebei, China)

Skiing the powdery-white slopes at the Genting Resort

Secret Garden would be the dream destination for

enthusiasts of the sport. The resort is the largest snow

tourism spot in China and boasts a whopping 87 ski

trails, with a total of 647 acres of land. It is the venue

that will host the 2022 Winter Olympics Freestyle

skiing and snowboard events. Able to accomodate

19,610 skiiers at a time, this is the premier skiing

destination in the region.

Tropicana Grandhill (Genting Highlands, Pahang)

A closer destination in the mountains are the Tropicana

Grandhill, close to Genting Sky City with the excitement

of the Genting Casino, the nearby Awana Golf and

Country Club and various entertainment facilities at

the popular chillout spots, this luxury spot will be the

coolest location to rest, rejuvenate and revitalise. At

the TwinPines serviced suites at Tropicana Grandhill

that’s built into nature, with flowing parks and various

commercial services seamlessly integrated into the

beautiful surroundings.

Find out more about Tropicana Grandhill in Genting

Highlands at tropicanagrandhill.com

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W

IS FOR WONDERFUL

Through bold, innovative design,

W Kuala Lumpur immerses guests

in globally renowned cuisine and

growing appetite for playful luxury.

TEXT AND PHOTOS: William K.C. Kee

Weekend staycations at hotels are the new norm

for most people nowadays. For a different slice of

experience, one couldn’t ask for more than W Kuala

Lumpur, as yours truly found out during a recent

weekend stay. Through bold, innovative design, W

Kuala Lumpur immerses guests in the city’s wildly lush

greenery, globally renowned cuisine, centuries-old

history and growing appetite for playful luxury.

Welcome to the Jungle

The hotel combines an inexhaustible mix of old and

new colours, aromas and sounds that blend effortlessly

together in a cultural festival for the senses. A distinct

design feature at W Kuala Lumpur is the pixel – or dot.

It is cleverly integrated throughout the hotel and is

used to create a bigger picture inspired by a broader

multicultural Malaysia made up of many ethnicities.

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Upon arrival, guests are welcomed by larger-than-life

traditional batik motifs, a nod to ancient artwork of the

region, blended with sleek metal accents. The city’s

abundant plant life is pulled into the space via bambooinspired

chandeliers set against an ever-changing wall

of lights, a representation of the new technology that is

enhancing the cityscape.

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At the Welcome area, guests check in among modern

nods to the jungle. Streaming LED lights hang from

above, playfully mimicking falling rain drops, spotlights

alternate along the floor like a flowing river while the

ceiling patterns depict an artistic interpretation of water

ripples, and chandeliers show off the shapes of spinning

Malay toys known throughout the country.

Extending from the Living Room, the hotel’s grand

staircase plays with light and space in a towering

geometric cascade of steel-mirrored panels. Reflecting

the vibrant colours and native designs found throughout

the room and floors above, the staircase shifts each

guests’ view of both colour and spacial dynamics as they

move through the creatively extroverted mirroring.

EAT, PLAY, LOVE

W Kuala Lumpur features 150 stylish guest rooms

and suites, including two WOW suites and the lavish

Extreme WOW Suite (the brand’s take on the traditional

presidential suite). With a living space of over 520sqm,

the Extreme WOW Suite brings a new level of eclectic

luxury to the city. All rooms and suites embody both

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the traditional and modern elements of the “jungle

city”, teaming signature W beds with traditional accents

like indigenous “wau” tassels commonly featured on

Malaysian kites and pixelated versions of batik designs.

The hotel brings a flawless synergy to KL’s booming,

multicultural food and drink scene with diverse beverage

and food venues. YEN offers an imperial ambience with

a contemporary take on traditional Cantonese recipes

and a wide selection of fresh seafood. The Chinese

restaurant has teamed up with art gallery curator Edith

Ho and artists Jonny Zerox and Lim Kok Hong. Dubbed

the Gung HO collective, they dressed YEN in trendy

embellishments of pop with vibrant Asian influences.

The energetic all-day dining restaurant FLOCK

showcases an extensive open kitchen where expert

chefs serve up Australian, farm-to-flock dishes featuring

organic produce and a focus on sustainable eats. For

inventive bar bites and meticulously crafted cocktails,

WOOBAR is a chic all-day social space. Especially

popular is its Hi-Tea Par Tea afternoon tea offering,

which I tried and absolutely loved. Meanwhile, the WET

Deck pool features creative concoctions, with breathtaking

views of Petronas Twin Towers as its stunning

backdrop.

GET YOUR GLOW ON

Guests looking to get pampered can treat themselves

to luxe indulgences at AWAY Spa. With five treatment

rooms, this 1,100sqm oasis offers massages and

treatments, vitality pools, chroma-therapy steam baths

and bio infrared saunas. I tried out its signature one

hour massage and found the treatment heavenly. For

those wanting to keep fit, guests can sweat it out at the

hotel’s gym which features state-of-the-art equipment

and views of the city skyline.

For more information, visit wkualalumpur.com.

ONE OF ITS KIND

What makes W Kuala Lumpur

unique? General manager Christian

Metzner provides the answer.

“W Kuala Lumpur is owned by

Tropicana Corporation Berhad and

managed by Marriott International,

the world’s largest hotel company.

By being a W hotel, it allows us to

deliver a true five-star experience

in a non-traditional luxury way. I

would say we are boldly coloring

outside the lines of luxury in any

guest interaction, turning your

traditional hotel stay into an

extraordinary experience. When

you step into W Kuala Lumpur you

know you’re at a W hotel.

To further elevate our guest

experiences, we have talents in

positions you will not find in any

other hotels. Our W Insiders, for

example, will take care of your

stay and will ensure our Whatever/

Whenever service promise is

in place. Our W Music Curator

sets the tone of the music and

entertainment DNA in all venues

and during all our happenings

featuring specially curated music.

Our W’s passion points are Music,

Design, Fuel and Fashion which

is evidently in place throughout

the hotel and our programming.

Be it the art pieces at Woobar or

YEN Restaurant, to the Retox at

Dusk dinner settings to fashion

collaborations throughout the

year.”

For 2021, we have big plans for

collaborations with local fashion

brands, F&B venues, art galleries

and more. Stay tuned!”

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LOSTIN NATURE

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Be at peace when at ELS Teluk

Datai, where scenic greens

galore awaits

Located in the secluded and lush location of Langkawi’s

untouched rainforest, The ELS Teluk Datai conjures up

stunning landscapes that soothes the soul. Make no

mistake, the course is not all boring greens though, but

a rather enthralling experience that lures you closer to

Mother Nature.

This pristine, sprawling championship golf course is

within just a 10-mins drive from two luxury resorts in

Datai Bay, namely The Datai Langkawi and The Andaman

Langkawi, making it an epicentre for high swingers, both

foreign and locals looking to enjoy a luxurious weekend

retreat.

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The picturesque golf course spreads across a

breathtaking 47-hectare of ground and it greets you

with the imposing sights of the mighty Mount Mat

Chinchang and its marbled limestone peaks. Nestled in

the Datai Bay of the mystical island of Langkawi, the ELS

Teluk Datai golf course is teeming with greenery that is

encircled by the clear, sparkling waters of the Andaman

Sea.

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ABOVE LEFT:

The club house in full

capacity

BELOW RIGHT:

The mighty

Matchincang mountain

and the perfect

‘hazards’

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Given the scenic setting of this course, expect to see a

myriad of flora that thrive along the course, such as tropical

hardwoods, bougainvillea, palms, ferns, parasitic vines,

and broad-leafed plants, just to name a few. Fair warning

though, keep your eyes peeled for resident monkeys and

native wildlife that lurks in the evergreen forest, though

we’d reckon that they’re gentle creatures nonetheless!

The 18-hole, 72-par golf course is designed by renowned

player Ernie Els and is suitable for both novices and

pro golfers alike. Expect nothing less than a rewarding

golf experience as the amply wide fairways provide

more than enough room for you to get swinging. On

top of that, there are also excellent bunkering around

the greens to boot. Speaking of which, you won’t find

your typical bunkers here as they have been replaced

by tropical vegetations and streams, which honours the

resplendent nature within the immediate vicinity.

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Although the terrain might seem hilly on first sight,

you’d be surprised to learn that the golf course is quite

flat on the front-nine, with more elevation changes from

there onwards. Do watch out for the sharp dogleg on

par-5 8th, which is often considered as the best on the

front nine. Then, tackle 15th with caution as it starts the

closing stretch with a remarkably plunging downhill par-3.

Another tricky hole to tackle lies on par-4, barricaded by

giant overhanging trees, preventing what would’ve been a

relatively easy route to the green for any short tee shots.

Also, don’t miss out on the opportunity to play the

signature hole, an extra hole par-3 carry over the

Andaman Sea. Finally, it’s back to a very good uphill par-

3 and then the terrific short par-5 closing hole before

you call it a day.

Long day at the course? Unwind at the open-air ELS

Club lounge or better yet, head on down to the Hornbill

Cafe to grab a bite or two. The cafe, which overlooks the

sprawling course, promises a casual dining experience

of both local and international cuisines for your

gastronomic pleasure.

ABOVE LEFT:

Experience the perfect

‘hazards’ with a view of

the ocean

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BELOW RIGHT:

The club house in full

capacity

LEFT:

The mighty

Matchincang mountain

There are plenty of state-of-the-art facilities offered

here such as a fully-grass driving range, golf carts

fitted with the latest GPS system and even a retail

outlet. If you are a newbie and looking to hone your

skills in the game, feel free to check out the golfing

lessons available on hourly rates and even long termcoaching

programs, too.

JAN/FEB 2021 SWING TOOLS

TEE OFF

Kickstart the year with the best golf products

to get your game up to par.

TO A GREAT START

CALLAWAY GOLF BALL

RETRIEVER

Every golfer must have this tool

in his arsenal! Say goodbye to

dirty pants and wet shoes as

Callaway Golf Ball Retriever is

the perfect companion to help

you fish stray golf balls out of

the water. It comes with high

quality aluminium alloy finish

and a stainless steel retriever

mechanism, offering unmatched

durability and ease of use.

GOLF MASK PACK

Stay safe on the greens with

these premium, lightweight

two-ply facial masks. It comes

in three unique designs and

is completely reusable as it is

machine-washable. Another

great thing is that you can do

your bit in empowering the

community as proceeds go to

the Golf Emergency Relief Fund,

providing short-term financial

assistance to those affected by

the pandemic.

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SEAMUS GOLF BLACK

STEWART TARTAN POUCH

Keep all your loose items, small

golfer tools and even a flask in

this handy tartan pouch. The

pouch is predominantly black

in colour, with red blue, green,

yellow and white hues in the

over plaid. It comes in two

different versions, Drawstring

and Zippered to suit your

preference. You can also add

your personal touches by adding

your initials or name on a

customised leather sewn to the

wool too.

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AMPCADDY SPEAKER

V3 PRO MAX

Tee off to your favourite

groove and rhythm with this

waterproof Bluetooth speaker

from Ampcaddy. What sets

Ampcaddy Speaker V3 Pro

MAX apart from other wireless

speakers in the market is its

directional audio designed for

outdoor trajectory. You can

count on this bad boy to deliver

mind blowing audio quality and

great bass for up to 12 hours

of playback, all thanks to the

rechargeable lithium battery. On

top of that, you can easily mount

this portable speaker on to most

golf car frames.

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BUSHNELL PHANTOM

GOLF GPS

Distance gauging on the

greenway has never been easier

with Bushnell Phantom Golf GPS.

This lightweight and ergonomic

golf GPS provides visual aid for

golfers, which makes charting

the course in its entirety simply

a breeze. Just pair it with a

smartphone and you’re good to

go! Express your individuality by

matching this nifty device with

your mood, or your golf bag as

it is available in four different

colours; blue, black, red and

green.

2018 SPIDER TOUR PUTTER

This Taylormade mallet putter

will give golfing enthusiasts a

run for their money. Employing

a cutting edge design of ultrahigh

MOI shape, the Spider Tour

Putter strikes the right balance

between increased accuracy

and distance control to one’s

stroke. Apart from that, the flow

neck and face-balanced options

means that the putter works

remarkably for everyone, from

seasoned champs to novices too.

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LOVE

IN EVERY BITE

For your Chinese New Year gatherings,

head to the restaurants at Tropicana

Golf and Country Club. Here are hearty

meals to make you feel at home.

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SALTED EGG FISH FILLET

A crunchy delight that

packs in the flavour of the

ocean with a dose of salted

egg. Garnishing in the form

of cut chilies and aromatic

curry leaves further elevate

the taste. This perennial

favourite at Spring Garden

is a simple dish that is rich

in flavour.

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KOREAN JAPCHAE

Japchae is a savory and

slightly sweet dish of

stir-fried glass noodles and

vegetables that is popular in

Korea. At QingHeGu, which

prides itself on authentic

traditional Korean cuisine,

the Japchae is a standout;

its glass noodles alongside

colourful assortment of

fresh greens.

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KIMCHI PANCAKE

Kimchi buchimgae

(pancake) is primarily

made with sliced kimchi,

flour batter and sometimes

vegetable or meat. The

flavour-packed sour kimchi

does a wonder when it’s

fried in a simple batter. The

pancake’s crispy texture

makes it an ideal appetiser

or light meal at QingHeGu.

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FURIKAKE SALMON

FOAGURA DAIKON

(FRIED FOIE GRAS

WITH WHITE RADISH)

At Twenty 7, the silkysmooth,

healthy salmon

is elevated with delicious

Furikake seasoning which

brings a crispy flavour.

You cannot miss out on

the expert blend of dried

nori seaweed, black and

white sesame seed, salt and

kelp powder; it is a hearty

combination of ocean

crunch.

The Japanese-styled

seasoning does not

overshadow the taste of foie

gras, giving a nice balance

to the overall flavour. The

pairing of daikon doubles

up as a palate cleanser and

a refreshing break to soothe

the oiliness of the foie gras.

A must-try on your next

visit to Gin Shui Tei.

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SPAGHETTI AI FRUTTI DI

MARE

(SEAFOOD SPAGHETTI)

A key factor about this

dish is the mussels as it

is the juice they produce

while cooking that bring

the flavour of the sea onto

your plate. At JOJO, the

freshness and quality of

the seafood is evident,

enhanced by the right

sprinkling of herbs as

seasoning.

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MILK CHOCOLATE &

CREAM PANNA COTTA

Panna Cotta is literally

Italian for “cooked cream”

and though it is relatively

simple to make, it ranks

highly in the repertoire of

desserts for its wow factor.

At JOJO, the amount of

chocolate used is subtle,

which is part of its charm,

resulting in a soft, silky and

wobbly delight.

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An online lifestyle

boutique offers a

selection of beautiful

items collected through

global travel.

Online lifestyle boutique The Jungle

Emporium offers exquisite handcrafted

decor curated from all corners of the

world. It is the vision of Juliane Bailey,

a global nomad and trendsetter who

has worked in fashion journalism and

marketing. For more details, visit www.

jungle-emporium.com.

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PERFECT

FOR SHARING

No matter what your Lunar New

Year tradition might be, elevate your

gathering with ROYCE’ chocolates.

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ROYCE’ Chinese New Year Collection - including CNY Chocolate Selection

and CNY Variety Pack – is elegantly wrapped in shades of red and gold

with delicate floral motifs. These luxurious treats are crafted from globallysourced

quality ingredients, premium cacao beans and fresh Hokkaido

milk. Available in stores and online (www.royce.com.my)


BRIDGE TO ROMANCE

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The Pont des Arts in Paris was once a place where lovebirds could

express their amour for each other by placing locks on the bridge.

Malaysian celebrity hairstylist-photographer Albert Nico was there in

October 2019 when he chanced upon this elderly couple at the bridge.

He wasted no time in capturing and immortalising their love on camera.

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IN THE MOOD

FORLOVE

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To get you in the right spirit

for Valentine’s Day, here’s our

timeless list of movies, music

and books.

1

All Of Me by John Legend

(2013).

2

Crazy Rich Asians (2018).

3

You Had Me At Hola by

Alexis Daria.

4

How To Fail At Flirting by

Denise Williams.

5

Pretty Woman (1990).

6

Because You Loved Me

by Celine Dion (1996).

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CHINOISERIE

CHIC

Amber Chia models creations by

top Malaysian designers inspired by

Chinese New Year.

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Born in the Year of the

Rooster, Amber Chia

fits the characteristics

of the determined

bird. “People describe

the rooster as a hardworking

animal that

wakes up early. When

it comes to my career,

I am passionate about

work. I always make

sure I’m early or on

time and put in my

best effort.”

Cheongsam from

Celest Thoi


Despite challenges

posed by the

pandemic, Chia is

optimistic about the

future. She hopes the

Amber Chia Academy

- a modelling academy

she established in

2010 - would resume

business as usual.

“It was our 10th

anniversary in 2020,

but any celebration has

been put on hold.”

Jumpsuit and

obi sash from

Styled By

Peter Lum

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“I love the cheongsam!

A woman always

looks so elegant

and beautiful in a

cheongsam, as it

shows off her body

shape,” enthused Chia.

“Malaysian designers

are so creative at

blending different

elements from Chinese,

Malay and Indian

cultures to give it a

local flavour.”

Cheongsam

from Keith Kee

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“I always tell myself

that if you can’t change

what’s happening

around you, you

change yourself,”

mused Chia, who turns

40 in 2021. “During

the lockdown, I finally

started my YouTube

channel. So, I think of

this as an opportunity

to learn something

new.”

Cheongsam from

Melinda Looi

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GLAMOROUS

GAME CHANGERS

These fierce and fabulous Malaysians continue to be trail

blazers in their respective fields.

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Fazura

With over five million followers on Instagram, Nur Fazura

Sharifuddin is undisputedly one of the most popular

celebrities in Malaysia. Hard work and commitment to

excellence has seen Fazura add new feathers to her

already formidable rep. Actress, singer, TV host, fashion

designer, VJ, reality star and entrepreneur, she does it

all, and shows no signs of slowing down even after tying

the knot with actor Fattah Amin in 2017. The couple

welcomed their first child - a baby girl - in October 2020.

Signed to Universal Music Malaysia, Fazura debuted

her English single Can’t Forget Me in early 2019 which

topped the iTunes Malaysia chart just hours after its

release. By September 2020, the song has officially hit

more than seven million streams worldwide. One of its

main themes is self-empowerment. Fazura, who’s had

her share of criticism and condemnation on social media,

can relate: “It’s so easy to lose yourself when you’re faced

with adversity and challenges. This song was inspired

by so many amazing women I know who still manage to

find the strength to celebrate themselves, despite going

through immense pain and heartbreak.”

Fazura cites her mother, Fadillah Nasir, as the most

inspiring figure in her life. “She’s been very strong, a rock,

my backbone since I was born. I’ve always looked up to

her. She’s very kind but she doesn’t take any BS. And I

guess I got that from her. I also look up to many women

out there – my friends, my management team – every

woman I meet has a story, and each of them inspires me.”

Winner of Best Actress at the 2015 Malaysia Film Festival,

Fazura plans to release new music in the year ahead.

“Singing was always my favourite thing to do since I was

a kid,” explains Fazura. “As you progress in your career,

especially in the Malaysian entertainment industry, you

don’t want to do just one thing. I wanted to get out of

my comfort zone and challenge myself, by singing or

producing. I do enjoy being an entrepreneur as well; so as

for the many hats I wear, I enjoy them all thoroughly.”

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Datuk Zang Toi

Toi was born in Kuala Krai in Kelantan on 11 June, 1961.

He left Malaysia at the age of 18 and landed in New York

City a year later where he attended Parsons School

of Design. In 1989, with a modest collection of bright

sarongs, strong suits and regal dresses, he opened his

own atelier. In 1991, he won the Mouton-Cadet Young

Designers Award, which recognises the top young US

designer of the year.

Thus far, the couturier has dressed famous

personalities such as Sharon Stone, Pattie LaBelle,

Kirstie Alley, Ivana Trump and Fergie from the Black

Eyed Peas. He was the first Malaysian designer to

make it big overseas. And he continues to make the

country proud. He hopes to set a good example

for younger Malaysians. “I want to tell them if they

work hard, they can succeed in life, regardless of

where you come from. I myself came from a humble

background.”

What was the biggest lesson learnt from 2020?

“Expect the unexpected and stand strong to forge

forward,” muses Toi. His wish for 2021 is for the

Covid-19 and lockdown to be a distant memory.

According to Toi, his lifestyle has not changed

much due to the pandemic. “I have always been

a homebody with the exception of my love of

travelling around the world, which inspires me in

my designs.”

Asked to share his secret of success, Toi

replies: “I’ve always thought of myself as a

free thinker who always led his own path.

My advice to young aspiring designers is to

always stay true to your dream, and work

hard and smart to turn the dream into

reality.”

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Ling Tan

Born Tan Mang Ling and raised in Kuala Lumpur, this

178cm-tall model was no stranger to fashion growing

up. “My mother was a seamstress, and I’ve been

exposed to fashion ever since I was young. I helped

her with the sewing and measuring.” Tan later enrolled

herself in a vocational school to study fashion.

Her big break came when she was spotted by an

advertising executive while waiting for a friend at

a hotel’s high tea fashion show. And it wasn’t long

before European and American designers showing

their collections in Malaysia were so impressed with

Tan that they encouraged her to move to New York

City.

Acknowledged as the first international supermodel

from Malaysia, Tan has graced the covers and

editorial pages of fashion magazines including Vogue,

Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, Elle and New York

Times Magazine. She has appeared in commercials

for Emporio Armani fragrances, Ford car and Pantene

Hair Colour, as well as George Michael’s music

video Fast Love and an episode of Sex And The City.

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What is Tan’s advice for wannabe models? “Be alert.

Just like other professions, modelling has its good and

bad sides. Don’t let anyone take advantage of you. To

survive in the modelling business, you have to stay

healthy and optimistic.” Her wish for 2021 is simple.

“Enjoy the moment and go with the flow. Whatever

will be, will be.”

JAN/FEB 2021 JEWELS

ONSHINING

KEEP

Bring on the bling with Piaget, as its latest collection

is all about shine and sparkle, including a timepiece to

commemorate the lunar new year.

POSSESSION

OPEN RING

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ALTIPLANO YEAR

OF THE OX WATCH

POSSESSION

SLIDING

PENDANT

SUNLIGHT DROP

EARRINGS

POSSESSION

OPEN BANGLE

SUNLIGHT

FULLY PAVED

PENDANT

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ROSE NECKLACE

JAN/FEB 2021 CHRONOMETER

THE FINEST

REFLECTING

CRAFTSMANSHIP

We round up

five mechanical

timepieces that

best celebrate

craftsmanship and

complications.

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LONGINES, AVIGATION TYPE WATCH

A-7 1935

Longines revisits one of its iconic heritage

pieces with a new version of the Avigation

Watch Type A-7 1935. It is based on a

model released in 1935 (hence the name)

with oversized Arabic numerals and a

porcelain dial. The newest edition has a

restrained 41mm diameter and is 14mm

in height. The 316L stainless steel case

has round edges and a full-mirror polish,

and a large crown at 12 o’clock. A domed

sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective

coating covers the dial while the caseback

is solid steel. The silhouette of a plane

is engraved on the back with the brand

name stretched across the wings and a

sunburst pattern radiating towards the

edge. The case has a sturdy weight to it

and is water-resistant to 30 metres.

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MONTBLANC, 1858 GEOSPHERE LIMITED

EDITION

This watch is dedicated to legendary

climber and explorer Reinhold Messner.

Limited to 262 pieces, it is a nod to all

the peaks over 26,200 feet that Messner

climbed during his career. The timepiece

is housed in a 42 mm special bronze

alloy case with slim, curved horns that

are decorated with both polished and

satin finishings. It is powered by the

Manufacture automatic Calibre MB

29.25, with a world time complication

that includes two turning domed globes

representing the northern and southern

hemispheres that make a full rotation

every 24 hours. They are surrounded by a

scale with the 24 time zones, along with a

day/night indicator. A second time zone is

located at nine o’clock and a date window

(linked to the local time) is positioned at

three o’clock.

LOUIS VUITTON, TAMBOUR DAMIER

GRAPHITE RACE

This timepiece represents the ideal

combination of sport and style, with

graphic lines set against a dial featuring

the iconic, masculine Damier canvas

check. An energetic hue of green is

contrasted against the depth of black.

Inspired by artistic director Virgil Abloh’s

menswear collections, this lends a bold

and fresh take to the automatic and

chronograph watches. Sporty touches

come through on the fluorescentaccented

black strap, which can be

swapped for a bold tonal green version,

contrasting a sense of athleticism against

the graphite-hued PVD-coated steel

case and smoked grey sapphire glass

caseback. It is available as a 41.5 mm

diameter automatic and 46 mm diameter

chronograph.

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BELL & ROSS, BR05 SKELETON BLUE

This new skeleton version - dressed in

blue – highlights an architectural modern

design. The rich finishes of the BR05 draw

the eye. Its 40 mm case is angular. The

satin-finished surfaces are perfectly flat.

The blue-tinted transparent dial features

metal appliqué indices and forms a clear

window through which the skeleton

movement can be admired. Skeletonised

hands and appliqué indices offer perfect

legibility at both day and night. It is

equipped with a BR-CAL.322 mechanism,

wound by a 360° blue coated oscillating

weight, open-worked to showcase the

movement. The brand’s logo is metallised

on the sapphire case-back. This model can

be worn on a steel bracelet or a ribbed

blue rubber strap.

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PIAGET, ALTIPLANO TOURBILLON

LIMITED EDITION

Not only is Piaget offering this high

complication for women, it has developed

a smaller 38mm case size just for them

in this pure white mother-of-pearl, which

is accompanied by a 41mm version with

a blue dial for those who appreciate

a larger, bolder look. This new model

highlights the ultra-thin flying tourbillon

carriage in a round window at 2 o’clock.

The position of the tourbillon with the

hour and minutes counter at 8 o’clock

to form a lucky 8. Featuring a sunray

engraving, dark grey indexes and rose

gold-coloured hands, the timepiece is

adorned with 88 sparkling diamonds

on the bezel and the folding clasp. It

comes with a sapphire case back that

provides a stunning view on this ultra-thin

movement. It is paired with an elegant

grey alligator strap and is limited to 88

pieces each.

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AUDEMARS PIGUET, CODE 11.59

Composed of an octagonal middle case,

a round extra-thin bezel and stylised lugs,

the unconventional case design pushed

ancestral hand finishing techniques to

new heights with more details than

meet the eye. Designed for both men

and women, this collection features an

optimum curved ergonomics, making it

comfortable for all to wear despite its

41mm in diameter. Audemars Piguet has

also enriched its self-winding date, hour,

minute and second models as well as its

Chronograph models with a two-tone

case aesthetics juxtaposing 18-carat

white and pink gold. This exclusive

combination highlights the case’s multiple

geometries, hand-finished to the nine, as

well as the collection’s blend of age-old

craftsmanship and innovative design. Each

watch comes with a hand-stitched “largesquare

scale” alligator strap matching the

dial’s colour.

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ASTON

MARTIN'S

FIRST EVER FULL-SIZE

5-SEAT MODEL

The all new DBX from

Aston Martin boasts the dynamic

performance of a sports car.

The DBX marks a new era in Aston Martin’s performance

and usability in a segment previously unexplored by the

manufacturer. Combining the versatility and indulgence

of a luxury SUV with the dynamic performance of a

sports car, this new model aims to stamp the marque’s

market presence in the SUV segment.

Touted as a luxury SUV with “the soul of a sports car”,

the car is built from bottom up on a new platform

that harks back to its virtual development in 2015. The

culmination of an extensive development programme

beginning with physical testing done in Wales in 2018,

the dedicated SUV platform pushes the boundaries

of British design and engineering, resulting in a body

structure that is both very light and incredibly stiff, with

an overall kerb weight of 2,245kg. This translates into

class-leading headroom and legroom for both front

and rear passengers, and exceptional on and off-road

dynamics.

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Aston Martin’s unmistakable identity is apparent from

the get-go, from the signature ‘DB’ grille at the front,

through the sculptured sides and design feature line,

JAN/FEB 2021 WHEEL

BOTTOM RIGHT:

Aston Martin’s DBX

offers 40:20:40 split

folding rear seats.

TOP LEFT:

The luxuriously

handcrafted interior of

the DBX speaks of

class and refinement

to the tailgate with a flip that draws inspiration from

Vantage. Hidden side glass seals on the frameless doors

and glass B-pillar finishers add an elegant sleekness to

the stance. Cutaway sills also assist in narrowing the

stepover required to enter the SUV, ensuring designer

gowns or suits stay pristine without picking up stains.

Much thought has been given to aerodynamics in the

design process, and this includes daytime running lights

with integrated aerodynamic duct, which channels air

through the front wheel arches and along the side,

helping to reduce both drag and lift while also cooling

the brakes. Air flows cleanly over the roof, through the

rear wing, over the rear window and on to the rear flip.

This unique approach and design detail allow the rear

screen to self-clear on the move.

Upon entering, the full-length glass panoramic roof and

frameless door glass grab your attention. Front sports

car seats provide the driver with exceptional support

and long-distance driving comfort, and back passengers

have ample knee and footwell clearance as well.

Cabin noise is kept to a minimum at speed while the

vehicle maintains a highly responsive and engaging

dynamic capability.

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Powered by a 4-litre, twin-turbocharged V8 engine

found in the DB11 and Vantage, DBX features an

impressive output of 550PS and 700NM of torque,

replete with sound character that is unquestionably

Aston Martin.

The turbocharged V8 has cylinder deactivation to

enhance fuel economy, which enables the DBX to

accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in merely 4.5 seconds and

on to a top speed of 291km/h.

Transmitting this power and torque to the ground is a

nine-speed torque convertor automatic gearbox, allied

to an all-wheel drive system with active differentials

featuring an active central differential and an electronic

rear limited slip differential. This allows the torque to be

moved precisely both fore and aft in the vehicle and also

across the rear axle.

Aston Martin’s first ever full-size 5-seat model caters

to a wide variety of lifestyle needs. With 632 litres of

boot space and 40:20:40 split folding rear seats, it has

the flexibility expected of an SUV. The practical narrow

load sill and broad aperture allows you to ferry anything

from suitcases, golf bags and ski equipment to even twin

prams.

A range of optional accessory packages are available,

meant to help tailor the car to customers’ needs, sports

or pastimes. There’s even a Pet package that includes a

portable washer to help attend to the needs of a muddy

dog after a walk!

A 10.25” TFT screen sits in the centre console, while a

huge 12.3” TFT screen provides information to the driver.

Apple CarPlay comes as standard, as does a 360-degree

camera system and ambient lighting that offers 64

different colours in two zones.

The DBX comes with adaptive triple volume air

suspension combined with the latest 48v electric antiroll

control system (eARC) and electronic adaptive

dampers. With its capacity to raise the ride height by

45mm or lower it by 50mm, the air suspension makes it

possible for the driver to tackle a wide range of terrain.

Aston Martin’s first ever

full-size 5-seat model

caters to a wide variety

of lifestyle needs. With

632 litres of boot space

and 40:20:40 split

folding rear seats, it has

the flexibility expected

of an SUV. The practical

narrow load sill and

broad aperture allows

you to ferry anything

from suitcases, golf

bags and ski equipment

to even twin prams.

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SPECIALISED SERVICE CENTRE EXCLUSIVELY FOR

MERCEDES-BENZ, BMW AND AUDI CAR OWNERS

AT KOTA DAMANSARA

We provide a full range of fixed-price services, each performed in a structured series

of operating procedures to ensure faster and more efficient performance servicing;

especially for Mercedes-Benz, BMW and AUDI car owners whose car warranties have expired

LIST OF SERVICES

Lubrication & Maintenance Service

Air Cond Service and Maintenance

Programming and Adaptation using latest STAR Diagnostic Compact 4 and BMW

ISID Diagnostic Tester

Computer and Electronic Programming complete with SCN Coding

Suspension System

Engine and Automatic Transmission Overhauling

Braking System ABS/ETS/ASR/SBC/ABR

Hydraulic and Pneumatic Suspension System

Prominent Autotech Sdn Bhd

No 8-E, Jalan Teknologi, Pusat Teknologi Sunsuria

Kota Damansara PJU 5, 47810 Petaling Jaya Selangor

Tel: +603-6151 5369 / +603-6151 8369

Fax: +603-6150 5369

Email: enquiry@prominentautotech.com.my

OPERATING HOURS

Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm

Saturday, 8.30am - 3pm

Closed on Sunday and Public Holidays

www.prominentautotech.com.my

INTO THE

WORLD OF

INDULGE IN

SELF-EXPRESSION

Tropicana Gardens Mall features a unique mix of

Lifestyle, Dining and Entertainment brands that

will satisfy your every taste and demand. Let

your true inner style emerge

JAN/FEB 2021 SAVOUR CNY

TROPICANA MAGAZINE

FEAST

WITH THE FAMILY

AT TROPICANA GARDENS MALL

Great news for fans of mala hotpot! Yuan Laosi Hotpot’s

very first restaurant in Malaysia has opened in Tropicana

Gardens Mall. Beautifully decorated, it is spacious and

grand, with ample tables to accommodate its growing

fan base.

Offering both open dining and private booths, Yuan

Laosi also has four private VIP rooms complete with

karaoke. Its unique selling point comes in the form of an

in-house bar where you can order a variety of beer and

spirits to complete your meal.

This is in line with the restaurant’s business

philosophy; not only is hotpot comfort food, it offers

a traditional party culture. By providing customers a

relaxing environment, Yuan Laosi – which originated

from Chongqing – is the ideal setting for family and

friends to gather.

Yuan Laosi gives diners the option to go for single,

double or triple soup base. The restaurant’s must-try is

naturally the mala soup base. During our visit, we opted

for the triple soup base comprising their signature mala

soup, tomato soup and mushroom soup. All three soup

bases were hearty and well-flavoured.

In terms of meat, their recommended signatures

are duck intestine, fresh frog leg, pork shoulder and

meatballs. The meat slices here are generous and thick,

while the ingredients are fresh, complemented by an

assortment of dumplings and vegetable.

Yuan Laosi also has a variety of starters and side dishes to

choose from. Highly recommended are Sichuan style sugar

ice jelly, glutinous rice cake and crispy fried meat. Overall, it

was a satisfying dining experience that makes one eager to

make a return visit. For more details, call 012-991 8830.

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JAN/FEB 2021 SAVOUR DRINKS

BEST TO

QUENCH

YOUR

THIRST

There’s little in life better

than pouring a double

whisky to enjoy after a

long day at work. Here

are our picks of the finest

whisky.

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GLENMORANGIE

GRAND VINTAGE

MALT 199

The limited-edition

Glenmorangie Grand

Vintage Malt 1996

is the oldest ever

matured whisky to

produce a new level

of creaminess. Fresh,

floral and perfumed,

with hints of roses,

carnations, jasmine

and coriander.

Luscious mandarin

orange and pear

follow, with a beautiful

candy sweetness,

reminiscent of mixed

fruit jellies. A splash

of water releases even

more floral notes

of carnation and

geranium, along with

some soft, buttery

vanilla. This single malt

owes its rich, velvety

texture to it being aged

for 23 years.

ARDBEG WEE

BEASTIE

The latest permanent

expression to join the

Ardbeg core range is

Ardbeg Wee Beastie.

And at just five years

old, this feisty and

intensely powerful

smoky whisky is

untamed by age.

Matured in ex-bourbon

and Oloroso sherry

casks, Wee Beastie

bristles with intense

aromas of cracked

black pepper, sappy

pine resin and sharp

tangs of smoke. An

explosive mouthfeel

bursts forth with

tar, chocolate and

creosote.

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JAN/FEB 2021 SAVOUR DRINKS

EDITION NO.6

The Macallan has

unveiled Edition

No.6, a new limited

edition single malt

whisky celebrating

the natural wonders

of The Macallan

Estate, and the vibrant

lifeforce that sustains

it - the River Spey. The

Macallan Estate lies on

the banks of the River

Spey, one of Scotland’s

most legendary rivers.

The multifaceted

whisky delivers aromas

of fresh fruits, nutmeg

and toffee merged with

oak and flavours of ripe

plum, vibrant sweet

oranges and cinnamon,

developing into spicy

fresh fruits and creamy

chocolate and toasted

oats at the finish.

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JAN/FEB 2021 PROMO

THE PLACE TO BE

From food to fashion, Tropicana Gardens Mall has everything

you need. It’s where something special happens every day!

Royce'

CC-82, Concourse Level

603-7664 8808

www.royce.com.my

Royce' has crafted confectionaries

brimming with flavour and bursting

with originality since 1983. It

creates chocolate rich in aromas,

flavours and textures which appeal

to all the five senses, pairing the

world’s finest cacao beans, nuts and

liqueurs together with Hokkaido’s

bounteous wheat, sugar and dairy

products. Usher in the lunar new year

with our carefully curated chocolates

and receive a complimentary floral

ang pow set with minimum spend of

RM188.

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Yuanlaosi Hotpot


6012-991 8830

The Yuan family originated from

Chongqing, China with the secret recipe

of the original hotpot. Adhering to the

original taste and popular business

philosophy, they always think that hot

pot is not only a kind of food but a

traditional party culture, aiming to provide

consumers with a

comfortable and

relaxing environment.

To redeem RM20

voucher, scan the QR

code to download

Yuanlaosi app (for first

time customers only).

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Burger King


603-3362 6526

www.burgerking.com.my

Burger King started operations in

Malaysia in 1997. The original home

of the Whopper, our commitment

to premium ingredients, signature

recipes and family-friendly dining

experiences is what has defined our

brand for more than 50 successful

years. Now diners can enjoy irresistible

lunch deal: a Double King set For Only

RM9.90! Available daily from 12pm

to 3pm at Burger King in Tropicana

Gardens Mall.

GNC


www.gnclivewell.com.my

GNC is the leader in the development

and manufacture of dietary

supplements. The GNC store at

Tropicana Gardens Mall has an

exclusive promotion (until February

28), whereby customers can purchase

selected items for RM108 each. The

items are Mega Men TR (90 Veg Tabs),

Women’s Ultra Mega

TR (90 Veg Tabs),

Burn 60 (60 Tabs)

and GNC Probiotic

Complex 25 Billion

CFUS (30 Capsules).

Limited to one time

use only.

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Fire Korean Restaurant

3F-18, Level 3

017-246 6224

Welcome to the home of authentic

Korean cuisine. The restaurant, which

is pork-free and Muslim-friendly,

serves up Korean favourites using

the freshest ingredients that will

surely give you a meal to remember.

It offers 20% discount for Tropicana

staff and residents (only for dine-in

during CMCO). For those celebrating

their birthday, they are entitled to 10%

discount and free bingsu dessert (for

six pax and more).

JAN/FEB 2021 PROMO

Ascen + Pharmacy

CC-03 0& 03A, Concourse Level,

603-7732 2499

www.ascenpluspharmacy.com.my

Ascen + Pharmacy is a leading

pharmacy with a competent and

service-oriented team geared to

deliver top class personalised and

exclusive health care services to

the community. Now located at

Tropicana Gardens Mall, it offers free

membership as well as RM10 voucher

for the first RM100 spent (for members

only). Terms and

conditions apply.

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Kindyland

2F-29, Level 2

018-870 1111

www.kindyland.com.my

We prepare children for further studies

in all types of elementary schools. Our

immersive tri-lingual syllabus focuses

on developing your child mentally,

physically, socially and emotionally

throughout their early years, forming

the foundation for their future. From

now till February 28, we offer 5% early

bird promotion. Contact us today to

kick start your child’s education!

Vogue Galère

1F-27 & 28, Level 1

603-5033 2622

www.voguegalere.com

Step into Vogue Galère and experience

the most contemporary hair cutting,

colouring, and designing techniques in

demand today. The salon specialises in

French Balayage, vibrant colour, Korean

wave, scalp and hair treatment by

Kérastate Paris and L’Oreal Profesional for

your daily lived-in hairstyles. From now

till February 28, visit us to redeem this

RM100 service voucher.

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CORPORATE

LISTINGS

MAIN CONTACT NUMBERS

Head Office

+603 7710 1018

Customer Care Support & Tropicana

Privilege Card Services

+603 7713 8888

customercare@tropicanacorp.com.my

CORPORATE OFFICES

TROPICANA CORPORATION BERHAD

Head Office

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

Tropicana City Office Tower

No 3, Jalan SS 20/27

47400 Petaling Jaya

Selangor Darul Ehsan

Tel: +603 7710 1018

Fax: +603 7725 3035

corpcomm@tropicanacorp.com.my


Office Hours:

9am - 6pm (Monday - Friday)

Closed (Saturday & Sunday)

TROPICANA GOLF &

COUNTRY RESORT BERHAD

Clubhouse

Jalan Kelab Tropicana

Tropicana Golf & Country Resort

47410 Petaling Jaya


Tel: +603 7804 8888

Fax: +603 7804 3688

gm@tropicanagolf.com

www.tropicanagolf.com

Office Hours:

9am - 6pm (Monday - Friday)

9am - 1pm (Saturday)

Closed (Sunday)


PROPERTY GALLERIES

TROPICANA AMAN (KOTA KEMUNING)

Property Gallery & Show Unit

No 2, Persiaran Aman Perdana 3

Bandar Tropicana Aman

42500 Telok Panglima Garang, Selangor

Tel: 1700 81 8868

enquiry@tropicanacorp.com.my

www.tropicanaaman.com.my

Office Hours: 9:30am – 6:30pm

(Monday – Sunday)

TROPICANA HEIGHTS (KAJANG)


Tropicana Heights Show Village

Off Jalan P6/2

43500 Semenyih, Kajang, Selangor

Tel: +603 7453 2328 / +6016 239 7565


www.tropicanaheights.com.my


(Monday – Sunday)

TROPICANA DANGA BAY

(ISKANDAR MALAYSIA)


Lot PTB 22902, Teluk Danga

Jalan Persiaran Abu Bakar Sultan

80200 Johor Bahru, Johor

Tel: +607 2341 585


www.tropicanadangabay.com.my


(Monday – Sunday)

TROPICANA GARDENS (KOTA DAMANSARA)


Lot 52581, Jalan PJU 3/21

Tropicana Indah Resort Homes

Kota Damansara

47410 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Tel : +603 7880 0989


www.tropicanagardens.com.my


(Monday – Sunday)

THE RESIDENCES (KL CITY CENTRE)

Property Gallery

4th Floor, South Block

Wisma Selangor Dredging

142A, Jalan Ampang

50450 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: +603 2166 1188


www.tropicanatheresidences.com.my


(Monday – Sunday)

TROPICANA DANGA COVE

(ISKANDAR MALAYSIA)


Lot PTD 28845-28892

Taman Cahaya Kota Puteri, Plentong

81750 Masai, Johor

Tel: +607 3823 355


www.tropicanadangacove.com.my


(Monday – Sunday)

TROPICANA METROPARK (SUBANG JAYA)


Lot 38515, Jalan Delima 1/1

Subang Hi-Tech

40000 Subang Jaya, Selangor

Tel: +603 5636 6888 / +603 5637 3018


www.tropicanametropark.com.my


(Monday – Sunday)

TROPICANA 218 MACALISTER (PENANG)

Property Gallery

No 16, Jalan Anson

10400 Penang

Tel: +604 2105 888


www.tropicana218macalister.com.my


(Monday – Sunday)

TROPICANA GRANDHILL (GENTING)


Jalan Permai 2, Genting Permai

69000 Genting Highlands, Pahang

Tel: +603-6106 0688 / +6018-390 9988


www.tropicanagrandhill.com

Office Hours:

9:00am – 6:00pm

(Monday – Sunday)

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT OFFICES

TROPICANA

MANAGEMENT SERVICES

(TMS)


Tropicana Golf &

Country Resort


Tel: +603 7804 8888

ext : 513/557

Fax: +603 7806 5044

tms@tropicanacorp.com.my

Office Hours:

9:00am – 6:00pm (Monday – Friday)

9:00am – 1:00pm (Saturday)

Closed (Sunday & Public Holiday)

TROPICANA HEIGHTS

(FAIRFIELD/PARKFIELD)

Off Jalan P6/2, Bandar

Teknologi Kajang 43500

Semenyih, Kajang, Selangor

Tel: +603 8725 9800

fairfield@tropicanacorp.com.my

parkfield@tropicanacorp.com.my

Office Hours:




TROPICANA AVENUE

P-LG-01, Lower Ground Floor

Tropicana Avenue

No 12, Persiaran Tropicana

Tropicana Golf & Country

Resort, PJU 3, 47410 Petaling

Jaya, Selangor

Tel: +603 8605 3608 /

+603 8605 3609

Fax: +603 8605 3618

trop.avenue@tropicanacorp.com.my

Office Hours:




TROPICANA

METROPARK (PANDORA)

Level P4, Menara A,

Pandora Residensi

Jalan MP1, Tropicana Metropark


Tel: +603 5036 2088

Fax: +603 5036 2089

pandora@tropicanacorp.com.my

Office Hours:




TROPICANA GRANDE

Level 1, Management Office

Block A, Tropicana Grande

Condominium, No 3, Persiaran

Tropicana, PJU 3


Tel: +603 7610 0968

Fax: +603 7610 0966

tropicanagrande@


Office Hours:




TROPICANA HEIGHTS

(RIDGEFIELD)

Jalan Tropicana Heights 2/1

42000 Kajang, Selangor

Tel: +603 8723 5191

ridgefield@tropicanacorp.com.my

Office Hours:

9:00am – 5:30pm

(Monday – Friday)



TROPICANA

AMAN (ARAHSIA)

Arahsia Tropicana Aman

Jalan Aman Arahsia 2


42500 Telok Panglima Garang,

Selangor

Tel: +603 8687 5512

arahsia@tropicanacorp.com.my

Office Hours:

9:00am – 5:30pm

(Monday – Friday)



TROPICANA

METROPARK (PALOMA)

Tower B, Level 4,

Paloma Residensi

Jalan MP1, Tropicana Metropark


Tel: +603 5022 9099

Fax: +603 5022 9097

paloma@tropicanacorp.com.my

Office Hours:

9:00am – 5:30pm

(Monday – Friday)



TROPICANA INDAH


Tropicana Golf &

Country Resort


Tel: +603 7804 8888

ext : 154/557

Fax: +603 7806 5044

tisb@tropicanacorp.com.my

Office Hours:

9:00am – 6:00pm

(Monday – Friday)



THE RESIDENCES

Basement 1, Menara TR

No 121, Jalan Ampang

50450 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: +603 2770 6338

Fax: +603 2270 6343

theresidences@


Office Hours:

9:00am – 5:30pm

(Monday – Friday)



TROPICANA

AMAN (BAYAN)

Bayan Tropicana Aman

Jalan Aman Bayan 1


42500 Telok Panglima Garang,

Selangor

Tel: +603 8687 5525

Fax: +603 8687 5530

bayan@tropicanacorp.com.my

Office Hours:

9:00am – 5:30pm

(Monday – Friday)



TROPICANA

DANGA BAY (BORA)

No 01-01, Residensi Bora

Jalan Danga 1/1, Teluk Danga


Tel: +607 2074 234

boraresidences@gmail.com

Office Hours:

9:00am – 5:30pm

(Monday – Friday)



CASA TROPICANA

B-5-17, Block B, Casa Tropicana,

No 5, Jalan Persiaran Tropicana,

PJU 3, Tropicana Golf &

Country Resort


Tel: +603 7883 0982

Fax: +603 7883 0292

casatropicana@


Office Hours:




TROPICANA GARDENS

(ARNICA & BAYBERRY)

Level 5, Residensi A

Tropicana Gardens

No 2A, Persiaran Surian

Tropican Indah


Tel: +603 2714 6172

trop.gardens@


Office Hours:




TROPICANA

AMAN (CHERIA)

No.1 Jalan Aman Chria, Bandar

Tropicana Aman, 42500 Telok

Panglima Garang, Selangor

Darul Ehsan Malaysia

Tel: +603 8686 1088

Fax: +603 8686 1087

cheria@tropicanacorp.com.my

Office Hours:

9:00am – 5:30pm

(Monday – Friday)



TROPICANA

DANGA BAY (TROPEZ)

G-03, Blok B, Tropez Residences

Persiaran Danga Perdana


Tel: +607 2446 559

Fax: +607 2374 088

tropezmanagement@gmail.com

Office Hours:

9:00am – 5:30pm

(Monday – Friday)



TROPICANA CHERAS

No 6, Jalan Tropicana Cheras 1

Taman Tropicana Cheras

43000 Kajang, Selangor

Tel: +6013 202 0746

tropicanacheras@


Office Hours:

9:00am – 5:30pm

(Monday – Friday)



TROPICANA GARDENS

(CYPERUS & DIANTHUS)

Level 6, Residensi C

Tropicana Gardens

No 2A, Persiaran Surian

Tropican Indah


Tel: +603 2714 6175

trop.gardens@


Office Hours:

9:00am – 5:30pm

(Monday – Friday)



TROPICANA LANDMARK

Level 5, Tropicana Landmark

Lorong Kondo Bundusan

Off Jalan Bundusan

88300 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Tel: +6088 742 052

tropicanalandmark@gmail.com

Office Hours:

8:30am – 5:00pm

(Monday – Friday)



PROPERTY MANAGEMENT OFFICES

TROPICANA GARDENS MALL

(TROPICANA INDAH)

Level 3A, Tropicana Gardens Mall

No. 2A, Persiaran Surian, Tropicana

Indah

47810 Petaling Jaya


Tel : +603 7763 8988

customerservice@

tropicanagardensmall.com.my



(Monday – Friday)

TROPICANA GOLF & COUNTRY RESORT

FOOD & BEVERAGES

Twenty 7 Restaurant

The Palm Coffee House

Gin Shui Tei Japanese Restaurant

Spring Garden Chinese Restaurant

QingHeGu Korean Traditional

Restaurant

J Italian Restaurant

Bowling Cafe

Poolside Cafe

BEAUTY & WELLNESS

Thai Odyssey Spa & Massage

Eco Hair Salon

RETAIL SHOPS

MST Golf Pro Shop

De Manshop

OTHERS

The Green House Florist

Alam Convenient Store

Tropicana Clinic

Kindyland Tropicana

Banquet & Seminar Facilities

Tropicana Sales Gallery

Havana & Glamour

SPORTS

Bowling Alley

Driving Range

Tennis

Table Tennis

Squash

Badminton

Golf

tropicanagolf.com

Tel: 603 7804 8888

Email: gm@tropicanagolf.com

Jalan Kelab Tropicana, 47410 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan

TROPICANA GARDENS MALL

GROCER & DEPARTMENTAL

STORE

Village Grocer

JONETZ by Don Don Donki *

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Ah Yip Herbal Soup *

Ainul Cookies & Co *

Alice Kitchen *

Asam Pedas Premier

Auntie Anne’s

Ayam Penyet D’Kota

Baan Kun Ya

Bankara Ramen

Beard Papa’s

Beauty In The Pot *

Bee Cheng Hiang

Big Food Street *

Boost Juice *

Burger King

Chillax

Chizu *

Cottle Coffee

Dai Pai Dong *

Delay No More

D’Italiane *

Dodo Dim Sum and Bowls

Dubuyo

Dunkin’ Donuts

Eng’s Wantan Noodle *

Esquire Kitchen *

Famous Amos

Fei Fan Hot Pot

Fire Korean Restaurant

Go Street Noodle

Gong Cha

Gula Cakery

Hazukido *

Herb Valley

Hong Kong Sheng Kee

Ilao Ilao

Joybean

Juice Works

Kenny Rogers Roasters

Koong Woh Tong

Kopi Box *

Krispy Kreme

Lao Huo Tang *

Liang Sandwich Bar

Little Penang Kafé

Maison Des Pains

Mr. Chizu *

Nando’s *

Nyonya Cendol Café

Pandan *

Park’s Bagels

Rakuzen

Restaurant Extra Super Tanker

Roti Bakery & Café

Royce’

Salad Atelier *

Secret Recipe

Shang Guan Chi Tse

Shihlin Taiwan Street Snacks *

Shinmapo Korean BBQ *

Shojikiya

Shu Guo Yin Xiang Hot Pot *

Simple Life

Siong Tong Gai Restaurant

Sopoong *

Squid Boy

Starbucks Reserve *

Sukishi

Sushi Jiro & Yakitora

Sushi King *

Sushi Zanmai

Taco Bell *

Tealive

Tendon Kohaku

The Chicken Rice Shop

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Truedan

Whisk Coffee*

Xiao Man’s Dumpling

Yakitori Ebisu

Yuan Lao Si Hot Pot

Yummy Yummy Chocolate Café *

Zok Noodle House *

FASHION

6ixty8ight

Adidas

Bebebutterfly

d.d Collective

DeFacto

Dr. Specs

Extreme

H&M

HLA

IO One Jeans *

Jac’s Optometry

Joey’L

Levi’s

Mimu

Mirrocle

Mothercare,Gingersnaps&ELC *

Ms. Read

Puma

Skechers

Sox World *

Sports Paragon *

SportsDirect.com

The Entertainer *

Vans

Xixili

OWN *

Ichi-Do *

HEALTH, BEAUTY & PERSONAL

CARE

Ascen+ Pharmacy

Brown Sugar Hair Salon

Celmonze The Signature *

Curvena

Fitness Concept

Gintell *

GNC Live Well

Guardian

ENT, O’Care, D’Natural Beauty House,

Organic Hair Professional

Life Hot Yoga

Missy Nail

Mum & Baby Skincare Club

Nailed It Spa Services

Qi Odyssey

Restyle

Sasa

Skinz Sanctuary & Hair Over

Sothys

Soul Hairologist

Thai Odyssey

The Face Shop

Top Passion *

Venusde

Vogue Galare

Watsons

HOME & IT

Celcome Service Centre *

Cuckoo

Daiso *

HOCO

IT World

Mr. DIY, Mr. Dollar & Mr. Toy *

Serta Mattress

TBM

Vivo Concept Store *

LEISURE, EDUTAINMENT &

ENTERTAINMENT

BookXcess

Bricks Smart *

Co-labs Coworking

EnerZ Extreme Park & Xctive Kidz

Flow Academy *

Good Times Baking Studio *

Kidzooona & Molly Fantasy

Kindyland

Laser Battle *

Loud Speaker

MBO Cinemas

Palo

Party Wonderland *

Times Bookstore

Toy World *

Tribe Boxing Studio

SERVICES

7-Eleven

Garden Scents Florist

Global Rate Money Changer

i-Alter

iCare Dental

Mail Boxes Etc.

Mama Jo Launderette

My Clinic *

News Now

Pet Lovers Centre

Plant Meets Art

TF Barber Shop

* Opening soon


Tel: 6012–715 8988

Email: customerservice@tropicanagardensmall.com.my

No. 2A, Persiaran Surian, Tropicana Indah, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Tropicana January-February 2021 #134 The Love Issue

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