Tropicana Jul-Aug 2020 #131 The Beauty Issue

EDITOR’S NOTE 

The Psyche of 

Beauty 

If beauty is only skin deep and it’s what’s on 

the inside that counts, then why is the beauty 

industry estimated to be worth USD532 billion 

in 2019? Admittedly, even the most confident 

and successful of us feel the pressure to appear 

attractive and appealing, at least occasionally 

if not at all times. And it’s not just for the sake of other 

people, either. Even as the standards of beauty have 

changed and it is now easier than ever to embrace our own 

physical attributes, traits and even flaws, there will always 

be a time when we just want to look our best. The past 

Movement Control Order period seems to have proven 

this with many of us, where we still felt the urge to spiffy up 

even when just going out for groceries or staying at home. 

Perhaps in today’s society, we see beauty and grooming as 

a branch of discipline. It does take effort and time, and we’re 

not even specifically talking about makeup or cosmetic changes 

here. Even natural beauty needs diligence and consistency in 

applying all the products included in one’s beauty routine. Men 

are not immune to it, either, with the need to shave 5 o’clock 

beards and trim their hairdos just so - and that’s just the bare 

minimum. 

We do this because we care about ourselves, proving to 

ourselves that we’re not “letting it all go.” We partake in these 

“beauty rituals” because in some cases, it is expected - like in 

a meeting at work or a social event. There may not be any 

fast, written rules that we have to doll up or look dapper in 

these situations, but we are very much aware of the impressions 

made and perception that occurs based on appearances. 

In most cases, it’s better to have people think that you cared 

enough to appear presentable. Verily, in these modern times, 

pursuing a certain standard of physical attractiveness is 

considered professional, proficient and savvy, because one who 

is accomplished and looks good as well must be someone who 

has it all together. Beauty is aspirational. 

And thus we present to you the Beauty Issue, where we 

have included extra beauty-related content here and there just 

so you know about what’s available now, but with no pressure 

to conform to any standard of beauty or grooming, of course. 

We have also highlighted the issue of sustainability in beauty, 

because it’s very important that we avoid further harming of 

the Earth in the pursuit of our personal beauty goals. And as 

beauty does come from within, read up on wellness retreats in 

New South Wales, Australia that you might want to visit once 

we can do so, in our Vacation section, as well as on keeping 

healthy and in good shape in our Health and Wellness section. 

Beauty might seem only skin deep, but it’s what’s going on in 

the inside that reflects on the outside, so it’s important to take 

care of yourself to be the best version of you, both mentally 

and physically. 

Take care, stay safe, and see you next issue! 

Tropicana Magazine Editorial Team 

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VOLUME 

#131 

ON THE COVER 

14 A Surprising Success 

The Diary 

6 Spending Time IN 

The Scene 

8 Happenings About Town 

Culture 

10 Books, Movies and Music 

The Home 

22 Rustic Industrial At Chahna 

26 Leaf And Let Live 

The Art 

30 Reflection On The World 

Property News 

40 RM2.5 Million Donated By 

Tropicana and Top Glove In Fight 

Against COVID-19 

41 Tropicana 10-Ten Campaign 

42 Tropicana Golf & Country Resort 

(TGCR) Launches Online Ordering 

Platform 

Property 

Investment 

46 Best Value Of All Time 

The Game Changer 

92 Leslie, Camera, Action! 

The Dishes 

100 Great Scotch! 

104 Tasty Temptations 

106 A Homecoming Spread 

The Drive 

110 Pure Exhilaration 

The Vacation 

114 Lost In Serenity 

118 England’s Quaint Heritage Gem 

The Gadget 

34 It’s A Lifestyle Thing 

The Swing 

50 Good On The Green 

52 Oasis In The Desert 

The Time 

56 A Showcase of Style & 

Craftsmanship 

The Look 

60 Rugged Sophistication 

72 Perfect Transition 

74 Keeping It Casual 

76 High Shine 

The Beauty 

78 Nice & Warm 

80 Ready, Set, Glow! 

82 Spritz A Wish 

84 Let’s Rendezvous 

88 Sustainability In Beauty 

Health And 

Wellness 

98 At The Heart Of BookDoc 


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THE DIARY 

Spending Time IN 

The unnerving pandemic is no excuse to put your travelling dreams on halt. Hop onto 

screen and satiate that lingering wanderlust by indulging in some virtual travelling. 

Heritage Festival (Digital Edition) 

19 June – 15 July 2020 

Singapore 

www.heritagefestival.sg 

For the first time ever in 17 years, Singapore’s annual Heritage Festival 

will be going online! While participants won’t be getting the usual fivesensory 

experience, the line-up was created in a way to allow them 

to engage in some hands-on activities – be it uncovering lesser-known 

neighbourhood stories through online tours, digital commissioned 

works, webinars or online masterclasses! Locals and (virtual) tourists 

alike are welcome to get a glimpse into the Lion City’s yesteryears. 

‘Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk’ Exhibition 

Victoria and Albert Museum, London, The United Kingdom 

Watch Kimono: Kyoto To Catwalk on Victoria and Albert 

Museum YouTube Channel 

Due to London’s lockdown, Europe’s first major kimono exhibition 

was forced to close down after a short opening of just two weeks. 

While this rings bad news for those who have been anticipating to 

see the artworks up close, not all hope is lost. The V&A (the Victoria 

and Albert Museum), the world’s leading museum of art, design and 

performance, has released a series of five films that feature an intimate 

30-minute behind-the-scenes tour of the exhibition, led by curator 

Anna Jackson. Viewers will be able to delve into the sartorial and 

social significance of the kimono, exploring its traditional roots from 

the 1660s in Japan to the garment’s recent reinvention in Japanese 

street culture. 

Calle Libre Festival 

1 August – 8 August 2020 

Around the city of Vienna, Austria 

www.Callelibre.at 

Vienna imbues imperial elegance but lesser known is that the city 

of dreams is actually a harmonious blend of modern and classic. 

Take a stroll around the city and be surprised at how easily muralpainted 

buildings can be spotted in between majestic palaces and 

genteel coffee shops. Locals have been embracing more street art 

over the years, most evidently through the organising of the Calle 

Libre festival. It’s an annual art festival that’s dedicated to curating 

the painting of walls by talented artists. Due to social distancing 

constraints, this year’s event will be carried out small-scale, with the 

theme “Future Perfect”. By offering this platform, organisers hope to 

raise questions about equality and social engagement within society. 


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The Lockdown Monologues 

June 3, June 17, July 3 2020 

Malthouse Theatre, Melbourne, Australia 

www.malthousetheatre.com.au/whats-on/ 

season-2020/the-lockdown-monologues/ 

Ever wondered how people around the world have 

been coping with the coronavirus pandemic? How 

they’ve been keeping their cool from being with their 

other half 24/7 and cooking all meals from scratch 

without burning the kitchen? Then, Melbourne’s 

Malthouse Theatre has just the right thing! Their 

Lockdown Monologue series accurately encapsulates 

life in lockdowns, all written by three local playwrights 

- Jean Tong, Jane Harrison and Tom Holloway. To get 

the real gist, they’ve gone on the streets to interview 

a diverse range of Melbournians to hear the voices 

of those ranging from frontliners to some whom 

audiences may not have even thought of. Be prepared 

to be moved to tears upon hearing heartwarming 

stories told or find semblance in the unexpected 

ripples faced by people during this challenging period. 

Explore Space With NASA 

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), 

The United States 

www.nasa.gov/nasa-at-home-virtual-tours-andaugmented-reality 

Unless you’re an astronaut, flying into space seems more of a pipe 

dream. But with your luck aligning with the stars, a trip to the moon 

and back is now possible. Head over to NASA’s official website 

for an exhilarating virtual adventure where you’ll be able to float 

around the international space station, explore planets outside 

our solar system, and even study stars and blackholes through the 

famous SOFIA (the administration’s flying observatory)! 

Tomorrowland Music Festival 

25 July - 26 July 2020 

According to Europe viewing times 

www.tomorrowland.com 

The world’s biggest and most legendary music festival, Tomorrowland 

is not cancelled! Like many other festivals, they, too, have jumped on 

the bandwagon by taking the show online. Set to entertain global 

fans for a good two days, the festival sees a jam-packed schedule of 

not just music but a line-up of interactive experiences, inspirational 

webinars, games and workshops as well. Tickets have gone on sale at 

tomorrowland.com, and are priced at €12.50 for day tickets and €20 

for weekend tickets. 


THE SCENE 

Happenings About Town 

The hottest events to have set society abuzz. 

A Memorable Mother’s Day 

Even though Mother’s Day this year was celebrated 

indoors, it definitely was not short of excitement. In 

fact, thanks to the Robert Chinn Foundation, this 

year’s celebration had been quite meaningful! The 

Seattle-based foundation presented an Asian Hall 

of Fame Mother’s Day online concert that aimed 

to raise funds to purchase Personal Protective 

Equipment for COVID-19 frontline workers. 

The highly-anticipated free concert featured 

modern and traditional classics such as Ave Maria 

and You Raise Me Up, performed by familiar faces 

like America’s Got Talent performer Maki Mae and 

guitarist Toshi Yanagi from Jimmy Kimmel Live. 

The Show Must Go On! 

Come rain or shine, nothing could stop legendary Hong Kong superstars 

Sam Hui and Aaron Kwok from cheering on the world. Amidst the 

COVID-19 outbreak, the two singers made extra effort in uplifting 

sombre moods with their free online concerts recently on 12 April and 9 

May. Aptly named “2020 Sam Hui In The Same Boat Online Concert” 

and “Cheer Up & Dance Online Charity Concert”, both shows were 

streamed from the iconic Harbour City Ocean Terminal Deck, offering 

Canto-pop fans not just power-packed performances but breathtaking 

views of the sea and Hong Kong island as well. Armed with his acoustic 

guitar, Sam Hui performed around 20 songs that honoured the people 

of Hong Kong’s affection towards their city; while the ‘Dancing King of 

Cantopop’ Aaron Kwok charmed audiences with heart-skipping grooves 

to his own catchy beats. 

No Child Left Behind 

As schools were closed during the MCO period, classes had 

to be carried out online. It hadn’t been an easy transition, for 

many students were neither equipped nor able to afford any 

forms of e-learning devices. HP Malaysia was quick to jump 

in and address this problem by launching the #iMovewithHP 

campaign. With the support of Teach for Malaysia, they’ve 

pledged to donate HP14 laptops to the less fortunate so that no 

student is left behind. That’s not all. To kick things up a notch, 

HP also collaborated with popular Malaysian personalities 

(Jestinna Kuan, Zamaera, Nurin Afiqah and Sean Lee) to 

inspire fellow Malaysians to get up on their feet and pick up a 

new skill. 


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For A Great Cause 

Free live-streamed music and fitness festival ‘Stream 

The Beat’ was recently organised by Fresh Events 

Asia, as a way to cheer up those staying at home 

during the Movement Control Order while also 

raising money for charity. The event spanned 8 

hours, streamed over two sessions, and featured 

an impressive line-up of star-studded music acts 

including Malaysian rapper SonaOne and Simon 

Webbe from British boy band, Blue; fitness and 

wellness activities featuring Hansen Lee and Nana 

Al-Haleq, and even cooking classes by the likes of 

chef Anis Nabilah. Viewers were encouraged to 

donate to The Lost Food Project, a pioneering food 

bank in Malaysia, that was running an emergency 

food and fund drive to ensure that vulnerable 

charities and B40 families receive the food they 

needed to survive this difficult period. 

Hot Pink Party Raises USD5.2 Million 

Every year, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation would throw 

an evening gala to raise funds for research into finding a cure for 

cancer and treatment of patients. However, due to social distancing 

restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, a soiree was 

out of the question. As with other charitable endeavours around 

the world, this year saw the foundation throwing their first ever 

Virtual Hot Pink Evening. Streamed online, viewers and donours 

were treated to performances by Broadway star Norbert Leo Butz, 

belting out “Something’s Coming” from West Side Story, and the 

stars of musical In The Heights performing a heartfelt tribute for 

cancer victims and survivors. With appearances by Elton John, 

Elizabeth Hurley, Karlie Kloss, Edie Falco, Rachael Ray and 

many others, the program raised at least USD5.2 million for the 

research centre. 

Aid For Single Mothers 

While single mothers face a hard battle of 

juggling work and raising kids single-handedly, 

the COVID-19 pandemic has exponentially made 

it worse. To ensure that they could still provide 

food at home for their families, Kraft Heinz, 

one of the largest food companies in the world, 

partnered with Malaysian Red Crescent on the 

#responsMalaysia project, where the company 

contributed 30,000 bottles of Kicap ABC sauce 

and food packs containing essentials such as rice, 

salt, sugar and cooking oil. This contribution is part 

of Kraft Heinz’s global commitment in donating 

USD12.0 million globally to ensure that people 

across the world have enough sustenance amid this 

challenging time. The brand is also working with 

other food partners across the globe, including in 

the United States, UK, Netherlands, France, Italy, 

Spain, Russia, Poland, Australia, New Zealand, 

Brazil, Costa Rica and Asia. 


CULTURE | MOVIES 

Time For Some Action 

It looks like cinemas might be reopening but you could also safely enjoy these 

action flicks at home via on demand services. 

The Old Guard 

10 July 2020 on Netflix 

If you’ve been looking forward to watching Charlize Theron kick serious behind on 

another action movie, Netflix has you covered with The Old Guard. Theron seems to 

play to type as one of four older-than-they-look warriors who have apparently been 

keeping humanity safe for centuries before they suddenly become targeted for their 

powers. The band also finds out about another immortal awakening, and it’s a battle 

to counter the attacks againts them while ensuring the longevity of their kind for the 

sake of mankind. Based on the 2017 comic series of the same name by Greg Rucka 

and Leandro Fernandez, the movie also stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Belgian actor Matthias 

Schoenaerts and Italian Luca Marinelli. 

Tenet 

31 July 2020 

Christopher Nolan’s latest movie Tenet 

is an action-adventure espionage film 

starring John David Washington, 

Robert Pattison and Elizabeth Debicki 

set in the world of international 

espionage, but with elements of 

science-fiction and fantasy. Though 

Nolan himself revealed there is no 

time travel in the filem, you would say otherwise based on the tralier. 

The two male leads play secret agents on a mission to stop World 

War III, who must use a variety of fantastic tools and abilities — 

possibly involving time manipulation and other sci-fi elements — in 

order to save humanity form another global war. A must watch… 

and don’t blink, or you might miss the details. 

Project Power 

14 August 2020 

It’s about time that Jamie Foxx and 

Joseph Gordon-Levitt teamed up in an 

action thriller, and this science fiction 

flick looks to be promising, indeed. The 

film is set in a time when a new drug 

becomes available, giving the users 

superpowers. Thankfully, the effect only 

lasts for five minutes. Unfortunately, 

the superpowers are unpredictable. Enforcers are already weighted 

down with the “drug epidemic” that’s hit town, and it’s up to a 

teenage dealer, a local cop and a former soldier to clean up the 

streets of New Orleans by going after the group responsible for the 

dangerous superdrug. 

Wonder Woman 

1984 


Wonder Woman 1984 gives us 

a dose of the eighties and 

its music, and a somehow 

resurrected Steve Trevor, who 

was last seen to have seemingly 

perished in an airplane packed 

with mustard gas cannisters 

that blew up in the Great War. 

That was over 60 years ago and 

in 1984 Trevor, played by Chris 

Pine, looks only slightly older. Meanwhile, Princess Diana squares 

off against Cheetah (Kristin Wiig), who possesses superhuman 

strength and agility, and whose human alter-ego Barbara Minerva 

was Diana’s good friend. Things get complicated with diabolical 

businessman Max Lord, played by The Mandalorian’s Pedro Pascal, 

who promises clients he’ll help them grant their biggest wishes – but 

at a cost, of course. 

Bill & Ted Face 

the Music 


Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter are 

back again in Bill & Ted Face the Music, 

a sci-fi comedy about two middle-aged 

rockers who get transported into the 

future. Once known for saving the 

world with their rock and roll, the 

now middle-aged dads have family 

responsibilities that have caught up with them. After writing more 

or less a thousand tunes, they have yet to write a good one, much 

less the greatest song ever written. This warrants setting out on a 

new adventure when a visitor from the future warns them that only 

their song can save life as we know it. Out of luck and fresh out of 

inspiration, Bill and Ted’s true adventure begins for the song that will 

set their world right and bring harmony to the universe. Reminiscent 

of their first outing together 31 years ago, with the help of their 

daughters, some historical figures, and popular music legends, Bill and 

Ted find much, much more than just a song. 


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CULTURE | BOOK 

Strength And Resilience 

Survival of the fittest is the name of the game with these stories that delve into the psyche 

of its characters, mirroring the struggles of real life. 

Escape From 

Happy Palace 

Jai Patel 

Escape From Happy Palace is a captivating story of murder and mystery, with unlikely heroes thrown 

into its premise. First time author Jai Patel takes readers through the hidden dark side of Chow Kit, 

often described as a shady part of Kuala Lumpur. The story tells of a former rising star at Happy 

Palace, Mei Mei the now-masseuse, who is framed for a murder she did not commit. However, with 

a dead man on her massage table, Mei Mei can only depend on her friends to save her – Joy the trans 

prostitute and Longkang Loga the hawker, doing their best to race against time to save her from an 

undeserving fate. But the world is not kind to characters like them, and they will need to overcome 

their own fears, and elements they often hide from, in order to help one of their own. 

The Better Liar 

Tanen Jones 

Desperate for money, a woman conceals 

the fact that her sister is dead. For years 

Leslie had looked after her father and 

his estate, and upon his death discovers 

her father left a joint inheritance for 

both his children. With her sister dead, 

Leslie finds a substitute, Mary, who looks very much like the dead 

Robin, to help her get the inheritance in all its entirety. But will Mary 

settle for only a pittance compared to what she could get if she passes 

off as Robin? The Better Liar has all the right twists, turns and surprises 

of a perfect thriller. 

The Beauty of 

Your Face 

Sahar Mustafah 

A mass shooting at an all-girls Muslim 

school outside Chicago has the principal, 

Afaf Rahman, questioning her issues of 

faith, identity, hatred and forgiveness. 

The American-born daughter of 

Palestinian immigrants, Afaf explores 

the motivations of the shooter, explored 

through the series of interactions between her and Afaf. Through this 

ordeal Afaf is taken into her past, where she faced bigotry as a child, her 

mother’s dream of returning to Palestine and the loss of her sister. Read 

how Afaf finds hope and acceptance in the Muslim community centre, 

which she lacked in her home life. 

American Dirt 

Jeanine Cummins 

Lydia owns a small bookstore in New 

Mexico City. One day a charming 

man walks into her bookstore and 

buys several books that happen to be 

her favourites. Unknowingly to Lydia, 

her customer is actually the new drug 

lord of the cartel that has taken over 

the city. As fate would have it, Lydia’s 

comfortable life comes to a stop when her journalist husband 

publishes a tell-all profile of the very same drug lord. Forced to go on 

the run, Lydia and her 8-year old son find themselves transformed 

into immigrants, travelling north to the United States where 

hopefully the drug lord has no reach, facing danger and perils on the 

notorious “Train of Death.” 

MAID: Hard Work, Low 

Pay, and a Mother’s 

Will to Survive 

Stephanie Land 

A memoir of a struggling single mother 

working as a maid. Overworked and 

underpaid, Stephanie Land writes of 

the reality of what it really is like for 

under-class America, telling of how her 

relationship with her clients, for whom 

she cleans house, helped her in receiving government assistance and 

subsidised rent. Barely living paycheck to paycheck, Land shares 

how she survived the hardships of life. An inspiring tribute to those 

who are determined, resilient and strong, honouring the triumph of 

the human spirit, this is a book worth reading for an insight into how 

one woman would not let her spirit break, even during tough times. 


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CULTURE | MOVIES 

Sweet Music, Sweet Escapes 

Because a pandemic isn’t going to stop the music from playing. 

Without You (EP) 

Lauv 

24 June 2020 

Much of Lauv’s emotional substance lies 

within his lyrics, as opposed to his often 

merry, mid-tempo electropop beats. The 

singer often croons over the fleeting nature 

of modern love affairs, something which the 

members of Gen Z find extremely relatable. 

“Without You” encapsulates this perfectly, 

albeit feeling rather repetitive. Nevertheless, 

fans will welcome this as a cohesive extension 

to his existing album. 

Translation 

Black Eyed Peas 


Angkasa Online Fest 

3 - 27 July 2020 

Angkasa Event Space is throwing an online gig 

and everyone is invited. The lineup consists of an 

eclectic mix of local acts, from the psychedelic rock 

outfit Pitahati to indie veterans Kyoto Protocol, 

and a slew of up-and-coming performers. Tickets 

start from RM20, with daily and weekend passes 

available for purchase online. Head on down 

to www.instagram.com/angkasaspace/ for more 

information and the latest updates. 

The eighth studio album from 

Black Eyed Peas sounds nothing 

like they’ve ever put out before. 

This time around, the trio 

has decided to jump on the 

bandwagon of Latin-pop beats. 

Fans who are looking for a trip 

down memory lane would be 

disappointed as there are no 

traces of their former signature sounds that have arguably shaped the pop scene 

of the 2000s. In this album, they’ve collaborated with prominent names such as 

Maluma, French Montana and Shakira, adding some degree of variety and range 

to the album. 

What’s Your 

Pleasure? 

Jessie Ware 


Jessie Ware teleports listeners 

back to the heydays of late 

70s dance floor craze with 

her fourth album, What’s 

Your Pleasure? In this album, 

the British singer-songwriter 

conjures an image of a disco diva with swooning, sensual vocals. 

Filled with infectious beats and pulsating baselines, What’s Your 

Pleasure? stands as a flirtatious form of escapism in the current 

days of isolation. Ware lends her breathy delivery to tracks such as 

“Mirage (Don’t Stop)” and “Spotlight”, leaving an almost timeless 

appeal that is most definitely magical. 

Solipsism 

Pamungkas 


The latest album from the 

emerging artist from Indonesia 

is aptly described as a “deeply 

personal work borne from 

isolation”. Rightfully so, the 

body of work that is Solipsism was conceived within the four walls 

of his rented apartment; in which he wrote, mixed and produced 

each track in this album. Carrying the same theme across his tracks, 

the folk-electronic artist intends to put out a message that loneliness 

can indeed be the cathartic release that we all seek in life. Perhaps 

the most powerful track from this album is “Closure” as he bares it 

all, singing about the upheaval of moving on from something (or 

someone) from the past that is holding him back. 


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COVER STORY 

Sweater and pants by Salvatore Ferragamo 


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Success 

A Surprising 

Entrepreneur Alex Shiew shows how taking 

the unconventional route pays off. 

Text: Zurien Onn 

Art Direction: Luke Jing Yau 

Photographer: Brian Fang @ M8 Studio 

Makeup: Cindy Hor 

Location: Residences (South) at 

Tropicana Metropark Show Unit 

What Alex Shiew, founder and Managing Director of Kuvings Sdn Bhd, might have 

lacked in experience, and even formal education and qualifications, when starting the 

company at 18 years of age, he certainly made up with enthusiasm, gumption and 

commendable work ethics. With a push in the right direction from his father, Shiew 

Man Hon, who was already a successful entrepreneur himself, Alex has managed to 

build this company as the Malaysian distributor of the popular kitchen appliance 

brand from Korea from the ground up. 

It all started in 2012, when Alex had just finished his pre-university program. The plan was to take a gap year 

to see what was out there before deciding on which university course to take up. However, just a few weeks shy of his 

18 th birthday, the older Shiew came up with an opportunity for the son: to get an early start running his own company 

with an award-winning and internationally acclaimed product that was already a well-known name amongst healthy 

living enthusiasts who are into juicing and clean eating. 

“My father had met the manufacturers of Kuvings and found that they were open to appointing distributors 

in Malaysia,” Alex explained. He decided to give it a go and started their first pre-order for 50 units on the social 

media platform, Facebook, where the official Kuvings Malaysia page now has a following of more than 36,000 fans. 


COVER STORY 


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Shirt and pants by Salvatore Ferragamo 

“Never had we thought that things would come this far,” 

Alex muses. Today, Kuvings Malaysia has expanded to offer 

not just their original product range of cold press juicers, but 

also power blenders, yoghurt and cheese makers, multi-function 

cookers, among others, as well as parts and accessories for the 

appliances. Meanwhile, after many enquiries from customers 

who needed industrial strength juicing and blending, Kuvings 

Malaysia has just recently secured distributorship for the South 

East Asian region for American brand Goodnature, which 

specialises in industrial-sized cold-pressed juicing for central 

kitchens. 

With prices ranging from RM1,398 to RM8,388, the 

typical Kuvings cold press juicer can be considered quite pricey 

for most Malaysians, yet the brand has grown despite cheaper 

alternatives and counterfeit versions available out there. It 

seems that there must be a company value that resonates with 

Malaysians until Kuvings is now a well-known, well-loved and 

coveted brand. Alex attributes this success to their relationship 

with customers. 

“Having a great product and 

to deliver it with great customer 

service definitely helps, but I 

think the core of our business is 

that we passionately care for our 

customers.” 


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“Having a great product and to deliver it with great 

customer service definitely helps, but I think our strength 

is that we passionately care for our customers,” says Alex. 

Kuvings Malaysia runs a Facebook user group that actively 

promotes the use of their products with educational content 

and inspiring reminders. “Over the years, I think people can 

see and feel that we are genuine people who try to do the 

right thing,” Alex adds. “When you buy one of our products, 

we hold your hand and walk that journey with you. Whether 

you’re looking to maintain your family’s general health, or 

you’re looking to lose weight or even for those recovering from 

cancer, we are with you.” 

Perhaps this is that intangible quality that makes Kuvings 

a beloved brand among its users. “I think it’s our culture as 

Malaysians to look out for one another,” says Alex. “When 

Malaysians see that in us, they respond positively.” 

Figuring It All Out 

Of course, it hasn’t been all rainbows and blue skies, especially 

in the beginning. Alex credits a strong collaborative team that is 

willing to sit down and discuss how to overcome any problem 

which contributes to the success of Kuvings Malaysia. His young 

age, starting the company at 18, and now leading a company 

where the average age of employees are about 15 years his 

senior, could have been a personal stumbling block. However, 

Alex learned the art of balancing authority and still does a lot of 

the operations day-to-day, giving himself the title of Operations 

Manager in the beginning, instead of a loftier title. “At the same 

time, you have to know that there are people in the team that do 

look up to you and expect you to be firm when you need to be,” 

says Alex, summing up the importance of reading the room, so 

to speak, in order to manage expectations and ensure the business 

runs as smoothly as possible. 


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Sweater and pants by Salvatore Ferragamo 

“One of the biggest challenges that we faced at the start 

of the business was educating customers about the difference 

between cold press juicers and normal juicing,” Alex shares. 

However, once he and his team figured out how to explain the 

“tremendous value” customers would benefit from through 

cold press juicing, this was when Alex said they started making 

progress by leaps and bounds. 

“The recent Movement Control Order was also a massive 

stumbling block for us,” Alex divulged, referring to the restrictions 

imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Overnight, it left close 

to 30 promoters with nowhere to work and no income. We had to 

scramble to re-skill ourselves and focus on online marketing and 

sales.” Perhaps it was a blessing in disguise as online purchases 

has now become a major contributor to the company’s sales after 

they found their rhythm, with Alex saying that online sales may 

become their biggest sales channel within the next 18 months. 

The Tropicana Life 

Because of the need to focus on his business, Alex shared 

that he doesn’t really indulge in the usual social activities that 

the typical 25-year-old might. Thus, it’s a good thing that 

he has the option to unwind at Tropicana Golf Club, where 

his family has been members for at least 15 years, going 

swimming, bowling and playing tennis here for recreation. 

Investing in his own property, Alex has just bought a unit 

at Edelweiss SOFO and Serviced Residences at Tropicana 

Gardens. “Tropicana just feels like home. Buying a home at 

Edelweiss allows me to be close to something familiar and 

offers me the balance that I am looking for,” says Alex. “It has 

connectivity, convenience and familiarity.” 

As for future plans, Alex hopes to grow Kuvings Malaysia 

to be as big as “the Panasonics and the Phillipses of the world,” 

a target they had set from the very beginning. To achieve 

this, the company is in the midst of an equity crowdfunding 

campaign to raise capital. Alex Shiew is young and hungry, 

and feels that this is the best time for him to go all out and 

work hard now for a better tomorrow. Watch this space as this 

is one inspiring young Malaysian who’s going places in the 

retail realm and would soon be a force to be reckoned with 

in future. 


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THE HOME 

Rustic Industrial 

atChahna 

Different contrasting elements blend very well 

together at this house designed with love. 

Text by Mimi Ezura Esa 

Photos courtesy of Seshan Design 

The main living area opens up wide to let the breeze in 


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The koi pond adds a relaxed vibe to the house 

When one talks about rustic 

industrial design, images of 

raw and exposed finishes, 

natural materials like 

wood and metal and the 

juxtaposition of old and 

new come to mind. The structural elements revealed 

in this style creates a harmonious and complementing 

contrast to the sleek and modern furniture and 

finishes. This design concept brings the traditional 

and non-traditional details together into quirky yet 

functional living spaces. 

This is exactly what the Seshan Design project 

team had successfully brought into realisation with 

this house in Petaling Jaya, which the owners chose 

to call “Chahna” (meaning “love” in Sanskrit). The 

rustic industrial language is clearly exhibited right 

from the exterior down to the interior. 

The 6,070sqft built-up is home to Captain Lee 

and Corrina plus their four children. Their previous 

house was built with the Tropical Balinese Resort 

look, so for their new house, they wanted something 

different and went into the direction of the currently 

popular raw/industrial look with fair faced concrete 

and brick wall elements. Interestingly, the clients 

(Captain Lee in particular) also had an affinity for all 

things retro and vintage. 

When the Seshan Team was commissioned 

to the project, the house was already complete 

structurally, thus the team had to re-visit the design of 

all the spaces, adjust some walls here and there, redo 

the entire electrical and lighting layouts, redesign all 

the bathrooms, and also propose additional elements 

such as railings, screens, panelling, custom lights and 

other architectural devices. The design process very 

much involved the client and the design team sharing 

spontaneous design ideas they happen to come across 

and thought would become a priceless addition to the 

house. 

The exterior of the house presents a steel framed 

structure, clad with stained cement boards that really 

look like actual corten steel. Combined with the fair 

faced concrete and brick walls, this gives the exterior 

of the house a rich composition of raw and natural 

materials. The main and side gates exude Art Deco 

elements inspired from the movie The Great Gatsby, 

where symmetrical intricate lines break the monolithic 

outlook of the “ziggurat” perimeter walls. 


THE HOME 

The bare concrete spiral staircase with metal panel railings 

A baby grand piano contrasts with the industrial kitchen, creating an eclectic mix 

The enviable outdoor lounge and bar influenced by colonial and classical Hong Kong themes 

“The design process 

involved the client and 

design team sharing 

spontaneous design ideas 

that would become a 

priceless addition to the 

house.” 

The living area is stark yet welcoming thanks to the retro-style sofas 


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Fair faced concrete and metal railings are common elements that tie the look of the house together 

One the children’s bedrooms, influenced by their love for music 

A corridor on the ground floor, characterised by the India green marble floor and 

exposed brick walls 

The first floor outdoor lounge and bar was envisioned by 

the owners as a marriage of both colonial and classical Hong 

Kong themes. Black and white bamboo blinds portray the 

colonial influences in Malaysia, whilst the Chinese influence 

is represented by the custom-cut geometrical shaped ceramic 

tiles and the symmetrically designed black railings. The client 

managed to source for old barber chairs as the bar stools and 

the design team gave an existing vintage cabinet new life by 

turning it into a bar cabinet. 

Chinese influence is also notable by the full height swivel 

bronze panels at the car porch where the bronze material 

creates a contrasting palette set against the raw finishes and 

black profiles. Elements from the old Malaysian shop house 

are also borrowed, from the folding metal sliding grills of 

the storeroom to the “V” profile railings that is prominently 

featured across the house. 

Three different colours of floor finishes create a visual 

separation of each floor. India green marble for the ground 

floor, rosa levanto for the first floor and cement finish for 

the second floor were used. The very much industrial bare 

concrete spiral staircase is fitted with brass inlays and encased 

with thin expanded metal panels for railings while the core 

of the staircase comprises of fine rods that house several 

downward lights. 

Furniture in the house are pieces from the owner’s 

private antiques collection acquired throughout the years 

from Bali and China, plus several quirky adaptive reused 

furniture pieces and a series of custom made furniture that 

takes us back to the American 50’s era. The children’s love for 

music is aptly represented by printing custom graphics on the 

wardrobe doors with large silhouettes of the two great music 

legends - Jimi Hendrix and Jim Morrison. 

With an eclectic mix of design elements, the ‘Chahna’ is 

indeed a house rich in content. 


THE HOME 

Leaf And 

Live 

Let 

Inject some freshness into your home 

with bold botanical prints and shades 

of lively, leafy colours. 

Text by Zurien Onn 

Photos from Oliver Bonas 

Inject some colour and greenery to the home with potted plants in quirky vessels 


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Add texture and interest with woven decorative accessories as seen in the mirrors and mini drawers here 

Bright tropical prints may not be what comes 

to mind when you think of the typical British 

style, but lifestyle brand Oliver Bonas has 

never been known to be typical. Earlier in the 

year, the brand led the pack on the botanical 

trend for homes, with new additions to their 

Iro Collection literally illustrating a love for plant-inspired 

prints and lush jungle vibes. 

The Iro Collection carries a line of storage furniture 

with silhouettes inspired by the architecture of the Far East, 

but rather than looking stereotypically oriental, the pieces are 

given a fresh twist with bright, punchy colours. This is in line 

with the Oliver Bonas philosophy of combining great design 

with fresh ideas, inspired by the belief that design has an 

effect on how we feel, as well as by the eponymous founder’s 

background, having lived in many countries. 

The latest Iro style is inspired by the natural beauty 

of Mexico, its greenery informing the lively, freehand-style 

sketched illustrations of giant leaves like those found in the 

tropical jungle. The pieces are assembled in Indonesia, and 

then hand-painted by artisan Irwan for that authentic jungleinspired 

decor essential. 

The hero of the Iro Collection updates is surely the 

bright yellow statement armoire wardrobe. Though bright, 

the colour is kept neutral in a more muted and earthy tone. 

The same goes for the medium-sized cabinet in a deep-hued 

pink and the small side table painted a mossy green. This 

means that the pieces fit into most interior concepts, be it 

a room with dark walls or a bright, white space awash with 

natural light. 


THE HOME 

Contrasting metallic elements add just the right amount of whimsy to these decor items by Oliver Bonas. 

If real plants are too high maintenance for you, consider them in graphic form 

To complement the look, Oliver Bonas pairs the cabinets 

with their Luna sofa in dusty pink velvet, its asymmetrical oval 

shape and tapered wooden legs giving it a modern look amidst 

the tropical theme. Meanwhile, other complementary pieces 

include storage trunks in similar shades and hues, providing 

not just extra space for keeping away belongings, but also a 

stronger look to the concept. 

As for accessories, anything inspired by greenery or 

natural materials will most likely work, especially if it comes 

in the same botanical hues as the Iro range. At Oliver Bonas, 

pottery pieces in a rainbow of bright floral colours style up 

the look, some even with gold or silver-foiled bases that add a 

touch of glamour to any room. The Eva desk/table lamp is 

one piece that helps balance out the plant-based concept with 

a hint of urbaness, especially when paired with the Oliver 

Bonas Tala bulb with exposed elements. 

In the same shade, the soft dusty pink of the Luna Sofa complements the darker pink of the cabinet 


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One decorating their abode in this botanical-inspired 

theme might also look out for natural-hued handmade 

accessories like woven blankets or baskets for that wholesome 

ambience. Throw in a jute or hemp rug to make it feel more 

cosy, or add a brass-legged lamp or two for a vintage chic vibe 

that balances out the jungle fever. Seagrass baskets are great 

in any room, whether as an item collector, or a plant pot cover 

- these are sure to inject personality into any space. 

When bringing the outside inside, like these items from 

Oliver Bonas’s Iro Collection as well as from their “Jungle 

Edit,” what’s important to keep in mind is that the colours 

should look like they exist in the natural world. Balance out 

large statement pieces with furniture in muted, solid tones or 

dress it up with foliage to really play up the botanical theme. 

A concept such a this may feel a bit harder to pull off for some, 

but that’s why it creates even more of an effect to your home 

when done properly and tastefully. 

Woven seagrass baskets add interest and colour to a space the easy and practical way 


THE ART 

Reflection 

On The World 

A peek into how Garden of Six Seasons discusses the current global situation is 

all set to become a momentous chapter in world history. 

Text by Zurien Onn/ 

Photos courtesy of Para Site Hong Kong 


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Emma Kunz, Work No. 097 

Pan Lu, Wang Bo, Miasma, Plants, Export Painting, 2017 

Pacita Abad, Filipinas in Hong Kong 

The Kathmandu Triennale 2077 is slated 

to open in Nepal in December 2020, 

exhibiting the works of more than 100 

artists from 40 countries. With recent 

events tinting much of the year 2020 in 

a dour mood, the large-scale exhibition 

has been symbolically detached from the 2020 calendar and 

reinstated instead as a 2077 event, the year referring to the 

ancestral indigenous Nepali timeline for this year. 

As a buildup to the triennale, the Garden of Six Seasons 

exhibition in Hong Kong’s Para Site gallery is acting as a 

precursor with works by artists from Hong Kong, mainland 

China, Nepal and the rest of the world on display. Starting 

16 May until 30 August, the exhibition is curated by Cosmin 

Costinas, Executive Director and curator at Para Site, and 

also the triennale’s artistic director. 

Garden of Six Seasons takes its name from the English-style 

garden built 100 years ago by a Nepalese king in Kathmandu. 

Also known as the Garden of Dreams, the garden located in 

the Thamel area of Kathmandu still retains its Victorian-style 

elements in its pergolas and pavilions, although only a fraction 

of its former glory. The garden is quite symbolic of the world’s 

state of affairs, the name referring to the six seasons that 

used to be observed in the Kathmandu Valley, before climate 

change wreaked havoc on the distinction in seasons. 


THE ART 

Vvzela Kook, Columbus of Horticulture 

Pacita Abad, Dumaguetes underwater garden 

View from opening reception for Garden of Six Seasons 

Likewise, the works of art on exhibit at Garden of Six 

Seasons relates to the current global atmosphere. It projects 

how the world was before things came to a standstill - the 

aspirations of the citizens of the world, their visions, passions 

and everyday conflicts. The changes happening to the world 

forced us to change, while also bringing upon us the change 

that we should have affected a long time ago. 

J.D.’Okhai Ojeikere, Untitled (Onile Gogoro Or Akaba) 

A Mirror of the Kathmandu Triennale 2020 and 

the World 

Like the 2077 Triennale, Garden of Six Seasons peruses multiple 

venues including Para Site’s two floors, a larger exhibition 

space at Soho House Hong Kong, as well as online - a 

platform that is almost de rigueur in today’s pandemic-riddled 

landscape. As most innovators have come to realise, though, 

that the necessity became a blessing in disguise, being able 

to reach a wider and newer audience - another example of 

how the world has forced us to be better, as reflected in many 

of the artworks on display, although open to interpretation 

according to the eye of the beholder. 


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Mary Dhapalany, Untitled 

Lam Tung Pang, Forming the Landscape 

Installation shot of Garden of Six Seasons 

Izmail Efimov, Shamanic Dance (Reincarnation) 

Garden of Six Seasons brings together the works of 

various artists who will also be exhibiting at the Kathmandu 

Triennale 2077, including those of Pacita Abad, Korakrit 

Arunanondchai and Alex Gvojic, Bibhusan Basnet and Pooja 

Gurung, Chang En-Man, Mary Dhapalany, Patrizio Di 

Massimo, Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster, Julia Mage’au Gray, 

Sheroanawe Hakihiiwe, Hung Fai and Wai Pong Yu, Sudhira 

Karna, Vvzela Kook, Liu Kuo-Sung, Madhumala Mandal, 

Rebati Mandal, J.D. ‘Okhai Ojeikere, Antonio Pichilla, John 

Pule, Komal Purbe,Citra Sasmita, Ekaram Singh, So Wing 

Po, Batsa Gopal Vaidya, and Trevor Yeung, among others. 

The works of Izmail Efimov, Britta Marakatt-Labba, and 

Pavel Mikushev have been included with the crucial curatorial 

advice and support of Anders Kreuger. 

Details of online programmes and exhibitions, which include a VR viewing 

room, video tours and live panel discussion with the curator and exhibiting 

artists may be accessed at Para Site’s website, www.para-site.art. 

Andrew Thomas Huang, Kiss of the Rabbit God 


THE GADGETS 

It’s A Lifestyle Thing 

Be it for yourself, for work or for play, here are this month’s selection of 

tech gadgets that will enhance your everyday life. 

Text by Geeta Muniandy 

HP Neverstop Laser Printer 

Say hello to the world’s first cartridge-free printer 

for small to medium-sized business owners that 

print up to 20,000 pages before the replacement 

drum will need changing. Changing it is a breeze, 

too, with a rapid reload drum system that allows 

users to refill the ink in seconds. The printer can 

be connected to one computer at a time using the 

cable, or connect it to multiple devices, including 

your phone, via WiFi. Use the HP Smart App 

for easy remote printing. The Neverstop is ECOcertified, 

and Energy Star 3.0 certified. This 

gives it an 84% smaller environmental footprint 

than other printers, saving much energy and 

making it perfect for those who are working from 

home these days. 

Philips Shaver S9000 Prestige 

The new Philips Shaver S9000 Prestige comes with a multidirectional 

Contour Detect head that has three shaving rings, 

ensuring capture of hair growing in different directions 

and of varying densities. The rings feature Philips’s new 

NanoTech precision blades, giving a really close shave, perfect 

for the discerning gentleman. Meanwhile, on the handle is 

the discreet monitor that displays battery power and shaving 

intensity. The rear rubberised grip gives firm hold and 

control, and, of course, the overal look of the slick, two-tone 

black and gun metal finish doesn’t hurt, either. The S9000 

Prestige supports Qi wireless charging and comes with an 

equally sleek-looking Qi wireless charging pad. There is also 

a travel ready case for the shaver, trim head, power adapter 

and wireless charging pad, so you can always take it on the go. 


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Samsung Odyssey G7 

Gaming Monitor 

Being a gamer does come with its perks, and the 

new Odyssey G7 gaming monitor will make any 

video game enthusiast very happy. Its Quantum 

Dot technology ensures amazing colours, further 

enhanced by its curved QLED panel. A subtle 

blue light lights up the back of the monitor, while 

Samsung has also added adjustable lighting 

to the bottom of the front bezel and opted to 

make the exterior finish a matte black instead 

of white. It has a 1ms response time on top of 

the 240Hz refresh rate, making this monitor one 

of the fastest panels on the market. Available in 

two sizes: 27-inch and 32-inch variants, both 

with native 2560 x 1440 (1440p) resolutions and 

super-fast 240Hz refresh rates. 

ghd Oracle Hair Curler 

Every woman’s answer to creating any type of curl in one stroke, look forward 

to wrapping and rolling hair without the fear of burning off a lock – or your 

skin – in the process with the Oracle Hair Curler from ghd. That’s because the 

curl zone instantly cools your hair while you shape it, helping to set the look 

for long lasting, perfect curls. The unique U shaped curling tong works magic 

on any type of hair with a combination of hot and cold contoured plates and 

a unique, internal, high powered fan. Hair is curled while you glide out the 

tong, with the size of your curls determined by simply how you tilt your hand 

or hold the device. It’s that easy! And don’t worry about losing your curls 

during the morning commute to work, as the speedy cooling system sets hair 

for the whole day. 


THE GADGETS 

Panasonic Lumix G100 Camera 

The verdict on Panasonic Lumix G100 is out. Designed as the one camera you will ever need 

as a casual consumer or vlogger, it comes with a bigger sensor than other competing compact 

cameras. That means that it’s capable of shooting 4K or Full HD videosat framerates of 

100Mbps or up to 28Mbps respectively. There’s also a Slow & Quick option on the mode 

dial to ease shooting slow motion and quick motion footages. This camera’s extras would be 

the three internal microphones for good, clear audio, which works in tandem with the face 

detection function that tracks the person talking and optimises the audio for them. Remarkably 

compact with a lightweight body, it’s just perfect for outdoor shots or solo adventures, as well 

as for the budding vlogger or start-up YouTuber. 

Philips Prestige Hair Dryer 

A hair dryer that provides optimum power yet doesn’t dry out the 

hair – that’s what the new Phillips Prestige Hair Dryer is all about. It 

dries hair 20% faster in gentle mode, while retaining up to 90% of 

hair’s moisture after a 10-minute session thanks to Philips’s SenseIQ 

technology that continuously scans the temperature of your hair and 

adjusts accordingly to prevent overheating. This means that moisture 

is locked in, hair is smooth and shiny, and the scalp is protected. The 

hair dryer also comes with a fast-drying nozzle, a styling nozzle, and 

a volumising curl diffuser for easy styling. 


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Kreafunk aHEAD Headphones 

These cool wireless bluetooth headphones combine form with 

function and look, leaving you looking hip and with it while listening to 

your music. The sound processing chip with A2DP1.2/ AVRCP1.4/ 

HSP1.2/HFP1.6/DSP delivers loud and clear sound quality, while 

the soft PU leather earmuffs keep it contained and your ears comfy. 

The built-in microphone allows for hands-free phone calls, and with 

the on-ear control for turning the volume up and down as well as for 

changing tracks, these headphones are easy to use and bring around. 

After a charging time of 2.5 hours, the playback time goes up to 18 

hours for all day usage. Get this from amara.com. 

Lexon Tykho Wireless Speakers 

and FM Radio 

These speakers from French design agency Lexon add a simple 

minimalistic touch to your décor with clean lines and solid 

colours. The rectangular Tykho 3 (seen here in Duck Blue) 

is also an FM radio that allows you to listen to your favourite 

radio station, even outdoors. Both devices have built-in Bluetooth 

wireless connection that hook up with your smartphone or tablet 

to stream your music, so you can bring these anywhere, even to 

the beach or poolside as its silicon casing keeps it splash-proof. 

The Bluetooth range goes up to 10 metres, while battery life lasts 

as long as 20 hours. Available at amara.com. 


PROPERTY 

NEWS 

Prestigious. Award-winning. Quality. 

Innovative. High capital appreciation. 

Good return investments. These are just 

some of the signatures of the property 

projects undertaken by Tropicana 

Corporation Berhad. The following 

pages showcase some novel and stunning residential 

and commercial developments as further testament 

to the organisation’s flair in this industry. Tropicana 

Corporation hopes to create a more compassionate 

and supportive community, especially within the circles 

of influence. 

As a responsible developer, Tropicana Corporation 

continues to deliver on its responsibility to give back 

to society by supporting various charitable causes and 

participating in celebrations and community events. 

RM2.5 Million Donated By Tropicana 

and Top Glove In Fight Against COVID-19 

Tropicana 10-Ten Campaign 

Tropicana Golf & Country Resort (TGCR) 

Launches Online Ordering Platform

PROPERTY NEWS 

Tan Sri Dr Lim Wee Chai (R) and Dato’ Lee Kim Meow (L) of Top Glove presenting the mock 

cheque to Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin 

Mr Dion Tan, Mr Jared Ang and Tan Sri Dato’ Tan Chee Sing from Tropicana presenting the 

mock cheque to Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin 

RM2.5 Million Donated By 

Tropicana and Top Glove In 

Fight Against COVID-19 

Tropicana Corporation Berhad (Tropicana) and Top Glove 

Corporation Berhad (Top Glove) donated RM2.5 million 

worth of medical equipment and supplies to the Ministry 

of Health (MOH) on 3 July 2020 in the fight against COVID-19. 

The donation was in the form of ventilators, ultrasound machines, 

medical suits and gloves to the MOH where Tropicana had donated 

RM1.5 million while Top Glove handed over a donation worth 

RM1.0 million. 

A mock cheque was handed over to Prime Minister Tan Sri 

Muhyidin Yassin by Tan Sri Dato’ Tan Chee Sing, Group Executive 

Vice Chairman of Tropicana while Tan Sri Dr Lim Wee Chai, 

Executive Chairman and founder of Top Glove also presented the 

mock cheque from Top Glove to the Prime Minister. 

The initiative was facilitated by the Tan Sri Muhyiddin Charity 

Golf (TSMCG) Foundation, of which members will help to disseminate 

the donated supplies to hospitals and health departments identified 

by the MOH. Among these hospitals are Hospital Sungai Buloh, 

Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Institut Kanser Negara (National Cancer 

Institute), Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, Hopsital Ampang, 

Hospital Selayang, Hopsital Shah Alam, Hospital Kajang, the Health 

Department of Selangor (JKN Selangor), the Health Department of 

the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur (JKNKL and JKN Putrajaya), 

the Health Department of Negeri Sembilan (JKNNS), the Health 

Department of Melaka (JKN Melaka), the Health Department of 

Johor (JKN Johor) and MOH’s Crisis Preparedness and Response 

Centre (CPRC). 

While COVID-19 infections seem to have slowed down in the 

country, there are still many cases being treated at the moment that 

need close care and treatment. According to the MOH, on 3 July the 

number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Malaysia stands at 8,648 

cases. 

Prior to this, Tropicana had donated 200,000 pieces of face 

masks to the Selangor State Government for the use of frontliners 

and extended rental waivers to eligible tenants at its newly opened 

Tropicana Gardens Mall throughout the Movement Control Order. 

Meanwhile, Top Glove also committed to donating 3 million pieces of 

medical gloves worth RM700,000 to Malaysian hospitals, the Royal 

Malaysian Police, various government ministries and Malaysian 

charity organisations to facilitate their work as frontliners. 


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Edelweiss SOFO and Serviced Residences at Tropicana Gardens 

Dalia Residences at Tropicana Aman 

Tropicana 

10-Ten 

Campaign 

This is the best time to purchase your Tropicana dream house with the 

launch of the Tropicana 10-Ten campaign. Featuring 10 signature 

Tropicana properties to choose from, there’s sure to be that special 

one that’s a 10 out of 10 in your books. In addition, there are also 10 signature 

incentives for you to sweeten the deal. Purchase any of the 10 properties 

featured, and you’ll be eligible for the following:- 

- RM1,000 low booking fee 

- Flexi-buy option 

- Zero downpayment 

- Cashbacks 

- Mortgage relief 

- 10:90 scheme 

- Easy payment cheme 

- Free MOT 

- Moratorium 

- Double Referral Rewards 

Elemen Residences at Tropicana Aman 

TwinPines Serviced Suites at Tropicana Grandhill 

The properties involved in this campaign are Twin Pines Serviced Suites, 

in Genting Highlands; Lakefield Residences and Ridgefield Residences at 

Tropicana Heights, Kajang; Residences South, Shoppes South and Paisley 

Services Residences at Tropicana Metropark, Subang Jaya; Dalia Residences, 

Elemen Residences, Aman 1 Urban Homes and Triana Shop Offices at 

Tropicana Aman Kota Kemuning; Edelweiss SOFO & Serviced Residences 

and Dianthus Serviced Residences at Tropicana Gardens Tropicana Indah; 

Tropicana Cheras Link Villas; and Tropicana Landmark Condominium 

in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. With prices starting from RM318,000, anyone 

can own a premier quality Tropicana home property now with the 10-Ten 

campaign. For more information, go to www.tropicanacorp.com.my/10Ten. 

Paisley Serviced Residences at Tropicana Metropark 


PROPERTY NEWS 

TGCR Online 

Ordering Platform 

In response to the previous Movement Control Order (MCO), Tropicana Golf & Country 

Resort (TGCR) launched an online ordering platform where customers could buy 

their favourite dishes from TGCR and have it delivered. The service was launched on 

jomtapau.tropicanagolf.com and was also available for self pickup. 

Customers could order from TGCR’s online menu that included a la carte items, 

beverages, and frozen food. To fit the festive season at the time, there were also promotional 

items that included their Selera Muhibbah set during Ramadan and Juadah Aidilfitri, while 

the current set on promotion is the Friends & Family Set. 

If you would like to order from TGCR, check out how on the website, or just scan the 

QR Code here. 


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SHOPPING | TROPICANA GARDENS MALL 

Exclusive Offers For You 

Visit the new Tropicana Gardens City Mall and look out for these special 

tenant promotions available exclusively here at this shopping centre 

conveniently located in Tropicana Indah, Petaling Jaya. 

F & B 

Asam Pedas Premier 

CC-05, Concourse level 

www.asampedaspremier.com 

F & B 

Kenny Rogers Roasters 


www.krr.com.my 

Kenny Rogers Roasters presents the new Ayam Nyior Pedas - specially marinated 

chicken using rich and creamy ‘nyior’ santan, Northern Malay slang for coconut milk, 

enhanced with a special blend of aromatic herbs and spices. Topped with a robust 

tangy and spicy gravy, this results in a truly distinctive meal bursting with flavours! 

From now until 10 August 2020, get 10% off the Ayam Nyior Pedas Soup Meal, only 

at KRR Tropicana Gardens Mall. 

Experience true Malaysian dining at Asam Pedas Premier and their signature 

Asam Pedas as well as other favourites like curry noodles, wok fried rice, and 

rice with side dishes including masak lemak and deep fried fish. Their Buy 2 

Free 1 Meal Deal, where the lowest priced dish in one order is free is valid 

until 31 August 2020 at their Tropicana Gardens Mall outlet. 

ENJOY 

10% 

Discount 

Limited Time 

Buy 2 

FREE 1 

Promo 

Limited Time 

WELNESS 

Watsons 

CC-71, 72 & 73, Concourse level 

www.watsons.com.my 

Sign up for a Watsons member card that now 

includes a Life Insurance plan with special 

COVID-19 coverage and you will receive an 

instant voucher worth RM20 as well as RM5,000 

worth of rewards vouchers. Drop by Watsons 

store now at Tropicana Gardens mall and be a 

member now! 

ENJOY 

RM5 

for a 12oz 

TODAY’S BREW 

F & B 

The Coffee Bean 

& Tea Leaf 

CC-51 & CC-51A, Concourse level 

www.coffeebean.com.my 

Head over to The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf at Tropicana 

Gardens Mall for a RM5 12oz Today’s Brew. The daily 

flavours offered will be any one of their light, medium, or 

dark roast, selected from the top 1% of Arabica beans from 

the world’s best growing regions. Available from 1 July until 

31 August 2020. 

F & B 

Dunkin Donuts 

CC-K46, K47, Concourse level 

www.dunkindonuts.com.my 

It’s not just all about donuts at Dunkin 

Donuts, as they also have delicious beverages 

and filling sandwiches. Look out for their 

current promotional Rasa Malaysia combos 

featuring some local flavours and national 

favourites this month, and be sure to drop by 

Dunkin Donuts for a breather after all-day of 

shopping at Tropicana Gardens Mall. 

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SERVICE 

Garden Scents Florist 


www.gardenscents.com.my 

It’s time to enjoy fresh blooms at home or deliver a beautiful bouquet 

to loved ones with the new opening promotion at Garden Scents 

Florist at Tropicana Gardens Mall. Make your purchase now during 

the promotional period and get a RM50 voucher when you make a 

purchase of RM150 and above. 

F & B 

The Chicken Rice Shop 


www.thechickenriceshop.com 

At The Chicken Rice Shop, diners are treated 

to ‘Chicken Rice… and More.’ Traditional 

Hainanese and Malaysian recipes meet in 

signature chicken rice and over 25 other 

beloved local dishes. 

F & B 

DubuYo 


www.dubuyo.com 

DubuYo, is the destination for food lovers 

eager to taste harmony in a bowl. From our 

signature Soondubu Jigae dishes to a variety 

of delicious urban Korean food, everyone 

will leave satisfied. 

F & B 

Dodo Dim Sum & Bowls 


www.dodo.my 

Enjoy the Dodo Express – Build Your Own 

Meal promotion at Dodo Dim Sum & 

Bowls and choose a set meal size that’s just 

right for your appetite. From Petite to Small 

to Medium and Grand, prices range from 

RM11 to RM32 so there’s one for every 

budget, too. Get to Dodo Dim Sum & Bowls 

at Tropicana Gardens Mall now to enjoy this 

deal. 

ENJOY 

10% 

Discount 

SERVICE 

Mail Boxes Etc 

LG-21, Lower Ground level 

www.mbe.com.my 

You may choose from the various service providers partnering with 

Mail Boxes Etc when delivering parcels, but the highlight this month 

is the 10% discount on your second parcel onwards when using DHL 

services at Tropicana Gardens Mall. The promotion is ongoing from 

1 July until 31 August 2020 and is worth considering especially if you 

need to send out multiple packages. 

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PROPERTY INVESTMENT 

Best Value 

of All Time 

Find out why now is the best time to invest in property. 


Photos from Pixabay 

Kamaruzaman Omar. 

For many people during this time, in the wake 

of the COVID-19 pandemic, their financial 

situation may not be stable due to reduced 

pay, unpaid leaves or layoffs. This leaves 

property buyers wondering if this is the best 

time to invest in property. To get insight on 

the current property investment scene in Malaysia as well 

as well as buyer behaviour, we spoke to two experts from 

Transasia Property Consultancy. Kamaruzaman Omar is 

Head of Business Development at the agency, while Isfarizal 

Fazz Roma is a Sales Manager and Real Estate Negotiator 

there. They answer our questions on whether now is the 

right time to buy and why Tropicana property makes a good 

investment. 


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“Those in the know are quick 

to grab this opportunity that has 

risen while the economy is still 

recovering from the COVID-19 

pandemic situation.” 

Many people may not be able to afford property 

at the moment due to reduced income. Is it worth 

investing in property during this time with the 

ongoing COVID-19 pandemic situation, especially 

with uncertainties in economy? 

Kamaruzaman Omar: Actually, it is always a good time 

to invest in property but it depends on what type of property 

and its location. Now is the best time to invest because there 

is a wide range of choice with many new properties under 

construction while at the same time many property owners 

are looking to sell. While some Malaysians may be in the 

unfortunate position of earning a reduced income, there are 

still many who are less or not affected as the industry they’re 

working in are not impacted. In fact, our sales have more than 

doubled during this time. These buyers are smart, as they are 

buying while the market price is lower than usual. Coupled 

with the low Base Lending Rates for purchase of property 

offered by the banks, seems to me this is the main reason in 

the recent extraordinary jump in sales. 

What kind of property will be best to invest with 

the current situation? 

KO: For now, the best would be to invest in medium-cost 

apartments, as buyers would never lose with this type of 

property. However, if you’re looking to buy a house to stay in, 

well this is the time to buy your dream house, no matter what 

type it is. Take advantage of the situation while you can. 


PROPERTY INVESTMENT 

What do you think about Tropicana properties - 

are they good to invest in? 

KO: For me, it is one of the best for investment because they 

are a very well established and is a trusted developer, with 

a very strong name. Other than that, their property is also 

located in a good areas, in Petaling Jaya, which is a very wellconnected 

city with great facilities. Isfarizal Fazz: There have 

definitely been many buyers who have expressed an interest in 

Tropicana properties because of the location, which is not far 

from the city centre. Along with attractive promotions, these 

are factors that are considered by those who are still looking 

for their dream home. 

How is the buyer response in the property sector 

during these unprecedented times affected by 

the pandemic? 

IF: During this Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) 

and while the economy is at a low, this is the best time for 

those looking to buy residential property at optimum prices. 

For purchase of new homes, many developers are offering 

attractive packages that include additional discounts, rebates 

and home furnishings for buyers with purchasing power. 

Isfarizal Fazz 

“It is always a good time to 

invest in property but it depends 

on the type and location.” 


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Banks are also offering attractive schemes including 

100% loans and incentive schemes of RM200 per month in 

assistance for two years depending on buyer eligibility. While 

bank regulations might be a bit strict right now, this shouldn’t 

be a barrier as this is the best time to apply for a loan with 

the average loan rate offered by conventional banks at around 

3.8%. This is actually lower than the 4% LPPSA government 

loan. Because the Central Bank (BNM) has lowered the OPR, 

current home loan interests are at an all time low in all of 

history in Malaysia. Because of these factors and packages, 

the buyer response during this time is very encouraging - those 

in the know are quick to grab this opportunity that has risen 

while the economy is still recovering from the COVID-19 

pandemic situation. 

What kind of properties are buyers looking for 

at most? 

IF: Most buyers under the age of 30 seem prone to buying 

homes in multi-level buildings, such as apartments, as their 

first home. This may be due to a lower income or salary, 

especially for those just a few years out of college or university. 

Meanwhile, for terrace houses or semi-D lots, buyers 

are above 30 years old and most probably earn a bigger and 

more stable income. During the RMCO period, the type 

of property that have been sold the most are apartments, 

condominium units and double-storey terrace houses. 

“If you’re looking to buy a 

house to stay in, well this is the 

time to buy your dream house.” 


GOLF LUXE ACCESSORIES 

Good On The Green 

Enhance your performance on the course with these 

nifty gadgets and tools. 

Text from Izzat Haziq / Photos courtesy of the respective brands 

Titleist Scotty Cameron Special 

Select Newport 2 Putter 

The new and refreshed Scotty Cameron Special Select 

Line sports a slightly different look from its predecessor 

with a sleek, fully-milled stainless steel construction. 

The blade styles now employ heavier tungsten weights 

for improved feel and performance. This new design 

language also means that these new putters are going to 

feel firmer and sound a bit louder compared to the 2018 

models, which can be a good or bad thing, depending on 

your preferences. The Special Select line also introduced 

a new take on the plumber’s neck, shortening it to 

increase toe flow. Another feature worth noting is the 

Soft-Tri Sole design, which provides a self-soling feature 

at address for proper setup and an aesthetically pleasing 

view of the topline from the moment the putter is placed 

on the green. 

Brooks Brothers 

Performance Series Pants 

For golfers looking to get a leg-up in the style 

department, Brooks Brothers’ Performance Series 

Pants is here to the rescue. The relaxed, smart 

casual silhouette of the pants promises comfort 

for whether you’re out on the course or just simply 

lounging at the clubhouse. In fact, these pants are 

even versatile enough to be your daily commuter 

pants. The Performance Series pants are available 

in two different colour choices: navy and khaki. 

Featuring polyester stretch twill together with 

corozo buttons, these pants also add another layer 

of flair with the Brook Brothers logo gripper tape 

at the waistband to help keep your shirt tucked in. 


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Motocaddy M-Tech Electric Trolley 

Elevate your golfing experience with this motorised golf caddy. The 

M-Tech Electric Trolley is powered by a nine-speed setting 230W motor 

equipped with Downhill Control (DHC), boasts an impressive battery 

life to keep you powered throughout the day – all thanks to the Capacity 

36+ M-TECH Lithium battery system under the hood, and an electronic 

parking brake so you could focus on putting your A-game on while on the 

green. It also comes with a slew of standout features including a sunlightfriendly 

full colour LCD screen, Clock and Round timer and USB 

charging port that makes it worth every penny. Speaking of which, the 

M-Tech has many luxury finishes such as hand-stitched genuine leather 

handle grips, polished chrome detailing and carbon fibre styling giving 

it a touch of class like no other. Best of all, it utilises the world’s simplest 

compact folding system and a revolutionary SlimFold design, allowing it 

to fit into the smallest car boots with ease. 

Mizuno RB566v Golf Balls 

These high performance golf balls from Japan are 

built with a new, redesigned high energy core and 

with a unique dimple pattern. The high-energy 

butadiene core in RB566V is now larger than 

before, resulting in a significantly stable and more 

efficient flight. The Ionomer cover provides an all 

year round durability, making the Mizuno RB566V 

golf balls suitable for virtually all types of terrains in 

different conditions. 

Gentlemen’s Hardware 

Golfer’s Accessory Set 

This accessory set ticks all the right boxes for both 

newbies and the seasoned golfer to get swinging. 

There are 3 sets of golf balls and wood tees inside 

the durable bag pouch, along with a handy cleaning 

cloth in the set for when things get a little bit messy. 

With the attached carabiner, clip on the pouch to 

any bag or even your belt loop for handy access 

before taking a swing. 


THE SWING 

Oasis In 

The Desert 

Escape the hustle and bustle of The Strip by going for a round at Arroyo Golf 

Club where there is more than meets the eyes. 

Text by Izzat Haziq 

Photos courtesy of Arroyo Golf Club Las Vegas 


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Picture teeing off close to sunset, overseeing the 

breathtaking panoramic view of the city, while 

surrounded by the ever so stunning Red Rock 

Canyon. It’s no wonder, then, that Arroyo Golf 

Club is often regarded as a golfer’s paradise 

within the vicinity of Las Vegas, USA. 

Located at the Red Canyon Country Club, the course 

is perfect for those who are looking for a high-end golfing 

experience without having to break the bank. The spectacular 

layout of the Arnold Palmer-designed golf course, with the 

stunning scenery as a background for your every shot, offers a 

pleasant experience for those looking to relax while teeing off. 

Of course, the impressive facilities offered at the course will 

definitely leave you feeling like a high roller in Vegas. 

The course is a Par 72 links style layout with Bermuda 

grass fairways and bentgrass greens, bedded with ryegrass 

during cooler winter months. Featuring bold, dramatic 

bunkering and frequent water hazards that provide a stark 

contrast to the red rock and desert mountain scenery, it has 

five sets of tee boxes to suit golfers’ ability. Golfers will find the 

course to be fair but challenging with a great variety of shot 

opportunities. 


THE SWING 


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Golfers will find that shot-making is key at Arroyo, with a 

course spanning approximately 6,883 yards. The dramatically 

sculpted bunkers, though plentiful, are shallow and generally 

not easy to tackle. The large landing zones and bailout areas 

mean golfers have to find most hazards almost on purpose. 

Sprinkler heads are also measured to the front, middle and 

center of the green, adding ease for shots played away from 

the cart. Parts of the golf course meander along an upscale 

residential community, with picturesque homes which actually 

add to the overall surreal ambience of the landscape. 

The sprawling golf course is built on irrigated turf that 

has been returned to the desert, ergo lending Arroyo an oasislike 

landscape of sands, rocks and cacti. The turf-reduction 

program is part of a partial renovation of the layout. This also 

includes new drainage and irrigation and some new areas of 

turf. The result is an impressive golf course that has evolved 

for the better in a short amount of time. Meanwhile, the oncourse 

amenities include a state of the art GPS system on all 

carts that registers accurate information to the front, middle 

and back of the green, as with pin placement sheets also on 

each cart. 

For those who might be wondering, Arroyo Golf Club 

has a dedicated clubhouse for the daily fee golfer, complete 

with a full-service golf shop, men’s and women’s locker 

rooms as well as a bar and grill. Adding to the country club 

experience, there are also upscale banquet and outing facilities 

within the complex. Full breakfast menu and lunch items are 

also available at Arroyo Grill, fit for even epicureans who may 

not be here for the golfing experience. Patrons can wine and 

dine and mingle around on the large expansive patio while 

enjoying the excellent views of the Red Rock Canyon and of 

Las Vegas below. 

All in all, the inventive use of natural features coupled with 

lush green course makes Arroyo Golf Club the quintessential 

golfing destination in Las Vegas, perfect to chase away any 

blackjack blues! 


THE TIME 

A Showcase Of 

Style & Craftsmanship 

Discover the timepieces that stole the show at 

Watches & Wonders 2020. 

Text by Richard Augustin 

Photos courtesy of respective watch brands 

The Real Slim Shady 

Piaget has consistently pushed the 

boundaries of watchmaking by 

producing some of the thinnest 

mechanical watches around. This 

year the bar is set once again with 

the Piaget Altiplano Ultimate, which 

measures just 2mm thick, making it the 

thinnest mechanical watch available 

on the market. Featuring a 41mm case 

made of lightweight cobalt alloy, a 

unique integrated winding crown and 

an ultra-thin crystal, the timepiece 

is powered by a caliber 900P-UC 

movement, which is incidentally built 

into the case. It not only works all 

functions of the watch but also gives it 

a 40-hour power reserve. 

80s Revival 

Cartier first produced the Pasha De Cartier in 1985 but this year 

the luxury brand is producing a modern iteration of the model. 

Nothing significantly has changed with the new collection as it still 

incorporates a circular case with a square chapter ring motif on 

the dial. New updates include a revised screw-down crown cover 

and a new quick-change strap system. The collection is available 

in two sizes –a 41mm model with date and a more petite sized 

35mm that is not equipped with a date function. Presented in steel 

and gold with either a chain link or alligator strap, the Pasha is 

powered by a Cartier caliber 1847 MC. 


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Feel The Glow 

Over 70 years ago, Panerai introduced a new self-luminous substance called Luminor, which helped improved legibility of its watches, 

especially under the cover of dark. To celebrate the 70 th anniversary of that innovation, the luxury Italian watch manufacturer has 

introduced a trio of models that creatively makes use of the lume. Presented in 44m cases made of titanium, Carbotech and Fibratech, 

and powered by in-house P.9010 movement, each model features the luminous material on the dial, markers and hands as well as the 

inner bezel, crown, crown guard and strap. Best of all, Panerai is offering a guarantee for these watches that last for 70 years. 

Elegant Statement 

Vacheron Constantin has certainly upped the ante for its 

ladies collection by unveiling the Traditionnelle Tourbillon, 

which is the first automatic tourbillon produced for women 

from the brand. The model features a 39mm case made of 

pink gold with the bezel, case and tourbillon set with 208 

brilliant-cut diamonds. At the heart of the timepiece is an 

automatic caliber 2160 movement, which delivers an 80- 

hour power reserve. The mother-of-pearl dial designed 

fitted with gold baton-type hour markers provides the 

perfect backdrop for the tourbillion, which is framed 

with a diadem of 46 brilliant-cut diamonds. Vacheron 

Constantin also has a jewellery version of the watch, fitted 

with 559 diamonds for those who want additional bling on 

their wrists. 


THE TIME 

Out Of This World 

For 2020, Hermès has updated its Arceau L’Heure De La 

Lune, which made its debut just last year. Even then the 

timepiece drew accolades for its design, which utilises an 

exclusive complication to work a pair of discs displaying 

the hours/minutes and date that circles over two moons 

on the dial. Needless to say, the masters at Hermès rewrote 

the book on how a moon phase display can be beautifully 

executed and in 2020; they have taken it up a notch as well 

with several new dial options. The 43mm timepiece is now 

available in dials made up of Lapis Lazuli and Blue Pearl 

as well as meteorite. Buyers can opt for a choice of Lunar 

meteorite, Black Sahara meteorite, and even Martian 

meteorite, in which only two models will be available due 

to the scarcity of the material. 

Simplistic Style 

Few timepieces are able to transcend time as well as 

the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Collection. So 

at Watches & Wonders, the watch brand revealed the 

latest addition to the collection with the Master Control 

Date. Featuring a truly vintage and timeless design the 

model arrives in a 40mm steel case with a new Caliber 

899 ticking inside. The movement works the time and 

date functions whilst providing the timepiece a 70-hour 

power reserve. However thanks to its slim design, it has 

also allowed Jaeger-LeCoultre watchmakers to equip the 

Master Control Date with a sleek profile that measures just 

8.8mm thick. Paired with a contrasting brown Novonappa 

calf strap, the model will undoubtedly be a true classic 

that will be treasured for years to come. 


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Spirit Of Adventure 

The Montblanc 1858 Automatic 24H is surely one of the 

most unique models the luxury brand has ever brought 

to the market. The most striking and unusual bit about 

the watch is its one-handed display, which indicates time 

via a 24-hour cycle. The design of the watch also borrows 

heavily from the compass with the hand replicated to look 

like a pointer needle with the dial itself featuring a map of 

the northern hemisphere and 24 meridian lines. Arriving 

in a 42mm brushed steel case fitted with a bronze alloy 

bezel, the 1858 Automatic 24H is paired with a choice of 

a steel bracelet, a cognac-coloured leather strap, or a black 

nylon NATO band. 

Dressed To Impress 

Carrying an Art Deco motif, the Baume & Mercier 

Hampton Automatic carries with it a retro-20s vibe that is 

easily paired with any ensemble. Featuring two case sizes 

(48mm x 31mm and 43mm x 27.5mm), the timepiece is 

perfectly suited for wrists big and small. The larger model 

however does feature a small seconds at 6 o’clock, along 

with a date window. Both however are beautifully designed 

with a rectangular case with rounded edges along with an 

opaline-silver dial with black ruthenium sword-shaped 

hands. Each timepiece is also equipped with an exhibition 

case back, allowing the owner to admire the automatic 

movement ticking within. A black alligator strap ties the 

whole ensemble neatly together. 


THE LOOK 

The Suede Life 

Toning down the bright onecolour 

suit trend, this suede 

leather coat is a low-key way 

to wear the look, yet without 

compromising the wow factor. 

Paired with matching tailored 

shorts, there’s still a little bit of 

that fashion rebel there. 

Jacket, shorts and shoes from Longchamp 


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Rugged 

Sophistication 

The season’s nature-inspired shades soften up strong silhouettes. It’s a 

new, more subtle take on that balance between traditionally masculine and 

feminine lines. 

Text: Zurien Onn 

Photography: Brian Fang @ M8 Studio 

Art Direction: Luke Jing Yau 

Stylist: Alphex T 

Hair & Makeup: Cindy Hor 

Model: Julia L @ Wu models 


THE LOOK 

Relaxed Fit 

A slouchy suit can still be all business – just 

as long as it is also tailored. Command the 

right kind of attention with a pair such as 

this one in today’s colour trend of sleet – 

cool, subdued yet denotes a quite strength. 

Jacket and pants from AllSaints 


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Playful Stripes 

With an interesting print-onprint 

take here, stripes may be 

the most basic of graphics, 

but there’s nothing basic about 

matching a lavender striped 

number with leather shorts for 

that play on texture. 

Top, shorts and sneaker boots from Longchamp 


THE LOOK 


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Juicy Sweetness 

Equal parts structured and unstructured, 

this pleated high-slit dress helps camouflage 

unforgiving bits while playing up the best 

parts. Canteloupe and strawberry tones bring 

in some of the last days of summer to what 

otherwise would be a serious dress. 

Dress and shoes from Longchamp 


THE LOOK 

Blushing Browns 

A soft leather jacket in a light rose tan 

conveys the perfect balance of sweet 

and strong. The look says “Proceed with 

caution” – there’s no room for frivolity 

here. Or is there? Dainty bubble shorts say 

otherwise, but formal pointed flats bring 

serious back again. An ensemble such as 

this shows off the wearer’s panache with a 

hint of toughness. 

Jacket, top, shorts and shoes from Salvatore Ferragamo 


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THE LOOK 


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Prep Work 

The preppy look is a big trend this 

season but keep it less formal with 

playful touches like ruched pockets 

and a knotted belt that adds interest 

to the silhouette. Keep the look trendy 

with this season’s ultramarine green. 

Top, skirt and belt from Salvatore Ferragamo 


THE LOOK 

Fresh Details 

Billowy sleeves are big this season exaggerated 

volume makes a statement through soft lines. 

Serious stripes make this top ultra-versatile, as 

it’s not that playful anymore. Look closer to see 

repeating logos on the blue lines, further lending 

an aristocratic touch. 

Top from Tory Burch 


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Touch Chic 

While a leather jacket in this 

season’s sandstone shade might 

hint at a gentle tenderness, the 

rugged silhouette takes a pretty 

tough character to pull off. 

Nonetheless, the colour provides 

that hint of elegance that nicely 

brings in the look together with 

minimal, irreverent effort. 

Jacket from AllSaints 


THE LOOK | RUNWAY 

Perfect Transition 

Segue from warmer days to upcoming colder weather effortlessly in 

midi dresses and all-season accessories fit for any situation. 

Text by Zurien Onn / Photos courtesy of the respective brands 

Layered skirt shirt dress from 

River Island 

Skye silk floral print 

dress from Hobbs 

Olga Gerasimenko 

Pastel blue Viva bow bag from 

Salvatore Ferragamo 

Sensual Pastels 

Exude a soft sexiness with pieces in pretty pastel colours 

that hint a touch of vulnerability. Flouncy tops and skirts 

matched with blush-toned accessories always injects 

femininity, whether you’re a chill boho chick or a boss babe. 

Pastel pink belted dress 

from Roman 

Nicholes D’orsay 

strappy pumps with 

diamante heels from 

Aldo 

Off the shoulder ruched 

top from BonPrix 

Mini monogram print E-canvas beach 

tote from Burberry 


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Cong Tri 

Belted white cotton shirt 

from Balmain 

Black leather mini guitar bag 

from Fendi 

Belted coral pink 

jumpsuit from Matalan 

Elendeek 

Structured Flow 

A belted dress in an earthy shade is the shape 

du jour as we transition between seasons. The 

look is perfect for both work and play, for formal 

occasions or just socialising. All that’s needed is the 

right accessories to fit the event. 

Soft duster belted dress 

with tie cuffs from Elvi 

Medallion-embossed suede 

leather ankle boots from Balmain 

Viva bow flats from 

Salvatore Ferragamo 

Dark green boots from 

Rosamund Muir 


THE LOOK | RUNWAY 

Keeping It Casual 

Dress up by dressing down with a rugged, layered utilitarian look that’s 

elevated with well-tailored key pieces. 

Text by Zurien Onn / Photos courtesy of respective brands 

Silver and navy 

sunglasses from 

Yuichi Toyama 

Utilitarian mens 

bracelets from Joe 

Browns 

Long tailored coat 

from Lanvin 

XY 

Formal Informal 

Keep a smart casual outfit looking - and feeling - more 

relaxed with structured clothing in softer fabrics. Play it 

up with unique sunglasses or spectacle frames, and the 

quintessential black boots that can be tucked underneath 

the hem of pants when needed. 

Light cotton pants 

from Gucci 

Black leather and navy nylon ranger 

boots from Balmain 

Leather boots from 

Giuseppe Zanotti 


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Pink gold and brown 

sunglasses from 

Yuichi Toyama 

Symbols Oxford 

cotton Duke shirt 

from Gucci 

Nylon hooded logo 

jacket from Fendi 

Navy blue cotton 

cargo joggers from 

Balmain 

Li-Ning 

Be A Good Sport 

Take the athleisure look to the next level with a 

couple tailored pieces thrown in to keep it dressy 

yet comfy. An outer jacket is optional - and 

probably unnecessary - but you might need it for 

colder, rainy days so keep a sharp one on hand that 

goes with any look. 

Odsy 1000 

sneakers from 

Off-White 

Light jacquard nylon 

logo jacket from Gucci 


THE LOOK | JEWELLERY 

High Shine 

Stand out in the crowd with sparkling head adornments or go for subtle 

glamour with the well-placed jewellery piece to compliment your look. 

Text by Zurien Onn / Photos courtesy of respective brands 

Pearl and Gold Face 

Mask Extender Clip from 

Bowerhaus 

Nassau Multi-stone Pearl 

Slide from Oliver Bonas 

Starburst Sparkle 

Clip with Cubic 

Zirconia from 

Accessorize London 

The Dame Diamante 

Headband in 

platinum from 

Sereni and Shentel 

White Mother of Pearl 

and Diamond Earrings 

from Avakian 

Elle Fanning 

Heads Up 

When you’re all dolled up and ready to go, the 

right headpiece could be just what you need to 

complete your look. From tiaras to new-normaccessory, 

the face mask extender - dress up your 

crowning glory the way it deserves to be. 

3-piece Hair Clip in 

18k Yellow Gold with 

Diamonds from Tiffany 

Blue Book Collection 

Savoy Headpiece 

in Platinum with 

Diamonds and 

Pearls from 

Tiffany & Co. 


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Silver Bracelet with Stone Charm Moon and Star 

from Thomas Sabo 

Kano 18k White Gold and 

Diamond Bracelet from Niwaka 

Aurora White Gold and 

Sakuragold Bracelet 

with South Sea Pearl 

and Diamonds from 

Tasaki Atelier 

White Mother of Pearl 

and Diamond Bangle 

from Avakian 

Umeutage 18k White Gold 

and Diamond Bracelet 

from Niwaka 

Laura Dern 

Layer Love 

A tennis bracelet is pretty, but two or more would 

be prettier. Make like Academy Award winner 

Laura Dern and layer your wrist adornments 

for twice or thrice the bling. Pieces that give the 

illusion of the layered look works just as well in 

building up your outfit. 

Billie Jean Tennis Bracelet 

from Bowerhaus 

Shimmering Pink Opal 

Bracelet from Thomas Sabo 


THE BEAUTY 

Nice & Warm 

Tried-and-true beauty classics of warm reds and deep plums never cease to 

impress. Get ready to indulge in rich colours and warm tones. 

Text by Yap Jin Wen / Photos courtesy of the respective brands 

Fall Comes Early 

This season, Chanel Beauty sets out to win hearts 

with their latest eye palette of sizzling hues, the 

Canduer Et Experience: Acte II. A nod towards 

the breezy days of crimson trees and hot cocoa, 

the eye palette features four different brown 

tones. Warm brown, light brown, deep brown 

and a deep brick red – the shades you’ll ever 

need for a dazzling everyday look or a snazzy 

night out. 

Red Never Dies 

A quick glide of hot fiery red on the pout instantly upgrades 

any look. In the world of scarlet lippie options, Yves Saint 

Laurent’s No 21 Rouge Pur Couture trumps them all. Weightless 

and comfortable to wear on the lips, the intricately concocted 

formula also promises ultra-rich, high-pigmented and longlasting 

application. 


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Glow Up 

Glowing complexions always seem more attractive as it 

alludes to good health and youthfulness. Getting the goddess 

glow takes time, but if you’re in a hurry, a few swipes of Sleek 

MakeUP’s Fire It Up highlighting palette does the trick. 

Choose from four shades of shimmery gold, brownish orange, 

copper and reddish burgundy. Apply with a damp brush for a 

more intense look. 

Best of Brow Worlds 

Get the best of both worlds with Gucci Beauty’s Crayon Definition Sourcils that is an eyebrow 

powder in a pencil. It works wonders in bridging gaps and beefing up thin arches. Owing to its 

powdery texture that delivers flake-free matte colour to the brows, intensity built up has never 

been that easy. Whether you want natural brows or dramatic ones, the choice is yours. 

Eye Loves Colours 

If the eyes are the windows to the soul… better make 

them pop! To ensure maximum soulfulness, choose a tone 

that flatters your skin and is a few shades deeper than your 

complexion. From warm plums to rich browns and flattering 

pinks for highlights, George of ASDA’s 12-shade eye pigment 

palette has a range that has a colour for any occasion. 


THE BEAUTY 

Ready, Set, Glow! 

It’s time to shine with these natural beauty enhancers that helps boost 

radiance on skin and from within. 

Text by Yap Jin Wen / Photos courtesy of the respective brands 

Seek Clarity 

While primers and makeup may give temporary 

help in attaining smooth-looking skin, nothing beats 

the pride you get from the real thing. Get clear and 

radiant skin with Lancome’s Clarifique Refining 

Enzymatic Dual Essence. Formulated with enzymes 

from French beech bud extract, the Clarifique 

Refining Enzymatic Dual Essence refines, brightens 

and hydrates skin. With regular use, expect supple, 

bouncy skin in as little as four weeks. 

Glow-getter 

The golden rule to plump, glowing skin is always to hydrate, hydrate, and 

hydrate. A good moisturiser is what’s needed for long lasting results, and 

Philosophy’s Renewed Hope In A Jar Water Cream is one of your best 

bets. Made with pineapple complex and Norwegian glacial waters, the 

lightweight formula gives the skin up to 72 hours of hydration and a litfrom-within 

natural glow. The quick-absorbing water cream also serves 

as a primer, helping you achieve smooth and dewy skin all day, minus the 

greasiness. 


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The Royal Secret 

Cushion foundations should be a staple in every woman’s bag. A dab on 

the skin hides imperfections and gives the illusion of a perfect, peachesand-cream 

complexion. However, if you want smoothness both on the 

surface and from within, The History of Whoo has you covered with the 

Gongjinhyang Seol Radiant White Moisture Cushion Foundation. Infused 

with Seol Whitening Ampule and traditional royal cosmetics herbal beauty 

secrets with the likes of Chrysanthemum floral extracts, every pat brings 

you progressively closer to more radiant skin. 

Winning Bronze 

With holidays and tanning appointments being 

put on hold, the fastest way to cheating a golden 

glow now comes from a bottle. Simply spritz 

St Moriz’s Advanced Pro Formula Radiant 

Glow Face Mist all over to leave skin beautifully 

bronzed. Packed with nourishing ingredients 

such as vitamin E and aloe vera, the concoction 

is so much safer and effortless when compared to 

exposing your skin to the sun. 

Clear Reflection 

Described as a new dimension in makeup, 

Gucci Beauty’s Eclat De Beaute Effet 

Lumiere Gel Face Gloss adds a veil of 

transparent illumination to the eyes, lips, 

and cheeks. Available in one universal 

shade, this covetable vegan gloss naturally 

highlights and sculpts features, providing 

a luminous effect with dewy finish. It can 

be worn alone or on top of makeup, and 

glides easily without leaving grimy traces. 


THE BEAUTY 

Spritz A Wish 

Hopes and dreams, all encased in a bottle. Whatever state of mind you 

might want to get into, these fragrances can help get you there. 

Text: Yap Jin Wen / Photos courtesy of the respective brands 

Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia 

Inspired by untamed beauty found in nature, Gucci’s Flora Gorgeous 

Gardenia is an ode to warmer spring days. The intense aromatic scent opens 

with a sparkling prelude of red berries, before giving way to an opulent floral 

heart of frangipani, patchouli and brown sugar. Warm and invigorating, the 

scent is the ultimate comforter on colder days. 

Mr Burberry Element 

The latest addition to the Burberry family, Mr Burberry 

Element closely captures modern strength and verdant 

freshness. Taking inspirational cues from British nature, 

the beguiling scent is built on a powerful base of mineral 

oakmoss, topped with spicy juniper and addictive almond. 

Oliver Bonas Mini Rollerball Trio 

Can you say space saving? These rollerballs are perfect for travel with three 

different scents to match your mood. Get active and ready to go with Awake, 

with its top notes of citrus, complemented by rosemary and black pepper, or 

chill and mellow down with Unwind, especially after a jaunt around town 

or a full day of work. Its balance of mandarin, lemon, black pepper, birch 

leaf and patchouli will help you relax and reset. Meanwhile, Me Time is just 

bursting with positivity with hints of citrus, green tea, sage, cedarwood and 

dry amber. The set comes in a box perfect for gifting, while also perfect for 

vegans with a formulation that does not contain any animal derivative. Get 

this set at oliverbonas.com. 


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CK Everyone 

Basically a message in a bottle, CK Everyone echoes 

the ideals of this generation through its gender neutral 

fragrance, as well as through the use of its vegan and 

natural ingredients. The new scent is awash with 

orange and blue tea, set against a vibrant cedarwood 

base. Each spritz is sweet, clean, and fresh, combined 

with a provocative edge. What’s there not to love? 

Rabot 1745, Koray Eau de Parfum 

Rabot 1745’s Koray Eau de Parfum is the ultimate summer 

dream. It combines notes of fresh bergamot, floral jasmine, 

warm cacao, and green tea. Doesn’t matter if national borders 

are still closed, the comforting scents instantly transports you 

to Saint Lucian sunshine. 

Next Riviera Eau de Parfum 

Next in line is Next’s Riviera Eau de Parfum, perfect for 

those craving for a long-awaited getaway to dreamy tropical 

islands. It bursts with tangy citrus, radiant blossoms and 

light fruity accords wrapped up in sheer musk. The result 

is simply delicious and divine – something sweet and 

comforting which we could use more of on unnerving days 

like these. 


THE BEAUTY 

Let’s Rendezvous 

It’s time to paint the town red now that parties and soirees are back on 

the agenda again! Be inspired by these looks featuring strong red lips. 

Chanel Rouge Allure Ink 

Fusion Idyllique 

Chanel Les 4 Ombres 

Candeur Et Provocation 

Soft & Strong 

Chanel Global Creative Makeup and Colour Designer 

Lucia Picca wanted to explore a pink palette beyond 

the feminism cliche. To bolden the look, strong eyes 

and red lips anchor the softness. 

Chanel 

Chanel Stylo Yeux Waterproof 

Romance Eyeliner 

Chanel Baume 

Essential Rosée 


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Burberry Effortless Kohl Eyeliner 

Giorgio Armani Maestro 

Lip Colour in 400 

Armani Beauty 

Porcelain Beauty 

Classic red and a porcelain complexion go hand-inhand. 

Actress Elaine Zhong’s features are beautifully 

played up with a flawless visage and clean lines on lips 

and brows. 

Giorgio Armani Beauty 

Power Fabric Foundation 

Gucci Brow Pencil Noir 


THE BEAUTY 

Burt’s Bees Shimmering 

Nudes Eyeshadow 

Yves Saint Laurent Beauté 

Bold Eyes & Lips 

A strong matte lip colour is enhanced with smoky eyes 

with a subtle shimmer. It’s disco without being too loud. 

Gucci Beauty Poudre de 

Beauté Matte Natural 11 

YSL Beauté Rouge Pur 

Couture 114 

Sleek Makeup Highlighting 

Palette in Copperplate 


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Sleek Makeup TFW 

Flash Foil Eye Paint 

Burt’s Bees Drenched 

Dahlia Liquid Lipstick 

Primark UK 

Matte For Red 

Matte reds flatter all skin tones and goes well 

with subtly shimmery eyes. Highlight your best 

features in soft golden tones to really shine in 

the spotlight. 

Burberry Fresh Glow 

Highlighter Rose Gold 

Stila Stay All Day 

Liquid Lipstick 


THE BEAUTY 


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Sustainability In 

Beauty 

It’s time to become more Earth-friendly in our 

beauty routines if you haven’t already. 


Photos from LUSH and Pixabay 

A part of the Amazon River, which is abundant in natural resources that should be harvested sustainably 

In pursuit of natural-looking beauty and age-defying 

smoothness, we often forget the impact our skincare 

products might have on the environment. From the 

actual products that we use, to its packaging, and where 

the skincare residue ends up when we wash our faces 

at the bathroom sink, it all contributes to pollution of 

the Earth unless we go the sustainable and eco-friendly route. As 

consumers, most of us are quite aware of the dangers of certain 

ingredients to our health. It’s time to be more aware of the effects 

of beauty product residues as well as our own practices to the 

environment. Here are some ways we can switch up our beauty 

routines to be more sustainable and eco-friendly. 

Eco-friendly Ingredients 

Products with ingredients and formulations that are safe for 

you are almost always a given when it comes to good quality 

beauty brands. However, they could still be bad for the planet. 

Consider the exfoliating beads in facial and body washes and 

scrubs. Made of polyethylene, these beads don’t break down 

and instead will gather in the ocean or wherever the water 

from your bathroom flows to. Meanwhile, triclosan is another 

ingredient that should be avoided because when you wash it 

away, it reacts in the water to form dioxin, a toxic substance 

that could alter the properties of organisms in the water, 

including increasing the resistance of certain bacteria. 

It really pays to be more vigilant about what’s in your 

skincare and makeup. The best thing to do when buying new 

products is to do some research about it beforehand, and 

ensure the ingredients are safe for you and the environment. As 

a basic guideline, try to look for products that are formulated 

without parabens, mineral oils, phthalates, triclosan and 

sodium laureth sulfate. 


THE BEAUTY 

Nature shouldn’t take a back seat as we pursue enhancement of our own natural beauty 

Naked Facial Oil, LUSH 

Minimalise Packaging 

Try to buy products that come in the least amount of 

packaging as possible. The best way to do this is to buy 

products that don’t come in any, like LUSH’s Shampoo Bar 

and Naked Facial Oil - a solid facial cleanser. There are also 

many package-free and zero-waste shops that sell bath care 

and beauty products without any packaging at all - customers 

are encouraged to bring their own containers and pay for the 

products by weight. 

However, of course we all have our favourite, must-have, 

it’s-the-only-thing-that-works-for-me products. If this is the 

case, do try to be as environmentally responsible as possible. 

Recycle every bit of the packaging as much as possible - from 

the cardboard box to the inlay notes that usually come with 

luxury beauty products, to the jar or tube that the product 

comes in. Get familiar with or check up online for plastic 

recycling codes and ensure they’re recycled the right way. It’s 

the least we could do if we absolutely have to have our luxury 

cremes. 

Sustainably Produced 

Sustainability isn’t just about reducing, reusing and recycling. 

When it comes to manufactured goods, how the product was 

made also plays a role in ensuring the smallest impact possible 

on the environment - even better if it helps the community 

of the area where the product was made. For example, Tarte 

Cosmetics, which describes itself as an “eco-chic” company, 


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Honey I Washed My Hair 

Shampoo Bar, LUSH 

uses naturally baked clay from the Amazon River in their highperformance 

natural formulas. This means that in acquiring 

the ingredient, there’s no industrial factory involved, and thus 

no gas or smoke emissions. However, the company supports 

and empowers the local communities there by working with 

cooperatives to ensure that supply is collected in a sustainable 

manner, while also creating jobs for locals. 

Other companies try to omit or use the least amount 

possible of certain precious ingredients, such as water. 

“Water-responsible brands” is the catchphrase du jour with 

water being one of the most precious resources on Earth and 

it being used in large quantities for practically everything. To 

do their part in ensuring water sustainability, some beauty 

brands have chosen to formulate their products using less 

water and richer ingredients. Beauty giant L’Oreal, for 

example, is pledging to reduce water usage by 60% per unit 

of product by 2020. Others, like Aveda and Laneige, support 

clean water initiatives for the underprivileged or in areas 

where clean water supplies are scarce. Not only does this help 

the community get better access to clean, potable water for 

their everyday lives but also helps avoid disease and infections 

that come from drinking and using unclean water. 

Beauty isn’t everything, but it does give a boost of 

confidence and makes us feel good about ourselves. Well, 

when we’re also being responsible towards the planet while 

still indulging in our favourite beauty products, then that just 

gives us something more to feel good about. 

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GAME CHANGER 

Leslie, Camera, 

Action! 

Hollywood is calling for art director Leslie Ewe, 

yet it can only benefit the Malaysian film and 

television industry as this visionary shares his 

vast experience and expertise. 

Text by Izzat Haziq 

Photos courtesy of Leslie Ewe 

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Putting the finishing touches on details that make all the difference 

Filmmaking is an intricate craft. What 

we see for two hours on the screen is 

usually the product of months or even 

years of ingenuity, hard work and raw 

talent by multiple crew members - not 

just of the director and cast but also the 

unsung heroes who work behind the scene. 

Leslie Ewe is one of those heroes. With hardly any 

formal education in filmmaking, it is nothing short of 

amazing how he managed to prove his calibre in the 

art of visual storytelling to get to where he is today. In 

his 19 years in the film and television industry, Leslie 

has built an impressive resume, having worked on 

prominent productions including Crazy Rich Asians, 

Westworld, Netflix’s Marco Polo and The Ghost Bride, The 

Amazing Race, and Asia’s Next Top Model. 

Young and Determined 

According to Leslie, being in a typical Asian household 

meant that you were expected to pursue a more 

substantial choice in tertiary education. “I wanted to 

get into an art school but art schools were expensive 

and there weren’t many options,” he shared. “So, we 

found a small college in my neighbourhood that offered 

an Advertising Communications course.” This was the 

closest he could get to study art. 

Upon finishing the course, he started an internship 

at a local production house and was then assigned as 

a production assistant. The position allowed him gain 

experience on projects while also lending a helping 

hand to other departments such as the casting, location, 

technical and production departments. 

However, of course it was the art department – 

responsible for creating the overall look of a production, 

from props to whole set build-ups – that he always had 

his eye on. “I had been observing the art department 

and always thought of this particular department as 

very fascinating, with a fun job scope. They create and 

make ideas turn into life,” he recalls. 

That fascination drove him to begin a new career, 

starting in the art department as a freelance assistant. 

Along the way, he taught himself how to use design 

programs to keep up with the latest developments in 

filmmaking. 

“As time went by, I went from packing up the 

art trucks to doing props and dressing, to doing art 

direction in TV commercials,” he says, summarising 

the earlier part of his career. 


GAME CHANGER 

The impressive set for Tian Ching’s mansion built for The Ghost Bride 


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“The art department 

create and make 

ideas turn into life.” 

A set for Westworld Season 3, set in Singapore. 

A model scale for The Ghost Bride 

All In A Day’s Work 

Leslie has always been lucky in the sense that he 

managed to build a good reputation for himself, and 

thus was always a top pick for upcoming projects. 

“As you build a reputation for yourself, you then tend 

to be recommended to work on certain projects,” 

he explains, referring to the ins and outs of the 

production industry. 

With the experience and body of work that he 

had amassed over the years, Leslie soon found himself 

presented with the opportunity to collaborate with 

some of the greatest minds in Hollywood. One of 

these opportunities was as one of the art directors for 

several episodes of the third season of television series 

Westworld, the ferociously aestheticised dystopian 

fiction co-created by screenwriter, director and 

producer Jonathan Nolan. 

Leslie spearheaded the production’s art 

department in Singapore, which consisted of creative 

teams from around the region. “We were up against 

time and location restrictions. We had four directors 

with multiple units shooting a few locations at the same 

time in a day. So planning to split yourself between setups, 

locations and shooting call time was quite a job, but 

with a great team and hard work, we made it happen,” 

he shared. For him, working with Jonathan Nolan was 

a great experience as the series’s co-showrunner had 

strong visions and he knew exactly how he wanted the 

Leslie overseeing the art direction for his projects 

show to be shot. 

Closer to home, Leslie was also involved in Netflix’s 

supernatural period series, The Ghost Bride, which is set 

in Malacca, but shot in Penang, Perak and Johor, at the 

Iskandar Malaysia Studios. Building a fictional fantasy 

world that orbits around the local Malaysian cultural 

elements with a heavy dose of Peranakan heritage was, 

simply put, a joy for him. “It was a local production 

with local crew but with an international system in 

place to cater to an international standard for the OTT 

(over-the-top) platform giant that is Netflix.” 

Yet Leslie’s visionary visual storytelling talent is 

perhaps principally defined by his works in the film 

Crazy Rich Asian, for which his team clinched the Art 

Directors’ Guild award for Excellence in Design for a 

Contemporary Film in 2019. 

“I was responsible for the art direction of Tyersall 

Park, the Young family’s mansion,” he says, referring 

to the ancestral home of the main characters in the 

movie, which starred Malaysian actors Datuk Michelle 

Yeoh and Henry Golding. “The interior and exterior 

of the mansion included the conservatory, while I was 

also responsible for other sets like the A380 First Class 

airline section, which was a set build; the Calthrope 

Hotel London scene, Astrid’s apartment, the jewellery 

store, the JFK airport set, the Goh family house, NYU 

auditorium, the plane hangar scene, and the mahjong 

scene, amongst others,” he explains. 


GAME CHANGER 

With production designer Nelson Coates, filming Crazy Rich Asians 

Working with crew of The Ghost Bride 

Leslie hopes to further elevate the local film industry. 

Ensuring details look just right 

The team spent countless hours going through 

references from the original source material, the 

eponymous novel written by Kevin Kwan. With limited 

time on their hands, the team dove in and swam as fast 

as they could. The mindblowing success of the film was 

beyond his expectations. 

“Working with film director Jon M Chu was great. 

He was such a humble and great director to work with. 

It was fun and crazy; and rich with experience at the 

same time,” Leslie says. 

Homebound 

Just recently in April 2019, Leslie founded The Artistry 

Factory Sdn Bhd, which he describes as “a community 

of talented art department people of all races, genders 

and ages.” He wanted to bring creatives together in 

“Creating Visions Into Reality,” which is the company’s 

philosophy, and looks forward to using this existing 

platform to share experiences, skill sets and taking 

production values to another level. 

Relating this to the local film and television industry, 

he believes that many out there are still comfortable in 

their zone. He believes that it requires a collaborative 

effort by everyone, not just him, to focus on priorities 

and moving forward. “Some of the industry players 

have already understood the need to evolve, but there’s 

only a few of us. We hope to create more awareness in 

encouraging the rest to step out,” he says. 

One downside to the work is probably the long 

hours the crew needs to put in due to the nature of 

a television or film production. However, for Leslie, 

although usually swamped by work most of the time, 

he is lucky enough to have a great support system that 

keeps him grounded. 

“During one of our crazy days when we were 

setting up the conservatory set build for Tyrasall Park 

and I haven’t had time for lunch till about maybe 

3.30pm, my wife made a surprise visit with snack boxes 

for myself and the art crew,” he gushes. “It is really 

great to have a supportive wife throughout my career, 

keeping me in good care. Having a wonderful wife is 

definitely a plus point!” 

At the time of this interview, the science fiction 

aficionado explained how he was adapting to a new 

workflow, collaborating remotely with his peers as the 

COVID-19 outbreak forced people to stay indoors in 

the safety of their homes. Nevertheless, he is thankful 

for the chance to spend more quality time with his 

family, while gathering inspiration for his next big 

project in the future. 


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HEALTH & WELLNESS 

At The Heart of 

BookDoc 

Inspiring entrepreneur Datuk Chevy Beh shares 

his passion in helping others and the importance 

of a healthy lifestyle especially in the new norm. 

Text by Alea Adzhar 

Photos courtesy of Chevy Beh; Arthur Hidden/Freepik. 

Datuk Chevy Beh is no stranger to the 

healthcare industry. With the goal of 

improving the lives of Malaysians, he 

founded BookDoc, the mobile application 

that acts as a bridge between patients 

and healthcare professionals. With the 

app, users are able to skip the line as BookDoc enables them 

to set appointments with doctors, specialists, dentists and 

physiotherapists before seeking treatment. 

Most recently, as part of efforts to combat the spread 

of COVID-19, BookDoc collaborated with the Ministry of 

Health by providing COVID-19 tests for users. Through this 

way, Chevy hopes to help ease concerns the society might have 

regarding the disease. 

Here, shares about BookDoc, which was recently listed 

as the Top 100 World’s Most Promising Startup as listed on 

CNBC. 

What inspired you to start BookDoc and why? 

I was inspired to start BookDoc after one of my friends had 

a near death experience due to dengue and I helped him to 

get a quick access to the hospital. Secondly, my family is in 

healthcare so I was running the family’s company as the CEO 

and a lot of people always ask me “Where’s a good doctor to 

go to with a reasonable price?” So, instead of setting a call 

centre, why not digitise it and make things more transparent? 

Not just my friends would know about it, everyone can know 

about it, too. 

How does BookDoc play a role in assisting the 

community to stay fit and healthy, especially 

during these times when social distancing is of 

the utmost importance? 

BookDoc has seven features. The first feature is called Book 

and Search. You can search for doctors who are all verified by 

us and the Ministry of Health (MoH). If you are from Kuala 

Lumpur for example and you go to Johor Bahru for work, and 

need to find medical assistance, so, you can use BookDoc. If 

you go to Singapore, Thailand or Hong Kong for a holiday, 

BookDoc is also available. 


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The second feature is BookDoc Active that enables you 

to connect to all devices and brands including smartphones, 

as a motion detector. With this feature, you get rewarded 

for being active; the more you exercise, the more rewards 

you get. For example, we collaborate with Petron, Giant, 

Guardian, Zalora, Lazada, and more to promote a healthy 

living while getting rewarded. The next feature is Events 

& News, if you would like to read about the latest health 

articles or updates. If there are events and health talks at the 

hospitals, users can register themselves, too. We also recently 

introduced Telehealth. It is related to mental health or 

sexual issues and allows users to remain anonymous if they 

choose to. Meanwhile, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we 

partnered up with MoH, where we go to people’s homes or 

offices to do blood tests. 

We also have webinar sessions every Monday to Friday, 

10am to 11am. You can listen to live talks from the health 

experts and ask questions, as well as replay the video if you 

missed the session. Also, a lot of people put on weight during 

the Movement Control Order (MCO) and they exercise 

less. So, through BookDoc, you can chat with a team of 

nutritionists and dieticians to achieve the ideal Body Mass 

Index (BMI). 

How does BookDoc assist in saving lives? 

You will be able to seek for medical assistance as soon as 

possible. We also help people with COVID-19, which deals 

with the matter of life and death. It helps to prevent the 

spread of the virus to your loved ones. 

How can someone can fully utilise BookDoc 

even if they are not sick? 

If you would like to join a run, you can join a run virtually. 

Some people run just to collect medals and t-shirts so we 

allow people to do that. Once you achieve your milestone, we 

will send you a t-shirt. It also rewards you for staying active 

and you must hit the minimum of 10,000 steps to get the 

reward. For example, if you hit 10,000 steps, you will get 

an RM10 voucher from Giant. This program expires every 

month because we want you to be consistently healthy and 

promote good health behaviour. 

And how do you stay fit and healthy? 

I have been working out every day since the age of 15 until 

now (at 35), for 15 to 20 minutes a day. I worked out intensely 

back then but now it is less intense. I lift weights and run 

alternately. I also play polo and represented the country. I 

was the England U-21 polo captain and am an American All 

Star in the United States for polo as well. 

How can corporate companies improve the 

productivity of their employees through 

BookDoc? 

We have a feature on productivity. When companies have 

panel doctors, they can view and search for their panels 

through BookDoc instead of calling the Human Resource 

Department. We can also help employees manage claims. 

For example, Focus Point is available in about 200 locations 

and they will receive the medical bills or medical certificates 

of their employees each month. Employees can also check 

on the utilisation of their medical benefits, which means 

that everything is documented electronically. We also have 

the e-commerce marketplace, for health benefits purposes 

including health screening, dental and optical services. 

What is your advice to the society regarding the 

importance of healthy living? 

The pandemic has proven that your background and status 

do not matter. So, this shows that health is paramount. The 

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THE DISHES | DRINKS 

Great 

Scotch! 

Pouring a single malt Scotch is like tasting a bit of history 

with origins of the drink going back centuries in the 

highlands of Scotland. 

Text by Liza Wakefield 

Photos by Andrew Pickett/Visit Britain 


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The higher premium or prestige often 

attached to single malt Scotch or whisky is 

due to it being made of only malted barley 

from only one distillery. As opposed to a 

blended whisky that may be made from 

a combination of barley and grain malt 

from up to 50 different distilleries, the single malt feels more 

exclusive, with a stronger and more distinct flavour. Add 

to that the fact that only 10% of Scotch are of single malt 

origins, perhaps that’s why it is much coveted by those who 

appreciate fine whisky. Though sold in smaller quantities than 

blended whisky, the single malt Scotch makes up almost 28% 

of whisky exported from Scotland. 

Steeped In Heritage 

Scotch whisky (whisky made in Scotland) goes back to the 

15th century, where the first recorded evidence of whisky 

production was in 1494 for malt sent by order of the king to 

a Friar John Cor to make 500 bottles of aqua vitae, or “life 

water”, presumably for medicinal purposes. However, earlier 

whisky was quite rough, as the whisky was not left to age in 

the casket, while the distillation process hadn’t been refined 

yet. Whisky only took on its smooth flavour over many years 

beginning sometime in the 1800s. Today, the single malt 

Scotch is revered for its more distinctive flavour, with 12, 15 

and 18-year-old variants being the more popular ones. 

The Singleton Single Malt Scotch Whiskey of 

Glen Ord 12 Years is produced in the Singleton of Glen 

Ord distillery, founded in 1838, in the Scottish Highlands - the 

only single malt Scotch whisky distillery left on the Black Isle. 

Aged in American white oak ex-bourbon casks or Oloroso 

sherry casks, it’s a smooth and well-balanced, fruity single 

malt with an earthy aftertaste and light smokiness. Made only 

for export to Southeast Asia, the Singleton was the number 

five best-selling Scotch worldwide in 2017. 


THE DISHES | DRINKS 

The Dalwhinnie Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 

15 Years has been described as a gentle and delicately smoky malt 

and has been acknowledged many times over. As far back as 1989, 

the Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old was listed as one of the Six Classic Malts 

of Scotland, while recently in 2016 was given Gold status at the San 

Francisco World Spirits Competition. Meanwhile, the Dalwhinnie 

Distillery - established in 1898, is listed as one of the best whisky 

distilleries in Scotland by esteemed travel and lifestyle publication, the 

Conde Nast Traveller. The distillery is the highest in Scotland at 1164 

feet above sea level, located in the highlands in Caingorm National 

Park. With access to clear spring water in the mountains, the single 

malt is renowned for its notes of heather honey, citrus and vanilla. 

The Cardhu Single Malt Whisky 12 Years is a warm and 

mellow malt with a good body and well-rounded richness. Smoky with 

a gentle sweetness, reviews have reported hints of apple cider and 

pear, and a touch of peat. Despite the aftertaste, the 12 years Cardhu 

is perfect for the Scotch beginner, helping ease the taste for stronger 

and bolder varieties. Some have even likened it to a “comforting 

drink”, as it would bring back memories of life at a younger, more 

care-free age. Indeed it seems that rugged romanticism is intertwined 

with the Cardhu brand. Founded by whisky smuggler John Cumming 

and his wife, Helen in 1824, Helen used to sell the illicitly-distilled 

whisky from their home’s window to passersby, throwing flour on 

herself to mask whisky smells and pretending to be baking when she 

saw the police come up the hill. 

Currently, the Cardhu distillery is located in Morganshire, 

Scotland, having been sold to John Walker and Sons in 1893 by 

Elizabeth Cumming, John and Helen’s industrious and forwardthinking 

daughter-in-law. However, it was with the provision that 

the family continues the day-to-day operations of the distillery and 

thus the business is still in the family until today. In 1961, the whisky 

smuggler’s great-grandson Sir Ronald Cumming was made chairman 

of the whisky trade cartel, Distillery Company Ltd (DCL) - a testament 

to the heritage left by the founders. 


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THE DISHES 

Beef Tagliata 

Twenty 7 

From the newly revamped lunch 

menu at Twenty 7, order the 

beef tagliata if you’re hankering 

for steak but want something less 

chunky. Full of lovely flavour, the 

sliced sirloin steaks are seasoned 

just nicely enough and cooked to 

perfection – of course, based on 

your preference. Served with a 

side of mash, arugula salad and 

mushrooms to round up a truly 

filling meal. 

Pizza Napoletana 

JOJO Italian Restaurant 

When you need something simple yet savoury, 

a traditional Italian pizza should do the trick! 

With a thin crust base that does not detract from 

the pizza’s taste, the toppings of Mediterranean 

anchovy filets, capers, black olives, mozzarella 

cheese and tomato sauce burst with flavour in 

your mouth as you chew up that cheesy goodness. 

Serunding 

Scrambled Eggs 

Twenty 7 

For the adventurous, try this breakfast staple given 

a traditional twist with a chicken floss topping, 

garnished with chopped peanuts and coriander, 

on top of a whole wheat toast and sambal sauce. 

As expected, the dish is a spicy one, particularly 

recommended for diners for whom chilli is a must 

with ever meal, and those who love a mash of 

flavours in one bite. 

Shrimps Omelette 

With ricotta cheese and shrimp, and a side of 

asparagus and cherry tomato confit, this is perfect 

as a side dish or on its own as a snack. One of the 

chef ’s new creations on the menu, the familiar taste 

has been elevated, and along with the rest of the 

new additions to the menu makes weekend breakfast 

something to look forward to. 

Deep Fried Prawns With 

Sesame Sauce 

Spring Garden Restaurant 

The quintessential dish at any seafood feast, you just can’t 

say no to these juicy, well-seasoned deep-fried prawns 

served with sesame sauce on a bed of fresh shredded 

lettuce. No one would fault you for picking off the shell 

and devouring the flesh with avarice because these are just 

simply irresistible! 


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Raw Rib of Beef 

Qinghegu Korean Restaurant 

Right up there in the list of epicurean faves, Korean 

BBQ never fails to incite excitement among foodies, 

especially when the highlight consists of richly marbled 

meat that melts almost instantaneously in your mouth. 

Enjoy the richness of flavour with every bite that just 

keeps you coming back for more. 

Rib Finger Meat 

Sliced to the perfect bite portion, the flavours of 

these ribs are enhanced with just the right amount of 

seasoning that seems to make it tastier because of the 

size. Enjoy with muhsroom and lettuce on the side. 

Seasoning Beef Ribs 

For that extra shot of flavour, these premium quality 

beef ribs marinated with the house recipe and grilled 

to your liking are sure to satisfy all meat lovers – who 

will definitely be back for more. 

Jojo’s Italian Restaurant 

Tropicana Clubhouse 

Tel. 03-7805 3935 

www.jojoitalianrestaurant.com 

Operating Hours 

Monday to Thursday 

11.00am to 3.00pm 

6.00pm to 11.00pm 

Gin Shui Tei 


Tel. 03-7804 8888 

www.facebook.com/ginshuitei 


Monday to Sunday 

12.00pm to 3.00pm 

6.30 to 10.30pm 

QingHeGu 


Tel. 03-7802 8917 

Salmon Ikura 

Cheese Maki 

Gin Shui Tei 

Every mouthful is a burst of flavours 

with this sushi roll thanks to the 

delicious seared salmon and salmon 

flakes, complemented with salmon roe, 

cucumber and cream cheese. There’s 

a crunchiness to it, yet also that meltin-your 

mouth quality ensures ordering 

just one plate of this will not be enough. 

Conside this your fair warning. 


Monday to Sunday 

11.30am to 3.00pm | 

6.00pm to 10.00pm 

Weekends and Public Holidays 

11.30am to 10.00pm 

Restaurant 27 


Tel: 03-7804 8888 

Tasty 

Temptations 

Spring Garden Chinese 

Restaurant 


Tel. 03-7880 7226 


Monday to Saturday 

11.30 am to 2.30pm | 

6.30pm to 10.30pm 

Sunday and Public Holidays 

10.30am to 10.30pm 

Proceed with caution when ordering these 

delectable delights while dining at our tenants 

at Tropicana Golf Club and Resort, as any 

form of control might fly out the window with 

dishes that will only leave you wanting more. 

Text: Rina Ahmad Sapiuddin 

Food Styling: Luke Jing Yau 

Photographer: 

Brian Fang @ M8 Studio 


THE DISHES | DINING 

A Homecoming 

Spread 

The revamped menu at Twenty7, The Palm Coffee House and Banquet 

at Tropicana Golf & Country Resort welcomes diners with exciting new 

dishes and rejuvenated favourites. 


Photos by Brian Fang @ M8 Studios 

Art Direction by Luke Jing Yau 


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Egg Benedict with smoked salmon, spinach 

and Hollandaise sauce on ciabatta bread 

Beef tagliata with mushrooms, arugula salad and potatoes 

It was just in December last year when Chef Zaihari 

Zainol joined Tropicana Golf & Country Resort 

(TGCR) from Ritz Carlton Langkawi, with a view to 

bring over the flavours he had constructed there and 

revamp the menu at TGCR. And then COVID-19 

hit. All plans were put on hold due to the Movement 

Control Order (MCO). 

However, now that the rules have been relaxed and the 

country is opening up for business almost as usual again, this 

seems like just the right time to introduce a revamped menu 

at TGCR’s Twenty7 Restaurant, The Palm Coffee House and 

Banquet. Diners will find the new additions by Chef Zaihari 

to be refreshing and exciting, as he injects that fine dining 

flavour to the menu. 

“The concept here is easy and relaxed,” says Chef 

Zaihari, referring to the generally breezy ambience at 

Twenty7 and The Palm, as golfers get in from the sun after 

a game and families drop in for brunch. “Diners generally 

want something simple but they also want to see something 

different,” says the chef, explaining more about how he went 

about planning the new dishes. 

To ensure that there is something for everyone, Chef 

Zaihari made sure to retain the all-time favourites in the menu 

along with his new creations. “I’m not the type of person to 

focus on one style of cooking,” he says. “With my experience 

and my team, I can pull from many cooking styles.” This 

means that all guests can enjoy dining together at the two 

establishments, even if one feels like ordering a Western 

dish, another wants a Malaysian favourite, while younger 

diners want lighter fare. “We’re trying to offer more local and 

healthful dishes that are still flavourful, but without sacrificing 

favourites like fish and chips,” says Chef Zaihari. 


THE DISHES | DINING 

The salted fish chicken with eringi 

mushrooms and water chestnut 

Comfort Food For The Soul 

The focus on the menu is mostly on comfort food, but 

apparently with a twist. “It’s your go-to spaghetti bolognaise, 

or steak, or grilled fish. Your simple favourites, but slightly 

different,” the chef explains. 

One example would be the new Nasi Goreng Ulam at 

The Palm – the typical fried rice but with enhanced flavours 

and a side of raw local vegetables to enhance the dining 

experience. Another would be your staple dish of black 

pepper beef, but something would have been tweaked to make 

it slightly different. 

“Even staples have been revamped in terms of 

ingredients,” says Chef Zaihari. “What has been missing 

before, you would taste it now. Or we might use a different 

cooking technique, or a new presentation to make it more 

exciting.” 

If you’re looking forward to trying out completely new 

items, then you’ll want to check out the Chef ’s Creations 

section from the Breakfast Menu at Twenty7. Dishes like 

Apam Pisang Madu – a banana pancake with almond flakes, 

honey, and tropical fruit salad; Gula Melaka Oat, with palm 

sugar, cashew nuts and coconut milk; and Avocado Tartine, 

which is charcoal toast bread with mashed avocado, poached 

egg, asparagus and cherry tomatoes, should give you that 

boost at the start of the day. 

Clockwise from top: Steamed 

Siam white rice, “Assam” fish, 

Sayur Campur and lamb varuval 


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“We’re offering more 

local and healthful 

dishes... but without 

sacrificing favourites like 

fish and chips.” 

Apam pisang madu with tropical fruits, almond flakes and honey 

The egg white omelette with 

vegetables, grilled tomato 

and whipped avocado 

Salmon teriyaki with wasabi potatoes, vegetables, nori flakes and pickled ginger 

For lunch, how about rice with a side of Salted Fish 

Chicken with Eringi mushrooms and water chestnuts? From 

the Chinese Wok section, you might want to try the “Assam 

fish”, which is not your typical assam dish as it’s actually a 

whole golden pomfret fillet deep fried and served with assam 

sauce. 

Meanwhile, those who love Western-style dishes will 

not be disappointed with items like the melt-in-your-mouth 

Tenderloin Steak, the Beef Tagliata with arugula salad, 

mushrooms and potatoes, and the very satisfying Salmon 

Teriyaki with wasabi potatoes and garnished with seaweed 

flakes and pickled ginger with a side of vegetables. 

According to Chef Zaihari, the feedback has been very 

positive so far. As the regulations are less restrictive, he is 

excited to give patrons something new to look forward to. It 

will be a homecoming of sorts for Twenty7 and The Palm 

with the new menu, as well as for the club members and 

dining guests. 

The wok fried Hokkien mee with 

chicken and vegetables 


THE DRIVE 

Pure 

Exhilaration 

The new Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S 4MATIC+ Coupé takes the 

compact car driving experience to new heights. 

Text by Aileen Chow 

Photos: Courtesy of Mercedes-Benz 


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The first model debut of 

the Mercedes-AMG CLA 

45 S 4MATIC+ Coupé 

couldn’t have arrived at 

a stranger time. Due to 

restrictions put in place 

during the Conditional Movement Order, 

its official launch on 1 June took place 

completely online, on Mercedes-Benz’s 

YouTube and Facebook channels. It was an 

unusual and unique experience – a first for 

the German marque. 

The Next-Gen Mercedes-AMG Cars 

Apart from the CLA 45 S 4MATIC+ 

Coupé, two other models from the compact 

S series were also revealed at the launch – the 

hatchback Mercedes-AMG A 35 S 4MATIC 

and Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+. 

The new AMG range has seen a complete 

redesign from the engine and transmission 

to the body’s aerodynamic design, to take the 

sporty driving experience – of a compact car 

– to a breathtaking whole new level. 

A Petite Powerhouse 

The new AMG range boasts Mercedes’ 

newly developed M139 2.0-litre engine, 

which the maker claims to be the world’s 

most powerful turbo-charged four-cylinder 

manufactured for series production with an 

output of up to 310 kW (421 hp). Maximum 

torque has been raised from 475 to up to 500 

Nm, compared to the previous 45 models, 

and with an output per litre of up to 155 kW 

(211 hp). There’s no doubt that this supercharged 

high-performance turbo engine has 

raised the bar against many other well-known 

sports car engines. It sprints from zero to 100 

km/h in just 4.0 seconds and with a top speed 

of up to 270 km/h. 

One notable unique feature of the 

M139 engine is that it’s installed in a reversed 

position where the exhaust manifold and 

turbocharger are now located at the rear, 

while the intake system is at the front of the 

engine bay. This change allows for a flatter, 

more aerodynamic front design for a sleeker 

look, and at the same time, optimising air 

flow in the engine compartment. 


THE DRIVE 


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To reduce friction between the pistons 

and cylinders, the linings are coated using 

a patented NANOSLIDE technology. This 

gives the linings a mirror-like surface, which 

allows for friction to be minimised. First 

used in the AMG M156 V8 engine and can 

also be found in the Formula 1 engine of 

Mercedes AMG Petronas Motorsport, the 

NANOSLIDE coating is said to be twice as 

hard as conventional grey cast-iron liners and 

therefore makes them much more durable. 

Slide Away To Pure Driving Pleasure 

The secret to the dynamic driving experience 

of the CLA 45 S 4MATIC+ is its fully 

variable all-wheel drive system. The AMG 

TORQUE CONTROL in the new rear axle 

differential has two electronically controlled 

multidisc clutches, each of which is connected 

to a rear axle drive shaft. This means, based 

on your driving mode and situation, the drive 

torque can be separately distributed to both 

rear wheels for optimum traction. This also 

means that the CLA 45 S 4MATIC+ can 

deftly handle extreme cornering manoeuvres, 

such as on the racetrack. 

The Drift mode comes standard in the 

S models as part of the AMG DYNAMIC 

PLUS package, a feature that allows for some 

fun “powersliding” action. The Drift mode 

can also be called up in the “RACE” driving 

mode using the shift paddles, provided that 

the ESP (Electronic Stability Programme) is 

deactivated and the transmission is in manual 

mode. 

Log Your Laps 

Now here’s a real treat for the racetrack 

enthusiast – the AMG Track Pace “virtual 

race engineer” data logger. It’s a software that 

is part of the MBUX infotainment system 

that continuously monitors the driver’s 

performance as they negotiate the circuit. 

Lap and and sector times are displayed on 

a quick-glance multimedia display and the 

driver then has the option of using the data 

to evaluate their driving skills. 

Cool stuff 

Lending a humanising touch to the car’s 

high-performance engineering is the MBUX 

(Mercedes-Benz User Experience), which is 

Mercedes’ advanced multimedia infotainment 

system that is offered in all its new cars. It 

allows the driver to choose among the three 

AMG display styles – “Classic”, “Sport” and 

“Supersport” – for the instrument cluster. 

The Mercedes Me Connect app gives 

the driver total control over the vehicle from 

their smartphone, housing all remote access 

services from remote start to vehicle tracker. 

The app also provides a quick snapshot of the 

car’s mileage, fuel level, tyre pressure, fluids 

and more. 

In the world of super-charged sports cars, 

it’s a given that form goes hand in hand with 

function. To match the sporty persona of the 

45 S series, the high-tech screen-rich cockpit 

in this generation of Mercedes compact cars 

boasts AMG Performance seats (with red 

seatbelts), AMG Performance steering wheel 

in Nappa leather and Dinamica microfibre, 

aluminium AMG Design trim in black and 

silver, and AMG illuminated door sills and 

floor mats. 

The Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S 4Matic+ 

Coupé is available now for RM448,888 onthe-road 

without insurance. 


THE VACATION 

Lost in 

Serenity 

The beauty of Byron Bay is best enjoyed with a beauty treatment or two. 

Text by Alea Adzhar 

Photos courtesy of New South Wales Tourism 

Cape Byron Lighthouse sitting on Australia’s most easterly point, Byron Bay 


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View to Tallow Beach, Byron Bay 

Famously known for its beautiful beaches 

and lush tropical forests, Byron Bay is 

one of Australia’s easternmost towns 

that has become an oceanic jackpot 

for surfers and outdoor enthusiasts 

alike. Holidaymakers may take their 

pick from the many breathaking beaches here 

including the Seven Mile Beach (where Thor hero 

Chris Hemsworth has a house), Main Beach and the 

Tallows Beach. If you find yourself here, you’ll want 

to do like the locals do and explore exciting activities 

such as kayaking, birdwatching, beach-fishing and of 

course, surfing. 

The more adventurous might want to experience 

the town’s natural beauty with a hike to remember up 

Mount Warning and be awed by the 360-degree view 

of the entire town from its peak. Another trek worth 

trying would be the signature Night Vision Walk at 

Nightcap National Park, where you can check out 

Australia’s nocturnal animals like bandicoots and 

pademelons in its natural habitat. 

Meanwhile, for food lovers looking for a relaxing 

eatery with a gorgeous view, visit Byron Fresh Café 

and try their Summer Crunch Granola, Zen Burger 

as well as Quinoa and Zucchini Hotcakes. The Byron 

at Byron, on the other hand, serves the best local 

produce such as the signature Grumpy Grandma 

Olives and Bread Social Sourdough. Also, if you 

prefer a cosy location to have a meal before you call it 

a night, make your way to Treehouse on Belongi for 

a retro atmosphere against the cool night breeze. Try 

their signature pizzas and nachos while enjoying live 

music available four times a week, from Thursdays 

to Sundays. 

Enjoy A Restful Getaway 

If you’re in need of some self-TLC while enjoying 

the beauty of Australis’s nature, Byron Bay is home 

to quite a few wellness retreats that you might want to 

check out. There’s a reason why the area is know as 

The Healing Heartland of Australia, as this is where 

you go for a break from everyday life while enjoying 

therapeutic treatments such as acupuncture, yoga and 

massage, reflexology, and facial treatments. 


THE VACATION 

The spa’s hot tub at Gaia Retreat 

The Komalla Luxe suite at Gaia Retreat 

One retreat where you can experience a reviving adventure 

like no other would be at the award-winning Gaia Retreat & 

Spa. You can choose to check-in to the contemporary Layana 

Room, the elegant Sura Terrace, the classic Acala Suite, the 

intimate Komalla Villa, or the luxurious Komalla Luxe. Each 

accommodation has its own highlight, from private en-suite 

bathrooms to a heated private swimming pool, depending on 

the guest’s room of choice. 

To refresh and rejuvenate, choose from various treatment 

packages such as the 2-Night Revive Package, 5-Night Refresh 

Package or even the 7-Night Restore Package. You can also 

spoil your loved one with the 2-Night Love the One You’re 

With or the 3-Night Mother & Daughter retreat. 

When at the Gaia Retreat & Spa, guests should definitely 

try out at least one of these treatments, or more! 

Gaia Deluxe 

Keep your skin glowing with an enticing mixture of 

treatments, beginning with a Swedish massage followed by a 

1-hour personalised facial treatment. Gaia’s very own natural 

and luxurious Retreatment Botanics skincare range, which 

includes local nutrients, rich palm oils and native extracts will 

leave you with refreshed skin and body. 

Face Rejuvenation Acupuncture 

Experience a holistic Chinese medicine-based therapy that 

accentuates the importance of a healthy mind and body while 

also obtaining a radiant complexion. The treatment assists 

in stimulating collagen production within the skin, giving it 

a youthful glow. 


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Grounding Clay Masques 

Choose between the pink, yellow or green body masque 

depending on your preferences and needs as each type contains 

different benefits. The pink masque moisturises sensitive skin, 

the yellow masque is suitable for grounding purposes, while 

the green masque is specifically made to detoxify your body. 

Guests will be wrapped in a refining cocooned mask before 

being pampered with a nourishing warm Macadamia oil 

scalp massage. 

Personal Yoga/Pranayama 

Your spiritual wellbeing is as equally important as your physical 

wellbeing. Connect with your inner-self by experiencing a 

majestic sense of selfcare as the yoga/pranayama session at 

Gaia Retreat will entirely focus on healing your body, mind 

and spirit. 

Personal Pilates 

Leave with improved body posture and core strength while 

understanding both your physique’s strengths and weaknesses. 

It’ll be a postural movement adventure with Gaia Retreat’s 

Pilates experts who will not only guide you, but also inspire 

you with their personalised Pilates methods. At the end of the 

session, you will definitely vitalize your inner-self. 

Eat Clean for Healthy Skin 

Grab the opportunity to dine in at Gaia Retreat’s multi 

award-winning Spa Cuisine, emphasising on a balanced diet 

and healthy eating altogether. All of the fresh organic produce 

is obtained from Gaia’s very-own Organic Garden as well 

as from the orchards and plantations of New South Wales’ 

Northern River Region. Not only that, a variety of organic 

produce is also distributed by local farmers. The chefs at Gaia 

Retreat definitely focus on the importance of high standard 

cuisines for guests. 

Yoga at the Gaia Retreat 

Choose Your Sweet Spot 

Byron Bay is such a serenity hub, you can take your pick from 

quite a few retreats around the area. Among those to make 

your way to include the Byron Wellbeing Retreat and the Cape 

Byron Retreat. Both retreats offer various signature facial 

treatments, spa treatments, yoga, and meditation activities 

for you to choose from. Wherever it is, make it a refreshing 

and rejuvenating escape at Byron Bay by combining it with 

a wellness retreat, and you’ll be heading back home feeling 

inspired and ready to take over the world. 

The Gaia Retreat’s spa pool 


THE VACATION 

England’s Quaint 

Heritage Gem 

The city of Oxford in England is one of many hidden charms. 

Text by Shah Shamshiri 

Photos courtesy of Visit Britain 

View of the Broadway Tower in the Cotswolds 


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The Cherwell Boathouse, Oxford 

Inside the Long Library at Blenheim Palace 

It is highly possible that every time we think of England or the United 

Kingdom, the number one city that would most probably come 

to mind, is their famous capital, London. But beyond the famous 

London Bridge and the towering Big Ben, England has other gems 

to be discovered and one of the more popular ones would be the city 

of Oxford. 

Situated in Oxfordshire county and located about 90 km northwest of 

London by road, the city is also home to the University of Oxford, the oldest 

university in the English-speaking world and is said to have buildings in every 

style of English architecture from the late Anglo-Saxon era. And like several 

historic cities around the world, Oxford has myriad of interesting venues to 

be explored. 

The most obvious touristic destination in the city is definitely the University 

of Oxford itself. As it is not a campus university, not everything is located on 

one site. Many different buildings, including academic departments, colleges 

and halls, are located around the centre of Oxford. Many university buildings, 

such as gardens, libraries and museums, as well as many of the colleges, are 

open to visitors during the day, but they may have varying opening hours, fees 

and rules for groups. 

Although the University does not organise tours, the Oxford University 

and City Walking Tour, which includes visits to college and university sites, is 

offered by the Visitor Information Centre. These tours last about two hours 

and can be booked at the Visitor Information Centre at 15-16 Broad Street, 

or online at the Experience Oxfordshire website. Specialist tours are also 

available on a wide range of topics, including architecture, science, literature 

and art, as well as special interest Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland and 

Inspector Morse tours. Some independent operators also offer guided tours 

of Oxford. A range of general and themed tours are available, as are tours by 

cycle, rickshaw and bus. 


THE VACATION 

Fun for all when The Big Feastival comes to Kingham at the Cotswolds 

Bicester Village is the place to head to for some designer brand shopping 

Also not to be missed within the county of Oxfordshire 

would be the The Cotswolds. Located right in the heart 

of England, the Oxfordshire Cotswolds is rich in heritage 

and awash with natural beauty. The towns and villages of 

honey coloured stone include the bustling market towns of 

Burford, Chipping Norton, Witney and Woodstock. There is 

certainly no shortage of things to do with everything from 

historic houses like Blenheim Palace to great shopping, and a 

wonderful choice for food and drink. 

The Blenheim Palace was once home to the 12th Duke 

of Marlborough and his family and the birthplace of Sir 

Winston Churchill. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage 

Site boasting a long and diverse history. A masterpiece of 

Baroque architecture, landscaped Parkland and stunning 

Formal Gardens, Blenheim Palace provides an awe-inspiring 

experience for visitors. Within the 2000 acres of ‘Capability’ 

Brown Parkland and 90 acres of award-winning Formal 

Gardens, visitors can even ride the miniature train to The 

Pleasure Gardens, a dedicated family area that offers a giant 

hedge maze, butterfly house and adventure playground. 

The Macdonald Randolph Hotel, Oxford 


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Paddleboarding at the Cotswolds Country Park and Beach, Cirencester in Gloucestershire, England. 

Traditional Cotswolds stone cottages and stone footbridge in the Cotswolds village of Lower Slaughter 

For more family activities, try getting up close with exotic 

animals at Cotswold Wildlife Park or explore Cogges Manor 

Farm, a 17th Century farm with animals and an adventure 

play area. Both sites are perfect for fun family days out in 

Oxfordshire. 

For those who seek some retail therapy check out Bicester 

Village. It is a renowned outlet shopping centre on the 

outskirts of Bicester, a town in Oxfordshire as well. The centre 

opened in 1995 and most of its stores are in the luxury goods 

and designer clothing sector. Among the brands that can be 

found here include Armani, Mulberry, Salvatore Ferragamo, 

Longchamp, Loewe and many more. The centre is said to be 

the second most visited location in the United Kingdom by 

Chinese tourists, after Buckingham. 

Other attractions that can be found within the Oxford 

vicinity includes the Ashmolean Museum, The Oxford Castle 

& Prison, Oxford’s waterways and many more. 

In short, Oxford has so much more to offer than just the 

beautiful grounds of their famous university. Be sure to swing 

by this historic destination and find out what many have been 

missing! 

The Bridge of Sighs at Hertford College 


THE LIST 

DINING OUTLETS & SHOPS 

Function Areas 

3 Greens I 

23 Greens III 

25 Poolside Terrace 

First Floor 

5 Greens II 

8 Ballroom I 

9 Ballroom II 

10 Ballroom III 

Outlets 

1 MST Golf Pro Shop 

2 De Manshop 

4 Twenty 7 Restaurant 

6 Spring Garden Chinese Restaurant 

7 The Palm Coffee House 

11 Gin Shui Tei Japanese Restaurant 

12 Kindyland Tropicana 

14 The Green House Florist 

Outlets 

15 Alam General Store 

16 Tropicana Clinic 

17 Eco Salon 

18 Havana Lounge & Havana Cozy 

20 QingHeGu Korean Traditional Restaurant 

21 J Italian Restaurant 

22 Thai Odyssey Spa & Massage 

24 Bowling Alley 

MST Golf Pro Shop 

Ground Floor, Golf Wing 

Tel: 03-7804 6348 

Open Daily: 7.00am - 7.00pm 

De Manshop 

Ground Floor, Golf Wing 

Tel: 03-7880 4063 

012-331 8063 (KK Wong) 

(Call mobile for appointment) 


Twenty 7 Restaurant 

Ground Floor, Golfers’ Lounge 

Tel: 03-7804 8888 ext. 325 

Open Daily: 

Mon to Sun: 6.30am - 11.00pm 

Spring Garden 

Chinese Restaurant 

Ground Floor, Main Wing 

Tel: 03-7880 7226 

Mon to Sat: 

11.30am - 2.30pm | 6.30pm - 10.30pm 

Sun to Public Holidays 

10.30am - 2.30pm | 6.30pm - 10.30pm 


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The Palm Coffee House 


Tel: 03-7804 8888 ext. 306 

Weekdays: 11.30am - 3.00pm 

6.00pm - 10.30pm 

Weekends & Public Holidays: 

11.00am - 10.30pm 

Gin Shui Tei 

Japanese Restaurant 


Tel: 03-7886 9168 

Open Daily: 

Lunch: 12.00noon - 3.00pm 

Dinner: 6.30pm - 10.30pm 

Kindyland Tropicana 

Lower Ground Floor, Main Wing 

Tel: 03-7804 8888 ext. 318 

Mon to Fri: 8.00am - 3.00pm 

Closed on Weekends and Public 

Holidays 

QingHeGu Korean 

Traditional Restaurant 

Ground Floor, Palms Wing 

Tel: 03-7802 8917 

Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 3.00pm 

6.00pm – 10.00pm 

Weekends & Public Holidays: 

11.30am – 10.00pm 

The Green House Florist 

Alam General Store 

Tropicana Clinic 

Eco Salon 

Ground Floor, Walkway 

Tel: 012-370 7303 / 

03-7880 1388 


Sat: 9.00am - 5.00pm 

Closed on Sunday 


Tel: 03-7804 3095 



Tel: 03-7805 5461 (Dr. Molly) 


Sat: 9.00am - 4.30pm 

Closed on Sun and Public Holidays 


Tel: 03-7804 9316 

Tues to Sat: 10.30am - 7.30pm 

Sun: 10.30am - 6.00pm 

Closed every Mon and Public 

Holidays 

Havana Lounge & 

Havana Cozy 

Lower Ground Floor, Palms Wing 

Tel: 03-7804 8888 ext. 514 

Open Daily: 

Mon to Thurs: 5.00pm - 1.00am 

Fri to Sat: 5.00pm - 2.00am 

Closed on Sunday 

J Italian Restaurant 

Ground Floor, Palms Wing 

Tel: 03-7805 3935 

Mon to Thurs: 11.00am - 3.00pm | 

6.00pm - 11.00pm 

Fri to Sun: 11.00am -1.00am 

Thai Odyssey 

Sports Wing Entrance 

Tel: 03-7803 1233 


Driving Range 

West Course 

Tel: 03-7880 6164 


Mon: 2.00pm - 11.00pm 

Bowling Cafe 

Poolside Café 

Lower Ground Floor, Sports Wing 

Tel: 03-7804 8888 ext. 327 

Lower Ground Floor, Sports Wing 

Tel: 03-7804 8888 ext. 327 

Mon to Fri: 3.00pm - 11.00pm 

Sat to Sun: 10.00am - 11.00pm 

Tues to Fri: 4.00pm - 7.00pm 

Sat, Sun and Public Holidays: 

8.00am - 7.00pm 

Closed on Mon 


THE LIST 

MAIN CONTACT NUMBERS 

Head Office 

+603 7663 6888 

Customer Care Support & Tropicana 

Privilege Card Services 

+603 7663 6888/ +6012 688 7003 

customercare@tropicanacorp.com.my 

CORPORATE OFFICES 

TROPICANA CORPORATION BERHAD 

Head Office 

Unit 1301, Level 13, 

Tropicana Gardens Office Tower 

No 2A, Persiaran Surian, Tropicana Indah 

47810, Petaling Jaya 

Selangor Darul Ehsan 

Tel: +603 7663 6888 

Fax: +603 7663 6688 

corpcomm@tropicanacorp.com.my 

www.tropicanacorp.com.my 

Office Hours: 

9am - 6pm (Monday - Friday) 

Closed (Saturday & Sunday) 

TROPICANA GOLF & 

COUNTRY RESORT BERHAD 

Clubhouse 

Jalan Kelab Tropicana 

Tropicana Golf & Country Resort 

47410 Petaling Jaya 


Tel: +603 7804 8888 

Fax: +603 7804 3688 

gm@tropicanagolf.com 

www.tropicanagolf.com 

Office Hours: 

9am - 6pm (Monday - Friday) 

9am - 1pm (Saturday) 

Closed (Sunday) 

PROPERTY GALLERIES 

TROPICANA AMAN (KOTA KEMUNING) 

Property Gallery & Show Unit 

No 2, Persiaran Aman Perdana 3 

Bandar Tropicana Aman 

42500 Telok Panglima a, Selangor 

Tel: 1700 81 8868 

enquiry@tropicanacorp.com.my 

www.tropicanaaman.com.my 

Office Hours: 9:30am – 6:30pm 

(Monday – Sunday) 

TROPICANA HEIGHTS (KAJANG) 


Tropicana Heights Show Village 

Off Jalan P6/2 

43500 Semenyih, Kajang, Selangor 

Tel: +603 7453 2328 / +6016 239 7565 


www.tropicanaheights.com.my 



TROPICANA DANGA BAY 

(ISKANDAR MALAYSIA) 


Lot PTB 22902, Teluk Danga 

Jalan Persiaran Abu Bakar Sultan 

80200 Johor Bahru, Johor 

Tel: +607 2341 585 


www.tropicanadangabay.com.my 



TROPICANA GARDENS (TROPICANA INDAH) 


Level G, Tropicana Gardens Mall 

No. 2A, Persiaran Surian, Tropicana Indah 

47810 Petaling Jaya 


Tel : +603 7880 0989 


www.tropicanagardens.com.my 



TROPICANA DANGA COVE 

(ISKANDAR MALAYSIA) 


Lot PTD 28845-28892 

Taman Cahaya Kota Puteri, Plentong 

81750 Masai, Johor 

Tel: +607 3823 355 


www.tropicanadangacove.com.my 



TROPICANA METROPARK (SUBANG JAYA) 


Lot 38515, Jalan Delima 1/1 

Subang Hi-Tech 

40000 Subang Jaya, Selangor 

Tel: +603 5636 6888 / +603 5637 3018 


www.tropicanametropark.com.my 



TROPICANA 218 MACALISTER (PENANG) 

Property Gallery 

No 16, Jalan Anson 

10400 Penang 

Tel: +604 2105 888 


www.tropicana218macalister.com.my 



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 



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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT OFFICES 

TROPICANA 

MANAGEMENT SERVICES 

(TMS) 


Tropicana Golf & 

Country Resort 

47410 Petaling Jaya, Selangor 

Tel: +603 7804 8888 

ext : 513/557 

Fax: +603 7806 5044 

tms@tropicanacorp.com.my 

Office Hours: 

9:00am – 6:00pm 

(Monday – Friday) 

9:00am – 1:00pm (Saturday) 

Closed (Sunday & Public Holiday) 

TROPICANA GRANDE 

Level 1, Management Office 

Block A, Tropicana Grande 

Condominium, No 3, Persiaran 

Tropicana, PJU 3 


Tel: +603 7610 0968 

Fax: +603 7610 0966 

tropicanagrande@ 

tropicanacorp.com.my 

Office Hours: 

9:00am – 5:30pm 




TROPICANA INDAH 


Tropicana Golf & 



Tel: +603 7804 8888 

ext : 154/557 

Fax: +603 7806 5044 

tisb@tropicanacorp.com.my 

Office Hours: 

9:00am – 6:00pm 




CASA TROPICANA 

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

No 5, Jalan Persiaran Tropicana, 

PJU 3, Tropicana Golf & 



Tel: +603 7883 0982 

Fax: +603 7883 0292 

casatropicana@ 


Office Hours: 

9:00am – 5:30pm 




TROPICANA CHERAS 

No 6, Jalan Tropicana Cheras 1 

Taman Tropicana Cheras 

43000 Kajang, Selangor 

Tel: +6013 202 0746 

tropicanacheras@ 


Office Hours: 

9:00am – 5:30pm 




TROPICANA HEIGHTS 

(FAIRFIELD/PARKFIELD) 

Off Jalan P6/2, Bandar 

Teknologi Kajang 43500 

Semenyih, Kajang, Selangor 

Tel: +603 8725 9800 

fairfield@tropicanacorp.com.my 

parkfield@tropicanacorp.com.my 

Office Hours: 

9:00am – 5:30pm 




TROPICANA HEIGHTS 

(RIDGEFIELD) 

Jalan Tropicana Heights 2/1 

42000 Kajang, Selangor 

Tel: +603 8723 5191 

ridgefield@tropicanacorp.com.my 

Office Hours: 

9:00am – 5:30pm 




THE RESIDENCES 

Basement 1, Menara TR 

No 121, Jalan Ampang 

50450 Kuala Lumpur 

Tel: +603 2770 6338 

Fax: +603 2270 6343 

theresidences@ 


Office Hours: 

9:00am – 5:30pm 




TROPICANA GARDENS 

(ARNICA & BAYBERRY) 

Level 5, Residensi A, 

Tropicana Gardens, 

No 2A, Persiaran Surian, 

Tropican Indah 


Tel: +603 2714 6172 

trop.gardens@ 


Office Hours: 

9:00am – 5:30pm 




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 




TROPICANA AVENUE 

P-LG-01, Lower Ground Floor 

Tropicana Avenue 

No 12, Persiaran Tropicana 

Tropicana Golf & Country 

Resort, PJU 3, 47410 Petaling 

Jaya, Selangor 

Tel: +603 8605 3608 / 

+603 8605 3609 

Fax: +603 8605 3618 

trop.avenue@tropicanacorp. 

com.my 

Office Hours: 

9:00am – 5:30pm 




TROPICANA 

AMAN (ARAHSIA) 

Arahsia Tropicana Aman 

Jalan Aman Arahsia 2 


42500 Telok Panglima Garang, 

Selangor 

Tel: +603 8687 5512 

arahsia@tropicanacorp.com.my 

Office Hours: 

9:00am – 5:30pm 




TROPICANA 

AMAN (BAYAN) 

Bayan Tropicana Aman 

Jalan Aman Bayan 1 


42500 Telok Panglima Garang, 

Selangor 

Tel: +603 8687 5525 

Fax: +603 8687 5530 

bayan@tropicanacorp.com.my 

Office Hours: 

9:00am – 5:30pm 




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 




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 




TROPICANA 

METROPARK (PANDORA) 

Level P4, Menara A, 

Pandora Residensi 

Jalan MP1, Tropicana Metropark 


Tel: +603 5036 2088 

Fax: +603 5036 2089 

pandora@tropicanacorp.com.my 

Office Hours: 

9:00am – 5:30pm 




TROPICANA 

METROPARK (PALOMA) 

Tower B, Level 4, 

Paloma Residensi 

Jalan MP1, Tropicana Metropark 


Tel: +603 5022 9099 

Fax: +603 5022 9097 

paloma@tropicanacorp.com.my 

Office Hours: 

9:00am – 5:30pm 




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 




TROPICANA 

DANGA BAY (TROPEZ) 

G-03, Blok B, Tropez Residen, 

Persiaran Danga Perdana, 


Tel: +607 2446 559 

Fax: +607 2374 088 

tropezmanagement@gmail.com 

Office Hours: 

9:00am – 5:30pm 





THE END 

“ 

Respect is how to treat 

everyone, not just those 

you want to impress. 

- Richard Branson 

“ 

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