Tropicana Sep-Oct 2020 #132 The Fashion Issue

EDITOR’S NOTE 

Shape 

of You 

This month, the focus is on fashion, 

where magazines around the world 

dedicate “the September issue” to 

this industry and its players within 

its pages. Globally, the industry is 

valued to be around USD1.78 trillion, 

according to Common Objective, a fashion industry 

networking and resource entity that places emphasis 

on sustainable fashion. While not in the top ten of the 

biggest or most lucrative industry in the world, it still has 

quite a big share of the pie with a high value. This could 

be due to the fact that it is one of the industries that is 

“close to people’s heart,” according to a 2018 survey on 

public perception of companies, conducted by Caliber, 

a company that measures and manages a corporation’s 

image through its reputation analysis programs. 

In fact, Apparel & Fashion came in at number 5, 

being beaten by toys and stationary; retail – food; food 

and beverage; and medical devices. It seems that fashion 

fulfils two needs, other than the basic need for clothing. 

These needs would be the need to fit in and be accepted by 

society, as well as the need to appear unique and individual. 

The needs seem to be at opposite ends of the pole, but it 

actually talks to the need for people to belong to a tribe, be 

it one where all the members conform or one that values 

differentness. That’s how fashion speaks to consumers – by 

giving them an avenue to express their preferences through 

clothing. 

In turn, fashion is how an individual speaks to other 

people visually. As they say, you only get three seconds to 

make a first impression. That’s how an outfit plays a role 

in granting the wearer certain “powers.” While not in the 

superhero sense, many people rely on their favourite piece 

of clothing or personal style to give them confidence – 

or luck! You have power-dressing in the boardroom, or a 

special detail on a dress that colours your personality. Before 

you can show who you are through your actions, you give an 

idea through your fashion. It can seem like it’s a superficial 

world sometimes, but if you plan to succeed in it, it pays to 

play by the rules – at least when it suits you. 

Remember, though, that fashion should make you feel 

good, but not make others feel bad. It’s a finicky situation 

when it comes to personal preferences, but what’s important 

is that there should never be the need to judge others based 

on what they’re wearing, while you yourself as a dapper 

sartorialist or stylish fashionista never lose sight of who you 

are on the inside. 

Have fun with fashion – it can be a reprieve during 

these trying times. Take care, stay safe, and see you next 

time! 

Tropicana Magazine Editorial Team 

Photo: Aje/Australia Fashion Week 

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VOLUME 

#132 

ON THE COVER 

14 Having It All 

The Diary 

6 Get Up and Enjoy Life! 

The Scene 

8 Happenings About Town 

Culture 

10 Books, Movies and Music 

The Home 

22 Stylish Abode In Sri Lanka 

26 Work/Life Balance 

The Art 

30 Poetic Calamity 

Property News 

40 Tropicana and Thai Odyssey 

Donate 3,000 Units of Handmade 

Face Shields To KPJ Damansara 

41 One Stop Sales Gallery Now Open 

At Tropicana Golf & Country Resort 

42 Tropicana Corporation Berhad 

Headquarters Have Relocated To 

Tropicana Gardens 

Property 

Investment 

46 Dream House 0r Investment 

The Game Changer 

92 Tale Of Two Tailors 

The Dishes 

100 Down The Road 

104 All-Time Favourites 

106 Uniquely Malaysian At ATAS 

The Drive 

110 Driven By Joy And Excitement 

The Vacation 

114 Throwback To Time 

118 Fun-filled Fukuoka! 

The Gadget 

34 Living The High Life 

The Swing 

50 Perfect To A Tee 

52 Swinging In Nature’s Playground 

The Time 

56 An Expression Of Time 

The Look 

60 Chillin’ In The City 

72 Relaxed Fit 

74 Rugged Good Looks 

76 All In The Details 

78 A New Decade of Fashion 

The Beauty 

86 Refresh and Clean 

88 Fun In The Sun 

90 Finding Yourself Again 

Health And 

Wellness 

98 Stay Vigilant 


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THE DIARY 

Get Up and Enjoy Life! 

Though we may not be able to move freely and have to adhere to the rules of the new 

norm, it doesn’t mean that we can’t appreciate the good things in life! 

Text by Yap Jin Wen 

The Last Night of The Proms 

17 July – 12 September 2020 

London, UK 

Available on BBC Radio 3, BBC Four and BBC iPlayer 

While the world waits, full of hope, for COVID-19 vaccine, some 

seek solace in the healing powers of classical music. An eight-week 

remedy concocted by top-notch musicians, the Last Night of the Proms 

sets out to soothe unnerved souls with a plethora of delightful solo 

and ensemble performances. Due to the pandemic still in full force, 

the world’s longest running classical music concert series has been 

split into six weeks of concerts from the archives and two weeks of 

live performances broadcasting straight from the Royal Albert Hall. 

The programme opened with a special First Night commission to mark 

the 250 th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth, featuring a new mash-up 

of Beethoven’s nine symphonies played by a Grand Virtual Orchestra 

made up of 350 musicians from all BBC orchestras. 

Nuit Blanche 

3 October 2020 | 7pm – 7am 

Around Paris, France 

When the days shorten and the temperature plunges, that’s when 

Parisian nights bloom to full glory. If not, how would the city of lights 

have stayed true to its name? If you happen to be able to be in Paris 

on 3 October, you’ll get to witness for yourself one day in Paris where 

almost the entire city is filled with amazing art installations, exhibitions, 

concert performances, interesting walking trails, staged scene sets 

and innovative creations that explore all facets of contemporary art. 

Really, it’s the only time you’d ever get to stay out that late in Paris with 

the public transportation operating all night. 

Stanley International Dragon Boat 

Festival Championships 

11 October 2020 

Stanley main beach, Hong Kong 

Dragonboat.org.hk 

The Chinese are undoubtedly fierce stalwarts of preserving 

traditions. These rights of passage are observed annually, come rain 

or shine. Shall the unexpected arise, it can only be delayed and not 

cancelled. Which brings us to seeing this year’s Stanley Dragon Boat 

Championship happening in an unlikely time when the traditionally 

observed Dragon Boat Festival is already long gone and done with. 

However, this doesn’t mean that it will be any less fun, as audiences 

will not only still get to experience the thrill of the race, but also 

enjoy the waterfront party when cheering on Hong Kong’s top 

dragon boat teams. 


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Star Wars Virtual Run 

15 June – 30 September 2020 

Singapore City, Raffles Place, Singapore 

www.starwarsvirtualrunsea.liv3ly.com/ 

With recent events, mass events like marathons are up in the air. 

However, don’t let fitness take a backseat. How about joining a 

real Star Wars marathon that involves actual running? Sign up 

for the Star Wars Virtual Run and run in the comfort of your 

own home, at your own time. Choose to go solo in a 5.4km run 

or pair up with a household member for a combined 40km run. 

When that’s done, clock in your distance between 15 June to 30 

September and receive a commemorative Finisher Trophy upon 

completion. To participate, register on the Move by Liv3ly app 

or web. Download and use the Move app to track your run. 

77 th Venice Film Festival 

2 September – 12 September 2020 

Venice, Italy 

Not only did the hours spent in lockdown lead the way to the 

emergence of non-certified masterchefs and self-taught hairdressers, 

a throng of movie ethusiasts were also born from it. Unsurprisingly, 

people have been watching movies as a respite from reality, 

provoking a deeper sense for movie appreciation. Seeing how movie 

buffs are looking for new releases to catch, no doubt this year’s 77th 

Venice Film Festival will be sporting more spectacles. Running from 

2 to 12 September 2020, films from more than 50 countries will be 

screened. Interestingly, of the 18 movies that will be competing for 

the Golden Lion, eight are directed by women. Even one of the 

judges, Cate Blanchett, has been named the president of the jury for 

the main competition. 

Shoot For The Moon With W Hotel 

15 August – 1 October 2020 

Available at W Hotel and Pavilion Kuala Lumpur 

While the culinary team at W Kuala Lumpur’s YEN has kept this 

year’s mooncake flavours classic, you’d probably raise an eyebrow 

at the eye-catching packaging. The mooncake boxes depict 

whimsical portraits with vibrant Asian influences, all illustrated by 

artists Jonny Zerox and Lim Kok Hong, collaborating with gallery 

curator Edith Ho. A four-pack comes in a reversible sequined box 

inside a limited edition bright tangerine or sky blue tote bag. There 

are 6 delectable flavours to choose from, namely red bean with 

tangerine, yellow lotus single yolk, white lotus seed with melon 

seed, pandan with single yolk, traditional five nuts, and white lotus 

seed with double yolk. Available for sale from 15 August until 1 

October at W Hotel KL, as well as at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur 

shopping mall’s Mid-Autumn Festival showcase from 9 September 

until 1 October 2020. 

Tai Thong Mooncakes 

www.taithong.com.my 

Still scratching your head over which mooncakes to get? You’ll never 

go wrong with long-time favourite Tai Thong. This is especially if 

you’re bringing it as a gift to elders with hard-to-please taste buds, 

so you’ll be playing it safe by trusting their recipes, which they’ve 

perfected over the years. There is black sesame for the nostalgic, 

brown sugar coconut mocha for the sweet tooth, and even snow skin 

mooncakes for the younger ones. Starting at RM12.90 per piece, get 

your box of twos or fours by heading over to your nearest Tai Thong 

restaurant. 


THE SCENE 

Happenings About Town 

The hottest events to have set society abuzz. 

Text by: Yap Jin Wen 

It’s Not Over Yet! 

It’s not over yet! Legendary former squash player Datuk Nicol David 

may have unexpectedly thrown us a curve ball by retiring last year, but 

she is still passionately involved in Malaysia’s health scene. Recently 

declared as the new face of Malaysia’s insurance giant, she will be 

joining hands with AIA in empowering Malaysians to live better lives 

through AIA’s key pillars of “Move well, eat well, rest well and plan 

well.” More specifically, she will be advocating AIA Vitality, which is a 

unique behavioral change programme that helps Malaysians hit their 

personal targets in terms of health and wellness. So, while Nicol may 

not be on the world stage in squash as much as before, expect to see 

more of her as she works together with AIA in promoting a healthy 

lifestyle to all Malaysians. 

World Class Quality 

Since its first accreditation in 2018, StemLife Berhad has been recognised 

for their world class mark of quality in stem cell storage and is a favourite 

choice for parents to entrust their babies’ cord blood to. Recently, 

they have been reconferred the AABB accreditation that assesses the 

medical, technical and administrative performance of a facility, thus 

demonstrating the brand’s strong medical competency and innovative 

technical capabilities. This sparks good news, in particular for transplant 

physicians as they can be assured that the cord blood units managed and 

stored by the company are of the highest quality standards to support 

successful transplants. 

One-In-A-Millie-On 

Apart from having a knack for acting, it seems that Millie Bobby 

Brown is also talented in jewellery design. Finding fame for her 

role as Eleven in TV’s Stranger Things, the British actress codesigned 

with jewellery brand Pandora a few inspired pieces 

as part of the new Pandora Me range. Inspired by her version 

of summer, she created designs that come in the shape of a 

starfish, pineapple, flamingo, ocean wave and sea turtle. To 

her, they are her absolute favourite reminders of summer and 

each symbol holds a fun memory or meaning. Just like summer, 

seasons pass and change. Hence, if you’re planning on getting 

your hands on one, better hurry as these limited edition pieces 

are only available from 2 July until December 2020. 

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Who’s Salvatore Ferragamo? 

The name ‘Salvatore Ferragamo’ often brings to mind 

its premium quality, skillful craftsmanship and classy 

designs, garnering intense attention since the 1930s, 

with loyal fans that include Italian royalty and famous 

celebrities like Elizabeth Taylor. Though much is 

known about Salvatore Ferragamo the brand, little is 

revealed about the man behind the shoes…until now. 

Multi award-winning director, Luca Guadagnino lifts 

the veil on the life of the Italian shoemaker through 

this documentary of interviews, family anecdotes, 

as well as the final precious words of Wanda Miletti 

(Salvatore Feragamo’s wife). “Salvatore Ferragamo: The 

Shoemaker of Dreams” is expected to be released during 

Venice’s 77 th Film Festival.. 

Go Bare or Go Home 

Dare to go bare? Leading Korean brand The Face Shop kicked off 

their #EcoBeautySquadMy Campaign on 6 July, in search of a new 

local star who truly represents the brand’s ethos of real, natural beauty. 

Whether it means feeling free in one’s own skin or being confident 

about one’s best features, the opportunity of learning the techniques 

and strategies to succeed in the digital world had flocks of aspiring 

talents vying for the experience. From the entries, 100 participants 

were shortlisted to attend a series of virtual workshops led by popular 

social media personality and mentor, Venice Min before ten finalists 

were selected to vye for the grand prize at a full-day finale. The winner 

will receive a Grand Prize package that includes a 12-month contract 

with The Face Shop as well as products and other perks worth up to 

RM20,000. The contest is still ongoing, do check out The Face Shop’s 

Facebook page to find out who their new face will be. 

Premium Prize 

It was a stroke of luck for Christine Lawder when 

she played the Angpow Trophy at Tropicana Golf & 

Country Resort (TGCR) earlier in February, scoring for 

herself a BABAKAGU Geo Recliner Arm Chair worth 

RM9,900 in the lucky draw. Last month, Christine and 

her husband made a visit to the Nostaloft gallery at 

Bangsar Shopping Centre (Lot S7 & S8, 2nd Floor) 

where she checked out her prize and was briefed by 

the gallery manager on the correct usage and care for 

the arm chair’s leatherwear. BABAKAGU is known for 

its Japanese craftsmanship, quality of premium natural 

leather from Germany, timeless design and durability, 

and this was evident during the visit where the couple 

were visibly impressed with the BABAKAGU range 

as well as other furniture collections at Nostaloft. 

In particular, what Christine liked about her new 

BABAKAGU Geo Recliner Arm Chair is how it can 

lay flat at 180 degrees among its 3 adjustable settings, 

and how easy it is to swivel the chair in 360 degrees. 

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CULTURE | MOVIES 

Thrills and Spills 

Non-stop thrillers and adventures await on both the big and small screens 

in the coming months. 

Antebellum 

10 September 2020 

This upcoming American film starring Janelle Monáe has been described as a horror 

thriller film, so there’s definitely more than meets the eye than what you get from its trailer. 

In the movie, Monáe is successful author Veronica Henley - happily married and mother to 

a beautiful daughter. Veronica’s picture-perfect life gets disrupted when she somehow finds 

herself trapped in a nightmarish reality during the time of the Underground Railroad, 

when African American slaves escaped their white masters via a secret network. She meets 

her ancestors and must fight to survive during this dangerous time so she can go back to 

her own timeline. At the same time, there are also flashes of 19 th century ghosts haunting 

her in the present, prompting her to fight sinister forces in modern times as well. 

Unhinged 


A psychological thriller, Unhinged tells 

the story of single mother Rachel 

following her road rage altercation 

with a mentally unstable man, played 

by Russell Crowe. A thriller of a 

different kind, the movie explores what 

could happen when drivers act based 

on the frustrations and desperation one 

might feel when trapped in a morning traffic jam. An innocent honk 

of the horn puts Rachel’s life in danger, as she tries to evade Crowe’s 

character, who seems hell bent on exacting physical revenge on 

the woman who slighted him - who just happened to do the wrong 

thing, in the wrong place, at the wrong time. The premise stems from 

something that happens every day, but escalating into something 

darker and more dangerous. 

The Mortuary 

Collection 

12 August 2020 

A young woman by the name 

of Sam attends the funeral of 

a small boy. While there she 

approaches the old mortician 

Montgomery Dark about a job 

opening at the mortuary. As 

the old man interviews her, she 

challenges him to tell her the 

scariest stories about death that 

he has witnessed in his position. 

He tells her four short stories - all depicted throughout the movie - 

about a ‘50s housewife’s disturbing discovery, a slimy college boy in 

the ‘60s who deserved what came for him, a man in the ‘70s who had 

to make a tough choice about his ailing wife, and finally, the story set 

in the 1980s that is somehow related to Sam, as she is horrified to 

find out. As Montgomery says “The details are in the death.” 

We Bare Bears: 

The Movie 


on Cartoon Network 

Make it a movie day with the kids as 

the lovable bears Grizz, Ice and Panda 

star in their feature-length movie, which 

also features their friends Ranger Dana 

Tabes, Lucy, Charlie, Nom Nom, Darrell 

Zaragosa, and Chloe Park. The plot 

follows the sinister villain Agent Trout’s determination in tearing apart 

the “bros for life”, who - as always - have accidentally caused havoc 

in the city. Agent Trout thinks the brothers should be deported to 

wherever they came from, and will stop at nothing until the three are 

separated and sent off. But San Francisco has always been home to 

them, ever since they found each other as bear cubs. With the help of 

their friends and a bunch of non-talking bears, the brotherly bears fight 

for their right to stay as a family as they escape detention and try to 

make their way to Canada, where acceptance is more readily offered. 

Yes, the animated feature touches on some grown-up issues, explained 

in a more palatable way for kids, and yet also without taking away the 

fun and excitement that has garnered We Bare Bears their legion of fans. 

The King’s Man 


This prequel to the Kingsman movies 

explains how it all started. Ralph Fiennes 

plays a man who must race against 

time to stop history’s worst tyrants and 

criminal masterminds - led by the evil 

Rasputin, from starting their war that 

could wipe out millions of people and 

destroy humanity. As Duke of Oxford, 

Fiennes creates the Kingsman, the first independent intelligence 

agency, to counter this band of bad boys and girls. As if the origins 

story of the Kingsman secret service isn’t exciting enough, the film 

promises a rockin’ good time with the all-star cast that includes Rhys 

Ifans, Djimon Honsou, Gemma Arterton, Stanley Tucci, and Aaron 

Taylor-Johnson. 


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CULTURE | BOOK 

Life and Introspection 

Whether fiction or reality, historical or fantasy, these stories remind us of the choices we 

make in life, the ones we didn’t and how it affects us all. 

Death In Her Hands 

Ottessa Moshfegh 

A dark and sharp tale of a woman who may or may not have discovered evidence of a murder whilst out on her 

morning walk in the birch forest near her isolated rural home. Vesta Gul, a 72-year-old widow, finds a strange 

handwritten note. “Her name was Magda,” the note says. “Nobody will ever know who killed her. It wasn’t 

me. Here is her dead body.” But there is no body. The woods disclose no evidence of any crime. At first Vesta 

thinks it could be a prank, but too many circumstances that seem too out-of-place in such a small town beg her 

reconsideration. At times, the reader will begin to question if Vesta’s perception of reality is reliable, especially 

as issues from her past start to crop up. A thriller with such an unlikely heroin that keeps getting curiouser and 

curiouser, its storytelling will keep you on the edge of your seat. 

To Sleep In A 

Sea Of Stars 

Christopher Paolini 

Nine years in the making by New York 

Times bestseller Christopher Paolini, 

To Sleep In A Sea Of Stars isn’t just for 

science fiction fans and epic space opera 

lovers, but also for anyone who just 

loves thrillers. Kira is the protagonist 

here, a space explorer surveying an 

uncolonised planet. Finding an alien relic, Kira suddenly finds herself 

in a space war - one that threatens Earth and its existence. Kira and 

her crew need to survive, but will they do so at the expense of their 

own humanity? Readers will soon find out as they immerse themselves 

in the highly detailed space world created by Paolini in this book that 

detours from his usual young adult fantasies, with a fast-paced plot 

that keeps you glued and rooting for its heroes. 

Hollywood Park: 

A Memoir 

Mikel Jollet 

What is a restaurant? What is a city? 

What is a family? These were questions 

a young Mikel Jollet asked when he, his 

brother and his mother had escaped 

from the Californian cult known as 

the Church of Synanon. However, it 

seemed that they had only escaped from 

one hell into another, although there was more hope in the new hell. 

With no one to help them, the broken family had to navigate poverty, 

strangers, addiction, and emotional abuse. It’s a heart-wrenching 

account, to think of what the young brothers had to go through as 

they learned the realities of life that at that time seemed much harsher 

than the nursery/orphanage they were living at when they were in the 

group. Nonetheless, the memoir is not about despair, but rather brings 

to light hope and optimism, as how Jollet doesn’t blame his parents for 

the difficult life he had but how he chose to rise from the ashes. 

The Death 

of Vivek Oji 

Akwaeke Emizi 

The story starts at the end, with the 

death of the titular character, Vivek. It 

then goes back to explore Vivek’s life, as 

well as the socio-political landscape of 

Nigeria, where the novel is set. Issues on 

ethnicity (the title character is of Indian- 

Nigerian parentage), racism, religion, 

politics and gender identity all come into play as the author fleshes out 

the characters that are mostly the hodgepodge group of children of 

Nigerwives - women of non-Nigerian origin married to Nigerians, set in 

Nigeria in the 1990s, with the death of Nigerian dictator Sani Abacha 

being a catalyst of a new democratic movement and new perspectives. 

The novel has been described as as a gripping narrative of Emezi’s 

characters, who are reflective of how differently the young and old deal 

with problems in the “new Nigeria,” with a beautiful ending on how 

Vivek’s mother deals with the death of her beloved child. 

The Midnight Library 

Matt Haig 

The most oft-quoted line from Matt 

Haig’s latest basically provides the gist 

of the story: “Between life and death, 

there is a library, and within that library 

the shelves go on forever.” For there are 

many books in this library, many books 

for one person - depicting the lives they 

could have lived differently from the 

one they are currently living or had lived. Here, Nora Seed finds 

herself wondering if things could have turned out differently if she 

had followed a different path, chosen another career, or stayed in a 

relationship. On the brink of deciding whether life is worth living 

anymore, Nora untangles the confusion of life itself as she “tries 

out” each book of her life and ponders which story she wants to 

stay in. 


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CULTURE | MUSIC 

Music For Musings 

Tune in to these latest releases by these music mavens to 

keep you company. 

Limbo 

Aminé 


folklore 

Taylor Swift 

24 July 2020 

Unlike her previous albums, the pop star decided to 

forgo any pre-release promotions, save for her cryptic 

Instagram posts just 16 hours before the official 

launch. She described the album as “a collection 

of songs and stories that flowed like a stream of 

consciousness” rising out of her imagination, 

brought into life during her seclusion in times of 

the pandemic. Fans quickly grew fond of the 15 

track album as this symbolically marks the return 

to her more retrospective and confessional style of 

songwriting, predominant during the start of her 

career. Songs like “August” and “Mirrorball” ignite 

the feeling of bittersweet melancholy, despite the jolly 

veneer of its rhythm. Meanwhile, the conversational 

approach taken in the track “Exile”, featuring Bon 

Iver is all but the distillation of emotions. An honest 

and brutal portrayal of love in its most crooked form, 

the song is easily one of her best works to date. 

The Portland rapper is taking a slight 

departure from his brand of lighthearted 

and feel-good persona with his sophomore 

album, Limbo. The decision has translated 

into a more mature and polished release, 

which saw collaborations with big names 

such as Young Thug, Slowthai, and Vince 

Staples, among others. Demonstrating his lyrical prowess in the track “Becky”, 

Aminé pokes and prods the racial inequality in America by highlighting his suburban 

upbringing. In its entirety, the album definitely warrants multiple listening as it may 

not grow on you upon first encounter. 

Dreamland 

Glass Animals 


Dreamland is essentially the personal 

narration of Glass Animal’s frontman, 

Dave Bailey. Everything came to an 

abrupt pause after the band had to cope 

with the trauma their drummer’s neardeath 

experience. Bayley, soon after, 

found himself reflecting on his history 

and identity. Plans for the release of this 

album were then set in motion. Dreamland still straddles somewhere along the line of 

glossy indietronica and psych-pop, just like their previous records. The cornerstone 

here is the storytelling that lies within each track, which mainly revolves around 

Bailey’s memories from his early formative years. Sneaky inclusions of snippets taken 

from old home movies also lends to the album a much more personal meaning. 

Midnight Sky 

(Single) 

Miley Cyrus 


At a cursory glance, it might seem 

as if Miley is simply jumping on 

the bandwagon of the disco revival 

that is big on the airwaves today. However, upon closer inspection, 

it seems that disco might just be the right vehicle for this track. The 

song is all about setting the record straight regarding her divorce from 

Liam Hemsworth. She declares her newfound freedom in the hardbitting 

chorus, “I was born to run, I don’t belong to anyone/ Oh no, I 

don’t need to be loved by you”, with much gusto and pure conviction. 

The 4-minute track - which harbours her signature southern twang, 

drenched in glitzy 80s synth bass lines - is the definitive proof of her 

irrefutable status of ever-growing stardom. 

In A Dream (EP) 

Troye Sivan 


The young Aussie pens down 

his most intimate moments in 

this latest release. Although 

the album relishes in teen 

angst, you can’t help but to 

just sway along to its strong 

beats set against silky melodies. The song “Easy”, for example, 

echoes euphoric beats from the 80s (think: John Hughes movies). 

Meanwhile, “Take Yourself Home” - which was released as lead 

single sometime during quarantine days - starts off with Troye’s 

dulcet voice singing about being “tired of the city” and wanting 

to go somewhere prettier and more welcoming, and it gradually 

crescendos into a deliriously upbeat dance anthem. 


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COVER STORY 

Sweater and pants by Salvatore Ferragamo 


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Having 

It All 

How artist, entrepreneur and athlete Diong Swee Gaik lives her life to 

the fullest by pursuing all of her dreams and making them work. 

Text: Zurien Onn 

Art Direction: Luke Jing Yau 

Photographer: Brian Fang @ M8 Studio 

Makeup: Cindy Hor 

Location: Paisley Service & Residences at Tropicana Metropark Show Unit 

“Nothing is impossible!” 

That is the motto that Malaysian designer, artist and illustrator Diong 

Swee Gaik lives by – a mindset that propels her not only in her 

art, but also as an entrepreneur, martial artist, wildlife conservation 

activist, and as a mother. In fact, this middle child of three children 

describes herself as a motivated individual, who will set her sights on 

a goal and work hard to achieve it. It’s no wonder, then, that Swee 

– as she is fondly known – is successful in all that she does, including as a member of 

the Malaysian Kendo team, while running her children’s clothing business featuring 

her designs, Pagoda Kingdom. 

Jill of All Trades 

A business owner and fashion designer; Kendo practitioner and competitor; and also an active 

advocate for the conservation of the Malayan sun bear – how did Swee come about to be 

involved in these three segments that are quite distinct from each other? 


COVER STORY 

“My childhood has always been about art,” she explains, 

“I spent most of my time after school drawing or doodling, 

and when I was about 13 years old, I knew then that I wanted 

to be a fashion designer.” 

Swee had then taken part in a nationwide fashion design 

competition during her final year of secondary school, and 

made it to the semi-finals. This helped her convince her father 

to send her to study fashion at the Epsom School of Arts and 

Design, after which she continued at Kingston Upon Thames 

University for her Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree in Fashion 

Design. “One of my most memorable life moments was when 

I won the award for the coveted Best Womenswear Design in 

the UK Student Graduate Awards,” she enthuses. Thanks to 

the win at the final year competition for all fashion graduates 

in the UK, it buoyed her confidence in the world of fashion 

design, where she had creative roles in fashion brand British 

India, and later with Ralph Lauren’s global sourcing office in 

Singapore; as well as a role during the 1998 Commonwealth 

Games. 

“I ensure that for time 

spent in each area of 

my life, I am focused 

and committed when 

I am there.” 


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COVER STORY 

“It was my time in Ralph Lauren as a research and 

development specialist for Outerwear, Roughwear and 

Denim that I found most valuable as it enhanced my 

knowledge and exposure of what it means to develop 

products of an international standard for a global 

brand,” Swee says. “With all that I learned through the 

years, I found it was the right time to birth my own label, 

Pagoda Kingdom.” 

Swee describes Pagoda Kingdom as an independent 

kids clothing and lifestyle brand, for which she pulled 

inspiration from eastern kingdoms and translated its rich 

history, culture and natural wonders into fashinonable 

pieces of clothing. She designs the hand-illustrated prints 

herself, based on the diverse and beautiful elements of 

the east, from the Land of the Rising Sun, to the Pearl 

of the Orient and the Spice Islands, and beyond. Swee 

calls this process “art to product.” You’ll find the designs 

to be fresh, modern takes on the eastern elements of 

our culture and nature, displaying its best features and 

reminding us of its diversity. 

Not only a designer and maker, Swee also puts on 

the entrepreneur cap with Pagoda Kingdom. Other 

than marketing her products online on her own website 

(www.pagodakingdom.com), the brand is also stocked in 

retail outlets such as A-Day Departmental Store at the 

Intermark Kuala Lumpur, and at Mano Plus outlets in 

Kuala Lumpur and Penang. 

A Brand With A Heart 

One would imagine that Swee would be very busy, 

indeed, running her business, but she finds time to 

promote a cause close to her heart – the conservation of 

the Malayan sun bear. 

“I wanted Pagoda Kingdom to be a brand with a 

heart and not just about products,” Swee esplains. “I 

wanted to be able to use my art as a vehicle to tell the 

world about how important conservation is, especially 

focusing on the beauty of the animals and nature of 

those currently listed as ‘Vulnerable’ on the IUCN Red 

List.” This includes the sun bear, the smallest bear in the 

world, mainly found in Southeast Asian countries but 

whose existence is threatened due to deforestation as well 

as demand for its body parts and poaching of young cubs 

for the pet trade. 

“To learn more about the Malayan sun bear, 

I had met up with the founder and CEO of the 

Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC) 

in Sepilok, Dr Wong Siew Te,” Swee enthuses. 

“Through Pagoda Kingdom, I am able to contribute 

to the conservation through the campaigns that we 

create.” Most recently, Swee had sewn cotton 3-layer 

face masks with 100% of sales going to BSBCC to 

help the organisation as they had lost revenue from 

tourism due to the Movement Control Order as a 

result of the COVID-19 pandemic. 


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COVER STORY 

Designer, Entrepreneur, Conservationist and… 

Martial Arts Athlete 

Swee is currently an active member of the Womens National 

Kendo team and has represented Malaysia in tournaments 

including the World Kendo Championships and ASEAN 

Kendo tournaments. Just August last year, she was part of the 

women’s national team that won the silver medal for Malaysia 

at the ASEAN Kendo Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia. 

Currently, the team is training for the next World Kendo 

Championships in Paris in 2021, if the situation permits. 

Meanwhile, Swee has set up the Harimau Kendo Club 

with two other kendo fighters who are also linked to the 

Malaysian National Team. “Kendo as a sport in Malaysia is 

still relatively unknown,” Swee explains. With Harimau, she 

hopes to grow the art of Kendo and potentially discover and 

groom new players for the national team in the coming years. 

To know more about this, Swee invites anyone interested to 

check out the Harimau Kendo Club Facebook page. 

That Sweet Balance 

Asked about her secret to balancing all the different aspects 

of her life, Swee says that her focus is on quality and not 

quantity. “I ensure that for time spent in each area of my life, 

I am focused and committed when I am there,” she explains. 

She also credits her supportive family for allowing her to keep 

pursuing every dream. To relax, Swee takes the time to discover 

good wines, or cooks and entertains over dinner. “I love to zone 

out in good company over a good bottle of red,” she shares. 

Certainly, in her home at Tropicana Golf & Country 

Resort (TGCR), she can comfortably wine and dine her friends 

and family, in a place where she had lived in since her 20s with 

her family. “After marrying, I moved to Singapore,” Swee says, 

but it seems that she knew just where to make family life upon 

returning to Malaysia. “Looking for a place to purchase, it 

was without hesitation that I chose my home in TGCR,” she 

shares. “What I love about TGCR is that even after all these 

years, the clubhouse, security and upkeep of the development 

is well-managed and maintained.” Home sweet home, 

indeed. 


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IKLAN INI TELAH DILULUSKAN OLEH JABATAN PERUMAHAN NEGARA. 

PREPARE TO

THE HOME 

Stylish Abode 

In Sri Lanka 

An old estate lovingly built over 40 years, Lunuganga 

encapsulates the best of Sri Lankan history and culture. 

Text by Mimi Ezura Esa 

Photos courtesy of Lunuganga Estate/Teardrop Hotels 

A view from the side of Geoffrey Bawa’s Lunuganga that gave birth to the Tropical Modernism style of architecture 


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The view of the house from the adjacent lake, lights illuminating an outdoors eating area on a veranda 

Tropical Modernism is a popular 

architectural style that infuses the 

separation between the inside and the 

outside, where the surrounding natural 

landscape plays an important role in 

designing the spaces of a building. 

The principal force behind this style of architecture, who 

is credited to have transformed the look of Southeast 

Asia, was none other than legendary architect, the late 

Geoffrey Bawa. 

Bawa’s works approached architecture by looking at 

how the senses respond to Sri Lanka’s climate, landscape 

and culture. He pays particular attention and sensitivity 

to the site and its context, creating spaces that frame the 

natural scenery, separated by courtyards and gardens. 

His architectural language is most evident in his very first 

muse, which also became his experimental laboratory 

and weekend getaway place – Lunuganga Estate. 

Lunuganga Estate, near the Sri Lankan coastal 

resort town of Bentota, was orchestrated by Bawa into a 

place of extraordinary beauty located on the banks of the 

Dedduwa Lake. Bawa described his retreat as “a place of 

continued varied sensations.” The estate was originally 

used as a rubber plantation, where Bawa had poured 

his heart and soul into transforming the house and the 

gardens until what is now often touted as one of the most 

beautiful gardens of the 20 th century. Somehow, Bawa 

has managed to combine different garden landscaping 

influences including from Italian Renaissance gardens, 

English landscaping, Japanese garden art, and the water 

gardens of ancient Sri Lanka. The sprawling estate is 

resplendent with frangipani trees, water gardens, rice 

paddies, and Greek sculptures, and offers views of the 

lake and garden from the sitting areas and verandas. 


THE HOME 

“For Geoffrey Bawa, the 

most beautiful thing about 

Lunuganga was “the effect 

of sunlight filtering through 

the leaves.” 

A rustic garden setting just outside what is now the hotel’s lobby 

Full length glass walls bring the outside in, where modern streamlined sitting chairs juxtapose against a 

large poured cement coffee table with palm frond imprints 

Playing with the different sizes and textures of tropical 

plants, the landscaping is a breathtaking composition of 

green on green in an ever changing play of light and shadow. 

Bawa had said that, for him, the most beautiful thing about 

Lunuganga was “the effect of sunlight filtering through the 

leaves”. 

Bawa experimented a lot with spaces and structures, and 

this can be seen in the bones of Lunaganga’s buildings, which 

can be described as airy and inviting. The main bungalow 

features large and spacious living and sitting areas, where 

heavy wooden furniture sit comfortably and there’s still so 

much space. This is especially so in the lofty dining rooms 

with high ceilings and broad doorways that open up to the 

outside. Meanwhile, along with many reading nooks, there is 

also a library filled with books as well as busts. Outside, the 

entrance court at Lunuganga features grand black-and-white 

double doors that open to a lush courtyard. It was originally 

the back entrance, converted after a remodeling by Bawa, 

demonstrating how a home’s element does not need to be tied 

to its original purpose if its new role serves better. 

Lofty ceilings makes the dining room here feel roomy and airy 


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The Garden Room at Lunuganga 

One of the first floor bedrooms at Lunuganga Estate 

One of the water gardens at Lunuganga 

A bathroom where the outside and inside merge, in line with the concept of the estate 

Meanwhile, the space known as the Gallery was designed 

for the contemplation of nature. The floor to ceiling glass 

walls are the perfect example of indoor and outdoor spaces 

spilling into each other. Even the furniture had wheels to 

make it easy to move from inside to outside. 

Across the main building, in the Sandela Pavilion – a 

spot from where Bawa could see visitors arriving at the South 

Terrace stairs, while a look out the window affords a view of 

the main gate – painted sliding doors open to an airy space 

with a mezzanine floor. Bawa had built the structure from 

salvaged parts in 1982 while he had two vast projects under 

way – Sri Lanka’s parliament building and Ruhuna University. 

It was said that the Sandela Pavilion was intended to serve as 

an office for Bawa and his assistants to work over weekends. 

Evidently, Bawa’s passion for architecture was poured 

into Lunuganga, which he worked on for over 40 years. It 

was the architecture of pleasure for him, by him and up to 

each individual’s interpretation and appreciation. It is indeed 

a magical garden retreat – a treasured and charming piece 

in the history of Sri Lanka and Southeast Asian architecture. 

Lununganga Estate is under the management of Teardrop Hotel and is 

available for bookings at www.teardrop-hotels.com 

A side view of the house 


THE HOME 

Work/Life 

Balance 

Never discount the need for the right work-fromhome 

setup in ensuring productivity while keeping a 

harmonious home life. 

Text by Zurien Onn 

Photos courtesy of UFOU Studio 


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UFOU UPON desk 

The new norm the world is living in has 

necessitated working from home for a 

majority of professional workers around the 

world. As they say, the show must go on and 

if this means ensuring that things get done 

despite the usual household distractions, so 

be it. However, as work life blends into home life, there is a 

need for work equipment to function as efficiently as possible 

to ensure a smooth workflow. This extends to work furniture, 

which ideally should be ergonomic, indicates the separation 

between “office” and abode, while also harmonising with your 

home interior décor. 

In 2018, original furniture brand UFOU was founded in 

Shanghai with a focus on providing pieces that incorporate 

both form and function, befitting the stylish home office. The 

hero of UFOU’s collection would be the UFOU UPON sitto-stand 

desk. Designed to fit any kind of working style and 

personal preferences, the desk is perfect for the work-at-home 

professional – or for anyone averse to the standard issue 

workstation, for that matter. 

The UFOU UPON desk is any design-lover’s perfect 

desk. While not exactly a minimalist desk, its clean lines are 

calming and helps set the mood for work. Rounded corners 

give assurance of safety, while wooden trimmings add subtle 

style. The wide base – in lieu of legs – help ensure stability, 

which is important when you factor in the different heights and 

angles the desk can be adjusted to. With a height range from 

65cm to 130cm, the desk is adjustable for the needs of most 

users, including children, and for when you prefer working 

while standing up instead of being seated. Meanwhile, the 

tilting mechanism that allows the surface to swivel up to 

a 35 degrees angle makes for more comfortable positions 

for different uses such as reading, drawing or drafting, and 

painting. Storage compartments are cleverly incorporated 

into the design, keeping lines flushed when the compartments 

are closed. 


THE HOME 

Sensible Storage 

The FITIN HELIX storage looks like just any other pretty 

storage accesory at a glance – it’s definitely easy on the eyes 

with it streamlined look and spaceship-inspired compartments 

. However, the design is actually quite brilliant. This is not one 

of those shelves or set of drawers that you shove up against 

a wall. The castors play a vital role as the FITIN HELIX is 

meant to be accessed from the front and back, so to speak. 

One side has cubby holes for storing items used on a daily 

basis, kept within easy reach. Turn around the FITIN HELIX 

and you have your series of drawers for keeping items out of 

sight. Of course, its top surface is useful for placing decorative 

items, a table-top lamp, coffee, or just anything that needs a 

temporary holding spot. 

FITIN HELIX 


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Space Saver 

Mess is an unfortunate effect of bringing work home, 

especially when you have to refer to various files and folders 

that can get all over the place. A dedicated storage area is ideal 

for keeping things organised, but space might be an issue with 

big and bulky shelves, especially if you’ve never planned for a 

home office before. This issue is something that has been aptly 

addressed in the FITIN ROLLIN storage unit. Slim, with a 

shallow depth, the unit lines up against the wall without taking 

too much space while its rolling tambour door requires no 

additional swing allowance. As the doors roll all the way back, 

stored items can also be accessed from the sides – much like 

an open shelf, but with doors that hide away all the clutter 

when need be. 

Sleek and Slender Seat 

The UFOU collection becomes complete with the JOYIN 

TAIL task chair, designed specifically for long hours in front 

of the work desk. Special attention has been given to ensure 

the chair provides firm lumbar and spinal support with a 

flexible backrest, while seat height is easily adjustable for the 

perfect position. Certainly, a harmonious home environment 

is essential when working from home. Having the right 

furniture and equipment goes a long way in ensuring a worklife 

balance when both take place in the same space. 

For more details and information, go to www.ufou.com. 

UFOU will be available in Malaysia in 2021. 

JOYIN TAIL 

FITIN ROLLIN 


THE ART 

Artist Peisy Ting 

Poetic 

Calamity 

Peisy Ting visualises the collective state of the disturbed mind as she reimagines a 

brand new world amidst the ongoing pandemic. 

Text by Izzat Haziq 

Photos courtesy of Peisy Ting/ZHAN Art | Space 


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Emotional Juxtaposition of Time & Space – Green (2020), Acrylic on canvas 

As it is with most forms of art, a 

huge bulk of it is derived from 

inspiration, drawn from events 

close to the artists’ inner and outer 

self. There is an immeasurable 

sense of solace that we find within 

art, as it is arguably the most tangible form of our 

feelings and emotions - a universal language that 

sends across a message for when words aren’t enough. 

This is one notion that Malaysian artist, Peisy 

Ting is bringing forth with “Transcendence – A 

Visual Exploration of Self ”, happening from 3 August 

to 27 September 2020. The recent unprecedented 

events that have transpired worldwide was the cue 

for the self-taught artist to explore the boundaries 

of introspection and emotion in its most raw state, 

providing viewers with a kaleidoscopic journey that 

encompasses all spectrums of the human psyche. 

Peisy’s Emotional Juxtaposition of Time & Space 

comprises three separate pieces; Blue, Green and Red. 

The trio of artwork unloads the indefinite anxieties 

and fears that stem from the pandemic outbreak. It 

invites viewers to dive headfirst into the agonising 

truth of being denied of living a care-free life as we 

retreat into isolation within the confines of our own 

spaces. Understandably, this has spawned feelings of 

unrest and anger. However, we are also presented an 

opportunity to look into our inner psyche, thus laying 

the perfect foundation for introspection that we often 

take for granted. 


THE ART 

ZHAN Art Space Gallery 

Piercing Solitude (2019), Acrylic on canvas 

“Our actions - or 

inaction - during these 

trying times affect the 

community as a whole.” 

Separation Consciousness (2018), Acrylic on canvas 

Piercing Solitude (2019), Acrylic on canvas 


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Meanwhile, Ting’s earlier artwork Piercing Solitude strips 

viewers of their guard and reveals the shared vulnerability 

towards cold loneliness. It is the visual representation of 

a human’s instinct to retreat when faced with an unseen 

adversary. Then, there is the bright stroke which pierces 

the dark orb symbolising optimism, akin to a bolt of light 

that compels us to stride forward amidst the general unrest. 

Although this piece was created in 2019, the timing couldn’t 

have been more perfect for it to be exhibited now, as the 

artwork perfectly mirrors our attempt to detach from the 

untimely disorder of the surroundings. 

Another earlier artwork, Tings’s Separation Consciousness 

posits the notion of being at a crossroads, in which the 

decision that one makes will inadvertently impact themselves 

and others as well. It begs viewers to question what they stand 

for and how the decision that they make will ultimately have 

a ripple effect on those around them. The protruding yellow 

line implies two separate streams of consciousness, no longer 

in a union. This circles back to how our actions (or inaction) 

during these trying times would affect the community as a 

whole - whether it’s disruptive or otherwise. 

Arresting Visuals 

In its entirety, “Transcendence – A Visual Exploration of 

Self ” is a collection of 24 paintings that serves as a cautionary 

tale against complacency, beckoning its viewers to confront 

the unsettling and often uncomfortable truth in life. Her 

ingenuity permeates through the canvas, as her daring choices 

in commissioning dark colours to her painting evokes myriad 

emotions that viewers simply can’t brush aside. 

Emotional Juxtaposition of Time & Space – Red (2020), acrylic on canvas 

The art director turned painter is opening her first solo 

exhibition in Malaysia at ZHAN Art | Space, The School, 

Jaya One. Curating art works by more than 50 artists since 

its inception, ZHAN Art | Space is active in the role of 

providing a platform for both budding and well-established 

artists to gain exposure as well as to showcase their talents. 

Emotional Juxtaposition of Time & Space – Blue (2020), Acrylic on canvas. 


THE GADGETS 

Living The High Life 

Enjoy life to the fullest with these high-tech gadgets 

that help your everyday get even better. 

Text by Geetha Muniandy and Nur Reza Emira 

Photos courtesy of respective brands 

Fitbit Charge 4 

Keep track of your fitness and health stats with the 

new Fitbit Charge 4 that packs a host of features 

including built-in GPS for pace and distance, thus 

offering a more accurate tracking of runs and cycles; 

swim-proof feature with 5ATM water resistance; 

an SpO2 sensor to track blood oxygen levels; VO2 

Max to track your body’s performance; resting heart 

rate sensor; and sleep pattern tracker. Fitbit Pay is 

also provided for easier contactless payments, while 

this ultimate wristband gadget can also control 

your Spotify playlist via Bluetooth. With only the 

touchscreen and a discrete button on the left-hand 

edge as controls, it is intuitive and responsive with 

smooth and hassle-free transitions. When it’s time to 

get active, the Fitbit Charge 4 delivers a gentle buzz 

to remind you to get up and stretch your legs, with 

the frequency adjustable through the app, or disabled 

entirely. It is also capable of automatically detecting 

your exercise if you’ve forgotten to select an activity 

before you start your run, making for better tracking 

of your movements and vital stats. 

WELT Smart Belt Pro 

Say hello to the world’s first smart fashion belt that 

manages users’ wellness and still looks fashionable! In 

2017, WELT introduced the wellness belt that keeps track 

of the wearer’s waist size, sitting time, food intake and 

caloric loss, viewable through its phone app via Bluetooth. 

In 2020, they have introduced the new WELT Smart Belt 

Pro, which features a unique fall prevention feature that 

measures your normal gait of walking againts irregular 

gait patterns. If the belt senses an abnormal pattern, such 

as irregular step patterns or speed, it will send a warning 

to the user’s phone. While the belt’s original purpose of 

keeping track of the wearer’s fitness data is still intact – 

and very much useful, especially when you’re all dressed 

up and don’t fancy wearing a digital watch that doesn’t fit 

your outfit for certain events – the fall prevention feature is 

a good bonus to have, especially for those of a certain age 

who might be more prone to falling or imbalance. Get the 

belt from Amazon or pre-order the new WELT Smart Belt 

Pro at Weltcorp.com. 


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Foreo UFO Smart Mask 

Treatment Applicator 

Indulge in an immediate pampering spa session at your 

fingertips with the Foreo UFO Smart Mask Treatment 

applicator. Made with advanced dermal technologies to be 

used with exclusive Korean mask formulas that enrich the skin, 

the UFO is a full-spectrum UV-free phototherapy device that 

uses red, green and blue LED light wavelengths to rejuvenate 

skin with its T-Sonic pulsations. Used with the mask packs 

that have been specially created to fit the UFO perfectly, its 

hyper-infusion technology uses your skin’s natural reactions 

to gradually warm up the skin when used in Thermo-therapy 

mode, while in Cryo-therapy mode the skin is cooled down 

as the product helps to diminish the appearance of pores and 

reduce puffiness – no more having to stash your products in 

the fridge to keep it cool! 

Samsung Family Hub Smart Refrigerator 

The kitchen is the heart of the home, where we have meals, conversations 

over coffee and even office work is done in the comfort of our kitchens – 

even more so in these times of work-from-home practices. Thus, as far as 

smart technology goes, why not a smart refrigerator? If you spend a big part 

of your day in the kitchen, you want it to be a practical space, where things 

function properly. The Samsung Family Hub Smart Refrigerator would be 

a great addition to any kitchen, with smart features that practically allows 

it to function like a personal assistant. Its Shopping List app, for instance, 

helps you plan meals, notes down food items that are low in supply and 

synchronises with your phone for easy checking when you’re at the store. 

Meanwhile, the Family Board is where you can share news, special moments 

and even videos, using either the commands from the home screen or your 

Samsung smartphone. You can even catch your favorite TV shows while 

cooking by accessing online content. Of course, since it’s already hooked 

up to your phone, making calls via Bluetooth is easy and seamless. With the 

Family Hub Smart Refrigerator, the kitchen is the heart of the home, with 

a smart hub that connects the family even more. 


THE GADGETS 

Montblanc MB 01 

Wireless Headphones 

Montblanc’s first smart headphones is designed for optimal 

comfort and enhanced functionality – so much so that you 

might just forget you have them on. Foldable and compact, 

consider this your next travel partner from departure to 

destination, with many more features other than just being 

mobile and looking pretty. Crafted of fine materials and made 

for durability, its best feature has to be how it totally cancels 

outside noise while delivering superb sound through its cushily 

padded, ear-hugging phones. Yet, you’re still connected to 

the outside world with Bluetooth, integration with Google 

Assistant and a more on-the-go experience featuring voiceactivated 

device control and commands. Meanwhile, physical 

buttons that control the noise-cancelling and turn the music 

on and off are located strategically near the right earcup for 

easy reach. Now you’re all set to go with your headphones 

stored in its fabric pouch, with a USBC charging cable, audio 

jack cable and airplane adaptor. 

Koble Zain Smart Side Table 

It’s no secret that currently most of our lives revolve 

around some smart device or other, with technology 

even taking over our furniture. Introducing Zain 

by Koble, a smart side table that is also a wireless 

charging station and 360-degree premium bluetooth 

speakers and subwoofer! Its modern design will fit 

into most interior décor setups, and leaves more space 

in a room thanks to its all-in-one concept. Along 

with it fast wireless charging technology that works 

with most compatible smartphones, those with lessadvanced 

charging features can also connect to its 

USB charging point. Touch sensitive controls lets you 

adjust bass settings for optimum sound, so you’ll get 

to enjoy your music or movie comfortably in ambient 

sound from this fashionable speaker that blends well 

into the home. 


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Leica M10-R 

If you’ve been thinking about getting a Leica camera for some time, now would be best with the release of the new Leica M10-R. In its latest 

iteration, the M10-R offers a resolution of over 40 megapixels, opening a whole new world of photography opportunities compared to the 

Leica M10 and others in the same consumer compact camera category. However, with the ability to capture photographs in the most minute of 

details, camera and photography enthusiasts will be delighted to know that image noise is still significantly reduced at output. When it comes to 

technical details, a base sensitivity of ISO 100 that goes up all the way to ISO 50000 – with maximum exposure time of 16 minutes – certainly 

allows for more experimentation in capturing images. Think richly detailed night shots, highly contrasting architectural shots and beautifully 

rendered portraitures. With the right gear such as the Leica M10-R in hand, you’ll be sure that the memories captured will always show those 

moments in the best light possible. 

Oppo Reno 4 Pro 

Three things stand out with the Oppo Reno 4 Pro. Firstly, even 

though its frosted back is plastic and not glass, it doesn’t feel 

any less premium. Then you’ll notice the curved AMOLED 

display, which is a nice touch that gives it that designer edge. 

Finally, you’ll be delighted at how lightweight and slim it 

is, with a thickness of 7.7mm, but still feels quite solid. Of 

course, the performance is just as impressive, for what good is 

a clear and smooth LED screen without smooth movement of 

graphics? The Reno 4 Pro has a 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz 

touch sampling rate for seamless scrolling action as well as 

enjoyable viewing on the phone, and this is complemented by 

the phone’s TUV Rheinland Full Care Display certification 

that protects your eyes. The Snapdragon 720G processor 

allows for the best performance possible for the Reno 4 Pro, 

thus multitasking on the device is basically a breeze. Lastly, 

with a battery life that stretches usage to the max (the release 

boasts of chatting on Whatsapp for 1.5 hours on 5% battery 

life), this is one phone that lets you enjoy life on the go. 


PROPERTY 

NEWS 

Prestigious. Award-winning. Quality. 

Innovative. High capital appreciation. 

Good return investments. These are just 

some of the signatures of the property 

projects undertaken by Tropicana 

Corporation Berhad. The following 

pages showcase some novel and stunning residential 

and commercial developments as further testament 

to the organisation’s flair in this industry. Tropicana 

Corporation hopes to create a more compassionate 

and supportive community, especially within the circles 

of influence. 

As a responsible developer, Tropicana Corporation 

continues to deliver on its responsibility to give back 

to society by supporting various charitable causes and 

participating in celebrations and community events. 

Tropicana and Thai Odyssey Donate 

3,000 Units of Handmade Face Shields 

To KPJ Damansara 

One Stop Sales Gallery Now Open At 

Tropicana Golf & Country Resort 

Tropicana Corporation Berhad 

Headquarters Have Relocated To 

Tropicana Gardens

PROPERTY NEWS 

Standing from left to right: Dr Leon Chuah (Group Managing Director of Thai Odyssey), Puan Fawziah Muhammad (CEO of KPJ Damansara) 

and En. Mohd Zapi (Executive Director of Tropicana). 

Tropicana and Thai Odyssey 

Donate 3,000 Units of 

Handmade Face Shields To 

KPJ Damansara 

While the situation in Malaysia may not be as hectic as 

when the COVID-19 pandemic first hit the nation, along 

with the rest of the world earlier this year, there are still 

a steady number of cases recorded daily, with active cases still above 

100. Thus, it is important for our health care frontliners to remain as 

vigilant as ever and ensure that they are well protected while at work. 

Realising that Personal Protective Equiment (PPE) are still 

needed in hospitals, Tropicana Corporation Berhad and Thai 

Odyssey Sdn Bhd joined forces in producing and donating 

face shields to KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital. Tropicana 

Corporation is always looking for ways to give back to the 

community and this is one way of achieving it under their yearly 

Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. Together with wellness 

operator Thai Odyssey, the two companies combined their 

resources to have members of their workforce produce handmade 

face shields for KPJ Damansara. Guided by specifications from 

the hospital, the special team were able to deliver a total of 3,000 

units of face shields that were put together using items like sponge 

sheets, binding covers and elastic bands. 

Speaking at an event to present the boxes of Tropicana- 

Thai Odyssey face shields, the Chief Executive Officer from 

KPJ Damansara, Puan Fawziah Muhammad said, “The great 

community support from companies like yours is of tremendous 

comfort to us in our daily roles caring for our patients. This 

donation from Tropicana and Thai Odyssey is much appreciated 

to keep our patients and families safe.” 

Presenting the face shields to Puan Fawziah were Encik Mohd 

Zapi Abdullah, Executive Director of Tropicana, and Dr Leon 

Chuah, Group Managing Director of Thai Odyssey. 

This isn’t the first time Tropicana has donated towards the 

fight against COVID-19. Before this, the corporation donated 

RM1.5 million worth of medical equipment and supplies to 

hospitals and health departments identified by the Ministry of 

Health Malaysia as well as 200,000 pieces of face masks to the 

Selangor state government to be distributed to frontline personnel. 

Meanwhile, Thai Odyssey had also gifted vouchers for free 

massages to all frontliners as appreciation for their sacrifice and 

dedication. 


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One Stop 

Sales Gallery 

Now Open At 

Tropicana Golf & 

Country Resort 

If you’re planning an event, or would like to know more about membership and 

golf tournaments at Tropicana Golf & Country Resort (TGCR), there is now 

a convenient one-stop centre where TGCR members and customers can go to 

for extensive information as well as assistance. 

Opened on 1 July 2020, the Sales Gallery at TGCR has all the 

information you need regarding its services and facilities. The club’s sales team 

will be available all day to answer any questions on banquet and F&B services, 

membership at the club, and golf tournaments to be held at TGCR. 

Additionally, the sales team will also be able to help you with queries 

concerning Tropicana properties as well. Various promotional media are 

available at the gallery for a better understanding of Tropicana properties 

around Malaysia, while potential buyers may also view models of the 

properties at leisure. 


SHOPPING | TROPICANA GARDENS MALL 

Retail Therapy Time 

It’s time to treat yourself with these amazing deals that await at Tropicana 

Gardens Mall, the new destination for all your shopping needs! 

WELLNESS 

Sothys 

L2-48, Level 2 

www.sothys.com.my 

Never let your skin care routine slip even when 

travelling, or rushing in the morning. Get the 

Glow Getter Kit from Sothy’s that contains 

28 ampoules for beautiful and radiant skin on 

the go. Normally priced at RM880, the kit is 

currently on promotion for RM490 only. 

F & B 

Gula Cakery 

CC-47, Concourse Level 

www.gulacakery.com 

If you’re looking for occasion cakes with 

unique flavours like Cempedak Burnt 

Cheesecake or delicious new favourites like 

Biscoff Chocolate Cake, then head on to 

Gula Cakery. Especially for the ladies, their 

current promotion offers a 15% discount off 

your total bill with a minimum spending of 

RM50 in a single receipt every Wednesday. 

F & B 

Sukishi Japanese Sukiyaki and Sushi Buffet 

3F-11,12 & 13, Level 3 

www.facebook.com/sukishijapanesesukiyakibuffet 

Here’s a great deal for Japanese Hotpot lovers! This Sept enjoy 50% off *on the second diner 

when you dine-in at Sukishi Tropicana Gardens Mall on weekdays lunch hour (12pm to 3pm). 

Known for their delicious hotpot and sushi buffet, diners can enjoy an authentic Japanese 

Hotpot to their hearts content with 6 types of sumptuous soups to choose, unlimited flow of 

premium sliced pork, lamb, beef and chicken, fresh garden vegetables, desserts and drinks. 

Non Halal. Call 03- 7611 8388 for reservations. *Terms & Conditions apply 

BEAUTY 

Soul Hairologist 

1F-40, Level 1 

www.instagram.com/soul. 

hairologist 

After months of being cooped up inside, it’s 

time to get out for some fun! But before that, 

make sure you look the part with a session 

at Soul Hairologist. Take advantage of their 

New Opening Special Promotion offering 

a 50% discount on all hair services, and get 

ready to paint the town red with your new 

look! 


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SERVICE 

iCare Dental 

LG-04, LG 

603- 7660 4428 / 011-6199 0991 

www.icaredental.com.my 

Besides general dental treatments such as scaling, fillings, extractions, 

dentures, crowns, bridges and root canal treatments; iCare Dental 

also provides specialised treatments such as teeth whitening, braces, 

invisalign, myobraces and implants. 

SERVICE 

7-Eleven 

CC-31, Concourse floor 

www.7eleven.com.my 

From cold drinks to snacks to travel-size toiletries and sundry goods, 

find what you need at Malaysia’s favourite 24-hour convenience store. 

And by signing up as a member by downloading the My7E loyalty 

app, you’ll get to enjoy member rewards and exclusive discounts. Sign 

up now and claim your Welcome Rewards, Birthday Reward and 

Member Exclusive Rewards. 

BEAUTY 

O’Care Concept 

1F-14 & K04, Level 1 

For your hair care and beauty needs, O’Care Concept is where you 

should go to for an extensive range of organic hair care products 

for healthy, beautiful hair. Now is also the best time to stock up with 

their Amazing Dream Deal where you can stand to receive up to 

RM400 cash rebate when you purchase in-house brands from O’Care 

Concept. A deal especially for Tropicana Gardens Mall shoppers, 

make sure you don’t miss out on this one. 

+ 

Classic Soy 

Milk + Mini 

Rolls 

+ 

Milk + Mee 

Chiang Kueh 

RM7. 00 Classic Soy 

RM5. 00 

F & B 

Joybean 

CC-K10 & K11, Concourse level 

www.instagram.com/joybeanmalaysia/ 

Savour the nostalgic street snacks of your childhood with Joybean’s 

freshly made soy milk and MCK, also known as Mee Chiang 

Kueh. Make it a snack time meal with their current promo of their 

Classic Soy Milk with Mee Chiang Kueh for RM6, or a Classic Soy 

Milk with Mini Rolls for RM8.50 - two combinations that are sure 

to satisfy any cravings for Joybean’s delicious offerings. 


PROPERTY INVESTMENT 

Dream House 

or 

Investment 

What to look out for when you’re buying your forever home compared to 

buying a property to be rented out. 

Text by Alea Adzhar 

Photos courtesy of Vesta London 


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Generally, property investment is one of 

the biggest financial commitments one 

could have, so it’s no surprise that there 

are many factors to be considered before 

purchasing a house. Furthermore, the 

criteria for choosing a house to stay in 

should be different than what to consider when investing in 

a property for rental. Knowing what to look for when househunting 

will serve you well when you choose the right house 

for its intended purpose. 

Purchasing Your Dream House 

When looking for a home to settle down with your family, 

the size of the house is a vital characteristic to consider as it 

needs to be able to accommodate your growing family. You 

may only be a family of three when you first buy the house 

but your family might grow along the way. Thus, it’s best to 

consider the number of bedrooms and bathrooms a house 

has, along with how the needs and activities of the household 

could be like in the future. 

Besides that, since the house is a long-term investment, 

space is an important point to factor in if you’re planning 

to host many family events and occassions over the years. 

Birthday parties and such can be a bit of a tight squeeze 

without ample floor room for guests to mingle around or find 

a spot to sit when socialising. With that in mind, you might 

also want to weigh the option of getting a landed property 

with its own garden compared to a condominium equipped 

with outdoor facilities where you can entertain guests. 

Another point to consider is if you have or will have a 

parent or parents staying with you. With more families opting 

to live together with extended family members under one 

roof, multi-generational homes have become a growing trend 

among property developers, with many offering houses with 

ample room for the young and the old. For such a family, 

other than space, you should also take into account the 

neighbourhood the house is in. A good location within a nice 

and friendly community would be ideal, especially in an area 

where residential and commercial elements merge to create 

townships with strategic connections. 


PROPERTY INVESTMENT 

Investing In A House For Rental 

If you are planning to purchase a house for rental purposes, 

smaller homes and apartments might be more suitable for 

various reasons. One of the main reasons is that it is usually 

less challenging to find tenants for a smaller unit as the rental 

cost would be lower compared to a landed house or a larger 

property. This would be ideal for potential tenants who might 

just be starting their career or family life and are looking for 

somewhere temporary to live in before they themselves decide 

to buy a house. Tenants could also be transplants from another 

state looking to stay in the area for only a few years following a 

career move or decision to study at a neaby institute of higher 

education, and thus are looking to rent rather than buy. 

With an idea of what tenants are for, bear in mind 

that location is key as it is easier to rent out a house that is 

located near public transportation services, offices, education 

centres, and other amenities including supermarkets. The 

amenities that are available at the property will also be a 


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major consideration for would-be tenants. The trade-off for 

not living in a bigger house with a garden or lawn would be 

the standard condominium facilities such as a swimming pool, 

tennis court, gymnasium, BBQ area, and halls that can be 

rented for special occassions. Such conveniences will definitely 

be a big draw for renters looking for an all-in-one residential 

property to be their home for a few years. 

Extra Consideration 

Don’t forget about maintenance! You will need to take into 

account a list of potential maintenance items unless you are 

purchasing a totally new construction. In order to turn your 

house into your home sweet home, there might be repairs 

or replacements required. Some maintenance may be time 

consuming and become a financial burden for you so these 

need to be identified so you won’t be taken by surprise and be 

disrupted finance-wise. 

In your quest for the right house whether for you or your 

tenants, remember to stay true to your priorities. Overall, 

the location, size, facilities, and amenities will contribute to 

either your enjoyment of your own home in the long run, 

or its rentability over the years. During the hunting process, 

remember to always seek for knowledge, advice and guidance 

from your mortgage experts, if possible. When you understand 

what you need from a home for the family or for rent, you’ll 

be able to make the right decision in which property to get. 


GOLF LUXE ACCESSORIES 

Perfect To A Tee 

Must-have golf accessories to get your head 

in the game. 

Text by Izzat Haziq / Photos from the respective brands 

Nike Air Max 1 

G Golf Shoe 

Not wanting to sacrifice style over 

substance? The Nike Air Max 1 G Golf 

shoe is here to the rescue. The trainer 

retains its iconic Air Max silhouette, which 

makes it perfect for when you want to take 

it to the streets or straight to the driving 

range. The cushioning heel, combined 

with Phylon foam at the midsole provides 

extreme comfort while the spineless sole 

makes the shoe wearable on virtually any 

terrain in any condition. The Air Max 1 

G comes in four colourways; Black/Gum, 

White/Gum, White/University Red and a 

pure platinum style. 

Bushnell Pro XE Rangefinder 

You can safely consider the Bushnell Pro XE 

Rangefinder to be second to none when it comes to 

rangefinders. It provides an unprecedented level of 

precision at a lightning-fast speed compared to other 

rangefinders in the market, and also takes into account 

other factors such as temperature and barometric 

elements, all adding up to an unprecedented level of 

accuracy when measuring yardages. On top of that, 

this nifty gadget can be paired with the Bushnell Golf 

App, so you can unlock other useful information at the 

palm of your hands. The Bushnell Pro XE comes with 

a rubber-armoured metal housing and is IPX7 fully 

waterproof, so you know this bad boy is built to last! 


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Victorinox Swiss Army GolfTool 

You’ve heard of the Swiss Army knife, but how about a Swiss 

Army knife built specifically for golfers? Check out Swiss 

Army GolfTool that packs all the things you need to stay on 

top of the game. There are several functionalities such as 

repair tools, pocket blade, ball marker, as well as its original 

standard-issue Swiss Knife tools, just to name a few. We can’t 

think of a better companion to weather any problems on the 

golf course, truly! 

Callaway Chrome Soft X Golf Balls 

Callaway’s flagship tour golf balls have been re-engineered to 

promote maximum ball speed and distance while maintaining 

a consistent spin. The inner core is significantly larger now, 

which translates to higher launch and lower spin, while the 

new and improved golf balls are also 10% thinner with an 

updated dimple pattern, designed to prioritise high trajectory 

with reduced drag for a longer, more consistent flight. Choose 

from a variety of colour options that fit your preference, such as 

White, Red/White Truvis, Yellow/Black Truvis, White Triple 

Track, and Yellow Triple Track. 

Phat Scooters HD 

Golf Electric Scooter 

Forgo walking and ride in style instead. The HD Golf 

Electric scooter has everything that a golf cart offers 

but is smaller and, of course, energy-efficient. Powered 

by a new 19Ah battery technology for improved 

performance and longer range, the electric scooter 

reaches full charge in 4-6 hours, with a standard 110W 

outlet. There are 3 different driving modes for different 

terrains; 8mph, 13mph and 20mph. The scooter is also 

equipped with Electronic-ABS hydraulic disc brakes as 

a standard safety feature. For that personal touch, the 

highly customisable HD Golf Electric Scooter comes 

with two base colours and 14 different fender trim 

colours for you to choose from. 


THE SWING 

Swinging In 

Nature’s 

Playground 

This stunning golf course in The Land Below The Wind brings a whole 

new meaning to green fairways. 


Photos courtesy of Dalit Bay Golf & Country Club 

Dalit Bay Golf and Country Club offers a range that is relaxing yet just challenging enough for a good time for golfers 


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The Dalit Bay Golf & Country Club, Tuaran, 

Sabah beckons you to uncover its hidden 

charms. Nestled between the border of 

Tambalang and Mengkabong rivers, there 

is more to this golf course than meets the 

eye. 

Enclosed within the 400 acres of the expansive Shangri- 

La’s Rasa Ria Resort & Spa, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, the golf 

course is not without its distinctive features. In fact, much 

of the championship golf course’s footprint was carved to 

complement the teeming and refreshing greenery of Sabah’s 

natural landscape. There is no shortage of panoramic views 

here as the 18-hole golf course - designed by premiere golf 

course architect, Ted Parslow - affords views of the majestic 

Mount Kinabalu. It’s highly recommended that you start 

your mornings early so you can immerse yourself in the 

breathtaking panorama, Imagine teeing off to that! 

The fairways are surrounded by dense jungle and greens 

galore. So, naturally, expect to catch glimpses of wildlife such 

as monkeys and monitor lizards, which could be an occasional 

course hazard. Mangrove swamps also thrive within the 

perimeter of the Tambalang and Mengkabong Rivers, 

evoking the feeling of being one with nature. Nevertheless, 

the golf course is immaculately manicured, providing an 

uncompromised playing experience. You should also note that 

water comes into play on this prime wetland course, with only 

Holes 8 and 10 free of aquatic hazard. 


THE SWING 

“There’s more to this golf 

course designed by Ted 

Parslow than meets the eye.” 

A relatively easy par 3 hole, Hole 11 is Dalit Bay’s 

beautiful signature hole, with the South China Sea being the 

backdrop here every which way you turn. However, it does 

come with a considerable challenge where you’ll need to cut 

across the Tambalang river mouth, aiming for contoured 

green flanked by bunkers. Meanwhile, Hole 6 is framed by a 

rocky cliff and a large bunker, so players are to proceed with 

caution to make the best shot possible. Other than that, a keen 

sense of accuracy and a precise shot is needed to tackle the 7 th 

and 9 th Hole. The large green is nestled in the lea of a steep 

jungle-clad hill, together with waste bunkers, mounds and 

wetland lakes - all of which cranks up the fun and excitement 

as you approach this challenging hole. As intimidating as it all 

sounds, the generous fairways of Dalit Bay are still relatively 

easy to tackle, so you’re welcome to hop aboard even if you 

just started picking up the game. 

Tee off to views of Mount Kinabalu 

Rolling greens help relax the eyes 

Plentiful water hazards to challenge your game 

Speaking of which, you must get your hands on all the 

right gears needed to hit the par. Dalit Bay Golf & Country 

Club offers a fully equipped Pro Shop where you can purchase 

a range of balls, gloves and headwears. Premium golf 

equipment can also be rented, be it clubs, apparel or shoes. 

Other facilities available at the Dalit Bay Golf & Country 

Club are changing rooms with lockers, VIP changing rooms, 

and even a Golfers Cooling Lounge in both male and female 

locker rooms. The clubhouse has all the bells and whistles of 

a 5-star resort, complete with a driving range, putting green, 

chipping and bunker practice areas. 


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Grab a bite at the Golfers’ Terrace 

An aerial view of the course designed by Ted Parslow 

Beautiful views all around Dalit Bay 

If you fancy going for a gastronomical trip while you’re 

there, then be sure to head off to Golfers’ Terrace for a casual 

dining experience by the fairway. The restaurant overlooks 

the sprawling Dalit Bay golf course, which is a great place to 

chill out before and after a round. Air-conditioned dining and 

outdoor seating are available to suit your mood for the day. A 

must-try is their signature dish, the Sabah Curry Laksa. 

The course has been designed to incorporate the surrounding greenery, 

enhancing the experience of a round of golf 

Driving range with a view 


THE TIME 

An Expression Of Time 

Watches can say a lot about one’s personality. Here are some 

timepieces that may complement your interests. 

Text by Richard Augustin 

Photos courtesy of respective watch brands 

A Matter Of History 

In the mid-1940s, the world witnessed 

one of history’s most epic aerial conflicts 

in the Battle of Britain. To commemorate 

the 80th anniversary of the historic battle, 

Bremont has released a special-edition 

watch that pays homage to the Hawker 

Hurricane, the single-seat fighter plane 

that served the RAF during the war. The 

40mm stainless steel timepiece features a 

three-hand design with a date window at 

3 o’clock, and is powered by the Bremont 

Caliber BE-92AE COSC chronometercertified, 

self-winding movement. The 

watch exudes a vintage appeal with a 

military-inspired look complete with 

a complementing brown leather bund 

strap. The B.O.B Hurricane is also 

equipped with a solid caseback stamped 

with an image of the iconic aircraft. 

Space Race 

For lovers of technology and space, Citizen has 

produced a timepiece befitting the qualities and 

precision required for space travel. The Citizen 

Titanium Technology 50th Anniversary Limited 

Model Satellite Wave GPS F950 is a model that is 

largely inspired by the Japanese brand’s partnership 

with start-up ispace Inc, developer of robotic 

spacecraft technologies. Boasting a 47.5mm case 

made out of Super Titanium, the watch is designed 

with a multi-layered, black dial and is powered by 

a highly-accurate Caliber F950 movement. Adding 

to that, the GPS-enabled watch can also tap into 

Citizen’s Satellite Wave system to locate itself 

anywhere in the world and also sync itself with 

the satellites orbiting the earth to ensure optimum 

accuracy. 


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Classic Motoring 

Swiss watchmaker, Frederique Constant continues its 17-year partnership with British 

sports car maker, Austin-Healey with a brand new timepiece, which celebrates their 

mutual love for mechanics and retro design. The Frederique Constant Vintage Rally 

Healey Automatic Limited Edition arrives in a 40mm stainless steel case and sports 

a British Racing green dial with a silver-coloured outer ring. Beating beneath the 

contrasting face is an FC-303 automatic movement. The three-handed timepiece is 

completed with a light brown calfskin leather strap and has a solid caseback engraved 

with the iconic Austin Healey 100S NOJ 393. The model is limited to 2888 pieces, 

making this a coveted piece for motoring enthusiasts. 

Spy Games 

A partnership between online retailer Mr. 

Porter and Jaeger-LeCoultre has given birth 

to this highly-stylised dress watch, which is 

incidentally a tie-in with the film, The King’s 

Man. The Master Ultra Thin Kingsman Knife 

Limited Edition takes inspiration from a pocket 

watch produced in 1907. It measures 40mm 

in diameter with a case that is just 4.25mm 

thick, owing to the hand-wound Caliber 849 

ticking within. Notable takeaways from the 

watch are the crown placed at the 12 o’clock 

position, which is protected by a triangle bow 

and the ivory-hued dial with retrospective 

hour markers and railroad minute markers 

located on the fringe. The time is marked with 

tempered blue steel hands with the Kingsman 

logo marked out on the caseback. 


THE TIME 

A Passion For Heritage 

Longines looked back at its archives to deliver 

this stunning piece inspired by a model from 

the 1940s. The Longines Heritage Classic 

Tuxedo is dressed in a 38.5mm stainless 

steel case and features a simple three-hander 

with small seconds layout. The dial is of 

particular interest as it sports an Art Decoinspired 

silver opaline centre contrast against 

a black hour track. The case back bears the 

old-school Longines winged hourglass logo, 

which protects the Caliber L893 automatic 

movement beating within. The overall 

ensemble is tied together beautifully with a 

black leather strap. 

Love Of Craftsmanship 

The Tourbillon has been around for over two centuries, but 

Omega has truly redefined the complication in stunning 

form with the new De Ville Tourbillon Co-Axial Master 

Chronometer. Featuring a 43mm case made out of their 

proprietary Sedna Gold, the timepiece is Omega’s first 

Master Chronometer certified manual-winding central 

Tourbillon. Offering a three-day power reserve, wearers 

can admire the movement at work via the sapphire crystal 

caseback. The timepiece itself is an immaculate piece of 

work with a gold dial finished with a sun-brushed black 

PVD finish. At the heart of the timepiece is the tourbillon 

cage, featuring polished bevels made out of black titanium. 


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Game For Golf 

Combining its expertise in watchmaking 

and connected technology, TAG Heuer 

has produced a new smart watch focused 

on the game of golf. The TAG Heuer 

Connected Golf Edition combines sporty 

elegance with smart functionality powered 

by the Swiss’s brand’s dedicated Golf App. 

In addition to providing wearers with a 

full suite of timekeeping functions, they 

can also access features such as 3D course 

mapping, shot and scorecard tracking 

as well as a new Driving Zone feature to 

improve their game. Housed in an ultralightweight 

45mm black titanium case, the 

timepiece sports two pushers at 2 and 4 

o’ clock, a flush OLED touchscreen and 

is paired with a white rubber strap with 

green stitching. 

Nature & Conservation 

Oris has always been an advocate for ocean 

conservation and its latest piece, the Oris 

Carysfort Reef Limited Edition champions 

the cause of coral reefs, specifically the 

Coral Restoration Foundation (CRF) in 

Florida. The limited edition GMT diver is 

based on the Aquis GMT and features a 

43.5mm steel case along with a deep blue 

dial and a two-tone bezel. A Sellita-based 

Oris cal. 798 movement offering a 42-hour 

power powers all functions of the watch. 

Paired with either a steel bracelet or orange 

rubber strap, the Oris Carysfort Reef 

Limited Edition also features an engraving 

of coral specimens found in Carysfort Reef 

on the sealed caseback. 


THE LOOK 

Chillin’ In 

The City 

Transition between the seasons in structured 

pieces and geometric prints, with splashes of 

bright colour for a bit of pop. 


Photography: Brian Fang @ M8 Studio 

Art Direction: Luke Jing Yau 

Stylist: Alphex T 

Hair & Makeup: Cindy Hor 

Model: Anastasia K @ Wu Models 

Location: Tropicana The Residence 

Sexy Skin 

Leather always makes a statement, be it with 

jackets, vests, shirts, pants or skirts – no matter 

the length and cut. You can choose a piece that 

befits the weather of the day so you won’t be 

caught too hot or too cold, but whether showing 

skin or all covered up, leather is always bold. 

Top and skirt from Salvatore Ferragamo 


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THE LOOK 


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Playfully Mysterious 

Black doesn’t have to mean serious. Unexpected 

textural details break up monotony in a playful way 

while adding character to the outfit. If you want to 

keep them guessing, throw ‘em off with a splash of 

colour by way of a bag or brightly coloured boots. 

Dress, bag and boots from Longchamp 


THE LOOK 


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Keeping It Cool 

When the weather gets chilly, a sleeveless 

knitted vest will keep you warm, but is also 

easy to take off when the temperature goes 

up. Make a statement by wearing patternover-pattern, 

but keep it fuss-free by 

sticking to the same two or three colours, at 

most. 

Vest, dress and bag, all from Longchamp 


THE LOOK 

Mighty White 

A crisp white Oxford shirt is always classy 

but to avoid the usual button-down, 

streamlined look, pair it with a flared A-line 

skirt. Wear white-on-white to make a 

statement. 

Top and skirt from Brunello Cucinelli 


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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 

Casual Class 

You can keep it casual but avoid 

sloppiness by choosing something 

streamlined and clean-cut, with a 

bit of that smart-casual vibe such 

as a turtleneck top paired with 

linen pants in a relaxed fit. 

Top and pants from Brunello Cucinelli 


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Elegant Twist 

Look for smart pieces with a subtle style 

twist to inject a bit of flair to your outfit. Here, 

a batik-print collar adds a bit of personality to 

an otherwise staid beige sleeveless blouse. 

Top from Brunello Cucinelli 


THE LOOK 

Make It Fun 

Classic, but make it fun with playful 

geometric prints and cheerful colours 

against a structured, tailored dress. Just 

because it’s time for winter fashion doesn’t 

mean it has to be sombre as sleet. We live 

in the tropics, anyway! 

Dress from Kate Spade 


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THE LOOK | RUNWAY 

Relaxed Fit 

Fashion silhouettes become more casual as we get closer to the end 

of the year yet still with a definitive sense of style. 

Text by Zurien Onn / Photos courtesy of the respective brands 

Black leather biker jacket 

from Gucci 

Striped cotton t-shirt with 

logo print from Chloẻ 

Louis Vuitton 

Globe-trotter GG beauty case 

from Gucci 

Serious Business 

Before the holidays come upon us, it’s time to put in extra 

elbow grease and just get things done. Dress comfortably 

for the occasion in relaxed-fit clothing, but show you mean 

business with strong elements like stripes, leather and 

athleisure influences. 

Loose trousers in 

smooth leather from 

Givenchy 

LV Archlight sneakers in white calf 

leather from Louis Vuitton 

Court Classis SL/06 embroidered 

sneakers in white calf leather and flat 

rubber soles from Saint Laurent 


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Canvas bucket hat with 

double G from Gucci 

Drew small grain 

lambskin shoulder bag 

from Chloẻ 

Printed Capucine mini bag from 

Louis Vuitton 

All Dressed Up 

Flowy dresses rule this season thanks to its 

versatility. Dress it up with the usual trimmings, 

or dress it down with boots and a bucket hat 

for the weekend. Complete the look with a 

crossbody bag that’s handy for all activities. 

Kenzo 

Dark green open back dress 

from Chloẻ 

Long sleeve floral tiered 

midi dress from Matalan 

Wonderland Flat Ranger 

boots from Louis Vuitton 

Stacked trapezoid corset belt in 

smooth leather from Saint Laurent 


THE LOOK | RUNWAY 

Rugged Good Looks 

Looks from the Autumn Winter 2020 shows prove that there is space for 

rugged charm while still being suavely stylish. It’s all in the accessories. 

Text by Zurien Onn / Photos courtesy of the respective brands 

Neonyt 

Motorrad Ride & Style 

Kollektion 2020 neck 

warmer from BMW 

Regular fit jacket in checked 

cloth from Hugo Boss 

Cashmere sweater 

from Saint Laurent 

Smooth Rider 

The biker look gains traction this season, 

rather concurrently with the rise of 

motosports as a popular hobby. Gloves, 

kneepads and riding boots add sporty, 

masculine elements to a streamlined look. 

Dark blue velvet formal jacket 

from Gucci 

Motorrad Ride & Style 

Kollektion gloves in 

black from BMW 

Combat boots in leather and neoprene 

from Givenchy 


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Brown wool and silk 

houndstooth Shelton jacket 

from Tom Ford 

White alphabet T-shirt 

from Oliver Bonas 

Suitably Dapper 

Layer relaxed pieces with a structured vest 

and jacket for that relaxed look that says you 

don’t take yourself too seriously - except when 

necessary. 

Louis Vuitton 

Extra slim fit velvet 

waistcoat with tonal trims 

from Hugo Boss 

Jogger pants in wool with elastic 

details from Givenchy 

Tri-texture curb chain bracelet in 

metal from Saint Laurent 

Ace high-top sneakers 

from Gucci 


THE LOOK | JEWELLERY 

All In The Details 

Sometimes the smallest details or accessories can make a look go from simple to 

strikingly unique with eye-catching pieces such as the ones on these pages here. 

Text by Zurien Onn/ Photos from respective brands; Getty Images 

Adore jewel flower earrings from 

Oliver Bonas 

Bracelet in platinum with tourmaline, 

tanzanite, aquamarine, and diamonds from 

Tiffany & Co 

Essential V 

California Dreaming 

Necklace from Louis 

Vuitton 

Necklace with 40ct 

heart shaped Colombian 

emerald, diamonds and 

sapphires from Avakian 

Bright gold hummingbird wing 

earrings from Thomas Sabo 

Coco Rocha 

Multicolour Dreams 

Add subtle splashes of colour to your outfit to liven 

it up, as Autumn/Winter fashion doesn’t mean 

basic, cold-weather colours. Add some glimmer 

with earrings, or the ultimate rainbow-coloured 

charm bracelet to dress up your look, even for just 

going to the office. Of course, if the colours of 

your ensemble matches the pretty stones in your 

jewellery, even better! 

Bracelet with 

multiple charms 

from Pandora 


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Shimmering pink opal colour 

effect ring from Thomas Sabo 

Hanayuki ring with 18ct white 

gold and diamonds from Niwaka 

Dome gold sterling silver ring 

from Wanderlust + Co 

Caché ring set with 

black diamonds and 

a white diamond 

marquise centre 

in white gold from 

Avakian 

Aishwarya Rai 

Time For Cocktails 

A huge cocktail ring adds personality not just to 

the outfit, but the wearer as well. It certainly signals 

a glamorous night out befitting its nickname, but 

you can also wear one or two with a basic outfit 

just to add a dash of opulence to the look. 

Pink spinel, diamond 

and 18k yellow gold ring 

from Tiffany Blue Book 

Collection 

Ritz-Paris ring in platinum and 

diamonds from Tasaki Atelier 


THE LOOK | AW2020 FASHION REPORT 

A New Decade 

of Fashion 

The major trends seen at the Autumn/Winter 2020 shows reveal that even as 

the world is in the midst of braving a tumultous storm, designers are finding 

boundless inspiration and bravely pushing their sartorial creativity. 

Text by Aileen Chow 

Photos courtesy of respective brands/Getty Images 

Kate Sylvester 


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Aje 

Dior 

Fabrizio Celleri 

Clashing Separates 

Designers indulge in a grand mash-up fest and the result is a strong visual 

juxposition of textures, patterns and shapes. Think a sleek Bohemian-inspired 

leather jacket teamed with creative athleisurewear, or a preppy pinstripe blazer over 

a pouffy metallic skirt. Oh, so artsy! 

Lanvin 

Louis Vuitton 

Versace 



3.1 Phillip Lim 

Aje 

Chloe 

Art of Slinky 

You don’t need to show lots of skin to be sexy. Draping is big this season 

and we’re looking at demure sheaths that modestly cover from neck to 

toe. With minimal accessories, the focus is on the wearer and the sensual 

elegance she emanates. 


Lanvin 

Tory Burch 


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Chloe 

Hakan Akkaya 

Skirt-suit Connection 

Out with the staid masculine pantsuits of recent seasons and in with more ladylike silhouettes 

that embody modern, feminine sophistication. Fall fashion is usually dominated by elegant, 

subdued tones, but this time we’re also seeing refreshing pastels. Cue for beige and off-white 

skirt-suits with clean lines defined by crisp tailoring. 


Kaviar Gauche 

Versace 



Chloe 

Chloe 

Givenchy 

Walk Tall 

Boots are a cold-season staple, but this time around we’re seeing them take on new 

personalities. Our favourite? Those scene-stealing bright-coloured leather boots! 

Men-inspired brogues on chunky heels have made a comeback and the wellies have 

gone even cooler with a high-shine finish and platform soles! 

Hermes 

Louis Vuitton 

Louis Vuitton 


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Chloe 

Givenchy 

Bag Meister 

A few signature bag trends that have emerged from Fall/Winter 2020 and oversized bags, in both solid and 

slouchy constructions, is one of them. Couturiers are playing on chic embossed patterns, bright colours on 

soft leather and even metal accents. Another big trend that has captured imaginations is the short handle. We 

see them in both soft and structured forms adorning purses, satchels and even avant-garde metal hard cases. 

Hermes 

Loewe 

Tony Burch 



Dries Van Noten 

Givenchy 

Gucci 

Show Some Legs 

Men’s fashion continues to push the envelope at the Autumn/Winter 2020 shows and one very 

prominent trend that has caught our attention is (surprise!) short shorts. Teamed with a preppy 

cardigan, under a long a flannel shirt or as part of a classic street ensemble, this trend proves that 

the cold – or the rainy weather – is nothing to be afraid of! 

Issey Miyake 

JW Anderson 

Versace 


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Givenchy 

Hakan Akkaya 

Hermes 

Monochrome Magic 

Major colour-blocking takes centre stage and we see hues dominating entire silhouettes, from collar to ankle. 

We see a number of labels placing strong focus on intricate detailing and sophisticated tailoring, primarily in 

neutral shades of the fall like black and khaki, while others have chosen to go for vibrant summer palettes, 

such as neon pink, yellow and purple. 

Les Benjamins 

Loewe 

Versace 


THE BEAUTY 

Refresh And Clean 

Combatting harsh elements from the environment is no easy feat, so scrub, 

cleanse and repeat for healthier hair and skin. 



Refresh The Scalp 

Out of sight, out of mind – that’s practically the story of 

scalp care for most of us. Here’s the thing, though: the scalp is 

similar to other parts of our skin. It needs scrubbing, cleansing 

and moisturising to keep hair woes at bay. If not, be prepared 

to see the scalp shedding like it’s Christmas, or worse; extra 

brittle strands scattering onto the floor. To make a U-turn, 

get in a good sloughing session with Drunk Elephant’s T.L.C. 

Happi Scalp Scrub. This miraculous brew of goodness keeps 

the scalp balanced, nourished, and flake-free courtesy of its 

supercharged AHA/BHA acid blend that’s also packed with 

antioxidants and fatty acid-rich plant oils. 

Skin Purifier 

Living in an environment prone to pollution – like in the city – can wreak havoc 

on the skin. As such, using a purifying mask at least twice a week is necessary for a 

clean and healthy complexion. Created by Korean beauty influencer Ecom, BY 

ECOM is a brand that prides itself on using the best ingredients that encourage 

the skin to become healthier naturally. Their Heartleaf Purifying Mask is a rich 

and creamy facial mask packed with Houttuynia, an herb that helps deliver a 

pore-purifying effect, keeps sebum in check and soothes irritated skin. 

Face Off 

More does not necessarily equate to better. Particularly with cleansers, 

harsh chemicals that guarantee a squeaky clean face actually does the 

opposite by stripping the skin barrier off of its good oils. All the more 

reason why gentle cleansers like Philosophy’s Nature In A Jar Gentle 

Detoxifying Cleanser With Agave should be in your beauty regime. 

Even though it is formulated with 95.1% natural-origin ingredients, 

including the exclusive agave cryoxtract, it does more than a decent job 

in detoxifying the skin and even removing makeup! 


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Rock ‘n Roll 

It doesn’t matter if you’re living in a fast-paced or calmer 

environment, stress and anxiety have its ways of creeping in. 

Before it gets to you, rein it in by rolling on Skin Regimen’s 

Aromatherapy Roll-On. Encased in the bottle is a mixture of 

four essential oils, thoughtfully crafted to uplift and rebalance the 

mind. The concoction includes oils of Juniper berries, Copahu, 

Rosewood and Cedarwood, all coming together to ease nervous 

tension while at the same time triggering happiness, strength and 

calmness. 

Not Just For The Gut 

If it’s safe for the gut, it should be good for the skin, too, right? We’re talking about 

prebiotics and probiotics, the good bacteria that does wonders in strengthening the gut 

barrier and reducing inflammation. Since our skin is colonised by a diverse collection 

of microorganisms, the same logic applies - which is why Swissline’s Cell Shock Age 

Intelligence Essential Serum is good for the skin. Combined with madecassoside and 

ATP (adenosine triphosphate) that balances our skin biome and sustain mechanisms, a 

drop every morning and night will help skin become more soft and supple. 

Fresh New Regeneration 

Here’s an idea: Use human protein born from regenerative 

medicine and use it to patch up damaged hair to make it 

smooth, shiny and healthy. That’s exactly what Virtue, a hair 

care brand with a strong foundation in biotech, has created in 

their line of products intended to repair hair. Using a protein 

known as Alpha Keratin 60ku ® - which has been extracted 

from ethically sourced human hair, damaged areas in dry 

and brittle hair is filled in with an ingredient that is more 

recognised and accepted by the body. This is said to repair 

hair better due to similar protein strands. The Virtue line 

of hair care has just landed in Malaysia and offers a range 

of shampoos, conditioners and other products to rejuvenate 

and regenerate hair to make it smoother, silkier and healthier. 

If you would like to see if it might work for you, get Virtue 

products exclusively online at sephora.my. 


THE BEAUTY 

Fun In The Sun 

It may be Autumn/Winter season in the fashion world, but in the country 

of Malaysia it’s still the land of the hot, hot sun where you’ll need the right 

products to survive the year-long summer. 


Images courtesy of the respective brands 

Pore-fessional Help 

The sweltering heat is perpetual in Malaysia, rendering oily skin and 

large pores a common feature. Keep the appearance of large pores 

under control by exfoliating and purifying skin with Saturday Skin’s Pore 

Clarifying Toner. It has 10% glycolic acid and a special Pore Control 

Complex that further cleans skin after your usual cleasing routine to 

ensure pores are not clogged while encouraging your skin’s natural 

renewal process. Its proprietary Cha7-es Complex also helps to slough 

away dullness to reveal glowing skin and help attain that K-beauty glass 

skin effect. Priced at RM130 for a 125ml bottle, get this toner at Sephora. 

Bury ‘em Deep 

When summertime is all year round, skipping on makeup seems 

tempting. Let’s face it, though: nobody has perfect skin, while at the 

same time you wouldn’t want to walk around looking like a melting 

makeup palette. At times like this, Burberry’s matte glow fluid is your 

saving grace. Its innovative second-skin formula seamlessly blends 

onto the skin, delivering undetectable, high coverage for a flawless yet 

natural result. Enriched with a life-proof technology, the foundation 

is heat, humidity and pollution resistant. 

All About That Base 

While most cushion foundations these days often garner a blasé reaction with too many 

claiming to have the best coverage, Laneige breaks the mould with its all-new NEO 

Cushion that shields the delicate skin from harmful rays and blue light. It contains 

titanium dioxide, which is UV-resistant and often found in sunscreen, and thus helps 

to delay premature ageing and prevent hyper-pigmentation. Available in two different 

variations, namely the NEO Cushion Matte and NEO Cushion Glow, the former 

offers a matte makeup finishing while the latter gives off a 24-hour prism-like glowy 

complexion with skincare benefits. 


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Soothing Sun-Kissed Skin 

Most of us skimp on lotion or moisturiser due to our tropical weather, 

wanting to avoid piling on layers of substance onto our skin. Fortunately 

there’s Philosophy’s cream-to-water body lotion with cactus fruit extract to 

help us humid-weather inhabitants. Made with prickly pear fruit extract, 

cactus water and shea butter, the unique lightweight cream quickly melts 

into skin leaving skin feeling soft, supple and hydrated. Instantly, you’ll 

see the difference between the before and after application, while you can 

expect better-hydrated skin in one week. 

Show Your True Colours 

Did you know that long hours under the sun is not the only culprit behind colour 

fading hair? Using the wrong shampoo also contributes to coloured hair losing its 

vibrancy. The good news is that there is something you can do about it in the form of 

Aveda’s colour conserve daily colour protect, which is the equivalent of a sunscreen 

(but for hair). This leave-in treatment is 94% naturally derived, with antioxidants 

from green tea to help shield against environmental stressors, and with wintergreen 

as well as cinnamon oil to help protect colour from UVA/UVB damage. The cream 

effectively seals in moisture and helps to preserve hair colour for up to six weeks. 

Don’t Go Naked 

Going bare without sunscreen is the same as asking for a burn. If 

that doesn’t scare you, perhaps premature skin aging and skin cancer 

does? Get top-toe-protection with REN’s Clean Screen Mineral SPF 

30, which has garnered tonnes of rave reviews over its phyto-science 

and mineral technology that enhances the skin’s natural processes of 

protection and renewal, rather than being a short-term cover up. At 

the same time, it also guards the skin from blue light and gives broad 

spectrum SPF30 UVA/UVB protection. 


THE BEAUTY 

Finding Yourself Again 

Travel, tea or flowers? This month’s fragrances are all about 

celebrating things you love. 



Armani Prive The Yulong 

Eau De Toilette 

Prefer fancy tea over artisan coffee? Armani Prive’s The 

Yulong Eau De Toilette will be right up your alley. Paying 

homage to Yunnan’s Yulong mountains, the home of premium 

black teas, their rendition combines green tea, mandarin and 

lime. While tea fragrances are known for its overpowering 

earthiness, the citrusy blend tones down smokey headiness, 

revealing an unexpected olfactory twist of clean freshness. 

Burberry Her London Dream 

If your personal style leans towards contemporary 

with a touch of romance, hear Burberry’s Her 

London Dream scream your name. Inspired by the 

beauty of hazy days in London, it bursts with notes 

of lemon, ginger, peony and rose accords, wrapped in 

pure musk. Bright and intriguing, a few spritzes from 

head-to-toe is all it takes to exude the classic image of 

the Burberry girl ala Cara Delavigne. 

Gucci A Chant For The Nymph 

Wafting out of the pink lacquered glass bottle is the oriental 

scent of frangipani, the enchanting flower that blooms on 

warm nights. No wonder Gucci’s A Chant For The Nymph 

evokes a midsummer night’s dream. The scent is mysterious 

yet beguiling, thanks to the harmonious blend of warm 

vanilla, tiare flower, ylang-ylang and last but not least: 

frangipani. 


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Next Pure Happiness Eau de Parfum 

Naysayers who insist that money can’t buy happiness finally 

get a rebuttal. A whiff of Next’s Pure Happiness Eau De 

Parfum triggers all “feel-good” hormones, prompting even 

the melancholic ear-to-ear smile. Nothing witchy, just think all 

things summer - a floral scent that’s awashed with bergamot, 

lemon, mandarin, frangipani, jasmine, magnolia, coconut, 

almond milk, musk, amber vanilla and sandalwood. That’s it – 

pure happiness. 

Marc Jacobs Perfect 

Eau de Parfum 

The whimsical bottle design of Marc Jacob’s Perfect Eau 

de Parfum is certainly eye-catching, and reminicscent of 

days of youth when a mish mash of items that do not quite 

go together would define the adventures of days back then. 

Yes, sometimes the aesthetics alone make ample reason to 

purchase a perfume, but this actually gets even better with 

the creamy, fruity scent inside. Opening with top notes of 

juicy rhubarb and daffodil, before settling into a soft dry 

down of cedarwood and cashmeran, it’s truly perfect, and 

probably like nothing you’ve ever experienced before. 

Tom Ford Rose Prick 

Eau de Parfum 

When you need to feel your most glamouros self, 

you’ll feel most polished when wearing Tom Ford’s 

Rose Prick Eau De Parfum that’s basically a wild 

bouquet of beautiful breeds of roses. It’s an opulent 

mix of the scent of Rose de mai, the Turkish rose 

and the Bulgarian rose, refined with a subtle kick of 

spicy turmeric, Indian patchouli, Sichuan pepper, 

roasted tonka beans, and tolu balsam. If that’s not 

hot, nothing is. 


GAME CHANGER 


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Tale Of 

Two 

Tailors 

Two new guards in the realm of bespoke tailoring for men share about 

the tricks of their trades and more. 


Photos by Iskandar Sadon @ Twelveart Studio 

Clothes can maketh or breaketh a 

man, but still many are not aware 

of the importance of a good 

fit, and how one might benefit 

from custom-made garments. Two 

promising young designers, Joshua 

Fitton and Shahrin Bahar on how bespoke tailoring 

gives sartorialists a leg up in the style department. 

Behind The Drapes With Joshua Fitton 

Joshua believes that storytelling is the crux of his design 

language. Every collection from his label, Atelier Fitton, 

revolves around a predominant theme that is personal 

yet universal. Take his Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week 

2016 collection for example, which was an earnest 

attempt to depict his descent into a spell of depression. 

The juxtaposition of see-through fabrics and black 

materials represented his tale of letting people in but 

having a guard, and the collection garnered positive 

buzz that set off a string of conversations around the 

taboo topic. 

Grim details aside, Joshua is in a better place now, 

literally and figuratively. When he’s not busy with work, 

he frequents the green outdoors as he revels in peace 

and clarity. Much of his philosophy in sartorial taste 

is derived from the fundamental belief that clothes 

are meant for the people of locale, by taking into 

consideration the microcosm of culture and everything 

that entails - something he carried over from his 

knowledge of Tropical Regionalism in architecture. 


GAME CHANGER 

Joshua Fitton at his studio 


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Joshua is inspired by an eclectic array of influences that he manages to distill into his more simplified style 

You actually majored in architecture for your 

degree. Could you share with us the journey 

behind your transition from the architect world 

into the fashion industry? 

I started making t-shirts when I was still working as an 

architect. I started learning about silkscreen printing to 

printing on t-shirts to making actual t-shirts and then 

gradually learning how to make shirts and trousers and 

suits. It was very organic and painless. As an architect, 

it is important to learn about new materials and new 

methods of constructions, which really aids me in my 

designing today. My work now is much simpler. Now all I 

think about is the person’s comfort, the materials that are 

used and, of course, making sure it looks good on them. 

Other than tailoring and construction, in your 

opinion, what sets bespoke pieces apart from 

ready-to-wear or off-the-rack garments? 

Aside from finishing and quality, I’d say fabric. No 

tailor in his right mind is going to choose inferior fabric 

to actually make something. You’re spending time 

and effort to work on it, so you might as well work on 

something that is worth working on. Fit is also very 

important, because when you buy something off the 

rack, it doesn’t necessarily fit you perfectly. 

Any styling tips for men out there who are 

trying to get into bespoke garments? 

Start with shirts and trousers. Once you get that 

right, go round the tailors and start making shirts and 

trousers, find one that you like and stick to that guy. 

And then, next would be shoes. Find a pair that you like 

and look after them! 

Three words to describe your style. 

Simplified, dark and comfort. 

Taking into account how the fashion industry is 

constantly on the move, what is your prediction 

on how the local fashion scene would stand in 

the next 5 years or so? 

I guess if you’re a young designer just entering the 

market, it will get to you as people are going to be wary 

of their spendings, with the current climate. However, 

I think we’re in a way better position than the US and 

Europe. I don’t think it’s going to be too bad for us. 

Right now it’s tough on all of us but I think it’s going to 

turn around faster than we think. 

What’s next for you in the pipeline? 

The next main thing is the inclusion of leather goods 

into our collection. We went nuts last year by making 

accessories like bags and fanny packs. I think this year 

we’re going to take ourselves a bit more seriously. We 

have already started making belts and corsets, which 

will be worn on top of shirts. It’s all about flow and also 

restrain - the flowiness of the shirt versus the cinched 

waist to show restrain and control. 


GAME CHANGER 

“What I have learned 

is that design is not just 

from paper to product; 

rather, it involves a 

360-degree system.” 

Tailored To Perfection with S Bahar 

The suave creative director of S Bahar, Shahrin Bahar 

contextualised his label as lightweight tailoring of suits 

for both men and women. By taking a mediated, holistic 

approach in getting to know his clients, he ensures that 

every need and desire are met when coming up with the 

commissioned garment - be it business suits, wedding 

pieces or even casual shirts. It’s all about personalisation 

and no one does it better than Shahrin himself. 

The 30-something father of two mostly draws his 

creative strengths from his passion in pop culture, with 

an affinity towards the music scene in particular. It’s no 

surprise to see he’s becoming a favourite among local 

artists such as Joe Flizzow, Altimet and Sonaone, just to 

name a few. Given his enormous breadth of knowledge 

and unwavering passion from having the privilege to 

work with established brands abroad, his atelier has 

become a conduit for locals seeking for that perfect fit. 

We sat down with the wunderkind as he shared with us 

the principles behind his success streak thus far. 

Shahrin Bahar at his studio, where clients sometimes drop in just to hang out 

You were quite lucky in the sense that you’ve 

worked with big names such as Puma and 

DKNY jeans during the start of your career. 

Could you tell us more about what you’ve 

learned from the overall experience? 

What I have learned is that design is not only just from 

paper to product. Rather, it involves a 360-degree 


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The style at S Bahar is all about tailoring and a good fit 

system; from marketing, pricing, knowing your product 

category and target market. A product can’t push itself, 

it needs a whole system to generate a story for people 

to understand. With big brands like these, it’s never 

about the products in itself but it’s more about what 

they stand for. 

How does the local fashion industry differ from 

that of the international scene? 

We are smaller in terms of overall market, and we are 

not seasonal as compared to Europe or even countries 

in Asia like Hong Kong or Korea, with their winters 

and summers. I also think the local market is still 

young. I’m talking in the sense that we still observe the 

international market for their stamp of approval rather 

than championing our local industry and trusting that 

the movement can be made. 

You drew inspirations from the New Wave 

music era for your In Hotels & Resort collection. 

If you could have the chance to come up with a 

collection based on an album, what would it be 

and why? 

If I were given a chance, I’d come up with a collection 

based on Placebo’s Black Market Music. When I was given 

that album, I was really innocent in terms of my design 

knowledge and everything. It’s the moment in life that 

I had nothing but because I was given the opportunity 

to learn design, I felt that I had everything! Everytime 

I listen to that album, I remember being a student and 

having nothing but the hunger for everything. 

You’ve been very busy lately. How do you divide 

your time as a family man whilst juggling 

projects that you’re currently working on? 

I will plan out my week and make sure that I have 

enough pockets during the day so I can spend time 

with my family. For example, when I have two hours to 

spare, I’d rather have lunch at home instead of having 

lunch in the studio. Also, we’re currently working 

on a sub-line under the S Bahar design team, which 

emphasises more on suits that are made, not only for 

the business world but more for casual wear. One of 

the key highlights would be a packable suit where the 

suit can be packed into a bag and another one would 

be a washable suit. I would say it’s a very upgraded 

essential, an upgraded staple if you may. 

Three words to describe your style. 

Tailored not formal. 

Do you have any styling tips for those who are 

trying to get into the world of bespoke tailoring? 

Do not buy more but buy the best you can afford. 


HEALTH & WELLNESS 

Stay 

Vigilant 

We may have been successful in flattening the 

COVID-19 curve, but the war has not been won 

yet as Malaysians must work together to not 

lose the ground we have gained. 

Text by Zurien Onn 

Photos from Pixabay 

Many have likened the first 

quarter of the year 2020 

to a horror movie - literally. 

Almost as soon as the 

coronavirus made the news 

for infecting a considerable 

number of citizens in China, Japan, South Korea 

and Italy, comparisons have been drawn to films 

like Contagion (2011), Domain (2016), and Outbreak 

(1995). Certainly in hard-hit countries like the 

United States, Italy, Brazil, the United Kingdom 

and Spain the effects have been devastating and 

almost similar as in the movies. 

Meanwhile, in Malaysia, cases spiked in April 

but thanks to citizens being generally adherent 

to the rules and restrictions laid out during the 

Movement Control Order period, COVID-19 cases 

have been kept under control for the most part. 

While there was a one-day spike on 4 June when 

277 cases were confirmed - the majority coming 

from the Bukit Jalil Detainee Centre where illegal 

immigrants were being held at, the highest number 

of confirmed cases to be recorded in a day from 11 

June until 6 August 2020 was only 43 patients, on 

13 June. At the time of writing, the average number 

of confirmed cases per day has been quite low - 

about 12 cases per day. 

However, the battle is far from over. We 

must remain vigilant and act as if the spread of 

COVID-19 is still rampant, as the virus is easily 

transmissible. With the spate of new COVID-19 

clusters appearing due to import cases - and a 

number of irresponsible persons ignoring their 

quarantine periods - anybody could be an 

asymptomatic carrier of the virus and unwittingly 

spread it everywhere they go. There has been a 

case of a woman in China coming back from the 

USA infecting her fellow condo residents just from 

using the elevator - even though she took care to 

ride the elevator alone and actually abided by all 

quarantine requirements. This could happen here, 

so let’s not let our guard down yet until a vaccine 

is found and the spread of the virus can be firmly 

contained. 

In the meantime, it doesn’t hurt to remember 

what our communal responsibilities are in 

practicing the new norm. Preventive measures are 

important in preventing and controlling the spread 

of COVID-19, and we would do well to follow 

these steps whenever we are out of the house:- 


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Always wear a mask 

The government has made face masks mandatory for everyone going 

out in public now, with these events and places requiring masks for all 

attendees: 

• Mosques and suraus 

• Non-Muslim places of worship 

• Social events 

• On public transport 

• At the zoo 

• On the school bus or van 

• Play sports or recreational activities 

• Healthcare premises 

• Public markets or farmers’ markets 

• At the cinema or when attending live events 

• Retail activities including at the grocery store, supermarkets, 

malls, restaurants and laundrette 

• Hair salons 

• Spas, beauty centres and reflexology centres 

• Family activity centres 

Continue to keep your distance 

One rule of the new norm that many people seem to be ignoring these 

days is the social distancing rule. It is inevitable for most of us to visit 

public places for any number of daily needs, be it for work, groceries, 

errands, visiting the clinic - just about anything we used to do in our 

daily routines. You never know if the person in front or behind you 

is infected, perhaps unknowingly. Keeping your distance of at least 1 

metre away from others - and asking them to do the same - is the best 

way in such situations to ensure any virus is not transmitted between 

individuals. If a shop owner or restaurant operator does not seem to 

have social distancing markers in place and are not abiding by the 

rules, it is your right to ask them to or leave the establishment and 

bring your business elsewhere. 

Always sanitise your hands 

Again, when you’ve gone to many public places in the course of a day, 

you would have gone to a place many others have been to; touched 

something many others have touched; sat at a seat and table many 

others sat. There is no guarantee that no asymptomatic person has been 

there, or that the place has been adequately sanitised. Always have your 

hand sanitiser with you and use it after leaving a public place. Also, 

always remember to sanitise your hands first before touching your face. 

Whenever possible, wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds. 

Avoid going out 

Unless absolutely necessary, try to avoid leaving the house. Even when 

you do, for work or for school, for instance, try to go straight home 

without making any stops along the way. When you do have to go to 

the mall or the shops, always remember to practice the new norms. 

And stay home if you’re not feeling well. Working from home is a 

viable option for most workplaces nowadays and if your profession 

allows for this, take advantage of this perk as much as possible. 

Practicing the new norm really feels like we’re just practicing 

common sense, but sometimes we might slip and let our guard down. 

In these times when the COVID-19 virus can be easily spread by 

just about anyone, it pays to remain vigilant and maybe a little bit 

paranoid if it means we and our family stay healthy and we have a 

chance of stamping out the disease eventually. 


THE DISHES | DRINKS 

The Robbing Kong cocktail 


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Down 

The Road 

Inspired by the heritage of Chow Kit road, the Kitchen & 

Bar at The Chow Kit hotel serves up delicious cocktails 

with an edge. 

Text by Liza Wakefield 

Photos courtesy of The Ormond Group 

The Singapore Sling is quite hard to beat as one of the most 

recognisable cocktails to be associated with a city in these parts of 

the world. It’s not stopping the cocktail creators from The Chow Kit 

hotel’s The Chow Kit Kitchen & Bar from trying, though. Enter 

the KL Hustle - inspired by the reputation of the neighbourhood 

surrounding the hotel. However, rest assured that there’s nothing 

seedy about the hotel and its bar. The first hotel by the Ormond Group, opened in 

December 2019, is nothing but class. 

Similarly, so is its Kitchen & Bar, along with its array of cocktails, bubbly, wines 

and other inebriants. The KL Hustle might take its cue from the tough streets just 

outside the hotel, but just like Chow Kit Road, it’s a symbol of the city of Kuala 

Lumpur’s history, richness in diversity and the determination of its denizens. The KL 

Hustle - a combination of gin, orange juice, homemade apple and vanilla liquor, red 

wine vinegar and bitter - is reminiscent of the city’s melting pot of ethnicities and 

culture and hits your palate like a dose of reality. 

While the KL Hustle could be Kuala Lumpur’s signature drink, The Chow 

Kit is undoubtedly the hotel’s. The namesake drink has a base of clean and subtle 

Matusalem Platino Rum and the always-fun Aperol. This base is augmented by lemon 

juice, homemade lemongrass liqueur and maple syrup, and exudes a satisfying balance 

of sweet and sourness. 


THE DISHES | DRINKS 

The Bar at The Chow Kit 

The Chow Kit hotel 

The Gin Dynasty 

The Chow Kit cocktail drink 

Other signature cocktails crafted by the team at The 

Chow Kit includes illustriously named concoctions like 

Fourth Concubine - probably a delightful “young wife” 

with Matusalem Anejo, elderflower, lemon juice, egg 

white, Fever Tree tonic and peach bitter; Swettenham’s 

Sundowner, which the colonial officer might have enjoyed 

overlooking the view from his verandah, appreciating 

the taste of gin, Campari, homemade ginger and pink 

peppercorn syrup and grapefruit soda while the sun set; 

and the Golden Khersonese, a taste of lands and richness 

of yore in a mix of Pineapple infused with Matusalem 

Anejo, Wild Turkey whiskey, lemon juice and honey. 

Meanwhile, the Robbing Kong is for those who 

love how the smokiness results from the mezcal, lemon 

juice, pineapple juice, syrup and bitters. Enjoy it with 

a side of The Chow Kit’s version of Malaysian rojak, 

the Rojak-Rojak with prawn fritters, coconut crackers, 

cut pineapple, fried tempeh, smoked bean curd, boiled 

egg and shredded vegetables, with a base of peanut and 

pomegranate sauce at the bottom, from the kitchen part 

of Kitchen & Bar. 

For gin lovers, Gin Dynasty is probably your best 

bet if you’re thinking of having just one (or one kind 

of) cocktail the whole evening. The pour of Hendrick’s, 

cucumber juice, jasmine, lime juice, egg white and bitters 

is light yet punchy, and goes well when washing down 

a shared plate of turmeric-marinated squid and plum 

fritters with plum sauce. You’d also do well to order the 

Chow Kit Nachos, with yam, cassava and sweet potato 

crisps with tamarind glaze instead of the usual cheesy 

sauce - a pairing that is set to bring out the brightness 

of the cocktail and the gaiety of the evening. The streets 

of Chow Kit come alive at night – as do the inside of its 

buildings. 


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THE DISHES 

Ginger Honey Chicken 

Spring Garden Restaurant 

The flavour of this sweet and tangy dish will jump 

at you right from the first bite! The balance between 

the ginger and honey is just right, and goes especially 

well with a steaming hot bowl of white rice. Be sure to 

order this dish when you’re at Spring Garden because 

it’s just so good! 

Spaghetti Bolognese 

JOJO Italian Restaurant 

When you think you know a dish such as the spaghetti 

bolognese inside and out, think again as you’ll be 

pleasantly surprised at how you can really taste the beef 

in this bolognese dish at Jojo. Garnished with parmigiano 

and fresh basil, it’s the perfect meal that’s just enough to 

satiate with its flavours as well as its portion. 

Shake Butter 

Shoyu Yaki 

Gin Shui Tei 

They really did not hold back on the 

flavour with this dish of salmon cooked 

with butter and soy sauce. A simple dish, 

yet rich in taste with a sweet and savoury 

mouthfeel, the bold sauce accompanies 

and elevates the flavour of the salmon very 

All-Time 

Favourites 

Sometimes, your all-time favourite food is what you 

need for a truly satisfying meal. Check out these 

all-star dishes at restaurants at Tropicana Golf and 

Country Club to get your fill. 


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Grilled Sea Bass 

Twenty 7 

For something clean yet not scrimping on flavour and 

similarly healthful accompaniments, try the grilled 

sea bass at Twenty 7. Served with roasted vegetables, 

potatoes, mangoes, tomatoes and capers, it’s already 

a delicious square meal by itself, as the spiciness 

blends well with the tanginess of the mango. 

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 

Dolsot Bibimbap 

Qinghegu Korean Restaurant 

Always a comforting favourite, the Dolsot Bibimbap 

never fails to hearten the diner with its bowlful of 

rice, vegetables and seasoned beef. And, of course, the 

best part about it being served in a hot stone bowl is 

the crispy rice at the bottom that adds a nice texture 

and slightly different flavour – all to be enjoyed with 

the included side dishes that are refillable throughout 

the dining session. The outlet at Tropicana Golf and 

Country Resort is the only halal Qinghegu outlet in 

Malaysia so if you’re looking to treat friends or family 

to some heavenly Korean food, this is the place for it. 

QingHeGu 


Tel. 03-7802 8917 


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 

Sea Bass Ikan Bakar 

Twenty 7 

Nothing beats the enjoyment on tucking into a 

well-grilled ikan bakar that’s crispy on the outside 

while fleshy and full of flavour on the inside. 

The Ikan Bakar at Twenty 7 – choose your fish 

preference if you’re not feeling like sea bass – 

is marinated in a mixture of chilli paste and 

coconut, wrapped in banana leaf and grilled 

whole, and then served with tamarind dip, chilli 

dip and lime to be sprinkled on. Licking your lips? 

We understand. 

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 


Food Styling: Luke Jing Yau 

Photographer: 

Brian Fang @ M8 Studio 


THE DISHES | DINING 

The bar and kitchen area at ATAS 

Uniquely Malaysian at 

ATAS 

This chic eatery at The RuMa is certainly an ‘ATAS-tation’ of delicious 

modern Malay dining. 

Text by Shah Shamshiri 

Photos by Rahayu Mat Nah and The RuMa Hotel 


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ATAS interior 

Cornfed chicken cooked with buah keluak, okra, and fermented chili sauce 

Lamb shoulder with Thai basil, dabai, cucumber, and black garlic 

Executive Chef Tyson Gee 

Since opening its doors to Malaysians slightly 

under two years ago, The RuMa Hotel and 

Residences has been getting quite the attention. 

Famed to be Kuala Lumpur’s only member 

of The Leading Hotels of the World, it is also 

making heads turn thanks to their world-class 

eatery, ATAS, The RuMa’s modern Malaysian eatery. 

Situated up the hotel’s grand stairwell and onto the 

mezzanine floor, ATAS is the place where guests can embark 

on a culinary journey through the Malaysian Peninsula. 

Executive Chef Tyson Gee has created a unique menu 

presenting dishes that showcase the best of locally grown 

produce and heirloom ingredients, richly flavoured with local 

herbs and spices. 

“At The RuMa, my goal isn’t to deconstruct classical or 

traditional Malaysian dishes but to reinterpret local ingredients 

and flavour profiles into something uniquely Malaysian,” said 

Executive Chef Tyson Gee. 

As an attestation to his carefully mastered craft, Gee 

unveiled a spectacular menu compose of mouth-watering 

appetisers right down to delectable desserts. 

For a rather memorable start, begin with their unique Pai 

Tee made of chicken liver parfait and roselle jam. Truly love 

at first bite, the dish creates an inexplicable sensation as teeth 

meets the crunchy wall of the Pai Tee, unearthing a melange 

of tastes from the sweet roselle jam and the subtle bitterness 

of the chicken liver. 


THE DISHES | DINING 

“ATAS is the place where 

guests can embark on a 

culinary journey through 

the Malaysian Peninsula." 

Strawberry and goat’s cheese cheesecake 

Charred King Prawn 

Pai Tee with chicken liver parfait and roselle jam 

For those who prefer a vegetarian head start, try their 

Momotaro Tomatoes consisting of local stracciatella cheese, 

radish, seaweed, and wild pepper. If you’re craving for 

seafood, then start the appetiser round with their Cured 

Ocean Trout dashed with some puffed tapioca, local herbs, 

and sambal dressing, while another worthy option would be 

the Blue Tiger Prawn with betel leaf and charred coconut 

sambal. 

As for the mains, guests can savour a range of flavourful 

wonders from their charcoal oven, their Cornfed Chicken 

cooked with buah keluak, okra, and fermented chili sauce. 

There is also the Lamb Shoulder prepared with Thai basil, 

dabai, cucumber, and laced with some black garlic. For 

crustacean lovers, the Charred King Prawn is a must as it 

cleverly mixes the tastes of coriander, cultured butter, and that 

unmistakable Malay scent from the green sambal. 

These dishes also come with appropriate accompaniments 

in the form of the Jasmine Rice Salad, Charred Baby Corn 

with delicious grated melted cheese as well as the all- Foraged 

Fiddle Head Ferns or ‘Pucuk Paku’ as it is known in Malay. 

Be sure to leave some space for dessert as ATAS prides 

itself in serving the Pahang Single Origin 70% dark Chocolate 

complete with ganache, roselle, and mulberries. For a truly 

authentic Malaysian adventure, dig in to the Durian Ice 

Cream Sundae accompanied with pistachio, gula melaka, and 

some coconut. For a little whiff of the west, try the Strawberry 

and Goat’s Cheese cheesecake, which combines Milky Whey 

goat’s cheese and Cameron strawberries, with some olive oil! 

Clearly a masterpiece of a menu, this recommended 

course is just a fragment of what ATAS has to offer as there 

are still other choices that diners may choose from. For an 

unforgettable dining experience in the heart of KL, head 

on down to ATAS at The RuMa to attest to this magnificent 

culinary discovery! 

www.theruma.com 


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THE DRIVE 

Driven By 

Joy And Excitement 

The new and improved Lamborghini Huracán EVO RWD Spyder is just 

what you need to quench your thirst for speed. 


Photos courtesy of Lamborghini 


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The Lamborghini Huracán EVO 

Rear-Wheel Drive Spyder is 

built for those with a penchant 

for all things speed. Bearing all 

the hallmarks of a supercar, the 

Huracán has undergone several 

revisions since it’s entrance to the automotive world in 

2014, with different variants that brought something 

distinct to the table. Enter the Spyder, in late 2015, as 

the convertible companion to one of Lamborghini’s 

most successful cars ever. 

The 2020 Huracán EVO RWD Spyder had its 

first-ever virtual launch sometime last May, using 

Augmented Reality (AR) on lamborghini.com, 

amidst the ongoing pandemic outbreak. However, 

that didn’t drown the excitement of die-hard fans of 

the premium hot hatch. Although seemingly behind 

in the spec sheets when compared to its contenders, 

given in the right hands (or feet), this car undoubtedly 

packs all the right punches. 

Steady As It Goes 

The Huracán RWD EVO Spyder is the midcycle 

refresh of the Huracán Spyder line and is as 

supercharged as it gets, sprinting from 0-100 km/h 

acceleration in just 3.5 seconds. Hearing its naturally 

aspirated V10 engine springing into action is 

definitely one of those things you wouldn’t miss for 

the world. When you put your pedal to the metal, the 

Spyder can reach the impressive speed of 324km/h, 

earning its rightful rank in the leaderboard against 

other hot-rod rivals. 

Compared to the AWD Huracán, driving the 

RWD Spyder is substantially more enjoyable and 

significantly easier as you gain more control in terms 

of balancing the car with the throttle. Equipped with 

a seven-speed paddle-shifted DCT transmission and 

the Performance Traction Control System, this car 

has been specifically tuned to allow more oversteer for 

that tingle of excitement in your bones. This one-ofa-kind 

convertible provides you with an unparalleled 

bliss when it comes to driving satisfaction, which is 

best experienced in its drop-top form, of course. 


THE DRIVE 

For a truly immersive driving experience, the car comes 

with three driving modes that are tailored to suit your mood 

or personality on the road - STRADA, SPORT and CORSA. 

STRADA provides stability and safety in all conditions 

by minimizing rear-wheel slippage, and more proactively 

managing torque delivery on low-adhesion surfaces. In 

SPORT mode, you can turn it up a notch by indulging in a bit 

of drifting debauchery. The Spyder skids during acceleration 

as oversteer angles increase rapidly, thus you get to call the 

shots when it comes to controlling and balancing the car. 

Meanwhile, CORSA mode optimizes the car’s traction and 

agility when exiting a corner in high-performance conditions, 

maximizing dynamics and speed - just what a speed demon 

needs. 

Drop Dead Gorgeous 

With mean lines and an even a meaner stance, this 

supercharged beast commands attention from every angle 

possible. Crouching low, with aggressive new front bumper 

and revised front splitter, the Spyder is definitely a headturner. 

Available in virtually limitless colour and trim option 

through Lamborghini Ad Personam, the Spyder brings a new 

definition to personalisation. 


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The convertible’s soft-top roof stows under the rear hood 

in just 17 seconds, even when you’re cruising up to a speed 

of 50 km/h. Available in a wide range of colour choices, the 

soft-top perfectly complements the rear-wheel-drive car’s 

body lines and paint job too. Of course, being a convertible, 

the Spyder looks best when the top is stowed beneath the rear 

deck lid. Nothing beats the feeling of the wind in your hair as 

you rev up the powerful V10 engine to hear its distinct roar. 

There’s plenty of cool things, too, if you were to peep 

inside its cabin. The new intuitive touchscreen displays the 

car’s driving data and other functions such as climate control 

at a glance and is compatible with Apple Carplay. On top of 

that, the console-mounted start/stop button is worthy of the 

praises as well, beckoning you to unlock the engine’s hidden 

power with just one touch. 

Hooked On A Feeling 

Make no mistake, this isn’t the EVO Spyder’s first rodeo. The 

understated, but never underwhelming supercar ticks all the 

right boxes for overall improvement when compared to its 

predecessor. Why don’t you take her out for a spin and see 

what tricks she has up her sleeve? 


THE VACATION 

Throwback 

To Time 

Located in what was once the colonial 

quarters, 137 Pillars House is Chiang Mai’s 

must visit address when in this Thai city. 


Photos courtesy of 137 Pillars House 

The House was originally built in the 1800s as the headquarters of the Borneo Company Limited 


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“What started off as a simple 

traditional Siamese home, 

137 Pillars House has 

flourished into a beautiful 

luxurious residence offering 

opulent suites.” 

The main entrance to 137 Pillars House 

Famous for its enchanting beauty and breathtaking view of paddy 

fields, Chiang Mai is also known as Thailand’s ‘Northern Rose’. 

It is no surprise that this charming city is a favourite among 

tourists due to its historical allure. According to records, Chiang 

Mai was a prosperous trading centre on the route to China and 

Burma. 

And within this very quaint city lies an exceptional hotel, which is worth 

more than just a mention. Simply named 137 Pillars House, this high-profile 

venue was once the homestead of the manager of the British East Borneo 

Company. In fact, the famous Louis Leonowens, the son of Anna Leonowens 

from the famous tale of Anna and the King of Siam was one of the first few 

people to grace the walls of this prestigious address. 

Wat Gate, the area of Chiang Mai surrounding 137 Pillars House, 

was formerly designated to foreigners living in the city. The traditional Thai 

temple complex of multiple pagodas and living quarters is also home to Wat 

Gate Khar Rnam Museum, founded by former 137 Pillars House owner Jack 

Bain. The museum houses a huge collection of old Thai artefacts as well as 

black and white photos of local historical figures and colonial residents who 

have impacted the city throughout the years. 


THE VACATION 

A simple lap pool set amidst lush greenery 

The David Fleming Macfie Suite veranda 

Today 137 Pillars House is listed as 

one of the world’s Small Luxury Hotels 

and provides some of the best services to its 

guests. What started off as a simple traditional 

Siamese home, the place has expanded and 

flourished into a beautiful luxurious residence 

offering opulent suites with four different 

themes. 

Each suite at 137 Pillars House sees 

the marks of architectural historians and 

conservationists who worked meticulously 

to retain the integrity of the original 1889 

structure of the house. Tiled verandas, cane 

shades, rattan furniture and free-standing 

Victorian baths are reminders of yesteryears, 

blended with the modern facilities that 

include outdoor garden showers, flat screen 

televisions and the all-important wi-fi access. 

There are also two private pools featured in 

the two Louis Leonowens Suites. 

With a beautifully designed landscape, 

the grounds of the residence flaunt a lush 

green ambience thanks to the garden-like 

surroundings. To compliment the vicinity, 

guest entertainment on The Lawn is regularly 

scheduled, including Thai music and dancing, 

cocktail parties and cultural lectures. 


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For gastronomic pleasures, guests have 

a range of options including Jack Bain’s Bar, 

The Palette, The Dining Room, or even 

private dining in their respective suites or a 

chosen private spot on the grounds. During 

adventure-filled days or upon departure, the 

kitchen team can also prepare gourmet picnic 

baskets and light lunch boxes to-go. 

The hotel also has an amazing spa 

called the Nitra Spa, along with a great 

swimming pool and a complete gymnasium. 

For important business affairs, The Drawing 

Room offers a fully modern meeting facility 

supported by all necessary business centre 

services. It is the ideal venue for a small 

private dining function, social gatherings or 

business meetings for up to 25 people. 

For those who appreciate the finer 

things in life and yet wish to remain close to 

Chiang Mai’s central area, then 137 Pillars 

House would be the perfect option for an 

unforgettable stay! 

The Dining Room 

The Louis Leonowens Pool Suite living room 


THE VACATION 

Fun-filled 

Fukuoka! 

Although Japan is most celebrated for their ultra-modern 

capital Tokyo, the country’s other major cities never fail to 

impress either. Fukuoka is one of them. 


Photos by Shah Shamshiri and Japan Tourism (JNTO) 

Gondola experience at Yanagawa river 


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Aerial view of Fukuoka city 

Fukuoka, the capital city of Fukuoka 

Prefecture, is situated on the northern 

shore of the Japanese island of Kyushu. 

Like all Japanese capital cities, it is 

meticulously well-developed and just as 

organised as her bigger counterparts. 

Among the more renowned tourist spots of 

Fukuoka is Canal City shopping centre. As the name 

suggests, the exterior design of this commercial centre 

boasts a canal-like area that makes it slightly more 

unique compared to your average shopping haunt. 

With countless boutiques and shops, it also shares the 

same vicinity as the Grand Hyatt Fukuoka, one of the 

city’s most popular 5-star hotels. 

The artificial canal runs right through the middle 

of the five-floor entertainment complex, creating a lot 

of open space. At the center of the canal is a fountain 

with water shows that run every 30 minutes from 

10am to 10pm. In the evenings, spectacular light and 

sound performances showcasing famous Japanese 

animation productions are screened on the main wall 

of the Grand Hyatt Fukuoka hotel. Truly a sight to 

behold, the show features amazing special effects 

intertwined with bright colours and synchronised 

movements of sound and water. 

From Canal City, head on to Local Development 

Lab in Tenjin, a one-stop shop and café that sells 

Fukuoka’s best local produce, which can also be cooked 

on the spot and served as authentic local meals. 

For a dose of history and culture, visitors should 

make their way to the Hakata Machiya Folk Museum 

and witness the age-old art of weaving where skilled 

craftsmen and women create an array of some of the 

most beautiful pieces of cloth for daily wear and home 

decoration. It is also the place where visitors can learn 

how traditional local clay dolls are hand-made. 

However, the main highlight of the museum 

would be the archives and records kept of the famous 

all-male festival and one of the biggest summer 

celebrations in Fukuoka known as the Yamakasa. 

The Yamakasa is a Japanese festival celebrated 

from the 1st until the 15th of July in Hakata, Fukuoka. 

The festival is most known for the Kakiyama, a float 

that weighs around one tonne and is carried around 

the city by men in loincloths as an act of float-racing. 

The festival is believed to be over 770 years old and 

attracts up to a million spectators each year. According 

to Wikipedia, the sound of the Yamakasa has also 

been selected by the Ministry of the Environment as 

one of the 100 Soundscapes of Japan. 


THE VACATION 

Fukuoka Tower 

Intricate floats paraded during Yamakasa 

Apparently, the festival commemorates a Buddhist monk 

who once cured people all over the city by visiting every 

possible corner during a dangerous plague. These floats can 

still be seen in temples near the museum. 

Not far from the museum is the Kawabata Shopping 

Arcade, which resembles a long huge tunnel filled with a 

variety of shops and cafes selling all sorts of goods. Should 

you find yourself here and hungry for a snack, try the famous 

local dessert of sweet porridge with red beans flour balls, 

which are often sold and served hot during the cold winters. 

Venture slightly out of the Hakata area and visit the 

beachfront for a look at the amazing Fukuoka Tower. Then, 

from the tower area, you can take a short ferry ride to the 

Marine World Uminonakamichi. Here, guests will be able to 

see various performances and marine life found within the 

nearby ocean. 

For a bit of a breather, take a stroll along Ohori Koen 

Park, a popular recreational park often frequented by the 

locals as a popular play and picnic area. Not only is the park 

spacious and peaceful but this is also where ruins of the ancient 

Fukuoka castle is located. Now it has become a popular photo 

spot for those who seek a unique visual backdrop. 

The dolphin show at Marine World Uminonakamichi 

Grilled unagi at a restaurant in Yanagawa 


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Scenery at Yanagawa river 

Crafting of clay dolls at the Hakata Machiya Folk Museum 

About 50 minutes by high-speed train from the city area 

lies the quaint town of Yanagawa. Yanagawa is extremely 

popular for its beautiful river canals and the Japanese 

gondolas that ferry tourists throughout the streams. Offering 

vivid similarities to Venice in Italy, the gondola navigators 

also sing to the passengers as they explain about the famous 

landmarks. 

An experience not to be missed, Yanagawa also features 

some of the best landscapes around. Ideal for immortalising 

picturesque moments, Yanagawa is also home to the residence 

of a famous samurai, or Japanese Warlord, that now functions 

as a museum and event space for weddings and big events. It 

showcases a beautiful Japanese garden, perfect for those who 

seek calming tranquility. 

Yanagawa is also famous for their eel or Unagi dishes 

cooked in a special sweet soy-sauce that tastes extremely 

delicious! The dish is so famous that several restaurants 

in Yanagawa have specialised in serving this delicacy with 

various traditional family recipes. 

Evidently, Fukuoka is severely under-rated as a holiday 

destination for international travellers, as the city actually has 

so much more to offer. With friendly locals, a more laid-back 

atmosphere and being less busy or crowded like the other 

major cities of Japan, Fukuoka is truly the perfect escape! 


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 

15 Alam General Store 

Outlets 

16 Tropicana Clinic 

17 Eco Salon 

18 Havana Lounge & Havana Cozy 

19 TGCR Sales Gallery 

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 

Tropicana Sales Gallery 

The Green House Florist 

Alam General Store 

Tropicana Clinic 

Ground Floor, Walkway 

Tel: 1 800 88 8128 

Mon to Fri: 9.30am – 6.00pm 

Sat: 9.30am – 1.00pm 

Closed on Sunday and 

Public Holidays 


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 Sunday and 

Public Holidays 

Eco Salon 


Tel: 03-7804 9316 

Tues to Sat: 10.30am - 7.30pm 

Sun: 10.30am - 6.00pm 

Closed every Mon and Public 

Holidays 

Havana Lounge & 

Havana Cozy 

Lower Ground Floor, Palms Wing 

Tel: 03-7804 8888 ext. 514 

Open Daily: 

Mon to Thurs: 5.00pm - 1.00am 

Fri to Sat: 5.00pm - 2.00am 

Closed on Sunday 

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 

Bowling Cafe 

Poolside Café 

West Course 

Tel: 03-7880 6164 

Lower Ground Floor, Sports Wing 

Tel: 03-7804 8888 ext. 327 

Lower Ground Floor, Sports Wing 

Tel: 03-7804 8888 ext. 327 


Mon: 2.00pm - 11.00pm 

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) 




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 





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 

“ 

What you wear is how you 

present yourself to the world, 

especially today, when human 

contacts are so quick. Fashion is 

instant language. 

- Miuccia Prada 

“ 

Photo by Stocksnap/Pixabay 


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KKLIU 2106/2019

Tropicana Sep-Oct 2020 #132 The Fashion Issue

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