Tropicana July-August 2024 #155 The Merdeka Issue

EDITOR'S NOTE
National Pride is abound this month in our Merdeka
Issue and to help drive that sense of Nationalism
home, we have Her Royal Highness Tengku Datin
Paduka Setia Zatashah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris
Shah gracing our cover.
Ever the graceful Malaysian Royal, Tengku Zatashah
shares with us her many charitable initiatives and
campaigns as well as how she further bridges the
cultural gap between Malaysia and France with her
efforts within the Alliance Francaise.
She also discusses the importance of
#ZeroFoodWastage as well as #SayNo2Plastic
and how she combats both of these concerns
with frequent endeavours to raise awareness
while getting involved on grass-root level
ensuring consistency and successful action.
Further fueling that nationalistic pride is our
Trailblazer section as we feature a few of Tropicana’s
very own who have represented Malaysia in various
sporting events and challenges. From triathlete’s
participating in the Ironman challenge to hiking up
Malaysia’s highest peak – Mount Kinabalu, do have
a read about how they prepared themselves prior.
Speaking of Mount Kinabalu, do check out our
Travel page as it is all about Kundasang, Sabah.
Deemed the New Zealand of Malaysia, we share
some of the must sees and must dos during your
holiday to this picturesque town.
Continuing within the spine of the Merdeka
Issue, do read up about our most favourite
national food – Nasi Lemak. We discuss the
origins of this famous fragrant breakfast food
and how it has evolved over the years. We also
feature a list of some of the most popular places
to find a good plate of this sweet and spicy
Malaysian favourite.
Our fashion spread under Trend will have you
feeling cool in our hot and humid weather
especially if you wish to celebrate with a family
getaway to the beach or have friends over for a
barbecue. Don’t forget to adorn yourselves with
the luxurious jewels and timepieces also featured
under Trend.
Finally, do read up about the final gem of
Tropicana Gardens – Edelweiss Shoppes. As the
integrated development enters its final phase,
anticipation builds for the Edelweiss Shoppes, set
to be completed by 2025. It is surely an investment
not to be missed.
Here’s wishing you a joyous Merdeka Day. We
would like to extend our warmest wishes as
we celebrate the spirit of freedom and unity.
Have a day filled with happiness and pride
as we commemorate Malaysia’s 67 th birthday
together.
Tropicana Lifestyle Editorial Team