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Editor’s Letter

So let’s take a leaf from their book, take stock and reflect on the year that has passed. Have goals been met, new achievements been unlocked and did you learn anything new? Only then can you set new goals for the next year, and the steps needed to achieve them. In every Society magazine that we roll out each year, we present a veritable list of the most powerful and influential people shaping our country. We have also compiled a roundup of the top parties throughout the year, society’s most invited and the city’s most fashionable. It’s not easy to be accepted into the upper echelons of society, and so we’ve asked several individuals, people that wield a certain amount of influence, to dish some advice on party etiquette and the…

Editor’s Letter

US$48.4m The price a Ferrari 250 GTO fetched via Sotheby’s in August, making it the most expensive car ever sold at auction. The car’s former owner, Microsoft employee Greg Whitten, bought it for one-tenth of that in 2000. Talk about a fast buck. £50,000 The cost of the wedding cake for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle—a buttercreamsmothered lemon and elderflower sponge. Made by Claire Ptak of London’s Violet Cakes, the dessert broke with British royal wedding tradition, which dictates the serving of fruitcake. 32 The number of Michelin stars accumulated by Joël Robuchon’s restaurants over his lifetime. The iconic French chef, known for his perfectionism, died in August at the age of 73. #1 The ranking of the romantic comedy Crazy Rich Asians at the US box office on its opening weekend in…

TIME-RICH TYCOON Decades in the corner office have given you the means to chase boats, thoroughbreds and rare Burgundies. Let 2019 be the year you guiltlessly squander your children’s inheritance HONG KONG ART BASEL IN HONG KONG Asia’s premier art show is set to send Hong Kong into a creative frenzy for the seventh year. With half the participating galleries coming from Asia and the Pacific, the show is a portal to the region’s artists while also offering galleries from around the world a platform to bring their work to Asia. In addition to the huge variety of modern and contemporary work from emerging and established artists, the show will host talks and panel discussions with artists, gallerists, curators, collectors, architects and critics. At the Convention and Exhibition Centre. March 29–31 artbasel.com/hong-kong US MASTERS TOURNAMENT Last year’s champion,…

Smooth Sailing When the sea gets rough, eat saltines to settle your stomach, or so the old salts say. Better still, step aboard the Foiler from Enata Marine, a 9.5-metre hydrofoil that cuts through choppy water by skimming 1.5 metres above it at 40 knots (74km/h). This flying superyacht is anchored by four foils that keep her extremely stable and resistant to wave interference. Propulsion comes from two 320HP BMW engines hooked up to two generators and two electric motors. At cruising speed, the vessel’s 300-litre fuel tank gives her a range of 240 kilometres. The retractable foils are strong enough to support the weight of eight passengers in the boat as she flies above the water’s surface. With her sleek style and cutting-edge hull design, you don’t need to be…

ALL ABOUT BLOSSOMS Japan’s sakura season boasts a growing appeal for travellers. We earmarked a list of the best places and times to see the famous cherry blossoms in full bloom against backdrops of restored castles, sprawling gardens and pink-hued mountains. CRUISE ON Luxury cruises have captured the imagination of elite travellers of all ages—the most recent includes the awe-inspiring interiors and on-board entertainment of the Royal Caribbean’s latest Oasis-class fleet, Symphony of the Seas. GO WITH GLAMPING Why stay indoors when you can rest in the arms of nature? Try a weekend stay at Puan Sri Tiara Jacquelina’s new glamping resort Tiarasa Escapes in the verdant foothills of Janda Baik—just a 45-minute drive from KL, it brings jungle luxe to a new level. THE BEST OF BRITAIN We highlighted Windsor Castle tours, the Four Seasons Hampshire’s…

TOP PARTIES OF THE YEAR

A Ball of a Time As the trickle turned to a torrent and guests began to surge against the holds of the foyer, it was time to throw open the doors and welcome them to the magical spectacle that was the 29th Malaysia Tatler Ball at Four Seasons Hotel’s grand ballroom. Decked to the nines, thanks to Razak Luxe Decor, an exquisite multi-course dinner awaited inside, but that wasn’t the extent of Malaysia Tatler’s hospitality. Musical entertainment for the evening included Datuk Syafinaz Selamat and the Mad Sally band. Soon enough though, hush fell over the crowd as all eyes were on the stage for the main highlight—the awards ceremony. Some tears of joy and touching sentiments were felt as the eloquent acceptance speeches of the award winners (Michele Kwok and…

TOP PARTIES OF THE YEAR

The Art of Partying the Night Away

If there is a dress code, guests should always try their best to honour it in appreciation of their hosts’ efforts to organise the event These most invited are always ready with a smile and compliment for their hosts—a reflection of their polished upbringing Party tips DATIN MINA CHEAH “I think it is important to GREET THE HOSTS FIRST when you arrive at a party. If you are shy, I think the bar area is always the best place to hang around to make new friends, especially after a few sips!” TUNKU DARA NAQUIAH “If there is a dinner, keep MOBILE PHONES OUT OF SIGHT. What’s the point of having a social gathering and you don’t talk? It’s deemed rude and ill-mannered. If you must, excuse yourself to pick up your call. Also, MIND YOUR…

The Art of Partying the Night Away

ALL IN THIS TOGETHER

WILLIAM SIN & DENISE CHIEW Teacher Volunteers What was the first thing you thought of when we first told you about this volunteer project? William: I genuinely thought that it would be an amazing experience, because both Denise and I had a really good time volunteering with Tatler and EPIC the year before, so I was immediately all for it! But at that time, I honestly thought there was going to be a bigger group of us going together. So it definitely came as a shock to me when it was confirmed later that Denise and I would be the only two volunteers participating in this experience. Nonetheless the team definitely made sure that we had the experience of a lifetime. Tell us about your experience. Denise: We were told that we would visit the…

ALL IN THIS TOGETHER

ASIA’S MOST STYLISH

Every year, Tatler invites the recipients of its Most Stylish Woman award—one from each of its eight regions—to take part in a glamorous photo shoot at an iconic location. This time our eight standard-bearers were whisked off to Macau to discover its latest landmark, Morpheus, a dramatic one-of-a-kind resort designed by Zaha Hadid at the City of Dreams complex. Named after the shape-shifting Greek god of dreams, it is a fitting legacy for the late Iraqi-British architect, known for her futuristic, free-flowing designs, and was the perfect venue to showcase the glamour of our style mavens. The property was abuzz with excitement as the eight awardees arrived with an entourage of social-media photographers, hair and make-up artists and personal stylists. The dressing room was a treasure trove of the season’s latest…

ASIA’S MOST STYLISH

DIAN LEE MALAYSIA

Dian Lee has perfected the knack of looking like a teenager despite being a mother of three and a successful businesswoman. Known for her fashion sense, ambition, happy family and dedication to yoga and meditation, Dian has achieved more in her three decades than most people do in a lifetime. But don’t think all that success has gone to her head, as she’s also delightfully modest. “When Tatler asked me out for lunch and gave me the letter about the award, I was like, ‘Did you guys print the name wrong? Because I’m really not a fashion icon.’” We beg to differ, Dian. Her simple, well-cut clothes, which are often accessorised with a good scarf or beautiful pair of earrings, bring to mind some of the best-dressed women of Paris or…

DIAN LEE MALAYSIA

NATASHA LAU MAINLAND CHINA

Natasha Lau wasn’t your average child. Rather than watch cartoons or play games with her friends, she spent her girlhood flicking through fashion magazines, trying on dresses and accompanying her mother to the world’s glossiest catwalk shows. And the intense love of clothing she developed has now paid off in the form of a dazzling career in the fashion industry. The Instagram star has collaborated on a number of collections and walked for some of the biggest brands of China and Europe. Natasha splits her time between Shanghai, where she works as a model and stylist, and New York, where she is studying at art school Parsons. “I prefer Shanghai somehow. I’m more European in my style. I like quite a simple and chilled life.” Along with all the designers who helped…

NATASHA LAU MAINLAND CHINA

MING HO-TANG HONGKONG

She’s just flown in from a truffle-hunting trip in Italy and is about to head off to some bucket-list destinations, including Brazil and Bora Bora. So what is Ming Ho-Tang looking forward to most? “Six days in Antarctica where there’s no Wi-Fi so no one can reach me.” That should be no surprise. A player in the finance industry, having worked at HSBC Private Equity Management, Ming is now the director of corporate development at Li & Fung—a role she executes with aplomb in 5-inch Christian Louboutin stilettos, no less—and her phone is constantly abuzz. Given that her wardrobe spans three rooms of her home and she boasts a range of covetable collectibles, from rare Judith Leiber clutches to a Chanel handbag signed by Karl Lagerfeld, it’s surprising she didn’t consider a…

MING HO-TANG HONGKONG

AIRYN TANU INDONESIA

Marilyn Monroe sang it, but Airyn Tanu brought to life the idea that diamonds really are a girl’s best friend. Airyn’s prodigious jewellery career began when she started selling handmade necklaces and earrings in Perth, where her love for diamonds grew daily during four years of university under the hot Australian sun. The diamond-focused jewellery brands she later founded, Passion Jewelry and Passion Privé, now have nine boutiques around her native Indonesia. “Getting here wasn’t easy,” says Airyn, the brand’s COO. “I’d tell young brands that, first of all, you have to be very creative and not just follow others. Also, persistence—we work very hard but it pays off. I will also always ensure our pieces are unique because jewellery is like art; it needs to say something individual.” Given Airyn’s love…

AIRYN TANU INDONESIA

LUCY TORRES-GOMEZ PHILIPPINES

There’s high-achieving and then there’s Lucy Torres-Gomez. Once a commercial model and a television personality, Lucy shifted gears to a frontline career in politics. Today, she is working as a representative for the fourth district of the province of Leyte, her advocacies geared towards sustainable tourism, infrastructure development and energising communities to become self-sustainable through a variety of programmes. “It was a big shift from showbiz to public service,” she says. “There are bad parts of it, yes. But they’re not as bad as the downside of showbiz, and the flip side is wonderful. You can lead a very purposeful life if you use your network properly. In the end, I’m all about legacy. If I were to define my life as a public servant, I would say that I’m driven…

LUCY TORRES-GOMEZ PHILIPPINES

GEORGIA LEE SINGAPORE

She’s one of Singapore’s top doctors, a skincare specialist and a CEO. And if that weren’t enough to make Georgia Lee a cover star in her hometown, her bold fashion sense certainly is. “I’m very open to quirky silhouettes. At the moment I like McQueen a lot, and also Prada and The Row by the Olsen twins. My clothes might be wild but I’m very organised in my wardrobe. Everything is categorised according to colour and length, and in alphabetical order.” While medical professionals are some of the most admired people in society, they are not generally known for their fashion sense, something Georgia wants to change. “I’m a conformist in terms of the medical practice, but never about how I carry myself. I think what’s important is in the essence…

GEORGIA LEE SINGAPORE

FANNY TSAI TAIWAN

Fanny Tsai is the Sheryl Sandberg of Taiwan, a tech genius who, like her Californian counterpart, wants women to have it all. A working mother with two businesses and a glossy social life, Fanny is someone who is used to getting what she wants. As well as her social-media company, she channels her creativity into jewellery brand Weng Collection—all while being one of the best-dressed women in Taiwan. “It’s all about the glasses, earrings and scarves,” she says. “I always have a scarf in my bag. They’re like a security blanket and if I need to change outfits, they’re very useful. Then I’ve got the sunglasses to cover my face if I’m tired, and I think the earrings remind me I’m in fashion. Wearing earrings always makes me feel like I’m…

FANNY TSAI TAIWAN

SIRISOPA CHULASEWOK THAILAND

A fashionista and foodie, Sirisopa Chulasewok headed the Christian Dior brand in Thailand for years. But in the past decade she has diversified away from French luxury and towards Thai food, running the Nara group of restaurants and the multi-label fashion boutique Beige. So how does she dress for days filled with everything from food tastings to high-end fashion shows? “During the daytime, I like jeans and sneakers as I’m in such a rush trying to get everything done,” she says. “But I dress up more for dinners. I love Zimmermann at the moment. I’m also a fan of Thai designer Polpat Asavaprapha and his label Asava. He’s a good friend and his looks fit my frame and my personality.” Like any fashion insider worth her expensive high heels, Sirisopa knows…

SIRISOPA CHULASEWOK THAILAND

IT’S LIKE A DREAM

I WAS REALLY EXCITED when I found out this year’s Asia’s Most Stylish photo shoot was going to take place in Morpheus, City of Dreams Macau. It’s an incredibly modern hotel designed by the late Dame Zaha Hadid, and filled with the most amazing artworks. Malaysia Tatler was so kind to offer me return business class tickets on Malaysia Airlines to Hong Kong and a connecting ferry to Macau. I decided however to save time and fly directly via Air Asia. At the arrival hall, I was greeted by a butler who immediately identified me based on the number of suitcases I had brought along. The drive from the airport to Morpheus was a mere two minutes. When the car pulled up at the hotel entrance, it was like a…

IT’S LIKE A DREAM

Fashion Forward

Style tips TUNKU ELANA KHYRA “I usually go for a BOLD RED LIP, with soft browns or a natural colour palette on my eyes. As for the base I try NOT TO CAKE ON too much makeup, and instead go for a more NATURAL look.” ANGELA KARTO “The key is to just be COMFORTABLE in your own skin. When you are comfortable, you will EXUDE CONFIDENCE and can easily rock any outfit that you wear.” YAP PO LEEN “It helps to have a piece that GRABS ATTENTION. Perhaps a cute bag, or eye-catching jewellery. I think an outfit is NOT COMPLETE without an accessory.” RAJA JESRINA ARSHAD “Always check the dress code and follow it as best as possible. To be safe, OVERDRESS rather than underdress for occasions. Colour, comfort and the perfect fit are also key! The…

Fashion Forward

MOVERS & SHAKERS

TUN DR MAHATHIR MOHAMAD Returned to the Premier’s Office The revered statesman’s return to politics is an inspiring story, marked with emotional undertones of determination, grit and redemption. After achieving victory during the historical May 9th elections with his allies from the Alliance of Hope, former premier Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad returned to public office to become our nation’s seventh Prime Minister. The world’s oldest democratically-elected country leader has since worked tirelessly with his new cabinet of ministers to answer the nation’s call for reform and for a better, more progressive Malaysia. JOHN-SON OEI Joined a prestigious global fellowship Just a year after winning the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian award, John-Son Oei was honoured with another international accolade. In August 2018, he was conferred as an Ashoka Fellow at the inaugural Changemaker Forum in Singapore. He…

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Datuk Abdul Farid Alias The group president and CEO of Maybank oversees its overall growth and regionalisation strategies. With more than two decades of experience in banking, he is also chairman of the Association of Banks in Malaysia. This chartered banker holds an MBA from the University of Denver, USA. “A champion is defined not by their wins but by how they can recover when they fall.”—Serena Williams Tan Sri Abdul Rahim As the executive chairman of Rahim & Co International, Tan Sri Abdul Rahim proves to be a model employer, managing over 400 employees that look up to him. Nonetheless he remains very much down-to-earth, and attributes his successes to his upbringing and the support of his family. Puan Sri Abedah Seman This doting matriarch to her four sons as well as her growing brood…

Now there’s an exotic new way to behold the Northern Lights. Hot on the heels of the success of its famous sister, Treehouse, comes Arctic Bath, a hotel and spa that floats freely on the Lule River in Harads, Swedish Lapland, just 50 kilometres south of the Arctic Circle. The spa offers an array of water activities and spa treatments—as well as a lounge, shop and restaurant—but its biggest attractions are the ice-cold bath at its centre and the twinkling lights above. The design by Bertil Harström and Johan Kauppi pays homage to the country’s forest economy, resembling a dam of logs to be floated to a mill downriver. During the summer the spa-hotel floats, while in the winter it will be frozen in place. The hotel features six cabins…

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