In this issue

Our latest issue of 2023 features Datuk Andrew Lim, Executive Chairman of the GAMA & SOGO Group, who talks about his recent acquisition of the supermarket brands Cold Storage, Giant, Giant Mini and Mercato, as well as the challenges and rewards of the retail industry. Elsewhere, you will find highlights from the forthcoming Only Watch 2023 auction, as well as a compilation of travel destinations.

Designing In Continuity

The Importance of Embracing Sustainable Design in an Increasingly Challenging World

5 mins

Beyond Bali

Get to know Indonesia’s “new Balis” - five destinations set to bring in tourists and bolster the industry for the country in the next few years.

4 mins

A World Apart

Discover unparalleled coastal tranquillity at Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas, where luxury and indulgence go hand in hand.

7 mins

The Beat Of Their Own Dram

This luxury independent bottler just released an impressively high-scoring whisky from a distillery many have never heard of. Here’s why it should be the first of many to add to your collection.

2 mins

Best Laid Plans

One of Malaysia’s legendary architects sheds light on being the latest recipient of the prestigious PAM Gold Medal.

5 mins

DESIGNING A LEGACY

Eduardo Cosentino of Cosentino Group talks taking over the family business, embracing a global market as well as leaving behind a legacy for the next generation.

4 mins

WHAT'S IN STORE

HOW DANG TAI LUK PUT MYNEWS IN THE NEWS.

8 mins

SO FAR, SO GOOD

The city of Auckland has all the bustling excitement of a cosmopolitan hub with none of the overcrowded frenzy, and the SO Auckland sits at the very heart of it all.

3 mins

UNITED IN BATTLE AGAINST COVID-19

It is not business as usual for luxury brands this year as their stores are forced to close due to strict government lockdowns and their supply chains disrupted. However, that does not mean the luxury industry has been rendered idle by the Covid-19 pandemic. Far from it, luxury brands are stepping up to offer assistance to combat the spread of the disease. It is a rare display of solidarity of fierce rivals coming together to face the current global health crisis.

3 mins

Good Thinking

Our selection for the best in design marry form and function in outstanding conception and detail. Some have already gained accolades at the Red Dot Design Awards 2019, while others are quite simply stunning in creation.

8 mins

The New Gold Standard

The bronze trend is in full swing, with top watchmakers releasing these patinagaining, rustic versions of popular models. But beyond the fact that the material discolours, here’s everything else you need to know.

1 min

From Block To Cellar

Are auctions the fast track to amassing a wine collection?

6 mins

Back To The Future

A 172-year-old luxury brand is refreshing its horological design icons for a new generation.

2 mins

Who Runs The World?

These game changers in stem are challenging norms, shaking up patriarchies and ready to push boundaries.

10+ mins

Putting Things In Motion

As we push onward into the year, the new policies and programmes that parliament has put in place in budget 2020 have kickstarted. The peak speaks to leaders in several social sectors to speak on how some of these allocations will continue to play out.

10+ mins

LIQUID CALM

Celebrated for its natural scarcity and exclusivity, the life-giving elixir of fine tea holds inestimable value for enthusiasts.

10+ mins

The Height of Kaiseke

Japanese Michelin-starred fine dining featured at the St Regis Kuala Lumpur for four exclusive evenings, a rare treat for a select few.

2 mins

CULTURAL INFUSION

Innovative openings in New York City encourage visitors to rethink art and design.

4 mins

A METROPOLIS IN METAMORPHOSIS

Perth steps into the limelight with a slew of luxury hotel and exciting restaurant openings.

4 mins

NO LIMITS

The Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC is a happy union of drive performance and luxurious comfort.

3 mins

TAILORING THE INTANGIBLE

A bespoke scent is the ultimate expression of personal style.

2 mins

A LIFETIME OF DISCOVERY

ERNST & YOUNG’S WOMAN ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR 2019 JOINT AWARD WINNER, SEE WAI HUN, REVEALS A LIFE LESS ORDINARY.

9 mins

The Home Maker

Andy Hall, founder of design firm MQ Studio and interior architect of The RuMa Hotel and Residences in Kuala Lumpur, talks about his inspiration behind the hotel’s design and creating a space that embodies its home away from home concept.

4 mins

A New Golden Age For Cinema

The cinema experience has never been this opulent! GSC introduces Aurum, a new luxury cinematic experience that elevates film-watching to new heights.

3 mins

Phasing Out Cold, Hard Cash

Say hello to four more apps convincing Malaysians to jump on board the e-payment bandwagon!

7 mins

A Humanist's View Of The World

Former US president Barack Obama outlines the challenges facing societies around the globe and where he sees hope.

7 mins

VISION 2020

OPTIMAX SHINES, THANKS TO A DYNAMIC FATHER-DAUGHTER LEADERSHIP

7 mins

FOR THE LOVE OF YOO2

The antithesis to the traditional hotel chain, Yoo2 redefines the definition of modern-day luxury hospitality with their long-awaited entrance into the Southeast Asian market.

6 mins

THE TAO OF TSAO

To Chavalit Frederick Tsao, chairman of IMC Pan Asia Alliance Group and founder of Sangha Retreat by Octave Institute, wellness is not just about the individual – it is the way to tackle the challenges of the new economy.

4 mins

Popping Tradition

A new style of champagne is bu aficionados distinct and differen tastes.

5 mins

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The PEAK Malaysia Magazine Description:

Launched 23 years ago, the Malaysian edition of The Peak caters to the cream of Corporate Malaysia and its elite HNWI readers. A monthly title focused on success stories and the finer things in life, The Peak brings its readers the best of the world of the luxury, from high horology to the finest grands crus, to exclusive features and profiles on movers and shakers in Malaysia and the region.