In this issue

From redefining the local entertainment industry to navigating the challenges of one of Malaysia’s biggest retail giants, we profile six eminent business leaders and entrepreneurs with smart ideas in our annual Women We Love issue. We also spoke to Rosewood Hotels & Resorts President, Radha Arora on his bold vision for the legendary hospitality group and sat down with Beat Hauenstein, the CEO of Oettinger Davidoff who talks about the enduring allure of cigars and how the Swiss company manages to keep that flame alive.

Designing In Continuity

The Importance of Embracing Sustainable Design in an Increasingly Challenging World

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

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

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

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

A METROPOLIS IN METAMORPHOSIS

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

4 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

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

Popping Tradition

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

5 mins

Eternal Wisdom

The Peak heads for Beijing to witness the launch of Royal Selangor’s Celestial Wisdom collection.

3 mins

Keeping It Together

Friends and family tell us about their shared pursuits

9 mins

Taking A Peek At The Future

The Peak speaks to a futurist to get his opinion on the year ahead in technology.

6 mins

The Purveyor Of Rare

The Peak sits down with Edouard Meylan, CEO of the historic watchmaking brand H. Moser & Cie, to talk rare watches and future projects.

6 mins

No Pressure

Roller coasters and Thor were part of the TAG Heuer fun during the recent F1 week in Singapore. The Peak didn’t quite crack under pressure.

2 mins

Ray Of Hope

HAVING NURTURED GADING KENCANA DEVELOPMENT SDN BHD FROM A HUMBLE RETAILER OF SOLAR-POWERED GARDEN LIGHTS ALL THE WAY TO PLAYING A PIONEERING ROLE IN MALAYSIA’S RENEWABLE ENERGY INDUSTRY, DATO’ IR GUNTOR TOBENG HAS HIS EYES – AND HIS COMPANY’S GOALS – FIXED FIRMLY ON THE SUN.

9 mins

Royal Parade

The Peak was in Seoul recently to celebrate a new era for luxurious premium blended whisky Royal Salute.

6 mins

Cooking From The Heart

Celebrity Chef Nobu Matsuhisa returns to Kuala Lumpur with a new menu and big plans.

7 mins

Now And Then

Timepieces speaks to leaders of the horological industry to get an insight in what their brands are achieving as well as a peek into their futures.

10 mins

Building The Future

With mentoring coming automatically to AR Hijjas Kasturi, the eminent architect, AR Amir Hamzah and sculptor Multhalib Musa reflect on the process of creating a better future.

8 mins

Pausing For Reflection

Yeo Eng Ping delves into the science of making adjustments to ensure sustainable growth.

3 mins

It's A Wrap

Never ones for blushing in the line of duty, two titans of the condom manufacturing world – Goh Miah Kiat of Karex Bhd and Davin Wedel of Global Protection Corp – share their reflections on their 20-year collaboration in the protection industry.

9 mins

Flower Power

What underlines the supportive dynamic between YM Tan Sri Dato’ Paduka Tengku Noor ZakiahTengku Ismail and Datuk Chay Wai Leong of KenangaInvestment Bank Berhad? The Peak Malaysia finds it’s about mutual respect, leading by example, and the ability to leave plenty of room for humour.

8 mins

Honey - One Of The Purest Ways To Taste The Sweetness Of The Land

It’s not just wine that pulls terroir into its flavour profile. Whether it’s brown, golden, amber or even white, honey is one of the purest ways in which to taste the sweetness of the land.

1 min

Embracing Change

PETER FINCH Co-Founder and Managing Director of Segamat Panel Boards Sdn Bhd

4 mins

Fields Of Opportunity

Horticulture is providing fertile ground for high fashion.

2 mins

An Icon Refreshed

Preserving a treasured heritage while updating it with a forward-looking mindset has crystallised Raffles Hotel into a space of timeless luxury.

3 mins

Defying Tradition

Shigeru Koizumi pushes the boundaries of Japanese cuisine with his food at Esora.

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.