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PRESTIGE Malaysia shines the spotlight on what the creme de la creme of society is up to every month.

In our final issue of 2021, we celebrate many things this festive season. Gracing the cover is Malaysian fashion designer Alia Bastamam, who recalls her trials and triumphs in celebrating her 10th year anniversary in the industry. We also introduce our inaugural Entrepreneur Supplement featuring Macrokiosk, a booming tech company run by visionary brothers. For gifting ideas and more this Christmas, preview all the amazing watches, jewellery, and fashion that’s hot this jolly season.

A step closer to the year’s end, Prestige presents an issue brimming with hope and optimism. This November, we unveil our annual list of Prestige 40 Under 40 honourees that spotlights inspiring men and women who are pioneering sustainable and eco-conservation causes for a better future. In this month’s cover story, we also speak to Nadiah Wan, the CEO of Thomson Hospital. A spirited young woman, she is charting the course for future leading women while leaving her mark on the healthcare industry. On the luxury scene, Chopard’s sustainable wonders inspire delight while green watches prove to be a top trend.

This October, Prestige talks to the dynamic duo of style icon Kim Raymond and filmmaker Zahir Omar in their first joint feature. The partners reveal tales of their epiphanies and insight into co-parenting that offer a fresh look at embracing second chances in love. We also explore the culture and traditions of the Malaysian Chinese people of different backgrounds through engaging interviews with Vincent Tan, Datin Jean Liew, Mervyn Lee, Tan Yung Hong, Lihua and Joanne Tieng. As the Fall/Winter season comes around, we highlight the latest trends and experiences that will have you in the mood to travel, socialise and embrace an optimistic year-end ahead.

In this month's issue, Prestige talks to Dzuleira Abu Bakar, CEO of Technology Park Malaysia. A visionary pioneer, her ideas and innovations are charting the course to develop Malaysia's own Silicon Valley. As the year approaches the final quarter, the latest Fall-Winter collections grace runways as we cover trends and stories for the season. Additionally, September brings the much-anticipated return of our annual watch supplement, Cachet, celebrating the horological masterpieces of the year with engaging insights from watch experts and leaders in the industry.

This August, we discover the best way to showcase our patriotism by highlighting our athletes at the Olympics. Through the lens of woman sports photographer, Annice Lyn, witness exclusive amazing behind-the-scenes photos from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, and read stories from the athletes themselves as individuals of great fortitude whom reveal the sacrifices, challenges, and glory they hope to achieve in their lifetimes. As the Cannes Film Festival returns, we cover the glamorous red carpet moments and interview the winner of this year’s Trophee Chopard, Kingsley Ben-Adir who is on his inspiring road to the Oscars. On the auto front, discover all about the Rolls-Royce Boat Tail, a truly bespoke model from the makers of the most luxurious motor vehicles and read about a unlikely partnership between Bentley motors and whiskey experts Macallan - all for the sake of global sustainability.

In this month's inspiring issue, Prestige speaks to Eric Cheng, the co-founder and CEO of Carsome, for our cover story. The tenacious entrepreneur gives an honest account of the many roadblocks he encountered on the road to success. It is a story that encourages us to accept the lessons of failure, to admire the spirit of resilience and persistence needed to move forward. On a similar note, our July feature story features Cassey Gan, Choy Yuin Yi, Mark Choo and Darren Chin. These four outstanding entrepreneurs share their experience of transformation while navigating the challenges of the pandemic. Last but not least, our watch spread adopts a sporty theme this month in celebration of the Olympics, presenting an array of beautiful chronographs vying to win your attention.

For this month’s cover story, Prestige talks to Shin Tseng and Shin Chang, the architect duo behind RexKL engaged in efforts to revitalise Petaling Street. The visionary pair reveal their upcoming plans for RexKL while further illuminating what preserving our heritage through unearthing new potential in the old means to them. In conjunction with Father’s Day this June, Prestige also speaks to two outstanding fathers whose sons follow in their footsteps. Dato’ Simon Foong and his son Daryl Foong of Aquaria KLCC, along with motorsports legend Alex Yoong and son Alister Yoong share their views on mentorship, familial bonds, and how they inspire one another.

In conjunction with Mother’s Day this May, Nadia Nasimuddin graces as cover story with an uplifting account about her difficult journey towards motherhood and the joyful outcome. Prestige also speaks to three exceptional mother-daughter pairings, exploring their diverse mentorship styles. Nurul Izzah accompanies her young daughter, Raja Nur Safiyah, in their first-ever interview together. The feature also includes engaging anecdotes from Angeline Tan and her mother Maria Tan of the Maria’s SteakCafe, alongside Anne Tham and her daughters, Erica and Grace Tham of education provider ACE Edventure. For horology enthusiasts, our special report arrives on the heels of the virtual Watches & Wonders, showcasing exciting reveals of this year.

This month’s cover story delves into the life of well-known Malaysian personality Datuk Hans Isaac, as he talks about his decades-long filmbiz career, and his current journey venturing into philanthropy and politics. Prestige also speaks to the Director of Masteron Group, Choy Yuin Yi and L2 Gallery owner and artist, Alice Chang on their new artistic collaboration in Chinatown which will run throughout the year. Also featured are insightful interviews with prominent designers like Christopher Raeburn on sustainability in fashion and Pierre Hardy on his high-jewellery collection for Hermès.

In conjunction with International Women’s Day, Prestige salutes empowering women. This month's cover story is Lim Wei-Ling, founder and director of Wei-Ling Contemporary and Wei-Ling Gallery. She reflects on the upcoming 20th anniversary of the Gallery, turning 50 and her new role as Badan Warisan Malaysia’s new president. Prestige also speaks to Chopard co-president and artistic director Caroline Scheufele, who shares a glimpse of her childhood and why Chopard will remain family-owned.

A strong, confident woman of grace with an unwavering passion for food, Danielle Peita Graham shares her tale of reinvention from model to culinary entrepreneur in this month’s cover story. As a mother and burgeoning businesswoman, her focus on her children and community is nothing short of inspirational. February also brings with it the Lunar New Year and Valentine’s Day, with jewellery pieces inspired by love celebrated alongside horological masterpieces honouring the Year of the Ox. 

Although she is known as a style maven, behind a polished appearance lies a nurturing parent as reality TV star Ezurin Khyra fronts our cover. In the candid tell-all, the mother-of-five shares the values she hopes the audience will take away from The House, which revolves around her family. As a single parent, she encourages divorced parents to put their children's welfare first. As we ring in the new year, we rope in two women entrepreneurs who started afresh after their businesses were severely disrupted by the ravaging pandemic. Never a defeatist, they open up on the challenges they faced and what drove them on. 

In an eventful year partly due to a worldwide cultural awakening, international songstress Yuna tells of her own journey in establishing herself in the American music industry, explains the need for a greater female representation at the top level, and expresses her desire for more collaborations with other artistes. Though she is primarily based in Los Angeles these days, the pandemic has rewarded her with a rare respite to spend more time with her family at home while working on new materials. Discover how Yuna is finding time to engage with her followers in a creative, immersive way while inspiring them during lockdown.

Enduring a rollercoaster of an entrepreneurial journey before finding success with MyeongDong Topokki (MDT), Vincent Lua has experienced
 the ebbs and flows of life. From losing his father unexpectedly at a young age to being duped into buying a defective shipment, Vincent treats each as a lesson that ultimately helped shape who he is today. A tenacious individual, he sees silver linings in hardship and turns them into opportunities. And now, he is ready to steer MDT into the tech-driven future. Also in this issue is the much-anticipated 40 Under 40, featuring 40 of Malaysia’s brightest minds who are changing society for the better. For the first time, we highlight an all-female cast from a variety of industries.

The digital economy is transforming the lives of millions living in Sarawak. From women entrepreneurs to villagers in the state’s far-flung interiors, technology is changing the way they live and conduct business and economic activities. The catalyst behind this revolution is JW Sam, CEO of SOCOE, a homegrown, award-winning end-to-end technology-based company. With a globe-trotting experience, Sam returned home with the vision to put Sarawak on the map. Along the way, he discovered that he needed to adapt to local culture and pick up nuances he wasn’t aware of. He tells us of his journey. As we celebrate World Mental Health Day, we highlight three women who have surmounted various obstacles to be where they are today by breaking barriers and stigmas.

In the month celebrating the formation of Malaysia, we walk down memory lane, revisiting some of the famous arteries around the country. These roads took their names from founding fathers who had contributed immeasurably across economy, education and nation building. We speak with their descendants to discover some of the lesser known aspects and what their forefathers mean to them. On the cover is multidisciplinary artist Ivan Lam whose career has spanned over two decades. He opens up on his self-critical nature, candour and tells us where he intends to go from here.
 
Our annual watch supplement Cachet returns amidst another challenging year to the industry brought upon by the Covid-19 pandemic. Apart from spotlighting the hottest novelties, we also take an in-depth look at the history of timekeeping. Sundials and water clocks from ancient Egypt are paired side-by-side with advanced NASA atomic clocks, just to show how far we have come and how much we have achieved in chronometry. In the spirit of Prestige, we have curated a list of personalities who happen to be watch collectors themselves. Wearing their own watches, they candidly reveal their personal journey which culminated in them owning the watch.

Covid-19 has brought a renewed sense of humanity and humility and the ladies gracing our cover this month were no different. Angela Karto, Sarah Shahdan, Leta Juangku, Whulandary Herman and Dewi proved that the best way to help those in urgent needs of essentials during the Movement Control Order was through empathy and action. They raised funds, distributed aid and discovered the dire situation faced by the less privileged in times of economic hardship. In this month’s cover story, they recall their experiences and remind us philanthropy is a continuous journey worth striving for.

Unusual of us, on the cover of Prestige Malaysia this month isn't a homegrown personality but a Hong Kong artist. Josie Ho recently suffered a family bereavement when her father tycoon Stanley Ho passed away. She nevertheless set aside time for us to get know her better in a candid discourse wherein she delved into her competitive spirit as exhibited on film sets and racetracks. An iconoclast discordant with her upbringing, Josie speaks at length of her experience starring in an upcoming Hollywood production retelling the story of Sir James Brooke, the White Rajah of Sarawak. 

The Covid-19 pandemic has drastically influenced and altered our way of life, and the Movement Control Order put in place to combat the spread of the deadly virus has brought us a period of solitude. What better way to take advantage than to self-reflect? Our friends of Prestige have done exactly that and in this month's cover story, they share their profound thoughts on society, business, normality and gratitude whilst not overlooking those risking their lives in the front line and the marginalised community. To all frontliners, we thank you!

With the Movement Control Order strictly enforced, all the more reason to pick up Prestige Malaysia digitally. This month, heartfelt words and encouraging advice come straight from the brilliant mind behind Fashion Valet, as Datin Vivy Yusof reflects upon her journey as an entrepreneur confronting challenges, learning from mistakes and realising the importance of being grateful for all the good things in life. With the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, we also take an in-depth look at how the compact smartphone unlike any other can enrich your life from a leisure as well as a productivity's point of view.

Describing herself as a cook rather than a chef, entrepreneur, TV host and celebrity chef Ili Sulaiman opens up on her failed social-entrepreneurial foray, before finding success further down the culinary path. Dealing with polycystic ovary syndrome, Ili finds solace in crafting gluten-free diet and reveals how it has spawn a new business venture. In conjunction with International Women’s Day, we dedicate the month of March to eminent Malaysian women in science and technology through a special supplement that highlights their achievements and details their thoughts.

When Farah Ann Abdul Hadi qualified last year for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, she will become Malaysia’s first artistic gymnast to compete at the highest level in 20 years. It is a journey of redemption for her having narrowly missed out on the previous Olympic games. In the cover story, she recounts the aftermath and how she overcomes the heartbreak before making amends. What started out as a panacea for hyperactivity, Farah Ann reveals why parents should encourage their children to take up sport.

It’s a new year and a new decade. This year, style maven Marion Caunter embraces her 40s as the mother of three turns 40 years old. In the cover story, she details her plans to celebrate this milestone and vows to dedicate more time for herself and her family. Malaysian drinks connoisseur Eiling Lim shares with us the secret of her famous Nasty Nangka craft gin that has taken the bar scene by storm as the erudite lady explains why she has to evolve as an entrepreneur.

In this month’s cover story, we speak with creative spirits Suhaili Micheline, Marini Ramlan, and Alena Murang on how they managed to pursue their dreams while striving for a purpose bigger than their craft. On top of that, we shine the spotlight on three women in science whose relentless research has won them L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Awards.

Leading up to our annual Prestige KL Ball, we feature a budding entrepreneur who happens to be the wife of one of the country’s leading entrepreneurs. Puan Sri Chloe Kim shares the reason why she embarked on this arduous journey to make her own mark. Also a staple of the publication, 40 Under 40 returns with yet another formidable cast of 40 change makers below the age of 40, spanning entrepreneurship, politics, social activism and sport. We highlight why you should care about them.

Part influencer, part corporate mover and shaker, Loui Lim of the Genting Group has assumed the mantle to reenergise Resorts World Genting into a happening place for everyone. Under his supervision, new and exciting dining and lifestyle establishments are now driving the hill resort forward, capturing millennials’ imagination through cool vibes and trendy menus. He tells us how he aims to build upon his grandfather’s legacy. This month, we also bring you the highlights from the Prestige KK Ball 2019.

Spotlighting entrepreneurs this month, Prestige Malaysia brings to you Iqbal Ameer, a man no stranger to organising large-scale music festivals across the region. In a tell-all interview, he spills beans on lessons that have shaped his immovable fortitude as well as his hope for Malaysia authorities. Having attending the Alibaba Netpreneur Training, Ms. Read Executive Director Kristy Yong shares her experience in her own words and Bob Chua details his transition from big data to e-commerce.  

To celebrate Merdeka Day this year, as well as to look back at the changing of government through the power of the people, we speak to Datin Dian Lee and Ineza Roussille, co-directors of M for Malaysia, a documentary chronicling Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s return to politics in a journey that promises to stir emotions. Delve into the world of horology as Prestige Malaysia unveils its maiden watch supplement entitled Cachet where we explore watchmaking, novelties and stories by true collectors.

Our annual Sabah-focused issue returns in conjunction with the Prestige KK Ball. Sabahan-born sensation Red Hong Yi looks back on her journey from being a professional architect to becoming a full-time artist and explains her the reason behind her decision to employ unusual techniques in her artwork. In addition, five Sabahan personalities open up on their efforts to transform the various landscapes in their home state from hospitality to conservation.

Newly engaged couple Ally Mukhriz and Ezran Daud Cheah chronicle their whirlwind romance, from school days, to gradually growing apart before rekindling their relationship while studying abroad. They share what makes their relationship tick despite coming from different worlds and how a surprise evening sealed the deal. As part of Father’s Day, friends of Prestige open up on the best advice their fathers have given them. Four inspiring figures also share their stories in giving back and nurturing the next generation.

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