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Beyond Boundaries, EZ 58 – Beyond Boundaries, EZ 61 (2)

NEW GRIP WATCHES FEATURING MICKEY MOUSE

July 6, 2020 EZ Malaysia

Disney x Gucci Grip

In honour of the upcoming Chinese zodiac year of the rat, Gucci has created two new Grip watches showing Mickey Mouse on the dial. The ©Disney character’s eyes are visible in the dark thanks to the use of Luminova. Both timepieces reflect the signature look of the Grip line, with a streamlined silhouette and two windows on the dial indicating the hour and minute.

Gucci Timepieces, one of the most reliable and consistent fashion watch brands, has been designing, developing and manufacturing iconic Gucci watches since the early 1970s.

• Yellow gold PVD case with Mickey Mouse print, 2 windows indicating hour and minute, GG Supreme canvas strap
• To celebrate the Lunar New Year, Disney and Gucci come together for an exclusive collection. With a vintage inspired attitude, the emblematic cartoon character Mickey Mouse stands out against a green background, decorating the dedicated packaging.
• Ronda quartz movement
• Water resistance: 3 ATM (100 feet/30 meters)
• YA157420
• Swiss Made and two year international warranty
*Disney x Gucci © Disney*

The 35mm edition brings together a yellow gold PVD case and a GG Supreme canvas strap, while the 38mm version is crafted in steel with the GG logo engraved on the bracelet.

The Grip watch is inspired by the world of skateboarding. It fits snugly around the wrist, much like how sneakers stick to the grip tape on a skateboard.

For more information about Gucci Timepieces, please visit http://www.gucci.com

EZ 58 – Captains & Legends, EZ 61 (2)

Breaking the Glass Ceiling

May 12, 2020 EZ Malaysia

June Goh, PJM

Managing Director of Wealthy Homes Expert Solutions Sdn Bhd

by Billie Ooi-Ng Lean Gaik

“I bulked in large quantities of condos at low prices, restructured the marketing plans and cleared the stocks within a period of time.”

Aprominent face on billboards and magazine covers, June Goh is a force to be reckoned with. Managing Director of Wealthy Homes Expert Solutions Sdn Bhd, she runs the company with great drive and motivation, resulting in big ticket property deals.

Being an accomplished wife and a devoted mother of three are never easy but Goh does it with panache. From super mum, she challenged and re-invented herself as an astute real estate entrepreneur. “Work life balance. Organisation, focus and productivity are important. Build downtime into your schedule. Drop activities that sap your time or energy. A little relaxation goes a long way.”

Her Bachelor of Science with Honours is in computing science and information systems, but somehow, she was drawn to the property business. Company slogan ‘June Goh, the Gateway to Property’ rings true for locals and visitors alike, when in search of that dream house. The Wealthy Homes comprehensive care package takes the client from property inspection and selection, leasing, renovation and interior design to Experience-Penang tours, limousine transfers and MM2H services. To those entering the property market as an investor, Goh advises, “Use leverage to buy properties. Line up your financing early. Invest in single-family homes first and turnkey real estate. Aim to be cash flow positive. Focus on your ROI and buy what you know.”

Conventionally an all-male bastion, Goh’s trajectory in the business is progressive and result oriented. “I’m thankful as it allows me to work harder and excel when compared to my gentlemen peers. Determination is everything. Focus on growth. Think bigger, use the power of dreams and your imagination. Massive action and do what you love. ”

Sincere, warm and friendly, she is well – liked and respected in business and social circles. Her company regularly organises talks and conferences to share critical information about property investment. “The market may be a little soft now, but it is a cyclical phenomenon. Penang’s property market is supported by the state’s strong economic fundamentals. I firmly believe in the Penang Chief Minister’s Master Plan 2030, especially in the upgrading of transportation and infrastructure, the green and sustainable projects. ”

Her meteoric rise in the property industry is astounding but Goh has more goals to achieve. Her 2020 vision is to break traditional boundaries and go beyond the glass ceiling. What do you hope to achieve in life? “A developer, probably. A philanthropist, definitely. ”

EZ 58 – People Culture, EZ 61 (2)

A Night Honouring The Best

May 11, 2020 EZ Malaysia

The Winners

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The evening started off with the presentation of the 3 CHT Emerging Entrepreneur Awards. This is an award to recognize the young and upcoming entities that have shown great potentials in establishing themselves in the market. The three winners were Skinnergy Resources, PHC (Penang Hotel Collection) and Innovatif+. Next, 10 established leaders and organizations were awarded the CHT Pursuit Of Excellence Awards for achieving success in their respective industries and their contribution to the society. Among the prestigious awardees were Rhone Ma Holdings Berhad, Quill Group of Companies, Sunway Medical Centre, Doux Visage Sdn Bhd, Mega Fortris (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur, The House of MOD Sdn Bhd, Nilai Popular Sdn Bhd, Prof. Datin Paduka Dato’ Dr. Aini Ideris and Dr. Hayden Clyde Pooke. The CHT International Awards this year was awarded to some very high profile individuals including the Senior Minister Of Cambodia H.E. Ly Thuch, Race Discrimination Commissioner Australia, Chin Tan and Thailand Royal Artist, Prof. Suchart Vongthong. Last but not least, the CHT Lifetime Achievement Award 2020 was awarded to Dato Seri Michael Chong, a person who is well known and highly respected in Malaysia who has spent decades handling and solving public complaints.

The Sponsors

Chng in his speech thanked the sponsors namely Rolls-Royce Motor Cars KL, BMW Quill Automobiles, JW Marriott KL, AGL (Asia Gemological Laboratory), Malaysia SME, Music Box, Schwarzkopf Professional, Alantic by Motion In Style and TSM.

The Night

This year’s CHT Awards was held at JW Marriott KL. The event saw Dato Seri Michael Chong presented with the CHT Lifetime Achievement trophy by Guest Of Honor Dato Lokman Hakim Ali, Secretary General of Ministry of International Trade & Industry. With an impressive guest list of 400 movers and shakers, industry magnates came from near and far. Gentlemen were in their best suits and ladies dressed to the theme ‘Fire & Ice’. It was truly a night to remember when guests posed for the red carpet along with a handsome white BMW 320i Sports by Quill Automotive. At 7.30pm, the doors to the Grand Ballroom were opened and guests were welcomed into an impressive dining space that was fit for kings! Many guests were also surprised that they would be dining with a Rolls-Royce Black Badge in the hall!

The Entertainment

CHT Awards is never just an award presentation night. With more surprises in store, the evening was also filled with amazing entertainment including a beautiful ballet dance performance with the theme ‘The Power Of Nature’ by Asia Ballet Academy. Guests were not only mesmerized by the Chinese song rendition ‘You Are The Reason’ by singers Ying and Hang, but even more shocked when founding President CHT himself walked up stage and told everyone that both singers were actually his children. Later in the evening, international acclaimed award-winning fashion designer KL Ho Of The House Of MOD presented a sequel of his stunning fashion showcase that was specially flown into Malaysia for the night.

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The Best Dressed

Both ladies and gentlemen were welldressed for the occasion making this CHT Awards 2020 a gathering of amazing people with beautiful outfits. The night was filled with camera flashes capturing these moments. 4 ladies and 1 gentleman were selected for the Best Dressed Award. Among the winners were Tengku Normah, Datin Maylene Ong, Datin Biskwita, Datin Caroline Wong and Dr Kelvin Liew. The award was presented by Richard Gan, the General Manager of Schwarzkopf Professional Malaysia and Singapore.

The Auction

The evening came to a close with three main categories up for auction. The first was a 18k white gold set with an oval cabochon natural Tanzanite of 7.12 carat surrounded by eight rare color-change Garnets. The ring was designed by Royals Blue accompanied with a certificate of authenticity AGL. 3 fine watercolor paintings donated by Professor Dr. Suchat Vongthong were collected by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mai and Dato Dr. Nick Ng whereas 6 high fashion dresses by couture designer Ho Kok Leong were sold within a few minutes. Part of the proceeds of this auction will go to charity.

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EZ 55 - Cover Story, EZ 61 (2)

Faces of Penang 2019

September 27, 2019 EZ Malaysia

FACES OF PENANG 2019: Influential Captains & Upcoming Leaders

YAB Chow Kon Yeow
YB Steven Sim Chee Keong
YB Sim Tze Tzin
YB Yeoh Soon Hin
Tan Sri Datuk Alex Ooi Kee Liang & Puan Sri Datuk Joanne Phor Li Wei
Dato’ Seri Damien Chua Wei Kee
Dato’ Cher Chen Chiang
Datin Poon Lee Fah
Allen Tan
Alvin Poh Hsien Yang
Anne Lee
Sean Lau Chee Seong & Cheryl Ng Chai Hong
Caren Lee Gie Lun
Chris Daniel Wong
Dr Lim Ban Keong
Fifi Ch’ng
Eric Tiw Haojie
Joseph Goh Kah Leong
Jimmy Foo Kok Keong
June Goh Hooi Choon
Tan Loy Sin
Leon Lee
Ooi Chok Yan
Tan Li Mei
Syed Aidid Syed Mohamad
Chef Petr Feher
Dr Tan Boon Cheong
Tan Wei Xin
Toh Bok Piew & Desmond Toh
Vincent Chew & Ann Lee
William Koay
Wilson Yeoh & Edwin Yeoh
Waqar Saeed Bhatti
Wong Soon Ping
Boey Tze Nin
Chef Audee Cheah
Franco Tan
Esther Loh
Katharine Joan Chua
Kevin Wong
Ooi Wei Ming
Ravin Vello
Seah Kok Heng
Stephen Soon
Nigel Law
Oo Lean Hooi

EZ 61 (2), EZ54 - Breathing Space

Rigg Design Prize 2019

May 6, 2019 EZ Malaysia

The Rigg Design Prize is the highest accolade for contemporary design in Australia. Hosted triennially, this prize reflects on the NGV’s dedication to the contemporary design and architectural scene in Australia. In 2018, this prestigious award was awarded to Hecker Guthrie, outstanding Melbourne design practice that has demonstated excellence in creative achievement.

Rigg Design Prize 2018 - Arent & Pyke - 1.jpg — Installation view of Home: feast, bathe, rest, 2018
Arent & Pyke design studioAustralia est. 2007 Designers Sarah-Jane Pyke & Juliette Arent

Rigg Design Prize portraits (26).jpg — Installation view of Imaginarium, 2018
The Society Inc by Sibella Court design studio
Australia est. 2009 *Designer Sibella Court*

Ten Australian design studios working in the interior design and decoration field were shortlisted for the Rigg Design Prize 2018 with the exhibition theme as Domestic Living. This required the ten entrants in the Rigg Design Prize 2018 to demonstrate in their interior work how interior design can transcend basic functionality to become a form of communication embedded with values, ideas, attitudes and narrative.

Rigg Design Prize 2018 - Amber Road - 3 — Installation view of Take It Outside, 2018
Amber Road design studio
Australia est. 2013 *Designers Katy Svalbe and Yasmine Ghoniem*

EZ 61 (2), EZ54 - Mind Philosophy

Terracotta Warriors & Cai Guo-Qiang

May 6, 2019 EZ Malaysia

**Kneeling Archer**
*Qin Dynasty 221–207 BCE*
*earthenware*
*120.0 cm (H)*
*Emperor Qin Shihuang’s*
*Mausoleum Site Museum, Xi’an (2812)*

The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) presents the Melbourne Winter Master-pieces, featuring a dual presentation of past and present Chinese art and culture. Opening in May, this exhibition will bring forth this concept by exhibiting the world famous ancient Terracotta Warriors alongside a parallel display of new works by famous contemporary artist, Cai Guo-Qiang.

The Terracotta Warriors are known as the guardians of immortality and the eighth wonder of the world. This exhibition will feature eight warrior figures and two life-size horses from the Imperial Army, as well as two half-size replica bronze chariots, each drawn by four horses. ‘The Transient Landscape’ by Cai Guo-Qiang on the other hand will see new art works inspired by his home country’s culture and its enduring philosophical traditions, including a monumental installation of 10,000 suspended porcelain birds.

**Cai Guo-Qiang, Qatar, 2016**
*Photo by Wen-You Cai, courtesy Cai Studio*

EZ 61 (2), EZ54 - Breathing Space

Sizzling Hot at Heart

May 3, 2019 EZ Malaysia

Wondering how food preparation using hot stone would taste like?

Maple Palace places the art of intricate Chinese cuisine at the heart of its establishment – to create some of the most tantalizing taste made to leave the customer who walked through its doors asking for more.

Maple Palace_3 — Deep Fried Bean Curd With Chef’s Special Spicy Sauce Served In Hot Bowl

In order to create a more sizzling effect and visit to Maple Palace a memorable dining experience, this season sees the restaurant present one of history’s most esteemed cooking methods known to enhance food’s most flavoursome elements moments after serving.

Bitter gourd may not be everyone’s favourite but its nutritious element are more widely known in the Asian community for various health benefits including weight loss. Maple Palace prepares one of Asia’s most darling and yet simple dish, Scramble Eggs With Bitter Gourd , to perfection.

Check out the restaurant’s chef special Deep Fried Bean Curd With Chef’s Special Spicy Sauce Served In Hot Bowl . If a pastry chef is ranked by creating the best chocolate dessert, than Chinese cuisine chef special using bean curd should be the equivalent.

If there’s any element worth salivating for from the Chicken With Rice Wine & Basil Leaf Served In Hot Stone Bowl , than it’s definitely the blend of the fragrant rice wine and basil. Allow the sizzling steamy hot bowl sear the chicken to perfection infused with chef’s specially selected rice wine.

Maple Palace_2 — Scramble Eggs With Bitter Gourd

EZ 54 - Attitude & Style, EZ 61 (2)

Best and Weird in the Oscars and Grammy Awards

May 3, 2019 EZ Malaysia

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Fashion plays a very important part in the Oscars and Grammy Awards, superstars’ and celebrities’ best moments are either on stage or on the red carpet.

Walking the red carpet is a golden opportunity for them to show off their unique and stylish clothing accompanied with expensive branded jewelry, with hopes that their choice of fashion would appeal to the paparazzi and journalists. Every year, there are always ones who capture the spotlight with their fantastic taste in fashion while some would appear with the most unusual and unexpected gowns. This year, most of the VIPs that attended both these awards emphasized on being elegant and graceful. Of course there were also a few who tried too hard to impress.

Octavia Spencer arrives on the red carpet of The 91st Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, February 24, 2019.

Maya Rudolph arrives on the red carpet of The 91st Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, February 24, 2019.

EZ 61 (2), EZ54 - Beyond Boundaries

Top Grand Tourer : The Bentley Continental GT Convertible

May 3, 2019 EZ Malaysia

Designed, engineered and handcrafted in England, Bentley proudly presents the all-new Continental GT Convertible. This stunning third generation model symbolises Bentley’s mastery of creating the world’s most definitive Grand Tourers. Benefitting plenty off the new kit, the Bentley GTC is not only exquisitely beautiful from roof up to down, it also comprises of the most technological advanced portfolio products.

This includes an elegantly tailored convertible roof that sweeps open in 19 seconds, a finely crafted personalised cabin and many more exciting features. The Bentley GTC also presents the audience with its powerful and responsive driving experience from the 635 PS W12 engine, eight-speed dual-clutch transmission and latest chassis technology which heightens the sensory experience of open-air motoring with an exhilarating performance.

EZ 61 (2), EZ54 - Beyond Boundaries

The Watch of The Deep

May 3, 2019 EZ Malaysia

Created in 2008, The Oyster Perpetual Rolex Deepsea exceeds the most exacting demands of professional divers in terms of robustness, precision, reliability, while featuring the aesthetic codes characteristic of the Oyster. Created to challenge extreme depths, it is equipped with a rotatable bezel with a virtually scratchproof 60-minute graduated Cerachrom insert in black ceramic that allows divers to monitor their underwater and decompression time for their safety.

Featuring a 44 mm Oyster case with redesigned lugs and sides, the Oyster Perpetual Rolex Deepsea is waterproof to an astonishing depth of 3,900 metres (12,800 feet) and an additional safety margin of 25%. Each Rolex Deepsea then undergoes a special hyperbaric test developed in conjunction with world-renowned French Company COMEX (Compagnie Maritime d’Expertises).

A Rolex-patented Ringlock System case architecture which allows the watch to resist the colossal pressure is based on a combination of three essential elements: A domed 5.5 mm thick sapphire crystal, a high-performance nitrogen-alloyed steel ring positioned inside the middle case of the watch between the crystal and case back, and a case back in Oystersteel and grade 5 titanium.

The case of the Rolex Deepsea is also equipped with a helium escape valve that allows excess pressure built up inside the watch case to escape during divers’ decompression stages in a hyperbaric chamber. Furthermore, the Rolex Deepsea is equipped with a new generation movement, calibre 3235, which incorporates the Chronergy escapement combining high energy efficiency with great dependability, and a paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring made from an exclusive paramagnetic alloy.

Like all Rolex watches, the Oyster Perpetual Rolex Deepsea is covered by the Superlative Chronometer certification. This exclusive designation testifies that each watch has successfully undergone a series of tests conducted by Rolex in its own laboratories according to its own criteria, which exceed watchmaking norms and standards. The certification applies to the fully assembled watch, after casing the movement, guaranteeing superlative performance on the wrist.

The Rolex Deepsea’s Oyster bracelet is equipped with an Oysterlock safety clasp that prevents accidental opening and a double extension system that allows the watch to be worn comfortably over a diving suit up to 7 mm thick. Using a toothed panel located under the clasp cover, the patented Rolex Glidelock system allows fine adjustment of the bracelet length in approximately 2 mm increments up to around 20 mm, while the Fliplock extension link extends the Rolex Deepsea bracelet by 26 mm.