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The Stars’ Parade 星光汇聚

 

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CHTNetwork recently organised the 7th edition of CHT International Awards awarding some of the most successful and inspiring individuals and companies internationally and nationwide at the prestigious Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel in the capital city of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. The evening began with the arrival of ladies adorned with elegant dresses and men in dapper suits and bow ties at the ballroom foyer where cocktails were served. Arriving guests sneak-previewed some of Emily Ward and Serena Lindeman’s designs before the grand reveal when models, clad in the designs, paraded them among guests during the cocktail session. The foyer also saw the display of to-be-auctioned and newest designs by Corum, Nasim Carpets, Astalift and Royals Blue.

President Ch’ng Huck Theng founded CHT International Awards and CHTNetwork for an ambitious vision to forge the spirit of “Where All Good Things in Life Meet”. He promoted the limitless possibilities when the old and new captain of the industries meet in his opening speech: “This CHT International Awards is not only to honour those who have achieved success in their respective industries and contributed to the society, it is also to creating a platform for old comrades and new friends to connect.”

由 CHTNetwork 所呈献的 “第七届CHT国际大奖”,再次将成就非凡、享誉国际的成功人士和公司组织带上镁光灯聚焦的舞台。这项在马来西亚首都吉隆坡八打灵再也喜来登酒店举办的盛典,赢得国际性和全国的瞩目。晚会开始时,女士们身着优雅晚礼服,男士们皆西装笔挺齐聚在华丽的宴会大厅。而到场的嘉宾在开幕礼前,先观赏设计师Emily Ward 和 Serena Lindeman 的时装预演,在鸡尾酒会上,模特们身着精心设计的服饰凝聚了大家的目光。另外,大厅里也陈列着Corum、Nasim Carpets、Astalift 和 Royals Blue 的最新产品设计。

CHTNetwork 与 CHT国际大奖的创办人兼总监庄学腾是基于 “让生活中一切美好的事物相遇” 的精神创造了这些 “邂逅” 的机遇。他促进各行业的新旧领导者汇集碰头并且制造了无限商机。犹如他在开幕词中说的,这个奖项不仅是表彰那些在各自行业领域中创造成功并且贡献社会者,这也是为旧雨新知的朋友们创建的联系平台。

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CHT International Awards Winners, (from left) The Teng Company, Ronald Kam, Sukanya Janchoo, Jim Thompson, Ken Ong
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CHT Pursuit of Excellence Awards (National), Stephen Doughty, Chew Han Tah, Mandy Chew, Tan Hock Kheng, Roberto Guerra, Kong Wai Seng, Teoh Han Chuan, Dato’ Colin Lee, Ng Peng Wah, Dr Azmi bin Hj Mohd
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CHT Lifetime Achievement Awards, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Tan Khoon Hai
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The evening welcomed over 400 national and international guests including Guests of Honour YB Senator Datuk Ng Chiang Chin, Tan Sri Michael Yeoh, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dato Richard Koh, and Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Tan Khoon Hai, who was also awarded the “CHT Lifetime Achievement Award”. The event saw 10 Malaysian nationals awarded the “CHT Pursuit of Excellence Awards” and 7 “CHT International Awards” given to international organisations for their contributions to their respective industries.

While guests enjoyed the first-course meal of the evening, they were presented with a stunning performance by Singapore’s award-winning instrumentalist The TENG Company followed by Indonesia’s singer Hendrik Wijaya. The evening came to a close with Tourism Australia’s very own fashion showcase and has specially flown in Australian designer Emily Ward and Serena Lindeman with makeup sponsored by Young Blood.

当晚有超过400名国内外名人嘉宾出席,包括尊贵的拿督黄贞真上议员、丹斯里杨元庆博士、丹斯里拿督斯里许展强和获颁“终身成就奖”的丹斯里拿督斯里陈坤海。在此次颁奖典礼中,有10名马来西亚公民因为杰出奉献被授予“CHT卓越成就大奖”,至于7项“CHT国际大奖”则颁发给拥有重大贡献的国际人士和公司组织。

现场宾客在享用第一道菜时,在新加坡载誉归来的乐器演奏家鼟乐团和印尼歌手 Hendrik Wijaya也为大家奉上精彩的演出。而澳大利亚旅游局也特别策划了一场时装展示会,由澳大利亚设计师 Emily Ward 和 Serena Lindeman 携手主导,Young Blood 赞助全场化妆。

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The Teng Company
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Fashion Show by Tourism Australia & Australian designer Emily Ward (5th from left)

Leaving the best for last, the show ended with its trademark programme chosen exclusively for the CHT International Awards 2018 – the auction of six one-of-a-kind items sponsored by Nasim Carpets, Corum, Royals Blue, a painting by Erica Hetsu Wahyuni and a Chinese Familie Rose porcelain pot made around the Chinese Republic period. Top auctioned items include ‘Everlasting’, a18K white gold and sapphire ring by Royals Blue was sold to Steve Woon from Lexis Hotel Group for RM24,000; and the limited edition watch by Corum was sold to Calvin Goon from RHB for RM28,000.

Guests left the evening clad with tote bags sponsored by Tourism Australia of which were filled with IM First Class magazine, EZ magazine, CHTNetwork’s angpaos and beauty products from Davines. Other sponsors for the evening include Lamborghini Kuala Lumpur, RHB Premier, SpACE@Collins, Thai Airways International, and Ichi Media.

一直来到晚会精彩的后半部,由2018年CHT国际大奖呈现的独一无二的拍卖会,由 Nasim Carpets、Corum 和 Royals Blue 联合赞助的商品,其中一幅 Erica Hetsu Wahyuni 的画作和民国时期的玫瑰瓷锅。另外,顶级拍卖品包括“永恒”,Royals Blue 的a18K 白金和蓝宝石戒指,由来自 Lexis 酒店集团的 Steve Woon拍得,售价2万4000令吉; 而 Corum 的限量版手表则卖给了 RHB 的 Calvin Goon,售价为2万8000令吉。

当晚,宾客们带着由澳大利亚旅游局赞助的手提包尽兴而归,内含《奢华极致》杂志、《御智》杂志、CHTNetwork 红包和Davines 的美容产品等赠品。当晚的其他赞助商还包括吉隆坡兰博基尼、RHB Premier、SpACE@Collins、泰国国际航空公司、毅际媒体。

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Chinese Familie Porcelain Bidded by Alain Tan
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‘Everlasting’ ring from Royals Blue collected by Steve Woon
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Nasim Carpets Supreme Classic collected by Michael Deeb (2nd) & Ravin Vello (4th)
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CORUM Big Bubble Magical 52 Earth bidden by Calvin Goon

 

IWC Celebrates 150th 沙夫豪森万国表欢庆150岁生日

IWC Schaffhausen celebrated its 150th birthday and the launch of its Jubilee collection with a gala evening at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) watch fair in Geneva. It comprises a total of 27 limited-edition models from the Portugieser, Portofino, Pilot’s Watch and Da Vinci families.  Around 800 guests participated in the event, including IWC brand ambassadors and global stars such as actors Cate Blanchett, Bradley Cooper and James Marsden, as well as sports personalities Valtteri Bottas and David Coulthard.

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Luca Macellari Palmieri, Valentina Siragusa, Filippo Fiora and Filippo Cirulli

The American watchmaking pioneer Florentine Ariosto Jones founded the International Watch Company in Schaffhausen in 1868 with the objective of combining skilled Swiss craftsmanship with American manufacturing technology to create the best pocket watches of his time. To this day, their watches combine precision engineering with design that is as unusual as it is timeless. The jubilee collection revisits icons from the history of IWC and merges them through a timeless design code to form a single striking collection. As an ecologically and socially accountable company, IWC is dedicated to sustainable production, supports institutions around the globe in their work with children and young people, and maintains partnerships with organisations committed to environmental protection.

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Alesandro Ljubicic, Monika Radulovic and IWC Schaffhausen CEO Christoph Grainger Herr
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沙夫豪森万国表 (IWC) 欢庆150岁生日,并在日内瓦的沙龙国际钟表展 (SIHH) 上举办盛大庆典晚宴,展示了葡萄牙系列、波托菲诺、飞行员表和达芬奇系列的27个限量版模型。800名各国名流嘉宾参加了这次活动,包括 IWC 品牌大使和巨星们,如演员 Cate Blanchett、Bradley Cooper 和 James Marsden,以及体育界名人 Valtteri Bottas 与 David Coulthard。

1868 年,美国制表先锋 Florentine Ariosto Jones 在沙夫豪森创立了国际钟表公司,目标是结合精湛瑞士工艺与美国制作技术,创造出他所处时代的最佳怀表。时至今日,万国表将精密工程与设计作为心血结晶,缔造非凡的永恒。而“千禧年收藏”重温万国表历史图标,并通过一个隽永的设计代码将它们融合,成为独具匠心的珍藏品。作为一家深具生态和社会责任的公司,IWC 致力于可持续生产,支持全球各地的机构与儿童和年轻人合作,并与环境保护组织保持密切的合作关系。

The Alliance of the Watchmen & Leathermen 守护者&皮革族的联盟

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When two supreme artistry join efforts to boost the elegance of a watch, it’s also the time to celebrate the exclusive nature of this collaboration – a limited edition of 100 pieces of the Reverso Tribute Duoface watch by Jaeger-LeCoultre. Partnering with Argentina’s greatest bootmakers, the warm-toned pink gold case matches with the two-tone cordovan leather strap specially designed and hand-crafted with its own unique patina and finishes making it a one-off. A family business running since 1892, Casa Fagliano works a soft and supple leather known for its great strength, following techniques handed down by long tradition.

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This Art Deco design reflects its 1931 inspiration and will be sold exclusively in Jaeger-LeCoultre boutiques. Driven by the Duoface concept, this watch offers two contrasting dials – both equally refined and each displaying a different time zone. Echoing its hand-applied hour markers – the Dauphine hands – on its slate grey sunray dial, it also features a small seconds in a round minute track softening the pure geometrical linearity of the watch. The words “Limited Edition – One of 100” engraved on its back emphasise the exclusive nature of this watch and its refinement will not escape those who appreciate craftsmanship at its authentic and original best. The pursuit of perfection by the Grande Maison and the renowned bootmakers is truly an inspiration to all.

Snow Polo 雪地马球

The Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz is the world’s only high-goal tournament on snow. The three days of the tournament, from 26th – 28th January 2018 took place in the spectacular setting of the frozen lake of St. Moritz.

Four international, top-flight teams will be competing for the coveted Cartier Trophy against the backdrop of the magnificent mountains of the Engadine. Over the three days of the tournament, the four polo teams played high-class polo matches to the delight of over 15,000 spectators – setting a new tournament record. Among the guests of the renowned “Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz” were a number of VIP personalities such as England polo star Malcolm Borwick and Slalom World Champion Giorgio Rocca. In a breathtaking final, Team Cartier claimed victory over Team Maserati by a score of 4.5 to 4.

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圣莫里茨雪地马球世界杯是世界上唯一一场在雪地进行的高规格比赛。3天的赛事皆在结冰的圣莫里茨湖上举行。4支国际顶级球队在雄伟的恩加丁山脉背景下,争夺令人垂涎的卡地亚奖杯。4支马球队在3天的比赛中展现了高水准的马球竞技,创造了新的赛事纪录——为超过 15,000 名观众带来乐趣。英国马球明星马尔科姆博维克 (Malcolm Borwick) 以及障碍滑雪世界冠军乔治罗卡 (Giorgio Rocca) 都是圣莫里茨雪地马球世界杯的座上宾。决赛中,卡地亚队以4.5比4的分数,战胜了玛莎拉蒂队 。

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Connect CHT Melbourne 连线墨尔本

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CHTNetwork hosted its very first Connect CHT for 2018 in Melbourne where selected respected figures in various industries were invited to dine in one of Melbourne’s finest Chinese restaurant, Secret Kitchen. The service and food were excellents, Chairman of Pomeroy Pacific, Dug Pomeroy and Lawyer of The Year Australia, William Lye were both caught in surprise when Chng, during his welcoming speech, pulled out the latest copy of EZ Australia that both of them were featured together with Master Chef Australia Diana Chan and Professor PuKong Kee. Some of the other VIPs were Kathryn North AM, Ken Ong OAM, Jason Yeap OAM, Richard Han, David Liao, Socrates Capouleas and Andrew Lee.

ConnectCHT with Melbourne_3ConnectCHT with Melbourne_4CHTNetwork 于 2018 年伊始在墨尔本举办了首次 “Connect CHT” 活动。而许多墨尔本各领域杰出领导者也受邀到墨尔本最佳中餐厅之一正斗 (Secret Kitchen) 用餐。餐厅绝佳的服务质量和美食风味虽然值得赞叹,可是当 CHTNetwork 创办人庄学腾在致欢迎词的时候亮出了由 Pomeroy Pacific 的执行主席 Dug Pomeroy 、澳大利亚年度风云律师黎尤铭还有澳大利亚顶级厨师冠军晨爱琳和纪宝坤教授担当联合封面的新一期《御智澳大利亚》杂志,引来现场惊喜连连。至于其他出席贵宾包括Kathryn North AM、Ken Ong OAM、叶绍礼 OAM、Richard Han、David Liao, Socrates Capouleas 与 Andrew Lee。

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Creating New Heights 创造新高点

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Celebrating a heritage of 162 years, Ghee Hiang appointed Executive Chef Jeffrey Tan as Brand Ambassador in Australia in a MOU signing ceremony in the Consulate of Malaysia. Witnessing this milestone was Mr Westmoreland the Consul General of Malaysia to Melbourne.

Ghee Hiang is a famous household brand for its 100% pure roasted sesame oil and hand made traditional Chinese pastries originated from Fujian province in China. The brand was brought over by a pastries chef in 1856 when migrating to Malaysia (Malaya then). Chef Jeffrey is a well known name in Melbourne associated with his Cooking for Charity movement that has raised more that AUD4,000,000 over the years.

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迎来创立 162 周年的同时,义香也任命执行主厨 Jeffery Tan 作为澳大利亚品牌大使,而在马来西亚驻澳大利亚领事馆举行的签署备忘录仪式,由马来西亚驻墨尔本总领事 Westmoreland 先生见证这具有意义的里程碑时刻。

义香 (Ghee Hiang) 是家喻户晓的老字号品牌,其 100% 纯正麻油和手工制作的中式传统糕点起源于中国福建省。而当时是由一名糕点师于 1856 年移居马来西亚(旧称马来亚)时,将这项工艺带过来流传至今。至于 Jeffery Tan 主厨则是墨尔本著名厨艺大师,他为慈善事业所筹募的公益资金高达近 400 万澳元。