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TATLER HONG KONG In an exclusive interview, champion former jockey and renowned horse trainer Tony Cruz reflected on his remarkable journey, unpacked the gruelling regime of jockeys and trainers, and explained why he has no plans to retire. TATLER MALAYSIA Tunku Puteri Intan, the first female national chairperson of the Malaysian Red Crescent Society, shared the untold benefits of giving young people and women a greater platform in humanitarianism. TATLER PHILIPPINES This year, fashion designer Josie Natori was elected Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Asian Cultural Council, an organisation dedicated to advancing dialogue through cultural exchange. Natori shared with Tatler her hopes for her time in the role, and how she believes the arts can change the world for the better. SHANGLIU TATLER Shanghai-born, Hong Kong- and…
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR A few days before writing this, I realised the table calendar on my desk was still displaying the August card, which means I haven’t flipped it since then. August felt like it was just last week and yet the team here at Tatler is already full throttle in March 2024 plans. Time elasticity aside, it does seem like every year gains a little more momentum on us, doesn’t it? A year now feels like a month; a month flies by like a week; and a week is not enough days to balance professional and personal pursuits. And here we are, in December: I couldn’t flip my calendar in a timely fashion but our cover personality, Dr Woo Yin Ling (p.81) has saved lives and won awards…
YUTA KOTANI Tokyo-born and -based fashion stylist Yuta Kotani started his career in Paris, where he developed an elegant, simplistic and contemporary approach to styling both high-end and casual wardrobes. His current projects include Japanese make-up brand Shu Uemura’s global campaign, and he has also worked with Issey Miyake, Sunspel and Uniqlo. He styled this month’s fashion shoot. AZZA ARIF Azza Arif has styled, conceptualised and brought to life creative visions for various brands and magazines. Her work includes styling Hollywood celebrities like Liv Tyler, Naomi Scott and Lucy Hale to name a few. For Tatler, she styled this month’s cover shoot with Dr Woo Yin Ling. AARON LEE Kuala Lumpur-based photographer Aaron Lee is in his element at Lensworks Production studio, where he puts his subjects in the best…
As a senior consultant and associate professor of infectious diseases in the University of Malaya’s Faculty of Medicine, Dr Raja Iskandar Shah is sought-after for his professional expertise in the HIV field and leverages his position in influencing policy on various scales. The passionate medical practitioner and Malaysian AIDS Council president is a strong advocate for HIV prevention and treatment. As of end of 2021, an estimated 81,942 people were living with HIV (PLHIV) in Malaysia, with 66 per cent receiving antiretroviral treatment (ART) by December. ART effectively controls the virus, enabling patients to lead full and productive lives. Though there’s no cure for HIV, the availability of potent, well-tolerated antiretroviral medicines has fundamentally transformed its treatment. In HIV prevention, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a pill or shot taken to prevent…
We live in a dynamic and ever-changing world, facing daily challenges. The spark of innovation and collaboration enables us to overcome obstacles, improve the human condition and explore new frontiers. We can positively impact the world by leveraging the diversity and creativity of different perspectives and disciplines. Oppo, a technology company that values innovation and collaboration, recently hosted the 2023 Inspiration Challenge in Singapore. The challenge was an opportunity for participants to showcase their creative ideas on using technology to benefit the planet and people. Among the submissions, five winners were selected and awarded for their proposals, which covered various fields such as health monitoring, waste reduction and medical technology. The company is advancing innovation among startups and pushing smartphone technology ahead with its latest-generation foldable devices. Oppo recently unveiled…
FOOD The Winter Solstice Festival, celebrated from December 21-23, signifies balance and harmony in Chinese culture. During this time, families gather to craft and enjoy tangyuan, a dessert of round glutinous rice balls. Tangyuan is sometimes plain and served in a fragrant broth, or filled with nut or seed paste. Its spherical shape represents togetherness and reunion. Dino Lee, Jade Pavilion’s dim sum chef, began his career in the culinary arts at the tender age of 17 due to family influence. “They gave me the passion to be a chef, which I continue to hold close to me when I present my dishes,” he smiles. Lee recalls memories of celebrating the Winter Solstice Festival as a child: “Normally, my family would all make tangyuan together and share it with our…
