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TATLER HONG KONG Record-breaking long-jumper Tiffany Yue leapt into an interview with Tatler to talk Paris 2024, body image and what motivates her to jump further each time she competes. TATLER MALAYSIA Dr Raja Iskandar Shah, an infectious disease authority and president of the Malaysian Aids Council, spoke to Tatler about the critical role of HIV prevention and treatment in curtailing transmissions. TATLER PHILIPPINES Over tea with Tatler, the UK’s ambassador to the Philippines spoke about her work tackling online abuse of children, her passion for developmental issues, and the importance adding value to her host nation, wherever she is posted. TATLER SINGAPORE Fourth-generation shipping tycoon and passionate proponent of conscious entrepreneurship Chavalit Frederick Tsao explained how family businesses are uniquely empowered to change capitalism for the better. SHANGLIU TATLER…
HOMES Take a tour of this 1950s house transformed into a modern dwelling for a pair of siblings in Penang. CITY GUIDE Explore Kuala Lumpur with our all-new digital guide where we help you decide where to stay, where to eat and what to do. DINING Chinese New Year 2024: A guide to celebratory menus, restaurants, and dining experiences. Follow us on social media @tatlermalaysia Scan to visit tatlerasia.com…
The stars have aligned to give us this month, the Food issue, under the watchful eye of the auspicious dragon year. Food plays a significant role in Chinese culture, especially during the Lunar New Year, where it is more than just a source of sustenance; it represents cultural values, strengthens familial bonds, and embodies hopes for prosperity and luck in the upcoming year. It’s steeped in tradition and, most importantly, also a symbol and source for success. And under the male Yang energy of the wood dragon, it’s apt that we celebrate the nobility, power and strength of the best in the F&B industry with the best restaurants for 2024 as announced by Tatler Dining (p.158). Tatler Dining also announced Masashi Horiuchi as Chef of the Year, and we celebrate…
HUNGMC Hungmc is a fashion photographer with a passion for capturing the essence of style, elegance and individuality through his lens. He showcases the artistry and craftsmanship of fashion while celebrating the uniqueness of each subject, incorporating nuances of colour, shape and emotion. For the February edition, he photographed the fashion shoot in Hong Kong. KENNY LOH Kenny Loh is a storyteller who chooses to convey his stories through photography. He has extensively travelled across Malaysia to document and capture images of the people who call it home. Over the past 15 years, he has authored several books including his Born in Malaysia series. For Tatler’s February issue, he photographed chef Masashi Horiuchi in his new restaurant, Potager, for our feature story. CHERRY MUI Cherry Mui is the fashion director…
“Kitchen life has always felt natural to me,” Masashi Horiuchi smiles. The good-natured executive chef of Entier and Potager sits opposite me in Potager’s impressive dining room, where I face the open kitchen. “Many people think that being a chef lacks work-life balance, but since I started cooking, I’ve felt that the challenges along the way have been instrumental in shaping who I am today,” he continues. Horiuchi began cooking at the age of 16 but his exposure to the industry started earlier, as he used to follow his grandfather to the market to sell produce as a child. However, his first inclination to become a chef occurred while dining at a restaurant, which left a lasting impression. “We didn’t come from a wealthy family, but my mother took [me…
We caught up with director Tunku Mona Riza Tunku Khalid and renowned actress Susan Lankester in anticipation of their upcoming film Rain Town, which will premiere in local theatres on February 8, 2024, just in time for the Lunar New Year. They shared what it was like working on set with other local talent such as Chew Kin Wah, Fabian Loo, Wilson Lee and Pauline Tan, among others. Rain Town tells the story of Mr Choo, a father of three grown children—Isaac, Alex, and Ruby. The film explores the interference of controlling parents in their adult children’s lives, compelling them to abandon their dreams and happiness. Then, the family’s already strained relationship is further tested after Choo’s wife, Aileen (played by Lankester), meets with an accident. Tunku Mona, who made…
