Tatler Malaysia Magazine - March 2023

In this issue

Our Front & Female issue has a great lineup of exciting, trail-blazing individuals who broke ground for many others. Hot on the news of the constitutional amendment of granting automatic citizenship rights for children born to Malaysian mothers overseas, we have Family Frontiers' president Suriani Kempe as well as activist Rekha Sen on the cover. Both have been individually profiled by Tatler for this very topic, but this time they are featured through a unique lens where they share a conversation about personal events of their lives, and what it means to be a woman today. And even though women's rights are breaking headwinds, their conversation reveals that there are still many wrongs to address. Also featured are Dr Premitha Damodaran, the ob-gyn who spearheaded the clinical practice guidelines for menopause in Malaysia; Jade Lee, a banker turned social entrepreneur who lends her marketing expertise to boost the monthly income of women-led microenterprises; as well as Salleh Sepas, an Afghan director and playwright who advocates for gender equality and Afghan's women's rights.

Two Weddings, One Promise

Janice Tan and Richard Weiss celebrate their union in magnificent fashion

3 mins

A Curious Cat

They say curiosity killed the cat, but that isn't always the case for Raja Malek, it nurtured a lifelong love for learning, and a continuous pursuit of creativity

5 mins

ASIA'S MOST INFLUENTIAL Pause, Rewind

Award-winning ob-gyn Dr Premitha Damodaran envisions a Malaysia that’s better prepared to address women’s health issues

2 mins

Food and Faith

Two chefs share their experiences of working the kitchens while fasting during the holy month

3 mins

MEET ME AT THE BAR In High Spirits

Moët Hennessy’s Jean‑Marc Lacave on growing new legacies, the meaning of luxury today, and the importance of sustainability for the future of LVMH as well as the planet

3 mins

The Intricacies of Kaiseki

Jeff Okada Ramsey breaks down the elaborate process behind the cultural phenomenon that is kaiseki

5 mins

HUMANITY A Swallow in Flight

Forced to leave his country after his work on Afghan women’s rights and his advocacy for democracy placed a target on his back, Afghan director and playwright Saleh Sepas turns to theatre for hope

6 mins

THE GEN.T LEADERS OF TOMORROW Tan Shi Wen

A passionate social entrepreneur who believes in taking a handson approach is combating food wastage and poverty through her organisation, SESO Malaysia

1 min

Base Notes

Three decades in, Malaysia born Givaudan perfumer Shyamala Maisondieu is still as passionate as ever about her art

5 mins

The Crown Jewels of Asia

These female jewellery designers are defying creative norms to leave an indelible mark of their culture on the world using precious stones and one-of-a-kind techniques

4 mins

DeGem Respirer, Truly Breathtaking

Unlock your true potential with DeGem's latest collectionbeautiful, wearable works of art

2 mins

Legendary Spectacular

An extraordinary story of how one huge diamond has produced an entire high jewellery collection

3 mins

WE'RE MORE THAN ENOUGH

While there's hope for Malaysian mothers in their fight for equal citizenship rights, Rekha Sen and Suriani Kempe begin a riveting dialogue to discuss the root cause of the problem-starting with the systemic and structural issues society must wake up to As told to Koyyi Chin.

10 mins

FIRST OF HER NAME

Fortified with authenticity, courage and resilience, these ten Malaysian women broke through the glass ceiling thanks to their ambition and competence

10+ mins

TINA HERE TO SLAY

When it comes to It Girl and Bling Empire: New York star Tina Leung, there is so much more than meets the eye. She opens up about fashion, friendships and even past lives

5 mins

THE DAWN OF A NEW AGE

The millennia-old site of AlUla will be turned into a new cultural valley, featuring permanent art installations that blend Saudi Arabia's stunning landscape, human history and global art visions

7 mins

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Tatler Malaysia Magazine Description:

Tatler is the region’s leading luxury and lifestyle media brand, presenting the very best of power, influence and style. Since 1977, Tatler has connected Asia’s most influential communities with the goal of promoting and developing Asian identity and culture. Tatler focuses on power and influence with greater meaning and purpose, shining the light on a larger cross-section of the people, communities and industries impacting Asia.