Homegrown heroes, myBurgerLab aims for first international outlet by end 2024
Malaysia’s beloved burger haven, myBurgerLab, is set to conquer the world following a strategic partnership with Lotus Capital, acquiring a 47.5 per cent stake. With six outlets currently gracing the Klang Valley, myBurgerLab is gearing up for a massive expansion spree, targeting more than two dozen outlets across Malaysia as well as setting sights on Indonesia, Singapore, and the Middle East.
Also in this week’s newsletter:
- 3 Tatler Gen T alumni share their hopes for a truly united country
- How Azura Lovisa is exploring her Malaysian roots through fashion
- Key Scandinavian design trends for your home inspo
- Bornean musicians Alena Murang and Kulleh Grasi’s take on contemporary East Malaysia
Cheers,
Sim Wie Boon
Digital Editor
Gen.T
Malaysia Day 2023: Gen.T alumni hopes for a truly united country
Tatler Gen.T alum Kimberly Lee, Jason Wee, Faeznur Farok (Photo: Quinny Tan)
September 16th marks the day that the Malaysia we know today came to be. In celebrating Malaysia Day, we spoke to several Tatler Gen.T alums to get their thoughts on unity and what they hope to see in the younger generations to come.
Jason Wee of Architects of Diversity Malaysia, Faeznur Farok of SheFights Gym and Kimberly Lee of MakChic sat down with us for a candid talk about the country’s future.
MORE FROM GEN.T
The inaugural Tatler Gen.T summit launches in Hong Kong this November, bringing some of Asia’s most influential young leaders together.
Do companies with co-founders do better than solo-founded ones? And how does this decision impact a venture’s success and attractiveness to investors?
Entrepreneurs and musicians from the Tatler Gen.T community weigh in on how AI has transformed their industries.
STYLE
How Azura Lovisa is exploring her Malaysian roots through fashion
Azura Lovisa's distinctive voice points towards a globalised industry (Photo: Azura Lovisa)
Since 2018, the London-based fashion designer Azura Lovisa has been putting out collections inspired by her Southeast Asian heritage. Crafted from heritage handwoven raw silk textiles, Azura draws inspiration from her own family archive of photographs dating back to the 1930s, and incorporates traditional aesthetics from the region. We speak to the Swedish-Malaysian designer on her unique approach to fashion, especially after her London Fashion Week debut in 2021.
MORE FROM STYLE
From David and Victoria Beckham to Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin, here are some of the most stylish power couples from the worlds of sports, music, cinema and fashion.
In conjunction with Prince Harry’s birthday, we look at what the Duke of Sussex’s style reveals about his personal tastes
We take a look at how Clè de Peau Beauté ushers in the next generation of skincare solutions within a single bottle, from visible sculpting to firming and lifting.
HOMES
Scandinavian design trends for your home update
Royal Copenhagen, in partnership with Vitra, showcases a joyful table-setting experience during the festival (Photo: Royal Copenhagen)
This year marks the 10th anniversary of 3 Days of Design (3DD)—the Danish design festival featuring a city-wide programme of launches and exhibitions spotlighting the best of Scandinavian and international design in Copenhagen’s showrooms and institutions. Now bigger than ever, the three-day festival held in early June showcased innovative designs, furniture design classics as well as key trends offering new approaches to our interiors. Here are the ones we took note of.
MORE FROM HOMES
Renowned Danish design couple Space Copenhagen talks to Tatler on their latest work, the importance of energy and being inspired by each other.
Take a peek inside this mid-century modern tropical home in Miami Beach that takes inspiration from Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa.
For the jet-set seeking exclusive stays, hotel branded residences—which are popping up in Asia’s most exotic resort destinations—could be just what the doctor ordered.
LIFESTYLE
From Bangkok to Tokyo, 7 exciting regional destinations perfect for a quick getaway
From left to right: Kulleh Grasi, Alena Murang (Photo: Imran Sulaiman; Candy Yik)
In the vibrant tapestry of Malaysia’s diverse cultural heritage lies a rich and often overlooked facet: its indigenous roots—particularly that of the East. We speak to East Malaysian poet and singer-songwriter Kulleh Grasi as well as professional sape musician Alena Murang about their journeys of keeping their cultural traditions alive through soul-stirring melodies, which will hopefully spark a collective consciousness among Malaysians.
MORE FROM LIFESTYLE
Actress Timur Gabriel takes us through her favourite spots in Berlin for coffee, food and shopping.
There is much more to the Mid-Autumn Festival than feasting on mooncakes. From its origins to time-honoured traditions, here’s everything you need to know about the age-old event.
David Beckham’s newest docu-series, Beckham, premieres on Netflix on October 4, revisiting the footballer’s legacy as one of the most successful athletes in the world.
AROUND ASIA
HONG KONG | Here are some of the best restaurants offering the spectacular views of Hong Kong.
SINGAPORE | Changi Airport is going passport-free in 2024—what does this mean for Singaporeans and those travelling there?
PHILIPPINES | Step inside and take a peek at Filipino jeweller Erica Concepcion-Reyes’ stunning home.
