Cover The Silver Monkey, Hotel Indigo Kuala Lumpur on the Park (Photo: Fady Younis)
The Silver Monkey, Hotel Indigo Kuala Lumpur on the Park (Photo: Fady Younis)
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What went down at the exclusive dinner ceremony unveiling the six winners of our second Front & Female Awards in Kuala Lumpur
Back for its second year in Kuala Lumpur, the Front & Female Awards Malaysia kicked off this month in a lively dinner ceremony on March 7, 2024, at The Silver Monkey, Hotel Indigo Kuala Lumpur on the Park.
Out of a list of 19 inspiring women, six winners were honoured at this event for their work to drive the progress of women and girls in Malaysia, from geneticists doing extensive breast cancer research to filmmakers championing diversity through film. Attended by an intimate group of 70 individuals, including activist Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir, Paratus Energy board chairperson Chow Mei Mei, renowned filmmaker Tunku Mona Reza and School of Concepts founder Mint Lim, the Front & Female Awards Malaysia 2024 is presented in partnership with BMW Malaysia, Sun Life Malaysia, Cartier, Johnnie Walker Blue Label, Minuty, Cosentino Malaysia and Hotel Indigo Kuala Lumpur on the Park.
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Xiao Cheng Wong, Maheswari Jaganathan, Juliana Adam and Izza Izelan
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The event started at 5pm, and early arrivals had the chance to snap a selfie or two by the swanky BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport display unit set up at the hotel’s lobby entrance exclusively for this event. They were later greeted on Level 24 with beautifully crafted canapés by The Silver Monkey and speciality Johnnie Walker Blue Label cocktails whipped up on the spot by a bartender.
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Rozana Isa
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Glasses of Minuty Prestige Rosé were also served throughout the evening, pairing well with The Silver Monkey’s decadent four-course dinner. While enjoying welcome drinks, guests mingled and snapped photos at Sun Life Malaysia’s cheerful custom-designed booth near the main entrance.
See also: How the Borrowed by Hotel Indigo campaign redefines community and hotel living
Fun fact: Five of the 19 Front & Female Awards nominees were dressed in Cartier jewellery and watches for the evening, with stellar pieces like the Clash de Cartier rings and the Panthère de Cartier gold watch spotted on stylish ladies like Amanda Nell Eu, Professor Datin Paduka Dr Teo Soo-Hwang, Abir Abdul Rahim and others.
Abir Abdul Rahim wears a Cartier Trinity ring and a Panthere de Cartier watch
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Above Tehmina Kaoosji wears Cartier Juste un Clou bracelet and earrings
Above Amanda Nell Eu wears Clash de Cartier necklace and rings
Tehmina Kaoosji wears Cartier Juste un Clou bracelet and earrings
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The evening officially started on a strong note with an opening speech from our keynote speaker for the evening, former Women, Family and Community Development Minister Tan Sri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil. She spoke candidly about her experience as a female politician in the male-dominated political sphere, balking the myth that women must become more like men in order to succeed in these spaces. After her speech, a video introducing this year’s nominees was played as the first course of dinner was served.
Char Sekinchan Barramundi with Hoisin glaze and crispy kale at The Silver Monkey
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Above Guests enjoyed Johnnie Walker Blue Label cocktails at the event
Above Chilled bottles of Minuty Prestige Rosé
Guests enjoyed Johnnie Walker Blue Label cocktails at the event
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The evening came to a memorable highlight as the six winners were unveiled, starting with Abir Abdul Rahim for the Business Leader Award presented by BMW Malaysia. Next up, the Financial Empowerment Award by Sun Life Malaysia was presented by Sun Life Malaysia Deputy CEO Ho Teck Seng to MADCash founder and CEO Nuraizah Shamsul Baharin.
Front & Female Awards 2024 winners Amanda Nell Eu, Abir Abdul Rahim, Professor Datin Paduka Dr Teo Soo-Hwang, Rozana Isa, Juliana Adam and Nuraizah Shamsul Baharin on stage with their trophies
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Sisters In Islam executive director Rozana Isa, Biji-biji Initiative CEO Juliana Adam, Cancer Research Malaysia’s Professor Datin Paduka Dr Teo Soo-Hwang and award-winning Tiger Stripes filmmaker Amanda Nell Eu were subsequently invited on stage as well to receive their custom-made Cosentino trophies, to several rounds of applause from the crowd. The evening closed with a power-packed performance by renowned songstress Dasha Logan as guests mingled over dessert and drinks before adjourning for the night.
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Photography: Fady Younis
Videography: Goh Kwee Jin, Izrul Izelan and Yap Jiun Sheng
Video Editor: Yap Jiun Sheng
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Previously contributing to Esquire Malaysia, Expat Lifestyle and Newsweek, Tania oversees digital stories across Tatler’s key content pillars, also leading the Front & Female platform exploring issues and topics affecting women today.
