Marina Mahathir and Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (Photo: Chee Wei/Tatler Malaysia)
Cover Marina Mahathir and Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (Photo: Chee Wei/Tatler Malaysia)

As the year draws to a close, we revisit the most popular interviews of 2022, from industry scions to social activists

With the end of another challenging year comes the chance for reflection. Looking back, we’ve had the privilege of meeting some remarkable individuals who are doing extraordinary things—some who are no strangers to the media’s spotlight and others who are unsung heroes that have stepped out from behind the scenes.     

From Mamee Double Decker scion Vuitton Pang who launched a thriving business in the thick of a pandemic and the sibling trio behind luxury retail empire Valiram to Li Hua Tan, the Penang-born woman behind the world’s first rare whisky fund, the gamut of interviewees is as varied as it is exciting.

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Datin Sri Linda Chen

Tatler Asia
Datin Sri Linda Chen (Photo: Chee Wei)
Above Datin Sri Linda Chen (Photo: Chee Wei)

Tatler Asia's Most Stylish 2022 honouree and Bonia creative director Datin Sri Linda Chen was Tatler Malaysia's September 2022 cover star. In this interview, the stylish and accomplished mum of three reveals the ups and downs of her entrepreneurial journey and the dynamics of being at the helm of homegrown fashion brand Bonia alongside her husband Dato' Sri Daniel Chiang.    

Read the full story here.

Gerry Khouri

Tatler Asia
Photo: Imran Sulaiman
Above Gerry Khouri (Photo: Imran Sulaiman/Tatler Malaysia)

Bufori Motor Car Company founder Gerry Khouri famously told Tatler Malaysia that he built his first car out of his garage in 1986, later opening a small factory in Sydney with the intention of making cars for his brothers. Today, the company is known and beloved for delivering custom-made luxury cars from Kepong to the world. 

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Marina Mahathir and Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad

Tatler Asia
Marina Mahathir and Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (Photo: Chee Wei/Tatler Malaysia)
Above Marina Mahathir and Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (Photo: Chee Wei)

Bittersweet lessons, tough love, dealing with expectations... a daughter's relationship with her dad can be complicated, just like mine was. Yet I have become who I am mostly because of him.

- Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir -

Tatler Malaysia's Father's Day issue fronted a father-daughter duo that every Malaysian will recognise—presented in the form of a heartfelt essay from Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir to her dad, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.  

Read the full story here.

Vuitton Pang

Tatler Asia
Vuitton Pang (Photo: Imran Sulaiman/Tatler Malaysia)
Above Vuitton Pang (Photo: Imran Sulaiman/Tatler Malaysia)

The eldest son of Tan Sri Dato' Pang Tee Chew and one of Tatler Malaysia's Asia's Most Influential gets candid about upholding the legacy of a family business and the gutsy decision to launch a new business at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. 

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Rekha Sen

Tatler Asia
Above Rekha Sen (Photo: Tian Xing/Tatler Malaysia)

In this eye-opening interview, human rights advocate and mum of three Rekha Sen opens up about her personal experiences, highlighting an important social issue faced by Malaysian mothers who struggle to get Malaysian citizenship for their children born outside of Malaysia. 

Read the full story here.  

Datuk Jimmy Choo

Tatler Asia
Datuk Jimmy Choo
Above Datuk Jimmy Choo (Photo: Imran Sulaiman/Tatler Malaysia)

In a video shoot with Tatler Homes, legendary designer Datuk Jimmy Choo gives viewers an exclusive look into his incredibly stylish penthouse in Kuala Lumpur, the work of award-winning interior designer Ooi Boon Seong of OD&A. 

Watch the video tour here.

Dato' Sri Bernard Chandran and Tanestrran Chandran

Asia's Most Stylish 2022 honouree Dato' Sri Bernard Chandran and his youngest son Tanestrran shared the limelight in this touching Father's Day feature on style philosophies passed from father to son.  

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Sharan, Ashvin and Mukesh Valiram

Tatler Asia
Above Photo: Xerxes Lee/Tatler Malaysia

Good things come in threes, as Tatler Malaysia's February 2022 cover stars Sharan, Ashvin and Mukesh Valiram show. The executive directors of Valiram Group and sons of the late Datuk Jethanand Valiram reflect on family, fatherhood, and the philosophies that shape their respective approaches to business and life.      

Read the full story here.

Li Hua Tan

Tatler Asia
Above Li Hua Tan

Tatler Asia's Most Influential 2022 honouree and a founding partner of the Platinum Whiskey Investment Fund, Li Hua Tan walks Tatler through the early investments of her career while reflecting on the philosophy behind her success in a 'man's world'.    

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Douglas Lim

Tatler Asia
Photo: Imran Sulaiman/Tatler Malaysia
Above Photo: Imran Sulaiman/Tatler Malaysia

Comedian, radio show host, and Tatler Asia's Most Influential honouree Douglas Lim opens up about battling depression and his journey as an entertainer in this riveting interview in March 2022.

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