The 2025 cohort of Tatler Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow from Malaysia with their personalised magazine covers (Photo: Fady Younis)
Cover The 2025 cohort of Tatler Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow from Malaysia with their personalised magazine covers (Photo: Fady Younis)
The 2025 cohort of Tatler Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow from Malaysia with their personalised magazine covers (Photo: Fady Younis)

In honour of Malaysia’s latest Tatler Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow 2025, Tatler Malaysia organised an intimate dinner gathering at Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur. Check out some unforgettable moments from the evening

On July 10, Tatler Malaysia hosted an exclusive dinner at The Snug in Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur to honour its latest Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow honourees. This intimate celebration recognised Malaysia’s emerging young leaders who are making significant impacts across diverse sectors.

Read more: Who are the 20 next generation Malaysian changemakers shaping the future?

The gathering brought together 38 attendees, featuring 2025 recipients including independent broadcast journalist Tehmina Kaoosji, Being Juice CEO Sayantan Das, IGL Coatings founder Keong Chun Chieh and youth political activist Roshinee Mookaiah. Emphasising Gen.T's community-building mission, former honourees such as Khairun Nisa Zabidi, Shin Tseng, Annice Lyn, Justin Chan and Devan Linus also participated in the celebration and networking activities.

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Photo 1 of 45 Michelle Chin, co-founder and COO of Oyen Insurance with Roshinee Mookaiah, founder of Mekar Kami
Photo 2 of 45 Gevitha Ananda Roe, CEO of Pepper Labs
Photo 3 of 45 Sayantan Das, co-founder and CEO of Being Juice
Photo 4 of 45 Roshinee Mookaiah, founder of Mekar Kami
Photo 5 of 45 Aida Zunaidi, co-founder and CEO of Ibupreneur and Gevitha Ananda Roe, CEO of Pepper Labs
Photo 6 of 45 Sim Wie Boon, print editor of Tatler Malaysia and Atiyya Zulkarnain, producer at Tatler Malaysia
Photo 7 of 45 Shin Tseng, director of Urban Agenda Design Group with Koh Cha-Ly, founder and CEO of UrbanMetry
Photo 8 of 45 Ong Yong Xun, founder of JomStudy
Photo 9 of 45 Steven Ng Yong Beng, founder and director of Geomax Rubber Innovative Products
Photo 10 of 45 Eer Kai Song, co-founder and managing director of Rakan Tutor
Photo 11 of 45 Michelle Chin, co-founder and COO of Oyen Insurance
Photo 12 of 45 Zainab Zahirah, Community and Social Lead at All-Access (AAA)
Photo 13 of 45 Dragonfly 360 Summit representatives: Anisha Prachaseri and Ashley Suelyn
Photo 14 of 45 Emcee of the evening: Sim Wie Boon, print editor of Tatler Malaysia
Photo 15 of 45 Iqbal Ameer, founder of Livescape Group and All-Access (AAA)
Photo 16 of 45 Eer Kai Song, co-founder and managing director of Rakan Tutor
Photo 17 of 45 Lim Xin Yu, co-founder of The Asli Co speaking with Steven Ng, founder and director of Geomax Rubber Innovative Products
Photo 18 of 45 Shin Tseng, director of Urban Agenda Design Group
Photo 19 of 45 Dzaeman Dzulkifli, executive director of Tropical Rainforest Conservation and Research Centre
Photo 20 of 45 Theresa Goh
Photo 21 of 45 Neal Estavillo
Photo 22 of 45 A delightful dinner underway at The Snug
Photo 23 of 45 Iqbal Ameer in a fireside chat about his entrepreneurial inspiration
Photo 24 of 45 Iqbal Ameer also shared the essential qualities for aspiring entrepreneurs
Photo 25 of 45 Annice Lyn, photographer and co-founder of Women Photographers Malaysia
Photo 26 of 45 Aida Zunaidi, co-founder and CEO of Ibupreneur
Photo 27 of 45 Devan Linus Rajadurai, co-founder of MTC Asset Management
Photo 28 of 45 Khairun Nisa Zabidi, co-founder of Nusanterra
Photo 29 of 45 Ong Yong Xun, founder of JomStudy with Amer Siddiq, consultant psychiatrist and smoking cessation specialist from University Malaya
Photo 30 of 45 Justin Chan, founder and director of Metier Food
Photo 31 of 45 Keong Chun Chieh, founder and CEO of IGL Coatings
Photo 32 of 45 Anisha Prachaseri talked about the benefits of the Dragonfly 360 Summit
Photo 33 of 45 Sayantan Das, co-founder and CEO of Being Juice
Photo 34 of 45 Steven Ng Yong Beng, founder and director of Geomax Rubber Innovative Products
Photo 35 of 45 Stephanie Ping, co-founder and CEO of Worq Coworking Space
Photo 36 of 45 Lim Xin Yu, co-founder of The Asli Co
Photo 37 of 45 Koh Cha-Ly, founder and CEO of UrbanMetry
Photo 38 of 45 Keong Chun Chieh, founder and CEO of IGL Coatings
Photo 39 of 45 Eer Kai Song, co-founder and managing director of Rakan Tutor
Photo 40 of 45 Michelle Chin, co-founder and COO of Oyen Insurance
Photo 41 of 45 Roshinee Mookaiah, founder of Mekar Kami
Photo 42 of 45 Lim Xin Yu shows off her new dragonfly token courtesy of the Dragonfly 360 Summit
Photo 43 of 45 Tehmina Kaoosji, independent broadcast journalist, partner and communications director of The Big Picture (TBP) Communications
Photo 44 of 45 Gevitha Ananda Roe, CEO of Pepper Labs
Photo 45 of 45 Tatler Malaysia team at the ready: Nadia Azmi, Atiyya Zulkarnain, Kiran Pillay and Eke Sumber Omardin
Michelle Chin, co-founder and COO of Oyen Insurance with Roshinee Mookaiah, founder of Mekar Kami
Gevitha Ananda Roe, CEO of Pepper Labs
Sayantan Das, co-founder and CEO of Being Juice
Roshinee Mookaiah, founder of Mekar Kami
Aida Zunaidi, co-founder and CEO of Ibupreneur and Gevitha Ananda Roe, CEO of Pepper Labs
Sim Wie Boon, print editor of Tatler Malaysia and Atiyya Zulkarnain, producer at Tatler Malaysia
Shin Tseng, director of Urban Agenda Design Group with Koh Cha-Ly, founder and CEO of UrbanMetry
Ong Yong Xun, founder of JomStudy
Steven Ng Yong Beng, founder and director of Geomax Rubber Innovative Products
Eer Kai Song, co-founder and managing director of Rakan Tutor
Michelle Chin, co-founder and COO of Oyen Insurance
Zainab Zahirah, Community and Social Lead at All-Access (AAA)
Dragonfly 360 Summit representatives: Anisha Prachaseri and Ashley Suelyn
Emcee of the evening: Sim Wie Boon, print editor of Tatler Malaysia
Iqbal Ameer, founder of Livescape Group and All-Access (AAA)
Eer Kai Song, co-founder and managing director of Rakan Tutor
Lim Xin Yu, co-founder of The Asli Co speaking with Steven Ng, founder and director of Geomax Rubber Innovative Products
Shin Tseng, director of Urban Agenda Design Group
Dzaeman Dzulkifli, executive director of Tropical Rainforest Conservation and Research Centre
Theresa Goh
Neal Estavillo
A delightful dinner underway at The Snug
Iqbal Ameer in a fireside chat about his entrepreneurial inspiration
Iqbal Ameer also shared the essential qualities for aspiring entrepreneurs
Annice Lyn, photographer and co-founder of Women Photographers Malaysia
Aida Zunaidi, co-founder and CEO of Ibupreneur
Devan Linus Rajadurai, co-founder of MTC Asset Management
Khairun Nisa Zabidi, co-founder of Nusanterra
Ong Yong Xun, founder of JomStudy with Amer Siddiq, consultant psychiatrist and smoking cessation specialist from University Malaya
Justin Chan, founder and director of Metier Food
Keong Chun Chieh, founder and CEO of IGL Coatings
Anisha Prachaseri talked about the benefits of the Dragonfly 360 Summit
Sayantan Das, co-founder and CEO of Being Juice
Steven Ng Yong Beng, founder and director of Geomax Rubber Innovative Products
Stephanie Ping, co-founder and CEO of Worq Coworking Space
Lim Xin Yu, co-founder of The Asli Co
Koh Cha-Ly, founder and CEO of UrbanMetry
Keong Chun Chieh, founder and CEO of IGL Coatings
Eer Kai Song, co-founder and managing director of Rakan Tutor
Michelle Chin, co-founder and COO of Oyen Insurance
Roshinee Mookaiah, founder of Mekar Kami
Lim Xin Yu shows off her new dragonfly token courtesy of the Dragonfly 360 Summit
Tehmina Kaoosji, independent broadcast journalist, partner and communications director of The Big Picture (TBP) Communications
Gevitha Ananda Roe, CEO of Pepper Labs
Tatler Malaysia team at the ready: Nadia Azmi, Atiyya Zulkarnain, Kiran Pillay and Eke Sumber Omardin

Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur served as the venue partner, providing an inviting ambience for guests to network while enjoying canapés and mocktails, prior to adjourning for a delicious four-course feast. 

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The evening began with welcoming remarks from Tatler Malaysia's general manager of commercial Suraya Rahmat, who congratulated the Gen.T honourees and recognised their significant achievements. Following this, Tatler Malaysia’s print editor Sim Wie Boon introduced Iqbal Ameer, a 2018 Gen.T honouree and July 2025 cover star, for an insightful fireside discussion. The conversation explored his entrepreneurial inspiration, the balance between adaptability and vision commitment and essential qualities for aspiring entrepreneurs. Iqbal has challenged traditional approaches by transitioning from live entertainment event hosting to utilising AI and blockchain technologies for industry transformation.

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Photo 1 of 28 Each Gen.T honouree of 2025 received a personalised cover to keep as a precious memento
Photo 2 of 28 Tatler Malaysia July 2025 cover featuring past Gen.T honourees, Iqbal Ameer, Zac Liew and Dinesh Ratnam
Photo 3 of 28 The Snug at Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur, ready for an evening of riveting discussions
Photo 4 of 28 All Gen.T honourees of 2025 received complimentary access to this year’s Dragonfly 360 Summit
Photo 5 of 28 Dancing prawn canapés at The Snug
Photo 6 of 28 Vegan avocado pie tarts at The Snug
Photo 7 of 28 Sumptuous treats circulated through the room as Gen.T honourees networked
Photo 8 of 28 Ready to serve
Photo 9 of 28 The Snug hosted 38 attendees in style
Photo 10 of 28 Terrazas de los Andes Reserva Chardonnay 2022
Photo 11 of 28 Seafood ceviche: prawn scallop, cured salmon, tako marinated with chilli lime dressing and lychee pomelo salsa
Photo 12 of 28 Soup: chowder of chicken, chicken lolly and poached egg with truffle oil
Photo 13 of 28 Braised beef cheek: garlic marshed, glazed carrot, chimichurri portobello and thyme glazed
Photo 14 of 28 Pan seared cod steak: orange crusted, cauliflower puree, roasted broccolini and coriander cream
Photo 15 of 28 Malaysian delight: coconut dacquoise, pineapple and pandan flavour
Photo 16 of 28 Vegetarian panna cotta
Photo 17 of 28 Suraya Rahmat, general manager of commercial at Tatler Malaysia presenting Michelle Chin with her personalised copy of the July 2025 issue, featuring her Gen.T profile image
Photo 18 of 28 Keong Chun Chieh and Suraya Rahmat
Photo 19 of 28 Sayantan Das and Suraya Rahmat
Photo 20 of 28 Steven Ng Yong Beng and Suraya Rahmat
Photo 21 of 28 Gevitha Ananda Roe and Suraya Rahmat
Photo 22 of 28 Eer Kai Song and Suraya Rahmat
Photo 23 of 28 Roshinee Mookaiah and Suraya Rahmat
Photo 24 of 28 Stephanie Ping and Suraya Rahmat
Photo 25 of 28 Tehmina Kaoosji and Suraya Rahmat
Photo 26 of 28 Lim Xin Yu and Suraya Rahmat
Photo 27 of 28 Koh Cha-Ly and Suraya Rahmat
Photo 28 of 28 The 2025 cohort of Tatler Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow from Malaysia with their personalised magazine covers
Each Gen.T honouree of 2025 received a personalised cover to keep as a precious memento
Tatler Malaysia July 2025 cover featuring past Gen.T honourees, Iqbal Ameer, Zac Liew and Dinesh Ratnam
The Snug at Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur, ready for an evening of riveting discussions
All Gen.T honourees of 2025 received complimentary access to this year’s Dragonfly 360 Summit
Dancing prawn canapés at The Snug
Vegan avocado pie tarts at The Snug
Sumptuous treats circulated through the room as Gen.T honourees networked
Ready to serve
The Snug hosted 38 attendees in style
Terrazas de los Andes Reserva Chardonnay 2022
Seafood ceviche: prawn scallop, cured salmon, tako marinated with chilli lime dressing and lychee pomelo salsa
Soup: chowder of chicken, chicken lolly and poached egg with truffle oil
Braised beef cheek: garlic marshed, glazed carrot, chimichurri portobello and thyme glazed
Pan seared cod steak: orange crusted, cauliflower puree, roasted broccolini and coriander cream
Malaysian delight: coconut dacquoise, pineapple and pandan flavour
Vegetarian panna cotta
Suraya Rahmat, general manager of commercial at Tatler Malaysia presenting Michelle Chin with her personalised copy of the July 2025 issue, featuring her Gen.T profile image
Keong Chun Chieh and Suraya Rahmat
Sayantan Das and Suraya Rahmat
Steven Ng Yong Beng and Suraya Rahmat
Gevitha Ananda Roe and Suraya Rahmat
Eer Kai Song and Suraya Rahmat
Roshinee Mookaiah and Suraya Rahmat
Stephanie Ping and Suraya Rahmat
Tehmina Kaoosji and Suraya Rahmat
Lim Xin Yu and Suraya Rahmat
Koh Cha-Ly and Suraya Rahmat
The 2025 cohort of Tatler Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow from Malaysia with their personalised magazine covers

A representative from the Dragonfly 360 Summit, Anisha Prachaseri, also took to the stage to discuss more about Asia’s premier annual conference which brings together global thought leaders, changemakers and wellness advocates. This summit aims to empower individuals and leaders through immersive experiences, transformative presentations and wellness activities centered on personal development, leadership and creating a more inclusive and harmonious society. All Gen.T honourees of 2025 received complimentary access to this year's summit, scheduled for September 27-28 at Siam Paragon in Bangkok, Thailand.

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The celebration culminated with the formal presentation of this year’s 20 Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow. The new honourees came on stage to receive personalised magazines featuring their photos on the cover and participated in group photographs before continuing their evening of dining and networking.


Meet the Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow 2025 from Malaysia.

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Photography: Fady Younis

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