Looking for ways to spend Malaysia Day? From cultural celebrations and live performances to food, fashion and events happening around the country, here’s what to have on your radar this 16 September. Whether you’re dressing up for Keretapi Sarong or looking for a slower way to celebrate, these are the Malaysia Day happenings worth checking out. Follow @tatlermalaysia for more.
From matriarch Min’s wisdom and Marion’s modern drive to Leia Rose’s bright future, we sit down with the Caunter women to explore the power of female mentorship and the beautiful life lessons passed both down—and up—the family tree. Creative direction: Noemy Zainal Styling: @moogscd Photography: @micky.notthemouse Makeup: @syedfaizalsyednoh Hair: @ckay_liow Jewellery: @tiffanyandco Follow @tatlermalaysia for more.
For furniture designers Neoh Kim Hin and Goh Boon Sin of by Hogen (@byhogenofficial), everyday luxury is achieved only when a piece looks right, feels right, and fits seamlessly into the flow of human interaction. This exact philosophy draws them to the GWM WEY G9 (@gwmmalaysia), where they encounter an automotive design that mirrors their own approach of building spaces around people rather than forcing people to adapt to spaces. Link in bio for more. Follow @TatlerMalaysia for more.
Currently open at the Royal Selangor (@royalselangor) Visitor Centre in Setapak until October 18, the ‘Telepuk: The Imprint of Heritage’ exhibition brings renewed attention to the skills and knowledge behind the centuries-old Malay textile art form of ‘telepuk’. In line with the revival, the homegrown pewter maker has also released Telepuk Collector’s Set, featuring six pewter plaques that mirror after 77 ‘telepuk’ woodblocks from the 1920s, currently held at the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London. Yet, the significance of the project raises a larger question: how can knowledge passed down through generations remain relevant to those encountering it for the first time today? Link in bio for our interview with Hilda Razali, head of global marketing at Royal Selangor, and En Abdul Razak Aziz and Puan Intan Jailani of the Langkasuka Movement (@langkasuka.movement). Follow @TatlerMalaysia for more.
Chanel’s J12 has redefined luxury sports watches, merging cutting-edge ceramic innovation with striking design. From its iconic black and white ceramic to bold new renditions like the Golden Black and the sporty J12 Superleggera, the collection continues to push boundaries in both style and watchmaking craft. Full story in link in bio. #TatlerMalaysia #TatlerGMT #Chanel ✦
Mercedes-Benz FashionWeek Kuala Lumpur (@mercedesbenzmalaysia) returned to The Exchange TRX (theexchangetrx) from August 21 to 23, bringing three days of fashion, design and automotive highlights to the city. Among the shows we caught were Jakarta-based BLANC STUDIO and Malaysian designer DIKSON MAH, whose “Tension” collection brought sculptural silhouettes, exaggerated volumes and plenty of standout details to the runway. The new Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series also took centre stage, while the Mercedes-Benz CLA 250, Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4MATIC+ Coupé and other models were displayed throughout the week. Link in bio for more. Follow @tatlermalaysia for more.
Every creation begins with a clear intention, and it is likewise for celebrated fashion designer Alia Bastamam (@aliabastamamkl), whose craftsmanship is about the meticulous orchestration of every texture, material, silhouette, and movement coming together in perfect harmony. But where does a visionary find the stillness required to conceptualise her next masterpiece? Enter the GWM WEY G9 (@gwmmalaysia), a vehicle that transcends conventional transportation to become an ‘atelier of the mind’. Link in bio for more. Follow @TatlerMalaysia for more.
Take a glimpse behind the scenes at our October cover shoot. Min Caunter, Marion Caunter and Leia Rose come together for a special shoot filled with candid conversations and shared laughter. Link in bio for the full story. Creative direction: Noemy Zainal Styling: @moogscd Photography: @micky.notthemouse Makeup: @syedfaizalsyednoh Hair: @ckay_liow Jewellery: @tiffanyandco Follow @tatlermalaysia for more.
The recently launched Eden Taman Duta (@brdb.eden) sits on 12.25 acres in Taman Duta that BRDB has owned since 1997. For a land the company has held for decades before committing to a design, co-deputy CEO Yasmin Khan is careful about how she frames that gap, and how “the question was never when to build, but what this place genuinely warranted.” Link in bio for the full story. Follow @TatlerMalaysia and @TatlerHomes for more.