Luxury has long been measured by what can be owned. Increasingly, however, its value lies in what ownership unlocks: access, experiences, relationships and a sense of belonging. Few communities illustrate this shift as clearly as the Bentley Owners Club Singapore (BOCS). For Jonathan Kwan, now BOCS President and chairman of its 11th Lunar New Year…
In under a decade, gross federal debt has doubled. The problem is not that America borrowed, but that it has made debt the permanent substitute for the trade-offs it refuses to make. Jonah Goldberg, a conservative columnist not given to sparing his own side, has the numbers right but is too lenient on the diagnosis….
Somewhere between the semiconductor plants of Kulim and the emerging data-centre campuses of Johor, a different economic forecast for Malaysia is being written — not only by economists, but in factories, servers and billions of ringgit. Malaysia enters its 69th year of independence with an economy that appears more resilient than the prevailing caution might…
As the nation celebrates another year of independence, Malaysia’s luxury hospitality scene enters a new era with a wave of international hotel brands and new resorts expanding into its current landscape beyond its established icons. This significance goes beyond the arrival of another collection of five-star hotels and resorts – these destinations reflect Malaysia’s growing…
Heritage Collection Cherry Blossoms Sakura Wakaba SBGH376 38mm yellow gold If you know nothing else about the philosophy of Grand Seiko, it must be its inextricable links with the natural world. This much is evident from dials and sometimes the cases too. The Japanese manufacturer has long mastered the art of capturing the fleeting and…
LUXUO dives into current trends in investing in Malaysian luxury property, where selective resilience has replaced the speculative exuberance of years past. The 2026 investor wins not by trying to time the market, but through better asset selection—a shift that is redefining how high-net-worth individuals approach prime real estate across the country. A Market of…
P-23 P-23 has been quietly reimagining how we envision urban fashion. What debuted as PirateProblems in June 2020, at a time of pandemic uncertainty, was Eazen Lee’s audacious way to defy the ephemeral nature of modern trends. In March 2023, a partnership with Fong Yau Wei resulted in (Problemes), a brand straddling the line between classic…
Riuh Merdeka View this post on Instagram A post shared by RIUH (@riuhinthecity) What’s more Malaysian than food, music, and good energy? With a vibrant schedule filled with talented artists such as Dametrill, Kien Lim, Sophia Liana, and many more, you are set to experience authentic Malaysian melodies and performances alongside a spot of shopping and eating. Date: 2…
Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya are eating globally this month. The latest openings move from Sichuan-spiced mala to New York-style pizza, with plenty of coffee, pastries and cocktails in between. JUNGHEE gives Korean favourites a modern spin, Taan Thai brings the flavours of Thailand to Sunway Velocity, and BAB turns Middle Eastern comfort food into…
WOW readers got a dose of sensory overload courtesy of Seiko at the freshly revamped Ngee Ann City store recently. Lead Designer for Prospex Masanori Kawamura was in town to engage with Seiko fans of all stripes. For this exclusive Friday evening session with WOW, he took everyone through the evolution of the Prospex collection,…