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Kuala Lumpur’s business and luxury landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation, driven by a dynamic blend of emerging entrepreneurs and established industry giants. From pioneering ventures in finance and fashion to innovative startups in beauty and gastronomy, these Kuala Lumpur-based companies are not only reshaping the city’s economy — they are positioning it at the…

Improved economic conditions, optimistic market mood and government financial schemes have helped to put the prime residential segment on the uptick. CloutHaus Residences KLCC by TA Global Berhad. Image: TA Global Berhad. With 61.8 percent of all real estate transactions in the country, Malaysia’s residential subsector continued to hold a dominant position. Compared to 183,525…

Hong Seh Marine’s Edward Tan and Della Rugdee on a Ferretti Yachts 780. When Edward Tan and his Hong Seh Marine team posed for a photo shoot on a Ferretti Yachts 780 at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, it was a fitting setting. Two units of the newly styled 780 — both sold by Hong Seh…

Photo by HC Digital Online shopping is one of the most common pastimes of today. In Malaysia, that habit has resulted in explosive growth for the Southeast Asian e-commerce industry. With Statista estimating that the gross merchandise value of the Malaysia e-commerce market will reach USD 16 billion in 2025, Malaysia is clearly on the…

Blurring the line between fashion and art, Loewe’s sculptural crinoline dresses for Spring/Summer 2025 are made to seem like they are floating. Tracey Emin is an artist. Vincent Van Gogh was an artist. Édouard Manet was also an artist. Jonathan Anderson might fancy himself an artist, too, going by the showpieces he created for Loewe’s Spring/Summer 2025…

With its striking skyline, bustling shopping districts, and renowned landmarks like the Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur (KL) is often seen as a dynamic urban hub. However, beyond its well-trodden tourist hotspots, the city and its outskirts are home to hidden gems that offer a fresh perspective on Malaysian travel. From unexpected cultural enclaves and…

In a significant move for travellers, Drukair Royal Bhutan Airlines has launched direct flights between Dubai and Paro. Initially operating twice weekly, flights from Dubai to Paro will depart on Tuesdays and Saturdays, while those from Paro to Dubai will leave on Mondays and Fridays. This new route offers a direct link to Bhutan, inviting…

Tony Castro designed the Galeon 620 Fly Galeon has revealed CGIs and details of its upcoming 620 Fly, which is scheduled to debut in the latter half of 2025, potentially at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September. Featuring an overall length of 65ft 7in and a 20ft-plus beam, the model is part of the builder’s…