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OCTOBER 2018
Tan Sri Dato' Dr Yahya bin Awang
Man with Magic Hands
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The man behind CVSKL is none BEAUTY & HEALTH
other than the legendary and 28 MAKAN-MAKAN
dapper surgeon, Tan Sri Dr Yahya WITH THE STARS 48 DR GINNY CLINIC
Awang. Read on to learn about - DATIN HARVEEN KAUR With vast experience in the
this famed surgeon. aesthetics field and with the aid of
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What’s for Fun was created by a 32 PANG’S KITCHEN 50 MEET YOUR MATCHA
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own taste-safe play doughs and up coffee, here are some reasons
utilises it as part of sensory play. And we sought after: why you should switch to Matcha.
What is sensory play you ask? Well,
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Award-winning conductor Mark
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of lead singer China Forbes, the concert
For over 100 years, Russian circus
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LOLFEST 2018: SHARUL glamour, full of romance and charm.
acts have thrilled audiences around
CHANNA the world with dazzling performances
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And now, for the very first time in
LATIFF MOHIDIN: PAGO PAGO (1960-1969)
Oct 13 VENUE: ILHAM GALLERY KUALA LUMPUR
Malaysia, elite performers from
Venue: Jenerator, Moscow’s two most famous circus ILHAM Gallery is presenting Latiff Mohidin: Pago Pago (1960-1969) exhibition
KL City Walk companies - Bolshoi and Nikulin - are which commenced on Aug 12, 2018 with a curatorial tour highlighting his key
UPIN & IPIN WITH THE MEMORY OF AN joining forces to captivate Malaysians works by curator, Shabbir Hussain Mustafa. Only on its first day of opening,
Last year, Sharul Channa was a MPO ANGEL on a never-before-seen eight-month the exhibition had an extraordinary turnout and of art fans who all came to see
Latiff’s masterful creations.
pottymouth. This year, Sharul Channa still is Oct 14 Oct 26 & 27 nationwide tour! Proudly animal-free,
a pottymouth. Venue: Dewan Filharmonik Venue: Dewan Filharmonik each performance will feature a two-
Latiff Mohidin (b. 1941) is Malaysia’s leading modernist painter and poet. This
Petronas Petronas hour long world-class programme exhibition traces a formative period in the artist’s practice in the 1960’s as he
In LOL Fest 2018, Sharul Channa will take involving nearly 40 professional journeyed across Europe and Southeast Asia. Latiff coined the phrase “Pago
the stage with her brand new one-woman Hailed by the Globe and Mail as performers, and will take place under Pago” to evoke the consciousness that emerged through these travels.
Malaysia’s favourite twins are back
stand-up comedy showcase. Sharul will “the Jascha Heifetz of our day”, star a 2,700-seater, fully air-conditioned
– and boy, are they excited to make
tackle topics like the psyche of the Asian Canadian violinist James Ehnes makes circus Big Top, the largest circus tent The exhibition is also organised in collaboration with the National Gallery
their very first appearance at Dewan
man, the funny sides of life and death, in Malaysia. Let the show begin! Singapore and Centre Pompidou, Paris and will go on until Dec 30, 2018.
Filharmonik Petronas! With a bit of a highly anticipated return to Dewan
some stories from her extensive travel, her Filharmonik Petronas to perform Alban
help from their friends in the MPO, the
Indian family, and of course, she will bring Berg’s Violin Concerto, a work dedicated Tickets: RM50 to RM280
mischievous brothers are all set to travel
back everyone’s favourite “Aunty Sunita”. “to the memory of an angel”. Giuseppe LEVELS 3 & 5, ILHAM TOWER, NO 8, JALAN BINJAI,
from idyllic Kampung Durian Runtuh to
Verdi’s dramatic Overture to The Force of 50450 KUALA LUMPUR
the hustle and bustle of the big city. Bring
Come join Sharul in her 2nd edition of this Destiny and Jean Sibelius’ sunny Second
along the whole family, meet Upin and
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Ipin, and be captivated by the screening
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TOP
OCTOBER
VENOM
OCT 4
Venom is an upcoming American
superhero film based on the PAPILLON
Marvel Comics character of OCT 11
the same name, produced by
Columbia Pictures in association Based on the international best-
with Marvel. Following a selling autobiographic books
scandal, journalist Eddie Brock “Papillon” and “Banco”, Papillon
attempts to revive his career by follows the epic story of Henri
investigating the Life Foundation, “Papillon” Charrière (Charlie
but comes into contact with an Hunnam), known for the butterfly
alien symbiote that bonds with tattoo on his chest. He is a
Brock, giving him superpowers safecracker from the Parisian
as long as they share the same underworld who is framed for
body. murder and condemned to life
in the notorious penal colony
Genre: Action / Horror / Science on Devil’s Island. Determined to
Fiction regain his freedom, Papillon forms
Cast: Tom Hardy, Michelle an unlikely alliance with quirky
Williams, Jenny Slate. convicted counterfeiter Louis Dega
(Rami Malek), who in exchange
for protection, agrees to finance
Papillon’s escape.
Genre: Crime / Drama
Cast: Charlie Hunnam, Rami
Malek, Roland Moller, Tommy
Flanagan.
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COVER STORY COVER STORY
TAN SRI DR
YAHYA AWANG
Delivering
Excellence
to Patients
Prioritizing staff wellbeing is also part of
CVSKL’s key elements as they represent
the hospital in providing excellent service
to patients and their family. In order to
practice the patient safety culture, CVSKL
actively involves the patients and their
family members as true partners in care
together with the staff, in line with the
International Patient Safety Goals (IPSGs).
To date, CVSKL has an outstanding track
record of successfully conducting over 80
heart bypasses, more than 300 vascular
procedures, treated thousands of patients
and still counting. The aim of CVSKL is
not only to be a private hospital but also
to do its duty by the nation by helping
government hospitals reduce their long
waiting lists by offering them the facilities,
expertise and strength.
T
hey call him the ‘Man with Magic Caring for the patients and ensuring “Our country has one of the highest screening, diagnostic and therapeutic that enables simultaneous percutaneous Pulse Point Pharmacy acts as a one-stop
Hands’, and at 68 he is quoted they are within reach of the best heart mortality rates for cardiovascular diseases procedures for a wide array of cardiac and surgical intervention procedures retail pharmacy to supply a wide range
to have said “My hands are still treatment was his top priority. He spent in the world, and there is a great need conditions. in the same location. The hospital also of pharmaceutical products including
steady. I think I can continue to more than three decades treating and for cardiac and vascular facilities. We has two catheterization labs to perform customised preparations for both inpatients
operate for another 10 years.” performing surgeries on as many patients have one of the lowest numbers of CVSKL cultivates patient safety at the apex various procedures, including one that and outpatients. Walk-in customers with
as possible with heart ailments. He cardiologists in the world with only about of its clinical care by providing around the is equipped with the electrophysiology external prescriptions can be served by
Yes, he is the legendary and dapper performed more than 5,000 open-heart six cardiologists per one million citizens. clock care of general facilities for patients technology for the treatment of electrical the Pharmacy. What’s more, a Satellite
Tan Sri Dato’ Dr Yahya bin Awang surgeries over the years. Realizing he So the momentum to provide the best care with urgent to simple but pressing medical heart disorders. Pharmacy is available to prepare
– Malaysia`s leading Consultant could not do this alone, Tan Sri saw the and treatment must be relentless for the conditions. Led by a team of esteemed medication orders for the Emergency
Cardiothoracic Surgeon, a man who is need to train and educate more doctors younger doctors and surgeons to follow. cardiac surgeons, the hospital features Upholding the safety and fulfilling the Department, Health Scan Malaysia and
not only charming and witty but with a and medical personnel and can proudly For a long time, it was my aspiration and a host of important services for patients needs of patients are always at the Executive Health Screening centre.
vision and passion. As a young cardiac say that he has trained more than 50 dream to open a private heart hospital, with disorders pertaining to coronaries, forefront of its modus operandi. In
surgeon in the 70`s, he saw many Cardiac Surgeons to meet the needs of and he was fortunate to meet the right abnormal heart rhythms, heart failure and ensuring optimal efficiency and seamless Tan Sri Yahya is an extraordinary
patients with heart diseases requiring the nation. investor and get the right people on board others using interventional cardiology operational flow, the hospital is manned innovator, and his leadership in all aspects
surgical intervention. Cardiac surgery to agree to the idea to build a heart services. Its emergency department have by a team of experienced anaesthetists, of his career has been formidable. When
was in its infancy then with inadequate Performing the first Heart Transplant in hospital at KL Sentral,” he says. experienced medical officers and nurses surgeons and nurses skilled in a wide asked what drives this passion even till
facilities and medical personnel to cope Malaysia in the nineties, establishing trained in emergency and critical care range of surgical procedures. One of now, Tan Sri Yahya opined, I`m a very
with the number of patients requiring cardiac centers throughout Malaysia, His ambition finally became a reality when that are also specialised to stabilise and their first tasks, after the official launch, passionate guy about my vocation, and
open-heart surgery. The fact that many pioneering the establishment of the the Cardiac Vascular Sentral Kuala Lumpur resuscitate referred patients prior to was to spearhead a safety culture by every day I get up looking forward to what
patients were turned away as they could National Heart Institute (IJN), the (CVSKL), one of the first private cardiac emergent therapeutic procedures in the launching their very first Patient Safety I do and what I have to do in ensuring we
not survive the wait for treatment troubled publishing of numerous scientific papers and vascular care hospital in Malaysia hospital. Campaign. “Provide Safe Care, Free from have the best heart treatment facilities in
the young surgeon tremendously and it in the local and international journals made its public debut in November Preventable Harm “will be the Mantra in Malaysia.
was then that he promised himself that put Tan Sri Yahya and Malaysia on 2017. Initially set up to reduce the Fully equipped with modern operating their quest for Quality Improvement and
he would devote his life in pioneering the regional map and enhanced the country’s cardiac patient load, a walk into theatres, CVSKL is specially featured with Patient Safety Plan. Emphasis on the six He continues to be an inspiration and a
the development of cardiac surgery in confidence of the Malaysian public to CVSKL will showcase the comprehensive a hybrid operation theatre to provide an International Patient Safety Goals will be role model for aspiring medical doctors
Malaysia. have cardiac surgical procedures locally. cardiology services, encompassing advanced medical imaging technology the priorities to ensure SAFE delivery of and surgeons in the country.
care.
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FEATURES FEATURES
ENLIGHTEN US ABOUT WHAT’S FOR a gist of sensory play. In one of the
FUN. play groups that I conducted, the book
“Children learn as they play. More for the day was entitled, ‘We’re on
importantly in play children learn how to a bear hunt’ which was amazing for
What’s
learn” - O. Fred Donaldson sensory play because it started off with
I decided to be a stay-at-home mum kids going through muddy ground,
ever since having my firstborn. Two boys cold river and the forest. So what I did
later, we have been having tonnes of fun was literally went through all of the
playing, learning and exploring at home adventures in the book involving lots of
for with easy-to-set-up, taste-safe and child-
led activities. I have been making my own
sensory materials, particularly homemade
taste safe playdough for my two boys.
sensory in simply one play.
HOW DO YOU DEVISE THE PLAY FOR
THE DAY?
FUN
They have been tested (and tasted!) and Most of the time, I devise the sensory
proven to be the best playdough yet. Try play according to the theme or book for
it for yourself, or better yet, come and the day. It’s not difficult when I have a
join me and my friends at our playgroups theme to follow. Sensory play is so wide
where we will have a go at more sensory that I can literally incorporate anything
play materials (and my playdough too!) so it’s much easier to go by the book
for some structure.
When Learning and WHAT IS SENSORY PLAY AND WHAT
DOES IT ENTAIL? HOW DO YOU PICK THE BOOKS FOR
Playing Collide Sensory play basically involves activities THE PLAY GROUPS?
that use pretty much all of the kid’s The books I pick are random, however,
senses, hence its name. It is visually the age group for the play group is
BY HIRANMAYII AWLI MOHANAN inviting and most of the time it involves two to five years, so it shouldn’t be
the sense of sound. For example, the rice so lengthy and it shouldn’t be boring
bin, a very simple and stimulation sensory for a 5-year-old as well. The books
play involves uncooked rice in a shallow picked are usually picture books as they
tub and you can throw in empty bottles, are kids' favourites. Big pictures with
cans and ladles. All the children do is vibrant colours get them entertained
What's For Fun is a result of a stay- scoop and dump repeatedly for a good and to sit and listen for a good five
at-home mum ever since having her 10 minutes, while learning the different minutes. For example, recently, in
first born. Two boys later, they have sounds made when rice falls into a plastic conjunction with Malaysia Day, we
been having tonnes of fun playing, container or can. It’s fun for the children had a play group named the Jalur
learning and exploring at home with as well as the parents. They always look Gemilang play group. The book chosen
easy-to-set-up, taste safe and child-led forward to the sensory play segment. was ‘The Wild Tree House of Borneo’
activities. It comprises homemade, written by a local storyteller. As the
taste-safe playdough for children. It's Sometimes, I would add scents in the author hails from Sabah, I used it as
tested, tasted and proven to be the sensory bin toe of smell. It’s basically an opportunity to introduce to them,
best playdough yet. Join in on the learning through play. Depending on children of the Kadazandusun tribe.
learning and playing at the organised how old the child is, I would hide some The play group also involved the kids
playgroups where sensory play is alphabets in there for them to mix and making the Malaysian flag playdough
explored. match, so it utilises their left and right using long strips and matching them
brain at the same time. That’s basically onto the Malaysian flag play mat.
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5 Crazy Rich Asians
Set Locations in Malaysia
Authentic, Posh and well…Asian
BY JACQUELINE BENITA PAUL
Initially, the Crazy Rich Asians production team had intended to shoot the entire movie in Thailand. However, a producer
from a production company based in Petaling Jaya, Biscuit Films, convinced them that Malaysia is the better choice as it
shares more similarities with Singapore in terms of food, locations and people.
MAHJONG SHOWDOWN SCENE
After watching the movie, the producer of Biscuit Films certainly deserves our gratitude for featuring the best of what Location: Cheong Fatt Sze Mansion, Penang
Malaysia has to offer. Each location gives the audience a taste of Malaysian culture and unearths some of the most Known as the Blue Mansion, the building is one of the most
luxurious places we’ve ever seen. famous heritage buildings in Penang. The Blue Mansion
offers various luxurious facilities with authentic and posh
Warning: Spoilers head Chinese-themed fixtures and furniture. Following its
participation in Crazy Rich Asians, you can experience
the Blue Mansion and the iconic scene for yourself with the
One Night at the Mansion experience which includes lavish
welcome gifts, Nyonya afternoon tea, mahjong session (just
like in the movie), cocktails, private guzheng performance,
fine dining dinner and champagne breakfast for up to 36
guests with the starting price of RM 50,000.
INTRODUCING ASTRID TEO SCENE
Location: Astor bar, St Regis, Kuala Lumpur
We meet the illustrious Astrid Teo, as she makes her entrance
into Astor bar which has been completely transformed into an
opulent jewelry store. The bar already had most of what the
scene needed from the custom-made gold wine cellar fridges
(which were converted into the jewelry display cases) and
old-meets-new world elegance with golden fixtures and rich
interior details to make you feel like royalty as soon as you
enter. While you’re there, be sure to try the new house cocktail
THE NEW YORK RESTAURANT SCENE in conjunction with its participation in Crazy Rich Asians. The
Location: BLVD House, Naza Tower at Astrid is made with Jose Cuervo silver tequila, pomegranate
Platinum Park, Kuala Lumpur. juice, lemon bitter and elderflower foam.
The beginning scene of the movie shows
Nick Young (Henry Golding) and Rachel Chu
(Constance Wu) discussing plans on spending
their summer in Singapore to attend the
wedding of Nick’s close friend, Collin (Chris ARAMINTA BACHELORETTE PARTY SCENE
Pang). Ironically, BLVD House already has a Location: Four Seasons Resort, Langkawi, Kedah
reputation for serving crazy rich Malaysians The Fours Seasons Resort is certainly an apt choice to paint the picture of a
from Tan Sri’s to famous celebrities way before luxurious Asian getaway. The hotel sits idyllically at the Andaman Sea tucked
its involvement in Crazy Rich Asians. So, be between a lush rainforest and sandy beach. The movie features the hotel’s
sure to make reservations at BLVD House if opulent facilities with Malay-style pavilions and villas. Time to place your
you’d like to experience the scene for yourself. bookings, to enjoy fun-filled activities and scenic views at this posh retreat.
20 l KL LIFESTYLE KL LIFESTYLE l 21FEATURES FEATURES
1. Get up as soon as your alarm goes off 4. Feed your mind
8 Things to Do Before 9am
We are all guilty of hitting the snooze button just to slumber for 10 more It’s so important to feed your mind,
minutes. However, that’s not the right way to start the day. Try waking up especially in the morning when your mind
as soon as the alarm goes off and you will realise the difference in energy is at its freshest. It’s beneficial to feed
levels and mood. According to research by neuroscientists, say hitting snooze your mind with knowledge, be it during
repeatedly causes a cardiovascular assault on the body and nervous system. the commute to work or when you’re
Start the Day Right 2. Workout
getting ready. Since everything is online
these days, enrol yourself in a course or
The best time to workout is in the morning, to aid in boosting your metabolism, download an app to learn languages or
BY HIRANMAYII AWLI MOHANAN subsequently making it easier to digest food and conserve energy throughout the interesting facts.
day. In addition, working out earlier during the day helps send signals to your
brain to switch off in the evenings too. Not to mention, working out in the morning 5. Speak to a friend
before work sets the tone for the day and kick-starts the day on a productive frame When you lead a busy life, staying in touch
of mind. with your friends and family can take a
back burner. Balance is everything. One
of the activities to take on in the morning
include sending texts or making phone
calls to your family or best friends. Don’t
underestimate the power of a phone call
because it can put that extra bounce to
your step.
3. Catch 6. Write in a journal
Christina Baldwin once said that journaling
up with the is a voyage to the interior and let’s
news be honest, it’s a great outlet. There’s
Another treat
something about waking up in the morning
to waking up on
and writing about your emotions and
time is being able
thoughts that frees you of any stress or
to stay on top of
burden and evidently, it’s a great way to
current affairs and
start the day.
news. While it makes
for a good conversation
starter, it gives you a
7. Try a digital detox
While a health detox is very common, a
deeper understanding and
digital detox is hardly practised because
perspective of the world.
we are so reliant on technology. Rather
With Mr Google on our constant
than performing a feat like embarking on
back and call, information is literally
a digital detox for the entire day, try going
at our fingertips. Get a news bulletin
an entire morning without any tech once or
to your inbox or a flash briefing from
twice a week.
multiple sources. This will give you a
rundown of the worldly happenings.
8. Go outside
Before you start your day, make a cup
Describe your perfect morning. For me, it’s breakfast in bed on a of tea or coffee and try to spend a few
minutes immersing in the sun at your
tray with a nice book in hand. It may be a dream but not far from balcony or front yard and take in your
reality. Yes, some of us face exasperating commute and have to get surroundings. Go for a quick walk, sit in
the garden, take ten minutes of air and
all our ducks in a row before getting to work and in those instances, get yourself ready for the day.
it’s important to keep your mind and body on track. Following is a
list of a few things you can incorporate into your morning routine to
start the day on a positive note.
22 l KL LIFESTYLE KL LIFESTYLE l 23EXPATRIATE LIVING EXPATRIATE LIVING
Cassidy La Creme
Talent beyond borders YOU’RE KNOWN FOR SINGING MALAY SONGS AND MALAYSIANS
LOVE IT. WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST MALAY SONG YOU WERE EXPOSED
THIS IS A MUST QUESTION. WHAT IS
YOUR FAVOURITE MALAYSIAN FOOD?
BY SITI WAJIHAH KHOLIL TO? IS THERE A REASON WHY YOU PURSUE TO SING IN MALAY? My biggest addiction is the Sup Tulang
I feel so blessed to have stumbled into such a unique path. At first, it was Gearbox from Restoran Sup Tulang
not a conscious decision to try and tackle the market. At the time of the ZZ in Johor Bahru. I can’t possibly go
release of my first Malay song cover, ‘Ombak Rindu’, in 2012, I was living anywhere near JB without eating there.
in Singapore and was working at the Universal Studios there as Marilyn I also love Putu Bambu, Bubur Lambuk
Born into a family of Monroe (2009-2012). At the time, I didn’t speak any Malay and had just and Murtabak Daging. I am constantly
been introduced to the film Ombak Rindu by friends, who also dared me finding and trying new food to love here
entertainers in Melbourne,
to make a cover of the theme song. The rest is kind of history. Shortly after in Malaysia, but I am still limited in my
Australia with a legendary that, I moved back to Melbourne for fouryears and making Malay covers choices as I cannot take spicy food.
became like a hobby for me. I released a cover song every three to six
stunt coordinator in the months and eventually, I became so fortunate to have numerous viralled ANY PROJECT IN THE WORKS? WHAT’S
Australian and international videos and a number of offers from record deals that the hobby soon NEXT FOR CASSIDY LA CREME?
shifted into a passion and a new career path. We are in the midst of recording and
stunt Industry for a father, a releasing my second single. I have
YOUR SINGLE, “SEPERTI DIA”. TELL US THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG. recently released my own international
bass player for a brother and
‘Seperti Dia’ is a power ballad about a heartbreak. Something I have online accessories brand called ‘We
cousins who are entertainers, experienced a lot in my life. This song is a great opportunity for me to Can’t Be Tamed’ of show-stopping
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Cassidy La Creme is not very and the song was produced by Ezra Kong and Mike Chan. It’s about a bags. These can be found online at
behind in making her own woman (the singer) who is in love with her partner and adores him, but wecantbetamed.com with free worldwide
he’s in love with his ex and expects her to be like the ex instead of seeing delivery. I am fortunate to also be in
mark in the entertainment and loving her for who she is. It’s a powerful song that requires a lot of discussion on entering the acting field in
world. With a strong energy and vocal technique, so it’s a good personal challenge to perform the Malay film industry. I am working on
it. But I am very proud of the result. expanding my #CassidyBoleh YouTube
performing arts background series with a lot of amazing content
HAVING SUNG MANY MALAYSIAN SONGS, WHAT IS YOUR ALL-TIME coming your way. My new team and I
of being a professional
FAVOURITE? are also focusing very closely on charity
dancer and singer since her Without hesitation, ‘Sudah Ku Tahu’ by Projector Band. There is something work and giving back to the local
about that song that drew me in the second I heard it. I felt overcome community. I truly believe that the secret
teens, having viralled videos with the desire to learn it and challenge myself to sing it. I sang it for to living is giving.
with overwhelming viewership the first time at a Malaysian festival in Sydney and the response was
overwhelming. So I decided to produce a cover version for YouTube which ANYTHING ELSE YOU’D LIKE TO ADD
and a ravishing beauty to has become one of my calling cards. I spent three weeks making the head FOR THE READERS OUT THERE?
piece for the video. I always laugh thinking about the shoot as the 13 I would like to thank KL Lifestyle
boot, she is indeed a talented
candles atop of my head melted very rapidly and fused to my scalp and Magazine and its wonderful readers
force to be reckoned with hair during the shoot. It took four hours of re-melting with a hairdryer to for supporting me along my journey to
get it off of my head. Overall, I will always have a super special place learn more about Malaysia, its arts and
as she is flourishing in a in my heart for this song. The song itself is just magic and it is an honour culture. I feel so blessed to have gotten
foreign country, Malaysia. every time I get to sing it. to know Malaysia and the local people
on such an intimate level. I still have so
Thus, making her entry into WHO IS YOUR FAVOURITE MALAYSIAN SINGER AND WHY? much more to learn and experience.
Malaysia’s music scene This is always such a hard question because Malaysia has so many Do follow my journey via my Instagram
talented artists across such diverse genres. In the more Malay music genre, @cassidylacreme and why not even
extraordinarily fascinating and I would say Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza and Amy Search. In the more urban challenge me to a new #CassidyBoleh
music scene, I am a huge fan of Mimi Fly and Yuna, as well as Hip Hop challenge. Love you guys! Terima kasih!
a unique one.
artistes such as Malique, Alif (Sleeq), Joe Flizzow, etc.
26 l KL LIFESTYLE KL LIFESTYLE l 27MAKAN-MAKAN WITH THE STARS MAKAN-MAKAN WITH THE STARS
Datin Harveen Kaur my own and responsible for helping the
contestants to prepare for the national-level
pageant. Once the winner is chosen, it is
A gorgeous beauty queen is spearheading the Mrs Malaysia World 2018 also my responsibility to assist her to prepare
pageant as the Pageant’s Country and National Director and she is also for the international level pageant.
the reigning queen of Mrs Malaysia World 2017. She is Datin Harveen Kaur. This role requires me to inspire others to reach
their own goals and dreams, and lead others
BY HIRANMAYII AWLI MOHANAN on their path to achieve them.
Enlighten us on the inception of Mrs World
Pageant.
Tell us about yourself. Alas when I first joined in 2016, I didn’t only that, they can also help to emphasise Mrs World was created over 30 years
Born and bred in Ipoh, Perak, I am 39 take home the crown but that didn’t stop me excellence, achievement and personal growth ago and draws contestants from over 50
years of age and happily married with three from achieving my dream as I believe, if you and more importantly, it promotes female countries, celebrating married women and
gorgeous children comprising a pair of really want it, nothing is impossible, which empowerment. family values with both glamour and respect.
identical twin boys aged (14) and a daughter led me to rejoin the pageant in 2017 and It started as an event that recognised the
(12). the rest is history. In short, Mrs Malaysia World is more than a contribution of a women to the community
beauty pageant ... it is a platform for women and country, and it now showcases the
I graduated with a degree in nursing and I believe everything I am, every obstacle I who are passionate spokespersons and modern married women who have imbibed
did my post basic, specialising in operation have faced, and everything I have achieved, advocates for a cause. style, grace, beauty and intelligence. All
theatre at the University of Curtin, Australia. has led to this point. Being Mrs Malaysia the participants from around the world are
World 2017 has allowed me to reach out What does it take to be Mrs World living testimony to the continuously evolving
As a professional operating room nurse, my to more married women than I was able to Malaysia? empowered women who strive and achieve
job requires me to be competent in assisting before. I want to motivate women to rise Mrs World Malaysia must not be one who unprecedented balance in their multifaceted
surgeons during operations and keep the to the challenge of building a better and has just style, grace, beauty and intelligence lives, contributing significantly both to the
operating room sterile at all times. Hence, brighter future as Malaysians. but equally important if not more, she must family and society as a whole.
possessing phenomenal efficiency and be sensitive towards the community or
attention to detail with a strong knowledge How did it feel winning the title? society, that is, we want someone who has a While beauty pageants are very
of operation procedures and patient safety I felt truly blessed and happy that I won the compassionate heart. glamourous, what are some of the
are key to my job. At the same time, being title. I truly believe destiny has something challenges faced.
compassionate and sensitive is a prerequisite planned for everyone! I haven’t ever What are the aspects that contestants are Among the challenges faced are the
for the profession as well as being a critical experienced so much love and affection. judged on? following:
thinker, and fast to act in emergencies. Confidence, authenticity and contestants must - Not being able to understand that beauty
What is the aim behind Mrs Malaysia also be able to articulate their ambitions as a is skin-deep and is not everything. Equally
During my free time, I dabble in part- World? title holder. Their aspirations and experience important is intelligence and one’s aspirations
time modelling as a mode of de-stressing. Mrs Malaysia World was established in early in giving back to the community will also be to help one’s community or society.
Currently, I am the reigning queen of Mrs 2018 with the purpose of imparting to each showcased and evaluated by our esteemed - Some contestants are also being duped into
Malaysia World when I won the said title in and every participant on the importance judges. ‘buying’ their titles.
2017. I have also been appointed by Mrs of giving back to society. Our mission is -Lack of exposure and grooming by organiser
World Inc. to be the Country and National to empower these women to become role You are now spearheading the pageant as after winning the title thus you have to
Director for Mrs Malaysia World 2018. models to their peers, family and community. the Pageant’s Country and National Director. juggle yourself on the preparations for the
This is because we do not want to produce What this role entail? international-level pageant.
What inspired you to partake in the Mrs models but to produce role models. As the Pageant’s Country and National
Malaysia World Championship in 2017? Director, I oversee the national pageant What do you do to wind down after a long
I made the decision to take part in this I believe that pageants, if done ethically for Malaysia. I am responsible for holding day?
pageant because I believe in what it stands and responsibly, can help promote values of a national-level pageant and mentoring/ Switch off all my social media, go for a slow
for and I wanted to use this platform to good self-esteem and self-confidence. Not managing the pageant, initiating events of and quiet walk in a bird park, then look for a
become the voice to motivate others. bench to write down my thoughts for the day
in my lil’ note book and then end up in a foot
reflexology spa for a light feet massage.
Favourite local dishes you can’t live without
are...
I absolutely love roti canai, sambal belacan
and tempoyak… oh yes, I am a true-blue
Malaysian!
What is your message or advice to aspiring
beauty queens out there?
Define your goals, have a “blueprint” for
success and muster the determination to see
your goals through. Above all, believe in
yourself, follow your heart and believe me,
you will get there!
Roti Canai Sambal Tempoyak
28 l KL LIFESTYLE KL LIFESTYLE l 29NYONYA LAKSA
Patrons who frequent Baba Low’s already
know that this dish is their signature and
a classic Melakan choice. This bowl of
goodness comprises a choice of noodles
DELIRIUM
that is submerged in lip-smacking spicy
gravy that emits a hint of coconut milk with
chopped cucumber, bean sprouts, generous
CAFFEINATORS
helpings of shrimp, cockles, fish balls and
egg. Absolutely yummy. A worldly café
AYAM SEKBAK
Menara Manulife, 6, Jalan Beringin,
Ayam Sekbak is the latest addition to Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur
Anak Baba’s glorious menu and it is
an interesting dish that’s packed with
BY SITI WAJIHAH KHOLIL
piquancy. Leaning towards more of Chinese
flavours, this dish owes it savouriness to the
amalgamation of dark soya sauce, onions,
cinnamon and aromatic galangal. Order
‘Delirium’ sure has a unique ring to it. the salmon, it added more
a bowl of steamed rice and it’s the perfect
Apparently, the name behind this eatery depth to the flavour. Again,
lunch meal. was thoroughly thought out. The word itself you can immediately tell how
means somewhat crazy or out of control; in fresh the ingredients are just after
IKAN GERANG ASAM this case, referring to the cuisine. Alun Evans one bite. One thing I’ve got to say is
From the seafood section, we tried the is the mastermind behind the café who also how well the mozzarella and salmon taste
Ikan Gerang Asam. It was our first time established Antipodean Coffee, the leading when combined together. So rich in taste
trying this dish and boy, we fell in love with Kiwi-themed café chain in Southeast Asia and texture, a slice or two of the pizza isn’t
it. It was fascinating how this simple dish with outlets in Indonesia, Malaysian and the enough.
exuded such robust, spicy flavours. We Philippines.
couldn’t stop ourselves from diving in and Me being a meat eater, I couldn’t pass up
leaving a spotless bowl. What is it about Delirium Caffeinators that the chance to taste their lamb burger. I
captivates patrons? For one, it’s the unique was amazed with the flavours as it had a
A Medley of Anak Baba’s Highlights range of food. Though it’s a café-style Mediterranean taste to it. The lamb patty on
UDANG MASAK NANAS
concept, the menu is comprises of items that its own was immensely savoury. The bun had
Let us start off by saying that the Udang
are a mixture of various delicacies inspired a little crisp on the outside but then softened
Anak Baba
Masak Nanas comes with bountiful big from around the world. The food has a as I chewed away. Speaking of bread, their
prawns as well as pineapple. To those sophistication that is incredibly distinct as well panini selections are also hot sellers. From
sceptics who think pineapple and prawns as friendly to the palate. Every dish you order their Reuben on rye with corned beef, melted
renovated in a way that allowed the natural don’t go together, Anak Baba is happy is an adventure. cheese, sauerkraut and Russian mayo to
lights stream in, boosting its bounteous
Kedai Makan Untuk Semua and airy space. This establishment lives
to prove you wrong. It is the fusion of as simple as sun-dried tomato and cheese,
sweetness from the ‘nanas’ and the spicy A dish that is engraved in my mind is the they’re all simply scrumptious. Especially
BY HIRANMAYII AWLI MOHANAN by the tagline ‘Kedai Makan Untuk gravy that makes this dish what it is. orzo risotto with mushroom and cheese. popular during lunch time, their panini is a
I
Semua’ (Eatery for All)and strives to be a Despite being in the pasta category, it’s very must try.
t was a rainy evening when we community restaurant for people from all CENDOL light and easy to eat. Taste-wise, very pure of
arrived at Anak Baba. Situated in walks of life to enjoy simple, good food. Having tried Anak Baba’s cendol, we can the ingredients it’s made with. You can taste One item in their menu that unexpectedly
Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad, this eatery officially say that it’s one of the best in town the freshness of the mushroom and cheese. surprised me was the taco belle - hard These are the symphony of delicious
emanates retro and quaint aesthetics, What we love about Anak Baba (besides The orzo pasta is very well coated with all shelled tacos filled with cheese, tomato and dishes that won us over at Delirium
and we’re drooling as we reminisce about
from its signboard to the vintage its fare) is how it truly embodies the tagline the flavours and is very gentle in texture. meats, and seasoned to perfection. The taco
it. The gula Melaka took centre stage in this
bicycle parked at its entrance, as well as by making its price point affordable for all Personally, I thoroughly enjoyed the dish and shells are crunchy. When eaten together
dessert along with homemade dark green finished it all. with its fillings, it’s a burst of flavours. Truly, for choice with a variety of selections. From
its interior. Almost immediately, one is economic classes. In addition, its straight - pandan cendol and fresh coconut milk that Delirium is a global café because even the usual café latte, cappuccino and mocha
transported to a time before the Internet, forward menu boasts some familiar dishes got our taste buds dancing. to the underrated cohete, ristretto and
Another go-to dish at Delirium is definitely the when producing a foreign dish such as this
when life was simple. from Baba Low’s while also introducing espresso cubano, coffee lovers will surely
salmon pizza. Perfectly-cooked crust topped Mexican-inspired dish, they sure do it right.
ones that scream the Peranakan culture. with a generous amount of mozzarella, appreciate the beverages. Not to mention,
Anak Baba is essentially an extension capers, tomato, coriander and sour cream, Of course, you can’t go to a café without the tea selections include a variety of the
of Baba Low’s in Lorong Kurau, offering MEE GORENG SEJUK it was heaven in my mouth. What more with trying its coffees. At Delirium, you are spoilt usual and other flavours such as Moroccan
authentic Peranakan cuisine in a cosy Albeit named mee goreng sejuk, it does not mint, rooibos orange and morgentau. If you
ambience. Victor Low, founder of Baba come cold. Don’t be fooled by its humble prefer iced drinks, you can also enjoy their
Low’s and now Anak Baba is carrying appearance because it packs a punch. We New Zealand iced sodas, fresh juices and
forth his father’s legacy of being the envision ourselves eating this dish on a shakes.
purveyor of Baba Nyonya cuisine in a rainy day while watching time fly by. This
comfort food is made of yellow noodles When it comes to the interior, the concept is
contemporary setting.
actually going for the moods of two parts of
fried with Anak Baba’s signature hot and
the world which are New Zealand and the
The interior of Anak Baba is clean and spicy sambal and finally garnished with Mediterranean. There is a sense of warmth
effortless while preserving the heritage fried egg. We recommend squeezing lime and summery feel to the atmosphere. Even
of the building it calls home. It was for that extra kick. their plates are bright and vibrant in colours,
which fit well with the overall concept of the
café as well as the freshness and healthiness
159, Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur of the food presented.
Instagram:restoran.anak.baba
30 l KL LIFESTYLE Tel: 03- 22762815 KL LIFESTYLE l 31Pang’s
Kitchen
Purveyor of Shun De Cuisine
BY HIRANMAYII AWLI MOHANAN
K
uala Lumpur, the vibrant
capital of Malaysia has Premium Soy Sauce Pan-Fried Prawn
everything around its corners, Braised Crab Meat Beancurd with Vege
especially when it comes
to food. What I personally
love about KL is the sea of flavours one 1, Jalan 2/109E, Taman Desa Busines Park,
can experience, be it the local cuisine 58100 Kuala Lumpur
or international ones. You just think of Tel: 012-631 7971
any cuisine, google it and there is a
list of restaurants on the screen of your
smartphone that serve the delicacies.
It was one rainy afternoon when we had
a hankering for authentic Honky cuisine
and it was then when we came across
Pang’s Kitchen in Taman Desa, off Old
Klang Road. Having a foothold in the
F&B industry for three years now, this
establishment offers patrons a Michelin-
star star dining experience in a serene given a teaser of the highlights at this
ambience. exclusive restaurant by the images of
dishes adorning the restaurant’s walls.
Pang’s Kitchen flagship store in Happy One is spoilt for choice at this restaurant
Valley, Hong Kong was originally founded as more than 150 types of dishes are
by Chef Pang, hence its namesake and available on the menu, ranging from Pang’s Kitchen’s Interior
Hong Kong Bei Fong it’s noteworthy that this restaurant was premium dishes, such as goose palm
Tong-Style Crab awarded the recognition of One Michelin and bei fong tong crab to simple stir-
Star six years ago. The inception of its fried items, such as fried rice and Hong
Hong Kong Fried Malaysian counterpart began with a trip Kong-style fried beef ho fun. While featuring the best Shun De has an integral part of Pang’s Kitchen.
Glutinous Rice with to Hong Kong by a group of partners to offer, the piquancy of dishes here Hence, the man behind the namesake
Chinese Sausage is tweaked to cater to the Malaysian himself along with the head chefs
who was introduced to Chef Pang himself Intentionally set in a neighbourhood
and they were immensely fascinated by locale, Pang’s Kitchen aims to introduce palate. You know you have chosen the from Hong Kong occasionally drop
the simple yet delectable dishes at the the surrounding community to the right place to dine at when the chefs by to dot the T’s and cross the I’s. In
flagship store and well, the rest is history. Shun De Cantonese cuisine. Shun manning the kitchen are sent to the addition, most of the dishes are made
De is a province in Guangzhou and flagship store in Hong Kong to train from scratch and with meticulous
Pang’s Kitchen in Taman Desa is humble offers piquancy and dishes unique to under headchefs in the art of Shun De skill. Pang’s Kitchen will be opened
in its façade and interior. Patrons are this region. Health buffs will nod in cooking. its Macau outlet in September
greeted with a glass of cascading appreciation that the food prepared 2018, making it a unique chain of
waterfall as they enter this eatery and are here is without MSG, and contains less In line with providing patrons a One restaurants with only one outlet in
oil and salt. Michelin star experience, quality is each country thus far.
32 l KL LIFESTYLE KL LIFESTYLE l 33FAHRENHEIT 600
Food Fresh Out of The Oven
BY JACQUELINE BENITA PAUL
R
ecently, we paid a visit to Another great sharing dish, we tingled drinking experience. The platter also
Fahrenheit 600 after having our taste buds with the tinge of spice comes with a short note of the origins
noticed that the place was from the hot and spicy chicken with and tasting profile of the beans. The
packed during the weekday sriracha sauce enveloped in colourful coffee beans for the tasting platter are
lunch hours. As we entered, we greens and fresh pita bread. The changed every week so that customers
were welcomed by the chefs who were spiciness was almost playful as it can enjoy a new brew weekly. During
preparing the pizza and calzones. The lingered in my mouth for some time. This our visit, we savoured the taste of the
ambience was elegant and youthful with led to our decision to dig into the salad Ethopia Guji Peaberry Purple by Cloud
the exposed bricks, metal chairs, wooden dish presented to us, the Buddha Bowl. Catcher Roastery. Due to the unique
floor and tables. We walked all the way nature of the Ethopian Heirloom
to the back of the room to discover a true Before that, we took a sip of the house varietal and natural processing, the
marvel for coffee lovers, a coffee bar. This mocktail concoction, Hawaii de coco. As prominent flavour of mango and
space was designed with the intention to the name implies, the drink features the strawberry graced our palate with
connect coffee lovers with their favourite use of tropical fruits such as pineapple, an undertone flavor of lychee and
beverage through a holistic tasting orange and coconut with a zesty twist passionfruit. The contrasting flavours
experience from conversations to palate. of lemon to provide a refreshing and worked together harmously to create
delicious balance to the mix. With the smooth espresso that we fell in
We decided to take our seat outside refreshed palates, we now dug into the love with in both added milk and pure
to enjoy the Publika people-watching Buddha bowl, the salad dish that tasted espresso form.
scenery while we ordered our dishes. as impeccable as it looked.
There is plenty to explore with the For non-coffee drinkers, the Single
Fahrenheit 600 menu from All Day In my general dining experience, I’ve Origin Hot Chocolate is worth
Breakfasts, Oven Signature Pizzas, never ordered a salad but I would ordering. You can even enjoy a little
Artisan Pasta, Salads, Calzones, Darling come back to taste the delicious roasted bit of both with the Valhorna Ice
Oven Specials, Toasts, Sandwiches, pumpkin with edamame and ferociously Expresso Shaken which is my regular
Finger Food, Tacos and Burgers. So, consume the smooth beetroot hummus order when I am in the Publika area.
do bring your appetite or a crowd to with the quinoa and vegetables topped We ended our meal with the most
do justice to your experience here. Our with tangy tahini dressing. The chef popular dish, Kawaii Nemo. Unlike
course began with the Greek Hummus nailed the contrasting colours and conventional pizza, the Kawaii Nemo
with Hot Pita from the Finger Food textures of each element in the dish to features the use of Bechamel sauce
section. For four people, the portion was complement one another. and garlic butter as the base. It’s then
just right to get our appetite going. The complimented with the creaminess of
hummus was creamy and rich which was As a coffee lover, you could imagine gouda and mozzarella to envelop the
perfectly complimented with the aromatic my excitement to try out the Coffee fresh flavours from the smoked salmon
pita bread made from the oven like most Tasting Platter which came with a single and prawns to bring delight to our
of the food here. shot expresso and a 5 oz flat white. taste buds. Topped with Bonnito flakes
The owner of Fahrenheit 600, Mary, to add an extra layer of depth to the
The hummus was the perfect built-up shared that this was to provide her flavours that brought life to the pizza.
for the next dish we tried, Fire Cracker. customers with a comprehensive coffee
Fahrnheit 600’s bountiful and delectable offerings A4-G2-05, 1, Jalan Dutamas, Solaris Dutamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-6206 3417
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