A most unpredictable medium, watercolour remains one of the art world’s greatest challenges. But, for masters like Chang Fee Ming, it is like casting veritable magic on canvas. The Peak speaks to him prior to his Christie’s exhibition, Chang Fee Ming: Weaving the World in Watercolour, to be held in Hong Kong this month.
Mangroves are an important part of the ecosystem as they filter out pollutants, protect the shorelines from erosion, cultivate marine life and sustain the livelihoods of coastal communities. Berjaya Hotels & Resorts spearheads the Mangrove 4 Life campaign in Langkawi Island as part of its CSR initiative – LIVE & Care – to strengthen its commitment to conserve the environment as well as to give back to the local community who was hard hit by the tsunami back in 2004. Ong Chin Huat travels to Langkawi to learn more about these magnificent mangroves.
Drive, determination and the sheer will to break his family’s poverty cycle have led the Andaman Group’s Dato’ Sri (Dr) Vincent Tiew to rise from rags to riches.
Margaret River is famed for its wines and gourmet products, the leading acts of its annual Gourmet Escape. More than that, however, is a stunning landscape that demonstrates how awe-inspiring Mother Nature can be. Christy Yoong discovers plenty of reasons to love Margaret River.
