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.
Celebrated botanist, campaigner and prominent British naturalist David Bellamy OBE travels to The Datai Langkawi to uncover its hidden treasures.
Mark Mobius, one of the pioneering and most illustrious names in emerging market investment funds, shares his thoughts on looking for value and staying ahead of the pack with CEO Coach Michael Oh.
FROM THE VALLEY OF THE WATCH
The 25th edition of the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) kicked off the New Year with a plethora of timepieces that continue to push the boundaries of perfection. The Peak travels to wintery Geneva to offer an hour-by-the-hour roundup of the highlights that represent the very crème de la crème of high horology.
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.
