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.
MODERN ART TALKING WITH BUDI TEK
Indonesian-Chinese billionaire Budi Tek is blazing a thrilling three-pronged assault on the collective consciousness of the contemporary art world; first, with the amassing of an astounding collection of works; second, with the opening of his expansive Yuz Museum in Shanghai last year; and, soon to come, plans for an exciting new art park in Bali. Diana Khoo meets him in China.
Mukhtar Hussain of HSBC Bank Malaysia Bhd reflects on the bank’s long ties with the country and explains to Michael Oh why every CEO could do with a touch of James Bond.
If you’ve been wondering what legendary hotelier Adrian Zecha has been up to, post the Amanresorts kerfuffle, there is reason now to rejoice. The Peak speaks to Simon Kong, a Malaysian who’ll be heading up the first property under the Ahn Luh banner – a new brand conceived between Zecha and Duan Qiang, Co-Founder and Chairman of the Beijing Tourism Group.
The recent launch of Dom Pérignon’s P2 Vintage 1998 in Kuala Lumpur proved to be a heavenly experience.
Thomas Lignier, the International Heritage Brand Ambassador of the GH Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagne houses, talks bubbles.
