Passions Vol 33 Description The Heart of a Balinese Sanctuary A Winning Formula for Serenity Spa Health is wealth and wealth is health as the old saying goes, and with 2010 ahead of us, PASSIONS takes a discerning look at where the fitness world will turn in the coming months. 102 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol33/home.aspx?pgno=103 103 Vol. 33 Below: Serenity Spa Group Executive Director, Mona Din ( left) warmly shakes the ha PASSIONS Guest Style The Personable Datin Maylene Yong PASSIONS Guest Style takes you into the wardrobes of the leading and most fashionable women in society and reveals their personal takes on what fashion is and what fashion does. In our inaugural feature, socialite Datin Maylene Yong opens her closet to us. 104 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol33/home.aspx?pgno=105 Equally fashionable as a pair of Stuart Weitzmans are a pair of Ferragamos. Synonymous with cla The Dansa Within Yourself The Dance Journey of Sasha Bashir 112 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol33/home.aspx?pgno=113 A TRIBUTE To commemorate the honour given to the two founders of the Adaikalaraj Media Group whi Double Honour and Double Joy On the 6th of December 2009, the founders of the Adaikalaraj Media Group - which owns PASSIONS magazine - Alfred Adaikalaraj and Beatrice Nirmala Adaikalaraj were bestowed the Darjah Indera Mahkota Pahang which carries the title Dato’ by HRH The Sultan of Pahang. PASSIONS was there to capture the moments from the grand ceremony. 116 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol33/home.aspx?pgno=117 117 Vol. 33 Above: Adding to the joy of the festivities was a birthday surprise for Senior Ass 2009 In Retrospect The Top 20 Defining Moments of 2009 A look back - albeit not in anger - at some of the top stores - inspirational, tragic, comedic, and horrific - that defined the last year of the decade. 118 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol33/home.aspx?pgno=119 119 Vol. 33 reTrospecTive 2009 rise of The new presidenT Barack Hussein Obama is sworn in as th PASSIONS City Pulse The Ark of Datuk Ramesh Rajaratnam PASSIONS City Pulse looks at the beat of life through the eyes of our readers who share their thoughts with each other. We start with Datuk Ramesh Rajaratnam of the Malaysian Merchant Marine who - being a shipper - shares with us his 10 candidates to save from Armageddon. 124 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol33/home.aspx?pgno=125 125 Vol. 33 Next I will have to get a legal mind on board to ensure that the Malaysian way of j Love In A Time of Winter A Dash of Pop Culture Colour and Valentine’s Spirit 128 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol33/home.aspx?pgno=129 129 Vol. 33 Nothing says I love you more than giving your loved ones the very best and what bett A Radio Frequency for Fat Loss The Bizzy Body Approach to Slimming PASSIONS’ Editor- in- Chief, Datuk Beatrice Nirmala, steps into leading wellness centre Bizzy Body to experience its renowned non- invasive ReForm ( RF) treatment for slimming and toning, and comes out giving it two thumbs up. 131 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol33/home.aspx?pgno=132 BEAUTY 132 Vol. 33 Prelude to the experience Located in Seventh Heaven on the 7th floor of Pavi Towards A Healthier Living Fitness Trends for 2010 Health is wealth and wealth is health as the old saying goes, and with 2010 ahead of us, PASSIONS takes a discerning look at where the fitness world will turn in the coming months. 134 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol33/home.aspx?pgno=135 135 Vol. 33 Budget it wisely The global economic crisis has impacted consumer spending and one Rejuvenating The Cellular Way The Proven Effectiveness of Cell Therapy Towards Good Health Health is wealth and wealth is health as the old saying goes, and with 2010 ahead of us, PASSIONS takes a discerning look at where the fitness world will turn in the coming months. 138 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol33/home.aspx?pgno=139 139 Vol. 33 The goodness of cells Cell therapy encompasses the various processes in the introduc Driving Towards The Future From the sexily futuristic designs of the BMW GINA to the sleek yet uncomplicated Volkswagen Concept Bluesport, from the hybrid wonders of the Lexus LF CH to ultimate in green auto luxury that is the Mercedes- Benz Bluezero, we showcase some of the top cars of the future. 142 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol33/home.aspx?pgno=143 143 Vol. 33 THE SHAPESHIFTER BMW GINA LIGHT VISIONARY MODEL Many of the world’s automotive exp Bulletproof Windshields The 2010 Range Rover 147 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol33/home.aspx?pgno=148 CARS 148 Vol. 33 A Forte for C urvy, sleek and oh- so- sexy, the Kia Forte is a sedan that is c Kia Forte A Forte For The Road 148 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol33/home.aspx?pgno=149 149 Vol. 33 the Road Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee The engine is the heart of every 148 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol33/home.aspx?pgno=149 149 Vol. 33 the Road Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee The engine is the heart of every The Harley Statement Lifestyle on the Wild Side With its newly opened boutique in Suria KLCC, the Harley- Davidson brand in Malaysia is moving forward towards becoming synonymous with high- end lifestyle. 152 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol33/home.aspx?pgno=153 153 Vol. 33 A new take on an old legend One of its kind With the iconic Kuala Lumpur Twin Towe Taming The Bull The Lamborghini Academy 155 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol33/home.aspx?pgno=156 The Epitome of a Mercedes There were murmurs of appreciation when the new Mercedes E- Class was L’Atelier De Joel Robuchon Where French Cuisine Meets Japanese Culture 158 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol33/home.aspx?pgno=159 159 Vol. 33 There is one thing though, and it is that L’Atelier carries the same quality to that Passions of the World A whistle- stop tour of all the happenings in the world of fashion, beauty, art, literature, fine dining, entertainment and archaeology - the passions that make the world go round. 15 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol33/home.aspx?pgno=16 OF THE WORLD 16 Vol. 33 ART The Musée du Luxembourg once housed paintings and sculptures from Traditional Turkish Fare in KL Bosphorus Serves Up The Best of Turkish Fine Dining in Kuala Lumpur 162 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol33/home.aspx?pgno=163 163 Vol. 33 Clockwise from right: Lentil Soup, a Turkish favourite and a must try at Bosphorus a 162 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol33/home.aspx?pgno=163 163 Vol. 33 Clockwise from right: Lentil Soup, a Turkish favourite and a must try at Bosphorus a Finding The Holy Grail How different glasses can breathe life into your drink 164 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol33/home.aspx?pgno=165 your key to wine riedel. com Muihua Sdn Bhd Tel: 603 6257 9333 Fax: 603 6257 9893 E- mail: m Know Your Wine Cabernet Sauvignon - The King of Reds 166 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol33/home.aspx?pgno=167 LIVING HUMANITY PASSION for In every community, there is work to be done. In every nation, The Quest for Peace Overcoming Prejudice to Bring About a Better World In commemoration of the new year, PASSIONS celebrates the spirit of Peace by looking back at some great leaders who put aside base feelings of hatred to bring about new understanding and new hope. 168 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol33/home.aspx?pgno=169 169 Vol. 33 Hope in tHe Holy land Anwar Sadat and Menachem Begin - Nobel Laureates for Peace 19 Victorian Impressions Christie’s Art Auction Wows Collectors 174 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol33/home.aspx?pgno=175 175 Vol. 33 Previous page: Le Carnival GBP25,000 ( US$ 40,750) Above: Sir Alfred James Munnin The Little, Microscopic Things in Life The Miniature Artworks of Willard Wigan 178 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol33/home.aspx?pgno=179 179 Vol. 33 Based in Monaco, Silversea Cruises was started in the early 1990s by the Lefebvre f Dreams of a Silver Sea 179 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol33/home.aspx?pgno=180 SANCTUARIES OF THE TRAVEL 180 Vol. 32 THREE MAHARA Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces Sanctuaries of The Three Maharajahs 180 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol33/home.aspx?pgno=181 181 Vol. 32 H ailed as the father of Indian industry, Jamshetji Nusserwanji Tata was a man with A Potpourri of Cultural & Natural Wonders Exploring the sights, sounds and wonders of colourful Malaysia To know Malaysia is to love Malaysia, so some people say, and to get to know Malaysia is to explore the kaleidoscope of colours, cultures, and natural wonders that it holds. 186 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol33/home.aspx?pgno=187 187 Vol. 33 L ocated in the heart of Southeast Asia, Malaysia is a land rich with fascinating si Traveller’s Tales The Magical Allure of The Angkor Ruins A new regular feature in PASSIONS, Traveller’s Tales takes you - through our contributors - to holidays, sometimes in far- off, exotic locales. We start the ball rolling with leading accountant Datuk Raymond Liew of Parker Randall Malaysia who shares with us his experiences in the legendary ruins of Angkor Wat. 192 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol33/home.aspx?pgno=193 193 Vol. 33 “ Som Swakum! Welcome to the city of Angkor! One dollar! One dollar!” That is the r PASSIONS Review Boomsday by Christopher Buckley 207 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol33/home.aspx?pgno=208 Chanel’s Fashion Extravaganza Karl Lagerfeld presents Chinese history inspired 2010 Pre- Fall collection extravaganza 24 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol33/home.aspx?pgno=25 Brazilian Brilliance Alexandre Herchcovitch brightens up New York Fashion Week with his eclectic SS2010 Collection 30 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol33/home.aspx?pgno=31 Sonia Enchants Paris Sonia Rykiel presents her exquisite collections for H& M with much fanfare at the Grand Palais 36 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol33/home.aspx?pgno=37 A Toast to British Fashion Honouring the fashionable talents of the year at the British Fashion Awards 2009 42 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol33/home.aspx?pgno=43 Above: Czech model Eva Herzigova, poses for the photographers as she arrives for the British Fash Turning Up The Heat Victoria’s Secret 2009 Fashion Show sizzles in New York 46 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol33/home.aspx?pgno=47 47 Vol. 31 The colourful and spectacular event was also attended by a star- studded audience of Step Up The Rise of the Urban Male Slobbish, unkempt, and with a fashion sense that would give any disciple of style an apoplectic attack - such has been the image of the stereotypical male of the species. However - as interesting as such a theory may be - being made up of XY chromosomes does not make one genetically predisposed to being a fashion nightmare. All it takes is a bit of effort and good dose of metrosexual savvy as we will show. 52 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol33/home.aspx?pgno=53 THE LEGEND OF THE URBAN MALE Sometimes someone may catch your eye when you’re out walking. Imma When The Eastern Tiger Meets The Westerly Love 63 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol33/home.aspx?pgno=64 64 Vol. 33 “ Wishing everyone a Prosperous Chinese New Year ahead.” Joey Yap Mastery Academy Editor Speaks 6 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol33/home.aspx?pgno=7 Heaven must be missing a couple of Angels 79 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol33/home.aspx?pgno=80 80 Vol. 33 Love Stories That Changed The World Amor Vincit Omnia - Love Conquers All - so the old saying goes. In a tribute to Valentine’s Day and the power of love, we recount the stories of two couples whose love for one another changed humanity. 84 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol33/home.aspx?pgno=85 85 Vol. 33 The real story begins though with what is known as the Fall – or the day Adam and Eve Dare To Be Different The Many Faces of Kee Hua Chee A new regular feature in PASSIONS, Dare To Be Different takes an up- close and personal look at the eclectic and eccentric styles of some of the most colourful personalities in town. And to kick off out feature, we present the eyepopping fashions of the veritable human head- turner, Kee Hua Chee. 88 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol33/home.aspx?pgno=89 Nyonya Redux It certainly takes some guts to be able to don something as loud as a raccoon bag a 92 It is double the celebration and double the fun in 2010 as Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day meet. In commemoration of this, PASSIONS collected messages of love and felicitations to our readers from 22 leading lights in Malaysian society. http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol33/home.aspx?pgno=93 93 Vol. 33 Fireworks burst into the sky the first day into the New Year, like a rising Phoenix t PASSIONS Pick of the Month Diamonds, Dials, and Details Presenting the awe- inspiring timepieces and jewellery of Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Carrera Y Carrera, and Rado which have earned the PASSIONS seal of approval. 92 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol33/home.aspx?pgno=93 93 Vol. 33 Fireworks burst into the sky the first day into the New Year, like a rising Phoenix t Sharp AQUOS A Window To Another World 96 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol33/home.aspx?pgno=97 97 Vol. 33 W hen it comes to health and hygiene, we often overlook the air as a medium for conta Sharp Plasmacluster Air Purifiers Infallible Ions 97 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol33/home.aspx?pgno=98 B angsar, Kenny Hills, Mont Kiara, Damansara Heights… these are some of the most hallowed names Recreating Eden Amaya Saujana Tucked into the lush, green landscape of Saujana Subang, Amaya Saujana - developed by Malton - offers the discerning homeowner the opportunity to live in a Garden of Eden, and enjoy all the ambience of a tropical getaway with the heart- warming comforts of a home. 98 http://www.ezinemart.com/passions/vol33/home.aspx?pgno=99 Your very own sanctuary While Amaya Saujana’s condominiums may be medium in height - being only