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Thank you for the support and trust in CHTNetwork. View this email in your browser COVER STORY   A BELLE AND HER DREAMS Anne Lee, the Managing Director of Anovia Bridal and Obsidian Production Studio, has made a name for herself in the world of weddings. From dressing and photographing Malaysia’s badminton superstar, Datuk Lee Chong Wei and his blushing bride, Datin Wong Mew Choo, to international celebrities, Anne is the fairy godmother to many brides and brides-to-be. A MANDATE FOR ART A whole generation of Malaysians have grown up with watching Dato’ Mahadzir Lokman speaking to them from their television sets. While most might know him as a television presenter and host of numerous Malaysian events, not many are aware to his connection with Malaysian art. EZ meets up with him and we ask him about his latest appointment as the Chairman of the National Visual Arts Development Board (NVADP) and the National Visual Arts Gallery Malaysia (NVAG). WHEN EAST MEETS WEST Art Stage Singapore has become one of Asia’s leading art events and has helped position Singapore at the heart of the region’s art world. At the 2014 edition of the art fair, the team from EZ had the privilege to sit down for a chat with the man behind Art Stage Singapore, Lorenzo Rudolf. We discussed how the art fair has grown and its relation to the Southeast Asian and global art market in general. A MATTER OF PRECISION ENGTEK Group has risen from its humble beginnings and spread its wings, going beyond Malaysia to set up plants in the Philippines and Thailand. This leading manufacturer and supplier of electrical components in South East Asia is today helmed by Dato’ Teh Yong Khoon, and EZ had the chance to meet him at the sprawling ENGTEK headquarters. We talk shop and his take on continuing the legacy of his father, late Dato’ Teh Ah Ba. PEOPLE CULTURE BREAKING LIMITS Two days before April breezed in, there was a tempest of roaring engines and adrenaline brewing at the Malaysian Grand Prix. But the thunder of engines and clouds of exhaust at the Sepang circuit couldn’t catch up with the lightning speed of the racecars. EZ leaps into the fray for a taste of the action-packed pit lane with Infiniti Red Bull. ROCKING EUPE Imagine Asia’s biggest superstars under one roof, performing just for you. Well, that was what 15,000 lucky revellers at the Planet EUPE music festival experienced. They had the international sensation Wang Leehom, Malaysian songstress Yuna, Taiwanese electro-pop darling Jeannie Hsieh and Korean boy band U-KISS all rock it out just for them.   BREATHING SPACE A FLAIR FOR FLAVOUR Maple Palace Restaurant, a fine dining establishment famous for Cantonese Szechuan cuisine hosted celebrated food critic and writer, C.K. Lam, and EZ to sample the restaurant’s new menu. Over courses of scrumptious dishes, we discuss food, flavour and the importance of maintaining food standards.   SHOW STOPPING SHOWHOUSEs When potential home-buyers walk into the space, they immediately start visualizing how the space could fit their requirements and lifestyle, more so when the property is on the higher end of the market. This is the reason showhouses exist and Splendid Interior Décor reveals some of its secrets in decorating statement showhouses. MIND PHILOSOPHY  THE ART OF HUMAN PSYCHE In his quest to find the answer to a question he likes – ‘why humans always got problem?’ – artist Phillip Wong has created a series of incredible artwork that capture his exploration of the human brain, emotions and the subconscience. WHIRLWIND OF ART EZ goes to Singapore for the much awaited Art Stage Singapore 2014. Lavish in high art, glamour and culture, the fourth edition of Art Stage Singapore brought together some of the world’s top galleries, influential art personalities and artists from all walks of life. Best of all, we bring to you a taste of our experience as we mingled with artists and curators from all over the globe and met some of the icons in the art world. ROME: 10 Things Not To Miss (Part 1) Touring Rome is unlike visiting any other major city in Europe. This place, with a history of more than 2500 years, presents to visitors the opportunity to experience an open air museum where angels and demons once ruled. In this issue, EZ brings you to 5 places around the ancient city that will leave you wanting for more. MEDICINES & SCIENCES HOLISTIC GROOMING  One of Malaysia’s premier aesthetics academies, Stella-In International Advanced Aesthetics Academy has groomed generations of aestheticians and beauty professionals. Its CEO, Leslie Hong, shares with us the key to Stella-In’s success and the grounding principles of this caring academy.   A NEW HEALTH EPIDEMIC Think it is okay to stare at your computer screen for hours on end or be glued to your smartphones? Think again. Though computers, mobile phones and other digital devices are impacting your eyes negatively, there are measures to reduce the harm. Dr Susana Liou gives you her professional advice on how to save your eyes from becoming another victim of the modern digital device epidemic! CHTNetwork EXCLUSIVE PENANG INTERNATIONAL PHOTO AWARDS CHTNetwork is proud to announce the 1st edition of Penang International Photo Awards (PIPA). All photographers worldwide are invited to submit their best photos of Penang for a chance to gain recognition beyond being one of the best talents in photography. Facebook Twitter Website

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