Robb Report Malaysia

14/01/2026

Chef Min’s French-inspired cuisine spotlights premium Kaviari caviar at one of ’s most established dining addresses.

Inside Orinea Penang’s Kaviari Tasting Menu, where Chef Min Ong showcases refined French gastronomy paired with Kaviari caviar.

14/01/2026

Why failures matter, according to the group executive chairman of Taylor’s Education Group.
Taylor's University Garden International School Malaysia

Why failures matter, according to Dato’ Loy Teik Ngan, the group executive chairman of Taylor’s Education Group.

14/01/2026

There is a specific kind of vertigo that comes with revisiting the past, especially in the world of Thai luxury hospitality. In a landscape that blinks faster than a Bangkok traffic light—where resorts seem to age in dog years and ‘timelessness’ is often just a euphemism for ‘needs renovation’—Anantara Hua Hin Resort stands as a curious, delightful anomaly.

To enter the property is to walk into a living portfolio, a tangible memory of a specific moment in design history. This was the first stroke on the canvas for the Anantara brand, a sprawling experiment in ‘Thai village’ vernacular as interpreted by the then-young landscape architect Bill Bensley.

Twenty years ago, Bensley was already toying with the maximalist, narrative-driven style that would become his signature. But here, before the wild eclecticism of his later works took over, there is a sweetness, perhaps even softness, to the design. It is a village in the most figurative sense—a series of low-slung, deep rust-coloured buildings with sloping roofs, huddled together as if gossiping, surrounded by a jungle that has had two decades to properly consume the architecture.

In 2025, the trend in luxury hotels leans towards the clinical or the mid-century: polished concrete, acres of negative space, and a beige palette that screams ‘money’ but lacks tangible soul. Anantara Hua Hin Resort refuses to participate in this aesthetic austerity. It is unashamedly lush. The flora is aggressive, a riot of heliconias and palms that crowd the pathways, creating pockets of shadow and mystery. The architecture, with its warm, earthen tones, feels less like it was built and more like it grew there, ripened by the tropical sun.

It is a recreation of an ancient Siam that perhaps never truly existed, but should have. And therein lies its charm. It is not a stage set; it is an enclave that has become real through its sheer persistence.

Just as you settle into this Bensley-designed reverie of old-world nobility, however, the resort throws a curveball that would make a minimalist architect weep: the Mini Farm.

Inside Anantara Hua Hin Resort, You Will Find K-Pop Goats, Zero-Proof Spirits, And Design That Refuses To Be Cool: https://tinyurl.com/anantarahuahinreview

13/01/2026

Ridge Vineyards arrives in Malaysia with a debut dinner at Bidou, its chief winemaker John Olney, and stories of the Santa Cruz mountains where magic is made.

Ridge Vineyards arrives in Malaysia with a debut dinner at Bidou, its chief winemaker John Olney, and stories of the Santa Cruz mountains.

13/01/2026

Discover Yilan, Taiwan’s quiet yet vibrant corner, without giving up on the luxury and comfort of an ocean liner.

Inside The Archipelago, Yilan’s cruise‑inspired resort blending hot springs, ocean vistas, family comforts and chef‑driven dining experiences.

13/01/2026

The Dubai Watch Week experience is, broadly speaking, divided into two parts: the main hall, where brands ranging from tiny independents to established household names stand shoulder to shoulder in their booths; and the outer area, occupied by the grand pavilions of those who chose to make a deeper investment. Chanel was among the latter, taking the opportunity to showcase the depth of its often-underrated watchmaking. The maison is most famous for its ceramic cases, but it also possesses formidable in-house movement capability—creating not only high complications but artistic automatons as well. Here are some of its more significant new releases.

CHANEL’s Versatile Portfolio On Display At Dubai Watch Week 2025: https://tinyurl.com/dww2025-chanel

12/01/2026

How Glowbest Sdn Bhd is shaping the future of work, life, and connectivity in Sabah with AI smart buildings.
Shareda - Sabah Housing And Real Estate Developers Association

How Glowbest Sdn Bhd is shaping the future of work, life, and connectivity in Sabah with AI smart buildings.

12/01/2026

This limited-edition, food-friendly Chefs Edition cigar taps up a quintet of stars from Michelin-starred restaurants.
Davidoff Ci**rs

This limited-edition, food-friendly Chefs Edition cigar taps up a quintet of stars from Michelin-starred restaurants.

12/01/2026

The world’s foremost name in quality pewter upholds its 140 years of legacy by drawing inspiration from the Silk Road and London’s Savoy Hotel, as well as revisiting its iconic Melon Teapot for its latest collection.

Royal Selangor

A look at Royal Selangor’s Autumn/Winter 2025 collection as the brand celebrates 140 years of tin heritage and artisanal excellence.

12/01/2026

Pamalican Island’s Amanpulo Debuts New Experiences And Enhancements For 2026

Set a tone of indulgence and renewal for the months ahead with a retreat to one of Southeast Asia’s most pristine private islands, the Philippines’ Pamalican Island. Sitting like a turquoise jewel within the darker expanse of the island’s Cuyo Archipelago, Amanpulo invites travellers to start the year right with its new Fitness Restart Program (running from 15 January to 1 March 2026), an invigorating wellness journey combining cold immersion, personalised training, and restorative Aman therapies. The Pamalican Island retreat further opens its prime season with a series of thoughtful enhancements. A newly upgraded Aman Spa now features a Pilates Reformer Studio, advanced strength and cardio facilities, and private steam suites with infrared therapy, elevating the resort’s holistic wellness offering. Accommodation highlights include the Grand Beach Pool Casita, a secluded, sunrise-facing sanctuary with direct beach access and dedicated butler service.

Beyond wellness, Amanpulo embraces the Amihan winds with the return of kitesurfing season, complemented by expert-led beginner programmes, visiting champions, and new Axopar speedboats for reef exploration and sunset cruises. With improved access via Clark International Airport, Amanpulo begins 2026 as an effortlessly aspirational escape—equal parts rejuvenation and adventure.

For reservations, email [email protected] or visit the website.

THIS WEEK IN LUXURY: https://tinyurl.com/twill9Jan2026

11/01/2026

About two weeks before the start of Dubai Watch Week, Roger Dubuis electrified the watch community by releasing something much closer to its roots: the Hommage La Placide. Although the modern-day Roger Dubuis is a manufacture built around the action-hero hyperwatch, this was instead a considered tribute to its namesake founder, who established the company in 1995. The Hommage La Placide feels very much like a watch of that era: it features an easy-wearing 38mm round case, a perpetual calendar movement using a module from the late 1990s, and retrograde displays that draw heavily on Monsieur Dubuis’ own distinctive aesthetic.

Presented in pink gold with a blue lacquer dial, the Hommage La Placide exudes a certain retro swagger. For Dubai Watch Week 2025, the brand demonstrates the flexibility of the design by dressing it in something different. The Hommage “Sukoon Al-Layl” is the same watch, but with a platinum case and dark guilloché dial, giving it a markedly different demeanour—cooler, more introverted, more contemporary. The dial colour is officially called Astral Blue, intended to “capture the stillness of the night sky just before dawn”, but in practice it reads more like a dark grey. The dial’s wave texture is a callback to Roger Dubuis’ early creations and provides a hypnotic lustre.

The emblematic elliptical retrograde display tracks and the fl**ge are rendered in dark mother-of-pearl, and one of the subtle differences compared to La Placide is the use of simple dot markers for the minutes track. The moonphase is backed by an aventurine base and topped with two domed yellow gold moons. As before, the five stacked layers of these dial elements impart the timepiece with a surprising amount of depth; this, combined with the inherent complexity of perpetual calendar movements, means that its 11mm thickness comes as a welcome surprise. The brand’s customary Poinçon de Genève certification, marked also with a seal on the dial side, is a testament to the extreme finishing and performance standards to which the movement is built.

Roger Dubuis Emphasises The Impact Of Its New Hommage With A One-Off Special Edition: https://tinyurl.com/dww2025-rogerdubuis

11/01/2026

The celebrations at the annual MOCM dinner showcased the camaraderie and fellowship of gentlemen drivers.

The celebrations at the annual Maserati Owners’ Club Malaysia dinner showcased the camaraderie and fellowship of gentlemen drivers.