“I am doggedly persistent in achieving something. It doesn’t mean I’m mad. A mad person will do something over and over again and expect a different result each time. I analyse the situation and then find multiple solutions to address the problem. Even if it’s not the right solution today, it might be the right solution tomorrow,” says Joshua Goh.
In a country where electric motorcycles are still in their infancy, Scorpio Electric's CEO is spearheading innovation as Singapore’s first electric motorcycle maker.
Read the full a+ October 2024 cover story: https://tinyurl.com/3c8sb2nj
Editor-in-chief: Candice Chan
Story: Ee Ming Toh
Art direction: Chia Wei Choong
Videography: Yvonne Isabelle Ling
Hair: Rick Yang/Artistry Studios, using Keune
Makeup: Keith Bryant Lee, using Dior Beauty
Photography assistant: Eddie Teo
Styling assistant: Julia Mae Wong
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Meet our September advocates: Dr Audrey Looi, co-founder of iC2 PrepHouse; Joshua Tay, chairman of NeuGen Charity; Samuel Yen, bone marrow donor; and Rodney Loh, founder of NextOfKin Creatives. Read their stories on aplussingapore.com
Features editor: Adora Wong
Art director: Ed Harland
Videographer: Alicia Chong
Photographer: Mun Kong
Photographer’s assistant: Hizuan Zailani
Hair: Michael Chiew
Makeup: Pris and Dorcas, Aastral Beauty
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Meet our August advocates: Ryan Ong, co-founder & CEO of Fogo Fungi; Seah Liang Chiang, founder & CEO of Tiny Pod; Michelle Chow, founder of Pass-It-On Singapore; Nathaniel Phua, founder & CEO of Ento Industries; and Kenny Eng, director of Gardenasia. Read their stories on aplussingapore.com
Features editor: Adora Wong
Art director: Ed Harland
Videography: Alicia Chong
Photography: Zaphs Zhang
Photography assistant: Jaron Tay
Makeup: Sarah Tan
Hair: Michael Chiew and Aung
Range Rover
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“My grandmother’s generation was entirely selfless, dedicating everything to her family. Although I admire that, I’ve also learned to carve out a little space for myself,” says Dana Cheong.
*We took a different approach this month. Rather than interviewing Cheong ourselves, we had her daughter Beatrice ask the questions.
Read the full a+ August 2024 cover story: https://tinyurl.com/rv8use79
Editor-in-chief: Candice Chan
Videography: Yvonne Isabelle Ling
Styling and art direction: Chia Wei Choong
Hair: Sean Ang, using Goldwell
Makeup: Keith Bryant Lee, using Guerlain
Photography assistant: Eddie Teo
Styling assistant: Julia Mae Wong
Jewellery: Tiffany & Co.
KK Women's and Children's Hospital
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Meet our July advocates: Vanessa Ho, executive director at Project X - Singapore; Sharad Govil, CEO of Amazing Hearing; Scott Tay, founder of Beyond Expeditions SG; Dr Lynne Lim, founder & CEO of NousQ; and Laila White, founder of GalUP SG. Read their stories on aplussingapore.com
Features editor: Adora Wong
Art director: Ed Harland
Videographer: Alicia Chong
Photographer: Mun Kong
Photographer’s assistant: Melvin Leong
Hair: Sarah Tan
Makeup: Keith Bryant Lee using Lancôme
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“Boredom is an egg from which future plans are hatched,” says artist Ho Tzu Nyen on the importance of being bored in creativity.
Read the full a+ July 2024 cover story: https://tinyurl.com/538pyxwy
Editor-in-chief: Candice Chan
Videography: Marcus Lin
Styling and art direction: Chia Wei Choong
Writer: Farhan Shah
Hair and makeup: Wee Ming, using Schwarzkopf Professional and Chanel Beauty
Photography assistant: Chong Ng
Styling assistant: Julia Mae Wong
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Meet our June advocates: Christopher Leow, The Freestyle Farmer founder; Nicole Midori Woodford, film director; Kamal Seth, director of sustainability and climate at WWF-Singapore; Aly Khairuddin, breast cancer survivor and advocate; and Benjamin Busse, Babilou Family Singapore CEO. Read their stories on aplussingapore.com
Features editor: Adora Wong
Art director: Ed Harland
Videographer: Alicia Chong
Photographer: Mun Kong
Photographer’s assistant: Hizuan Zailani
Hair: Aung Apichai using Kevin Murphy
Makeup: Sha Shamsi using Chanel Beauty
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“Yes, AI has arrived and it will only continue growing. But, in my opinion, it shouldn’t affect the front of house experience dramatically. You shouldn’t go to a hotel and check in yourself, then have robots bringing your bags up, and have no human contact along the way. It’s like going to a dinner party and the host isn’t home,” Dawn Teo says.
Joining a family business can be daunting, especially one as storied as Amara Holdings, which owns and manages several properties. The fourth-generation scion discuss what's next.
Read the full a+ June 2024 cover story: https://tinyurl.com/3nswdtya
Editor-in-chief: Farhan Shah
Videography: Marcus Lin
Photography: Wee Khim
Styling and art direction: Chia Wei Choong
Hair: Rick Yang/Artistry Studios, using Guerlain and Keune
Makeup: Keith Bryant Lee, using Chanel Beauty
Photography assistant: Ivan Teo
Styling assistant: Julia Mae Wong
Cotton crochet sweater from Tod's.
Amara Hotels & Resorts
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Meet our May advocates: Dr Siti Maryam Yaakub, senior director of International Blue Carbon Institute (Conservation International); Edna Claudine Leong, executive director of RSVP Singapore The Organisation of Senior Volunteers; Sean Kim, CEO of TADA Singapore; Jennifer Tham, conductor at SYC Ensemble Singers; and Charlotte Cain, founder of Boutique Fairs Singapore. Read their stories on aplussingapore.com
Producer: Adora Wong
Art director: Ed Harland
Videographer: Alicia Chong
Photographer: Mun Kong
Photographer’s assistant: Hizuan Zailani
Hair: Aung Apichai using Kevin Murphy
Makeup: Keith Bryant Lee using Laura Mercier
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While Claire Chiang is most well-known for co-founding the Banyan Group with her husband Ho Kwon Ping, she has also been a nominated member of parliament, been elected to the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry council, spoken out for women’s issues, and more.
Read the full a+ May 2024 cover story: https://tinyurl.com/4ndfkt7b
Editor-in-chief: Farhan Shah
Photography: Joel Low
Styling and art direction: Chia Wei Choong
Hair: Rick Yang/Artistry Studios, using Keune
Makeup: Keith Bryant Lee, using Chanel Beauty
Photography assistant: Eddie Teo
Styling assistant: Julia Mae Wong
Jewellery by Bulgari
Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts
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Meet our April advocates: Denica Riadini-Flesch, founder of SukkhaCitta; Jake Berber, CEO & co-founder, Prefer; Serena Wong, managing director of Julius Baer; Aaron Arthur Foeste, founder of Arthur Zaaro; and Alexander Yuen, founder of Meta Illusions. Read their stories on aplussingapore.com.
Producer: Adora Wong
Art director: Ed Harland
Videographer: Alicia Chong
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“Life is unfair, and that’s fine. You just need to learn to stand up for yourself and push back when you must,” says Vir Kotak.
The entrepreneur, philanthropist, and art collector is focused on a simple goal: being the best version of himself for his family and society. Read the full a+ April 2024 cover story: https://tinyurl.com/5cdevmfd
Editor-in-chief: Farhan Shah
Videography: Marcus Lin
Styling: Chia Wei Choong
Makeup and hair: Keith Bryant Lee, using Schwarzkopf and Dior Beauty
Photography assistant: Melvin Leong
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Meet our March advocates: Kaylee Kua, executive director of Daughters Of Tomorrow; Georgette Tan, chair of BoardAgender and president of United Women Singapore; Athena Lee, co-founder of ZumVet; Simran Toor, CEO of SHE Singapore; and Kay Cheong, founder of The Immigration People. Read their stories on aplussingapore.com.
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Follow the beat of the city and listen to the sounds of Raffles City Singapore as we explore the mall's newest stores—Converse, Bacha Coffee, Salomon, Fila, and Boss.
Digital editor: Samantha Francis
Art direction: Chia Wei Choong
Videography: Belle and Hoya
Talent: Ed Huang / Now Models
Makeup and hair: Sha Shamsi
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Our three March 2024 cover personalities shone bright during their shoot, thanks to a selection of elegant pieces from the Laurence Graff Signature Collection, paired with other jewellery from Graff.
Editor-in-chief: Farhan Shah
Digital editor: Samantha Francis
Videography: Marcus Lin
Photography: Joel Low
Styling: Chia Wei Choong
Photography assistant: Eddie Teo
Styling assistants: Julia Mae Wong & Caleb Lim
Hair and makeup: Wee Ming, Christvian Wu, Jyue Huey, and Sha Shamsi
Read their stories on aplussingapore.com
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