The UK round of Maserati’s International Polo Tour saw an exhilarating display of polo at the Gloucestershire-based Beaufort Polo Club with the rematch between Team Maserati and Team Dhamani 1969 which saw Team Maserati walk away with a thrilling victory. The future king of England, HRH The Duke of Cambridge played on the Maserati team alongside England International star player, Malcolm Borwick, as well as Bruce Merivale-Austin and Josh Cork. His Royal Highness took part in the game in aid of Centrepoint, of which The Duke is Patron and in support of the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, of which The Duke is President.
The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Broadway Theatre or commonly known as the Tony Award this year saw the musical “The Band’s Visit” being the big winner of the night, taking home 10 Tony Awards, including best musical, best actor in a leading role in a musical and best actress in a leading role in a musical. “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts One and Two” won six awards, including best play and best director. Sara Bareilles and Josh Groban hosted the 72nd annual awards show at Radio City Music Hall for the first time. Anna Wintour, Michael Cera, Christine Baranski, Lindsay Mendez, Bruce Springsteen and many other big names in the industry were seen walking the red carpet in the best outfits.
CHTNetwork recently organised the 7th edition of CHT International Awards awarding some of the most successful and inspiring individuals and companies internationally and nationwide at the prestigious Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel in the capital city of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. The evening began with the arrival of ladies adorned with elegant dresses and men in dapper suits and bow ties at the ballroom foyer where cocktails were served. Arriving guests sneak-previewed some of Emily Ward and Serena Lindeman’s designs before the grand reveal when models, clad in the designs, paraded them among guests during the cocktail session. The foyer also saw the display of to-be-auctioned and newest designs by Corum, Nasim Carpets, Astalift and Royals Blue.
President Ch’ng Huck Theng founded CHT International Awards and CHTNetwork for an ambitious vision to forge the spirit of “Where All Good Things in Life Meet”. He promoted the limitless possibilities when the old and new captain of the industries meet in his opening speech: “This CHT International Awards is not only to honour those who have achieved success in their respective industries and contributed to the society, it is also to creating a platform for old comrades and new friends to connect.”
CHT International Award: Australia – Business Ken Ong, Executive Director of Future Kids Child Care
CHT International Awards Winners, (from left) The Teng Company, Ronald Kam, Sukanya Janchoo, Jim Thompson, Ken OngCHT Pursuit of Excellence Awards (National), Stephen Doughty, Chew Han Tah, Mandy Chew, Tan Hock Kheng, Roberto Guerra, Kong Wai Seng, Teoh Han Chuan, Dato’ Colin Lee, Ng Peng Wah, Dr Azmi bin Hj MohdCHT Lifetime Achievement Awards, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Tan Khoon HaiBest Dress Awards WinnersBook Launching
The evening welcomed over 400 national and international guests including Guests of Honour YB Senator Datuk Ng Chiang Chin, Tan Sri Michael Yeoh, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dato Richard Koh, and Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Tan Khoon Hai, who was also awarded the “CHT Lifetime Achievement Award”. The event saw 10 Malaysian nationals awarded the “CHT Pursuit of Excellence Awards” and 7 “CHT International Awards” given to international organisations for their contributions to their respective industries.
While guests enjoyed the first-course meal of the evening, they were presented with a stunning performance by Singapore’s award-winning instrumentalist The TENG Company followed by Indonesia’s singer Hendrik Wijaya. The evening came to a close with Tourism Australia’s very own fashion showcase and has specially flown in Australian designer Emily Ward and Serena Lindeman with makeup sponsored by Young Blood.
The Teng CompanyFashion Show by Tourism Australia & Australian designer Emily Ward (5th from left)
Leaving the best for last, the show ended with its trademark programme chosen exclusively for the CHT International Awards 2018 – the auction of six one-of-a-kind items sponsored by Nasim Carpets, Corum, Royals Blue, a painting by Erica Hetsu Wahyuni and a Chinese Familie Rose porcelain pot made around the Chinese Republic period. Top auctioned items include ‘Everlasting’, a18K white gold and sapphire ring by Royals Blue was sold to Steve Woon from Lexis Hotel Group for RM24,000; and the limited edition watch by Corum was sold to Calvin Goon from RHB for RM28,000.
Guests left the evening clad with tote bags sponsored by Tourism Australia of which were filled with IM First Class magazine, EZ magazine, CHTNetwork’s angpaos and beauty products from Davines. Other sponsors for the evening include Lamborghini Kuala Lumpur, RHB Premier, SpACE@Collins, Thai Airways International, and Ichi Media.
一直来到晚会精彩的后半部,由2018年CHT国际大奖呈现的独一无二的拍卖会,由 Nasim Carpets、Corum 和 Royals Blue 联合赞助的商品,其中一幅 Erica Hetsu Wahyuni 的画作和民国时期的玫瑰瓷锅。另外,顶级拍卖品包括“永恒”,Royals Blue 的a18K 白金和蓝宝石戒指,由来自 Lexis 酒店集团的 Steve Woon拍得,售价2万4000令吉; 而 Corum 的限量版手表则卖给了 RHB 的 Calvin Goon,售价为2万8000令吉。
Chinese Familie Porcelain Bidded by Alain Tan‘Everlasting’ ring from Royals Blue collected by Steve WoonNasim Carpets Supreme Classic collected by Michael Deeb (2nd) & Ravin Vello (4th)CORUM Big Bubble Magical 52 Earth bidden by Calvin Goon