THE300LIST

Ivy N Josiah

Formerly the executive director of the Women’s Aid Organisation, this eloquent and formidable figure tirelessly champions human rights. Also a skilled English language tutor, she is currently penning down her story about her efforts in lobbying for women’s rights for more than three decades.

Datin Yvette Kang

This gracious beauty founded Yvents! in 2001, but is more focused on family these days. Datuk Michael Tang’s radiant wife hopes to pass down values such as humility, honesty and empathy to their three strapping sons. A veritable class act, one can count on her to be impeccably dressed when out at society events.

Dato’ Sri Andrew Kam

The second-generation lawyer is the son of former MCA secretarygeneral Tan Sri Kam Woon Wah, and proud father to Hannah Kam, plus loving husband to Datin Sri Gazel Kam. When he is not righting wrongs or seeking justice, he can be found breaking a sweat in the badminton courts or spending time with his family.

Dato’ Mohan Karthigasu

A man of a few but profound words, Dato’ Mohan founded Crest Consulting Services, which specialises in consulting and cost-effective decision-making. Husband to Datin Usha Nair, the duo are well-acquainted with the Negeri Sembilan royal family, and have proven themselves loyal and worthy friends to all.

Hannah Kam

A lawyer by trade, but one who wears many hats, Dato’ Sri Andrew Kam’s daughter is also the cofounder of ONE— the Organisation for National Empowerment. Hannah, who published a book last year, also mentors young women looking to transit from being students to having full-time jobs.

Angela Karto

Born in bustling Jakarta, this elegant socialite believes in spreading the beauty of traditional fabrics via Bleu Natar—a batik label catered towards men. The wife and best friend of Erwin Azizi, mothers their three children as well as contributes to charitable organisations and gets involved when she is able to.

Puan Sri Kamelia Kadir

This fun-loving socialite who is often seen fashionably styled with jewellery and bold prints, is wed to Tan Sri Abdullah Ali. Her zest for life takes her on travels far and wide, but her three children always come before all else. Her ‘Samba Rumba’ 50th birthday party made for one of our most memorable nights out.

Dato’ Seri Farah Khan

The sprightly fashion designer whose eponymous label is more than a decade strong is also the founder of leading fashion powerhouse The Melium Group. Among her previous year’s achievements include a fashion showcase at the Halcyon Gallery on London’s Bond Street, which was the talk of town.

Farouk Khan

Inspired by iconic collectors such as Charles Saatchi and Peggy Guggenheim, Farouk and his wife Aliya Khan established the AFK Collection, one of the country’s most comprehensive collections of contemporary Malaysian art, and is working on compiling the second edition of an arts compendium.

Tan Sri Ananda Krishnan

Billionaire Tan Sri Ananda is the CEO of Usaha Tegas Group Holdings, a stakeholder in Maxis and Bumi Armada, plus an effusive donor to charitable organisations locally and abroad. He is a huge supporter of education and the arts, providing scholarships and even financed the 1985 Live Aid concert.

Sasibai Kimis

A prime example when it comes to leaving a green footprint on our planet, the founder of Earth Heir encourages conscious consumption and partners with non-profits such as the UN Refugee Agency to empower refugees. She believes in sticking to one’s principles despite facing temptations and challenges.

Joanne Kua

The CEO and executive director of KSK Group and managing director of KSK Land is running her family’s business to its full capacity. Among her latest achievements is the worldclass 8 Conlay project. One of her long-term goals is to establish a social enterprise for the betterment of society.

Koh Li Tim

Interior designer Koh Li Tim has lent his keen eye to decorating the interiors of five-star hotels such as The Park Hyatt in Ho Chi Minh and The Sheraton in Nha Trang. A style setter and an avid reader, he is often found jet-setting across the globe on one of his many food-fuelled adventures.

YY Kwan

A man who wastes no time, Kwan founded AD Time 28 years ago, and is now delving into e-commerce to market brands such as Braun Büffel and Versus by Versace. The company was recently appointed as a worldwide licensee for Charles Jourdan timepieces, thus catering to avid horologists.

Dato’ Kong Sooi Lin

As CEO of CIMB Investment Bank, she is leading the group in its initiative to stay abreast of the digital revolution. The Godfearing Dato’ Kong aspires for her staff to become successful leaders in their own right and deems adaptability as a key trait for success—those who don’t will be left in the dust, she says.

Michele Kwok

The life of the party wherever she goes, the co-founder of the Soul Society Group oversees operations at some of KL’s most beloved F&B outlets like Souled Out and W.I.P. Yet it doesn’t stop her from exploring new terrain such as Puras, a brand of premium essential oils. She has two sons with Fred Choo.

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