14.12.2018
GC Men of the Year 2018
The GC Men of the Year 2018, celebrates the gentlemen who shape Malaysian cultural landscape over style, politics, entertainment and sport. These are the very worthy winners of 2018, including Tun Dr. Mahathir, Hafizh Syahrin, and plenty more.
By GC Editor in association with Bon Zainal
Dr Mahathir had in him the stuff which legends are made. The astonishing victory on 9 May 2018 propelled him to return to the premiership yet again. It is certainly an extraordinary comeback. As the world's oldest statesman, the Prime Minister of Malaysia treats his nation with the utmost seriousness and dedication - most notably to solve the problems faced by the country.
YM Tunku Alizakri Raja Muhammad Alias - Editor's Special Award For Noblesse Oblige
Under Tunku Alizakri's leadership, The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) grew to become one of the world's largest pension fund of more than RM800 billion. On top of that, EPF was recommended by the World Bank Group as a reference case study to other governments around the world. Going ahead, expect Tunku Alizakri strive to maintain the social well-being of the citizens at an equal pace as the nation prospers economically.
YM Tengku Dato' Yusof - Bon Zainal Most Elegant Man
Tengku Dato' Yusof is to style what Roger Federer is to the tennis court – effortless, graceful and with abundance of swag. Tengku has achieved "sprezzatura", a formidable aura that very few men in Malaysia achieved.
Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai - Inspiration
Wong transformed Star Media Group (SMG) from print to online to radio, to events and exhibitions, and now OTT (over the top) video service provider. While there is always hype over how politics should be reported, Wong advocated moderation and gentleness as SMG's brand. Wong also made history by becoming The Star's youngest group chief editor at 46 in 2007, a feat no Malaysian journalist has yet to match.
Datuk David Gurupatham - Lifestyle
If there is any place David hasn’t been, the chances are they aren’t worth enjoying. From catwalk modeling, yacht, scuba diving, supercars, private jet, mingling with the models, David has become known not just as one of the purveyor of high life, or more simply, the reference for enjoying the finer things in Malaysian life.
YAM Tunku Zain Al-Abidin ibni Tuanku Muhriz - High Culture
The Negeri Sembilan Prince has been a phenomenal patronage of the Malaysian arts and culture this year. With the aim of fostering a new Malaysian high culture, Tunku Zain had tirelessly met distinguished and experienced dramatists, actors, poets, dancers and musicians to gauge how friendly the new government will be to the arts. With the aim to ensure that culture should feature prominently in every young Malaysian’s upbringing, we expect more assertive role played by Tunku Zain in influencing Malaysia's cultural ecosystem moving forward.
Roen Cian Nagapan - Chivalrous
Success, romance, fame and now parenthood— Roen Cian treat his wife - Carey Ng - like a princess. Dubbed as one of KL’s hottest power couples, Roen and Carey exude romance, affection, and respect for each other that were enviable. Roen sets the bar high in terms of "the code of chivalry", for others to emulate.
Hafizh Syahrin - Sportsman
Hafizh progression from pocket bike, to Cub Prix, Asia Road Racing Championship, Moto2 CEV, Moto2 and finally MotoGP has proven the path is clear and achievable for all aspiring Malaysians. He ended his MotoGP season 2018 on a high with a top-10 finish. However, it is still a positive achievement for the 24-year-old who rode the weakest among the four Yamaha’s on the grid this year.
Abdul Rashid Hasnan - Breakthrough Sportsman
