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With more than half a decade of experience in catering to Malaysia's ultra-affluent high society, The Grid delivers comprehensive coverage of the luxury segment across Southeast Asia. The Grid canvases the luxury realm, showcasing prestigious individuals, objects of desire and the various issues that matter to a sophisticated readership; offering uncommon insights in our own elegant and tasteful s

tyle. Our Ultra-High Net Worth readership is an amalgamation of key opinion leaders, business owners, high-ranking decision makers, directors and entrepreneurs that creates and defines the vast luxury market. This makes The Grid, a personal guide and journal for our readers towards the Pinnacle of Luxury.

They say that Leicas are made to endure for years if not forever, and this ethos is certainly reflected in the steadily ...
23/10/2025

They say that Leicas are made to endure for years if not forever, and this ethos is certainly reflected in the steadily considered manner with which the brand evolves its cameras alongside technological innovations. Freshly unveiled yesterday in an exclusively private affair, the new M EV1 imbues the iconic M-Series family with an electronic viewfinder (EVF) for the very first time.

Much more than just a fancy gimmick, Leica's EVF has been intentionally crafted to further expand creative imaging possibilities even for experienced M-System users; while helping newer adopters get to grips more intuitively with its signature operating flow that actively encourages them to slow down, compose & shoot photos in a much more intentional, story-driven manner.

Boasting a high 5.76 megapixel resolution that presents an exceptionally bright, true to life image, it directly translates the field of view & plane of focus to enable better shooting with telephoto or ultra wide-angle lenses, making for an M-Series that's more versatile than ever before.

To paraphrase, perhaps our favourite story of the evening came from esteemed photojournalist of .asia who shared: "When we were shopping for a new car when we moved back from Hong Kong, we had all these options laid out with so many features with all these extra electronics, and in the end we went with a car where we really enjoyed the way it drives. Because in the end, what is really essential is that you really need to enjoy the machine itself. So I felt maybe many other cameras that I use have a lot of other features, but in terms of that the M EV1 is very much similar to an olde film model. It's the quality of what you get, it's the feel of the camera. In total I felt that I thoroughly enjoyed shooting with it, as it gives you essentially everything you need to take a picture: your shutter button, shutter speed, aperture, once you have all that set up & you're just out there shooting... it's more just between you, your subjects & your environment. It was very naturally intuitive for me as a first experience with the M-System, feeling just as familiar as always."

If there is one brand most recognisably known for sparking young dreams of 200 mph lives lived at the wheel of a beautif...
21/10/2025

If there is one brand most recognisably known for sparking young dreams of 200 mph lives lived at the wheel of a beautiful fast machine, then it would most likely be Lamborghini. Perhaps you were a child of the 60s, and thus most fondly remember the Miura for stunning everyone across the globe as the world's first mid-engined supercar; its voluptuous curves as sensually attractive as those of Audrey Hepburn, Sophia Loren, or Lesley 'Twiggy' Lawson who famously owned a P400 S of her own.

If you grew up in the 70s or 80s instead, then it would likely be the Countach emblazoned across your bedroom wall posters. Or blazing through your TV screens driven by the more interesting characters on Miami Vice, echoing those heady decades of neon drenched, pop music fueled excess. Perhaps no other supercar has so fittingly symbolized its era as this one.

90s kids will more immediately recognize the Diablo for heralding a new age of Raging Bulls, Marcello Gandini's barely softened yet no less impactful, razor sharp lines defining genuine double ton performance for the first time. Early gamers will also recall eagerly selecting it for their virtual driving exploits, as pioneering video games first began to play a key part in defining aspirational car culture.

Once the new millenium dawned, in came the Murcielago to take its rightful place as the King of supercars. Heralding an even more successful era for Lamborghini with Audi's ownership, its more precise lines and toned muscularity penned by Luc Donckerwolke gave it an instantly timeless appeal that has simply grown with the passage of time. You never forget your first encounter with one, whether that was in the virtual realm via even more highly developed gaming titles or, better yet, in glorious real life with all of that ultimate Bizzarrini V12 sonic thunder.

The hallowed GT3 designation has spanned over a quarter century of the finest driver focused Porsche 911s, and now evolv...
01/10/2025

The hallowed GT3 designation has spanned over a quarter century of the finest driver focused Porsche 911s, and now evolves into its most sharply engaging yet even more versatile form with the 992.2 generation 911 GT3 & Touring having been unveiling at Sepang International Circuit. Long-time GT3 enthusiasts will find much to like with this one: it revs even quicker than before thanks to revised cylinder heads, flow-optimized individual throttle bodies, and more aggressive camshafts from the 911 GT3 RS; plus an 8% shorter final drive ratio for both the 7-speed PDK & 6-speed GT manual gearbox available on both variants.

That latter element proved to be no slouch to the GT3's performance capabilities either, with Jörg Bergmeister himself setting a blistering 6:56.294 Nürburgring-Nordschleife lap record with the manual GT3 Weissach earlier this April, making it the first manual production car to break the 7-minute barrier while beating its PDK predecessor by 3.633 seconds. No doubt that this impressive pace was also helped by more aerodynamic teardrop shaped trailing arms enhancing frontal downforce, and a front axle ball joint modified to induce an anti-dive geometry to make the GT3 less sensitive to aero pitch changes when braking hard on track.

Light-weighting measures include new carbon fiber-shelled folding bucket seats with removable headrest padding to make room for wearing helmets on circuit. There's also the Weissach package that adds a CFRP anti-roll bar, coupling rods and rear axle shear panel to sharpen things up even further.

Those who prefer to do their sporty driving more on the road aren't left out either: the more elegant GT3 Touring is also available right from the get-go, now with the added option of rear seats to help get even the kids in on that inimitable GT3 magic. Don't want to look like you're going soft all the way? Then spec yours with the Leichtbau Package that grants similar lightweight composite elements, plus the 911 S/T’s shortened gear lever for manual versions; this is truly the 911 GT3 you can have almost any way you want it.


Something that not many may know about the Porsche 980 Carrera GT is that Audi was partially responsible for its concept...
28/09/2025

Something that not many may know about the Porsche 980 Carrera GT is that Audi was partially responsible for its conception, going by certain urban legends. With its M80/01 V10 engine having originated as the LMP2000 Le Mans project's powerplant, the story goes that Audi (and VW at large) didn't want any 'in-house' competition for the R8 that was making its bid for glory at La Sarthe around the same time.

Whatever the truth may be, the resulting supercar turned out to be an absolute performance stunner that has rapidly garnered icon status even a quarter century after it first stunned the world on that rainy morning in Paris at the turn of the millennium. With such esteemed Porsche luminaries as Walter Röhrl, Wolfgang Dürheimer, Harm Lagaay & Grant Larson having been intimately involved in developing it, perhaps it's no surprise that the result is an impressively pure driver focused masterpiece.

Every part of the car itself is crafted with that singular vision in mind, right down to that precisely engineered laminated beechwood gearshift k**b spaced to fall perfectly at hand right next to the steering wheel - a superbly evocative yet functional detail from Porsche Motorsport's early days that hints at the Carrera GT's truly race bred nature at heart. Drive one even today & you quickly realize that this is what a proper drivers' car should feel like - instantly responsive, shot through with grittily raw, textural feel, and unencumbered by electronic over-interference or artifice.

Forget flights — the real Malaysia magic happens on a road trip! 🚗💨 We’re going Southbound to find the country’s soul: f...
26/09/2025

Forget flights — the real Malaysia magic happens on a road trip! 🚗💨 We’re going Southbound to find the country’s soul: from the historical, food-filled streets of Melaka to the modern fun of Johor. Time to roll down the windows, crank up the tunes, and get lost on purpose. Who’s in? 🗺️

Exclusively premiered at this year's Monaco Yacht Show, the striking new Tecnomar for Lamborghini 101FT embodies both c...
23/09/2025

Exclusively premiered at this year's Monaco Yacht Show, the striking new Tecnomar for Lamborghini 101FT embodies both companies’ efforts in globally representing Italian excellence. Seamlessly blending the Italian Sea Group’s technical and watercraft engineering expertise with the unmistakable aesthetics & innovation forwardness that have long defined the greatest Lamborghini super sports cars, it seeks to truly champion the best of Italian industriousness with a boldly luxurious design and high technological prowess.

Inspired strongly by the few-off Fenomeno 29-car exclusive edition, the 101FT’s overall design is defined by Lamborghini’s iconic visual language with every detail conceived to function as ideally as it appears aesthetically pure; from the raked windscreen & glasshouse roof lines to distinctive graphic shapes dominating its lateral profiles. Further iconic design elements can be found in the yacht’s detailing including its Giallo Crius launch livery colour, and front & rear lights that could have come right from the supercar itself. Even the helm draws direct inspiration from the Temerario “fuoriclasse” hybrid V8 PHEV’s interior, with the goal here being to give Lamborghini clients the indisputable sense that helming the 101FT is as thrillinb as driving their own supercars.

This design language has been carried right through into the 101FT’s interior too, with signature Lamborghini elements including sharp lines, hexagons and the Y-shapes enhanced by classic colors, stitching & trim forms from the House of Sant’Agata Bolognese. A maximum of 8-9 guests can be luxuriantly accommodated on-board alongside 3 crew cabins, while the overall environment is comfortably spacious to ensure that even longer stints at sea will be as pleasurable as they are invigorating.

Befitting a craft with the Raging Bull badge at its forefront, the 101FT will be powered by three potent MTU 16V 2000 M96L engines, producing 7,600 horsepower in total to drive 3 surface propellers for a 45 knot top speed. Exclusively premiered in scale at Monaco where yachting’s international elites have gathered once more, the production 101FT is targeted to sail at the end of 2027.

Ever heard of a cafe that has two personalities? Ari x Gato Tea & Dining Bar in PJ is exactly that!By day, it’s a chill ...
23/09/2025

Ever heard of a cafe that has two personalities? Ari x Gato Tea & Dining Bar in PJ is exactly that!

By day, it’s a chill Japanese cafe with a zen garden vibe. By night, it transforms into a moody, mysterious bar with creative cocktails. It’s the best of both worlds!

*All photos are courtesy of Ari x Gato Tea & Dining Bar

In honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur is hosting a special Pink Serenity Afterno...
23/09/2025

In honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur is hosting a special Pink Serenity Afternoon Tea this October. Indulge in an elegant, pink-themed tea for RM168 nett, and know that RM10 from each set will be donated to the Breast Cancer Welfare Association Malaysia (BCWA).

“Will Bugatti ever build a car with a thousand horsepower?”Ettore's apparent response with a smile: “No, but with 1,001 ...
19/09/2025

“Will Bugatti ever build a car with a thousand horsepower?”

Ettore's apparent response with a smile: “No, but with 1,001 horses, yes.”

Not just over a thousand horsepower, but more than 400 km/h of speed with a price tag north of €1 million. The very notion of producing such a hypercar had always seemed like it wasn't possible. Until it was, when a certain Prof. Dr. Ferdinand Karl Piëch made it so through sheer force of will.

20 years ago, the automotive landscape of 2005 was a very different one indeed. Ferrari were dominating things in F1, yet the McLaren F1 itself had already shifted the performance car goalposts so far ahead that everyone else was left scrambling just to keep up. It was into this storied atmosphere that Dr. Ferdinand announced his lofty ambition to make something even faster, more powerful & certainly more unattainable to all but the very elite, yet as effortless and reliable to drive regularly as a VW Golf. At the same time, it was to return the Bugatti name to its former days of glory.

Make it triumph they did, & although every Veyron reportedly sold without turning a profit, as an icon of excellence & perfection it simply had no challenger, firmly reestablishing Bugatti’s place at the pinnacle of speed while showcasing its unmatched artistic craftsmanship. 2 decades on, the Veyron has now aged & matured into a modern classic motoring masterpiece highly sought after by enthusiastic drivers & collectors alike, celebrated even today as a symbol of success against the odds.

Befitting such a monumental car, its 20th anniversary celebration was recently held in Molsheim itself in concert with the annual Bugatti Festival. Following a day of spirited driving through the region's evocatively sweeping roads accompanied by fine gourmet experiences, Veyron owners capped off their tribute with an evening banquet serenaded by the Opéra de Strasbourg's 3-act performance.

It was a fine finale indeed, honouring Dr. Ferdinand's vision made real in the Veyron EB 16.4's abilities to drive over 400 km/h in the day & then cruise elegantly to the opera by nightfall, seamlessly blending dual natures of powerful performance & impeccable luxury.

Bring out the flavour of your mooncakes this Mid-Autumn Festival! Try these top mooncake pairings: Traditional Lotus See...
18/09/2025

Bring out the flavour of your mooncakes this Mid-Autumn Festival! Try these top mooncake pairings: Traditional Lotus Seed with Oolong Tea. Or go Bold and pair Salted Yolk with dry Champagne Brut (a must-try!).

The new Bell & Ross BR-X3 isn’t just a watch; it’s a statement. With its innovative ‘sandwich’ case, bold X-design, and ...
18/09/2025

The new Bell & Ross BR-X3 isn’t just a watch; it’s a statement. With its innovative ‘sandwich’ case, bold X-design, and lightweight titanium build, this timepiece is ready for anything. Available in two models: Black Titanium and Blue Steel.

For the first of 2025, we're taking a look at Porsche's new 992.2 911 Turbo S, long admired as a key sports car benchm...
11/09/2025

For the first of 2025, we're taking a look at Porsche's new 992.2 911 Turbo S, long admired as a key sports car benchmark for its unequaled blend of incredibly powerful performance, long-distance touring comfort, everyday usability.
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Yes, there's more grunt on tap of course, courtesy of its 3.6-litre twin-turbo boxer-6 and 400V T-Hybrid system that now drives twin eTurbos with 73mm turbine- and 65mm compressor-wheels that are essentially free of turbo lag; while also boosting output by 61 hp. The result? A storming 711 hp at 6,500 to 7,000 rpm, along with 800 Nm of torque peaking broadly across 2,300 to 6,000 rpm.
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Nought to 100 km/h arrives in barely 2.5 seconds, 200 km/h a mere 5.6 seconds after that. This is hypercar territory we're talking about here: indeed the new Turbo S will be a full 2 car lengths ahead of its predecessor by the end of that initial 0-100 km/h sprint.

Yet this is more than just a straight line missile: there are also new electro-hydraulically controlled Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (ehPDCC) chassis stabilizers with interconnected coupling rods that stiffen under greater oil pressure during sporty driving; reducing roll during fast direction changes while increasing agility during corner entries & exits. Overall, this makes the new Turbo S both more sharply responsive & comfortable to drive even with its enormous power. The result? A Nürburgring Nordschleife lap time of just 7:03.92 minutes, a full 14 seconds quicker than the outgoing Turbo S. Indeed, this is what turbocharged progress is like.


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