KUALA LUMPUR (March 17): Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) was founded in 1987 through a joint venture between Hong Kong’s Golden Harvest and Malaysian conglomerate PPB Group, with the aim of taking over the leases of Shaw Brothers. The trajectory for future development was firmly established in 1999, when GSC opened in Mid Valley Megamall during a recession. 

“It was an ambitious call. When it opened with 18 screens, it became the largest cineplex in Southeast Asia, and it later expanded to 21. Subsequently, the industry and GSC underwent a significant evolution, due to the proliferation of multiplexes, aligning with the mushrooming of shopping malls,” says Koh Mei Lee, the chief executive officer of GSC. The largest cinema operator is relentless in pushing boundaries in the industry. Firmly believing in the growing thirst for luxury, GSC initiated Signature, a hybrid concept which blends the elements of both premium and mass experiences, which paved the way for the unparalleled luxury of Aurum Theatre.

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s annual MercedesTrophy golf tournament returns for its 34th edition from May 14 to 30, and is calling for participants. This international amateur tournament series is open to Mercedes-Benz customers passionate about golf, and attracts over 60,000 golfers worldwide across 60 countries annually. The MercedesTrophy generally consists of four qualifying rounds. Last year’s National Final took place at The Els Club Desaru Coast, Johor, with the top two winners going on to the MercedesTrophy World Final in Stuttgart, Germany, the home of Mercedes-Benz, on a luxurious all-expenses-paid trip. Last year’s World Final was held, for the first time, at the five-star Der Öschberghof hotel, which overlooks Lake Constance near the famous Black Forest and Swiss border.

Looking for something to do this Ramadan? Explore our curated list of hotels in the Klang Valley, where you can break your fast in the company of family and friends with a huge selection of traditional dishes, including some that are only available during this fasting month. For a soulful experience, immerse yourself in Husin Hourmain’s 10 Years’ Journey in the Art of Islamic Calligraphy at Harta Space, Ampang, Selangor. The exhibition reflects his spiritual journey and calling to redefine Jawi calligraphy in Malaysia.

Read more in the March 18 issue of The Edge Malaysia weekly.