Chivas Regal: I Rise, We Rise

In conjunction with International Women's Day, Lifestyle Asia KL and Chivas Regal team up to highlight four of Malaysia's best female bartenders — who continuously aspire to up the ante in the industry. They are sheer talents, trailblazers, and game-changers. As a collective, they speak a common language: of representation, of diversity, of equality, of talent, and of perseverance in the face of adversity, in line with the key messaging of 'I RISE, WE RISE'.

Shirmy Chan of Bar TERUMI

“I always tell my bartenders that skill and technique are what you need to perform — those are occupational needs. But what really drives you to go further in bartending is the spirit.”

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Megan Lim of BAC

“You’ve really got to focus on what you want. People might think you’re not good enough, but at the end of the day you know that you’re doing it for yourself. So, eyes on the prize.”

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Maria Escobia of Penrose

"What I do is recognise my own strengths and weaknesses and learn how to overcome them. In my opinion, although men and women might not be equal, they’re equally free to express their different natures.”

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Caden Chua of Bar TERUMI

"When they look at me with that doubt in their eyes, I would just be like, ‘It’s okay, never mind. I’ll prove it to you'. I don’t even have to say anything. I prove it through my cocktails. And I do! They start praising my drinks, and I would just tell them that they can come and look for Caden."

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