MING WATCH
MING THEIN
Ming Thein is the co-founder and creative force behind Ming, a Malaysian watch brand recognised for its minimalist design and meticulous attention to detail. Launched in 2017, the brand’s first collection, the 17.01, became an instant success—all 300 pieces were sold out within hours of its release. The subsequent release of the 17.06 Copper won the Horological Revelation prize at the 2019 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève, earning Ming further recognition from the Swiss watch industry.
With a background as a theoretical physicist—graduating from Oxford’s Balliol College with a master’s in physics at the age of 16—Thein’s passion for watch design began long before starting his brand. His experience commissioning custom pieces from Ludwig Oschelin’s Ochs und Junior provided him with valuable insights on the intricacies of watchmaking, functionality and design.
Thein’s philosophy is clear: watches should have horological integrity while also offering value for money. When he’s not designing watches, Thein is a professional photographer who has a varied portfolio of commercial and personal projects.
LEMON SKY STUDIOS
WONG CHENG FEI
With over 25 years of experience in art and CGI production for TV, games and film, CEO and executive producer Wong Cheng Fei has transformed Lemon Sky Studios into one of the top CGI companies in the region and one of the largest in Malaysia. This independent animation, game arts, , , and Marvel’s. The game alone sold 3.5 million copies in the first three days, and the sold four million copies in its first week.
