Yeahโผ๏ธItโs with great honor, passion & enthusiasm, SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป๐ง to be an invited media to witness the 2025 Graceful Piano International Piano Competition at One World Hotel PJ ๐จ
This is Graceful Piano Competition & Festival 2025 ~ Absolutely a large-scale musical competition, she personally got impressed ๐ฉ๐ป๐๐คฉ with the significant piano ๐น presence at One World Hotel PJ ๐จ
It features various piano ๐น categories for different ages & levels, recent updates announcing judges like Mr David Ng & Ms Joanna Luo to showcasing local music talents in Malaysia’s piano scene ๐ฒ๐พ๐น๐ช๐ฌ๐ฏ๐๐ป
As purveyors of fine craftsmanship & lovers of music ๐๐ผ๐ถ๐ต, Graceful Piano Sdn Bhd recognised the dedication, skill & passion required to excel in the art of piano ๐น performance. Itโs aimed to encourage more talented pianists in the local music industry. All participants in this esteemed competition speak volumes about respective commitment to musical ๐ผ๐ถ๐ต excellence & are privileged to be part of journey. Throughout this competition, each participant will have the opportunity to showcase their own music talent, artistry & interpretation before a discerning audience & esteemed panel of judges
All judges from Malaysia Music University UM UITM UPM ASWARA MIA UCSI USM EXAMIANER
Itโs truly a fervent belief that music ๐ผ๐ถ๐ตhas the power to transcend boundaries, evoke emotions & inspire change. The performances have the potential to touch hearts โฅ๏ธ, stir souls & leave an indelible mark on all who have the privilege of listening ๐๐ป
SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป๐๐ป๐น๐ถ๐ผ๐ต๐ฏ really enjoyed her time at 2025 Graceful Piano International Piano Competition & then marked it as unforgettable moments, enriching experiences & the joy of making music ๐ต๐ถ๐น at its finest
Graceful Piano Sdn Bhd was founded by Mr. David Ng ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผ in 2005. Within ๐ years, Mr David Ng has led the company to a notable status in the piano ๐น dealer industry. The company started up by selling used pianos & gradually shifted its products to ๐ pianos ๐น in the last ๐ years after knowing the disadvantages of used piano that feedback by the customers. Then, the company provides a wide range of products from mid-low quality to best quality ๐๐ป
Mr. David Ng ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผ also became the authorized technician of Bluthner, Fazioli, Shigeru Kawai, Irmler & so on.Graceful Piano Sdn Bhd is Malaysia’s ๐ฒ๐พ sole dealer for Bluthner, Fazioli, Shigeru Kawai, Irmler, Kawai & many more
Graceful Piano offers a huge selection of piano brands & provide quality after-sale-services
At present, Graceful Piano Sdn, Bhd is the sponsor for exam pianos used by ABRSM & Trinity Examination Board in Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ Besides that, it also provides piano rental services for concerts & events
Graceful Piano’s Showroom is located at Taman Sea in a triple- story shop lot ๐ข which comprises a small recital hall as well as showroom for Grand Pianos, Upright Pianos & used pianos. It has adhered to its mission of providing the best piano ๐น choice & suggestion on piano for every buyer accordingly. So, it is surely an ideal place to check out & purchase a desire piano ๐๐น
During a recent visit to Karnival Komuniti Kraf 2025, SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป has learnt about Telepuk textile art in Selangor for the 1๏ธโฃst time
Telepuk is the most glorious Malay textile & is associated with royalty & the nobility. It was especially prominent in states like Selangor, Pahang, Terengganu, Perak & Johor. Its historical significance is captured in Malay manuscripts such as Syair Siti Zubaidah Perang Chik, where it’s referred to as “perada”
In the state of Selangor, Telepuk textile is a rich fabric usually worn by the royalty & nobility members since 300 years ago.It’s widely used during the reign of the High Royal Highness Sultan Sir Hishamuddin Alam Shah Al-haj ๐ (1938-1960) & worn by his consort the Royal Highness Tengku Ampuan Jemaah
The tradition of Telepuk art has continued since the beginning of the formation of the Sultanate of Selangor in 1766, based on the discovery of cultural artifacts in the form of Telepuk stamp belonging to Raja Penuh, the son of Raja Lumu, the 1๏ธโฃst Sultan of Selangor. The stamp engraved with the name of Raja Penuh is kept on Daik Island, Lingga Regency, Riau Islands Province, Indonesia ๐ฎ๐ฉ
The use of Telepuk art cloth continued until the next reign. From here, the tradition of Telepuk art developed in the Selangor Palace๐ & the use of telepuk cloth continued during the reigns of Sultan Abdul Samad Ibni Raja Abdullah (1857-1898), Sultan Ala’eddin Suleiman Shah Ibni Raja Muda Musa (1898-1938), Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah Alhaj Ibni Sultan Ala’eddin Suleiman Shah (1938-1942) & (1945-1960) & Sultan Musa Giatuddin Riayat Shah Ibni Sultan Ala’eddin Suleiman Shah (1942-1945)
SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป has learnt this art technique briefly from the friendly carnival staff on duty at the carnival
This traditional technique involves creating motifs & designs on fabric, especially woven cloth, using a stamping technique with gold ๐ leaf, often uses 24K gold ๐ leaf
The process started with stamp Arabic gum onto the forearm, followed by the telepuk stamp carved with motifs. The gum acts as an adhesive for the gold ๐ leaf, which is then pressed onto the fabric
Gold ๐ leaf is imported from Thailand ๐น๐ญ for its superior quality. It’s produced in Thailand because it’s traditionally used in the royal attire of the King of Thailand ๐
It refers to a traditional textile art that is recognized as a royal heritage & is currently in the process of being gazetted as the Official Textile Art Heritage of the State of Selangor
During a recent visit to Karnival Komuniti Kraf 2025, SiennyLovesDrawing has learnt about Telepuk textile art in Selangor for the 1๏ธโฃst time Telepuk is the most glorious Malay textile & is associated with royalty & the nobility. It was especially prominent in states like Selangor, Pahang, Terengganu, Perak & Johor. Its historical significance is captured in Malay manuscripts such as Syair Siti Zubaidah Perang Chik, where it’s referred to as perada SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป has learnt this art technique briefly from the friendly carnival staff on duty at the carnival. This traditional technique involves creating motifs & designs on fabric, especially woven cloth, using a stamping technique with gold ๐ leaf, often uses 24k gold ๐ leaf The process started with stamp Arabic gum onto the forearm, followed by the telepuk stamp carved with motifs. The gum acts as an adhesive for the gold ๐ leaf, which is then pressed onto the fabric Read more via her blog link at bio #KarnivalKomunitiKraf2025#KraftanganMalaysia#heritage#art#craft @KARNIVAL KOMUNITI KRAF @komplekskrafkl @mymotac @malaysiatrulyasia @tourismselangor @siennylovesdrawing2
This art produces luxurious decorations using gold ๐ tinsel on fabric, which was once styled by the palace ๐ & royal families, & is now being worked on to preserve & elevate its dignity through various programs & documentation
However, no water โ๐ฆ or hand wash on Telepuk art textiles because it can damage the golden ๐ motifs which adorned the textile’s surface. She has understood briefly about the art of washing Telepuk textile which requires special techniques to preserve the cloth. After each wear, it’s cleaned by smoking aka โBertunuโ in Malay language. Bertunu means drying the cloth with fragrant smoke produced from traditional ingredients burned in a steaming container & placed under a rattan trap
Traditional fragrance ingredients for making dry laundry with 7๏ธโฃ dried plants are Rose ๐น, Jasmine, Kenanga, (Tpaka, Kesidang, Tanjung, Kemunting, some other woods ๐ชต & fragrances eg. Agarwood, iatincana, kasturi wood, hampastebu, frankincense & white granulated sugar are impregnated. These ingredients when mixed will produce a fragrant aroma
The dry laundry process is usually done by burning ๐ฅ the ingredients in a large impregnating container & placed under a rattan trap. The Telepuk clothes will be placed on the rattan trap & turned over several times until all parts receive fragrant smoke & last up to 3๏ธโฃ months
Recognition as heritage: The Selangor State Government is actively conducting research & documentation to gazette the Telepuk art as an official state heritage. This effort is expected to be completed & gazetted in near future to ensure that this art is preserved for future generations
History & uses: This heritage art has been in Selangor for a long time & has even been a symbol of pride for the royal ๐ family for the past 300 years. It’s used to decorate ceremonial clothing such as tanjak, samping & selendang worn for official events & weddings. Telepuk art is also used in decorating the wings of the Wau Kapal, the official Selangor kite, using gold ๐ tinsel or carved colored paper
Production process: The process involves pasting flower motifs with gold ๐ tinsel on fine fabric using the woodblock technique. The attached gold tinsel gives the fabric a unique shine โจ
Conservation efforts: The Selangor Public Library Corporation (PPAS) has launched a special book titled ‘TELEPUK, Bunga-bunga Emas Yang Dilupai’ to promote this art. Demonstrations of this art production are also held at Muzium Selangor ๐๏ธ to expose the public to the subtleties of this heritage traditional art
SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป has learnt a deeper appreciation ๐๐ป๐ for the artistry, history & ongoing efforts to conserve & preserve this heritage traditions alive~ Telepuk Textile Art
Though it’s not popular & the choice of ideas to the local fashion designers. Today younger generations, especially Malays are not familiar & unacknowledged about this Telepuk textile art as the great ๐๐ป Malay traditional textile art form. This preservation initiative already identified the floral motif of the Telepuk textile & led to a systematic inquiry in documenting the aesthetic values of the Malay treasure of the Malay Selangor heritage textile. It also documented & compiled the aesthetic & philosophical values of treasure of the Telepuk textile as the Selangor Malay traditional royal court fabric
Hey ๐๐ป all, time flies, already NOW the last month in 2025, Happy December 2025 to all ๐๐ฏ
SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป๐๐ really enjoyed her recent visit to Karnival Komuniti Kraf 2025 aka Community Craft Carnival 2025. It features many exciting activities & showcases. She has gained great ๐๐ป experience of the beauty of #arts, #culture & #heritage while supporting the local Malaysian creative craft community & entrepreneurs ๐๐๐ป๐ฒ๐พ๐ฏ๐๐ป
In this blog story ๐ฉ๐ป๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ปโ๐ป, she is gonna sharing that this craft carnival has an inclusive & creative concept, where public visitors can enjoy shopping ๐๐๏ธ & buy craft products, also to experience, understand & appreciate local craft arts through interactions with the local Malaysian crafters community involved
This carnival also highlights community creativity through activities such as craft sales, craft demonstrations, craft interactive activities as well as discussion & inspiration sessions between the community & craft entrepreneurs
This carnivalโs theme “Creative Crafts, Productive Communities” aims to highlight the uniqueness of local Malaysian craft products & community creativity through the production & marketing of craft products in an effort to improve the socio-economics of the community
This theme also symbolizes the spirit of the craft community as a productive group in developing local craft arts to remain relevant in line with the needs & demands of the current market ๐ฏ๐๐ป
Its objectives aim to bring together communities & craft entrepreneurs throughout all states in Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ to form a dynamic craft ecosystem. Then, to increase โฌ๏ธ the market potential & competitiveness of local craft products through the uniqueness & diversity of art, design & community identity of each state in Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ
‘Jom Masuk IKN’
It’s a promotion by National Craft Institute aka Institut Kraf Negara (IKN) aims to provide exposure to the IKN role, learning system & career potential to public visitors. Product collection of IKN students & then displaying all IKN studentsโ product collections
Yes โ , the exhibition of the best ๐๐ป products produced by the communities of each state under the Craft Community Skills Development aka Project Projek Pembangunan Kemahiran Komuniti Kraf (PPKK)
The craft community product sales activity involves a target of 170 communities under the PPKK throughout Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ which offers a variety of products produced through the implementation of 110 PPKK projects. Entrepreneur sales activities involve a target of 110 entrepreneurs crafts in various fields ie. textiles, forest products, land products, metal products, miscellaneous crafts etc.
Ohh yaโฆAll foodies ๐๐คค must enjoy the traditional & heritage food selling section. It features each stateโs flavours within Malaysia๐ฒ๐พ๐ฝ๏ธ
Flavours of Sabah ~ Ambuyat Set / Linopot Set / Yellow Rice Sabah / Latok / Amplang / Kuih Cincin / Pinjaram
Indian Flavours ~ Vadai / Paniyaram / Muruku / Idhli with Cutney / Athirasam
Chinese Flavours ~ Chee Cheong Fun / Mee Curry
It’s interesting to drop by the kitchen craft section at๐Craft Delight Lobby
It aims to promote the craft products used in culinary activities. Indirectly encourages the community to make craft products as a lifestyle, especially table decorations & kitchen equipment ๐ฏ๐๐ป
Banana chips (Rattan / bamboo tray)
Peneram Cake (Metal mold)
Kuih Serabai (Food covers)
Apam Lenggang (Metal wok)
Colek Buah (Larik Wooden utensils)
Putu Mayam (Nyiru)
Puteri Ayu (Nyiru)
Kuih Bahulu cake ๐ฅง (Metal mold)
Itโs a celebration ๐๐ป๐๐ฅณ of local Malaysian ๐ฒ๐พ arts, culture & heritage
This vibrant cultural showcase features curated exhibitions of traditional & contemporary crafts, live demonstrations by master artisans, business matching sessions for entrepreneurs & interactive pocket talks on cultural heritage & creative industries
Visitors can enjoy a vibrant showcase of creative crafts, interactive activities & unique cultural experiences. Absolutely is a perfect ๐ฏ๐๐ป๐คฉ opportunity to support local artisans & craft entrepreneurs
Highlights:
Wide range of local Malaysian ๐ฒ๐พ arts & crafts
Explore the rich Malaysian ๐ฒ๐พ cultural heritage
Cultural performances & live demonstrations
Interactive workshops for all ages
Opportunity to support creative local entrepreneurs & artisans
It’s a sharing of business facilities, knowledge activities related to intellectual property, financing of self-employment social security registration protection as well as business compliance, product quality to craft entrepreneurs. This activity aims to provide the latest information regarding services provided by government and private agencies in an effort to improve the management of craft entrepreneurs business performance
On the other hand, craft story aims to sharing experiences with craft entrepreneurs & also sharing between communities of experiences
Craft Exploration & Demonstration
Ohh ya… SiennyLovesDrawing has learnt about Telepuk art during her recent visit. It was an amazing discovery to learn this heritage art of Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ Do stay tuned for her next blog story about it then ๐ฉ๐ป๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ปโ๐ป
Not just that, she also learnt about the Clay Batik & rattan weaving from the local Malaysian crafters too. Absolutely a fruitful visit to this craft carnival ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ป
Craft Exploration is an initial introduction in an effort to disseminate knowledge & basic skills of national crafting arts to the public visitors through the interactive craft activities & entertainment. These craft activities are implemented based on the modules provided for the target group & according to the suitability of the instructor’s guidance
The craft entertainment are FOC ๐ ie. Batik bracelets, Postcards (Teared), synthetic rattan weaving – Placemat /Butterfly ๐ฆ designs & Pis embroidery. While the interactive craft activities are required for a minimum fee of RM15 ie. Colouring Batik patterns ๐จ๐๏ธ, Weaving Rattan Baskets ๐งบ & Loom Beads – Keychains
Craft demonstration aims to provide direct exposure & instruction to public visitors to Karnival Komuniti Kraf 2025 to learn the various craft-making techniques
This activity involves 25 demonstrators who will demonstrate the making of each state in Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ with their respectively identity craft products that span 5 craft fields
Johor ~ Rattan weaving, eco print
Kedah & Langkawi ~ Bamboo weaving, Lig soil Batik with Terap technique
Kelantan ~ Creative stitching, wax-filled Batik
Malacca ~ Creative stitching, Clay Batik with silk screen technique
Negeri Sembilan ~ Rattan weaving, Bamboo weaving
Pahang ~ Wood carving, Mengkuang leaf weaving
Perak ~ Clay Batik (Stencil printing technique), Gold thread blocking
Perlis ~ Rattan weavingPenang ~ Bead embroidery, Clay Batik with silk screen technique
Selangor ~ Telepuk, Rattan weaving, Clay Batik (Hiliran Products)
Terengganu ~ Leaf weaving, Copper
Sabah ~ Murut weaving
Sarawak ~ Beads, Batik Linut
Cultural performances, arts performances & buskers
Various cultural, arts, multicultural dance & buskers performances are also provided for public visitors. It features traditional dance performances as a cultural treat in addition to introducing the diversity & uniqueness of traditional dances in Malaysia
Ohh ya… SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป๐ has observed many public visitors being invited by the performances to join them for an interactive participation to learn the beautiful Malaysian multiracial cultural ๐๐คฉ๐๐ป๐๐ป
Buskers performances also brighten the atmosphere with live music ๐ต๐ถ that can be enjoyed by all levels of society
SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป๐ฏ๐๐ป highly recommend this amazing carnival
Letโs plan your visit to drop by #KarnivalKomunitiKraf2025 & to support the excitement of local artsy crafty ๐๐บ๏ธ
๐๏ธ NOW till 7 Dec 2025
โฐ 10am to 10pm
๐ Kuala Lumpur Craft Complex ๐ฒ๐พ (Tips ๐: Just walk ๐ถ๐ปโโ๏ธto right opposite Gate B of MRT Conlay ๐)
Admission ๐๐๏ธ
This great ๐๐ป initiative is in line with the preparation for the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 celebration ๐ฒ๐พ๐๐ป๐๐ฅณ to promote local craft products to international tourists
Hey ๐๐ป all, in this blog story, SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป๐ just can’t wait to share about her recent media cum delegate participation to an impactful space for all women ๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป to redefine their power ie. WE2025: Future in Motion | Women in Trade โข Investment โข Leadership
Date ๐๏ธ: 25 Nov to 27 Nov 2025 Venue ๐: Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC), KL
Yeahโผ๏ธ WE2025 brought together ASEAN & global leaders in Kuala Lumpur to drive womenโs ๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป economic empowerment & inclusive growth ๐
This 3๏ธโฃ-day flagship event is specially dedicated to elevating womenโs ๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป participation in leadership, trade & innovation across ASEAN ๐
It proudly brought together 10K visitors, 150 exhibitors, 1K conference delegates & more than 80 speakers across the Leadership Conference & 15 satellite events
Yes โ , WE2025 positioned Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ at the forefront of ASEANโs inclusive growth agenda๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป It’s a forward-looking initiative that champions women’s ๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป leadership, entrepreneurship & innovation as powerful drivers of inclusive & sustainable development ๐ฏ๐๐ป
WE2025 redefined economic leadership through inclusion, sustainability & innovation by anchored in 5๏ธโฃ pillars ~ Women Economics, Empowerment, Women Entrepreneurship, Women Excellence & Women Evolution
According to Khazanah Research Institute (2024), women ๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป now surpass men ๐ฌ๐ป๐ฌ๐ป๐ฌ๐ป in higher education with a Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ Gender Gap Index score of 1.071 & represent 56.2% of the national labour force, including 83.2% of female graduates ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐๐ฉ๐ผโ๐๐ฉ๐ฝโ๐ Yet women occupy only 25.4% of managerial positions & lead 20.3% of registered enterprises, yes โ , a gap WE2025 seeks to bridge โ๏ธ through collaboration ๐ค๐ป, policy dialogue & investment
WE2025 recognized that lasting progress required the collective efforts of all
Yes โ , “WE” stands not only for women, but for all of us ๐ง๐ปโ๐คโ๐ง๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ฌ๐ป๐ซ๐ป
This ceremony kick started with royal arrival๐ธ๐ฝ Next, welcoming remarks By Mr. Richard Teo ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผ, Executive Chairman of Qube Integrated Malaysia& WE2025 Co-Organising Chair
โWE2025 was created with a clear purpose: to provide a platform where women ๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป can lead in trade, investment, entrepreneurship & decision-making,โ elaborated Mr Richard ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผ
โThrough the Leadership Conference, Trade Exposition, business-matching platform & 15 satellite events, we aim to spark partnerships ๐ค๐ป, fresh ideas & meaningful opportunities, because real progress happens when we move forward together.โ
Followed by the keynote address By The Hon. Dato Hajah Hanifah Hajar Taib ๐ฉ๐ฝโ๐ผ, Deputy Minister of Economy Malaysia
โWomen’s leadership remains a strategic necessity. The 13th Malaysian Plan (RMK13) seeks to close this leadership gap through policies that advance women ๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป at all levels of decision-making in government, GLCs, boardrooms, STEM sectors & beyond. Malaysia’s ๐ฒ๐พ future depends on unlocking the full potential of all Malaysians women must be equipped & empowered to lead. WE2025 amplifies this commitment to economic empowerment & leadership as a national agenda.โ
Then, Her Royal Highness ๐ธ๐ฝ also witnessed the exchange of the Memorandums Of Understanding (MoUs) between the BRICS Womenโs Business Alliance, represented by Anna Nesterovas & the National Association of Women Entrepreneurs of Malaysia (NAWEM) represented by Deputy President Saliza Abdullah
All amazed by the special performances by Jaclyn Victor, Malaysian singer & actress, as well as the Department of National Culture & Arts (JKKN). The opening ceremony was ended with the Official Visit by Her Royal Highness, accompanied by Her Excellency Atifete Jahjaga ๐ฝ๐ฐ๐ฉ๐ผโ๐ผ & other VVIPs to the Trade Exposition
This Opening Ceremony was also graced by distinguished leaders including H.E. Atifete Jahjaga, Former President of Kosovo ๐ฝ๐ฐ๐ฉ๐ผโ๐ผ; Mr Abu Bakar Yusof, Deputy CEO (Export Acceleration), MATRADE; Dr. Satish Ranggayah, International Relations Division Undersecretary, KPWKM & Ms Jessie Tan, Managing Director, Qube Integrated
WE2025: Future in Motion I Women in Trade ยท Investment.Leadership was preciously officiated its launch by Her Royal Highness Tengku Permaisuri Hajah Norashikin, Tengku Permaisuri Selangor ๐ธ๐ฝ
It’s a forward-looking initiative that champions women’s ๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป leadership, entrepreneurship & innovation as powerful drivers of inclusive & sustainable development
Ohh ya…Coincidentally, as 25 Nov 2025 marked the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, all delegates are notified in advance through an email ๐ง from the organisers team & being invited to include a touch of orange colour ๐งก in respective business / corporate attire as a gesture of solidarity with this important global cause
SiennyLovesDrawing also supported this meaningful gesture ๐ฉ๐ป๐ฏ๐๐ป & wore an orange ๐งก dress
WE in Leadership Conference ~ Day 1๏ธโฃ
Yes โ ,2๏ธโฃ days of groundbreaking discussions with industry trailblazers, policymakers, innovators & thought leaders on governance, economic resilience, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics & Mindsets (STEAMM) to shaping the future of business, governance & sustainability
These discussions underscored the importance of inclusive leadership, ethical AI adoption & cross-sector collaboration ๐ค๐ป in shaping a resilient regional workforce
25 Nov 2025, 2pm ~ Exclusive: In Conversation With Her Excellency Atifete Jahjaga ๐ฝ๐ฐ๐ฉ๐ผโ๐ผ ~ Redefining Power, Purpose & Progress Through Inclusivity & Action
This session featured Her Excellency Atifete Jahjaga ๐ฝ๐ฐ๐ฉ๐ผโ๐ผ, Former President of the Republic of Kosovo, whose historic election as the 1๏ธโฃst woman & youngest head of state in Kosovo at her age of 35 stands as a landmark moment for women’s leadership & democratic transformation. Her Excellency’s presidency was distinguished by an unwavering commitment to building democratic institutions, strengthening the rule of law, advancing human rights & fostering reconciliation in a society emerging from conflict. Beyond her tenure in office, she has continued to play an influential role on the global stage, championing women’s empowerment, peace building, interfaith dialogue & inclusive development as cornerstones of a more just & stable world ๐
Her Excellency ๐ฝ๐ฐ๐ฉ๐ผโ๐ผ has shared that this was her 2๏ธโฃand visit to Malaysia (1๏ธโฃSt visit was ๐ years ago) & then expressed her sincere gratitude ๐๐ป๐ to Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ for being 1๏ธโฃ of the countries that recognized Kosovo’s independence since 2008 & the continuous supports until today
Her Excellency ๐ฝ๐ฐ๐ฉ๐ผโ๐ผ has reflected her extraordinary journey of leadership, offered insights into the resilience, empathy & integrity required to lead a young democracy through pivotal moments. Also shared her vision of how inclusive leadership can break barriers,heal divides & inspire meaningful progress, while highlighted the importance of empowering women ๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป & youth as active agents of change
This conversation promised an inspiring exchange, reminded all delegates that true leadership is defined not only by the offices 1๏ธโฃ holds, but by the courage to act with purpose, compassion & a steadfast belief in the power of inclusivity to transform societies for the better ๐๐ป
Personally, SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป๐ felt so touched, teared ๐ข & moved by Her Excellency ๐ฝ๐ฐ๐ฉ๐ผโ๐ผ sincere sharing particularly the sexual crimes happened during the war time that even involved young age of a 5๏ธโฃ years old girl ๐ง๐ผ
Also Her Excellency ๐ฝ๐ฐ๐ฉ๐ผโ๐ผ emphasized that her role during her presidency as a servant for her people, nation & country ~ Not herself. It demonstrated how selfless as a leader to ensure those who have suffered most are never left behind. She was grounded in courage, empathy & the conviction to create change even in the hardest of circumstances
Thank you so much ๐๐ป๐ to Her Excellency ๐ฝ๐ฐ๐ฉ๐ผโ๐ผ for allowed SiennyLovesDrawing to have a close up photo together ๐ธ๐คณ๐ป๐ฉ๐ป ~ Truly a precious memory
Speaker: Her Excellency Atifete Jahjaga ~ 4๏ธโฃth President of the Republic of Kosovo ๐ฝ๐ฐ๐ฉ๐ผโ๐ผ (2011-2016), Founder & Chairwoman of the Board of the Jahjaga Foundation
Moderator: Khairy Jamaluddin ~ Minister of Health (2021-2022), Minister of Science, Technology & Innovation (2020-2021), Minister of Youth & Sports (2013-2018), Visiting Senior Fellow of ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute, Singapore ๐ธ๐ฌ & Co-Host of ‘Keluar Sekejap’ podcast
26 Nov 2025, 11.30am ~ Malaysia-Kosovo ๐ฒ๐พ๐ค๐ป๐ฝ๐ฐ Business Dialogue
It was a closed-door session with Malaysian industry leaders, attended by chambers of commerce, mid-tier companies & representatives from sectors exploring opportunities in food manufacturing, health & wellness, renewable energy & services
This discussion highlighted Kosovoโs strengthened investment climate, ongoing institutional reforms & potential for inclusive, women-led cross-border partnerships
SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป has attended & understand from Her Excellency ๐ฝ๐ฐ๐ฉ๐ผโ๐ผ that Kosovo owns low interest rate, young work force, a good road ๐ฃ๏ธ infrastructure, halal certified food chains etc. hence a potential business environment for export internationally
Her Excellency ๐ฝ๐ฐ๐ฉ๐ผโ๐ผ welcomes all to travel & visit Kosovo to see in own eyes ๐๏ธ๐ how Kosovo are with it’s business potential
At the end of the dialogue, Her Excellency ๐ฝ๐ฐ๐ฉ๐ผโ๐ผ shared that she will pass all the business cards received to Kosovo embassy as a starting point to spark any potential B2B opportunities
25 Nov 2025, 3pm ~ Leadership Session 1๏ธโฃ Navigating Change: Leadership, Governance & Trust In A Transforming World ๐
This timely panel brought together distinguished honourable ministers, ambassadors, members of Parliament & former ministers to examine how governments & institutions can build public trust, foster social equity & lead with integrity in an age of complexity
This session explored how visionary leadership can drive systems change, empower communities & ensure that public institutions remain resilient & responsive. Panellists offered insights on strengthening governance structures, addressing barriers to participation & reimagining leadership for a more inclusive, just & sustainable future
SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ปโ personally agreed with the panel members that trust needs to be earned & recognized for a long time, not overnight
A special thank you ๐๐ป๐ for an inspiring poem ~ Rise Women ~ shared at the end of this panel discussion
Panel List: H.E.Anne Vasara ~ Ambassador of Finland ๐ซ๐ฎ to Malaysia, H.E. Retno Lp Marsudi ~ Minister for Foreign Affairs of Indonesia ๐ฎ๐ฉ (2014 – 2024) & UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Water, The Hon. Howard Lee Chuan How ~ Member of Parliament (MP) for Ipoh Timor & Tan Sri Prof. Dr. Noorul Ainur Mohd. Nur ~ Chairman Board of Governors, UCYP University & Professor of Practice, Jeffrey Sachs Centre, Sunway University
Moderator: Datuk Suhaimi Sulaiman ~ Director General, Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM)
25 Nov 2025, 4pm ~ Exclusive: In Conversation With Datuk Seri Hj. Hasnol Zam Zam Bin Hj. Ahmad ~ Breaking The Code: Innovation, Inclusion & The Next Digital Frontier
This dialogue examined Malaysia’s ๐ฒ๐พ vision for tech-driven growth ๐, the role of ASEAN & international collaboration ๐ค๐ป & the forward-looking policies required to future-proof economies in an era of rapid disruption
From the statistics shared from this session, SiennyLovesDrawing felt sad ๐ฉ๐ป๐ that out of over 50% female graduates in STEAMM, majority were not being employed for STEAMM careers
This exclusive conversation explored how national, regional & global strategies can unlock the full potential of human capital, particularly by creating meaningful opportunities for underrepresented groups, including women ๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป to thrive in the innovation economy
Speaker: Datuk Seri Hj. Hasnol Zam Zam Bin Hj.ahmad ~ Secretary-General of the Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation
Moderator: Nadia Azmi ~ TV Personality & Podcast Host
26 Nov 2025, 9.30am ~ Peniagawati 45 Years: Building Futures, Shaping Economies
SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป has attended as an invited media member to witness the press conference by Persatuan Wanita Bumiputera Dalam Perniagaan dan Profesyen Malaysia (Peniagawati) ~ The nationโs oldest Bumiputera women entrepreneursโ association at ๐the Peniagawati Pavilion, Hall 3, Level 1, MITEC KL
Founded by Ms Jennifer Ong ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ผ, this summit is an initiative of The MIND Academy, in partnership ๐ค with HAPAยฎ Group. It serves as a high-impact platform to empower women leaders & entrepreneurs through education, dialogue, workshops & transformative conversations that bridge mind, business & purpose
โThis yearโs Summit is not about staged inspiration, itโs about real conversations,โ said Ms Jennifer Ong ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ผ, Founder & CEO of Power Women Summit & The MIND Academy
โWe are bringing women ๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป together to tackle whatโs often avoided because silence ๐ค is โ longer an option.โ
This year, this summit takes on an exclusive format, a closed-door gathering of 50 to 60 women entrepreneurs & leaders ๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป This intimate setting is designed to foster deeper dialogue, meaningful exchange & bold conversations that spark real change
Led by an esteemed panel of powerful leaders, entrepreneurs & change makers, this summit aims to challenge perspectives, confront taboos & inspire tangible action
Now in its 2๏ธโฃnd year, Power Women Summit 2025 returns with a bold ๐ direction โจ Bolder, Louder & Unstoppable โจ transforming from a motivational stage event into an exclusive, closed-door dialogue space for courageous, unfiltered conversations on leadership, entrepreneurship, womenโs rights & personal empowerment ๐ฏ๐๐ป
SiennyLovesDrawing personally ๐ฉ๐ป๐คฉ got inspired by Ms Jennifer’s ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ผ lively positive vibe by dancing with her mum on stage during her welcome remarks. Then, her brief honest sharing about her ups & downs from 16 years old till 53 years old now
This summit aligned with WE 2025 ~ Future in Motion, a vision to elevate womenโs leadership, voice & influence in a rapidly transforming world ๐
The 4๏ธโฃ Pillars Of Transformation
1๏ธโฃ. Women Mindful (Mind) ๐ง ~ Strong Minds, Strong Women: Cultivating clarity, resilience & emotional wellness as the foundation of leadership
2๏ธโฃ. Women Unlimited (Wealth) ๐ฐ ~ Wealth is Womenโs Power: Redefining financial empowerment, entrepreneurship & legacy
3๏ธโฃ. Women Amplified (Voice) ๐ฃ๏ธ ~ Womenโs Voices Matter: Owning influence & leading conversations that shape change
4๏ธโฃ. Feminine Power (Boldness) ๐ ~ Feminine Strength: Embracing grace, strength & authenticity to proving that leadership & femininity can powerfully coexist
Together, these pillars chart a journey from Voice, to Mind, to Wealth, to Legacy guiding women to rise bolder, louder & unstoppable
โThe world doesnโt need more noise, it needs courageous women who dare to speak truth & lead transformation,โ added Ms Jennifer Ong ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ผ
โWhen women ๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป unite in authenticity & courage, we donโt just change narratives, we change the world ๐โ
Power Women Summit 2025 is more than an event, itโs a movement, building the future of women ๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป in leadership, business & beyond
WE in Leadership Conference ~ Day 2๏ธโฃ
26 Nov 2025, 9.30am ~ Exclusive: In Conversation With The Hon. Dato Hajjah Hanifah Hajar Taib ๐ฉ๐ฝโ๐ผ ~ Not Just A Seat At The Table: Inclusive Economic Power
This session positions inclusive economic power not as a moral imperative, but as a strategic driver of national resilience, innovation & global competitiveness
SiennyLovesDrawing totally agreed ๐ฉ๐ปโ ๐ฏ the emphasis by The Hon. Dato Hajjah Hanifah Hajar Taib ๐ฉ๐ฝโ๐ผ ~ Believe in your service/ product, then injection of creativity, technology & sustainability to distinguish from competition within the industry
This is not just about opening doors ๐ช, it’s about reshaping the room altogether
Speaker: The Hon. Dato Hajjah Hanifah Hajar Taib ~ Deputy Minister of Economy Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ
Moderator: Nadia Azmi ~ TV Personality & Podcast Host
26 Nov 2025, 2.15pm ~ Exclusive: In Conversation With Tan Sri Dr. Sharifah Zarah Syed Ahmad ~ Empowerment – Reform – Progress
This dialogue examined the vital connection โ๏ธ between governance reform & inclusive progress where empowered individuals, particularly women ๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป, play a defining role in shaping resilient institutions & fostering ethical, transparent leadership for the future
Grounded in extensive experience in government & women’s ๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป empowerment initiatives, this session offered a thoughtful reflection on how meaningful reform drives lasting progress where true empowerment is measured not by speed, but by sustainability, depth & the collective will to lead with purpose & principle
Speaker: Tan Sri Dr. Sharifah Zarah Syed Ahmad ~ Deputy Chairman Of Pertubuhan Hal Ehwal Wanita Dan Keluarga Malaysia (HAWA), Board Member of Malaysia National University, Former Secretary General, Ministry Of Communications & Multimedia
Moderator: Nadia Azmi ~ TV Personality & Podcast Host
WE2025 Appreciation ๐๐ป Reception
The organisers team has expressed their gratitude ๐๐ป๐ to each valued participation & contribution to the success of this WE2025
A special thank you ๐๐ป to the organisers team for invited SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป to join this reception
Absolutely an excellent ๐๐ป opportunity to unwind, network ๐ & connect ๐ with fellow exhibitors, sponsors, partners & the whole organising team ๐ซ๐ญ๐ป๐ฌ
27 Nov 2025, 10am ~ AI Master Class by ASEAN Confederation of Women’s Organisations (ACWo) Novel, Level 1A
It kick-started with a short session of truly beneficial to learn 3๏ธโฃ-step relax breathing ie. To breath in๐๐ป, breath deeper ๐ซ & breath out with an “A” sound led by Mr Piyachai ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ, the Only Certified Wim Hof in Malaysia ๐ฏ๐๐ป
This 120mins physical master class combines intentional strategy with Al-driven insights to create optimal performance outcomes
SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป๐ก has learnt how to position herself for success through deliberate planning & cutting-edge technology
โ Intentional Strategy ~ Design own path with purpose & clarity, setting clear objectives that align with own vision for success
โ Al-Driven Insights ~ Leverage advanced technology to optimize own performance & make data-informed decisions
โ Optimal Performance ~ Achieve peak results by combining human intention with artificial intelligence capabilities
27 Nov 2025, 12pm ~ Coffee โ Tasting & Sign Language Experience by Starbucks Deaf Coffee Master
In 2016, Starbucks Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ opened its 1๏ธโฃst Signing Store in Kuala Lumpur & marked a milestone in its commitment to inclusion & creating meaningful employment opportunities for Deaf partners
A special thank you ๐๐ป๐ to Mr. Lin ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ, Starbucks Deaf Coffee Master, who have managed well ๐๐ป this 1๏ธโฃ-of-a-kind session that blends the art of coffee โ appreciation with the beauty of inclusive communication
She has learnt how to sign her own coffee order ๐๐ปโโ
She enjoyed the taste & understood coffee โ like a pro
SiennyLovesDrawing personally got inspired by this Starbucks’ Deaf Coffee Master programme, ie. A Berjaya Food Berhad initiative celebrating inclusion & empowerment ๐ฉ๐ป๐ฏ๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป
SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป๐ was proud to attend as an invited media member to witness the Persatuan Wanita Bumiputera Dalam Perniagaan dan Profesyen Malaysia (Peniagawati) ~ The nation’s oldest Bumiputera women entrepreneurs’ association, today held a press conference at ๐the Peniagawati Pavilion, Hall 3, Level 1, Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur
This press conference was kick started with a welcome ๐ค ๐ remarks by the Peniagawati President, Dato’ Hjh Emmy Suraya Hussein ๐ง๐ฝ
She has proudly unveiled the highlights of the upcoming Royal Hi Tea 2026 ~ A royal evening of grace & elegance held in conjunction with Peniagawati’s 45th Anniversary, congratulations ๐๐ป ๐๐ฏ๐๐ป
โจ Peniagawati Royal Hi-Tea 2026โจ
Date ๐๏ธ: 21 January 2026 Venue๐: Diamond Ballroom, Level 1, EQ Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ๐จ๐ฒ๐พ
“Peniagawati has always been a home ๐ก for women with ambition & courage. This Royal Hi-Tea celebrates not just our 45 years of history, but the thousands of women who built it with their hearts, ideas & resilience. With the launch of our ๐ Chapters & updated Constitution, we are strengthening the foundation for the next generation of women leaders in Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป”Said the Organising Chair, Ms Nida Hamid ๐ง๐ฝ
“For more than 4๏ธโฃ decades, Peniagawati has created doors ๐ช where none existed for Bumiputera women.This event strengthens our commitment to empower, uplift & champion women entrepreneurs across Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป Tabung Rahmah Peniagawati enables us to extend that support to even more women & communities.” Elaborated by Peniagawati’s President, Dato’ Hjh Emmy Suraya Hussein ๐ง๐ฝ
This prestigious event will be graced by 2๏ธโฃ distinguished Royal Guests of Honor ~ DYMM Tuanku Zara Salim, Raja Permaisuri Perak Darul Ridzuan ๐ธ๐ฝ & DYMM Sultanah Nur Zahirah, Sultanah Terengganu ๐ธ๐ฝ ~ In a historic celebration ๐ฅณ ๐ of women’s ๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป leadership, enterprise & empowerment
This Royal Hi Tea is expected to welcome ๐ค ๐ approximately 400 guests, comprising members,partners & invited dignitaries. Absolutely a royal-themed gathering aims to celebrate sisterhood, entrepreneurship & 45 years of Peniagawati’s legacy as Malaysia’s ๐ฒ๐พ oldest Bumiputera women entrepreneur association, bravo ๐ฏ๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป
This royal hi-tea 2026 also aims to further strengthen ties๐ค๐ป among members, corporates, NGOs & partners, as well as to raise funds ๐ฐ for Tabung Rahmah Peniagawati to support ๐ฏ๐๐ป welfare, empowerment & community outreach programmes
Since March 1980, Peniagawati has been a pillar for Bumiputera women in business. Marking its 45th year, this association reaffirms its commitment to empowering women nationwide as young as 18 years old onwards across the various industries through its enhanced programmes, capacity-building & an expanded national footprint under the leadership of President Dato’ Hjh Emmy Suraya Hussein ๐ง๐ฝ
In fact, SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป๐ got impressed that there is a 2๏ธโฃnd generational within the members which signifies the success of this association with its support systems & networking ๐ฏ๐๐ป
Peniagawati even brought some of their members to step forward to US to expand their international network
Peniagawati also announced its official launch of its 5๏ธโฃ zonal chapters ie. North (Utara), South (Selatan), East Coast (Pantai Timur), Sabah & Sarawak, as well as sharing updates about the Peniagawati Constitution to strengthen governance, chapter operations & member support ๐ฏ๐๐ป
Also launched its ๐ Peniagawati Chapters nationwide & newly updated Peniagawati Constitution during this press conference
The highlight of this press conference was the happy announcement to unveil the official 45th Anniversary Logo ie. Being selected from the nationwide ๐ฒ๐พ submissions received. It symbolising unity, progress & the dynamic spirit of Peniagawati women ๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป
Peniagawati continues its mission to uplift Bumiputera women in business
The upcoming Royal Hi-Tea 2026 in fact marks an important milestone with the launching of its ๐ Chapters & the ๐ Constitution of Peniagawati. It reinforces the association’s role as a national connector in business, community & with proceeds to continue supporting the Tabung Rahmah Peniagawati
Hey ๐๐ป all, in this blog story, SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป would like to highlight some Memorials as must visit edutourism destinations in Kuala Lumpur. All gathered from her recent trip as a local tourist in own city here ๐๐
So, why pay a visit to memorialsโโ๏ธ
It aims to pay respects to those who have passed away, to remember their lives & legacies, to grieve & find comfort, to connect with history & to acknowledge significant events & contributions, essentially serving as a tangible place to reflect on the past & honor those who are no longer present
It helps to maintain a shared understanding of history, ensuring its legacy continues. These memorial sites can inspire civic engagement & reflection on social values for a country too
Memorial edutourism aims to educate the younger generation about Malaysiaโs ๐ฒ๐พ history & then fostering patriotism. In addition, it allows young generations to know the statesmen & the history of Malaysiaโs civilization as the basis of love โค๏ธ for the country, as well as where the basis of unity ๐ค๐ป lies
This is especially applicable for schools ๐ซ to organise more memorials visiting as part of the school curriculum for the young generations
Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Memorial
SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป๐ฏ๐๐ป highly recommended this as a must visit to appreciate ๐๐ป๐ the historical contribution & sacrifice of Malaysiaโs ๐ฒ๐พ Father of Independence ~ late Tunku Abdul Rahman in his struggles to gain independence for the Federation of Malaya or Malaya through cooperation with various political parties and negotiations with the British ๐ฌ๐ง
Itโs an important historical marker commemorating late Tunku Abdul Rahman’s contributions to the formation of Malaysia. With its unique design & strategic location in Kuala Lumpur, the memorial has become an important destination for local & international tourists who want to delve into Malaysia’s history ๐ฒ๐พ
๐ admission & SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป๐ has observed that most exhibits are RFID-tagged ๐ท๏ธโ to safe keeping by the National Archives of Malaysia
Guided tours are available โ for visitors to gain in-depth information & understanding about late Tunku Abdul Rahman & the history of Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ
This original Residency bungalow ๐ preserves the Tudor-style, characteristics of the colonial era, still maintains its original shape & internal layout. It was late Tunku Abdul Rahmanโs official home from 1956 to the early 70s. It is flanked by 2๏ธโฃ more modern buildings ie. Block A & Block B with displays of exhibits. Yes โ , already over ๐ฏ years old to tell various stories of how Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ navigated the waves before achieving independence on 31 Aug 1957. It showcases late Tunku Abdul Rahman’s collection & memorabilia, also contains interesting stories related to him
In 1992, it has since been restored & made several improvements by the National Archives of Malaysia. It was fully completed in 1994 & named as Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Memorial ~ A historical building & museum for public viewing in Kuala Lumpur commemorating the life & achievements of the late Tunku Abdul Rahman who served as 1๏ธโฃst Prime Minister of Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ from 1957 to 1970
It was officially opened by YAB Dato’ Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, the 4๏ธโฃth Prime Minister of Malaysia on 10 November 1994. It currently displays late Tunku Abdul Rahman’s personal collection & artifacts which documented the Malaya’s independence journey
Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Memorial ~ @siennylovesdrawing ๐ฉ๐ป๐ฏ๐๐ป highly recommended this as a must visit to appreciate ๐๐ป๐ the historical contribution & sacrifice of Malaysiaโs ๐ฒ๐พ Father of Independence ~ late Tunku Abdul Rahman in his struggles to gain independence for the Federation of Malaya or Malaya through cooperation with various political parties and negotiations with the British ๐ฌ๐ง Itโs an important historical marker commemorating late Tunku Abdul Rahmanโs contributions to the formation of Malaysia. With its unique design & strategic location in Kuala Lumpur, the memorial has become an important destination for local & international tourists who want to delve into Malaysiaโs history ๐ฒ๐พ ๐ admission Guided tours are available โ for visitors to gain in-depth information & understanding about late Tunku Abdul Rahman & the history of Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ This original Residency bungalow ๐ preserves the Tudor-style, characteristics of the colonial era, still maintains its original shape & internal layout. It was late Tunku Abdul Rahmanโs official home from 1956 to the early 70s. It is flanked by 2๏ธโฃ more modern buildings ie. Block A & Block B with displays of exhibits. Yes โ , already over ๐ฏ years old to tell various stories of how Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ navigated the waves before achieving independence on 31 Aug 1957. It showcases late Tunku Abdul Rahmanโs collection & memorabilia, also contains interesting stories related to him In 1992, it was restored & made several improvements by the National Archives of Malaysia. It was fully completed in 1994 & named as Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Memorial ~ A historical building & museum for public viewing in Kuala Lumpur commemorating the life & achievements of the late Tunku Abdul Rahman who served as 1๏ธโฃst Prime Minister of Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ from 1957 to 1970 It was officially opened by YAB Datoโ Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, the 4๏ธโฃth Prime Minister of Malaysia on 10 November 1994. It currently displays the late Tunku Abdul Rahmanโs personal collection & artifacts which documented the Malayaโs independence journey In late Tunku Abdul Rahmanโs residence building, it consists of several guest rooms, antique furniture, Cairo room, master dining room, rest room, waiting room, master bedroom & family bedrooms. The Cairo room is where dignitaries would be entertained & it aptly named because that was where late Tunku Abdul Rahman stopped to purchase the roomโs furniture after signing the Treaty of London in Feb 1956. The Master dining room with old lamp decorations & antique tableware sets is specially used by late Tunku Abdul Rahman to celebrate ๐ฅณ๐๐ distinguished guests visits from home & abroad Its exhibition area consists of interactive multimedia exhibitions with graphic displays covering events leading up to Malayaโs independence from Britain & the role which late Tunku Abdul Rahman played in those historic times. Other sections detail late Tunku Abdul Rahmanโs parents, childhood, schooldays, his sporting activities & his early career as a lawyer & administrator Read more via her blog link at bio #TahunMelawatMalaysia2026#VisitMalaysiaYear2026#KLBandarUntukSemua#BandarMampanBandarSejahtera#KLBebasAsapRokok#KLBAR#KLCatsEvent#KLCFM#VMY2026#LepakKLLah2024#VisitKL#KualaLumpur#GayaTravel#AksesMalaysia @KUALA LUMPUR TOURISM UNIT @PKB @dewanbandarayakualalumpur @GAYA Traveller @Travel Magazine @malaysiatrulyasia @klhoponhopoff_ @klcatsevents @wilayahku.com @tourismmalaysiacentral @aksesmalaysia @arkibnegaramalaysia @wilayahkl @Jabatan Penerangan WPKL
In late Tunku Abdul Rahmanโs residence building, it consists of several guest rooms, antique furniture, Cairo room, master dining room, rest room, waiting room, master bedroom & family bedrooms. The Cairo room is where dignitaries would be entertained & it aptly named because that was where late Tunku Abdul Rahman stopped to purchase the roomโs furniture after signing the Treaty of London in Feb 1956. The Master dining room with old lamp decorations & antique tableware sets is specially used by late Tunku Abdul Rahman to celebrate ๐ฅณ๐๐ distinguished guests visits from home & abroad
Its exhibition area consists of interactive multimedia exhibitions with graphic displays covering events leading up to Malayaโs independence from Britain & the role which late Tunku Abdul Rahman played in those historic times. Other sections detail late Tunku Abdul Rahmanโs parents, childhood, schooldays, his sporting activities & his early career as a lawyer & administrator
The Cabinet Meeting table used by the late Tunku Abdul Rahman when chairing the 1๏ธโฃst Cabinet Meeting in 1956, which was previously located in the Parliament Building
Not to miss the great ๐๐ป historical display of the Merdeka Table where late Tunku Abdul Rahman placed the letter โ๏ธ of authority that bore the Federation of Malaya as a sovereign & independent country. Including the Proclamation of Malaysia Table where late Tunku Abdul Rahman declared the merger of the Federation of Malaya with the State of Singapore & the British crown colonies of North Borneo & Sarawak into the ๐ Federation of Malaysia
Some of his personal possessions eg. Clothing, shoes, golf clubs, walking sticks, krises & more are on display
The Prime Ministerโs 1๏ธโฃst office, which resembled a wooden longhouse, has been preserved & erected inside 1๏ธโฃ of the blocks. It is amazing to see how those early days of independent Malaya were administered from such simple & humble offices, when compared to the massive machinery of Government now
There is also an outdoor exhibition that houses the cars that were once used by late Tunku Abdul Rahman;
A black Cadillac Fleetwood 1959 with tail fins which was used as the late Tunku Abdul Rahmanโs prime minister official car from 1965 & later by his successor
A Nash Rambler Custom Convertible 1951 which is the same model used by the late Tunku Abdul Rahman while making his declaration of independence speech in Malacca in 1956. It was used to fetch late Tunku Abdul Rahman from the Batu Berendam airport โ๏ธ to Banda Hilir for the Merdeka Team reception ceremony upon their return from London ๐ฌ๐ง in 1956
It was inaugurated on 10 Feb 2006 by the 5๏ธโฃth Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Datoโ Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi became part of the national heritage & a complement to the collection of treasures to commemorate & remember the services of the late Tun Hussein Onn as Malaysiaโs ๐ฒ๐พ 3๏ธโฃrd Prime Minister, also better known as the Father of Unity. Itโs with objective to store, preserve, exhibit & disseminate information related to late Tun Hussein Onn
๐ admission
Itโs a building with green ๐ concept design ie. By using a multi-storey green roof to provide continuity to the surrounding landscape featuring a 360ยฐ panoramic of Kuala Lumpur city centre ๐๐ It exhibits modern features & has received Green Building Index (GBI) recognition. Itโs also recorded as the 1๏ธโฃst green building for the National Archives of Malaysia. This green building technology is able to foster & maintain environmental sustainability with the ability to generate energy savings, water consumption savings & a healthier indoor environment
It houses materials relating to the late Tun Hussein Onn. The exhibition shows in chronological order the account of late Tun Hussein Onn from his early years to his sudden ascendance to become the Prime Minister followed by his last years
The exhibition starts at Level 3๏ธโฃ where visitors will be shown the information about the 1๏ธโฃst 4๏ธโฃ Prime Ministers of Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ The passage way is decorated with pictures of late Tun Hussein Onn to highlight his relationship with leaders from around the world ๐ The various awards ๐๐๏ธ๐ received by late Tun Hussein Onn is also on display at here
Level 22๏ธโฃ shows the lineage of late Tun Hussein Onn, his early childhood, school days, as a civil servant & military personnel before his involvement in politics
The Staters Memorial houses 7๏ธโฃ statesmen from Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah & Sarawak, namely; ๐ฒ๐พ Tun Dr. Ismail Abdul Rahman ๐ฒ๐พ Tun Tan Cheng Lock ๐ฒ๐พ Tun V.T. Sambanthan ๐ฒ๐พ Tun Dr. Lim Chong Eu ๐ฒ๐พ Tun Datu Mustapha ๐ฒ๐พ Tun Fuad Stephens ๐ฒ๐พ Tun Temenggung Jugah ๐ admission These figures reflect different historical backgrounds respectively in terms of each involvement in politics, social life & economy The purpose of this Staters Memorial was established to commemorate & remember the services & contributions of these statesmen, especially in the struggle for independence in 1957 & the formation of Malaysia in 1963 There are various collections of historical materials on display such as documents, artifacts, photographs, newspaper clippings & personal collection materials of figures. The exhibition concept is divided into 7๏ธโฃ galleries; Level B houses 3๏ธโฃ galleries, namely Tun Datu Mustapha, Tun Fuad Stephens & Tun Temenggung Jugah Level G houses 2๏ธโฃ galleries, namely Tun Dr. Ismail Abdul Rahman & Tun Tan Cheng Lock Level 1 houses 2๏ธโฃ galleries namely Tun V.T. Sambanthan & Tun Dr. Lim Chong Eu It was the Prime Ministerโs Department Complex Building before it moved to Putrajaya. The original Prime Ministerโs Office & Cabinet Meeting Room are also retained as the main exhibition in this Memorial Read more via her blog link at bio #TahunMelawatMalaysia2026#VisitMalaysiaYear2026#KLBandarUntukSemua#BandarMampanBandarSejahtera#KLBebasAsapRokok#KLBAR#KLCatsEvent#KLCFM#VMY2026#LepakKLLah2024#VisitKL#KualaLumpur#GayaTravel#AksesMalaysia @siennylovesdrawing @KUALA LUMPUR TOURISM UNIT @PKB @Travel Magazine @GAYA Traveller @malaysiatrulyasia @dewanbandarayakualalumpur @wilayahkl @klhoponhopoff_ @klcatsevents @wilayahku.com @tourismmalaysiacentral @aksesmalaysia @arkibnegaramalaysia @japenwpkl
It houses 7๏ธโฃ statesmen from Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah & Sarawak, namely;
Tun Dr. Ismail Abdul Rahman
Tun Tan Cheng Lock
Tun V.T. Sambanthan
Tun Dr. Lim Chong Eu
Tun Datu Mustapha
Tun Fuad Stephens
Tun Temenggung Jugah
๐ admission
These figures reflect different historical backgrounds respectively in terms of each involvement in politics, social life & economy
The purpose of this Staters Memorial was established to commemorate & remember the services & contributions of these statesmen, especially in the struggle for independence in 1957 & the formation of Malaysia in 1963
There are various collections of historical materials on display such as documents, artifacts, photographs, newspaper clippings & personal collection materials of figures. The exhibition concept is divided into 7๏ธโฃ galleries;
Level B houses 3๏ธโฃ galleries, namely Tun Datu Mustapha, Tun Fuad Stephens & Tun Temenggung Jugah
Level G houses 2๏ธโฃ galleries, namely Tun Dr. Ismail Abdul Rahman & Tun Tan Cheng Lock
Level 1 houses 2๏ธโฃ galleries namely Tun V.T. Sambanthan & Tun Dr. Lim Chong Eu
It was the Prime Ministerโs Department Complex Building before it moved to Putrajaya. The original Prime Ministerโs Office & Cabinet Meeting Room are also retained as the main exhibition in this Memorial
๐ admission & SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป๐ has observed that most exhibits are RFID-tagged ๐ท๏ธโ to safe keeping by the National Archives of Malaysia
So, the above-mentioned 3๏ธโฃ memorial buildings are actually located nearby each other. Suggest to plan a visit to each together
Tips ๐ from SiennyLovesDrawingโs ๐ฉ๐ป personal visit experience here;
Wear polite & comfortable clothes & shoes ๐
Wear a hat, cap ๐งข or sunscreen ๐งด
Bring drinking water ๐ฆ
Do respect the rules & maintain the cleanliness
P. Ramlee Memorial House
It was officially opened on 22 March 1986 as a museum in Kuala Lumpur & established in 1986 to commemorate the life & achievements of 1๏ธโฃ of Malaysiaโs ๐ฒ๐พ most famous & best-loved artistes ๐ฉ๐ฝโ๐ค, late Tan Sri P. Ramlee who died in 1973. Late Tan Sri P.Ramlee achieved fame as a singer, composer, film actor, director & musician. Its establishment was to honor ๐๐ป๐ the contributions of the Great Artist Tan Sri P. Ramlee to the local arts scene & to encourage research in aspects of national arts & culture
Before entering it, in front of this memorial is late Tan Sri P.Ramleeโs last car ๐ , a Datsun with licence plate number BAD 3608. Also there is a trishaw ๐บ which was featured in the 1๏ธโฃst film ๐ฅ directed by late Tan Sri P.Ramlee in 1955
๐ admission
It was originally the late Tan Sri P.Ramlee’s former residence. Reflecting his status as a Great Artist, the house ๐ was renovated & converted into a library ๐ displaying materials & information about late Tan Sri P.Ramlee, who is synonymous with the development of music and film in the 1950s era
Indeed, his films & songs are still beloved by many till now. It exhibits his awards, musical instruments, documents and personal artefacts as well as displays of the various films in which he was involved. Also his childhood, parents & schooling in Penang are exhibited together with photos of his 1๏ธโฃst band in the 1940s. The dining room where he composed many of his songs has been preserved largely
The exhibits in this memorial are based on specific themes so that visitors understand late Tan Sri P.Ramlee personally. Among these themes are Sepintas Lalu, Biografi, Kenali P.Ramlee, Era Kebangkitan, Irama dan Lagu, Dunia Filem, Anugerah, Sepanjang Riwayatku, Al-Fatihah dan P.Ramlee Yang Ku Kenali. This library ๐ also showcases the film shooting atmosphere of “Penarik Beca” along with the original film-making equipment and a diorama of the filming of “Pendekar Bujang Lapok” with actor replicas. Additionally, costumes worn by late Tan Sri P.Ramlee & his ex-wife, the songstress Ms Saloma are also on display. To experience the nostalgia of the old art era, visitors can take pictures dressed as Ms Saloma, creating lasting memories of their visit to this memorial
Ohh yaโฆLate Tan Sri P.Ramlee was married in 1961 to a singer named Saloma after 2๏ธโฃ earlier marriages had ended in divorce. A sweet love letter ๐ written in English by Ms Saloma to late Tan Sri P.Ramlee is displayed
There is a small gift ๐๐ corner inside this memorial, visitors can purchase DVDs / CDs of late Tan Sri P.Ramlee music & films together with other souvenir items eg. T-shirts, mugs, key-rings, hats etc.
If youโre into memorial edutourism in Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ, you can plan your visit to explore other memorials as listed in the website of National Archives of Malaysia
Yeahโผ๏ธ A weekend well spent brings a week of content ๐
SiennyLovesDrawing & her little niece had great ๐๐ป learning time at the FunSTEM Carnival hosted at ALFA and Friends Sdn Bhd (No. 201601005690) Headquarter in Puchong, Selangor this recent weekend ๐ฉ๐ป๐ง๐ป๐๐ย
This FunSTEM Carnival was officiated byย its honourable VIP guest ie. the member of Parliament for Puchong, YB Yeo Bee Yin ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ผ in the morning ๐๐ย
“We were thrilled to be hosting the FunSTEM Carnival with our strategic partners & hoped our little effort could develop more STEM leaders in the nation’s workforce moving forward.”said Ms Ho Teh Eng ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ, the Founder & Chief Executive Officer of ALFA and Friends & an ex chemical engineer at this FunSTEM Carnival opening ceremony
This FUNSTEM Carnival is not just learning, but also strengthening critical thinking skills, problem solving & creativity of children ๐ง๐ป๐ฆ๐ป๐ง๐ป
It’s a good ๐๐ป opportunity for children to build a solid foundation in Science & Technology while having fun with friends, then to develop a full generation of potential in society scientific & technological
ALFA and Friends is a leading provider of Education Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) STEM-focused preschool education programmes in Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ
It’s a STEM-focus educational programmes for young children ๐ง๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ฆ๐ป age 4 to 12. Its vision is to inspire & empower every child to love โค๏ธ learning & they work internationally with school communities, school leaders, teachers & parents, grounded in the learning development of children. Its people, programmes & services support strong client focused relationships through its ALFA and Friends’s 4๏ธโฃ organisational pillars;ย
Education
Academy
Insight
Foundation
Its future is driven by integrated programmes programs & services that blend physical & digital, hands-on & virtual experiences with content, knowledge & information platforms that support, develop & enhance teaching & learning. By guidance of experienced teachers in the STEM field, children will feel joy exploring the world of science through creative activities & challenging experiments
In line with the increasing โฌ๏ธ recognition of the importance of early childhood care & education (ECCE) by parents, educators & the government, ALFA and Friends want to make the Carnival a successful ๐๐ป FUNSTEM which focuses on developing critical thinking skills, creativity & collaboration skills
This carnival is designed to inculcate children’s interest in Science & Technology since childhood, then opens the door ๐ฏ๐ช to unlimited future opportunitiesย
This education-themed carnival was hosted as a half day ie. from 8:30am to 2:30pm. & welcomed visitors from all ages, especially parents with children aged 4 to 12. Itโs with ๐ admission to all public with a unique & enjoyable learning experience for all. This educational carnival aims to give exposure to the public, especially parents, to learn about the importance of STEM education to children
When she was 1๏ธโฃst arrived, SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป observed that this corner lot educational centre was open with both of its outdoor space with canopy booths & also its indoor ground floor with many different activities booths
All really good thoughts, exciting & interesting carnival activities including STEM related demonstrations & activities, hands-on experiments, competitions, parenting talk, educational booths & many more activities were well-prepared for children of all ages to enjoy. It also hosted a children’s fashion show with “STEM Career” as the theme ๐คฉ๐ฏ
ALFA and Friends also wish to share awareness regarding STEM education which can be introduced through fun approaches to make children love โค๏ธ learning
This can meet the Malaysia’s ๐ฒ๐พ objective of creating a young future generations that are more exposed to the STEM education
STEM Competitions
The competition participants ie. The ALFA and Friends Centre students had the opportunity to showcase their skills & innovation in STEM competitions (Final Round) for Coding & Robotics, Digital Art & Maths respectively
STEM Workshops
These interactive engaging workshops designed to inspire creativity & critical thinking in participants of ages 4 to 12
The ALFA and Friends Centre students were able to showcase their artwork & success stories in the field of STEM
Educational Booths
Yes โ , the carnival participants ie. The parents & children get ๐ trial class with interactive sessions to explore the hands-on learning experiences & valuable information about each STEM related topics
Little Bot ~ With the guidance from teacher ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ซ, SiennyLovesDrawing’s little niece ๐ง๐ป has enjoyed how to instruct the little robot ๐ค to reach the destination through step by step direction either go straight, turn right, turn left etc.
Coding & Robotics ~ With the guidance from teacher ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ซ, her little niece really enjoyed max the zombie game ๐ง๐ป๐ป which was created by ALFA and Friends’s own student aged 9๏ธโฃ years old, impressive ๐๐ป๐ฏ๐๐ป
Digital Art ~ Her little niece has listened to the clear guidance from teacher ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ซ๐ง๐ป on how to use the iPad & digital pencil prepared at this booth to explore the digital colouring on the FunSTEM Carnival artwork from the iPad’s screen
SiennyLovesDrawing as an official guardian for her little niece ๐ฉ๐ป๐๐ง๐ป has gained & learnt so much more about STEM programs from this carnival participation & the relevant program that suits her from the teacher’s explanation
Moreover, she has observed & discovered that her little niece actually interested with robotics & science experiments from this carnival participation
Mascot Appearance
The ALFA’s official mascot and Friends has live up & to socialising with all children at the carnival
Fashion Show
A showcase of STEM inspired by “STEM Career”, highlighting the intersection of Science, Technology & Art
Lucky Draw ๐๐
Many exciting prizes ๐๐ were being won by many lucky winners during the carnival’s lucky draw sessions throughout the carnival duration
ButโฆbutโฆSiennyLovesDrawing missed both sessions, unsure of their no. 35 was being called out thoughโฆhmmโฆ๐ค๐ญhahaha ๐คฃ๐
Parenting Talk:ย ย
This session was with the invited VIP guest, Social Media Influencer ๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ, Mr Md Noor Zakaria & the Founder of ALFA and Friends, Ms Ho Teh Eng ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ Both generously sharing their tips & hacks from their parenting journey to all attended guardians & parents, while Ms Ho who is an expert in early childhood education
ALFA and Friends has committed to make this FunSTEM Carnival a success. They believe that this educational carnival was not just about having fun, but also about inspiring a love โค๏ธ for STEM in young minds that lead to making successful STEM leaders in the future
From SiennyLovesDrawingโs ๐ฉ๐ป personal own attending experience at this FunSTEM Carnival for the 1๏ธโฃst time, she highly recommended ๐ฏ๐๐ป it
It’s a good opportunity for all children to explore & learn the wonders of STEM education in a fun & interactive ways from the friendly & approachable teachers
Yeahโผ๏ธ SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป was proud to be invited as a media member to witness the flag off ๐ฉ& the closing ceremony with prize giving ๐ of this 34th Fraser’s Hill International Bird Racewhich was attended by many nature & bird lovers especially & being judged by arbitrators who have extensive experience in this field ๐๐ฆ๐๏ธ๐๐ฏ
A special privilege to meet YB. Cik Leong Yu Man ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ผ Exco Perpaduan, Pelancongan dan Kebudayaan Negeri Pahang
As well as Fraser’s Hill well known birdman licensed nature guide TG 5496, Mr K.S. Durai P.J.K. ๐จ๐พโ๐ผ aka Uncle Duraifor Ornithological tours who able to make some birds’ sounds, do check out her TikTok clip captured via ๐น๐ย https://www.tiktok.com/@livesimpleforward/video/7246219969900334337 , wow impressive ๐ฒ SiennyLovesDrawing wishes to have a chance to join his nature tour at Fraser’s Hill one day soon, it sure exciting & interesting to learn the Fraser’s Hill bird life from him
Fraser’s Hill ๐๏ธ as a mountain village in Pahang, Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ is well known for its highland rainforest ๐ณ & extensive birdlife ๐ฆ๐๏ธ๐ฆ ๐ฆ๐ฆ
During certain seasons, migratory birds from Russia ๐ท๐บ , Japan ๐ฏ๐ต & China ๐จ๐ณ will visit Fraser’s Hill to escape freezing winters & find pasture. So, it has become a notable place for birdwatching aficionados ๐๐ฏ๐ฆ๐๏ธ
Retention of the environment & the well cared for forests ๐ณ make Fraser’s Hill ๐๏ธ a sanctuary to local birds & stopping place birds of migration. Hence, it’s already synonyms with bird watching activities, especially competition event known as Fraser’s Hill International Bird Race that have been performed for 34 years, since 1988
Yes โ , not to miss this annual event ~ Fraser’s Hill International Bird Race Competition which is generally in June every year since 1988
The flag off ๐ฉof this 34th Fraser’s Hill International Bird Race was officiated by En Kamaruddin Ibrahim, Pegurus Besar Tourism Pahang
This bird race is an annual event listed in the National & State Tourism calendar ๐๏ธ & has been organized by Pahang State Government through its agency, Tourism Pahang with support ๐๐ป๐ช๐ป from the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture Malaysia (MOTAC), Tourism Malaysia, Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) & Birdlife International
This bird race objective is to spot, identify & record species in an official list within the given time limit. It encourages the preservation of nature & promotes Fraser’s Hill as a bird sanctuary. It attracts participants from various countries & hence promoting the tourism industry of Fraser’s Hill, Pahang, Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ๐๏ธ๐๐ฏ๐๐ป
The Fraser’s Hill International Bird Race is a relax competition with the concept of “exploration” where each team consists of 3๏ธโฃ participants who will search, identify & record as many species of birds ๐ฆ๐๏ธ๐ฆ ๐ฆ๐ฆ found in the designated areas in Fraser’s Hill ๐๏ธ
Each team will be provided with a log book ๐ & a bird information book ๐ The time allocated for this competition is for 24 hours
The team that manages to record the greatest number of bird species will be crowned as Champion ๐ There are 3๏ธโฃ competition categories;
๐๐ป Advance
๐๐ป Novice
๐๐ป Students ~ This year not made available due to advised by the Ministry of Education
Each competing team consists of 3๏ธโฃpax only with a participation fee of RM60. The team that manages to record the MOST NUMBER OF BIRD SPECIES within 24 hours will be crowned as the CHAMPION ๐ of this bird race. This 2023 bird race were registered with 58 teams of participants ie.
International of 32 teams,
Local of 26 teams
International participants this year 2023 get a lots of entries as compared to local participants, a proud record to celebrate ๐ฅณ๐๐ป๐ฏ
There were a total of 90 participants registered for photography contest this year
The international participants were from,
Singapore ๐ธ๐ฌ
Sri Lanka ๐ฑ๐ฐ
India ๐ฎ๐ณ
Cambodia ๐ฐ๐ญ
Thailand ๐น๐ญ
Philippines ๐ต๐ญ
Vietnam ๐ป๐ณ
Taiwan ๐น๐ผ
China ๐จ๐ณ
Jordan ๐ฏ๐ด
Iran ๐ฎ๐ท
Yemen ๐พ๐ช
Libya ๐ฑ๐พ
While local Malaysian participants from below states,
Sarawak
Sabah
Pahang
Selangor
Kuala Lumpur
Perak
Penang
Kedah
Negeri Sembilan
Alongside, there are exciting activities ie. Bird talk, photography contest, exhibition, complimentary guided tour etc.
Ohh ya…The event organisers got all participants together for a hosted dinner together prior the event day at Hotel Shahzan Inn ๐จ๐ฝ๏ธ & was attended by YB. Dato’ Abd Aziz bin Haji Mat Kiram ๐จ๐พโ๐ผ
Yeahโผ๏ธ SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป was proud to be invited as a media member to witness the flag off ๐ฉ& the closing ceremony with prize giving ๐ of this 34th #FraserHill#InternationalBirdRace which was attended by many nature & bird lovers especially & being judged by arbitrators who have extensive experience in this field ๐๐ฆ๐๏ธ๐๐ฏ A special privilege to meet YB. Cik Leong Yu Man ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ผ Exco Perpaduan, Pelancongan dan Kebudayaan Negeri Pahang, as well as Fraser’s Hill well known birdman licensed nature guide TG 5496, Mr K.S. Durai P.J.K. ๐จ๐พโ๐ผ for Ornithological tours who able to make some birds’ sounds It’s an annual event listed in the National & State Tourism calendar. This competition has been organized by the Pahang State Government through its agency, Tourism Pahang with support from the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture Malaysia (@mymotac ), Tourism Malaysia, #MalaysianNatureSociety (MNS) & #BirdlifeInternational It has been organized for the 34th time & has attracted more than 58 teams with participation from 32 international teams & 26 local teams. This involves 13 countries from, 1) Singapore 2) Sri Lanka 3) India 4) Cambodia 5) Thailand 6) Philippines 7) Vietnam 8) Taiwan 9) China 10) Jordan 11) Iran 12) Yemen 13) Libya & Malaysian participants from states, 1) Sarawak 2) Sabah 3) Pahang 4) Selangor 5) Kuala Lumpur 6) Perak 7) Penang 8) Kedah 9) Negeri Sembilan While a total of 90 photography participants ๐ธ๐คณ This time’s participation attracts more international participation because Fraser’s Hill is the choice of bird enthusiasts because there are more than 250 species of birds. Entry categories are divided into Advance & Novice. Meanwhile, the Student category is due to the fact that the weather is quite hot right now & as advised by the Ministry of Education Let’s continue it every year to make Fraser’s Hill a popular bird habitat destination among bird lovers around the world ๐๐ฏ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐๐ป #birdrace2023 Read more ๐ https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/category/travel-tourism/malaysia/ @tourismmalaysiawt @malaysiatrulyasia @tourismpahang @tourism.pahang #CutiCutiMalaysia#MalaysiaTrulyAsia#tourismmalaysia#tourismmalaysiawilayahtimur
SiennyLovesDrawing has spent some time met & spoke to some of the bird race participants
Right after the flag off ๐ฉ, she ๐ฉ๐ป managed to interview 1๏ธโฃ of the participant, Mr Amzani bin Deris ๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ, a nature guide & from Bird Group Taman Negara Malaysia. He has joined since 1999 with the same team members every year without fail. They won a championship in 2005. This year he aspired to spot roughly 90 over species. His team already here since Tuesday to survey, wow ๐ฒ
Also managed to speak to a Sri Lanka participant ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐ฑ๐ฐ who brought his family members along. His 3๏ธโฃ kids ๐ง๐ฝ๐ง๐ฝ๐ฆ๐ฝ were aspired to be part of the bird race, however after registration then the organiser informed that no kids participation allowed due to the recent superb hot weather โ๏ธ His kids were happily wearing the bird race participant t-shirt (Oversized from adult sizes), with a DSLR ready to join his dad. Absolutely inspiring participation vibes spotted ๐๐ฏ๐๐ป
Then, while SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป was exploring to Glasshouse after lunch, she bumped into 1๏ธโฃ of the bird race team name as “HoHooPooe”. They are all Zoology students from UKM & 1st time joining to gain ๐ experience. The team was formed by 1๏ธโฃ male participant with allocated tasks as general worker & bird spotter, while another 2๏ธโฃ female team members as photographer & a bird data analyst. Great ๐๐ป team work observed
When she has finished Hemmant Trail ๐ณ๐ถ๐ปโโ๏ธwith her other media friends, she met a team from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah with team name Bornean Bristlehead. It’s all men team who joined 6 times prior. They started since 1pm & only gathered about 28 bird species on the flag off day ๐ฉ
Yeahโผ๏ธ A fruitful day ended with a nice dinner ๐ฝ๏ธ at Hotel Puncak Inn, shower ๐ฟ, chit chat with her roommate & then rest early for the night ๐๐ป๐ด
The next day morning, she went to explore some interesting places with her other media members, do stay tuned for her next blog story about things to do @ Fraser’s Hill, Pahang, Malaysia ya ๐
She then back to Hotel Shahzan Inn ๐จ to check out & had a good lunch at Hotel Puncak Inn ๐ฝ๏ธ
Yeahโผ๏ธ The exciting moments for all participants after 24 hours of efforts in joining this 34th Fraser’s Hill International Bird Race Competition with the official closing & prize giving ceremony approximately at 2.30pm with YB. Cik Leong Yu Man, Exco Perpaduan, Pelancongan dan Kebudayaan Negeri Pahang ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ผ
After the closing speech, it followed withย token appreciation ceremony by YB. Cik Leong Yu Man to the main event sponsors ie. Nikon, Fujifilm, Canon, Olympus, Sony & YL Camera Services, also to the panel of arbitrators ie. Mrย Henry Goh Kok Siew, En Zulkiflee Razak, En Izrin Murki & Uncle Durai (They are the subject matter expert & the person to go to for avian related matters ๐๐ป) for all their generous supports to this successful 34th bird race
Then, time flies after the 24hours competition time frame, the winners announcement moments that all excited for ๐๐ with YB. Cik Leong Yu Man, Exco Perpaduan, Pelancongan dan Kebudayaan Negeri Pahang ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ผ
Bird Photography
~ ๐ winners,
Mohd Nor Hafiz bin Nor Azam ๐(Cash RM1K, Sony LED 65 inch TV worth RM4.3K, Tenba Camera Backpack (Shootout) worth RM899, Nikon Cap ๐งข & BOH)
Nur Ismail bin Mohamad (Cash RM800, Tenba Camera Backpack (Fulton V2) worth RM485, Nikon Cap ๐งข & BOH)
Ng Choy Loi (Cash RM600, Transcend Portable SSD 1TB worth RM269, Nikon Cap ๐งข & BOH)
~ 3๏ธโฃ Special prizes as appreciation for students participation due to not available students category this year due to advised by the Ministry of Education
๐ธ Pygmy
๐ธ CLICKID
๐ธ Bird men
Novince
6th runner up: Team Hohoopoe with 21 species identified
5th runner up: Team Depek with 26 species identified
4th runner up: Team Drongo Go Go with 26 species identified
3rd runner up: Team WBCP Quacking from Philippines๐ต๐ญ with 29 species identified
2nd runner up: Team Kumbang Echo 69 with 29 species identified
1st runner up: Team Ulu Cheka Mena from Pahang with 36 species identified
Champion ๐: Team Swallow Girl with 40 species identified
Advance
6th runner up: Team Bubut Tanah from Sabah with 66 species identified
5th runner up: Team Timbolog from Sabah with 66 species identified
4th runner up: Team Flycatches from Sabah with 67 species identified
3rd runner up: Team Kinabalu Whiteheads from Sabah with 67 species identified
2nd runner up: Team Taman Negara Flycatcher from Pahang with 68 species identified
1st runner up: Team Rumped Swallow from Pahang & Selangor with 69 species identified
Champion ๐ : Team Chinned Minivef from Pahang & Selangor with 75 species identified
SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ฏ would like to express her special thanks to Ms Bee, the emcee of this 34th bird race that shared with her the list of winners above with prize details mentioned above. Also to check out the official website for each prize categories details ๐ Congratulations ๐๐ป๐ to all winners, bravo
It’s truly an amazing 1๏ธโฃst experience here at this awesome bird race & be back to Fraser’s Hill after a long time, frankly she was last here during her school time though. Sheย is already looking forward to the next upcoming 35th Fraser’s Hill International Bird Race, how about you โโ๏ธ
