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Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival 2016

Jul. 11 Consumer, Hobby & Leisure Comments Off on Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival 2016

The Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival (KLPF) is the hottest and biggest imaging event in Malaysia and possibly Southeast Asia. As travel and photography always go hand-in-hand, the KLPF also include activities in the travel section. Each year photographers and travellers converge at the KLPF to attend the seminars from industry leaders, interact with experts, build new relationships, experience new products and win attractive prizes.

New programs are introduced from time to time to add value the festival. From year 2010, the organisers introduced the KLPF Photo-creator of the Year Award, a biennial event to recognise and promote emerging photographers from Malaysia. Since 2012, the travel section is given more prominence with dedication to travel, that is, the (FITE) Free Independent Travel Exchange. Packed with interactive programs, the FITE is the platform for travel industry operators/organizations to engage with travellers.The first KLPF was held on 14-November 1997 and has since become an annual event to look forward to. The KLPF & FITE is open to the public and admission is free.

KLPF/FITE is organised by PCP Publications – the publisher for photography and travel magazines – Photo Creator, Advanced Images, Fotografika, Travelmate and Travelution.

Event Date: 07-09 October 2016

Venue: StarXpo Centre, 15th Floor, Kenanga Wholesale City

 

Past Event –

Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival 2015

The 19th edition of the Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival 2015 drew an amazing crowd of more than 79K visitors to the 3-day festival held on 09-11 October at the Mid Valley Exhibition Centre.  The KLPF 2015 was a roaring success with more than RM1.5 million sales transacted over the 3-day event.

The opening ceremony of the KLPF 2015 was officiated by YB Elizabeth Wong, the Selangor State Exco for Tourism, Environment, Green Technology and Consumer Affairs; who is also an avid photographer. Joining her on stage to drum up the festival were Paul Ho (Fujifilm Malaysia Senior Director); Mitsuhiro Tanaka (Olympus Malaysia Business Development Manager); Dickson Lee (Epson Malaysia Senior Manager); Puan Noorul Ashikin (Tourism Selangor General Manager); Ahmad Mad-Adam (Tourism Authority of Thailand Director); David Tsao (Taiwan Tourism Bureau Director); See Tho Chee Seong (Photobook Malaysia Business Development VP) and Kim Teoh (Founder of KLPF). The opening of KLPF 2015 was drummed to a roaring start with the spectacular performance by Hands Percussion.

The main theme exhibition of the year was “Smile to the World” which received submissions from photographers 10 countries with a mission to make the world a better place. The invitational photo exhibition “Spirit of IndoChina” depicts the scenes of travels in the IndoChina region, encountering the history, legends, rustic charms and warmth of the people.

In conjunction with the launching of PCP’s new book title “Defying the Mystics. The epic journey on-board Trans-Siberian Railway”; the contributing photographers also exhibited their artwork created in this challenging the mystics of this century old railway route.

“KLPF International Photography Dialogue” takes centre stage this year with the 2nd session on “KL As I See It – Kampung Baru the last village in central KL”. Jamason Chen (USA), Dr. Oh Soonhwa (Korea), Dr. Alex Wong (Malaysia/Turkey), Wang Chih-Hong (Taiwan) and Yang ZiXiong (Malaysia) – the five international photographers who individually specialise in different genres presented their impression of this unique village through their eyes. It was a very impressive insight and interesting discussion on an international level.

The KLPF Photo Review session was a great opportunity for emerging photographers to have their work reviewed by experts in this industry like Jamason Chen, Dr. Oh Soonhwa and Dr. Alex Wong. This year also saw an increase in participation by various secondary schools (local and international) as the KLPF aims to motivate and nurture our youths to pursue photography as a living skill or as a career.

Participating in the Free Independent Travel Exchange (FITE) program are the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Taiwan Tourism Bureau, Sabah Tourism, Tourism Selangor and various tourism industry operators from Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia were actively promoting travels as the partner of photography.

Travelmania and Photomania – the seminars and presentations have remained the favourite programs sharing knowledge and experiences with photographers and travellers.

The final round of the KLPF Model Shoot Challenge League saw 10 finalist photographers compete against one another to be the champion. The shortlisted photographers had to shoot and submit a total of 12 images based on 4 topics. The prestigious title of league champion was awarded to Hamlito A. Nocete from Ipoh.

 

Malaysia International Dive Expo 2016

Jun. 17 Consumer, Hobby & Leisure Comments Off on Malaysia International Dive Expo 2016

Event Date: 29-31 July 2016

MIDEMalaysia International Dive Expo (MIDE) 2016 is the 11th edition of its maiden voyage since 2006. The Expo is scheduled from 29 to 31 July 2016 at Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur.

MIDE is the premier show that is designed to build a high-end exhibition platform to expand the dive market. The show is also the meeting place for dive business where decision makers meet for trade networking with industry players.

MIDE 2016 will showcase 250 booths and will occupy space of 8,500 sqm. Approximately 15,000 visitors are expected to throng the line to visit and trade with exhibitors. Projected more than 2,000 trade delegates to visit this biggest dive show in Malaysia. The show also attracts visitors from 50 countries to the show yearly.

MIDE has grown from strength to strength over the years and contributes towards a vibrant scuba diving industry in Malaysia with international recognition.

MIDE together with Asia Dive Conference (ADCON) is a one stop center to bring Visitors, Trade Visitors, Exhibitors and Delegates for business opportunity, dive education, new development in diving technology and innovation that caters for all Divers to broaden the scope of recreational scuba diving and to give dive professionalism a boost.

So make MIDE 2016 all the reason to attend or participate. Make your products and services known through MIDE that will give you the leverage through its massive advertising and promotion.

Event Date: 29-31 July 2016

Venue: Putra World Trade Centre

Organiser: Asia Events Exsic

Bookfest 2016

Jun. 02 Consumer, Education, Hobby & Leisure Comments Off on Bookfest 2016

Event Date: 2-10 July 2016

Bookfest2016The largest book exposition in Malaysia hosts more than 700 booths featuring leading publishers, books and stationery distributors from countries such as China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, United Kingdom, USA, Canada, Belgium, Australia, Singapore and Malaysia. Visitors to BookFest @ Malaysia can expect millions of books from the latest and best collections of Chinese, English and Malay titles located at both the Chinese and English Pavilions respectively. At the same time, there is an assortment of latest and innovative stationery, audio-visual products, gadgets and IT products and many more which can be found at Lifestyle Pavilion. BookFest also serves as a platform for both local and international authors to present their writing masterpieces.

The annual book exposition occupies one of Malaysia’s most prestigious “state-of-the-art” Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) site – the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). Since BookFest’s inception in 2006, it has occupied an exhibition space of 100,000 square feet stretching across Hall 1 to Hall 5 of the Ground Floor Level. In 2011, the Organiser rolled out an expansion plan and increased its exhibition space from 100,000 square feet to 125,000 square feet with the introduction of the Lifestyle Pavilion located at the Grand Ballroom of Level 3. The Lifestyle Pavilion focuses on showcasing a wider genre of the latest stationery, music, gadgets and IT products in the market. Due to overwhelming reception from the public, the Lifestyle Pavilion expanded yet again with an addition of another 8,000 square feet (Banquet Hall) to accommodate an even wider range of products. This year, BookFest @ Malaysia 2016 will be retaining its generous event space of 133, 000 square feet in total, comprising of Halls 1 to 5, and the Grand Ballroom and Banquet Hall at Level 3.

BookFest @ Malaysia will take place over a period of 9 days, stretching over 2 weekends (2 Saturdays & 2 Sundays). Visitors can look forward to a wide range of fun-filled and exciting activities such as performances, contests as well as meet-the-authors sessions which are peppered throughout the exhibition days. Events and activities are catered to both the young and young-at-heart from all walks of life.

There is something for everyone to enjoy at BookFest @ Malaysia. The growing number of visitors to BookFest year after year is a testament of the public’s confidence toward the book exposition. In its inaugural year, BookFest saw 320,000 visitors step into its halls, and welcomed an overwhelming crowd of 400,000 in 2007. In 2008, the annual event proved to be even more successful with 450,000 visitors. In 2009, despite the Influenza H1N1 pandemic, BookFest still recorded an astonishing 420,000 visitors – a positive sign of the unabated passion for reading among Malaysians.

Then in 2010, BookFest saw a big leap in its visitorship with a record of 600,000 visitors while 2011 and 2012 went beyond the mark of 680,000 visitors. In 2013, BookFest received a total of 710,000 visitors and in 2014, welcomed a record breaking figure of 715,000 visitors. For its 10th Anniversary last year, BookFest welcomed over 690, 000 visitors.

Event Date: 2-10 July 2016

Venue: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre

Matta Fair 2016

May. 30 Consumer, Travel Comments Off on Matta Fair 2016

Event Date: 2-4 September 2016

Matta Fair 2016Welcome to MATTA FAIR®, Malaysia’s premier travel extravaganza providing global exposure and endless business opportunities in this exciting era of groundbreaking travel innovations and technological advent.

The MATTA FAIR® occupied a total space area of over 24,000sq. metres comprising of Hall 4, 3, 2, 1, 1M & Linkway of PWTC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The MATTA FAIR® will provide visitors with a host of exciting and value for money travel options and excellent business and travel opportunities.

In essence, all the attractions that have made MATTA FAIR® the No. 1 Consumers’ Travel Fair in Malaysia will also be at every MATTA FAIR® plus many more new and exciting items. 100,000 or more visitors from Malaysia, ASEAN and the rest of the world are expected to visit the fair.

MATTA secretary-general Nigel Wong said the fair would feature various packages aimed at families, especially those with children.

Parents looking for packages with child-friendly activities will be thrilled to find that Legoland Malaysia Resort and Themed Attractions Resorts and Hotels are the official theme park partners for the upcoming MATTA Fair, bringing with them discounted packages to Legoland, Kidzania Kuala Lumpur and other attractions.

Legoland Malaysia Resort sales and marketing director Thila Munusamy said the company had decided to go bigger this time based on the good reception previously.

“Despite last year’s market slowdown, MATTA Fair did really well. We were happy with the success we had at the fair and we decided to come in stronger this time,” said Thila.

She added that it was an exciting time for Legoland as a new attraction, Ninjago The Ride, a 4D ride inspired by the Lego Ninjago line, will be opening in November.

Wong and Thila were speaking at the press conference announcing the partnership, at which MATTA’s tie-up with Smart Online Travel Assistant (SOTA) as the official technology partner for the upcoming MATTA Fair was also announced.

SOTA chief marketing officer Joanna Liao said consumers could check out some of the packages that would be sold at the upcoming fair at the matta.travel website.

“We have 85 tour and travel companies on the website and we aim to bring a hundred more,” said Liao, adding that the packages could also be bought online.

“We, however, encourage people to go to the fair themselves as there will be freebies for buyers and also contests,” she said.

She said that the packages on matta.travel cater to niche activities and unique destinations as well.

The upcoming MATTA Fair will run from Sept 2 to 4 at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC).

Entrance is RM4 per person per day and doors will open from 10am to 9pm daily.

Visitors are encouraged to take public transport to PWTC, as the KTM stops at nearby Putra Station, while the stop for the LRT is the PWTC Station.

Event Date: 2-4 September 2016

Venue: Putra World Trade Centre

Organiser: MATTA Sdn Bhd

 

Malaysian Furniture & Furnishings Fair 2016

May. 04 Consumer, Home Deco & Furnishing Comments Off on Malaysian Furniture & Furnishings Fair 2016

Event Date: 17-19 June 2016

MF3Malaysian Furniture & Furnishings Fair 2016 (MF3) is a 3 day event being held from 17th June to the 19th June 2016 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

This event compile a wide range of competitive information on products and suppliers in a concentrated period of time. Some products are Door & Window, Curtains, Lighting, Wallpaper, Ceramics, Flooring, Decorative Items, Design & Renovation, Safety Box , Home Appliances, Mattress, Sofa, Living Room Furniture, Bedroom Furniture, Kitchen Furniture, Dining Furniture, Washroom Furniture, Office Furniture, Outdoor Furniture etc.

Organized by the Kuala Lumpur & Selangor Furniture Entrepreneur Association (KLSFEA), the Malaysian Furniture & Furnishings Fair (MF3) celebrated the best of the furniture industry with the biggest home furniture fair in Malaysia.

Inspiring homeowners with the best furniture you can offer – the MF3 provides a wellspring of information and tips on transforming your homestyles, and improving your home furniture and furnishing needs.

With a consumer-oriented approach and free admission, the signatured furniture fair enjoys a huge turnout every year, prompting nearly 100% of participating exhibitors to agree that the MF3 is the best most effective branding platform to jumpstart their furniture product lines and sales.

With the best package deals as the main attraction, the MF3 promises to be the premier furniture exhibition in Malaysia, inspiring creativity and innovation for home owners and exhibitors alike.

Event Date: 17-19 June 2016

Venue: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre

Organiser: Kuala Lumpur & Selangor Furniture Entrepreneur Association

TCE Baby Expo 2016

May. 04 Consumer, Parenting Comments Off on TCE Baby Expo 2016

Event Date: 28-31 July 2016

TCE Baby ExpoTCE Baby Expo is recognised as the No.1 baby expo in Malaysia, this is the ‘MUST ATTEND’ event for expectant and new parents.

Average of 180,000 parents attended each & every of our previous expos and the expo is supported by some of the industry’s biggest names including Aprica, BabyBjorn, Bio-Oil, Butt Naked Baby, Combi, Dr Brown, Drypers, Enfagrow A+, Enfamama A+, Early Learning Centre (ELC by Mothercare), Friso® Gold, Gerber, Graco, Hauck, Heinz, Huggies®, Maclaren, MAM, MamyPoko, Maxi-Cosi, Medela, Mothercare, Motorola, Peg Perego, Philips AVENT, Pureen, Putto’s Angel Magic, Quinny, Stephen Joseph, Tommee Tippee, and over 700 brands to this industry.

Exhibitor will showcase maternity clothing & accessories, slimming, beauty & health care products, breast feeding & mummy’s group, baby & children garments & accessories, toys, playing & learning products, programmes & products, food, feeding & nutrition and even so much more.

Admission is FREE

Event Date: 28-31 July 2016

Venue: Mid Valley Exhibition Centre (MVEC)

Organiser: TCE GROUP SDN BHD (+6010 8904 263)