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1 Malaysia Around The World Takes A Pit-stop In Vancouver, Canada

April 20, 2013 at 7:52 am

On his way to becoming the youngest Malaysian pilot to fly solo around the world in a single engine aircraft, the charming and well-spoken James Anthony Tan arrived in Vancouver on April 11, day 15 of his journey, to share his story with the west coast of Canada.

The pilot deplaning his Cessna 210

At just 20, James was awarded “The Youngest Malaysian to fly a Single Engine Piston Aircraft in an Expedition” by the Malaysia Book of Records in 2012 and his current goal is to be included in the 2013 Guinness Book of World Records for this impressive venture. The young pilot will visit 20 countries and include 30 pit-stops throughout his 50 day journey, covering 22,000 nautical miles (41,000 km). Fans are calling him the “2nd Tom Cruise” as he smiles and gives thumbs up to the adoring cameras, mothers find him endearing as they imagine their own son in his place and I’m sure he’s got the young ladies swooning with his dashing smile and heartfelt public speaking skills.

Captain James Anthony Tan poses for the camera

All this makes him the perfect poster boy for the Visit Malaysia 2014 Ad Campaign, backed by Malaysia Tourism, Young Pilots Association Malaysia, Malaysia Felda Youth Council and 1M4U Cooperation. With the goal to bring Malaysia to the rest of the world, James and his team hope to bring more visitors to their beautiful country.

Although a perfect promotional equation, James “want[s] to make clear that this expedition is not solely about aviation,” but “it is to inspire people to dream and for them to actually pursue it, because one of the worst things, I believe, is having human potential, but lacking the discipline to see it through.” Learning to overcome dyslexia throughout his life, he says, has made him fight harder for his cause and has given him the desire to encourage other youth to dream big and believe in themselves. Almost 2 yrs in the making, what started as a dream has become reality for the 21 year old pilot.

James receives a cedar paddle, headband and blessing for the journey ahead

This ambitious young man usually starts his day at 5 am, getting to the airport early to de-ice and prepare for whatever weather might be in his way that day. His solo flights in a Cessna 210 Silver Eagle (of which only 107 were made) last up to 6 hrs at time, and he keeps a strict exercise regiment to keep the blood flowing when not in flight, also claiming that a Mars Bar does wonders to keep him alert in the air. When asked what his next projects include, his answer was to “like” his Facebook page and follow the journey with him to see what’s next!

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Cuti-cuti 1Malaysia Night Travel Fair

DAPATKAN TAWARAN PAKEJ-PAKEJ PELANCONGAN DOMESTIK YANG HEBAT DAN MENARIK!!!!

Night Travel Fair

Date: 28 – 30 October 2011

Time: 5pm – 12 midnight

Venue: i-City Shah Alam, Selangor, MALAYSIA

Organised by: Tourism Malaysia

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Spending A Day at MASiF 2011

September 30, 2011 at 2:00 pm

The Music, Art, Style International Festival (MASiF) 2011 is an event that celebrates the three different categories of art – fine art, fashion and music. One of the activities organised as an effort to cultivate a better understanding of Fine Art was the Public Programmes held at Galeri Petronas. The three programmes that was held on the 16th and 17th September were ‘An Evening with Amri Ginang‘, where participants were given an opportunity to be up close and personal with one of Malaysia’s pioneer photographers, Amri Ginang and ‘Fusion of Passion : Walk With The Artist‘, where some of Malaysia’s best painters, photographers, sculptors and illustrators talk about their latest works that are currently on display at Galeri Petronas. The last programme which was held on 17th September at 2.00 pm, was ‘Close and Personal : Soraya Ariff Awaluddin‘. Funny how this was the only talk that caught my eye. Maybe it was because of her credentials that made me curious, or it could have been the fact that she exudes a warm and friendly aura that made me wanted to listen to her story.

Close and Personal - Soraya and Ariff Awaluddin

Ariff and Soraya

Close and Personal - Soraya and Ariff Awaluddin

Soraya with Arif, the art coordinator of MASiF 2011 and Ir. Adam Salim having a short chat after the talk

As there was only a few of us at the start of the talk, Ariff suggested that we all drew our seats closer to the speaker’s table for a more intimate affair. The talk went on for about three hours, with both Ariff and Soraya sharing their thoughts and opinions about everything, from photography to issues that most photographers face in Malaysia. And boy, were those thoughts and opinions of theirs very interesting! It was a little bit dampening to hear how many of our local senior photographers are not very well-known compared to some of our senior artists. They also spoke on how changing times have made it easier for most to own a digital camera. For them, it is not the issue of how hi-tech one’s camera can be but more of the person’s understanding of the equipment’s functions and limitations. It was indeed an eye-opening talk for someone like me, who wants to make photography a serious hobby in the near future.

Close and Personal - Soraya and Ariff Awaluddin

Hanis, one of the participants of the talk speaking to Ariff after the session.

Close and Personal - Soraya and Ariff Awaluddin

Soraya Talismail and Ariff Awaluddin posing with a portrait taken by Soraya of Ungku Abdul Aziz

After the end of the talk, I decided to explore MASiF’s outdoor activities for a change. As it is all about celebration with everyone, some of the activities are held outdoors so that everyone can be a part of the festival. Though the skies threatened to soak everyone right to the bone that evening, it did not prove to be a dampener on their spirits as most of them went right ahead with their agenda. With the music from Friday King Road, an independent band that was performing at the background filling up the whole area, the environment of the evening is best described using photographs.

MASiF 2011 Day Three

Graceful dancers performing on stage at the Suria KLCC Concourse Area

MASiF 2011 Day Three

Though the skies looked like it was about to pour, it did not deter the crowds from hanging around and having fun at the Esplanade area

MASiF 2011 Day Three

Whether you are there to check out your favourite indie band or just to spend time with your family, there’s no doubt that everyone enjoyed themselves immensely

MASiF 2011 Day Three

The lead singer of an indie group called Friday King Road belting one out of their hit songs

MASiF 2011 Day Three

The band, Friday King Road

MASiF 2011 Day Three

A group of performers striking up a fun pose for their fans

MASiF 2011 Day Three

For some reason, everyone seems to be attracted to this golden human statue that was there during the MASiF event

MASiF 2011 Day Three

Anyone want to try their hands at staying still for as long as you can while standing?

As you can see, MASiF is the sort of festival that is best experienced first-hand, because the best parts of it must be seen, heard and experienced by ourselves in order to fully appreciate it.

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Royal Malaysian Police Open Day 2011

September 30, 2011 at 4:00 pm

The month of October will begin with a bang as the men in blue of Malaysia invites the public to attend its Police Open Day 2011 at Dataran Merdeka this Saturday, 1st October 2011. the event is one of several events held throughout the year to build closer ties with the general public and is also part the police’s celebration for Hari Raya.

The event will begin at 8 am and end at 6 pm. Among the activities planned for the day are street soccer matches, shooting simulations, cultural performances by ASWARA and of course, a lucky draw! As with other open house events, food will be served throughout 11am till 3 pm for those who attend and the day will end with a special performance by the Royal Malaysian Police Band.

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The Royal Malaysian Police Force will be organising an Open Day on 1st October 2011

While this event is focused on local Malaysians, visitors from any country are welcome to attend and experience this simple community affair.

As the event will be held at Dataran Merdeka, several roads in the city will be closed to motorists on Saturday, beginning at 12 am till 12 pm. The roads affected are Jalan Kinabalu/Bukit Aman exit, Jalan Kinabalu/Hishamuddin Roundabout, Jalan Raja/Jalan Hishamuddin, and Jalan Leboh Pasar Besar/Jalan Hishamuddin.

Other roads inaccessible to motorists will be Jalan Leboh Ampang/Jalan Tun Razak, Dato Onn Roundabout/Jalan Parlimen, Jalan Parlimen/Jalan Raja Laut, Jalan Leboh Pasar Besar/Jalan Mahkamah Persekutuan and Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman/Jalan Raja.

Photo (c) MyLifeStory

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Fusion of Passion

September 29, 2011 at 12:00 pm

This year’s Malaysia Day was celebrated on a grand scale, unlike the years before. Various activities were held by many organisations, including state and the federal governments, as well as other entities, all united in the celebration of the country that we live in. Chief among the celebrations was MASiF 2011 – the Music, Arts, Style, International Festival – at Suria KLCC. Among the highlights of the festival was an art exhibition at Galeri Petronas which has recently come to a close entitled Fusion of Passion.

Fusion of Passion

Chin Wan Kee – Beyond Mind and Words Series No 29

Fusion of Passion

Tew Nai Tong – Happy Life

Fusion of Passion

Clement Ooi Kit Meng – Together

So for those of you who were not in Kuala Lumpur during this year’s Malaysia Day and missed out on the exhibition, here is what Fusion of Passion was all about. The exhibition is a tribute to the diversity of the country and to show how differences can be celebrated and not feared. The exhibition strove to gather a number of artists and artwork assembled within one gallery to symbolise the fusion of various passions, and the diversity of artistic passion was shown in the depth of the works of fine art, sculpture, photography and illustration. Both established masters and emerging artists were given equal opportunity to showcase their work, so that the audience would better appreciate the true worth of the country.

Fusion of Passion

Izzati Shahrin – Dua Tiga Kucing Berlari, Mana Nak Sama Tikus Seorang

Fusion of Passion

Amiruddin Ariffin – Cosmic Symphony Series III

Fusion of Passion

Carlyn Chua Yuin Lim – Deafening Lights

The diversity of art in the exhibition acted as a reflection of what it means to be Malaysian, the respect and pride, and our own interpretation of what makes us Malaysians. Each work of art in the exhibition is an expression of the artist’s feelings and views towards Malaysia. This is interesting as it mirrors our perception about fellow Malaysians, as there will be times when we disagree with the artist’s vision, but there will definitely be times when we share and emphatise with what we see. The exhibition strives to use art to bring an understanding in ourselves about the society we live in, and the people we share this country with.

Fusion of Passion

Cindy Koh – Symbiosis III

Fusion of Passion

Jasmine Kok – Silver Bloom

Fusion of Passion

Rasid Yusof – Malaysian Interior 2

And although there is a deeper meaning in this exhibition, the many different pieces that make up this collection come together to create a harmonious and pleasant experience even for those of us who feel we do not understand art.

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