{"id":4228,"date":"2017-12-07T00:13:50","date_gmt":"2017-12-07T00:13:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mtcc.com.my\/winning-images-from-mtcc-photography-contest-sparks-love-for-forests\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T14:51:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T14:51:25","slug":"winning-images-from-mtcc-photography-contest-sparks-love-for-forests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mtcc.monyads.com\/bm\/winning-images-from-mtcc-photography-contest-sparks-love-for-forests\/","title":{"rendered":"WINNING IMAGES FROM MTCC PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST SPARKS LOVE FOR FORESTS"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Contest <\/em><\/strong>Raised Awareness On Sustainable <\/em><\/strong>Management Of Malaysian Forests Among Photography Enthusiasts<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Kuala Lumpur, 7 December 2017<\/strong> \u2013 Albert Einstein once said, \u201cLook deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.\u201d Nature, or photos of it, inherently exudes a sense of peace and deep understanding found only in the presence of greenery, colourful wildlife, and blue oceans. While many of us tend to get caught up in the routine of city living, our instinct to draw close to nature in strenuous moments often seem to come almost naturally.<\/p>\n

With the aim of inspiring people to appreciate mother nature and forest in particular, the Malaysian Timber Certification Council\u2019s (MTCC) inaugural photography contest themed \u201cExperience Forest, Experience MTCS\u2013PEFC\u201d mobilized participants to snap their best shots of the lush forests and its landscape, its wildlife and indigenous people as well as those contributing to preserving this heritage. The 21 winners of the Contest were announced and received their prizes at the Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival (KLPF) 2017 \u2013 the largest imaging event in Malaysia, on 25 November 2017.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe MTCC Photography Contest provided a platform for photography enthusiasts to explore the beauty of nature through their camera lenses. In Malaysia, our tropical forests are especially precious because of its biodiversity and long-standing role as a support system for our society. As such, we wanted to give photographers an avenue to be in touch with nature and appreciate this precious resource through the hobby of capturing images,\u201d said MTCC CEO Mr Yong Teng Koon.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u201cMost people are also unaware of the work done by forestry people to protect and care for our forests. We wanted the public to be informed of the efforts needed to manage our tropical forests and to appreciate the caretakers of this national heritage. Our collaboration with PCP Publications for the photography contest was fitting to communicate this message to the public, some of whom are already passionate about both nature and photography,\u201d shared Yong.<\/p>\n

A shot capturing a magnificent waterfall at the Royal Belum State Park in Perak as seen through a hollow log earned Abdul Hafiz bin Abdul Hamid the overall grand prize. The photo bagged him a cash prize of RM2,000.<\/p>\n

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Shot at Royal Belum State Park in Perak, grand prize winner Abdul Hafiz bin Abdul Hamid\u2019s photo sends the message, \u201cAppreciate And Respect Our Natural Wonders\u201d. He shares: \u201cThe Kooi Waterfall was where I saw a hollow 2-ft long block of log. It was facing a beautiful small waterfall. I inserted the camera into it, used small stones as a tripod replacement for the camera, and applied the slow shutter technique effectively to capture the flowing crystal clear water.\u201d <\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cI am very touched and proud to have my photo chosen as the Grand Prize photo of MTCC\u2019s inaugural photography contest. My hope is that this photo will be a source of inspiration to other photographers to produce many more creative images of local forests and introduce Malaysia\u2019s natural beauty to the world,\u201d said Abdul Hafiz who is a technical officer by profession.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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The MTCC Photography Contest provided a platform for photography buffs to explore the beauty of nature through their camera lenses. (Left) MTCC CEO, Mr Yong Teng Koon presents a cash prize of RM2,000 to proud winner Abdul Hafiz bin Abdul Hamid at MTCC\u2019s booth at the Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival 2017. <\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

First prize winners in each category received RM1,200 each.  Two merit prizes of RM600 per category, and five consolation prizes of RM200 each per category were also awarded. In addition, all winners received a photobook courtesy of PCP Publications.  The winning photos were displayed for viewing at the KLPF 2017; showcasing varying takes on Malaysia\u2019s wonderful natural heritage.<\/p>\n

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First prize photo for the category \u2018People and Forest\u2019 shot by Abdul Hafiz bin Abdul Hamid captures two indigenous people of Malaysia steering a bamboo raft on a calm lake at Royal Belum State Park, Perak.<\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Tan Ee Long\u2019s first prize photo for the \u2018Forest and Forest Landscape\u2019 category perfectly captures a dramatic view of Genting Highlands\u2019 forest landscape on an overcast, misty day.First prize photo for the category \u2018Forest and Forest Landscape\u2019 shot by Tan Ee Long<\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Titled \u2018Family Tree\u2019, this beautiful photo of a troop of monkeys shot at Muar, Johor bagged Ivan Lim Yu Meng first prize in the \u2018Forest and Animals\u2019 category.<\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Entries were shortlisted and judged based on several criteria, namely creativity, relevancy to the theme, originality and overall impact. The judging panel for the contest were made up of PCP Publications editor-in-chief, Jessica Chan; MTCC CEO, Yong Teng Koon; and Founder and Director at Nusantara Photography, Ashraf Saharudin, who himself is a nature-loving person with more than 10 years of experience in the photography industry.<\/p>\n

Commenting on the contest submissions, Yong said, \u201cWe were very impressed by the quality of the entries as they truly captured our Malaysian forests in their raw beauty. The winning photos were particularly successful in depicting the splendor of our forests and, in our opinion, were able to instill in its viewers a sense of gratitude toward Mother Nature.\u201d<\/p>\n

Organised in collaboration with PCP Publications, the contest which was held from 5 July to 15 October 2017 garnered a total submission of 837 photos from 95 photographers across three categories.<\/p>\n

Category 1 (Forests and People) required participants to capture images of people involved in the field of forestry responsible for the sustainable management and well-being of Malaysia\u2019s forest resources, including foresters, forest rangers, forest researchers, auditors and indigenous peoples. Category 2 (Forests and Forest Landscapes) sought for shots capturing a forest\u2019s natural beauty, diversity and uniqueness in form and structure. They included the geological or climatological features and natural environment of the Malaysian forest. While Category 3 (Forests and Animals) invited participants to capture images of animals in the wild including mammals, birds, amphibians or reptiles.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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