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Kuala Lumpur, 22 August 2020 \u2013 Sometimes it only takes a photograph to spark an interest or create a passion or deeper appreciation in a particular subject. A photograph triggers emotion and mood, narrates a story and most of all, inspires \u2013 All the elements which are inherent and stunningly reflected in the winning photographs and shorts videos from the recently concluded Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) Photography Contest 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Themed \u201cExperience Forest, Experience MTCS-PEFC\u201d, the contest entered its third edition this year and was jointly organised by MTCC and PCP Publications, the publisher for photography magazines namely Photo Creator, Advanced Images, Fotografika, Travelmate and Travelution. The contest was aimed at raising public awareness on the beauty and benefits of Malaysia\u2019s tropical forests while promoting the importance of valuing the nature and managing the green wonders through timber certification to benefit future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 49 winners of the contest were announced and received their prizes at a live-streamed ceremony held at the MTCC office today. Set to the tone of the new normal, the hybrid affair was part of the online Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival 2020 (KLPF 2020) organised by PCP Publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WINNING ENTRIES<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In his welcoming remarks, MTCC Chairman, Kamaruzaman Mohamad said the contest was in line with MTCC\u2019s new Vision and Mission which emphasise on the importance of sustainable forest management to be internalised and appreciated at the national level if global sustainability is ever to be achieved. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe contest is part of MTCC\u2019s continued initiatives to reach out to the public through increased communication, education and public awareness efforts. It also jives well with the fifth thrust of the MTCC Strategy 2020-2025, a short-term plan formulated from the new Vision and Mission which focuses on ensuring that the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS) continues to be relevant in sustainable forest management efforts locally and globally,\u201d said Kamaruzaman who announced the grand prize winner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Present were MTCC CEO, Yong Teng Koon and PCP Publications General Manager and Editor-In-Chief, Jessica Chan. Reputable photographer and guest judge of the contest, Azul Adnan joined the event virtually to announce the winners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A total of 166 participants from throughout Malaysia took part in the contest, with 1,384 photographs and 19 short videos submitted to compete in five categories namely People & Forest, Forest & Forest Landscapes, Forest & Animals, Wonders & Sound of Nature (short video clips) and #fortheloveofnature (social media photograph category).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A shot capturing a picturesque view of a tree overlooking mountains at Cameron Highlands, Pahang earned Chuah Chai Hong the overall grand prize. The 43-year-old engineer walked away with RM2,000 in cash, a certificate and magazines courtesy of PCP Publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virtually joining the ceremony, Chuah said the image, titled \u201cGigantic Bonsai Tree and Mountains\u201d, reminds us on the importance of trees in our lives. \u201cI spotted the view during a hiking trip from Gunung Siku leading towards Gunung Irau in Cameron Highlands in March 2019. I was resting under a tree and from my spot, the tree was like a giant bonsai overlooking the mountains. The view was simply magnificent so I quickly took out my camera and snapped it\u2026Trees are precious. Trees help provide fresh air and nurture our lives,\u201d said Chuah from Bukit Mertajam, Penang.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Grand Prize Photo
\u201cGigantic Bonsai Tree and Mountains\u201d by Chuah Chai Hong
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First prize shot for the People & Forest category went to Tan Ee Long, a 42-year-old photographer from Muar, Johor. Tan\u2019s winning picture titled \u201cCharcoal-Making\u201d captures the old-fashioned way of charcoal-making and its age-old charm in Kuala Sepetang, Taiping, Perak. Charcoal-production from mangrove logs is a traditional source of livelihood for villagers in that area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photographer Mohd Nazri Sulaiman, 46, from Batu Pahat, Johor, was chosen as the first prize winner in the Forest & Forest Landscape category. His entry, titled \u201cMystical Mossy Forest\u201d shows a majestic and mystical view of Mossy Forest in Cameron Highlands, Pahang. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuan Aufa Tuan Othman, a 32-year-old teacher from Tanah Merah, Kelantan, emerged the first prize winner in the Forest & Animals category. He won the judges\u2019 heart with a beautiful image of the unique Blue-banded Pitta (one of the endemic birds of Borneo) captured in Lahad Datu, Sabah. The first prize winners received RM1,200 each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n