1MCAT festival collected RM20.1 million in sales

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The festival, which was a joint effort between the Tourism Ministry and National Visual Arts Gallery, came to a close after seven months since its launch in June.

National Visual Arts Development Board chairman Datuk Mahadzir Lokman said 1MCAT’s main objective was to attract international tourists to invest in Malaysian contemporary art.

“This is also to showcase Malaysia’s identity through art and as a catalyst towards unity and harmony of the multicultural society.

“This year’s 1MCAT has organised 117 programmes as compared to only six in 2010. This year, we had the participation from 876 local artists ,” he said after closing the festival here today (Saturday).

Mahadzir said Malaysian art was not only well-known in the region but slowly growing recognition in parts of Europe as well as Argentina, Venezuela, Mexico and the United States.

“Some of our artists’ works have just returned from famous art galleries such as the Saatchi gallery and La Galleria Pall Mall, both in London, and we will be introducing much more Malaysian art abroad.”

The closing ceremony also saw the “Portraits of The World” programme where 62 Miss Tourism International 2014 delegates had their portraits sketched.

This was in conjunction with the 18th Miss Tourism World final 2014.

“We invited them here to work hand in hand with our hardworking artists to share with us their beauty through art,” Mahadzir said.

Miss Tourism International president Tan Sri Danny Ooi presented prizes to three artists whose artworks were selected to win the Portraits of The World competition.

Amirul Mukminin who drew a portrait of Miss Bolivia walked away with RM3,000 after winning first prize, followed by Ronnie Mohd who sketched the contestant from China and won RM2,000.

Third place went to Mohd Adzran Omar who drew Miss Kyrgyzstan.

CRAFT FESTIVAL JOHOR 2014

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JOHOR BHARU : Craft Festival Johor 2014 was launch by the Minister of Tourism and Culture Dato Seri Mohamad Nazri 18 december 2014 with MoTAC officers.

LIGHT AND MOTION PUTRAJAYA “LAMPU” 2014

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Light And Motion Festival (LAMPU) | Following the success of the inaugural Putrajaya Lighting Festival 2013 that took place on the eve of 2014, once again Putrajaya Lighting Festival is set to return this year with a bigger, brighter and more astounding lighting affair. With this year’s theme, LAMPU (Light And Motion Putrajaya), marks the endeavour to meet the criteria as member of Lighting Urban Community International (LUCI), stipulating transformation and high level of significance throughout the art of lights.

A Journey Through Time VIII @ Starhill Gallery

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A Journey Through Time VIII is back with a stellar line-up of luxury watch brands and exquisite jewellery from 21^st to 28th November, 2014 presented by Starhill Gallery and endorsed by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Malaysia. It is destined to be a powerful prelude to Baselworld 2015 with rare private collections, first-in-market editions and exquisite pieces from over 125 luxury brands.

Some of the luxury brands will be debuting in Malaysia such as HYT, Lilla Rio, MOISEIKIN, Carlo Barberis and Gem Palace, being featured during the eight day extravaganza. A wide array of activities are planned throughout this edition, starting with regional road shows in Singapore, Jakarta, Bangkok, Shanghai, Hong Kong and throughout parts of Malaysia to build excitement and attract visitors to the main showcase.

MALAYSIAN INTERNATIONAL GOURMET FESTIVAL (MIGF 2014) AWARDS AND CELEBRATION PARTY

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The MIGF 2014 finally wrapped with a cheerful and extravagant awards and celebration party at the Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur on the 6th November. With restaurants and hotels being recognized to compete and celebrate the Malaysian International Gourmet Festival, the ballroom of Royale Chulan Hotel was transformed into a lavish foodie paradise.

Huge LED screens and extravagant spotlights illuminating the hall, with firebreathers twirled and fire flaming to astonish the crowd. Audiences cheered in fascination with the performances and applauded as the Red Hot Chefs walked onto the stage.

National Deepavali Open House celebration draws in thousands of celebrants in Malacca

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Malacca Governor Tun Mohd Khalil Yaakob, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, his wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, as well as Tourism and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz were among the dignitaries who watched the colourful and splendid performances of dance troupes and renowned local singers.

Idris also kept the crowd captivated when he delved into the true meaning of Deepavali, based on the ancient Vedas where people with right virtues were often rewarded at the end.

Sacred scriptures, he said have related how good wins over evil, although initially those who are championing for righteous and morality had to face the brunt of others.

MYFEST 2015 LOGO LAUNCHING

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Following the momentum of Visit Malaysia Year 2014, the Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia, has designated next year as Malaysia Year of Festivals 2015, or MyFest 2015.
Theme: Endless celebrations

MyFest 2015 heralds the country’s biggest ever fiesta of celebrations, events and happenings all year long; encompassing all genre including culture, shopping, festivals, destination marketing, food and other themed events.

MyFest 2015 branding MyFest 2015’s logo was launched in Kelantan on 18 September 2014 by YB Dato’ Seri Mohamed Nazri bin Abdul Aziz, Minister of Tourism and Culture Malaysia.

KEI NISHIKORI WINS ATP WORLD TOUR MALAYSIAN OPEN 2014

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KUALA LUMPUR: It was a much savoured win for US Open finalist Kei Nishikori who landed his first Malaysian Open ATP 250 title after a hard fought win over Julien Benneteau at the Putra Stadium.

The 24-year-old Japanese, who has been having a breakout year, had to dig deep for the 7-6 (7-4), 6-4 win in an hour and 47 minutes on Sunday.

NIshikori’s sixth career title was especially sweet as the sell-out 6,000 crowd – many of them Japanese, flocked to throw their support behind the poster boy of Asian tennis.

The win, which is also Nishikori’s second on Asian soil after the Japan Open in 2012, is set to strengthen his chances for a shot at the ATP World Tour Finals which will be held in London in November.

Nishikori is currently sixth in the standings and the win in Malaysia will move him just 90 points behind US Open winner Marin Cilic in fifth place and 310 points clear of Spain’s David Ferrer who is seventh.

Victory didn’t come easy as the 32-year-old Frenchman, bidding to win his first ATP title in his 10th final, started the match more aggressive and broke Nishikori in the third game to move into a 2-1 lead.

Nishikori had a chance to level the set but failed to convert nine break point opportunities in the eighth game as Benneteau hung on to serve himself out of trouble.

World No. 8 Nishikori’s persistence however paid off as he broke Benneteau in the 10th game, before taking the first set in a tie-break.

In the second set, Nishikori appeared more comfortable and broke Benneteau’s serve and resolve in the seventh game before romping home.

KUALA LUMPUR INTERNATIONAL TATTOO 2014

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Kuala Lumpur International Tattoo 2014 is a major event in conjunction with the VMY 2014, enabling local and foreign tourists as well as Malaysians to see a special show featuring patriotism, spirit and agility with spectacular elements. This program has been held before in 2007.

Concept
This program consists of variety of safety forces and national defences’ team as well as international teams in one arena to highlight the greatness and uniqueness of the Tattoo by offering attractive shows with the mixture of local cultures.

Purpose of organization
• As an effort to place Malaysia in an international arena and to provide opportunities for tourists and Malaysians to gather to celebrate the Visit Malaysia Year 2014.
• Featuring a number of creative performances of artistic, military, police, acrobatics, self-defense of the local uniformed on the Blue Ocean Strategy track.
• Bringing the uniform personnel and the defense of Malaysia closer to the people as well as providing opportunity to witness the international team in a more relaxed approach.
• Highlighting the diversity of Malaysia’s ethnic group arts and culture through the performances.

Venue
Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur