A glimpse of Malaysia at SM Mall of Asia
MANILA, Philippines - The “Hello Malaysia” exhibit held recently at SM Mall of Asia gave mallgoers the chance to have a glimpse of the scenic beauty, people, lifestyle, and culture of this Southeast Asian country through 100 compelling photographs taken by some of the country’s leading photojournalists.
The exhibit captured the diversity of Malaysia through photographs of the Merdeka Square in Kuala Lumpur; the streets of historic Malacca; the Genting Highlands, the city of entertainment on a hill; and the Kota Kinabalu River, which is famous for river rafting and island hopping. It also featured portraits of its people, as well as modern Malaysian attractions like the F1 Race; and the iconic Petronas Towers, a symbol of man’s ingenious imagination and a source of inspiration for many architects around the world.
Organized by Travel Light, a group of award-winning photographers, the exhibit was sponsored by Tourism Malaysia and Malaysia Airlines together with SM Mall of Asia.
Malaysian Ambassador to the Philippines Dato Ahmad Hazizi graced the opening ceremonies. He was joined by Tourism Malaysia director Masrinas Mohd Bakri, Malaysia Airlines sales manager Nikki Confiado, ABS-CBN VP for news gathering Chari Villa, and Melanie Ediza (representing Senator Loren Legarda).
Travel Light group members Chito Vecina, Edwin Tuyay, Jorge Maniquis, Nelwin Uy, Ellen San Pedro, Pedro Tuyay, Andy Samaniego, Jun Garcia, J. Lucas Reyes, Melvin Gobaco, Madge Lejano, and Anne Jambora also graced the event.
“Hello Malaysia” is sponsored by Tourism Malaysia and Malaysian Airlines, in cooperation with SM Mall of Asia, Canon, PCCI, i-Mag Photography Magazine, Aperture, MSD Godspeed Exhibits, Angels Delight Catering, and Design Manila.
