About The Contest
This year, Malaysia is celebrating its 62nd year of independence. It is part of our culture to memorialise special events, from birthdays and anniversaries to farewells and regular get-together, with a photo or two. With that in mind, The Edge and City of Elmina is organising a photo competition with the theme “Malaysiaku, In Pictures” and tagline “Capturing the spirit, sights and scenes of our nation”.
The Contest comprises 2 categories:
Merdeka
Photos showcasing the spirit of Merdeka
Elmina
Photos taken in the City of Elmina
*There are no limits to the number of entries submitted by a single personGuest Judges
Zung Heng
Zung is an award-winning international photographer. Born and raised in Sekinchan, Zung set up his own studio, The Photoz, when he was 24. His is known for his distinctive ability to capture fleeting moments and emotions stealthily, which earned him the moniker “ninja photographer”.
Zung has shot portraits of Anthony Robbins, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Andrea Bocelli, the Dalai Lama, and Donald Trump; he is also a favourite among the Malaysian royalties and the high society. Zung completed a personal challenge to shoot in 6 continents within 6 weeks, and has even travelled from Antarctica to the Arctic in 100 days on photography assignments.
Lin Ho
Lin Ho is an accomplished professional photographer. He has specialised in the architecture and interiors genre for the last 20 years. Lin Ho has collaborated with renowned international and local architects, interior designers and reputable property developers. He is also a frequent contributor to international architecture publications, in both print & digital media. Previous book projects include The Straits Chinese, The Residences of HRH Sultan Azlan Shah, Malaysian Tropical Houses, Recent Malaysian Architecture, Greening Malaysia and Tropical Garden Design.
Prizes
Snap and share your best photo for a chance to win great prizes* worth more than RM40,000!
We are looking for 21 winners! 1x Grand prize
Merdeka Category
1x Platinum prize1x Gold prize
1x Silver prize
1x Bronze prize
6x Merit prize
Elmina Category
1x Platinum prize1x Gold prize
1x Silver prize
1x Bronze prize
6x Merit prize
The City of Elmina is a 5,000-acre, freehold township development by Sime Darby Property Berhad, strategically located along the Guthrie Corridor Expressway (GCE), to the west of Kuala Lumpur. The first township dedicated to wellness and liveability in Malaysia, the city is built on the foundation of 8 pillars of wellness, namely physical, emotional, mental, community, intellectual, family, environmental and occupational wellness. Boasting of a 300-acre Central Park (to-date the largest in Malaysia) and 480 acres of local parks, the City of Elmina is developed in line with international standards of Mercer’s Quality of Living Survey for liveability. Located next to a 2,700-acre forest reserve and well-connected by an excellent network of highways, the City of Elmina enjoys the best of natural and convenient living, with homes curated to last for generations to come.
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