Inspired my journeys to islands in Malaysia, this painting features the buildings and daily activities of Pulau Ketam Villagers. I wanted to bring out the happiness of their simple life, accentuated by the vivid background and hibiscus motifs, to showcase Malaysia’s unique identity.
2nd Prize Winner
Participant Name
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Chow Yee
University/College
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Dasein Academy of Art
Title of Entry
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Fish Village
Description
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Rainbows symbolize happiness and a new beginning. The rainbow colours reflect the villager’s positive view of life-one that’s full of joy and hope-despite their struggles. The lively bridge invites viewers to enter and experience the beauty and enjoyment of life in the fishing village.
3rd Prize Winner
Participant Name
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Tang Li Yi
University/College
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National Arts Culture And Heritage Academy (Aswara)
Title of Entry
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School Bus Yellow! Happiness Beginning
Description
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Secondary days were among the most memorable times growing up. The yellow school bus brought us through this journey of shared laughter and tears. May the continuing journey be a happy one of peace and harmony, joy and laughter, romance and passion. Best wishes to the couple!
Consolation Prize Winners
Participant Name
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Lim Kah Yin
University/College
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The One Academy-Petaling Jaya
Title of Entry
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Her Story
Description
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This story is explored through the eyes of the parents. Recounting their angel’s journey from birth, to childhood, through rebellious years, and to maturity may be bittersweet. Yet it is ultimately the parents’ own journey to happiness when they see her maturing into womanhood.
Consolation Prize Winners
Participant Name
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Teo Jia Sing
University/College
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Saito College
Title of Entry
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Light Of Hope
Description
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Our journey of happiness begins with the love shared between family members. The girl and grandmother represent not only strong familial bonds, but also the transferring of a legacy of wisdom and knowledge across generations, represented here by the bouquet of flowers.
Consolation Prize Winners
Participant Name
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Fang Xin Er
University/College
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Dasein Academy of Art
Title of Entry
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Happy Dreamer
Description
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Everyone defines happiness differently. For me, the journey of happiness is to enjoy what one does and to experience its creative outcome. When young, I imagined being inside the stories I was reading, which gave me good memories and happiness. I may be dreaming but I’m happy.
1st Prize Winner
Participant Name
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Abdullah Amirulamin bin Hamid
University/College
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Multimedia University (MMU)
Title of Entry
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Enjoyment
Description
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An little indian playing with the birds around Batu Caves temple. This shots shows that we can enjoy simple pleasures in life. Let’s look beyong life’s problem, and instead focus with child-like enthusiasm on what makes us happy.
2nd Prize Winner
Participant Name
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Lishalini Selvarajah
University/College
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Limkokwing University of Creative Technology
Title of Entry
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Flying peacefully
Description
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In an ideal world, everyone is happy and at peace with themselves and nature. Then one can enjoy the simple pleasures in life, in neighbourly conversation, and feeding of birds. A soul does not reside within an individual, but is in separable from the environment.
3rd Prize Winner
Participant Name
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Shireen Biswas A/P Bisanuth Biswas
University/College
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Saito College
Title of Entry
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Journey to Happiness @ Malaysian exclusive dream
Description
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Journey to happiness reminds me of younger days traveling back to my hometown on special occasion. My neighbors comprise different races but we get along well together. This shot reminds me of good old times and the happiness derived from simple activities when shared with friends.
Consolation Prize Winners
Participant Name
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Muhammad Zulfadhli Bin Mohd Zin
University/College
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University Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
Title of Entry
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Hope for Nepal
Description
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Humanitarian activists are a special breed of people, offering help during times of need and binging relief to the afflicted. Here, they extend hands of friendship and solidarity while the people of Nepal find solace. The sacrifices made in this Journey to Happiness is captured and celebrated here.
Consolation Prize Winners
Participant Name
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Gabriel Zoe Chew
University/College
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Multimedia University (MMU)
Title of Entry
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The Bubbly Happiness
Description
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Bubbles may be fleeting but in that short-lived moment, it radiates a joy that everyone can relate to. Though short-lived at times, our happiness can affect those around us. The emotions captured in this shot has the power to influence viewers, as happiness is contagious.
Consolation Prize Winners
Participant Name
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Ho Yan Hong
University/College
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Limkokwing University of Creative Technology
Title of Entry
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Youth
Description
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Childhood is beautiful, being surrounded by loved ones and enjoying its every moment. But there’s nothing quite like spending time with friends and the nostalgia is priceless. Nothing last forever, but happy times live on in our hearts as morsels of sweet memories.
Life is a journey with problems to solve, lessons to learn, but most of all, experiences to enjoy. So see the world and do the things that make you happy.
True compassion means not only feeling another’s pain but also being moved to help relieve it. A young man steps up with a gift of love to some one less fortunate.
Happiness is not about living in the big city, it is about enjoying the simple life with family and friends. This is the story of a road trip back to Kampung Beng and Kampung Laut, Lenggong, Perak.