Photographic Society of Malaysia member photography

PSM Honours

Distinctions

PSM's own lifetime honours for photographic excellence — recognised by the Registrar of Societies since 1990.

The system

PSM's own lifetime honours

The Photographic Society of Malaysia confers its own distinctions for photographic excellence — recognised by Malaysia's Registrar of Societies since 1990 and awarded for life.

A distinction is earned by submitting a portfolio of work to the Society's Distinctions committee for assessment. There are three levels, from Associateship through Fellowship to the Society's highest honour, the Honorary Fellowship. Acceptances stand as a lasting mark of a member's standing in the art of photography.

The tiers

Three levels of distinction

APSM Associate of the Photographic Society of Malaysia

A portfolio of 12 works, accompanied by a written statement and a hanging plan.

Level 1 · Associateship

FPSM Fellow of the Photographic Society of Malaysia

A portfolio of 18 works, together with a record of service to the Society.

Level 2 · Fellowship

Hon.FPSM Honorary Fellow of the Photographic Society of Malaysia

Conferred by nomination (two or more members) and Council review — the Society's highest honour.

Level 3 · Honorary Fellowship

Recent conferments

2014 Distinction Assessment

The most recent distinctions captured from the Society's records. New associateships and fellowships were conferred, alongside honorary fellowships to photographers from around the region.

APSMLin Kah Wai, Cheng Hong Wai (Victor) and Chu Siew Thong

FPSMTan Song Chuan

Conferment of Hon.FPSM

Honorary Fellowships conferred on 27 photographers

Teo Bee Yen (Singapore)
John . Davis Jr (USA)
Henry Ng (USA)
Daduan Deng (China)
Wang Li (China)
Tan Lip Seng (Singapore)
Vannee Chutchawantipakorn (Thailand)
Tay Puay Koon (Singapore)
Tan Keng Lian (Singapore)
Mark Lo (Taiwan)
Chai Chin Khiong (Sarawak)
Siew Tick Chai (Miri)
Leong Siew Kuan (Miri)
Law Cheng Tean (Ipoh)
Cheang Kum Seng (Ipoh)
Tay Ah Kow (Kluang)
Chang Choo Khong (Kluang)
Claymond Leong Yung Nyee (Kuching)
Johnathan Tai Nyik Fui (Kuching)
Ng Kok Leong (Kuala Lumpur)
Eng Ah Soon (Negeri Sembilan)
Steve Chong (Negeri Sembilan)
Chong Tong Chai (Johor Bharu)
Cheong Weng Leong (Pahang)
Eng Chuen Fui (Kuala Lumpur)
Ho Kin Meng (Kuala Lumpur)
Bao-Then Li (Chengdu, China)

Roster reflects the 2014 assessment captured from the live site — refresh with the current conferments before launch.

Successful Distinction

Members' distinctions

Distinctions earned by PSM members across the Society and international photographic bodies. Filter by distinction.

Sample work by Harry Woo (placeholder image)

Harry WooF.RPST

Harry WooARPS

Sample work by Steven Leong (placeholder image)

Steven LeongFPSM

Sample work by Teh Eng Guan (placeholder image)

Teh Eng GuanFPSM

Sample work by Ng Chee Kong (placeholder image)

Ng Chee KongARPS

Ng Chee KongFRPS

Sample work by Lee Hin Mun (placeholder image)

Lee Hin MunFRPS

Sample work by Dato' KS Yeaw (placeholder image)

Dato' KS YeawASCPS

Teh Eng GuanARPS

Sample work by Dr KW Wong (placeholder image)

Dr KW WongF.RPST

Sample work by Claymond Leong (placeholder image)

Claymond LeongFPSNY

Sample work by Koh Wee Hai (placeholder image)

Koh Wee HaiA.RPST

Sample work by Eng Chuen Fui (placeholder image)

Eng Chuen FuiA.RPST

Sample work by Steve Chong (placeholder image)

Steve ChongARPS

Sample work by Edward Cheong (placeholder image)

Edward CheongAPSM

Showing the first page of the Society's Successful Distinction records; the live site lists further holders. Sample images are placeholders pending real portfolios from PSM.

Apply for a distinction

Ready to submit a portfolio?

Members submit a portfolio of work to the Society's Distinctions committee for assessment. Once conferred, a PSM distinction is held for life. Contact the committee to learn the current requirements and assessment dates.