Results, conferments, outings, salons and society news from the Photographic Society of Malaysia.
The Cameron Highlands photo contest was judged at the PSM clubhouse on 4 January 2015, with 17 participants submitting 85 works. The judges were Teh Eng Guan, Soo Wee Ming and Philip Cheang.
Merit: Low Fong Ying, Koh Wee Hai, Lai Wee, Chong Kit Han and Harry Woo.
The new membership cards are ready and will be sent to members in February 2015. Members are encouraged to keep their contact details up to date so that the cards reach them without delay.
As of 31 December 2014, PSM membership strength reached 510. Between 2013 and 2014, the society welcomed about 61 new members from both local and overseas. We encourage members whose membership has lapsed to renew their membership fees promptly.
PSM is pleased to confer upon the following the title of Honorary Fellow of The Photographic Society of Malaysia (Hon.FPSM):
Thirty-two photographers travelled to Cameron Highland for a photo outing held from 5 to 7 December 2014. The outing was organised together with Foto Imej of Perak.
The results of the 2014 Second Member Competition were announced on 23 November 2014. Lin Kum Ming was the overall champion with 14 points.
Merit (RM100 each): Philip Cheang, Goh Chor Tian, Soo Wee Ming, Lai Wei and Harry Woo.
The society’s 2014 Second Distinction Assessment was completed on 23 November 2014, conferring the following distinctions.
On 7 November 2014, PSM supported the Yucai Primary School photo contest. The judging panel comprised Harry Woo, Goh Chor Tian and Philip Cheang. The event helped promote the appreciation of photography as an art among the students.
The exhibition of the PSM Malaysia International Salon of Photography was held from 16 to 21 August 2014 at the SGM Cultural Hall, drawing more than 2,000 visitors over three days. The opening ceremony on 17 August was attended by over 300 guests and officiated by Dato’ Fu Ah Kiow.
The salon catalogue was produced in just ten days at a cost of RM11.70 per copy and sold at RM18.
The PSM member competition “Horse Year Expression” was judged on 10 May 2014 at the Flemington Hotel, Taiping.
Merit (RM100 each): Koh Wee Hai, Eng Chuen Fui, Wong Wai Sun, Goh Chor Tian and Harry Woo.
PSM published its anniversary book, “Glorious Heritage” — a 222-page volume featuring 216 works, measuring 11 by 11 inches and weighing about one kilogram. The production cost was RM50 per copy.
The 2014 Anniversary Gathering brought 140 members together at the Radius International Hotel. President Harry Woo emphasised the importance of recruiting new members and organising more activities for the society. Lucky-draw prizes on the day included pen drives, hard disks, camera bags and a Sharp 39-inch Full-HD television.