Contest Winners 2026

September Photo Challenge Results: Challenge #3 – Trip to Kuala to Terengganu And to wrap up our September Photo Challenge series, here is our Third and Final Announcement for September 2026! This category brought breathtaking views, calm waters, and stunning architectural landscapes. After reviewing all the amazing submissions, we are thrilled to announce our Winner and top shortlisted entries for the Kuala Terengganu Trip. WINNER Jon Liang –A stunning, crystal-clear mirror reflection shot of the floating mosque framed by a dramatic blue sky and wispy clouds. The low-angle perspective and pristine symmetry make this frame truly captivating. Massive congratulations, Jon Liang!  SHORTLISTED FINALISTS A warm congratulations to our talented shortlisted finalists who completed our top 5: Edwin Ng – A serene dusk landscape featuring warm sunset gradients reflected across the water around the mosque. Conrad Goh – A tranquil long-exposure coastal shot showcasing smooth, silky turquoise waters and rock formation. Ronald Ruben – A vibrant sunset perspective framing the iconic Kuala Terengganu Drawbridge through the Panoramik arch Albert PM Low – A beautifully framed view of the drawbridge framed elegantly through lush palm foliage   A huge THANK YOU to all photographers who submitted their work across all three September challenges! Your creativity and passion continue to inspire our entire community.   Winner -Jon Liang ne Chew Selected Photos New Gallery Albert PM Low Ronald Ruben Conrad Goh Edwin Ng Chia Woon Kong Harun Wahab Joanne Chew Yuen Yee A big thank you to everyone who participated in this month’s challenges. Your dedication and creativity continue to inspire the club.

September Photo Challenge Results: Challenge #2 – Keretapi Sarong  The celebrations continue! Following our first announcement, we are excited to present the Second Announcement from our September Photo Challenge series, featuring the vibrant colours, unity, and heritage of Keretapi Sarong! After reviewing all the wonderful entries, here are the winners and top shortlisted photos for Keretapi Sarong.  WINNER: Yeap CS A lively low-angle capture bursting with joy, movement, and cultural elegance as dancers take centre stage in beautiful batik and traditional attire! A truly spirited representation of Keretapi Sarong. Congratulations, Yeap CS! SHORTLISTED FINALISTS A big round of applause to our incredible finalists who made the top 5 for Challenge #2: Yeap CS – A striking, close-up shot focusing on the intricate patterns and motion of traditional sarongs during dance steps) Allicia Thau – A candid street scene captured at the Tun Razak Exchange MRT platform, highlighting everyday commuter life blended with traditional wear. Lin Meng Onn – A fun, lighthearted slice-of-life moment capturing participants bringing humour and personality to the event. Mike Lam – A vibrant group shot of performers filling the stage with music, ukuleles, and colourful floral headpieces Thank you, everyone, for participating. Winner -Yeap CS Selected Photos New Gallery Mike Lam Lin Meng Onn Yeap CS Allicia Thau Chia Woon Kong Harun Wahab Joanne Chew Yuen Yee A big thank you to everyone who participated in this month’s challenges. Your dedication and creativity continue to inspire the club.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our September Photo Challenges! We have three separate challenge categories to reveal this month, and we are kicking things off with our First Announcement! After careful review, we are excited to reveal the Winner and top shortlisted entries for September Challenge #1: Merdeka celebrations at Kajang Stadium. WINNER: Christopher Ryan  A sensational, dynamic shot capturing the rhythm, movement, and light of the marching band. The intentional motion blur and light trails brought this frame to life in an extraordinary way. Huge congratulations, Christopher.   SHORTLISTED FINALISTS A big shoutout to our talented finalists who rounded out our top 5 for Challenge #1: Christopher Ryan – A vibrant, motion-filled capture of waving flags Albert PM Low –A crisp, striking scene featuring parade participants and flags Albert PM Low – An impressive wide perspective of the massive flag carried through the streets Tamil Selvam – A clean, sharp detail shot highlighting national pride and ceremonial dress Thank you, everyone. Winner -Christopher Ryan Selected Photos Tamil Selvam Albert PM Low Albert PM Low Chris Rayan A big thank you to everyone who participated in this month’s challenges. Your dedication and creativity continue to inspire the club.

August Photo Challenge Winners: Highlights of KLPF Thank you to everyone who participated in our second August Photo Challenge theme, “Jalur Gemilang”! The entries brilliantly captured the pride, unity, and vibrant national spirit of Malaysia through creative perspectives. Winner Joanne Chew – A grand, sweeping capture of parade participants in rich traditional attire marching proudly beneath a giant, billowing national flag. Shortlisted Finalists Albert PM Low – A dramatic, low-angle perspective emphasising the fluid motion and vast expanse of a massive Jalur Gemilang flag during a ceremony. Lin Meng Onn – A striking urban shot featuring a Foodpanda rider framed directly beneath a large national flag draped over a modern skyscraper. Md Aziman – A heartwarming scene of indigenous children proudly waving hand-held Malaysian flags alongside a tranquil lakeside backdrop. Yuen Yee – An intimate close-up highlighting parade members in red traditional attire with white-gloved hands held respectfully over miniature flags. Congratulations to Joanne Chew and all of our shortlisted photographers for capturing the essence of national pride so powerfully! Winner -Joanne Chew Selected Photos New Gallery Albert PM Low Lin Meng Onn Md Aziman Yuen Yee Chia Woon Kong Harun Wahab Joanne Chew Yuen Yee A big thank you to everyone who participated in this month’s challenges. Your dedication and creativity continue to inspire the club.

August Photo Challenge Winners: Highlights of KLPF Thank you to everyone who submitted their captures for our August Photo Challenge, centred on the theme “Highlights of KLPF”. We received fantastic shots showcasing the energy, creativity, and moments shared across the festival. Winner Yuen Yee – A striking composition capturing visitors engaging deeply with the gallery display, framed brilliantly by shadows and ambient lighting that embody the reflective spirit of the festival. Shortlisted Finalists Albert PM Low – A dynamic wide-angle shot highlighting the grand architectural canopy juxtaposed with the hanging gallery displays. Md Aziman – A fisheye perspective bringing stage performers to life with dramatic flow and vibrant red ribbons. PC Loo – A clean, modern capture featuring the bold KLPF lettering set against polished reflections and gallery space. Peter Chia – A candid audience view catching attendees focused intently on a presentation in the seminar room. Congratulations to Yuen Yee and all our finalists for bringing the highlights of KLPF to life through your lenses! Winner -Yuen Yee Selected Photos New Gallery Albert PM Low Md Aziman PC Loo Peter Chia Chia Woon Kong Harun Wahab Joanne Chew Yuen Yee A big thank you to everyone who participated in this month’s challenges. Your dedication and creativity continue to inspire the club.

July 2026 Photo Challenge: “Miniature Photo Shoot” Our second theme for July brought big creativity to tiny worlds with our Miniature Photo Shoot challenge! Our judges selected five outstanding entries, but one clever shot stood out as the best of the five selected. The best out of the five goes to PC Loo . Why It Stood Out:PC Loo’s photo is creative, nostalgic, and perfectly timed! Capturing liquid pouring straight into a tiny green Milo truck, this playful setup uses everyday elements to build a fun, imaginative story with flawless precision. The Five Selected Photos Congratulations to all five featured photographers for their amazing forced perspective and miniature storytelling:  PC Loo – Best out of the five selected! A brilliant, whimsical shot of a drink being poured into a miniature Milo truck.  Cheong Chee Kheong – A action-packed scene featuring a Spider-Man action figure scaling a wire mesh wall in front of a “BAHAYA” sign. Hee Sin Kiew – A dramatic forced-perspective shot of tiny figurine businessmen facing down an incoming gigantic shoe. Mahizzan Mohd Fadzil – A sleek superhero concept showing Spider-Man perched atop a cracked tablet screen.  Md Aziman – A charming macro scene depicting miniature construction workers hard at work on a glazed doughnut.  Thank you to everyone who made magic in miniature this month! Stay tuned for our upcoming challenges. Winner -PC Loo Selected Photos New Gallery Md Aziman Mahizzan Mohd Fadzil HEE SIN KIEW- Cheong Chee Kheong Chia Woon Kon Harun Wahab Joanne Chew Yuen Yee A big thank you to everyone who participated in this month’s challenges. Your dedication and creativity continue to inspire the club.

July 2026 Photo Challenge Winner: “A Mesmerising Trip to Mersing” Our July challenge took us on A Mesmerising Trip to Mersing, and the entries perfectly captured the serene, breathtaking beauty of coastal landscapes and night skies. Out of all the incredible submissions, five photographs truly stood out to our judges. Among these extraordinary features, one astrophotography shot was chosen as the best out of the five selected. The best out of the five goes to Joanne Chew Why It Stood Out: Joanne’s photograph is pure magic. Perfectly framing the glowing core of the Milky Way directly above an illuminated coastal rock archway, this shot captures the true wonder of Mersing’s dark skies with stunning clarity and contrast. The Five Selected PhotosCongratulations to our top five photographers who showcased the diverse beauty of Mersing: Joanne Chew – Best out of the five selected! A breathtaking astrophotography shot of the Milky Way stretching over an illuminated rock archway. Cheong Chee Kheong – A serene, moody landscape capturing mist-shrouded hills and trees along a quiet shoreline. Hee Sin Kiew – A tranquil pastel dawn featuring a grounded fishing boat silhouetted against soft purple hues. Sow Siew Seng – A golden-hour composition featuring a small boat mirrored in glassy water at sunrise. Tamil Selvam – A warm, atmospheric sunset framed beautifully by delicate pine needles overlooking the water. Thank you to everyone who shared their journey with us! Stay tuned for our next monthly challenge. Winner -Joanne Chew Selected Photos Tamil Selvam Cheong Chee Kheong HEE SIN KIEW Sow Siew Seng A big thank you to everyone who participated in this month’s challenges. Your dedication and creativity continue to inspire the club.

June 2026 – Theme Colourful Our community absolutely painted the town this month! The theme was Colorful, and your submissions transformed ordinary moments into an extraordinary, vivid celebration of life, light, and hue. From neon-lit nightscapes to boldly painted street murals, the sheer energy in every frame made this an incredibly tough round to judge. Out of all the brilliant entries, five photographs truly captured the essence of the theme, using color not just as an element, but as the main storyteller. One shot in particular stood out for its spectacular harmony of patterns, culture, and candid human interaction. Please join us in giving a massive round of applause to our challenge winner: Lin Meng Onn The Winning Shot Take a look at Lin Meng Onn’s incredible winning photograph: Why We Loved It: This image is an absolute festival for the eyes. Lin Meng Onn perfectly captured a slice of cultural street life frames within a modern, geometric mural that pops with intense blues, yellows, and pinks. The composition is brilliant—the bright green parasol anchors the right side of the frame, while the traditional patterns worn by the subjects echo the artistic complexity of the wall behind them. It’s vibrant, beautifully balanced, and tells a wonderful story of contemporary life meeting heritage. The Top 5 Selected Finalists Every single one of these finalists brought something completely unique to the table. Here are the five remarkable photographers and pieces that made our final selection: Lin Meng Onn – Our Challenge Winner! A masterclass in color coordination, blending the bright traditional attire of street subjects with a striking, geometric block mural. Albert Low – A playful and highly repetitive pattern piece featuring a wall completely covered in multicolored mailboxes labeled “Grateful Lane,” perfectly contrasted by a young child walking past. Chia Woon Kong – A brilliant, high-contrast street capture that relies heavily on a saturated red geometric structure, casting a dramatic hand shadow while pedestrians walk by. Harun Wahab – A stunning, luminous night shot featuring an intricate peacock light display that radiates brilliant purples, oranges, and greens, silhouetting a couple beneath it. Lin Meng Onn (Second Selection) – A powerful documentary-style street portrait framing two individuals passing a bold, red-dominated community mural, contrasting textures and textiles against painted art. Thank You! A huge thank you to everyone who stepped out of their comfort zones to find and capture the most vibrant corners of our world. You proved that when you look at the world through a colorful lens, everyday life becomes a work of art. Stay tuned—our next monthly photo challenge announcement is right around the corner! Keep chasing the light, keep your palettes bold, and congratulations once again to Lin Meng Onn and all our final nominees! Winner -Lin Meng Onn Selected Photos Lin Meng Onn Harun Wahab Chia Woon Kong Albert Low A big thank you to everyone who participated in this month’s challenges. Your dedication and creativity continue to inspire the club.

June 2026 Black and White The submissions for our June Photo Challenge absolutely blew us away. The theme was Black and White, and you all took to the streets to capture the raw, gritty, and beautifully candid moments of daily life. From striking reflections in hidden alleyways to powerful silhouettes against urban backdrops, the monochrome entries brought incredible depth and contrast. Out of all the incredible submissions, five photos stood out to our judges for their exceptional storytelling and composition. But there was one shot that captured the perfect, humorous spirit of street photography. Please join us in giving a massive round of applause to our June winner: Ellen Hui The Winning Shot Take a look at Ellen’s incredible winning photograph:Why We Loved It:  Ellen’s capture is a masterclass in street juxtaposition. The timing is immaculate—catching a passerby mid-stride right next to a massive, expressive piece of cartoon graffiti that looks like it’s shouting directly at him. Combined with the textured wall and the quiet, candid moment of a couple tucked into the doorway background, it tells a brilliant, multi-layered story of city life. The Top 5 Selected Photos The competition was incredibly tight this month. Here are the five remarkable photographers and pieces that made our final selection, each showcasing a unique perspective on black and white street life: Ellen Hui – Our June Challenge Winner! A perfectly timed, humorous look at the interactions between people and the street art around them. Chia Woon Kon – A stunning, symmetrical exploration of a graffiti-lined alleyway, beautifully capturing reflections and the bustle of pedestrians. Harun Wahab – A powerful high-contrast shot featuring a crisp silhouette moving past a towering corporate billboard, creating a brilliant thematic contrast. Joanne Chew – A moody, geometric study of light and shadow, capturing a lone figure framed through a harsh accordion security gate. Yuen Yee – An impactful documentary-style shot contrasting a vibrant “Visit Malaysia” street mural with the quiet, everyday realities of the people beside it. Thank You! We want to send a huge thank you to everyone who participated this month. Stripping away color forces a photographer to rely entirely on light, shadow, texture, and timing—and you all rose to the occasion beautifully. Stay tuned—our next monthly photo challenge announcement is just around the corner! Keep your lenses ready, keep exploring the streets, and congratulations once again to Ellen and all our finalists! Winner -Ellen Hui New Gallery Chia Woon Kon Harun Wahab Joanne Chew Yuen Yee A big thank you to everyone who participated in this month’s challenges. Your dedication and creativity continue to inspire the club.

Announcing the Winner & Finalists: June 2026 Thematic Challenge!We are incredibly excited to announce the results of our second thematic photo challenge for June 2026! Our members really stepped up to the plate, interpreting our theme—”May the Force Be With You”—with stunning creativity, technical skill, and emotional depth.From literal pop-culture homages to deeply moving depictions of spiritual and cultural power, the submissions for this challenge were some of the most impressive we’ve seen yet. While competition was extremely tight, one image truly embodied the spirit of the theme. The WinnerAllilcia Thau Allilcia’s winning photograph is a masterful work of drama and atmosphere. Her capture of a nocturnal Balinese Ogoh-ogoh parade, with the colossal demon float silhouetted against brilliant bursts of colourful smoke, is breathtaking. The juxtaposition of traditional reverence and dynamic modern energy perfectly interprets the theme, showing the force of a culture and community in motion.The Top FinalistsWe also want to celebrate the other four exceptional finalist photographs, which showcased incredibly diverse interpretations of the theme: Heng Yiktsay captured a moment of collective focus and spiritual energy at a temple in Tokyo. The dramatic lighting beautifully catches the rising incense smoke as hands reach out, conveying the silent force of faith and devotion. Jon Liang brought a playful and nostalgic spin to the theme with a striking, close-up perspective. By utilizing a tight depth of field, the shot isolates a detailed replica of Iron Man’s gauntlet, bringing a beloved cinematic force center stage. Lin Meng Onn (Photo 1) Documented a profoundly moving moment of inner strength during a festival. The intimate framing captures the interaction between a kavadi bearer and a devotee, highlighting the immense spiritual force and devotion that carries them through. Lin Meng Onn (Photo 2): Delivered a powerful shot of community energy during a night festival. This dynamic image highlights the collective physical force of a team working in perfect unison to carry a massive, looming float through the dark. Thank you to everyone who participated and submitted their phenomenal work for this challenge. Keep exploring the power of force through your lens, and we’ll see you in the next challenge! Winner -Allicia Thau Selected Photos Heng Yiktsay Jon Liang Lin Meng Onn Lin Meng Onn A big thank you to everyone who participated in this month’s challenges. Your dedication and creativity continue to inspire the club.