吉政府明年3小岛兴建小码头 方便游客到访“打卡”
双溪大年铅县爽爽岛。（档案照）
吉打州政府计划明年在铅县的爽爽島（Pulau Songsong）、蛋島（Pulau Telur）及接生島（Pulau Bidan）兴建小码头,以方便国内外游客到访“打卡”。
吉打州青年体育、旅游、文化及艺术事务委员会主席阿斯米鲁透露,除了兴建码头之外, 也将会兴建其他基本设施包括公厕。
他指出,州政府已与首相署执行协调单位（ICU）商讨,以落实吉打州的旅游计划,而要达致这项目标,州政府需要联邦政府拨款协助以推行这些旅游产品。
他周一在巴雅岛主持一项清洁醒觉运动时, 这么表示。
连同出席者包括吉打州固体废料管理机构主任再迪、以及来自各机构逾50名志工。
他希望来自政府或私人机构、以及非政府组织的志工,协助州政府落实推行3岛成为旅游区的计划。
他说,巴雅岛是浮罗交怡其中一个吸引旅游客的景点, 为了确保海滩及海洋清洁,州政府与吉打州固体废料机构、渔业局、以及14个政府与私人机构展开大扫除运动。
~光华日报~
VM2020 logo emits strong Malaysia vibes, says graphic designer
A Penang-based graphic designer said the new Visit Truly Asia Malaysia 2020 (VM2020) tourism campaign logo, which was unveiled by the Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad on July 22, truly reflected what the nation was all about. (BERNAMA)
A Penang-based graphic designer said the new Visit Truly Asia Malaysia 2020 (VM2020) tourism campaign logo, which was unveiled by the Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad on July 22, truly reflected what the nation was all about.
The VM2020 logo was designed by 23-year-old graphic designer Alfred Phua Hong Fook, who had beaten over 500 other entries in a competition held between March 11 and March 24 after the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture decided to scrap the previous version.
Danz Chee, who has 15 years of logo design experience under his belt, said the official VM2020 logo has brought out strong “Malaysia” vibes with its simplistic Batik-style design, the fitting colour scheme of “Jalur Gemilang”, as well as the usage of iconic national trademarks, which are the rhinoceros hornbill, the red hibiscus and the wild fern known as “paku pakis”.
“I’ve checked out other entries from the contest, some of which are pretty well done, but I personally find the winning logo really screamed out what Malaysia is really all about,” Chee told Bernama.
Not long after the unveiling of the VM2020 logo, allegations of plagiarism through other logo designs began to brew up in social media platforms.
A different version of the VM2020 logo went viral on social media, alleging that the graphic designer had plagiarised from another hornbill design associated from a stock image, but the allegation was later dismissed by Minister Datuk Mohamaddin Ketapi.
This, however, did not stop netizens’ accusations of strong resemblance to a combination of multiple stock images, they believed were applied in the official VM2020 logo.
Chee explained that professional graphic designers normally do not trace stock images completely but rather use them, as well as other relevant logos and photos for designing references to develop a firm grasp of its design concepts and ideas.
He also said that graphic designers also look up these references to prevent any possible conflicts or clashes of resemblance.
“Say for instance, a client would want a tiger as their logo, and of course, we would have to look up real photos of a tiger as references and develop the important aspects of a tiger, such as its fur patterns. We would then modify them to our own desired art style, but still retain its resemblance as a tiger. You do not want to end up with a design of a cat when your client expects a a tiger,” he said.
He added that the modern trend of minimalism art style also played a huge role in the preference of the logo design, given the examples of known companies such as Adidas and Pepsi shifting their complex logo design to a more simplistic form over time. -- Bernama
Langkawi Geopark to undergo UNESCO revalidation
LANGKAWI, July 19 (Bernama) -- Next month, the Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark will undergo the usual quadrennial revalidation by geologists to verify its quality.
The 52nd Global Geopark Network (GGN) member from a group of 147 around the world managed to keep its UNESCO status through two evaluations in 2011 and 2015.
A statement from the Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) geopark unit today said the revalidation will be carried out by Dr Kirstin Lemon of Ireland and Sigurður Sigursveinsson of Iceland from Aug 7-11.
It added that they will be here to gauge how well the community, administrator, visitors, traders, industry players, non-governmental organisations and others have grasped the concept of a geopark.
“Among the places to be assessed are Kilim Geoforest Park, Langkawi Cable Car Geotrail, Langkawi Research Centre, Kompleks Kraf, Nasi Dagang Pak Malau, Kilang Simen and Sekolah Kebangsaan Temonyong,” the statement said.
Langkawi was declared a geopark by the GGN and endorsed by UNESCO on June 1, 2007, making it the first in Southeast Asia. Currently it is among the ten best islands for eco-tourism in the world.
The geopark unit said it is always willing to share its experience on geopark governance and management due to the fact that Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark possesses unique natural assets.
-- BERNAMA
Tourism industry expected to generate RM100 billion next year
Malaysia’s tourism industry is expected to generate RM100 billion in revenue next year.
Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) Datuk Mohamaddin Ketapi said his ministry is confident of achieving its target of 30 million tourist arrivals next year, contributing to the RM100 billion in revenue expected from both international and domestic tourism, compared to a projected revenue of RM92 billion for this year.
“Kelantan is among the states expected to attract a higher number of foreign tourists to Malaysia. A total of 5.5 million tourists are expected to visit Kelantan this year. Tourist arrivals to the state will increase further next year and this will help boost the number of tourists coming to Malaysia,” he said.
He was speaking to reporters after the closing ceremony of the 2019 Kelantan Folk Arts Festival (FKRK) here today.
Also present were Culture and Arts Department (JKKN) director-general Tan Sri Norliza Rofli, Kelantan Culture, Tourism and Heritage Committee chairman Datuk Md Anizam Abd Rahman and Narathiwat deputy governor Patimoh Sadiyamon.
The FKRK introduced in 2017 is one of nine cultural programmes listed in the cultural tourism sector calendar in nine states to highlight unique local cultures as tourism products.
Among the activities held at the FKRK this year were Rebana Ubi, Kertuk and Dikir Barat competitions and performances by the Kelantan Percussion Symphony Orchestra.
Meanwhile, Mohamaddin said his ministry is always open to proposals from state governments in the effort to revive the traditional art forms in their respective states.
“For instance, the Mak Yong cultural performance has been allowed to be continue in Kelantan by mutual agreement. We would like to say thank you to (the) Kelantan (state government) for giving a new breath to Mak Yong, now it can be watched at the Kelantan JKKN Auditorium,” he said.
The PAS (Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party) -led government in Kelantan had previously banned Mak Yong, a dance drama, in the state on the grounds that it had animist and Hindu-Buddhist roots.
-- BERNAMA
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Langkawi SkyCab, SkyBridge to close for Sarex on Wednesday
LANGKAWI, July 12 (Bernama) -- Langkawi SkyCab and SkyBridge will be closed on Wednesday (July 17) for a Search and Rescue Exercise (Sarex).
Panorama Langkawi Sdn Bhd (PLSB) 2019 which operates Langkawi SkyCab linking Oriental Village in Teluk Burau to Gunung Mat Chinchang at 713 metres said the annual exercise would be conducted jointly with rescue agencies on the island resort.
“The inconvenience is very much regretted and cooperation from all quarters is greatly appreciated," it said in a statement.
-- BERNAMA
出动警犬严查吉港口往交怡岛乘客
所有登上客船的乘客都必须经过警犬严检。
警方严厉打击海上走私毒品等犯罪活动，出动警犬严查从吉打港口码头出发往浮罗交怡岛的乘客！
这项行动是于周日在吉打港口客船码头进行，由吉州警方肃毒组、刑事调查组以及K9警犬队联手展开。
据了解，警方为了防止不法之徒使用客船服务进行毒品走私活动，出动警犬对所有乘客携带的物品进行严检。
~光华日报~
交怡缆车天空桥717暂停运
浮罗交怡空中缆车及天空之桥将于本月17日暂停一天运作。
我国著名的浮罗交怡空中缆车（SkyCab）及天空之桥（SkyBridge）将于本月17日暂停一天运作，以让路给Panorama Langkawi私人有限公司（PLSB）进行“2019年搜救及拯救演习”。
PLSB公司即浮罗交怡空中缆车管理者表示，缆车是连接直落布绕的东方度假村及海拔713米高的马西岗山，而这项年度演习会与其他拯救单位一起在岛上进行。
“这项演习的目的是要加强缆车所面对的紧急事故回应，有不便之处敬请原谅，感谢大家在这方面合作。”
PLSB公司也表示，至于其他设施比如3D艺术馆、3D SkyRex恐龙秀、6D Cinemotion 影院及Time Travel则会在当天中午12时开放。
~光华日报~
Pekan Rabu, literally translated “Wednesday Market”, is a well-known attraction among both the locals and tourists from outside Kedah. From its humble beginnings as a weekly market operating from an attap-roofed shack, it has since expanded into a multi- storey arcade selling a wide range of traditional delicacies, handicraft products and apparel.
It is one of the best places to get traditional Malay foods such as serunding, dodol durian, kuah rojak and garam belacan. For its success, the business complex has become a source of pride among the Malay community in Kedah for helping encourage Malays to take an active role in commerce.
Opening hours are from 8am to 9pm daily. Stalls remain open even on public holidays and festivals.
~Tourism Malaysia~
Unesco geoparks may become one
Malaysia and Thailand may soon share the honour of caring for two 550-million-year-old assets joined as one.
The Langkawi Development Authority (Lada) will discuss with Satun province to merge the Unesco Global Geoparks (UGG) on both sides into one.
“As the first transnational UGG in Asia, tourists exploring this natural wonder will be able to move between Langkawi and Satun with the least hassle,” said Lada chief executive officer Dr Hezri Adnan.
He said he has passed this request to Unesco, adding that he will meet the Satun governor next month on the matter.
Langkawi won its UGG status in 2007 while Satun got it just last year.
Dr Hezri said both geoparks were actually formed at the same time, during a massive tectonic event that split apart the old supercontinent Pangea 550 million years ago.
Visitors can view one of the massive granitic boulders that was once a part of Pangea at the newly-opened Langkawi Garden of Rainbows and Butterflies near Telaga Harbour Park.
A single boulder measuring over 45m across was partly unearthed and is now a feature of the garden.
“Geologically speaking, the Satun and Langkawi geoparks are one and the same.
“Our lands share the same ancient history,” he added.
By merging, he said both sides will share the duties of conservation, managed development and promotion.
He said the cross-border attraction will significantly boost Langkawi’s tourism industry and that tourists from around the world will be able to immerse themselves in the natural wonders and cultures of both places with minimum immigration hassle.
Travel time by ferry between Langkawi and Satun geoparks are one and a half hours.
~News courtesy of The Star~
