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| Posted: 22 Sep 2011 10:39 AM PDT The 1Malaysia Contemporary Art Exhibition in Danga City Mall is part of efforts to market the country as a premier destination for art A sombre creation set on the ground by Rosli Zakaria, entitled Let Me Free, includes metal, stone and metal chains which express the desire to be free from such shackles. On a nearby wall, an intriguing piece by Baharin Samuri, entitled Bandit Series: Made To Be Broken... Friday 090606, features a page from a traditional kuda (horse racing) calendar and a police report behind a glass panel that is fastened with bolts.
These are some of the artworks at the state-level 1Malaysia Contemporary Art Exhibition in Johor Baru. It was opened by state tourism, domestic trade and consumer affairs committee chairman Hoo Seong Chang recently.
Organised for the second consecutive year, the exhibition is part of the 1Malaysia Contemporary Art Tourism Festival (1MCAT) launched by Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen in July. The festival aims to position Malaysia as a reputable destination for art enthusiasts to enjoy and acquire contemporary art. It is also a platform for artists, gallery owners and collectors to share ideas and information about contemporary art in Malaysia.
Hoo encouraged tourism industry players in Johor to work together to develop the tourism industry in tandem with the state's rapid development. He said next year was the tipping point because an influx of tourists was expected with the opening of two major tourism destinations -- the Johor Premium Outlet and Legoland. As Johor was taking part in Nanjing Travel Fair 2012, he said, the state could be aggressively promoted with more inbound tour packages designed to attract tourists to destinations and activities in the state. A gallery curated by Page One Academy showcases the award-winning creations, of budding artists aged 13 to 18, from the Johor Baru District Secondary School Art Competition which carried the theme "Simfoni Warna 2011". Muhammad Nabil Azahari said his painting entitled Ayam was an expression of colours while the painting by Ching Si Qi, of the same title, is a brush and ink rendition of a cockerel. Nor Farhana Muhammad said her watercolour painting Bot Laju was inspired by a boat she saw on a trip to Langkawi. "We should appreciate the young people's effort and share their dreams," said the art academy's principal, Oh Moo Tan, who is also an artist. Page One, set up in 1993, accepts students as young as 4. A workshop section welcomes participants to try painting items such as wooden clogs, spatulas, photo frames and boxes for only RM10 with items and paints provided. 1MCAT is organised by the Tourism Ministry through Tourism Malaysia Johor in cooperation with the Johor Heritage Foundation and Persatuan Seni Lukis dan Reka Cipta Johor. It is supported by the state Education Department and Danga City Mall. Art enthusiasts can look forward to seeing about 100 contemporary visual artworks by 30 local artists at 1MCAT in Johor Baru. The artists include Sanip Lasman, Rosli Zakaria, Baharin Samuri, Ali Mustaffa, Norazlan Ahmad, Tan Suz Chiang, Ashok Kumar and Abdul Majid Yahya. |
| Resort's sizzling September deals Posted: 22 Sep 2011 08:01 AM PDT PULAI Springs Resort is offering delectable food and beverages at its restaurants as well as great entertainment for its members and guests until end of this month. The resort's Gleneagles Restaurant, under the watchful administration of its sous chef Imran, has come up with a variety of mouthwatering dishes. A must-try at the restaurant is the fish head curry. Diners can choose either salmon or mackerel to be used in the asam pedas Pekan Muar dish.
Wash this down with the house special of healthy fruit juices -- the golfer's delight, a freshly-squeezed sugar cane or the tropical mix, which is a combination of watermelon, honey dew, pineapple and orange with honey and crushed ice. Both drinks come in jumbo mugs. Gleneagles Restaurant also offers buffets over the weekend as well as the ever-popular Mongolian BBQ Steamboat.
For every seven paying adults, one adult gets to eat for free for both buffet promotions. Those who love to dine under the stars, should head for the Gleneagles Terrace where you also get to enjoy the stunning view of the golf course.
The resort's Elephant & Castle Pub and the Ramayana Lounge are cool places to unwind. A talented four-piece band comprising a Malaysian and three Filipinos, who are part of the new resident band D'LiteHearts will keep you entertained all night long with their wide repertoire of oldies, jazz, pop, Latin, and hip hop to Top 40s. Happy hours at Elephant & Castle Pub is from 6pm to 10pm, daily. The pub also offers a lovely selection of cocktails and mocktails and scrumptious snacks. Among the snacks available under this month's promotions are teriyaki glazed chicken skewer, gratinated stuffed potatoes with minced beef and seafood fritter, priced at RM10++ onwards per portion. At Cinta Deli, a deli overlooking the swimming pool, guests can indulge in the tantalising, moist lamb shank. This braised lamb shank, served with mashed potatoes and garden vegetables, is priced at RM30++. After a good swim, try the Banana Coffee Freeze for only RM8.50 ++ per glass. It's a special concoction of frozen bananas, espresso, milk, sweetened cream and chocolate sauce. Cinta Deli is opened daily from noon to 8pm. For details and reservations, call Pulai Springs Resort at 07-521 2121 or e-mail psrb@psrb.com.my |
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