07/12/2025

NATIONAL 6 theSun on Sunday DEC 7, 2025

theSun wins excellence in news reporting award

National Art Gallery showcases ceramic works KUALA LUMPUR: The public is invited to experience the uniqueness of ceramic artworks at the Spatial Creative – Ceramic Zone (SCCZ) exhibition at Level 1 of the National Art Gallery from Nov 28 until April 30. The National Art Gallery said in a statement that 39 ceramic works, including artistic ceramics, pottery, tableware and sculptures, are on display, highlighting a variety of techniques and creative approaches by participating artists. All works were produced during the SCCZ Residency Programme, conducted from Oct 22 to 30, which offered artists the opportunity to create works directly in a professional studio environment under the guidance of experienced ceramic artists and experts. “Through hands-on practice and critical dialogue, the artists produced new works while strengthening their understanding of the relationship between form, function and space in ceramic design. “The programme expanded networks among artists of different generations and the local ceramic community, opening doors for ongoing collaboration and exchange of ideas.” It was held across three major ceramic production locations – BK Art Studio in Kuala Kangsar, Perak, Ilham Ceramic Studio in Langkawi, Kedah and Sari Chempaka Art Village in Karak, Pahang – through strategic collaboration between the National Art Gallery and the studios. It brought together 10 visual artists from diverse backgrounds, namely Amy Nazira, Sabri Idrus, Saiful Razman, S. Amin Shahab, Bone Alfie, Shafiq Nordin, Amer01, Khairul Izzuddin, Kenji Chai and Tan Kai Sheuan. The National Art Gallery expressed hope that the initiative would serve as a catalyst for the growth of Malaysia’s ceramic art ecosystem. As a supporting exhibition to the SCCZ Residency Programme, the Asal Tanah Exhibition at Gallery 2B here is also open to the public from today until April 30, featuring 83 works by guest artists and from the National Art Gallery Collection. More information is available via the National Art Gallery social media channels or www.artgallery.gov.my. – Bernama

PETALING JAYA: theSun received the MFMPA Asean Award 2025 for “Excellence in National News Reporting and Public Information” at a gala event here on Friday night. The award was presented by Malaysia China Business Council chairman Senator Tan Sri Low Kian Chuan and Malaysia Fashion, Modelling and Pageant Association (MFMPA) president Dr Jason J.P. Hee during the Karnival Kebaya Malaysia 3.0 organised by MFMPA at New Ocean World Fine Food City. The award was received by theSun Entertainment and Lifestyle editor Ee Ann Nee. The event saw contributors from across Southeast Asia being recognised for their roles in cultural development, tourism initiatives and public information efforts. The MFMPA Asean Awards, introduced and organised since 2020, recognise contributors across the region that strengthen Asean identity and cross border cultural collaboration. Other media organisations recognised at the event included Harian Metro, which received the Outstanding Media Influence and Urban Readership Leadership Award, Berita Harian which took home the Distinguished Contribution to National Honour accorded for exemplary national news reporting and public information sharing, and in recognition of active role in cultural development and tourism initiatives Ű BY FAIZ RUZMAN newsdesk@thesundaily.com

Ee (right) and fellow award recipients with Low (centre) and Hee (third from right) at the event on Friday. – SUNPIC

regional hub for fashion diplomacy and cultural exchange.” Low said the MFMPA Asean Awards encourage greater cross-border collaboration in tourism, culture and entrepreneurship as regional creative industries continue to expand. Hee, the founder of MMK, which is the pageant organisation promoting kebaya heritage and co-organising the event, reflected on its 13-year development and its transition into a broader Asean-driven cultural platform. “Karnival Kebaya Malaysia is a celebration of the kebaya , and how the kebaya promotes our nation and our states. And this time, we are moving towards Asean.” He said the progress achieved to date stemmed from long-term support from industry figures, government agencies and regional partners. “We have been on this journey for the past 13 years. It has not been easy but because of passion, we believe we can move forward. “This is an international event. We consider that we have moved from the national level to the Asean level, and we have 11 countries this year.” The event was held in conjunction with National Kebaya Day.

Journalism and Malay Media Leadership Award and Kosmo which bagged the Excellence in Lifestyle, Entertainment & Community Media Award. Low said in his keynote address that cultural initiatives and regional collaborations remain vital for strengthening people-to-people ties across the Asean region. “We are not only celebrating fashion. We are celebrating identity, artistry and beauty. “Fashion is more than fabric and design. It is a reflection of who we are, our history, our heritage and our hopes for the future.” He added that participation from Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia demonstrated Asean’s shared commitment to cultural cooperation. “This event marks an important milestone as six Asean nations came together in the spirit of friendship and shared purpose. Through shared creativity, we can build stronger ties, deeper understanding and mutual respect among our Asean neighbours. “I would like to commend Dr Jason Hee and the Miss Malaysia Kebaya (MMK) and the MFMPA team for empowering talent, promoting national heritage such as the kebaya and positioning Malaysia as a

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