3 March, 2012 (Saturday)
10am- 12pm
RSVP to Suen Tan 012 388 7343
or email RSVP to manager@tmsart.com.my

RM50 per entry (includes refreshment)

Special offer only RM25, if you are an early bird (before 15 February 2012) or a myBatik Magazine subscriber.

- register and purchase your ticket online at www.buybatik.com.my

Add Colour to your Wardrobe with Batik

Programme

10am – arrival of the participants & breakfast

11am – talk

12pm – finish

The highlights of this 1-hour talk will be:

The Versatility of Batik:
a) Adding a touch of batik is adding a touch of class;
b) Using batik to showcase our tradition and our culture.
In the richness of our culture, batik speaks louder than words.
Batik as a clothing language;
Using batik for all occasions;
See the transformation of batik into dress tops, head-bands, tie-scarves and more.
A 10-minute make-over using batik and hands-on experience.

About the speaker
CHERRISE TAN, SWET IMAGE PROFESSIONAL
SWET Senior Image Professional Cherrise Tan comes armed with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Huddersfield University, United Kingdom.  Cherrise is well known for her flair for style and dress and her famous skills in make-overs, make-up and hair-dos.   Her grooming tips were well received by her workshop participants from Carlsberg, the Maybank Group, OCBC, Allianz Life, Tokyo Marine, Dell, Tiffany & Co., Korman International, Amanah Raya, Jones Lang ,Wootton, MAA, Philip Wain, Uniten and others.
Her achievements involve training more than 500 Carlsberg sales professionals and speaking to 1000 beauty consultants at Mary Kay. Her other experiences include training catwalk models and beauty contestants for Mrs. Malaysia 2010.

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HOMAGE TO TAN TONG HIS ART & TIMES

which will be officiated by

Y.Bhg. Tan Sri Kamarul Ariffin Mohd. Yassin

on December 23 (Friday), 8.00pm

at Ground Floor, Soka Exhibition Hall, Wisma Kebudayaan SGM

Exhibition period: 17 December 2011 to 1 January 2012

Opening hours: 11.00am to 6.00pm

Admission: Free

It was rare and respect-worthy to find someone who has spent his entire life

in pursuit of the pinnacle of art, despite of all the hardships and

obstacles he met.

In 1964, Tan Tong obtained a scholarship from the French Government to begin

pursuing his dream in becoming a great artist. Not many people knew that he

had only USD70 to take to France. In classes, he imitated the artworks of

Ingres, Pablo Picasso and other great artists. In 1974, he received French

government’s diploma in painting, and the following year, he obtained a

diploma in sketching. In 1967 he held his first ever solo exhibition in

Montparnasse, Paris. He returned to Malaysia in 1976, and began lecturing at

Malaysia Institute of Art, a dedication to art education that was to last

for 25 years.

Tan Tong’s art is unique, authentic, independent, rigorous and

pure-characteristics resulting from 47 years of hard work at painting,

studying, writing and researching. In the process he had rejected all

meaningless social activities, enabling him to personalise his spiritual

world and this is reflected in his works. It is a priceless way of life to

be able to do the things one wishes. He trusts his feelings, believes in his

ideology, psyche and does not mind what others think of him, or if they

could understand or like his works. Each artwork is a complete commitment

and serious vision to explore the most appropriate way of presentation. Each

one is a fruit of his unceasing effort and relentless struggle.

In this exhibition, Tan Tong sincerely and selflessly selected 80 invaluable

masterpieces he has created from 1963 to 2011 to be exhibited. These are the

products of his heart and soul. Meanwhile, he would like to take this

opportunity to pay his utmost gratitude to the masters who have taught him

and offer thanks to friends and relatives who helped him along the way. He

further wishes that his years of struggle and strong conviction in

art-creation will instil in youths noble ambitions to aspire to become

artists.

Profiles of the Artist:

Tan Tong

Born in 1942 in Kajang, Selangor, Tan Tong was suddenly interested in art

when he reached the age of 18. He obtained a degree in sketching from Paris

National Art University in 1974; and a degree in painting in 1975. He

returned to Malaysia in 1976, and began lecturing at Malaysia Institute of

Arts in 1977. After retiring at 60 years-old, he went full-time in

researching the art of Picasso. His early works include “Europe Series”,

“Series on YiChing and the eye of the Buddha”, “The Series on the Symphony

of Yin and Yang”, “Picasso series”, “Consort Yang series”, “Beijing Olympics

Series” and later on, “The Artist and his Models Series”.

PROGRAMME

1_Art of Palette

With reference the artist’s “Palette Series”, our art instructor will be

guiding you on how to expand your imagination and creativity by painting on

different surfaces and irregular shapes. Seat are limited; reservation by

first come serve basic.

Material Fees: RM 20 (Including a wooden palette and art block.)

Participant please brings your own Oil Pastels and Magic Colour Pens.

For Children age 5-12 years:

Date: 18.12.2011

Time: Morning: 10am – 12noon OR  Afternoon: 3pm – 5pm

Limited to 20 participants per session. Registration required.

2_Guided Tour

Weekend Tour: Saturday & Sunday , 11am – 5pm (Prior appointment is required

for groups with more than 20 peoples)

Weekday Tour: Every Tuesday, 12 to 2pm (Appointments are group with more

than 10 people only)

For registration and more information about our programmes please contact

Ms. Lee Miin Yee at Tel: (603) 2144 8686 |  Email:  sgmpro@sgm.org.my

Programme details may be subjected to change.

From:

Chan Yin Kwan

SGM PR Department

+603-2144 8686 / +603-9075 6876

+603-2144 8484 / +603-9074 2413

sgmpro@sgm.org.my

http://www.sgm.org.my/

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Conference: 14 & 15 November 2011, Equatorial Hotel, Malacca, MALAYSIA

Visits: 17 November 2011 (Tourism and Halal)

Hosted by

The State of Melaka

Organised by

Halal Cosmetics Development Corporation

Co-Organised by

Islamic Science University of Malaysia

Melaka Biotechnology Corporation

Managed by

Global Integrity Products and Services

Malaysian Export Academy

Dr Nabisar Natural

Supported by

Dunia Melayu Dunia Islam (DMDI)

Melaka Tourism

Malaysian Exporters Association

INTRODUCTION

Hosted by State of Melaka and organised by Halal Cosmetic Development Centre (HCDC) and coorganised by the Islamic Science University of Malaysia and the Melaka Biotechnology Corporation will be the 2nd International Conference for Halal Cosmetics and Toiletries not to be missed by the industry players.

From the grooming market to halal cosmetics and organic or ‘green’ beauty products, the cosmetics industry is constantly expanding and diversifying. In 2009 the European market was worth approximately Euro 69.5 billion and represented almost one-third of the global market.

This update looks at the key regulations covering cosmetics manufacturers and their insurers in the United Kingdom. This Conference is not to be missed by all producers and those who are dealing with cosmetics and toiletries in order to understand the huge market potential and all issues surrounding this lucrative industry.

OBJECTIVES

• To discuss on the global market potential for Halal Cosmetics and Toiletries
• To find ways to capitalize the global trade on Halal Cosmetics and Toiletries
• To highlight on the current challenges and issues faced by the Halal Cosmetics and Toiletries industries
• To discuss on current Global Halal Standards and Certification for Cosmetics and Toiletries
• To deliberate on the research and development activities of this industry
• Success stories on the Halal Cosmetics and Toiletries Products

WHO SHOULD ATTEND TO THE CONFERENCE?

• Manufacturers, Importers, Exporters and Distributors of cosmetics, perfumes, beauty products, personal care products and toiletries
• Halal Certification Agencies
• Government Organisations
• Trade Organisations/Associations
• Operators of Beauty Salon and Wellness Centre
• Any other interested participants who are directly or indirectly linked to the Cosmetics and Personal care sector

WHY PARTICIPATE?

This Conference forms a unique platform for businessmen to carry out networking activities in their respective areas of interest, to learn from each other about the current scenarios and updates pertaining to Halal Cosmetics & Toiletries markets involved and the approach required to make an impactful entry.

CONFERENCE KEY TOPICS

• Halal Standards and Certification for Cosmetics and Toiletries
• Research and Development Activities on Halal Cosmetics and Toiletries
• Global Market Potential for Halal Cosmetics and Toiletries
• Branding the Halal Cosmetics Products
• Developing the Halal Cosmetics and Toiletries Industry
• Halal SPA and Wellness Guidelines
• Access Market to Middle East

PROGRAMME

Programme is availabe at http://www.halcos.org/conference_programme.html

OTHER ACTIVITIES DURING THE CONFERENCE

Mini Exhibition

Display of Halal Cosmetics and Toiletries from Skin Care to Wellness range of products (Table Set up)

Halcos Beauty and Demo

Top notch local cosmetics will be invited to conduct free makeovers d beauty demonstrations, complete with special appearances by local celebrities. Get beauty tips and advise to enhance and bring out the beauty in you

Halcos Business Matching

Small business matching arragement between the participants either from Malaysia or international particpants for business and networking.

Melaka Tourism The detail programme is available at http://www.halcos.org/melaka.html

FEES

(A) Conference Participant Fee

Malaysian : RM 1,000.00
International : USD 350.00

B) Accommodation at Equotarial Hotel, Malacca (5 Star) (Premier Room) 2 nights – Malaysia : RM 500.00 
3 nights – International : USD 300.00

C) Malacca Tourism (17 November 2011)

1 day package for RM 200.00/USD 60 to visit Malacca and Halal Industry in Malacca.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

For details, please click http://www.halcos.org/sponsorship.html

REGISTRATION Please complete the enclosed form and fax it to +603 7806 5913 or email : mohdasifgroup@gmail.com

ENQUIRIES

Malaysian Export Academy 306, Block C, Glomac Business Centre,
Jalan SS 6/1, Kelana Jaya,
47301 Petaling Jaya
Malaysia

Tel : 03 7806 5595 / 96 / Fax : 03 7806 5913 / Email : mohdasifgroup@gmail.com

Contact Person: Hj. Moh’d Ali Jinnah

Good day!

Hope this find you well and Happy after Hari Raya

We are preparing for the Calendar of Events session in the myBatik Magazine, November/December 2011- Janaury 2012 issue, which will be widely distributed in Malaysia and worldwide. Our distributors which included our local distributor MPH & Germany SMELD galleries

As the coming issue of myBatik, the cover story is about the CLEAN BATIK INITIATIVE by European Union Ambasador in Malaysia, H.E Vincent Piket.

If your gallery, company, boutique, association have any upcoming exhibitions on the respective months, please submit a brief description of about 100 words and two artwork images to this Email account. Listings are free but inclusion is not guaranteed.

For November-December 2011-January 2012 issue, please submit the materials before 15 October 2011.

However, you may consider to join the 2012 myBatik Calendar too, the 2012 issue materials submission deadlines are as following,

17th- February-Marhc-April 2012 ( materials deadline submission by 1 January 2012 )

18th- May-June-July 2012 ( materials deadline submission by 1 april 2012 )

19th – August – September -October 2012 ( materials deadline submission by 1 july 2012)

20th- November- December 2012- January 2013 ( materials deadline submission by 1 october 2012)

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Thank You!

 Yours sincerely,

myBatik Editorial team

Emilia Tan

Emilia Tan & Malek Ali ( far left), Managing Director of BFM Radio station

Cocktail at KL Hilton Hotel

Emilia Tan & Dato Seri Stanley Thai, Managing Director of SUPERMAX Berhad, also the Winner of the Malaysia Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the year 2010

Emilia Tan & Wayne Lim, CEO of SME Malaysia

a cocktail event @ Kuala Lumpur Hilton Hotel Ballroom

Nominee announcement

more photo go to www.facebook.com/mybatik

26, Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, 50050 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: +603 2693 5154

Greetings!

Goethe-Institut is opening yet another Cityscapes Exhibition on Kuala Lumpur, the fourth in sequence after “Mapping Invisible Cities” (GI SEA), “Creative Economies”(ASEF), and ” Beyond Our City: Lights and Myths”, this time by the title of “Metaphorical Garden”.

This exhibition is showcasing the works from a group of photographers calling themselves The Shooting Stars. Under the expert guidance from their mentors Azrul Abdullah, Eiffel Chong, Alex Moh and Khairul Azril, these photographers are in search of gardens, metaphorically speaking. The exhibition of 50 photos can be seen at the KL City Library Gallery (next to Dataran Merdeka) from 26 May (Official Opening at 8.30pm) to 26 June accompanied by a Sound installation on 25 June at 8.30pm by Marc Behrens.

In short:

What:

Photo-Exhibition “Metaphorical Garden” by the Shooting Stars and their mentors  Azrul Abdullah, Eiffel Chong, Alex Moh, and Khairul Azril Ibrahim.

When:

26 May (Official Opening at 8.30pm) to 26 June 2011

Where:

Kuala Lumpur Gallery, Perpustakaan Kuala Lumpur (next to Dataran Merdeka)

Extras:

The MPO High Wind Ensemble under Joost Flach will play at the Exhibition Opening (8-8.30pm on 26 May); Marc Behrens will present

A Sound Installation in the Exhibition space with the help of Goh Lee Kwang on June 25^th at 8.30pm

Everybody is invited to come, entrance is free; for more info contact:

Kuala Lumpur Library

Mohd Khairul Adly B Abd Kader |  603-2612 3500 / 3542

Goethe-Institut Malaysia

Ms.Patsy Ng | 03-21642011 | info@kualalumpur.goethe.org

Nikon Centre Kuala Lumpur

Lim Thian Leong | 016-5221024 | thianleong.lim@gmail.com

Website: http://metaphoricalgarden.wordpress.com/

A later coverage is welcome too as “Metaphorical Garden” Photography Exhibition will be shown again in the Nikon Photo Gallery, Nikon Centre in August and September (1 August – 31 September) at Berjaya Times Square.

Thank you!

The National Textile Museum

presents a Textile Forum

Textile And The Body: Malaysian Perspectives 

Date    :    28 April 2011 (Thursday)

Place   :   National Textile Museum

Time   :    09.30am – 1200 noon (Registration @ 9.00 am)

The textile forum will be focusing on the Male Body and Masculinity.

Four panelists have been selected to talk from traditional to

contemporary and popular clothing in Malaysia.

This forum is part of KL Fringe’s MY World Dance Day Celebration.

• Salikin Sidek, a well-known custom-made costume designer
• Calvin Thoo, a famous fashion designer
• Reza Zainal Abidin a well-known actor-director-educator
• Cedric Tan a distinguished Baba.

The session will be chaired by Dr. Zulkifli Mohamad, a Fulbright scholar

RM10.00 for Students & Museum Volunteers. Others RM20.00 (Light Refreshment will be served) Please register by replying to this email address: asmah@jmm.gov.my or call Syahrul at 012 674 25 12  / Nor Asmah at 019 366 72 75

KL INTERNATIONAL PHOTOAWARDS

2011 AWARDS & OPENING NIGHT

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia April 4, 2011 – Photography has always played an important role in social change and helping humanity to create a better and more just world. Sometimes, all it takes is one photo.

KL International Photoawards began in 2009, and is an annual worldwide competition in search of the best in contemporary portrait photography, attracting as many as 1,700 entries from over 40 countries. Showcasing some of the leading and emerging photographers, the 2011 Awards have just been judged by a team of 5 international and local judges from related disciplines.

The Winners for the Portrait Individual Category, Portrait Story Category, ASI Most Promising Photographer Under 25 and the People’s Choice prize will be announced at the KL International Photoawards 2011 Awards & Opening Night on 19 April, Tuesday, 2011 at 8:00 PM at White box, MAP, Solaris Dutamas 1, Jalan Dutamas 1, 50480 Kuala Lumpur.

The free exhibition will run from 19 April, Tuesday – 4 May, Wednesday. White Box opening hours are from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

This year KL International Photoawards has partnered Anti-Slavery International, the UK’s oldest human rights organisation in hope to inspire photographers, whether they are established or aspiring, to take that photo, and in turn for their vision to move the rest of the world.

The 3rd KL International Photoawards Exhibition hopes to show the ‘human’ in ‘human rights’ through a selection of the best entries for this year. This years’ selection will be featuring 45 finalists from the Individual Portrait Category and 10 Finalists from the Portrait Story Category, which also includes the Most Promising Photographer Under 25.

KL INTERNATIONAL PHOTOAWARDS Project Managers : Steven V-L Lee, Erna Dyanty, Majidah Hashim info@klphotoawards.com / www,klphotoawards.comThroughout the exhibition all photographs will be available for sale and part of the proceeds will be donated to Anti-Slavery International for their global activities. Only for the opening night, there will be a make-shift photo booth for the “Your Portrait for Charity” and proceeds will also be donated to Anti-Slavery International. In addition, on the Awards evening, guests will be entertained by a special acoustic performance by 12&7, an upcoming band from the local music scene.

If you would like to interview either one of our Project Managers or the winners who will be attending the awards & opening night, please do get in touch with myself, Erna Dyanty, 0122310961 or email erna@klphotoawards.com

For any further enquiries please email info@klphotoawards

TMS ART GALLERY

cordially invites you to the opening of

A Solo Exhibition by JOACHIM BLANK

Opening reception on 3rd March 2011, 11am by

Head of Director of National Art Gallery Malaysia

Yang Berbahagia Datuk Yusof Ahmad

Joachim Blank is an Internationally recognised Batik artist from Germany

Click here to learn more about the exhibition program

http://tmsart.com.my/2011/02/19/invitation-a-solo-exhibition-of-joachim-blank/

RSVP by 1st March 2011, 3pm

Call Miss Linda at 03-41075154 / 014-934 0411 email to manager@tmsart.com.my

gallery business hours: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm. (Sat, Sun & Public holiday by appointment only)

Program on the opening

10:45am Arrival Of Guests and members of the Media

11:10am Arrival Of VIP, Y.Bhg Datuk Yusof Ahmad, Head of Director Of National Art Gallery

11:15 Emcee’s Welcoming Remarks

11:20am Welcome Remarks by Miss Emilia Tan, Director of TMS Art Gallery

11:25am Speech and Launch of the Exhibition by

Y.Bhg Datuk Yusof Ahmad, Head of Director Of National Art Gallery

11:45am Gallery tour

Refreshment

1.00pm Programmed End

Constantly lost for words, Keith Tang would transpire his notes into visual art forms that only he could decipher the meaning behind his drawings. From drawing random pictures to doodling his interpretations, this was how Accidental Arts began! A true depiction of Keith’s life based on his personal diary, every art-piece is a personal interpretation, a true story told through the eyes of art, painting you a thousand words of emotions and feelings at a specific moment in his life.

Come embark on this artistic journey with Keith as he shares personal stories with you for the first time ever through his showcase of masterpieces.

DATE:
1ST – 14TH NOV 2010

VENUE:
PENTAS 2 FOYER,
THE KUALA LUMPUR PERFORMING
ARTS CENTRE (KLPAC),
SENTUL PARK, JALAN STRACHAN,
51100 KUALA LUMPUR.

OPENING HOURS:
10AM – 10PM

email and contact to

keith@keithtang.com

Calling All Batik Lovers!

Date: 19th September 2010

Time: 12pm -3pm

The Event: Buffet Lunch

Venue: Eastin Hotel PJ Coffee House

Ticket: RM150 per head (myBatik members)

RM180 per head ( non-myBatik members)

to make your reservation,  please call 03-4107 5154 / 016 225 1718  ( Ms. Khoo )

RSVP by 15th September 2010

Another event by

TMS ART GALLERY

Date: 5th August 2010

Venue: Karyaneka K.L.

I’m really pleased to invite you to my “Colours of Life” Oil on Canvas Solo Exhibition at my new Studio (Professor Galleria) at 4th Floor, No 21 Jalan SS2/64, Petaling Jaya. The Exhibition will be opened by YB Chua Tee Yong , Deputy Minister of Agriculture & Agro based  Industry
at  2.30 pm on Thursday, 19th August 2010

Thereafter the exhibition will be opened daily from 19-31 August 2010  between 11.00am to 6.00 pm

An invitation card with a map and address of my Studio location is attached to this email.

I would be grateful if you can call me at 012-2090308 to confirm if you can come. I’m really looking forward to  showing you my new studio and new works in oil. We can have a PMPE Grand TT at the exhibition.

Warmest Regards

June Yap

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JUNIOR CHAMBER INTERNATIONAL JCI President, Mr. Hong

PJ JCI Advisor in Taiwan, Miss ManHua

JCI group photo

COLLiGO THEATRE OF TEXTILES

ARCHIPELAGO TEXTILES / HANUMAN OF RAMAYANA SIDDHARTA CHAPTERS

Date:    Saturday 7 August 2010

Place:   National Textile Museum

26 Jalan Sultan Hishamudin, Kuala Lumpur,

(diagonally across Dataran Merdeka)

Time:    8.30 – 11.00 pm.  Registration @ 8.00pm

Ticket : RM30.00 per head

1. Talk on Archipelago Textiles by Dr Zulkifli Mohamad @ 8.30 p.m

2.  Performance by the Svarnabhumi Studio in the galleries @ 9.30 p.m.

3.  Get-together for light refreshments@ 10.30 p.m.

Come and join us for an evening of beautiful textiles, music and

performance in the  historic premise of the National Textile Museum

here in Kuala Lumpur. Bask in the marvellous architecture of the building,

beside making new friends and acquaintances.

Please register by replying to this email address: darniza@jmm.gov.my

or call Janet  @ 012 398 6321 / Darniza  @ 017 5891448

* Please make payment on the day of event.

The National Textile Museum is housed in the former JKR building flanked by the Sultan Abdul Samad building and the Daya Bumi complex at Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin , Kuala Lumpur

For directions, visit the Website: www.jmm.gov.my

Address :

26, Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin,

50050 Kuala Lumpur

Tel : 03-2694 3457

Ample parking at : Merdeka Square carpark. Dayabumi and Central Market and at the newly-opened Restoran Warisan

Amazing August Exhiibition by 10 Malaysian artists

all are welcomed

Minister of Tourism Dato Seri Ng Yen Yen in Ferrelle Batik Shoes and Handbags

A former student of Datuk Jimmy Choo is making big strides with her batik and songket shoes, writes ZUHAILA SEDEK.

DO you know that in Central Market, Kuala Lumpur, there’s a shoemaker who was a student of Datuk Jimmy Choo?

Fion Poon of Perak, who got acquainted with Choo through a mutual friend, spent eight years learning the art from him.
Later, she started two lines of shoes made of batik and songket, called Ferrelle and Borsette Scarpe respectively, that have since become her signature style.

Ferrelle, which means “dare to do something” in Irish, was launched in 2008 while Borsette Scarpe, which means “handbags and shoes” in Italian, was born just last year.

These collections include mules, flat pumps, wooden clogs, open toe shoes and round-toe heels.
There are matching handbags, too.
Under Choo’s guidance, Poon created shoes with just one aim — to make Malaysians proud.

Batik shoes collection from Ferrelle

And they should be.
Even UK designer Julian MacDonald has fallen in love with her collections.

He visited her shop in Central Market and bought some Ferrelle shoes.

Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen is also a customer.
Poon is bubbly in person.

Chatting over a cup of tea, the 48-year-old displayed fine manners.

“During the recession, there were not many orders but I wanted to remain productive, so I had a discussion with Datuk (Choo).

He told me to make something that was different and reflected Malaysia.

In fact, he came up with the idea for Ferrelle and Borsette Scarpe,” she says.
As these brands have a strong Malaysian flavour, they are a hit with foreigners.
“Many were surprised that these shoes and bags were made by a Malaysian.

They never thought that we had such competency.

We need top-quality products for Malaysia to be recognised for its craftsmanship,” says Poon.

Once, a Taiwanese tourist was so besotted with Poon’s shoes that she bought 15 pairs at one go.

“The shoes remind people of Malaysia,” says Poon.

“Batik and songket are a part of our heritage and we should be proud of them.

There are so many things we can do with them.”
While design is important, Poon says having the talent to make shoes is equally important.

“Good craftsmanship is rare.

I don’t just design the shoes, I hand-make them.

You need to understand shoes thoroughly to make good pairs.”
She draws inspiration from her surroundings, sketching designs daily.

Because of their designs, Ferrelle and Borsette Scarpe shoes are popular even with girls in their 20s.

“Our shoes can be worn by all, from celebrities to office workers.

Datuk always emphasises on design, comfort and quality, and I follow these three rules strictly.

He is critical of my designs,” says Poon.

It’s obvious that she has great admiration for Choo.
“I have to make a good impression with my shoes because they reflect on Datuk, too,” she says.

“It’s a challenge, but it will make my shoes better.”
So far, it’s been positive comments from the guru.

Poon started working in her family’s leather handbag factory when she was 17.

There, she gained a flair for bag-making and fine craftsmanship, thanks to demands from the factory’s international clients.
She picked up shoe-making 11 years ago.

But it was Choo who honed her skills.
She uses materials from Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan and Australia.
“I hope to be like Datuk in the future.

He has done much to promote the country and I want to do the same,” she says.

“I hope in 20 years’ time I will still be making good batik and songket shoes.”
Ferrelle and Borsette Scarpe shoes can be custom-made.

A Ferrelle goes for RM80 to RM600 while a Borsette Scarpe is from RM100 to RM2,000.

Visit borsettescarpe.com for details

Read more: Cover Story: Well-heeled in batik and songket http://www.nst.com.my/nst/articles/CoverStory_Well-heeledinbatikandsongket/Article/#ixzz0uF35zgYD

Date: Saturday 31 July 2010

Place: Textile Museum

Jalan Sultan Hishamudin, Kuala Lumpur,

(In front of the Selangor Padang)

Time: 3-6 pm, Registration at 2.30 pm

Cost: 15 RM for members, 20 RM for non-members

National Textile Museum News

1.   Grooming workshop by Baba Cedric Tan

How to – wear the sarong jahit (tubular)and lepas (open ended type)

– match kebayas with sarongs
– correctly fix the kerosang and various styles of pinning
– adjust the sarong to get a figure hugging look

If you want to learn hands-on, please bring your sarong and a belt along and wear something appropriate underneath.

Highly recommended for young and not-so-young nyonyas, unsure of the art of wearing the sarong kebaya.

2. Demonstration by Aunty Kim

Lim Swee Kim, ‘National Treasure’ and famous Kebaya maker from Penang, will demonstrate the intricate art of kebaya embroidery using the Singer machine.

Future classes on nyonya embroidery conducted by Aunty Kim will be announced at the event.

3. Get-together over coffee, light refreshments and kueh.

This event is for everyone. Come and learn about the beautiful culture of the Peranakans, fraternise with the local Peranakan community here in KL and make new friends and acquaintances.

Please register by replying to this email address:

eranakan_kl@yahoo.com.my

or call Helen Chen at Tel mobile no : 0193382122

or Cedric Tan at 0178834374

Payment to be made when registering on the day of event

By: Lee Su Kim

President,PPBNKLS

The Textile Museum, or Muzium Tekstil, is housed within the Sultan Abdul Samad Building,

Merdeka Square, Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin , KL

For directions, visit the Website:  www.jmm.gov.my

Address :

KR 26, Lot 50 Seksyen 70, Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, Kuala Lumpur

Tel : +6.03 2267 1000

Ample parking at : Dataran Merdeka carpark.

Julien MacDonald became the fans of Ferrelle

Ferrelle, we are proud of you

Datuk Jimmy Choo, Fion Phoo ( Ferrelle owner) & Julien MacDonald

What is Ferrelle

HAVE A PASSION, HAVE A CHANGE

Let’s rock the norm, come and share your dream. Let’s take a walk on the wild side. The Malaysian batik industry has been challenging and exciting. And like everything else in life, we are constantly required to change and innovate to keep ahead. Change is the only constant. If we don’t confront, adapt and change, we may not survive.

Ferrelle has entered a new phase in a difficult changing business environment. We are innovating because we need to. Design excellence and workmanship are very much the priorities. While batik traditions and batik motifs are usually set in stone, we do believe that every piece of art should reflect life in motion. It is said that seeking perfection is a state of always going on. We are constantly reminded this reality by our passion for creativity, innovation and search for self realisation.

Ferrelle has a vision for everyone to share. We will create and even customise to your needs. We invite you to share our passion in excellence and to be part of making that dream come true. Batik is evolving into a universal trend. It is finding its place in our nation’s vision. Come and have a passion, come and see a change.

Please log on to  http://ferrelle.blogspot.com to know better about Ferrelle

Malaysian Batik

Jadi Batek Gallery was invited to conduct a batik drawing demonstration and two batik fashion shows at the Batik and Sarong Rendezvous “Touch of Kampung” dinner by Mutiara Goodyear Development Bhd, the developer of Nadayu, held at the project site in Hulu Klang, Ampang.

The event saw the crowd, made up of expatriates and locals VIP enjoying an evening filled with Malaysian culture and fashion.

The fashion show by Jadi Batek saw two segments with models strutting a collection of batik for leisure and formal wear.

Mutiara Goodyear Executive Chairman Mr.Hamidon Abdullah said the event was held to introduce the Nadayu, a unique choice of bungalows to the public. It is designed with the idea of stylish comfort conceptualized by art and nature.

Jadi Batek Gallery Creative Director Mr.Colin Yong said that the theme of the dinner is great because same as the Nadayu bungalow, every piece of batik is a masterpiece.

For more information, please visit:

-Jadi Batek Gallery (www.jadibatek.com)

-Nadayu (www.nadayu.com)

Malaysian Batik - Resort Wear

Malaysian Batik - Craftan

Traditional yet modern Malaysian Batik wear - Kebaya

Elegance chic suitable for evening wear

24 Feb – 8 Mac 2010

10am – 5pm

Craft Design Centre, Jalan Conlay, Kuala Lumpur

Kraf Festival 2010

Kraf Festival 2010

Kraf Festival 2010

Kraf Festival 2010

Kraf Festival 2010

artists   MONIKA BEHRENS, ROCHELLE HALEY & SAMSUDIN WAHAB

dates   28^th February – 14^th March 2010

venue  RIMBUN DAHAN, Kuang, Selangor

KUANG: Rimbun Dahan will be hosting its annual exhibition at the end of February, 2010. A much anticipated event on Klang Valley’s arts calendar, the 15^th Rimbun Dahan Residency Exhibition will showcase artworks by Monika Behrens (Australia), Rochelle Haley (Australia) and Samsudin Wahab (Malaysia). All three artists are residents of Rimbun Dahan, the family compound of architect Hijjas Kasturi and Angela Hijjas in Kuang, outside Kuala Lumpur.

Rimbun Dahan Residency Programme

Rimbun Dahan Residency Programme started in 1994 and has provided residencies for Australian and Malaysian visual artists. Each artist is provided with accommodation, working space and monthly stipend for the year as well as an exhibition. No commissions are taken on the sale of artworks, but Rimbun Dahan selects two pieces from each artist for its permanent collection. The residency programme is fully funded by architectural firm Hijjas Kasturi Associates Sdn in appreciation for the opportunities that the Hijjas family has enjoyed in Malaysia and Australia besides supporting the arts in encouraging artistic and cultural ties between the two countries.

The programme has expanded since its inception by also providing short-tem (6-week to 3-month) residency for Southeast Asian artists, writers, poets and choreographers. The Rimbun Dahan Dance Residency programme is run by Bilqis Hijjas.

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The 15^th Rimbun Dahan Residency Exhibition at Rimbun Dahan Gallery, showing works by Monika Behrens, Rochelle Haley and Samsudin Wahab, is open to the public from 28^th February – 14^th March, 2010. The underground gallery is set within a 14-acre ground with an organic herb & spice garden, orchard, forested & wetland areas, century old restored kampung house from Perak and an Anglo-Indian bungalow from Penang.

Rimbun Dahan opening hours during the exhibition are Saturdays & Sundays 10 am–6 pm, on weekdays by appointment. Admission is free.

There will be an Artist Talk at 3 pm, Saturday, 6^th March, 2010 in the gallery and a guided Tour of Rimbun Dahan at 9 am, Sunday, 14^th March, 2010.

More details of the programs & a map to the venue can be downloaded from www.rimbundahan.org

Venue

Rimbun Dahan

Kilometer 27, Jalan Kuang

Kuang 48050 Selangor

Malaysia

Tel/Fax

+603 6038 3690

E-mail

rimbundahan@gmail.com

Invitation card by Tay Mo Leong

The Penang State Museum and Art Gallery recently published the catalogue for “Tay Mo Leong Retrospective”, an exhibition that featured the lifetime watercolour and batik masterpieces of locally renowned artist, Tay Mo Leong. The exhibition was organized and curated by the Penang State Museum and Art Gallery together with guest curator, Dr. Tan Chong Guan. The exhibition was the 3^rd Retrospective exhibition held by the Penang State Museum and Art Gallery and was also Tay’s 9^th solo exhibition.

The exhibition was officially launched by the guest of honour, Penang State Housing, Town and Country Planning Committee Chairman, YB Tuan Wong Hon Wai who also quoted that the exhibition was a great tribute to one of Penang’s most outstanding artists.

The exhibition was held at The Penang State Art Gallery from Nov 2^nd to Nov 30^th 2009 and featured over 50 watercolour and batik paintings that backdated to the 1950’s and included Tay’s latest masterpiece, Old Postcard from China. The exhibition also featured his self-invented batik tools. Some of the highlights for the month-long exhibition were talks on watercolour and batik paintings by Tay and a specially designed children booklet as part of Project Bintang Kecil to expose children to the art of Tay Mo Leong. The project according to Dato’ Tang Hon Yin, the Chairman of The Penang State Art Gallery, was hatched to sow seeds of art appreciation in children. It is also Tay’s philosophy to spread the interest towards art and his knowledge as an artist to the public especially the children. He believes this is the only way to cultivate a better future generation of artists.

Tay also donated three of his masterpieces to The Penang State Museum and Art Gallery as part of a permanent collection.

The 70 year old Tay Mo Leong started his 45 years career as a watercolour artist and gradually evolved into a batik artist in the early 1960s. His maturity in style and skill in his watercolour paintings was well known in the art scene but his passion towards batik painting had superseded him and made him a batik artist. One of his early batik masterpieces was Rubber Trees (1961) which used crackling effects to beautifully create the branches of rubber trees. Later on, an Europe tour had Tay blending tapestry into his batik paintings while his Bali trip in the early 1970s was turned into a series of batik paintings which featured Bali’s beautiful and mystical Legong dancers.

In conjunction with the exhibition, The Penang State Museum and Art Gallery also published a 300-page hardcover book entitled “Tay Mo Leong Retrospective”. In the book, the Editor cum Guest Curator, Dr. Tan Chong Guan had quoted him as one of the recognizable figures in Malaysian art today. Through the book, artists and art lovers will learn about Tay’s life and his accomplishments. The book also features 65 watercolour paintings and 65 batik paintings which are well arranged to walk us through Tay’s career as an artist. Apart from that, the book also features a brief history of Batik around the world; revealing Batik trade secrets and formula.

For more details on the book, contact The Penang State Art Gallery at 04-2613144.

Invitation.jpg

official opening

Tay Mo Leong Art exhibition

Date & Time: January 16 – March 20, 2010,  10am to 6pm (closed on public holidays)

Venue: Art Salon @ SENI, Mont Kiara,

             Lot 55350, Changkat Duta Kiara, off Jalan Duta Kiara, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur

Contact: +603-6203 1919

Website: www.senimk.com.my

This exhibition is a mini-retrospective showing about 50 of Zulkifli Yusoff’s paintings and sculptures from 1996 to 2009. The

15th Rimbun Dahan Residency Exhibition

Date: February 28–March 14, 2010

Venue: Rimbun Dahan

             Kilometer 27, Jalan Kuang, Kuang 48050 Selangor, Malaysia

Contact: +603 6038 3690 or rimbundahan@gmail.com

Website: www.rimbundahan.org

The 15th Rimbun Dahan Residency Exhibition at Rimbun Dahan Gallery will be showcasing works by Monika Behrens, Rochelle Haley and Samsudin Wahab. The underground gallery is set within a 14-acre ground with an organic herb & spice garden, orchard, forested & wetland areas, century old restored kampung house from Perak and an Anglo-Indian bungalow from Penang.There will be an Artist Talk at 3 pm, Saturday, 6th March, 2010 in the gallery and a guided Tour of Rimbun Dahan at 9 am, Sunday, 14th March, 2010. More details of the programs & a map to the venue can be downloaded from www.rimbundahan.org

Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF)

Date: March 2 (Wednesday) – March 6, 2010 (Sunday)

Venue: Putra World Trade Centre,

             41 Jalan Tun Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Contact: +(603)-92822888 or info@miff.com.my

Website: www.miff.com.my

Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) is a must see event for all furniture and furnishings retailers, interior designers, interior decorators, architects and product specifiers, Malaysian International Furniture Fair features more than 500 manufacturers, wholesalers and designers over a huge 35,000 square metres.

Malaysia International Jewellery Fair 2010 – Spring Edition

Date: March 12, (Friday) – March 15, 2010 (Monday)

Venue: Putra World Trade Centre,

             41 Jalan Tun Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Contact: +603-9058 8772 or exhibition@elite.com.my

Malaysia International Jewellery Fair (MIJF) has long manifested as eminent Jewellery show in Malaysia and across the region. The show name has established successful positioning in the market and essentially amongst major industry players and jewellery fraternities at the global forefront.

New Species – C4 by Zac Lee

Date: March 12 – 28, 2010

Venue: Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPac),

             Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan,  51100 Kuala Lumpur

In his customary hyper- realist style with surrealist overtones and colour play, Lee presents the durian, an iconic Malaysian fruit , as an analogy for  aspects of Malaysian  political angst. This show possesses the quality work that is making Lee one of Malaysia’s most sought after artists, who combines technical agility with concept delivery.

7th Malaysia International Gold & Jewellery Fair 2010

Date & Time: April 10, 2010, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm (Saturday)

Venue: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC)

             Kuala Lumpur City Centre,    50088 Kuala Lumpur

Contact: +603-2166 2833

Website: www.jewelryshow-hka.com

Apart from exhibiting valuable & exquisite jewellery, gold jewellery will also be highlighted & specially showcased in this foremost jewellery exhibition.

HOMEDEC 09 (Home Decoration Exhibition)

Date & Time: April 30, 2010, 12:00 am (Friday)

Venue: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC)

             Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur

Website: www.homedec.com.my

The big showcase and most vibrant marketplace for house owners who are planning their home renovations, redecoration, and refurbishment. Interior design clinics, seminars on home decor tips will be held concurrently.

Batik Calendar 2010, brought to you by TMS ART GALLERY

CALL 03-41075154 for appointment

Business Hour for TMS ART GALLERY, 10am -6pm, weekdays, after 6pm/ public holiday & weekend only by appointment

For enquiry, please email to tmsart@tmsart.com.my or log on to www.tmsart.com.my for more info

Please click the link below for more details.

http://mybatik.org.my/contest/miss-mybatik/

get the latest issue of myBatik #9, to have the original participant form. We wait for you

Introduction of myBatik magazine via a Batik workshop @ MPH bookstore.

Date: 26th April 2009 (Sunday)
Time: 2-4pm
Venue:  at MPH 1 Utama (Booker Room)

call +603. 4107 5154 for registration

fee: RM20 per head

Batik Workshop: Unleash the Artist Within with Batik Art

- Batik is a unique traditional Malaysian art form that is sadly lost to most of our generations today. In this workshop, we aim to reintroduce batik as a form of modern art and bring out the artist that we know is there within each individual.

Each person will be given a piece of fabric, framed and pre-drawn with some basic batik motifs. Just play and have fun experimenting with the batik paint, similar to painting with water colours.

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