Future-proofing the coatings industry

KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): The 2020 Nielsen Report stated that 79% of Malaysians have better access to technology compared to two years ago, whilst 83% of Malaysians feel that technology can help them simplify and organise their lives in the next two years.

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Enriching the lives of PPR youths, one sports court at a time

PETALING JAYA:  What’s the point of having facilities that are wasting away and no longer able to serve their full purpose? Outdoor recreational spaces for the community, especially children and youths, are aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle and even to nurture sports talent, hence it would be a shame if such facilities become eyesores instead.

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KPKT to set up fund for DKN activities

PUTRAJAYA (Feb 18): The Housing and Local Government Ministry will set up a fund for those who want to contribute to programmes and activities under the Dasar Komuniti Negara (DKN) or the National Community Policy to enhance the lives of the B40 community.

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打卡热点:吉隆坡Colours of Life装置艺术

热爱打卡拍照的你,知道吉隆坡近期出现了这些让你拍美照的装置艺术吗? 位在Medan Pasar、Lorong Panggung、Lorong Bandar 13与Jalan Tun HS Lee的一系列作品,是Nippon Paint Malaysia Group及Urbanscapes合作展开的“Colours of Life”计划。 这些由本地艺术家操刀的作品,参考了Nippon Paint的2020/21年Trend Beyond Colours漆彩趋势——超凡美丽(Raw Beauty)、潮流生活(Pop Life)、温柔细语(Gentle Whisper)及珍贵传说(Precious Tale),并这四大主题作为创作主轴。 Nippon Paint Malaysia副总经理拿汀Wong Meng Lee说:“Nippon Paint和Urbanscapes的目标是一致的,即通过色彩和不同形态的艺术,来团结所有马来西亚人民,同时栽培年轻及有才华的本地人材。” 她续称,这些色彩斑斓且专为我国人民所设计的艺术作品,会让参观者沉浸在各个创作者创造出的丰富与独特视觉体验。   Reconnect KL 这是一幅横跨三面墙的壁画,位于Jalan Tun HS Lee。 创作者涂鸦艺术家Nassuha试图用”温柔细语“当中的色彩,表达不断变化的城市文化。 除了用柔和的颜色来创造出一种中和的氛围,壁画当中的灰、蓝与粉红这些层次也为该作品营造出一种神秘的气息。   Main-Main Media 位于Medan Pasar的Main-Main Media,是一个互动式的迷你游乐园,作者Suzy Sulaiman把它设计成一个让所有处于不同生命与年龄阶段的人相遇的地方。 通”超凡美丽”当中的自然色调,Suzy为该作品注入了一股温暖、宁静和质朴的氛围。   Balance 这个在Lorong Bandar 13跨越墙面和地面的绘画作品,是绰号Fritilldea的Mohd Annuar使用”珍贵传说“当中的色彩所创作的精心杰作。 这些丰富的现代色彩,勾勒出宝石般的色泽,并且带出一股反映马来西亚文化的明亮视觉效果。 而且,通过几何图形式的安排,这些图画在动作感测灯光的照射下,显得活灵活现。   B-Loom 位于Lorong Panggung(也被称作鬼仔巷)的B-Loom,当中使用了许多染色与打结的布料,从而为这个巷子增添了不少明亮的色彩。 这个由Hanisah及Syahmi共同创作的作品,使用了”潮流生活“当中明亮与饱和的色彩,打造出一个迎合流行文化主题的艺术品。     英文版原文已在2019年12月13日发布于EdgeProp.

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Sayangi Rumahku activities can reduce social ills, say volunteers

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 28): Participating in community activities and programmes such as the Sayangi Rumahku can help reduce social ills among PPR public housing scheme residents especially the youths, said members of the PPR Seri Cempaka public housing community who were among the volunteers who were helping to refurbish the previously dilapidated sports court at the PPR.

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PPR Seri Cempaka sports court ready for a splash of colour

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 20): The outdoor sports court of PPR Seri Cempaka public housing scheme in Pantai Dalam, Kuala Lumpur has been patched up and ready for a colourful paint makeover next week! The refurbishment which is under the Sayangi Rumahku campaign, also saw the court being extended by some 20ft to accommodate a futsal and badminton court in addition to the existing netball court.

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