The first edition of the PENANG INTERNATIONAL PHOTO AWARDS (PIPA) attracted exceptional works comprising over 800 entries from about 350 photographers worldwide. PIPA is another new award event proudly organised by CHTNETWORK. The jurors this year were Paul Ho (Senior Executive Director, Fujifilm (M) Sdn Bhd), Ch’ng Huck Theng (Founder, CHTNETWORK) and special guest Kim Teoh (Editor-in-chief, Photo Creator Magazine). PIPA is an international platform for both professional and amateur photographers to compete in capturing what Penang has to offer. Both local and international photo enthusiasts, from photographers, journalists to tourists were invited to participate. A total of RM20,000 worth of Fujifilm cameras and cash prizes were up for grabs. Sponsors for this year included Fujifilm, Penang State Government, One East Museum and Emico Marketing. Y.B. Danny Law Hen Kiang, Penang State Exco for Tourism Development, and Hiroyuki Sakai, MD Fujifilm Asia Pacific were among the VIPs.

WINNERS

GOLD AWARD

• Yang Zhen Siang

SILVER AWARD

• Kevin Ooi Wey Hun

BRONZE AWARD

• Ho Cheng Woh

10 MERIT AWARDS

• Chong Jin Nee
• Chua Boon Keat (2 Entries)
• Khor Sek Min
• Lim Boon Seang
• Lim Lean Eng (2 Entries)
• Song Jin Tek
• Steven Tan Eng Hong
• Muhammad Firdaus
• Bin Mohd Hadzri