First Official Video

By now, some of you would have known about my project which I've been working since July 2007 - first The Malaysia Page, which then followed by the Malaysia Book.

I've always been inspired by the promotional materials by Tourism Malaysia since back in 1990 when I was still a kid. I remember the Visit Malaysia song then.

Till today it still gives me goose bumps hearing the song, with such meaningful lyrics. The tune is slow and gives a beautiful laidback feel of the country.

Visit Malaysia

To know Malaysia, is to love Malaysia
People smiling everywhere
Showing you how much they care

To know Malaysia, is to love Malaysia
It's true
This land, so beautiful
It will steal your heart away
This land is paradise
And it's only, only a smile away

To know Malaysia, is to love Malaysia
In this land where dreams come true
Malaysia welcomes you
To know Malaysia, is to love Malaysia
It's true, it's true, it's true....


Tourism Malaysia has of coursed matured since and their latest Visit Malaysia Song in 2007 is faster and more upbeat. Titled One Golden Celebration, it comes in 3 versions - Malay, English, and Mandarin.

This song plus its clip gives a more wholesome Malaysia today, with progress, yet its cultural diversity - and a fun place to be! The song actually coincides with Malaysia's 50 Years of independence as well, hence the words 'celebrations'.

Many friends love this song. And I personally believe that this song has the edge to reach to a wider audience, promoting Malaysia as a wholesome destination, and not just a beach paradise.

Malaysia
There’s a place not far away
Different faces yet all the same
With a million dreams
In One Golden Celebration
Malaysia

It’s the place for us to be
It’s the time to feel so free
With a million smiles
In One Golden Celebration
Malaysia

Come and spread your wings
There’s so much to see
There’s a million colours
Right before your eyes
It’s One Golden Celebration

Mari adek-adek
Mari abang-abang
Mari ramai-ramai
Mari bergembira

Feel the magic in the air
Every moment
and everywhere
With a million thrills
In One Golden Celebration
Malaysia

A million colours
A million dreams
A million smiles
and a million thrills
For you and me
In One Golden Celebration
Malaysia

Spread your wings
And take your flight
One celebration
One delight
It’s the time for us to be
One golden moment
For you and me

A million colours
A million dreams
A million smiles
A million thrills
It’s the time for us to be
One golden moment (Malaysia)
For you and me

Come and spread your wings
There’s so much to see
There’s a million colours
Right before your eyes
It’s One Golden Celebration

Come and spread your wings
There’s so much to see
There’s a million colours
Right before your eyes

It’s time to celebrate
One Golden Celebration

Malaysia Truly Asia




Taking these in mind, and the many other promotional videos over time by Tourism Malaysia, these has in a way influenced my works, which I think can clearly be seen in the 50+1 Malaysia Book and its video.

50+1 Malaysia Book has an Official Video!

The ideas behind the video is similar to that of the book. It doesn't only promotes the book, but in fact, the sample pages featuring actual photo submissions do in a way promote Malaysia. These are pages which we have already done, giving a glimpse of what you can expect of the book :)

I've chosen the beach theme as it's closest for a semi tourist book. The music is also very beach influenced but a lil upbeat as well for a light and fun book. But of course, you and I know, Malaysia is more than just that :)

Enjoy! :)



*Maybe next, anyone interested to compose an official song? :)