Organized by
Malaysia Design Council aka
Majlis Rekabentuk Malaysia (
MRM), Malaysia Design Competition (MDC) is held annually and is supported by the
Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation of Malaysia (
MOSTI).
The only sponsor for MDC 2008 was
Shell Malaysia and it has been 3 years ever since they first collaborated with
MRM. The event also saw the launch of Malaysia Design Competition 2009 with
Green Design as the theme.
As some of you might already know, I was one of the contestants for MDC 2008 and was qualified as one of the top 6 finalists. Unfortunately for me, I did not win any of the top 3 prizes for the University Student category but ended up with a consolation prize of a pewter-glass award, a cheque of RM2,000.00 and a certificate from
Malaysia Design Council.
Nevertheless, I am still happy as this is my first participation in a design competition and never did I expect to even be shortlisted as one of the 6 finalists. Many thanks to God the Almighty, my family, lecturers, class mates and friends who supported me all the way.
The winner of the Professional category got his product featured on the front cover of the booklet
The theme of last year's Malaysia Design Competition was Safety/ Keselamatan
List of prizes and details on judges
The top 6 finalists of the School Student category
Out of hundreds (or perhaps thousands) of participants each year, only the top 6 are chosen for each category. None of the 6 finalists in the School Student category were from Kuala Lumpur. Amazing.
University Student category
No one won the 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize for our category. Apparently, there were 6 finalists for the University Student category, but I have no idea what had happened to the other two.
Nur Hayati who?
For many years, school teachers, college/university lecturers and employers have always spelled and pronounced my name wrongly. My full name is Nur Hartati Yacob, not Nur Hayati Yacob.
The top 6 finalists of the Professional category
Malaysia Design Competition 2009:
Green Design
Is this even valid?
They even printed my name wrongly on the certificate. Excellent...
One of the gifts included in the gift packs that were given out to guests. I love it!
Prize money
I guess getting RM2 000.00 as a consolation prize is not bad after all. They got my name right here! =)
And here are some of the pictures that were taken at the event
My mom and brother, Johan came to support me
It was a small and private event
Waving at my Abang Johan
Winners of the School Student category
L-R: Head of MRM, Tati, Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation & a representative of Shell Malaysia
As I was walking towards them, I could hear them whispering to each other while staring at me. I am pretty sure they were talking about my gigantic height... Fee Fi Fo Fum...! =)
Later that night I saw myself on TV3 News!
The Deputy Minister told me "Oh wow! You created something for the blind? Why don't you come to my ministry one of these days so you can work on your inventions with us?". I swear to God I thought I was dreaming until he told me to smile at the cameras. =)
The winner of the Professional category
My Mom and I
Group photo of all winners for the press, camera men etc
Malaysia Boleh!
Fit bum bum
A balloon puppet on display at the entrance of Universiti Kuala Lumpur
Food for guests and fellow participants
No appetite
I have been having sharp pains on the middle of my chest which spreads all the way to the back (I was involved in a road accident in February) and can no longer eat normally without feeling pain every time I swallow food or consume liquid. I need to see the specialist soon.
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The award
The top part is made of pewter stuck on a block of glass. Very heavy yet very nice!
Ain't that sweet
How cool is that? You would still get a trophy even if you do not win the 1st, 2nd or 3rd place.
Side profile
One of the winners of the Student Category accidentally poked my back with his trophy...
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