by: Farhana Hamid
Parit, Perak, 15th June 2025 – The scenic town of Parit, Perak came alive with a Photography Workshop and Photo Marathon Competition, held by PORTSKOOL in conjunction with National Training Week 2025 (Minggu Latihan Kebangsaan 2025).
The programme was jointly organised by PORT and the Perak State Executive Council for Education, Higher Education, Youth and Sports Affairs (EHEYNS), with the support of HRD Corp, Perak Tengah District Council, Canon Malaysia, the Department of Agriculture (Jabatan Pertanian), and Tourism Perak.
The event brought together photography enthusiasts from various backgrounds, including the enthusiastic team from UPSI’s Media Seekers club, with the Photography Unit of Corporate Communication Division of UPSI (BKK).
The team, driven by a passion for capturing moments, joined fellow citizens with a shared love for the art of photography.
The competition challenged participants to explore and immortalise the charm of three unique locations which are ATV Ride JPKK Kampung Bukit Chupak, where the adventurous spirit of ATV riders met the lush greenery of rural trails.
Next, Tanjung Belanja, a peaceful riverside village, with boats gently swaying and the reflection of the morning sun on calm waters, and lastly, Pekan Parit which is rich in history and community life, the town’s classic architecture, vibrant markets, and friendly locals became captivating subjects for creative lenses.
The event was not only a competition but also a meaningful platform for learning, networking, and discovering new perspectives through an eye-opening workshop.
Furthermore, one of the Media Seekers member, Huda Ashikin made the university proud by securing a consolation prize, a commendable achievement in a field filled with talented competitors.
Moreover, Nurul Najihah Sham Fadzli, President (YDP) of Media Seekers UPSI, shared her thoughts on the team’s motivation, “We came because of our interest in photography and most of us are not from the photography field. This is our first experience in participating in a photo marathon.”
Reflecting on the team’s aspirations, she added, “I hope that Media Seekers will not get tired of participating in photo marathons again, regardless of whether they bring home the victory or not.
Since this is our first experience, I hope that members of Media Seekers, including myself, can learn from this recent photo marathon experience and apply it in future photo marathons or events that will be organised by UPSI or Media Seekers.”
Inspiring others with her words, Najihah emphasised the importance of perseverance in photography, “Photographers are also artists, and artistic talent needs to be unearthed to become even better.
If you now feel that you are not great in photography, don’t give up. Keep honing your talent. As the English proverb says, ‘Rome wasn’t built in a day.’ Keep working.”
The workshop and competition not only celebrated photography but also nurtured the artistic spirit among participants. For Media Seekers and all who joined, it marked the beginning of many more creative journeys ahead.