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LANDSKAP UPDATE
ILAM MEDIA ENGAGEMENT Enhancing Visibility through Media Engagement During March and April 2016, ILAM gained tremendous publicity, with an estimated PR value worth more than RM4 million for the profession of landscape architecture, its role, prospects and contribution to the environment and national development. This publicity drive aims to educate the public about the importance of the role of landscape architects. This is one of the activities held in conjunction with National Landscape Day and the World Landscape Architecture Month 2016 celebrations.
Malay Mail Interview
Bernama TV ‘The Nation’
NST Lifestyle Section
An interview was conducted by the Malay Mail with the ILAM President, Assoc Prof. LAr. Dr. Osman Mohd Tahir, about the issue of balancing the natural environment with physical development. The interview looked into how landscape architects play a vital role in designing a conducive living environment in the midst of urbanisation. The article was published on 5 April 2016 in the Malay Mail.
In conjunction with the National Landscape Day Celebrations 2016, an exclusive 60 min TV interview about the role of landscape architecture and the industry’s contribution to the well being of the people and economic growth in general was held. This live interview was represented by ILAM Council Member, LAr. Dr. Suhardi Maulan, and Honorary Secretary, LAr. Dr. Nor Atiah Ismail.
NST writer, Kerry-Ann Augustin, met with ILAM Vice President, LAr. Sabarudin Buang, and LAr. Wan Salamatul Juita Wan Hashim, director of Verona Design, MLAA2015 Young Landscape Architect Award winner, to further understand the profession of landscape architecture and its power to change the way we live. This is part of the publicity for World Landscape Architecture Month celebrations in April. The article was published on 4 April 2016.
‘Selamat Pagi Malaysia’
Star Property MLAA 2015 Special Supplement
Astro VaanavilVizhuthugal Talk Show
A special interview was conducted for the feature in the Star Property MLAA 2015 Supplement, which highlighted the general interview with ILAM President, Assoc Prof. LAr. Dr. Osman Mohd Tahir, and selected MLAA landscape design award winners, LAr. Sabarudin Buang, LAr. Fairouz Che Ani, LAr. Lim Teng Teng, LAr. Phuan Ying Zee and LAr. Yap Nga Tuan. Each participant covered the topics from Landscape Renewal, Landscape Master Planning, to River Revitalisation and Community Planning. The article was published nationwide on 13 April 2016.
In conjunction with World Landscape Architecture Month, a special slot was given to ILAM to introduce the Landscape Architecture profession, its role, and how the profession contributes to nation building, for viewers of the Astro Vaanavil Morning Talk Show – Vizhuthugal. ILAM was represented by LAr. Devendran Mani.
2 March 2016 Faculty of Design & Architecture, UPM
23 March 2016 Angkasapuri
In conjunction with the National Landscape Day and World Landscape Architecture Month celebration 2016, ILAM President, Assoc Prof. LAr. Dr. Osman Mohd Tahir and Fellow, Dato’ LAr. Ismail Ngah, elaborated upon the role of landscape architects in Malaysia, and shared the scenario of current landscape architecture involvement in Malaysia and abroad. The interview also touched on education, private and public agency involvement.
2 March 2016 Bernama TV Studio
29 March 2016 Faculty of Design & Architecture, UPM
16 March 2016 Bangsar Village
4 April 2016 Astro Vaanavil Studio