History
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The Photographer | The Coronation of Sultan of Johor | Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar
© 2015 Wazari Wazir | A Group Photograph of Department of Information Malaysia Photographers With Director of The Royal Abu Bakar Museum in Johor Bahru A little bit busy these past few weeks, hence no new update, I was in Johor Bahru for the Coronation of Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar. It is a historical event because the last time people in Johor Bahru witnesses this event is in 1960 during the Coronation of the late Sultan Ismail Sultan Abu Bakar which is 55 years ago. A lot of preparation was taking place here, almost a week of rehearsal to make this historical ceremony a success. I’m still…
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Portrait of a President | Barack Obama Smiles | The 44th President of the United States
© 2014 Wazari Wazir | US President, Barack Obama Smiles, as He Walk From The Podium During State Welcoming Ceremony at Parliament Square in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia On April 26, 2014. “The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something. Don’t wait for good things to happen to you. If you go out and make some good things happen, you will fill the world with hope, you will fill yourself with hope.” – Barack Obama – Tweet news and informationbusiness,health,entertainment,technology automotive,business,crime,health,life,politics,science,technology,travel
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Photojournalism | The Official Opening Ceremony of First Session of 13th Parliament
© 2013 Wazari Wazir | Malaysia’s King Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah (2nd R) receives the royal address from Prime Minister Najib Razak as Queen Haminah looks on during the opening of the parliament sitting at Parliament House. © 2013 Wazari Wazir | Malaysia’s King, Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah, deliver his royal address and open the first session of the 13th Parliament, here in Kuala Lumpur, on June 25th 2013. © 2013 Wazari | Some Of The Members of Media Covering The Ceremony at Parliament House Second day working at the Parliament, June 25th 2013. It was busy as usual. Actually I’ve nothing much to write here, just wanted to…
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Published | Malaysia Aperture Photography Magazine
© 2013 Wazari Wazir | Some of My Photographs Published in Malaysia Aperture Magazine | March 2013 I think there is no better way to appreciate a photograph but in prints and finally some of my recent assignment in Tokyo Japan were published in Malaysia’s Aperture Magazine March 2013 under MPPA or Malaysian Press Photographers Association. I was interviewed by Aperture Magazine writer, Nor Izani Abdullah but unfortunately the magazine is only available in Malaysia and it is written in Malay, not in English. A little bit about the articles, it is mostly about how a photojournalist, which is about my experience covering an official assignment and the protocol involved.…
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Malaysia King’s Birthday Celebrations | Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong XIV
© 2012 Wazari Wazir | Malaysia’s 14th King, Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah salutes Malaysia’s armed forces during his official birthday celebrations in Kuala Lumpur. He is The 14th Yang di-Pertuan Agong. His reign began on 13 December 2011 after his election by the Conference of Rulers. He previously served as the fifth Yang di-Pertuan Agong from 1970-1975. He is the first ruler to hold the position twice, as well as the oldest elected to the office at 84 years old. © 2012 Wazari Wazir | Malaysian King Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah (center), stand on a jeep, during the inspection of the honor guard in conjunction with his official birthday…