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Photo and Video Contest
Jointly organised by MAHO and MAHSEL

Indulge in the sight and sound of captivating Selangor. Capture breathtaking moments through your lens and turn every snapshot into a timeless story for yourself, friends and the world.

Memorable & romantic photos taken in any participating hotels, with family & friends staying, dining & having fun are also eligible for this contest.

How To Participate

The contest is divided into two categories and must capture the essence of Experience Selangor.

Photography Category

  • Up to five (5) photos are to be submitted by participants per entry.
  • Photos will only be accepted in digital format and must not be digitally enhanced or manipulated in any way.
  • Image files of the photos should be 10 megabytes or smaller, must be in JPEG or PNG format, and must be at least 1,600 pixels wide (if a horizontal image) or 1,600 pixels tall (if a vertical image).
  • A caption of no less than 100 words either in Bahasa Malaysia or English

Short Video Category

  • Only one (1) video is to be submitted by participants per entry.
  • The video must be submitted with a title, date shot, location and and caption.
  • The video should be recorded in MP4 format with a resolution of 1920 x 1080, in landscape orientation.
  • The video can be in Bahasa Malaysia and/or English.
  • Videos that are not in English must have English subtitles.
  • The video should be at least 3 minutes and a maximum of 5 minutes.
  • Audio quality of the video must be clear.
  • A description of no less than 100 words either in Bahasa Malaysia or English

Contestants may use any type of devices to capture their images/videos. Images must be in jpg format with a resolution of 300 dpi or above. Size of 15MB or less will be accepted.

Images/video that are submitted must be captured within Selangor only and to be uploaded to contestants’ own social media platform: Facebook and Instagram only.

The following # are to be used:
#selangorsupersavers #maho #mahsel #SSS2025

Contest begins on 24th February 2025 and entries should be uploaded via the available digital platforms latest by 30th April 2025.

Late entries will not be accepted. The Organiser will make an official announcement should there be an extension to the contest deadline. (if necessary)

Prizes

The prizes for the two categories are

Photo/Images
First Prize
  • 3 days 2 nights Staycation in a Luxurious Suite for 2 Persons at Dorsett Grand Subang with Food & beverage voucher Worth RM 500
  • 2 Adult 2 Kid WetWorld Shah Alam Ticket
  • 2 Kid Jungle Gym Ticket

Second Prize
  • 2 Days 1 Night Stay in a Deluxe Room with breakfast for 2 persons at Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur.
  • 2 Adult WetWorld Shah Alam Ticket
  • Food Tree Glenmarie - Jurassic Themed Restaurant - Set Meal for 2 persons

Third Prize
  • Hi-Tea for 2 Persons at Glen Lounge, Glenmarie Hotel & Golf Resort
  • 2 Adult WetWorld Shah Alam Ticket
  • Tapaulah condiment worth of MYR 50
Video/Reels
First Prize
  • 3 days 2 nights Staycation in a Luxurious Suite for 2 Persons at Dorsett Putrajaya with Food & beverage voucher Worth RM 500
  • 2 Adult 2 Kid WetWorld Shah Alam Ticket
  • 2 Kid Jungle Gym Ticket

Second Prize
  • 2 Days 1 Night Stay In a Deluxe Room with breakfast for 2 persons at Le Meridien Petaling Jaya.
  • 2 Adult WetWorld Shah Alam Ticket
  • Food Tree Glenmarie - Jurassic Themed Restaurant - Set Meal for 2 persons

Third Prize
  • Hi-Tea for 2 Persons at M World Hotel Petaling Jaya
  • 2 Adult WetWorld Shah Alam Ticket
  • Tapaulah condiment worth of MYR 50



Winners will be contacted through e-mail or phone to facilitate the Prize Presentation. The Organiser reserves the right to reject any entry that does not comply with the stipulated terms and conditions.

The Organiser also reserves the right to amend the terms and conditions as deemed necessary.

Entries that are found to violate the terms and conditions will be disqualified immediately and the winning entry will be declared null and void if the violation is detected after the announcement of winners.

For further information, please contact:
Contest Secretariat
Email: mahsecretariat@gmail.com or katalyst.prc@gmail.com

Terms & Conditions

  1. The contest is organised jointly by Malaysia Association of Hotels (MAHO) and Malaysia Association of Hotels, Selangor Chapter (MAHSEL) herein known as the Organiser.
  2. Entry is open to all Malaysian citizens who are above 18 years of age. 
  3. No participation fee is required to enter the contest.
  4. All images/videos that are submitted must be original and captured during the contest period. Contestants are required to submit the actual date when the photograph/video was taken. 
  5. Each contestant is only eligible to receive one winning prize only.
  6. Participation will be disqualified if contestants fail to abide by the stipulated terms. 
  7. Every image/video submitted for this contest must be the self-owned property of the contestant, must be original and not previously submitted to any publication or used to participate in any photo contest within or outside of Malaysia. 
  8. Contestants are allowed to digitally touch-up their images using computer software. However, image manipulation such as montage, superimpose, photography tricks, etc. are strictly not allowed. 
  9. Participants must ensure that for any engagement of models, celebrities and individuals must have a written consent in a form of a ‘Talent Release Form’ which grants permission to unlimited use their images. This form is to be made available to the Organiser upon requests.
  10. The models, celebrities and individuals featured in the images/video should not make any claims to the Organiser. The Organiser will not be held liable for any copyright infringement claims from any third party pertaining to the images/videos.
  11. Every submission automatically implies that the contestant has read and agreed to the terms and conditions stated herein. 
  12. Jury’s decision is final and any correspondence will not be entertained.
  13. All winners will be informed by the Organiser. Announcement of the winners will be carried out at a later date determined by the Organiser. 
  14. The jury panel shall comprise of members of MAHO and MAHSEL or any other representatives as selected and/or deemed qualify to be on the panel of judges.
  15. The Organiser reserves the right to reuse/reproduce the images/videos obtained from this contest for its own promotional, advertising dan printing purposes before, during and after the contest.
  16. All images/videos submitted will hereafter become the sole property of the Organiser. By joining this contest, participants agree to waive their copyright for the images submitted and are not eligible to claim credit for the aforesaid images. 
  17. The Organiser will have full copyright on all the images/videos submitted in this contest. The images/videos cannot be used by the contestant for any other commercial activity or used to enter any other related contest.