CREATIVITY knows no bounds, and in the hands of skilled artisans, intricate details come to life in miniature form.
This mesmerising world was recently showcased at the Malaysia International Miniature Hobby Show & Competition (MIMHS – MALCOM).
The two-day event featured 73 miniature model manufacturers from countries including Spain, Hong Kong, Japan, China, Germany, Thailand, Vietnam, Ukraine, South Korea, the Philippines, Singapore, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and Taiwan, along with four local manufacturers.
Penang Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai stated that the show has become one of Penang’s premier events in recent years.
“This event is considered the most renowned international miniature model event in Asia, known for its global reach and gathering of top talents and outstanding works from around the world.
“The theme for this year’s show is ‘Honouring the Classics, Inheriting the Future.’
“At this exhibition, I saw many classic miniature model series such as Star Wars, Warhammer 40,000, Gundam, and various military models.
“Each miniature model is unique and remarkable for its intricate details despite its small size,” Wong said during his speech at St Giles The Wembley Hotel on June 8.
Additionally, Wong noted that these miniature works reflect historical moments and allow us to appreciate and preserve cultural heritage.
“They also serve as a canvas for artists to unleash their creativity and push the boundaries of innovation.
“Through these works, we not only witness the extraordinary skills of the artists but also feel their deep passion for the culture of miniature models.
“Malaysia International Miniature Hobby Show & Competition has long been Southeast Asia’s largest annual miniature model exhibition, known for its reputation,” he added.
The show invited five local judges and 59 international judges from countries such as China, Hong Kong, Spain, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Singapore, Australia, Lebanon, the United Kingdom, and Taiwan.
Wong also highlighted the importance of miniature models to the creative economy.
“Loved by art enthusiasts and collectors, miniature models help drive the cultural and creative industries.
“The miniature model industry, part of the creative economy, includes selling moulds and paints, tools, making models, and selling completed models.
“It also involves related areas like magazines and forums.
“This field effectively embodies the concept of the ‘creative economy’,” he added.
Wong, who is also the Paya Terubong assemblyman, stressed that exhibitions and competitions highlight artists’ creativity and skills, which in turn support industries like tourism, education, and cultural exchange.
Some of the miniatures displayed during the show :-
Story & pix by Tanushalini Moroter