In light of the evolving tourism landscape in the digital era, Actsugi and Tourism Malaysia has made several 360° virtual tours of the country's attractions accessible on the Malaysia.travel website.The collaboration aims to showcase the Malaysia's unique cultural heritage through interactive virtual tours, which give travellers from around the world a chance to explore the sites from the comfort of home.&nbsp;The Mah Meri Cultural Village, an indigineous cultural centre located on Carey Island in Klang, is the <a href="https://www.malaysia.travel/explore/explore-the-wonders-of-the-mah-meri-cultural-village">first to take center stage on Tourism Malaysia's dedicated content site</a>. The virtual experience gives visitors immediate entry into their digital realm through 11K resolution imagery from both a bird's eye view of the cultural village, as well as in-depth walkthrough of the complex grounds.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/actsugi_collaboration_tourism_malaysia_mah_meri_1_faa1a0b916.png" alt="actsugi-collaboration-tourism-malaysia-mah-meri-1.png">Along the digital journey, visitors can interact with the elements on the virtual tour, such as view photos, read about the history of the Mah Meri people, and watch videos on their traditional crafts and wedding rituals.&nbsp;They can also reach out to the cultural centre by clicking on the booking button, and scan the bar code to discover their range of indigenous crafts. These dynamic elements add a layer of excitement while providing an engaging narrative of Malaysia's ancient tribe.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/actsugi_collaboration_tourism_malaysia_2_b26da84b0f.png" alt="actsugi-collaboration-tourism-malaysia-2.png"></figure>Through this initiative, global travellers can be connected to the wonders of Malaysia through a new avenue that transcends geographical boundaries. Muzium Telekom in Kuala Lumpur, and Taiping Telegraph Museum in Perak, are expected to be featured in the website within the coming months.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.malaysia.travel/explore/explore-the-wonders-of-the-mah-meri-cultural-village">See the Mah Meri Cultural Village virtual tour on Malaysia.Travel.</a>&nbsp;

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The Mah Meri Cultural Village virtual tour can now be explored from anywhere in the world, anytime on Tourism Malaysia's dedicated content site.

Actsugi and Tourism Malaysia Collaborate to Promote Country's Cultural Heritage Through Virtual Tours

IPOH – To shed light on Perak’s creative scene and community, Yayasan TM and Actsugi collaborated with The Ipoh Fine Art Class to showcase the local artistic talents in SeniVR, a virtual reality-powered collaborative space.The virtual art exhibition offers a dedicated digital venue which provides a captivating digital art experience and supports Ipoh city’s creative community.Through SeniVR, art lovers have an innovative way to discover and interact with the artworks, from the comfort of their homes. They can seamlessly explore the spaces and click to read the information displays about the artwork. The e-commerce feature enables art enthusiasts to purchase and own one-of-a-kind art pieces, no matter where they are in the world.<a href="https://www.actsugi.com/senivr/">Click to see SeniVR Gallery.</a><img src="/uploads/yayasan_tm_actsugi_ipoh_fine_art_class_senivr_2_119c2afb93.png" alt="yayasan-tm-actsugi-ipoh-fine-art-class-senivr-2.png">This collaboration was unveiled in “From Artist House”, a student exhibition which ran from 20 to 29 October 2023 at 22 Hale Street Museum and Art Gallery. The platform gives talented individuals an online channel to present their creations, as well as the opportunity to sell their artwork.“It is an honour to be working with Actsugi and Yayasan TM who have been instrumental in making this exhibition a success. These shows, not only, give aspiring artists the opportunity to display and sell their work but we are able to help those most in need within the community as well by raising money,” said Abdul Kareem bin Jaafar Azzuddin, founder of The Ipoh Fine Art Class.<blockquote>“I am grateful to be a part of such creative projects, and I hope to do more of these creative ventures to improve the lives of those in my community through art.”</blockquote>“From Artist House” in SeniVR features 51 artworks by 30 aspiring artists from all walks of life, from the ages of 8 up to 80 years old.<img src="/uploads/yayasan_tm_actsugi_ipoh_fine_art_class_senivr_1_9a8a6ba763.png" alt="yayasan-tm-actsugi-ipoh-fine-art-class-senivr-1.png" width="1214" height="682">The introduction of SeniVR in Ipoh comes in time with the Ipoh City Council’s focus towards gaining recognition for the city as a UNESCO Creative City, under The UNESCO Creative Cities Network.“SeniVR gives local creatives, be it from big cities or small towns, an effective platform to share their artistic talents and voices. By helping the wider community to adopt virtual reality, we hope to bring Malaysia up to speed with other countries who are leveraging on immersive technologies to promote their creative industries,” said Rachael Lum, Co-Founder of Actsugi.SeniVR currently hosts 5 virtual exhibitions that features around 60 experienced and young artists, while gathering valuable insights through data analytics. It is also set to allow people to see the artwork in their room through the upcoming Augmented Reality feature.“From Artist House” is available for viewing in SeniVR until 31 December 2023.<a href="https://www.actsugi.com/senivr/">Click to see SeniVR Gallery.</a>

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SeniVR aims to shed light on Perak’s creative scene and community through a virtual reality-powered collaborative space.

Ipoh’s Virtual Art Exhibition by Yayasan TM, Actsugi and The Ipoh Fine Art Class Brings Virtual Reality to the State’s Creative Scene

Our photographer was awarded 9th place in the Open (VR/360) category for the world's largest competition for panoramic photography.Actsugi has been recognised among over 4,000 entries in The Epson International Pano Awards 2023, the world's largest and most prestigious competition for panoramic photography. Every year, the competition showcases the best work of panoramic photographers across the gobe.<img src="/uploads/epson_photography_award_winner_actsugi_8cbcd8651f.png" alt="epson-photography-award-winner-actsugi.png">We finished in the VR/360 Category with the image of the mysterious limestone formations in Princess Cave. The spectacular cave is located at the Bukit Kepala Gajah complex of Lenggong, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Malaysia.<a href="https://thepanoawards.com/2023-winners-gallery/">See the image gallery for competition here.</a><h2>The Inspiration</h2>Tucked in the unheralded corner of Lenggong, Gua Puteri is known for its mysterious geological formations steeped in legend.Anyone can almost etch out a face on the cavern's most significant stalagmite, which is believed to be a princess and prince. According to local stories, the doomed pair were turned into stone by a mythological creature called Sang Kelembai, who was offended that she was not invited to their wedding.In Malay folklore, Sang Kelembai is a fearsome giantess with the power to turn living beings into stone.The princess and prince are said to be guardians of the cave, and those who climb on the rocks would mysteriously fall ill.<h2>Behind the Scenes</h2>The 'Princess Cave' panorama is part of the virtual guidebook of Lenggong Valley under the partnership of Actsugi, Majlis Daerah Lenggong, and Think City.<img src="/uploads/epson_panorama_photography_lenggong_2023_c3b07d5fb6.png" alt="epson-panorama-photography-lenggong-2023.png" width="900" height="488">The VR photography collection aims to highlight the archaeological wonders, natural attractions and small-town charm of the understated UNESCO World Heritage Site, through immersive 360° photos, 360° videos and storytelling features.<a href="https://www.actsugi.com/lenggong-tourism/">Click to explore virtual tour of Lenggong, Perak here.</a>

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Our photographer was awarded 9th place in the Open (VR/360) category for the world's largest competition for panoramic photography.

Actsugi Wins Award at 2023 Epson International Pano Awards

Featured in Web In Travel on 7 April 2023Virtual tours are here to stay, and Actsugi is here to create them for businesses in and out of the travel space. Co-Founder Rachael Lum shares insights on what's happening and what's next with this innovative technology.<a href="https://www.webintravel.com/virtual-tours-are-getting-popular-and-actsugi-meets-that-demand-in-malaysia/">Read this article in Web in Travel.</a>

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“Virtual tours are not an alternative to actual tourism – it’s a pre-marketing tool.”

Virtual tours are getting popular, and Actsugi meets that demand in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, 2 APRIL 2023 – With the aim of supporting the nation's creative industry, Yayasan TM in partnership with Actsugi, a company that utilizes virtual tour technology to empower businesses through immersive technologies and interactive storytelling, will be bringing its first virtual reality-powered collaborative space SeniVR to Muzium Telekom Kuala Lumpur. The objective of SeniVR is to provide support for local artists through hybrid exhibitions and events.<img src="/uploads/senivr_actsugi_yayasan_tm_3_cc2352f9c1.png" alt="Yayasan TM and Actsugi Announce its First Virtual Reality Powered Collaborative Space for Malaysian Artists">Ainol Shaharina Sahar, Director of Yayasan TM, launched SeniVR for its first hybrid exhibition "Seni Ekpresi Autisma" (SESAMA), which was held at Muzium Telekom for World Autism Awareness Day. SESAMA exhibition presents works by artists participating in the WE &amp; I Arts Initiative in both the physical and virtual galleries of the Muzium Telekom through SeniVR platform. The virtual art gallery also complements NakSeni’s physical flagship store located at Muzium Telekom. Visitors can enjoy and purchase the artwork of local artists at the physical exhibition at SESAMA 2023, or explore the collaborative cyberspace at SeniVR online platform.Speaking at the launch event, Ainol said "The SeniVR platform aims to increase public awareness about local visual artists who could benefit from greater exposure via this digital platform while encouraging more people to recognize their talent."<blockquote>"We are hoping that the work we are doing here will help us create a collaborative digital environment which will benefit not only digital artists, but all artists working in mixed media, visual art, fine arts and many more across the nation.”</blockquote><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/senivr_actsugi_yayasan_tm_2_dbee12fe01.png" alt="Yayasan TM and Actsugi Announce its First Virtual Reality Powered Collaborative Space for Malaysian Artists"></figure>By using SeniVR platform, the art enthusiasts can engage in the artists’ artworks in a unique way, such as zooming in on the details, reading the descriptions and using the e-commerce features to directly connect with the curator to buy the artwork. Visitors can easily discover, appreciate, and purchase art from the comfort of home, giving them a preview before coming to Muzium Telekom for a visit, or providing an alternative if they are unable to physically be at the location. Through the upcoming Augmented Reality feature, art lovers would be able to preview selected artwork on the wall through their mobile.“Virtual tour technology is our way of bridging the gap between local artists, art lovers and art collectors,” said Rachael Lum, Co-Founder of Actsugi.<img src="/uploads/senivr_actsugi_yayasan_tm_4_144c220558.png" alt="Yayasan TM and Actsugi Announce its First Virtual Reality Powered Collaborative Space for Malaysian Artists"><blockquote>“SeniVR offers an immersive tool for simultaneous online and offline presence, increased global reach, as well as opportunities for trend insights and analytics.”</blockquote>SeniVR is set to expand its offering to 6 galleries for both permanent and temporary exhibitions. It will be integrated with the existing Muzium Telekom Virtual Tour, which allows people to visit the museum’s permanent exhibition virtually. SeniVR welcomes more local artists and curators from all backgrounds to be part of the collaborative space.<a href="https://www.actsugi.com/senivr/">Visit and experience SeniVR here.</a>

Yayasan TM and Actsugi Announce its First Virtual Reality Powered Collaborative Space for Malaysian Artists

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Ever wondered how virtual reality and art can create impact for the community? SeniVR does just that by giving local Malaysian artists a platform to exhibit their visual masterpieces in a dedicated virtual gallery.

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