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Malaysia Unseen2026

Malaysia Through Young Visionaries

Discover Malaysia through the eyes of young creators as homegrown creators from across the nation uncover hidden gems, untold stories, local culture, and breathtaking destinations — 45 seconds at a time.

A Nation Told Through
Young Eyes

From rainforest canopies to heritage streets, young Malaysians are uncovering the places, people, and traditions that make this country extraordinary — one story at a time.

Mount Kinabalu

Mount Kinabalu

George Town Heritage

George Town Heritage

Sarawak Culture

Sarawak Culture

Malaysian Food

Malaysian Food

More Than a Campaign — A Love Letter to Malaysia

Temples tucked in rainforest. Recipes passed down for generations. Coastlines known only to locals. Across every state, students are stepping forward with cameras and courage — to tell the stories that rarely make the headlines.

Each 45-second film is an act of cultural preservation. Heritage honoured. Traditions celebrated. Diversity embraced. This is national pride in motion — young creators inviting the world to see their homeland through eyes full of wonder.

14

States Explored

From Perlis to Sabah — one Malaysia

75

Schools Participating

Classrooms turned into studios

300+

Young Storytellers

Homegrown voices behind every frame

500+

Hidden Gems Captured

Places the guidebooks never mention

Featured Storytellers

Joshua Sinajin

Joshua Sinajin

Sabah

Every sunrise on Kinabalu tells a story our grandparents never had the chance to share.

Rayner Bong

Rayner Bong

Sarawak

Our longhouse traditions deserve to be seen by the world — not just remembered at home.

Xavier Lim

Xavier Lim

Pulau Pinang

George Town's walls whisper histories in a dozen languages. I just point the camera.

Aisyah Marzuki

Aisyah Marzuki

Pahang

The rainforest taught me patience — and gave me stories worth filming in 45 seconds.

Nik Hafizi

Nik Hafizi

Kelantan

Wayang kulit isn't shadow play. It's our soul projected onto a screen for the world.

How It Unfolds

Four chapters in an extraordinary journey — from first registration to the national stage.

1

The invitation

Schools Register

Schools from every corner of Malaysia answer the call — each state sending its finest institutions to represent their homeland.

2

The visionaries

Creators Assemble

Four young creators form a storytelling team — digital ambassadors carrying the voice of their school, community, and nation.

3

The journey

Capture the Unseen

Teams venture into their landscapes to discover hidden gems — heritage, culture, nature, and the flavours that define a place.

4

The premiere

Share with the Nation

Completed films are celebrated on the national stage — judged, honoured, and preserved as part of Malaysia's living story.

Panoramic Malaysian landscape — mountains, heritage, and rainforest

Discover Malaysia

“Every hidden gem has a story waiting to be told.”

From the mountains of Sabah to the heritage streets of Melaka, young creators uncover the people, culture, traditions and destinations that make Malaysia extraordinary.

14 States • 75 Schools • 300 Creators

Your Story Deserves
To Be Seen

Register your school and let your youth teams become Malaysia's next generation of digital tourism storytellers.

Across The Nation

Explore the official peta Malaysia — click any state to discover participating schools, hidden gems, and the homegrown creators behind each story.

Peta Malaysia — minimalist terrain map

Peta Malaysia · Interactive Directory

Live

14

Regions

75

Approved Schools

300

Creators Embarked

300+

Cinematic Videos

Stories Across Malaysia

From rainforest canopies to hidden villages — student creators capture the destinations, cultures, and untold beauty of Malaysia.

Explore Malaysia Through Student Eyes

Tourism Storytelling Championship

National Tourism Awards Finale

Where Malaysia's finest young storytellers are honoured on the national stage — July 2026, Kuala Lumpur

National Champion 2026

SMK Kota Kinabalu

Sabah · 28 Tourism Videos Submitted

Honoured for exceptional storytelling that captures Sabah's natural wonders and cultural spirit on the national stage.

National Champion Trophy

The highest honour — awarded to the overall winning school team across all 14 states.

Cinematic Excellence Award

For outstanding camera craft, lighting mastery, and editorial precision in tourism filmmaking.

Hidden Gem Discovery Award

Celebrating the team that unveils Malaysia's most remarkable undiscovered destination.

Cultural Heritage Story Award

Honouring narratives that preserve and illuminate Malaysia's living traditions and heritage.

Eco Tourism Champion Award

Recognising stories that champion sustainable travel and Malaysia's natural ecosystems.

People's Choice Tourism Story

The nation's favourite — voted by audiences across Malaysia and beyond.

Get In Touch

Join The Journey

Ready to register your school or learn more about MyLENS 2026? We'd love to hear from you.

Register Your School

Fill in the form and we'll be in touch within 24 hours.