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    Photojournalist Covering The Arrival Ceremony of Malaysia Airlines MH17 Victims

    © 2014 Wazari Wazir | The Photographers At Bunga Raya Complex KLIA Waiting For The Special Aircraft © 2014 Nazri Rapaai | The Photographers Covering The Arrival Ceremony of Malaysia Airlines #MH17 Victims KLIA © 2014 Wazari Wazir | The Photographers Covering The Arrival Ceremony of Malaysia Airlines MH17 Victims at KLIA Another hectic schedules for me and my colleague here in Malaysia on 22nd August 2014, covering the arrival of the first 20 bodies of Malaysian MH17 victims here in Malaysia.  This is The first repatriation of victims from Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 to the country, our government has urged people to wear black and observe a minute of silence and…

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    The Assignment | Once Upon a Time in Imperial Palace Tokyo | Japan

    © 2012 Wazari Wazir | Imperial Palace Tokyo | Japan While waiting for the Official Welcoming Ceremony to begin at The Imperial Palace Tokyo, I took the chance to get myself photograph together with Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, Honor Guard. At first I was a little bit of afraid to asked them whether I can get a photograph with them but I know then that the worst thing that they will say is  NO, so I braced myself and asked them and here is the picture. As a photographer, a photograph of myself is a “priceless souvenir”. Tweet news and informationbusiness,health,entertainment,technology automotive,business,crime,health,life,politics,science,technology,travel

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    New Istana Negara Kuala Lumpur | National Palace

    This is our new National Palace or “Istana Negara” in Malay. It  is the official residence of His Majesty, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the King of Malaysia. The flag of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong was raised for the first time at the new Istana Negara at  10.25am on 15th November 2011, just under an hour after the symbolic closing of the gates of the old Istana. Istana Negara began shifting its operations to the new complex in Jalan Duta in stages since Oct 19 while the assignment of guards from ATM began on 14th November 2011. The new Istana Negara, built with Islamic and traditional Malay features, is located on a 96.52 hectare…

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    The Photojournalist | Behind The Scene at Parliament Square

    © 2011 Wazari Wazir | The Photojournalist at Parliament Square | Kuala Lumpur The photograph above were taken during welcoming ceremony of the State Visit of His Excellency The Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada to Malaysia on 14th November 2011 at Parliament Square here in Kuala Lumpur. I took this picture behind a group of a photojournalist so that I can share with you what the behind the scene look like, we we were position during this ceremony. Normally we will arrive here an hour earlier before the ceremony began. Just to make sure everything was in order and even though most of the photographers here have…

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    Photojournalism | Malaysia Day and Independence Day Celebrations

    © 2011 Wazari Wazir | Malaysia’s Prime Minister Najib Razak waves his hand towards the crowd, during the double celebrations Malaysia Day and Independence Day in Kuala Lumpur September 16, 2011. Malaysia celebrated the 48th anniversary of the union of Malaysia as well as the 54 years of the countrys independence. On the background is the clock tower of historical Sultan Abdul Samad building, among Kuala Lumpur famous landmark other than Petronas Twin Tower © 2011 Wazari Wazir | Malaysia’s Prime Minister Najib Razak ( standing second from left on the platform ) raise his hand and shout “Merdeka” during the double celebrations Malaysia Day and Independence Day in Kuala…