Alex Lee Yun Ping

Alex Lee Yun Ping is the founder of Terrapuri Heritage Village and Terramalai, and has worked closely with Terengganu Tourism on numerous events. His knowledge of Terengganu’s heritage spans traditional Malay architecture, historic houses and local craftsmanship.

Alex can connect photographers with wau makers, Terengganu brassware artisans, songket weavers, batik makers and other cultural practitioners. As a Photography Experience Coordinator for the Sultan Mizan International Photography Awards, he helps visitors discover heritage photography opportunities, connect with local communities and arrange cultural visits where permitted. His local knowledge offers photographers a meaningful way to explore Terengganu’s traditions, craftsmanship and cultural identity through photography.

• Traditional architecture and historic houses
• Wau, songket, batik and local traditional crafts
• Cultural experiences and local communities
• Arrangements and guided tour

Anuar McAfee

Anuar McAfee is an academic, conservationist and ornithologist at Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), where he has served as Director of the International Centre since 2014. An active member of the Malaysian Nature Society for over 20 years, he has co-organised Terengganu’s Kenyir Bird and Nature Quest for more than a decade. He is the author of Birds of Terengganu, published in English and Mandarin, which received the Anugerah Buku Negara 2025.

Anuar can help photographers discover Terengganu’s birdlife by sharing knowledge of birdwatching locations, habitats, resident and migratory species, and seasonal opportunities. His experience in conservation and bird research offers valuable guidance for visitors seeking to photograph the state’s rich avian biodiversity.

• Key birdwatching locations and hotspots
• Resident and migratory birds
• Best times and seasonal opportunities
• Birding photography advice

Eric Goh

Eric Goh is a professional underwater photographer with over 20 years of experience capturing the beauty and biodiversity of the marine world. He dives frequently in Terengganu’s waters, giving him first-hand knowledge of its dive sites and marine life. He is the author of Terengganu Islands & State Parks, published with the support of the Sultan Mizan Royal Foundation.

His photography has featured in international publications and tourism and conservation initiatives, including billboard campaigns promoting Terengganu tourism. Eric has served as a judge for international photography competitions, including the Sultan Mizan International Photography Awards, and regularly delivers seminars and talks at international photography events. He is also a member of the Board of Trustees of the Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah Royal Photography Foundation. Through his experience and local knowledge, he helps photographers discover Terengganu’s underwater landscapes and marine biodiversity.

• Dive sites and marine life
• Best diving seasons and conditions
• Local dive operators and arrangements
• Underwater photography advice

Mohd Khairul

Mohd Khairul bin Abu Bakar has 27 years of experience in ecotourism and outdoor recreation. A licensed Nature Guide since 2006, he has received multiple national and state awards, including the Malaysia Gold Award – Nature Guide in 2022. Based at Tasik Kenyir, he has extensive experience in cave exploration and was involved in notable discoveries, including the Bewah New Chamber and work associated with the discovery of “Bewah Man”, Malaysia’s oldest known prehistoric human remains.

Khairul helps visitors discover Terengganu’s natural landscapes, wildlife and hidden wonders. Through his extensive field experience, he can also help arrange nature-guiding experiences, cave explorations, climbing activities and other outdoor adventures, offering photographers opportunities to explore and capture Terengganu’s natural environment.

• Rainforest trails and national parks
• Wildlife habitats and natural attractions
• Rivers, lakes and scenic landscapes
• Arrangements and guided tour