Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia – 27 November, 2011: Upin & Ipin, the loveable characters from the self-named Malaysian animation series came to check out the action at the Monsoon Cup Race Village in Pulau Duyong, Kuala Terengganu. 

Their visit to the east coast brought joy and laughter to fans of all ages who were ecstatic to see a 3-D version of their favourite television characters. The animated twins made the journey along with their entourage, Fizi, Mei Mei, Mail, and Jarjit. They even brought with them a replica of their house, “Rumah Opah”. 

Located at Cindai Ballroom in Ri-Yaz Heritage Marina Resort & Spa, the house is in fact the main attraction of the Upin & Ipin Carnival TV9. The replica is furnished exactly as seen on television to give fans a chance to enjoy a walk-in experience. Visitors to “Rumah Opah” also had the opportunity to take photos with their favourite show characters while kids had a gala time showing off their skills during the colouring contest which offered them a chance to win exclusive Upin & Ipin merchandise.

Upin & Ipin mascots also made an appearance at the Exhibition Centre at theMonsoonCupRaceVillagewhere dance performances and games kept the kids busy. Other activities organised by TV9 included “Idola Kecil”, a children’s singing competition and “Berita Adik”, a two-minute news clip presented by kids for kids. 

Head of Brand Management Group, TV9, Feisal Abdul Malik said, “This is our first time organising an Upin & Ipin carnival of this size. Our trip here is meant to provide fans in the east coast a chance to get up close and personal with the characters. It’s something for the family and kids to enjoy during the school holidays. We also want to leverage on the strength of Monsoon Cup to draw tourists to its shores to promote our number one animation series.”