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theCICAK’s ‘Write It!’ Competition 2006

There’s a nationwide search for voices that represent Malaysian youth.

Give us 800 words focusing on Action Against Inaction - Combating Apathy Among Malaysian Youth.

What do I write about?

Pick an issue you care about. It can be any political, economic or social issue that affect young Malaysians. Tell us your strategy to make others care about it.

OK, so what’s in it for me?

Grand Prize
RM500 Cash
RM300 Borders electronic gift cards
Get your article published in The Sun

People’s Choice Award
RM300 Cash
RM150 Borders electronic gift cards
Get your article published in The Sun

First 100 entries
Get a 15 percent discount voucher from Borders Bookstores

We will also be publishing the 5 best articles on theCICAK

Judges include

theSun
theCICAK Media Partner

Jeff Ooi
RSF Freedom of Expression Award ‘05 Recipient

Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam
Author of “Where To, Malaysia?”

Dr. Busarin Dusadeeisariyawong
Programme Manager, Friedrich Naumann Foundation (Malaysia)

Poh Si Teng
Director of theCICAK

Click here to learn more about the judging panel.

What does a winning article have?

40% - Fresh perspective, creative ideas relevant to the theme.

35% - Solid arguments with good attribution.

25% - Good structure and minimal spelling and grammar mistakes.

How do I participate? Is there an age limit?

Anyone who is 13 to 33 can enter this competition. Submit your article to write4thecicak [at] gmail [dot] com (write4thecicak@gmail.com) by 25 Nov. 2006

Your submission must include the following:

- Your name
- Your e-mail address
- Your blog/website (if you have one)
- A 30- to 50-word biography
- Your article, not more than 800 words

IMPORTANT:

Be sure to include “Write it! 2006″ and the title of your article in your e-mail heading/title.

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