The power to make a difference is in your hands. Take a photo to help get up to RM 100,000 for a cause of your choice. Help CIMB Foundation empower people to build better lives for themselves. Just photograph a cause on community development, sports or education – and tell us why it deserves a helping hand. The winning cause in each category will receive up to RM 100,000. You could be rewarded too. Competition closing date is 31st July 2009.

Website: MyCause Photography Contest.

How to Participate?

1. Find a worthy cause, and snap a photo of it. Or snap 5 photos of it.
2. Register for the competition. [register here]
3. Give the cause a title, and write a short description of it.
4. Upload your photos and you’re done.

What are the judges look for?

All entries will be scored on the photos (80%) and description (20%).

The best photo submitted will be judged based on its:

• originality
• composition
• exposure
• ‘impact’
• aesthetic quality
• framing
• ability to portray the needs of the cause
• and consistency with the Contest and the Foundation’s 3 pillars.

The description should be original and concise. It should describe the cause and tell a compelling story.

Paragliding Accuracy World Cup Jugra 2009

Location : Jugra Hill, Banting, Selangor, Malaysia [click here for event’s detail]

Date : 29-Apr to 4-May 2009 [click here for detail schedule]

read more : www.pgawc.org ; jugra.paraglidingmalaysia.com

‘1Malaysia’ Song To Be Symbol Of Unity And Struggle Of All Races – Dr Rais

KUALA KLAWANG, April 27 (Bernama) — The Information, Communication and Culture Ministry would launch a contest to identify the best composer for the ‘1Malaysia’ song.

Its Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim said just like other patriotic songs that inculcate patriotism in their composition, especially songs like ‘Budi Bahasa Budaya Kita’ and those to promote reading, the Ministry also wants the ‘1Malaysia’ song lyrics to have all the values that can attract listeners.

“God willing, I hope we can get good response from composers and we hope to pick the best composition,” he told reporters after attending a dinner hosted by Kelab Rekreasi Warga Tua, Kuala Klawang here last night.

Dr Rais who is also Jelebu Member of Parliament said the song composition would have the representation of all races.

The ‘1Malaysia’ song, to be in composed in Bahasa Malaysia, would be widely aired on all TV and radio stations, just like what Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak had wished for.

Meanwhile, Dr Rais also said that he was surprised with his appointment to the Umno Supreme Council by Umno President Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak last Friday.

“I did not expect to be among those appointed but I am deeply honoured with the announcement and hope to do my very best to strengthen the party,” he said.

— BERNAMA

so, to all song writers out there.

it’s time to put on your favourite thinking hat and start writing 1Malaysia song now.

good luck.

read more : Peraduan cipta lagu wawasan Najib; ‘1Malaysia’ Song To Be Symbol Of Unity And Struggle Of All Races – Dr Rais; 1Malaysia

www.klphotoawards.com

Calling all photographers

PETALING JAYA: Show off your photography skills by participating in the KL Photoawards 2009 for contemporary portraiture.

The contest, organised by Time Out KL and its partners, is open to all photographers — professional and non-professional. Participants are invited to submit up to six images.

The main prize for the professional category is US$3,000 (RM10,500) and a trophy while for the non-professional category, the main prize is US$1,500 (RM5,250) and a trophy.

There are two runner-up prizes in each category.

Portraits submitted by the top 40 finalists will be displayed in a public exhibition at the Annexe Gallery, Kuala Lumpur in May.

The deadline for the contest is on Mar 1, 2009.

For more information, visit www.klphotoawards.com or e-mail Steven Lee at info@klphotoawards.com.
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ps.: be there or be square!