Project Malaysia

Project Malaysia has been gaining momentum in the write-ups and for Malaysia, the issue is on media .

Do contribute your articles to it!
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Hi Project Malaysians,


It's 2009. Happy New Year! We're coming into a really important year, what with the war in Israel, Obama's presidency and a change of power even in our homeground, and of course the global economic crisis.

I'm glad you sent so much feedback last month about the Culture issue. We have a few more submissions left on that, and due to that we started this month a little slow.

No worries, as we move on to The Media Issue. We're talking about your hopes for the media, ownership and control, agenda setting, fair and unbiased reporting (does it even exist?). What are your hopes for the media in Malaysia, what kind of stories would you like to see, are marginalised communities well-represented?

We welcome submissions from you NOW. Send it to michelle@projectmalaysia.org. It should be between 800-1200 words, with a short bio of yourself and a picture. Many of you have promised articles as soon as time permits, and I hope this will be your issue. Let us hear you out.

Coming soon in February is The Economy Issue, and in March (as a one year anniversary for March 8) the Governance Issue. For those keen on submitting, start stewing those great ideas now.


Best Wishes for 2009,


Michelle Gunaselan.

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CPPS Malaysia Day Essay Competition - Deadline 12th September

CPPS’ Online Journal, The Entrepot, is organising a Malaysia Day Essay Competition. The three (3) best essays will be selected for publication in the CPPS website on 16th September 2008.
Henceforth, the journal will aim at publishing its next edition in early 2009.

Guidelines for Malaysia Day Essay Competition:
1) Each contributing essay must contribute to the current theme and to existing discussions in the public sphere.

2) The length of the contributing essay should be around 2000 words in length.

3) The contributing essay should focus on the theme of "The Future of Race Relations in Malaysia Post 2008" but actual essay titles may change.

4) The contributing essay must not have been previously published, although contributors are allowed to rework already published articles/books.

5) Contributors must formally agree that the Centre for Public Policy Studies (CPPS) will retain all copyrights to the essay/article, unless prior negotiations are made.

6) All essays must be submitted no later than 12th September 2008

7) Young writers are defined as writers who have not been published and who do not surpass the age limit of 25 years.

8) All contributing essays are to be submitted via email to khairiah@cpps.org.my


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Perdana Leadership Foundation Essay Competition 2008

Thanks to email sharing by gabrielle

This would be a great opportunity for high school or even foundation or early college students to take part and the prize is fabulous.

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This year, the Perdana Leadership Foundation once again invites students aged between 13 and 21 from secondary schools, colleges and universities to sharpen their writing skills and provide their thoughts on the future of Malaysia as well as youth leadership. The theme for the essay contest is "Nurturing the Minds of Future Leaders"and students can choose to write on any of the following:

(i) What is your vision for Malaysia in 2057 when the country celebrates its centennial Independence celebrations?


(ii)Describe what leadership means to you and the role that youth leaders play in shaping Malaysia's future?

(iii) Describe the relationship among culture, education and leadership, and the factors that you believe are important in moulding the future leaders of Malaysand the factors that you believe are important in moulding the future leaders of Malaysia.

Your essay can be in either English or Malay; however, English is the preferred language. All essays must include references. The essays shall be of the following length (excluding footnotes and bibliography: 1,500 to 2,000 words for all categories of participants.
Grand prize is a Chevrolet Aveo along with cash, book vouchers and a two-week work stint, so start writing!
Competition ends 30th June 2008. Fort more information, please visit Perdana Leadership Foundation's Website


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International Essay Competition for Young People

This is another Essay Competition that some of you could participate! Do try for it! Thanks Gabrielle for the info.

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The annual International Essay Competition for Young People is jointly organized by the Goi Peace Foundation and the UNESCO.

The United Nations has designated 2001-2010 as the "International Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non-Violence for The Children of The World" and 2005-2014 as the "united Nations Decade of education for Sustainable Development". Not only should young people benefit from these global initiatives, but empowered to play a leading role in them.

The theme for this year is "My project to create positive change in my environment. How can I foster sustainable development in my community?"

Young people age 14-25 from around the world are invited to submit their innovative ideas on this theme.

Entries may be sent by June 30 2008 to :

International Essay Contest c/o The Goi Peace Foundation, 1-4-5, Hirakawacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0093 Japan or essay@goipeace.or.jp

For more information, please visit Goi Peace's website


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