Calling for entries now!
14th November 2008 (Friday) before 5.30pm

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BACKGROUND
Sarawak Information Systems Sdn Bhd (SAINS) is proud to organize the 2 nd Chief Minister's Sarawak ICT Media Awards 2008 under the patronage of the Chief Minister of Sarawak, Y.A.B Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud.

OBJECTIVES
1.The main objective of this competition is to encourage journalists and writers in Sarawak to write more on ICT related matters for the purpose of promoting and educating the people of Sarawak on the importance and benefits of ICT for economic usage .

2. The competition will focus on ICT reporting/ writing having the following content –:

• A well researched article - rich in factual contents, preferably analytical and/or portraying human interest and values
• Creative presentation, good command of the language
• Easily understood by readers or audience from all levels of society
• ICT-related matters in Sarawak

CATEGORY
The 2nd Chief Minister's Sarawak ICT Media Awards is divided into 2 categories, the print media and the broadcast media.

The competition for the print media is divided into three (3) main languages sub-category as follows: -

• English
• Bahasa Melayu
• Chinese

PARTICIPATION
This competition is open to all writers or journalists with entries published with a licensed media organization from the print media or broadcast media.

THEME/TOPICS
All submitted articles and materials must be ICT-related, published or aired/broadcast in Sarawak; for example on ICT development in various segments of the community, people’s involvement in ICT and the beneficial outcomes, overcoming digital divides, addressing ICT issues and concerns, etc.

JUDGING CRITERIA
Evaluation of the entries are based on:·

• Journalistic quality - clear, imaginative and error-free feature appropriate to the general audience in Sarawak·
• Communication impact - significance in increasing public knowledge and understanding of ICT, especially its economic benefits·
• Objectivity - well-researched, valid and accurate information free from undue commercial, political or racial bias

PRIZES
Print Category - The best ICT feature article in each language sub-category will receive a cash prize of RM1,000 and a certificate of recognition from the YAB Ketua Menteri Sarawak.

Broadcast category - The best news reporting or documentary will received a cash prize of RM2,000 and a certificate of recognition from the YAB Ketua Menteri Sarawak.

Closing Date
All entries must be submitted latest 14th November 2008 before 5.30pm. Late entries will not be accepted. The organiser is not responsible for late, lost, stolen, incomplete, illegible or misdirected mail or submissions.

Contact Us:
Please send your entries along with the attached Entry Form to:-

THE SECRETARIAT
The Chief Minister's Sarawak ICT Media Awards
Sarawak Information Systems Sdn Bhd
Lot 9366, Jalan Uplands,
93620 Kuching, Sarawak

For enquiries, please contact Ms Anthea Yap via email antheay@sains.com.my or call 082-422472 (DL).