Capturing
Merdeka contest
What is it that makes Malaysia the land for us, the land we
call home? What sets us apart from others in the world? Why
is it unique to you?
Is it the people? Its natural wonders? The beauty of its pluralistic
culture, society?
And if you could capture it in a picture, that essence, that
very aspect that makes Malaysia what it is as an independent
state, what do you imagine it would look like?
Well, we want to know. We're giving you a chance to not only
try to "capture" the spirit - the soul - of Malaysia in photo(s)
but to be rewarded for your efforts too (not that "capturing"
Malaysia isn't a reward in itself).
Yes, it’s a contest. And all you need to do is take a photo,
caption it in 20 words of fewer (if only to explain what the
picture is), and send it to us.
Photos must be in digital format, either portrait
or landscape, and in colour; but must be in adherence
to any one of the following five themes:
i) Culture
ii) Arts
iii) People
iv) Structural
v) Natural Beauty
There will be no limit to the quantity of entries. We suggest
you read the Rules and Regulations carefully before submitting
images.
For further enquiries, write to contests@istar.com.my
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1st prize
» 1 digital camera - Kodak Z612
» 1 hotel voucher
(2-night stay plus breakfast) at
Merdeka Deluxe room, The Federal Hotel
2nd Prize
» 1 digital camera - Kodak C533
» 1 hotel voucher
(2-night stay plus breakfast) at
Merdeka Deluxe room, The Federal Hotel
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3rd Prize
» 1 Kodak Printer Dock
» 1 hotel voucher
(2-night stay plus breakfast) at
Merdeka Deluxe room, The Federal Hotel
46 Consolation prizes
» 1 set of 5 books courtesy of
APA Publications GmbH & Co. Verlag KG |
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Contestants are required to register as a MyStar
member to participate. |
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Multiple entries are permitted. There will no
cap to the number of entries but each contestant will only be
eligible for one prize. |
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All images submitted remain the property of
the photographer. However, Star Publications (Malaysia) Berhad,
The Star Online and AllMalaysia.info claim the non-exclusive
rights to edit, publish or display these images either in print,
or throughout their website/portal pages, including that of
future websites/portals. No fee is offered for publication. |
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All images entered will be deemed eligible
for usage at any time by the organiser and not just for the
duration of the contest. |
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It is the responsibility of the photographer
to gain the required permissions, allowing him/her to post images
containing person or persons, whether recognisable or not, on
the organiser’s print or online media. |
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All digital images must be supplied at a minimum
of 1200 pixels on the longest side and in JPEG format. |
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Images must be to specified size. |
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Images and requested details shall be submitted
via the contest entry page. |
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Submissions must be entered within the duration
of the contest, between 10.00am Aug 21, 2006 and 11.59 pm Sep 16, 2006. |
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Images that are considered offensive in nature
will be rejected. |
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Prizes are not exchangeable for cash and the organiser
reserves the right to exchange the prize with that of a similar
value without prior notice. |
| 12. |
Staff of Star Publications (Malaysia) Berhad,
the sponsors and their immediate families are not allowed to
participate. |
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The winners will be notified by e-mail as soon
as they are confirmed. |
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The full list of winners will be published on
the AllMalaysia.info website. |
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All submissions are accepted on the understanding
that the photographer agrees to these terms and has obtained
the required permissions. |
