Stamp Drawing Competition To Mark 100th Anniversary Of Postal Services Department
By Lyna Mohamad

Bandar Seri Begawan - A stamp drawing competition will be organised by the Postal Services Department to mark its upcoming 100th anniversary carrying the theme "100 Years of Postal Services Department".

The competition is open to citizens and permanent residents aged from six to 17 years.

This was disclosed at a briefing conducted by the Postal Chief Superintendent, Awg Ahmad DSDiraja Hj Mohd Yussof at the Mail Processing Centre in Berakas.

The competition aims to encourage youth through the drawings so as to understand the importance of communication through the available postal services and in strengthening ties among relatives, friends and public members.

It will also give youth’s greater exposure on the importance of using and the building of interest in collecting stamps.

The competition is divided into two categories, namely Category A for age six to 12 and Category B for ages 13 to 17.

Each entry must use a drawing block paper measuring 19 cm by 19 cm enclosed with the entrant's full name, identity card number, address and contact number as well as a copy of their identity card.

All entry forms must be certified by the principal of the respective schools along with the official school stamp.

Winners of Category A will receive cash prizes of $350, $250 and $150 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places respectively while a consolation prize of $50 will be awarded to the 4th, to the 10th place winners.

Cash prize of $500 awaits the winner of Category B, while 2nd and 3rd place winner will receive $400 and $300 respectively and the remaining seven will receive consolation prizes of $100 each.

Yesterday's briefing was attended by principals and teachers from schools throughout the nation, who were briefed on the rules and regulations of the competition. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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