Essay Writing Winners Receive Cash Prizes
By Yusrin Junaidi

Bandar Seri Begawan - Eleven students from Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) yesterday received cash prizes for winning an essay writing competition at a presentation ceremony held at the Senate Room Chancellor Hall, UBD.

The competition was held in conjunction with UBD's 20t" anniversary celebrations of its establishment. Attending the ceremony as the guest of honour and to present the prizes was Dato Paduka Dr Awang Hj Ismail bin Hj, Duraman, Vice Chancellor of UBD.

Also in attendance were UBD's principal, officers, academicians and other guests.

First place winner and receiving the $500 cash prize in the English Language category was Ira Karnika Dewi bie Abu Bakar. In second and third places were Siti Khatyzah Masayu bte Hj Masri and Ihsani bte Hj Moksin, who won $400 and $300, respectively.

Consolation prizes of $50 were presented to Muhammad Nabil bin Hj Ibrahim and Suriati bte Abu Bakar. All winners also received certificates.

Meanwhile, Mohammad Arif bin Dr Hj Serbini came out as the top winner in the Malay Language category and received a $500 cash prize and certificate. Siti Badriyah bte Hj Mohamad Yusof and Hjh Rosni bte Hj Ibarahim claimed second and third places, winning $400 and $300 cash prizes and certificates.

Consolation prizes were awarded to Suriati bte Abu Bakar, Julia bte Radin and Hjh Vivi Nor'Haffizah bte Muhamad.

The objectives of the event were to promote and encourage creative and reflective writing among students, to create awareness of the university's achievements, as well as its endeavor to strive for excellence in all aspects of life.

The competition was open to all UBD students, in which participants were allowed to submit only one essay in either English or Malay. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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