STAR Essay Writing Competition

Topic : "If I could change the world"Write either a factual or fictional account inspired by this topic.
Essay language: English
Length of essay: 800 - 1,200 words
Eligibility: All Malaysian students aged between 14 to 18 (as of 31st March 2006)
Closing date: 31st March 2006

Prizes:-
Best Overall Essay Trip to Dublin, Ireland (1 winner & parent) (to attend the gala ceremony for International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award, the world's richest book prize & associated events)- 9 Merit Awards- Special prize for winner's school- Consolation Prizes - Certificates for 20 short listed entries Contest

Rules & Regulations:
1. Entries must contain the participant's full name, I.C. number, address, telephone number, e-mail address (if any) and name of school. 2. Judging of the entries will be based on originality, creativity and structure of the essay. Essay should be written or typed double-spaced on A4-sized paper. 3. All decisions made by the panel of judges and matters pertaining to the contest are final. No correspondence will be entertained. 4. Proof of posting is not proof of receipt. 5. The Star reserves the right to photograph any winner and publish and/or use the names, particulars and photographs of the participants and their essays at any time, without prior notice or consent. The participants agree to indemnify the Organiser against all loss, costs and claims if the participants entry (entries) infringes the copyright of any party. 6. Results of the contest will be published in The Star.

Send your entries to :IDLAO6 c/o MSD, The Star ,Menara Star, 15, Jalan 16/11, Section 16, 46350 Petaling Jaya or email to msd@thestar.com.my