Photography contest to mark International Year of Forests

The Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) invites photographers and photo enthusiasts, professionals as well as amateurs, to join its Photography Competition this year themed “FRIM Tapak Warisan Semula Jadi” (FRIM Natural Heritage Site). The photographs must be taken in FRIM, Kepong, between Jan 1 and Feb 28. For free entrance to FRIM, register in person at the FRIM Corporate Management Unit (Building D2, located next to the FRIM Library) from 8am to 5pm (Monday to Friday) and at the FRIM One-Stop Centre (D6) from 9am to 4pm (during weekends or public holidays). For this purpose, participants will only be allowed to come into FRIM free-of-charge twice during this period.

The aim of the competition is to enhance public awareness of the importance of FRIM not only as a leading institute contributing to forest conservation in the region but also one of the country’s most treasured natural heritage. Held in conjunction with the International Year of Forests, the photo competition will help to draw public attention to the importance of forests and the natural environment to our general health and well-being, and to strengthen support for conservation efforts.

There are three categories of participants: A) Open to all; B) Wedding Photos and C) Students (aged between 13 and 17). All entries must be submitted by 5pm on Feb 28. Participants are allowed to submit an unlimited number of photographs, by post or hand-delivered, to “Urusetia Pertandingan Fotografi FRIM 2011, Unit Pengurusan Korporat, Institut Penyelidikan Perhutanan Malaysia (FRIM), 52109 Kepong, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia”.

Winners will each receive a certificate of participation plus the following prizes:

A - Open Category:

• First prize RM 3,000,

• Second prize RM1,000

• Third prize RM500

• Five consolation prizes of RM200 each

B - Wedding Photo Category:

• First prize RM2,000

• Second prize RM750

• Third prize RM500

• Five consolation prizes of RM200 each

C - Student Category:

• First prize RM1,500

• Second prize RM500

• Third prize RM250

Log on to www.frim.gov.my for more details. For any inquiry or assistance, contact An Nee or Hazlin at 03-6279 7458/03-6279 7951 or e-mail annee@frim.gov.my / hazlin@frim.gov.my.

-thestar online.