SIBU: About 600 participants, children aged seven to 12 years old, took part in a colouring contest organised by Community MADANI Norkiah together with KRT Sungai Empawah.
According to Community MADANI Norkiah and KRT Sungai Empawah Chairman, Councillor Wong Hua, the event themed ‘Green Home, Our Responsibility’ aims to promote environmental awareness among children.
“These drawings also reflect their hopes and promises to protect our planet.
“We all need to reduce pollution, conserve resources, and safeguard our flora and fauna.
“Remember, this Earth is not our inheritance, but a loan from future generations,” he said in his speech at the programme here today.
On another matter, Wong also warned the public about online scams, including love scams, investment scams, and more.
“Please report to the relevant authorities as soon as you realise you have been scammed.
“Only by doing so will you have a higher chance of getting your money back,” he said.
Meanwhile, organising chairman, Alan Lau, said the programme serves as a special platform to strengthen the relationship between government agencies and the private sector, allowing for more inclusive and harmonious information sharing.
“The children’s colouring competition not only helps to uncover the creativity of our young ones but also teaches them noble values such as cooperation.
“Meanwhile, the exhibition held by various agencies during the programme provides important information to visitors and enhances collaboration between government and non-government agencies with the community,” he said.
Two categories were contested at the event: the first for children aged seven to nine years old, and the second for those aged 10 to 12.
For the first category, the first-place winner received RM250, second place RM150, third place RM100, and fourth place RM80.
Meanwhile, for the second category, the first-place winner received RM300, second place RM200, third place RM150, and fourth place RM100.
The winners for the first category were Joanne Ling, Edlyn Yong (second place), Aaron Mok (third place) and Trixie Ting (fourth place).
For the second category, winners were Charlene Ting, Felicia Wong (second place), Edric Yong (third place) and Doreen Ting (fourth place).
Five consolation prizes of RM50 each were given to each categories and all winners received certificates.
