Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim with painter, Mohd Noor Md Yusoff (left).

KUALA LUMPUR July 15 — The Information Communication and Culture Ministry through the National Art Gallery is organising a 1Malaysia Contemporary Mural Painting competition in a bid to promote the 1Malaysia concept among the young generation.

Its minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim said through the competition, the young would be able to express their views on the 1Malaysia concept mooted by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

“The objective of the competition is to turn the visual art into an important medium in disseminating information and promoting understanding of government policies.

“The competition will also help to create a competitive environment for young artists and foster love for the country,” he told reporters here today.

The competition is open to all Malaysians.
Entries must be submitted in both the A3 size drawing and the digital image with 300dpi resolution to the gallery before July 27.

The first-prize winner of the competition will receive cash of RM30,000 and the second placed RM20,000, while five other winners will receive RM10,000 each with accompanying certificates.

— BERNAMA