DayakDaily’s ‘Sarawak Folklores’ Writing Competition extended to Apr 30

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By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, Apr 2: Good news, Sarawakian writers! If you’ve been meaning to put pen to paper but needed a little more time, here’s your chance—the submission deadline for the DayakDaily ‘Sarawak Folklores’ Writing Competition has been extended to April 30.

The extension offers a renewed opportunity for writers, creatives, and culture enthusiasts across Sarawak to bring to life the rich mix of stories passed down through generations, of tales filled with meaning, mystery, and identity.

Whether it’s a legend you grew up hearing, a story shared in a longhouse, or a lesser-known folktale waiting to be rediscovered, participants are encouraged to stretch their creativity and craft compelling narratives that celebrate Sarawak’s unique heritage.

The competition, now in its fourth edition, continues to serve as a platform for preserving and sharing the voices and traditions that define Sarawak, while offering attractive prizes totalling up to RM14,000.

The competition remains exclusively open to Sarawakians. Entries must be written in English, be original, and must not have been previously published on any news portal, website, or social media platform.

Each submission should not exceed 800 words and must be accompanied by at least one (1) original photograph, with a maximum of two (2) photographs. The total file size for all submitted materials must not exceed 1GB.

Please refer to this LINK for further information on the rules and regulations as well as the judging criteria. Article entries can be submitted HERE.

The prizes for each category are listed as follows:

Adult Category (19-years-old and above)

Ranking	Cash Prizes	Add-Ons
Gold	RM 3,500	3D2N voucher at Imperial Hotel, Kuching Trophy and Certificate
Silver	RM 2,500	Trophy and Certificate
Bronze	RM 1,500	Trophy and Certificate
Consolation x 2	RM 500 x 2	Trophy and Certificate x 2
Shortlisted x 5	–	Certificate x 5

Youth Category (12 to 18-years-old)

Ranking	Cash Prizes	Add-Ons
Gold	RM 2,500	3D2N voucher at Imperial Hotel, Kuching Trophy and Certificate
Silver	RM 1,500	Trophy and Certificate
Bronze	RM 1,000	Trophy and Certificate
Consolation x 2	RM 200 x 2	Trophy and Certificate x 2
Shortlisted x 5	–	Certificate x 5

All winning entries will also be featured on DayakDaily.com and across DayakDaily’s social media platforms.

Late entries will not be accepted or entertained, so don’t miss this opportunity to share your unforgettable Sarawakian folktale and make your story heard!

For further inquiries, email [email protected], contact Mdm Marlynda (016-809 1184) or Ms Yvonne (016-858 5346). — DayakDaily

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